Charity director jobs near Glasgow

Evolve is looking for an experienced professional with proven ability to manage a small team of professional staff, engage positively with a wide range of stakeholders, attract funds, and generate income through fundraising.

The Director will lead the team to provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the organisation to achieve its strategic and operational plans and meet fundraising targets.

National Energy Action is looking for a Director of Homes who will lead the charity’s work to improve the lives of people in fuel poverty through improvements to building fabric and heating systems. It will strengthen NEA’s expertise and authority in this space across our activities.

The long-term solution to fuel poverty is for homes to be more energy efficient and more affordable to heat.  As National Energy Action’s Director of Homes, you will be at the heart of this vital transformation.  You will be part of our senior leadership team.  You will be responsible for our practical projects to improve the homes of people in fuel poverty; and you will bring expertise to critical debates on retrofit, decarbonisation and affordable warmth. 

This is a great time to join a passionate, committed and expert team.  If you think that everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe; if you have the experience to drive our work in these areas, if you want to change for the better how people live their lives – we would love to hear from you.

This is a full time, permanent post with a flexible location in the UK.  The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Management Team, along with 3 other Directors, the Deputy Chief Executive and the Chief Executive. 

Candidates should have a demonstrable and evidenced track record of directing major programmes with complex funding arrangements, securing contracts through commercially-tendered bids, commissioning or procurement by private and public bodies.

The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria.

Our staff continue to work remotely on a temporary basis.  Post-holders must be resident within the UK, and be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK.  Post holders must also be willing to travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays as appropriate.

Interviews will take place on 7 and 8 September 2022, these could be in person or virtually.  Please indicate in your application if you will be available on these dates should you be selected for interview. Candidates are not expected to be present for the full two days.

The Prince's Trust is a youth charity that helps young people aged 11 to 30 get into jobs, education and training.

The Trust has an ambitious strategy to be there for young people and maximise our impact, strengthen our support network, build a better future for young people, and become one of the most diverse and inclusive organisations serving young people.

To achieve our strategic goals, it is critical that we communicate effectively both internally and externally with a range of stakeholders, which ultimately means we can be there for young people. This includes the communities we want to reach, funders, volunteers, and colleagues. The Director of Communications post is vital in ensuring we maximise our impact on young people by ensuring that the strength of the reputation of The Trust is developed and protected to ensure we have the funds and support available to benefit our communities.

As an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Communications leads all aspects of The Trust’s communications, developing and delivering a compelling series of campaigns to enhance awareness and understanding, while being a strong custodian of a positive reputation. The role will also lead on coordination with Clarence House on matters relating to corporate positioning, media relations and key events involving HRH The Prince of Wales.

This role would suit an experienced communications professional with a passion for supporting young people and addressing issues of social mobility. Experience of UK media and campaigns would be very helpful, as would an understanding of how to operate in complex environments. You do not need to have been a Director before, and we’d also welcome applications from candidates outside of the charity sector.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the young people that represent modern day Britain, and we are ultimately here to support. As part of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy we are wanting to build a management and leadership team that has greater representation of the diverse communities across England and particularly welcome candidates with lived experiences from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds. To that end, we welcome applications from all candidates, including those from under represented groups.

Closing date: 9 a.m. Friday 26th August 2022 

Please click ‘Apply via website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and to contact the advising consultants to discuss this role in more detail.

TPP are delighted to be working with the National Youth Agency, who are an educational charity that exists to professionalise, support & champion youth work in England & Wales. They are seeking to hire a Director of Policy & Communications. Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be responsible for leading two matrix connected teams which are focused on ensuring the voice of the NYA is heard and acted upon across government, local councils and important points of influence.

This is an excellent time to join the organisation at a time when our client has secured £368 million of funding from DCMS to improve youth services in underserved areas. Our client is based in Leicester, but this role is home based, with occasional travel into Leicester for meetings.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Member of the senior management team, and leader of the policy & communications directorate.

• Work with the CEO to report to the board regarding progress towards strategic priorities.

• Strategic lead for the policy and influencing strategy, working with parliamentarians, government officials and arm’s length bodies to secure greater prominence and investment in youth work.

