Save the Children UK is looking for a Chair of Board. The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Leadership Team to account for the charity's mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees and ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
The Chair will also be expected to act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity alongside the Chief Executive, whilst ensuring the Board operates well as a team and working closely with the entire Executive Leadership Team to achieve agreed objectives.
The Chair should be engaged with, excited by and have a demonstrable record of care for Save the Children UK's vision, mission and values. The ability to communicate a compelling sense of purpose to others is essential as is experience and understanding of corporate governance issues. The Chair will also have experience of chairing a large, complex and multijurisdictional organisation, with a willingness to learn about the inter-dependencies of Save the Children UK's work alongside Save the Children International and the rest of the Save the Children movement.
Save the Children UK recognises the value of diversity in all its forms at all levels of the organisation, including at Board level. We celebrate its role in the creation of an inclusive workplace culture and thrive on the range of experience and insight diversity brings to our organisation. We want to increase the diversity of our leadership and particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.
Save the Children UK is advertising this post on a number of national jobs websites. We will assess candidates against the requirements of the role.
Candidates should submit a CV (including details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification.
Applications should be completed on Save the Children UK's website. The closing date for applications is 11:59pm (GMT) on Sunday 6th September
The shortlist of candidates will be determined in the following weeks and we will invite those shortlisted candidates for an interview with our appointment panel.
The Chair will serve an initial two-year term and be eligible for re-appointment for a further two terms (three years each). In addition to chairing the four quarterly Board meetings and one annual board call, the Chair will be asked to sit on or join at least two Board subcommittees, all of which meet quarterly.
The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed in line with Save the Children UK's expenses policy.
At Save the Children UK we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children
are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 11:59pm (GMT), Sunday 6th September
 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Trustees (Digital and Finance)

London WC1 (and via remote working)

Three year appointment in the first instance, with a possible extension of two years.

Four meetings per year – average 6 hours per month total

As a member of the RCPCH’s Board of Trustees, you will play a central role in helping the College in its mission to improve child health and ensure that our paediatricians have the skills they need to deliver excellent care. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK.  We advocate on child health issues at home and across the world, working in more than 20 countries.  Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. More information can be found at our website.

The College has more than 19,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff across the UK who work closely with governments, regulators and many charity partners to support children and young people.  We work with contracted people across other countries including College members on short-term assignments

The Board of Trustees has four committees which report directly to it – the Appointments Panel, The Audit, Finance and Risk Committee, The Council and the Executive Committee. The Board of 12 Trustees offers guidance and governance oversight on a range of issues and risks that helps shape the College’s UK and worldwide work, and the delivery of its strategic goals.

As the pandemic affects the delivery of care to children and young people, the College has responded well to these challenges. As we now look to develop our next three years strategy (2021 – 24) we recognise that having trustees with established expertise in Digital and in Finance will be crucial to the next phase of its development.

The Board holds four meetings per year, one of which is also an extended half-day away-day. You would also be expected to demonstrate your expertise by serving on other College committees and bodies as required. Additionally, in order to observe and better understand the College’s work, you would be encouraged to visit the College (or conduct virtual visits) for a minimum of two days per year to conduct discussions with colleagues to enhance your knowledge. (The total time commitment set out above reflects these additional expectations.)

With senior level experience gained in either Digital Transformation or Finance, you should have demonstrable strategic vision and the ability to think creatively, have strong independent judgment and be capable of working effectively as part of a team. For the Digital Transformation role, the College is especially keen to hear from candidates with experience in leading organisations through major periods of change as a result of implementing digital technologies and new ways of working. For the Finance role, candidates may have worked in a senior role in a Finance function, or in a related area such as audit, fundraising, or investments.

A background in child healthcare is not essential for either role, as the College is looking to broaden its areas of expertise, but an understanding of and commitment to children’s health and well-being, and to the College’s principles and objectives, are crucial.   

The Trustee role is non-remunerated but expenses will be paid in accordance with RCPCH policy.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please visit the Voluteering section of our site to see the contact details, and email us outlining your enquiry and provide your contact details. 

To apply, please submit a personal statement outlining your suitability and qualifications for the role along with your CV, and an Equal Opportunities form (also available on our site) via the application link.

