We defend, define and change the law to protect the  environment, uphold democracy and ensure no one is left behind.  

Director of Partnerships (Maternity leave cover)

Deadline for applications: 11pm 7 January 2022

About Good Law Project  

Good Law Project’s mission is to achieve change through the law. We  defend, define and change the law to protect the environment, uphold  democracy and ensure no one is left behind. We hold government and others  to account through challenges in the courts, or through campaigning for  positive change.  

We are a small and young organisation, but we have been expanding  quickly, with increasingly prominent and successful legal cases: we had a  primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament 21 months ago and have more recently been shining a bright light on the government’s  award of PPE contracts and jobs to their friends and associates. We raise  funds directly from the public for our work in the public interest, and  operate on a not for profit basis. We are brave, honest and decisive – those are Good Law Project’s values. We recognise the value of our employees, individually and collectively.  We entrust our commitment and investment in their welfare. Together, we can make a change.

See our website for more about what we do

We are now looking for maternity cover for our Director of Partnerships.

The full job description, personal specification, Good Law Project values and structure chart is located at the end of this job pack.

You will report to our Executive Director. You can see how the role fits into the current Good Law Project team at the end of this job pack. 

Salary: £62,000 per annum pro rata with generous benefits including enhanced pension contribution, 25 days annual holidays plus public holidays 

Hours: 35 per week over 5 days 

Contract type: fixed term - 8 month maternity cover 

The role is advertised as “full-time” however we would be willing to consider flexible options including part time hours. We may be prepared to consider a self- employed consultancy agreement in certain circumstances or a secondment arrangement.

Location: Working in central  London with some flexibility to work from home. Ideally, you should be within reasonable travelling distance of Good Law Project’s London  office.The London office will be your contractual place of work. 

About the role

Good Law Project is a not for profit that uses the law for a better world.

We are looking for someone who can imagine a future in which discrete  communities cohere around what they have in common and who also has  the skills to bring that world closer. 

We want to extend our reach in civil society through forming, strengthening  and diversifying partnerships and collaborations, all in service of our mission  of using the law for a better world.  

We envisage partnering with organisations who work with communities or on  issues in which we have a shared interest, who have particular operational  strengths Good Law Project lacks, or who deliver functions Good Law  Project would like to promote, including in particular around how the law can  be used to catalyse the desire for a better world. 

The successful applicant will be an experienced and trusted senior  manager, likely in the NGO sector, with a proven track record of managing  and delivering ambitious projects. 

How to apply: Please send us one 3-page document consisting of:

• your CV (max one page) 

• your covering letter of no more than two pages outlining:

  • why you are interested in the role

  • how you meet the requirements

  • what motivates you to work at Good Law Project

  • how your skills and experience would make you a suitable candidate for this role

  • include details of two referees

  • Your availability on 19th January 2022

We ask all candidates to send their 3-page document to to the email address shown in the job pack, located on our website using the subject heading, “Director of Partnerships Maternity Cover".  The deadline for application is 11pm 7 January 2022.

Interview details: We intend to hold interviews for short-listed candidates via Zoom on 19 January 2022. If you cannot make this date, please let us know in your covering letter. It’s important that you check your junk mail for emails from Good Law Project as well as your main inbox

Encouragement of equal opportunity: We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not  discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), LGBT or  relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or  social class. We particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates  and/or those with lived experience of disadvantage.

Reasonable Adjustments: If there are any reasonable adjustments we could make to help you with the application process please email address shown in the job pack, located on our website

Good Law Project

Job Description and Person Specification 

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JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job title: Director of Partnerships - Maternity Cover

Job Purpose: The overall aim of this role is to extend Good Law Project’s reach by developing and implementing partnerships with organisations which are aligned to and have a shared interest in the values and strategy of Good Law Project. 

The post-holder will work with the Good Law Project senior team, Board and external advisors to create an environment in which progressive civil society aligns to deliver functions that Good Law Project would like to foster to enhance our operational strengths and expertise. This includes the development of legal models that promote community involvement and engagement. This work will all be in service of a mission which uses  the law for a better world.

Reports to: Executive Director of Good Law Project (line manager). 

Responsible for: Line management of a small team (when recruited).

Duties and key responsibilities 

• Work with other members of the senior management team to implement Good Law Project strategy in this space, including: 

• Scanning civil society to identify gaps and opportunities in line with Good  Law Project’s interests and mission, and identifying other organisations with whom Good Law Project could develop mutually beneficial relationships

• Supporting models of collaboration and articulating the circumstances in  which they would be effective

• Sharing Good Law Project’s offer to and expectations of potential partners

• Working with the senior management team to develop and adapt Good Law Project’s organisational functions and processes in order to be able to deliver on that offer effectively

• Manage and develop staff as required  

• Consult with and report regularly on progress as required

• Scope and initiate discussions, and ongoing close liaison, with external civil society actors/groups, in keeping with the models and approaches defined  above, and start to build a network of actual and potential partners and collaborators for Good Law Project 

• Undertake the above in full collaboration with other teams in Good Law Project  and in compliance with relevant company policies 

• Contribute to the development of future business plans. 

