Chair – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

If you understand the importance of amplifying the voices of those who’ve not been heard - we’re listening. How would you like to be a key part of driving change for volunteering and charities? Do you have expertise, lived experience, knowledge and skills around equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)? Are you someone with a good understanding of the value of diverse communities, or an EDI practitioner? Are you willing to bring your passion and interest to work with staff and trustees to steer our new approach?

In order to achieve the greatest possible impact for volunteering and charities, NCVO is transforming the way it works. We have a new strategy which is underpinned by refreshed values: collaborative, inclusive, open, and ambitious for charities and volunteering. Central to our new strategy is a determination to make NCVO a more equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation both internally and in our wider work to support the voluntary sector. 

Last summer the trustee board established an EDI sub-committee. This was an important first step in supporting and holding the organisation to account in our EDI work. We are now looking for an independent chair for this committee.

What do we need from you?

• Minimum commitment of six days a year (to chair the EDI committee meetings, occasional ad hoc meetings and meeting preparation)
• To demonstrate an understanding from your own experience of the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion - and how to centre our work on this
• Some experience of leading change and the value of working together with diverse communities to achieve this
• Energy to help steer this work with the staff, trustees and stakeholders

What will you get in return?

• A chance to work with others to explore and build ideas and make change in the voluntary sector
• An opportunity to work with trustees and staff to lead this strategically important area of work
• Although this is not a trustee role, you will get support to understand the role of governance through access to relevant training and resources, as needed
• The opportunity to chair a recently formed EDI sub-committee of NCVO’s board, working with the CEO and newly appointed chair of the board
• Reimbursement of reasonable expenses

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply link.

Deadline for applications is Midday, 3 February 2021.

Interviews will be held on 12 February 2021.

Oasis Charitable Trust is a ground-breaking group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 35 years. 

We are now seeking a dynamic and transformational leader as the Director of Learning and Enrichment for Oasis Restore – the UK’s first secure school. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our bespoke integrated care and education for young people in custody.

Oasis Restore will offer a reparative opportunity to children and young people, who have become criminally involved, often as a result of high levels of trauma, vulnerability and threat. Our vision for Oasis Restore is focused on restoration, rather than retribution, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunities equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives.

Using a psychologically informed approach that integrates theories on attachment, trauma and human development we will offer:

• A holistic, integrated, safe environment

• A therapeutic model of care with a growth mind-set

• An ambitious and enquiry-based education offer

• Pathways for transition into community from day one

We are looking for a transformational leader with the ability to develop an education offer that is highly differentiated and innovative to achieve our shared vision. You will be values-led and have sustained, relevant leadership experience of working with children who are neurodiverse and those with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour and who experience significant barriers to learning.

The Director of Learning and Enrichment will be a champion of high-quality best practice, committed to drawing the best of your teams and children in your care.

This role is a unique opportunity to use your leadership and design experience to operationalise a model of education from scratch. This means you will be at the forefront of innovation and a ‘proof of concept’ within the custody sector. The role will require someone with confidence and resilience to develop practice with a high level of attention balanced with the exciting opportunity to influence wider system change. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have credible, proven leadership experience of education in alternative provision, special school or custody setting that supports student progress and attainment whilst addressing the effects of childhood trauma or adversity.

• Have a track record of delivering good and outstanding provision of education to highly vulnerable children in high risk environment within accountability and Ofsted regulatory education frameworks.

• Be a champion of divergent thinking and creative and innovative teaching practice and curriculum design balanced with commitment to providing psychologically informed, developmentally appropriate provision for secondary aged children.

• Demonstrate commitment to values-led leadership.

Working with Peer Power, Oasis asked young people about their vision for what a secure school could be.  Their response was: “Operate in love, operate in trust, and listen to the young people.” We are looking for leadership who will respect, value and listen to the young people they serve.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos. Our ethos is an expression of our character and the lens through which we evaluate all we do and directly shapes our organisation's behaviours. 

• Passion to include everyone
• Desire to treat everyone equally, respecting differences
• Commitment to healthy and open relationships
• Deep sense of hope that things can change and be transformed
• Sense of perseverance to keep going for the long haul 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role. 

