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About UKCF
At UK Community Foundations (UKCF), we put inclusivity at the forefront of all we do, we put relationships first and we are ambitious for our members and the communities they serve.
Everyone should have the opportunity to have a fulfilling life and to feel they belong. This can’t be mandated by government, or done to people, only with them. Change needs to be driven by people who understand the local situation and our support makes this possible.
UKCF is a national network of community foundations based all over the UK. Community foundations connect philanthropic people with local causes that matter to them. They are charitable organisations focused on supporting a defined geographical area by leveraging funds to support community needs and local organisations making a difference. As well as supporting our members, at UKCF we explore social challenges, we provide national funding and we work with those who have the solutions to improve lives.
Benefits of working at UKCF include 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, up to two days paid leave for volunteer days, season ticket loans available, enhanced pension and a flexible working plan. As a disability confident employer, we welcome applications irrespective of your age, disability or impairment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex or sexual orientation.
About the role
Come and join our small but brilliant Membership and Learning team. We have an ambitious strategy to strengthen the network through growing a culture of continuous learning, improving member insight and developing targeted learning.
We’re looking for someone who can support the team to develop, co-create, train and deliver inclusive and exciting learning that encourages creativity, curiosity and critical thinking in the areas of philanthropy and grant making. Your role will be diverse and a blend of project work, event management and administration. You will be involved in organising conferences, meetings, hosting webinars, managing specific areas of work and building relationships.
Our members vary from very small teams with two or three staff to well established very well resourced foundations. The Membership and Learning team are the contact point for all CFs: answering members’ enquiries, championing best practice and raising standards.
Working closely with other teams including Communications, Business Development and Programmes, the Membership and Learning team has an oversight of all UKCF activity relating to our members. Therefore the ability to listen, problem solve and engage others is critical. Take a look at the full job description for more information about the role.
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Overview
Are you an experienced fundraiser looking to use your passion and expertise to support impactful arts activities involving people with experience of homelessness? Experience of implementing successful major giving and corporate income programmes? Want to be part of a dynamic, ambitious, joyful organisation? Then this could be the role for you!
The Choir with No Name (CWNN) has been building supportive choir communities with homeless and marginalised people since 2008. We were founded on the premise that singing makes you feel good; it distracts you from all the nonsense in life and helps you build confidence, skills and genuine, long-lasting friendships.
“I’m so happy to have found CWNN. It’s made such a difference to me. I’ve broken a 25-year cycle with drugs and honestly, I don’t think I could have done it without the choir. I’m not existing anymore, I’m living, and that’s huge.”
- Richard, choir member
We are at an exciting stage as an organisation with an ambitious 10-year strategy to increase our choirs from six to thirty by 2033, so we are investing in our fundraising team to grow our income in line with our bold strategy and plans.
Reporting to the Head of Development, the Development Manager will take an active role in building a robust and sustainable major donor and corporate fundraising programme to help us expand our work across the UK over the coming years. They will work closely with the Head of Development to establish new and exciting partnerships with high-net-worth individuals and companies who align with our values, to grow income sustainably and guarantee the long-term stability of the organisation. As well as these two key areas, the role will also oversee the individual giving programme as a whole, including the fan club and online digital appeals, with the support of the Communications and Operations Officer.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and firmly believe that each team member can provide a unique perspective and valuable contribution to the lives of the people we work with, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness. We follow an anonymous recruitment process. CVs will be requested at interview stage.
Reports to: Head of Development
Contract: 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours a week. Flexible and compressed hours possible.
Location: Remote, with colleagues in London, Colchester and Sheffield and regular online meetings. Must be UK resident/taxpayer.
Annual leave: 25 days per year pro rata (rising with length of service) + UK bank holidays
Salary: £34,500 pa pro rata
Benefits: 6% employer contribution pension, Employee Assistance Programme, home working allowance, flexible hours
Deadline: 9am 15th April 2024
Job description
Major Donor Fundraising
- Proactively research, identify, and develop support from high-net-worth individuals.
- Manage a portfolio of philanthropy partners, building our income from major donors and developing a long-term major donor strategy.
- Plan and participate in engaging cultivation events, fostering strong donor relationships.
Corporate Fundraising
- Build and nurture strong partnerships with companies of all sizes, taking a proactive approach to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships nationally and locally in our choir cities.
- Securing gig sponsorship and Charity of the Year partnerships, both on a national and local level.
- Manage a portfolio of corporate partners of all sizes, building our income from businesses and developing a successful long-term strategy for securing financial, pro bono and in-kind support.
- Develop long-term relationships with companies and senior business people for the Choir with No Name
- Develop our workplace singing workshop programme into a sustainable self-earned revenue stream.
