As the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, working directly with the Head of Department, you will be providing ongoing monitoring of all grantmaking and support programmes.

• Ensuring useful data is collected and analysed, and reported effectively to the relevant departments to contribute to strategic aims, using excel, Upshot and other bespoke databases
• Responsible for embedding monitoring and evaluation across a broad range of support areas via individual and organisation grants
• Ensuring delivery is benchmarked against of Impact Management Framework
• Checking and managing the system of record to ensure accuracy of reporting
• Present findings to a range of audiences, both in writing and in person, and work closely with colleagues involved in programme evaluation, service design and delivery

We are looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Officer who has previous experience and knowledge of:

• Proven track record of collecting, analysing and presenting evaluation data to a high standard
• Developing measurement frameworks that are linked to departmental aims and charitable objects
• Managing systems to collect and analyse enquiry and grant data
• Producing insightful and accessible statistical reports for a variety of audiences, including senior management, Committee members and Trustees
• Supporting colleagues to identify relevant data to collect
• Building a relationship with peers in the sector and ensuring the organisation is at the forefront of impact measurement

This is a part time role 2.5/3 days per week. Salary £25,000 to £28,000 (pro-rata)

The Executive Assistant helps to ensure the efficient and effective function of the WFSA senior leadership, including support to the Chief Executive, the Board and the Council. Join our small but busy team and help us to achieve our vision of universal acess to safe anaesthesia.

5 billion of the world's 7 billion people do not have access to safe, affordable, timely surgery and anaesthesia. 17 million people die each year from surgically treatable conditions (that's more than 4 times the number who die from HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria combined).

If that sounds wrong to you and you are an experienced Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant with a desire to make a difference then this could be your perfect job.

Candidate Application Information 

This is a 4 day or 5 day per week role (let us know your preference)

Guidance for submission 

• Read the attached Job Description
• Submit a covering letter and an up to date CV including contact details of two referees. 

Note: - we will not take up references before short-listing nor without your express consent.

• Your cover letter should be used to tell us how you think you meet the requirements laid out in the job description. Draw particular attention to experience, skills, achievements and knowledge gained in past employment or other activities which are relevant to the job and give examples to support what you say.
• Ensure your covering letter is no more than 2 pages long (2 sides of A4). 

Applications should be submitted no later than 12th December 2019. Any applications arriving after this deadline will not be considered for shortlisting. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on the 17th December (this will involve an interview and a short written exercise) with second interviews - if required - on the 19th December.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday per year (pro rata)

5% employer pension contribution

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

IRC-UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve.

Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 100 staff across five departments.

The IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels and Geneva.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit with staff based in Bonn, Berlin, New York, London, Nairobi, and Amman. The AMU is responsible for identifying, securing and managing all funding from statutory/government donors. The unit is organised into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships and Analytics, Programmes and Grants Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training.

The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources. The unit operates within a matrix management system across teams in Germany, the US and the UK, driving functional integration between all relevant units and staff, in collaboration with the Senior Vice President AMU, Vice President, AMU and the Senior Vice President for Europe in relation to overarching issues with European donors.

The Purpose of the Role

As Team Administrative Assistant, you will assist the Deputy Vice President and the AMU team in achieving its goals, ensuring all administrative activities are handled as effectively and efficiently as possible. This role will require some day to day support to the AMU’s Deputy Vice President in terms of providing logistical support for travel and meetings, coordinating team communication pieces and ensuring any requests are well coordinated. In addition this role will provide administrative and logistical support to the Awards Management Unit staff based in London and occasionally other European offices.

Scope and Authority

In this role you have authority to make routine decisions about day to day team matters but most decisions would be deferred to the line manager or another team member.

