Be part of an amazing team and a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. This year will mark our 50th anniversary so it is an exciting time to join us!

Last year Hestia supported over 10,000 adults and children across London and the South East to a life beyond crisis, including victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.  We have a strong track record with trusts and foundations and statutory funders. Highlights include:

• Digital products for domestic abuse prevention such as the Bright Sky app;
• Sport England backing for a Family Fitness to get children in Hestia’s domestic abuse refuges to improve their physical and mental health;
• Everyone’s Business programme that puts employers at the heart of tackling domestic abuse; or
• Counselling programme for survivors of modern slavery and volunteer-led, long-term support through the Phoenix project.

We are looking for a committed fundraiser to join our lively fundraising team that sits within Hestia’s Fundraising, Communications and Campaigns Department. This is a good opportunity for someone wanting to work across a range of fundraising approaches and interested in service innovation and social media.

Hestia offer a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous and if these values resonate with you, please apply.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

Hestia is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Strictly no agencies

Person specification:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role and awareness of fundraising good practice (incl. GDPR); with knowledge of fundraising in a social care and health context a plus.
• Track record of success in developing project proposals and applying to trusts and foundations for grants of up to £50k.
• Resourceful and tenacious in carrying out funder research across multiple sources.
• Experience in tracking project outcomes and producing high quality monitoring reports.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), and demonstrable relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organised and diligent in all aspects of work, and able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Numerate with solid ability to prepare project budgets.
• Good IT skills (MS Word, Excel), previous experience of using fundraising CRM systems a plus.
• Skilled in use of MS Office packages, particularly MS Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated, confident and able to navigate a complex organisation.
• Empathy with and understanding of Hestia’s charitable causes and values.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.

In return we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and a host of benefits including pension, employee discounts, 25 days holiday per annum (for full-time positions) plus the option to buy an additional 3 weeks, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.

Location: London Bridge, London

Salary:£23,760 per annum

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Flexi time (core hours 10am-4pm)

Closing date: 7 June 2020

Interview date: Around 10 June 2020

About Hestia

Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. We campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. We are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising.

We are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous.

Benefits

• Company Mobile Phone
• Company Pension
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Discounts
• Generous Holiday
• Great Working Environment
• Healthcare No
• In House Training
• Laptop
• Progression Opportunities
• Travel/Season Ticket Loans

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the successful Trusts and Grants team to manage and develop a portfolio of trust donors, securing long term, increased value for this inspiring health charity.

The Charity
Our purpose is to help people take of their lives so they can live the lives they choose, despite their health condition. They invest in their staff and focus on developing talent with an emphasis on the skills that excite you. They are innovative and encourage new ideas.

The Role
To manage and develop a portfolio of trust donors, securing long term, increased value.
To develop a stewardship programme of your own portfolio, including writing relationship development plans for account managed trust donors and prospects and following through on agreed next steps.
To contribute to the planning, organisation and execution of trust prospect cultivation and trust donor stewardship events. To contribute to the teams overall stewardship plans in order to build strong and lasting face to face relationships with Trustees.
To research and tailor project information, in order to write appropriate and compelling grant applications which meet the aims and objectives of grant making bodies.
To play a full role as a member of the Trust and Lottery Team, working with colleagues from the Major Donor and corporate teams to ensure that all opportunities and prospects are developed to their full potential.

The Candidate
Proven track record of achieving income against agreed financial targets.
Proven track record of successfully applying to charitable trusts and/or the Big lottery Fund and preparing written reports to fundraisers.
Demonstrable experience of writing high quality, persuasive applications to potential funders.
Ability to influence , persuade and negotiate with trustees and key decision-makers of grant making bodies, both in writing and face to face.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Offering a friendly team, opportunities for professional and personal development, and an excellent benefits package including Simply Health coverage, flexible working, a wellbeing hotline, and a contributory pension scheme, we are looking for part time Administration Assistants looking to develop their career in a fast-paced charity team.

The Forward Trust is a social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction and move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past.

The Role

We are looking for part time Administration Assistants to join our teams in either HMP Coldingley and HMP Send. You will provide a comprehensive admin service to our Integrated Substance Misuse Team, who deliver psychosocial and clinical interventions, and accredited treatment programmes for offenders coming into prison that are identified as having a drug or alcohol problem.

You will be responsible for contributing to and monitoring targets, and carrying out secretarial duties, data entry collection and monitoring systems.