Person Specification – Director of Partnerships - Maternity Cover

Experience 

• An experienced and trusted leader, likely in the NGO sector 

• Experience of delivering positive outcomes through partnership working

• Familiarity with the dynamics of different models for collaboration

• Familiarity with and interest in different social enterprise models

• A proven track record of managing and delivering ambitious projects 

Skills and Abilities 

• The ability to  articulate and share a vision in a way that resonates  with others.

• Ability to practically realise a business vision, at pace where  necessary, taking others with you and overcoming obstacles creatively within an  ethical framework 

• Proven ability to innovate and offer creative thought and solutions to a broad  spectrum of issues 

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with trust and openness

• Strong leadership and people management skills 

• Self-motivated with ability to work unsupervised, but can also work cooperatively and flexibly as part of a team 

• Commitment to a high standard of professional behaviours, including collaboration, honesty and integrity 

• Flexibility and adaptability in your attitude and approach to work, with a  willingness to ‘muck in’ and support the team with whatever might arise, working  towards a common objective 

• Strong spoken and written communication skills which engage clients, staff and  stakeholders, encouraging understanding and participation; capable of clear and  effective communication face to face, in writing and over the telephone/ Zoom 

• Self-confident and able to take initiative in areas of responsibility but also to work  effectively within a formal governance structure 

• Ability to manage multiple demands while consistently meeting reporting  deadlines 

• Strong interpersonal skills e.g. approachable and able to demonstrate empathy  while being clear about boundaries and organisational requirements

• Ability to problem-solve difficult situations and deal with them calmly and  effectively 

• Accurate and thorough, with attention to detail 

Knowledge 

• In depth knowledge and understanding of UK civil society 

• Expertise in the governance and management of NGOs, including their legal and  financial contexts and parameters 

• Understanding of strategy development in complex stakeholder environments Knowledge of project management methodologies 

• Familiarity with GDPR, general data protection and confidentiality 

Other Requirements

   

• Commitment to the core values and ethos of Good Law Project

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities and an ability  to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work 

• Commitment to a high standard of professional behaviours, including  collaboration, honesty and integrity. 

• Interested and motivated to further your own skills and knowledge.

OUR VALUES

Brave: 

• We are brave and bold 

• We are fearless of those we take on and the issues we confront

• We challenge injustice where we see it, even if the odds are stacked against us 

• We take strategic risks and are open to the possibility of failure

• We challenge each other when it’s in the best interests of Good Law Project, even if it’s uncomfortable 

• As employees we step into more responsibility outside of our  comfort zone

Honest: 

● We are honest, open and trustworthy 

● We default to transparency both internally and externally 

● We proactively share information 

● We hold our hands up if we get something wrong 

● We are candid about our successes and about our failures. 

Decisive: 

● We are decisive, nimble and responsive 

● We are responsive to the changing world 

● We take decisive action to turn ideas into reality 

● As individuals, we are flexible to the needs of the organisation 

● We balance processes and outcomes, recognising that good processes are more likely to deliver good outcomes 

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to use your management and leadership skills to directly benefit people with breast cancer. You will take the lead on ensuring the successful delivery of our portfolio of online and face to face services for people living with secondary breast cancer and contribute to the development of new opportunities across the UK.

You will manage a newly created team of permanent and contract staff and work closely with the services team to maintain quality, and increase access, reach and influence.

You can be based in any of our offices located in Sheffield, London, Cardiff or Glasgow.

About you

Thriving on challenge, you will balance forward-thinking skills with the determination to deliver high quality services to the people who need them. With a willingness to adapt to change, you will have proven people and project management skills, and the confidence to lead a busy team and work collaboratively across different geographical sites. It goes without saying that you’ll need exceptional organisational and time management skills and be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Although the role can be based in any of our offices, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. Should you have any queries with regards to this please email us using the email address provided upon clicking on the apply button. 

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Monday 20 December 2021 at 09:00am

First stage interview date Wednesday 12 January 2022 (Virtual)

If it is necessary to hold second interviews, this will be held week commencing Monday 17 January 2022 (virtual).

Time Commitment: 

• On Average 4 hours per month
• You may be required to attend four quarterly meetings annually 
• You may be required to attend an annual AGM
• You may be required to attend 1-4 Committee meetings
• Physical presence at meetings is ideal, although video conferencing is also available for those who are unable to attend.
• You may be required to reply to email correspondence in a timely way

Remuneration: 

The role of Trustee does not have any financial remuneration; however, reasonable expenses for travel may be claimed.

Application Deadline: Although Charity Jobs states that the deadline for this position is 30 December, kindly note that you can still apply for the position on the Muslim Aid website as the deadline on Muslim Aid website is 02 January 2022. 

Summary of the role

Muslim Aid is looking for a Trustee with a professional background in Finance.Candidates should have a good understanding of contemporary charitable activity in the UK and internationally and will help the Board develop our strategic aims and provide insight and support to achieve these aims - to constructively challenge our executive management team and to provide robust governance.

