Director of Central Support Services
Base: Exeter
Hours: Part time, 22.2 hours per week
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)

We’re looking for an outstanding leader to join our directorate team and manage the delivery of financial accountability and central support services including Finance, Human Resources, IT, and Quality and Compliance. You’ll lead and direct staff across these areas, ensuring that they are effective in carrying out their responsibilities and that they are working productively together to meet the needs of our service. You’ll promote the wellbeing of all staff, modelling EDP’s values and embedding these across the organisation.

As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that EDP meets its statutory obligations, including liaising with external auditors to guarantee that EDP’s accounts meet Companies House and Charity Commission requirements. You’ll also make sure that our services meet contractual, national and internal KPIs and targets.

An innovative thinker, you’ll review processes and systems to meet the changing needs of the organisation, allowing EDP to develop and improve. You’ll coordinate bids and tenders, undertaking financial risk management and appraisal and looking at opportunities for investment, diversification and innovation. You’ll respond flexibly to changes and developments, anticipating and preparing appropriate contingency plans.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a leader with significant experience of financial and strategic management at a senior level, including gaining, leading and managing large successful contracts. You’ll have contributed to organisational/service change and development and will have significant previous experience of mobilising new services. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and we would welcome applications from candidates who are qualified members of a recognised accounting body.

In the role you’ll manage a multi-disciplinary team and services, so sound knowledge and understanding across a range of areas is needed to be successful in role. Areas will include Human Resources and employment legislation, regulatory frameworks (including CQC), quality and governance frameworks including charity accounting, and selecting IT systems. You’ll be able to demonstrate delivery of successful bid writing practice and will have good understanding of identifying, assessing and developing new business opportunities and markets.

A strong communicator, you’ll interact confidently and effectively with key internal and external stakeholders, including those at a senior level. You’ll value partnership working, and will be able to demonstrate your commitment to, and experience of partnership management.

About EDP

EDP Drug & Alcohol Services is a thriving charity currently providing services across Devon and Dorset, in the community and within prisons. We offer a number of dynamic and innovative initiatives which work alongside people to improve their wellbeing, social connections and employability. We’re passionate about supporting individuals who face complex issues, including substance misuse, mental ill health, and other harmful, addictive and offending behaviour, to improve their lives. The fundamental belief underpinning our work is that, given the right support and resources, people can and do make remarkable changes.

EDP can offer you a real opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training & development programme, a generous leave package, pension scheme, and a positive, dynamic working environment.

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 8th June 2020.
Please ensure that you quote reference number 33.20 on your application.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website where you can download the information pack and application form. 

EDP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates are subject to additional checks including DBS (to the appropriate level) and prison vetting – details will be specified as part of the vacancy details. Outcomes of these additional checks will be considered before any offer/appointment is confirmed.

No agencies please.

Deputy Director - Mental Health

We are working in partnership with a small Mental Health Charity to recruit an Interim Deputy Director for a period of around 3 months. This is a wonderful organisation who are looking for an expert to oversee their team who provide a range of mental health support services within the community.

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate excellent leadership skills alongside strong mental health knowledge within the sector. In return you will have the opportunity to work for a great team and make a real difference to the Charity.

If this sounds of interest to you please contact us ASAP to discuss the role further.

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role

After two years of incubation at the RSA, the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission has now become an independent charitable organisation.

The charity is shifting gear from generating ideas and recommendations to supporting practical actions and real change. It is focussing wholeheartedly on its core mission of connecting food, farming, countryside and the public's health for a just transition to a greener, fairer economy in response to climate and nature, public health, and now Covid-19 emergencies. Providing practical, evidence led recommendations, FFCC will be working to help create a more sustainable and fairer economy for everyone. It is now looking for new team members who are also committed to its mission and purpose, with a fierce optimism that what we all do matters and who want to help grow the movement for change. FFCC is a national organisation with a commitment to offering and developing modern and adaptable working practices. They welcome applicants from anywhere in the UK and will be happy to explore flexible and work from home arrangements which meet the needs of its work.

