Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. As an organisation we're not for profit, we reinvest our profits into our charitable activities.Our impact is in key areas such as digital life, consumer rights, scams, data protection and unfair pricing. Our investigations go deep and our expert advice is completely impartial. Same goes for our product reviews – our rigorous tests and expert recommendations help consumers to make better choices. 

Let us tell you about our Director of Advocacy role

We can't stress this enough that this is a pivotal leadership role for Which?, reporting directly to our CEO, Anabel. 

As our Director of Advocacy, you will drive deep policy thinking that shapes the consumer landscape, setting the strategic direction for our advocacy, policy and campaigning work. Through this, you will drive forward our key impact areas (digital life, scams, consumer rights & protection and money), making life better for consumers now, and for the future.

The Director of Advocacy is supported by a great team; you will create an inspiring vision for the Advocacy function, developing a highly performing team and empowering them to tackle consumer harm in an ever increasing digital world.

Our Director of Advocacy is a high profile role - you will act as a senior ambassador representing Which? Externally to raise our profile and amplify our voice. Leveraging your network, across key decision makers, you will influence and challenge our position across government, policy makers, regulators and business to achieve key consumer outcomes.

You will also be responsible for; 

• Contribute to the organisation's overall  strategic direction, working cross functionally to ensure we deliver against our strategic priorities and Organisational Key Results (OKR'S)
• Ensure the work that we undertake is rigorous, evidence based, measurable, and reflective of our three key audiences (consumer, business and policy makers). 
• Accountable for developing and translating our policy work through engaging external affairs and campaigns. Ensure we bring this to life with our Brand and Comms teams, to deliver positive change for consumers. 
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the leadership team becoming a high performing team, who can create the cultural changes that will enable Which? to have a sustainable future. 
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership practices, in addition to demonstrating Which?'s values and behaviours; we care, we're rigorous, we're brave, we make it happen and we're connected.
• Establish strong relationships with our Board and Council members, and engage both groups in the work that the Advocacy & Policy teams are undertaking 

Let us tell you about our culture and how we work 

As people we're brave, caring, rigorous and insightful in the way we connect with each other to make change happen.

Having an inclusive environment, that is values led is key for us, so that we can work better together, ensuring we have a connected, cross functional approach to accelerate opportunities to advance our key strategic priorities.

We are really excited to recruit and welcome a new team member to the Which?. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand all UK consumers. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we are particularly keen to hear from people who are from an ethnically diverse background or people with disabilities.Everybody should be able to be part of our recruitment processes; therefore we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.

About you

1. You will have extensive experience of working in the public policy sector, with a deep understanding of issues relating to modern slavery and human rights

2. You will have demonstrable leadership skills – both thought leadership and people leadership – and will be able to steer both your ideas and your staff in ways that will achieve maximum impact for the Modern Slavery PEC

3. You will be research literate and have a good understanding of the modern slavery and human rights landscape with the ability to engage with policy makers to identify opportunities for impact and new areas for original research

4. You will be experienced in managing a small but diverse team effectively, with a demonstrable ability to achieve agreed objectives

5. You will have a track record of working collaboratively with partners and demonstrate a good understanding of the need for the policy impact work of the PEC to complement and amplify, not duplicate, the similar work of such partners where there is overlap.

6. The Modern Slavery PEC is committed to being inclusive and diverse and particularly encourages applications from women, people with disabilities, BAME applicants, LGBT+ applicants and other minorities. The Centre is committed to being a values based organisation and, in the spirit of our values, we commit to proactively challenge bias and offer a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

The Role

7. The main responsibilities of the role are to:

• help deliver the PEC’s strategic objective of making legal and policy responses to modern slavery more effective by maximising the impact of the work of the Modern Slavery PEC on law and policy
• devise and implement a policy impact strategy designed to have that effect
• leverage existing networks of key policy influencers and to proactively engage and develop working relationships with key policymakers
• identify opportunities for policy impact

These broad responsibilities include the following more specific responsibilities:

