Job Title: Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns 

Salary: £63,000 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours

Type of Employment: 6 month fixed-term contract  

Dept and Location: Marketing and Communications, Head Office, London W1T 

Line Manager:  Director of Marketing and Communications 

Direct Reports:  2 x PR & Communications Managers, Internal Communications Lead, Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigning 

Main Purpose of the Job 

Teenage Cancer Trust is looking for a confident and determined leader to ensure the voices and experiences of young people with cancer are put firmly, clearly and loudly at the centre of our work and more visibly on the public and political agenda.

This is your opportunity to make a difference to young people facing some of the toughest moments in their lives by leading creative and impactful campaigns to capture hearts and minds, secure attention-grabbing headlines and generate positive change. 

Before Teenage Cancer Trust kicked off in 1990, there was no specialist care and support for young people with cancer. 30 years later, that’s all changed. But, as we emerge from the pandemic, young people with cancer need us more than ever.

That’s where you come in. As Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns, you will be playing a crucial role in helping us to achieve our purpose - ensuring that every young person with cancer has the best treatment, care and support.

You’ll do this by leading high performing teams working across PR, influencing and internal communications.

You’ll ensure we seek out every opportunity to tell our story through the media. From punchy, health sector opinion pieces, to story-led consumer features, you’ll ensure our key audiences are reading, hearing and seeing our work brought to life in creative ways. 

You’ll also be leading our policy, public affairs and campaigns work to influence governments and the NHS to deliver change for - and with - young people with cancer. Understanding and drawing on the lived experiences of young people and harnessing the clinical expertise in our community, you’ll generate compelling cases for change that energise and mobilise our supporters. 

You’ll also help us build an engaged, informed and passionate workforce that is strongly affiliated to our work.

We’re looking for an experienced senior professional who can fulfil the multiple demands of this key role while being a visible and inspiring leader in the Marketing and Communications function and across the wider organisation. 

In return, you’ll experience a motivating and energising role in a charity with a great culture and big ambitions to do all we can for young people with cancer.

*Candidates to be available to start in the new year. 

How to Apply 

Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications to be received by:Wednesday 08th December 

First interviews:                          Tuesday 14th December

Second Stage Interviews:            Friday 17th December 

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.  

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.  In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

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Are you a dynamic, focused and inspiring fundraising leader who could lead a small, motivated team to deliver a step-change in voluntary income to deliver life-saving aid? Can you develop transformational strategic partnerships with philanthropists, private trusts and foundations and corporates to ensure everyone gets the healthcare they need when disasters hit?

A career-defining opportunity to lead the fundraising and communications function of a fast-growing charity delivering frontline medical aid. We are looking for a passionate and skilled individual to drive our voluntary income growth to deliver life-saving emergency healthcare to the world’s most vulnerable people.

UK-Med has an ambitious five-year strategy (you can view it here) and a goal to generate £1 million per year from voluntary sources by 2026 to fund emergency responses and training for health staff. UK-Med’s income is currently primarily statutory and the charity is relatively new to fundraising, however voluntary income has quadrupled year on year for the last three years. Earlier this year the board invested in the team to support the delivery of the 2021-2026 Fundraising and Communications strategy. The new Fundraising and Communications Director will build on the promising foundations laid to deliver an exciting chapter in the charity’s development.

You will be building on significant work already undertaken in all of these areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, determined and passionate individual to make a real difference to people who have their lives impacted by disease outbreaks, disasters and war. Experience in the humanitarian or international development sector is desirable, however a keen interest in global affairs and a commitment to UK-Med’s humanitarian mandate are essential.

POST: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Salary:£42 – 44k per annum (depending upon experience)

Responsible to:Chief Executive Officer

Duration:Permanent (subject to an initial 6 months probationary period)

Hours:Full time – 35 hours per week

Benefits: 28 days Annual Leave and 6% pension contribution

Location:  Kings Cross, London

The main purpose of the post:  

To work with the Chief Executive and the Board of Directors/Trustees to deliver the strategic and operational priorities of the organisation. The Deputy CEO will work to strengthen Islington’s Voluntary and Community Sector through the delivery of capacity building initiatives and volunteering services and through cross-sector collaboration with statutory partners and community/resident engagement.

