CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Lambeth and Southwark Mind are looking for a committed Chief Executive to lead our people, operations and finances.

Do you share our passion for providing access to high quality and innovative mental health services in local communities?

This role would give you the opportunity to help shape the future of our charity and to improve the lives of vulnerable people.

Responsibilities:

• Promoting the values and goals of Mind within the charity and with our strategic partners
• Developing and implementing innovative strategies and operational plans
• Overseeing clinical service delivery, with a focus on quality, inclusion and standards
• Managing finances, income generation and ensuring sound budgeting and financial management reporting
• Leading and managing staff and volunteers, with openness and transparency, ensuring that both well-being and performance are high priorities
• Encouraging active involvement of users in service development
• Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including funders and providers

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Preferably, you will have counselling or psychotherapy qualifications, with a good understanding of well-being and mental health.
• Experience of managing a charity, social enterprise or relevant business, with a track record of compassionate leadership
• Experience of leading and managing staff and volunteers across a multi-site environment
• Successfully led organisational change, including maintaining staff morale, well-being and engagement
• Previously developed a culture of openness and transparency, including building trust with staff and wider stakeholders

About Lambeth and Southwark Mind:

We're Lambeth & Southwark Mind, an independent charity providing mental health services for people living in Lambeth and Southwark.

Our mission is to provide long-term, free psychotherapy services to our local communities, particularly helping those on low incomes; we won’t give up until everyone in our community who is experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Lambeth and Southwark Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer. We serve a diverse part of London and we would particularly welcome applications from the BAME community.

An Enhanced Criminal Records check is required for this role.

Location: Brixton, London SW9 7AA

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours a week

Salary: £53,000 per annum

Benefits: 33 days annual leave

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June 2020

Strictly no agencies please.

You may have experience of the following: Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Operations Director, Commercial Director, Commercial Manager, Senior Service Delivery Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

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PestalozziWorld is an International educational charity making an incredible impact on lives of vulnerable children in Africa and Asia. The Charity finds talented children around age ten in the poorest, hard to reach parts of South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, including many refugee camps, brings them to one of its residential Villages, enrols them in a good secondary school and eight years later sends them off prepared for success in college or employment or in their efforts to pay forward the remarkable help they received.

Our programmes are inspired and guided by the educational philosophy of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a Swiss humanitarian who devoted his life to the education of children.  A philosophy that includes the development of practical skills and social awareness in addition to academic achievements

We are looking to appoint a CEO to lead and shape the future of our inspirational charity and develop and diversify the fundraising strategy to ensure the Charity’s long term sustainability. The successful candidate will be highly driven, commercially minded and bring a proven track record of both operational and strategic leadership and fundraising experience 

Key responsibilities

• Promoting the values and goals of the organisation within the charity and with strategic partners and donors
• Developing and growing income generation capacity, proactively seeking to broaden the funding base.
• Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets
• Develop and implement innovative strategies and operational plan
• Overseeing programme delivery and monitoring, with a focus on quality and best practice standards
• Managing finances, income generation and ensuring sound budgeting and financial management reporting
• Leading and managing staff and volunteers, with openness and transparency, ensuring that both well-being and performance are high priorities
• Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including funders and providers
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal regulatory requirements, including those required by the Charity Commission and other legal, statutory and regulatory bodies.

Person specification  

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in the third sector or SME environments
• Ability to bridge the gap between being hands on and operating at a strategic level
• Experience of working at a senior management level
• Demonstrable track record of Fundraising
• Understanding of the charity regulatory environment and governance
• An excellent communicator with good technical, fundraising and financial skills.
• Willingness to travel and undertake monitoring visits to India, Nepal and Zambia
• Experience of leading and managing staff and volunteers across a multi-site environment
• Will be committed to the cause and able to work effectively with the Administrator and the Chair of Trustees in London.
• Minimum 3 day week.

PestalozziWorld is an equal opportunities emloyer. To apply for the role please submit your CV and a supporting statement (of no more than two A4 sides) . 

