The organisation

We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network to all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older people – including governments, policy makers, the private sector, and academic institutions.

In the Africa region we do this through a combination of programme, policy and communications work focused on our core themes of social protection, humanitarian response and health and care.

The Regional Director will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and is responsible for ensuring HelpAge International delivers high quality work for older people across the region, in line with our theory of change. The Regional Director is also responsible for developing the network in the region, ensuring strong levels of collaboration with network members and other partners.

In HelpAge International’s decentralised leadership structure, the Regional Director also plays a key role at the global level as part of the Global Directors Team, working with other executive directors and the Board to ensure that the organisation delivers effectively on its mission, strategy and values.

Key Responsibilities – areas below, further details found in recruitment pack

• Leadership
• Strategy and Planning
• Network Development
• Operational & Risk Management
• Fundraising

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Substantial experience of international development (and/or humanitarian) work including extensive experience in Africa region.
• A proven leader, able to coach, direct, motivate and inspire colleagues and external audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience managing a diverse team, including ability to manage staff in cross-cultural settings and at a distance.
• Flair and liking for collaborative working, and ability to combine direct line management with working within a decentralised, matrix management structure.
• Proven ability to influence others to achieve successful outcomes, including government, UN agencies and donors through successful advocacy.
• Skills in strategic planning and proven ability to deliver results.
• Experience at having successfully designed and delivered a strategy and/or an organisational design process.

Our Benefits

We offer flexible working, a competitive benefits package:

• Salary £48,765 - £52,016 gross per annum
• 8.5% employer pension contribution
• Opportunity to work for a leading organisation working with and for older people globally
• Opportunity to travel

Other benefits include 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), life insurance, enhanced maternity and adoption pay. We also actively support our staff with a variety of flexible working arrangements to help balance work and home life.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Application process: Please download the Recruitment pack which includes how to apply for the role.

Closing date: Sunday 6th October 2019

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

HelpAge International is committed to providing our staff with continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to thrive within an inclusive and diverse environment. As part of our commitment to promoting gender diversity, we are a member of the Business in the Community gender campaign.

Circa £75,000 per annum

Maternity cover; 9-12 months

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

We are looking for a Director of Communications to provide leadership on organisation-wide communications priorities, including developing our external communications strategy and line managing team heads to ensure Communications objectives are met.

You will lead and direct the wider Communications team (comprising Media Relations, Strategic Communications and Brand, Ambassador Relations and Creative Content), its strategies, people and other resources, with overall responsibility for delivering high impact communications to meet agreed objectives.

You will have previously led and managed large communications teams, including developing and implementing integrated communication strategies, cultivating significant high profile relationships and demonstrating impact and value for money. You will be able to nurture professional relationships with colleagues and external contacts at all levels along with engaging and guiding others to achieve ambitious goals.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 30 September 2019.

Interview date: Wednesday 9 October 2019.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Lead a thriving housing & support charity, working in solidarity with asylum seekers in Bristol who have become destitute. Some flexibility around hours (from 26 to 37.5 hours)

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BHN is a well established organisation with an excellent reputation for providing accommodation and support - making a huge difference in the lives of people seeking asylum in Bristol.

The successful candidate will be a confident manager, have strong interpersonal skills and experience of cross-cultural communication. They will be committed to BHN’s values and vision, and motivated to work in solidarity with destitute asylum seekers. They will need the skills, experience and motivation to manage our small but dynamic staff team, oversee our busy services and raise the profile of BHN.

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We’re looking for a ‘people-person’ who is driven by their values and will invest in building strong relationships with our members (people seeking asylum), volunteers, staff and trustees, as well as working with partners and funders.

If you are the right person for this role, there is some flexibility around hours (from 26 to 37.5 hours) and responsibilities.

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To Apply: Please download the application pack from our website and return the application form to us by email. Include a letter of introduction (1 side of A4) to introduce yourself and explain why you want to be considered for this role.

