The Royal Female School of Art Foundation (RFSA) is a growing grant-making charity (registered no. 1169925) which provides grants to art students and arts outreach programmes through academic institutions. Our mission is to widen access to the arts, design and associated professions by supporting those who might otherwise be unable to start or stay in further and higher education, in Greater London. They may be suffering disadvantage because of financial hardship, cultural barriers, physical or mental disability, or caring responsibilities.

The charity has up to eight trustees responsible for directing the charity’s affairs.  Our Trustees play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction of our organisation, as well as ensuring we are delivering our best to widen access to arts education in Greater London. The Trustees wish to recruit a further trustee, ideally with some artistic, art world or further education knowledge and experience.

RFSA recognises the value of diversity in all its forms at all levels of the organisation, including at Board level. A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our values and we celebrate its role in the creation of an inclusive workplace culture.

You must be eligible to be a trustee and have no conflict of interest with the charity’s work.  An information pack is available from the Foundation Secretary, Cat Armstrong using the application email.  Please submit a CV, two references, and an explanation of why you think you would make a good trustee to the Foundation Secretary by Friday 31 January 2020. Interviews are expected to take place in mid February in central London.

Trustee - St George's Hospital Charity

We are looking for a new Trustee who will take on the role of Honorary Treasurer at St George's Hospital Charity.

The Treasurer role is both a strategic position, working with fellow Trustees and the charity Senior Leadership team on developing a financial strategy to support our ambitious growth plans, and also a tactical position, involving oversight of the charity’s finances and financial operations and providing reassurance to the Board.

The Treasurer is Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee, which meets quarterly. This committee provides oversight, constructive challenge and support for the Charity’s Finance and Operations function on behalf of the main Trustee Board, covering investment performance, budgeting and financial reporting, internal and external audit, and aspects of operations including risk register review. Day to day responsibility for financial operations and control is in the hands of the Director of Finance and Operations.

In addition to the four Finance Sub-Committee meetings, there are five meetings of the Board of Trustees each year (including an away day) and the Treasurer also may be invited to join one of the other sub committees.

We are looking for a qualified accountant, preferably with knowledge or experience of investment portfolios who has the ability to work at a strategic level, to advise the Board on the financial implications of its policy objectives and strategic plan, and the ability to work closely with the charity finance team to monitor the charity’s finances and to give advice and guidance when needed.

As with all our Trustees, we would prefer a person who lives in the area served by the Trust and has some connection with St George’s Hospital in Tooting and/or Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton.

As a member of the charity’s Board of Trustees, the Trustee will support appropriate decisions and good governance by the Board.

The role of Trustee includes:

• Ensuring the charity keeps proper accounts.
• Reviewing the charity’s financial performance.
• Reviewing finance and investment policies and strategy.
• Reviewing the robustness and effectiveness of the financial controls in place.
• Liaising through various committees with finance staff, including Finance Director and the charity’s independent auditor.

Knowledge and experience:

• A qualified accountant
• Outstanding record of professional achievement in their field, with a commensurate personal reputation for excellence, with a particular focus on strategic finance, audit and risk, planning and performance. Investment experience is also helpful
• Ideally, experience gained as Trustee or Non-Executive Director in a similarly complex service orientated or influential organisation preferably with charity and/or NHS experience
• Strong understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
• Appreciation of the nature of risk management at Board level.

Skills and abilities:

• Able to distil complex information and bring a pragmatic approach to its application.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to galvanise external relationships and build support for St George’s Hospital Charity.
• Strong ambassadorial and influencing skills – inspires trust and confidence quickly.
• Able to think strategically and work well with/ challenge a finance team

Personal style and behaviour:

• Independent, strategic and creative thinker.
• Driven and self-managing with sharp commercial acumen.
• Collaborative team player.
• Sound judgement and political sense.
• Committed to the values of St George’s Hospital Charity; leads by example in upholding these values and demonstrates the utmost integrity.

