It is an exciting time to join Croydon Vision as the business development manager. Your role will be concerned with improving and growing our organisation, by fostering and developing relationships with members and other partners. Working to promote brand awareness and diversify our income stream guided by our fundraising strategy.

To apply please read the job description and specification.
Email your CV along with a covering letter of 350 words; stating why you wish to apply and how your skills would add value to current management team.

Objectives of the BDM post:

• An approach to Intrapreneurship, big picture view - setting aims and objectives in order to develop the organisation
• To drive 1 of 5 key priorities; sustainable reach – improving our brand, communications and income stream
• Develop new funding opportunities, organising social events for businesses and growth of donor and legacy income.
• Administrative support to the Chief Executive and seeking new ways to promote business efficiency at Croydon VisionLead in the development of quality assurance, making sure Croydon Vision meets the set requirements and obtain quality standards

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Head of Business Development and be responsible for leading all business development and associated strategic engagement on behalf of the Humanitarian Learning Academy.

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy is a team within Save the Children UK’s Humanitarian Department whose mission is to enable people around the world to prepare for and respond to crises in their own countries.  

As Head of Business Development you will lead on the implementation of the Academy’s Funding Strategy, overseeing all elements of resource income generation across the Network. You will oversee the account management of all donors, exploring innovative methods of fundraising and leading on the implementation of a go to market strategy. Additionally, you will lead a team of experienced high-performing individuals to support with the delivery of the Academy Funding Strategy, establishing a coordinating function to:

• Meet our ambitious targets
• Implement funding processes and systems to continuously improve efficiency 
• Create a central bank of intelligence on all leads and potential prospects
• Ensure that all funding opportunities are shared and appropriately assessed by the relevant stakeholders before they are progressed 
• Ensure that relationships are transitioned to the relevant team/individual for delivery once secured.

To be successful you will be highly output orientated with excellent leadership skills and a proven track record of setting, delivering and tracking strategic direction that supports financial decision making. Experienced at leading a fundraising and/or social enterprise function, you will have demonstrable success and expertise in managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders. As someone with excellent communication and networking skills, you will demonstrate a proven ability to produce high-quality, engaging communications. In addition, you will have:

• Previous experience producing high value fundraising proposals and securing significant donations (£500K +) from major donors, charitable trusts and foundations and/or corporates 
• The ability to manage financial information relating to project budgets, query inaccuracies and present this information in an understandable and appropriate way. 
• Experience of team management, motivating and developing others in a leadership position 
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to review complex and potentially conflicting information sets, and make a clear recommendation.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 29th March 2020

Head of Business Development

• Full time (37 hours per week)
• £51,324 pa plus 6% pension contribution
• Permanent
• 25 days annual leave
• Office base: London based

Clinks is the national infrastructure charity supporting charities and social enterprises working with people in the criminal justice system and their families in England and wales.  We have been providing this support since 1997 and we’re proud of our achievements on behalf of a sector which provides vital support to people in increasingly difficult situations at a time of challenge and opportunity in their lives.

We are currently hiring for two new senior roles in our team and want to hear from talented people who are committed to doing what they can so that people in the criminal justice system and their families can rely on a vibrant and well supported voluntary sector. The environment we work in is tough and providing ever increasing challenges.  We are looking for two people who love a challenge, believe in the potential of everyone given the right support and also believe that voluntary organisations play a crucial role at the heart of our criminal justice system.

Our Head of Business Development will enable Clinks to generate income in a way that will allow us to deliver on our ambitious plans to support the sector now and into the future.  They will work across the charity to develop our ways of working to identify and develop programmes of work as well as a robust and comprehensive income generation strategy.  They will be a member of our senior management team. 