Individual Giving
- Oversee the Big Give Christmas campaign in December.
- Manage and develop the Choir with No Name fan club (regular giver programme), agreeing and achieving recruitment and attrition targets.
- Working with the Communications and Operations Officer, develop and promote digital giving appeals.
- Manage the Choir with No Name supporter database (eTapestry) ensuring donor data is kept up to date and is accurate.
- Work with the finance and data administrator to produce accurate and timely monthly donation reports for our bookkeeper.
General
- Contribute to the annual fundraising strategy, alongside the Head of Development and CEO.
- Develop a robust fundraising pipeline and stewardship plan to generate sustainable income in line with our targets and strategy.
- Evaluate fundraising activities, embedding a test and learn approach across all projects.
- Produce accurate and timely reports for funders and Trustees.
- Ensure donation data is accurately recorded in accordance with data protection regulations.
- Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Choir with No Name within the scope of the role.
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Who we are:
For over 25 years Oasis Project has been delivering services for women, children and families affected by substance use. We are an award-winning, trauma-informed organisation, aiming to empower those affected by substance use to make choices that lead to change. We have an incredible team of staff working across three premises in Brighton and Hastings. To find out more see our website.
We are looking for:
Oasis Project is recruiting a Head of Fundraising and Development. As Head of Fundraising and Development, you will work with our board of trustees, senior leadership team and staff. You will manage and develop the fundraising, communications, and marketing functions, to promote the implementation of Oasis Project’s new strategy for 2024-27. You will lead and deliver on income generation targets which support the mid and long-term sustainability of Oasis Project. You will be an experienced fundraising manager, with sound bid-writing experience who is looking to move into a senior leadership role. You will be part of an award-winning charity, with an incredible team of staff across three premises in Brighton and Hastings.
You will have:
· Fundraising experience (with trusts and foundations) working in a management level role within a voluntary sector organisation, wanting to or having progressed into senior leadership.
· Experience in financial management, budgeting skills, with a high degree of IT literacy.
· Experience in thinking strategically and developing operational business plans.
· Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising and development role with a focus on income generation and fundraising strategy development.
· Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams of people to deliver results.
· Ability to write clear and persuasive documents including bids, marketing materials and board reports.
· Commitment to mirroring Oasis Project values in day-to-day work – collaboration, care creativity and learning.
· Proven track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, including through trust and foundations and government contracts.
We offer:
· 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
· Well-being support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with GP access.
· Paid well-being hour once a month.
· Funded monthly clinical supervision and learning and development opportunities.
· Relaxed dress code and flexible working opportunities.
Please note:
· Oasis Project is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or people from the global majority, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.
· Oasis Project is committed to lived experience being central to its service development. We welcome applications from people with relevant personal/professional experience.
How to apply:
· To find out more about the role, please visit our website or alternatively you can email us. If you would like to chat to someone about this role, please contact us via the recruitment email.
· Please email your CV and covering letter, which clearly sets out your knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to the key responsibilities outlined in the job description along with your Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring form.
· If you are having any difficulties in applying or require any of this information in a different format, please contact us and ask for Charis Bull (Admin Manager)
· The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 8th April 2024.
Thank you for your interest in working for the Oasis Project. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Location: Globally remote
Reporting to: Executive Director
Manages: Team of 4 and external consultants
Annual salary: $120K - $150K USD, Salary is offered based on experience and location, adjusted based on the cost of labour for the country in which the candidate resides. Candidates must have the right to work in the country they are applying from.
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Candidate level: Senior executive
Background
Women's Link Worldwide (WLW) was founded on the principles of intersectional feminism, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and Global South leadership, our organization is deeply rooted in the mission of advancing feminist movements across Latin America and the Caribbean, East Africa, and Europe. With a robust network comprising over 60 national partners and 40 regional and global coalitions, we strive to dismantle oppressive systems and rebalance power dynamics. Our approach centers on transforming the feminist strategic litigation landscape, breaking down legal barriers, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities within the legal sphere.
At the heart of our strategy lies an intersectional lens, guiding our legal interventions to secure the rights of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals. Our core focus areas include gender and reproductive justice, particularly advocating for safe and dignified access to abortion and combating gender-based violence. Recognizing the interconnectedness of climate and racial justice with sexual and reproductive rights, we integrate these perspectives into our advocacy efforts. Central to our ethos is the adoption of reproductive justice, pioneered by Black women since the 1990s, which combines reproductive rights with broader social justice imperatives through an intersectional framework.