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please download the recruitment documents on this page or visit the Oasis UK charity website. 

Applications should be received by noon on Friday 29th January 2021. 

Interviews will be held on Friday 5th February. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we anticipate interviews will be held virtually

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a forward-thinking charity and help achieve our exciting growth ambitions. We are looking for an energetic and inspiring Director of Fundraising and Supporter Care who is not afraid to go for it and will spearhead the growth in income set out in our 2025 fundraising strategy, seeking to exceed targets at all times.

Brain Tumour Research is an influential, game-changing, intelligent and focused charity embracing its fantastic supporter base across the UK. Despite the pandemic, Brain Tumour Research is determined to continue its growth trajectory. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK and increasing the national investment in brain tumour research.

Director of Fundraising and Supporter Care
Location: Head Office in Milton Keynes currently working from home in line with government guidelines
Salary: c. £60,000 per annum
Full Time – Permanent

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the implementation of the fundraising strategy which seeks to build and improve existing income streams, accelerate the growth in floundering and emerging income streams and invest in growth opportunities.
• Building a portfolio of high value prospects and supporters and a substantial corporate fundraising income stream.
• Developing innovative, enterprising and effective fundraising and supporter care strategies, together with operational plans, that ensure that the organisation exceeds its income targets and builds sustainability and predictability into forward income forecasts
• Inspiring, developing, motivating and leading a dynamic and effective fundraising team that can deliver diverse, innovative and cost-effective activities that exceed the organisation’s fundraising targets
• Being an active member of the leadership team. contributing to the overall strategic direction
• of the charity and representing the fundraising function at board meetings
• Growing and maintaining relationships with key volunteers and supporter groups, ensuring their needs are met and that they have the support and motivation to extend their volunteer contribution to achieve Brain Tumour Research’s aims

Closing date: Sunday 7th February

Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

Please read the attached full job description and upload your CV with a covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary.

No agencies please.

Circa £60,000 per annum

Permanent

Currently working from home

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Soccer Aid for Unicef is the biggest celebrity charity football match in the world, broadcast live on ITV and the brainwave of Unicef UK ambassador Robbie Williams and Triple S Sports and Entertainment. Soccer Aid for Unicef brings together two teams of celebrities and football legends from England and the World XI. The event started in 2006 taking place every two years. Since 2018 Soccer Aid for Unicef has taken place every year and through continuous growth delivers a substantial fundraising and communications campaign. Since its inception, Soccer Aid has raised more than £47million for Unicef UK and provided much needed support for children, unlocking their right to play.

The core Soccer Aid Team is a small but mighty multi-functional project team who work with departments right across Unicef UK and with external partners including ITV, Endemol and Triple S Sports and Entertainment. Unicef UK is also in a joint venture with Triple S Sports and Entertainment Group to create Soccer Aid Productions Ltd (SAP Ltd) to deliver the commercial elements of the campaign.

The Head of Soccer Aid works across Unicef UK and Soccer Aid Productions and is responsible for both the in-year operational delivery and preparation for following years across all campaign stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you should have excellent skills in relationship management and negotiation and a talent for influencing senior colleagues and of fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders. You will have experience of managing multiple large-scale projects, building and managing significant budgets and in leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams to succeed. 

The Head of Soccer Aid role offers a genuine opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children around the world. The role is critical to Soccer Aid’s future success and a high-profile position where you will be exposed to senior stakeholders across all key partners for Soccer Aid. The level of success that the project achieves will have a direct effect on the levels on the income raised to support Unicef’s work.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 25 January 2021.

Interview date: Wednesday 3 February 2021 via MS Teams

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Job Title:  Director of Retail

Hours:  Full time/ permanent 

Salary:  Circa 50k dependent on experience

Location:  North Somerset

We are working in partnership with a health charity who is seeking to appoint a Director of Retail to oversee their network of shops and online retail, with an annual income of £1.8m.  The role forms part of the senior management team with responsibility to maximise area sales and profits through effective management of people, resources and budgets.  This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed commercial department, with the go ahead to increase the shop network across the South Coast over the coming years. 

