With the changes in the global landscape and new challenges and opportunities emerging for the establishment and support of ventures in Christian Mission, we are looking to engage an General Secretary for Mission (GSM). The GSM will drive the strategic vision of the Mission Board and oversee its operational activities. This will include guiding the development of new Christian ventures, and supporting existing work especially in India, Nepal, East Africa, UK & Ireland. 
 

The Moravian Church 
The Moravian Church is a worldwide, welcoming, witnessing, evangelical church, with a strong heritage of ecumenical engagement.  Established in 1457, the communion has pioneered education and development ventures in the twenty-four provinces in Europe, USA, Caribbean, Central Africa and Central America, as well as emerging Provinces in South American and Asia. 

The British Province 
The Moravian Church in the British Province is one of the oldest Provinces of the Moravian Unity. Its work is represented through activities in 30 local congregations, organized in 6 districts in England and Northern Ireland, schools that educate children and young people from Early Years to Year 13,  an Archive and an extensive property portfolio, which include settlements at Fulneck, Gomersal, Gracehill, Ockbrook and Wellhouse, In addition, the Province oversees the work of the Moravian Church in India, Nepal, and support the Moravian Church in Western Tanzania on behalf of the world wide Moravian Unity

Are you ready for something more and looking to make a difference to a worthwhile charity that makes a difference to many people’s lives?  Look no further!  Yellow Submarine, an award-winning Oxfordshire charity that enables people with learning disabilities and autism to live life to the full, is on the look-out for a new Chair of Trustees.  We welcome applications from individuals who share our values, meet the criteria in the role description, and are committed to helping Yellow Submarine thrive.

Yellow Submarine is in its 12th year.  It started as a niche charity offering holidays for children and adults and now also offers a range of activities, training and work opportunities through the cafés, and an especially designed skills development programme.  We’re unashamedly ambitious to make things better.  With a financial turnover of £800,000 (Y/E June 2020), we currently support over 500 members and their families through 20 members of full-time staff and 100+ members of sessional staff and volunteers.

If you are committed, passionate and strategic, we would love to hear from you.  If you also have experience in either fundraising or business development and/or have links to the local business community, do get in touch.

It matters to us to ensure everyone, from whatever background, and regardless of sex, gender, race, age (as long as you are over 16), sexuality, belief or disability has an equal opportunity to be considered for the role.  If you are interested in the role, we would love to hear from you.

The Rose Theatre Trust has recently emerged from a period reviewing its governance. We are keen that each and every new appointment reflects the world around us, in all its rich diversity. We wish to hear from applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds, and we are also enthusiastic to hear from those who believe their professional talents can help The Rose Playhouse realise its ambitious cultural, heritage and fundraising aims.

The Chair and Trustees will be passionate about The Rose Playhouse and its future. They will have a clear understanding of its history, its importance as an archaeological site, its status as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and its potential for exploring the world of Elizabethan theatre through the Rose Revealed Project. The appointees should bring new perspectives to the challenges faced by the Rose Theatre Trust, including liaising with national and local bodies, fundraising and project management. They will also will be committed to the organisation’s aims regarding diversity in all its aspects. All positions are voluntary and unremunerated. 

We are looking for a new, third member to join our Independent Remuneration Panel which annually reviews our Trustees remuneration.

Role of The Panel

The Independent Remuneration Panel is responsible for determining the level of remuneration for Trustees, including the Chair and reviewing the policy for payment of expenses to Trustees.

Members of the Panel will be independent of the Charity itself.

The Panel will normally meet once a year but may meet more than once a year if necessary.

Specification for members of The Panel

Members should have a broad understanding of the role of organisations such as or similar to Affinity Trust which is a charity providing social care and support to people with learning disabilities.

Members do not need detailed understanding of social care or learning disabilities but need to understand that, though it is a charity, Affinity Trust is a large and complex business operating in a competitive environment. Annual income is currently £55m with almost 2,000 employees.

Members should have some understanding of the role and responsibilities of Trustees of a charity.

Some members should have experience of reviewing and setting pay rates, job evaluation or similar understanding which they can bring to the role.

About us

Affinity Trust supports over 1,000 people with learning disabilities across England and Scotland, helping them live as independently as possible. We’ve been supporting people with learning disabilities for more than 25 years.

Whether enabling people to live in their own homes, giving opportunities to enjoy community-based activities, or supporting people into work, we aim to ensure that those we support can live life to the full.

Remuneration of Panel members.

Panel members will be paid £350 after tax per meeting plus reasonable expenses.