We are delighted to be working with FFCC to recruit a Deputy Director to join its growing team at this vital and exciting time for the charity.

This vital role will involve working very closely with the CEO and wider team to help the charity achieve its goals, to deputise in the CEO's absence and to develop the evidence led, pragmatic approach in support of the charity's ambitious agenda for change. This will include assisting the day to day running of the charity, developing research and policy strategies, advising on systems change, mobilising networks and deepening stakeholder engagement. Ensuring the charity, its commissioners and stakeholders are kept updated on key policy issues, this role will also be responsible for keeping abreast of developments in national and local government policy in this rapidly changing landscape.

The successful candidate will be mission-led and will have a proven track record in leading teams and policy development ideally in one or more of our core areas of food, sustainable farming, environmental or countryside development sectors. Pragmatic, creative and intellectually curious, this person will have worked at pace in fast moving environments, managing multiple projects and will have lead on policy driven, evidence based programmes of change. They will have a track-record of raising the game in creating public awareness of complex issues and mobilising national networks to achieve ambitious goals. This person will speak with credibility to leaders in business, government and wider rural and urban audiences and will reflect the collaborative, outcomes driven and generous approach of FFCC. Familiar with all modern research methodologies, this person will understand the challenge of turning policy into practice and theories into action and will understand the importance of Action Research in providing solid and practical recommendations for systems change.

FFCC is proud to be a charity committed to its purpose, optimistic that what we do helps towards creating sustainable change through excellent research and analysis, bringing together diverse perspectives and facilitating new ways of working. The successful candidate will possess the passion and drive to make this happen.

Visit our dedicated careers site to find out more and apply for the role.
 

Feeding Bristol’s vision is to reduce food insecurity at a systemic level across our city. We work with a well-established social sector acting as an umbrella organisation to support the sector’s efficiency and effectiveness. Since its inception (only two years ago) our charity has delivered significantly beyond its means and plans to continue to do so. To lead us through our next phase of development, Feeding Bristol is looking for a new Director to replace the incumbent who is moving back home overseas.

Theory of Change – Our strategy:

In January 2020, we updated our Theory of Change to reflect the evolving food landscape and the learnings we had taken from our first 2 years of operation. The COVID-19 crisis has emphasised the importance of the role and the purpose of Feeding Bristol given the expected increased level of food insecurity due to a significantly weakening economy.

The Theory of Change can be found on our website.

Contract Details:

Hours: Full-time (part-time may be considered)

Salary: £36,000 gross annual salary + 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Reports directly to the Chair/Board of Trustees

The Director Role:

As Director, you will work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to develop, implement and evaluate the strategic plans for the organisation. One of your key objectives will be to ensure that the work of Feeding Bristol is accessible, of the highest quality, and contributes effectively to the sector and to alleviating food insecurity across our city.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver an ambitious, aspirational and innovative strategy that has clearly measurable impacts and delivers systemic change
• Identify, develop and maintain positive external partnerships
• Influence and galvanise the efforts of multiple external stakeholders across councils, government, local funders, corporates, businesses, charities and community interest groups to lead strategic and collaborative change
• Attract funds and manage the financial budget of the charity
• Manage a number of diverse and wide-ranging work streams concurrently and effectively
• Be the driver for activity of the charity
• Inspire, lead and develop your team and a team of volunteers

Candidate Experience:

• Demonstrable track record of operating at a Director level with leadership experience
• Demonstrable experience in the food, food-related or charity / third sector
• Experience in driving positive and distinctive change in an organisation or sector
• Proven experience of financial management of a charity, social enterprise or business and working with/setting budgets
• Ability to maximise the use and impact of all available resources

Important Background Information:

COVID-19: We are currently leading the strategic city-wide crisis food solution for feeding the economically vulnerable throughout this COVID-19 pandemic. This work has reflected our ability and willingness to pivot the organisation’s focus to the critical needs of the time. As a strategic leader, who will be expected to focus on the long-term implications of decisions made, you will also need to be capable of ‘flicking the switch’ from programme management to crisis resolution if, and when, it occurs – such as we have done now, and during the summer school holidays of 2019.