• Establish networks of policy advisors, Special Advisors, NYA Associates, officials and partners to support NYA’s goals.

• National lead for Youth Work policy in England, developing campaigns and political engagement activities.

• Delivering an ambitious new communications strategy to double the reach of NYA across England by 2025.

• Defining key messages and positioning of NYA, enhancing their reputation and relationships.

• Providing people management and leadership to a growing team of policy and communications professionals.

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Your experience and skillsets and experience will include:

• Experienced leader and influencer at a senior level with experience of influencing government and politicians.

• Proven forward-thinking, and dynamic individual who can provide proactive leadership to evolve an innovative programme.

• Demonstrable experience setting strategies and plans.

• Demonstrable track record of engaging with decision makers and key influencers.

• Proven experience in building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Experience of working across all communications disciplines including media, PR, internal communications, brand, stakeholder engagement, partnership development and digital.

• A strong track record of positioning an organisation to achieve tangible outcomes in a competitive communications environment.

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The Iona Community has a vacancy for an Executive Director to develop the Community's strategic vision and business potential.

Location: Home-based. Must be available for regular meetings in our mainland office in Glasgow, and for occasional travel to our island's centres on Mull and Iona. 
Full-time: 35 hours/week 
Salary: £43,454 (under review)

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Monday 15th August 2022
Interviews: Monday 12th September 2022 – in Glasgow

The Executive Director will be someone who embraces the values and outlook of the Iona Community as a whole, including seeking justice and peace, and caring for the environment.The key objectives of the Executive Director are as follows:

• To work collaboratively with the Leader in developing the strategic vision and direction of the Community’s work and witness.In particular, they will develop and implement its strategic objectives. 
• To develop the business potential of the Community and provide strategic planning for its commercial activities; assist the Council of the Community in fulfilling its governance duties; lead, manage and support staff; deliver measurable outcomes.

The successful candidate should have an understanding of and sympathy with the values and outlook of the Iona Community; substantial senior management experience; thorough knowledge and experience of financial direction and planning; and the ability to think and plan strategically.

If you would appreciate a confidential conversation about the role, contact information can be found on the vacancies page of our website.

Job title: Executive Director
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Starting at £65,000 per annum (FTE)
Location: Home-based (UK)
Benefits: 32 days paid annual leave including public holidays per annum (FTE), Flexible working and TreeSisters operate a discretionary wellness scheme which currently offers six wellness days (FTE) pro-rata per annum.
 

About the Role

At TreeSisters, we envision a world where it is normal for everyone to protect and restore themselves and their world.  Our mission is to inspire everyone to rebalance with nature and lead global action to increase reforestation.

As Executive Director (ED) you will be responsible for the daily operation of a talented remote team. You will implement the organisation’s strategic vision, ensure financial viability and steer a global network in a social movement of restoration. 

Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will possess strong communication and presentation skills and have a good understanding of the not-for-profit sector. You will be able to inspire, motivate, engage and manage the complexities of a diverse community of stakeholders, internally and externally.

You will represent the ethos of a restorative leader at TreeSisters and ensure the charity is a thought leader and achieving its charitable objectives.

Core accountabilities of the role

• Governance. Work with the Board to fulfil the vision, mission and strategic objectives, including representing the organisation on the US Board; a separate legal entity.
• Financial Viability. Work alongside our Head of Finance and Board to ensure the financial health and compliance of the charity.Maintain sustainable financial health and compliance of the charity with transparency, integrity and ethics.
• Strategic Direction. Effectively implement the Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment across all Departments and reporting back to the Board.
• People and Culture. Lead staff in aligning the social and behavioural change work with the TreeSisters' values.
• Stakeholder Engagement.Inspire and effectively advance the practice of social and behavioural change work across a complex and diverse network of Stakeholders

Interested?

For more information and the full job description, please see our website. To apply for this position, please complete our employment application form on the above page. Please note the closing date for applications is 9 am (BST) on Thursday 18th August.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
TreeSisters is committed to a long-term, ongoing, organisation-wide journey of dismantling systemic racism and making our team and network as inclusive as possible. At TreeSisters, we want to encourage everyone to become restorers of the planet. We accept and welcome all whatever their culture, nationality, religious persuasion, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, gender, race or age. We aim to be an inclusive organisation allowing people to be themselves.

