Courses And Community Officer Jobs in Wirral, Merseyside
Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy. This role will require regular travel throughout England.
Closing date: 03 June 2024 at 08.00.
Shortlisting date: 18 and 19 June 2024.
Interviews: 24 and 25 June 2024.
At NCVO we run our consultancy and training services as a social business. We provide cost effective and high-quality support focused on the areas which matter most to charities. Our work generates income and valuable insights to support NCVO in achieving our mission.
Our business is growing. We’re looking for a passionate and innovative team player to help us provide expert impact support to clients across England. You’ll need to be a confident facilitator attuned to the needs of the sector, identifying emerging themes and areas of support.
You will have a versatile style and be comfortable working closely with a wide range of stakeholders. At times you’ll need to influence and negotiate at different levels. This includes with boards, chief executives, and senior managers. You’ll help them improve their work, better demonstrate the difference they make, and plan for the future.
You’ll need high levels of sensitivity and assertiveness and the ability to think on your feet. In return, we hope to offer a flexible, varied and purposeful role that allows you to learn and grow.
You do not necessarily need to be an experienced consultant, but you will need the skills and mindset to adapt quickly to this context. You may have a background in:
- impact planning
- evaluation or research
- strategy development
- programme management.
Whatever your previous experience we don’t expect you to tick every box. We want to support your learning so you can develop in the role.
You will join our interdisciplinary team of consultants helping shape the future and empower charities to thrive. As well as being motivated by creating change for our clients through consultancy, mentoring, and training, you will also need to be energised by hitting targets on utilisation and income.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience.
If you tell us you’re disabled (according to the Equality Act 2010) and your application meets the minimum criteria for each specification listed in the job description, we’ll interview you for the role. We’ll make reasonable adjustments during each recruitment stage to ensure it’s inclusive and works for you.
Benefits for NCVO employees
- 25 days annual leave for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff. After three years, annual holiday increases to 27 days. After five years it increases to 30 days (pro rata for part time staff)
- office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive
- the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
- five days volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
- two and a half extra wellbeing days off during the year
- enhanced pay for sick, maternity and adoption leave
- subsidised gym membership
- season ticket loan
- flexible working, including opportunities to work from home or off site
- monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
- monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
- generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
- training and development opportunities
- the opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
- 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme.
We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern, accessible building overlooking Regent’s Canal.
About NCVO
We are the charities charity. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.
Our membership is made up of around 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.
We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.
We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.
As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.
We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.
NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Commercial Services
Salary: £52,000 per annum, with competitive benefits package, and potential for ‘on-target earnings’, linked to performance
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: CEO
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week including one hour lunch break each day)
Start date: As soon as possible after 1st September 2024 (start date flexible but organisational need is from September)
Location: Home-based (travel costs paid for meetings)
Job Description
Waterwise is looking for a Head of Commercial Services. This is a new permanent role on our Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO and specifically designed to deliver against the next phase of Waterwise’s journey – increasing our reach and impact on water efficiency both within and beyond the water sector. You’ll be leading and broadening our commercial offer, helping us drive even greater impact in water efficiency, and the income to support it, across the UK. You’ll refine our proposition and pricing of existing services, seeking opportunities to cross-sell additional services to existing audiences, as well as broadening our reach, engaging with completely new audiences and developing and shaping new commercial services aligned to new customer needs. You will have strong experience at senior level in driving commercial impact for good, and everything this involves in terms of income, growth, commercial strategy and delivery, and risk management. You’ll be working closely with our Board, and reporting to the CEO and the Board on finance and risk.
For full job description, person specification and details, download the candidate pack.
About Us
Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet. Our vision is that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone. We are the UK’s conscience on water efficiency, on behalf of people and the planet, and are experts in water efficiency policy, regulation, research, behaviour and campaigns. We are a happy and growing team, and our staff survey reflects that the CEO’s number 1 priority is staff wellbeing – followed in second place of course by water efficiency, our mission.
