Development director jobs

TPP are delighted to be working with the National Youth Agency, who are an educational charity that exists to professionalise, support & champion youth work in England & Wales. They are seeking to hire a Director of Policy & Communications. Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be responsible for leading two matrix connected teams which are focused on ensuring the voice of the NYA is heard and acted upon across government, local councils and important points of influence.

This is an excellent time to join the organisation at a time when our client has secured £368 million of funding from DCMS to improve youth services in underserved areas. Our client is based in Leicester, but this role is home based, with occasional travel into Leicester for meetings.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Member of the senior management team, and leader of the policy & communications directorate.

• Work with the CEO to report to the board regarding progress towards strategic priorities.

• Strategic lead for the policy and influencing strategy, working with parliamentarians, government officials and arm’s length bodies to secure greater prominence and investment in youth work.

• Establish networks of policy advisors, Special Advisors, NYA Associates, officials and partners to support NYA’s goals.

• National lead for Youth Work policy in England, developing campaigns and political engagement activities.

• Delivering an ambitious new communications strategy to double the reach of NYA across England by 2025.

• Defining key messages and positioning of NYA, enhancing their reputation and relationships.

• Providing people management and leadership to a growing team of policy and communications professionals.

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Your experience and skillsets and experience will include:

• Experienced leader and influencer at a senior level with experience of influencing government and politicians.

• Proven forward-thinking, and dynamic individual who can provide proactive leadership to evolve an innovative programme.

• Demonstrable experience setting strategies and plans.

• Demonstrable track record of engaging with decision makers and key influencers.

• Proven experience in building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Experience of working across all communications disciplines including media, PR, internal communications, brand, stakeholder engagement, partnership development and digital.

• A strong track record of positioning an organisation to achieve tangible outcomes in a competitive communications environment.

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The Prince's Trust is a youth charity that helps young people aged 11 to 30 get into jobs, education and training.

The Trust has an ambitious strategy to be there for young people and maximise our impact, strengthen our support network, build a better future for young people, and become one of the most diverse and inclusive organisations serving young people.

To achieve our strategic goals, it is critical that we communicate effectively both internally and externally with a range of stakeholders, which ultimately means we can be there for young people. This includes the communities we want to reach, funders, volunteers, and colleagues. The Director of Communications post is vital in ensuring we maximise our impact on young people by ensuring that the strength of the reputation of The Trust is developed and protected to ensure we have the funds and support available to benefit our communities.

As an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director of Communications leads all aspects of The Trust’s communications, developing and delivering a compelling series of campaigns to enhance awareness and understanding, while being a strong custodian of a positive reputation. The role will also lead on coordination with Clarence House on matters relating to corporate positioning, media relations and key events involving HRH The Prince of Wales.

This role would suit an experienced communications professional with a passion for supporting young people and addressing issues of social mobility. Experience of UK media and campaigns would be very helpful, as would an understanding of how to operate in complex environments. You do not need to have been a Director before, and we’d also welcome applications from candidates outside of the charity sector.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the young people that represent modern day Britain, and we are ultimately here to support. As part of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy we are wanting to build a management and leadership team that has greater representation of the diverse communities across England and particularly welcome candidates with lived experiences from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds. To that end, we welcome applications from all candidates, including those from under represented groups.

Closing date: 9 a.m. Friday 26th August 2022 

Please click ‘Apply via website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and to contact the advising consultants to discuss this role in more detail.

Board Directors - World Bicycle Relief Switzerland

World Bicycle Relief partner with communities to deliver specially designed, locally assembled, rugged bicycles for people in need. We've developed an efficient, innovative, and scalable model to empower communities of students, health workers, and entrepreneurs in rural regions with life-changing mobility. Currently, we are in Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Colombia, and Malawi. As a non-profit, we work with our for-profit subsidiary social enterprise (Buffalo Bicycles) to establish and manage a sustainable transportation ecosystem through the power of the bicycles.

World Bicycle Relief Switzerland is committed to achieving greater diversity in its Board and now seeks new Board Directors to support and provide governance of the highest quality and rigour as the organisation enters a phase of increased impact.

New Board Members will share the motivation and values of World Bicycle Relief; be willing to make a strategic contribution as a learning partner to a board and will bring a background in one or more of the following areas: corporate or private foundations, family offices, or as an institutional connector. Preference for being Zürich-based.