NB: Due to limited resources, feedback to applicants will only be supplied to those candidates who are interviewed 

Economy is recruiting a Deputy CEO to implement our new 3 year strategy. We are looking for someone who is energetic and dynamic, and who can help us deliver our ambitious objectives for organisational development and responding to the economic impact of coronavirus.

Economy is a charity that exists to support people - particularly those currently furthest from power - to shape the economy in order to achieve what matters to them. To further this goal, we have secured funding to increase organisational capacity and appoint a Deputy CEO to help manage this growth. 

Key areas of responsibility

Overall

● Develop and implement organisation systems and processes

● Oversee financial planning, management, reporting and compliance.

● Support project and programme delivery.

● Deputise for the CEO as and when necessary.

Operations and Culture

● Develop project management systems and processes as Economy’s work expands and becomes more complex.

● Develop policies, systems and processes which enable effective internal communication and collaboration.

● Develop the systems, processes and practices which underpin a healthy organisational culture and promote diversity and inclusion.

● Oversee the management and development of Economy’s infrastructure including website, social media, CRM database, Google Suite and reporting systems.

Finance and Fundraising

● Work with the Chief Executive to provide the strategic context for financial planning.

● Responsible for financial planning, management and control including procuring appropriate insurances and the preparation of business plans and annual reports.

● Responsible for financial reporting including cash forecasting, quarterly reporting to the Board, preparation and review of project and annual organisation budgets.

● Work with the Chief Executive to prepare funding applications and requisite reporting.

HR

● Responsible for HR at a strategic level, overseeing recruitment, training, disciplinary, staff well-being and all other personnel matters.

● Identify gaps in skills and experience in accordance with the Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and address through recruitment and training.

● Develop Economy’s HR policies, and draw in external expertise as necessary.

● Line management responsibilities.

Governance and Risk

● Work with the Chief Executive to deliver best practice, ensure compliance with legal requirements, attend Board meetings and prepare Board papers.

● Responsible for GDPR compliance.

Culture

● Always act in the best interests of Economy.

● Abide by Economy policies as set out in the Staff Handbook.

● Maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Economy.

● To be flexible and to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Board of Trustees.

Key skills and experience

Essential Skills and Experience

● Track record of developing organisational systems to promote collaboration, embed a positive organisational culture and enact diversity and inclusion across an organisation.

● An understanding of Diversity and Inclusion and how they can be embedded in all parts of organisational strategy, development and day-to-day operations.

● Managed teams to support organisational and personal development.

● Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

● Experience of designing, managing and delivering complex projects and programmes.

● An engaging presentational style.

● An ability to listen and communicate to build consensus and work collaboratively.

● A track record of using strategic thinking to improve outcomes and ways of working in an organisation.

● An ability to pay attention to detail across multiple areas of work

Values and behaviours

● Personal commitment to Economy’s values and purpose of supporting people – particularly those furthest from power – to use economics to achieve what matters to them.

● Ability to reflect and learn, including sharing failures and uncertainties. Openly taking feedback from the team and members of Economy’s community on your behaviours and work.

● The emotional intelligence to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow and develop.

Desirable Development Areas

We are also looking for the following skills and experience. Please tell us if you have experience of these work areas or you are particularly interested in them for your own personal development.

● Financial strategy, reporting and planning.

● Experience developing and overseeing HR policies and processes.

● Good knowledge of charity law and best practice.

● Experience of using applications such as Wordpress, Hubspot, Google Suite, Slack, or Zoom.