Purpose of role
The Director of Development and Communications plays a pivotal leadership role in steering the organization's direction, requiring a unique blend of strategic communication skills and advanced fundraising expertise. Managing a $3 million budget primarily sourced from progressive foundations and a modest individual donor program, this role oversees a multifaceted communications and fundraising strategy to enhance the organization's visibility and narrative across diverse audiences, including donors, activists, and human rights advocates.
Leading a team, the Director of Development and Communications navigates challenges and opportunities while shaping the organization's future revenue landscape amidst ongoing strategic initiatives and exploration of alternative income sources. The ideal candidate will implement and oversee communications plans that advance Women’s Link Worldwide’s objectives and ensure effective delivery of its goals against the organization’s strategy.
The Director of Development and Communications will play a pivotal role in managing existing foundation relationships. Additionally, they will oversee and enhance a substantial one-time windful gift, leveraging the funding to expand Women's Link Worldwide's impact across East Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. This donation not only strengthens WLW's financial support but also has the potential to bolster feminist leadership and address systemic fundraising inequalities by challenging oppressive structures. By maximizing the grant's potential, the Director will play a crucial part in advancing the organization's mission.
Primary responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
· Work with the Executive Director to bring strategic assessment, planning, institutional positioning, and fundraising issues forward to the Board of Directors.
· Advance the Executive Director’s and Leadership Team’s understanding of large-scale field level trends, movements, and shifts so that they may be reflected in strategy and direction.
· Coordinate with colleagues to ensure alignment of long-range strategy, positioning, and fundraising within the functional priorities of the organization.
· Support the Executive Director and the Chair in recruitment needs.
· Support the Board of Directors in managing their calendar and annual work plan.
Management of People and Resources
· Guide the creation and supervision of project teams composed of WLW staff and/or consultants, and others as needed.
· Supervise work, professional development, and training of fundraising and communications staff.
· Develop and foster collaborative relationships with partner organizations, legal services, providers, and law firms.
· Plan and oversee budgets for fundraising and communications activities.
Fundraising
· Provide executive management all fundraising activities from private donors and foundations. Ensure the optimized use of budgets and people to maximize revenue while maintaining a sustainable balance between different income streams.
· Create and monitor a budget that optimizes and expands the overall yield and efficiency of the fundraising department and ensures a sustainable balance of different revenue sources.
· Increase the amount and percentage of Women's Link Worldwide unrestricted income.
· Sustain and expand an annual giving initiative designed to strengthen the pipeline for support of the major gift program.
· Work with the Executive Director and CFO to develop and build new revenue streams.
· Provides guidance to the team on the monitoring system to review key performance indicators and ensure effective and efficient management.
· Present strategic evaluations, planning, institutional positioning, and fundraising concerns to the Executive Director.
· Nurture strong connections with donors while spearheading the team in fostering strategic partnerships and alliances.
· Enhance the proficiency of both staff and the Board to actively participate in fundraising endeavors.
· Stay current on global fundraising strategies and trends and adapt as necessary.
Institutional Communications
· Guides communications team in developing a cutting-edge brand and identity rooted in intersectional feminism, anti-racism, and anti-colonialism, ensuring clear and cohesive communication both internally and externally.
· Oversee the strategy to advance the identity, position and brand of the organization through communications, marketing, institutional partnerships, and other mechanisms. This includes visual brand strategy including overseeing the design maintenance of the organizational website, publications, and social media.
· Ensure alignment and mutual reinforcement of strategy and resources with institutional communications efforts and fundraising and programmatic efforts.
· Oversees the annual institutional communications plan with measurable objectives and indicators.
· Advance positioning and role of the Executive Director and the Board.
· Lead the development of tools and training for staff to support a consistent and powerful organizational image and messaging.
· Manage an organizational communication team (and/or consultants).
· Represent the organization with external stakeholders and in strategic professional settings and events.
Experience
· At least 8 years of relevant experience.
· Leading and managing fundraising and communications in a social impact organization.
· Experience in an organization operating in multiple geographic and cultural contexts.
· Experience aligning a communications strategy with the strategic vision of an organization.
· Experience in a transnational non-governmental organization.
· Experience in managing people who have supervision responsibilities.
· Experience with feminist, antiracist, and anticolonial values in transnational contexts.
· Establishing productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
· Experience in navigating fast-paced, complex environments.
· Dedication to the WLW mission.
· Preferred experience working in the fields of human rights and/or reproductive justice.
· Plan and Project Development, Monitoring, and Evaluation experience.
Skills
· Demonstrates proficiency in managing fundraising initiatives and communication strategies to effectively convey organizational goals and secure necessary resources.
· Exhibits strong leadership skills in guiding projects from inception to completion, coordinating team efforts and resources efficiently to achieve desired outcomes.