Candidates will bring an understanding of the NGO sector and an ability to contribute new perspectives to a high performing board with a global world view and significant ambitions for impact and innovation.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

We expect meetings to be held virtually. If you will require any special provision as a result of any disability, please do let us know.

Rights & Security International (RSI) is seeking a UK Director to lead and oversee our projects on promoting the UK government’s respect for human rights in the counter-terrorism context, both at home and abroad. Our work includes research, advocacy, trainings and litigation.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister in at least one UK jurisdiction (England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland). They will also bring expertise in human rights law, management experience and exceptionally strong writing abilities. Ideally, they will also have experience interacting with decision-makers in Westminster or one of the devolved governments. They will be committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

**The successful candidate must have a right to work in the UK and plan to be based here.**

Person Specification:

RSI is looking for a passionate and experienced legal professional who has:

• Current authorisation to practise as a solicitor or barrister in the UK. This is essential.
• Expertise in international human rights law, especially the European Convention on Human Rights and other human rights treaties that apply to the UK.
• Knowledge of UK public law and, ideally, the parliamentary process in Westminster or one of the devolved governments.
• Significant experience managing personnel in a positive, equitable and inclusive manner.
• An ability to write clearly and persuasively for a variety of audiences and purposes, and edit the work of other team members to a publication-ready standard.
• Experience giving trainings or presentations to a variety of audiences (or teaching experience).
• A strong commitment to ensuring that the UK government respects human rights when it acts in the name of countering terrorism or protecting national security.
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Other desirable qualifications:

Please tell us if you also have any of the following:

• An advanced degree in law, human rights, peace and conflict studies, or another relevant field.
• Expertise in migration, asylum or citizenship laws.
• Expertise in human rights or conflict-related justice – including devolution arrangements – in Northern Ireland.
• Experience addressing technology-related human rights issues.
• Expertise in UK counter-terrorism or counter-extremism laws or programmes.
• A background in outreach to communities or individuals directly impacted by human rights harms.
• Experience interacting with potential or current funders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and expand RSI’s litigation in UK courts and tribunals.
• Draft and submit freedom of information requests.
• Supervise RSI team members’ project work on the UK, including human rights in Northern Ireland, the rights of migrants and their families in the UK, the protection of civil society from rights-harming national security laws, and other aspects of human rights.
• Provide guidance on strategies for promoting law and policy changes in the UK.
• Write and edit draft human rights reports, briefings and other documents to a publication-ready standard.
• Represent RSI externally at a high level, including in coalitions as well as advocacy meetings with decision-makers.
• Pro-actively identify and lead new projects that fall within RSI’s mission.
• Assist the Executive Director in developing project and organisation-wide strategies, and in liaising with current and potential funders.

Application Details: If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and a detailed cover letter (no more than two pages) explaining how you fulfil the person specification. You must include a cover letter to be considered for the role.

RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis.

We offer flexible working hours.

About Us

Rights & Security International stops human rights abuses committed in the name of national security. We challenge religious, racial and gender bias in national security policies and programmes, promote justice and transparency and ensure that voices of communities facing discrimination are heard. 

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.

Are you an IT expert with the leadership skills to direct improvement and delivery of networks & systems while working for a leading charity?

About the role

The St Mungo’s IT team is going through an exciting period of change, we are now looking for a talented individual who can help us deliver on strategic organisational plans to improve and upgrade our systems, to ultimately support our colleagues across the organisation to provide high quality service for clients; and to support an end rough sleeping for good.

In this role you will:

• Take overall responsibility for the management and development of our growing IT team ensuring that we have the right skills and capabilities in place to effectively support the work of St Mungo’s.
• Develop a set of performance KPIs and provide regular reporting of performance.
• Deliver effective management and maintenance of the organisation-wide IT architecture
• Manage the technology and processes for the successful operation of the website and digital products.
• Drive the development and adoption of digital solutions to meet internal and external client, customer and stakeholder needs.