● Experience of using accounting software Xero.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Economics is underpinned by a way of thinking dominated by white men who have studied and worked in a small number of institutions. We are looking for people that bring a different perspective. To this end, when candidates are of equal merit, we will prioritise selection and appointment of people who are from backgrounds that are under-represented in economic institutions and the charity sector.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your completed application form and fill out our equal opportunities survey by 23.59pm Monday 8 June 

Organisation:  UAE - UK Business Council

Job Title:  Executive Director

Salary:   £70,000 - £80,000

Hours:  Full time, with occasional weekend and evening work

Location:  London, but with flexible working

The UAE-UK Business Council (UUBC) is the premier business-led organization dedicated to facilitating greater trade and investment between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK). The UAE and the UK have a long-standing bilateral relationship.  The UUBC leverages the depth and strength of these ties in order to provide its members with access to senior decision makers in business and government, with the aim of strengthening bilateral trade and investment.

The UAE-UK Business Council was established in 2009.  It is a small, high-level body co-chaired by His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh and Sir Edward Lister.  It met for the first time in September 2011 in Abu Dhabi and has met twice a year ever since, alternating between the UAE and the UK.

Our Members include large corporate companies, SMEs, Government representatives, Institutions and Business Organisations.

This is an exciting time for the UUBC. With high-profile, newly appointed Co-Chairs in His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh and Sir Edward Lister, the UUBC has decided to restructure to increase efficiency and better achieve its organisational objectives. The creation of a new Joint Secretariat in London has opened the role of Executive Director to lead this new body.

Our new Executive Director will be a self-starter, with a proven track record of leadership  and commercial acumen. They will be responsible for establishing this new Joint Secretariat in London, as well as building and maintaining the UUBC’s relationships at the highest levels of government, business, and academia. Ultimately, they will play a key role in delivering the UUBC’s main objective: achieving £25 billion in trade between the UAE and the UK.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive senior-level business, corporate, or government experience.
• Experience of developing and implementing wide-reaching strategies.
• Experience of running programmes and initiatives either in a government or corporate environment, ideally in both the UK and UAE.
• Excellent organisational and budget management skills and a proven track record of delivering results.
• Ability to influence senior level stakeholders
• Strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please click the apply button, and you will receive these details via email. Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application.

For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact lead consultant Jenny Hills at Harris Hill.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15th June

Blackfriars, Central London (home based at the moment)

Are you an experienced, organised individual with a proven track record of operating at a senior EA or PA level in a fast-paced environment? Then join Nesta as Executive Assistant and play a vital role in supporting our busy CEO. 

About Nesta 
Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society. Nesta is based in the UK and supported by a financial endowment.  We work with partners around the globe to bring bold ideas to life to change the world for good.

About this exciting opportunity 
The CEO has lots of demands on his time so you will be the one ensuring he is in the right place at the right time and that his diary, inbox and travel arrangements are managed effectively.  The role will see you working across every Nesta department and you’ll be expected to juggle numerous priorities and relationships with efficiency and discretion, all the while offering first class customer service. 

What we are looking for
Used to operating at a senior Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant level in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment, you will have impeccable diary management, organisation and time management skills and the resilience and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines. You’ll also have excellent communication skills and be able to work with integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential information.

Nesta is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion - we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

Closing date: 15 June 2020 at 8am. Interviews via video link: w/c 22 June 2020. 

Full-time 37.5 hours per week
£40,000 plus 5% pension

At an exciting time of growth and development we are recruiting for a Deputy Chief Executive. The Deputy Chief Executive will support taking the organisation forward as a leader in the provision of services for disabled people, carers and families.

You will be directly accountable for a number of key areas including managing the business needs of the organisation, premises and IT, policies, safeguarding, quality assurance and consultations. You will be a key member of the senior management team and have overall responsibility for our volunteers.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit our website vacancies page via the Apply button.

Want to lead an organisation that stands in solidarity alongside migrants in their fight for rights and justice? Then join us!

We are looking for an energetic and motivated Chief Executive Officer (Maternity Cover) to manage the organisation whilst the current CEO takes maternity leave. 

We are looking for an exceptional individual to provide effective leadership and oversight of our organisation to take it forward in its organisational aims and objectives according to its current strategy.

