INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR:

Fund for the Future Endowment Appeal – Freelance Support

DURATION:

To be discussed on appointment based on 40 days’ work.

DEPARTMENT:

Development. Working to support the Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Assistant

INTRODUCTION:

The Fundraising team at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (Registered charity no. 503717-R)  is seeking to appoint a fundraising professional on a freelance basis to support its Fund for the Future endowment appeal; which is match funded by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The ideal appointee will have a broad experience in all areas of fundraising covering Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors, Individual Giving, and events.  

About Us:

Established in 1967 the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (IGMT) is one of the UK’s largest independent museum Trusts and custodian of some of the nation’s most significant industrial heritage; including Coalbrookdale, which is regarded as one of the most important historic landscapes in the World. All of its collections are Designated indicating the cultural value and national significance of all the objects, building and monuments in the collection. As one of the UK’s first sites to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1986 for “Ironbridge Gorge’s universal significance for its unique role in the development of the Industrial Revolution” it remains one of only 32 sites in the country to receive this global recognition. The Trust has two charitable aims of education and heritage conservation; operates 10 museums; cares for 35 scheduled monuments and listed buildings; which collectively tell the story of the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

The Work:

The fundraising team is seeking to appoint a freelancer to support its work to raise match funding for an endowment grant awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

Aims and Outcomes:

To support the team to raise £500k, by March 2023, in donations from existing donors and new supporters through a range of fundraising tactics.

IGMT is looking for a candidate to provide support for:

• Implement a robust cultivation plan that will increase donations to Fund for the Future 
• Review and develop IGMT’s online giving and digital fundraising strategy, to increase  donations through the IGMT’s website, JustGiving, AmazonSmile, Nectar Giving and contactless donation points
• Support the team on major fundraising events already planned for 2022
• Manage applications to Trusts and Foundations
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to develop strong and compelling fundraising communications for supporter mailouts and newsletters; as well as creating regular fundraising messaging for IGMT’s social media channels and LinkedIn
• Support the Fundraising Manager to develop public fundraising and individual giving

We are seeking a candidate with the following experience and expertise:

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of implementing a broad range of fundraising tactics either in an employed or freelance capacity
• Good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and time critical workload to deliver against set targets
• A broad understanding of current fundraising priorities, professional practice and standards
• The ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with individuals and organisations at all levels

Excellent communication skills:

• The ability to contribute to regular e-newsletters and online content, writing promotional text for appeals. High quality communication with potential donors
• The ability to participate at cultivation events such as Business Bridge Networking events, donor lunches, and hold one to one meetings with potential supporters (face to face, virtual, via telephone)
• Good IT skills, confident in the use of Microsoft Office, the ability to use a CRM system and video conferencing platforms (Teams/Zoom)

IGMT will consider applications from agencies, individual freelancers, or a team of freelancers. Candidates from across the UK are eligible to apply on the basis that, as a minimum, monthly attendance at the office in Shropshire is feasible. 

Our commitment to diversity and equality is a long-standing one and we are keen that our fundraising work draws on and reflects the full range of backgrounds and perspectives to be found in our society. We are looking to increase representation from disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people, those from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds within our workforce so we particularly encourage freelancers from these backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for this project work.

Timescales:

Timescales are flexible and subject to change based on there being an urgent need for this support. Early applications will be welcome as an appointment may be made prior to the deadline based on suitable submissions. Currently, the following timescales apply:

• Invitation to quote closes: 5pm Thursday 9 December 2021
• Interviews: Tuesday 14 December 2021
• Successful applicant notified: Thursday 16 December 2021 (at the latest)
• Project work commences: Subject to discussion at interview

Project budget:

£10,000 for 40 days work (£250 per day) including VAT and any expenses.

Please note, as this is a freelance opportunity the successful applicant will be responsible for arranging their own National Insurance and tax.

Interested in applying?

To express an interest in this project, please email your CV and a covering letter  no later than 5pm Thursday 9th December 2021.

Please include at least two references, or testimonials from similar projects you have delivered that will support your expression of interest.

Applicants will then be contacted to arrange an in-person or online interview on Tuesday 14 December 2021 with IGMT’s Museum Development Director and Fundraising Manager.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Who we are:​

The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focussed on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period. 

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent. 

In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.

You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by clicking the Apply button and following the link in the job description.​

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

We are seeking a tenacious and strategically-minded individual to lead our growing organisation. 

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

If you would like to learn more about the Managing Director role, please contact us via our website and we can send you a recording of our recent webinar.

Who you are:

Responsible for the overall vision and mission of THL UK, the successful candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about our mission of ending the abuse of animals raised for food, in order to strategically lead our programs. Experience in corporate campaigning and/or political campaigning is highly desirable.

