We are looking for an experienced and influential individual to join us as Senior Commercial Manager and play a vital role in securing large grants and contracts from key government donors. You will help to guide the development of proposals that respond to calls for contracts and grants.
Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.
As Senior Commercial Manager you will lead/support the development of key large or complex proposals and subsequent mobilisation activities from a commercial viewpoint. You will play a key role in the Programme Partnerships Department, which leads on developing strong relationships and powerful propositions to engage and secure funding from donors for our work. You will lead on strategic engagement activities with donors and government ministries alongside our country offices. Key responsibilities of the role will be to:
• Act as commercial lead on a portfolio of live funding opportunities in consultation with the Business Development Lead, Bid Managers, Programme and Country office colleagues
• Oversee and manage upstream commercial development activities to improve our understanding of different approaches to commercial tender processes by different donors and actors
• Support negotiations with consortium partners, diversifying Save the Children’s bid partnerships with not-for-profit and private sector partners, where appropriate
• Provide guidance and coaching on commercial aspects (i.e. pricing of activities and overheads) of bid development to other members of the Business
• Provide support and strategic oversight to improve SCUK’s commercial capability across key SCUK teams/ departments to meet key donor requirements e.g. payment by result and Value for Money
• Work with country teams, finance department and operational colleagues to manage risk identification and design of mitigation in proposals and mobilisation plans.
To be successful you will have substantial experience of leading development of large budgets (£1m+) and contracts and grants involving results/milestone based payments. As a confident and assertive team player, you will be methodical with excellent attention to detail and excellent budget development skills. In addition you will have:
• Proven proposal and budget development experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to present with impact to key high level stakeholders
• Experience of using financial management systems
• Problem solving skills with a solid understanding of financial and commercial principles and systems
• Experience of assessing risk and providing guidance and recommendations to organisational stakeholders
• Good networks in international development and experience with a consultancy, NGO or in the academic sector but with proven commercial acumen.
• Willingness/ability to travel internationally
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 12th July 202
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About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Since the coronavirus outbreak began, our society has pulled together to achieve extraordinary things. Thousands of people sleeping rough have been temporarily housed in a matter of weeks, and many more were prevented from becoming homeless due to emergency changes to legislation.
As we begin to emerge from lockdown, we now stand at a crossroads: we can build on the incredible progress that has been made by helping everyone move into a secure and permanent home; or we risk seeing thousands of people being forced into homelessness.
We are recruiting for a Philanthropy Manager to join our expanding Partnerships and Philanthropy team, to work alongside our inspirational supporters and beneficiaries to bring an end to homelessness in Great Britain.
About the role
As Philanthropy Manager, you will lead on launching and growing our new philanthropy Giving Club. We are working with an excellent consultant now to design this new offer and the new post holder will take over the reins to establish this exciting new supporter journey. We have a well-established and loyal supporter audience already giving at this level and we want to provide them with an exceptional supporter experience, whilst also providing the engine room to grow our partnerships and philanthropy networks.
The philanthropy team have already grown income by 124% in recent years with a number of new team members in place, so now is a brilliant time to join now that we have clear plans in place for further growth, a great energy in the team and an incredibly urgent cause.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have
- Some experience of philanthropy fundraising, building strong relationships and securing gifts of 4 to 5 figures
- A natural flair for relationships and the ability to work equally well with a wide range of people
- Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and listening
- Knowledge of planning, monitoring and evaluating success in fundraising
- You will be a team player, with a flexible approach and the ability to collaborate well with others
Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your on-going development to build your skills, experience and career.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. For the supporting statement section, please address how you meet points 1-5 of the person specification, which can be found on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website.
Closing date: Tuesday 14 July (23:59)
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Since the coronavirus outbreak began, our society has pulled together to achieve extraordinary things. Thousands of people sleeping rough have been temporarily housed in a matter of weeks, and many more were prevented from becoming homeless due to emergency changes to legislation.
As we begin to emerge from lockdown, we now stand at a crossroads: we can build on the incredible progress that has been made by helping everyone move into a secure and permanent home; or we risk seeing thousands of people being forced into homelessness.
We are recruiting for a Corporate Account Manager to join our expanding Partnerships and Philanthropy team, to work alongside our passionate supporters and beneficiaries to bring an end to homelessness in Great Britain.