Interviews to be held remotely in w/c 14th September.

About the role

A St Christopher’s trustee is engaged with the vision of the hospice; an organisation committed to the care and support of dying people when and wherever they need it. Our Trustee Team works closely with our Executive Team and senior staff across the hospice to ensure that we continue to provide outstanding care; maintain our international reputation for education and research; and remain appropriately resourced to serve our community in the future. Our Trustee Team provides strategic leadership and expertise from a range of backgrounds and industries that gives St Christopher’s the direction and insight to continue as a world leader in palliative care.

We are looking to recruit new members to join our Board of Trustees to fill vacancies created by retiring Board members.

About you

We are looking for individuals with experience as either a Charity Trustee, Non-Executive Director or similar. You will have the ability to be an effective ambassador and influencer for the hospice and be committed to the aims and objectives of the hospice, maintaining a genuine interest in our work. You will be a strategic and creative thinker and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

We are largely looking for individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Experience at board level and chairing committees
• Experience of working at a senior level in a HR workforce and change management
• Safeguarding & whistleblowing expertise
• Financial & commercial expertise

We particularly welcome applicants from our under represented areas which includes applicants from BAME groups, in addition to diverse age groups.

If this sounds like you then we will be excited to hear from you.

Further information

The role of a Trustee of St Christopher’s is voluntary and Trustees will not receive remuneration for their services on the Board. Out of pocket expenses incurred by the Trustees in the course of carrying out the role will be reimbursed in accordance with the organisation’s expenses policy.

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christopher’s and to apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Online’ button below.

Closing date: Sunday 16th August 2020 at Midnight

You probably will have heard of YMCA, the largest and oldest youth charity in the world, but you may not have heard about us. YMCA DownsLink Group is a grouping of local YMCAs who provide support to young people across Sussex and Surrey. Our work covers a wide range of areas including accommodation, general advice, sexual exploitation, mental health, housing advice, childcare, counselling, mentoring and apprenticeships.

We are committed to transforming local communities across Sussex and Surrey so that all young people and families can belong, contribute and thrive. Each year we offer more than a 1,000 young people, at risk of homelessness somewhere safe to live where they can develop the skills and confidence to go on to independent living. Annually, we provide over 6,000 children and families counselling and emotional wellbeing support. last year we provided youth work support to over 3,000 young people across the communities we work in.

We are seeking to recruit at least two new Trustees to join our Board and bring wise governance and strategic guidance to our work. In particular, we are looking for people who have a leadership background in the following domains: safeguarding, health, fundraising, IT / Digital and Legal.

 Drawing on its long Christian heritage, our charity seeks to welcome, support and inspire everybody it works with - young people, staff and volunteers of any faith and none. Our board sustains YMCA DLG's Christian foundation and all applicants for the role of trustee are required to demonstrate an active Christian faith as part of the selection process.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please see our website  for a Trustee Application Pack. The closing date for applications is Friday 4th. September 2020.

As part of our Safer Recruitment guidelines, we only accept applications completed on our application form. Due to Covid-19, we are not accepting paper copies of forms and are currently only accepting application forms submitted by email.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Dis

Reporting to:  Chief Executive

Job Role: Develop a fundraising programme to include development of UKAHT’s membership.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded fundraiser with experience across a wide variety of fundraising sources that match the ambitions of the charity. A passion for heritage, environment and culture is essential - as is cultivating close and attentive relationships with supporters. We are looking for a collaborative worker who can roll-up their sleeves and enable the whole team to become fundraisers in their different capacities.

About You

• You are passionate about Antarctica, cultural heritage, public engagement and inspiring young people about the future of this fascinating continent.
• You feel confident representing the organisation to a variety of stakeholders, and creating bespoke cases for support for each audience.
• You are an experienced fundraiser, with a successful track record of helping charitable organisations to attract and grow income and funding from a wide range of public and private sources.
• You are entrepreneurial, ambitious but practical in your approach to fundraising and appreciate the balance of skills and requirements that this discipline requires.
• You are a proactive networker and collaborator. 
• You are a strong communicator - able to identify and build effective relationships across all stakeholder groups and at all levels of seniority.