About you:

• You have a strong ability to conceptualise strategic initiatives to further THL UK’s mission, making sure our day-to-day activities support those initiatives. 

• You're a natural problem-solver with the ability to deal with the present while foreseeing and addressing future issues.

• You're a confident spokesperson and advocate of THL’s mission. 

• You appreciate the value of inclusivity, and prioritising equity and a healthy working culture, leading this from the top.

• You're well-organised and efficient, and can multitask effectively. 

• You're a strong strategic decision-maker and an informed opinion leader.

• You're a great listener, and this informs your decision-making.

• You're able to foster close collaborative relationships with other animal protection groups.

• You can work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chairperson of the Board, the Managing Director oversees a number of areas:

Leadership:

• Collaborates with the board of trustees (BOT) and Chairperson of the Board and the Leadership Team to create actionable goals for the team and creates clear, ambitious plans for achieving those goals. Working with the Leadership Team and the BOT set the annual budget and forecast fundraising priorities for the future.

• Acts as a public face of the organisation in the UK through speaking events, the media and through THL publications.

• Build and strengthen collaborative relationships with other animal protection groups.

• Fosters a culture of equity and inclusiveness.

Program Management:

• Oversees the program work in the UK (and other relevant EU programs). This will also involve working closely with the Open Wing Alliance and THL US’ Executive team.

• Provide the board with regular updates on program advancement at board meetings, which are held every quarter.

Development and Financial Management:

• Works with the Chairperson of the Board and Head of Development to plan and fundraise for expansion in the UK through major donor meetings. This will include providing regular updates and communications to donors who have offered earmarked support for UK expansion.

• Work with staff and the BOT to prepare a comprehensive budget (currently £1.1 million and likely to grow to over £2 million in the next 2 years).

• Manage charity documents and ensure filing in a timely manner.

• Maintain charitable status, ensuring all charity laws are followed.

• Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the BOT.

HR Management:

• Supports the recruitment and interview process for new hires in the UK in collaboration with the Operations department.

• Leads and supports the application and implementation of new policies and procedures.

Risk Management:

• Works with the Operations department, Leadership Team and pro-bono outside counsel to reduce risks created by our programs.

• Ensures scientific credibility.

Personnel Management:

• Manages and leads the team to achieve agreed objectives and to encourage the professional development of individual team members. 

• Sets/clarifies job expectations and provides regular feedback & guidance.

• Supports teams in the development of their campaigning strategies.

• Manages Time Off requests from direct line managed staff.

• Signs off expenses of direct line managed staff.

Key Competencies:

Leadership: Has a clear, strategic vision for the department and rallies the team toward realising that vision. Balances and coordinates the interests of the team and other departments. Leads with integrity and mutual respect, and inspires trust and confidence with a wide range of people representing various backgrounds and levels of experience. Believes firmly in promoting a healthy work culture, leading by example and prioritises equity and inclusion.

Thought Leadership: An informed opinion leader on the mission of THL and outcomes we’re seeking. You are the go to person for animal welfare and what our work means in the context of reducing suffering.

Strategic Thinking: Looks at consequences, implications, interdependencies, and indirect effects, all in both the short and longer term. Looks beyond the immediate goal or issue and with the greater context, not just the content of the moment. Is able to think and act creatively in difficult situations.

Management: Builds a team of high-performing staff members, appropriately structures jobs so that staff members can succeed, develops and motivates staff members, and acts from the perspective of an organisational leader that empowers their team.

Tenacity: The ability to display confidence and relentlessness, especially when faced with confrontational or particularly difficult situations and interactions.

Decision making: An active listener with the ability to critically think and evaluate. Making key decisions when needed and in collaboration with others. You can make quick and calculated thinking and decision-making in both high-pressure situations and broader strategy discussions.

Problem solver: Identifies issues, effectively structures problems, analyses information to produce insights and generates wise, actionable recommendations. A forward-looking thinker who anticipates the needs of the organisation and board.

Good to know:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a workplace pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, our Employee Assistance Programme, and family-friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome

For our salaries to be fair, transparent and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Managing Director salary structure and The Humane League UK's benchmarking algorithm please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.

All applicants need to be:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English.

2. ​Have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK)

3. Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

You will hear from us after the application closing date passes. Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route.

• Two part skills test (written task completed remotely and in person assessment centre day)
• Screening interview (via video call) 
• Second interview (via video call) 
• Final interview (via video call)

We will invite successful applicants to an assessment day which we will run on December 10th 2021 in central London. The closing date for applications for this day is December 5th 2021

For full details of our recruitment process please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.

This is an incredible role at the heart of global efforts to defeat meningitis by 2030.

The role reports to the Chief Executive and forms part of the senior management team (SMT) alongside the Director of Finance and Administration, Director of Partnerships and Funding, the Director of Communications, Advocacy and Support, the Head of Fundraising and the Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) Network Lead.