The successful candidate will have experience of managing a network of retail shops, preferably in the charity sector, be commercially astute and will demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent administrative skills and experience of dealing with money
• Ability to plan and prioritise work loads
• Problem solving skills and ability to take initiative
• Ability to manage and respond to customer needs and feedback
• Able to build and maintain strong working relationships

You will have strong influencing and motivational skills with the natural ability to inspire people.  If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

As an experienced leader you will be highly motivated, innovative and creative.  You will be able to inspire and persuade others.  The ideal candidate will be resilient, forward thinking and have a visionary approach.  It is important that you are passionate about the cause, the ethos and mission of the organisation. 

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Adam Stacey, Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2804.

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

Due to the nature of the role, we are reviewing applications as they come in, please apply as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 28 January at 9am

Interview dates: w/c 1 February and w/c 8 February 2021

International Group Chief Financial Officer - a unique, challenging and very rewarding position for the right candidate

Words of Peace is an independent charitable foundation, who are part of an international network of related charities and not-for-profit foundations.
Funded entirely by donations, with a combined turnover of close to $15 million, mainly from many thousands of individuals around the world, the main activity is supporting the international tours and events and other speaking engagements that promote the education of peace and wellbeing.
This position is primarily home-based, liaising with people around the world on a virtual basis.

The Role:

* The Group CFO is responsible for managing the financial administration and reporting of each of the key organisations. He/she reports directly to the CEO and maintains contact with other key managers within the group.
* The Group CFO is assisted by full-time and part-time staff in the respective organisations who manage the admin, bookkeeping and the donations database functions between them.

The person:

* The successful person for this position should meet the following minimum requirements:
* A minimum 10 years of experience in financial management and accounting as a CFO/Senior Finance Manager
* Charity experience and an accountancy qualification are desirable but not essential
* Flexible schedule to accommodate different time zones of the global team
* Ability to communicate complex financial and legal issues clearly to non-finance experts and develop effective financial management systems
* Relevant experience of managing the upgrade of IT infrastructure including web services
* Experience in overseeing data compliance
* Ability to think strategically and deliver against the charity's strategy
* Proven line management and staff development skills and human resources
* Confident and willing to carry out hands-on technical accounting skills as well as high level reporting
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, able to initiate dialogue and present at conference
* Able to work both proactively and autonomously from home and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, both with volunteers and professionals.

If you would like to understand more about this role and the organisation, please apply or contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Tuesday 8th December.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world-leading organisation who focus exclusively on public engagement with climate change.

Climate Outreach exist because climate change doesn't communicate itself, even with the increasing number of climate impacts. They help people understand this complex issue in ways that resonate with their sense of identity, values and worldview. Informed consent and support from people across society and around the world creates what they call a social mandate for climate action - and they believe it's how real change happens.

Climate Outreach focus on work that has impact - climate change is too important and urgent an issue to do anything else. They are proud of the difference they have already made and continue to make in engaging the public with climate change to create a social mandate for climate action.

Climate Outreach are looking for a Director of Programmes and Research to join the team on a permanent basis.

Climate Outreach - Director of Programmes and Research

Location: Home working (with regular visits to Oxford/London) or Oxford, UK

Salary: £41,006 - £50,118 per annum plus enhanced benefits

Contract: Permanent

As Director of Programmes and Research you will take a leading role in unifying societies to address climate change and building a cross societal mandate for climate action. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team and will be responsible for overseeing the programmatic and research implementation of the organisation's strategy.

We are looking for an exceptional strategic leader and thinker with a passion for driving effective public engagement. You will recognise the importance of empirically driven expertise, high impact collaborations and be an advocate for placing people at the heart of addressing climate change.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 8th February
First Stage Interview: 11th/12th February
Second Stage Interview: 23rd/24th February

If you would like to receive more information about this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill via the apply button.