Please email your application to us before the deadline of 30th September 9am. Interviews will be held on Monday October 7th.

Director of Programmes & Partnerships: Leadership role at an innovative NGO to tackle the causes of global deforestation.

>>>> Introduction

Global Canopy is an innovative environmental organisation that targets the market forces driving two thirds of tropical deforestation worldwide. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a deforestation-free global economy - through improved transparency, innovative finance and strategic communications. Since 2001, we have catalysed new thinking and action by leading governments, companies and investors worldwide.

We are recruiting a Programmes and Partnerships Director to help lead in the areas of Programme Strategy and planning, Development of new programme areas, and external relationships and fundraising – as well as playing a central role in the management of the organisation.

Full details are in our recruitment pack.

>>>> Overview

The Programmes and Partnerships Director is the lead accountable person for the strategic focus, sustainability and impact of Global Canopy’s Programmes.

Your role will be to effectively operationalise the Global Canopy’s strategy into programmes which are well resourced, well managed, and that deliver their expected outcomes. This will require an outward-facing orientation, maximising our ability as an organisation to enable, influence and increase accountability for the private and public sector organisations that we target.

You will have an exciting combination of responsibilities, building out the structures to ensure high quality delivery in line with agreed objectives, coaching and mentoring staff, and supporting the organisation’s ongoing development. You will add value to discussions around organisational structure, helping Global Canopy to improve collaboration between programmatic teams to effectively and efficiently deliver high quality work.

You will be someone who naturally builds positive relationships across the organisation, able to work collaboratively and create buy-in through influence and persuasion. You will be adaptable – flexing your approach to different situations and people. Some programmes need close support to develop, while established programmes need both space to deliver, and supportive challenge and help to learn and improve.

As a member of the management team, you will play a leading role in setting the culture of the organisation and living Global Canopy’s values. You will have shared responsibility for our organisational capability and ensuring that Global Canopy continues to evolve according to the strategy that you will help to set. You will attend quarterly board meeting – with accountability for programme implementation and impact.

Partnerships are at the heart of how Global Canopy works and key to maximising our impact. This includes both funding partnerships – taking a lead role on working with large institutional funders – as well as the key institutional partnerships that are central to delivering our programmes and achieving change.

>>>> Responsibilities :

1) Programme strategy and planning – 20%

• Programmatic strategy, planning and impact - responsible for ensuring each programme has effective programme design, planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Ensuring risks to delivery, impact  and financial performance are understood and well managed, reporting back to SMT and Board as appropriate.

2) Development of new programme areas – 25%

• Development of new programme areas in line with Global Canopy’s strategic goals. Collaborative programme design from concept to implementation.

3) External Representation & fundraising – 25%

• Programmatic funding – building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, setting targets and overseeing the funding pipeline.
• External representation for Global Canopy as an institution, and for its major programmes.
• Creating and maintaining strong networks with relevant stakeholders, funders, and other organisations to help achieve our goals.

4) Management – 30%

• Resourcing, capability and structure of the programmes team including line management of relevant programme staff.
• Developing a culture of impact and learning and embedding this across the programmes team.
• Member of GC’s Management team, with shared responsibility for overall organisational success.

>>>>Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Able to think strategically, and operationalise strategic plans
• Able to manage and oversee diverse programmes of activities, including creation of appropriate planning, reporting and monitoring processes.
• Experience of building relationships, and working in close partnerships with other organisations to leverage impact, increase delivery and raise funds.
• Experience of communications, outreach and advocacy, achieving impact by influencing and enabling other organisations.
• Able to build, develop and manage diverse & high performing teams. Management within a matrix organisation; able to inspire teams to collaborate on complex projects.
• Communication skills, across the organisation and with donors and stakeholders at the highest level.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks, and best practice in monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Experience in developing, managing and leading programmes within an NGO setting
• Experience working on global projects and with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience in several of the following areas: forests and climate change, sustainability, international development, and achieving change in the private sector.
• Prepared to travel overseas.