We are also looking to ensure a diverse make-up of the new Board in terms of gender and international linkages.  We are also looking for an individual who can bring commitment, enthusiasm, creativity and thoroughness to the governance function.  An ability to attend quarterly board meetings is a requirement; however, it is not a prerequisite to be a permanent resident in the UK. While implementation of strategic decisions of the Board will largely be in the hands of the CEO and Leadership Team, there may also be a need for some Trustees to be involved in sub-committees established for specific purposes.

There are big challenges ahead, but we have the passion, belief and ambition to meet them. If you share our belief and commitment to improving the lives of those in need, we very much look forward to hearing from you and perhaps, welcoming you on board. 

About the Role:

The main responsibilities of this role will be to: 

1. Work collaboratively with all trustees and the executive, supporting the delivery of our strategic priorities.
2. Ensure organisation strategic priorities are financially appraised and budgets are aligned to both short-term and long-term objectives.
3. Supporting the Board’s duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept; financial resources are controlled, invested, and economically spent in line with governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
4. Act as a key member of the Finance and Audit Committee.
5. Review planning/budgeting processes in participation with the Board and constructively challenge where required.
6. Assisting in the development and implementation of an appropriate financial reserves policy.

About You:

To be successful in this role: 

1. Qualified accountant with demonstrated experience in the charity sector
2. FD/CFO level experience
3. Strategic planning experience at senior level.
4. Strong commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission, visions, and values.
5. Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes Proven ability to communication and explain financial information by members of the Board and other stakeholders

Why you should apply

By becoming a Trustee, you have the opportunity to not just talk about how charities should be run but rather do something about it yourself. The role allows you to utilise your skills and make the changes you want to see. By joining Muslim Aid, you have the opportunity to work towards a cause that you feel passionate about and be a part of something special.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the role please familiarise yourself with the Muslim Aid Finance Trustee Candidate Information Pack, Role Description and submit the completed Trustee Application Form and your CV .

Muslim Aid is seeking applications across all sectors of society, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity but wishes to encourage applications from women on the basis that they are underrepresented on the board of trustees.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have applied for this role before you do not need to do so again, your application has been recorded. Applications will be accepted until the closing date; however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

Once we receive your application, we will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

TITLE OF POST: REGISTERED CARE MANAGER

SALARY: £35,637

WORK PATTERN: FULL-TIME

ANNUAL LEAVE: 20 DAYS + 8 BANK HOLIDAYS

RESPONSIBLE TO: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

RESPONSIBLE FOR: HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES [REDBRIDGE]

LOCATION: ILFORD

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Apasen is an established and experience provider for high quality care services for over 30 years. We are renowned in the care sector for providing quality support workers and care assistants. We are a local provider working in partnership with local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and private clients.

Our range of services are designed to meet the needs of the older adults and children who need to be cared for in their homes and in the community.

We are passionate about improving the lives of people by delivering the highest standard of care that enables people to live independently in their own homes. Our care is not only designed to meet your physical challenge, but also your spiritual, emotional, and other needs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Registered Care Manager in our Ilford office. You will be responsible for the efficient running of our domiciliary care service, quality control, managing the needs of our clients, management of staff and ensuring the delivery of outstanding quality of care.

In this varied and exciting role, you will be:

• Working closely with the Director and service manager and will be taken through a highly structured induction programme with full support from the highly
  engaged and experienced team.
• Networking in the local community to raise awareness of the service
• Promoting the highest standards of care and service
• Recruiting, training, retention of staff
• Converting new client inquiries and coordinating staffing rotas
• Care planning and conducting risk assessments ensuring compliance to relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Managing a team, making sure that exceptional service is delivered to our clients and workloads are managed accordingly
• Ensuring successful operation of quality control systems and performing quality assurance visits for clients
• Continually reviewing and improving our processes to ensure the most effective and efficient service is always being delivered
• Effectively managing complaints and incidents, carrying out investigations
  relating to the quality of the service and using those findings to initiate
  improvements
• Promoting a positive culture in line with the Apasen ethos and values.

PERSON SPECIFICATIOB [QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE]

To be successful, you will:

• Registered Manager: 1 year min (Required)
• Previous experience in Health & Social Care, preferably as a Team Leader or Care Manager
• Experience of CQC and compliance
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to manage and develop teams
• Have extensive care experience with excellent customer service and people management skills in domiciliary care
• Be commercially aware
• Have strong influencing skills
• Be able to demonstrate achievement of business growth targets
• Can build good working relationships
• Have strong organisation and planning skills
• Have the drive and motivation to take on a broad role and develop our care
  services
• Be able to work well and accurately under pressure whilst working independently with minimal supervision
• Be flexible to meet the demands of the business including participating in an
  on-call rota.
• Possess a minimum qualification of NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care and be willing to work towards CQC Registered Manager.
• A warm and approachable personality who works well within a close-knit Team environment.

QUALITY OF PRACTICE

• Ensures regular supervision of care coordinators and FCS, either directly and/or through direct reports assess the quality of practice and the impact made on service users.