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Alex TLC are looking for candidates who can offer robust, strategic financial analysis incorporating extensive experience in charity sector accounting, alongside astute business acumen. The Chief Financial Officer will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity through the Covid-19 crisis and initiate further opportunities for growth. He/She will also be responsible for all financial functions and policies, Board reporting, ensuring efficacy and efficiency of accounting systems, supervision and training of relevant staff. 

As a rare disease charity, income opportunities are limited, however, Alex TLC has successfully diversified income streams to grow from a tiny volunteer-led support group, to the "go to" charity supporting sufferers of all genetic leukodystrophies in the UK, recommended and supported by NHS professionals. Our ability to innovate has led to a small charity shop chain supporting charitable core costs, a Social Enterprise Support Funded e-Commerce viablity project, significant Covid-19 emergency grant funding, increased corporate support and a pioneering Digital Support Strategy for our beneficiaries. 

The position will suit experienced charity finance professionals seeking involvement in a fulfilling role to improve outcomes for those affected by devastating and often terminal neuro-degenerative conditions.

The role is part time, 3 days per week, based at our head office in Peckham, London SE15. During the Covid-19 situation the ability to work from home is essential, although some Covid-safe visits to the office may be required for supervision and training purposes. 

ENB is a pioneering ballet company with a mission to take world-class ballet to as many people as possible, wherever they are and whatever their means. With a loyal and committed supporter base, the recent capital fundraising campaign enabled ENB to establish and nurture many new relationships. Having celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2020, ENB are now looking for an exceptional Development Director to drive their fundraising forward, and Prospectus is leading the search.

English National Ballet

£60,000-£65,000

London

The Development Director will establish a high performing, sector leading fundraising function that secures a diversity of income to support ENB's mission and its ambitious objectives. Reporting to the Executive Director, the new Development Director will be responsible for developing a compelling case for support and fundraising strategy that can help achieve organisation priorities and revenue targets. The selected candidate will be a proven income generation leader and will work closely with the Trustees, Development Board, and peers within the organisation to expand the fundraising network of supporters and advocates at the very highest level of influence.

The Development Director will have experience of successfully devising and managing fundraising strategies that deliver to targets. Bringing significant experience of securing transformational gifts in excess of six figures, candidates will have experience of working with Trustees and volunteer committees, ideally in the arts and cultural sector. Critically, the appointed individual will be a natural relationship builder to ensure that internal relationships are managed and funding projects are smoothly delivered.

As an inclusive employer, ENB actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. Please let us know if we can support 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.

NHS Trust in Devon is urgently looking for some interim support at Deputy Director of Finance level for the next 3 – 6 months

Prior experience of working in the NHS would be extremely advantageous and the ability to juggle a number of changing priorities and demands on a daily basis is key.

You will be expected oversea the day to day activities of the Finance Department and deputise for the Finance Director on strategic matter when needed

A key part of this assignment will also be to support high level
Projects and strategic workstreams especially related to current COVID demands and short term delivery of services

An opportunity has become available for a Director of Finance to support a fast-growing climate change organisation.

The Director of Finance will play a key strategic role in enabling the organisation to deliver its mission. The role will be expected to contribute to organisational strategic direction, providing support, advice, positive influence and constructive support to the Board and Senior Management.

Whilst your career might have been within a larger organisation, you will still retain the ability to apply your knowledge within a small and agile finance team working from different locations.

Ideally, you will have worked in an international environment, perhaps in a knowledge-rich or consulting business. You will have a passion for applying this experience to the not-for-profit or charitable sectors.

To be suitable for the role you need to be fully qualified with a CCAB or equivalent finance qualification. You will have proven ability to build influential relationships across the group and with funders and demonstrate accountability to Board level.

This role will be based from home at first before transitioning back into the Central London office when safe.

