Job Title:  Chief Executive Officer
Hours:  Full time / permanent
Salary:  £70k
Location:  Bristol

We are working in partnership with The Royal Photographic Society (RPS), a prestigious charity which has been at the forefront of photography since 1853. The RPS exists to increase the knowledge and understanding of photography, to promote the highest standards of achievement in photography, and to encourage the public appreciation of photography.  Educational activity is central to their charitable status, and recent investment in new state-of-the-art facilities with a 200m2 gallery and 100-seat auditorium demonstrate their renewed commitment to greater public engagement and impact. The RPS has over 11,000 members globally, who enjoy opportunities to share knowledge, meet and learn from one another through over 600 events held every year.

The RPS is undergoing significant and exciting change and is looking to appoint a passionate and highly capable Chief Executive Officer to lead and develop the increasing impact of the organisation.

You will be an inspirational leader with the ability to quickly gain the trust and support of stakeholders, staff and volunteers, and a strategic thinker who can understand and manage complexity and competing demands to achieve tangible outcomes.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Clear leadership with a compelling vision for the RPS
• Extensive transformational and change management experience
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective strategic and business development plans, including overseeing income generation strategy
• High levels of business acumen and commercial awareness
• Experience of working with and supporting a Board of Trustees

The post holder will be a highly-motivated, entrepreneurial and innovative individual with excellent communication skills who is adept at building lasting relationships both internally and externally. 

You will be resilient, forward thinking and demonstrate strong influencing skills at all levels. A true belief in the ethos of the charity and the services they offer is essential and a background of working within the visual arts sector, charity sector or other relevant area is desirable.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a charismatic and ambitious leader.  If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your CV with a supporting statement, to Jenny Warner, Managing Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting our reference JO1739.

Closing date for applications:  24th February 2020
1st Interview date:  9th March 2020

If you are a dynamic leader and have passion to steer a women’s led, value driven organisation, we would like to hear from you.

We are a highly successful women’s charity working in the domestic abuse, sexual violence and mental health fields. 
 
Established in 1983, Bristol MISSING LINK is a leading provider of Housing and Support Services to women with complex needs and /or mental health needs in Bristol. Missing Link is the parent organisation to NEXT LINK domestic abuse services and SAFE LINK sexual violence services. 
 
The connections between domestic abuse, sexual violence and mental ill health places our services in a unique position of being able to offer a range of support options.  
 
We are now looking for a replacement for our Female Chief Executive Officer who is retiring, creating an exciting opportunity to take the helm of a flourishing and much‐respected charity.  She will lead the organisation which is already in a position of strength through the next phase of its journey.

What we’re looking for in our Female Chief Executive Officer:

‐ A strategic thinker, capable of developing the future direction of the organisation
‐ An inspiring leader with vision, drive and extensive experience of working as a senior manager across multidisciplinary team
‐ Commercially astute with a proven track record of successfully responding to commissioning opportunities, tender writing and securing contracts
‐ Dynamic and effective communicator and negotiator, skilled and experienced in forming strong and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
‐ Able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism and a personal style which commands respect and credibility from others 

Employment term: Permanent, Full Time 37 ½ hours per week, based in the centre of Bristol

Closing date for this role is Monday 2nd March 2020 at 9.00 GMT Stage One Interview to be held on Monday 16th March 2020 and Stage Two to be held on Wednesday 25th March 2020 

Please monitor your emails following your application.

Missing Link is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Missing Link is committed to Equal Opportunities. *Due to the specific requirements of this role, this post is exempt under the Equality Act (2010), Part 1, Schedule 9 (Genuine Occupational Requirement.)

HorseWorld provides a lifeline for horses, ponies and donkeys and opportunities for young people, by rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned and mistreated equines, and empowering disadvantaged young people to discover their potential.

Founded in 1952, HorseWorld Trust (formerly The Friends of Bristol Horses Society) has transformed the lives of thousands of equines.  Our farm (circa 170 acres) is located between Bristol and Bath and today we are responsible for over 300 equines, including over 100 on-site.

Our campaigning to champion animal rights has gained the support of local MPs and thousands of members of the general public, which led to a House of Commons debate and round table meetings with DEFRA.

We also run our ground-breaking Discovery programme which unites some of our abandoned and mistreated horses with disadvantaged young people from all walks of life.  Founded in 2007, Discovery is now a well-established alternative learning provider and is seen as one of the leading equine-assisted therapy programmes, currently working with over 200 students each year to achieve remarkable results.   