About the role
As a Corporate Account Manager, you will work across some newly won accounts and get stuck in to new business, as part of a Partnerships team of 7 to help drive our next few years of growth and innovation.
The Partnerships team merged with the Philanthropy team three years ago, to maximise the cross over potential in networks and relationships between the two audiences. This has led to a new strategy, some big wins and deeper, more strategic corporate partnerships. We’ve won partnerships with some household name brands and have huge ambitions to grow this body of work not just to raise money but, crucially, to reach the public with the message that ending homelessness is now within our grasp.
We also have the support of a the newly formed Fundraising Development Team, supporting the Partnerships team. This team ensure we have incredible 6 and 7 figure cases for support, a range of volunteering experiences and the meaningful engagement opportunities we need which means you can focus on what you do best; creating exceptional relationships and impactful partnerships to end homelessness.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A track record of developing a new business pipeline, and winning partnerships at the 5 and 6 figure level
- Experience of providing excellent account management
- Experience of engaging and influencing c-suite individuals, understanding their motivations and inspiring confidence.
- A comprehensive understanding of CSR and sustainability, with an understanding of future business and CSR trends that might impact corporate fundraising
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- An entrepreneurial attitude with the ability to learn quickly and work proactively.
Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. For the supporting statement section, please address how you meet points 1-5 of the person specification, which can be found on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website.
Closing date: Tuesday 14 July 2020 (23:59)
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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Call and Care Manager (CQC Registered Manager)
Employer: Dementia Concern
Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Responsible to: Operations Manager & CEO
Responsible for: Up to 15 Care Attendants
Are you a Registered Care Manager looking to work with a long-standing local charity supporting people living with dementia in Ealing and their carer?
The Dementia Concern Call & Care service offers respite care for carers through providing social interaction and activities to people living dementia through a dedicated team of Care Attendants. We are looking for a registered manager with the drive and ambition to take the service forward. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and commercial acumen.
Dementia Concern has been providing services for people living with dementia and their carers for more than 25 years and prides itself on providing innovative and high quality services. This post is an opportunity to specialise in a growing field working with a diverse and highly experience team.
Purpose of the Post
The main purpose of the post is to manage the home respite of the charity Call & Care service. Call & Care is a CQC registered service and provides a respite service for carers while providing social stimulation for persons living with dementia. It is paid via the client’s eligible benefits or from their own personal means.
The role also involves working alongside the Volunteer Coordinator who organises a free Carer’s Short Breaks service within the borough. Both roles are part of the grant funding which provides the CQC-registered Call & Care Service and a free volunteer-led sitting service for those living with dementia and their carers.
Both elements of the Carer’s Short Breaks programme are referred via Ealing Social Services.
The main tasks of the post are to:
- Provide effective management of the day-to-day operations of the Call and Care Service
- Co-ordinate referrals and carry out assessments, including risk assessments, for people with dementia and their carers
- Undertake reviews of the needs of service users
- As registered manager ensure that Call & Care complies with all relevant requirements including Health & Safety and the registered service standards laid out by the Care Quality Commission
- Ensure agreed policies and practices are followed and develop new and updated policies and procedures in consultation with the CEO and support of the HR Manager
- Prepare rotas, check and approve timesheets and annual leave requests
- Maintain good records and statistical systems in accordance with the requirements of both the organisation and funding bodies to achieve targets
- Manage the budget for the service and ensure value for money for service users and the organisation
- Liaise with other colleagues and relevant agencies on the specific needs of service users and share information if requested
- Take responsibility for resolving service failures and complaints and reporting these to the CEO
- Support the development of an improved database for the service
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of Call & Care including outputs and outcomes
- In conjunction with the CEO develop the service and identify new marketing opportunities
- Provide regular reports to the CEO, the Board of Trustees and relevant
Staff Management
- Provide effective line management of Call & Care staff including the recruitment, induction, supervision and appraisal of Care Attendants
- Identify and review development opportunities, which will enhance the personal and professional competence of staff and service
- Oversee relevant training for all staff
- Plan, allocate and review the work of Care Attendants through their regular one-to-one supervision
- Arrange and chair regular team meetings for Call & Care staff
Other Duties
- Provide out-of-hours emergency support through an on-call system
- Keep up to date with national and local trends and developments affecting people with dementia and their carers
- Promote the organisation and its aims externally
- Work in partnership with other organisations to promote awareness of dementia
- Attend meetings, training and conferences as required
- Carry out any other duties which may arise from time to time and are appropriate for the level of the post as directed by the CEO.