Responsibilities of the Director of Finance:

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Finance Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The responsibilities of the role are to:

• Provide high quality strategic financial planning, modelling and analysis that supports professional, accurate and risk-based decision-making. The Director will lead on the preparation of financial planning and annual budgets through to year-end audit with the support of a high calibre team

• Develop financial strategy and operations to underpin funding growth and delivery of group objectives

• Report to the Board on financial performance, strategy, risk and resilience

• Develop and support effective financial management across the group, with legal entities internationally

• Producing comprehensive financial reports for key stakeholders both nationally and internationally

• Have oversight for the development of the finance control and systems infrastructure to ensure the organisation and team have the tools necessary to support the growth of the organisation

• Provide effective leadership and professional development to the Finance team to ensure service excellence through skills and systems, with experience of developing teams to produce high integrity accounts and financial information

• Ensure that colleagues across the organisation are supported to deliver their resource responsibilities to a high standard, decisions are financially robust, compliance obligations are met; and risk is effectively managed

• Managing all aspects of Treasury; ensuring cash flow and ForEx forecasts are robust and fit for purpose in the current environment

Person Specification:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate inspirational leadership skills, business acumen with multi-office/country experience, and the drive and nous necessary to allow the organisation to further grow and develop
• Highly developed cultural awareness and used to dealing with colleagues at all levels of the business
• A results orientation, with the ability to encourage changes to existing mind-set
• Importantly, our Director of Finance must have excellent people and communication skills, and an outstanding work ethic

Experience and Knowledge:

• A qualified accountant (e.g. ACA or ACMA) with significant knowledge and experience of leading a finance function to successfully deliver the full range of financial management activities

• Experience of successfully reviewing, designing and delivering change to/in a finance function. Including effectively engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, leading and supporting staff and ensuring that change is positioned to deliver optimal outcomes

• Experience of providing leadership and management to a cross-functional team. This should include providing guidance, development, management and challenge with the ability to deploy a range of management styles. Experience of driving high performance, developing staff and managing issues of performance and conduct successfully

• Highly developed skill in building relationships for influence across a range of culturally, geographically and professionally diverse colleagues. Ability to actively listen, and understand the perspectives, and own the priorities, of others; to influence and build better mutually beneficial outcomes

• Intellectual curiosity including a strong disposition to seek out diverse views, engage with difference of option and consider new and novel ways of doing things. Ability to adapt plans and approaches to a range of contexts

Applications will be considered over the holidays and candidates with relevant profiles will be contacted in the New Year.

Job Purpose

The Regional Director (RD) role is a new one in Self Help Africa and the wider Gorta Group. As part of the organisation’s global management team, you will be responsible for leading and delivering organisation growth and impact.

The RD will lead the organisation in East and Horn of Africa. This currently comprises of Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia country programmes with projects in Rwanda, Burundi, DRC and Eritrea.

As Regional Director you will be expected to scale up our operations in the region and be the key representative with external stakeholders.

The RD will have the skills to be able to adapt to the organisation’s programme requirements across humanitarian, development and private sector initiatives.

You will work closely with the Programme team to ensure: that we offer value for money; that our work is making an impact; and that we’re submitting high quality proposals and reports in order to win and retain contracts.

You will expand and develop partnerships with private sector companies, funders and institutions that ultimately benefit smallholder farmers and traders in the region.

The RD will embrace and lead innovation and be results focused with a keen interest in technology as an agent for change. You will coordinate new initiatives in agri-business and digital development and will be a driver for innovation for the Gorta Group across all our work.

You will have proven leadership skills and the necessary qualities to enable you to lead the region living the values of the organisation on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities

While the role demands oversight of the group’s work in the region, the role also requires close attention to operations. Responsibilities include:

Develop a regional strategy, including appropriate KPIs on what shared success looks like within the region for the Gorta Group.

Facilitate the transition from a HQ-centralised model to a regional structure in collaboration with the MT and relevant country teams.

Drive new business development and funding opportunities yourself and with the teams. Build an active pipeline of funding opportunities in collaboration with the wider Gorta Group teams.

Develop and manage relationships with key regional and national stakeholders.

Recruit and manage an effective, multi-disciplinary, inclusive regional management team to support quality implementation of country and regional-level projects.

On-going monitoring and analysis to ensure regional and country programmes are continually adapted to the evolving contexts within the region and are outcomes-driven and evidence based.