About you

We are looking for an IT professional with strong team working skills, able to build highly positive and constructive working relationships with senior colleagues and Boards. You will be able to engage effectively with all other functional teams to ensure both a comprehensive IT strategy that benefits the entire organisation and to manage the cross functional teams in the implementation of the strategy. Demonstrable experience of leadership and management of significant IT projects in a large and complex service focused organisation would be advantageous.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at senior management level.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab on the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 11 August 2022

Interview and assessments on: 17–19 August 2022

Board Directors - World Bicycle Relief NFP (US)

World Bicycle Relief partner with communities to deliver specially designed, locally assembled, rugged bicycles for people in need. We've developed an efficient, innovative, and scalable model to empower communities of students, health workers, and entrepreneurs in rural regions with life-changing mobility. Currently, we are in Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Colombia, and Malawi. As a non-profit, we work with our for-profit subsidiary social enterprise (Buffalo Bicycles) to establish and manage a sustainable transportation ecosystem through the power of the bicycles.

World Bicycle Relief NFP (US) now seeks two new Board Directors to support and provide governance of the highest quality and rigour as the organisation enters a phase of increased impact.

World Bicycle Relief is committed to achieving greater diversity in its Board and is particularly interested in candidates from the regions in which we work.

New Board Members will share the motivation and values of World Bicycle Relief; be willing to make a strategic contribution as a learning partner to a board and will bring a background in one or more of the following areas: 1) connector to US/international strategic corporate trusts and foundations, or 2) entrepreneurial or development leaders who are from or connected to, Africa.

Candidates will bring an understanding of the NGO sector and an ability to contribute new perspectives to a high performing board with a global world view and significant ambitions for impact and innovation.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

We expect meetings to be held virtually. If you will require any special provision as a result of any disability, please do let us know.

Cornwall VSF is seeking a new Integrated Care Grant Director. The candidate will play a pivotal role in formulating strategy, improving performance, and ensuring the Integrated Care System (ICS) grant team are well trained and resourced to deliver an effective service.You will be expected to work with the CEO to increase and oversee the consistent high quality stakeholder interactions, implement best practice whilst maintaining Cornwall VSF’s good reputation. 

As a senior representative of Cornwall VSF this role will involve building and maintaining external partnerships that reflect the values and standards that make the organisation a trusted source for our members, funders, and stakeholders.

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 9 August 2022 9am

Having weathered Covid and a period of consolidation to get the Museum back onto a sustainable footing, we are looking for a director to take the Museum to the next level and realise its full potential as a major heritage attraction. We have an ambitious Masterplan and hope to carry out some major projects in the next few years, so this will be an exciting time to join the team.

Amberley Museum is a 36 acre site located in the heart of the South Downs National Park, dedicated to showcasing and preserving the working past of the South.  Its origins were as a chalk quarry and lime works and there are several Scheduled Monuments dating from this period. The region’s past can be discovered across 20 exhibit areas including a narrow-gauge railway and vintage South Down buses and there are regular weekend events.  This provides a diverse experience for over 50,000 visitors p.a. including over 3,000 schoolchildren. A team of 16 FTE staff and some 320 active volunteers make a major contribution to running the site. An accredited, registered charity and independent museum founded 40 years ago, the Museum is located next to Amberley main line railway station near Arundel and close to major access roads in West Sussex. The Museum is open to the public in the main season Wednesday to Sunday and at weekends through the winter.

The Role

The Director has responsibility for all museum activities, with a remit to direct, lead, inspire and ensure effective delivery, team working of staff, volunteers and tenancies in line with agreed policies. Specifically, the Director will:

• Develop strategic and business plans in conjunction with the trustees and other stakeholders; monitor these plans and report to the trustees as required.
• Set and monitor capital and revenue budgets in conjunction with the Accounts Officer and trustees, oversee authorised expenditure and deliver financial performance within agreed budgets.
• Lead and deliver capital and fundraising initiatives including applying for grants.
• Attend trustee meetings and liaise with the Chair on the ongoing development and implementation of the business plan. Ensure effective communications with the Trustee Board.
• Oversee the curatorial responsibilities of the museum and the objectives of the Amberley Museum Trust; and ensure that the necessary processes are in place to maintain accredited status.
• Enhance the presentation and activities of the Museum to maximise visitor experience, develop learning programmes and take advantage of commercial opportunities including retail, catering and site hire.
• Oversee the development of the Amberley brand and ensure that brand guidelines are adhered to throughout the Museum.
• Act as the chief spokesperson and representative of the Museum.
• Ensure that the Museum is a welcoming, safe and secure place for all staff, volunteers, visitors and collections.
• Ensure that the Museum complies with legal requirements, including health and safety, safeguarding and licensing.
• Maintain an environment which promotes employee/volunteer morale and encourages teams to have a high level of pride in the Museum and a high level of commitment to its aims.
• Establish and maintain relationships with national and local museums, local communities and stakeholders, relevant support agencies and local government.
• Be available on occasion to work as Duty Manager, which may be at weekends.
• Carry out other duties appropriate to the Director role, from time to time, as specified by the Trustees.