Job Title: Chief Executive

Location: Bristol

Salary: £70 - £75k

Our new Chief Executive, in conjunction with a highly engaged and supportive Board of Trustees, will develop and deliver a new strategic direction to build on our success to date and enable us to increase our income and profile in order to support more young people and help more horses in need.

You will bring a track record of leading strategic change and income growth as well as experience successfully engaging a diversity of internal and external stakeholders such as local authorities, local communities, schools, businesses, staff and volunteers.  With a tenacious commitment to continuous improvement, and strong commercial acumen, you will be motivated by handling and finding solutions to challenging problems and be able to balance strategic and operational demands.

A passion for supporting the needs of disadvantaged young people and a keen interest in animal welfare - particularly saving the lives of abandoned, neglected and mistreated horses, ponies and donkeys is essential.

Closing date: Friday 6 March

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.

             

We believe that tackling poverty and protecting the environment are inseparable.

Since 1987, TREE AID has helped over 1.2 million people lift themselves out of poverty and planted more than 16 million trees. We have supported some of the world’s poorest communities that live in some of the harshest environmental conditions on earth. We help communities to plant and protect trees to grow their way out of poverty and protect their environment, for now and for future generations. We build upon the self-reliance of the communities we work with, increasing not only their chances of survival but also maintaining their dignity.

We now wish to appoint an exceptional and distinctive leader as our next Chief Executive Officer to deliver our strategy and drive its implementation to realise our ambitious goals and growth. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will inspire and empower our people to achieve excellence in the delivery of our programmes and realise our mission to enable people living in the drylands of Africa to unlock the potential of trees to reduce poverty and protect the environment. The role represents a career defining opportunity to further TREE AID’s impact and potential.

The successful candidate will bring a considerable track record of leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and empower staff, ideally gained in an international and cross-cultural working environment. S/he will bring demonstrable strategic skill in developing, evolving and implementing a vision with excellent stakeholder management skills. The ideal CEO will be an effective ambassador and a passionate advocate for TREE AID to build our profile, networks and reputation to facilitate the growth of our programmes and impact. The ability to communicate effectively in French is highly desirable, as is experience of working in or with Francophone countries. Most of all, our next CEO will demonstrate a personal commitment to TREE AID’s values and mission to tackle poverty and protect the environment in Sub Saharan Africa.

This role is located in Bristol with c.20% travel. The salary is competitive and commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.

If you have the experience and appetite to make our future a success, you can apply or download further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for the role by clicking Apply now and quoting reference 4573. The deadline for applications is 9am GMT on Monday 23rd March 2020.

TREE AID is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse. The jobholder will be expected to sign TREE AID’s Safeguarding Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. This role requires a DBS check.

Protecting your personal data is of the upmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Chief Executive Officer

GAVO is looking for a Chief Executive Officer to play a crucial role in providing leadership across the organisation to deliver its mission and charitable aims.

Established in 1927, GAVO is now one of the longest-standing and largest County Voluntary Councils in Wales; committed to strengthening the effectiveness of the Voluntary and Community Sector across Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Newport.

GAVO’s aim is to improve the lives and opportunities of communities through partnership and collaboration.

Location: Newport

Salary: Circa £47K per annum.

Duration: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week.  A flexi time scheme is in operation and time off in lieu is permissible for any work required to be undertaken outside the normal hours.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2020 – 5pm.

Interview Date: Monday 16 March 2020

A workplace with a difference:

A job that offers you employment that makes a difference along with 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and an additional 5 GAVO days leave.

About the Role:

GAVO’s mission is to support, facilitate, and broker positive change in the well-being of people and communities through collaborative approaches. The Chief Executive Officer will be pivotal in making further progress in delivering this mission and GAVO’s charitable aims.

Providing leadership and support to GAVO’s staff teams who deliver work in the areas of: Community Development, Volunteering, Health and Social Care, Children and Young People, Supporting People into Employment (Communities for Work and Communities for Work +) and Corporate Services.

About You:

The successful candidate will be a leader able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: 

• Experience of the Third Sector and leading an organisation or managing at a senior level
• Experience of partnership work and collaboration especially securing resources to support business continuity and organisation sustainability, for example grant funding and contracts
• Experience of strategic planning and business plan development
• Ability to maximise opportunities and to represent GAVO and the wider Third Sector in relevant local, regional and national structures.
• Commitment to maximise the opportunities for collaboration in line with GAVO’s mission and strategic aims.