Role Responsibilities for the Administration Assistant:

* Ensure the smooth administration of the service
* Contribute to accurate data collection
* Answering the general office telephone and dealing with enquiries
* Assisting with filing and the maintenance of ISMT administration records
* Co-ordinating attendance and invite letters, along with maintaining the programmes databases
* Taking minutes in team meetings
* Supporting ISMT by arranging appointments for clients with external agencies
* Ordering stock items and maintaining adequate supplies of stationery and other office consumables
* Informing the prison of visitors expected, via a gate memo, and escorting on arrival
* Opening and distribution of external and internal post
* Helping collate the monthly monitoring statistics and producing relevant reports
* Being the nominated Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the ISMT and all external agencies
* Working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and C-Nomis

Requirements for the Administration Assistant:

* A positive, detail focused individual
* Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise work and multi-task
* A good telephone manner and computer literate
* Friendly and approachable
* Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
* Motivated with good attention to detail
* Able to work independently and as part of a team

Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference to the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds?

Do you want to work for an organisation that positively looks to support causes that others might shy away from, tackling some of the most difficult social challenges in the UK today?

Do you have excellent Salesforce administrator-level skills, a flair for improving systems, a highly organised approach to your work, and enjoy communicating with a wide variety of people?

If so, we’d love you to join our committed Grants Team as our Grants and Digital Administrator!

Please note that whilst this role is being advertised as home based as well as within the City of London, this is in direct response to Covid-19 precautions. Any candidate would need to be able to (public health advice permitting) attend work in the office on a regular basis going forward. 

About the Leathersellers’ Company

As one of the oldest Livery Companies in the City of London, working for the Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund offers an exciting opportunity to discover more about England's heritage and history and to look to the future focusing on philanthropy and fellowship.

We donate around £3.4million each year to charities, schools and universities across the UK as well as supporting individual students. We support a broad range of activities from youth clubs to arts or singing in care homes; from helping refugees to homeless veterans and much more. Existing connections with six London schools, a number of universities, the armed forces and City groups have been built over decades (if not centuries) but we are also proud to hold open programmes to allow charities with no previous connection the opportunity of multi-year, core funding. We do not shy away from those tackling difficult social issues for the most vulnerable individuals in our society. The Leathersellers look to add value by not just providing funding but also making connections and sharing information as and when we can.

The Company has been an integral part of the City of London for almost 600 years. Working with us makes you a part of this rich history and key to its future.

About the role 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic team player, passionate about enabling our funding to have the most positive effect on communities around the UK, to join our committed Grants Team. The primary focus of the role will be to support the operational efficiency of the team as well as manage key communications with both internal and external stakeholders.

About the person

You will be a team player who can demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal), Salesforce experience, initiative and the ability to be flexible, as you will be working in a busy office environment. You will be a quick learner and have a passion for continuous improvement, keen to contribute your ideas.

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter (up to two pages) outlining how you meet the skills and experience elements in the attached role specification and why you are a suitable candidate for the role. Applications must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 30th June in order to be considered. First round interviews will likely be held remotely in the following weeks, and a final interview in person after that.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We offer an attractive package, including a pension contribution equal to 15% of gross annual salary and a 35-hour week. Due to Covid-19 we are currently working remotely and foresee this being part of our working arrangements for some time ahead. Any candidate would however need to be able to (public health advice permitting) to attend work in the office at the Leathersellers' Hall on a regular basis going forward. 

2 year full time contract

The Ogden Trust is a charitable Trust, supporting physics education. The Trust's aim is to maximise the opportunities available to young people in all parts of the UK's educational system and is now focused on science, particularly physics. The Trust supports a range of initiatives, programmes and projects to promote the teaching and learning of physics.

As Programme Officer, you will be responsible for delivering our programmes to schools across England. You will work with the Head of School Partnerships and Chief Executive to develop and improve the programmes to better support the Trust’s objectives, while listening to the needs of the schools and teachers involved.

You will need to have a good understanding of the education system in England and an enthusiasm for enabling young people to achieve. You will be regularly visiting schools and must be able to build a good working relationship with teachers, as well as being an ambassador for the Trust and its values in schools.

Educated to degree level, or equivalent, you will possess experience of working in a programme administration and events organisation, with strong communication skills and organisational skills.  A track record of building successful working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, particularly schools and teachers and the ability to work on your own initiative are valuable.

The Ogden Trust is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.