Person Specification:

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE (essentials and desirables)

Proven experience of securing significant funding from a variety of sources, including high net worth individuals, corporates, trusts, and foundations, and through face to face negotiations

Track record of success fundraising and cultivation of donors for campaigns of £250,000+

Track record of designing and implementing development strategies, including revenue and capital fundraising activities

Experience of budget development and management, and an understanding of management accounts

Proven ability to manage and grow a list of active and significant donors

Knowledge of relevant charity and tax laws

Experience of fundraising for arts, environment or education causes

Extensive networks and existing relationships with public bodies, trust and foundations, businesses, and philanthropists

Experience of working with high net worth individuals and senior volunteer boards

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTITUDES (essentials and desirables)

Ability to inspire and motivate colleagues to create an effective and efficient department focused on successful income generating initiatives

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of people

High attention to detail, particularly regarding written work, budget and event planning

Excellent influencing, negotiation, and diplomacy skills

Ability to think and operate strategically and provide flexible solutions

Able to deliver to demanding deadlines and with a hands-on approach

Good IT skills including databases

Ability to self-motivate, work as part of a small team, and support colleagues

Confident, resilient, and resourceful

A commitment to excellence and professionalism

Appreciation of and support for the aims and ethos of UKAHT

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Leading and managing fundraising activity across the organisation, ensuring that colleagues are alerted to relevant opportunities in their business areas and working with them to develop and curate effective relationships with funders, donors, partners and clients in a proactive and methodical manner.
• Leading in delivering new fundraising and projects, including time-bound campaigns and new creative initiatives to grow income sustainably and ensure that the organisation follows appropriate internal and external applications and reporting timeframes and processes.
• Supporting colleagues in drafting correspondence and documentation, such as reports, briefings, applications, presentations, or other communication items to support development activity.
• Designing and implementing systems to identify and assess relevant opportunities.
• Developing and managing effective policies and procedures in line with best practice in the sector.
• Ensuring income generation activity is produced, filed, and archived in a systematic and efficient way, for all research, contracts, reports, and other records relating to fundraising.
• Managing development budgets and other related resources.
• Deliver a successful income generation plan that enables the delivery of UKAHT’s strategic plans and has the support of the CEO and Chair of the Board of Trustees.
• Lead fundraising activities across cultivation events, stakeholder management, sponsorship, individual giving, legacies, and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain productive and positive relationships with Trustees and Ambassadors.
• Support the development of UKAHT’s business plan.
• Represent UKAHT at internal and external networking opportunities, developing existing and new donor relationships, and deputise for the CEO where necessary.

FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY

• Be personally accountable for successful generation of major income to support programmes and the delivery of the ongoing strategy, agreeing fundraising targets with the Director and regularly reporting on progress.
• Set and achieve fundraising targets, showing year on year growth in activity and results.
• Manage and motivate directly or indirectly effective use of the Chair, Trustees, and Ambassadors for cultivating prospects and developing projects.
• Develop and maintain UKAHT’s relationships with funders, including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and statutory bodies.
• Develop and maintain supporter schemes, including introduction of a legacy group.
• Have responsibility for development events, including private views and patrons’ programmes, ensuring high standards of donor care are maintained. 
• Keep appraised of latest developments in the sector. 
• Work closely with the Digital Engagement Manager to maximise case for support messaging, develop advocacy materials, undertake successful digital campaigns.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate accreditation of supporters, sponsors, and partners.

ADMINISTRATION

• Produce reports for and make presentations to the Board of Trustees, as necessary.
• Ensure supporters are reported to in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Manage development budgets and prepare financial data.
• Support the maintenance of an accurate database.
• Carry out any other duties as deemed appropriate by the CEO.

TERMS:

UKAHT is committed to providing excellent terms and conditions of employment for all employees.

Location

Pre-COVID this role was based in the UKAHT office in Cambridge:

High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET.  However, as we adjust to a COVID world we envisage a flexible blend of homeworking with some office-based work.

Salary: £38,000-£40,000 pro rota + benefits

Working Hours: 3 or 4 days a week (working week 37.5 hours) with potential for full time in the future

Holidays: 25 days per year pro rota of paid leave plus the usual public holidays.

