Director of Fundraising and Engagement

Location: Islington, London, EC1V. Due to coronavirus the role will be based at home until the London office reopens

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: Monday 8 February 2021 at 10am

Interview date: Wednesday 17 or Thursday 18 February 2021

There will be two stages of interviews. Successful candidates after the first round will be invited to a second interview which will take place week commencing Monday 22 February.

The Director of Fundraising and Engagement role at JDRF UK is an amazing internationally-focused opportunity for an ambitious and successful senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record of success. JDRF UK is a medical research charity that is part of a global network of partner charities. The funds we raise go towards our global research programme which funds world-class research to improve treatments and find cures for type 1 diabetes.

As the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, you will have the vision, determination and entrepreneurial flair to lead our award-winning fundraising team to deliver in excess of £8 million year on year, working towards the goal of £10 million voluntary income.

You will have a thorough understanding of a number of fundraising streams and have a track record of delivering income growth. You will be a leader who can motivate, drive and inspire a large fundraising team.

Not only is our research programme global, this role, unlike others, will provide you with the opportunity to work collaboratively with international colleagues and donors. The role and the organisation are international in every sense of the word.

You will need to be able to generate new ideas and ways of working that bring out the best in your people.

You will need to be a strategic thinker and have experience of delivering an income generation strategy. You will be a member of the Senior Management Team, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively across the organisation to deliver the best outcomes for JDRF.

You will be skilled at networking, building external relationships and have proven experience of nurturing and maintaining relationships with key donors, supporters and board directors. Most importantly, you will be a visionary leader, motivating the fundraising directorate to reach new heights in accordance with our organisation values.

You will find a supportive, collaborative and highly motivated team at JDRF, always striving to improve lives for people living with type 1. In 2020, we were voted as one of the top 10 Charities to Work For in Third Sector’s inaugural Best Charities to Work For list.

In return we offer flexible working, a generous annual leave entitlement rising with length of service, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, an interest-free season ticket/bike loan and an Employee Assistance Programme.

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and covering letter below.  Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification with examples.

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

• Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, development, and communications, and would you like to join an innovative, place-based partnership?
• Do you thrive on rolling your sleeves up and personally getting stuck in, as well as working collaboratively with partners, teams, and boards?
• Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing issues around poverty and inequality?
• If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our ambitious development and communications strategies for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation.

About you

The new Director of Development and Communications, in addition to having a strong track record in fundraising from a range of donors and sources, will need to be consultative, with strong listening skills and respect for the opinions of others. They will need the confidence and expertise to advise and guide their small team, board, and governors. They will need to be able to relate to the big picture and vision, whilst also being able to consider the detail. We would be delighted to hear from you, especially if you:

• Have a strong track record in fundraising and development.
• Enjoy rolling your sleeves up and leading and implementing fundraising and development plans yourself, as well as guiding others.
• Are flexible, collaborative, and work very well as part of a committed team within a small organisation.
• Have experience of leading and managing.
• Are a strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Have a commitment to ensuring that Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation continue to flourish.

We value diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Please let us know if you would like any additional support with this application, or the role.

Find more information in application pack or on Islington Giving webpage

Location: office in London – UK based, flexibility

Contract: Permanent. 

Salary: £67,629 - £83,235

BRAC, one of the leading development organisations in the world, is seeking a Deputy CEO/Director of Partnerships to play a key role in overseeing the fundraising and resource mobilisation work of its London office and in the engagement of important stakeholders and supporters.

BRAC is a global leader in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. These include programmes in education, healthcare, microfinance, girls’ empowerment, agriculture, human and legal rights, social enterprises, a bank, a university, and the world’s largest mobile money platform.

The new role will lead the BRAC UK Fundraising and New Business team to meet bold fundraising targets and will be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy that supports BRAC’s new global wide strategy for the charity, aiming to reach over 250 million people by 2030. The Deputy CEO and Director of Partnerships will also develop a healthy funding pipeline, diversify BRAC UK’s current donor funding portfolio, build and strengthen existing relationships and strategic partnerships, and oversee effective reporting and accountability to donors. 