PEOPLE AND LEARNING

• Acts as a role model to staff, setting a clear agenda for the service, contributing a sense of common purpose.
• Keeps up to date with developments in social care, education, health, and other relevant legislation; disseminates information to staff and encourages continuing professional and career development in staff.
• Ensures all employees and volunteers undertake relevant/required/regulatory learning and development to meet the needs of their service users and to comply with prevailing policy and procedures

SERVICE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS

• Actively supervise, and conduct performance appraisal for direct reports and submit them to Associate Director and HR.
• Plans and monitors the budget for the Service, exercising good cost
  management and appropriate financial control to maintain efficiency and
  effectiveness.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve the effectiveness and quality of the service delivery to achieve better outcomes for clients.
• Promotes a culture of safe and effective services.
• Promotes a culture of continuous development and learning.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

• Is proactive in promoting equality and diversity matters; monitoring compliance to legislation, policy, and practice in all aspects of the project operations and encourage full engagement on such issues by staff, workers, and volunteers.
• Promote good practice in equality and diversity in all working.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Career progression
• Supportive & nurturing work culture

Due to the need to support the On-Call function, which may require you to support team members out in the field in emergency situations, and the requirement to travel throughout the community to conduct new client assessments, you should have a driving license and access to a vehicle.

This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as they exist currently. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties
commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.

This is an exciting time to be joining Whizz-Kidz as their Associate Director of Digital, Marketing and Communications. They are preparing to launch their new, ambitious strategic plan and this new role will be critical in implementing a digital-first approach for engaging with young wheelchair users, their families and supporters.

Leading a team of talented professionals, you will develop their brand, marketing and communications strategies through the website, e-marketing, social media, digital advertising, search, apps, mobile and other digital platforms and products. You will work across the organisation to embed digital best practice and also work alongside Policy colleagues to deliver new campaigns seeking to achieve societal change for young wheelchair users.

You will need:

• Experience in developing and delivering digital, brand and communications strategies to drive performance
• Excellent internal stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and persuade
• Good team leadership experience, able to inspire and drive excellent performance

For an informal discussion about this role please contact either Ashby on 02030 062787 or Matt Wynes, Director of Fundraising and Communications at [email protected]

Closing Date: 10^th Dec

First Interview Date: 17^th Dec

Second Interview Date: 21st Dec

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We have partnered with Whizz-Kidz to undertake an inclusive recruitment process, they are passionate about having a diverse and inclusive culture and proactively welcome applications for a diverse range of candidates.

Please note; only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted.

Committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment.

Director of Development

MediCinema

Location: London, in office 3 days per week with occasional travel nationally

Salary: c. £53,000 plus benefits

We bring the magic of cinema into NHS hospitals

Born through the vision of our founder Christine Hill, who had the idea of installing a full, industry-standard cinema into the heart of St Thomas’ Hospital in London, we were founded in 1996 to transform patients’ lives for the better, through the power of film and the escape of cinema. 

Two decades on, we have six full MediCinema venues across the country and these purpose-built and purpose-run cinemas screen for free the latest releases the film industry has to offer; they are set up to accommodate patients in wheelchairs, beds, on drips or monitors, and are staffed by trained volunteers and nurses. The research we commissioned shows that the experience that we provide helps to reduce stress and anxiety, and can help patients feel less isolated. 

Our vision is to be able to scale up our efforts and reach many more patients.  To help us realise this, we are now seeking a new Director of Development who will design and drive a comprehensive fundraising strategy and play a key role in increasing philanthropic income for MediCinema. 

You will be confident in your ability to operate at Director level and have a proven track record of working with corporate partners to deliver highly successful income generating activities.  To succeed in this role, you will be an entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative member of the senior management team, with experience of leading and motivating staff, and bring an imaginative and flexible approach to achieving outstanding results.  In return, you will have the support of a committed team and highly engaged CEO and Trustees, and have an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of thousands of people.

If this sounds like the career challenge you’re looking for next, we’d love to hear from you.  Please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates to arrange a confidential chat or to request further information.  

Closing date for applications is 10am Wednesday, 8 December 2021.

About Internews

Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality news and information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.

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

Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

ROLE SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the, the Technical Support Associate (hereafter “Support Associate”) provides first level technical support for Internews EU program offices, help desk support for Internews EU worldwide staff and support for Internews global IT infrastructure. This position has primary support responsibility for staff based in London and will be required to assist others globally as needed.  We especially expect a high level of assistance for IEU staff based around the world.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation.

The Support Associate will monitor and respond in a very timely manner to requests for technical assistance received in the Internews IT Help desk system. They will also take requests via MS Teams Chat and will log tickets in the system on behalf of the user as needed. They shall be responsible for monitoring and maintaining tickets in the Internews IT Help system. A very high level of customer service is expected.  This includes prompt polite responses to internal customers and a daily log of issues and tasks associated with daily work performed.

NETWORK CONFIGURATION, MONITORING & MAINTENANCE:

• Initiate 3rd party vendor support requests if required.
• Work under the direction of IT management staff to maintain Internews business systems.
• Contribute to documentation related to company procedures.
• Maintain physical environment for network hardware.
• Assists with off-hour emergencies and time-sensitive issues when required.
• Provide first level support for Internews EU project office IT infrastructure.