Benefits
This is a home-working position with travel for meetings. Our competitive non-financial benefits package includes the Four Day Week – 80% of contracted hours for 100% of contracted pay (we don’t work on Fridays). Other benefits at Waterwise include homeworking; a positive, values-based environment and inclusive culture where it feels safe for employees to say ‘no’ on grounds of workload; death in service benefit at x2 of salary; paid chartered and professional memberships; individual and team training budgets; maternity leave and adoption leave beyond statutory; and sickness pay beyond statutory.
Our Values
At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. We know that simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We want to create an inclusive environment within Waterwise and in our work and events, where everyone can contribute their best and develop to their full potential. We celebrate and value how different everyone is, and we work hard to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect. This aligns with our ‘People’ value that we will prioritise staff wellbeing, and will be an inclusive, kind and positive team.
You can read our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion statement on our website.
We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for everyone.If you are interested in applying for a role with us and think you may need some additionalsupport or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch.
For this role we particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in Waterwise’s workforce. These include people from the global majority, LGBTQI+ people, and men.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pratham is one of the largest and most respected education charities in India. We developed a model that can teach a child to read and do basic maths in as little as 30 days for £14. We also have preschool, vocational and women's education programmes.
We have strong support from the UK Indian diaspora and are in a period of significant growth that has seen us triple in size in three years; we now raise £1.5m a year and have an ambition to at least triple again. Our flagship fundraising event is our annual Gala; we will return to Raffles at the Old War Office this year on 8th November. The gala sponsorship pack is included with the job pack below. The evening consistently raises over £500k; this year, you will support the delivery of the Gala, but next year, you will lead it along with a calendar of cultivation and stewardship events that will help us grow partnerships with major donors, corporates and foundations.
While you will work in a small, fully remote team day to day, you will be part of the global Pratham network. The team in India has over 6,000 staff, and they raise $28m locally. Pratham USA has 14 chapters and produces around 12 galas a year, which contributes to its $30m income; you can share the films and branding of their galas, meaning we can really stretch our budget to put on an outstanding event.
We are a small team, and whilst an events person is vital for our development if someone wanted to get involved in other fundraising streams, particularly corporate or major donors, we would be delighted to read about it in your application and discuss it at the interview or in a call before the interview—which are welcomed.
All current staff have visited India to see the programmes, and whilst we can't guarantee you a visit as we grow, it remains an ambition. We can offer a level of flexibility on hours, we'd consider someone four days a week, but flexibility and some extra (paid) days might be required around the gala time. Our Executive Director stops for 30 minutes at 3 to pick up his children from school, work patterns that suit you can be considered.
We share our interview questions in advance, welcome non-graduates, and strongly encourage applications from within Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities and underrepresented groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Working Hours: 5, 9, 13 or 17 hours, depending on the number of assignments allocated to the post-holder. Fixed term contract.
Location: 2 fixed hours at one of our partner schools in Liverpool, London or Manchester and 3 hours flexible and remote.
London Salary: £15 per hour
North West: £13.30
ReachOut is a national mentoring and education charity, rooted in local communities. Working in under-resourced areas, we support young people to grow in character and confidence, sparking change in themselves and society.
Our Youth Project Leaders are individuals who are passionate about working with young people, supporting them to reach and be confident in their potential. You may be an experienced youth worker, or have experience facilitating sessions or working with young people and leading volunteers.
As a Project Leader, you’ll be facilitating weekly after-school mentoring sessions, leading a group of mentors and working with young people referred to ReachOut by their schools. You can find the full job description below, or in our application pack.
“Being a Project Leader is extremely fulfilling and the ReachOut team is always ready and willing to support you if you have any difficulties along the way. I have enjoyed seeing the progress the mentees make from session to session and watching them have fun and learn a lot through the activities I design.” ReachOut Project Leader.
As part of the ReachOut team, you’ll have an enormous impact on the lives of the young people you’ll be working with. Every year we see mentees grow in confidence, develop their character and learn new skills for the future.
You’ll be supported throughout the year by our team of Project Officers as well as receiving thorough training on how to lead a ReachOut project. You’ll also have access to free, tailored training opportunities where you can learn and refine new skills as well as working with your own career mentor if that’s something you’d be interested in.