Person Specification Essential
- NVQ 4/QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards this
- At least 2 years’ experience of managing and supervising staff in a domiciliary setting
- Experience of assessing service user needs and carrying out risk assessments
- Understanding of Personalisation and its impact on direct service delivery
- Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulatory framework
- An interest in the field of Dementia, the process of ageing and social care
- Capacity to work with service users, carers and the public
- Proficient IT skills including knowledge of databases, rota systems and supporting on-line impact reporting and CQC rating
- Good time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Willingness to work outside normal working hours (on rota system).
Desirable
- Experience of working as a CQC registered manager
- Experience of running a home care or respite service
- Commercial awareness and ability to understand and manage budgets
- Experience of monitoring, evaluating and auditing
- Ability to communicate well within writing and verbally
- Educated to degree level
Applying for the Vacancy
Please ensure you read through all the information enclosed, including the job description and especially the person specification: the latter will be used as the selection criteria.
A maximum of one A4 sheet of additional information may be added to the application form.An application form is required, but CVs can be submitted as supplementary material.
I hope you find this information useful and you decide to make an application.
Please ensure that your application and equality & diversity monitoring form reach us by no later than 5pm Wednesday, 29th July, 2020 if we receive a high volume of candidates we may move the closing date forward and if we receive too few replies, we will extend the closing date.
Individuals offered the position will have to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Mary Burden
HR Manager
Youth Work Delivery Manager
We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual with a track record in delivering meaningful, high quality and youth-led projects within the youth work sector. This individual will oversee, support and develop our project delivery across all three of our youth engagement streams (Schools, Community & Home).
About Reaching Higher
Reaching Higher is a youth organisation which works with over 500 young people aged 12-21 each year across Croydon and surrounding boroughs. Developed in partnership with local churches, we are a youth-led charity with a christian ethos.We have a particular emphasis in providing mentoring support to young people and supporting their development as leaders. We have established strong links with established youth leadership programmes and our work leads us into regular working contact with partner schools, community groups and churches.
How to Apply
Please send us your CV along with a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page)
We look forward to hearing from you!
Program Overview
Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND), is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The objective of ASCEND is to achieve progress towards the 2020 NTD roadmap targets for the targeted NTDs across priority countries and to strengthen elements of the national health systems which are required for sustainable NTD control and elimination. The Programme focuses on five NTDs: lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, visceral leishmaniasis, and trachoma.
The Role
The HSS Manager is a hands-on technical and managerial role, based in the UK, with occasional travel to East and Southern Africa and South Asia. The HSS Manager will work alongside the Global HSS Lead and Regional HSS Lead to support HSS activities across twelve Ascend Lot 1 countries: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
The HSS Manager will also provide technical input across Abt Britain’s wider portfolio of activities, as required.
Some of the HSS Manager’s responsibilities on ASCEND are:
- Coordinating Abt’s HSS, governance and PEA inputs on Ascend and ensuring that HSS is mainstreamed across the Ascend Programme
- Coordinating all HSS inputs across the Ascend consortium and ensuring all are aligned with the HSS strategy. This includes workstreams for supply chain improvements, information management systems, health financing, management of secondments. These functions and workstreams are led by a variety of consultants, Country Leads, HQ team colleagues from other consortium members and short term technical assistant experts
- Supporting, coordinating, occasionally leading the design and delivery of activities to improve health financing. Coordinating closely with the CA PFM team working across Crown Agents’ PFM projects
Beyond Ascend, the HSS Manager will be also responsible for:
- Supporting business development, including providing technical content for proposals, interviewing candidates, engaging partners, and representing Abt at relevant external meetings and events
- Providing technical assistance and strategic support across Abt’s wider portfolio of programmes, as required.