END USER SUPPORT:

• Monitor and maintain client issues using Internews helpdesk system.
• Set-up and configure end user desktop, laptop and mobile computing devices to Internews IT standards.
• Assists with off-hour emergencies and time-sensitive issues when required.
• Provides support and set-up assistance with mobile devices.
• Learns new tools and best practices and adopts quickly to better support end users.
• Support employees on core technologies such as Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Egnyte, conferencing tools, and other applications supported by Internews.
• Provide technical support for Internews staff in UK, EU and globally as needed

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND PEOPLE SKILLS:

• Assist with tracking software, hardware and licensing inventory.
• Provide strong, clear and concise written and verbal communication to colleagues and customers.
• Build appropriate rapport and have a positive and professional working relationship with co-workers and consultants.
• Manage crisis situations using excellent communication with affected staff and management.
• Respond to support requests with a professional and friendly tone.
• Providing daily reports to Technology Systems and Support Manager.
• Respond to support requests with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Ask questions quickly from HQ when assistance is needed!!!
• Works within Internews approved communications tools.
• Actively participates in testing of new software and hardware as requested by the Information Technology Manager.
• Follows procedures precisely and thoroughly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge of Windows 7,8, 10 and MacOS.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office 2013,2016 and Microsoft 365 apps.
• Proficient use of Office 365 applications and administration tools, including but not limited to:
• Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Forms, SharePoint, 2FA, and Admin Consoles.
• Mobile Phone and mobile device configuration and support experience.
• Familiarity with computer systems from end user perspective.
• Broad knowledge of computer hardware, network operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of telecommunications systems.
• Knowledge of emerging technology trends.
• Knowledge of computer software applications.
• Willingness to continue developing professional skills that benefit Internews and the individual.
• Detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to follow all policy and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time position. Work is generally to be performed in the office and between the standard office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. On occasion, this position may require pre-planned or emergency evening or weekend hours to support staff in other time zones or to assist with issues that are urgent or must be performed during non-business hours.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for use of computer terminal and reading printed and electronic materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of radiation from regular exposure to computer VDTs.

Recruitment timeline:

Closing date:  01 February 2022

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience.

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.

This position will be located in the UK and therefore a successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their right to work in UK and be based there for the full length of employment.

Job Title: Director of internal Audit and Compliance and Risk

Hours: Full time

Salary: up to £55,000

Location: London, with flexible working

We are working with a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in a range of residential, floating support and in prisons across London, Brighton, Luton and Kent. They believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference.  They are now seeking a Director of Internal Audit, Compliance and Risk who will be responsible for ensuring and providing high standards of audit for compliance, governance, and risk management within the organisation.  

The successful candidate will have experience or understand the Charity/Not for profit sector and show:

• Extensive experience of supporting and advising Board and senior committees, with audit, risk and governance experience preferably gained within a registry, professional or regulatory environment
• Solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations, monitoring, and reporting
• Excellent planning, organisational and project management skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong understanding of governance and compliance issues within a complex organisation
• Proven experience of delivering audit projects on time and within budget
• Experience of handling complex appeals and investigations

The post holder will work at the heart of the audit, compliance and risk directorate and be responsible for leading on this, as well as ensuring policies and procedures are fit for purpose.  You will advise and lead colleagues on matters of internal control, compliance, best practice, and strategic importance and ensure improvement plans from any audit or monitoring are shared appropriately. The role will require a skilled professional with strong internal audit, risk and governance experience, as well as ideally experience within a registry, professional or regulatory environment operating at a senior level. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills; proven experience of audit leadership and has dynamic interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills, alongside the gravitas which this post demands.

This is an exciting opportunity and if you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, at Charisma Charity Recruitment.  Applications should be submitted via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Closing date for applications:  20/12/21

Interviews: TBC

World Horse Welfare, founded in 1927, is a leading international horse charity registered in the UK that is dedicated to promoting equine welfare worldwide through a combination of research, advocacy, education and hands-on care of horses.

The charity, with a total staff of 140 FTEs and a turnover of around £9million, is almost entirely dependent on voluntary donations to fund our work. Expenditure for our on-going operations and specific new projects is part-raised through direct appeals and approaches to the charity’s donors (currently predominantly UK based), grant-making Trusts and other partners. We also receive significant income from legacies, which account for over 60% of our total income.

Having launched our latest strategy in 2020, we are looking for a Director of Fundraising to continue the implementation of a dynamic fundraising strategy across multiple income streams.

The Person

• Significant demonstrable experience in a charity fundraising environment, including leading a fundraising team to achieve challenging targets

• Significant demonstrable experience of staff line- and performance-management

• A demonstrable successful track record in major gift fundraising

• Experience of working with Trustees and senior volunteers to raise income

• Experience of successfully developing and implementing strategic plans

• Sound financial management, including setting, reviewing and managing budgets and financial forecasts

• Understanding of the importance of data and technology to underpin efficient processes in income generation and processing

• Experience of managing critical third-party relationships, such as agencies, consultants and suppliers.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st December

About the role

The Director of Programmes is a new and critical role for the Centre for Youth Impact, and brings with it the opportunity to significantly support and influence evaluation practice - and therefore, quality - in informal and non-formal youth provision in the UK.This role has been created as part of our planned merger with the YMCA George Williams College, which we hope will see our practice development and training work grow. As such, we are recruiting for a new, dedicated post to lead delivery of the Centre’s programmes of work to support the youth sector.