Deadline for applications 9am Friday 27th March

Interviews will be held in Central London on Tuesday 7th April

The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary music ensembles, having established a world-wide reputation over 50 years.  Resident at Southbank Centre and Artistic Associate at Kings Place, with a busy touring schedule across the UK and abroad, the London Sinfonietta has worked with many of the greatest living creators and interpreters of new music. Our mission is to engage wider audiences in new music, support the growth of individuals and communities, and develop talent. 

The Development Manager works as part of a small team delivering the annual Fundraising strategy for the organisation with annual departmental targets of c. £300,000. The Development Manager has responsibility for fundraising across a range of Individuals, Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Partners, manages systems and processes within the team and line-manages the Development Assistant. 

This role would be suitable for someone with at least 3 years’ experience of fundraising within the cultural or charity sector. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed writing ability, able to initiate and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective supporters of the organisation. A good understanding of the management and administration of a broad range of fundraising activity is essential as well as a knowledge of fundraising regulations and legislation. An appreciation of the arts and an interest in contemporary classical music would be an advantage.

Further information about this role and the London Sinfonietta is available on our website. All applications must be submitted using the application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 31 March 2020. First round interviews: Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2020

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As the national youth council of the UK, The British Youth Council brings young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change.  Through our programmes such as the UK Youth Parliament, Youth Select Committee and the NHS Youth Forum, we create opportunities for young people to develop their leadership skills within a youth voice setting.

We are looking for an experienced youth development professional to join the team and help us to increase the reach and impact of our leadership development opportunities.  You will work with colleagues and young people to map our leadership journey, create a theory of change, and design tools and resources to support the consistent application of leadership development throughout our work. You will also support the development of our membership engagement and growth plan, using our enhanced leadership offer as a way to engage those not already involved in our work.

This post can be home working or based in our London HQ, although regular travel to the office will be required. As a part of the team the postholder will also support the design and delivery of a numbner of our key events, including residentials, throughout the year.

The British Youth Council  is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young poeple that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safe recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working across our services.

Hospice UK is looking for a Senior New Business Executive to join the Corporate Development Team. The focus in the team is on raising funds from businesses either through commercial activity or through a range of corporate partnerships. We work with some of the UK’s biggest companies including Deutsche Bank, New Look, Joules and The Co-op Bank.

Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice care. working to ensure all adults and children living with a terminal or life shortening condition receive the care and support they need, when they need it. We believe that everyone, no matter who they are, where they are or why they are ill, should receive the best possible care at the end of their life. No one should die in avoidable pain or suffering.

Hospice UK is looking for a creative, self-motivated Senior New Business Executive, who is passionate about corporate fundraising and has a proven track record of identifying and winning new partnerships.

This role will work closely with the Business Development Manager to continue driving forward our new business strategy and diversifying our corporate partnerships income beyond charity of the year. The post holder will proactively build upon our existing new business pipeline and develop robust approach plans for prospects. The Senior New Business Executive will be responsible for developing innovative and engaging proposals and deliver winning pitches and presentations.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to build excellent relationships with both external and internal stakeholders, including our member hospices. They will be a key member of the Corporate Development Team, offering support with the development of some of our key accounts. They will be expected to play a full and active role in the Income Generation department and Hospice UK as a whole. More information about the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

Based at the heart of Kings Cross, Hospice UK is the leading national charity for hospice care. We offer a vibrant and rewarding work environment, a great benefits package, with 25 days of annual holiday.

This is a fixed term contract until the 31 December 2021.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role please click on the 'Apply Now' button to be redirected to our website to complete our application form and equal opportunities form.

The closing date is midnight on Wednesday 25 March 2020

First interviews will take place on Wednesday 1 April 2020 and second interviews on the Tuesday 7 April 2020.

Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. We’re always on the hunt for curious, passionate, and innovative thinkers to join our team, to help us do what we do better. If that’s you, please read on.

Smile Train is an international charity headquartered in New York. Our mission is to transform the life of every person impacted by cleft lip and palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide free life-changing comprehensive cleft treatment to our beneficiaries. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries to date and we’re just getting started. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.