Additional duties:

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions. These may involve scrutinising Board and Committee papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives and other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. A Trustee is required to act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to St George’s Hospital Charity and must always bear the interest of the charity in mind.

Remuneration:

The role of Trustee is unremunerated.

Time Commitment:

Up to five Board meetings per year, plus at least one Committee membership with four additional meetings per year. Trustees are also expected to attend occasional public or private events, e.g. supporter/fundraising events, strategic planning Board away days and public profile events.

Trustees are required to agree to abide by the Trustees’ Code of Conduct and to declare as appropriate their business interests.

Location of meetings:

St George’s Hospital in Tooting and Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton.

Expenses:

Reasonable out of pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Terms:

Trustees will serve an initial four-year term and be eligible for re-appointment for a further four year term.

To be considered for the role:

To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please submit the following:

• A detailed and up-to-date CV.
• A supporting statement that addresses all criteria in the Person Specification and outlines your motivation for applying.

The closing date for applications for the Trustee role is Friday 7 February 2020.

Interviews will begin on the afternoons of 25 and 26 February 2020.

To download the full job description for this role, please follow the link to our site.

We are looking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors to join our Board at Spectrum Community Health CIC.

With our headquarters located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, we are an innovative, not-for-profit social enterprise providing award-winning, high quality healthcare services across the North of England, within health & justice, sexual health services and substance misuse services.

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time of expansion, as we continue to evolve and achieve our ambitions. We are seeking leaders who share our vision and values, are enthusiastic and have the ability to positively engage and influence.

Previous healthcare experience is not essential; however, we are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate experience and skills in one or more of the key strategic areas:

Financial planning and analysis (based around a professional accountancy qualification)

• Business development and the opening up of new markets, including growth via mergers and acquisitions
• Introducing cultural change and transformation in a growing and complex organisation
• Implementing digital innovation, including the use of social media.

For more information about Spectrum Community Health CIC, do visit our website.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Clerk to the Board. This is a key role within YGAM supporting the Trustee and
Trading Boards and their supporting Committees.
YGAM is a national charity with a social purpose to inform, educate, safeguard and build digital resilience amongst the
young and vulnerable people. YGAM Innovation objects are to undertake commercial and trading activities to make profits for the provision of funding for YGAM to carry out purposes.
Over the last two years YGAM has worked with charity governance leaders Peridot Partners and an experienced
governance specialist, to recruit a core team of trustees and trading company non-executive directors and establish a
strong foundation for the effective operation of our governance meetings. Together with the charity’s senior leadership
team the Boards are steering the charity through the next stage of its development in line with its new three year strategy.
The YGAM board operates as a modern, 21st Century board whose members embrace their strategic role and generate new thinking that will keep YGAM relevant and responsive to the emerging needs and challenges facing young people around gaming, gambling and digital resilience. The Boards are equally clear on their fiduciary legal, ethical and social
responsibilities and how the different Boards and committees undertake their differing responsibilities. The YGAM boards focuses on what will be happening in the future, looking to understand trends in the sector and economy at large to stimulate ideas and innovation, maintain relevance and even perhaps to enjoy first mover advantages. For us a 21st Century Board is set up to spark ideas, support calculated risks and deploy the expertise of their members in a more expansive way to expedite the reaching of our charitable objectives.
To support the Boards and ensure their time is used most effectively, we are seeking a highly organised and efficient Clerk to the Boards who will service the main YGAM Board, its two committees (Finance, Audit & Risk and People &
Transformation) and the Trading Company Board – YGAM Innovation.
The responsibilities of the role will include organising board meetings; producing accurate minutes; advising Trustees and Directors on governance and compliance; reviewing and maintaining governance policies, procedures and related
documentation. The role will also lead on trustee inductions, training and work closely with the chair regarding Board
effectiveness, and trustee recruitment.
The role averages 25 hours per month, flexing in line with the quarterly cycle of meetings.
The role is offered as a 2 year fixed term contract. Reasonable travel and other expenses necessary to attending meetings in Central London will be covered.
To apply for the role please email your up-to-date curriculum-vitae and a cover letter of more than two sides of A4. Only curriculum vitaes with supporting statements will be accepted. The closing date for applications is
Friday 24th January 2020 - all received applications will be acknowledged. Successful applicants who make the shortlist
will be asked to attend an interview, which is planned to take place on Friday 14th February 2020 in London. Please make sure you can attend this selection day before applying.

YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person.

‘What an individual can do is far more important

than what they can’t do’.

The Rainbow Centre was created by a small group of parents looking to provide the best help and support they could for their children with Cerebral Palsy. That search led to finding Conductive Education, a system of learning based on the simple concept of human potential that everyone has the capability to learn and develop, irrespective of their starting point.

This is the Rainbow Centre’s DNA and, over 30 years, the secret of our neurorehabilitation success.

The Rainbow Centre is long established and well-respected local charity based in Fareham, Hampshire. We are now seeking a new CEO to help deliver our exciting plans for growth and further expand upon the work that we do. The CEO is supported by a diverse board membership who wish to give the CEO the opportunity to make their mark in the history of our organisation.  This high-profile position within the local community allows the job holder to influence and provide new thinking over the way that we provide services for our users. 

Are you able to take the Centre to the next level?

If you are interested in this role please see attached Job Description and Person specification

Starting salary : £50,000 with scope for significant future uplift.

Holidays:  : 25 per year plus Bank Holidays

Free parking

Flexible working applications may be considered along with your job application.

Alternatively you can apply for this role via the website by clicking the button above.  

Job Description - Chief Executive Officer

Reports to:

Chair of the board of Trustees

Budget 

Spend in line with budget and report on variances

No of direct reports:

4 (with 20 indirect plus volunteers)

Location

The Rainbow Centre, Fareham; retail outlets in local area

Job Purpose

Provide the organisation with clear leadership to deliver the mission, vision and values of the Rainbow Centre for and behalf of its service users. Communicate effectively between the board and operational staff.  Develop a culture where innovation and creativity flourish and where accountability and deliverance can be demonstrated in operational outputs.

The Board delegates responsibility for management and day to day operations to the CEO who has the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. The CEO provides direction and enables the Board to carry out its governance functions

Responsibilities & Duties

Leadership and Management

• Lead in the development and implementation of the Centre’s strategic vision and business / fundraising plans
• Cascade vision and values throughout the organisation
• To provide leadership and support to members of the management team
• To ensure the effectiveness of the management team and offer interventions for skills development
• To set business priorities and ensure effective implementation through the management team
• Embed the Board’s governance and due diligence processes within the organisation
• Maintain OFSTED standards and plan for any improvements
• Identify problems and opportunities and formulates strategies to deal with them 

Financial Management

• To organise, prepare and obtain agreement to the annual budget that supports the business plan
• To report to the Board actual performance against budget and recommend actions required to maintain the Centre’s financial health in response to any variations from budget
• Contribute to discussions regarding plan and budget; with working knowledge of the key financial drivers of the charity

Fundraising / Public Relations and promotion of Centre

• To raise the profile of the community within the local business community through networking, events and other opportunities
• To regularly meet and canvass new and existing donors and supporters
• Develop effective relationships with corporate charitable decision makers
• To build and maintain positive relationships and communication with the media
• Ensure appropriate interactions take place with other interested  parties (local councils, voluntary sector organisations, parents, centre users)

Operational/ Compliance

• To operate effective delegation within the organisation structure whilst maintaining overall accountability
• To maintain a stable and effective organisational structure and ensure it is communicated to staff, and any other relevant stakeholders 
• Keep informed of developments in legislation and best practises and ensure that processes are in place to assure legal compliance and proper conduct of year end audit.