The Deputy CEO will be responsible for creating new opportunities for service development, contributing to income generation strategy and implementation and monitoring and evaluation of our programs.

Main areas of responsibility: 

Developing our People

• Provide line management of Voluntary Action Islington’s Volunteer Services Manager, Development Officer, and the Local Wellbeing Network Co-ordinator
• Providing leadership, direction, and motivation for staff and volunteers involved in the day-to-day delivery of services and community engagement
• Ensure plans are in place for training and developing staff to build capacity and capability to suit business needs
• With the CEO, building and maintaining a high-performance culture evidenced through effective management of performance
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the CEO and the Board of Directors/Trustees
• Ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the organisation are effectively and efficiently managed and conducted within the framework, resources and timescales agreed

Developing our Relationships

• Deputising for the CEO internally and externally, upon request, in a range of functions
• Developing and maintaining effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders including the local Voluntary and Community Sector, elected members and senior officials of Islington Council, NCL Clinical Commissioning Group and Public Health and existing and potential funders
• Supporting the development of active and thriving communities in Islington by working closely with Islington’s Fairer Together initiatives including the Locality Networks
• Acting as a key representative of the organisation ensuring that a positive reputation is built and maintained and promoting strong links with all stakeholders

Delivering our Services

• Contributing to the development and implementation of VAI’s strategic and operational plans and income generation strategy
• Leading on/contributing to funding applications and proposals to a diverse range of funders including charitable trusts and foundations; corporate organisations and statutory bodies
• Ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the organisation are effectively and efficiently managed and conducted within the framework and timescales agreed with funders
• Managing the reporting of performance against an outcome framework agreed with funders
• Establishing and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the work of the organisation, including the achievement and maintenance of quality standards against a quality framework, capable of external scrutiny
• Developing operating policies to ensure that programs and activities are implemented effectively
• Implementing stringent project management processes to ensure the timely and cost-effective development of services

General

• Any other reasonable duties specified by the CEO
• We reserve the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post-holder at any time according to the needs of the organisation’s business.
• There is a requirement to work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to ensure appropriate fulfilment of duties.

We have an interim opportunity for the Deputy Chief Officer at Redbridge CVS on a fixed-term/temp basis until Friday 14th January initially, with potential to extend. The post has been designed to bring in additional capacity to the leadership team as sadly one of their senior colleagues is unwell and on long-term sick leave.

They are looking for someone with previous experience of working in a local infrastructure organisation such as a CVS, Volunteer Centre or community development charity. They must have experience in a senior management role in the charity sector, ideally as a CEO, Deputy CEO, COO or Head of/Director of a department relevant to the role. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge and understanding of human resource, operational, financial and risk management.

The role will involve overseeing their programme of support for the voluntary and community sector so they will need an excellent understanding of the sector, and ideally skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
* Asset-based community development
* Training
* Volunteering
* Capacity building/organisational development support

Due to the nature of the role we're looking for someone who can 'hit the ground running', ideally with previous experience as an interim/or short term contracts.

Please send in your CV to [email protected]

Due to the high levels of responses we are getting, if you haven't heard back from me within a week of your application then on this occasion I am unable to help you.
I wish you much success in your job hunt.

With an energised Board full of strategic ambition and a team with a deep understanding of the community we support, we are seeking an inspiring, dynamic and visionary individual to join us as our new Executive Director to build on our success and take Trekstock to the next level.

Every day in the UK, 34 young adults are diagnosed with cancer and face its long-term effects. From this point, they enter a system that is not designed  to support  them.   

Teenage and Young Adult services finish once a patient reaches their 25th  birthday but mainstream  cancer services cate r for an older demographic (50% of cancer diagnoses occur over the age of 70). They are often  the youngest person on their ward by decades  and the support  they  are  offered does not reflect their  unique  needs. As a result, they feel isolated and unsupported, both by the mainstream services which are not age-appropriate and from the older patients they meet on the ward whose concerns are markedly different from their own.    

Trekstock exists and is uniquely placed to provide a community to young adults in their 20s or 30s who have been diagnosed with cancer through informative events, expert advice and physical activity support, co-designed with them to keep them active during or beyond treatment, improve their physical and mental well-being and overall quality of life.