The purpose of this role is to enable MRF to achieve its goals through research, an enabling research environment, evidence-based policy, health professional guidance and the creation of associated activity and resources. The post-holder is expected to be or become one of the world’s leading thinkers on meningitis with an extensive network amongst international research, clinical and public health communities.

The role is also very close to people and families as it provides guidance to support teams working directly with families affected. The holder acts as the guardian of MRFs intellectual integrity and cements our reputation as an evidence-led organisation in the UK and around the world.

It is a highly demanding role, requiring the need to keep up to date with latest research; run suitable accredited processes for funding peer reviewed research; organise a Scientific Advisory Panel of experts and a Medical Advisory Group of clinician experts; and organise the agenda and speakers for a global scientific conference every two years. The holder will also write and oversee the production of in-house academic papers for publication in peer reviewed journals; provide evidence and content for informed public affairs, advocacy and communications work take part in media and advocacy work; and represent MRF on external bodies such as the World Health Technical Task force for the creation of the global roadmap for meningitis.

The post is being advertised now as the current holder is retiring after 25 years with MRF.

We are looking for our new Director, Alumni Engagement to join our team.

Director, Alumni Engagement
Ref: DH28987
University of Cambridge
Grade 11, £61,818 to £71,638 with flexibility to £75,000 for a candidate with significant experience.

We are a friendly and lively Development and Alumni Relations team who work hard to deliver the University of Cambridge’s significant potential. And though the name and reputation of Cambridge is known worldwide, you will find it a welcoming place to work where your experience will be recognised and valued.

The postholder will be responsible for the long-range strategy, and delivery of the University’s comprehensive alumni engagement programme. You will be a champion for alumni engagement, providing vision and leadership to ensure that the University makes the most of its unique position.

Alumni Engagement is at the heart of advancement at Cambridge. It is crucial that the University foster meaningful, mutually beneficial and enduring relationships with, and between alumni, volunteers, students and other friends of the University.

You will join at an exciting time in Cambridge’s engagement with its alumni. Building on two record years, you will take the programme to the next level articulating a new strategic plan to help ensure that the University meets its objectives. 

Reporting to the Executive Director and a member of the Leadership Management team, you will lead a team of 7 delivering a programme of communications, events, benefits, and volunteering opportunities to over 314,000 alumni in 186 countries and 400 alumni groups.

We are looking for an individual who wants to innovate and lead the sector in alumni engagement.  As the successful candidate, you will have a demonstrable track record in alumni engagement in a significant academic or philanthropic institution. With proven knowledge and expertise in developing, operationalising and executing strategy, achieving outcomes and driving change, you will have a positive, collaborative approach to building, managing and developing a results-orientated high functioning team.

This role is based in central Cambridge.  We practice a hybrid working model and the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office for a minimum of 3 days a week.  We welcome discussions on flexible working.

Closing date for this position is 16th January 2022.
First round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place week commencing 24th January 2022.
Second round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place the first week in February 2022.

How to apply:

Please read the attached brochure below before clicking 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you will find further information about the role and details of how to apply. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Please quote reference DH28987 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

No agencies please.

The Executive Director will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of Hagar International (UK) (“Hagar UK”), according to the mission and strategic direction set by the Hagar UK Board of Trustees.  The Board will set performance and accountability standards with the Executive Director fully responsible to accomplish them, within policies set by the Board. 

At all times, the focus of this position will be to source and deliver financial and related resources to enable Hagar’s field operations to do their life-changing work of  helping restore the lives of some of the most destitute and disadvantaged in the world.

Overall, Hagar UK’s Executive Director will provide leadership to forward Hagar’s mission and vision, by maximizing UK-based support for Hagar’s work. Critical to this is the continued creation of a positive reputation for the organisation that is consistent with Hagar’s global branding strategy.  The Executive Director will work in close collaboration with Hagar International and other Hagar Program Offices and Support Offices providing a single point of contact in the United Kingdom.  The Executive Director will lead the development, implementation, and management of all facets of the fundraising plan.

The Executive Director must fully support Hagar’s mission, vision, and values outlined in the Hagar Identity documents (See Annex 1).

Organizationally, the Executive Director is responsible to promote Hagar’s identity and values in the UK through a broad base of stakeholders and supporters. On a personal level, the Executive Director should be a servant leader demonstrating:

• a passion for service to the world’s most disadvantaged

• joy in encouraging people to give
• integrity in stewardship.

Reporting Relationship:

This position reports to the Hagar UK Board of Trustees and specifically to the Chair of the Hagar UK Board of Trustees, for regular management coaching and supervision. The position also reports to the Hagar International CEO in a matrix management relationship on matters pertaining to global strategy, governance, financial coordination and reporting, systems, and brand compliance. 