Staff Management

• To develop a culture of high performance and accountability and adhere to best  practice HR policies and procedures
• Develop creative strategies in ensuring recruitment and retention of staff
• Undertake annual performance management process to align staff performance to the Centre’s vision and goals
• Developing an adaptable and flexible workforce able to respond to the changing needs of our users
• Encourage team focused team activities to fully engage staff in delivering service to users
• Promote staff welfare, fairness at work, diversity and inclusion

Board of Trustees

• Attend Board meetings and Annual General Meeting
• Brief and support staff who may be required to attend from time to time
• Prepare trustee reports in a timely manner as requested; along with any further information for discussion at board meetings
• Offer solutions, alternatives and costings for identified issues where appropriate; and undertake research, benchmarking and analysis of data as required.

Person Specification

• Demonstrate a proven commitment to delivering organisational, goals, objectives, vision and values
• Proven track record of business growth
• Working knowledge of business finance

• Empathy with the Centre’s goals and values
• Commitment to developing long terms aims of centre due to interest in conductive education and belief in its value to those with neurological conditions
• Previous experience of leading a charity is desirable but not essential
• Extensive staff management experience
• Fundraising experience
• Relationship management

Enfield Clubhouse is a small charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of people with severe mental health issues.  It is registered with the charity's commission for England and Wales and companies house. We are based in Community House in Edmonton, a culturally diverse area.

We aim to help rehabilitate people into the community through encouraging work, volunteering, & engaging in community events, as well as providing a safe environment in which people can develop friendships and participate in a range of social activities. These include art, singing, exercise, cooking, playing games, regular outings and holidays. We also encourage and support members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Enfield Clubhouse is open two days a week - Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am -4pm) and employs 3 part time staff.

· Clubhouse Manager (14 hours per week)

· Deputy Manager (10.5 hours per week)

· Assistant (approx 3 hours per week)

As well as having to attend Clubhouse every Friday (9:00 to 4:00) the manager will be allocated 7 hours a week to manage and administer all Clubhouse activities and functions (some weeks they may work more than seven hours, some weeks less, they will be responsible for prioritising and planning their work). They will also need to be able to provide cover for staff absences (e.g. sickness or annual leave) on Clubhouse days

Office facilities are provided at the Clubhouse, though it would be acceptable if the post holder chose to work from home (however no financial allowance other than office supplies would be provided if they choose this option).

As well as having a flexible approach to working, the post holder will need to combine excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an efficient approach to organisational, financial and administrative management. 

Empathy with those experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems is essential in this post as well as motivational skills to encourage members to participate in activities.

The new post holder may wish to review and organise the hours and tasks of all staff to ensure Clubhouse is run as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Clubhouse is independent and has a board of trustees which include members who meet regularly with the manager to discuss plans, financial management and ongoing strategic development.

The successful candidate will make contacts and develop working relationships not only with local mental health and social care professionals but with the voluntary sector and employers and always be looking for fresh opportunities that may benefit Clubhouse particularly the recruitment of new members.

The successful candidate will regularly give supervision to paid staff and keep all personal data stored and handled in keeping with the data protection act 2018.  They will also identify plan and coordinate staff (and volunteer) development and training.

Candidates should understand members entitlement to confidentiality and the necessity to carry out vetting procedures for potential volunteers and staff. 

Although Clubhouse is currently financially stable there has been a decline in funding and the future  post holder will need to explore ways of bringing in additional funding, including the drafting of funding bids.

Please apply by email with your CV giving a full work history, and a letter outlining your suitability for the post, in particular addressing the qualities and requirements outlined in the person specification. You must also provide details of 2 referees one of which must be current or most recent employer and give permission for these referees to be contacted prior to interview. 

The Successful candidate must undertake an enhanced DBS check which is paid for by Clubhouse.

 

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We’re now seeking a credible and inspiring leader to: 

• Act as figurehead and Ambassador by building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, partners and the public to develop and promote the service
• Lead, motivate and develop a small, hugely committed Outreach and Head Office team – as well as our extended volunteer base. 
• Work effectively with the Trustee Board to ensure we sustain the probity and core purpose of the charity going forward. 