As our new Executive Director, you will have the confidence and the expertise to deliver on our vision where every young adult receiving a cancer diagnosis is given the tailored support they need. You will bring strategic leadership experience, a high level of organisational ability, self-motivation and self-discipline, a passion for extending our reach and in relation to business development and demonstrate experience of managing budgets, effective business planning and the ability to add value to what already exists and position us to achieve even greater success in the future. 

Supported by the Founder who maintains responsibility for major relationships, special projects and communications, you will be responsible for our high performing department heads for programmes and fundraising, both of whom are used to operating in a relatively autonomous and collaborative way, HR, all facets of office management, finance and accounting (with external support from accountants and bookkeepers) and Board of Trustees liaison and reporting. 

You will act as the lead Ambassador for the charity, raising its profile amongst supporters and stakeholders. Leading and empowering staff whilst fully embracing diversity and inclusion and instilling a culture of professionalism.  As the face and voice of the charity, you will successfully build the future sustainability and viability of the charity, ensuring that it remains relevant to the needs of the young adults it serves. 

Liaising with our committed Board of Trustees, you will develop the charity’s strategic vision, taking ownership and ultimate responsibility for the delivery of the strategy, all major decision making and reporting the implementation and monitoring of business plans and the achievement of the required financial and quality outcomes. 

You will have substantial experience of working at the Executive or Senior Management level that requires an organisation-wide strategic perspective and a successful track record of leading, motivating and managing high-performing teams and achieving improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.

We need an Operations Director who is clearly committed to who we are and what we stand for and who has the skills and enthusiasm required to make a difference. This is an exciting new post which provides opportunities to do things differently by bringing fresh insight and vision.

We appreciate that this post requires a mix of management, finance, systems, and service development experience. If you feel that you have some rather than all the experience that we are looking for please apply. We will offer training and support to the right candidate who meets most but not all of the criteria.

We also welcome informal discussions to help you decide whether you want to apply.

Job description

Job Title: Operations Director

Salary Scale: Points 36-39 £38,813 - £41,675

Contract: Permanent

Pension: Employer will match employee contribution up to 6%. Minimum is 5%.

Responsible to: CEO

Hours: 35 per week

Based: Manchester

Summary of the post

This is an exciting opportunity to increase GMIAU’s management capacity so that we can maximise our impact in support of people living in North West England who are affected by the complex immigration system. The post-holder will be responsible for strengthening our internal processes, developing income streams, and act as Deputy CEO on all matters operational, financial, and strategic.

Main Purpose of Job:

GMIAU’s offer of high-quality immigration legal advice and representation to people in need in the north west puts it in a unique and special position. We have a responsibility to assist people who face the challenges of a harsh and hostile immigration system and who would otherwise not have access to justice through legal representation. Supporting adults, children and families, many who face homelessness and destitution, and a significant policy and influencing profile, we are looking for someone who has the passion, skills, and aptitude to help develop the organisation over the next few years.

This is a newly created position which is designed to shape and strengthen the Unit’s management structure so that we remain strong, sustainable and capable of withstanding the many challenges we face. This is a significant leadership role which provides opportunities to do things differently.  After a recent review of risks it was identified that, as a priority, we need to create a position which can provide back-up and deputise for the CEO and who can provide new insight, skills, and energy to take the organisation through the next stages of its development.

Summary of main duties and responsibilities

1. To develop positive relationships and networks of people and organisations that will further develop the strategic interests and development of GMIAU and the people it serves
2. To work with the CEO to develop income streams to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of GMIAU.
3. To lead and support staff and volunteers to develop services that meet the needs of people most affected by immigration control, and to ensure that people with experience of the immigration system are central to every level of the organisation.
4. To ensure that GMIAU has the necessary systems and structure in place to report effectively on all of its activities.

Main duties and responsibilities

Relationships:

1. To develop strong, trusted relationships with external partners to further develop GMIAU’s strategic priorities (funding, services, policy, people)
2. To work in collaboration with individuals and agencies across the North West to enhance and develop joint approaches to tackling the issues that many people face, including access to quality immigration advice, homelessness and destitution, and having no recourse to public funds.
3. To lead on the development of systems which will ensure that people and communities that are most isolated and affected have access to immigration legal advice.