• work alongside the core team as well as the collaborating partners to ensure a fully interconnected, integrated and, where necessary, differentiated approach to policy impact
•  proactively involve people who are or were directly affected by modern slavery in the development of policy thinking and positioning
• develop and pursue influencing strategies with key stakeholders and decision makers in order to create an environment conducive to change
• identify evidence needed for effective influencing, and developing key influencing related projects, as part of a broader policy impact strategy, to ensure  maximum impact for the Modern Slavery PEC’s work
• take external advice and engage in horizon-scanning to identify potential areas in which we can develop our influence, deliver our evidence-based research and influence policy
• act as an ambassador and a spokesperson for the Modern Slavery PEC; developing networks, promoting our expertise, identifying new opportunities and supporting your team to pursue these
• create a dialogue and develop relationships with those we need to engage with the relevant evidence and research
• disseminate and explain PEC research to policy stakeholders, including by providing tailored information to relevant audiences and individuals – the right insights to the right people at the right time, in an accessible and useable way
• Identify key topics and mechanisms through which the Modern Slavery PEC can best use research and evidence to support/help policymakers
• To evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the Modern Slavery PEC’s policy-influencing activity and continuously refine and improve performance
• To build, manage and motivate a high performing team, prioritising effective inter-organisational work
• To provide strong leadership to the team, role-modelling the Modern Slavery PEC’s core values and supporting collaboration, openness and inclusiveness.
• To work alongside the Modern Slavery PEC leadership, contributing to and leading on cross-Centre activities, forming an integral part of the team

Key working relationships

Director

Director of Research

Communications Director

Operations Director

Impact Evaluation Manager

Knowledge Exchange Manager (Policy)

Partnerships Manager

Senior Management Board

AHRC

External partners

Person Specification

Relevant Experience

Research literate with a good understanding of the modern slavery and human rights landscape

Ability to engage with policy makers to identify opportunities for impact and new areas for original research

Significant experience of senior level policy development and national/international level influencing in a complex multi-stakeholder environment

Ability to analyse legislation and policy, and use this analysis to frame an organisational position

Demonstrable political awareness and the ability to gauge potential impact of policy change

Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering proactive and reactive influencing strategies, ensuring buy-in from key stakeholders

Understanding the mechanisms for national and international influencing

Highly developed relationship building skills and a proactive approach to problem solving

Experience of and commitment to involving users of research in the planning, development and delivery, as well as impact evaluation, of influencing activity

Leadership and Management

Ability to develop a clear, well defined- vision and strategy, and to inspire team members in working towards its delivery

Significant experience of managing people, demonstrating the ability to build, develop, and motivate a high performing and happy team

Ability to lead and manage complex cross-organisational projects and work effectively

Ability to evaluate and improve influencing impact of themselves and of team members

Demonstrates a high level of professional integrity and develops the same standards within their team

Teamwork and Collaboration

Proven ability to work collaboratively and sets an example to the team

Demonstrable experience of working within a complex organisation and of exercising tact and sound judgement across professional collaborations

Communication Skills

A strong and confident communicator – both orally and in writing – able to adapt style to suit medium and audience

Ability to elicit and listen carefully to the views, opinions and concerns of team members and stakeholders

Ability to discuss ideas and issues through questioning and asking for direct feedback

Battersea is one of the oldest, best-known animal welfare organisations in the world and this year sees us celebrating our 160th Anniversary. Since we were established in 1860, we have helped over 3 million dogs and cats and every year help around 7,000 animals directly through our existing three centres, and many thousands more through our work with and support of other UK and international rescue organisations.  We have built an enviable reputation for being a leader in our field, a driver for change and a champion and voice for vulnerable animals.

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance and Corporate Services to join our Executive Director’s team at Battersea as they lead, facilitate and inspire our passionate, talented, hugely motivated and very engaged people across Battersea.

You will lead specialist teams across Finance, Compliance, Procurement, IT, Governance and Legacies, with oversight of the development/agreement of major contracts, taking a lead role in governance and acting as Company Secretary and will have strong experience of developing, leading and managing high performing “customer first” focussed teams.

You will be a qualified Accountant and will have a strong and successful track record of achievement in senior finance and corporate services leadership roles in an entrepreneurial and commercially focussed large charity, social enterprise or the private sector.  You will have significant experience of working as part of an organisational senior leadership team, regularly leading projects and speaking to and inspiring staff audiences across an organisation at all levels. As an analytical, strategic, ‘big picture’ thinker, you will have strong experience of developing, delivering and evaluating cross-organisational and departmental strategies and leading associated organisational business planning processes. You will, of course, be committed to our mission, vision and values which underpin everything that we do.  

