Business Director Jobs in Liverpool

You will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective running of our three respite homes providing our wrap-round services:

• Stress busting Residential Respite Breaks, giving young carers the opportunity to make happy memories.
• Three- week SEAL education booster program including a four-day residential stay at Honeypot, to help young carers who struggle to progress in school due to poor confidence and self- belief that they can learn, to find the confidence that they can succeed in education.
• Wellbeing grants, for essential items no child should lack, such as a clean bed, or new school clothes.
• Face to face outreach including memory making days out at the beach, countryside, or fun park for young carers who never get this experience.
• Pastoral Care promoting the welfare of children and ensuring their needs are being met.
• Healthy Eating and Nutrition, for children who receive free school meals during term time but resort to sugary drinks and snacks during school holidays. Honeypot helps children to perfect a healthy signature dish and provides funds for the ingredients.
• Urgent Pastoral Care, for young carers and their families, who are struggling to cope.

As Operations Director you will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team with the responsibility of developing and embedding the new 3-year plan and the Charity’s values, ensuring service delivery supports the overall business strategy and plans of Honeypot, whilst meeting budget guidelines.

Please see the JD for full details.

Maternity Cover position from January to October 2024

Full-time

Homebased working in the UK

The Director of Development and Engagement is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and works in partnership with the CEO to lead the development, delivery and co-ordination of the organisation’s strategy.

In this role, you will have oversight across several areas including fundraising, membership engagement, finance and governance and will take the lead in generating income and ensuring the sustainability of the organisation.

The post also holds line management responsibility for three members of staff delivering across multiple areas of work including fundraising, finance, and communications. 

For more information, please download the job description below or visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.

This is an ongoing recruitment and interviews will be held as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.

Engineers Against Poverty (EAP) is a leader in infrastructure and international development with strong links with development agencies, government and industry. We develop research, policy and practice in infrastructure investment, labour standards, climate change, transparency and accountability and local content in line with our mission to help reduce and eventually eliminate poverty.

EAP is seeking a self-motivated Programme Manager to help deliver quality results with its growing portfolio of programmes. Across the programmes you oversee, you’ll be responsible for coordinating their successful delivery of quality results.  Initially you will focus on an anti-corruption programme funded by the US Government and EAP’s contribution towards FCDO’s Green Cities and Infrastructure programme. You will work with EAP's senior leadership and its advisors, project partners and beneficiaries, funders and other stakeholders to maximise positive impact. You’ll strengthen EAP's programmes by managing specific budgets, KPIs, project plans, sub-grants and monitoring and evaluation efforts using established systems.

The programmes and projects you will work on will vary and evolve over time, as we strengthen donor and client relationships together. You’ll also have a role in shaping our future work, contributing to business development by coordinating grant proposals, commercial bids and strategic partnerships. You will also help to organise board meetings and international workshops.

Across all our programmes, professional communication, branding of EAP and stakeholder (new) engagement and management is key. Programme delivery is rarely linear so you must be comfortable in rapidly evolving and dynamic environments.

The appointee will also take on for the same role for CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative – a transparency and accountability programme which operates in 20 countries and for which EAP hosts its International Secretariat. 

You will be working remotely with in-person team meetings usually held in London 4 to 5 times a year. We are open to candidates living outside of the UK.

If you wish to apply, pllease submit a CV with a one page covering letter by 10am GMT Monday 11 December 2023.

This role can be based in Edinburgh, Newcastle or Merseyside in the Skylight, with a range of flexible working options in line with Crisis' flexible working policy.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

In Client Services, we end the homelessness of thousands of people by providing high quality impactful services in our year round services and at Christmas.  We learn what works and adapt our services accordingly.  This evidence goes on to inform our hugely successful campaigning and influencing work.

Title:  Director of Operations (Edinburgh, Newcastle and Merseyside)

Salary: £72,894 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Edinburgh, Newcastle or Liverpool 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Crisis’s service offer and to ensure our work with members is safe, of high quality and impactful.  The role holder will have genuine opportunity for leading improvements, for empowering local leaders and for strengthening the relationship between service delivery, development, building the evidence base and achieving social change.  These are new roles, hardwiring service development alongside service delivery and creating a new era of empowered local leadership and investment in locations to drive local and national change.  Our new 10 year strategy places our services at the very core of Crisis, and these three new roles are pivotal to our overall mission of ending homelessness.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will be an experiencing leader with an exceptional track record in service delivery, service development as well as empowering and inspiring people – including staff and volunteers. You will have excellent analytical skills, be familiar with working with significant budgets and with leading through change.  You will share our commitment to ending homelessness.