Starfish Services Limited are looking to recruit new Trustees.

Starfish Services Limited is a Charity 1146237 with a focus on Mental Health and Wellbeing.  We are committed to improving lives, by building communities, through community transformation models including ABC, Co-production/Co-design, and practices-based learning.

Starfish have projects in communities across the midlands and the North East, which includes projects to improve employability, reduce loneliness and improve social connections, also projects to enhance our digital offer to reduce social and digital isolation.

Trustees Roles 
We are looking for individuals who have worked at a management/senior officer level and have had or are in roles in Mental Health or Community development, with a skillset that will complement the existing expertise of the board members. They will have strong inter-personal skills, with an adaptive approach and strategic mind-set. Additionally, they will be committed to Starfish Services ltd ethos and values.

The core functions of these roles are to ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction, holding leaders to account for outcomes and financial performance of the charity. The board of trustees manages the business of the charity and may exercise all the powers in compliance with its charitable objects, company and charity law.

Every trustee is expected to abide by the Starfish Services Ltd code of conduct and the seven principles of public life set out by Lord Nolan: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Time Commitment 
The trust board meets 6 times per year, and normally last 2 hours; at the moment meetings are taking place via Zoom or Teams (Training will be given to use both of these methods).

Closing date: 16th May 2021

No agencies please.

General Manager

The Trustees are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated General Manager to lead the Charity, taking on the responsibility for delivering operational activities and fundraising.

This is a new role within the organisation as currently these responsibilities are undertaken by the Trustees, primarily through the Chair.  The Chair will be retiring in September 2021 after 9 years of leading the Charity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional to lead the Charity organisation into a new phase of development working closely with the Trustees to maintain its health and wellbeing services within the local community and to expand its capacity and fundraising activities.

Part-time, permanent position.

Salary: £20,800 p.a. working 20 hours per week. 

We welcome applicants who are self-motivated, skilled and have the ability to build strong working relationships with Trustees, staff and volunteers.  Excellent communication skills are essential as is experience of successful fundraising.   Friends of Fairford and Lechlade Communities is an exciting and innovative charity providing health and social care to its local community.

Corporate Partnerships Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to work closely with the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, the Deputy CEO and the organisation’s Regional Boards to design, develop and implement a regional fundraising strategy. This role will strengthen the organisation’s ability to engage its 200 corporate supporters in ending youth homelessness.

Position: Corporate Partnerships Manager (National Development)

Location: Central London (currently working from home). Remote working options after the lockdown will be considered.

Hours: Full Time (37.5hrs per week)  

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000

Contract: Permanent (subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period)

Benefits: 25 days per year (not including bank holidays) pension, free annual flu jabs and annual sight tests, cycle to work scheme, ½ day a month entitlement to volunteer for a charity of your choice in work time, interest-free annual travel card loans, an employee assistance programme, staff discount scheme, support for external mentoring, free fruit every week and scope for flexible working.

Closing Date: 5pm 17th May 2021

Interview Dates: Monday 24th and Friday 28th May

The Role

The organisation’s ‘Regional Boards’ consist of senior property professionals who volunteer their time to help deliver projects, partnerships and events, to ultimately deliver safe, secure homes for young people experiencing homelessness in their local community. There are currently five Regional Boards; Cambridge & Eastern Region, Midlands, North West, South West and Yorkshire.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will have responsibility for the organisation’s Regional Fundraising and Events and will support and motivate these Regional Boards and develop effective networks, in order to galvanise them around tangible, local projects which deliver homes for young people who are homeless. You will:

• Maximise corporate and employee engagement
• Meet fundraising targets in corporate partnerships and events
• Nurture and build relationships which enable the charity to grow its national reach, while maintaining a bespoke local focus

Your principal responsibilities will be to:

• Work constructively with key partners working in each area to understand the landscape of youth homelessness, challenges faced and identify emerging projects which provide homes for young people
• Meet clear fundraising targets and deliver the overall target for fundraising from Regional Boards
• Work closely with the Programmes and Impact Team to identify and manage largescale capital projects in each region, working with the local property industry, Regional Boards and charity partners to maximise income and impact.
• Work with the Comms and Engagement Team to support regional supporters in each of the hub cities.
• Attend and administer all Regional Board meetings, including working with respective Chairs to design an agenda, ensuring time is used effectively to connect them to the work and inspire and motivate them to continue supporting the organisation

About You

You will have knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising in the charity sector with demonstrable experience of hitting and exceeding fundraising or income targets. With a strong track record of managing and/or developing corporate fundraising or commercial relationships, you will have experience of account management to a diverse client base.