Essential Behavioural Competencies:

• Coaching and mentoring approach.
• Builds positive relationships.
• Works collaboratively, creating buy-in through influence and persuasion.
• Able to challenge in a supportive way, helping others to learn
• Solutions/Action oriented; able to focus on results, not get distracted and to see work through to completion.

Desirable:

• Knowledge/Experience of working with the finance sector, especially on sustainability

>>>> How to apply

To apply for the position, please send an up-to date CV and covering letter

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 2 sides A4, mentioning where you first saw the role advertised).

The closing date for applications is Thursday 3rd October at 9am.

Interviews are provisionally planned for Thursday 10th October 2019 in Oxford.

If you have any questions about the position, then please contact Zuzka Majcova at Global Canopy. Contact details are availble in the recruitment pack, and on our website.

Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the policy which can be found on Global Canopy’s website

Global Canopy is an innovative environmental organisation that targets the market forces destroying tropical forests.

Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a deforestation-free global economy – through improved transparency, innovative finance and strategic communications. Since 2001, we have catalysed new thinking and action by leading governments, companies and investors worldwide.

We employ 35 people mainly based in our office in central Oxford with smaller teams based around the world. As an entrepreneurial think-tank, seeking to tackle deforestation differently, our team is the key to our success.

Reporting to the CEO, the Development Director will have the opportunity to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy from trust, foundation and philanthropy sources.

We are excited by our nascent giving circle, which has high potential due to our engaged and active network of trustees and supporters, and is timely due to the current global interest in the environment. 

We also have a stable of established trust & foundation relationships that need nurturing and growing.

The role of Development Director will be pivotal to our success. This is a stunning opportunity to be working for an organisation at the very forefront of the conservation movement, helping to shape its future as part of our dynamic management team.

If you are an experienced major donor fundraiser, also able to lead trust and foundation fundraising – and have a passion for the environment, we want to hear from you.

Please click through to the job pack for further information and contact information if you would like a confidential conversation.

*Closing date: 14th October 2019 9am

*Location: Oxford or part working from home

*Full time, part time or consultancy (3 to 5 days per week)

*Salary: Negotiable on experience, upwards of £50,000 pro rata

Role description for Trustee – Human Resource lead

Join us for an exciting opportunity to make a difference... 

As a Trustee with a Human Resources background, you will take the lead at board level, whilst ensuring that the collective responsibility of the Board of Trustees for the management, support and development of Shine’s staff is maintained.

The statutory duties of all trustees are:

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organisation must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
• To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
• To appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his/her performance

In addition to the above statutory duties, a Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve:

• Promoting the interests of the charity at all opportunities
• Providing guidance on new initiatives
• Other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise

Main Responsibilities of Trustee – HR Lead

In relation to the Board:

Advise Trustees on the long-term vision and strategic direction for investment in human resources:

• to grow, maintain and develop staff throughout the organisation
• to contribute to HR policy setting, strategic direction, goal and target setting, and evaluate performance against targets, budgets, plans and charitable objectives
• to ensure that HR activities and interventions are linked to Shine’s charitable objectives and complement the company culture
• to advise on and help improve management of HR
• to ensure the Board of Trustees properly remunerates staff, reviewing and rewarding performance and development opportunities

In relation to the Chief Executive and HR Management Function:

• To work with Shine’s CEO to review current HR management arrangements, and provide guidance on HR strategy and short and long-term direction
• Receive progress reports on HR and any reoccurring staffing issues

Person Specification

Essential for the HR lead

• A substantial background as a senior HR professional, with proven track record of success at an operational and strategic level.
• An understanding of the UK charity sector, good governance, Charity Commission, relevant legislations and statutory requirements
• A thorough understanding of HR policy and practice
• Experience of performance management, HR/employment law issues and implementing them contextually
• Working effectively as a team member and demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent networking skills, influencing and communication skills.
• An interest in the work of Shine

Essential for all Trustees

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Commitment to the charity’s objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities.
• Strategic and forward-looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims.
• Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to respect the confidences of colleagues.
• Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.