We are looking for a Development Manager to join our UK Team. This person will be responsible for all aspects of major gift fundraising, cultivating and managing relationships with individual major donors, trusts and foundations and legacy prospects. Working closely and with the support of UK Fundraising Director, the Development Manager will set and achieve annual fundraising goals. 

The Development Manager will report to the Director of Fundraising, UK. This is a full-time staff position based at our office in London, starting as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Core responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate relationships with major individual donors
• Develop and manage relationships with trusts and foundations
• Organize and manage all aspects of UK donor fundraising and cultivation/stewardship events
• Develop marketing strategy for legacies

Additional details

Individual Major Donors

• Develop a plan for outreach to high net worth individuals, including developing and maintaining a donor prospect list
• Identify and research donors from within and outside our current database with the interest and capacity to make significant donations
• Cultivate relationships with major donors and prospects, with emphasis on personal meetings where possible to inform donors and prospects about Smile Train, identify their areas of interest and explore opportunities for funding
• Develop bespoke donor stewardship plans tailored to individual requirements and expectations

Trusts and Foundations

• Research, identify and develop a strategic plan for new and existing trust funders at all levels
• Develop and steward relationships with trusts and foundations
• Keep current foundations supporters engaged, by providing appropriate updates in a timely manner as necessary 

Events

• Identify potential event locations, conduct site visits and propose event concepts
• Propose invitation list, manage invitation and RSVP process
• Plan and execute all details of the event 

Legacy Fundraising

• Review and update legacy marketing materials
• Process bequests including acknowledgements to solicitors and family members
• Manage relationships with solicitors for potential future bequests
• Develop and manage the planned giving mass mailings
• Send out legacy brochures to donors and responding to incoming queries

Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate has/is:

• Degree in a related field (such as fundraising, non-profit management)
• 4+ years of relevant experience in development or fundraising, ideally in a non-profit environment
• Success working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a strong ROI orientation 
• Strong strategic, analytical, and persuasive skills 
• Ability to network and leverage contacts and connections, and ability to prioritize while working under multiple deadlines
• Detail-oriented; ability to effectively collect, analyze, organize, distill and present information
• Superior verbal and written communication skills 
• Great customer service and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to maintain perspective and a sense of humor

Application information:

Smile Train is committed to diversity and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

To apply, please complete the application through the link below. Include your CV, and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FRH) is the largest UK professional membership organisation working in the field of sexual and reproductive health (SRH). We support healthcare professionals to deliver high quality healthcare including access to contraception. We provide our 15,000 doctor and nurse members with NICE-accredited evidence-based clinical guidance, including the UKMEC, the gold standard in safe contraceptive prescription, as well as clinical and service standards.

We believe that access to quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right. That is why we are working together with our members and partners to shape better sexual and reproductive healthcare for all.

Located in the new offices of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists at London Bridge the Faculty offers a package that includes flexible working hours, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, a first-class pension scheme and generous annual leave (25 days per year).

About the role  

The Education & Training Team is responsible for all aspects of the training and qualifications provided by the Faculty including the Specialty training programme in Community Sexual Reproductive Healthcare (cSRH), the Membership Examination and the General Training Programmes aimed at general practitioners and nurses.

This role will manage the delivery, maintenance and development of a range of products related to the Specialty and specialist level training including recruiting and supporting trainees and supervisors, the cSRH curriculum, membership exams and the CESR.

The Specialty Development Manager will work closely with Education Strategy Board and associated committees to ensure that the products and programmes continue to be appropriate to the SRH workforce as well as being sustainable.

About you

You will be educated to at least A Level (or equivalent) standard and with proven project management experience. You will have substantial experience of working independently in a pressurised administrative environment, managing your own output and that of others.

You will be able to demonstrate experience of delivering educational products (preferably health related), of improving policies and processes to support product/programme development and customer service. With demonstrable experience of work supervision you will possess experience of interpreting data to support management decisions and managing and servicing committees.