The Individual

The person we are looking for will have leadership experience in a busy, diverse museum, heritage or visitor attraction and be able to deliver an exceptional visitor experience whilst achieving commercial targets. They will need to be able to set and monitor financial budgets and work collaboratively with both staff and volunteers to ensure that the vision for the Museum is delivered.

Essential Skills:

• Experience of working in a senior leadership role for at least three years in an income-generating museum, heritage or visitor attraction.
• Evidence of success in developing, managing and growing an annual operating budget.
• A proven successful track record of leading and improving trading results (e.g. catering, retail, events, site hire) in a similar commercial environment.
• Experience of managing staff including hiring, training, development and performance management.
• Experience of working with volunteers.
• An appreciation for the historical authenticity of the museum and the need to maintain Accreditation with Arts Council England
• Commitment to working on-site and being a highly visible presence and role model for staff and volunteers.
• An understanding and awareness of legal, safeguarding, licensing and health and safety requirements relevant to the operation of the museum.
• Be a champion for equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable Skills:

• Project management experience and/ or working with contractors.
• Experience in the charity sector.
• Experience of working directly to a Trustee Board
• Marketing and communications experience.
• Experience of managing change.

There will be some weekend work on a rota basis, although some hybrid working from home may be possible. Annual leave entitlement is 25 days plus public holidays and there will be an initial 6 month probationary period.

The Process

Deadline: 4th September 2022

Please submit a CV and covering letter describing your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification to

Richard Vernon, Chair, Amberley Museum

If you wish to have an informal phone discussion before the deadline, please email the Chair. 

Interviews with short-listed candidates are expected to be held mid-September.

The Iona Community has a vacancy for an Executive Director to develop the Community's strategic vision and business potential.

Location: Home-based. Must be available for regular meetings in our mainland office in Glasgow, and for occasional travel to our island's centres on Mull and Iona. 
Full-time: 35 hours/week 
Salary: £43,454 (under review)

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Monday 15th August 2022
Interviews: Monday 12th September 2022 – in Glasgow

The Executive Director will be someone who embraces the values and outlook of the Iona Community as a whole, including seeking justice and peace, and caring for the environment.The key objectives of the Executive Director are as follows:

• To work collaboratively with the Leader in developing the strategic vision and direction of the Community’s work and witness.In particular, they will develop and implement its strategic objectives. 
• To develop the business potential of the Community and provide strategic planning for its commercial activities; assist the Council of the Community in fulfilling its governance duties; lead, manage and support staff; deliver measurable outcomes.

The successful candidate should have an understanding of and sympathy with the values and outlook of the Iona Community; substantial senior management experience; thorough knowledge and experience of financial direction and planning; and the ability to think and plan strategically.

If you would appreciate a confidential conversation about the role, contact information can be found on the vacancies page of our website.

This exciting role would suit someone ambitious and highly motivated who wants to drive change for a greener future, through political influence and building bridges across sectors.  

Responsible for raising support for what we do, both financial and in spirit, from businesses, NGOs, foundations and individuals, the strategy and partnerships director leads on organisational development, working with staff across Green Alliance on the ideas and opportunities that will increase our influence and impact.

Green Alliance has been through a recent period of growth, increasing its capacity and scope for impact. The strategy and partnerships director will be involved, as part of the leadership team, in ensuring Green Alliance’s objectives are fulfilled, developing ambitious work programmes, attracting new funding and embedding the organisation’s culture and values across the organisation. They hold and nurture the key relationships with partners, funders and other stakeholders.

To be successful in this role you will need proven strategy development and fundraising experience, excellent interpersonal and management skills, strong powers of persuasion and a deep understanding of environmental policy and political issues.

Green Alliance is a charity, independent think tank and advocate, committed to achieving a greener future. We believe that ambitious political leadership is the route to change at the speed and scale necessary.