Strive for seamless coordination between programming and operations within the region and across the Gorta Group entities (Self Help Africa, TruTrade, Partner Africa) to improve the quality of programme and service delivery and cost effectiveness/value for money.

Maximise synergies and efficiencies across the Gorta Group entities.

Improve brand and visibility and act as spokesperson as appropriate.

Key relationships

Internal

Group CEO

Executive Director

Programmes Director

Chief Finance & Operations Officer

Qualifications/Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Educated to degree level

At least 10 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role for a multi-sectoral international development organisation and/or an equivalent private sector company.

Experience of private sector engagement.

Understanding of the East Africa/Horn of Africa context including experience leading regional activity.

Demonstrated expertise in representation and negotiations, and a track record of securing significant new business.

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.

Fluency in English.

Highly Desirable

Digitally literate with a keen appreciation of how technology and digitalisation can enhance the Gorta Group’s work.

Experience of working in agriculture / agri-business.

Scripture Union England and Wales is a mission-movement with a heart for the 95% of children who are not currently connected with church. We aim to equip and encourage churches to create opportunities and contexts for children and young people to meet Jesus in his word, trust in him and grow into faithful disciples.

We are looking to appoint a new Director of Mission Development to oversee the strategic delivery and growth of all our mission work across England and Wales (based mainly in Milton Keynes). This includes operational oversight of all our face-to-face work with young people, events and the ongoing creation of missional resources and content.

Above all, the successful candidate will be driven by a passion for sharing the good news about Jesus with children and young people who do not know Him. They will also need to be a capable leader, able to manage a large team, develop and deliver strategy, and play a key part in the Scripture Union Leadership Team.

If you think this could be you, please contact Jonathan Payne at Carnelian Search with your CV for more information.  Applications close 1st February 2021.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and dynamic peacebuilder with a strong background in at least one of the MENA, Europe and Asia regions and a commitment to delivering tangible and sustained positive change in often challenging situations.

You will be a key leader at International Alert, one of the world’s largest and most respected peacebuilding organisations with a 30-year track record.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, this position is for an experienced manager with a passion for innovation and the strategic vision to guide the consolidation and deepening of our regional peacebuilding programmes across diverse regions. You will provide leadership and guidance to over 70+ staff across these regions and in London, directly supervising the team’s senior managers, while collaborating closely with our Africa regional programme and Peacebuilding Advisory Unit leading thematic areas of expertise ranging from gender, to natural resource management.

You will be joining International Alert at an exciting time as we start to implement innovative change processes within our COVID-19 Resilience Plan. As a key agent of this change, you will provide strategic leadership for the new global programme, ensuring that each of our country teams contributes towards a discernible impact on peace and that our staff are talented and motivated to deliver coherent and effective peacebuilding priorities in complex environments. You will manage a strategically sound programming portfolio and work on building its capacity for growth, as well as managing sustainable funding sources. You will take an active role in developing advocacy and influencing priorities for the global programme and take pride in representing International Alert through active networking and profiling activity. As an integral part of Alert’s Programme Leadership Team, you will shape and guide broader organisational priorities, ensuring collaboration and continued learning across teams.

We are seeking a candidate with strong peacebuilding programme design and implementation expertise and comprehensive knowledge of conflict and peacebuilding context in at least one of MENA, Europe or Asia. You will have strong, proven experience in both programmes and people management, with a talent for leading, supporting and motivating a large and diverse team. You will understand the peacebuilding sector, with a degree in a relevant subject, and have an entrepreneurial talent for seizing opportunities for programme growth and building networks, as well as excellent fundraising skills and resource management abilities. A strategic thinker and thought leader, with a high degree of emotional intelligence and strong analytical capacity, you will have experience in driving substantial organisational change.

Note, the above include some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements, please click on the apply button. 

Details

• Salary: £57,070, plus excellent benefits
• Contract: Permanent/Open-ended
• Based: London, UK
• Closing date: 4 February 2021 (23:59 UK time)

As it is unlikely that we will be able to obtain a work permit for this role, all job applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and Alert reserves the right to bring the closing date forward so early applications are encouraged.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly based on merit.