Context:

Hagar UK was established in 2011 and employed an Executive Director to manage its operations which comprised:  soliciting, processing, and acknowledging donations; publicity; events; liaising with Hagar International.  Monthly income came from a small number of dedicated individual donors and several foundations. Most importantly for its initial momentum, credibility and tangible contribution to Hagar’s in-country programs, Hagar UK was able to secure a major, multi-year grant from the UK Government (DFID/UKAid) for a Hagar project in North East Cambodia. This project concluded in 2016. 

Since that time, Hagar has continued to have a small fundraising presence in the UK, but now needs to significantly boost its profile and engagement here to generate a new wave of resources and national recognition as a trusted internationally-focused NGO.

Hagar’s UK office is one of six such offices globally with other locations in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Hong Kong and Singapore.

The Executive Director will be expected to continue to open new channels and build donor support particularly among corporates and major donors, from the ground up. Hence, as stated earlier, the primary focus of this position is fundraising for Hagar UK through corporates and major donors, both individual and institutional, and from Government programmes. 

This includes the need to raise funds to invest in Hagar UK’s own capacity and to build a sustainable team here. 

It is important to recognize that the requirements and performance expectations of this entrepreneurial leadership role are dynamic and will evolve.

The Executive Director must be disciplined and organized, able to work effectively and independently within generally defined Board of Trustee guidelines and able to proactively identify and support the needs of the Board and the sustainable development of the Board itself.

Key Responsibilities:  Fundraising; Stewardship; Organizational Development; Partnership.  

Strategy

• Design and implement Hagar UK strategic plan, focused on raising funds and building strategic partnerships within the UK.

• Keep well informed of all current activities within the Hagar partnership.
• Support the Board in its own development and sustainability.

Fund Raising

• Evaluate Hagar UK’s involvement in potential opportunities and prepare recommendations to the Board for implementation. 
• Articulate the vision and mission of Hagar in a way which is accessible, accurate and compelling to the UK audience. 
• Represent the Hagar network in a positive and compelling manner, while modelling a high standard of leadership, maturity, and integrity.
• Adhere to international standards and Hagar policies and procedures for fundraising.

Management

• Develop an annual organisational budget.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate all additional Hagar UK volunteers and staff.

• Produce quarterly reports to the Board of Trustees.
• Oversee fund management and the transfer of funds from Hagar UK to Hagar International and its Program Offices.

Governance

• Establish reporting and accountability standards for Hagar UK funding, ensure compliance requirements are met and visit Hagar UK funded programmes at least annually. 
• Communicate openly and regularly with Hagar International, and all of Hagar’s Program Offices and Support Offices globally, including being a regular and active participant in key global coordination groups i.e. Group Executive, Global Fundraising & Communications Taskforce etc.
• Ensure marketing, branding, communications and reporting standards of Hagar International are met.

• Work with the Chair to establish the Board of Trustees’ agendas and provide logistic support to the Board process and any Board requests.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of leadership and business development/fundraising experience working with major donors including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Background in the local or international charity / NGO sector
• Demonstrated experience in an entrepreneurial role and/or successfully building a business or non for profit.

• Bachelor’s degree is a relevant field with a Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Relevant completion of a criminal and financial background check 
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time including international travel for program visits and global meetings.

Compensation/Benefits:

A competitive compensation package consistent with prevailing not-for-profit expectations will be negotiated commensurate with the skills and experience.

About Us

Our bold vision is for every child in need to be raised in a strong family. We train and support facilitators from local churches to run parenting programmes which equip parents and carers facing disadvantages with confidence, competence, and community, enabling their children to thrive. In the next ten years, we want to equip the church to make an impact in the lives of 50,000 children in need across the UK.

About the Role

At a significant time of growth for Kids Matter, we are looking to provide additional support to our Executive Director and our related fundraising and governance responsibilities.

Are you highly organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail? Do you have effective executive-facing communication skills and the ability to communicate with a range of people from diverse backgrounds? Do you have strong time management skills and experience of managing multiple projects and events? Are you a natural problem-solver, keen to find positive solutions and pick up new systems and processes quickly?

If so, we would love to hear from you! During this time of growth, our Executive Director (Dr Eli Gardner) requires a calm and highly capable Executive Assistant. This role will offer the right candidate a role which is interesting, rewarding and varied within an ambitious, fun and supportive organisation.

All applicants must be committed to the basis of faith, vision, and ethos of Kids Matter.

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement:
Kids Matter serves and supports clients within the Christian sector, the nature of the work requires that this post holder has an active faith in Jesus under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.

Equal Opportunities
We actively support and welcome integration of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds of varied experiences and skillset to help shape the work and the future of Kids Matter. We are particularly keen to receive applications from African and Afro Caribbean, Asian and other diverse Ethnic communities.