The Robertson Trust is the largest independent grant-making trust in Scotland with the vision of a fair and compassionate Scotland where everyone is valued and able to flourish.  It has donated more than £263 million to charitable causes in Scotland since 1961.  It is currently finalising a new exciting strategy to address some of the most intractable social issues in Scotland which will see it adopt new ways of working and building new partnerships to deliver greater impact in Scotland.

The summer of 2020 will see the launch of a new strategy for the Trust.  After extensive review and stakeholder engagement, the Trust has sought to develop a strategy which will best fit the current challenges facing communities in Scotland and enable the Trust as a funder to work alongside communities to address these challenges.  This is an exciting time for a new Chief Executive to deliver this new strategy.  We are looking for a strong, inspiring and empowering leader who is ambitious about maximising the Trust’s undoubted potential. 

The Role

• Reporting to the Chair and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will deliver the newly developed strategic plan. 
• Embody and demonstrate the Trust’s values to the whole organisation, leading and developing the team and promoting a culture of diversity and continuous improvement.
• As a key ambassador, the Chief Executive will nurture, build and maintain positive relationships with a range of key stakeholders.

The Individual

• Proven leadership experience at board level within a complex, growing organisation and with a record of achievement in developing and delivering organisational strategy.  This can have been gained in any sector (but any candidate should recognise that the dynamics of the charity sector are different).
• Demonstrable experience of leading transformation and driving cultural change to achieve operational excellence, including digital transformation.
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of impact of poverty, trauma and inequalities.

Closing date: Monday 22nd June at 5pm.

Are you inspired by birds and nature and passionate about science? 

The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is seeking a new CEO to lead this vibrant organisation, champion its values and deliver its vision of ‘a world inspired by birds and informed by science’.

You will take overall responsibility for design and execution of the BTO strategic vision, building our thriving organisational culture, and providing leadership to our people and network of volunteers who deliver world-class science, engagement and communication.

We seek a CEO with a participative leadership style, capable of providing clear direction, being a confident advocate for the BTO vision and a first-class communicator.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in strategic leadership, the development of successful organisational culture and partnership-working, skills in communication to a wide range of audiences, and knowledge of science and wildlife conservation.

The Chief Executive is accountable to the Board for delivering the mission of BTO.  You will report to the Chair of the Board, Professor Jenny Gill, and be supported by department Directors and 130 committed and hard-working staff, based at our headquarters in Norfolk, our country offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Porzana in East Sussex.

The post of CEO of the BTO will become vacant on the retirement ofDr Andy Clements in December 2020.

‘This is an extremely exciting opportunity to lead a wonderful charity, in which skilled professionals and volunteers work together to deliver world-class science, outreach and impact. The BTO has a clear vision and goals, underpinned by the shared passion and commitment of staff, trustees, members and volunteers, and has been skilfully led by our exceptional outgoing CEO, Dr Andy Clements. The response of the BTO to the current pandemic has been agile and innovative, and the charity has continued to grow and develop during these unprecedented times. It is a pleasure and privilege to serve as Chair of BTO Board of Trustees, and I look forward to supporting the next CEO in helping the BTO continue to flourish’ (Professor Jenny Gill, Chair of BTO Board).

For further information about BTO and the role see the attached role description. 

MAKING AN APPLICATION

Your application should consist of a CV and covering letter responding to the following questions:

1. The BTO is reaching the end of the 2015-2020 strategy period. How would you approach the next strategy period? 500 words.

2. Think about a time when you were involved in the introduction of a new system or process. How did you bring people together to make it successful and resolve issues? 300 words.

3. Imagine you are talking to a potential donor. How would you explain the role of BTO? 200 words.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on Friday 5 June.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held remotely on Wednesday 8 July

Charity No. 216652 (E&W); SC039193 (Scotland)

Leeds Cares is the charity of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and the largest provider of specialist regional and national services. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre.

From the heart of Yorkshire, on a local, regional, national and international platform, Leeds Cares is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the highest standards of healthcare and patient and family wellbeing, from pioneering and life-saving front line clinical care to ground breaking and novel research and innovation, supporting the communities we serve to live fulfilling and healthy lives.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide high quality administrative support for a range of governance and compliance matters to help the Charity to meet its regulatory requirements.

This is an exciting time to join the friendly team at Leeds Cares which has ambitious plans to provide exceptional healthcare for all in our communities and is about to embark on a £30 million capital appeal.

You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills, a flexible attitude and be able to co-ordinate a wide range of tasks to tight deadlines. You will possess highly effective interpersonal and written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and above all a positive and proactive attitude and a keenness to learn.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for every employee to feel respected and supported to perform at their best and achieve their full potential. Applications are welcomed from full time and part time applicants.