Key Working Relationships

• Reports to the AMU Strategic Project Manager
• Closely supports the AMU’s Deputy Vice President, occasional support maybe required to other AMU Directors
• Close coordination with the AMU Management team including colleagues based in New York, Berlin, Bonn and Brussels
• Close coordination with all individuals in the AMU relating to organising meetings and travel arrangements
• Coordination with IRC-UK HR team, Finance team, Receptionist and with the AMU Unit Manager based in New York

KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES

• Coordinate logistics and provide administrative support for the AMU Deputy Vice President and AMU team in London
• Respond to day-to-day communications on general AMU issues in a timely and polite manner
• Work with travel provider(s) to arrange and coordinate travel arrangements, visas and booking system for Europe-based AMU staff
• Support travel arrangements for AMU staff visiting the UK from other offices as necessary
• Support the planning of meetings, including agendas, compiling and sending relevant pre-reads, taking minutes, and ensure follow-up of action item
• Coordinate AMU contribution to organizational communications and newsletters including fortnightly newsletters and bulletins
• Handle all logistic arrangements for meetings, events and workshops: source and book the venue, arrange the IT facilities and refreshments/lunches
• Liaise with AMU senior staff visiting the UK to organise schedules and meetings as necessary
• Advise relevant budget codes to managers/directors for authorization
• Process credit card receipts and expenses for Deputy VP for AMU
• Support special projects as agreed with Deputy VP for AMU
• Assist in acquiring signatures for legal documents as required
• Work with AMU staff to ensure that distribution email lists are kept up-to-date
• Format documents for internal and external communications:memos, emails, presentations and reports
• As required support induction sessions for new staff on AMU (processes, schedules, induction packs)
• When required, support staff in engaging consultants, ensuring relevant paperwork is completed, and processing invoices
• Update and maintain AMU introduction presentation and other materials for Directorate to use
• Advise team on key policies, procedures and where documents can be found on the on intranet; suggest and help implement new policies, procedures and initiatives to improve the team experience as necessary
• Support managers to track team travel, working from home, annual leave and general team whereabouts
• Devise and maintain electronic filing system ensuring that documents are kept up to date
• Assist with tracking of budget expenses and additional finance activities as requested
• With New York counterpart, act as lead on maintaining AMU pages of intranet (‘RescueNet’)
• Maintain a resource library on box and rescue net and provide updated information to staff
• ‘Champion’ and advise on GDPR data protection for AMU teams raising actions or issues as required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Experience

• Solid experience of work in an administrative role and supporting senior staff
• Demonstrable experience, and enjoyment, of providing administrative support to a busy team
• Experience of arranging international travel

Skills, Knowledge

• Excellent administrative skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple meeting, workshop and event tasks and a number of complex details on a concurrent basis
• A collaborative and confident team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills: ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people within and across departments in a multi-cultural environment
• Highly computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written English and communication skills
• Solid organizational skills, detail-oriented, with ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize tasks
• Ability to learn, understand and problem-solve quickly
• A team player and an independent performer in a very fast-paced environment
• Flexible work attitude and a calm manner
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Resourceful and solutions focused with ability to suggest improvements to procedures
• Maintains sensitivity, confidentiality and diplomacy with senior colleagues.

Desirable

• Demonstrable interest in working for an international non-profit organization
• Knowledge and proven experience of project management
• Experience working in a complex and fast paced global organization
• Basic knowledge of GDPR compliance requirements
• Language skills in French or Germany

The deadline for applications is midnight between Sunday 1st December 2019 / Monday 2nd December 2019.

Interviews will take place on 16th & 17th December 2019.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

BACKGROUND

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 22 regional offices in cities across the United States and through its offices in Europe, the IRC also helps refugees to resettle and reintegrate within their host communities. Our programmes are designed to address five key outcome areas for our clients: education; health; protection; livelihoods; and empowering marginalised groups.

IRC-UK

International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York. Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its expertise in private fundraising, high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. The IRC also has offices in Berlin, Brussels and Geneva.

IRC-UK comprises approximately 110 staff across five departments.

FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT

The IRC has invested significantly in the UK fundraising team which has increased its capacity considerably over the past 3 years, delivering a high level of growth. There are ambitious plans to increase this even further as part of an exciting global revenue generation strategy in development. This is therefore an exciting time to join a fast-paced, dynamic team with ambitious but achievable targets.

The Principal Gifts Executive sits in Principal Gifts sub-team within the Major Gifts team, part of the UK Private Fundraising team. Currently comprising eight members of staff, the Major Gifts team works alongside the Corporate Partnerships and Digital Fundraising teams, and is also supported by the Strategy & Planning team, including a researcher.

This a pivotal role that will drive the identification, cultivation and stewardship of partnerships with multimillion pound donors, contributing to the team’s ambitious goals to raise more funds and reach even more people whose lives have been affected by conflict across the world.

THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Principal Gifts Lead, the Principal Gifts Executive will support the implementation of the Principal Gifts strategy designed to deliver relationships with Ultra High Net Worth Individuals and their foundations with the capacity to support IRC at the multimillion pound level.

This is an exciting and uniquely positioned role working with senior stakeholders across IRC, in the UK and internationally, to cultivate and steward relationships with philanthropists funding high-impact programmes that will deliver transformative change for IRC clients across the world.

As part of this, the Principal Gifts Executive will:

• Deploy original and creative thinking to deliver high-class cultivation and stewardship, to the IRC’s highest value and most impactful donors and prospects, both in partnership with the Principal Gifts Lead and through account management of a discreet prospect portfolio
• Work closely with the Principal Gifts Lead and the research function to undertake research such as network mapping to identify new prospects
• Lead on grant management, reporting and proposal development for new and existing Principal Gifts funded programmes
• Collaborate proactively with a network of internal and external senior stakeholders, garnering their support and influence in the development of Principal Gifts relationships
• Contribute to profile raising of the IRC’s Principal Gifts programme and the IRC more widely through proactive networking and external engagement with potential donors and their advisors
• Support with administrative tasks and ensure to the smooth day to day running of the Principal Gift function, also supporting the wider Major Gifts team as required

SCOPE AND AUTHORITY

Authority: This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of the Principal Gifts strategy and contributing to the overall team target. The Major Gifts team is expected to raise over £6.5m in FY20, with the Principal Gifts team contributing £900k to this. This will contribute to the overall UK fundraising team’s target of £10 million.

Responsibility for Resources: N/A

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reporting into the Principal Gifts Lead
• Works closely with members of the UK Fundraising team including the wider Major Gifts team as well as the Corporate Partnerships team
• Close collaboration with the researcher
• Close working with Country Programme and regional teams, the Awards Management Unit as well as IRC’s Global Technical Units
• Engagement with senior IRC staff including the President’s Office, the Executive Director of IRC-UK and Director of Fundraising
• Key contacts across IRC in the Europe and internationally:
  • Communications team
  • Policy and Advocacy team
  • UK Finance team
  • Global Partnerships and Philanthropy Team

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnership Identification, Cultivation and Stewardship (45%)

• Manage a discreet portfolio of Principal Gifts prospects, working closely with the Principal Gifts Lead to cultivate successful, high-impact relationships
• Support the Principal Gifts Lead in managing the wider pool of relationships with Principal Gifts prospects, donors and advisors/introducers
• Work with the Principal Gifts Lead, team researcher, and relevant colleagues in the UK Fundraising and Global Partnerships and Philanthropy teams to identify and create tailored plans for the cultivation of new prospects
• Coordinate internal and external meetings to drive Principal Gift relationships forward, preparing meeting briefings and supporting materials
• Identify and develop unique stewardship and cultivation opportunities for the IRC’s highest level donors, both internal and external
• Contribute to external profile raising through external networking opportunities, including but not limited to events
• Support country offices in the delivery of successful field visits as required, potentially attending the field trips personally
• Support with the organisation and management of stewardship and cultivation events as required
• Collaborate with colleagues in IRC’s Field offices and technical units to identify and develop bespoke transformative funding opportunities