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. To help us to enhance the diversity of our Executive Directors Team, we would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

1. You will have: recognised substantive expertise as a leader in the field of Modern Slavery, whether as an academic or a practitioner; a strong track record of leadership of applied research programmes or their practitioner equivalent in a policy setting; experience of delivering complex and large scale projects involving multiple stakeholders; and a strong appetite for working closely with the Director and the partners to establish a distinctive and independent research agenda for the Centre which complements and significantly adds to existing research agendas. It is desirable, but not essential, that, in addition to your expertise in Modern Slavery, you will have some relevant knowledge and experience in the field of human rights.

The Modern Slavery PEC is committed to being inclusive and diverse and particularly encourages applications from women, people with disabilities, BAME applicants, LGBT+ applicants and other minorities. The Centre is committed to being a values based organisation and, in the spirit of our values, we commit to proactively challenge bias and offer a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

The Role

1. The main responsibilities of the role are:

Co-creation of Research Agenda

• To lead an inclusive consultation about the research priorities of the Modern Slavery PEC to inform the Centre’s research agenda and build links with the Modern Slavery research community
• To co-create, with the Modern Slavery PEC’s partners, an ambitious, distinctive and independent research agenda for the Centre that clearly complements existing research agendas and is deliverable over the lifetime of the grant
• To work with AHRC to develop the commissioning process for the Centre’s research

Delivery of Research Agenda

• To work with the Senior Management Board to implement the Modern Slavery PEC’s research agenda by developing, co-ordinating and overseeing a coherent programme of high-impact research including a publications and dissemination strategy
• To provide intellectual leadership to the delivery of the Modern Slavery PEC’s research agenda and ensure its coherence across the range of commissioned projects
• To lead on shaping the Modern Slavery PEC’s research calls
• To work with the Operations Director and AHRC on research commissioning activities
• To ensure that appropriate research outputs and outcomes are identified, in light of the aims of the research agenda

Management

• To be a member of the Centre’s Senior Management Board, alongside the Director.
• To work with the Operations Director to ensure that the Modern Slavery PEC’s impact framework includes indicators to monitor research quality and impact, and to propose solutions where shortcomings are identified
• To lead on the monitoring and reporting (both internal and external) of performance against the Modern Slavery PEC’s research agenda, including performance against KPIs, for the Senior Management Board and Advisory Group.

Key working relationships

Director

Operations Director

Director of Policy Impact

Senior Management Board

Advisory Group

AHRC

External partners

Person Specification

Relevant Experience

A proven track record as a recognised leading expert in the field of Modern Slavery, as an academic or practitioner

Experience of leadership roles in the delivery of applied research programmes or their practitioner equivalent in a policy setting

Experience of managing and delivering large scale applied research projects or their practitioner equivalent involving multiple stakeholders

Knowledge or an understanding of bridging the divide between academic research and the policy and evidence world

Strategic leadership and management experience

Knowledge and understanding of the relevant international, regional and national human rights frameworks would be an advantage

Leadership and Management

A proven ability to provide clear research leadership and direction to teams of researchers or their equivalent

Teamwork and Collaboration

An ability and willingness to work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues

Communication Skills

Communicates in a compelling and influential way to a diverse range of audiences, internal and external, adapting the style and message accordingly

Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic & commiteed team in a senior role  and be part of suporting  and driving forward the organisation's future service development. 

You will be responsible for overseeing and leading our wellbeing services, managing our wellbeing staff and volunteer teams, and ensuring quality of service positively impacts and makes a genuine difference to those using them. 

This will also include: monitoring and evaluation of direct work, ensuring impact and outcomes are demonstrated; maintaining & developing new cross-sector partnerships and collaborative relationships; advancing, developing & delivering training; and designing, developing & securing future funding for service activities to meet emerging needs.

Initially this work will take place remotely via home based working whilst we are facing COVID-19 restrictions. 

ELOP has been provding services for 25 years to the LGBT community and is a thriving and growing organisation and this is a chance to contribute to this and to make a difference. 

ELOP is a London based community-led LGBT mental health & wellbeing charity offering a range of support, advice, information, counselling and group support services to lesbian, gay, bisexaul and trans (LGBT+) communities. 