Application Process

Please email your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) by 9am on Monday 6th April. Interviews are scheduled for the afternoons of Wednesday 22nd April/Thursday 23rd April.

Your cover letter should outline:

· Why you are applying for the role

· How you meet the person specification criteria (please download the full job description and person specification from the Faculty's website in the 'about us' section)

· Your notice period

· Current salary

· Contact details: mobile telephone number & address

· Where you heard about the role

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Senior Prospect Development Manager you will be responsible for leading a high quality, agile and proactive Prospect Development function to maximise the value of our high value donor base.

In our Marketing and Fundraising department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Senior Prospect Development Manager you will be responsible for the performance of the Prospect Development function; allocating and planning the Executives’ workload as well as tracking and sharing outcomes and successes. You will manage and develop a sophisticated prospect management system that helps drive fundraising performance as well as driving forward Save the Children UK’s Donation Acceptance Policy and Process. You’ll develop and implement the Prospect Development strategy, managing budget and contracts as well as specific research projects. In addition you will:

• Input into KPI and budgeting process for high value teams where necessary, supporting the development and reporting on key deliverables across the year
• Work in collaboration with the fundraising teams, senior management teams, trustees and volunteers to develop highly effective networks of contacts and relationships
• Keep the team at the forefront of current trends and best practice in prospect development; keeping up to date with the latest prospect development techniques and resources.

To be successful you will be an excellent verbal and written communicator and influencer with significant Prospect Development experience in a charity, university or consultancy environment. Experienced at managing, developing and inspiring a team, you will have excellent relationship management skills with the ability to develop relationships at all levels of the organisations. You’ll need excellent analytical and research skills, with a strong track record of producing high quality prospect research on individuals, trusts and companies. Additionally, you will have:

• A solid understanding of the GDPR legislation and how this impacts Prospect Development
• Experience of condensing large quantities of information into concise and readable formats
• Experience of implementing Prospect Management processes, including developing strategies and systems to manage prospects, from identification to qualification and allocation
• Experience of using a relationship management database, such as CARE or Raisers Edge.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 29th March 2020

We are recruiting a Supporter Retention and Development Manager to cover a 12 month maternity leave contract at a fantastic children's disability charity.

The Supporter Retention and Development Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of direct marketing activities, including direct mail and RGPSMS, ti inspire and motivate supporters to continue connecting and contributing to the charity's amazing work. This will include the charity's appeal programme, newsletters, raffle, upgrade and reactivation programmes to feedback to regular givers via mobile.

We are looking for someone with experience of developing integrated multi-media and multi-channel fundraising campaigns, a strong track record of successful income generation from a diverse supporter base and a creative mind.

To apply click on the link below. To find out more call Tony Williams at Eden Brown on 020 3017 5014 or email [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

CIVIC is an organization that cares deeply about its work. By cultivating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of our team we are able to bring our best to the constituencies that we serve. While CIVIC is currently headquartered in Washington, DC, we are very much a global organization. With programs in more than ten active conflict areas, we believe in hiring locally to solicit talent best suited to meet the needs of the region we are working in. 

Reporting to our Business Systems Manager this role plays an important part in supporting the wider SIB team across IT and business systems with a particular emphasis on ensuring our Salesforce CRMs are fit for purpose to support the delivery of SIB’s Partner (Grant) and Invest (Loans) Programmes.
We are looking for someone who is organised, has experience of designing and managing technical and process driven function and delivery. Someone who is keen to get involved with the broader strategy and delivery of innovative and relationship focussed grant programmes and other investment processes.