We believe in the power of evaluation to build a collective commitment to understanding and improving the impact of youth work and provision for young people. We also believe in the power of quality relational practice to change lives and communities. 

The Director of Programmes will lead the design, development, and delivery of the Centre’s portfolio of programmes, securing new sources of income and supporting effective project delivery. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Programmes will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, and will line manage and coordinate the work of three thematic Leads (Research and Evaluation, Data, and Organisational Development) across the Centre’s 20+ strong portfolio of projects. The Director of Programmes will work alongside the Resources Manager to play a high-level project management role across the portfolio: monitoring budgets, capacity, quality, and delivery. The Director of Programmes will also contribute directly to project delivery, particularly through high-level research and evaluation skills, advising on ethics and methodology. 

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Programmes will develop and lead the Centre’s research, data and evaluation strategy, including fostering new relationships with funders and partners, and enabling the organisation to deliver complex and cutting-edge programmes of work, with high quality. The Director of Programmes will have unparalleled opportunities to convene and work closely with committed groups of funders and practitioners to learn about, design and test new ways of understanding impact and quality in youth work and provision for young people. To achieve this, they will play a critical role in strategic income generation: initiating and supporting reactive and proactive proposals for new areas of activity, building on the Centre’s expertise and understanding of need. 

The Director of Programmes will ensure that we are integrating our learning across our thematic areas, so that our portfolio of projects represents more than the sum of its parts. The Director of Programmes will also lead our own internal evaluation, helping the organisation to understand how and where its own work is contributing to positive change for young people and communities. 

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for a truly outstanding candidate with an established leadership profile and a track record of influencing thinking and practice in the social sector. A thoughtful and experienced evaluator, you will be familiar with a range of research and evaluation methods and how this can be applied to social programmes. You will understand the interplay between research, evaluation, and equity, and be excited to develop this aspect of the Centre’s work. You will have a strong interest in the role of open and shared data within the social sector and drive our ambition to grow our digital presence in data collection, analysis, and visualisation. An understanding of how the context of informal and non-formal provision for young people influences research and evaluation design and implementation would be advantageous.

You will be an exceptional project manager, with expertise in managing both grant-funded and contracted projects. You will be skilled in managing budgets, plans and capacity allocations, across multiple programmes. You will be able to navigate with agility between the strategic big picture and the detail of individual projects, deliverables, and relationships. You will be able to spot and make connections between different areas of work and be alive to changes and patterns in the external policy and practice context and the opportunities they present for the Centre. 

You will need to be highly responsive to the needs of partners, funders, and our networks, with excellent listening and negotiation skills - a true ‘servant leader’. You will be a proactive and dynamic member of our Senior Leadership Team, requiring agility and adaptability to respond to fast-moving opportunities. You will also need to be an excellent and empathic manager and leader of people, supporting and empowering your team to grow and deliver with excellence. Your standards will be high, and you will support others to achieve them. Skills and experience in taking a coaching approach to supporting others will be a distinct advantage. 

Please download the attached JD for the full job description, person spec and details on how to apply.

Are you frustrated with the pace and ambition of your current organisation? If so, we are partnering with Speakers for Schools to find their next Director of Fundraising. Speakers for Schools are an entrepreneurial organisation with big plans to end educational inequality, provide inspiration and work opportunities to young people across the UK.

They have an amazing network of entrepreneurs, political figures and creatives already engaged with them, they now need a Director of Fundraising to join them to build out the fundraising strategy, explore new funding areas, lead the team and grow income. The role will focus on building out the high-value fundraising programme across corporates, trusts, statutory funders and major donors. Alongside this, you will also explore mass-fundraising options.

Speakers for Schools need someone ambitious, with high-energy who is comfortable leading strategy but also doing hands-on fundraising with high-value donors.

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate:

- Experience in developing fundraising strategy and leading a team to deliver a growth income

- Strong experience in managing high-value supporters, ideally across trusts, major donors and corporate funders

- Excellent internal stakeholder management skills, you will build the profile of fundraising across the organisation

- An inspiring leadership style and passion for ending inequality

Closing date: 10th December (although the charity is interviewing on a rolling basis so please apply asap so as not to miss out)

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 020 30 062787 or apply online. If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We have partnered with the Speakers for Schools to undertake an inclusive recruitment process, they are passionate about having a diverse and inclusive culture and proactively welcome applications for a diverse range of candidates.

Assistant Director of Services

Contract length – 10 months with possible extension to 12 months (maternity cover), commencing February 2022

Salary – [£60,000 - £62,870 per annum] - subject to skills and experience

37.5 hours a week over five days

Base - mix of home working and office - based at one of our locations in North London: Royal Free Charity, The Pears Building, Pond Street, NW3 2PP with occasional travel to Chase Farm Hospital and Barnet Hospital.