In return…

The charity has an ambitious mission to end youth homelessness, so it is an exciting time to join this dynamic and growing organisation. Along with an excellent benefits package, there are career development and flexible working opportunities.

About the Organisation

As the property industry’s charity working to end youth homelessness in the UK, the organisation brings remarkable businesses and individuals from across the property industry together to support charities providing accommodation for young people who are or have been homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness in the future. Through a unique network of corporate partners, it invests funding and expertise where to achieve lasting impact.

You may also have experience in areas such as Corporate Partnerships, Business Development, Sales, Property, Volunteering, Homelessness, Engagement, Fundraising, Partnerships Manager, Engagement Manager, Partnerships Manager, Community Partnerships, Community, Impact, Engagement Impact, Impact and Engagement, Volunteer Management, Volunteering Management, Community Development, Policy, Fundraising Manager, Income Generation Manager, Funding, Corporate Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Supporter Engagement, Events Fundraising.

At a pivotal moment in AfriKids’ history, join us to take our philanthropy fundraising to the next level. We have a bold strategy to reach more children than ever over the next decade and you will be integral in making it possible.

Summary of role

As Philanthropy & Partnerships New Business Manager you will be responsible for growing income from corporate partnerships and major donors through excellent new business development and fantastic donor stewardship. Reporting to the Fundraising Director, you will focus on identifying prospective individual donors and corporate partners and developing lasting relationships with them. You will also support the management of relationships with existing donors, ensuring all donors have a brilliant experience supporting AfriKids.

Joining our small but award-winning team, you will work closely with the Director of Fundraising, a Philanthropy & Partnerships New Business Manager and the team in Ghana, so strong relationship management skills will be essential. You are a values-driven, confident and determined fundraiser who thrives in a people orientated, target driven role.

Key responsibilities and duties

Managing relationships with prospects, donors and volunteers

• Through meetings and correspondence, you will develop excellent relationships with existing major donors, communicating the impact of their support and keeping them engaged to maximise the value of AfriKids’ major donor income long-term
• Where appropriate, you will involve AfriKids’ senior staff and the Board of Trustees to make the most of opportunities to engage and build relationships with existing and potential major donors
• You will create and develop inspiring and compelling funding proposals, feedback and impact reports for major donors, ensuring they understand the impact of their gifts and are inspired to continue supporting

Securing donations

• You will come up with great ideas for how to effectively build relationships, and engage and inspire people to support AfriKids with major gifts, ideally through multi-year commitments eg. events
• You will manage a portfolio of both current and potential new major donors, to secure four to five figure donations and pledges to transform lives, delivering against an ambitious team target
• You will ask major donors for financial gifts and engage appropriate senior leadership to increase the likelihood of a successful ask
• Through relationship building, you will understand the motivations of each existing and potential new major donor, identifying the most suitable projects for them to support (where appropriate), enhancing their long-term value and experience as an AfriKids supporter

Identifying new major supporters and corporate partners

• Majority of your time will be spent building and developing a pool of global major donor prospects and corporate partners who have the potential to make a big difference to young lives with AfriKids by giving five to six figure gifts
• You will recruit, manage and support well connected, influential volunteers who will proactively fundraise through peer-to-peer fundraising, and make introductions from within their networks, working closely with them to come up with effective plans to engage them and bring in new gifts
• You will identify potential new high-value donors and corporate partners through networking e.g. attending events
• You will manage the new AfriKids Development Board, working closely with the Chair to recruit 3-5 new members each year.
• You will develop new philanthropy products to cultivate new donors, as and when needed. 
• You will research, develop and write high quality partnership proposals, cases for support, appeal letters, pitches and reports and submit them to prospective donors and corporate partners in a timely fashion.

General

• You will prepare phased budgets and reforecasts in line with activity plans and progress to ensure the value and timing of planned restricted and unrestricted income to the organisation is accurate.
• You will develop an excellent knowledge of AfriKids; work, liaise with colleagues to prepare and present high-quality information such as tailored presentations and proposals for the donor.
• You will maintain an awareness of philanthropy and corporate giving trends, news, events and legislation in the UK, USA and Ghana and pick up on opportunities or topical issues that will enhance the charity.
• You will work to an agreed individual target to deliver an agreed corporate income target annually.
• You will create and maintain accurate records in line with GDPR on the CRM database of all leads, knowledge about partner organisations, individuals and any communications sent out/received as well as fundraising forecasts.  You will develop and use reports to analyse and report back on the data and your work.
• You will assist with and lead events as needed, including but not limited to launch events and cultivation events
• You will represent AfriKids at fundraising and other events as required as well as at occasional corporate and partner events
• You will undertake other tasks that are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, to contribute to fundraising objectives and those of AfriKids

Candidate requirements
Requirements of all AfriKids staff and associated personnel (contractors, volunteers, etc.)