Key responsibilities
1. Work with Business Systems Manager to:
• ensure appropriate and fully functioning application, assessment, drawdown and monitoring processes in salesforce and loan book for all investments
• trouble shoot, develop and improve Salesforce & Loan Book processes – first point of internal/external end user contact
• develop KPI dashboards/data flows for internal and external use

2. Work with the Research team to ensure investment processes are adequately capturing data required for learning

3. Grant and Loan Fund monitoring
a. Production of internal monitoring reports
b. Production of monitoring reports for external funders to meet KPIs
c. Collation of data for reporting

4. Be the Investment Team Process Champion to maintain up to date process manuals/documentation.

5. IT Induction for new people on business systems including salesforce and Microsoft Teams.

6. Managing mobile devices and equipment register for the organisation.

7. Act as a SIB contact for our IT support provider for either urgent, important or issues that require approval.

8. Contribute to Grant and Loan assessment panels.

9. To work within the organisation's processes and procedures required to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.

10. Contribute to the knowledge management and learning priorities in SIB’s strategy and support the implementation and delivery of the strategy.

11. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks that support The Social Investment Business’ objectives as required.

Core competencies
• Ability to work with stakeholders/customers to understand and anticipate and develop solutions to needs and expectations.
• Ability to understand a change request and thoughtfully explore solutions as well as the need for the requirement and where appropriate challenge the need for unnecessary change requests.
• Demonstratable experience of database administration and configuration, preferably in a Salesforce environment but other CRM experience will be considered.
• Experience of improving and managing data processes and systems to anticipate needs of both external and internal users.
• Experience in working with IT Provider Partners in managing an delivering technical processes.
• Experience of reporting and use of monitoring information.
• Ability to demonstrate record of improving quality and performance with a grants management or similar setting.
• Excellent communication skills, translating and adapting to the audience.
• Commitment to quality, diversity & inclusion and customers

Trust & Statutory Development Manager
Home & Field Based (with regular travel to our sites, as well as locations throughout the UK)
£40,000 per annum Plus Benefits

Royal Voluntary Service is an innovative charity that focuses on inspiring people to give the gift of voluntary service to support the NHS and older people at home and in the community. We are now looking for a Trust & Statutory Development Manager to join our team and drive support for our organisation.

We are committed to keeping people healthy, happy and connected and working alongside the NHS to give their staff more time to focus on delivering care. Each day, our thousands of volunteers make a difference by providing practical support to those in need in our nation’s hospitals, individuals’ homes and local communities.

This would not be possible without the backing we receive from our supporters, funders and grants, which is why this role is so important to our ongoing success.

You will have the opportunity to help secure funding that will transform people’s lives, whether that’s supporting them after a stay in hospital, improving their health or encouraging them to make new friends and remain active in later life.

So, if you are a persuasive fundraising professional with a background of securing six figure grants, this is your chance to do something incredible with one of the nation’s largest volunteering charities.

As the Trust & Statutory Development Manager, you will build strong relationships with our funders and partners and identify new funding opportunities for our charity.

Focusing primarily on six figure and multi-year partnerships, you will:

- Research and identify new funders or opportunities with existing funders
- Design and deliver stewardship plans for funders
- Co-ordinate information for applications and reports
- Support cross-team fundraising initiatives
- Analyse the funding environment and make recommendations to support medium and long-term funding needs

To be considered, you will need:

- To be a senior fundraiser with experience of successfully applying for multi-year, six figure grants
- Experience of developing successful partnership funding applications, ideally as the lead applicant, to grant-making trusts, lottery distributors and central government grant schemes
- Strong writing skills and the ability to craft compelling narratives to showcase our cases for support and our impact
- An understanding of good stewardship practice
- An understanding of the requirements of fundraising regulators
- Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or a similar fundraising database

As the Trust & Statutory Development Manager, you will be persuasive, articulate and passionate about the difference volunteering can make. You will also be highly organised and determined with a collaborative approach to tackling issues.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be beneficial, but this is not essential.

The closing date for applications is the 16th April 2020. 

To apply for the role of Trust & Statutory Development Manager, please apply via the button shown.