We also run celebratory events, socials, networking and training sessions throughout the year - opportunities to meet other people who are passionate about working with and supporting young people.
Your Job Description
As a Youth Project Leader, you will:
• Deliver ReachOut sessions at the same partner school on the same day and time weekly during term time.
• Prepare your ReachOut sessions, following ReachOut’s curriculum and adapting the activities to the needs and interests of your assigned group.
• Facilitate engaging ReachOut sessions for the young people attending by ensuring that the voice of young people is listened to and impacts the way the sessions are planned and facilitated.
• Manage and support a group of volunteer mentors; supporting them to build strong rapport with their mentees and helping them to understand how to best adapt their mentoring approach to the young people they are working with.
• Support theyoung people in your session to reach and be confident in their potential by facilitating the creation of good mentee/mentor relationships and by running activities to build the ReachOut Character Strengths.
• Complete monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the sessions are as impactful as possible and set up strategies with the help of your line manager to help each young person in your group reach their mentoring goal.
• Keep in touch with the parents/carers of the young people in your group about attendance, successes and challenges.
• Manage your project’s weekly admin by planning your sessions, maintaining your attendance and providing detailed project updates to your line manager.
• Attend ReachOut events and socials with their mentors. • Follow ReachOut’s policies/procedures to safeguard young people.
• Act and communicate in a professional manner, in line with ReachOut character strengths and culture.
• Attend all compulsory training.
How to apply?
Before applying, please take a look at our information pack below and then head to our website for more information about the process, and to submit your application.
If you have any questions, you can also get in touch with our team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Fundraising and Engagement Assistant apprentice to provide outstanding data management, supporter care and assist the Challenge Events Fundraising Officer and wider fundraising team to support our income generation.
What you will do:
Support the Fundraising team to uphold a high level of supporter care with a view to retention and increased engagement.
Efficiently and accurately process and reconcile all incoming donation information, received daily, weekly and monthly from multiple digital sources, onto our database and acknowledge these within agreed timescales.
Analyse all online income including but not exclusively from Just Giving, Enthuse, PayPal Giving Fund and Facebook along with all other income.
Ensure that all third party received income is recorded on Raisers Edge and produce accurate reports for internal stakeholders.
Be the first point of contact for challenge event supporters and manage and respond to queries.
Record and update non-financial supporter information such as, communication preferences, research information and other personal information in line with our Data Protection policy.
Distribute all parcels in a timely manner, making sure everything is recorded accurately.
To be successful in this role you will have:
English and Maths GCSE or equivalent grade C or above
Previous experience providing dedicated administration support.
Experience of handling sensitive information appropriately
Experience of working effectively within a team environment and assisting colleagues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write reports.
Ability to handle calls and enquiries from stakeholders including people who may be vulnerable and /or bereaved sensitively and appropriately.
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
The apprenticeship programme is due to start in September 2024, provided by the Juice Academy - an industry-led apprenticeship provider. They are partnered with Jane Montague Consultancy to deliver the 13-15 month Fundraiser Level 3 programme. Apprentices work on the job within a charity whilst receiving 20% off the job training from current industry experts. The training sessions are a hybrid of face-to-face learning (two optional in-person days) in Manchester, and virtual half-day classrooms via Zoom. Apprentices also receive the on-the-job training in the workplace. The final three months of the course will be the ‘assessment period’ during which apprentices go through an End Point Assessment and are graded a pass, merit or distinction. Apprentices currently have a 94% distinction rate. The Juice Academy are part of the Apprentify Group, and development coaches support apprentices throughout the programme.
The qualification will include:
• Level 3 Fundraiser
Salary: £23,114 per annum (SCP 4) progressing by increments to £23,893 per annum (SCP 6)
Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Warrington Contract: 15-month fixed term contract with a view to be permanent after completion of apprenticeship
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: 9th June 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a proactive, self- motivated and solutions-focussed individual to make an impact in the role of Research Manager whilst providing maternity cover for a 12-month period. You’ll share in our vision, mission and values and have children at your heart, and use your passion for making a difference to support and accelerate the ambitious work of Solving Kids’ Cancer UK and the Research team.