You may have experience in leading and developing large scale service delivery in a relevant field, such as homelessness, housing, adult social care, health, education, training, or employment.  You may have gained that experience in the voluntary or statutory sectors.  You should have in depth knowledge of working with people with complex needs, engaging with statutory services and a working knowledge of safeguarding. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 28 days’ annual leave

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: 20th December 2023 (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held on w/c 15/01/2024 

Our Director of Finance and People is a key part of the Leadership Team, and is responsible for the overall company-wide management of the organisation's finances, including financial reporting to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees. 

The role is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Finance and People (HR) teams, and for ensuring the provision of robust and efficient processes, controls, and systems, to deliver the highest standards of service at Storyhouse. The Director is also responsible for the day-to-day financial planning and provision of timely and accurate financial information both within Storyhouse and externally, as well as providing key input into financial decision-making, particularly with regards to the annual budget and business plan.

You will be responsible directly for our Finance, Legal, Governance, People, and volunteering strategies. 

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To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter. For more details, you can find the link to our job pack on the website.

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Location: Globally Remote

Location type: Remote

Reporting to: Executive Director

Annual salary: $100,000 - $150,000 USD

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time

Candidate level: Director

Background

The Climate Emergency Collaboration Group (CECG) is a regranting collaboration made up of some of the world's largest climate philanthropic funders. We use our convening and philanthropic power to facilitate stronger collaboration, coordination, and campaigning from the global climate movement in pursuit of increased climate action around the UN climate talks and other international summits. CECG is fiscally sponsored by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), a 501(c)(3), as a Sponsored Project within its charitable-giving fund.

Purpose of role

The MEL Director will be responsible for leading CECG’s data-based monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes. They will oversee the development of our funder reports, support our programmatic staff in maximizing the impact and learning opportunities of our grantmaking, and will work with grantees and other partners in the field to help establish and implement best practices, with a focus on collaboration and capacity-building.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who will work closely with CECG's leadership team in improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and adaptability of the climate moment. This role will collaborate closely with the Executive Director, Operations Director, and program staff to help advance CECG's mission of advancing multilateral climate solutions.

This is a fast-paced and dynamic role at the intersection of philanthropy, grantmaking, campaigning, strategy, and advocacy to support global climate diplomacy.

Primary responsibilities

MEL systems thinking:

· Develop and implement a multi-year MEL strategy for the organization – including internally and externally focused work streams.

· Oversee and iterate on CECG’s Theory of Change, in line with CECG’s new 3 Year Plan.

· Design and implement a robust Results Framework in partnership with CECG’s Executive and Programmatic Directors, ensuring alignment with CECG’s 3 Year Plan.

· Work with Operations and Program directors to ensure annual strategies are aligned with CECG’s Results Framework.

· Develop and oversee MEL and grantmaking quality standards, including a mechanism for assessing and implementing improvement plans.

· Help develop and embed a culture of evaluation and learning across the entire CECG team, including the development and implementation of targeted Key Learning Questions, and using organisational data to drive learning, knowledge sharing and capacity building.

CECG funder reporting:

· Partner closely with CECG’s funders to develop universal reporting templates and KPIs for the 6+ foundations that support our work.

· Oversee and project manage the development of our annual end of year report for our funders, as well as any bespoke or mid-year reports.

· Ensure CECG funder feedback is continually integrated into CECG’s grantmaking.

Grantmaking:

· Work with programmatic staff to identify appropriate outcomes and KPIs for key CECG grants, with a focus on identifying opportunities for data-driven insights to inform future learning and strategic development.

· Identify, implement, and train the team on the tools and processes CECG needs in order to maximize its MEL process and the strategic impact of its grantmaking and programmatic spending.

· Work with other CECG staff to ensure risk identification and risk management best practices are embedded across CECG’s grantmaking, while ensuring CECG’s work remains innovative and ambitious.

· Work with Grants and Campaign Managers to iteratively improve upon CECG’s grantee contracting and reporting processes and templates.

· Work with the programs team to identify and implement evaluation programs for key CECG grantees.

External coordination and representation:

· Partner with CECG funders and their MEL teams, along with other climate regranting organizations, to enhance transparency and develop collaborative and coordinated best practices across grantee reporting (both with re-granters and NGO partners).

· Work with key grantees and grantmaking partners to identify opportunities for levelling-up the field’s MEL, KPI, and reporting practices, with a focus on equity, trust-building, minimizing labor for grantees, and maximizing impact, alignment, capacity-building, and iterative learning.

· Act as an ambassador for CECG at key conferences, with funders and grantees, and across other partner meetings, and showcase CECG’s role as a leader in the collaborative philanthropic ecosystem.

Additional responsibilities:

· Support in the development of best MEL and KPI-development best practices for key CECG grantees, with a focus on capacity and efficacy-building.