To apply please submit a CV and Covering Letter which evidences how you meet the person specification. For an informal conversation about the role please get in touch with Catherine Smith, Governance, Compliance and Risk Manager, whose contact details are at the bottom of the job description.

Working together with Wokingham Borough Council and Bracknell Forest Council, involve has 2 full time opportunities for 12 month contracts for Grant Writers to join our Funding Service. These unique roles have been identified specifically to help a select number of charities and groups operating in the Wokingham and Bracknell Forest Boroughs who, due to COVID-19  have increased financial pressures or sustainability issues so are in need of grant writing services. The post will be based in our Bracknell office or at home depending on current circumstances and will focus on writing grants to support local charities, community, and voluntary groups and other Not for profit organisations. 

We are looking for a fundraiser who:

• Has two or more years experience writing grants and
• can demonstrate a successful track record of raising income from a number or different trusts & foundations
• understands the key issues faced by small and medium charities and community groups
• has good insight into one or more key charitable sectors, and
• is happy to write small as well as a larger application
• has good communication skills
• can set and meet deadlines
• can effectively collate key information and ideas and clearly and effectively distil and summarise these for applications and reports.

Please submit an update CV and clear covering letter outling how you meet the above bullet points as well as responding to the full JD below.

Interviews will take place remotely w/b 1st June.

Hours: 37 hours p/w, 12 month contract

Location: Bracknell office/ home considered – possible travel across Wokingham Borough

Salary: between £22,000 - £25,000 p/a

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Funding Advisor as source for work stream and support re: direction/ ways forward with clients
• Building a relationship and understanding with a identified number of local charities and groups
• Work with Funding Advisor to identify local and national funding opportunities suitable and appropriate for the charities/ groups
• Understand organisations sufficiently enough to be able to write on their behalf
• Plan and write grants/ bids on behalf of other charities and groups
• Liaise with groups to source required information, detail, evidence etc.
• Undertake all work required to develop strong bids/ grants taking them up to point of submission then handing over to charities/ groups to submit
• Facilitate collaboration/ partnership building opportunities if appropriate
• Ensure robust QA via the Funding Advisor prior to any grant/bid submission
• Meet deadlines for applications
• Ensure high quality, strong bids are delivered
• Manage grant/ bid submissions carefully minimising duplication but acting strategically to enable maximum gain
• Manage expectations and divide time fairly and equally amongst eligible charities and groups
• Bring in income to the charities and groups you are allocated to work with and support
• Keep accurate records of bids/grants including monitoring success rates
• Operate with appropriate levels of confidentiality

• Support colleagues at involve events as required
• Positively promote and seize opportunities to enhance and grow the work of involve and where appropriate, represent the organisation externally
• Contribute to the development of the service by advising Management of areas of particular need, new opportunities and local development
• To undertake any other tasks or duties that may reasonably be required in relation to this role

• To undertake any other duties as directed by the General Manager
• To work with other Involve staff to ensure appropriate customer care is provided at all times.

Person Specification

• Personable; friendly, respectful and non-patronising, polite and courteous.
• Reliable; punctual, organised keeping changes to a minimum and making necessary arrangements in the event of any issues.
• Mature disposition and sense of humour.
• Creative; finding ways to move organisations forward, exploring different ideas and options that may require out of the box thinking and planning
• Thorough: Excellent attention to detail, good time management and organised

Essential and desirable experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge

• Has two or more years experience writing grants
• Can demonstrate a successful track record of raising income from a number or different trusts & foundations
• understands the key issues faced by small and medium charities and community groups
• has good insight into one or more key charitable sectors, and
• is happy to write small as well as a larger application
• has good communication skills
• can set and meet deadlines
• can effectively collate key information and ideas and clearly and effectively distil and summarise these for applications and reports.
• Good level of education including proficiency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of the grant/ foundation sector
• Confident face to face, on the telephone and with email communications
• Hard working; this will be a demanding role – expectations will be high and outcomes will have to be achieved
• Proficient with IT specifically Microsoft 365
• Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector in the Wokingham Borough desirable but not essential
• Positive attitude; ability to work alone, show initiative and take responsibility
• Punctual and effective time management skills, and able to prioritise tasks accordingly
• Committed to equality & diversity, equal opportunities, safeguarding principles and confidentiality
• Access to a car is not essential but some travel may be required

Philanthropy & Partnerships Researcher, 12-Month Maternity Cover, Central London - £31,000 PA

• Are you experienced in maximising engagement from donors and prospects?
• do you have a background in high net worth individuals, charitable trusts and foundations, and grant-makers?
• Would you like to work for an international charity?

