Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is a leading independent funder. We aim to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK. In 2020 we provided over £54 million in grants to organisations working in the arts, children and young people, sustainable food and environment, and social change. We also have an allocation of £45 million for social investment to support organisations creating social impact.

In October 2020 we launched a new five-year strategy with a focus on three interdependent aims: improving our natural world, tackling injustice to deliver a fairer future and nurturing creative, confident communities. Under the new strategy we will be providing large, long-term grants as well strategic support to organisations and initiatives with brilliant ideas that work towards these aims.

Director of Creative Confident Communities and A Fairer Future

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation 

£66,000 - £73,000

Kings Cross, London N1 (with some UK travel)

Our strategy is underpinned by the need to tackle structural inequality, racism and the causes and impacts of climate change. We believe that we need bold action and impact like never before so as well as funding brilliant organisations we will work alongside partners and collaborators to remove barriers and secure progress ourselves, using our voice to quietly influence and effect change.

This is a unique opportunity to lead our work under the two strategic aims: Creative Confident Communities and A Fairer Future. The Director of Creative Confident Communities and A Fairer Future will be a key member of our senior management team and will shape and drive our impact in these two areas. The Director will play a pivotal role in implementing our new approach, creating an ambitious road map, horizon scanning to identify gaps, joining the dots between people and opportunities, brokering ideas and convening to make the greatest impact.

We are looking for a strategic and skilful influencer with a track record of successful project delivery and the knowledge, skills, expertise and networks required to realise our vision. You will have outstanding communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with a track record of building successful partnerships and collaborations. Importantly, you will have strong analytical and creative thinking ability alongside excellent leadership skills, in order to deliver cohesive and impactful programmes of work. A strong collegiate approach, high standards of personal integrity, intellectual pragmatism and a commitment to the Foundation's purpose and values will be essential.

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation believes that a greater diversity of views, skills, and lived experience will help generate better ideas, and will lead to better decision making. We want to encourage applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. In particular, those with lived experience of racial inequity, disability, or poverty.

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. Please get in touch if you require the appointment brief document in an alternative format.

Closing Date: Tuesday 4th May

Director, Consumer Rights - Innovation and Impact

Consumers International

Based - London

Salary £60,000 - £70,000

Consumers International is the only global membership organisation bringing together over 200 organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers. Representing and empowering consumers, they are their voice in international policy-making forums and the global marketplace helping to shape a world where everyone has access to safe and sustainable products and services.

Consumers International deliver innovative, collaborative and impactful programmes, based on consumers rights and needs, across their Change Agenda areas of food, finance, energy, mobility, Internet of Things, AI, sustainable consumption and more.

The Director of Consumer Rights - Innovation and Impact is a new role created to uncover and amplify consumer insight content, to drive understanding of their interests and environment, and also the dynamics of consumer systems such as food, mobility or energy. You will be responsible for developing and delivering innovative programmes that bring together consumer rights and systems insight, constantly seeking and implementing innovations that build sustainable solutions.

To be successful in this role you will need experience of converting complex insights into powerful key messages, partnerships and programmes that will help drive current activity whilst also identifying new opportunities. As a key leadership role within the organisation, you will need a genuine passion for consumer issues and system change and how to drive that through translating insight generation in to action. Your experience may come from within a similar membership/representative body or could equally come from a commercial environment, but must be with and understanding of working globally.

Alongside your sound commercial understanding you will have complex project management skills and the ability to manage, motivate and empower staff to achieve their full potential.

This will suit someone able to adapt quickly, who enjoys building activity in an entrepreneurial environment and has a passion for excellence.

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

Consumers International is committed to achieving greater diversity in its executive team, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

All Consultants at Prospectus are highly experienced at managing virtual interviews and employer interactions to ensure a comprehensive candidate experience.

We are assessing and forwarding CV's on a rolling basis so would encourage an application as soon as possible.