When there is an outbreak of war or violence, women suffer most – they experience trauma, sexual violence and the death of loved ones. After the conflict is over, the world’s attention moves on, but these same women are left to rebuild their families and communities.  Women for Women International supports women who live in some of the world’s most dangerous places. Women enrol on our year-long training programme, where they learn how to earn and save money, improve their family’s health and make their voices heard at home and in their community.  Since 1993, we’ve helped over 500,000 women survivors of war in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kosovo, Iraq, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Sudan.  With over 40 brutal armed conflicts across the globe, there’s never been a greater need for the work of Women for Women International to support women survivors of war.

We are seeking a Manager, Global Foundation and Corporate Partnerships

to join the Global Program Unit, based out of our London office to manage our growing portfolio of restricted grants. This is a temporary/fixed term role, for Maternity Cover.

The Manager, Global Foundation and Corporate Partnerships will be an important member of the Global Business Development team, managing and executing on our global business development strategies related to donor and prospect relationship building and cultivation. The Global Business Development team sits within the Global Programs Unit, which also includes sub-teams focused on programme design, monitoring and evaluation, country office support, and grants management. This position will work and coordinate especially closely with the grants management team to ensure proper stewardship of current foundation and corporate donors, including that they are primed well for renewal asks.

Are you passionate about helping women achieve their potential?  Do you thrive in a busy environment, can stay calm under pressure, enjoy working on multiple projects, and feel motivated by taking on new challenges? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then this role might be for you!

Reporting to: Head of Global Philanthropic Partnerships

Proposed Start date: January 2022

Location: Primarily remote working with some expectation of work from the office based in Borough, London 

Working Pattern:Full time, 35 hours per week,  Temporary/fixed term, for Maternity Cover

Salary Level: £34,000 per annum

Application Process:

• Applications by completed application form, and Diversity Monitoring form, please go to our careers page for details.  If you would like to submit your application another way, please contact us.
• If you would like to learn more about this vacancy, we are hosting a Q&A session on Thursday 18 November at 13.00.  If you want to attend this session please contact us. 

Closing Date: 23.59 Sunday 28 November 2021

Interviews:Friday 10 December 2021

Right to work in the UK: Essential

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Significant experience in fundraising, with a strong focus on foundation and corporate donors
• Proven track record of success in government fundraising with evidence of personal engagement and leadership of successful, large, and complex proposals and pitches.

• Adopts a growth mindset and has demonstrated experience in relationship-based fundraising strategies.
• Experience working cross-departmental, cross-country contexts with a proven record of building, managing and working with virtual teams.

• Current and strategic understanding of global humanitarian, development and gender funding environment and future trends.
• Excellent spoken and written English to include research, writing, and communication skills.

• Commitment to and respect for Women for Women International’s mission and values
• Computer skills including working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email.
• Experience with Salesforce preferred.

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity.  Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties

Overview

The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction [IIRR] is one of the world’s leading rural development NGOs. It maintains a staff of 200+ in 9 countries across Africa, Asia, and North America. The organization’s programs build economic opportunities for rural people by improving their health, education, environment, and food systems.  Though IIRR has delivered over 60 years of impact that has improved millions of lives, it remains agile and committed to testing, prototyping (and even failing) in order to continually learn how best to deliver the most cost-effective impact to the rural communities who need it most. Like so many organizations around the world, we are working hard to ensure that rural communities are spared the heavy burden of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are seeking a well experienced Communications Manager to join our team.

The Role

• The Communications Manager will conceptualize, plan and implement the organization’s internal and external communications.
• The Communications Manager should have a solid grasp of IIRR’s legacy on rural development across Asia and around the world.
• The Communications Manager role is an ideal position for a creative media-relations expert who inspires collaboration, thinks like an organizer, improves tactics based on results, and is skillful at narrative strategy and storytelling from a relational approach.
• The ideal candidate has experience working with value-driven organizations, and a passion for environmental and other social issues.
• Directly manages and mentors teams, and provides overall strategic direction and feedback for their development.
• Collaborates closely with the Global Management Team in order to develop innovative public engagement activities needed to amplify our work.
• The Communications Manager will report directly to the Operations Manager.