Although not essential, a working knowledge of the Welsh language would be highly desirable.

For an informal discussion about the role with the current CEO or Chair (Martin Featherstone or Edward Watts MBE DL), please contact GAVO directly between Tuesday to Friday.

Other roles that you may have experience of could include: CEO, Operations Director, Director, Chief Executive, Programmes Director, Managing Director Charity, COO, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, Director of Finance and Resources, Director of Services, etc.

We are seeking an outstanding individual to lead OTR's marketing, communications and fundraising. This new, senior role is vital for the next stage of our journey as a mental health social movement by and for young people. The Director of Engagement will increase our visibility and diversify our income so that we can grow our movement and reach more young people.

Working alongside a talented team, you will create and deliver a marketing strategy to raise our profile, develop OTR's emerging fundraising programme and run campaigns to attract new customers to Diffusion, our new training and consultancy arm. Your efforts will create a more influential and financially sustainable organisation and one that can have a greater impact on young people's lives.

You will have operated at a senior level within marketing and built an impressive track record of increasing profile and income. You will be a thinker and a doer, combining strategic skills and creativity with expertise in delivering marketing campaigns. You will also be a skilled communicator who can draw upon outstanding 'people skills' to inspire and influence others. 

Finally, it is important to us that you are committed to our mission and excited by the prospect of using your talents to improve young people's mental health.

For more information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit the website.

The National Eye Research Centre (NERC) is a fundraising charity that funds eye research teams across the UK to find the causes of eye disease to develop new prevention methods and more effective treatments. We fund research in all eye diseases affecting both children and adults.

We are seeking a dynamic and organised team player with strong administration skills and a confident customer service approach. You will make an essential contribution to NERC’s growing team and will enable the organisation’s strategic development by providing excellent administrative support to a number of areas including fundraising, grant making, financial processes, and general office management. The job is initially devised as a part time role (either 3 or 4 days a week) and can be worked flexibly across the week. There is scope for the role to grow to a full time equivalent (or job share).

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Donations processing and records management

• Processing all postal and online donations on the charity’s CRM (Donorfy).
• Ensuring that all recurring donations are updated on Donorfy on a monthly basis and new instructions are set up in a timely fashion.
• Thanking postal and online donors using agreed existing templates for communications and within the charity’s stewardship turnaround times (48 hours).
• Regularly reviewing Gift Aid declarations and chase any that are out of date or incorrect by running the relevant, pre-prepared database queries on Donorfy.
• Running a weekly query from Donorfy to identify new donors and donors over £250 and provide the list to the CEO for bespoke stewardship.
• Ensuring that all relevant donor communications are recorded on Donorfy.
• Ensuring that donor records are kept up to date and any changes in communication preferences are adequately and timely recorded on Donorfy.
• Maintaining any relevant paper and digital donation records that might be required for auditing purposes.
• Ensuring that shared electronic files (e.g. relating to the charity’s operations, grant management, finances, etc.) are organised and maintained in a systematic fashion.
• Informing the CEO (Data Controller) of any complaint received by donors or other supporters.

Financial operations support

• Supporting the day to day financial operations of the organisation, including banking of donations and logging of incoming donations and outgoing payments.
• Paying suppliers and grants invoices.
• Carrying out monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date financial records in preparation for regular audit reviews .
• Running database queries to provide the CEO with financial information in preparation of quarterly management accounts and annual audited accounts.
• Providing the CEO with monthly updates on grants payments made and flagging any unexpected changes or delays on the part of grant holders.

NERC Grants Co-ordination

• Supporting the CEO in liaising with applicants, the Scientific Advisory Committee, and NERC Trustees to provide a list of fundable major projects at the charity’s annual grant making round.
• Supporting the CEO in liaising with applicants, advisory panel, and Chair of Trustees to provide a list of fundable seed grants at the four grant-making rounds per year. 
• Communicating with successful and unsuccessful applicants on the outcome of their applications using existing templates and forms.
• Issuing successful applicants with grant award contracts and terms and conditions.
• Supporting the CEO in maintaining an up to date database of peer reviewers.
• Keeping up to date records of all existing grant commitments, including all relevant financial information on each grant.
• Within agreed procedures, ensuring that quarterly invoices from grant holders are received on time and for accurate amounts.
• Issuing payments of grant holder invoices.
• Within agreed criteria and procedures, ensuring that all projects progress reports are received on time and with a satisfactory level of detail.