Closing date - 28th April 2021

Greenwich Hospital is thrilled to offer this opportunity, seeking a candidate who will strive  to develop a diverse and historic property portfolio for a good cause - a charity that delivers support to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel, past and present, and their families.

We aspire to be innovative, proactive, collaborative, and accountable.  Our management culture believes in supporting a diverse and accountable team.

We can be great together.  Join us.

Job title:                           Director of Finance and Resources

Department:                   Finance

Salary range:                 £65,000-£68,000

Working hours:             Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (1hr lunch).  (Scope for flexibility around core hours of 10am-4pm.)

Location:                         London (may include some time working from home and travel)

Job Purpose

Lead the Finance Team of two qualified accountants and steer other aspects of resource management, managing the HR and Office Manager.  You and the team are responsible for the financial soundness of the processes around Greenwich Hospital’s investments and spending.  Much of the work, in accounting terms, is to lead and consolidate delegated day-to-day work.  You will be accountable day to day to the Director of the Hospital, but also work to its (non-executive) Advisory Panel, Board and Audit Committee.

The day-to-day management of the financial investments and commercial property is also outsourced, and the accounting records are maintained by the managing agents and consolidated into the Greenwich Hospital Accounts. 

You will have budgets to enable you to bring in specialist advice where required.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) contribute to the development and implementation of the Hospital’s strategy, especially the Investment Strategy where the Director Finance and Resources leads.
• Provide analysis and constructive challenge regarding potential strategies and initiatives, especially in relation to the Hospital’s finances and governance.

Finance and accounts

• Business planning and budgeting, to include:
  • Co-ordinating the timely preparation of the annual income and expenditure budget, and overseeing financial performance against budget throughout the year, including monthly management accounts.
  • Devising and delivering appropriate and timely financial forecasts, management reports and other data in support of each area of the Hospital’s business and advising on the likely financial consequences of all proposed courses of action.
  • Developing appropriate business plans to support the Hospital’s medium- and long-term strategic plans.
  • Leading work with SMT colleagues to ensure the Hospital’s risk management is kept current and relevant.
  • Developing, monitoring and preparing a quarterly report of the Hospital’s performance against its KPIs and strategic objectives.
• Finance and accounting processes, to include:
  • Overseeing and developing the financial systems, accounting, and payroll processes of the Hospital effectively in the service of its charitable aims
  • Safeguarding probity and efficiency by overseeing effective internal financial controls and audit procedures.
  • Ensuring that an appropriate financial policy framework (e.g. in relation to reserves, investments, and mix of income sources) is in place to guide financial decision-making.
• Working with the Advisory Panel, Board and Ministry of Defence to oversee the management of investments by the Hospital’s investment managers.
• Liaison with the Hospital’s professional advisers, bankers etc on financial and legal matters.
• Liaison with the Hospital’s Estates managing agents on financial and legal matters concerning the running of the estates.
• Ensuring compliance and good practice on all financial matters relating to the Hospital and related bodies.
• Ensuring effective record-keeping to meet legal and tax requirements.
• Management and satisfactory completion of the annual accounting and audit processes.
• Providing the Non-Executive and Management teams with information and advice about the finances of the organisation in support of their work .

Human Resources

• Oversee delivery of the Hospital’s HR function.

IT

• Oversee the security and delivery of the GH IT systems, delegating to other staff as appropriate.

Building and Facilities

• Oversee the work of the Office Manager who is responsible for delivery of the Hospital’s facilities function.

Staff management and Team working

• Lead the Finance and Resources staff, directing and developing their work and ensuring that the team successfully underpins and fully integrates with GH Charity and Property teams.
• Participate in the Staff, Review and Development programme, encouraging staff development and ensuring that individual and departmental training needs are identified and met.
• Work effectively with the Senior Management Team, attending the weekly SMT meetings, and pro-actively contributing to discussions where appropriate.
• Develop good working relationships with Hospital staff at all levels and participate fully in the life of the Hospital.