Job Activities

• Manage the day-to-day internal and external communications activities of IIRR.
• Maintain a strong brand for the organization, including impactful and fit-for-purpose publications, website, social media and merchandise.
• Develop an annual communications plan (to include an integrated marketing strategy and a media relations component) for the organization.
• Performs research and analysis using a variety of resources to craft appropriate media messages and materials, including writing news releases, statements, letters to the editor, op-eds and other materials as required.
• Identifies media opportunities and implements communications in print, broadcast, and digital, with an emphasis on non-traditional media.
• Establish partnerships with micro-influencers to support geographic and thematic areas of work.
• Work closely with the directors and provide strategic guidance to reaching and engaging key audiences.
• Collaborates with the US Office, Country Directors, and other relevant colleagues on carrying out timely and coordinated responses in breaking rurally relevant news events.
• Undertakes the following supervisory responsibilities: assigns work and establishes standards and work priorities; ensures staff training and the development of employee skills; provides ongoing performance feedback; prepares, and conducts formal performance planning and evaluation; recommends hiring; oversees a marketing budget.
• Supervises, directs, develops, and provides general, strategic and technical communication guidance to staff.
• Manage and monitor the dissemination of media releases, articles, editorials, and other communications materials.
• Manage and oversee the development and maintenance of content on the IIRR website and its social media channels.
• Oversee implementation of other digital marketing strategies (e-newsletter, blogs, Google Ads, etc) including the ongoing monitoring of analytics to inform decisions.
• Manage the development and/or update of printed or digital materials, such as brochures and fact sheets.
• Provide communications support to selected events.
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, including representational activities for IIRR.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of global economic and social disparities. Experience working on rural development issues is preferable (but not required).
• Experienced manager who can skillfully delegate and provide meaningful feedback, holding teams accountable and providing support for professional growth.
• Creativity and impeccable writing skills.
• 10+ years of experience in communications or marketing; preferably working with environmental and/or other international development issues.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred (but not required).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience working in the rapidly changing world of media, including new media platforms and technologies, with focus on user generated content and how to get stories placed.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a complex organization, juggle competing demands and maintain good working relations with direct reports, colleagues and media. 
• Able to work effectively as a team player.

How to Apply

Send cover letter, CV, salary expectation and available start date to: recruitment.usoffice [at] iirr [dot] org  Include Communications Manager in the Subject Line.

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Reporting to:  Director of the Together Initiative 

Location: Remote/Flexible, but must be able to travel to London regularly for meetings and events 

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 1 year with possible extension 

Salary: From £35,000 per annum, depending upon experience

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Benefits: 30 days holidays per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays, Flexible working

About Us

/together is one of the most powerful and diverse coalitions in the UK, one that everyone is invited to join, from community groups across the country to some of the UK’s best-known organisations. Chaired by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Steering Group includes a broad range of organisations and individuals from the NHS and ITV, to the Scouts, UK Sport, TikTok and the CBI.

Our aim is to help build kinder, closer and more connected communities in the aftermath of COVID-19 through four strands of work:

• Building moments of participation and connection

• Creating and popularising a narrative of togetherness

• Supporting advocacy for changes in policy and practice

• Developing infrastructures for a growing movement

The /together coalition is coordinated by a small charity called The Together Initiative. 

About the role

This is an exiciting role for an experienced professional who can bring a consistent approach to Together’s Initiative image, communications and engagement activities, support Together’s project publications and increase referrals through strong promotional campaigns and a strategic organisational approach to partnership management, and integrate digital and traditional communications and engagement strategies to ensure a cohesive and effective approach across the organisation.

Job Duties Include

1. To develop and implement a cohesive communication strategy that will increase engagement with Together’s key audiences, build brand awareness, further organisational objectives, and bring consistency to Together’s approach.

2. To lead on developing Together’s core messages, demonstrating they can reach and resonate with our key audiences.

3. To oversee the development of, and work closely with partners to deliver, a new project on narrative development for social connection.

4. To engage, develop and manage working relationships with specialist consultants who can support our communications and media work, including for our campaign activities, evaluation publications, and our website and online presence.

5. To support the Campaigns Manager(s) in designing and delivering engaging communications for key campaign activities for partners and the public.

6. To build constructive working relationships and liaise closely with the communications teams of partner organisations, providing proactive advice and support where required.

Full job specification is attached.

To Apply 

Please check job specification for details or apply via Charity Job.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter no more than two A4 pages outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Specification, and why you believe you are well-suited for this role. 

The closing date is Wednesday, 9th December 2021 with interview process taking place remotely week commencing 13th December 2021.

You will work closely with our Director of Development and Director of Homeless Services to profile our work on our digital platforms through the on-going creation of high-quality communications. These will be suitable for our social media platforms, emails and website. You will also help to create a strategy for improving communications with our supporters.

Reporting to:  Director of the Together Initiative 

Location: Remote/Flexible, but must be able to travel to London regularly for meetings and events 

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 1 year with possible extension 

Salary: From £35,000 per annum, depending upon experience

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Benefits: 30 days holidays per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays, Flexible working

About the Role

The role of Campaigns Manager is an excellent opportunity for an experienced campaigns professional to help lead-high impact campaigns for the Together coalition. The ideal candidate will be confident and professional with superb communication skills and the ability to build excellent working relationships. Due to the nature of this role, there will be an ever-changing workload and you will need to be able to prioritise with ease, operating several steps ahead at all times.