• You will respect and uphold our Principles and Fundraising Values at all times (see pages 6-7 of the Recruitment Pack)
• You will know and uphold the AfriKids policies and procedures which are applicable to your role and level
• You will always strive to give AfriKids your best, embracing opportunities to learn and progress with our support
• You will positively support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• You will sign and uphold our Code of Conduct, which includes a commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding

Essential
(please demonstrate all of these)

• Extensive experience with prospecting and new business development
• Proven track record of fundraising from high-net-worth individuals in the not-for-profit sector, or similar transferable experience gained in the commercial sector
• Proven track record of corporate new business development in the not-for-profit sector, or similar transferable experience gained in the commercial sector
• Experience of developing an delivering fundraising products to attract new supporters, or similar transferable experience gained in the commercial sector e.g. development boards, events, giving circles
• A working knowledge of the principles of major gift fundraising and corporate fundraising
• Tenacious and self-motivated approach to work
• Performance and target driven
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Personable and engaging
• Strong influencing skills
• Highly professional, flexible and committed to achieve and exceed KPI’s
• Ability to manage own workload through appropriate planning and prioritisation
• Ability to understand complex international development systems, politics and economic environment, and communicate this in an engaging way with supporters
• Dedicated team player with the desire to develop within an organisation

Bonus
(you are not be expected to have these, but if you do, we’d love to hear about it)

• Proven experience of working with senior figures and volunteers
• Fundraising or relationship marketing certificate or qualification
• Experience in wider fundraising disciplines

About Glitch

We're a UK charity committed to ending the abuse of women and marginalised people online. Through workshops, training, reports and programmes, we equip our intersectional community to become the digital citizens we need in the world today. From grassroots to systemic change, we advocate for an online world that is a safe space for all. Glitch was founded in 2017 by Seyi Akiwowo, a former politician and Digital Leader of The Year 2019.

The Role

We realise that we could miss out on incredible talent joining Glitch because someone might not see themselves in every single one of these criteria below. We know that women of colour are less likely to apply to a role if they don’t meet all criteria; if you think you could be great for this job, but aren’t entirely sure, please apply anyway.

The Senior Team Coordinator is a key role in supporting the Glitch team in achieving its development goals of 2021-22. This person will play a significant role in establishing Glitch as a sustainable charity. This role would suit someone able to multitask, have attention to details and is highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities. Glitch is an ambitious charity that is developing and growing. We’re looking for somebody innovative, agile, proactive, extremely strong on processes and systems and open to develop and learn with the organisation. 

The Senior Team Coordinator should have an understanding and passion for intersectional feminist values and be deeply committed to diversity and equality in society. 

Employment type: Fixed term contract 12 months (extension subject to funding)

Salary: £24,000-£26,000 (£19,200-£20-800 pro rata, based on a 4-day a week), depending on experience. We're open to discussing flexible arrangements that would give you a work-life balance. Please note Glitch is a 4-day (30 hours) a week organisation.

Location: Remote working

Report to: Director of Operations

Manages: Occasionally manage volunteers

What you can expect:  Our team’s mental health and wellbeing is a top priority. We aim to support creating an environment where everyone can bring their best selves by creating an open culture through regular check-ins, group meditation sessions and complimentary access to the She can. She did. benefits programme, including Vala Health support. You’ll also receive 28 days holiday pro-rata.

With our ambitious plans taking shape, it’s a very exciting time to join Glitch. You’ll be part of an organisation with national and international acclaim, helping support us in our future developments towards a safe internet for all. 

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

Please attach your CV and 1 page cover letter along with answers to the 3 application questions below on page 2 of your cover letter.

Job Application Questions

1. What is your understanding of intersectionality and how it could shape team administration for a charity like Glitch?  (250 words)

2. How did you determine the best way to delegate tasks in your last coordinator job? (200 words)

3. Provide an experience that demonstrates your ability to take initiative. What were the results? (250 words)

For successful applications, the first round of interviews will take place on 7th June 2021
The second round of interviews with a short  interview task will take place on 9th June 2021

Trustees wanted for Hammersmith & Fulham charity

We want to ensure we reflect the wide range of people in the borough

Bishop Creighton House (BCH), established in 1908, runs projects for older and disabled people and families with children under five.

