Are you inspired by birds and nature and passionate about science?
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is seeking a new CEO to lead this vibrant organisation, champion its values and deliver its vision of ‘a world inspired by birds and informed by science’.
You will take overall responsibility for design and execution of the BTO strategic vision, building our thriving organisational culture, and providing leadership to our people and network of volunteers who deliver world-class science, engagement and communication.
We seek a CEO with a participative leadership style, capable of providing clear direction, being a confident advocate for the BTO vision and a first-class communicator.
You will be able to demonstrate experience in strategic leadership, the development of successful organisational culture and partnership-working, skills in communication to a wide range of audiences, and knowledge of science and wildlife conservation.
The Chief Executive is accountable to the Board for delivering the mission of BTO. You will report to the Chair of the Board, Professor Jenny Gill, and be supported by department Directors and 130 committed and hard-working staff, based at our headquarters in Norfolk, our country offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Porzana in East Sussex.
The post of CEO of the BTO will become vacant on the retirement ofDr Andy Clements in December 2020.
‘This is an extremely exciting opportunity to lead a wonderful charity, in which skilled professionals and volunteers work together to deliver world-class science, outreach and impact. The BTO has a clear vision and goals, underpinned by the shared passion and commitment of staff, trustees, members and volunteers, and has been skilfully led by our exceptional outgoing CEO, Dr Andy Clements. The response of the BTO to the current pandemic has been agile and innovative, and the charity has continued to grow and develop during these unprecedented times. It is a pleasure and privilege to serve as Chair of BTO Board of Trustees, and I look forward to supporting the next CEO in helping the BTO continue to flourish’ (Professor Jenny Gill, Chair of BTO Board).
For further information about BTO and the role see the attached role description.
MAKING AN APPLICATION
Your application should consist of a CV and covering letter responding to the following questions:
1. The BTO is reaching the end of the 2015-2020 strategy period. How would you approach the next strategy period? 500 words.
2. Think about a time when you were involved in the introduction of a new system or process. How did you bring people together to make it successful and resolve issues? 300 words.
3. Imagine you are talking to a potential donor. How would you explain the role of BTO? 200 words.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on Friday 5 June.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held remotely on Wednesday 8 July
Charity No. 216652 (E&W); SC039193 (Scotland)
A WORLD INSPIRED BY BIRDS AND INFORMED BY SCIENCE
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Amazing new opportuniting for someone with a background in finance and operations, and a commitment to tackling homelessness.
About Jimmy’s Cambridge
Jimmy’s is one of Cambridge’s leading providers of support and accommodation to people experiencing homelessness. We help people get off the streets and into their own home, backed up with all the support we can offer from our talented and committed team of staff, volunteers and partners.
The Role
We aim to use as much of our funding and resources to support people who are experiencing homelessness. To enable us to do this, we need efficiently run finances and resources to support the team and general running of the organisation.
This new role brings together key functions of finance, human resources, facilities, IT, and other related resources, to ensure they are run as efficiently and effectively as possible. Many of our resources are delivered through contracts, which need constant review to ensure we are getting the best service and best value for money.
About You
The person will come with experience and a working knowledge of charity finance and accounting. We need someone who understands some of the legal and governance requirements relevant to a charitable organisation. We need great communication skills, someone who can build relationships with people. Being well organised will be central to how this person works, and the person will have the right people and project management experience and skills. We are a small charity, and a willingness to be ‘hands on’ as required is needed.
Overarching this, the person will want to work with an organisation that is making a real difference to people's lives.
How to Apply
To apply, please send us your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification, both no more than 2 sides each, and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Closing date for applications is 14th June 2020. We will be holding first stage interviews virtually, with a second stage subject to the latest guidance at the time. Email details are in the Job Description.
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Commercial Development Executive
Our client is a professional body, a membership organisation and an international publisher with the goal of advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. With over 550 employees, based in Cambridge, London and internationally, they do this by publishing high quality chemistry journals, books and magazines, by engaging with their members and by interacting with their community to raise the profile of chemistry and ensuring high quality standards within the chemical sciences.