The charity is looking for an inspirational leader with strong experience in an international development organisation and an impressive track record in fundraising results, particularly in the field of institutional donors. You will also need experience of developing fundraising strategies, a strong knowledge of UK government funding and you will have lived and worked in the Global South. This will be combined with excellent communication and people management skills, the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of people across different countries, and the willingness and ability to travel regularly to Africa and Asia.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315

Ambitious College is London's only registered Specialist College dedicated to educating and training young people with a primary diagnosis of autism aged 16-25. The college is currently based on two permanent campuses co-located and in partnership with mainstream further education colleges.

Ambitious College is an award winning, Ofsted “Good” day college. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our person-centred educational approach ensures we focus on the individual learners requirements at all times. We are proud to be an inclusive college with a diverse co-hort that values difference.

If you are ambitious about making the ordinary possible for young adults with autism, can inspire, lead and innovate we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Deputy Head who has:

• High expectations of our learners achieving their goals and aspirations, along with a commitment to providing education that promotes excellent progress and improves life chances, ‘making the ordinary possible'.
• Experience of successfully leading and managing a transdisciplinary team to ensure young adults are prepared for adulthood.
• Experience of working in a culture of change.
• Extensive teaching experience with young adults with complex special education needs.
• Experience of ensuring the objectives outlined in the service development plan are realised through a regular cycle of development planning, implementation, review and evaluation.
• Experience of leading, managing and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching or mentoring.

What we offer:

• Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
• As a growing organisation there is opportunity to progress your career.
• Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes and learning programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to physiotherapy.
• On-site parking. 

The position will require regular travel to both college sites.

Role Closes: Sunday 31st January 2021

Applicants informed of outcome: W/C 1st February 2021

First stage interviews: Thursday 11th February 2021

Second Stage Interview: W/C 15th February 2021

Start date: As soon as possible.

To find out more about this position please find attached the recruitment pack entailing the role details. For an informal discussion regarding this exciting senior leadership role, please follow the link to our website. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated person for an excellent opportunity to lead a new directorate at our ground-breaking charity.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders. Your remit would be directly with the first three strands and those in your team will offer support to the fourth.

The Diocese of Southwark is seeking an experienced Finance Director to support the work of one of the largest, and most diverse dioceses in the Church of England. It serves a growing population and is seeking to grow God’s Kingdom, across South London and some of East Surrey, covering some 15 local planning authorities. Founded in 1905, it forms part of the Province of Canterbury in England and is part of the wider Church of England, and in turn part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The Diocese is a Christian presence across the diocese and seeks to build and share the Christian faith through nearly 300 parishes, for which it is also Custodian Trustee. The Diocese works in partnership with the parishes and is also committed to investing in its parishes to encourage growth. Clergy, congregations, schools and chaplaincies all play significant roles in its work and it has a particular concern for those most in need.

Reporting directly to the Diocesan Secretary and a member of the senior management team, we are looking for an experienced Financial Director, ideally with an interest or background in church and charity finances. This role has arisen following a retirement announcement. One major requirement for this role will be continuously building financial resilience and contributing to the ongoing shaping of investment and reserves policies post Covid, and the review and implementation of a new finance system in the next few years. The Director of Finance and Financial Investments will lead the Finance Department of the Diocese, which is both an internal function and is also outwardly focused. This therefore includes proactive management of financial assets, and also collaborative team working with senior clergy and other teams and includes provision of specialist advice to Parishes and Deaneries. You will work closely with the Diocesan Secretary with whom you will regularly present to and brief trustees and enable the Diocesan administration to deliver its objectives in line with the vision, values, and aims of the Diocese.