Global Director of Finance & Resources – Animal Welfare Charity
London, WC1

If you are a high calibre accountancy professional with experience of delivering improvement and innovation, this is an incredible opportunity to make a positive, lasting impact with a leading charity.

It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are in a phase of transition to position ourselves for the start of a new strategic period in 2021. You will have the chance to shape the role and structure of our Global Finance and Resources function, which will make a real difference to how we operate.

You will have the opportunity to take on a key leadership and strategic role, which will enable us to achieve our goal of improving animal welfare on a global scale.

The Role

As the Global Director of Finance & Resources, you will manage and lead the Global & Finance & Resources function, which includes our finance, IT, governance and procurement activities.

Working collaboratively as part of the Global Leadership Team, you will ensure that colleagues across the organisation are supported to deliver their responsibilities to a high standard, decisions are financially robust, compliance obligations are met and risk is effectively managed.

You will make sure that all audits, controls, budgets, KPIs, risk registers, forecasts, management accounts and reports are developed and delivered coherently, to a high standard and in a timely manner.

Additionally, you will:

- Contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation
- Lead on the preparation of financial planning, annual budgets and the investment strategy
- Manage our global treasury
- Provide strategic financial planning, modelling and analysis
- Lead, develop and support your team

About You

To join us as a Global Director of Finance & Resources, you’ll need:

- Previous experience of successfully reviewing, designing and delivering change to/in a finance function
- Experience of delivering improvement and innovation, including strong systems of financial control, at an organisational level
- Experience of providing expert advice and guidance at board and executive level and of shaping strategic decision making
- Previous experience of providing leadership and management to a cross-functional team
- Experience of providing leadership, direction and managing in other areas of expertise where there may be information asymmetry, such as IT or procurement
- Knowledge of the financial and regulatory considerations of both a global organisation and a charity
- To be an ACA or ACMA qualified accountant

Experience of working for a not-for-profit organisation would be beneficial to your application.

We would like to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Finance Director, Global Finance Director, Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Controller, or Financial Director.

About Us

World Animal Protection is a global charity on a mission to create a better world for animals. We help the world to see how important animals are, influence decision makers to make animals a priority and inspire people to change animals’ lives for the better.

There is a vital relationship between people and animals – a sustainable future for the planet can only be achieved if both animals and people are part of the solution. Together, we can move the world to protect animals.

The Benefits

- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Contribute to the welfare and protection of animals globally

Webrecruit and World Animal Protection are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Closing date: midnight 7th June 2020  
Interview dates: 16th, 17th and 18th June 2020

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as a Global Director of Finance & Resources, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

With 10 years to achieve Agenda 2030, the SDG 6 targets are among the furthest behind. Achieving universal, sustainable access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene will require a major mobilisation of resources, public demand and political will. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving forward this agenda, positioning WaterAid effectively in the corridors of power, and helping to deliver improvements in the lives of millions of the world's poorest.

We are looking for an exceptional and recognised leader in public affairs, with strong leverageable networks in the global development sector. The successful candidate will have brilliant influencing and lobbying skills, and experience of building relationships at the most senior levels, including with donor governments, the UN system and multilaterals. Great political judgement will be critical, alongside a track record of achieving political change through an array of tactics including lobbying, public campaigning and the media. A talent for framing complex policy issues into simple and compelling messages which will gain traction is essential.

Candidates will need to have experience in matrix, remote or distance management, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop a high performing team to deliver change. You'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The post can be based in London, New York or Washington DC. In London, WaterAid is currently based in Vauxhall, but will be moving to Canary Wharf in the near future. The New York office is based in Tribeca/The Financial District and our DC office is Downtown.

To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close one minute before midnight on Thursday 11th June. The assessment period will be 12th June - 12th July and candidates should be available for interview and assessment within this time. We are unable to provide sponsorship or relocation costs for this post.  In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK or US.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us via the email address on our careers website.
 

Director of Income & Communications
Salary: £49,000 - £55,000
Location: Flexible (Lincolnshire, Essex, Medway or London)

This is an exciting opportunity to become the Director of Income & Communications for such an ambitious charity embarking on a new and exciting journey.