Key Requirements
- Relevant qualifications with experience of health systems reforms in low- and middle-income countries (including in East African or South Asian countries);
- Minimum six years of global/in-country experience in implementation of HSS programmes, in cross-cutting areas;
- Technical experience in following areas: public financial management, supply chain management, information systems human resources for health, domestic resource mobilisation and broader health financing;
- Demonstrated success in building, managing and maintaining effective working relations with key stakeholders and communicating programme impact;
- Demonstrated organisational skills with excellent writing and ICT skills;
- Previous programmatic work with DFID and/or FCO, either programme management, or technical work – other donor experience welcome.
Job title Salary and allowances: £24,000 - £27,241per annum (plus *Inner London Weighting allowance of £3,366 p/a FTE paid in equal monthly instalments. The allowance is pensionable).
Home allowance is a contribution towards any costs that you may incur as a homeworking employee.
Number of hours per week: 35 hours
The contract type: Permanent
Location: Weston House, London
We are looking for an experienced and highly proactive Corporate Partnerships Manager who can support on the delivery of a range of high value partnerships, and manage a small portfolio of partnerships.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to support on the delivery of key national partnerships, including Strategic and Charity of the Year opportunities involving employee fundraising, cause-related marketing and high-profile events and campaigns.
If you are the right person for this post, you are likely to have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to project manage and be able to work with senior stakeholders both internally and externally but also be ambitious, commercial, tenacious and ready for a challenge!
The Digital Research Manager will deliver research, project management, and measurement and evaluation across the CENT (Communications, Education, Networks and Technology) and RPC (Research, Policy and Cities) divisions.
Division: Communications, Education, Networks and Technology
Team: Digital Research
Reports to:Digital Research Lead
Direct reports: 2
Budgetary responsibility: £200,000 +
Resource responsibility: SPSS subscription
Application process
If you would like to apply for this position, please send a one-page cover letter and two-page CV via the application method below, by 6th July 2020. Exceptional candidates may be interviewed and appointed before this time.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and applications without a covering letter will not be considered. All applicants must have either EU status or right of employment within the UK.
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Prospectus is excited to be working with Richard House Children's Hospice to support their search for a new Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, offered on a 12 month fixed term contract. With an exciting 3 year strategy in place, this varied position will work towards maximising new partnerships and joining a dedicated fundraising team.
Richard House Children's Hospice opened in 2000 and provides palliative care to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across London. They currently support more than 300 families helping them to choose when, where and how they receive care. The terminal diagnosis of a child is devastating and the work the hospice does is far reaching.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager will generate new income from partners in Canary Wharf, Docklands and the City of London. Ranging from charity of the year to commercial and strategic opportunities, you will have the opportunity to develop bespoke business development plans and will work closely with colleagues to ensure you are submitting the best pitches and proposals for support.
The selected candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter committed to developing and delivering creative funding solutions and realising exciting new corporate partnerships. You will ideally have experience of corporate fundraising but our client will also consider a range of commercial new business experience for this role too. Applications for this role may be reviewed and actioned before the closing date, so get in touch today!
Richard House is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. They are located within the London Borough of Newham - one of the most diverse regions in the UK. It is vital that the staff team represents the community in which they work. Richard House welcome applications from BAME candidates, those who consider themselves to have a disability, and other minority groups.
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.
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As Corporate Fundraising Manager you will have the opportunity to support on national partnerships, including strategic and commercial opportunities, COTY including employee fundraising , cause related marketing and events.
The ideal candidate will have corporate fundraising experience from working in a charity setting. However, we are open to candidates from the commercial sector that have experience of accountant management and knowledge of the charity sector and how these partnerships work.
This role will be home based initially.
To find out more about this exciting role please call Natalie on 0207 820 733 6 or email a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.
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Inclusion Manager
Main Working Location: Denmark Road, Carshalton
Salary Range: £41,275 - £46,496
Permanent: 37 Hours per Week
This is an exciting period of change for the local area, with reviews in progress on current inclusion practice and policy, a High Needs Block review and the development of services. In addition, changes have been made in the Cognus structure to support this work and to provide dedicated inclusion and SEN support, to ensure we are providing the most appropriate and effective support for children and young people in our area.
Cognus is at a very exciting moment in its evolution, to support this, we are looking for an Inclusion Manager who will have responsibility for several teams who directly deliver support to children, young people, parents, carers and schools.
If you are seeking a significant challenge and have a strong track record of delivering or leading teams support services, delivering within a culture of empowerment, and excellence and operating in a cycle of continuous improvement then we want to hear from you.