Funding:

1. To work with the CEO to identify funding opportunities to sustain GMIAU’s core work and to fund new service and policy developments;
2. To lead on the development of GMIAU’s public fundraising campaigns.
3. To lead on the development of commissioned services to underpin longer-term service developments
4. To manage the process of identifying and funding new service and policy developments, including identifying need, securing funding, managing the service or project throughout its development, and reporting on outcomes and achievements.

Planning and Development:

1. To work closely with the CEO and the Board to give effect to, and keep under review, the strategic plan and to make recommendations.
2. Lead on the development of initiatives to ensure the involvement of people with lived experience of the immigration system at all levels of the organisation
3. Design and develop new services to effectively meet the needs of people

Services:

1. To provide effective line management and support to staff within the team
2. To develop data management processes to ensure that GMIAU can report effectively on its work, including to funders and the Board.
3. To be responsible for the quality and delivery of GMIAU’s services through monitoring, evaluation and improvement plans to ensure they meet the needs of people most affected by the harshest and most damaging elements of immigration control.
4. To work with the CEO to address issues of access to immigration legal advice and capacity to meet demand

Management systems:

1. With CEO ensure annual delivery plans are developed and implemented.
2. Provide timely and accurate management information to inform strategic planning and development
3. Line manage a number of posts
4. To ensure internal staff support, supervision, and management systems in place including
   1. staff development, appraisal and training plans
   2. an ongoing review of staffing requirements.
   3. system for reviewing GMIAUs policies (including health and safety, employment, data protection)
   4. ensure effective implementation of Units policies and keep them under review.
5. To lead on administration systems management and to devise improvements and new ways of working.
6. Review IT and digital systems and make recommendations to ensure best use of IT and digital systems
7. Identify and manage operational risks.

The Phoenix Project is an exciting and innovative service, delivering sexual violence and domestic abuse services across Wiltshire and Swindon. Join us at a time of growth and development to support victims and children and help perpetrators change their behaviour.

To support the growing expansion of our services, we are recruiting for a new Deputy Manager for the Phoenix Project. With responsibility for the support of adult victims of domestic abuse, you will lead an innovative and experienced team of Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) and Domestic Abuse Specialist Advisors (DASAs) to support hundreds of victims of domestic abuse, stalking and harassment.

You will have direct experience of supporting vulnerable people and of working in a multi-agency environment, exceptional communication skills and a dedication to safeguarding. We are keen to hear from passionate individuals who are motivated to help change lives for the better.

Staff who work at Splitz gain amazing experience across our full range of services, incorporating domestic abuse, sexual violence and behaviour change. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time, with a new Chief Executive leading the charity and with an opportunity to influence our future direction.

Splitz recognises the importance of the well-being of our staff and all post holders are provided with independent clinical supervision alongside supervision and case management. We offer 25 days annual leave in addition all bank holidays (FTE) and the opportunity for some working from home.

We are proud to be an all-inclusive service, supporting victims regardless of: age, gender, sexuality, or relationship status. We welcome applications from all of our community, including males.

We are Camphill Wakefield, a community land-based charity with a spiritual ethos. We are seeking a new Chief Executive following the retirement of the previous post holder.

Our new Chief Executive will need to be a visionary leader with entrepreneurial flair, focussed on delivering positive outcomes through  the development and delivery of an organisational strategy. The new Chief Executive will be a people-person, instilling the Camphill Wakefield values and culture of the organisation and motivating the team to achieve great results for our students, staff & stakeholders. The Chief Executive will be comfortable leading regulated services, (we operate a SEND College and residential care), with a working knowledge and experience of Ofsted and / or CQC within an education, health and / or social care context. The Camphill campus is a unique community as it is a working Farm and stable and we have a large estate of 34 acres.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

* Clear and inspirational leadership and people management skills.

* Ability to manage organisational change.

* Understanding of regulatory frameworks within the care and education sectors and an interest in environmental farming.

* Outstanding commercial and business development skills to engage new business partners and increase productivity.

* Flair and engagement with supporters and internal and external stakeholders.

* Skills and experience in the implementation of a positive and committed performance culture.

* A solid background and understanding of financial viability and business development.

* The ability to prepare and deliver the strategic plan against agreed financial goals.

* The ability to act as the ambassador for the charity in the care, education, and disability sectors.