This is an important role for the right person with the following attributes to take a significant part in the work of the Diocese. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively:

• To lead the Finance Department of the Diocese, which provides full financial and accounting services
• To support and contribute to Diocesan financial asset investment strategy that will enhance the assets of the Diocese to enable it to support mission and ministry
• To identify and implement a new financial accounting system (by 2025)
• To be a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), under the guidance and leadership of the Diocesan Secretary

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are a qualified member of a recognised accountancy professional body
• Have knowledge of charitable accounting regulations (SORPs)
• Have experience in compliance, governance and internal control
• Have experience of leading and managing a finance function including staff management
• Are Capable of ensuring that IT systems, both financial and those related to other data and processes, are used to their maximum benefit
• Have a strong commitment to the culture and ethos of the Church of England

Please apply by visiting the Thewlis Graham website, by clicking to apply, and following the instructions in the candidate brief quoting reference U0102. The closing date is 5pm on 27 January 2021.

For a confidential conversation with Sarah Thewlis or for any other information please follow instructions on the Thewlis Graham website.

Bede is an established local charity providing four specialist services. We support adults with a learning disability; women and men who experience domestic abuse; youth clubs and school holiday programmes and opportunities for community volunteering. Our team of around 40 staff work with an annual income of £1.2m.

We invite you to lead us through an exciting period of development as we move to a new purpose-built Centre in 2023. You'll join us at a key moment in our long and distinguished history, and take us into a dynamic future. Our current Director, Nick Dunne, who retires in 2021, will introduce you to this exceptional opportunity to make a real difference to our neighbours' lives.

This is a unique chance for an experienced senior manager from the not-for-profit sector to head our small, high-impact organisation. You will work with people in complex circumstances, and support specialist managers in grasping opportunities and assessing risks. In addition, you'll bring a thorough working knowledge of HR, charity finance, fundraising and governance to your role. You'll draw on all your creativity and energy to achieve maximum success and sustainability. We look forward to hearing from you - and offering a warm welcome from our lively and appreciative community. 

For an informal discussion about the role and to apply, please see application pack.

Closing date for applications 5pm Monday February 1, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Bede w/c February 15
Interviews will be held on Thursday February 25.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled all-rounder to lead a new initiative that will support racialised minority charity professionals to progress in the sector.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders. Your remit will be to set-up and run Black Charity Leaders.

Job: Director of Finance & Resources (Imperial College Union)

Salary: £57,606 - £65,949 – the successful candidate will be expected to start at the lower end of the scale subject to particularly relevant skills and experience.

Location: Central London with the main office in South Kensington

Job Summary

This is a mission-critical role for Imperial College Union, a registered charity that exists to support and represent all students at Imperial College Union. As the Director of Finance & Resources, you will lead a range of core infrastructure and service functions for the organisation, as well as be member of the Union’s Senior Management Team. You will join the organisation at a crucial time, as we embark on a wholescale transformation and development programme to better serve our members.

Working alongside the Managing Director and Board of Trustees, you will act as the most senior finance professional in the organisation, ensuring we are sustainable in the long-term, and maximising the resources we have available. This will include directing a series of process and system reviews within the finance function and leading a new strategic approach to the Union’s financial operating model. In addition to this, you will also take on the responsibility for a number of income-generating services, ensuring they meet the needs of students and operate within an agreed commercial framework.

We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and collaborative senior leader, who takes personal responsibility for their work, and relishes the opportunity to solve problems. Working with bright and talented young leaders in a students’ union creates an exciting and fast paced environment – one where you can see real change happen very quickly. If you’re excited by the challenge and keen to get stuck in, then we want to hear from you.

Duties and responsibilities

You will be a member of the Students’ Union’s Senior Management Team, with shared corporate responsibility for the management of all services and activities undertaken by the organisation.

You will responsible for the following services within the organisation, developing controls, and setting policies and procedures as required:

• Finance
• Systems, IT & HR
• Retail

Alongside the Managing Director and wider SMT, you will lead on developing the strategic financial and wider resource goals for the organisation, ensuring viability in line with the mission, aims and values.