Summary of role responsibilities
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Manage a portfolio of international childhood cancer research projects, engaging stakeholder expertise where appropriate and providing administrative, operational, and relationship management support.
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Monitor and evaluate the impact of Solving Kids’ Cancer UK’s patient-centric research programme, working closely with the Communications and Campaigns Manager to effectively communicate this to a wide range of audiences.
For more detailed information about the role, charity, and team, look at the Recruitment Pack.
Recruitment timetable
We aim to follow the schedule outlined below:
Applications close: 17 June 2024, 11:59pm
Shortlisting: w/c 17 June 2024
Interviews: w/c 1 July 2024 (London office)
If there are any adjustments that would help you engage with the recruitment process, please let us know.
We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented individual with a passion for crafting engaging communications, compelling content, and powerful stories to join our team as Communications and Campaigns Manager. In this pivotal role, you will develop and manage a comprehensive communications strategy for the charity, making a significant impact on children and families affected by the childhood cancer neuroblastoma.
As an exceptional communicator and storyteller, you will have the ability to write for a variety of audiences, inspiring engagement, raising awareness, and driving income growth. You will be experienced in developing and implementing multi-channel communications plans, encompassing social media, digital, and print. Additionally, you will manage and grow the charity’s press and media engagement.
This is an exciting time to join the charity as we embark on several major campaigns and advocate for improved experiences and outcomes for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Summary of role responsibilities
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Develop, implement and manage a dynamic communications plan for Solving Kids’ Cancer UK that encompasses the three key pillars of our work, across all communication channels;
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Lead on the development and implementation of online marketing campaigns to raise wider awareness, demonstrate our impact, grow our income, and position our organisation as a thought leader in paediatric oncology;
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Develop and grow our charity’s’ media presence and profile;
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Raise the charity’s profile and reach through the generation of new online and offline audiences, followers and supporters.
For more detailed information about the role, charity, and team, look at the Recruitment Pack.
We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Recruitment timetable
We aim to follow the schedule outlined below:
Applications close: 16 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Shortlisting: w/c 17 June 2024
Interviews: 1 July 2024 (London office)
If there are any adjustments that would help you engage with the recruitment process, please let us know.
Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're the UK's leading bowel cancer charity. We're determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have around 90 staff based in England, Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK, and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
We're looking for an IT Project Manager to join our Data and IT team. The IT Project Manager will oversee the planning, implementation and tracking of assigned IT projects within the charity. You'll be responsible for managing the project team, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and meet quality standards. You'll serve as a liaison between various stakeholders, including clients, internal teams and vendors, to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. You'll also identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at we're committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic or enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
Closing date: Rolling – we'll be reviewing applications as they're received.
Please apply by sending your CV accompanied by a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages) which explains your interest in this role, addresses how you meet the person specification, and demonstrate how your experience and knowledge fulfil the criteria.
If you'd like an informal chat about this role please contact Craig Johnson, Head of Data & IT.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
1. Background:
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) has been established to commission and manage quality, equitable research at value to inform international development priorities in the UK and globally. Led by the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie), the University of Birmingham, and a consortium of 17 UK and global research partners, the RCC aims to commission different types of high-quality research in FCDO’s key priority areas. The FCDO is expecting to deliver 20-30% of its total research budget through the RCC within a four-year time frame (total research budget was roughly £300m in 23/24).
The RCC has been operating since June 2023, working very closely with FCDO’s research teams through an early pilot phase. The key objectives of the RCC are to deliver ‘world class’ research commissioning processes and to build and manage a coherent R&D digital platform for the FCDO. These will promote equitable and streamlined access to FCDO funding and accelerate paths to research impact. This involves addressing the challenges associated with research bureaucracy, as highlighted by the Independent Review of Research Bureaucracy.