· Expertise in managing budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support project goals while maintaining financial integrity.
· Demonstrated track record and hands-on experience in directly soliciting major gifts, showcasing a deep understanding of donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
· Has managed multiple fundraising channels including foundation relationships, individual giving programs, and major gifts.
· Excels in managing teams, fostering collaboration, providing direction, and motivating members to achieve collective objectives.
· Demonstrates strong supervisory skills, including the ability to delegate tasks, provide guidance, and evaluate performance to ensure optimal team productivity.
· Exhibits strong analytical skills, enabling them to assess complex situations, identify key issues, and develop data-driven solutions.
· Has the capability to navigate ambiguous situations, adapt to changing circumstances, and make well-informed decisions under uncertainty.
· Adept at communicating effectively across different cultural contexts, demonstrating sensitivity and respect for diverse perspectives.
· Skilled in developing strategic communication plans tailored to organizational objectives, target audiences, and communication channels.
· The candidate possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling them to convey ideas clearly and persuasively in various professional settings.
· The candidate upholds high standards of integrity and credibility in all professional endeavors, fostering trust and reliability among colleagues and stakeholders.
· Business fluency in Spanish is preferred.
To apply for the post
To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job announcement.
An applicant’s pack is also available upon request.
The deadline for application is 14th of April 2024
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Wohl Legacy
Part time Finance Director
Salary circa £90,000 FTE (2.5 – 3 days per week)
Remote / Occasional travel to London
The Wohl Legacy is comprised of three independent charities all founded by the late Maurice and Vivienne Wohl. The Wohl Legacy invests in and partners with numerous organisations and communities in the fields of Medical Advancement, Care and Welfare, Jewish and Communal Life, Jewish Education, and Pathways to Employment, working with these organisations to ensure lasting change.
Our partners may be those on the ground acting to make change happen or thought and learning partners who share a common vision. Facilitating relationships between organisations, key funders and interested parties is an integral part of the Wohl approach; we seek the best possible outcomes to the challenges that communities face, to enable them to grow and thrive.
We are looking for a proactive and highly capable Finance Director to join our small organisation and provide 360 degree support to the Chief Executive Officer. The organisation has gone through a period of modernisation and we are looking for someone who will continue to seek to improve and streamline processes and find more agile ways of working.
This position is responsible for the full finance function and responsibilities include:
- Overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the Finance function;
- Leading on financial planning, preparing annual budgets and quarterly management accounts;
- Preparing year end SORP accounts and liaising with the auditors; producing the Annual Report and Financial Statements; reporting to Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Investment Committee and the Board of Trustees;
- Liaising with investment managers to obtain regular reports of performance and undertaking new investment movement analysis;
- Ensuring the Foundation’s policies are kept up to date and compliant;
- Communicating complex financial information and influencing and building rapport with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience of the UK charity or not for profit sector, advanced knowledge of SORP and charity VAT. You will have led a strategic finance function, produced statutory accounts, management accounts, financial reports and analysis. You will have demonstrable commercial acumen, a strong understanding of business and strategic issues, and the ability to appropriately challenge and advise budget holders. You will have excellent communication skills and a passion for helping us achieve our vision.
Timings:
- Application deadline: Sunday 21st April
- Shortlisting: week commencing 29th April
- 1st stage interviews: week commencing 6th May
- 2nd stage: week commencing 13th May
To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
We’re just beginning our journey… Join us as we move into our next strategic phase of growth, change and evolution…. ensuring a brighter future for young people.
About us
Founded in 2022 by four co-leaders with experience of charity-led mentoring provision and philanthropist John Caudwell, Caudwell Youth mentors at-risk young people aged 11-24 years into new futures.
Through our unique 1:1 mentoring programme we bring positive change, showing clear movement towards reducing risk of exploitation and offending, whilst engaging more in their community, bettering their relationships, finances and overcoming personal hurdles.
We currently work across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, but with significant ambition to reach at-risk young people across the UK.
About the opportunity
We now seek a values led CEO for Caudwell Youth to play a pivotal role in steering the organisation through its next phase of development.
You will work closely with the leadership team, the Chair and Trustees and to secure sustainable growth and drive the strategic direction of the organisation ensuring continued outstanding delivery through dynamic leadership.
About you
We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational people leader who is focused on mission, vision and the values of our organisation. As a collaborative leader you will empower and motivate our skilled and high performing staff.
You will be skilled in working effectively and confidently across a broad range of stakeholders and crucially have a proven track record of success within the non-profit or social impact sector, with a deep connection and understanding of the complexities and challenges facing young people.