Credible candidates will bring:

• Genuine passion and empathy for the needs of the homeless
• Significant Leadership experience ideally within the not-for-profit sector –charity, housing or similar organisations preferred.
• A positive and proactive approach to motivating and developing teams
• The commitment to drive vision, values and purpose throughout the organisation
• Presence and energy to represent ‘Simon’ and challenge perceptions in the wider community

Our profile has never been higher – raising awareness and funds through Sleep Outs, Charity events – and most recently bringing key local and national players together by means of a hugely well received Homelessness Seminar.

To find out more about the role and how to apply please download the recruitment pack available on our website.

Please note: 

• Full time 37 hours with occasional evening and weekend work 
• 25 days’ holiday + bank Holidays 
• Deadline for applications: Midnight on 24 January 2019
• Interview Date:  3rd February 2019
• No Employment Agencies please

Air Ambulance - Kent, Surrey, Sussex
Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Salary: £38,000 - £44,000
Contract: Permanent

Harris Hill is working with Air Ambulance - Kent, Surrey, Sussex to recruit a Head of Governance and Compliance.

This is a new role with responsibility for ensuring policies, processes and systems are in place for good organisational governance, in order to ensure the charity delivers total compliance across all relevant areas of law and regulation. You will implement and maintain a compliance management system to identify and report on statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including Charity Commission requirements. In addition to enabling the highest standards of good governance, the Head of Governance and Compliance will support the Chair in ensuring the board functions efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
-Ensuring the organisation is compliant with the relevant standards of corporate governance including articles of association and Charity Commission requirements
-To work closely with the Chair and CEO ensuring they understand the requirements of charity governance
-To support the Chair and trustees both individually, and as a group, to fulfil their legal duties through the provision of up to date information and ongoing support in their roles.
-To maintain statutory records and ensure quality secretariat support, record keeping and communications for AAKSS's various governance fora including the Board of Trustees, Audit & Risk, Clinical Governance and Service Delivery and Fundraising and Communications.
-To own the overall Schedule of Policies and Roster of Regulatory Roles, and, ensure organisational policies are developed to a high standard.
-To own and maintain the continuous development of charity and standard organisational policies and compliance and oversee the delegation of policies and compliance
-Act as Data Protection Officer and keep up to date on laws and practices around data protection
-Maintain contract management procedures which will include reviewing contracts and renewal dates, providing guidance when issues arise and liaising with external legal specialists when required.
-To be the internal source of advice and guidance to senior staff on governance matters and to ensure that staff are complying with the Scheme of -Delegated Authority and the other risk and incident reporting processes.
-Responsibility for oversight of the risk management framework and maintenance of the corporate risk register, and trustee engagement with risks and changes to the risk picture.
-Facilitate the recruitment of Trustees and Committee members as required

Skills and Experience required:
-A Legal qualification
-Experience of working in a governance role at Board and Executive Team level with demonstrable experience gained from a previous similar role
-Experience of providing strategic advice on governance and compliance matters
-Experience of handling confidential and sensitive matters and situations with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality
-Proven experience of supporting staff at all levels across an organization
-Knowledge of company and charity law, charity governance and the role and responsibilities of trustees
-Strong influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills
-Clean full driving license

The Lullaby Trust is looking for an office super hero! We are a small, friendly and successful team - we punch above our weight. As we move into planning for our 50th birthday in 2021 we need someone in this central role based in our London office.

If you are bright, like working on your own initiative and have experience of working in an office, you might be the person we need. Whilst your administrative experience is important, it is vital that you are personable, can work well in a team and communicate with people at many different levels. You will be working with trustees and other volunteers regularly. You must love to be organised and be willing to multi task. In return, we are small enough to be able to offer you some great opportunities - who knows where our 50th birthday will lead us.

Please apply by returning the attached application form by Wednesday 22nd January 2020.