 They will have substantial experience in leading organisations within the not-for-profit sector, and background in fundraising and financial management. The individual will have excellent interpersonal skills, flexible, and an ability to manage a full and varied workload, and staff team.

As the lead spokesperson, the candidate will have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, so they represent MRN’s position to the wider public and in the media.

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with a:

• Commitment to upholding the rights of migrants

• Real vision as to how this can be done in the current political, social and economic climate of the UK

• Readiness to work with all groups and individuals who support in part or in whole the MRN mission

The salary will be £41,754 per annum, pro-rata. In addition, MRN contributes up to 6% of salary to pensions.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of immigration policy and practice.

Closing date for applications: 15 June 2020, 9.00 a.m.

Date for candidate interviews: 22 and 23 June 2020

Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homelessness services. We work to develop, inspire, support and sustain a movement of organisations working together to achieve positive futures for people who are homeless or vulnerably housed.

We believe that everybody should have a place to call home and the support needed to keep it.  In these unprecedented times, there has never been a more significant opportunity to achieve real and lasting change for homeless people.

That’s why we’re looking for a new Director of Social Change to drive our campaigning activities.  Through their work they will establish Homeless Link as thought leaders within the homelessness sector and beyond and provide a powerful voice for people experiencing homelessness and the organisations working to support them.

Visit our website to find out more and apply online.

Our values
Committed: we work tirelessly to drive social change to end homelessness for good
Compassionate: We believe in the value and potential of people. We champion justice, humanity and compassion for all
Credible: We speak the truth based on evidence. We listen and learn, ask questions and respond with honesty and integrity
Collaborative:  We believe in the power of partnership, working together for better results - with our members, our partners and people experiencing homelessness

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has a fundamental story to tell: a story of a devastating genetic condition and the fight to lift the limits that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) currently face. We are fighting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. Our mission is to create a world where everyone living with cystic fibrosis will be able to look forward to a long, healthy life.

We are seeking an Interim Director of Finance and Resources, to join us in meeting this challenge by working to ensure the Trust’s long-term financial wellbeing and to optimise resources to help deliver maximum impact for people with cystic fibrosis. Embedding best practice and enabling innovative thinking to ensure that the finance and resources area is delivering an effective and efficient service. You will embrace the challenge of conflicting resource demands and a fast-changing external environment, exploring key areas such as impact reporting, commercial income generation and partnership working.

Supporting the vision, values and policies of the Trust, and enabling colleagues across the organisation to meet challenging objectives while also ensuring their well-being, you will lead and develop a high performing multidisciplinary team. You will play a vital role in developing the organisation’s long-term strategies, working closely with the Board of Trustees.

With oversight of a £15m budget, we are looking for a strong, corporate business leader operating at a senior level to help take the Cystic Fibrosis Trust forward on our exciting journey towards a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis. You will lead, direct, develop and be responsible for the Finance, IT, Facilities, HR/Organisation Development, Project Management and company secretarial functions, as well as working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and fellow Senior Leadership Team members. See the link below for full job description.

This role is based in our London office, but our flexible working policy means that you will be able to work from home regularly. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (pro rata).

6-month fixed-term contract

Based in HQ Aldgate, Central London with home working options

Preferably part-time position (21-28 hours per week) but full-time may be considered. Subject to experience.

Closing date: 19th June 2020

First round Interviews: week commencing 29th June

Second round interviews: week commencing 6th July

Start date: mid to late August (adoption leave cover and therefore subject to change depending on proceedings)

A maternity cover where you can really make a difference for individuals (and their families) across industries and sectors. A great opportunity to lead the Living Wage Foundation (LWF) on reducing in-work poverty. Apply if you have proven leadership qualities and a passion for fairness.

Now is an exciting time to take on the leadership of the LWF working with our dynamic team and diverse network of supporters and stakeholders. Over the past year growth in accredited Living Wage employers was the strongest on record and we have broken new ground by broadening the scope of our work into Living Hours, Making Living Wage Places and our Global Living Wage Initiative. Like all organisations, we are reviewing and adjusting our plans and priorities in response to the impact of the Covid-19 but are clear that the need for a real Living Wage and Living Hours will be a critical component of how we build back better post pandemic.