Other duties

• Other duties as may reasonably be required by the Director of Greenwich Hospital

The job description set out above may be subject to amendment at the discretion of the Director of Greenwich Hospital

Person Specification

Essential (E), Desirable (D)

Qualifications

• Good education to degree level (D)
• Qualified Accountant (E)

Experience and Knowledge

• Background with substantial experience in financial administration  (E)
• Familiarity with financial administration of at least two of commercial, public sector and non-profit organisations. (D)
• Sound knowledge and understanding of:
  • Preparing business plans (E)
  • Preparation of Statutory Accounts (E)
  • Project Appraisal (E)
  • Contract management (E)
  • Accountancy requirements for running a charity (e.g. management & annual accounts, budgeting, audit, payroll administration, financial controls) (E)
  • Risk assessment. (E)

• Sound familiarity with charity law, governance, and appropriate codes of practice. (E)
• Knowledge of accounting systems and software, including Xero, ApprovalMax, ContractZen, Citrus HR. (D)
• Experience of effective staff management and development. (E)
• Experience of successful change management. (D)
• Experience of managing property/leaseholders. (D)
• Experience of leading the provision of HR services. (D)
• Experience of leading the provision of outsourced IT services. (D)
• Computer literacy (MS Office, email, internet), with solid working knowledge of Word and Excel. (E)

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral communication skills with a wide range of people. (E)
• Excellent written communication skills including:
  • proven ability to prepare effective minutes, reports, and presentations, to express complex financial issues to non-finance specialists in a clear and comprehensible style (E)
  • proven ability to compose appropriate letters to a range of external bodies (E)

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate well with staff, stakeholders and contractors at all levels. (E)

• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a senior management team and to contribute constructively to wider management team discussions, not exclusively concerned with financial matters. (E)
• Proven ability to organise own work and use time effectively. (E)
• Proven ability to initiate, follow through and complete projects, especially projects delivering substantial change. (E)
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff, organising teams effectively and engendering and maintaining consistently high-performance standards. (E)
• Understanding of the constraints on organisations with small staff teams: flexibility to shift focus of activities when necessary. (E)
• Demonstrable experience of successful performance management. (E)
• Attention to detail: ability to work accurately, methodically, and successfully to deadlines. (E)
• Creative ability to think beyond existing practices to identify and implement potential improvements. (E)

Personal impact

• A sympathetic attitude to the traditions and reputation of the Hospital as a unique Crown Charity working with the Royal Navy. (E)
• Ability to combine tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and a pro-active approach in a positive manner even under pressure. (E)
• Patience, resilience, and a good-humoured approach to problem-solving (E)
• A positive attitude towards change. (E)

Director of Finance & Operations

Permanent Position

£52,000 - £55,000

Flexible Working (1 day per week in the office)

Excellent benefits

A Globally Renowned membership organisation based in the home counties, is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations.

Stand alone role sitting within the SLT and reporting into the Chief Exec

Annual Income of Approx £1 Million.

• Managing all financial functions within the Society including expenses, financial accounting and management, and payroll, designing and implementing financial systems and processes which are appropriate for the organisation’s size, strategy and scale of ambition.

• Contributing as a member of the SLT to the development and delivery of a medium to long-term strategy for the Society in consultation with the trustees and wider membership.
• Leading the development and delivery of effective strategic and operational forecasting, planning, monitoring and reporting to enhance the decision-making process of the Society.

• As part of the SLT, contributing to the annual development of the business plan to support the delivery of the strategic plan.
• Overseeing the implementation of activities that support the delivery of the annual business plan.
• As part of the SLT, supporting the CEO in ensuring that the Society fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

The client is seeking a candidate who is either an experienced Head of Finance looking to take the next step or an existing Director of Finance.

You must be ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified.

Experience of a senior finance position within the Charity Sector is not essential, however useful.

We are seeking a committed and empathetic Executive Director who will ensure that the organisation provides modern and effective services that reflect the needs and interests of its members, and that it furthers the advancement of clinical and academic neurology.