About /together

/together is one of the most powerful and diverse coalitions in the UK - one that everyone is invited to join, from community groups across the country to some of the UK’s best-known organisations. Chaired by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Steering Group includes a broad range of organisations and individuals from the NHS and ITV, to the Scouts, UK Sport, TikTok and the CBI.

Our aim is to help build kinder, closer and more connected communities in the aftermath of COVID-19 through four strands of work:

• Building moments of participation and connection

• Creating and popularising a narrative of togetherness

• Supporting advocacy for changes in policy and practice

• Developing infrastructures for a growing movement

The /together coalition is coordinated by a small charity called The Together Initiative.

Main Job Duties:

Campaign Delivery

1. Develop impactful campaign strategies for the Together Coalition and work with partner organisations across the coalition to plan and deliver the core moments and activations therein. In 2022, this will particularly focus on Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

2. Coordinate the campaign’s sectoral activation groups, i.e. liaising with the convener and member organisations in facilitating regular meetings, supporting the build of impactful proposals and their tactical delivery.

3. Brief and oversee the work of external agencies and consultants in their support of campaign design and delivery.

4. Work in collaboration with the Director to develop fundraising proposals for major campaign activations that emerge, as appropriate

Campaign Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Work closely with the Communications and Engagement Manager to identify and implement the design and delivery of engaging communications for key campaign activities for partners and the public; to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation strategies are put into place from the outset of each campaign.

2. Co-create the reporting on campaigns; preparing campaign activity reports for the wider team on a regular basis, defining KPIs for all activities, monitoring the success level of campaigns, and updating strategies based on insights and learning.

Full job specification is attached

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter no more than two A4 pages outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description, and why you believe you are well-suited to the role of Campaigns Manager.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 9th December 2021

Interview Arrangements: w/c 13th December 2021 (interviews will be conducted via Zoom)

Start date in January 2022

Our approach

Engage Britain puts people at the heart of policy development, ensuring that those who are affected by policies can contribute their knowledge and experiences to their creation. Great ideas come from combining our different views, knowledge and experiences, so we bring people together to talk and listen. Where voices have been excluded or unheard, we make sure we’re all equally involved in finding answers. Where the problem is rooted in our differences of opinion, we work together to build on the things we agree on.

As ideas emerge, we test these ideas, learn from and re-test them until everyone is confident that they will make a positive difference. And then we work together – with citizens, practitioners, communities and politicians – to make them happen and use them to improve people’s lives.

Our differences are not something to be feared; our differences will enable us to create imaginative, practical and radical answers to the challenges facing our country.

Analysis at Engage Britain

Engage Britain takes an exciting and novel approach to analysis that puts people at the heart of everything we do. We work with people from all over Britain on the challenges we face, both helping them to understand issues and drawing on their huge range of knowledge and lived experience. This means we work with a real variety of exciting analytical tools and methods.

On a given day, an analyst might be convening a collaborative sensemaking workshop to make sure project participants can co-create analysis in the morning, analysing trends in polling data in the afternoon and ending the day on a call with the UK’s foremost deliberation and design experts to shape the next phase in our project.

The role of analysts at Engage Britain is to help people access and make sense of qualitative and quantitative information, to think though how information relates to policy challenges and what should be done – all to help them find answers to our country’s challenges. We support Engage Britain’s projects by developing advanced, balanced and accessible analyses, drawing on a wide range of techniques from participatory interview methods to data modelling. We also make sure information flows between projects and project phases.

Analysts drive our learning about new and existing methods for public opinion research, deliberation, design and policy testing. We work with Programme Directors on project strategy and vision for our work. We also provide insights related to policy and public attitudes to inform Engage Britain’s strategic direction, advocacy, communications and partnerships work.

Culture

Engage Britain is committed to creating a culture where people from different backgrounds can come together to share their views and voices. We see difference – both in our work and in our employees – as a strength. We actively encourage applicants from all ethnicities, those who identify as LGBTQ+, Disabled people, those from a range of political backgrounds and locations across the UK, and those with or without a university education, to apply for roles. We’re also a family friendly organisation, and we’re open to different flexible working arrangements from people across the UK. We very much look forward to hearing from you.

About this role

Role title: Senior Analyst

Accountable to: Health and Care Programme Director

Engage Britain is looking for an experienced Senior Analyst, who will primarily work on Engage Britain’s Health and Care project. This role will also involve supporting other projects that Engage Britain is working on, including tackling poverty, and organisation-wide agendas.