The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of the charity sector with a good working knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements, e.g. Safeguarding and Health & Safety. You will show visionary qualities in your management style. A well-developed ability to persuade and influence key stakeholders is essential and you should be able to always demonstrate your empathy, understanding and enthusiasm for the work of Camphill Wakefield.

Temporary accommodation for relocation is available.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or other category protected by law.

To be considered for this role you will be required to submit a completed application form which you can download once you have clicked "Apply".

For more information, please contact Tracy Craft in HR

Visits by appointment: 2nd / 3rd December 2021

Closing date for applications: 6th December 2021

First Interview date with Charity: 16th December 2021

Second interview date with Charity: 17th December 2021

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead Badger Trust into the next phase of its development, focusing on long-term campaign development and investment for impact. We are seeking a new Executive Director to lead the charity onwards and upwards at a time of change and challenge.

With the mass badger culls in England, our priority campaign, confirmed as running to 2025 at least, and historic and ongoing illegal persecution among other major issues this iconic species faces, there is much to do at this critical time. We have recently undertaken considerable operational changes, with investment in the staff team, increased focus on our campaign range, and work on our new strategy is underway. We need an Executive Director who can take the charity forward, leading this well established, single species, animal protection organisation at pace and with real impact.

Originally established in 1986 as the National Federation of Badger Groups, and evolving into Badger Trust in 2005, the organisation works to promote and enhance the welfare, conservation and protection of badgers, their setts and their habitats in England and Wales (Scotland is covered by Scottish Badgers). We campaign across a number of areas at national level, and are supported by, and support, a network of over 50 groups on the ground. 

The successful candidate will need significant experience in campaigning, ideally for an animal welfare organisation, including building and delivering long-term strategic plans, working with strategic partners and coalitions, and a particular ability to work with key stakeholders in political, scientific and policy areas. They will need a sound understanding of all aspects of operational activity, including financial management and governance of a small charity. 

The post holder will take the lead on the planning and strategic oversight of the Trust, reporting to the Chair and working closely with the Board. They will have overall responsibility for the Trust’s finance and budgets and will be ultimately responsible for the day to day running of the charity, including oversight of the business-critical fundraising strategy. They will be an energetic and enthusiastic campaigner, with exceptional organisation and management skills, as well as having significant experience managing staff.

We are looking for someone with a mature approach, strong interpersonal skills, an ability to always find a way forward, and who is excited by the prospect of leading on the next phase of Badger Trust’s development for impact. We are a small, friendly team and need someone with a hands-on approach.  Whilst the post is advertised as permanent, we are open to options on secondment or other alternative arrangements which you think will allow you to deliver what we need. Note, this does not include a fully remote option at this time. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reporting Relationship:

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

Context:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strategy

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

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

Fund Raising

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

Management

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

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

Governance

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

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

Requirements:

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

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

Compensation/Benefits:

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

Leading Academy Trust in Bristol is looking to recruit a Head of Finance -  a key role within the established and experienced finance team.

This post will lead on the Finance Management side of the organisation and lead a team of 5 Finance Managers, 2 Management Accountants and up to 18 Finance Assistants within our academies.

The key duties of this role include:

• annual budget production,
• management accounts reporting,
• financial performance monitoring and analysis, with a clear focus on business partnering supporting and challenging our senior leaders who have financial responsibility.

The Head of Finance will report to the Deputy Finance Director and will work closely with the Financial Operations side of the Academies. The annual budget for the Trust is circa £85m and includes 24 academies/entities.

This is an extremely varied, exciting and challenging opportunity and would ideally suit a qualified accountant who is use to operating in a busy finance team and being exposed to all areas of the business and all levels of finance and non-finance personnel.

You will certainly need to be self-motivated, be a team player and be detail oriented to succeed in this role and also recognise the need to work flexibly and adapt to changing organisational conditions

Position Title:  Operations and Communications Administrator

Location: The Trust’s office in West London

Reporting to:  Office Manager

Grade and salary: Grade B £31,659 (pro rata)

Contract terms: Full Time

Closing date:             11.30pm on Sunday December 12th.

Background

The Sigrid Rausing Trust is a grant-making foundation based in London. Founded in 1995, its purpose is to promote the values and principles of human rights, equality and the rule of law, and to preserve nature from further degradation. In pursuit of these goals, the Trust had committed approximately £429 million to organisations all over the world by the end of 2020. Its current annual budget is approximately £47million. The Trust is led by nine Trustees and currently employs 24 staff. More detail on the Trust’s work can be found on its website.