During the pilot phase the RCC has set up early processes and mechanisms ahead of the first research commissions, which launched in April 2024. Progress has been made to develop a digital platform for FCDO research and to build an R&D brand identity. We are now recruiting a full-time Director to lead the RCC through the next four years to implement the RCC’s vision, consolidate and deepen strategic connections across the consortium and wider networks within the sector, and direct and manage teams and resources towards delivery of a ‘world-class’ commissioning centre.
It is in this exciting context that 3ie seeks an outstanding candidate to serve as the Director to lead the Research Commissioning Centre. The Director will be supported by a secretariat and will report to the Executive Director of 3ie and to the Steering Committee of the RCC (this will include representatives from the FCDO, the consortium, and externals). The secretariat will include three units; an academic delivery unit, a programme management, due diligence, contracting and finance unit, and a stakeholder engagement, communication, and impact unit, and is projected to grow to 20+ positions over the course of the next 12 months. The Director will be a 3ie employee (or seconded from their existing institution) whose terms of employment are contingent upon the FCDO project financing their position.
The position covers a wide range of responsibilities including:
- Setting the strategic direction for the FCDO RCC and its role within the broader FCDO research brand to ensure the core objectives and vision are delivered
- Leading the FCDO RCC secretariat and operations within the Centre, including effective allocation of resources to implement workplans agreed with the FCDO
- Liaising closely with FCDO Senior and Programme Responsible Owners (SRO/PRO) and research team leads to identify and respond to research commissioning needs
- Oversight of all research commissions, including ensuring access to the right academic expertise and development and implementation of world leading processes for research commissioning
- Engaging and collaborating with other UK Government R&D funders and the broader research commissioning community to ensure the RCC adopts world class, ethical, inclusive, and impactful research commissioning practices
- Engaging with the wider RCC consortium to ensure synergies with and across partners are maximised and relationships within the network deepen, to build strategic partnerships and generate added value
- Regular engagement with FCDO leadership and reporting to the Executive Director of 3ie and the RCC Steering Committee
2. About 3ie
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) promotes evidence-informed equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development. We support the generation and effective use of high-quality evidence to inform decision-making and improve the lives of people living in poverty in low- and middle-income countries. We provide guidance and support to produce, synthesise and quality assure evidence of what works, for whom, how, why and at what cost.
We do so through evidence programmes, production of public goods, professional services, and support for institutional advancement initiatives. The evidence programmes include impact evaluations, implementation research, replication studies, systematic reviews, and evidence gap maps. Our work encompasses a wide range of topics, sectors, and themes, including health systems and services, nutrition, and related social sector programmes.
3ie is registered as a non-governmental organisation in the United States. We have offices in New Delhi, London and Washington, DC.
3. Role Summary:
The Director of the RCC will be responsible for the day to day running of the RCC and implementing the vision of the FCDO RCC as a leading, responsive, equitable and efficient funder and custodian of world-class, policy-relevant, and impactful research (addressing and) informing the global challenges of our time. The individual will do so through developing and nurturing the FCDO and 3ie (and consortium) partnership and oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and delivery of the FCDO RCC programme.
The ideal candidate is a visionary leader passionate about leveraging research for global development impact.
The position will be based in the UK/ London, on a remote work basis, but with regular in person interaction expected with the stakeholder teams.