The Lullaby Trust provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies supports bereaved families and raises awareness on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Working with the NHS we run a national health-visitor led service for bereaved parents, Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme, which supports families before and after the birth of their new baby. We are committed to supporting research to understand why babies die suddenly and unexpectedly and to find out more about how to prevent these tragic deaths. The Lullaby Trust also runs an information line for parents and professionals and a dedicated line for bereaved families. 

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people, by training professionals to raise awareness of the potential of gaming and gambling-related harm specifically. Last year alone, we have reached just over 164,000 young people & students and collaborated with almost 1,180 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programme.

YGAM are incredibly proud to be working with all stakeholders in this space, from the gambling & gaming operators who
make products available to the public; education professionals who support young people & students learning; the criminal justice sector; partner universities; public health; leading third sector organisations; leading sports clubs; Local Authorities and young people, students and parents themselves.
Given the high demand in our social purpose and our continued and projected future growth we are looking for a highly
organised and efficient Head of Marketing & Communications, who will sit on the Senior Management Team, leading on the marketing strategy and supporting the future development of YGAM. This post is being offered as a full-time position with a salary of £38,000. This is a home-based role but you will be required to travel in to London on a regular basis.
The principle purpose of the post is to deliver a comprehensive, cost-effective Marketing and Communications plan which supports YGAM in meeting the objectives of its core proposition to inform, educate and safeguard young people against problematic gambling and gaming. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, have an absolute eye for detail and the drive and ambition to support a fast growing, national charity. This is a very hands-on role and whilst you will be working with members of the SLT, Trustees and agencies you will also need to be willing to take on some of the lower levels tasks such as creating and posting on social media and updating website copy, alongside the strategic responsibilities. 

To apply for the role please send a copy of your up-to-date curriculum-vitae along with a supporting statement (maximum two sides of A4) outlining your experience and how your skills match those in the person specification.
We will only accept applications accompanied by a supporting statement. The closing date for applications
is 24th January 2020. All received applications will be acknowledged. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an
interview which is planned to take place on Monday 4th February 2020 in London. Please ensure you can attend on this date before applying.

YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job
with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person. 

Good luck with your application and thank you so much for your interest in our work.

London Metropolitan University Students' Union (LMSU) is looking for a highly motivated individual to take up a new role of Head of Membership (Deputy Chief Executive). 

We are currently undergoing a period of significant change and development here at LMSU that has included re-founding the organisation, making changes to the way we are governed and working towards developing a new Strategic plan that maps out our future ambitions. A major part of this development includes looking at our people, with the next step in this being the introduction of this new and exciting role.

The Head of Membership will be responsible for developing and delivering high quality services and support to our members that postively influences their experience whilst at University. The Head of Membership will lead a team of staff who facilitate the provision of the Students' Union's membership services including advice provision, advocacy, campaigns & representation, democracy & governance, student activities, student media and volunteering.

We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational and collaborative person to help re-shape LMSU and bring about positive change and opportunities for our members. Supporting our on-going growth and development you will play a key role in the Union’s engagement with its members.

Ideally, you will have leadership experience in a member-focused role combined with demonstrable experience of managing change and service development, whilst managing a variety of competing priorities and stakeholder perspectives.

The Role

Key Areas:

• Lead, manage and develop the Membership Serivces functions including strategic planning and operational delivery.
• Act as a Senior Manager (Deputy Chief Executive) helping manage the human, financial and physical assets as well as supporting the financial sustainability and statutory compliance of the Students' Union.
• Support Elected Officers and Student Representatives through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
• Line management responsibility for all staff working within the Membership Services including casual/ student staff.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Management & Leadership
• Service Development & Delivery
• Financial & Operational Management
• Staff Management

To apply please complete an application form and submit it to LMSU via email.

Please note CV’s will only be accepted when submitted alongside a fully completed application form.

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on how closely they demonstrate a match to the criteria outlined in the job purpose and person specification.

For an informal conversation regarding this role or if you have any additional questions please contact Graeme Hope, Chief Executive at LMSU.