Expenses: All reasonable travel costs incurred as part of the role will be reimbursed as per UKAHT policy

Benefits: UKAHT operates a contributory pension scheme into which you will be enrolled.

Probationary period: The appointment will be subject to a six month probationary period

Notice period: Upon completion of the probationary period the period of notice will be two months by either party.

UKAHT is committed to equal opportunities and to learning how to increase the diversity of our people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and encourage applications from people currently underrepresented in the Polar regions, including women in senior leadership positions, members of black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people. We also welcome flexible working arrangements.

This sort of opportunity doesn’t come around very often.  Serving in a key leadership role at national Church level is a role worth taking a close look at.  Reporting to the Chair, you will work alongside the Board of Trustees as well as other key parts of the Free Church of Scotland at a national level - yet you will also support the work of our local churches across Scotland and beyond, and our international mission.

In leading the Central Office, you will shape and implement the Board’s ambitious strategy and priorities, in support of bringing good news to communities.  You will help people join things together, take initiative and pursue the direction of travel.  You will inspire people with your commitment and energy for the ambitions of the Church as well as your professionalism as a leader and manager.  You will understand what good governance is all about in leading an organisation, ensuring effective people management, financial management and risk management.

If you enjoy complexity, are in tune with our values and ethos, and are seeking a role that offers breadth and scope, the opportunity to influence within and beyond the Church, and, ultimately, help bring good news to people, we welcome your interest.  Please read our ‘Information for Applicants’.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 12 noon

Assessment: Wednesday 16 September 2020

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed, active Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

The Executive Assistant role is a key support to Stewardship’s CEO and five person leadership team by assisting the leadership team and trustees operate effectively in their leadership, governance and external promotion of Stewardship and its charitable objectives.

The role will involve organising and coordinating the team’s schedule by organising key external and internal meetings, administrative support to the senior team as well as communicating with key stakeholders on behalf of both the CEO and Leadership Team. 

A key part of the role will also be acting as the focal point for the Chair and other non-executive trustees in their support for Stewardship.

The role requires a proactive team player who engages with and supports the work of the leadership of the organisation. Someone who can balance the need to use their own initiative while taking direction from a variety of senior staff to deliver the best outcomes for the organisation.

If you like working in a dynamic fast moving Christian team, dealing with all varieties of people and moving effortlessly from basic administration to organising complex and sensitive events this role is perfect.

Main responsibilities and duties include, but will not be limited to:

• proactively manage the CEO’s complex and varied diary focused on external relationships and provide similar diary and administrative support to the Leadership Team when necessary; coordinate domestic and overseas travel for the CEO and Leadership Team;
• act as the key contact point for the CEO and Leadership Team, handling correspondence and external enquiries and responding on their behalf, and assisting in preparing and managing communications to the wider staff team, Trustees or key clients, where appropriate;
• Be the point of contact for the chair and trustees including organising the Stewardship Trustee Council and its committees on a quarterly cycle (including two further boards: Lamb’s Passage Holdings and Stewardship America). This includes: coordinating attendance, distributing papers, undertaking some Company Secretary duties and writing the minutes of the meetings. Less regular duties include updating the Trustee Handbook, coordinating any Trustee recruitment processes and organising the annual trustee retreat.
• prepare agendas, papers, and presentations for key internal meetings, including monthly Extended Leadership Team, quarterly All Staff meetings and an annual staff retreat;
• carry out special projects for the CEO and Leadership Team, to help achieve the strategic goals of the organisation;
• Occasionally provide additional support to the Reception & Hospitality Team when required.

The role involves:

• Operational management and leadership of the Institute
• Strategic and operational planning and resource management
• Spearheading the continuous improvement of our planning processes
• Ownership of our quality assurance procedures
• Managing a team of professional staff across the areas of finance; IT; HR and facilities; marketing, membership and events
• Managing the Institute’s governance processes (including research governance)
• Deputising for the BIICL Director (as necessary)  
• Strategic engagement with partners and stakeholders.

This role needs a highly motivated, dynamic leader with excellent people skills.  Someone who is as excited about the Institute’s potential as we are and who will work with us to further build the Institute into a world leading research centre.