Essential requirements

The full requirements are set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. However, we’d like to particularly highlight the following as important:

• CCAB or CIMA Accounting Qualification with significant PQE/evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of managing (or involvement in the management of) one or more of the following other functions within an organisation: Information Technology, Human Resources, Commercial Services.
• Experience of change management and organisational transformation, preferably within the charity or education sectors.
• Knowledge of key relevant legislation particularly relating to charity accounting, VAT, payroll and pensions.
• Knowledge of structures, issues, and trends affecting higher education, students’ unions and the wider charity sector.

Further Information

Please note you’ll need to complete the online application to be considered for this role.

To apply please visit our website and search for the ref PRO00468

Should you require any further details on the role please contact Dr Tom Flynn

Closing date: 7 December 2020

Interviews: Tuesday or Wednesday 15/16 December 2020 by video software

Inclusion London is a leading disability equality organisation run by and for Deaf and Disabled people. We have built a national reputation for effective policy and campaign work and for providing innovative business and organisational support to local Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply and develop your business and leadership skills within a leading equalities infrastructure organisation ensuring we deliver effective, sustainable, high quality and accessible business support that meets the needs of our sector. You will:

• Develop, deliver and commission a range of accessible core business advice, support and training to DDPOs in London.
• Carry out strategic research, evaluation and user-led service design/ co-production approaches with DDPOs so we can more effectively understand, evidence and meet the specialist infrastructure and capacity building needs of our sector.
• Manage Inclusion London’s ‘Strengthening DDPO capacity building’ projects.
• Work with the CEO to ensure the funding, expansion, quality and long- term sustainability of our business support work to the DDPO sector.

You will have excellent business and financial skills with experience providing advice and support on these issues, underpinned by a strong understanding of the importance, but also the challenges, of running third sector community organisations. You will have the ability to support, motivate, innovate, problem solve and provide effective management and leadership that combines attention to detail and quality with strategic vision.

To Apply:

Please click on the APPLY ON WEBSITE button below or above where you can download the application pack.

• Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 1st February 2021
• Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified by: 5pm Friday 5 February 2021
• There will be a two-stage interview process with first stage interviews taking place w/c 22 February 2021 and second stage interviews taking place w/c 01 March 2021

Salary:  £46,100 p.a.

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Contract length: Permanent

Conditions: Non-contributory pension of 5%. 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays pro rata

Responsible to: The Chief Executive

Location: London, home-based and office-based (depending on Covid restrictions)

“Inclusion London is committed to equality, diversity and human rights. We welcome applications from Deaf or Disabled people from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and the LGBTQI community”

This is an exciting role that will support the delivery of the diversity programme with particular emphasis on the Institute’s action plan for embedding diversity and inclusion cross-organisationally and supporting equality and diversity activity more generally.

Responsibilities include:

• To provide specialist advice and administrative support to the Head of Diversity and Head of People and Organisational Development to assist the Institute in meeting its equality objectives and to deliver the organisational action plan for diversity and inclusion.
• To develop and provide data analysis, surveys and progress reports relating to diversity and inclusion for Heads and other managers.
• To provide administrative support to our internal Equality and Diversity Action Group.
• To organise a range of events, meetings and workshops to build awareness and knowledge on diversity and inclusion, which will directly contribute to a vibrant and inclusive working environment.
• Further roles and responsibilities are listed in the job description.
• The role is based in the London office and will occasionally require some travelling and working out of regular office hours. We are currently working remotely.

The Person

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual who has the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff. Someone who is able to analyse, identify trends in data, and present these to non-specialist audiences.

You will be an excellent team player and will possess a strong commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity. You will have experience of project management and an understanding of managing multiple projects. You will be able to work flexibly and balance priorities.

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. We seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics, and to support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we are here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious new strategy and you’ll play a part in helping us to deliver it.  There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work.

In addition to a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

Organization Overview 

Rights and Security International (RSI), formerly Rights Watch (UK), promotes just and effective security. For over three decades, initially in Northern Ireland and now globally, RSI has successfully advocated for a rights-based approach to national security and held Governments to account for unlawful actions taken in the name of security. Our vision is of a world that recognises that our individual freedoms are essential to our collective security. 