Grant and database management (40%)

• Lead on reporting and proposal development for Principal Gifts donors, ensuring timely and accurate communications that are matched to the requirements of donors
• Maintain close contact with colleagues in IRC’s Field offices where there are active Principal Gifts funded projects
• Use IRC’s grant management system, OTIS, to track Principal Gifts
• Use Salesforce to keep clear and accurate records of donor communications and interactions on behalf of the Principal Gifts team, utilising dashboards and reports as necessary

Team Collaboration (15%)

• Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual strategic and financial planning as required
• Participate in, and on rotation lead, various team meetings and activities
• Contribute to the wider ambitions and shared objectives of the Major Gifts team, leading by example in championing team behaviours
• Carry out administrative activities and other duties, as required, to maximise IRC UK’s fundraising

Qualifications

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of philanthropy and partnerships fundraising
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and enthuse, through the delivery of strong internal and external communications
• Ability to influence and negotiate with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, ensuring best possible outcomes for the IRC
• Ability to identify potential donor targets, produce donor development plans and be able to implement and execute them
• Ability to establish and build relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders at all levels and from a variety of backgrounds, both externally and within IRC
• Excellent Microsoft Office software skills including Excel
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise and organise own workload and meet conflicting deadlines
• Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to IRC’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with Equal Opportunities
• Ability to work collaboratively with members of a fundraising team and across departments, whilst managing conflicting priorities and deadlines in a busy working environment

Experience

• Experience of the planning and management of relationships with senior stakeholders in a fundraising or corporate context
• Experience of supporting the implementation of events with wealthy individuals, trusts, corporates and / or influential contacts
• Experience of managing information on a fundraising database e.g. Salesforce
• Experience of writing persuasive and creative proposals and correspondence in a range of relevant styles
• Experience of compiling information from various global stakeholders in order to create compelling tailored proposals and reports
• Experience of supporting a team, managing diaries and implementing new administrative systems and processes.

Desirable

• Awareness of sector trends, relating to philanthropy in the UK and globally
• Experience of securing gifts from high net-worth individuals
• Knowledge of Salesforce or other relevant Contact Management System e.g. Raisers Edge desirable
• Experience of using design software such as InDesign

Special Conditions

Must be flexible and able to work occasional weekends and evenings

The deadline for applications is midnight between Sunday 1st December 2019 / Monday 2nd December 2019.

Interviews will take place on the 9th & 10th December 2019.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

The MedicAlert Foundation has been providing life-saving support and assurance to its members since 1964. In the event of an emergency crucial information can be accessed by emergency professionals allowing for fast and accurate treatment. As the original and best provider of medical ID services, MedicAlert is a small, friendly and productive charity with its own production unit and member support team including in-house medical professionals. We place our members at the heart of all we do providing them and their loved ones with peace of mind and giving them confidence to live life to the full, be active and join in.

There are X2 Trustee Board Member positions available:

Role 1: Trustee Board Member - building and developing strategic alliances

About the position:

We are looking to recruit a Trustee with strong demonstrable skills in building and developing strategic alliances to support the charity’s growth strategy. For this role we are seeking candidates who have gained senior level experience, with a track record of identifying, introducing and building mutually beneficial partnerships. Skilled in developing third party business relationships, you will help maximise existing networks and contacts to develop new opportunities. Passionate about our charity’s work, you will help us secure, strong, long term partnerships that increase membership, improve income and add value for our members.

Trustees must meet the following requirements:
Essential:

• Experience of senior external representation and advocacy leading to the establishment of beneficial third-party collaborations, relationships and commercial growth
• An ability to contribute to strategic direction and a passion for delivering quality services to our members
• Strong teamwork skills, ability to motivate and bring people together

Desirable:

• Experience across several sectors, potentially including charities
• Experience and understanding of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees

Role 2: Trustee Board member with experience in the healthcare sector
About the position:
We are looking to recruit a Trustee with a clinical background to help develop our links with the NHS

and emergency services and to provide a medical perspective on our strategy development.