Legacy administration

• Supporting the CEO in all aspects of legacy administration with guidance and under supervision.
• Logging all correspondence with estate executors on Donorfy and maintain up to date paper records of estate administration correspondence with executors suitable for auditing.
• Maintaining up to date financial records of all estates in administration to enable legacy income forecasting.
• Alerting the CEO of any unexplained estate administration delays incurred by executors by regularly reviewing all estates in administration.
• Supporting the CEO in liaising with the next of kin wherever possible for stewardship purposes and to gathering information on the donor which could be used for legacy marketing purposes.

Events

• Providing logistics support to the organisation of donor engagement and stewardship events.

General office management

• Acting as the first point of contact for the charity by handling inquiries by phone, email, and post.
• Ensuring that all relevant reports are updated on the Charity Commission’s website and updating information whenever necessary.
• Keeping up to date folders on Trustees information.
• Supporting the CEO with the planning and running of Trustees Board meetings, including distribution of papers and typing of meeting minutes.
• Booking meeting rooms and catering for internal and external meetings.
• Maintaining adequate stationery supplies to ensure the smooth running of the office.

The postholder may also be expected to carry out other duties, which may be reasonably requested. As such, the job may involve occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu can be claimed.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, experience and qualifications

Essential:

• You have a University degree or equivalent OR Business and Administration Level 3 Certificate (NVQ).
• You have at least 2 years’ experience working in a public facing administrative role.
• You have demonstrable experience of office management, committee servicing, budget monitoring, creating and maintaining reporting schedules, updating databases and using them to produce reports.
• You have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.

Desirable:

• You have worked in a fundraising charity.
• You have worked in a grant making organisation.
• You have experience of bookkeeping and you have a working knowledge of Sage and Xero.
• You have experience of administering a grants to external organisations, including monitoring expenditure on grants awarded by the organisation, and creating and updating schedules for grant holders to report back to the organisation on grant expenditure and project outcomes.

Skills and attributes

Essential:

• You are polite, courteous and customer focused.
• You have excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• You are able to work with minimum supervision, are proactive and take initiative, e.g. by identifying problems, proposing solutions and escalating issues appropriately.
• You have a flair for implementing efficient systems and processes and continually seek to improve operational procedures.
• You have strong organising skills, you are meticulous and have excellent attention to detail.
• You have a positive team ethos and are keen to contribute to the overall success of the charity.
• You are able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• You are resilient and able to adapt to changing priorities.

General

• You maintain high standards of personal appearance, conduct, respect for company property and reputation.
• You work within the appropriate company policies and procedures including health and safety.
• You maintain confidentiality of information about customers, suppliers, contracts, tenders and other commercially sensitive matters.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This position has a 6 months’ probation period.
• 30 days paid annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays. 
• Up to 5% matching employer’s contribution to the charity’s workplace pension scheme (NEST).
• Flexible working considered.
• Free onsite parking at the Almondsbury site.

HOW TO APPLY

Closing date: Wednesday 26th February  

Invitations to interview:           Friday 28th February

Interviews:  Wednesday 4th March

My client is looking for a Head of Finance for a period of 12 months.

Ideally you will have experience of working in the Charity sector at this level and be able to hit the ground running immediately.

The role will cover a vast amounts of duties and projects from getting involved  in accounts preparation and detailed management accounts to also attending Board meetings and the SMT forum on a weekly basis

Reporting into the CEO of the group you will have a lot of autonomy to run the finance team as you see fit contributing fully to all financial performance and financial control issues and helping the CEO on any high level strategic plans and developments

Any experiences of systems implementation would also be of great value

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Over the past 44 years, Women’s Aid has been at the forefront of shaping and coordinating responses to domestic violence and abuse through practice, research and policy. We empower survivors by keeping their voices at the heart of our work, working with and for women and children by listening to them and responding to their needs.

We are a federation of over 180 organisations who provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. We provide expert training, qualifications and consultancy to a range of agencies and professionals working with survivors or commissioning domestic abuse services, and award a National Quality Mark for services which meet our quality standards. We hold the largest national data set on domestic abuse, and use research and evidence to inform all of our work. Our campaigns achieve change in policy, practice and awareness, encouraging healthy relationships and helping to build a future where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated.