Pro-Marketing are working with a fantastic international charity who are seeking a Philanthropy & Partnerships Researcher. In this role you will be crucial in delivering a robust and dynamic pipeline of prospects from high quality research, whilst providing key donor insight on approaching and developing new business opportunities.

What's great about this organisation?

• 25 days annual leave
• Strong pension and health plans
• Season ticket loan
• Flexible working opportunities
• New central London offices
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle racks and on-site showers
• On-site yoga classes and massage options
• Sociable after work pub trips
• Great central London location

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Developing the prospect pool through identifying and researching prospects, whilst tracking donors on the donor pipeline
• Completing extensive network mapping projects on current donors, contacts and top prospects
• Supporting the leadership team in developing Major Donor and Trusts prospecting strategies
• Carrying out appropriate research on current and prospective donors, including high net worth individuals, charitable trusts and foundations, and grant-makers
• Preparing appropriate research profiles as needed
• Ensuring the best use of the CARE database and that everything is data-protection compliant

You will be perfectly suited for this role if you have…

• A successful fundraising and research track-record in philanthropy and partnerships
• A good knowledge of donor and prospect research
• Experience in analysing fundraising data relating to funding trends and funding environments
• Excellent relationship building skills with a broad range of prospective donors
• The ability to liaise with internal stakeholders to advise on strategy and best practice
• Database experience (CARE, Raisers Edge, or ALMS would be very desirable)

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Philanthropy & Partnerships Researcher (maternity cover) role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP as Skype interviews are being arranged:

Tel: 020 7269 6338

Email:

Would you like £500 in high street vouchers?

Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £500 in high street vouchers of your choice.

As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £500 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

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Philanthropy & Partnerships Researcher, 12-Month Maternity Cover, Central London - £31,000 PA

• Are you experienced in maximising engagement from donors and prospects?
• do you have a background in high net worth individuals, charitable trusts and foundations, and grant-makers?
• Would you like to work for an international charity?

Pro-Marketing are working with a fantastic international charity who are seeking a Philanthropy & Partnerships Researcher. In this role you will be crucial in delivering a robust and dynamic pipeline of prospects from high quality research, whilst providing key donor insight on approaching and developing new business opportunities.

What's great about this organisation?

• 25 days annual leave
• Strong pension and health plans
• Season ticket loan
• Flexible working opportunities
• New central London offices
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle racks and on-site showers
• On-site yoga classes and massage options
• Sociable after work pub trips
• Great central London location

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Developing the prospect pool through identifying and researching prospects, whilst tracking donors on the donor pipeline
• Completing extensive network mapping projects on current donors, contacts and top prospects
• Supporting the leadership team in developing Major Donor and Trusts prospecting strategies
• Carrying out appropriate research on current and prospective donors, including high net worth individuals, charitable trusts and foundations, and grant-makers
• Preparing appropriate research profiles as needed
• Ensuring the best use of the CARE database and that everything is data-protection compliant

You will be perfectly suited for this role if you have…

• A successful fundraising and research track-record in philanthropy and partnerships
• A good knowledge of donor and prospect research
• Experience in analysing fundraising data relating to funding trends and funding environments
• Excellent relationship building skills with a broad range of prospective donors
• The ability to liaise with internal stakeholders to advise on strategy and best practice
• Database experience (CARE, Raisers Edge, or ALMS would be very desirable)

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Philanthropy & Partnerships Researcher (maternity cover) role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP as Skype interviews are being arranged:

Tel: 020 7269 6338

Email:

Would you like £500 in high street vouchers?

Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £500 in high street vouchers of your choice.

As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £500 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

We are looking for an outstanding leader to work with the Trustees in leading and further developing the charity. The successful candidate will be someone who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving continued success in all our work.

If you have a passion for working with a great team who make a real difference for families across Essex, we would be delighted to receive your application and look forward to hearing from you. 

Families InFocus (Essex) is a forward thinking and caring organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Essex families with children and young people with any special educational need or disability (SEND).

Our mission is:-

“to provide support for children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with any special educational need or disability (SEND) by ensuring that they, their families and carers receive quality information, advice, practical and emotional support. In particular, through the provision of advice, information and support to improve the education and development of, and relieve the poverty for children and young people with SEND, to enhance the stability and quality of life for the whole family. A central consideration will be the emotional needs of all concerned”.