Carers First provides tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who could not manage without their help.

We have expanded our size and geographic reach in recent years, and we now work across Medway, Essex, London and Lincolnshire, supporting over 23,500 carers their families. We’re a charity that puts people at the heart of our work, focusing on continuous improvement.

Our new Director of Income & Communications will lead, inspire and manage a newly integrated Income and Communications team to achieve the charity’s ambition of diversifying and increasing income, reaching more carers and increasing awareness of Carers First and challenges facing carers.

You will oversee the development of an inspiring new Carers First brand, key messages and case for support and build engagement with key audiences to ensure that Carers First can reach and assist more carers and improve understanding of the work of Carers First and the issues surrounding carers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled fundraiser with demonstrable experience in developing and implementing successful income growth from a diverse range of sources, primarily statutory and trusts & fundraising but also considering major donors, legacies and corporate partnerships in the longer term.

With a track record of success in income generation and a proven ability to drive change and transformation, you’ll strive for excellence in everything you do and inspire confidence, have strong resilience and a natural empathy for the issues surrounding carers and care providers.

In return you’ll be part of an organisation that really values and recognises its staff, carers and volunteers for the incredible value they bring. This person will have a significant positive impact on the lives of carers, and will see the impact their work is having on a daily basis.

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit the job page on Peridot's website via the application method on this site.

Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2020

Director of Services
Salary: £49,000 - £55,000
Location: Flexible (Lincolnshire, Essex, Medway or London)

Are you an experienced senior leader within the social care or health space looking for an exciting new challenge and the ability to lead successful change and service improvement? If so, this could be the role for you.

Carers First provides tailored information, advice, emotional and practical support to young people and adults who look after a relative or friend who could not manage without their help.

We have expanded our size and geographic reach in recent years, and we now work across Medway, Essex, London and Lincolnshire, supporting over 23,500 carers their families. We’re a charity that puts people at the heart of our work, focusing on continuous improvement.

Our new Director of Services will lead, inspire and manage our community-based services teams, Carers Hub and volunteer team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and accomplished leader who can work in co-production with carers to ensure that our services are exceptional, well led, innovative and contribute to making a positive difference to the lives of carers.

This role will build effective relationships and partnerships and play an active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Carers First in implementing the charity’s strategy and unlocking the whole organisation’s potential.

You will have a proven experience of leading successful change programmes and service improvement, striving for excellence in everything you do. We’re looking for a natural people leader, ideally with some experience of multi-disciplinary leadership of staff and/or volunteers across geographically dispersed sites.

Having held significant budgets, led value for money and efficiencies, you will have strong financial acumen, a sound understanding of funding and commissioning and be passionate about growing and expanding our organisation and driving financial sustainability.

You’ll inspire confidence, have strong resilience and have a natural empathy with the issues surrounding carers..

In return, you’ll be part of an organisation that really values and recognises its staff, carers and volunteers for the incredible value they bring. This person will have a significant positive impact on the lives of carers, and will see the impact their work is having on a daily basis.

For further information and to apply for this role, please visit the job page on Peridot's website via the application method on this site.

Closing date: Monday 22nd June 2020

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Job Title: Director of Fundraising

Team: Fundraising

Location: London, UK or New York, NY

Closing Date: : June 29, 2020 – Note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

Background/NRGI Summary:  For the one billion impoverished people living in resource-rich countries, the oil, gas and mining sectors have failed to deliver on the promise of better quality of life. Massive corruption, the climate crisis, and now the coronavirus pandemic threaten to entrench these deep inequalities. The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)’s works to secure a future where countries rich in oil, gas and minerals achieve sustainable, inclusive development. With the launch of our new 2020-2025 Strategy, our staff of country and issue experts, lawyers, economists and governance specialists will leverage our 15+ years of experience to lift countries out of poverty by contributing evidence-based knowledge, building capacities and alliances, and seizing reform opportunities during moments of political openness.