We are looking for a professional and experienced individual who is passionate about the inclusion of children and young people in education and society. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, can lead multiple teams, is organised, creative, flexible and has excellent people skills. You will be tasked with the necessary reporting, performance management and line management responsibilities, and importantly you will bring energy and inspire those you lead and have the ability to build relationships across the local area. You will be able to deliver with excellence.
This role will work closely with the Head of Inclusion and multi-agency partners that include senior leaders in both primary and secondary schools, the Local Authority, Social Care, multi-agency partners, other providers as well as Cognus teams. You must be confident and effective communicator and be comfortable working through complex issues with Head Teachers, Senior Leadership Teams and other organisations and be experienced in working in a multi-agency environment.
Whilst we continue to work in line with legislation and best practice we are ambitious about developing the local area inclusion agenda and are looking for an individual who is able to think creatively and flexibility about delivering statutory duties, while maintaining a focus on inclusive practice and the best outcomes for the children, young people and families that we support.
Constituted in November 2016 as a company limited by shares, Cognus is jointly owned by the London Borough of Sutton (LBS) and several Sutton schools.
You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:
- regular support and supervision;
- an excellent group of leaders as colleagues;
- excellent CPD opportunities;
- flexible working;
- workplace pension scheme;
- salary £41,275 to £46,496 per annum (COLI pending for 2019/20);
- 28 days annual leave (inclusive of three between Xmas & New Year);
If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a CV and covering note (of no more than two sides, minimum font size 11) outlining how you meet the person specification. The deadline for receipt is midnight on Sunday 19th July 2020. Candidates are requested to be available on the 28th July 2020 for interview For an informal conversation about the role please contact Helen Gasparelli, Head of Inclusion.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.
We have several other roles we are recruiting to at different levels within Cognus. Please get in touch for an informal conversation about these and other opportunities if you or anyone else you know may be interested in working with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this varied and rewarding role you will generate income from developing new corporate partnerships with companies within Canary Wharf, Docklands and The City of London for this inspirational charity. this is a 12 month Maternity cover !
The Charity
Support children and their families in London to lead as positive and happy a life as possible when dealing with a life-limiting health condition.
The Role
Work closely with the Head of Corporate Engagement and Partnerships and the corporate partnerships team to develop and grow corporate and high-net-worth income.
Identify, approach and build relationships with prospective supporters through appropriate research and the development of referrals and networking of existing and lapsed corporate partners.
Develop tailored, innovative and exciting fundraising approaches and proposals for individual corporate partners in line with organisations CSR requirements and strategic objectives.
Look for opportunities to develop new kinds of partnerships, such as commercial, strategic and sponsorship.
Ensure that all existing and prospective partners are kept informed of the work and achievements of the Charity through presentations, newsletters, updates, telephone calls and invitations to events.
Update all new business activity, changes in personnel, location or account details relating to corporate supporters on Raisers Edge database to ensure data integrity.
Assist with the training and development of the Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser and any other corporate team members.
Work with the wider fundraising team to support the development and implementation of a communications and engagement programme to ensure active involvement from corporate partner employees.
The Candidate
Proven experience of fundraising, marketing or sales. Proven experience of generating new business in either a commercial or fundraising environment.
Experience of developing promotional or fundraising materials, including writing copy and completing design briefs.
Experience of account management.
Knowledge of the voluntary sector.
IT skills. (including Microsoft Office)
Research and evaluation skills.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Do you want to help make the world a better place with your experience working on transactions? We are seeking an Investment Associate based in London to support its capital deployment activities, participate in all aspects of the investment process including landscaping target countries/themes/industries, deal sourcing, origination, due diligence, underwriting of equity and debt investments, evaluating the business environment in target countries, assisting in portfolio monitoring efforts, and preparing presentations for internal and external parties. This role requires international travel.
The Open Society Foundations works to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We are active in more than 120 countries, making us the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.
The Economic Justice Program’s objective is to increase economic opportunity for the marginalized in ways that promote inclusive, open, and prosperous societies. We work to bend the exercise of economic power towards social justice and have two overarching goals: (1) enhancing the capacity and agency of economically marginalized populations and (2) increasing openness and equity in the economic and business systems in which they live and work.