Who Are We?

TreeSisters is a UK registered social change and reforestation charity that places restoration into everyone’s hands. Our missionis to inspire everyone to rebalance with nature and lead global action to increase reforestation. 

We bring communities together and put solutions in their hands. By ethically funding the planting of over 26 million trees in places like Brazil, Borneo, Kenya, India, Madagascar and West Papua, we provide a measurable way to restore life and mitigate climate change. 

Our mantra is to make restoration the new normal. We actively encourage the cultural and behavioural shift required to move from a consumer to a restorative culture. With a focus on gender parity, we seek to empower women globally and champion the feminine within all of us toward personal and collective action on behalf of the earth. With our relentless desire for integrity, ethical, environmental action, decolonisation, and deeply listen to Original Peoples, TreeSisters is looking to change the world. We want to inspire and encourage the feminine in everyone. Allow people to fully and generously express their unique gifts on behalf of themselves, each other and the forests we love and need.

Are you a values-driven, hand-on leader with broad fundraising and communications knowledge? Do you have strong experience in grant fundraising? Do you want a diverse, exciting role where you can work from home? We’d love to hear from you.

A leading and award-winning early childhood education charity, Sabre works in close partnership with the Government of Ghana to deliver Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.2 on universal access to quality pre-primary education. Sabre is highly recognised for its ‘Brighter Futures Programme’, which is delivered through building playful school environments and providing transformational teacher training on play-based learning for young children.

You will have proven fundraising experience and leadership skills, experience of managing and developing staff, and a passion for early years education.  You will be a talented leader and relationship manager who is highly motivated by the prospect of stepping into this maternity cover to continue shaping fundraising and communications for Sabre Education at a pivotal stage in the charity’s growth.

The role requires excellent relationship building and communication skills with our donor community, deep fundraising expertise across income streams, and a specific background in trusts / institutional fundraising. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strategic drive who is looking to step into a senior leadership role with a dynamic international charity during this maternity cover, and who brings creativity and the ability to inspire others to support our world-class programmes.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a great charity that is an activist youth movement of young leaders fighting for justice and equality. They serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. An exciting opportunity exists for a Commercial Director to join the charity. The Commercial Director will become a key member of the leadership team and help to support the most transformative youth organising movement in the country. They will also be accountable for income strategy and business development and lead on the development of The Charity’s short to medium income generation strategy, majoring in Trusts and Foundations primarily within youth and justice areas. This is a fixed-term contract for two years with likelihood of extension, and is Home Based in the UK.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be passionate about, and committed to, creating a more fair, just and equal world. You will believe in the potential of young people to challenge the status quo and be dedicated to helping them become more powerful citizens. You will ideally possess strategic business development experience in an impact driven organisation, on a comparable scale with ambitious financial targets, with a good track record of success in meeting and exceeding income targets. You will have strong evidenced project management experience, including cross organisational or multi-stakeholder projects ensuring that targets are met within the timeframe and budget set. Previous charity sector experience is not crucial however a demonstrable passion for the third sector is key.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home based (UK-Wide)
Salary: £82,000 plus London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 23 August 2022
Interview Date: Thursday 15 September 2022 (Via Micosoft Teams)

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Alzheimer\'s Society

Who we are

Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.

What we want

We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How we do it

We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.

About the role

Fundraising is at the heart of everything we do – supporting the ambition, the possibilities, and the vital income we need to reach everyone who needs our support, now and in the future. We are a high-performing team, focussed on continuous improvement and offering the best supporter experiences possible. Trusted experts in our fields, we are collaborative, business-focused, compassionate, and determined to make a difference to the fundraising industry, the sector, our organisation, and people affected by dementia.