About Alfanar

Meaning ‘beacon’ in Arabic, Alfanar is the Arab region’s first venture philanthropy organisation, using social investment to change dynamics in slums, villages, refugee camps and other vulnerable communities.  We identify and back ambitious social enterprises working in vulnerable communities to sustainably educate children, employ youth and economically empower women. We multiply the impact of our funding with high-engagement management support and a relentless focus on impact growth and financial sustainability.  The social enterprises Alfanar backs represent a bold and hopeful side of the Middle East often overlooked in the headlines. Over the past 15 years, we have invested in 34 social enterprises across Egypt, Lebanon and refugee communities, tangibly improving over 65,000 lives.  We began work in Jordan in 2019.  For more on Alfanar, see our annual reports on the website. Alfanar is a registered charity in the UK, with a registered branch in Egypt.  Alfanar has a sister 501(c)3 in the US and affiliate in Lebanon.  We currently have representatives in London, Cairo, Beirut and Amman.

Scope of the Job

Are you a strategic thinker and a relationship builder?  We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional in the non-profit space who can help envision and oversee the future of Alfanar’s fundraising, partnerships and outreach strategy.  Working alongside the Executive Director, senior management and Trustees, in this brand-new role, you will develop and lead on the execution of Alfanar’s global fundraising strategy, with a focus on: a) steadily growing and diversifying Alfanar’s streams of income, among institutional donors, including corporates, foundations and international aid organisations, b) ensuring greater funding certainty and stability for our venture philanthropy work and c) enhancing Alfanar’s brand by developing strategic partnerships. The Development Director will be supported by a full-time Development Coordinator and will have access to support from a full-time Administrative Coordinator.

In 2019, Alfanar approved an ambitious growth strategy, which aims to deepen the impact of our venture philanthropy work in Egypt, Lebanon and refugee communities, while growing our venture philanthropy work to new countries, scaling one of our successful social investments, and exploring impact investing.  To grow our impact along these lines, Alfanar’s income and pool of partners must grow, income sources require diversification, and our fundraising systems need full time attention and professionalisation. 

Alfanar’s Development Director will be responsible for developing and delivering a global fundraising strategy that allows us to achieve the goals of our growth strategy, ultimately enabling Alfanar to expand its reach and impact through social enterprise. This will mean developing a clearer and more effective fundraising and partnership strategy.  The position requires a candidate who can draw on Alfanar’s wealth of experience partnering with individuals, institutions and through events, and will be open to applicants based in the UK (we are open to considering candidates based in the US or the Arab region).

Responsibilities

- Fundraising Strategy: develop and execute on Alfanar’s three-year fundraising strategy, with a focus on growing voluntary income and corporate support.

- Donor Stewardship: set efficient and tailored strategies for communicating with and deepening existing donor relationships.

- Major Gifts: develop relationships with donors who can make major gifts.

- Corporate Partnerships - develop partnerships with growing number of corporates that can committed to changing the region.

- Donor Reporting: improve and manage Alfanar's donor reporting system to ensure greater engagement and more efficient reporting. Ensure financial and narrative reports to donors are timely and of high quality.

- Communications: ensure that Alfanar’s fundraising messages are in line with brand guidelines and coherent across fundraising documents and public channels

- Events: work with Executive Director, Board members and event organisers to support the planning and delivery of high-quality fundraising events that build Alfanar’s brand awareness and generate support for Alfanar’s venture philanthropy work.

- Staff Support: supporting Alfanar’s senior management and Country Directors to fundraise in their own jurisdictions, from companies, foundations, and donor agencies.

- Keep abreast of opportunities and current trends in fundraising to achieve the organisation’s fundraising targets.

- Monitor income and expenditure against allocated budget and identified targets.

- Work closely with the Executive Director on special projects, as needed.

- Manage Development Coordinator to achieve goals of new fundraising strategy.

Personal Specification

- Strong non-profit fundraising experience, preferably in major gifts or corporate fundraising.

- Proven experience in securing significant support from major individual donors and corporates

- Fundraising experience with foundations and other institutions is desirable.