Desirable for all Trustees

• To have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus or direct knowledge of the conditions through personal or professional connections (and/or disability in general) and an understanding of the impact of the conditions on people’s lives

• Prior experience of committee/trustee work.
• Direct experience of spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and understanding of the impact the condition has on people’s lives.
• Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the charity.
• A wider involvement with the voluntary sector.
• Experience of chairing meetings, committee work
• Leadership skills exercised through a period change.

Time Commitment

• Up to 6 days a year, which include:

- 4 days for Committee meetings. These dates will be planned well in advance.  Board meetings usually take place in Shine’s Head Office in Peterborough.

- Phone calls or meetings with the CEO / HR advisers

For a discussion about the volunteer trustee role:

Please contact Kate Steele, CEO at Shine 

To apply:

Please submit a CV and covering letter to Steve Ellen, Director of Finance

Closing date: 11 October 2019

Role Description for Trustee – Fundraising lead

Join us for an exciting opportunity to make a difference... 

As a Trustee with a fundraising background, you will take the lead at board level on fundraising, whilst ensuring that the collective responsibility of the Board of Trustees for the fundraising governance is maintained.

The statutory duties of all trustees are:

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organisation must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
• To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
• To appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his/her performance

In addition to the above statutory duties, a Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve:

• Promoting the interests of the charity at all opportunities
• Providing guidance on new initiatives
• Other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise

Main Responsibilities of Trustee – Fundraising Lead

In relation to the Board - provide insight and confidence to other Trustees on: 

• The long-term vision and strategic direction for Shine’s fundraising plans
• Areas for investment in income generation and the return on investment
• A balanced view of diverse income streams and the different levels of risk and reward.
• Managing risks and ensuring compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice, and with the laws and standards laid down by other bodies such as the ICO and the Fundraising Regulator. 
• Progress against the annual fundraising plans in relation to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing

• Consult with Director of Fundraising and Marketing on matters of fundraising strategy and short and long-term direction
• Receive progress reports of performance from the Director of Fundraising and Marketing.

Person Specification

Essential for the Fundraising Lead

• A substantial background as a senior charity fundraiser with proven track record of success at an operational and strategic level.
• An understanding of the UK charity sector, good governance, Charity Commission, relevant legislations and statutory requirements
• An understanding of the challenges facing small and medium UK charities in maximising income streams and donor cultivation.
• Experience of diverse fundraising practices – individual giving, corporate and philanthropic giving, and trusts and foundations would be valuable.
• Excellent networking skills, influencing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of digital or social media.
• A thorough understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
• An interest in the work of Shine

Essential for all Trustees

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Commitment to the charity’s objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities.
• Strategic and forward-looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims.
• Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to respect the confidences of colleagues.
• Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.

Desirable for all Trustees

• To have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus or direct knowledge of the conditions through personal or professional connections (and/or disability in general) and an understanding of the impact of the conditions on people’s lives
• Prior experience of committee/trustee work.

• Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the charity.
• A wider involvement with the voluntary sector.
• Experience of chairing meetings, committee work
• Leadership skills exercised through a period change.

Time Commitment

• Up to 6 days a year, which include:

- 4 days for Committee meetings. These dates will be planned well in advance.  Board meetings usually take place in Shine’s Head Office in Peterborough.

- Phone calls or meetings with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing.  Location can be flexible. 

For a discussion about the volunteer trustee role:

Please contact Kate Steele, CEO at Shine 

To apply:

Please submit a CV and covering letter to Steve Ellen, Director of Finance

Closing date: 11 October 2019

MyBnk is a national charity, successfully empowering young people to take charge of their future, by bringing money to life.