You will be ambitious and keen to develop Caudwell Youth whilst remaining committed to supporting the vulnerable young people we support. Developing an ethos of shared values and a positive and inclusive culture, your strategic vision will translate passion into measurable impact and ultimately increase our reach.
Closing date: By 9am, Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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Would you like to join a service that makes a difference to older people in Wales? As a Regional Volunteer Officer living in North or Mid Wales you will help meet the Community Assistance Project objectives by recruiting, inducting, training and supporting suitable volunteers within the region to deliver support at a community level, working closely and in collaboration with local partners.
About you:
- You will be able to work with others to deliver successful projects and services
- You will have experience of recruiting, managing and working with volunteers
- You will have experience of establishing and maintaining productive collaborations.
- Be able to negotiate at a range of levels both in and outside the organisation
- You will have experience of networking
- You will have knowledge of Issues affecting older people in Wales and barriers to accessing support
- You will have knowledge of local services in the public or voluntary sector
- You will have knowledge of diversity of the cultures, environments and communities in which older people and carers live
- Live in North or Mid Wales
If successful you will:
- Implement the volunteer recruitment plan for the region
- Process all volunteer applications in a timely and professional way, taking the prospective volunteers through the Community Assistance Project recruitment process
- Ensure all prospective volunteers are inducted with Age Cymru and Community Assistance Project partners across the region
- Ensure the delivery of all the relevant training required
- Provide a mentoring / buddying system for the new volunteers
- Ensure all volunteers have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks prior to starting the role.
- Provide ongoing support to volunteers
- When referrals are received, match the service user with the most appropriate volunteer while ensuring a high quality, timely and responsive service is provided
- Identify and attend relevant networks, publicise the Community Assistance Project, establish community links with all appropriate stakeholders and promote the service through a range of methods
- Promote and cascade information, including real-life examples of positive intervention through all available methods
- Maintain accurate and up to date records in the region utilising our case management system and other databases, to provide for the effective monitoring and evaluation of the project
- Support programme evaluation through surveys and questionnaires
- Make onward referrals internally or externally to provide a holistic support package for service users
Great to haves:
• Ability to speak Welsh (Desirable)
Live in North or Mid Wales (Essential)
What we offer in return:
- Holiday - 27 days made up of 24 choice days and 3 days to be used between Christmas & New Year - Including carry forward
- Flexible Hours Working Scheme
- Employer pension
- Generous life assurance up to four times your annual salary
- Healthcare cashback plan
How do I apply for this role?
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this role. Your application will not be considered without the covering letter.
Additional Information:
Age Cymru is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age Cymru is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age Cymru politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Candidates must live in North or Mid Wales
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We are delighted to be recruiting for a visionary, values-driven leader to join Mary’s Meals International (MMI), as Chief Growth Officer. Reporting to our Chief Executive Officer and Founder, you will be at the forefront of our mission, with overall responsibility for the development and execution of an ambitious and transformational growth strategy, to grow our global movement.
As Chief Growth Officer, you will provide inspirational leadership to your team in MMI and work closely with leaders across the network to support the development and delivery of highly effective growth strategies to expand the global supporter base and increase sustainable funding streams. This will be achieved through the development of high-profile campaigns, grassroots support, powerful storytelling, optimising technology, strengthening of our national affiliate network, developing strategic partnerships and high-value philanthropic initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the development and delivery of a compelling communications and marketing strategy, including targeted breakthrough initiatives, that will raise awareness of Mary’s Meals and inspire new audiences.
- Oversee the development and implementation of an ambitious philanthropy strategy to include foundations, institutions, corporations, major donors and other strategic or philanthropic partners.
- Proactively identify and cultivate new global partnerships and relationships.
- Encourage and support the formation of new International Fundraising Groups and National Affiliates.
- Play a key role in MMI’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) working closely with the CEO, Chief Officers, Director of People and Culture, the MMI Board and other leaders across Mary’s Meals.
- Lead, develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team of senior leaders.
About you:
With extensive C-suite/Director level experience in business development, communications, marketing, or fundraising, you will bring proven experience of developing and implementing transformational growth strategies. You will thrive in a fast-paced global environment where you can influence, lead and forge new partnerships to support the growth of our movement.
An exceptional leader, you will demonstrate proven experience of leading cross functional teams and leading on global projects and strategic initiatives. Our mission, vision, and values are at the very heart of everything we do, and this is more than a role, it’s an extraordinary opportunity to play a part in changing the story for children in some of the world’s poorest countries. You will be a true ambassador for our work and will demonstrate commitment to our movement, mission and vision. Experience of working in an international non-profit organisation would be beneficial but not essential.