Our excellent reputation and established relationships within the local Essex community have been earned over many years delivering quality services to meet the needs of our service users.

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will lead and drive the continuous development of Families InFocus (Essex) and ensure that its work makes a real difference for families.

You will be:

• An experienced and empathetic leader

• A strategic thinker

• A proven relationship builder

• Someone who has a track record of successful income generation

Full Job Description

Purpose of the Job 

To work on behalf of the Board of Trustees, in accordance with our mission, aims, values and objectives:-

• To develop and deliver the strategic and operational plan and financial budget to ensure the ongoing sustainability, growth and success of Families InFocus (Essex).

• To raise our profile and act as a strong figurehead for the charity, a positive ambassador with our stakeholders, clients, partners, funders and networks and a confident, inspiring and empathetic leader for staff and volunteers. 

• To ensure service users’ views and aspirations are taken into account for all service delivery and development. 

  Main responsibilities 

  Strategy planning and development: 

• To develop the charity’s strategic plan in conjunction with the Board of Trustees in response to key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

• To manage the charity effectively, ensuring that its financial security and risk management is maintained and enhanced. 

• To lead the development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives and financial plans to meet both the short term and long term goals and aspirations. 

• To take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against funders’ targets and in all areas of the charity’s activities. 

• To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of the charity’s work including maintaining and building relationships with key partners, funders and community networks. 

• To keep abreast of the opportunities and challenges facing local third sector organisations and keep up to date with changing legislation/developments in local or national government initiatives which could affect the charity.

  Operational Leadership: 

• To lead the development and implementation of operational plans in support of our strategic and accountability frameworks ensuring the organisation provides high quality services and meets its charitable objectives.

• To ensure that the organisation has effective policies and procedures including the management of human resources, safeguarding, finance, health and safety, information, communication and premises, and that these meet relevant legislative requirements and agreed quality standards.

• To manage the day to day operations of the charity, ensuring that staff and volunteers are effectively deployed and receive regular supervision, support, training and annual appraisals.

• To lead key projects including those bringing significant changes for the organisation, ensuring that risks and threats are robustly managed. 

  Financial management: 

• To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the charity, controlling budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within financial plan targets. 

• To secure adequate funding and resources to meet income targets and objectives, including through bid submissions to grant making trusts, foundations and statutory funders, charity fundraising events and other fundraising activities.

• To maintain and build excellent long term relationships with funders, donors and supporters.

• To develop and implement an effective sustainability plan to identify and diversify income streams and maximise new fundraising opportunities for income generation.

• To identify and put in place an effective and robust risk management strategy and framework to enable the charity to support its objectives. 

  Robust governance  

• To foster excellent working relationships and ensure systems and structures are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory and regulatory requirements and exercise effective control of the charity’s affairs. 

• To report to the Board on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for organisational performance. 

• To advise the Board in all aspects of leading the charity, including short term and long term strategic planning for the financial welfare of the organisation. 

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

• Educated to degree level or professionally qualified by suitable demonstrable experience e.g. management, health, education, social care, or community development. 

  Experience and knowledge

  Essential

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior management role. 

• Demonstrable experience of strategic and operational planning, service development and project management, including monitoring and evaluation. 

• Demonstrable experience of human resources management and good practice in the recruitment, management and development of staff and volunteers.

• Demonstrable experience and a proven track record of bid writing and successful funding applications to generate income and meet challenging income targets.

• Demonstrable acumen and experience of organisational financial management including budget control and reporting.

• Demonstrable experience of effective fundraising within the non-profit and charity sector.

• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders and partners including local third sector organisations and statutory agencies.

• A good understanding of the governance, legal requirements of a charity and company limited by guarantee.

• Understanding of quality assurance frameworks and standards. 

  Desirable

• A good understanding of the needs of families of children and young people with any special educational need or disability.

• Experience of working in the voluntary and/or statutory sector. 

• Experience of delivering front line services in a community setting. 

• Experience of service level agreements, contracts, tendering and commissioning. 

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

• Ability to inspire and lead an organisation. 

• Excellent people management skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and written communication skills. 

• Excellent skills in financial management.

• Excellent IT and presentation skills. 

• Ability to think strategically. 

• Ability to prioritise and work effectively towards strategic service goals, meet funders’ targets and deadlines.

• Ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure. 

• Ability to manage own learning and attend training courses as needed.

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