Job Title: Executive Director
Salary: £65-68k per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, WC1N 3JZ
Start date: October 2021

About us

The Association of British Neurologists (ABN) is the professional voice of neurologists in the UK with over 1600 members (March 2021). The ABN is also a body of international standing in the field of neurology. A registered charity, our charitable objectives are encapsulated in our mission statement 'to promote the delivery of the best care for people with neurological conditions, by providing and supporting excellent research and education and championing equitable and excellent standards of care.’

The role

The Executive Director is responsible to the Council for the leadership and overall strategic direction of the organisation, which is determined by the Trustees. They take overall responsibility for ensuring that the organisation promotes and embeds the vision and values of the ABN and fulfils the aims and terms of its Articles of Association and Rules.

Reporting to the ABN President and Hon. Secretary, the successful candidate will have responsibility for the overall management and administration of the organisation and the leadership and professional development of all staff, for building and sustaining relationships with key national and international stakeholders; this includes managing relationships with the ABN’s consultant, trainee, junior and retired members. This will be delivered through the development and implementation of the ABN’s five-year strategy and annual plans.

As the team is small, you will be expected to take both a strategic and leadership approach, balanced with a hands-on and operational approach, as required. As such, we are seeking a motivated, self-starter who is able to work to deadlines and on their own initiative.

Who we are looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with demonstrable experience in developing operational or project plans and their effective delivery with proven strategic planning skills.

To be successful in this role you will need substantial senior management experience demonstrating a track-record of inspiring operational and strategic leadership and have the ability to build meaningful and influential relationships with key stakeholders. Ideally your experience will be in a membership or comparable organisation. You will be able to work well under pressure and be committed to equal opportunities and value diversity.

This role requires financial, operational and strategic input, so we are seeking someone with high levels of financial acumen, business planning, budget setting and operational resource management. Previous successful line management is essential. You will also have sound knowledge of legislation and regulations that apply to charities. Fundraising or income generating experience is advantageous.

Closing date: 11th May 2021
1st Interviews: 4th June 2021
2nd Interviews: w/c 21st June 2021

Please note that the interview dates have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

Interested?

Click the Apply button to be directed to our HR Partner's website, where you can download the job description and complete your application for this position.

The Association of British Neurologists is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Registered charity number: 1077893

No agencies please

Finance Director

A position has arisen for a Finance Director to work for a large established Charity based in Central London. The role will provide high-quality financial advice and guidance to Budget Holders, and the Senior Management Team.

Job responsibilities include:

* Leadership and management of a large Finance function
* Responsibility for building strong relationships with the Board and external parties
* Annual and periodic budgeting and forecasting, with the ability to prepare financial plans, monthly management accounting
* Oversee statutory accounts and management reporting
* Lead the annual budget setting process
* Ensure overall compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC
* Contribute to the strategic planning of the department
* Prepare and present Finance reports to various Boards in a timely and accurate manner

The successful candidate MUST have:

* Qualified with a recognised Accounting Body (CIMA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
* Knowledge of Charity SORP
* Experience in managing large Finance teams
* Experience of working in the Charity sector
* Experience using a large Finance System (ie Agresso, PS Financials, Sage and Oracle)
* Experience in dealing with Charity trustee's

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000
Length: Permanent

Permanent Position

£70,000 – 80,000

Flexible Working

Excellent benefits

A Prestigious Membership funded organisation is seeking a Director of Finance & Resources.

Sitting on the SLT and reporting into the Chief Exec.

Manage a team of 5.

Annual Income of Approx £3.5 Million.

To lead the finance function in order to provide:

timely and accurate information including statutory accounts.

management accounts, business analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial planning, cash and credit control management.

Support the development of a rolling 3-5 year strategic and annual operating plan.

Communication of the relevant aspects of the business plans within the Finance function.