About us:
We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance, we also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.
We are a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. As an organisation, named after Mary the mother of Jesus and shaped by Christian values, we feel that the way we do things is as important as the result and we welcome all who wish to play their part in our important work. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, we are fully committed to a culture of safeguarding, we are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.
If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click below to send your CV and a short covering note telling us why you are a great fit for this role and why you would like to work for Mary’s Meals International.
Closing date: Sunday 14th April
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Raising Futures Kenya is an award-winning small UK charity, working closely alongside a wonderful partner NGO in Kenya to deliver a hugely successful vocational training and business skills programme called Seed of Hope.
Since 2002 Seed of Hope has supported over 4,000 disadvantaged young people aged 14-25 in Kenya with the opportunity to learn a skilled trade, computer skills and business skills. Many of these young people are unable to finish their formal education as they are experiencing poverty, so our courses are completely free, to ensure no-one is excluded from the opportunity to learn.
Our free training courses also address any of the barriers which may stop a young person from being able to learn. We offer the Seed of Hope students in Kenya;
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free lunches everyday, you can’t learn when you’re hungry.
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menstrual hygiene packs to ensure girls don’t miss lessons because they can’t afford sanitary pads.
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childcare vouchers to ensure young mothers can learn.
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Life skills lessons addressing sexual and reproductive health, gender based violence, knowing and asserting your rights, advocating for gender equality etc.
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and perhaps most importantly, counselling and mental health support. Many young students are coping with the most unimaginable trauma and mental health conditions.
We’re here to support young people with whatever they need in order for them to achieve their best in their training course and to go on to secure a job, or start a small business.
We are looking for a talented storyteller and writer to join our small team in the UK and create exceptional content. You’ll support with crafting engaging funding applications, which stand out from the crowd and capture the funders hearts. You’ll create bright and positive social media and blog posts to share the uplifting stories of students and graduates from Seed of Hope and grow our online supporter base, in turn increasing our donors.
We don’t mind if you don’t have charity experience, we’re willing to train you and show you what we do. We are looking for someone who can write excellent content and showcase what we do.
Hours: 14 hours per week, to be worked as either full 7 hour days, or spreading the hours across the week. Regular days and hours to be agreed in advance.
Salary: £28,000 (pro-rata for 14 hours a week)
Pension: 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution (opt-out available).
Contract: 1 year fixed term contract. With a view to making it permanent if resources allow.
Base: The role will be home-based and require your own computer. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, expenses will be paid in accordance with our Expenses Policy. Our other 2 part-time staff are based in Sussex, but you can be anywhere in the UK. You must have the right to work in the UK.
To apply
Please take a look at the role description and person specification and if this seems like a perfect fit for you, please send us your CV, or download of your LinkedIn profile, along with a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’d be the best person for the job to Kirsty Erridge, CEO by Wednesday 17th April 9am.
We believe in a fair recruitment process
We won’t bring the closing date forward, so you can plan when you have time to apply. We’ll notify everyone who applies of the result of their application. We’ll share interview questions in advance, so you can prepare. We share the exact pay we can afford, not a scale, so you don’t have to start your role with a negotiation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise the profile, deliver policy, and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.
IRC Education Programming UK
IRC has been delivering education programmes in the UK since May 2022. This consists of the Healing Classrooms Programme (and its various iterations) and the Healing Spaces programme. The Healing Classrooms programme delivers trauma-informed training to schools and teachers to help them better support refugee and asylum-seeking students. The Healing Spaces programme is similar but provides training to volunteers and staff that support refugee and asylum-seeking youth outside of school settings.
The Purpose of the Role
Key Working Relationships:
The position reports to the Education Manager, UK. The position supervises the Education Officer. The Senior Education Officer also works closely with and receives technical guidance from RAI education technical units and the senior integration officer, as well as the grant management team.
Key Accountabilities
Programme design and delivery
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Lead Healing Classrooms design processes that ensure programmes are aligned to IRC’s Outcomes to Evidence framework, evidence-based, and appropriate to context to maximize impact.
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Lead on the delivery of all Healing Classrooms programmes, including in-person and online.
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Take an innovative and leading role in creating resources and webpage updates.
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Continue to improve and adapt the Healing Classrooms programme to meet the needs of schools, councils, and educators in the UK.
Coordination and management
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Manage the Healing Classrooms Education Officer.
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Meet regularly with staff, and partners to assess progress toward objectives, discuss issues and assist in finding solutions to identified challenges.
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Update the education manager regularly on progress.
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Analyse data emerging from the education program and ensure that this analysis informs programming.
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Engage effectively with IRC staff (comms, procurement etc.) to ensure effective delivery and promotion of the programme.