For this role we are seeking candidates who have gained senior level experience within the

healthcare sector and have a passion for improving the health and well-being of our members,

enabling them to have the peace of mind and confidence to live life to the full. We would

particularly welcome candidates with urgent or emergency care experience.

Trustees must meet the following requirements:
Essential:

• A clinical background, gained from medical, nursing, allied disciplines or social care at a senior level in a clinically focused role
• An ability to influence the strategic direction of an organization and have a passion for delivering quality of service to our members
• Experience of senior external representation and advocacy, preferably within the healthcare sector
• Strong teamwork skills, ability to motivate and bring people together.

Desirable:

• Experience of managing external stakeholders, ideally within the healthcare sector
• Experience and understanding of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees

Closing date: 26th November 2019
Interview dates: 2nd or 3rd December 2019

Interested? 
Please click the 'How to apply' button for more details.

No agencies please.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen at the award-winning Sheffield Students’ Union within the Information & Communications department who are looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active, friendly person to join their team.

You will provide an excellent front-line service on the Activities and Sports Zone Desk, which involves providing general assistance and support primarily to students, but also to staff and visitors including assisting society/committee members with general enquiries & financial claims and processes, maintaining the areas with up to date & relevant information and updating Students’ Union Activities social media platforms.

Please note that this is a fixed - term contract until June 2020. 

In return, the transferable skills we will help you to develop include:

• Service Excellence
• Conflict management
• Teamwork
• Cultural awareness
• Problem-solving
• Wellbeing support

Working at the Students’ Union

Here at the Sheffield Students’ Union, we employ excellent staff.  Our staff follow behaviours which have been developed in line with our organisational strategy for staff to aspire to. 

Some of the key behaviours we look for in our workforce are:

• Delivers service excellence
• Communicates effectively and works as a collaborative team
• Builds strong working relationships 
• Demonstrates social responsibility, recognises ethical and environmental working and complies with legal requirements
• Creates and maintains a ‘can do’ culture
• Demonstrates financial awareness and optimises the use of resources
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation
• Demonstrates effective decision-making and problem-solving       

We welcome applications from those who feel they possess these key behaviours

Your Benefits

You will work in an exciting and progressive environment and enjoy great staff benefits: 

• Generous holiday package
• Cycle to work scheme and cycle hub 
• The opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• Flexible working hours 
• Workplace pension scheme
• Discounted Sports Sheffield Gym Membership 
• Wellbeing Programme
• NUS Card

Hours: 35 hours per week (33 weeks per year term time only)

Closing date: Thursday 5th November 2019 11:59 am

Interviews: Tuesday 10th December 2019

Start Date: Immediate start

Sheffield Students' Union welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Fundraising Manager
Salary: £37,000- £39,000
Reports to: Head of Supporter Development
Line Management: Supporter Relationship Officer
Location: Head office, Hammersmith

One in five of us in the UK are currently living in poverty, 14 million people. Disproportionally affected amongst those are the most vulnerable in our communities; 4.5 million children, one in three households in poverty that include someone with a disability or mental ill health; minority ethnic communities; single mothers and those fleeing domestic abuse; homeless people and care leavers.

Turn2us gives people essential support in the face of life-changing events to help avert a worsening crisis, and then supports them to build financial sustainability and thrive. They also collaborate with specialist agencies and other organisations to help tackle the causes and symptoms of poverty.

The role

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for maximising income from existing supporters through direct marketing and relationship management. You will lead on planned direct marketing appeals, building engaging supporter journeys and donor events. This will require bespoke written and face to face communications to build relationships with Turn2us supporters and secure their longer term commitment. This will include developing and delivering a mid-value donor programme through a tailored and personalised relationship building approach.