- Experience in developing a growth-oriented fundraising strategy and delivering on it.

- Experience in developing strong relationships at senior levels.

- High level of comfort with face-to-face solicitations.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation and negotiation skills.

- Passionate about sustainable social development, venture philanthropy, social enterprise and social investment in the Arab World; experience in the sectors of education, women’s economic empowerment and youth employment is desirable.

- Fluent in English; good command of Arabic highly desirable; French is also desirable.

- Optimism, flexibility and creativity in recognising and responding to opportunities, whilst working within parameters set by the organisation.

- Demonstrable evidence of working collaboratively in a small team.

- Evidence of demonstrating leadership in setting, achieving and stretching goals.

- Ability to travel internationally as required (4-8 weeks per year)

- Ability to occasionally work out of office hours as required

• Work for an exciting, fast-paced and influential not-for-profit
• Leading finance role, with exposure across the organisation

About Our Client

The Global Steering Group for Impact Investing is a global network, looking to catalyse impact investment and entrepreneurship to benefit people and the planet. Chaired by Sir Ronald Cohen, and with a highly energetic and growing team, the GSG brings together leaders from the worlds of finance, business, government and philanthropy.

We work with country-led national advisory boards, network partners and other key stakeholders, to identify priorities, deliver initiatives, raise awareness and advocate for the development of impact investing around the world - which we believe is a key driver for the successful delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Impact investing is defined as investment with a strong intention to create positive impact. This core aims of this are to create a world where inequality is shrinking, natural resources are regenerated and people can benefit from shared prosperity. A world focused not only on minimising harm, but doing measurable good.

Job Description

• Responsible for overall financial control for GSG and its trading subsidiary
• Production of monthly management accounts and financial commentary to the Board of Trustees
• Production of quarterly information for Board of Trustees (to include actual v budget, cash flow forecasting, and performance of donor contracts)
• Management and production of internal departmental budgets working with team members
• Responsible for the production of annual statutory accounts, including being the main point of contact for the external auditors
• Oversight of all financial compliance and regulatory returns
• Provide financial recommendations and support the development of the financial strategy for the organisation and driving its implementation
• Oversight and responsibility for transactional processing
• Line management of the finance team as it continues to grow

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with hands-on technical skills and strong all-round finance capabilities that can be evidenced through experience. You will be able to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance at all levels, and be comfortable working within a fast-paced organisation. You will be excited by being a key member of a high-performing team working across multiple geographies, and by the role's potential to get involved with strategic areas to enable GSG to deliver its mission.

What's on Offer

Salary £50,000 - £70,000, dependent upon experience (plus statutory pension)

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY14070231Z

We are looking for a part-time Finance Director, based in our office in London, overseeing the work of the Finance Officer in a newly restructured department.

Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music, with a membership of 3,700+ music groups, comprising around 200,000 hobby musicians. We support members with practical services to help them run their groups, and with artistic development opportunities; we run meetings and events for them; we celebrate their achievements and speak on their behalf to partners and policy makers.

The Finance Director post is an integral part of the charity’s senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive and the senior management team, helping us shape the strategy for this thriving charity and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to deliver that strategy.

The role will line-manage the (4dpw) Finance Officer who runs the day to day financial accounting processes.

Making Music is seeking to appoint a qualified (ACA or ACCA) accountant with experience in a senior financial management role and of managing a finance operation and finance staff.

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, with recent experience with Sage and Quickbooks software, and with experience of managing charity accounts, including charitable groups, and preparing accounts in accordance with SORP guidelines.

This post is for 2 days a week (15 hrs) and can be worked flexibly. Salary £45k pro rata (=£18k a year for 2 days per week).

We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community and all kinds of individuals. Please let us know if you need this job information - or would like to apply for the job - in a different format.

Please download the job information and apply with your CV and a letter by 8am on Monday 27 January 2020. Interviews will be on Thursday 30 January in London. You will hear by 5pm on Tuesday 28 January if we would like to interview you.