The successful candidate will be a proven leader who will combine strategy, pragmatism and political nous with excellent relationship-building and team leadership skills. An exceptional communicator and campaigner you will influence and engage with a range of employers, partner organisations, media and other stakeholders to deliver on LWF objectives.

This post can be 4 or 5 days a week, we aim to support working parents\carers and are flexible in our approach. The role is based from our office in Whitechapel.  

We are also open to filling the vacancy with a secondment from a Living Wage Employer or other suitable organisations.

For details on how to apply and the planned recruitment process please go to the Citizens UK website and follow the instructions.

This is a very exciting time for Keychange. Following the strategic remodelling and disposal of some of our property portfolio we will be in receipt of a capital sum for the re-development, purchase and build of new care and support communities.

Our mission is to Create Caring Communities, which demonstrate our Christian Values, Ethos and Behaviours.

Keychange currently operate eleven care home communities for older people and two housing communities for homeless young people. These communities are located across England.

In addition Keychange has recently adopted a new strategic action plan which sets out a clear direction for growth, expansion, improving quality and sustainability. New opportunities will include acquiring new properties and partners, expanding our services into outreach and community programmes, as well as celebrating the charity’s 100 years of operating in 2020. Established in 1920 Keychange is a charity and company limited by guarantee and is led by a Board of Trustees, who govern the Charity in terms of strategy, policies, legal duties, quality and sustainability.

Head of Finance, Keychange is a Christian Charity, Creating Caring Communities.

This is a Senior Leadership role to develop and lead our Finance Strategy for day to day operations as well as our mission and business expansion and sustainability.

Keychange currently provides eleven Care Communities for older people and two Housing Communities for Homeless younger people, all across England.

We are looking for an experienced finance lead to work closely with the CEO, senior colleagues, finance team, managers and trustees to strengthen our existing financial processes and to develop new business plans and opportunities.

This post has an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal, active Christian faith

For full Role Description and Person Specification and Application form please email us as below

Closing Date for applications 12noon Monday 22nd June 2020

Initial Date for Interviews 1st and 2nd July 2020.

The Job

The job is to lead on strategic financial planning for Nightingale Hammerson. You will oversee the 5-10 year strategic financial forecasting for the organisation and development of a clear IT strategy. You will work closely with the CEO to develop the long term strategic plans and budgets for the organisation.

You will be working with key stakeholders (Trustees, Finance and Investment Committees, volunteers, professional colleagues) to review, create and implement a long-term financial strategy.  The strategy will encompass Nightingale Hammerson’s values of excellence, dignity, respect. integrity, compassion, care and teamwork. It will embody a culture of innovation and best practice and ensure new income generation opportunities are maximised across all teams.

Main activities

You will lead from the front, managing and developing a finance team who will implement a system change over that will include, but not limited to, better support for budget holders, interfacing with other systems within our residents services and fundraising teams, whilst providing strong financial controls and excellent reporting. 

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing key contacts to benefit all areas of finance and IT activity. Key to the success of this job will be your ability to lead on and facilitate strategic financial modelling for future scenarios, working collaboratively across the organisation with key stakeholders and their networks.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial systems and preparing and presenting regular and appropriate reports to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees and Finance Committee. This will include monitoring systems for forecasting, contingency plans and key performance indicators. You will also be responsible for overseeing the expenditure of the department.

The job will also include managing the Head of ICT and taking a wider interest in use of Technology across the organisation.

You will develop and sustain high level contacts relevant to the work of the department and represent the organisation at public events as appropriate. You will develop and maintain good working relationships with other relevant organisations and partnerships and maintain an overview of developments in the external environment which could potentially impact Nightingale Hammerson. 