This maternity cover will provide strategic leadership on finance issues for Women’s Aid, as well as hands on finance teamwork and support, plus support for the HR and Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the deployment of new systems to make our processes more efficient and accurate; develop new improved approaches and provide guidance to the Executive Team and Board. Your ability to provide empathetic support and leadership, and to negotiate with diplomacy, will be allied to your excellent financial skills and experience in a charity of a similar size.

Wiltshire Citizens Advice

Head of Finance and Business Support

A unique opportunity in a thriving charity

We are looking for a  Head of Finance and Business Support. You will need to have experience of a managerial finance role with some knowledge of IT and HR functions. 

You don’t need previous experience of working in a charity but will require  a clear understanding of and support the values of Wiltshire Citizens Advice.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 16th March 2020 5pm 

Interview date:  Provisionally Thursday 24th March 2020

Location:             Trowbridge, Chippenham or Devizes

Hours of Work:  Contracted hours by agreement, minimum of 22.5 per week up to a maximum of 37 worked flexibly

Period:         Permanent

Salary:         £37,829 pro rata plus 6% pension contribution after 3 months. 

Annual Leave:         33 days (inc bank holidays) 

If you are interested in working in an interesting and stimulating environment why not check our website to download an application pack from our website.

We do not accept CVs as part of the recruitment process

Citizens Advice recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds

Responsible to Chief Executive

Responsible for Cleaner-Caretaker Team Leader, Livestock Manager, Handy Person, Weekend Farmers, volunteers

Grade E

Purpose

To lead the maintenance, health and safety of the site and people on it.

Main duties and responsibilities

Facilities, health and safety

• Manage people in the facilities team to perform at their best.
• Undertake inspection, repair, maintenance and development of the physical site infrastructure (eg fencing, cleanliness, structures).
• Oversee day-to-day care of the animals on site (feeding, cleaning, housing) with support of the Livestock Manager.
• Ensure statutory health and safety checks are completed (eg boiler servicing, electrical circuit testing, PAT, building safety).
• Prepare and implement an annual planned improvement programme for facilities.
• Ensure that the burglar alarm, fire alarm and the heating systems are maintained as necessary and set as required.
• Ensure that facilities contracts (eg maintenance, waste, hygiene) are renewed, represent good value, and that checks are carried out as specified.
• Ensure rooms are fit for purpose, clean and well-maintained.
• Report on progress and issues.
• Schedule and oversee site safety checks and risk assessments (eg daily play-area, annual building survey, events).
• Provide first aid cover for staff team.
• Maintain relevant records (eg risk assessment, COSHH and accident books).
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation in health and safety and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Direct contractors on site in accordance with health and safety procedures.

General

• Work within and to promote the aims and objectives of the City Farm, and to present a positive image of the Farm to the public.
• Abide, at all times, by the City Farm’s policies including its Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Ensure all area risk assessments are carried out as necessary.
• Attend regular planning meetings with the Chief Executive and other team leaders, and other staff as required.
• Ensure that the output and quality of your work is of the highest professional standards.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post, as required.
• Take part in Farm events where required.
• Take a key role in the induction of new staff and volunteers.

It is the nature of work of within the facilities team that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises where tasks are not specifically covered in the job description have to be undertaken. The nature of work with volunteers and the general public requires a flexible approach to hours of work including some evening and weekend working.  As a small team it is essential that everyone could, if required, handle all routine day-to-day tasks.

During times of annual leave general farm and garden duties will be shared by all facilities team members.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant environment.
• Good level of knowledge and skill in general maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and requirements.
• A proven ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• Able to operate on own, using initiative to solve problems arising from workload.
• A clear commitment to equal opportunities.
• Computer literate
• The post is subject to an enhanced CRB check

Desirable

• First-aid-at-work qualified.
• Experience in a qualified trade (eg carpentry, plumbing, electrical).
• Experience of looking after farm animals.
• Good rapport with the general public.
• An interest in the aims and mission of the organisation.

We are looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional who is passionate about strengthening entrepreneurs and leaders to drive inclusive economic and social change. Our M&E Manager will be a self-starter and the custodian of Mowgli Mentoring’s theory of change, impact story and evidence base, responsible for designing and translating our programme data into clear impact metrics and narratives for our stakeholders. 