External Relations
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Develop effective working relationships with key partners – including NGOs
and civil society, public authorities at the national and local levels and education institutions.
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Identify and develop strategic partnerships with UK partners for education programming
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Support in the development of new business opportunities to allow the portfolio to grow and develop;
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
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Progressively responsible relevant work experience, esp. in the implementation of education projects in support of asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants
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Solid understanding of the UK education system and challenges for students with immigrant backgrounds.
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Experience teaching in a UK school is preferred but not essential.
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Professional written and oral communication skills in English
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Experience crafting non-traditional, innovative programming and creating suitable
organisational structures; strong proposal writing skills.
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Proven diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively handle a variety of internal and external relationships including with education sector leaders and government staff;
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Ability to respond to multiple priorities promptly, producing high-quality outcomes.
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Ability to travel occasionally to the service delivery area.
You must have the right to work in the UK. We will be closing this advertisement early if we get high turn out for this role. Salary for this role is £43,400 per annum pro rota , 6 month contract, possibility to a extension. Full time.
The application deadline for this role is 4th of April 2024.
IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure diversity inour workforceregardless ofgender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.
IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title Senior Policy Researcher for Northern Ireland
Location Based in Belfast (Home working with in person meetings in London on an ad hoc basis.)
Salary £35,000 - £45,000
Hours Full Time, permanent (flexibility may be offered for an excellent candidate.)
Reports to Director of Policy and Research
Main purpose and scope of the role:
Parentkind is a national charity and we work across all four nations of the United Kingdom and the devolved institutions and governments.
The successful candidate would be expected to support our work in Northern Ireland and have demonstrable experience of the political system in Northern Ireland.
In addition to their work in Northern Ireland the successful candidate will support the wider aims of the Policy and Research Department across the UK.
We are the voice of parents in education, we represent 13,000 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and have an ambition to develop an internal parent ‘think tank’ within the organisation.
This is an exciting role if you have a passion for politics, a background in policy research and interested in education policy and politics.
The role will involve conducting research on education policy and making policy recommendations based on that research. Some research will be time sensitive and involve summarising information and presenting it in an easy to understand way. There will be longer research projects to support the charity to develop policy positions and maintain our position as a strong voice for parents in education.
Alongside the research requirements of the role, you will be expected to support our political and broader stakeholder engagement activity to make sure the work we do is understood and seen by the right people.
You will have experience of working with political stakeholders in Northern Ireland and a strong understanding of the political structures and processes in Northern Ireland, as well as experience in political engagement to promote research and policy recommendations.
If you love politics and want to spend your days writing about education policy this is the role for you. You will represent Parentkind at important events and meetings and have the chance to promote our research and policy recommendations.
Duties and key responsibilities
Policy research and analysis
- To conduct research on education policy in Northern Ireland under the guidance of the Director of Policy and Research.
- To produce summarise large amounts of information and produce briefing material on education policy for external audiences, often at pace.
- To provide political monitoring and advice for the department, to include:
- debates and questions in the Northern Ireland Assembly
- future business across in the Northern Ireland Assembly,
- policy development.
- To provide rapid briefing material for any relevant future business in the Northern Ireland Assembly
- Draft questions (and an understanding of how to structure questions) in the Northern Ireland Assembly
- To support the development of parent surveys to related to our policy work.
- To support the development of policy recommendations and experience of publishing policy related research.
Political engagement
- To organise policy led events, such as roundtable discussions or meetings of politicians across all U.K. legislatures and experience of managing political events.
- To identify political stakeholders relevant to our work in Northern Ireland, including:
- officials inside government departments,
- elected representatives,
- think tanks and other relevant research institutions.
- To maintain a wide range of political contacts and meet with political stakeholders to promote our research and policy work.
- To meet with organisations with an interest in our work and provide effective briefings.
- To attend party conferences and other education led events to represent Parentkind.
Media engagement
- To support the Director of Policy and Research in media engagement, including background research for press releases.
- To summarise our policy and research ready for social media platforms.
General Responsibilities
- To ensure Data Protection procedures are followed at all times
- To keep abreast of relevant educational policy and legislation affecting our key audiences
- To be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
- To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the Chief Executive or Director of Policy and Research.
- To attend and participate in Parentkind’s performance, development and training programmes.
- To abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- To be responsible for the health, safety, welfare of self, other members of staff and visitors.
This job description may be amended from time to time and does not form part of the Employment contract.
Residents must be based in or within commutable distance of Belfast.
We are looking for a proactive, confident and dynamic individual to help us tell our story and get our voice heard. You will join our small creative and supportive team within an empowering, values-led organisation that is person-centred and ambitious to empower disabled people.