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we continue to offer vital services for the most vulnerable, promoting their independence: from enabling people to make friendships, develop their interests and find work; to helping them feel safe and secure at home, avoiding residential care.

We want to recruit more trustees.  Our trustees are responsible for developing strategy, providing governance and directing the charity towards achieving its mission.

Trustees, who are volunteers, meet ten times per year. We have well advanced plans to redevelop our popular community centre, on Lillie Road in Fulham, with building work due to begin in early 2021, so it’s an exciting time to become a trustee.  An induction as well as training on being a trustee and governance matters will be offered. Trustees are unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

We are particularly interested in applications from the diverse range of groups we are here to help, including those from BAME populations and the LGBTQ+ community.

As an organisation that embraces diversity and accessibility, BCH is committed to representing the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.

As well as ensuring we are a diverse board, we are interested in people who have skills and experience in any of the following:

• charities
• social work
• education
• disabilities
• fundraising
• business and finance
• building development

Above all, you will need a commitment to social justice and improving the lives of disadvantaged people in Hammersmith & Fulham and surrounding areas.

To apply, please contact Lee Smith, chair of the board of trustees.

About SLOW

Based in London, SLOW has offered emotional and practical support for over thirteen years to bereaved families that have lost a child in any circumstances.  Our unique approach to working with parents and siblings is highly regarded by our members and professionals 

Our work is centred around regular support groups for bereaved parents, as well as support groups specifically for bereaved adult siblings and creative workshops for bereaved siblings.  Since SLOW began we have drawn on our own experience as bereaved parents or siblings and built a community, now numbering several hundred people, that supports itself. We have developed a group of volunteers who support us and themselves in our work and in 2017 we were the recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

SLOW currently runs weekly daytime support groups in North and South London, as well as monthly evening support groups in North London. In March 2020 and in response to the global pandemic we made a rapid transition to online groups using Zoom, which has been appreciated and very successful, not only in offering connection and sharing in an increasingly isolated environment but allowing members who are far away from London to maintain contact. All of our bereaved parent / sibling facilitators are fully trained and we maintain a comprehensive continuing professional development programme centred around regular reflective practice groups and external courses.

Our funding comes from a variety of sources inc. longer term grants from the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund and the John Armitage Trust alongside individual fundraising, donations and support from local council initiative funding and charitable trusts. We have developed a significant resource that is accessed via our acclaimed website and, in 2021, commenced a three-year evaluation of our work and how it helps bereaved parents in conjunction with the University of Hertfordshire.

The Role

This is a central role within SLOW with responsibility for delivering SLOW’s services: providing appropriate support for bereaved parents and siblings and overseeing and managing key relationships as the main contact on bereavement issues for external professionals. 

This post:

• Is responsible for the performance of facilitators in terms of their professional bereavement work.
• Works closely with and in tandem with the Business and Development Manager.
• Is a part-time employed position, working 16 hours per week throughout the year
• Will be based primarily at home and at SLOW group venues premises in London.
• Is offered initially on a 12-month contract.
• Carries a salary range of £50,000- £58,000 FT equivalent.
• Reports to the Chair of the Board of SLOW’s Trustees.

Key responsibilities:

1. The postholder is responsible for maintaining the highest professional standards throughout the bereavement service including: -

• Overseeing the referral process, supporting bereaved parents / siblings to join the appropriate support group and signposting where there is a more appropriate form of support;
• Management of the content and practice of SLOW’s bereavement work, and undertaking ongoing professional development in the latest bereavement thinking/literature;
• Maintaining good lines of communication in all aspects of SLOW’s work, both within the team and with other bereavement professionals;
• Maintaining, understanding and application of confidentiality and professional boundaries;
• Ensuring well-structured, regular ongoing training for SLOW’s facilitators, working with them to deliver the charity’s core work and facilitating a regular Reflective Practice Group;
• Overseeing the work and development of the SLOWsibs creative workshops and the SLOWsibs 18+ activities;
• Facilitating bereavement support groups as necessary; and
• Writing regular up-to-date content for SLOW's social media platforms including our website blog, Facebook and Instagram.

2. They will maintain key stakeholder relations and strong connections with other bereavement and related organisations, delivering presentations on SLOW’s work and opening opportunities for future collaboration.