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will develop the M&E strategy and lead its implementation across the organisation, as we expand our work globally, innovate within the offline/ online space, build the evidence base of mentoring, and partner with others to integrate mentoring into their services and programmes. You will lead on M&E and reporting for a range of client-funded programmes, from designing and developing M&E frameworks and tools, through to data collection, analysis, distilling of learning, and preparing narrative reports. Some occasional international travel is envisaged for this role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on the development and implementation of Mowgli Mentoring’s M&E strategy, framework and approach, with support from and in collaboration with the CEO and Head of Operations

• Work collaboratively with the project delivery team to ensure that data is collected, analysed, synthesised and reported in a manner which meets the highest internal and client standards

• Ensure impact is effectively communicated with our stakeholders, through a variety of means and channels, in consultation with the business development and communications teams 

• Lead on the design, implementation and management of a robust framework for collection, collation and analysis of multiple datasets at baseline, mid-line, and endline stages

• Distill data and insights into lessons learnt and actions to inform decision-making and continuous improvement

• Design and lead on research projects that seek to rigorously test and refine our mentoring model and build the evidence base for mentoring 

• Lead on the development/enhancement of our information management processes and support the wider team in developing their M&E expertise 

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of best practices in M&E in our sector, drawing key learning and emerging/ relevant approaches into the organisation 

• In collaboration with colleagues in project management and business development, lead on M&E and reporting in line with client/ project-specific requirements

• Manage data/ reporting confidentiality across the organisation, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.

• Contribute to team meetings, events and initiatives.

• Any other task as requested by line manager commensurate with the broad remit of this post. 

Person specification - required experience, skills and attributes

• Degree or comparable qualification in a relevant discipline, e.g. social sciences, economics, international development (a relevant post-graduate qualification would be an advantage)

• 4+ years’ experience in a similar position developing M&E frameworks, tools and systems 

• Ability to design, develop and manage logframes as well as use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, tell powerful stories and develop learning and strategic recommendations

• Ability to think strategically, innovatively and creatively, and to execute methodically, with strong demonstrable previous experience in this area

• Advanced qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills, including experience of survey design and synthesising/ presenting data in a range of formats for a variety of audiences

• Highly literate in all standard IT packages, including advanced Excel skills 

• Experience of using relevant quantitative data collection tools and software 

• Experience of bringing technological innovations/ solutions in the areas of M&E, reporting and knowledge management/ learning

• Excellent communication skills including broad expertise and experience of writing clearly and succinctly for a range of purposes and audiences

• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage a wide and varied workload, managing competing deadlines whilst maintaining high quality standards 

• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively across different levels, with local and international teams and stakeholders, demonstrating cultural intelligence

• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, works well under pressure and in a changing environment, demonstrating strong growth-oriented personal drive

• Commitment to working collaboratively, and with a high degree of autonomy and initiative, including taking ownership of planning own and others’ inputs towards agreed deadlines

• Knowledge of the UK’s Data Protection Act & General Data Protection Regulation and its implications for data capture and management 

• Additional French and/ or Arabic language skills would be an advantage

• Enthusiasm for and commitment to Mowgli Mentoring’s mission

What Mowgli Mentoring offers

• Salary range 30,000-34,000 GBP gross per annum

• Employer pension contribution

• 30 days annual leave, plus all English public holidays

• Private health insurance

About Mowgli Mentoring

Mowgli Mentoring is a specialist mentoring organisation which aims to unlock human potential that accelerates prosperity.  We are focused on strengthening entrepreneurs and leaders to grow more successful and sustainable businesses that drive inclusive economic and social change. We do this through training and capacity building effective mentors who are inspired and equipped to build and nurture multiple mentoring relationships that drive and strengthen entrepreneurial and leadership growth. 

Our consultancy services and cohort-based programmes combine face-to-face and online delivery modalities to facilitate mentor training, mentor-mentee matching, mentoring practice and relationship support. We’ve trained over 1200 mentors who have directly mentored over 1000 entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, including refugees, women and youth. Primarily focused on the Middle East and Africa, Mowgli Mentoring works with local and international governments, foundations and private sector partners like Argidius Foundation, MAVA Foundation, FCO/DFID, European Union, Norwegian Refugee Council, UN Women, the World Bank and many more. We have offices in Bristol, UK and Nairobi, Kenya and a satellite presence in Morocco and Lebanon.  More information about Mowgli Mentoring is on our website, and in our 10 year Impact Report.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to the email address below, ensuring that it outlines how your experience meets the person specification requirements, as well as your motivation for joining Mowgli Mentoring. Your cover letter should also indicate your available start date and your availability for interview on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 March. 