The Person

You will be an experienced senior leader, ideally from a higher education, research institute or charity environment with the following skills and experience:

• Expert knowledge in more than one of the following areas: operational management, financial management, charity governance and communications; 
• Experience of managing human and physical resources and IT systems;
• Understanding of what is involved in conducting high quality research, including knowledge of research funding, ethical issues, evaluation and impact; 
• Ability to lead, motivate and involve people and groups in an inclusive way across an organisation, including in small teams;
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills with demonstrable tact and diplomacy; 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing, chairing meetings and making presentations;
• Ability to work on own initiative, to prioritise work effectively, to be a creative innovator and problem-solver, and to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• A clear commitment to individuals’ personal and professional development; and
• An ability and willingness to work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues.
   

PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION PROCESS OUTLINED IN JOB DESCRIPTION

CEO of Hamlin Fistula UK

Hamlin Fistula UK is a small charity but we make a big difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable women in the world. We’re over fifty years old but are now at a time of significant development and, with the retirement of our long-serving CEO, we are looking to appoint someone to take us forward over the next few years.

We are crucial in supporting Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (HFE) as they work to eradicate the devastating childbirth injury, obstetric fistula, from the country. HFE runs six fistula hospitals, fifty-six health centres, a College of Midwives and a rehabilitative farm and training centre for long-term patients. Our work focuses on supporting them, which we do mainly by providing funding of around £500,000 to Ethiopia each year, raised primarily from individual donations but also from trusts, foundations and legacies.

The CEO post is for 22.5 hours per week which can be worked flexibly across at least three days, with at least one day in our Halesowen office. We are also open to negotiating the working pattern across the year by annualising the hours if appropriate. The salary is £30,000 (£50,000 FTE). Ideally, the successful candidate will be appointed and able to start by October.

The CEO is the sole permanent employee, although there is a contracted fundraiser who works for the charity two days per week. Given that the work of the charity is fundraising, we need someone who has experience in this area, with strong self-motivation skills, the ability to work with our board of trustees, a high degree of financial literacy, excellent written and spoken communication and the interpersonal skills to use these effectively with a wide range of audiences. The post-holder will have the chance to undertake all aspects of the charity’s work – an ideal opportunity for someone who knows about fundraising but wishes to expand their experience into other areas of charity work. Above all, to be successful in the role the new CEO will have to have a genuine commitment to the work and vision of Hamlin Fistula UK.

Hamlin Fistula UK is one of several Hamlin charities across the world and the CEO will be in contact with our Australian sister charity, the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation. And working with senior managers at HFE is an important aspect of the work. In normal times the CEO and Chair of Trustees go to Ethiopia once a year to meet with HFE and the other international partners to discuss targets and budgets for the coming year.

If you think you are the person to take our work forward over the next few years, please see the attached job description for details of how to apply online.

Cathedral Music Trust is looking for an experienced and motivated Development Director to develop and implement our fundraising strategy and to raise substantial funds for our beneficiaries. 

About us

Cathedral Music Trust (CMT) is a charity which supports and promotes sacred choral music. We do this by campaigning on behalf of cathedral music and musicians, giving grants to cathedral choirs and choristers in need, and encouraging the pursuit of excellence in choral and organ music. The Trust is a newly formed charity, incorporating the Friends of Cathedral Music and the Diamond Fund for Choristers. It has ambitious plans to invigorate and expand its operations as the leading source of support for cathedral music through advocacy, education and grant-giving. It is especially committed to enabling children from a diverse range of backgrounds to experience the many benefits that come from being a chorister.

About the job

Permanent, part time position.

22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE), working from home. More hours may be available by negotiation.