3. They will be the safeguarding lead for the organisation and ensure thorough up-to-date safeguarding training for facilitators.

4. They will contribute to regular reporting and attend quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees.

Essential Experience

The successful candidate will bring experience and skills including:

• Being a bereaved parent (at least 4 years), with personal knowledge and self-awareness in relation to grief and loss. 
• Trained in, and with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in, counselling, facilitation and group work skills. 
• Knowledge and experience of parents’ and children’s needs in bereavement.
• Skills and experience in managing group dynamics.
• Robust safeguarding experience and knowledge of best practice.
• Strong management and training provision skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with key stakeholders, including statutory and voluntary bodies to facilitate the achievement of strategic and operational goals.
• 2 years’ experience of working within a similar organisation.
• Computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Social media / blogging experience.

If you would like an informal chat about this role please contact Pippa Murray, Chair of Trustees at SLOW.

Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter of no more than two A4 pages describing your

interest in, and suitability for, this role.

The deadline for applications is COB Tuesday 11th May 2021, please get in touch if this timing is problematic.

The Organisation

The South East Rivers Trust (SERT) is an environmental charity dedicated to achieving healthy river ecosystems for all across the South East of England. Our core values are central to all we strive to achieve, including bringing positive energy, expertise and specialist knowledge to develop good relationships and to deliver to a high standard making a real difference to rivers and their catchment areas.

The Role

The Interim CEO (Maternity Cover) will provide strategic leadership for the Trust. The role supports the Trustees in their good governance of the charity; supports the Management Team to implement strategy overseeing its integration into the organisation; and actively promotes the Trust to secure funding. The position is offered either part time (from 0.6 FTE) to full time and secondments would be considered.

The Candidate

We are looking for candidates experienced in leading and managing a charity or not-for-profit organisation, with a friendly and supportive management style to coach and mentor staff to fulfil their potential. A good understanding of funding opportunities, particularly those that will increase unrestricted income, would be an advantage. A background in the environmental sector and a knowledge of current environmental issues, especially relating to the aquatic environment would also be advantageous. We will also consider secondments from other organisations.

Director

• based in Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas
• home-based
• part-time - this role is primarily offered with a view to the individual working 2.5 days per week, however due to the nature of this role and the needs of the charity, flexibility is required and therefore you should ideally be available to work up to 3 days per week, including 4 Saturdays a year for Trustee Board meetings
• flexible working policies and practices

Evolve Counselling (working name ‘Evolve’) is a long-established charity with a successful track record. Our business model is to provide high quality counselling to corporate clients at full cost, generating a surplus to pay for low-cost, high quality counselling for private individuals who can’t afford going rates for counselling sessions. 

We have been steadily growing for the last 43 years and over that time the environment in which we operate has changed dramatically. Under the outgoing Director we have largely completed a far-reaching programme of governance, management and systems reform. We now require a leader to manage and grow the charity, to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and income-generation strategy and to ensure robust governance.

Like so many charities we were hit by Covid19, but we have comprehensive recovery plans in place. One of these is to place increased emphasis on business development and fundraising. The new Director will work closely with the Business Development Manager and fundraising consultants to diversify and increase the charity’s income.

Evolve is looking for an experienced professional with proven ability to manage a small team of professional staff, engage positively with a wide range of stakeholders, attract funds, and generate income through fundraising. The Director will lead a small and dedicated team to provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the organisation to achieve its strategic and operational plans and meet fundraising targets.

If you have experience in the voluntary sector, an understanding of mental health challenges and have the ability to lead, collaborate, network and inspire we would love to hear from you. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role.

We have an exciting consultancy opportunity for a Nutrition Scientist, who will be responsible for providing scientific and research expertise for the Global Nutrition Report (GNR). Nutrition research will include, but will not be limited to, evidence synthesis, protocol development and writing content for the GNR.

The consultant will be accountable for delivery of specific GNR content, and will work under the guidance and oversight of the Independent Expert Group (IEG) Chair and IEG members as appropriate.

We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable in nutrition research methodology, analysis and reporting, with a sound understanding of nutrition indicators/metrics, dataset management, nutrition data from different countries and regions, diet-disease links and nutrition/ food policies.

The successful candidate will need a Master’s in nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, public health, food policy or a related field. You must have two years’ professional experience in nutritional research at postgraduate level, and a good publication record of at least five published articles in peer-reviewed journals.

If you would like to contribute to increasing the impact of a dynamic organisation committed to ending poverty, we would love to hear from you. Please download and read the full Terms of Reference and submit your application online.