Full time: 37 hours per week with occassional evening and weekend work

Salary  £34,278 incl. London Weighting

Closing deadline: 10.00am Monday 17th August

Interviews: taking place Thursday 20th2020 during office hours

Six Months’ Fixed Term Contract to Permanent

We are looking for a strategic financial leader to join our team and play an instrumental role in helping us achieve our mission to improve the health of women and girls across the globe. You will ensure the financial sustainability of the College, bringing both robust day-to-day management of the College’s finances and contribute to the development of the business to support the delivery of our strategic ambitions in what is a very exciting time for the organisation.

About us

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s healthcare across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area and are in our 90th year, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Executive team, you will provide financial leadership to the College, supporting our strategic direction. You will do this by contributing to the development of our long-term strategy, ensuring financial sustainability of the College and through your abilities as a leader; empowering teams to do deliver against our corporate goals and objectives.

You will lead on the development of teams within the directorate, ensuring high-quality financial services and strategy are delivered; advising the CEO, Board of Trustees, Officers and Executive Director team on financial and resources matters. You will foster a culture of financial responsibility, ensuring value for money and that robust systems of control are in place.

In addition to your financial management duties, you will take responsibility for business development; overseeing the delivery of growth in existing revenue streams and for the people and technology departments ensuring the College is appropriately resourced and continuously delivers excellent user experience. You will have excellent grasps of leading customer facing teams.

Requirements

With substantial experience of leading at senior level in a finance function, and in managing a multi-disciplinary team, you will be ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA qualified or equivalent with excellent IT skills and in the management of a complex VAT environment.

Benefits

Along with the knowledge you will be joining an organisation making a positive impact on the lives of women and girls across the globe, we offer a friendly working environment and an excellent benefits package including free staff lunches, a full list of benefits can be found on our careers site. You will be located in our brand new bespoke office in London Bridge.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. You will need to submit a CV, Supporting Statement and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on Friday 21 August 2020

If you have further questions, please contact Gail Kyle, Interim Director of HR.

RCOG is committed to being a successful, caring and welcoming place for all. We want to create a supportive and inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential, without prejudice and discrimination. We are committed to a culture where respect and understanding is fostered and the diversity of people's backgrounds and circumstances will be positively valued.

Those living in the poorest and most disadvantaged communities across Britain are often the ones who feel furthest from policy making. The Centre for Social Justice is an independent organisation that puts social justice at the heart of British politics to transform people's lives by releasing them from poverty.

Since its inception the CSJ has set the agenda for social policy reform, from the the Modern Slavery Act and Universal Credit to tackling local gang crime. We have a reputation for ground-breaking research, big ideas and pioneering nation changing reforms.

We partner with over 400 grassroot charities from Britain's poorest communities, to develop ambitious, evidence-based and experience-led reforms that tackle the root causes of poverty and social breakdown and use our extensive network of political, policy and media contacts to campaign for these reforms to be implemented.

Alliance Director

The Centre for Social Justice

Competitive

National, with access to London

The work of the CSJ is informed by our grassroot partners, who bring first-hand evidence of the impact of poverty and disadvantage. The Alliance Director will lead the relationship with these vital partners and ensure their local, experience-led voice acts as the catalyst for our policy reforms. The Alliance Director will develop our existing regional presence and expand into new regions to ensure the CSJ is able to offer its key support for even more local organisations. The Director will represent our partners internally, providing a link to our policy development, and will create networks of regional stakeholders and philanthropists across England, ensuring vital support and access to policy making for our partners. The Alliance Director will also be a key part of the senior management team, supporting the CSJ's continued growth and success.

We are looking for an ambitious and credible senior leader with a passion for social justice and a track record of leading growth. You will bring excellent experience of collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, building and maintaining productive relationships to the highest level and a genuine belief in local partnership working to achieve high impact. A start up mentality to get ensure the regional presence grows at pace, coupled the ability to inspire and lead the regional team and external stakeholders to deliver an ambitious growth strategy, will be essential.

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: Monday 7th September 2020

Interviews with Prospectus: 14-23rd September 2020

Engagement meetings with stakeholders: w/c 28th September 2020

Panel interviews with The CSJ: w/c 5th October 2020

The CSJ is committed to achieve greater diversity in its senior management team and actively encourages applications from diverse communities, regardless of race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability.