This role will lead on the analysis within the project, undertaking and commissioning advanced, balanced and accessible analysis. You will lead work supporting participants to make sense of information about what people think about policy challenges, what they think should be done and what they’ve experienced. This may include analysing recorded discussions, commissioning and analysing polling data, conducting desk research and leading workshops or interviews. You will also advise on project strategy and choice of project methods. This may include staying attuned to best practice on public opinion research, deliberation, design and policy testing, carrying out evaluations and contributing to commissioning processes. You will be confident in presenting findings to all of our audiences, and take forward insights from it to help inform Engage Britain’s strategic direction, advocacy, communications and partnerships work.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead on delivering or commissioning advanced, balanced, authoritative analysis based on quantitative and qualitative information, as well as the most effective participatory approaches.

• Write up and present high-quality analysis in clear, accessible and innovative ways for our various audiences.

• Work with the Head of Analysis and Programme Directors on project strategy, methods evaluation and the design of analytical processes.

• Lead on delivering new or existing methods for public opinion research, deliberation, design and policy testing.

• Promote our analytical work and project outcomes with politicians, journalists, academics, campaigning groups and professional organisations, and support the development of these relationships.

• Maintain an understanding of the public opinion, policy and political landscapes to aid Engage Britain’s project work as well as its wider work on the public’s priorities.

Further Information

For more information on this role and on how to apply please refer to the Senior Analyst job pack available via on our website.

Application process

Engage Britain are using the Beapplied platform for applications. Please click the apply on website button.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview in December 2021 (this includes first and potential second interviews).

The Baobab Centre

The Baobab Centre provides rehabilitation support to young asylum seekers and refugees who have experienced human rights abuses. Baobab provides psychotherapy, casework and advocacy as well as a wider range of community activities. We are seeking a Finance Manager to support the running of the organisation and to help our team support young asylum seekers and refugees in London. 

Job Purpose:

• Day to day finance management of the organisation 
• Prepare, develop and analyse management accounting information
• Finance planning, budgeting, forecasting and annual accounts
• Provide high quality support service to the Operations Team
• Work 14 hours across a month (i.e. available a few hours a week not in two complete days). On some months there is the possibility of a few extra hours if necessary.

Duties and responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts
• Analysing variances and exploring potential problems with Operations Manager and Finance Committee
• Making appropriate recommendations and advising of the impact of financial changes on the charity
• Preparation of annual budgets (including aspirational) and producing regular reforecasts against the budget
• Improving the systems surrounding all aspects of the charity's budgets, forecasts and business planning
• Shared responsibility with the Operations Manager for the annual audit/examination and referral to independent examiner. 
• Providing financial support to the fundraising team, including information for funding applications and reports.
• Support the Finance Administrator with any queries regarding payroll and the day to day finance postings in Quickbooks.
• Support the Operations Team in reviewing the financial policies and procedures.
• Preparing monthly accounts for the monthly Finance Committee Meetings (held in the evening).

Person specification

Accounting:

• A fully qualified accountant with a thorough practical understanding of Finance Management including management accounting principles and techniques as well as an understanding of charity accounting principles.
• Experience of producing annual accounts and working with Independent Examiners. 
• High degree of communication skills, particularly attuned to working well with non-finance professionals.
• First-hand experience of planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Experience working in fast moving environment providing accurate and timely information to a high standard.
• Experience and understanding of charity accounts.
• Experience with general finance management.

Charity Experience and Interest

• Demonstrable interest in one or several of: human rights work, mental health, refugees and asylum seekers, and young people separated from their families.
• Ideally with experience of working with unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers. 
• Demonstrable experience working with people from different culture and backgrounds.
• Ability to work flexibly with an understanding of the holistic functioning of the charity.

Please apply using our application form, select 'Apply with CharityJob'. We will not read CVs.

The Operations Manager will join the five person operations team and be involved in all aspects of AMF’s operations. S/he will work closely with the Head of Analytics and the Operations Director and have both general and specific responsibilities.

General: Operations support and analysis

• The Operations Manager will assist with a wide range of activities, including day-to-day operational matters, and longer term analysis. 

Specific: Net management, Decision-related data analysis

• Net management: Primary responsibility within the team to ensure that AMF nets are procured, tested, inspected, shipped, transported to their final destination in a timely fashion; and for all associated systems and reporting. 
• Decision-related data analysis: malaria case rate data, net performance data and insecticide resistance data are generated or gathered and analysed to support key operational decisions.

Other responsibilities will be added over time as the individual and role develops.

We are looking for someone who has strong analytical skills, strong interpersonal and intellectual skills, who works collaboratively in a team and relishes responsibility and the opportunity to learn and develop their abilities. The ideal candidate will be motivated to help improve the lives of those affected by the wider impacts of malaria.

Further information about the role is available in the full job description available for download.