What we are looking for

This role requires a relationship fundraiser, who is creative and enjoys building long lasting relationships with donors and committee members. A background in direct marketing is essential, including multi-channel campaigns – will be crucial.

We are looking for a dynamic self-starter, able to grow engagement and long-term commitment from our existing supporters using a combination of communication channels – generating new income from people who share our belief that no one in the UK should live in poverty.

The Policy & Public Affairs Officer will be stepping in at a very interesting time - post General Election, towards the end of a pilot with DCMS to engage more young people with policy makers, and a growing interest across the political spectrum in listening to young people.

The post-holder will be working with colleagues and young people across the charity to ensure that youth voice is at the heart of our policy and advocacy work. Activities will include supporting the Youth Select Committee, working with UK Parliament to ensure strong policy representation from young people directly to government, supporting the activity of the Youth Affairs and Votes at 16 APPGs, and supporting young people to advocate on the issues that are a priority to them. The postholder will also be looking to increase meaningful opportunities to put youth voice at the heart of decision making through mapping policy agendas and coordinating responses to Government, Parliament and other consultations that are relevant to young people.

This is an ideal role for someone with some experience in the policy and advocacy role who is looking to increase their impact.  passionate about ensuring young people are at the heart of decisions amde about them, the ideal candidate will be an active collaborator who works well with others to enhance impact and reach, and knows the value of ensuring young people have a place at the policy table.

To project manage events within the core Stewardship and Special Events programme, meeting or surpassing any income targets for specific events. While developing good relationships with key contacts, major donors, and VIP supporters, you will ensure a coordinated and harmonised approach to donors that maximises their giving potential.

The Governance Secretary will play an important role within the governance team at Alzheimer’s Research UK. A key element of this new role will be taking on the core responsibility for supporting our charity partner, the UK Dementia Research Institute Ltd (UK DRI Ltd). The UK DRI is the single largest initiative in dementia research ever launched in the UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK is one of the founding funders. As part of this commitment, Alzheimer’s Research UK manages the governance function of the UK DRI Ltd and this role will provide critical support in this area, enabling the Board of Trustees to carry out their important role effectively.

The Governance Secretary will have excellent experience in building strong relationships at a high level and providing a high standard of confidential support to the Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chair. They will manage a busy cycle of Board and Sub-Committees, support and produce high quality papers, have excellent minute taking skills and liaise with colleagues as necessary to deliver follow up actions.

The Governance Secretary will have the flexibility to manage a range of tasks/responsibilities whilst working within a fast-paced environment and maintaining a high level of discretion.

Reporting to the Corporate Governance Manager, this post is offered on a one-year fixed term with potential to extend. While the role can be flexible, peak times will fall around trustee and committee meetings which will require travel to London.

This is a part time; fixed term contract/secondment opportunity working a minimum of 3 days per week (22.5 hours per week), for a period of 12-months.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• To act as the first point of contact for the Chairman and Trustees, providing them with high quality, confidential support that enables them to carry out their roles effectively.
• To deliver highly effective Board and Sub-Committee meetings, ensuring the smooth conduct of business. This will include the production of high-quality agendas and papers, circulation of papers to strict deadlines, attending all Board and Sub-Committee meetings, minute taking and recording actions. 
• Arrange all logistics for Board, Sub-Committee and other ad hoc meetings as required to ensure they are delivered to a high standard.
• Liaise with colleagues to support the flow of information between the Executive and the Board, liaising with them on the preparation of key reports, papers, agendas and action reports.
• To ensure all actions from Board and Sub-Committee meetings are updated in the relevant action log, communicate actions with colleagues and ensure these actions are delivered and reported back to subsequent meetings.
• Manage trustee correspondence and co-ordinate timely communications, briefings and updates for Trustees as required. 
• Maintenance of the register of Board members’ interests and any arising conflicts.
• Co-ordinate and manage the submission of regulatory returns and updates in accordance with statutory requirements and deadlines
• Present, record, file and store data (including all minutes of meetings and trustee related data) in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain and review as necessary key governance documentation, processes and policies
• Support Trustee recruitment process, induction and ongoing development of Trustees, proactively seeking out opportunities to support Trustees in their roles.
• Support the Corporate Governance Manager in other tasks as necessary to deliver best practice in governance at Alzheimer’s Research UK and the UK DRI Ltd.
• Key interface between the Trustees and the Executive Team at the UK DRI Headquarters