Young people remain at the heart of everything we do. Their needs, ideas, curiosities and aspirations inform our work from programme development and delivery, to brand and policy.

Good financial capability breeds better financial outcomes, opportunities and wellbeing. Money worries and debts cause hardship and stress, potentially leading to family and health issues for the individual and a cost to society.

Founded in 2007, with a vision to help create a financially capable and enterprising generation, together with young people, we have created innovative, high-impact and high-energy financial education workshops, delivered by our expert trainers. We have continued to grow in scale and reach and build MyBnk into the thriving charity it is today.

MyBnk

Chair

Central London

With the impending departure of our Chair, who founded MyBnk and served as our former CEO, and led and worked with the team to successfully create a shared vision and achieve positive systemic change and outcomes, working with extraordinary partners and supporters, we are at a particular seminal and exciting stage in our development

MyBnk has ambitious plans to double income over the next three years, to £3 million per annum, and to reach so many more young people. With the role of Chair offering a unique opportunity for you to help drive this growth.

You will play a key role in shaping the long-term sustainable future of MyBnk, be able to horizon scan, broker new introductions and effectively mobilise new opportunities. You will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the CEO, the trustees and the patrons. You will support the CEO and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of MyBnk to achieve our strategic objectives.

Closing date: Monday 30 September

Preliminary conversation with Harris Hill: week commencing 7 October

If you are potentially interested and would welcome an informal and confidential conversation please contact our advising consultant Philip Nelson, Director at Harris Hill.

Job Overview

Director of Finance & Resources for a charity based in central London

£65,000 full time

4 day working week also considered

It is a strategic and operational role, leading finance, HR, IT and all office/ organisational management, working closely with the Chief Executive.

Responsibilities

• Providing strong and effective strategic leadership of the Finance function and team
• Developing business systems and technologies to eliminate manual processes
• Streamlining and automating work flows wherever possible
• Providing the company with deep analysis, data and business insight
• Leading the continued development and implementation of new or improved systems to enhance business effectiveness
• Overseeing the preparation of management information and Communicating of financial and non-financial results
• Managing the process of annual audits carried out by external auditors
• Company-wide budget preparation and ongoing proactive management
• Overall responsibility for working capital management (cashflow forecasting, debtor management, etc)
• Identifying commercial opportunities and driving revenue increases across the organisation
• Responsible for statutory reporting and compliance

Qualifications/experience required

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)

What’s on offer?

£65,000

About Open Rights Group 

Open Rights Group supports the development of a healthy and fair society which allows individuals to live and flourish in the digital age. We do this by protecting and extending human rights and civil liberties which history tells us are often overlooked or eroded during periods of rapid change.

We have three main areas of work: online privacy, free speech online and government mass surveillance. We challenge threats to privacy by both the government through the surveillance of our personal communications and private companies, who use personal data to increase profits. We challenge threats to free speech through the criminalisation of online speech, online censorship and restrictive copyright laws.

Open Rights Group has 10 members of staff and offices in London and Edinburgh. We are a membership organisation with over 3,200 members. 

Role Overview

Open Rights Group are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and efficient COO to lead the day to day work of the organisation alongside the Executive Director. 

The COO will be a member of the senior leadership of Open Rights Group. The COO  will be responsible for effective and efficient internal management of the organisation – our money, our people, our supporters, our members and providing appropriate project management. The post-holder will be responsible for: 

Organisational Strategy:

• Work with the Executive Director and senior staff to drive Open Rights Group’s strategy development and implementation;
  Design and convene strategy days encompassing staff, Board, Advisory Council and volunteers;

• Ensure delivery is regularly assessed against strategy goals;

• Draft annual budgets for the organisation.

Resource Development:

• Devise and implement plans for membership growth and individual giving;

• Identify and expand sources of grant income;

• Ensure growth of business membership and manage relationships with corporate supporters;

• Ensure all projects, grant implementation and reporting is properly managed, tracked and delivered;

• Develop use of project management tools and team practices.