You will;

- Direct teams to deliver outstanding results collaboratively and at pace.
- Focus on joining up the fundraising functions in Philanthropy, Corporate and Legacy areas, making them more collaborative and efficient
- Share skills and resources, looking for opportunities to build on successes
- Setting a joined-up plan across the areas you oversee, and aligning your area with the other Associate Director areas of Fundraising
- Look up and across the organisation to ensure your area is working collaboratively and effectively with other Directorates.
- Be responsible for representing Fundraising at the highest level, within the organisation, and externally.
- Take overall accountability for delivering fundraising excellence, industry-leading results, an exceptional team culture with a focus on ‘mastery, purpose and autonomy’ across your teams.
- Oversee three key Fundraising functions (Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships and Legacies) and have strong and demonstrable knowledge of leading at least one of these functions to a very high standard.
- Take corporate accountability for the operational, day-to-day success of the organisation and its continued growth and development through innovation and collaboration at every level.
- Acts as a role model you will drive forward an inclusive and high-performance culture making sure that our values and expected standards of behaviour are embedded across the entire organisation, as well as in your own teams.

About you

- Significant experience and demonstrable success at leading a large fundraising function (at Head of Department level) within at least one of the disciplines you will oversee (Philanthropy, Corporate or Legacies).
- Strong experience and understanding of fundraising, the charity sector, relationship management / stewardship and direct response marketing principles.
- Proven ability to design and develop a cohesive approach to fundraising team plans and strategy - embedding values and cultural development.
- Significant experience of setting, managing and delivering multi-million-pound budgets and targets, with the ability to flex and adapt in response to external factors and campaign results.
- Experience of working with and understanding data to drive results across the full portfolio of activity and provide management information, insight and reporting to enhance knowledge and future decisions.
- Great management experience of a large team across a range of functions – requiring a flexible leadership approach to deliver messages to different audience groups.
- Talent acquisition, management and development ability.

You may have experience of the following: Director of Fundraising, Head of Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Fundraising Director, Not For Profit, Senior Fundraising Manager, Trust, Individual Giving, Director of Fundraising, Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Engagement, Relationship Building, Sales Manager, Business Development, Key Account Manager, Field Sales Executive, New Business, Territory Sales Manager, Account Management, etc.

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About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

We are a small committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us then take a look at the current roles we have available to come and join our team!

About the Role

Could you join our team and bring peace and freedom to more places around the world? Are you passionate about engaging supporters about human rights work and developing a journey for them?

Here at Cord we believe that everyone has the right to live in peace and the fullness of life. Peace means hope and healing for victims. Peace means safe and stable societies. Peace means freedom and people reaching their potential.

Cord has a loyal and committed UK supporter base consisting of individuals, churches and other groups. We also receive funding from institutional donors. In order to meet our ambitious fundraising targets, we are soon to launch an acquisition strategy, whilst continuing to deepen the engagement of existing supporters. We are in the process of redesigning our website with a launch later this summer. It’s therefore an exciting time to join Cord and help make this vision a reality.

This role provides a great opportunity for someone with experience in direct marketing and a keen interest in international development to sharpen their skills and grow their expertise. Cord’s peacebuilding approach means that we work in a variety of sectors including women’s empowerment, land rights, freedom of religion or belief and transitional justice, to name a few.

The role will specifically help us increase our income through both retention and acquisition campaigns. The ideal candidate will be experienced in delivering direct mail appeals with a strong understanding of effective direct marketing programmes and also be familiar with end-to-end management of acquisition/retention campaigns. You will have excellent copywriting skills, great experience of utilising supporter CRMs and in designing supporter journeys. 

On a day to day basis you'll be working as part of the fundraising team to deliver high quality fundraising campaigns, working with country teams to develop engaging content and managing Cord's social media accounts. You'll get to understand our different audiences and their needs and learn how to most effectively communicate with them,

Change Agents UK is a well-established and forward-looking sustainability education charity and not-for-profit, working towards our vision of a secure, resilient, zero-carbon and fair future for all. We provide sustainability education programmes and workshops to young people, students, graduates and as continuing professional development to help people at all stages to embed sustainability into their lives and careers and support the transition to Net Zero. We run a successful non-profit trading subsidiary, providing sustainability recruitment and employment services, creating fantastic career opportunities in future-focused work and supporting partner organisations to resource their sustainability and Net Zero goals.

We are seeking a range of Trustees and Directors to expand our Charity and Non-profit Boards and to support us as we grow. In particular, we are seeking people with a passion for sustainability and professional experience in areas including marketing & communications, finance, fundraising, IT or HR.  