We play a central role in shaping the environmental agenda in the UK, across policy areas including natural environment, low carbon and resource and are known for our cross party influence and the clarity of our insights.

The high quality of our work, our experienced team and our collaborative approach have enabled us to develop excellent relationships at the highest levels, with political parties, businesses, NGOs and academia.

We aim to create a supportive and collaborative culture that allows people to reach their full potential, and to provide an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and everyone is able to thrive.

Green Alliance welcomes applications from all members of the community. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. We will accommodate special requirements wherever possible. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the charity and environment sectors such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people with experience in the care system, non-graduates and first in family graduates.

Please see job pack for details on how to apply.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications: 10am, 30 August 2022

Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor working visa applications.

I. Position Summary

The Director, Global Advocacy and Government Relations will play a central role in developing and executing strategies to build and leverage Malala Fund’s relationships with government, multilateral institutions, private sector and civil society to advance the organisation’s advocacy objectives. Leading a small team, they are accountable for the development and day-to-day implementation of Malala Fund’s global influencing strategy and the coordination of Malala Fund’s international government relations outreach across key markets in the Global North and MENA region.

Working closely with colleagues in the Co-Founders Team (in particular, the Senior Adviser, Co-Founder Influencing and Strategy) and wider Advocacy department, the Director, Global Advocacy and Government Relations, will identify opportunities to advance Malala Fund’s global advocacy agenda to influence policy and funding in support of 12 years of free, safe, quality education for every girl. They will lead on direct advocacy towards global decision-makers and identify and support opportunities to leverage and amplify the voice of Malala Fund’s co-founders – Malala and Ziauddin Yousafzai – and Malala Fund’s programme partners in global forums. They will work closely with the Executive Office and the Senior Adviser, Co-Founder Influencing and Strategy to support the organisation’s co-founders to design and execute a government engagement strategy across key global advocacy markets, helping them cultivate and nurture effective influencing relationships at the highest levels. 

They have the following key responsibilities:

• Working closely with the wider Advocacy department, as well as Communications colleagues to deliver global advocacy strategies that influence key political stakeholders and are informed by and strategically aligned with Malala Fund’s regional and national influencing objectives and activities.
• Contributing to the achievement of public campaigning objectives where these have been agreed and prioritised by the organisation.
• Devising and overseeing delivery of ambitious government relations strategies and programmes of work for Malala Fund – including the organisation’s Co-Founders – that create an enabling environment within governments and key multilateral institutions, in support of Malala Fund’s global advocacy objectives.
• Building a strong senior network of relationships with governments, civil society and private sector that maximises Malala Fund’s influence in support of the organisation’s strategic advocacy objectives.
• Providing political analysis and insights to the Executive Leadership Team and the Co-Founders to inform approaches towards strategic advocacy objectives.
• Building a high performing team who are committed to Malala Fund’s mission and strategy, live the organisational values, and are equipped to excel in their roles.

The ideal candidate is a political strategist with a deep knowledge of political contexts in key global advocacy markets (e.g. G7/G20) and the wider geopolitical environment. Knowledge and experience in issues related to girls’ education is a plus. They have strong networks and connections with key global decision-makers, experience in diplomacy and are committed to building a global advocacy agenda and approach that reflects Malala Fund’s values.
 

This role may require international and domestic travel of up to 50 days annually.

II. Responsibilities

Accountable for Malala Fund’s Global Advocacy and Government Relations Strategy

• As part of the Advocacy department’s senior leadership team, develop and deliver Malala Fund’s policy advocacy work in line with the organisation’s strategy and values.
• Oversee the development and delivery of effective influencing strategies in support of Malala Fund’s global advocacy goals and Co-Founder vision.
• Working with the Chief Advocacy Officer and the Executive Office and Co-Founders teams, identify and advise the Co-Founders on their own advocacy strategies and activities, ensuring alignment with Malala Fund’s influencing agenda.
• Devise and oversee delivery of ambitious government relations strategies and programmes of work for Malala Fund – including for the organisation’s Co-Founders in collaboration with the Senior Advisor, Co-Founder Strategy and Influencing – in support of Malala Fund’s global advocacy objectives.
• Provide intelligence and insight on political events and dynamics to the Executive Leadership Team and the Co-Founders/their team to inform Malala Fund’s positioning, advocacy actions and external communications.