Ensure effective use of resources to drive cost management, support financial performance, deliver agreed operating plan and maintain financial strength to ensure a viable and sustainable business model.

Take responsibility for ensuring the Management and Board are kept informed of their legal and regulatory obligations.

The client is seeking a candidate who is either an experienced Head of Finance looking to take the next step or an existing Director of Finance.

Who must be ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified.

Experience of a senior finance position within the Charity Sector is not essential, however useful.

UK Youth works through networks of youth organisations, young people and cross-sector supporters to galvanise a collective movement in support of our shared vision. Our new Collective Action Department will be at the forefront of helping to solve the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference by transforming the way the system brings cross-sector leaders and young people together to share, grow expertise and solve key issues collectively.

This is an exciting role that will lead the operational strategy for strengthening our approach to mobilising a cross-sector movement of people to actively work together in accelerating positive outcomes for young people. Our network approach will use digital platforms, be anchored in proven collective action theoretical principles and will ultimately ensure:

• The Youth Sector and outdoor learning (in all its diversity) is strengthened through effective outcomes-focused collaboration, shared learning, challenge and the sharing and embedding of solutions
• Young people have the skills, confidence and opportunities to unlock agency and lead through our work to build to the #iwill Movement
• The broader understanding of youth work is increased due to stronger connections between policy makers and cross-sector bodies working on behalf of young people
• UK Youth maintains a UK wide approach to our collective action approaches. Working in meaningful and effective ways to bring cross nations youth organisations together

Comfortable with using a ‘test and learn’ approach, with a passion for systems change and driving systems change, this role will be responsible for growing and developing the UK Youth Movement and creating innovative mechanisms to understand the needs of the youth sector and young people, working with others to turn them into action. The role will lead and develop a clear strategy for ensuring young people’s voices are at the heart of the network.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to apply

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description for this role. Your experience, skills and passion will set you apart so tell us about your achievements, irrespective of whether they are personal or work-related, about your journey to date; how this has shaped you and the things you learnt along the way.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click the link to be taken to our website where you can find more information on the role and how to apply. 

• Closing date for applications will be 12pm, 4th May 2021

A remarkable opportunity to build a new fundraising programme in a well-resourced organisation. You will join an ambitious, highly respected and supportive team at the heart of this world-leading and globally renowned healthcare organisation.

Fundraising - for Evelina London, Guy's Cancer and Guy's and St Thomas' is growing rapidly following the establishment of a new directorate at King's College London in 2019. Having identified significant untapped potential and opportunity, a new Associate Director role has been created as part of the Fundraising Leadership team, to take on responsibility for High Value fundraising across Evelina London, Guy's Cancer and Guy's and St Thomas'. This is a dual role with responsibility for managing the fundraising strategy for Guy's Cancer and Guy's and St Thomas'.

Over the past two years the fundraising team has doubled its fundraised income and it doesn't stop there. This role will be one of two Associate Directors responsible for building teams and strategies that will drive sustainable income growth. This is the perfect role for someone who is a finisher-completer, motivated by entrepreneurial, start-up fundraising and who wants to make their mark on NHS hospital fundraising at a pivotal moment in time.

The scope across the Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals is tremendous, with a wide range of exciting opportunities. There are untapped networks to connect with, as well as investment in broad awareness-raising campaigns across the hospitals. The profile of the organisation has risen considerably during the Covid-19 crisis and this has created even greater opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced, emotionally intelligent fundraising leader who will work collaboratively with the high performing team to unlock all of this potential. This is a chance to substantially grow a fundraising programme that will both directly impact on patients' lives and, at the same time, fund life-saving research.