The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development. The pandemic has shown the importance and necessity of the support the Royal Free Charity can and has provided to staff and patients across our three hospitals sites, and the need for our globally important research has also never been so clear.

The Assistant Director of Services will report to the Director of Grants and Services.

The purpose of the role

Is to oversee the Royal Free Charity’s strategic direction and delivery of patient services. Manage all services delivered by the Charity including:

• Volunteering, Support Hub, Complementary Therapy Services

Required Experience

• Extensive experience of service design and delivery
• Ability to manage high volumes of varied work and operating to tight deadlines
• Experience of leading and line managing others to develop and grow and building and maintaining a high performing team culture
• Experience of building relationships, and influence, with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• The role is heavily focused on customer service

If you have the right experience, confidence and if you feel excited about this role, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits:

28 days’ paid holiday plus UK bank holidays each year.

Enrolment into the pension scheme.

To apply for this post, send a CV in Word document with a maximum 500-word statement addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification: qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and personal qualities. Please ensure you include your last employer and dates of employment within your CV.  Also please complete and return the Equal Opportunity Form.

Closing date for application: 8 December 2021 - 12 noon

Interview date: 15 December 2021

(The successful candidates from the first round will attend a second interview held on 20 December 2021)

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity.

Starting Date: 01 02 2022

Contract type: Permanent, open-ended

Salary:  50,000 – 55,000 GBP

Location: London, UK or Geneva, Switzerland

Application closing date:  Midnight 12.12.2021 GMT

Background

Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. In challenging times, we are meeting the challenge head on. Through our network of field-level partners we have trained over 2.5 million farmers - from the smallest to the largest - in 23 countries in more sustainable farming practices. A quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.

About this role

Better Cotton is now seeking a Business Development Manager who will help to drive revenue in support of the ongoing success and growth of Better Cotton globally. The role has a dual function; outward facing in cultivating donor relationships, as well as internal follow-up in leading proposal development processes. As a Business Development Manager you will identify and cultivate new revenue sources, develop proposals and shape programme design. In addition to this you will represent Better Cotton in external forums and use these opportunities to influence and leverage resources. The Business Development Manager will report to the Director of Fundraising. This challenging role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, together with a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Identify & cultivate new revenue sources for Better Cotton

• Channel greater volumes of funding toward sustainable cotton farming communities
• Support Better Cotton’s fundraising strategy by driving a diversification of income sources to support the growth of Better Cotton
• Manage income generation through identification, cultivation and acquisition of new funding streams from diverse markets
• Coordinate and lead outreach to new donors and investors
• Build and maintain an active pipeline of prospective donors
• Ensure the alignment of relevant donors and financing instruments with Better Cotton’s 2030 vision
• Build Better Cotton’s network; improve awareness of and recognition of Better Cotton amongst relevant stakeholders
• Convey the distinct value proposition of Better Cotton opportunities to investors, funders and donors
• A positive attitude, with a high level of presentation and persuasion, setting an example to staff
• Participate in the review of Better Cotton’s fundraising strategy to ensure it remains relevant and fit for purpose
• Liaise and coordinate internally with global and country programmes to promote a cohesive and collaborative work ethic and team spirit.

Development of proposals, programme design and presentations

• Lead proposal development phase; including communicating donor guidelines and priorities, proposal content and project design, reviewing documentation, collating information, liaising with different functions/teams, lead meetings, editing and wordsmithing and compiling annexes for the donor.
• Ensure donor interests and priorities are well understood across the organisation, including country directors and functional leads.
• Tailor Better Cotton material to approach donors as first contact
• Develop Fundraising strategies (tailored around donor, thematic and/or country as appropriate and necessary)

BCI representation

• Represent Better Cotton and the programmes, when needed to present a ‘pitch’ to donors. Where required represent programmes nationally and internationally through participation in relevant workshops and symposia and in collaboration with partners where fundraising or the potential for fundraising is deemed significant.
• Contribute to the development of programmatic documents, multimedia and publications for use in promotion of the work of the programmes. Ensuring the documentation reflects and is relevant to donor priorities.
• Building internal and external relationships
• The job requires a high-level of liaison with internal stakeholders at all levels ensuring that key information is collated from key staff across Better Cotton.
• To build relationships with prospects, donors and other external stakeholders, ensuring the high levels of professionalism, using diplomacy with influencing and persuasion.
• Build relationships with bilateral agencies, trusts and foundations from a variety of countries, cultures, languages and charitable interests.

Profile

The selected candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

An understanding of the agricultural sector, including common challenges and opportunities associated with smallholder agriculture

Effective fundraising management and planning skills evidenced by a full knowledge of philanthropic income sources and their application, the legislative environment for the charitable sector, fundraising planning and monitoring tools.

Effective fundraising research, donor cultivation and sales skills evidenced by successful proposals with an individual value of more than €1 million

Knowledge of the current fundraising environment.

IT literacy, to include: Word; PowerPoint; Excel; Outlook

Ability to analyse complex budgets and manipulate budget data

Excellent public speaking and presentation skills

Well-developed personal strategies for time and complex process management; data management and internal communications

Positivity, determination and resilience.