NRGI’s international staff of more than 90 work in over 15 countries around the world. With an annual budget of roughly $15 million, NRGI benefits from the support of major foundations and governmental funders — including the Open Society Foundations, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Ford Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Luminate, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, Department for International Development (DFID), and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), among others. To preserve its independence, NRGI does not accept funding from oil, gas or mining companies. 

Job Overview: NRGI seeks an experienced, inspiring, and hands-on fundraising leader with a proven track record raising six to seven-figure gifts from institutional (foundation, government, and multilateral) funders to address the world’s most challenging international causes. Reporting to the President/Chief Executive Officer, the ideal candidate will build a thriving fundraising operation to support NRGI’s new multi-year strategy, and increase and diversify its sources of support, building on its strong base and leveraging its current strong financial position.  This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build their own team of two additional full-time staff within NRGI and nurture pipelines that will ensure NRGI’s sustainability.

Major Responsibilities:

1. FUNDRAISING STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION

Serve as a thought partner who leads the development and implementation of effective fundraising strategies and ensures the financial viability and sustainability of NRGI

Develop and execute NRGI’s annual fundraising plan, capitalizing on and in line with the organizational strategy

Develop and track revenue projections, and prepare budgets and forecasts related to all fundraising activities

Strengthen development infrastructure to develop a systematic and proactive fundraising approach with efficient and effective systems for donor tracking, record keeping, preparation and follow-up

Create and ensure compliance with ethical and best practice fundraising policies and procedures

Lead NRGI to excel in funder cultivation and stewardship, building a culture of philanthropy across staff and the leadership team

2. INSTITUTIONAL (FOUNDATION AND GOVERNMENT) FUNDRAISING

Identify, build, secure, and maintain relationships with a diversity of institutional funding partners

Take responsibility for the government funding portfolio, including drafting proposals, reports and other collateral; oversee the second primary funding portfolio

Supervise the Fundraising Manager and Associate, responsible for the foundation funding portfolio and select bilateral partnerships

Oversee and analyze research to identify and prioritize new sources of institutional giving

Lead on strategies to secure priority prospects, assisting with aligning NRGI programs and mission with funder priorities

Work closely with senior staff to nurture and develop new relationships with donor points of contact

Ensure overall timely, high quality, development and submission of reports and proposals, and appropriate mechanisms for donor engagement and recognition

3. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION

Nurture relationships with key internal stakeholders through effective relationship - building and communication

Serve on the institutional leadership team, providing strategic direction to NRGI

Effectively leverage NRGI’s Governing Board to support institutional fundraising

Lead on the development of effective and appropriate reporting systems, working closely with relevant IT, program, finance and monitoring and evaluation staff

Lead work with the Communications Director and colleagues to develop appropriate messages and communication channels for various donor audiences

Lead internal communications on the policies, processes, and approaches to ensure a coherent and strategic approach to fundraising

4. TEAM LEADERSHIP

Lead the fundraising team of staff and consultants in a manner that empowers them to add value to NRGI and deliver high standards of performance

Ensure that the department is properly resourced and capacitated through a combination of recruitment and management of staff and procurement of consultants

Ensure that each team member is clear on goals and expectations to deliver

Plan and organize the work of the team to deliver in the most cost-effective and impactful manner possible

Ensure delivery of an engaging leadership style that motivates team members and results in high performance

The responsibilities of this role are subject to modifications as required by the needs of the organization.

Key Working Relationships:

Position reports to: President/Chief Executive Officer
Position directly supervises:  Two additional full-time staff to be recruited – Fundraising Associate, and Fundraising Manager 
Indirect reporting: Finance team, monitoring, evaluation and learning team
Other internal and/or external contacts:

              Internal: Program staff, support services team, Governing Board

              External:  Funder and implementing partners, fundraising professionals

Job Requirements:

Experience required:

• Seasoned fundraising professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively senior positions, raising money from institutional sources for international development and governance causes
• Successful fundraising of six figure grants from foundations and/or governments in both Europe and the US
• Strong line management experience with excellent interpersonal and team building skills, ability to delegate and supervise
• Experience working in matrixed environment and collaborating with staff across different cultures and time zones

Technical skills

• Experience generating organizational and program budgets
• Experience using and developing donor databases
• Competency in MS Office and databases, including familiarity with Excel spreadsheets
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, analyzing data for different audiences
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to translate complex ideas into engaging language
• Fluency in Spanish or French an asset

Educational Qualifications

• Preference for graduate level degree in international development or related field, or equivalent work experience

Working Environment:  Standard office work environment, some international travel required.

NRGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NRGI considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, gender, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Application Closing Date: Please submit a CV no later than June 29, 2020 – Note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged

Your privacy is important to us and we are committed to collecting, processing, storing and destroying all information in accordance with the GDPR, UK data protection laws and the NRGI Privacy policy.

                                                           ***No recruiters or agencies, please***

On 1 January 2020, Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation merged to become a new charity – the Asthma UK and British Lung Foundation Partnership. The Partnership will bring lasting benefits to everyone in the UK affected by lung diseases including Asthma. We have a three-pronged approach for beneficiaries: research and innovation, influencing work, and patient services delivery. It is a powerful voice for all respiratory diseases for change and to get more, and better, investment in the NHS.

We are looking for a Deputy Director of Finance to take the lead for the financial performance management of the organisation, managing the function operationally, strategically and in relationships with stakeholders, including directing and evolving our finance team.

Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Director of Finance is key to the Partnership’s success, and your responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the Finance function and providing successful leadership across the Partnership;
• Building an effective and high-performing finance team centred around a business-partnering approach. Leading the Finance Team, motivating and developing them so that that they are clearly focused, competent and work effectively and efficiently;
• Leading on financial  planning and developing projections and business models; supporting the development of the Partnership’s new Strategic Plan;
• Communicating complex financial information and influencing and building rapport with a range of internal and external stakeholders;
• Producing the Annual Report and Financial Statements; reporting to Finance & Audit Committee and the Board of Trustees.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant from the charity, commercial or wider Public Sector. You will have robust technical skills and a driven and proactive approach. You will be ambitious for yourself and for your team, with a track record of success at a senior level. You will possess a strong sense of commercial acumen, a robust understanding of business and strategic issues, and the ability to appropriately challenge and advise budget holders. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills, and a passion for helping us achieve our vision. You will have the passion and drive to deliver a first-class modern finance function.

This is a truly exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to make a name in the sector and we look forward to hearing from you.

Recruitment timings

Closing date: Monday, 1st June

Shortlist: w/c Monday, 8th June

Interviews: w/c Monday, 15th June

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter via the link by Monday 1st June. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please don't hesitate to contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior management team of the award winning South West London Law Centres.   We are looking for an experienced operations manager or similar who is ready to make the transition to Deputy Chief Executive and who is as passionate as us about promoting access to justice. 

We provide free specialist legal advice to local people who need it most – people who'd otherwise be unable to afford legal help. We also offer low cost and fixed fee services. We currently work over six London boroughs and are looking to further expand and develop. More can be found out on our website and on Twitter @SWLLawCentres.Our Law Centre currently assists more than 8,000 people per year. We’ve recently been shortlisted for the prestigious Legal Aid Firm of the Year 2020 by the Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG) – the membership body representing legal aid practitioners in England and Wales.

This is a new role which will provide the right candidate with an opportunity to develop their skills within the organisation as we transform the way we work. The initial focus of the role will be on making this transformation and the CEO will work cooperatively with you over the roles and responsibilities.

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a small senior management team with a very varied workload. The Deputy Chief Executive will assist and lead in many aspects of the administration and management of the law centre, which is a complex charitable business to run on legal aid, grant funding and donations. You will be joining us at a time where we will be changing our services to meet a great deal of new demand and when we need to look at entirely new ways of giving advice to vulnerable people.

The role includes routine, essential duties as well as responding to the needs of a dynamic and growing workplace. You will need to be comfortable working independently and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, taking a lead on helping us adapt to remote working and continuing to deliver high quality, specialist advice services in a new way.
We are seeking someone who is very practical, flexible, adaptable and confident in managing change. You will need a high degree of technical proficiency coupled with excellent communication skills. You must be organised, discreet and committed to SWLLC’s mission and values.