In addition to enthusiasm for the potential of this role, we are looking for an outstanding candidate who:

• Has an excellent track record in growing High Value Fundraising programmes, either Major Donor income, or Corporate and Trusts income
• Is a great relationship manager with the capacity to build outstanding internal and external relationships within a complex organisation
• Can demonstrate the capacity to lead and develop an innovative and ambitious strategy for the growth of High Value fundraising across Guy's Cancer, Guy's and St Thomas' and Evelina London Charities
• Can evidence substantial leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a fundraising team with experience of working within a fast paced and changeable context

This is a really exciting role with huge opportunity and potential to be realised and the right candidate will be a real go-getter who is ready to build from the ground up. If this sounds like you, please contact Philippa Randle at Charity People, or click apply and, if your profile fits what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with more information.

The salary is up to £85,000 plus London weighting.

Closing date for full applications 13th May.

1^st Round Interviews: 26^th/27^th May
2^nd Round Interviews: 31^st May
Core Values: 2^nd June

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Are you an experienced leader who has delivered transformational change and income growth through Individual Giving? Are you committed to working with the world’s poorest women and girls to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want?Are you an experienced leader who has delivered transformational change and income growth through Individual Giving? Are you committed to working with the world’s poorest women and girls to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, inclusive and forward thinking organisation. As part of the ActionAid Federation, ActionAid UK (AAUK) works with women and girls, our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries.

The role of Deputy Director of Individual Giving is a varied and high-profile role within AAUK. As a member of our leadership team you will oversee our Acquisition and Retention Teams, and work in an integrated way to deliver large cross-organisational projects and campaigns. You will create excellent supporter engagement and fundraising success that makes it possible for us to achieve our mission and deliver our strategy. You will understand the importance of a strong brand, and prioritising our values in our fundraising communications.

We are looking for a strategic thinker and a collaborative leader.  Someone committed to putting power in the hands of women and girls to tell their own compelling stories of change that will engage and inspire supporters.  You use insight and evidence to make decisions, and are innovative in your ideas and courageous in your approach.  You are also capable of bringing your team on a journey of change and development.

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process. ActionAid is committed to driving improvement through digital channels, tools and ways of working. We will ensure that we provide the technology and the training to enable all staff to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. In return, we ask that all staff are committed to continually improving their digital skills and knowledge within the working environment. Our recruitment processes will evaluate the digital skills of all applicants. 

Do you want to inspire and motivate communities to fight for the rights of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people?

For the last thirty years, Stonewall has been working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. As a charity we rely on powerful communications and campaigns to drive change and inspire a movement of individuals, communities and organisations to take action and support our communities. Join us as our Associate Director of Communications and Campaigns to lead this high profile work.

Reporting to the Director of Communication and External Affairs you’ll focus on engaging and mobilising our audiences through our communications to achieve a world where LGBT+ people are free, treated fairly and able to achieve our potential. You will be a key member of Stonewall’s leadership team and the leadership of our Communications and External Affairs division. Leading our Communications and Campaigns function you will be responsible for setting our communications and campaigns strategy, developing and delivering an integrated communications and campaigns programme, and developing our marketing approach.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skillset and step up as an ally and role model. It’s a varied role in a dynamic and often hostile external environment so you’ll need to be confident in leading a broad range of communications approaches and have strong judgement to support Stonewall’s message in response to a wide variety of complex and contentious issues.

Job Title: Associate Director of Communications and Campaigns

Location: London Office

Salary: £52,780
 

At Stonewall we want you to feel involved in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us . Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. In line with Stonewall’s commitments to race equity and trans inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from People of Colour/ BAME people and/or trans people. Stonewall has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

Deadline for Applications: 5pm on 21 April 2021

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.

Are you passionate about eradicating violence against women and girls?

AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) is a leading UK charity committed to ending gender based violence and abuse. We work with survivors to champion evidence-based change. We have particular expertise around multiple disadvantage and children and young people. Our groundbreaking work includes “Complicated Matters”, the Commission report “Breaking Down the Barriers” and the online resource “Ask AVA”. All of our projects involve meaningful roles for women with lived experience. Our portfolio of activities encompasses groundbreaking project and research work, face-to-face and online learning and survivor focussed consulting and evaluation work. We take a trauma and gender informed approach to all of our work.