· Develop and implement MEL training materials for CECG grantees, with a focus on building up the field – particularly for Global South and youth-led organizations.

· Identify, through a MEL lens, opportunities for how CECG can further support the growth, development, and capacity-building of its grantees.

Qualifications, skills and experience

Skills:

· Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to servant leadership.

· Outstanding judgment, resourcefulness, and ability to problem-solve, troubleshoot, and follow projects through to completion.

· Outcome-oriented with an entrepreneurial approach.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with a focus on great attention to detail.

· Highly resourceful and a keen problem-solver who is eager to take on new challenges.

· Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize and coordinate multiple work streams

· International stakeholder management experience.

· A strong knowledge of international climate change politics, with a focus on multilateralism and the UNFCCC process.

· Outstanding stakeholder management skills.

· Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in organizational and stakeholder settings and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people from diverse backgrounds.

· Advanced skills with common office software (including Google Sheets/Excel).

Experience:

· 10 years minimum experience using data-driven insights to inform organizational learning.

· Extensive expertise in designing, evolving, and managing MEL frameworks (including ToCs and results frameworks) at a strategic, organizational, and project level.

· Demonstrable track record of embedding a learning culture at an organizational level.

· Significant experience working effectively on multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities, organizing time, and identifying resources for projects as needed.

· Experience in philanthropy and grant management.

· Significant experience working effectively on multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities, organizing time, and identifying resources for projects as needed.

· Experience working with a remote, international team.

Additional information

· This will be a full-time (40 hours/week) remote role, preferably able to and will require considerable time collaborating with staff and stakeholders in multiple time zones.

· Staff in the US are employed by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; benefits include healthcare, a 401(k) matching program, and 5 weeks of paid time off.

· CECG is committed to providing equivalency of salary & benefits across its global team and maintaining a sustainable and positive working environment for all team members.

· This is a remote role, and we welcome applications internationally, especially candidates from or in the Global South. Some international travel may be required. CECG is an international team, with the majority of the team working remotely.

The deadline for application is 7th January 2024

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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

About the role

At Animals Asia, donors are an integral part of the organisation. We know they are every bit as passionate about our goals as we are and, without them, our work would not be possible.

The Foundations team sits within the Global Partnerships team, made up of Foundations, Philanthropy, and Corporate partnerships. Our aim is to find and build relationships with new partners who can make a significant difference to Animals Asia, while also managing relationships with existing partners. Working closely with the Trust or Foundation to align motivations and help them see how their money is being spent and reporting back on the impact of their donation.There is significant scope for growth with the Global Partnerships Team as Animals Asia enjoys increasing brand awareness.

The main purpose of this role is to support the work of Animals Asia by developing strong relationships, cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and grant giving bodies in order to meet and exceed agreed income targets. Your portfolio will be global, consisting of donors from around the world, therefore knowledge of international fundraising from foundations is an advantage.

You will build and maintain existing relationships, providing exceptional donor experience, while focusing on new business research and growing your portfolio of 5 and 6 figure donors.

Overall Objectives

• To deliver the Foundation strategy.
• To research and acquire new trust and foundation partners.
• To build relationships - engaging, cultivating, and stewarding a portfolio of existing and new trust and foundation partners, providing effective and timely relationship management, including comprehensive grant reporting.
• To meet and exceed agreed income targets so that we can meet our growing program needs.

Relationship Management and Donor Stewardship

• Build trusting relationships and implement the highest standards of donor stewardship to manage a portfolio of qualified prospective and existing partners.
• Cultivating and soliciting a portfolio of high-value prospective trusts and foundations capable of making 5 and 6 figure donations.
• Work closely with colleagues in the Global Partnership team to find engaging, exciting funding propositions including solutions to generate unrestricted income and multi-year gifts.
• Find innovative and ‘surprise and delight’ opportunities to engage supporters.
• Create engaging and meaningful communications to keep donors well informed on the progress and impact of projects.
• Implement personalised relationship building and stewardship plans that include regular phone calls, and in-person and virtual meetings.
• Ensure donors and internal stakeholders fully understand and agree with any commitments.
• Ensure CRM is updated with all donor interactions and communications.
• Ensure proper follow-up on all funding applications, whether successful or not, to fully understand donors and prospects motivations.

Prospecting and Research

• Significantly grow your portfolio by identifying, researching, and qualifying new 5-figure + prospects:
• • Carry out prospect research.
  • Qualify new potential prospects.
  • Develop and lead on detailed cultivation and solicitation plans for high value prospects to achieve targets, and update plans on CRM.