Applications should be emailed to the recruitment email address which can be found in the attached Job Description or on our website, noting M&E Manager in the subject line, by 9:00 am Monday 24 February.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Thursday 27 February with an invitation for interviews to be held on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 March.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to offer sponsorship for this post.

If you have any queries about the position, please contact the recruitment email address which can be found in the attached Job Description or on our website.

Mowgli Mentoring is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for an individual with excellent networking and relationship-building skills to grow the Trust’s income to enable us to achieve our vision of restoring the abundance of wildlife throughout our area.

Head of Fundraising
Location: Bristol
Negotiable from £37,000 depending on skills and experience
This is a permanent role and open to applications on a part-time (job share) or full-time (37hrs/wk basis).

This is an exciting time to be joining the Trust as we are developing ambitious plans to invest in our future: upgrading and expanding our facilities for education, community engagement and visitors; developing new headquarters for the Trust; and looking at how we can develop our nature reserves and the facilities within them to bring even more benefits for wildlife, provide new places and experiences for people to be inspired by wildlife, and provide sustainable revenue for our work to create wildlife-rich places and wildlife-rich lives

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Trust’s fundraising and income generation, developing prospect pipelines and growing income year on year from membership, major donors, legacies, corporate partnerships, grants and charitable trusts.
• Manage our engagement with our members, developing and implementing an ambitious membership growth strategy, incorporating supporter development, recruitment and retention.
• Manage marketing of the Trust’s fundraising, events, activities and services, working with our Communications Manager to effectively promote the Trust and ensure consistency of brand.
• Ensure all activity is compliant with Data Protection and Health and Safety legislation, with fundraising guidelines promoted by the Charity Commission, Institute of Fundraising and Fundraising Regulator, and with the Trust’s policies.
• Manage an integrated functional team across fundraising, membership and communications, contribute to the direction and development of the Trust and undertake other duties in line with the role as requested by the Chief Executive.

Avon Wildlife Trust is committed to enabling wildlife to survive and thrive across the region. More than 17,000 members, 3,500 volunteers and a dedicated staff team work together to make our local area wilder and make nature part of life, for everyone. We manage 30 local nature reserves and work with landowners to maintain and restore habitats for wildlife. Avon Wildlife Trust is an independent charity. We’d love you to join us.

Closing date: Friday 6 March 2020 (midday)
Successful candidates will be invited for a first interview on 12 March 2020.
Second interviews will take place on 20 March 2020.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website to download the job description and application form.

Avon Wildlife Trust has a positive approach to equality and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. 

Charity No: 280422 

No agencies please.

Fundraising Manager
Brain Tumour Support 
35 hours per week 
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 per annum depending on experience
Thornbury, Near Bristol

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and driven Fundraising Manager to join our team at Brain Tumour Support. You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we seek to increase awareness of the charity and grow our supporter base, both locally and nationally. 

You will assume overall responsibility for the delivery of the fundraising strategy to achieve ambitious income targets. Motivating and line managing a small, but growing fundraising team, you will ensure activity levels are on track to achieve both income and awareness targets for the charity.

You will also hold responsibility for our high-level donors and high-profile supporters, offering excellent stewardship to maximise income and awareness potential.

Ideal candidates will come from a charity fundraising background, with the drive to inspire a team, grow income, build relationships and initiate opportunities for the development of the fundraising function. This role will suit a positive individual with a proven track record of meeting demanding income targets within various income streams, one of which should be major gifts. Experience of team management or leadership skills are desirable, but we are happy to consider applications from those with extensive fundraising knowledge and experience looking for career progression.

This in an exciting and varied role, reporting directly to the Deputy CEO. The role has a requirement to work some evenings and weekends to meet supporter needs and will require some travel. A full UK driving licence is essential.

We value our staff and offer a welcoming working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. Our mission is that no-one feels alone when facing the effects of a brain tumour diagnosis and this is an exciting time to join the team as we look to the future.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable number of responses be received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.

To apply for the role of Fundraising Manager, please apply via the button shown. 

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Charity Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Manager, or Senior Fundraising Officer.