Salary £24,000 per annum - this is pro rata the full time equivalent salary of £40,000 pa.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Trust's strategic plan to raise funds. You will manage our fundraising initiatives and our communications with current and prospective donors and supporters. You will report to the Trust's Chair, working closely with the Chair of the Development Committee and the Operations Director. Administrative support will be available. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing the Trust's fundraising strategy
• Planning and managing fundraising campaigns and activities
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective donors and supporters, and stewarding major donors
• Developing new structures for supporters and members
• Identifying sources of funds and writing proposals and applications to trusts, foundations and corporates
• Developing the charity’s public profile and managing marketing activity, including through social media
• Working with colleagues to produce high quality communications materials such as blogs, press releases, tweets, opinion pieces and newsletters, ensuring consistency of messaging
• Preparing regular fundraising updates for the Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising strategies and targets
• Working closely with the Trust’s Operations Director for the benefit of the charity

About you

You are a successful fundraiser, with a minimum of two years' experience in fundraising. You are energetic, self-motivated and proactive, with outstanding written, oral and interpersonal skills and excellent organisational and time management skills. You can demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with trustees, donors, supporters and volunteers. You are IT competent and familiar with customer relationship management systems for non-profits. You have experience in communications, especially social media. You have an interest in sacred choral music.

More information

A job description and person specification is available below. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their background.

In order to apply, please submit your CV, a covering letter and names and contact details of two referees. In your letter, please explain how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification, why you would like to join us, and any other relevant details in support of your application.

Renumeration and Nomination Committee (R&NC) - Independent Committee Member

Comic Relief

No salary

London and remote

Comic Relief is a leading, high profile charity which harnesses the power of entertainment to fundraise and uses such funds in support of its vision of a just world free from poverty. Comic Relief operates in accordance with the highest values, in a complicated political and societal environment.

The Role

The R&NC is the Comic Relief committee which discusses remuneration and nomination matters across the organisation and reports on such matters and recommends any changes to Trustees. The R&NC comprises Trustees and Independent Members.

Independent Members are appointed because they have skills, experience and qualities which facilitate good decision making and help ensure that the Committee successfully discharges its responsibilities.

The time commitment

The R&NC meets quarterly with additional ad hoc meetings if required. (Scheduled dates available on request).

Person Specification

It is expected that candidates should have some, but not all, of the following characteristics:

• the ability to perform an advisory ‘critical friend’ role with respect to all matters within the remit of this Committee, including making recommendations to the COO, the Head of People and the Trustees.

• the ability to provide oversight on human resources initiatives, organisational and governance structure and management processes.

• a deep and informed understanding of the charity sector

• first class communication and interpersonal skills

• commitment to diversity and inclusion

• commitment to Comic Relief’s mission to drive positive change through the power of entertainment and vision of a just world free from poverty

• human resources expertise.

• experience of talent management.

• experience of leadership or governance within non-profit/charity or social enterprise.

• an overall understanding of the voluntary and philanthropic sector in its broadest sense either in the UK and/or internationally.

• experience of development and oversight of human resources initiatives.

Length of Appointment

The Independent Member initial term is three years or another term by agreement with the committee chair, subject to performance review. This can be extended by the Board (in consultation with the CEO) for a further three-year period and for a further period of three years after that (therefore up to a maximum of nine years from the date of appointment).

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 24th Aug 2020 BST (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Openness and Accountability

Comic Relief is committed to operating with openness and accountability, recognising that this commitment goes to the heart of public trust in Comic Relief.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

Standing Together is looking for skilled and experienced domestic abuse experts to widen our pool of associates to help with chairing and report writing for domestic homicide reviews. The chair is responsible for managing and co-ordinating the review process and for producing the final overview report based on individual management reviews, chronologies and any other evidence the review panel decides is relevant.

To apply and for additional information please vist our website

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Chief Operating Officer for a 6-month contract, to lead the operations of an amazing NHS support charity as they evolve and grow. The charity has been set up to support the welfare and wellbeing of those fighting to keep us healthy and safe during the COVID-19 crisis, and beyond.
You will have the business acumen and commercial experience necessary to ensure we maximise the impact of our resources, together with compassion and a strong sense of social purpose. You will need experience of working at a senior level within the charity sector, ideally with experience of providing grants and partnerships. Experience in the technology sector is also welcome. The ideal candidate would lead on embedding, role modelling and living these values and behaviours.

Reporting to the Board, your key responsibilities will be:
Leading, motivating and developing our committed staff to provide the highest quality services to healthcare workers and those who rely on our support
Ensuring that our business strategy, customer service and involvement objectives and performance targets are defined, met and improved
Maintaining excellent relationships with the board of trustees, working with them to maintain an effective governance framework.
Maintaining an excellent working relationship with the chairman to deliver the vision and long-term strategy of the charity.