As an Investment Associate at Open Society, you will:
- Work on assigned transactions across all stages of the investment process, from concept note through to final investment, asset monitoring, and exit;
- Prepare detailed financial analysis and modelling and performing due diligence on potential investees, preparing investment reports/proposals and presenting to relevant stakeholders;
- Work with legal team on transaction closing and assisting with social and financial monitoring of the investment assets;
- Manage relationships and coordinate with the management teams of the portfolio investees on performance against targets, tracking financial ratios and compliance with covenants;
- Collaborate with partners inside and outside OSF;
- Research special projects and keep up to date on trends, debates, and innovations in fields relevant to the EJP investment strategy, while developing emerging areas of expertise.
What we are looking for:
- An undergraduate degree with financial/economics/business focus;
- Sound experience in financial modelling and analysis, investment management, commercial or investment banking, project and deal-oriented financial analysis; strong diplomatic and relationship management skills:
- Financial modelling background: strong competency with evaluation, modelling for both debt and equity investments;
- Investment background and experience working in complex and uncertain environments;
- Understanding of, and passion for, economic development; especially engagement at the intersection of investing and economic development, as well as in the other themes prominent in the mission and work of the OSF;
- Results-/Impact-orientation: candidates must demonstrate ability to maintain focus on achieving meaningful and measurable impact and results and must be able to prioritize effectively towards desired outcomes in highly complex and uncertain environments.
Please note, this position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.
We offer ample opportunities to learn and grow, from annual professional development allowances to onsite trainings and brown bag lunches with visiting experts, along with other excellent benefits.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 8 July 2020.
We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
Salary: £49,646 Gross per annum
Location: UK
Level: HR
Deadline: 19/07/2020 23:59
Hours: 35.00
Benefits: UK benefits
Job Type: Indefinite
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Senior Development and Performance Specialist to join our team in London, UK.
The Senior Development and Performance Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of a learning and development strategy. This strategy supports the development of competences and capabilities of all employees with the view of strengthening work related performance and enhancing quality of work across the organisation.
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree level qualification with full CIPD qualification or specialist training qualification
- Substantial experience of developing and implementing a learning & development strategy and plans
- Extensive experience of successful training design, delivery, and evaluation to meet organisational requirements
- Extensive experience of the evaluation of learning and development needs across a multi-site organisation
- Strong experience in HR project implementation in multi-site organisations of at least 200 employees
- Significant experience of working with employment laws and practices in countries where Malaria Consortium operates (in Europe, Africa and Asia)
- Experience of delivering coaching and training
- Experience of working as the system administrator of an LMS, preferably Totara
- Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
- Good IT skills – MS Office, Outlook and Internet
- Right to work in the UK
We reserve the right to close the position early if we receive a high number of applications, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment.
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About the role
A St Christopher’s trustee is engaged with the vision of the hospice; an organisation committed to the care and support of dying people when and wherever they need it. Our Trustee Team works closely with our Executive Team and senior staff across the hospice to ensure that we continue to provide outstanding care; maintain our international reputation for education and research; and remain appropriately resourced to serve our community in the future. Our Trustee Team provides strategic leadership and expertise from a range of backgrounds and industries that gives St Christopher’s the direction and insight to continue as a world leader in palliative care.
We are looking to recruit new members to join our Board of Trustees to fill vacancies created by retiring Board members.
About you
We are looking for individuals with experience as either a Charity Trustee, Non-Executive Director or similar. You will have the ability to be an effective ambassador and influencer for the hospice and be committed to the aims and objectives of the hospice, maintaining a genuine interest in our work. You will be a strategic and creative thinker and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
We are largely looking for individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Experience at board level and chairing committees
- Experience of working at a senior level in a HR workforce and change management
- Safeguarding & whistleblowing expertise
- Financial & commercial expertise
We particularly welcome applicants from our under represented areas which includes applicants from BAME groups, in addition to diverse age groups.
If this sounds like you then we will be excited to hear from you.
Further information
The role of a Trustee of St Christopher’s is voluntary and Trustees will not receive remuneration for their services on the Board. Out of pocket expenses incurred by the Trustees in the course of carrying out the role will be reimbursed in accordance with the organisation’s expenses policy.
Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christopher’s and to apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Online’ button below.
Closing date: Sunday 16th August 2020 at Midnight