4. Key responsibilities
4.1 Strategic Leadership and Vision:
- Define and implement strategic goals and ambition in alignment with the RCC’s vision and FCDO’s overarching research objectives
- Develop long-term strategies for scaling up research initiatives, with a focus on achieving measurable impacts on UK global development priorities
- Develop and promote culture of lessons learning and continuous improvement and innovation conducive to world class commissioning and cutting-edge research in FCDO’s key priority areas
- Report progress and strategic insights regularly to the Executive Director of 3ie and the RCC Steering Committee
4.2 Research Commissioning and Management:
- Oversee the development of the RCC operational framework, including the commissioning process
- Oversee the research commissions, from scoping and development of calls for proposals, through proposal review and selection, to due diligence and contracting
- Ensuring transparency, efficiency, and adherence to ethical standards in all the RCCs work
- Facilitate transparent and effective communication between all parties involved in the research commissioning process
- Oversight of the progress of research commissions to ensure they meet predefined objectives and quality standards
4.3 Partnership and Network Development:
- Engage and collaborate with other UK Government R&D funders and the broader research community to ensure the RCC effectively shares lessons and adopts world class, ethical, inclusive, and impactful research commissioning practices, whilst aligning and reducing burden on research where possible
- Engage with the Bureaucracy Review Reform and Implementation Network (BRRIN) led by the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Strengthen relationships with existing partners in the RCC consortium through regular engagements and oversight of RCC commissions
- Engage with international research communities to exchange knowledge, best practices, and actively seek new partnerships to enhance research capacity and output
- Develop targeted strategies and approaches to capacity-strengthening programmes to enhance the skills and knowledge of RCC stakeholders to respond to requests for proposals
- Advocate for and support the principles of inclusion and equitable partnerships within all research activities
4.4 Operational and Financial Oversight:
- Lead the RCC secretariat and ensure the effective administration of the Centre’s operations
- Oversight of budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure sustainability of the Centre’s activities
- Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential challenges impacting research timelines and outputs
4.5 Capacity Building and Team Leadership:
- Develop targeted capacity-strengthening programmes to enhance the skills and knowledge of RCC stakeholders, including the RCC team itself, consortium partners, and the wider research institutions network. Special attention will be given to partners from the global south, to help ensure a levelling of the playing field
- Mentor and guide RCC staff, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct
- Lead and motivate the team to achieve high performance and meet research commissioning targets
4.6 Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, and Impact:
- Oversee the development and implementation of the strategic engagement and communications strategy for the RCC
- Oversee the development of RCC’s approach and systems for developing and tracking evidence use and impact of RCC commissioned research
- Ensure all RCC-commissioned research includes planning for stakeholder engagement and evidence uptake and use
- Contribute to thought leadership to amplify RCC’s work, reflect on lessons learned and showcase impacts.
- Regularly engage with the FCDO, academic institutions, policymakers, and other stakeholders to align research activities with broader policy goals
- Represent RCC in national and international forums to promote the RCC, lessons, impacts and innovations from the RCC
- Through regular engagements with key stakeholders in FCDO and the UK government, advocate for the use of evidence to inform decision-making
- Oversee the development and management of the upcoming Digital Platform for commissions, results, and impacts
4.7 Innovation, Evaluation and Learning:
- Encourage the use of advanced and innovative technologies and methodologies in research commissioning and management
- Ensure that innovation and lesson learning is embedded in the RCCs ways of working, through for example lessons learnt log and after-action reviews
- Oversee the development and implementation of evaluation and learning frameworks to assess the effectiveness and continuously improve the relevance of commissioned research
5.Qualifications and skills
5.1 Education and Work Experience
- Educational Background: Master’s degree or higher in International Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in research management in international development or a related field
- Partnerships and Networks: Track record of building strategic engagement with research funders and relationships across the research network; and building and managing partnerships across geographies and disciplines
- Research Commissioning: Track record of successful research commissioning and management, including adopting and testing innovative approaches and solutions to increase effectiveness and inclusion
- Research Expertise: Experience in managing large-scale research projects and working with international development agencies is highly desirable
- Research-Policy interface: A deep understanding of the research to policy interface, including a track record of either conducting of managing research with policy impact
- Familiarity with FCDO or Similar Entities: Knowledge of FCDO’s operational framework and objectives, or experience working with similar international development organisations
- Publications and Thought Leadership: A record of publications or contributions to influential reports or thought leadership in relevant fields
- Financial Acumen: Experience in financial management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal reporting.
5.2 Skills
- Leadership and Strategic Thinking: Strong leadership skills with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and analytically, with a proven record of solving complex problems and making decisions that are data driven
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent skills in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders including government officials, researchers, NGO partners, and donors
- Communication and Advocacy: Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively presenting and discussing both the technical and critical impacts of research findings with a variety of audiences. Excellent cross-cultural skills and diplomacy
- Adaptability and Innovation: Capacity to adapt to changing situations and to approach challenges with creativity and innovation
- Project Management: Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Ethical Integrity and Cultural Sensitivity: High ethical standards and sensitivity to cultural differences, with the ability to navigate complex global issues
- Inclusive Leadership: Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in line with equitable partnership principles.