Strategic Oversight:
Communicate and implement the vision, mission, and maintain direction.
Lead the implementation of the overall strategy.
Create a close working relationship with the Chair in the direction and high-level function of the charity.
Implement the strategic plan that guides the direction of the charity.
Oversee the complete operation of the charity.
Evaluate the success of the charity in achieving its goals, specifically driven by defined KPIs.
Pursue potential sources of funding for the charity.
Help to represent the charity to stakeholder groups.

External Organisation Relations:
Ensuring a proactive and high standard of external institutional relations through:
Maintaining and extending the charity's active engagement with both private, public and third sector stakeholders.
Identifying and nurturing external commercial sponsors for the operations and programmes of the charity.
Liaising with the Marketing Manager to deliver member acquisition and retention strategies.
Creating effective media strategies.
Nurturing philanthropic sources of funding for the charity.

Governance:
With the Finance Officer, ensure the highest level of governance and financial integrity are maintained through:
Ensuring good governance structures for the charity and the good conduct of all aspects of the charity's activities.
Assuring all regulatory and legal documents are filed.
Monitoring compliance with laws and regulations.
Overseeing the charity's fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
Policy setting, financial probity and annual budget setting.
Implementation of the agreed policy and budget.
Managing the Risk Register for the charity in conjunction with the Board of Trustees.

Programme Project Management:
Programme and Project Portfolio definition
Developing suitable project specifications
Alongside the Committees ensuring periodic reviews of the projects undertaken.
Management of team
Management of staff on a day to day basis.
Supervision of the recruitment and performance of volunteers and contractors.
Monitoring performance of the team.
Conducting a regular review process.

Training Programmes & Staff Development and Performance:
Overseeing training activities. Working with the Heads of Departments, the post-holder is responsible for providing high quality services ensuring efficient and effective training programmes to the charity's membership and general public.
Ensuring a continuous staff performance and development process through the following actions:
Building a positive and productive culture in the workplace by listening to employee and Trustee opinions, making adjustments where necessary.
Evaluating and implementing the charity's HR review.
Creating an effective staff development programme.

If you have the above skills and experience and are confident working in a start-up environment, please apply online today!

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the early development of this newly formed Catholic charity.  We are looking for a committed and dynamic self-starter, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to think strategically and have the drive to implement and execute a high growth plan internationally.  The role offers significant opportunities for individual career development and growth.

Sycamore’s mission is to help people discover the Catholic Christian faith, to help people deepen their faith, and to support Catholic communities in their desire to share the faith with others.As Mission Development Manager, you will be responsible for implementing Sycamore’s strategic business plan in order to promote the use of Sycamore materials; equip, train and support Catholic leaders using Sycamore; and generate income to realize Sycamore’s mission. 

The role will need to balance the development of new partnerships with the management of existing accounts, with the aim of extending current engagement, and building a community of Sycamore leaders and ambassadors. 

Key Responsibilities

Specifically, you will meet key performance indicators as agreed with the trustees. Your responsibilities include:

1. New Business Development– Identify and develop a comprehensive target list to promote the use of Sycamore by dioceses and parishes both nationally and internationally.Promote the strategic vision, mission and values of Sycamore with key stakeholders and benefactors. Work closely with Trustees to develop a short, mid and long term business development strategy. 
2. Current Customer Accounts Management– Support current Sycamore users; relationship building with communities currently using Sycamore. Develop systems for collecting and analysing current user data and feedback. Develop, maintain and build strong user support networks to enhance customer lifetime value. Develop referral programmes and build a network of users who can become strong brand ambassadors.
3. Sales & Marketing – Develop, manage and report on marketing campaigns and events, both digital and non-digital. Provide input and develop relevant content for marketing promotion materials aimed at different target audiences and users. Coordinate with our Social Media Manager about campaigns, messaging and content. Ensure appropriate use and promotion of Sycamore brand and brand initiatives. 
4. Strategic Alliances & Partnership– Work alongside Trustees to proactively look for opportunities where Sycamore can gain value, income, influence, savings, etc., by working with external partners to deliver Sycamore’s strategic vision. Identify and develop digital and non-digital strategic contacts with key influencers and potential partners to promote Sycamore. You will be a key advocate for Sycamore in the Catholic community and in public square.
5. Customer Support – Support and advise current users and local leadership teams. Assist with remote induction, training and mentoring of new leaders. Proactively respond to user enquiries and provide support for new and current leaders. Assist in implementing and maintaining current contacts database.
6. Reporting and Monitoring - Work with Trustees to provide regular and timely updates for the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders, to ensure plans are on track and delivered. To provide operational data to help the Trustees enhance the organizational development, business processes and strategy. Administer and organise own work to ensure that it is accurate and meets quality targets, reasonable deadlines and reporting requirements. 
7. General- Work in a manner that facilitates inclusion and within the policy frameworks of Sycamore and statutory/charity frameworks. Adopt an anti-discriminatory approach in all aspects of the role. 
8. Meetings– Attend weekly operational team meetings (via remote if necessary); attend regular Trustee meetings, every two months (via remote if necessary).