The Operations and Communications Administrator is part of the operations team of 7 staff, who provide a range of infrastructure services and support to the Trust, including finance, information and communications technology, grants management, governance, compliance, facilities and office services, health and safety, and human resources. The Operations and Communications Administrator provides a range of support to the operations team and wider Trust, and is key in ensuring the smooth running of the Trust’s day to day activities.

Working for the Trust

The Trust is committed to staff development. We offer various opportunities for staff to learn and develop, including an individual training budget, and management devoted to coaching and development. We encourage staff to attend events such as conferences, expert and donor meetings, to keep abreast of the developments in the human rights and philanthropic fields. The Trust is committed to being a good practice employer. We offer flexible working arrangements and are currently undertaking a wide-ranging review of staff benefits.

It is important to us that our organisation is diverse, so we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

Purpose of the Role:

• To provide administrative support to the Office Manager and wider Operations team in the delivery of tasks at key periods and provide cover as required;
• To provide administrative, communications and other operational support to the Trust;
• To undertake administrative tasks in support of the Finance Officer and Manager as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations

• Present a professional front of house service to visitors, telephone calls and emails; including monitoring of key Trust email inboxes.
• Support the Office Manager with recruitment processes which may include posting of adverts; dealing with enquiries from applicants; filing and anonymising applications; scheduling interviews and communication with applicants in general.
• Provide scheduling support to the Trust overall including team meetings, managers meetings, board and Trustee meetings, assistance to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director on scheduling and other scheduling tasks as they arise.
• Administrative work associated with ensuring office provision and resources are fit for purpose. This will include support to staff working remotely as well as maintenance of the Trust’s central office. Tasks include organising stationery and equipment orders, keeping ordering records up to date, assisting with the scheduling and management of building maintenance; maintaining equipment and IT logs and list etc.
• Provide administrative support to the Office Manager on HR projects relating to staff benefits and policies.
• Work alongside the office manager providing administrative and logistical support with the daily running of the office. 
   

Communications

• Update and maintain website content in coordination with members of the programme team, the COO and external communications consultants. This includes monthly changes to grants data as well more static elements of the website.
• Add news stories and relevant Trust updates as they are developed;
• Be responsible for the Trust’s twitter account and send out tweets as needed and in coordination with the senior management team and communications consultant.
• Assist the COO and Grants Manager with the monthly preparation of the devolved grant making minutes

Finance

• Assist with initial processing of all supplier invoices
• Assist with gathering of grantee bank details for review by the Finance Officer
• Assist with initial checking of staff expenses claims and paperwork

Travel

• Occasional support of programme staff in organising travel for complex trips (for example higher risk locations or trips with Trustees), including travel and accommodation booking and trip scheduling and background research for travel risk assessments as necessary;
• Assistance in keeping up to date on COVID restrictions in relevant locations to assist programme staff in planning travel

Relationships and reporting lines

• Receives line management and development from the Office Manager
• Works closely with the Office Manager and Finance Office
• Works collaboratively with colleagues in the operations team, sharing information and learning and mutual support;
• Works supportively with colleagues across the programmes team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as social sciences, human rights, environmental sciences, sociology etc.) or equivalent experience.
• A demonstrable understanding of human rights issues or interest in developing this further;
• High level of literacy and numeracy;
• At least two years of work experience in an administrative role, preferably in a related field;
• Strong and demonstrable administration skills. Any experience of financial work would be an advantage;
• Some experience of working with website content management systems or other equivalent communications exposure;
• High level of computer literacy, including experience of using Microsoft Office particularly excel, and ideally customer relationship management (CRM), grant-making or other databases.

Key Competences, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills and outstanding communications skills; ability to write concisely and persuasively and to present ideas confidently in English;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels and from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds;
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards of delivery;
• Strong planning and organising skills and ability to project manage complex activities to time and to a high standard;
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities, to work on own initiative proactively identifying problems and potential solutions;
• Team player, and flexible approach to supporting others in a small team.

Personal qualities

• Demonstrable interest in and commitment to human rights;
• Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity and inclusion, and understanding of how this applies to own area of work;
• Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development;
• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of SRT;
• Flexibility and a sense of humour.