What we are looking for:

• Education to A-level or equivalent level of relevant experience
• A good understanding of governance issues and ability to learn about new governance and regulatory guidelines quickly and apply these to the role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to record and present information and meeting minutes in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.
• Experience of minute taking
• Able to build rapport and demonstrate influencing, negotiation and decision-making skills and build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
• Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality always
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workloads
• Experience working in a similar governance or secretariat role
• Experience of a fast-paced role managing multiple priorities.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge with regular travel to London when required

Salary: Circa £16,800 per annum, pro rata (£28,000 FTE per annum) plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 24th November 2019, with interviews likely to be held on either the 3rd and 5th December 2019. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on these dates.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Senior Governance Manager - £54,000, London, Health Regulator

• Do you have notable governance experience in a regulated environment?
• Do you have a background in providing high quality secretariat support at board level?
• Would you like to work for a well-known regulator?

Pro-Marketing is working alongside a notable London based regulator who are seeking a Senior Governance Manager.

This role reports to the Head of Governance and will be responsible for providing high quality secretariat support to range of meetings at board level.

What's great about this organisation?

• Great brand
• Lovely well-located London offices
• 30 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Attractive pension scheme
• Perkbox
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Season ticket loan
• Agile and flexible working

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Providing high quality secretariat support to a range of meetings at board level
• Delivering and evaluating Council and committee member recruitment and reappointment practices, whilst ensuring compliance meets the requirements of the Professional Standards Authority and the Privy Council
• Supporting the production of the annual report
• Reviewing and improving appropriate systems to support the effective running of the Council/Committees/Boards
• Introducing any new governance policies and procedures as required to be compliant with legal and charitable requirements

You will be ideally suited for this role if you have…

• Notable public sector or charity governance experience
• A background in a politically sensitive environment
• Content writing experience for producing statutory or trustee annual reports
• Must have strong stakeholder management skills
• An understanding or interest in health and or care would be highly appealing

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Senior Governance Manager role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP:

Tel: 020 7269 6338.

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Governance Manager - £41,000, London, Health Regulator

• Do you have notable governance experience in a regulated environment?
• Do you have a background in providing high quality secretariat support at board level?
• Would you like to work for a well-known regulator?

Pro-Marketing is working alongside a notable London based regulator who are seeking a Governance Manager.

This role reports to the Head of Governance and will be responsible for providing high quality secretariat support to range of meetings at board level.

What's great about this organisation?

• Great brand
• Lovely well-located London offices
• 30 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Attractive pension scheme
• Perkbox
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Season ticket loan
• Agile and flexible working

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Providing high quality secretariat support to a range of meetings at board level
• Delivering and evaluating Council and committee member recruitment and reappointment practices, whilst ensuring compliance meets the requirements of the Professional Standards Authority and the Privy Council
• Supporting the production of the annual report
• Introducing any new governance policies and procedures as required to be compliant with legal and charitable requirements

You will be ideally suited for this role if you have…

• Notable public sector or charity governance experience
• A background in a politically sensitive environment
• Content writing experience for producing statutory or trustee annual reports
• Must have strong stakeholder management skills
• An understanding or interest in health and or care would be highly appealing

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Governance Manager role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP:

Tel: 020 7269 6338.

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Trusts Fundraiser
London
£28,000- £30,000 pa
37.5 hours per week

Sue Ryder have an exciting opportunity for a Trusts Fundraiser to join our dedicated central Fundraising team, based in London.
Supporting the team this integral role will work to develop and maintain relationships with trusts, foundations and statutory funders. Through the creation of funding applications, resulting in significant income you will support Sue Ryder’s service delivery, new business development and major capital appeals. 