• Identify appropriate funding opportunities that align with donor motivations.
• Create the appropriate stewardship plan for donors in your portfolio based on their motivations and needs, proactively developing relationships with them.
• Carry out due diligence to ensure partners meet our ethical guidelines.

Solicitation

• Develop stewardship plans for current, lapsed, and prospective donors in your Portfolio.
• Maintain cultivation and stewardship plans on the CRM and a calendar of approaches, for both existing and qualified prospects.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the Trusts and Foundations team to capture project information and prepare high-quality proposals.
• Be proactive in ensuring you develop an excellent knowledge of Animals Asia’s work, liaising with colleagues as required, to prepare and present first class presentations and proposals.
• Represent Animals Asia at networking events, knowledgeably and passionately articulating our need for support.

Fundraising strategy and planning

• Work collaboratively with the rest of the trust and foundations team to build the team’s strategic growth and provide the best possible partnership opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Global Partnerships team to maximise networks and uplift income.
• Deliver against agreed income targets.
• Acquire, retain and grow the value of partners for Animal Asia.

Reporting and Budgets

• Work to ensure that income opportunities for your portfolio are maximised.Ensuring that donations from donors in your portfolio match the giving capacity of the partner.
• Track income on the appropriate pipelines and CRM, ensuring that reporting is Accurate.
• Ensure that proposals include 20% operational support, unless clearly stipulated otherwise by the donor.
• Ensure effective work plans are in place to deliver the projected income and achieve all financial and non-financial KPIs.
• Prepare regular reports and evaluations for your line manager as required.

Program knowledge and team development

• Be proactive in ensuring you develop an excellent knowledge of Animals Asia’s work, liaising with colleagues as required.
• Work collaboratively with the Trust and Foundations team to develop high quality application and reporting materials for all partners.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues from across the organisation to gather information for updates, reports, and proposals.
• Support the Animals Asia’s ‘one-team’ philosophy, making sure the greater global needs are put ahead of any team or market goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the on-going review, development, and implementation of changes to improve the productivity and efficiency of Animals Asia.
• Identify best practice fundraising models and make recommendations and implement as part of continuous improvement.
• Participate in staff training and performance and development appraisal process to assist in the achievement of Animals Asia’s objectives and mission.

Other

• Promote and advocate Animals Asia to the public.
• Follow established Animals Asia procedures and policies.
• Proactive attendance at team meetings, relevant seminars, and staff meetings.
• Proactive in keeping abreast of new fundraising initiatives and trends in the sector.
• Represent Animals Asia at internal and external functions and events as required.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of best practice in the charity sectors that Animals Asia operates to establish Animals Asia as a leader in Trust fundraising globally.

The above job description is intended to be an outline of the duties and responsibilities for this role. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is likely to change over time. You may be expected to undertake other duties that are commensurate with this role and grade.

Person Specification - Essential (E) & Desirable (D)

Experience & Knowledge

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience communicating to a broad range of people. (E)
• At least 5 years fundraising and relationship management experience, including the ability to initiate and develop strong, mutual, results focused, relationships to maximise revenue. (E)
• Proven experience of soliciting 5 figure + grants. (E)
• Demonstrable experience in developing and leading new business generation. (E)
• Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams. (E)
• A flexible approach to managing and prioritising workload. (E)
• Understanding of confidentiality privacy regulations. (E)
• Compassion for animals and an understanding of animal welfare issues and conservation. (E)
• The ability to develop strategic plans and to analyse performance. (D)
• Demonstrable experience of investigating and establishing new networks. (D)

Skills/Attributes

• Able to work effectively and on your own initiative in a small diverse and busy cross-functional team environment with minimal supervision. (E)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, including ability to manage workflows and balance competing priorities. (E)
• Encourages continuous improvement, learning from mistakes and failures. (E)
• Can write professionally and persuasively using a variety of communication styles. (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to network and build relationships assessing reactions to own approach and adapting language and style to achieve a positive conclusion. (E)
• Competent in the use of MS word, Excel, and ability to use databases for recording and reporting. (E)
• Financially aware and numerate. (E)
• Solution focused with a creative approach to issues and a ‘can do’ attitude. (E)
• Focuses resources on delivering results in line with Animals Asia’s Mission & values. (E)
• Thoughtful, kind, and considerate. (E)
• Manages own stress levels well and remains resilient, seeking support as appropriate. (E)

Circumstances

• Be prepared for some international travel on occasion. (E)
• Able to work occasional extended hours as required. (D)
• Able to accommodate global meetings early morning / late evening. (E)
• Able to work from home. (E)

Conditions and Benefits

Place of work : Work from home.

Dept/Team : Global Partnerships.

Working hours : Full time – standard hours are 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working to accommodate working for a global organisation and individual circumstances.