Human Resources:

• Develop and lead a culture that encourages high levels of motivation and outstanding performance, and evaluates progress against goals and values for the organisation;

• Manage staff recruitment;

• Oversee and implement human resources policies.

Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure Open Rights Group has the policies it needs and that they are implemented effectively;

• Alongside the Executive Director report to and service the board of directors;

• Manage board member recruitment and elections;

• Ensure high standards of information management and data protection across the organisation, making sure our teams can access the information they need quickly and easily, maintain it securely, and keep accurate records;

Systems and Processes: 

• Ensure that Open Rights Group has the tools and services that it requires to effectively deliver its work and projects based on the ethical principles of the organisation;

• Development of IT systems and policies;

• Manage technical staff and contractors.

Community Building:

• Alongside the Campaigns Manager oversee the growth, development and engagement of Open Rights Group’s community groups across the UK;

• Manage, develop and expand ORGCon (Open Rights Group’s annual conference);

Finance:

• Ensure our financial planning, policies and management is rigorous, with streamlined, transparent processes that help all staff can access accurate and timely information and are making best decisions about our income and expenditure;

• Ensure that the organisation’s operations continue to be underpinned by a sustainable financial model;

• Ensure Open Rights Group’s financial systems are efficient and clear;

• Manage relationships with accountants and bookkeepers;

• Track budgeting and financial performance;

• Hold responsibility for financial administration: including processing invoices and making payments.

Monitoring and evaluation:

• Statistics and monitoring of online communications, media presence, cultural and policy impact of Open Rights Group and financial monitoring.

Communications: 

• Oversee Open Rights Group’s brand refresh and website redevelopment;

• Oversee and sign off on supporter communications.

Key Contacts

The COO will be directly managed by the Executive Director. They will work closely with colleagues across the broader team to maintain alignment of Open Rights Group’s organisational goals, and collaborate within the team to effectively disseminate Open Rights Group’s messages. This role line manages the Policy Director, the Policy and Research Officer, Technical Officer, the Communications Manager and the book keeper.

Length and Salary

The Chief Operating Officer will be employed on a full or part-time permanent contract. The annual salary is £39-000 - £43,000 per annum pro rata less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. The position will be based in the London office. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Open Rights Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Person Specification

CRITERIA

• Excellent written and oral communication skills (essential)
• A minimum of three years in a senior management or leadership position (essential)
• Project and resource management experience (essential)
• Experience of building and managing relationships with funders and partners (essential)
• A high degree of self-motivation (essential)
• Ability to speak publicly, including with the media and at conferences and meetings (desirable)
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills (essential)
• Exceptional organizational skills of yourself and others (essential)
• Ability to work under pressure (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (essential)

Direct Response Marketing Coordinator

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Direct Response Marketing Coordinator
Location: London
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed term - until 27 July 2020 (secondment cover)
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £22,367 to £23,270 - depending on skills and experience + London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 26 September 2019
Interview date: 4th October 2019

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a Direct Response Marketing Coordinator to join the Mass Participation fundraising team, focusing on Memory Walk, the Alzheimer’s Society’s flagship mass participation fundraising event. Memory Walk is a series of sponsored walks and is one of the top five Mass Participation charity events in the UK.

You will lead on planning and delivering all aspects of Memory Walk marketing plans. Focusing on implementation of the owned and earned marketing channels aimed at driving participants to sign up and take part. At the same time heavily supporting the Direct Response Marketing Manager through creative and paid media activity, ensuring it is in line with external market trends and meets growth objectives.

About you:

Working as a part of the team in a fast paced and responsive environment, you will possess good time management and negotiation skills. It goes without saying that you will have great communication skills as you will be engaging with colleagues at all levels across the Society as well as members of the public as well as external agencies and our partners.