The Trusts Fundraiser role:

•  Secure income for Sue Ryder by creating tailored proposals, utilising information provided by the Case for Support Team and submitting high quality grant applications to a wide range of funders including large scale national funders. 
•  Working with the Prospect Researcher to develop cultivation plans and ascertain propensity to give and best methods to secure income. 
•  Create productive relationships with trust funders at all levels with the aim of securing significant funds for Sue Ryder and develop effective stewardship plans to maintain and increase levels of giving. 
•  Develop and report on a trust pipeline for own area of responsibility. 
•  Report progress on this pipeline on a monthly basis and identify potential risks to team targets or objectives and suggest solutions. 
•  Report on income on a monthly basis providing updated forecasts to the Head of Trusts for financial planning purposes. 
•  Provide significant input into the trust team strategy documents based on relationships with funders and prospects. 
•  Link with other fundraising functions (Major Donors, Corporate) to maximise influence and impact. Recognise potential links and raise these with appropriate members of other fundraising teams. Maintain accurate and up to date donor records. 

The successful Trusts Fundraiser candidate will have:

•  Experience of securing income from trusts and foundations.
•  Experience of cultivating prospects, initiating conversations and planning and hosting service visits with donors. 
•  Experience of maintaining relationships with funders and designing and implementing tailored donor care and stewardship plans.
•  Experience of developing pipelines of trust income and activity.
•  Experience of working with Senior Managers/Directors and committee members.
•  Experience of Raisers Edge or a similar customer relationship management system and maintaining accurate records.

This job will suit a Trust Fundraising Assistant or Executive looking to take a step up in their trust fundraising careers, or a Trust Fundraising Officer who would like the opportunity to work in a high performing and dynamic team, fundraising for a national charity at the forefront of palliative and neurological care and bereavement support. This position will be ideal for a fundraiser who prioritises a major donor approach to trust fundraising and can communicate effectively with key personnel in person at meetings and events, as well as via phone and email.

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can. Be part of something truly special.

To further your career in this exciting and rewarding field please apply now.

Fundraising Support Officer

• £31,260 - £35,000 p.a. (dependent upon experience) + pension, medical and dental insurance

• 25 days holiday (plus three additional days to be taken between Christmas and New Year)

• 4pm finish on Fridays

• Central London location (Covent Garden)

REPORTS TO

Fundraising Manager

OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Fundraising Team as a Fundraising Support Officer. The role will require the individual to split their time between being based within our modern London offices and out in the Provinces providing Festival support to the Masonic Community including participating and attending meetings, maintaining records and producing management reports.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to build excellent relationships with stakeholders at all levels and have the ability to influence others. They will need to be comfortable with public speaking to a variety of audiences and be confident in their knowledge of fundraising activities. A good knowledge of Freemasonry and the Festival system will also be essential for this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To support the Fundraising Manager in maximising income to sustain the work of the charity

• To provide guidance and support as required in respect of all Festival and other fundraising appeals

• To ensure new fundraising initiatives and procedures are well supported

• To provide support to stakeholders in respect of all aspects of fundraising practice and procedure

• To represent the MCF at relevant meetings, conferences and events

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Previous experience within the Charity sector

• Track record of organising a successful Fundraising campaign or event

• Supporting external stakeholders

• Delivering presentations

• Report writing

• Knowledge of Freemasonry and the Festival system

• Understanding of fundraising procedures and best practice

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft systems

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills

• Excellent presentational skills

• Ability to influence others

• Ability to use initiative

• Ability to work to deadlines

Desired

• Previous experience in the area of Masonic Festival support

• Knowledge of Masonic honorifics

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role.

Please note that CVs received without a covering letter will not be considered.

Deadline for applications:  2 December 2019