You may also be required to work additional hours by way of overtime either as and when requested to do so by Animals Asia or when the proper performance of your work so requires.

Reports to : Global Director of Partnerships.

Manages : N/A.

Budget responsibility : Yes.

Probation : The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probationary period.

Annual leave : If based in UK : 24 days per year and 8 bank holidays.  The holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

Other benefits : Flexible working, Pension Scheme, Access to Life Works, health and wellbeing platform, Training, as required.

How to apply

Your supporting statement is critical and should not exceed two pages. Please demonstrate how you meet the above criteria and our values.

Interested parties please click "Apply via website" to apply by attaching your cover letter and CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Personal data collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an organization that creates an inclusive environment for all.

Closing Date : Friday 8 December 2023

We are very excited to be support Career Connect in their recruitment for a Head of Bid Writing.

This position will be working closely alongside the Director of Business Development and Fundraising to utilise business opportunities through tenders and grant opportunities, which align with the charities mission.

You will lead the team in researching, analysing, and identifying funding opportunities. Working collaboratively with the rest of the team and will be responsible for the line management of the bid writer and co-ordinator. 

This role is a full-time permanent position that will have hybrid working based in the Liverpool offices two days per week. The salary for this role is paying up to £50000.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, please contact Lowenna Lockwood at Prospectus. 

If you are interested in applying to the Head of Bid Writing position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

VACANCY: Partnership Manager

Partnership Manager

Full Time - Permanent

Salary: £35-£40K depending on experience

Closing Date: December 6th

Interviews:

Phase 1 (online) :  Monday December 11th 

Phase 2 (in person at our office in Hull) Friday December 15th

Start Date: Mid January (if you are required to give three months notice we can wait until mid March for the right person)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + public bank holidays, flexible home-based working, private pension scheme and life insurance. Days off increase with length of service. Bonus structure based on performance.

Location: Can be based anywhere in the U.K. London or the north of England is preferable.

Sailors’ Children’s Society is a local children’s charity that has recently appointed a new Chief Executive Officer. We have ambitious plans for growth and this new role within the charity will help drive this.

We are looking for a vibrant, driven and personable individual who loves to connect with people and make lasting relationships. This role involves lots of networking, attending out of hours social events and and presenting to audiences, so we are looking for someone that thrives in a social environment, can approach people confidently and can passionately spread the message about our charity’s work. The Partnership Manager must be able to work independently and use their own initiative. Experience in a similar role would be beneficial but this is not essential.

Reporting to the CEO, the Partnership Manager will be responsible for securing corporate partners for the charity and managing its existing partners. They will also assist the CEO in building contacts nationally and act as one of the key representatives of the charity. The successful applicant will undergo an induction programme with Andy King Director of Fireside Fundraising to fully equip them to be successful in the role.

This role involves regular interactions with the business community and will occasionally require out of hours work, sometimes at short notice, to attend events, including some weekends and evenings (sometimes these can go on until midnight). Please do not apply if you are unable to work flexible hours of this nature.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Grow corporate support by identifying, connecting and creating partnerships with businesses.
• Provide excellent stewardship of all current corporate partners including marketing and fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
• Representing the charity at business and networking events across the U.K.
• Presenting to businesses and audiences at events
• Raise funds against agreed targets
• Manage social media content relating to corporate support and the business community
• Identify, research and approach a pipeline of potential corporate partners
• Produce reports and presentations including activities and reach to convey the impact of partnerships

About you:

You will be an enthusiastic and confident person with excellent communication skills and the ability to create strong and lasting relationships whilst working towards the achievement of targets.

The following skills are essential:

· Experience in a sales, business development or fundraising role.

· A full clean driving license and access to own car

· Knowledge of the principles of good supporter management and/or customer care

· Excellent negotiating and influencing skills

· A proven track record in achieving targets

· Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

· Experience of developing and maintaining relationships across a wide range of contacts, preferably in the business community

The following skills are desirable:

· Understanding and experience of budgeting

· Experience working in the corporate sector

· Knowledge of corporate community support trends/ESG/ CSR

· Previous experience in corporate partnerships

About us:

Sailors’ Children’s Society is a national charity that supports the disadvantaged children of seafarers during times of crisis such as a bereavement, family breakdown or diagnosis of a terminal or life limiting illness. We provide financial, practical and emotional support to our families for 3 to 5 years or until they are back on their feet again. We work with all seafarers: Royal Navy, fishing fleet, merchant navy, cruise ships, inland canal boats and so on.

We are a small but passionate team with our head office based in Hull where the charity started in 1821. In Hull we have our full time CEO, a part time administrator, a part time fundraiser, a full time triage support officer and a part time finance officer. We have two Family Support Officers one based in Portsmouth and one based in Plymouth. Family Support Officers visit families face to face and support our families online.