Coordinate and Undertake High-Level Internal and External Engagements

• Responsible for the cultivation and maintenance of strategic advocacy relationships with high-level stakeholders in government, multilateral institutions, the private sector and global civil society.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts across the education sector, donor governments and multilateral institutions, ensuring Malala Fund is operating with the latest political and sectoral intelligence and high-level relationships are being effectively managed and leveraged.
• Support Malala Fund’s Co-Founders to develop and nurture their own relationships with high-level political influencers, working closely with the Executive Office and Co-Founders teams to ensure regular touch points and ensure timely follow-up from the Co-Founders.
• Undertake advocacy at senior levels and accompany the CEO, the Chief Advocacy Officer and/or Malala Fund’s Co-Founders to advocacy meetings as needed.
• Represent Malala Fund in external forums, serving as a public spokesperson for the organisation.
• Develop and present materials on Malala Fund’s global advocacy to the CEO and Malala Fund’s Board as necessary.
• Oversee the preparation of briefings to Malala Fund’s Co-Founders, the CEO and/or the Chief Advocacy Officer in support of their external engagements and use these as a basis for pre-meeting briefings.

Leadership and Representation

• Working with Chief Advocacy Officer and Director, Research and Policy, provides leadership in developing and delivering Malala Fund’s advocacy work, in line with the organisation’s five-year strategy.
• Cultivates and manages high-level relationships with global and technical stakeholders able to contribute resources, expertise and/or political capital to Malala Fund’s advocacy work.
• Plays a thought leadership role within and outside the organisation on evidence-based interventions that increase girls’ access to 12 years of free, safe, quality education.
• Develops and presents materials on Malala Fund activity to the CEO and Malala Fund’s Board as necessary.
• Represent the Advocacy department in strategic collaborations with other departments.

Manage a High-Performing Team

• Oversee a small team which directly implements global advocacy.
• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practices and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.
• Actively builds and maintains systems that allow for the growth and development of all direct reports.
• Welcomes and inducts new team members into Malala Fund, and facilitates collaboration across and within your team.
• Co-creates clear objectives and development plans for direct reports, and engages in regular and constructive performance conversations.
• Shares key messages and relevant information with direct reports, and seeks out, addresses and/or escalates feedback as appropriate.
•  Ensures all team members understand and comply with Malala Fund policies, procedures and resources.
• Lead the development of global advocacy plans and budget on an annual basis in order to inform the wider departmental annual plans and budget.
• Ensure that global advocacy impact is evaluated, and lessons are identified to inform Malala Fund’s on-going work.

Organisational Culture

• Upholds the values of Malala Fund.
• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.
• Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.
• Acts as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

III.  Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours

Essential

• Undergraduate qualification in politics, international relations, development studies or relevant area, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience required. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Ability to think critically and consistently apply good judgement. 
• Strong political instincts and the ability to identify timing and messaging that appeals to advocacy targets in support of Malala Fund’s advocacy aims.
• Solid experience of leading government relations work internationally with a proven track record of navigating political processes in a variety of international settings.
• Experience of representing organisations and building strong external relationships at senior levels.
• Experience of developing and implementing advocacy strategies to deliver social change. 
• Project management experience, especially with delivery focus, as well as managing the work of others to achieve the same.
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role.
• Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.
• Strong commitment to gender equality, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, decolonisation and social justice.
• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Knowledge and exposure to education policy/advocacy programmes and/or experience in global advocacy in the international development sector.
• Sound knowledge of global and regional development institutions and pathways to influence.
• Experience of insider and outsider advocacy tactics, including public campaigning.

Malala Fund is committed to racial equity and social justice. We actively seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities, to provide a wide range of perspectives, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have lived in countries in which Malala Fund is operating.

IV. About Malala Fund

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn and lead. With more than 130 million girls out of school today, we're breaking down barriers that hold girls back.

Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in local education leaders and front-line organisations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We give girls the tools they need to advocate for education and equality in their communities and a platform for the world to hear their voices. We believe girls should speak for themselves and tell leaders what they need to learn and achieve their potential.