Economy is recruiting a Deputy CEO to implement our new 3 year strategy. We are looking for someone who is energetic and dynamic, and who can help us deliver our ambitious objectives for organisational development and responding to the economic impact of coronavirus.

Economy is a charity that exists to support people - particularly those currently furthest from power - to shape the economy in order to achieve what matters to them. To further this goal, we have secured funding to increase organisational capacity and appoint a Deputy CEO to help manage this growth. 

Key areas of responsibility

Overall

● Develop and implement organisation systems and processes

● Oversee financial planning, management, reporting and compliance.

● Support project and programme delivery.

● Deputise for the CEO as and when necessary.

Operations and Culture

● Develop project management systems and processes as Economy’s work expands and becomes more complex.

● Develop policies, systems and processes which enable effective internal communication and collaboration.

● Develop the systems, processes and practices which underpin a healthy organisational culture and promote diversity and inclusion.

● Oversee the management and development of Economy’s infrastructure including website, social media, CRM database, Google Suite and reporting systems.

Finance and Fundraising

● Work with the Chief Executive to provide the strategic context for financial planning.

● Responsible for financial planning, management and control including procuring appropriate insurances and the preparation of business plans and annual reports.

● Responsible for financial reporting including cash forecasting, quarterly reporting to the Board, preparation and review of project and annual organisation budgets.

● Work with the Chief Executive to prepare funding applications and requisite reporting.

HR

● Responsible for HR at a strategic level, overseeing recruitment, training, disciplinary, staff well-being and all other personnel matters.

● Identify gaps in skills and experience in accordance with the Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and address through recruitment and training.

● Develop Economy’s HR policies, and draw in external expertise as necessary.

● Line management responsibilities.

Governance and Risk

● Work with the Chief Executive to deliver best practice, ensure compliance with legal requirements, attend Board meetings and prepare Board papers.

● Responsible for GDPR compliance.

Culture

● Always act in the best interests of Economy.

● Abide by Economy policies as set out in the Staff Handbook.

● Maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Economy.

● To be flexible and to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Board of Trustees.

Key skills and experience

Essential Skills and Experience

● Track record of developing organisational systems to promote collaboration, embed a positive organisational culture and enact diversity and inclusion across an organisation.

● An understanding of Diversity and Inclusion and how they can be embedded in all parts of organisational strategy, development and day-to-day operations.

● Managed teams to support organisational and personal development.

● Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

● Experience of designing, managing and delivering complex projects and programmes.

● An engaging presentational style.

● An ability to listen and communicate to build consensus and work collaboratively.

● A track record of using strategic thinking to improve outcomes and ways of working in an organisation.

● An ability to pay attention to detail across multiple areas of work

Values and behaviours

● Personal commitment to Economy’s values and purpose of supporting people – particularly those furthest from power – to use economics to achieve what matters to them.

● Ability to reflect and learn, including sharing failures and uncertainties. Openly taking feedback from the team and members of Economy’s community on your behaviours and work.

● The emotional intelligence to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow and develop.

Desirable Development Areas

We are also looking for the following skills and experience. Please tell us if you have experience of these work areas or you are particularly interested in them for your own personal development.

● Financial strategy, reporting and planning.

● Experience developing and overseeing HR policies and processes.

● Good knowledge of charity law and best practice.

● Experience of using applications such as Wordpress, Hubspot, Google Suite, Slack, or Zoom.

● Experience of using accounting software Xero.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Economics is underpinned by a way of thinking dominated by white men who have studied and worked in a small number of institutions. We are looking for people that bring a different perspective. To this end, when candidates are of equal merit, we will prioritise selection and appointment of people who are from backgrounds that are under-represented in economic institutions and the charity sector.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your completed application form and fill out our equal opportunities survey by 23.59pm Monday 8 June 

The current Director will be going on a year’s maternity leave and we are looking for a suitable cover. 