Please email us for a more detailed person specification

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a 1-2 minute video (via we transfer) explaining why you should be considered for this role to our CEO Natasha Barley. As we are not allowed to include emails in this advert you will need to ring our office her her email. 

All applications must include a video in order to be considered.

Tips for your video: The video should be treated as the “covering letter” for your application so include what you would usually include in a covering letter. The quality of the camera footage will not affect your application so the video can be taken on any phone or camera. Let us know why you are interested in the role and why you would be a good candidate.

We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) (LGBTQIA+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at Sailors’ Children’s Society and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: Anywhere in the UK. There will be a requirment to travel to our headquarters on occasion in Hull. 

A rare and exciting opportunity to support the fundraising, strategic development and impact evaluation of a wide range of Charities in the UK, as part of a friendly and supportive consulting team.

Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, our services range from grant and contract bid writing and review, to developing fundraising strategies, developing M&E frameworks and undertaking project evaluations. We also offer a range of strategic support, mentoring and training.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who can offer a strong track record of driving organisational growth in the voluntary sector. A successful track record of experience in two or more of the following areas is essential:

• Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
• Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
• Undertaking voluntary sector project evaluations / developing M&E frameworks.
• Planning and developing successful contract tender submissions.

The role is varied and interesting - managing a portfolio of clients and supporting them directly or strategically with their fundraising, impact evaluation and organisational development. Our consultants are all employees and we work closely together as a supportive team.

Based from home with ad hoc client and team meetings (all travel paid), mostly within England

Benefits include: 24 days paid annual leave (pro rata), 4% employers pension contribution, potential cash / annual leave bonus, CPD budget and paid CPD time.

the3million is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation and make sure it stays at the forefront of protecting the rights of the EU citizens and their family members living in the UK. As CEO, you will be responsible for driving our mission, strategy, and operations. You will lead a passionate team, work with stakeholders, and be a key advocate for our cause. We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record in nonprofit management and advocacy, along with a deep understanding of immigration and human rights issues.

About the3million

We are the leading organisation representing EU citizens and their family members in the UK. Our vision is a world where EU citizens can thrive, reach their potential and have an equal voice in UK society. Our work ranges from monitoring the implementation of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, advocating for the inclusion of EU citizens throughout all sections of society, informing people of their rights, and giving EU citizens a voice in British society to build powerful allyships in order to change the narrative on migration as a whole. 

We are a grassroots and non-partisan organisation, working with a variety of stakeholders, from MPs to NGOs, legal advisors and the media on specific issues affecting EU citizens’ rights. We regularly engage with the Home Office and its monitoring bodies to advocate for change. 

We were formed through the efforts of volunteers from many different backgrounds who came together in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit referendum in 2016. We hold on to that can-do, nimble spirit and informal, friendly and non-hierarchical collegiality.

the3million was incorporated as a limited by guarantee not-for-profit company with Companies House in November 2017. As such, the role of members of the Board of Directors is similar, though not identical, to that of Charity Trustees. 

What does the role involve? 

This role offers a unique opportunity for the right candidate to work with the Board, staff, and the wider grassroots network and make sure the vision, strategy and direction of the organisation are up to date and relevant to the needs of those we work with.

The purpose of the job is to lead the3million on a day-to-day basis within the parameters required by law, in conjunction with the organisation’s Board of Directors.

The post-holder will have particular regard to the obligations of the3million as a limited liability company to ensure that the organisation remains financially viable, as well as identify, manage and mitigate risks in a timely manner working with the Board.

Specific responsibilities will include: 

Leading and managing the organisation 

1. To provide vision, leadership and direction on all work at the3million. 

2. To help define the organisation’s strategy, in consultation with the Board, staff and our grassroots communities. This will include vision and mission, and how to operationalise and resource them, keeping the values of the organisation at the core of the activities.

3. To implement, deliver and review the organisational strategy.

4. To ensure that the organisation has the appropriate policies, procedures, systems and processes in place and that they are being implemented. 

5. To oversee the work of all employees of the3million and persons sub-contracted to provide services to, or on behalf of, the3million, whilst ensuring that all such work of employees and sub-contractors is carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions of funding which has been procured for the purpose of each aspect of the3million’s work and taking full account of the3million’s aims and values. 

6. To review projects and activities and provide guidance to staff members individually and collectively on actions to advance the3million’s goals. 

7. To otherwise ensure that the3million fulfils all its obligations to be a good employer and to meet the necessary standards of employment law and health and safety regulations, and be a leading example with regard to equal opportunities in terms of staff relations and relations with the general public. 