RSI is one of, if not the only, human rights organization that is exclusively working on national security issues. We mobilise our knowledge and expertise, in partnership with civil society globally, to address cutting-edge contemporary issues – including the weaponization of counter terrorism measures to close democratic and civil space, the use of emergency and securitized measures in response to the global health pandemic and other non-terrorism related threats, the impact of national security measures on children and vulnerable adults, including those held in IS-associated detention camps in Northeast Syria, the unlawful use of lethal force in the context of counterterrorism, and the proliferation of non-criminal counter terrorism measures. 

RSI carries out its work through innovative and high-quality research, strategic litigation, collective action with trusted partners, and advocacy at the domestic, regional and international levels. Through its work, RSI has become a critical reference point and central hub of expertise and action on issues of national security and human rights. Our work has brought about important systemic reforms and justice for individuals, and consistently informs the work of the UN, governments and other influential stakeholders. 

We have received wide acclaim for our work including receiving the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Human Rights Prize for ‘outstanding civil society action in the defence of human rights in Europe’, the Irish World Damien Gaffney Award, and the Beacon Prize for Human Rights and were shortlisted for the Columbia University Global Freedom of Expression Award for Best Legal Services 2018. 

The work of RSI is becoming increasing relevant given the stark rise globally in national security measures that silence dissidents, disproportionately impact and/or target vulnerable and marginalised communities, or otherwise close civic and democratic space. In parallel, the obstacles for victims to access justice have significantly increased as governments hide behind the well-worn cloak of national security and at the same time are systematically dismantling vital legal protections and other safeguards. 

As the Legal and Advocacy Director, you will help lead the organization and make an impact worldwide as we increase our work with international partners and implement our exciting and innovative new strategies.

This position reports to the Executive Director. It may entail personnel management responsibilities.

Person Specification: 

• RSI is looking for a passionate and experienced human rights professional who:
• Has a post-graduate qualification in law, preferably including coursework in several areas of international law.
• Has a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in human rights, preferably including at least some experience with issues of national security.
• Has experience managing individuals or small teams.
• Is highly self-motivated, creative, open-minded, and a strategic thinker.
• Has a proven track record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Has advanced skills in strategic litigation, legislative advocacy, UN advocacy, or grassroots activism, including the development of detailed strategic plans.
• Has experience building coalitions, ideally internationally.
• Has a demonstrable record of completing successful, complex projects in a timely manner.
• Has a strong commitment to working in a collegial and respectful manner with colleagues as well as a broader range of partners and stakeholders.
• Ideally, has expertise in gender rights.
• We are especially – but not exclusively – interested in receiving applications from candidates with expertise in the law or political context of Northern Ireland, and with an ability to conduct research and advocacy related to that context.
• You must speak and write English fluently, and fluency in other languages is a plus.
• You must have a right to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Executive Director to create and implement strategic plans for specific projects as well as the organization as a whole.
• Draft and review expert legal materials on matters of international law such as international and regional human rights law, international humanitarian law, and international refugee and asylum law.
• Draft and review expert legal materials on issues of UK law.
• Develop and implement law reform and litigation strategies.
• Create and lead efforts to inform and shape public opinion, such as by drafting opinion pieces and calls to action.
• Build and strengthen an international coalition of civil society organizations and academic experts addressing national security issues from a human rights perspective.
• Build effective and lasting relationships with other key stakeholders.
• Potentially, manage a small team of law and policy specialists.
• Be a strategic leader and thinker in the field of national security and human rights.

Application details:

If you are interested in this position, please send the following material:

• Your CV
• A cover letter which describes how you fulfil the person specification and your experience of the below-mentioned responsibilities – maximum 2 pages 

By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.

Director of Membership, Professional Development and Corporate Partnerships

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £70,000 (FTE) per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, occasional additional hours as required, reclaimed as time off in lieu of payment

Direct reports: Head of Volunteering, Membership and Events

Head of Professional Development

Location: Currently working from home.  Usually, Central London, with travel as necessary.