You will develop the necessary policies, procedures and guidelines required, with consideration to legal constraints in finance and IT and keep abreast of current issues and good practice in this area.

You will maintain confidentiality at all times to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR and ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Nightingale Hammerson policies and procedures.

You will also be expected to attend training course and conferences, attend Board and organisational meetings as required.

The person

This job is for a positive person with a sense of humour who can embrace the values of the organisation. The person will want to make a difference. A team player, who will work within the caring culture of Nightingale Hammerson and be ready to “roll up their sleeves and pull it all together”. You will bring evidence of strong people management skills and possess a collaborative leadership style. You have to like and be comfortable around older people and dementia and be empathetic to the residents’ needs. You need to be organised and an excellent communicator.

You will be presentable and credible and inspire trust at all levels. You will be good at networking and have the ability to work with all key stakeholders, knowing how to develop relationships to maximise success in the job. You will be intelligent, able to think quickly, laterally and imaginatively and always be looking for new ideas and innovative channels of income.

Self-confidence is important as is resilience, focus and calmness.

Skills and Experience required

Mid or senior management experience

Experience of finance strategy is desirable

Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Effective negotiator

Positive people manager

Ability to manage change

A full job description can be found via our website.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS certificate. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and Nightingale Hammerson reserve the right to close the advert should the positon be filled. 

Cuckoo Hall Academy Trust (CHAT Academies) are currently recruiting for a Permanent Finance Director.

CHAT Academies, established in 2010 runs 5 Academies in North London, educating around 2,200 pupils with growth plans to 3,000 by 2022.

The role is based close to Edmonton and Ponders End stations.

The role has come about due to the incumbent Finance Director retiring. The Finance Director will retire once the new Finance Director has started and a sufficient handover has taken place.

With the flexibility here, applicants on up to 3 month's notice will be welcomed.

The role will suit a Qualified Accountant with a SAT / MAT background who has either been a Finance Director in a similar role or who is looking for a step up from a Financial Controller or Head of Finance role.

The role will be managing four members of Finance. As such, due to the nature of a small team, applicants must be interested and willing to be hands on with the workload.

Someone who is proactive in getting out and spending time with Heads of different areas will be well suited to this role.

The salary for the role will be between £65,000 - £75,000 based on experience.

                                                                               JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director of Fundraising

Team: Fundraising

Location: London, UK or New York, NY

Closing Date: : June 29, 2020 – Note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Background/NRGI Summary:  For the one billion impoverished people living in resource-rich countries, the oil, gas and mining sectors have failed to deliver on the promise of better quality of life. Massive corruption, the climate crisis, and now the coronavirus pandemic threaten to entrench these deep inequalities. The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)’s works to secure a future where countries rich in oil, gas and minerals achieve sustainable, inclusive development. With the launch of our new 2020-2025 Strategy, our staff of country and issue experts, lawyers, economists and governance specialists will leverage our 15+ years of experience to lift countries out of poverty by contributing evidence-based knowledge, building capacities and alliances, and seizing reform opportunities during moments of political openness.

NRGI’s international staff of more than 90 work in over 15 countries around the world. With an annual budget of roughly $15 million, NRGI benefits from the support of major foundations and governmental funders — including the Open Society Foundations, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Ford Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Luminate, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, Department for International Development (DFID), and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), among others. To preserve its independence, NRGI does not accept funding from oil, gas or mining companies. 

Job Overview: NRGI seeks an experienced, inspiring, and hands-on fundraising leader with a proven track record raising six to seven-figure gifts from institutional (foundation, government, and multilateral) funders to address the world’s most challenging international causes. Reporting to the President/Chief Executive Officer, the ideal candidate will build a thriving fundraising operation to support NRGI’s new multi-year strategy, and increase and diversify its sources of support, building on its strong base and leveraging its current strong financial position.  This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build their own team of two additional full-time staff within NRGI and nurture pipelines that will ensure NRGI’s sustainability.