The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century. Based in London at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances for a global audience. Through its network of residencies, the Orchestra has a national footprint, serving communities across England both in performance and through its extensive outreach and engagement programme. The Philharmonia is a self-governing orchestra; our world-class players own the Orchestra and are at the centre of its creativity.

Founded in 1945, in part as a recording orchestra for the nascent home audio market, today the Philharmonia uses the latest digital technology to reach new audiences for symphonic music. With a new CEO and Chair coming on board, and Santtu-Matias Rouvali taking over as Principal Conductor next year, the orchestra is poised to enter a new period of artistic and organisational excellence.

The Philharmonia are looking for a dynamic and passionate Finance Director to join the organisation at an exciting period of transition and renewal, both artistically and in terms of governance and management. 

The new Finance Director will play a pivotal role in the future success of the Orchestra. The Finance Director is accountable for the day to day operational control of the Philharmonia, providing leadership and management both as a member of the SMT and to the Philharmonia’s financial activities and key operational areas. Financial responsibilities include all statutory reporting, management accounting, financial planning, and managing the Orchestra’s Risk Register. It requires a highly-skilled individual who can balance the pragmatic, hands-on elements required to work in a charity of this size (average turnover, £11 million) and the strategic abilities to work closely with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to help plan for the future with intelligence and adaptability. Elements of this role will require both financial and operational skills and you will be ready to understand all aspects of the business and add value across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:

· Proven experience in a leadership role;

· Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Players, Trustees and colleagues;

· Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual.  We are seeking a confident, dynamic and engaging individual with excellent communication skills and confidence to operate at the highest levels. You will be a highly-qualified individual who is insightful, diligent and collegial; we are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a mixed economy model but with keen commercial instincts. Please see the job description for a fuller list of responsibilities.

You don’t need to have a background in music, but we hope you have an affinity for what the Philharmonia does best, creating world-class musical experiences and finding new audiences. The new Finance Director of the Philharmonia will have a key part to play in making this happen. If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you. 

Recruitment Timetable

· Application deadline, midnight: Sunday 30th August 

· Shortlisting: week commencing 14th September

· Interviews: week commencing 21st September

To apply please send your CV and Supporting Statement via the link. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website.

Amnesty International UK wants to inspire and mobilise more people with its message of freedom, justice and equality. We want to be a truly inclusive organisation and are looking for a change agent to join us in developing and delivering our inclusion strategy and support the organisation to build a more inclusive culture, where all are respected and supported to deliver the best they can for human rights.

Reporting to the Head of HR, and working closely with our Director of Corporate Services who is the senior lead on diversity and inclusion, you will play a key role in influencing our ways of working and be a visible champion for inclusion across the organisation, working with internal and external stakeholders to provide expert advice to drive change.

About the role

You will support AIUK in challenging and changing our culture, behaviours, attitudes and how we talk about diversity and inclusion issues.

You will lead on the development and implementation of AIUK Diversity and Inclusion strategy and embed a positive culture of diversity and inclusion considerations to all areas of our work.

You will develop and deliver a suited of innovative resources that challenge and stretch our understanding of diversity and inclusion issues and develop measures that enable us to track, monitor and address areas we need to focus on.

About you

We want someone who is bold and brave, who will support us to disrupt our norms, challenge ourselves and learn what we need to put in place to be an actively anti-discrimination organisation. Resilient and tenacious, you will have experience of successfully supporting culture change in previous roles by working collaboratively and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.

You will have a track record of developing and delivering inclusion strategies while also promoting and delivering effective interventions to support the organisation through change.

You will also have strong project management skills and an ability to develop and analyse management information with strong problem solving skills to identify and address the root cause of issues.

Do you want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world? If your answer is yes, then we would encourage you to apply.

About us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer and offer the following benefits:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) moving to 37 after 5 years’ service
• Generous pension where 2-5% employee contribution is matched at 6-9% by AIUK
• Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Opportunities to volunteer at major events
• Flexible working supported wherever possible
• Interest free Travel / Bike / Computer loans
• Range of wellbeing and social activities

Amnesty International UK as an organisation values equality, diversity, and inclusion, we want to be an organisation that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation, particularly at senior levels, and strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Apply for this role

For further details about the role please see the job description and person specification on the AIUK website. To apply, please complete an application form before midday on Monday 31st August 2020. Please ensure all information to be considered is included in the application form, as CV’s and cover letters will not be seen by the hiring panel.