The position of Director is an exciting role that primarily will be external facing in order to promote the essential support we provide to families. A key aspect is to grow our network of stakeholders, partners, corporate sponsors, commissioners and donors to achieve our growth ambitions and diversify our sources of income.

The Director will work with the Board of Trustees to set the future strategy and lead delivery of the implementation plan. This is a challenging role but there is considerable scope for the post holder to make a real difference to the organisation and significantly raise our profile within the community that we serve. 

The Director will also be expected to secure new funding streams and maintain existing relationships with key funders and stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify funders and generate income to cover our budgeted annual costs, c350k
• Build networks with new and existing funders to engage their support
• Represent and participate at external events and meetings to promote HSCI
• Actively contribute to expanding the role and influence of Home-Start London consortium in the wider London area
• Be accountable for the management of our resources to enable us to actively support a minimum of 90 to 120 families at any one time
• Provide leadership and oversight to colleagues and volunteers to ensure the correct outcomes for families through training, governance and quality assurance
• Performance and line management for Head of Delivery, Funding Officer and Bookkeeper
• Annual budget setting in conjunction with the Treasurer, and ongoing monitoring and reporting of financial position
• Provide management reports to the Trustee Board on progress against key performance measures
• Ensure that we remain compliant with all legislative and policy changes that impact the charity and our processes
• Understand the impact of legislative, changing political, economic and social climate on our work, and share this knowledge within the team to ensure compliance

Personal Specification / Attributes

The successful candidate will be an experienced Senior Manager/ Chief Executive with a demonstrable track record of successfully running an organisation. You will possess strong leadership, strategic management and governance skills as well as being solution focussed.  Strong stakeholder management skills are essential as is the ability to generate income from a range of sources.  

Essential knowledge and skills

• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, working to tight deadlines
• Demonstrable success in raising significant income from a variety of external sources
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Accomplished at providing motivational and influential leadership
• Proven track record of successfully delivering change
• Good understanding of financial accounting and budgeting in the charity sector
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Understanding, interpreting and presenting Management Information and data
• Previous experience of working with organisations in social services or health, with an understanding of the public sector commissioning process 
• Good working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) 

Preferred experience but not essential

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector
• A background in health and wellbeing
• Safeguarding children and working with families

As the UK navigates a global pandemic, politics polarises, threats to our rights emerge from new capabilities and communities develop fresh tactics for collective action, Liberty stands ready to hold the powerful to account, lead the public conversation on human rights and empower people to understand and defend their rights and freedoms. 
We are looking for a strategic, visionary and principled person to lead Liberty at this vital time in its 85 year history, while our Director, Martha Spurrier, is on maternity leave. 
You will be responsible for nurturing and leading a strategic, inclusive and values-driven organisational culture, driving forward Liberty’s progressive agenda on diversity and inclusion. You will offer inspiration and direction to staff and influence at the highest levels of Government, in the media, among donors and in the NGO sector. You will lead Liberty’s Senior Management Team and work with the Board to achieve the organisation’s strategic goals and realise its mission. You will safeguard Liberty’s financial sustainability, monitor and maximise the impact of its campaigns, grow and diversify its membership, and champion Liberty’s brand. 
The Interim Director will be a person of principle, vision and clarity of thought, defending and upholding Liberty’s values with passion and cogency. They will be an experienced manager looking for an opportunity to step up into a leadership role or an experienced leader committed to Liberty’s vision of holding the powerful to account and championing freedom and equality. They will have successfully devised and implemented long-term, strategic plans and used an expansive toolbox of strategies to achieve change. They will be an experienced campaigner with a gift for collaboration and a deep commitment to human rights and social justice. 
They will understand the value and mechanisms of strategic communications and strategic litigation, mass mobilisation, campaigning and Parliamentary lobbying, as well as understanding how to fund and resource these activities. They will also be able to navigate best practice governance and financial management. They will be able to effectively lead a multi-disciplinary team; work very well under pressure; respond with agility and clarity to internal and external demands; act decisively; be a compelling spokesperson for Liberty; and take a reflective and evaluative approach to work.