V. How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application link by 23 August 2022.

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identities, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

The St Matthews Church Brixton PCC Building Charity is looking for a new Building Manager and Charity Director with people, financial and practical skills, and a social-entrepreneurial outlook, to manage the large and visible building of St Matthew’s in the centre of Brixton in Lambeth, south London. Built in 1824 the building was converted in the 1970s and now offers substantial office and other spaces available for rent across 6 floors (including a restaurant in the crypt). The parish church of St Matthew’s Brixton, which continues to occupy a small part of the building, set up the Building Charity to promote the rest of the building as a sustainable community asset for use by community oriented organisations and charities. It is responsible for its own facilities management.

The Building Manager & Charity Director is a wide-ranging role encompassing the upkeep of the building and managing tenancies, working closely with the vicar and Charity trustees to develop and promote the building as a good place to rent, developing good local relationships, and ensuring the Charity is run on a sustainable and sound financial footing. The successful candidate will be an experienced facilities manager who is also ambitious for the future of the St Matthew’s building and how the Charity can best fulfil its vision.

22nd August: Closing date (5pm)

29th August: Shortlisted candidates informed

Reed Finance is delighted to be supporting Coventry Diocese with the recruitment of a Director of Finance. Working in the historic Coventry City centre and in the shadow of our world-renowned Coventry Cathedral.
The primary purpose of this role is to oversee the provision and delivery of high-quality finance services and provide support to the Diocesan Board of Finance, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change Coventry and Warwickshire equipping the Diocese to live out its Mission Purpose of Worshipping God, Making New Disciples, and Transforming Communities and to fulfil their vision of Restoring Health, New Growth, Renewed Relationships.

The incumbent will be Qualified ACCA or CIMA or ACA or similar qualification and have experience of leading and managing a finance function, extensive reporting to financial and non-financial co-workers including commentary and presentation.  In addition, you will be responsible for preparation of the directors’ or trustees’ report and financial statements and audit.

It is pivotal that you understand the latest charities SORP and the format of charity accounts knowledge of the Charities Act. High level of expertise with EXCEL spread sheets, and ideally EXCHEQUER & SAGE experience.
 

Main Responsibilities & Activities

• Take responsibility for the preparation of annual accounts, budgets, and forecasts with commentary suitable for various users in accordance with agreed timetables and to high professional and ethical standards for the CDBF and Cathedral
• Lead on the calculation and apportionment of Deanery Shares
• Provide oversight for the financial management and accounting for Together for Change Coventry and Warwickshire
• Be the primary contact for the Diocesan and Cathedral auditors, bankers, investment advisors and Glebe agents; to hold them to account for their financial, operational, and ethical performance, and to consider their advice, relate them to the policies of the Board and enact them as appropriate after appropriate consultation.
• Ensure the efficient functioning of the Finance Team, as well as ensuring the proper maintenance of the books of account and the development of the staff.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Companies and Charities Acts in so far as they appertain to the Diocese’s accounting procedures.
• Ensure the provision of management information to relevant users on a monthly basis supported by commentary appropriate to the various users
• Ensure the provision of payroll services for all Diocesan employees on the payrolls operated by the Diocesan Board of Finance.
• Liaise with the Finance, Stipends and Pensions Board staff at the national church institutions ensuring that financial transactions with them are carried out in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain registers of all investments held and assets acquired, and to support and advise the Board on the strategic use of assets.

The post offers an attractive salary, contributory pension, 28 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, attractive maternity / paternity leave, 2 x life assurance, free car parking in Cathedral Square plus further benefits.

If you are seeking your next exciting position and have charities background experience this could be the perfect role for you. Do contact me to discuss further. Confidentiality assured.

Thames Reach

Director of Finance and Central Services
£80,000
London, SE5 – hybrid working offered 

Our vision is to end street homelessness. As a well-respected £20m+ charity based in London, we are committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. 
The Director of Finance and Central Services is responsible for the group’s financial health, as well as for the direction, development, operation, quality and outcomes of the group’s finance function. The post holder will also be responsible for Facilities, Property and Information Technology. 

We are looking for a qualified Accountant, with proven experience in a finance function of comparable scale and complexity with the ability to work at a strategic level as a collaborative and supportive member of a senior team.  You will provide financial advice on current and future strategic objectives, ensuring these can be achieved with value for money at the forefront of decision making. You will also have a positive and thoughtful approach to equality and diversity and to the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness.  We welcome applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background or other differences.

The recruitment process for this role is being supported by Prospectus, please see more information below.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply via Website” Button.