5.3 Desirable Additional Competencies:
- Digital Proficiency: Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for research management and communication
- Language Skills: Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus, especially those relevant to FCDO’s key geographic areas of operation.
6. Eligibility
3ie will recruit one individual for this full-time position, with a preference for candidates who have authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. The candidate will be based in the UK and will be expected to be physically present for meetings with FCDO staff on a regular basis. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader passionate about leveraging research for global development impact.
3ie is also willing to consider a secondment from an existing job. The initial term is for four years.
3ie is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equality and diversity. We do not discriminate based on sex, age, religion, ethnicity, caste, sexual orientation or for being differently abled. We particularly encourage ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
7. Terms of employment
Candidates should be available to start work at the earliest after accepting an offer. The salary range for this position will be internationally competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse. We follow a zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying or harassment in the workplace.
8. How to Apply
Your application package must include the following*:
- A cover letter, highlighting your experience relevant to the terms of reference. Please include information about the country you are based in and your work authorisation for the UK
- Curriculum vitae along with names and contact information for at least three professional references
*Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with the initial review starting 10th June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
NDTi’s Programme Lead for Children and Young People holds a demanding and rewarding role in developing and enabling our people and teams to deliver a range of commissioned and grant funded work that furthers NDTi’s mission , positioning NDTi as a capable and creative partner of choice.
Working in the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) community is the mainstay of our current activity, and whilst your credibility and our work in this area will remain important to us in our shared future, we’re looking to appoint an inspiring and commercially savvy Programme Lead who will bring experience of working across wider, often complex systems and sectors within social care, education, health, and locality based supports, to expand our work and impact in new ways. Your experience and specialist knowledge could include Autism, Looked After Children, Young Offenders, Mental Health, and Wellbeing.
As a member of our Leadership & Strategy group, the Programme Lead will be responsible for resource planning, providing direction and great support to our colleagues, ensuring that the work NDTi delivers is consistently of high quality, and that the activities and achievements of the team contribute towards the strategic direction and priorities of the wider organisation.
With well-developed commercial and sector expertise, you will be a skilled and sensitive communicator with excellent planning and strategic development skills. You will need to demonstrate that you can influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels and be able to respond effectively to changing political and legislative opportunities and challenges, and achieve the funding and income needed to build our Children and Young People programme. You will need to demonstrate that you have the sector knowledge and skills to offer leadership to the programme team in turning ideas into commissioned or funded projects.
Why NDTi?
NDTi is a great organisation to work for, where we value well-being and a good work-life balance. We offer a welcoming, innovative and supportive environment where you’ll get to work with like-minded people. We will value your contribution and offer you opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're building a multigenerational workforce. NDTi welcomes applicants of all ages. Come and work with us!
The rewards are great. We offer a 35 hour working week (we’re happy to talk about flexible working and this role will be based at home, with regular UK wide travel), a competitive salary, generous 8% contributory pension scheme and wellbeing benefits. We offer everyone on our team the same great benefits.
We value diversity and are passionate about ensuring our people reflect the communities we work with. We are taking positive action to address a current under-representation within our workforce and are offering disabled applicants and applicants from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds a guaranteed interview if they meet the minimum criteria for each role.
How to Apply
This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience, really make a difference, and be part of delivering an innovative and high-profile programme that will lead to positive and life changing outcomes for young people with additional needs.
As part of the recruitment process, we will be arranging online sessions where interested candidates can come along and hear from colleagues about the team’s current work. These will be held on:
Thursday 13 June 3:00pm-3:45pm OR Tuesday 18 June 2:00pm-2:45pm
The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday 24th June 2024
We will be holding in person interviews on 17th July 2024 in Central London
(Overnight accommodation can be arranged if necessary.)
Please refer to the Role Description and Person Specification for more information. Please forward your completed application form, CV and supporting statement by following the link on our web site.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.