Responsibilities of the post include:

• To oversee the development and delivery of AVA’s policy, research and project work, ensuring high quality and relevant work is delivered to agreed timescales
• To ensure that AVA has clear messaging and presents a consistent and professional image to external stakeholders
• Ensuring that AVA has clear policy positions on relevant issues
• To lead the policy and projects team, ensuring that they develop and deliver projects that contribute towards AVA’s vision of a world without gender based violence
• To form part of the senior management team

Requirements of the post include:

• Knowledge of a wide range of Violence Against Women and Girls related issues
• Strong policy and research skills
• An ability to manage a number of projects, delivering quality work to agreed
• An understanding of strategic communications, and its role in a small non frontline charity

This is a full time post, but we would be willing to consider a four day a week contract or individuals who wish to apply together as a job share (we cannot broker job sharing arrangements). We offer a degree of flexible working.

The post will initially be home based due to Covid restrictions, although our office is Covid secure and the successful candidate must be able to attend regularly at our office in Vauxhall, South London once that resumes.

Further information, including a job description, person specification, and equal opportunities monitoring form, please download the application pack.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 4th May 2021

Interview date: Thursday 20th May 2021 (via Zoom)

By making an application you are stating that you are legally entitled to work in the UK.

The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references.

AVA is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from Black and Minoritised candidates who are currently underrepresented in our staff team.

International Alert is one of the world's largest peacebuilding organisations working in over 25 countries and territories around the world to address conflict. Its mission is to build a more peaceful world by working with people directly affected by violent conflict to find peaceful solutions; shaping policies and practices to support peace; and collaborating with all those striving for peace.

With headquarters in London and c250 staff in 19 countries, they work with over 800 partner organisations on projects to advance conflict resolution, support human rights and build a more peaceful future.

Executive Director

£90,000 - £120,000

London, with frequent global travel

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an inspirational leader with experience in the global NGO/Charity environment to work with a highly committed and engaged Board and talented staff team to advance peace and help make the world a better place. Now over 30 years old, International Alert is a well-established global advocate with on-the-ground presence in the peacebuilding sector.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for leadership of the institution and providing strategic direction for all peacebuilding activities across the globe. As an ambassador for International Alert in the UK and internationally, this role will interact with key players in government, intergovernmental organisations, the private sector and civil society.

We are seeking someone with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with proven capacity to develop influential external relationships. Dynamic, passionate and with a supportive leadership style; you will bring a strong track record of leading dispersed teams; fostering a high-performing culture; driving organisational change and growing income. Critically, you will share our commitment to advancing peace on a global scale.

International Alert has staff members from across the world and they value the diverse range of experience that this brings. They strive to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

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.

Closing Date: Thursday 6th May

If you require this document in an alternative format, please contact our executive amdin team at Prospectus. 

Who are we looking for?

UK Youth are currently looking for a dynamic and talented People professional to join our Charity Services team to lead the People function and deliver solutions and people-first principles within the charity.

The new People Assistant Director is responsible for developing and delivering a people strategy that supports all staff at UK Youth to thrive in their roles; enabling them to deliver our vision and aims. This role reports into the Chief Operating Officer and will be delivered in partnership with staff, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team. The role will provide strategic and operational leadership across the whole people lifecycle. Looking at how we recruit, onboard, develop and retain highly engaged staff.

The role will work with the COO and lead on developing a truly inclusive and dynamic working culture, taking the organisation forward in our ambitions to deliver on our transformational strategy of impact and support for young people across the U.K. We are looking for candidates who have excellent HR knowledge and experience of implementing best practice HR solutions to drive a high-performance culture. To thrive in this role you will need experience in effectively embedding EDI commitments across organisational culture and ways of working, as well as a can-do attitude, proactively responding to change and an ability to establish professional credibility quickly with colleagues.

Who we are?

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and

empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even whilst we are all working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What can we offer you?

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to apply?

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click through the link to our website to find out more information