Position: Commercial Development Executive
Location: Cambridge (commutable from Alconbury, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge North, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Ely, Fen Drayton, Fenstanton, Histon & Impington, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Longstanton, Milton, Newmarket, Northstowe, Oakington, Orchard-Park, Royston, Saffron Walden, Somersham, St Ives, St Neots, Stevenage, Swavesey, Waterbeach, Wyton and surrounding areas)
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £36,977 - £41,086 per annum plus benefit
Benefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, 35-hour (for full-time staff) working week, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car / motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body and their organisation, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office), Litmus reward gateway benefits and more.
Closing Date: 23 June 2020
About the role:
Our client needs to continuously develop its product and services to adapt to market and customer needs, maintain relevancy and diversify revenues. This requires a market-led and ‘outside-in’ thinking approach to enhancing and optimising their existing portfolio and developing new products and services.
The Commercial Development Executive will contribute to the development and implementation of their Commercial Strategy and business development for their products and services by supporting the translation of customer insight and needs based segmentation into new opportunities to develop products and services to better serve their customers, increase product value and increase revenues.
About you:
• Demonstrable ability to translate top-level strategies into meaningful actions to deliver on longer-term organisational priorities.
• Drive, determination and enthusiasm to deliver on new products, services and opportunities from idea to implementation.
• Commercial acumen and financial numeracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and gain support from other internal departments and stakeholders as well as with external contacts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable:
• A physical sciences degree or similar qualification.
At their organisation, they offer a great, flexible work environment and benefits
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by their closing date. If selected for interview, interviews will be arranged remotely via Zoom video-call.
You may have experience of the following: Commercial Development Executive, Commercial Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Business Manager, Project Management, Strategy Manager, Product Manager, Service Manager, Implementation Manager, etc.
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Chair
Unremunerated
London/Cambridge board meetings
VoiceAbility makes sure that people are heard when it matters most. We provide free, independent support to over 30,000 people each year to be involved in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing. We're an independent charity and one of the UK's largest providers of advocacy and involvement services.
We are now seeking a highly accomplished chair, to lead and facilitate the Board as the organisation takes forward an ambitious strategy to increase its social impact.
This is a significant opportunity for a person who has the strategic focus, governance understanding, leadership experience and emotional intelligence, to develop a high performing board and to ensure that it provides the right blend of support and challenge to the Chief Executive and Executive Team.
The Chair will be motivated by VoiceAbility's vision and values. They will lead and facilitate a skilled and engaged body of Trustees and bring valuable strategic insight.
For more information about the organisation and the role please read the appointment brief below.
VoiceAbility recognises that diverse boards perform better. We are committed to achieving greater diversity in our board, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, age, sexuality, belief or disability or any other factor which is not objectively justified. Inclusivity and accessibility are vital to VoiceAbility and so please do make us aware of any reasonable adjustments we can make in order to facilitate your engagement with the application process.
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.
Closing date: 15 June
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 22 & w/c 29 June
Interviews with VoiceAbility: w/c 13 July
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Trustees
Unremunerated
London/Cambridge board meetings
VoiceAbility makes sure that people are heard when it matters most. We provide free, independent support to over 30,000 people each year to be involved in decisions about their health, care and wellbeing. We're an independent charity and one of the UK's largest providers of advocacy and involvement services.
VoiceAbility are now seeking to appoint up to 3 trustees to further strengthen the board as the organisation continues to take forward an ambitious strategy to increase its social impact.
The new trustees will play a vital role in providing strategic insight and board level expertise as well as ensuring the right blend of support and challenge to the chief executive and executive team.
Applicants will require an understanding of the role of a trustee or non-executive director, sound independent judgement, strategic vision and the ability to think creatively.
VoiceAbility are particularly interested in hearing from people with knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following areas:
Senior level finance experience and an accountancy qualification Digital transformation experience Lived experience as a disabled person and/or of using social care or long-term health services, and the ability to apply insights from this strategically
VoiceAbility are also interested in hearing from candidates who bring one of the above specialisms whilst also having experience of civil society leadership in Scotland.
For more information about the organisation and the role please read the appointment brief below.
VoiceAbility recognises that diverse boards perform better. We are committed to achieving greater diversity in our board, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, age, sexuality, belief or disability or any other factor which is not objectively justified. Inclusivity and accessibility are vital to VoiceAbility and so please do make us aware of any reasonable adjustments we can make in order to facilitate your engagement with the application process.
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.
Closing date: 15 June
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 22 & w/c 29 June
Interviews with VoiceAbility: w/c 13 July
We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK a... Read more