8. To have responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation, including preparation of budgets for agreement by the Directors and ensuring that income is maintained and expenditure is controlled in line with budgets and that potential risks are identified and managed. 

9. To be the3million’s lead person in relation to external partners and stakeholders, representing the3million’s interests in activities that are carried out in partnership with such external bodies. 

10. To maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that affect the organisation. 

11. To ensure that the3million is an anti-oppressive organisation and remains an ally to individuals, groups and communities experiencing oppression and discrimination.

Delivery and Promotion of the organisation 

1. To represent the3million in public forums such as speaking at conferences, attending sector policy forums, producing written material for the organisation’s own publications/promotional material as well as any appropriate external channels (such as policy briefings, newsletters, and social media).

2. To build and maintain effective relationships with all principal supporters and other stakeholders in order to advance the organisation’s aims. 

3. To establish mechanisms for listening to the views of beneficiaries on the3million’s performance, as part of the project management function. 

4. To work with the the3million team to identify and develop key policy and campaign areas. 

5. To seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of the organisation. 

6. To represent the organisation in the press and public appearances when required. 

7. In all other matters to assume responsibility for the work and reputation of the3million which is consistent with its standing as a well-run, dynamic organisation working to advance the interests of migrants. 

Working with the Board 

1. To provide advice and guidance to Board members as required, in order to contribute to the effective governance of the organisation. 

2. To provide in a timely and appropriate manner information that will assist the Board in carrying out its responsibilities. 

3. To advise the Board on, and to bring forward responses to, any new organisational or policy developments or challenges for the3million as an organisation and with particular regard to the current economic circumstances. 

4. To ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities. 

5. Support the Chair in ensuring the continued engagement/involvement of all members of the Board. 

6. The postholder may be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business as requested by the Board. 

Person Specification 

The post-holder will have: 

1. Previous experience of working in a Director/ Chief Executive or Senior Management role of over 3 years. 

2. Comprehensive knowledge of local, regional, and national issues concerning EU citizen migrants' situations.

3. A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the UK political environment, including the issue of the influence of public opinion.

4. Experience or understanding of campaigning, influencing and strategies to achieve policy change.

5. A comprehensive understanding of the NGO environment in the UK and a grasp of the role that other stakeholders play in influencing public opinion and the direction of immigration policy. 

6. Experience and understanding of organisation operations and governance structures. 

7. Understanding and experience of fundraising, with particular reference to the current strained conditions, especially within the not-for-profit sector, including grants, community fundraising and income generation. 

8. Experience of partnership and relationship building within the NGO sectors, and with relevant external organisations and companies. 

9. Proven track record in financial management. 

10. Outstanding communication skills in English. 

11. Ability to deliver projects to the highest standard. 

12. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish credibility quickly with the3million stakeholders. 

13. The ability to supervise the work of staff and volunteers in an appropriate manner. 

14. Firm commitment to supporting the rights of all migrants, irrespective of nationality, immigration status, or other matters. 

The applicant must be currently based in the UK.

Who should apply?

Applications are welcome from everyone with the relevant passion and experience in one or more of the areas listed above. Previous experience in the migration sector or campaigning is desirable but not mandatory, as we value transferable skills gained in diverse settings.

We hold core values of inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-oppression. Our organisation is people-led, and we embrace diversity, recognising the enrichment it brings. We are committed to listening to, engaging with, and representing a wide spectrum of individuals.

We are particularly eager to hear from candidates with lived experience of migration. If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector we also strongly encourage you to apply. This could include coming from a community that experiences racism, living with a disability, not having been to University or having been in receipt of free school meals as a child.

We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.

We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.

Salary and Working Conditions 

Staff team: The CEO will be line-managed by the Board of Directors. 

Duration of Contract: This post is a permanent position, with an initial six months probation period.

Gross salary: £46,214 

Place of work: Remote with travel across the UK.

Holiday entitlement: 29 days per annum, in addition to public holidays. 

Application Instructions

To apply, send us your CV including any gaps and reasons in your employment history and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages to recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification marked. Where relevant, use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. If you are on LinkedIn, please share with us the URL of your profile. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.

We welcome job share proposals for this role. 

Please also download and fill in the equality and diversity monitoring form. We only use this information to understand the demographics of people we are reaching and to guide us in making the3million equitable. This process is separate and confidential; this information is not reviewed or taken into account in the recruitment process.

Please email all the above to us at recruitment[at]the3million[dot]org[dot]uk. 

Deadline for applications: 10th December 2023, 23:59 

An invitation to interview will be sent w/c 18th December and interviews will take place early January 2024.

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is the membership organisation and professional voice for environmental health. We set and raise standards to improve public health, supporting out members and influencing policy.