Interviews will be held remotely/online on Monday 14 September 2020.

Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Do you want to play a key leadership role in creating positive change across Save the Children and the lives of children we fight for by shaping and leading our diversity and inclusion agenda?

If you do, come and join us as Director of Diversity and Inclusion; a highly visible role which will work closely with all our people, including our Executive Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and Equalities Networks.

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) sits at the heart of who we are and who we aspire to be. Our approach to diversity and inclusion is connected to the way we work with children, encompassing respect, fairness, and equality. We recognise that acting on these values requires a willingness to challenge all forms of discrimination, an ability to listen deeply to others lived experiences and move decisively to action that will create positive change.

The Executive Leadership Team have recently made a series of commitments to anti-racism building on this approach. We know we still have a long way to go – but we are absolutely committed to getting there and doing it well. Getting this right is a condition for doing the best we can for children.

Our ambition is to be a leader in all things D&I across the charity sector and seen as a case study for what brilliant looks like. It’s not for the faint-hearted but you have a committed CEO and Leadership Team and engaged organisation to work with in making this a reality. As we’ve just started, we’re looking for an energetic and passionate Director/ Senior Specialist – which we hope will be you. 

In this role you will have responsibility for the implementation of our D&I strategy (co-created with staff) and ensuring it remains relevant and fit for purpose.

You’ll need to be adept at striking a balance between openness and applying a consultative approach whilst ensuring clear decision-making. It would be helpful if you had experience of applying D&I to policy and programmatic work given our work with marginalised communities – however experience of successfully applying your expertise to external facing work across products and services is just as valuable. 

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you. 

To apply please visit our website. 

Closing date: 16th August 2020

ABOUT US

The Diana Award is proud to be the only charity set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. It’s a big mission but there are two things within it that we focus our charity’s efforts on – young people and change.

Throughout all of our programmes and initiatives ‘change’ for and by young people is central. We all play our part to help realise this vision and our team is diverse in its talents and roles. Day-to-day we can be found working out in the community with young people through our anti-bullying and mentoring initiatives, fundraising, managing our valued corporate partners, providing vital HR and communications support, celebrating young people in memory of Princess Diana and plenty more.

We’re not your typical organisation. From the moment that you join The Diana Award, you’re part of our family. Together, we are united by our shared belief that young people can change the world, and, by our values: passion, collaboration, integrity, ambition and unity.

THE ROLE

• Reports to: CEO

• Direct Reports: Head of Anti-Bullying, Mentoring Programme Manager, Award and Development Programme Manager, Impact and Evaluation Manager

Over the past 20 years The Diana Award has delivered services to thousands of young people across the UK and beyond, honing our expertise and skills to produce exceptional, high quality interventions that create long lasting change.

As we embark on the next phase of our strategy, we're looking for a dynamic and driven Director of Programmes to join our senior leadership team, and head up our newly formed Programmes' Directorate, leading on the strategic planning, development and delivery of The Diana Award's three programmes: Award and Development, Anti-Bullying and Mentoring.

In addition to leading our programme delivery teams, you will also head up our new Impact and Evaluation Team, developing an organisational framework set against our new strategy.

This position is central and core to The Diana Award and will play a fundamental role in supporting our strategic development, growth and success. We are therefore seeking someone who will drive excellence in all that we do, will thrive in a fast-paced working environment, and be motivated by having a significant impact on the future success of the organisation.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

SENIOR LEADERSHIP

• To be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, with collective responsibility for driving forward the strategy and vision, taking key decisions in the best interest of the organisation, and role modelling our behaviours and values

• Promote and support best practice across the organisation, including equal opportunities, management of risk, data protection, safeguarding, health and safety, continuous improvement and staff support and development.