Desirable

Knowledge of one or more of the following: Smallholder livelihoods, Decent Work, Climate Change, Gender equality in agriculture and markets, Agri-technology, Soil Health, Pesticide Toxicity.

Professional fundraising qualification at management and strategy level, or relevant qualifications in business management

Professional qualifications in marketing and sales. Experience with impact investing.

Recent presentations at fundraising conferences and/or attendance at relevant professional fundraising events.

Knowledge of Salesforce

Ability to read and present ‘audited accounts’

Qualification or formal training in public speaking and presentation

Qualification or formal training in time-management, information management and effective internal communications

Encouraging positivity, determination and resilience in others.

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in the London office. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10am – 4pm and the option to work from home one day per week.

Travel will be required

Applications

Interested applicants with the required attributes are asked to send, in English, a detailed CV and a brief cover letter (2 pages maximum) to Better Cotton by email with subject “Application For Business Development Manager”

Application deadline:  12 12 2021

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates short-listed for a telephone interview will be contacted. Better Cotton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

Noah’s Ark Children’s hospice helps babies, children and young people who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families, make the most of every day. We are here to enable those we support to enjoy life as children, rather than as patients; as families, not just as carers. Our expert staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional, and practical support for families across north and central London and Herts Valley. We carefully adapt our support for every child and offer it wherever it is required - whether in their home, their community or at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice building, The Ark, in Barnet.

Objective

The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also line manage and support the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives. He or she will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive and will foster an open and transparent working relationship with the Executive Team.

Time commitment

• Four Board meetings per year plus attendance at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), Annual Budget Meeting (ABM) and annual awayday/strategy day.
• In addition to chairing the main Board meetings, the Chair may attend the five sub- committees – Finance, Audit, Resources and Governance (FARG), People, Fundraising and Communications, Clinical Governance and Remuneration, which all meet quarterly.
• Additionally, the Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and also represent the Charity at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.

Principal Responsibilities

The below list is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Chair will be expected to perform additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.

Strategic leadership

• Provide leadership to the charity, the Executive team, and its Board, ensuring that the Charity has maximum impact for its beneficiaries.
• Ensure that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity.
• Leading the planning of and chairing the annual away day/strategy day.
• Ensure that the Board operates within its charitable objectives and provides a clear strategic direction for the Charity.
• Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.
• Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.

Trustee Governance

• Ensure that the governance arrangements are clearly defined and working in the most effective way for the Charity.
• Develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.
• Encourage positive change where appropriate and address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.
• Appraise the performance of the Trustees and the Board on an annual basis.
• Ensure that the Board of Trustees is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead the charity effectively and which also reflects the wider population.
• Work within any agreed policies adopted by the charity.

External Relations

• Act as an ambassador for the cause and the charity.
• Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders.
• Act as a spokesperson for the organisation when appropriate.
• Represent the charity at external functions, meetings, and events.
• Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders.
• Introduce the charity to potential supporters and foster new relationships.

Efficiency and Effectiveness

• Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision making process.
• Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the Charity and that the Board takes collective ownership.
• Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive to give direction to Board policy-making and to ensure that meetings are well planned, meaningful and reflect the responsibilities of trustees.
• Monitor that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.

Relationship with the Chief Executive and the Wider Executive Team

• Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the Chief Executive, ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
• Foster an open and transparent working relationship with the Executive Team – CEO, Deputy CEO, Director of Fundraising and Communication and Director of Finance and Business Development. Embed clear lines of communication to ensure the Chair and Board are kept abreast of risk management with timely updates on operations. Support the Chief Executive, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.
• Ensure regular contact with the Chief Executive and develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.
• Lead the process for appointing the Chief Executive (and Trustees) and be involved in the recruitment of senior staff.
• Liaise with the Chief Executive to maintain an overview of the Charity’s affairs, in particular mitigating risk and ensuring the responsible management of finances and commercial decisions as well as providing other support as necessary.
• Conduct an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the Chief Executive in consultation with other Trustees.
• Ensure that the Chief Executive has the opportunity for professional development and has appropriate external professional support.

Additional information

The Vice-Chair acts for the Chair when the Chair is not available and undertakes assignments at the request of the Chair. The Vice-Chair role is currently vacant, and the Chair of Trustees will oversee the recruitment of a new incumbent.

Person Specification

In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair must also meet the following requirements:

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.
• Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity.
• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.

Essential Experience

• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation.
• Successful track record of achievement through their career.
• Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees.
• Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders.
• Significant experience of chairing meetings and events.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of the health service and care sector.

• Experience and knowledge of working with children, families, health, social care, and safeguarding would be an advantage.

Knowledge and skills

• Broad knowledge and understanding of the Civil Society sector and current issues affecting it.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together.
• Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues.
• Good understanding of charity governance issues.

How to Apply

For an informal chat about this role please email Zoe Oldham, an applicant’s pack is available at the same email address. To apply for the post, please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach you would bring to the role, along with your CV/resume in English to the above email address.

The deadline for application is Sunday 12th December 2021