With your strong attention to detail, pro-active nature and ability to build successful relationships, you will quickly establish yourself as a key member of the Mass Participation Events team.

Mass Participation Fundraising products and events are crucial to the Society’s fundraising strategy and the support we give to people affected by dementia, So if you are a fundraising or marketing professional who is highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic about making a difference we would love to hear from you!

You may have experience of the following: Direct Response Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Administrator, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

CLIC Sargent fights tirelessly to stop cancer destroying young lives. They are the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, whose care teams provide specialist support to 7,000 young people each year going through cancer treatment across the UK.

Associate Director of Services - Social Care

Open on location with travel throughout the UK

£65,800 - £70,000 depending on location

CLIC Sargent want a world where everyone under 25 with cancer gets the support and help they need during treatment and beyond, including bereaved families living with emotional pain. This newly created role will design and implement a new social care service model that delivers on CLIC Sargent’s ambitious new strategy, by expanding reach and increasing impact for children and young people throughout the UK.

As an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team the post holder will translate the strategic vision into operational delivery, taking responsibility for driving service transformation, embracing new technology and cultivating an outstanding performance driven culture within a complex healthcare environment. 

We are looking for a highly experienced individual with significant experience in children or young people's social care services.  As an ambitious leader you will be able to quickly gain credibility and resect within the social care workforce and have the aptitude and emotional intelligence to build rapport with a broad range of key stakeholders. Critically, you must be a qualified social worker and share CLIC Sargent’s commitment to achieving lasting, positive change for children, young people and their families.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual to play a pivotal leadership role in one of the UK’s leading cancer charities for children and young people.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Published advert closing date:   9th October 2019

Preliminary interviews at Prospectus: 16 - 25 October 2019 

Panel interviews with CLIC Sargent: 4th November 2019

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.  

CLIC Sargent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to achieving greater diversity and welcomes applications from people of all different backgrounds regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

At Daybreak Oxford, we strive to help people live well with their dementia.

We are seeking a Director to drive forward and develop Daybreak. We want to deliver our very special services to even more people and provide support to all those who need us in Oxfordshire.  You will lead and inspire our fundraising, finance and operations teams to rise to the challenge ahead. The number of people in Oxfordshire who are living with a dementia is rising. We believe that Daybreak has a key role to play in helping people to maintain a good quality of life and in supporting carers when they need it most.

We need a Director who can lead, motivate and engage the wider community but is also happy getting stuck into the detail of the day-day. You will work closely with the board of trustees to develop a long-term strategy, budget and business plan that will deliver a service that meets the needs of the charity and its members and will have the support and authority to maximise the potential of Daybreak.

You will need a good understanding of the fundraising landscape and be comfortable raising money for vital services. You will be responsible for developing a fundraising plan and leading the fundraising team to deliver on this, so we can deliver and expand our service.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and advocacy skills. We are looking for someone who is a great communicator and who can motivate and support our staff who work in a very demanding environment.

Please note the post is for 21 hours per week 

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust (HCPT) to support their search for a new Commercial and Development Director. HCPT is a registered charity formed to preserve the castle, formerly the home of the Bishops of Worcester for more than a thousand years, for education and the use and enjoyment of everyone.

The Commercial and Development Director joins HCPT at an important and exciting time of challenge and growth and will be responsible for developing and managing the castle with a clear line of vision for the future. Crucial to the role will be building the castle's commercial strategy, increasing revenue generation and progressing the organisations' operational and visitor offering. Developing new partnerships and seizing opportunities for attracting new income to enhance the visitor experience will also be key.

Heading a small enthusiastic and dedicated team, the Commercial and Development Director will provide inspirational and creative leadership, have a strong track record of delivering on commercial and operational objectives and a broad grasp of business reporting methodology. Experience and contacts in the heritage/visitor attraction sector would be advantageous.This is a full time, fixed term contract of 18 months.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.