Our Trustees and Directors play vital roles in making sure that Change Agents UK achieves its core purpose. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your professional skills to use to help us to achieve our mission: 

• raising public awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals and the climate emergency,

• supporting and empowering the next generation to have the skills and knowledge needed for the future,

• and building networks that engage individuals and organisations in working towards an equitable and zero-carbon world.  

What we are looking for 

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking and skills on our Board.  

Personal skills and qualities 

• A strong personal commitment to the principles of sustainability and the drive towards Net Zero 

• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities as a trustee or director and to act in the best interests of the organisation. 

• A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. 

• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member. 

• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.

• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission. 

• Willingness to lead according to our values. 

• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. 

• Charity Trustees must be at least 18 years of age and you must not be disqualified from serving as a trustee 

We strongly value diversity in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age and other protected characteristics. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from people in currently under-represented groups on our Board, including people of colour, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, people with disabilities, people identifying as LGBTQ+ or people under 35.

You do not need previous Board experience to apply and will be provided with induction and support in the role. 

Duties of Trustees & Directors:

• Support and provide advice on Change Agents UK’s vision, goals, strategy and activities.

• Actively promote and champion the work of the Change Agents UK, amplifying messages, campaigns and supporting our growth

• Approve (as part of the Board and with input from the Executive Team) financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.

• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively. 

• Review and approve Change Agents UK’s financial statements (with the advice of an Independent Examiner/Auditor). 

• Provide support to the CEO/Executive Team 

• Keep abreast of changes in Change Agents UK’s operating environment. 

• Contribute to regular reviews of Change Agents UK’s own governance and policies.

• Attend Board meetings adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and participate in decision-making. 

• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Change Agents UK’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests. 

• Contribute to the broader success of Change Agents UK’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts. 

There will be times when the Trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve reading and commenting on board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. 

Terms of appointment 

Terms of office 

• Trustees are usually appointed for an initial 2-year term of office, with renewals thereafter agreed at the AGM 

• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses (for example, travel to and from Board meetings) can be reimbursed. 

Time commitment 

• Attending 4 Board meetings annually and our AGM (these generally take place in our Head Office in Oakham, but remote attendance via Zoom is possible, so we welcome applications from people based across the UK) 

• Attending an Annual Strategy Day 

• 2-3 hours per month preparation and support time

Committee membership

Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups and / or support to the executive team. 

Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.

Application process 

Please submit a copy of your CV and a covering statement explaining your motivation for applying.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to meet the Board and Executive Team to discuss the opportunity in more detail before invitations to join the Board are made. 

If you would like to find out more about Change Agents UK before applying, we’d be delighted to talk! Please contact us on the email address provided.

NHS Charities Together are recruiting a highly skilled corporate partnerships manager as they continue their incredible growth. They are looking for experienced account managers who will creatively manage and grow partnerships with some of the UK’s biggest brands, as the UK continues its affection and support for our NHS.

NHS Charites Together is seeking a talented and versatile individual to join the charity at this critical and exciting stage of our growth and development.  NHS Charities Together is the national organisation for the NHS’ official charities with a vision for NHS charities to be the biggest independent supporters of national health and well-being.  This is a very exciting time to join the organisation.

Following the high-profile success of our Covid-19 Urgent Appeal, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will be responsible for ensuring we continue to explore and maximise the opportunities of working in partnership with the corporate sector, to raise awareness of NHS Charities Together and raise funds in support of our member charities throughout the UK.

You will work closely with the team to ensure that both existing and new corporate relationships are developed and built over many years in support of the various campaigns and appeals that NHSCT have/will have such as the NHS Big Tea, NHS 75  and Christmas Campaign.

The Corporate Partnerships Team are responsible for an annual multimillion income target through a myriad of corporate opportunities. We have developed an enviable portfolio of corporate supporters who have previously supported via our Covid-19 appeal and many of these relationships are ongoing.  There is now a need to cement those relationships further to grow the income within the charity and to future-proof our income for years to come.