Benefits: 25 days holiday per annum

Flexible working

Pension

We are looking for an exceptional, confident, senior leader used to delivering complex and varied customer-focused services and generating the income, corporate relationships and goodwill of stakeholders, customers and colleagues for this key role supporting our exceptional profession.  This sophisticated role leads high performance teams to support our membership, volunteers and corporate partnerships and deliver high quality professional development programmes, events and our flagship annual Fundraising Convention.

Our values underpin all areas of our work and guide us in all we do:

• Passionate: taking pride in what we do and driven by success.
• Professional: championing and achieving high standards and governed by professional integrity.
• Enabling: helping others and empowered to take ownership, find solutions, make decisions and collaborate.
• Enterprising: open to new solutions and committed to delivering where we already excel.
• Respectful: honest and fair, treating everyone with consideration and respect.

About the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

The Chartered Institute is the national membership organisation for professional fundraisers in the UK.  We support and provide services for 5,700 individual members, 600 organisational members and over 100 corporate members.  The Chartered Institute facilitates 36 volunteer-led national, regional and special interest groups and provides training, qualifications, conferences, events, policy and guidance.  Volunteers created the organisation and remain at the heart of our work.

Our vision is Excellent Fundraising for a Better World.  We believe that an equal, diverse and inclusive fundraising community is integral to delivering excellent fundraising.

Further information on our new website: 

About you

We welcome applications from people from the learning and development community, from across the charity sector and from the public or private sector with appropriate transferrable skills and experience.  You will have proven:

• Senior organisation/directorate level experience of managing complex, high performance teams in at least one relevant service area: customer services, events, professional development, volunteer leadership and corporate partnerships
• Income generation in excess of £1m per annum
• Experience of building and managing constructive and effective relationships and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Enterprising and creative skills and attributes to generate and convert ideas into strategy and then into deliverable plans
• Ability to be a confident role model for your team, colleagues and stakeholders, embodying our commitment and approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Chartered Institute is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be our ourselves and succeed on merit.  We particularly welcome applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

How to apply

Please apply via this portal  and complete all application questions. This will be redacted; the panel will not see any identifying information.

Your application will not be considered if you submit a CV and supporting statement.

Next Steps

Closing date: Midday, Thursday, 11 February 2021

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: By Friday, 19 February 2021

Test: Between 19-23 February 2021

First Interviews: Thursday, 25 February 2021

2nd Interviews: w/c Monday, 1 March 2021

Please note that the interviews will take place via Zoom.

Director of All Souls Serve the City

All Souls Church, Langham Place

Many years ago, John Stott paved the way for the All Souls Serve The City initiative. He saw the need for the church to get out there and work amongst the people that needed help. He saw that London is home to two parallel universes – those that have a lot and those that have little.  He believed that the church’s role was not only to preach Jesus but to serve like Jesus.  That is what All Souls have been aiming to continue to this day through the work of the ministries of All Souls Serve The City (ASSTC). 

Following the creation of a new CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) on 1st January 2021 to bring together this collection of ministries an exciting opportunity has arisen to lead this umbrella organisation.  We are therefore looking to appoint a dynamic individual to the role of Director, who can sustain, develop and grow these ministries, under a unified model.

The role comprises three principal responsibilities: leadership, management, communication & advocacy.

Leadership

• Execute the vision for ASSTC by setting direction (together with the ASSTC board of trustees) and overseeing the implementation of the strategy

• Ensure gospel foundation and ethos of all ministries

• Represent ASSTC within the broader church context, leading in decision making

Management

• Bring team together and create a flourishing environment

• Line manage and develop ASSTC project managers / ministry leads

• Oversee fundraising and financial position

• Oversee recruitment of all paid team members

Communication & Advocacy

• Provide oversight and communication link to all grant-making bodies, ministry advisory groups, trustees, and to the church family

• Ensure alignment of individual ministry objectives with charity and church priorities

• Steward resources across all ministries

There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under the Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Contact details:

Closing date: 5pm on Saturday 13th February 2021