Major Responsibilities:

1. FUNDRAISING STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION

Serve as a thought partner who leads the development and implementation of effective fundraising strategies and ensures the financial viability and sustainability of NRGI

Develop and execute NRGI’s annual fundraising plan, capitalizing on and in line with the organizational strategy

Develop and track revenue projections, and prepare budgets and forecasts related to all fundraising activities

Strengthen development infrastructure to develop a systematic and proactive fundraising approach with efficient and effective systems for donor tracking, record keeping, preparation and follow-up

Create and ensure compliance with ethical and best practice fundraising policies and procedures

Lead NRGI to excel in funder cultivation and stewardship, building a culture of philanthropy across staff and the leadership team

2. INSTITUTIONAL (FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT) FUNDRAISING

Identify, build, secure, and maintain relationships with a diversity of institutional funding partners

Take responsibility for the government funding portfolio, including drafting proposals, reports and other collateral; oversee the second primary funding portfolio

Supervise the Fundraising Manager and Associate, responsible for the foundation funding portfolio and select bilateral partnerships

Oversee and analyze research to identify and prioritize new sources of institutional giving

Lead on strategies to secure priority prospects, assisting with aligning NRGI programs and mission with funder priorities

Work closely with senior staff to nurture and develop new relationships with donor points of contact

Ensure overall timely, high quality, development and submission of reports and proposals, and appropriate mechanisms for donor engagement and recognition

3. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION

Nurture relationships with key internal stakeholders through effective relationship - building and communication

Serve on the institutional leadership team, providing strategic direction to NRGI

Effectively leverage NRGI’s Governing Board to support institutional fundraising

Lead on the development of effective and appropriate reporting systems, working closely with relevant IT, program, finance and monitoring and evaluation staff

Lead work with the Communications Director and colleagues to develop appropriate messages and communication channels for various donor audiences

Lead internal communications on the policies, processes, and approaches to ensure a coherent and strategic approach to fundraising

4. TEAM LEADERSHIP

Lead the fundraising team of staff and consultants in a manner that empowers them to add value to NRGI and deliver high standards of performance

Ensure that the department is properly resourced and capacitated through a combination of recruitment and management of staff and procurement of consultants

Ensure that each team member is clear on goals and expectations to deliver

Plan and organize the work of the team to deliver in the most cost-effective and impactful manner possible

Ensure delivery of an engaging leadership style that motivates team members and results in high performance

The responsibilities of this role are subject to modifications as required by the needs of the organization.

Key Working Relationships:

Position reports to: President/Chief Executive Officer
Position directly supervises:  Two additional full-time staff to be recruited – Fundraising Associate, and Fundraising Manager 
Indirect reporting: Finance team, monitoring, evaluation and learning team
Other internal and/or external contacts:

              Internal: Program staff, support services team, Governing Board

              External:  Funder and implementing partners, fundraising professionals

Job Requirements:

Experience required:

• Seasoned fundraising professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively senior positions, raising money from institutional sources for international development and governance causes
• Successful fundraising of six figure grants from foundations and/or governments in both Europe and the US
• Strong line management experience with excellent interpersonal and team building skills, ability to delegate and supervise
• Experience working in matrixed environment and collaborating with staff across different cultures and time zones

Technical skills

• Experience generating organizational and program budgets
• Experience using and developing donor databases
• Competency in MS Office and databases, including familiarity with Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, analyzing data for different audiences
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to translate complex ideas into engaging language
• Fluency in Spanish or French an asset

Educational Qualifications

• Preference for graduate level degree in international development or related field, or equivalent work experience

Working Environment:  Standard office work environment, some international travel required.

NRGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NRGI considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, gender, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Application Closing Date: Please submit a CV no later than June 29, 2020 – Note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged

Your privacy is important to us and we are committed to collecting, processing, storing and destroying all information in accordance with the GDPR, UK data protection laws and the NRGI Privacy policy.

                                                           ***No recruiters or agencies, please***