Key responsibilities

• To be the Partnerships Manager for of our major corporate supporters, supporting our flagship annual event – The NHS Big Tea
• Grow their own portfolio of actively managed corporate supporters, by researching prospects, networking, pitching and proposing to grow income
• Provide excellent account management and detailed stewardship to active corporate partners
• Assist in the development of new or existing fundraising products
• Demonstrate own initiative in pursuing new opportunities
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure optimal use of online fundraising platforms, social media feeds and relevant communication tools
• Represent the charity internally and externally, particularly with current and prospective donors
• Provide monthly reports on the progress of relevant income streams to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Director of Fundraising
• Work with admin, finance and CRM colleagues to ensure and model a joined-up approach to fundraising, finance and administration within the organisation

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a talented and versatile corporate partnerships account manager to join the NHS Charities Together at this critical and exciting stage of their growth and development.

We are searching for an adept relationship builder who can build relationships cross organisationally with partners ensuring a mutually beneficial and sustainable partnership.

Candidates who have experience with and a desire to manage a varied portfolio, including some of the UK’s best-loved brands, would be suitable for this exciting opportunity.

NHS Charities Together offers and encourages flexible hybrid working. You will be required to work from the Warwick office regularly which is the official place of work. You may also be required to travel to other locations, primarily for the purposes of NHSCT’s events and meeting members, supporters and key stakeholders. The Warwick office spans multiple floors, including the ground floor and with a lift to other floors. Parking is available, alongside designated disabled parking spaces.

Closing date: 5 p.m. Friday 12th August 2022

Please click ‘Apply via website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and to contact the advising consultants to discuss this role in more detail.

Job Title: Operations Manager 

Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months (extendable) 

Hours: 0.6 FTE    

Location: Home based, able to attend regular in-person meetings & events in Greater Manchester 

Salary: £35,000 per annum (£21,000 pro rata)

NW Hearts Charity (RCN 1194189) is a new charity with a big ambition - to improve heart health outcomes across Greater Manchester. We are looking for a committed and dynamic individual to work closely with the small, but highly committed board of trustees. NW Hearts Charity is aiming to deliver its first round of grant making by the end of 2022 and to make grants in the region of £500k over the next 2-3 years. This role will be our first paid staff position and will be pivotal in managing our transformation into an effective grant-making organisation. 

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave / year (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• £50 per month contribution to gym membership
• Occupational pension scheme
• Life assurance. Should the worst happen, life assurance is there to help your loved ones.

Key Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Chair of the board, the Operations Manager will have a range of practical, operational and strategic responsibilities that will support us in delivering our 2022 Annual Plan and developing our longer-term strategic priorities.

Charity Management and Governance

• Establish and implement all administrative & HR processes that enable a busy charity to run smoothly.
• Manage relationships with external consultants and/or suppliers (e.g. on fundraising and marketing).
• Develop and implement effective and transparent grant-making processes and procedures, including supporting the development of an independent grants panel.
• Ensure that all regulatory and statutory obligations are met in good time and to a high standard.
• Ensure that the board of trustees is effectively served with full and timely reports, productive meetings and good communications to enable it to fulfil its governance duties and responsibilities.
• Oversee management of the risk register, ensuring all risks are captured, monitored and robust mitigation plans are in place.
• Support the trustees in their duties and inform decision-making in the best interests of the charity.
• Support the board to develop its longer-term strategic approach and annual planning.

Finance

• Establish and embed the charity’s financial management policies, procedures and systems to enable the charity to demonstrate excellent budgetary control, financial management and reporting.
• Oversee the annual audit process and co-ordinate preparation of the Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts.
• Oversee the production of timely and accurate financial reports including regular budget and cash flow projections.
• Oversee cash flow to ensure NW Hearts has adequate funds to meet its day-to-day operational obligations and its grant-making commitments.

Fundraising, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Take a lead on fundraising activities, drawing on additional resources where required, to provide NW Hearts with the funding to meet its longer-term grant-making aspirations.
• Support the work of our marketing partners to grow our brand and develop all aspects of our marketing strategy, including our website and across a range of social media.  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with supporters and potential supporters.
• Ensure that high quality verbal and written reporting to all funders and supporters is completed in good time. 
• Undertake a range of stakeholder engagement activities aimed at raising the profile of NW Hearts in support of the charity’s strategic objectives. 