Other requirements

SRT is only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. SRT is currently allowing staff work flexibly either in our Holland Park office or at home. This arrangement will apply to this post though office attendance from time to time may be required as part of the role’s duties.

How to apply:

Please submit a 2-page CV and 2-page cover letter to apply. 

Closing date for applications is 11.30pm on Sunday December 12th.

We expect to hold first round interviews during the week starting 17th January 2022.

Head of Communications and Engagement

We are currently seeking a Head of Communications and Engagement to develop and deliver the charity’s communications, marketing and engagement strategy.

It’s a really exciting time to be involved with an ambitious and growing organisation that’s committed to bringing the property sector together to create real social change.

Position: Head of Communications and Engagement

Location: Home-based/remote working (with occasional visits to the London office)

Hours: Full Time (37.5hrs per week)

Salary: £46,000 - £52,000 pa

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days per year (not including bank holidays) pension, free annual flu jabs and annual sight tests, cycle to work scheme, ½ day a month entitlement to volunteer for a charity of your choice in work time, interest-free annual travel card loans, an employee assistance programme, staff discount scheme, health insurance, support for external mentoring, free fruit every week and scope for flexible working.

Closing Date: 12pm 29th November 2021

The Role

Working closely with Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, the Head of Communications and Engagement will be responsible for overseeing the organisations ambitions to create an impactful engagement strategy that amplifies its position within the real estate industry over the coming three years.

You’ll work across the organisation, driving the ambitious engagement strategy forward to really change the conversation between the charity and the property industry. You’ll work with all departments to provide direction and support to improve fundraising and impact outcomes including developing marketing plans for growth for events, creating holistic engagement plans for the businesses that supports and embeds impact in the hearts and minds of supporters.

This is a pivotal role in the Team, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to put their stamp on communications as the charity evolves and grows, in line with the new strategic aims.

Due to the current situation, staff are currently all working remotely but plan to return to the central London office in the near future but expectations on colleagues to be in the office will be minimal (at least once a month). Instead, you will be able to design a working pattern that suits you, your family, the needs of the job and the team. We hope this encourages candidates from across the UK to apply.

About You

As Head of Communications and Engagement, you will be an experienced, senior communications and marketing professional with good experience across the whole mix including digital, social media and PR. Ideally with charity sector experience, but certainly with a keen interest in the cause and passion for communications for good.

You’ll be an effective, passionate and thoughtful communicator. Leading a small and professional team, you will provide support, challenge, and development to the colleagues for whom you have management responsibility and promote effective collaboration in all that you do. We’re looking for a confident, positive self-starter, who is good at looking for solutions, a great-people person and brilliant planner.

In return…

The charity has an ambitious mission to end youth homelessness, so it’s an exciting time to join this dynamic and growing organisation. Along with an excellent benefits package, there are career development and flexible working opportunities.

About the Organisation

As the property industry’s charity working to end youth homelessness in the UK, the organisation brings remarkable businesses and individuals from across the property industry together to support charities providing accommodation for young people who are or have been homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness in the future. Through a unique network of corporate partners, it invests funding and expertise where to achieve lasting impact.

You may also have experience in areas such as Communications, Communications and Engagement, Engagement, Digital, Digital Communications, Content, Corporate Partnerships, Supporter Engagement, Fundraising, Supporter, Programme, Programme Manager, Homelessness, Vulnerable Adult, Housing, Policy, Media, Donor, Major Donor, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Head of Marketing, Head of Communications, Head of Marketing and Communications, Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, Director of Marketing and Communication’s, Creative Content, Director of Engagement, Head of Marketing and Engagement, Marketing and Digital, Digital Communication, Digital Engagement, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Brand, PR, Public Relations, External Relations. 

From flexible hybrid working, through mental health awareness and support for our staff through training, 20 days+ holiday and much more we do our best to ensure everyone is able to work in a supportive, fun and engaging workspace, fuelled by our ‘bedrock’ values that encourage growth and development through kindness and social responsibility.

We are looking for someone to lead the small engagement team, continuing and expanding on the multifaceted work we have done to encourage engagement and understanding of the important work we do, across multiple channels, offering supported-living housing to people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges and associated disabilities. For a full understadning of the role please download and read the job description.