Our goal is simple: to enable safer, cleaner, and healthier environments for the benefits of people, business and local communities. To do this we offer professional support to our members, a range of corporate training solutions, topical events and workshops and provide information and policy advice. In addition, we promote 15Hatfields - one of London’s most sustainable venues.

The role of the Policy Officer is to provide support to the policy and campaigns team and to work across the Environmental Health Directorate to coordinate activities as directed. Some of the responsibilities will include:

• Planning and organisation in conjunction with the Policy and Campaigns Manager
• Providing business support to the Executive Director of Environmental Health in respect of diary planning and internal/external stakeholder relationships and across the directorate to ensure seamless cover across relevant projects.
• Support in collating information which feeds into CIEH policy documents such as consultation responses, policy position statements, parliamentary briefings, press releases etc.
• Horizon scanning and reporting on policy developments and potential opportunities for policy developments.
• Providing a link between policy work and events/conferences team in order to create content based on policy outputs and vice-versa
• Providing reports against KPIs
• Providing a monthly report on policy and events activities to support reporting from the directorate

This is a role for someone who is keen and eager to start their professional journey in policy and external affairs with the aptitude and attitude to move up within the directorate.

The role is remote/hybrid, with travel to CIEH’s offices in central London for team meetings alongside any additional wider organisational events.  

Sounds like this is the challenge you are looking for. To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter via our website.

• Hours- Full Time, 35 hours per week.
• Salary- £28,000 plus benefits
• Based- The role is remote, with some travel to CIEH’s offices in Central London for team meetings alongside any additional wider organisational events.
• Closing Date- 03 December 2023, interviews to be held shortly after.

Please see the full job description and person specification for further detail

We are looking for a strategic team leader with energy and experience of leading through change – someone who has a passion to achieve Home for Good’s mission to find a home for every child that needs one. You will need to be able to lead a team of staff and volunteers to better evidence impact and learning from our core business activity and ensure we’re on track to achieve our desired impact for children. You will be joining Home for Good at an exciting time as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, launch an 18-month integrated campaign and embed a new digital strategy to improve our reach and impact to better tackle the scale of the problem we seek to address.

Location: UK, Remote

Department: Business Support Team

Reports to (Line Manager): Director of Finance and Operations

Grade: UK Grade F

Contract Type: Open-Ended

For details of the job, please visit our website.

About HelpAge

HelpAge International works with partners and a diverse global network of more than 170 organisations over 90 countries, supporting millions of older people to live safe, dignified, and healthy lives. Through our partnership and collaborations, we work to ensure the inclusion of older people across society and strive to deliver a just and fair world for everyone, whatever their age.

About the Job

The Head of Finance will provide strategic leadership and oversight of HelpAge International's financial operations. This role is essential in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of HelpAge and will supervise over six Finance Business Partners dispersed in different countries globally. The position holder will be expected to have a good understanding of, and working experience with UK financial laws and policies as well managing various donors rules and regulations.

As Head of Finance, you will –

• Manage the Global Finance function (2 Senior Finance Business Partners, Senior Finance Officer, Systems & Management Accountant), to ensure a professional finance service that delivers on organisational strategy.

• Lead in the preparation of the annual income and expenditure budget, UK statutory accounts, proper accounting for VAT, annual audit.  Provide advice and guidance on donor financial reporting

• Lead on the preparation of financial management information, ensure the financial accounting system is developed and maintained to meet organisational accounting needs. 

• Produce monthly management accounts for Directors  

• Ensure adequate financial support to the localisation of countries , including overseeing the relevant financial processes and reporting.

Skills and experience required

You will be someone with:

• A fully qualified and recognised accountancy qualification e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.

• Strong hands-on accountancy experience with relevant experience working in a complex international NGO

• Experience of the production and interpretation of management accounts.

• Ability to design and implement new financial procedures.

• Proven ability to lead a diverse team of finance professionals and ability to work with senior managers on financial issues and with non finance staff.

• Knowledge and experience of the production donor reports including EC, UN, ECHO, USAID, DEC, GFFO and understanding of their compliance requirements.

Safeguarding

HelpAge International is committed to safeguarding the communities with which we work, our partners, staff and any others who we come into contact with. The post holder will also be responsible for:

· Preventing harm and abuse from our people, operations and programmes to anyone that encounters our work.

· Reporting all safeguarding incidents you see, hear, hear about or suspect, using our internal reporting mechanism.

· Complying with all safeguarding framework policies and practices.

· Completing mandatory training courses relating to our safeguarding policy framework and complying with HR vetting procedures.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All employments at HelpAge International will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include misconduct disclosure schemes and terrorism finance checks.