Person Specification

Essential

• Commitment to, and passion for, the charitable aims of NW Hearts Charity. 
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy and an eye for detail. 
• Skill in thinking strategically, while managing multiple projects and getting things done. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships internally and with a range of external stakeholders. 
• Experience of setting up and developing projects and/or organisations. 
• Financial management skills, including preparing and managing budgets and preparing clear and complete reports.
• Experience of creating and updating effective administrative processes.
• Able to attend regular in-person meetings & events in Greater Manchester 

Desirable

• Experience in the charity sector and / or new start-ups.
• Experience of grant-making.
• Experience in communications and / or fundraising, including building and maintaining relationships with a range of supporters.

Job Title: Head of Operations

Location: Anywhere in the UK (fully remote position)

Hours of Work: Full time; 35 hours per week

Contract: FTC - 3-6 months; temp-perm potential

Salary: circa. £48,000 per annum

Charity People is thrilled to be working in partnership with The Centre for Youth Impact! This is a fabulous education charity determined to ensure that all young people in the UK have access to high quality services that support their social and emotional learning.

Their vision is clear, and they work collaboratively with partners across the UK youth sector to develop shared approaches to learning, evaluation and continuous improvement.

JOB PURPOSE:

As the Head of Operations, you will play a critical role in enabling the Centre for Youth Impact to achieve its mission to progress thinking and practice in impact measurement in youth work and provision for young people, so that all young people have access to high quality programmes and services that improve their life chances.

The Head of Operations will lead and "own" a range of core infrastructure functions for the Centre, including co-ordinating and overseeing the allocation of appropriate resources across the Centre's many projects/areas of work. This is a role that will have a profound impact on the organisation's success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Resource planning and allocation

• Maintain the Centre's pipeline tracker, ensuring that all income generation opportunities are allocated to a relevant Lead/SLT member, and taken through a decision-making process regarding application
• Management and oversight of the Centre's new Fellows Network
• Co-ordinate the use of and contracting with Associates
• 'Ownership' of the Centre's capacity planning process, including reporting to SLT as required on forecasting capacity needs
• Participate in organisational strategic reviews, making decisions on how to prioritise where limited resources are focused across the different activities and projects the Centre is working on.
• Support the organisation's business and strategy planning cycle
• Share reports with the Board on key capacity and resourcing issues

Operations oversight

• Co-ordinate the transition of the organisation to a new CRM (Salesforce)
• Support the Leads to manage projects 'end to end' effectively and efficiently through project initiation, risk management, time tracking, status reporting and budget management for their project portfolio
• Establish and continuously improve office information systems and procedures to ensure an efficient and effective service, undertaking reviews of systems and procedures as necessary
• Oversight of day to day HR-related processes, including payroll and recruitment
• Co-ordination of the annual appraisal process
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to ensure awareness of risks and to seek support and senior level insight where required
• Promote collaborative working across the organisation
• Regular liaison with outsourced finance provider alongside support for specific finance processes
• Managing the Centre's IT infrastructure, equipment allocations and use of office space
• Line management of team/administrative assistant as required

Board support and reporting

• Schedule, coordinate and minute Board meetings, and subcommittee meetings as required
• Produce and compile Board papers in advance of meetings
• Maintain records of Board membership
• Ensure Board meetings are run properly and in compliance with all relevant legislation
• Support the onboarding and induction of new Trustees
• Communicate and liaise with Trustees between meetings as required

The ideal candidate will be someone with wide reaching experience that touches on disciplines relating to HR, Operations and Strategy, Finance and Planning, and an all-round team player with a tenacious spirit. You will be running at the helm with the senior leadership team, and be deeply committed to the organisation's mission!

There is an office space in Barbican which is available for use to those who wish to use it. The organisation has a drive to broaden their workforce across the country, so please do apply, wherever you might be (it is fully-remote after all!).

We are looking to fill this role fast, so even if you're not interested in the potential for it to go permanent, please do apply all the same if this role has piqued your interest!

To apply: please submit a copy of your most recent CV and a brief cover letter explaining your suitability for the role and your desire to work for the organisation!

CV deadline: dynamic; CVs will be considered on a rolling basis.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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