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Other organisations may call this role Trusts Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Manager, Grants Fundraising Manager, or Senior Fundraising Officer.

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to play a pivotal role in driving business growth and expanding our work delivering innovative solutions to some of the most complex health challenges around the world.

Responsibilities 

The Assistant Director of New Business and Partnerships oversees the processes through which Options develops new business. The post holder is responsible for coordinating the work of the New Business and Partnerships team in identifying, tracking and positioning for new opportunities, including overall management and prioritisation of Options’ new business pipeline. The post holder plays a key role in the work of Options, engaging both internally and externally to build appropriate partnerships and ensuring high quality teamwork produces proposals of winning quality. The post holder also plays an important role in development and implementation of Options’ strategy, particularly in relation to client diversification, as well as winning business in new markets.

Main duties

You will monitor and oversee Options’ new business pipeline, ensuring a balance between long and short-term pre-positioning to increase profitability and reflect Options’ client, geographical and technical priorities. You will oversee identification, tracking and management of new opportunities, coordinating across teams on gathering of intelligence about future opportunities through in-house knowledge management, research, external engagement and international travel when appropriate. You will track performance of Options’ business development activities, reporting against progress at regular intervals during the year.

You will contribute to Options’ understanding of the market and landscape, including the funding priorities of current clients and potential investors. You will establish and nurture collaborative relationships with consultants, partners and international development organisations to build strong partnerships for collaboration on new business.

You will lead the development of technical and commercial proposals, liaising between teams to create well-crafted, winning concept notes and proposals. This will include leading team design and recruitment / sourcing of proposed candidates, oversight of preparation of budgets and commercial proposals and managing satisfactory negotiations with clients and partners for successful proposals.

You will support and cultivate a highly motivated business development team to ensure that business development deliverables are met to a high standard.

The postholder will be expected to work closely with other teams to promote continuous learning and knowledge sharing across Options, identifying opportunities for collaboration, sharing of resources, leveraging relationships, and developing staff knowledge and capacity.

The post is based in Options’ office in central London. Occasional international travel may be required.

Person specification

Essential

• Education to degree level, or equivalent experience, in a related/relevant subject
• Substantial and proven experience of generating and managing a pipeline of new business opportunities in the international development sector and demonstrable knowledge of the changing sector and funding landscape
• Substantial experience of leading the proposal development process for governmental and other donors, including experience responding to competitive tenders, developing technical and commercial proposals
• Excellent project management skills, incl. ability to develop and analyse budgets, commercially aware, able to negotiate with stakeholders, etc.
• Clear thinking and effective decision-making; ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
• Strong record of line management and management of teams, including ability to set strategic direction and priorities of teams
• Excellent attention to detail, with ability to digest and act on complex information in a timely manner
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of landscape of partner / competitor organisations and individuals working in Options’ core areas of expertise
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required

Desirable

• Relevant post-graduate qualification, preferably (but not essentially) in international health or development
• Experience in developing outreach and relationship-building strategies and implementing plans to achieve them.
• Experience managing or engaging in co-creation grant making design processes with foundations and/or social investors
• Knowledge about the international development strategies of key donors, particularly DFID
• Entrepreneurial spirit – good instincts, commercial nous and ability to identify creative solutions

About Options 

Options Consultancy Services Limited is a leading global health consultancy established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We manage health programmes that ensure vulnerable women and children can access the high quality health services they need. We work with partners to co-create and implement locally informed solutions to complex health problems. This includes governments, development partners, NGOs, civil society and health workers. Our programming is flexible, evidence-based and politically informed. This means we adapt to changing contexts, use data to inform our decisions and ensure our approach is appropriate. Our focus is always on building local skills and systems that last.

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a discretionary performance related bonus scheme.

Application process

• To apply, please visit our website.
• Closing date for applications is: 20 April 2020
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 27th April 2020

Other information

• Options is an equal opportunities employer
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• Overseas candidates require a valid UK work permit