This is a new role, and is crucial to the development of the charity over the next three years. You will grow our brand, tell our story, and help develop relationships with partners, funders and the disability community.
We are looking for someone who has a natural flair for and an interest in communications, to develop and implement our aspirational plans, in particular through social media and the development of our website. We are looking for a dynamic content creator who can work independently, take initiative and proactively get our messages across to a wide audience across our various platforms.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Operating Officer: NHS Retirement Fellowship
£47,420 - £56,918 FTE
22.5 hours per week (0.6)
The NHS Retirement Fellowship is a registered charity No. 287936 which exists for people who have worked in or for health and social care services.
We offer social, leisure and educational activities and welfare support to our members. We facilitate continued and new friendships, focused on local branches across the UK and postal members. We offer national support and events, including a hugely popular national conference.
We have a clear ambition to build our membership, anticipating their needs and developing new ways of meeting them.
This is a new, senior role within our well-established charity and we expect the post holder to play a proactive and productive role as a member of the organisation’s small Management Team.
You must have significant operational experience preferably in a similar role in the NHS or in another public sector or charitable organisation.
Closing date: Application is by CV and a supporting statement by 3rd April 2024
Interviews by Zoom: 18th April 2024
Join ACEVO and Make an Impact as a Trusts and Foundations Executive!
Location: Remote with quarterly trips to London office.
Salary: £32,000
Are you a seasoned fundraiser with a knack for securing support from trusts, foundations, and corporate sponsors? If you're eager to channel your skills into driving meaningful change, ACEVO - the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations - invites you to join our dynamic team.
ACEVO stands as the leading advocate for CEOs and senior leaders within the charitable sector, representing over 1,800 individuals dedicated to making a difference. We provide a unique platform for connection, skill enhancement, resource access, and advocacy, empowering civil society leaders to effect positive transformations within their organisations and communities.
What We Value:
At ACEVO, our values shape everything we do. We prioritise our members, actively engaging with and addressing their needs. Diversity is not just a buzzword; it's ingrained in our culture, ensuring every voice is heard, respected, and valued. We foster an environment of ambition and integrity, openly pursuing our goals while keeping the best interests of our members at heart.
The Role:
We're seeking a passionate individual with a proven track record in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and corporates to join our team as a Trusts and Foundations Executive. Collaborating closely with the Head of Business Development, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding our funding streams, primarily focusing on trusts, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Exceptional communication and writing skills are a must, as you'll engage donors, members, and colleagues while crafting compelling proposals.
Why ACEVO?
At ACEVO, we offer more than just a job; we provide a supportive and driven environment where your contributions truly matter. While the role predominantly operates remotely, we offer a central London office space for those who prefer an office setting.
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Cyclescheme participation
Application Deadline:
Apply by 11:59pm GMT on Sunday, 21 April 2024. Interviews will be conducted on 26 or 29 April 2024. We are committed to fostering a culturally diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Send your CV and a one-page cover letter detailing why you're the perfect fit for this role.
Join ACEVO and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change within civil society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Finance
The Landscape Institute are delighted to be advertising the role of Head of Finance.
To fill this position, we are looking for a Head of Finance professional who can help build a positive, supportive work culture that aligns with our strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance is fundamental to our success as a membership organisation and charity.
This is a critical position within the senior leadership team and will operate at a strategic and operational level, taking overall responsibility for the financial management, financial risk management, procurement and compliance functions. The post holder will be a qualified accountant who is responsible for the development of financial strategy, long term financial forecast, management accounts, reports, organisational performance and framework as part of a dynamic senior leadership team. The role requires an individual capable of thinking strategically and being hands-on.
To fill this position, we are looking for a highly knowledgeable individual who has significant previous experience operating within a charity and membership organisation.
To be successful you will have
- A qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) and an active member of a professional body/network.
- Extensive experience of providing financial leadership and oversight in organisations.
- Demonstrable experience of leading change, building organisational capability, and driving performance and inclusion, in a people positive manner.
- Experience of leading and co-ordinating organisation-wide business plans, monitoring and evaluating performance in line with financial resources.
- Strong knowledge of charity governance and company law and regulatory bodies returns relating to charity and company finances.
- Knowledge of financial regulations, including statutory accounting, budgeting, forecasting management reporting and cash management.
- Ability to successfully interact with the Board and other key stakeholders and lead presentations to the Board and sub committees on financial matters.
- Recent experience of producing annual consolidated statutory accounts, in compliance with FRS102 and supporting external and internal audits
If you have the skills, energy, and passion to join us on this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you.nance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.