The above is not an exhaustive job description and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the role. The candidate will undertake any other tasks that the trustees deem necessary. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references.

About You

We are looking for people with not only the right skills, but those who demonstrate our values in how they approach their work and colleagues. The preferred candidate will have the following experience, abilities and aptitudes:

Catholic Christian commitment and person specification:

• A committed and practicing Roman Catholic with a heart for evangelization
• An understanding of and empathy for the mission of Sycamore
• Trustworthy and with high personal integrity
• Excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Resourceful and self-motivated

Qualifications and experience (essential) 

• At least 3 years of experience in business and sales development and account management, or similar experience
• Proven track record in developing new partnerships, relationship management and project management experience
• Excellent and confident communicator with a track record of interacting and influencing people at all levels. Strong interpersonal skills. Highly developed influencing, persuading and negotiating skills
• Highly organised and able to multi-task and prioritise workload within tight deadlines
• Results oriented with a positive outlook, high level of energy, enthusiasm and dedication
• Resourceful, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy, solution focused, with good problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet 
• Tenacious attitude and self-motivated approach to work – able to take ownership and accountability for your areas of responsibility and comfortable taking the initiative with ability to work independently

Qualifications and experience (desirable) 

• Graduate qualificationin a relevant discipline, and/or equivalent, and demonstrable experience
• Proven ability to manage efficiently within a commercial business or third sector environment, including client management and external partner relationships 
• Ability to develop new ideas and approaches to engage varied audience in multiple marketing channels 
• Good IT and social media literacy and highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience with some Customer Relationship Management software
• An open-minded approach to the role with a flexible, can-do attitude

Reporting to:The Chair of Trustees.

Hours of work:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Start Date:  1 October 2020 or as soon as possible.

Contract:Full Time, Fixed Term contract - renewable subject to funding. 

Remuneration:£28,000 to £30,000 (negotiable, depending on experience) 

Base Location: Remote working, based in the UK, with the possibility of periodic meetings in London if distance allows. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided.

Annual leave: 25 days

YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE

1. A covering letter demonstrating your suitability and motivation for this role
2. Your current CV

3.Name, position and contact details (including email) of two referees:one for an employer reference, another for a character reference

4.Confirmation of your right to work in the UK

TIMELINE

·CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 22 August 2020

·Notification for those who are shortlisted – 1 Sept 2020

·Interviews – Tues 8 or Wed 9 Sept (preferably in person in central London, or remote if necessary)

·Start date – 1 Oct 2020 or as soon as you are available

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Sycamore is a UK Catholic charity that supports evangelisation, catechesis and faith formationin parishes, schools and chaplaincies in the UK and abroad. It provides video resources, support materials and leadership training; it helps build welcoming communities that are focused on mission; it forms leaders in a culture of welcome and openness, and roots them in a holistic vision of Catholic Christianity.

 It is funded by grants and donations (Sycamore Roman Catholic Charity, CIO 1182843). Our funds are used to develop resources and training for evangelisation and catechesis in accordance with our charitable goal which is to advance the Christian faith as taught by the Roman Catholic Church. 

www.sycamore.fm

Sycamore, Newman House, 111 Gower Street, London WC1E 6AR.