PROGRAMME DELIVERY

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of The Diana Award's three programmes

IMPACT AND EVALUATION

• Lead the development and delivery of an organisational impact and evaluation framework against the new strategy

MANAGEMENT

• To recruit, lead, develop and motivate staff to perform at the highest level possible, ensuring that all work is of the highest standards, consistent with the organisation's values, brand and key messaging

FINANCE

• Hold budgetary responsibility for the programmes' directorate, including creating and allocating budget, monitoring and reporting on expenditure

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders across the public, private and third sector at a national level to ensure high quality delivery of all The Diana Award's programmes

OTHER

• To represent The Diana Award at external events and act as a media spokesperson, as required

• To participate in Board Meetings and prepare documentation for the Board, as required

• To coordinate closely with the communications team to ensure a strong communications strategy is in place for our programmes and support the production of high-quality communications outputs

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Substantial experience in a similar leadership role with responsibility for a fast-paced programme portfolio

• Experience of leading and delivering successful large scale services for young people

• Highly developed skills in influencing and bringing about change at a senior level to address challenges and find solutions

• Track record of ability to lead, organize and motivate a diverse team

• A willingness and ability to speak in public and to network proactively

• Excellent organisational, planning and management skills, with strong attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders

• Experience of budgetary management, forecasting and reporting.

• Knowledge of Safeguarding practices and processes

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to and ability to inspire commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission

• A self-starter with the drive, determination and commitment to get things done.

• Personal integrity and credibility

• Resilience

• A ‘can do’ attitude

• Commitment to self-development

• Commitment to keeping up to date with key trends/developments in the sector

• Good judgement

• Driven to achieve great results

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Energetic, flexible, willingness to work outside of ‘normal’ office hours

DIVERSITY

The Diana Award is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.

We positively encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

The Diana Award is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check. We also ask all staff to undertake safeguarding training when they join us.

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Director of Member Mobilisation and Activism, based in the London Head Office. The post holder will strategically manage and develop the delivery of professional membership engagement and activity both a national and constituency level.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of working in a campaign focused organisation, knowledge of the Labour Party and its values, will demonstrate considerable experience of the communications techniques needed to increase membership/support engagement and activity, and will have experience in maximising individual giving from membership/supporter base.

This is a 6 month fixed term contract.

Please note all interviews will be held remotely.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Year Here is a platform for entrepreneurs who want to tackle problems that matter, consisting of a one-year Fellowship and an Accelerator programme offering investment and business support.

We’re on the hunt for a Fellowship Director to lead the development of the Year Here Fellowship.

About the role

As our Fellowship Director, you will be leading a programme that nurtures the UK’s most promising professionals towards entrepreneurship that genuinely makes a difference.

This is a new role. As we expand our offerings, we’ve identified the need for a dedicated leader of our year-long Fellowship, the centrepiece of Year Here’s work,

This job demands both strategic nous and adept management capabilities. You will set strategy for the Fellowship and design our social innovation curriculum. Operationally, you’ll manage partnerships and faculty relationships, sell our consulting offerings, lead our selection process and ensure first rate programme management.

It’ll be really varied. In any given day you might be signing up new partners for a consulting project, redesigning the leadership development strand of our curriculum and working 1:1 with a Fellow on their venture idea.

Along with our CEO and Director of Ventures, you’ll be part of Year Here’s senior management team.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Design and lead the UK’s most transformative programme for aspiring social entrepreneurs.
• Lead a small team to manage the behind-the-scenes systems that make the programme run smoothly.
• Curate and nurture a diverse network of partners and faculty of social innovation experts.
• Sell our innovative services to social sector organisations in housing, health, education and more.
• Identify the most exciting, diverse new social entrepreneurship talent in the country.
• Get stuck in to facilitation and coaching with our Fellows.

Who we’re looking for

• You know your stuff in the world of social impact and innovation.
• You’re an educator with the ability to design learning experiences, facilitate groups and coach individuals.
• You’re a confident and competent team leader, project manager and partnership-builder.
• You’re committed to diversity, inclusion and social justice.
• You’re a sensitive and thoughtful relationship-builder.
• You’re not afraid of working hard in pursuit of a big vision.

We are committed to not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, mental health, religion or age. We are trying to build a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from women and minorities. 

Who we are

Since launching at 10 Downing Street in 2013, we’ve worked with over 200 aspiring social entrepreneurs and launched 33 award-winning social ventures like Cracked It, Birdsong and Chatterbox.

Our Fellowship is an immersive, action-oriented postgrad course. Each year, we recruit two cohorts of around 20 Fellows, professionals from diverse and multidisciplinary backgrounds. They learn at the frontline of inequality – in care homes, homeless hostels and schools across London. Then, supported by a rigorous social innovation curriculum and industry mentoring, they found some of the most promising social startups in the UK. Our new Accelerator supports those emerging ventures with investment, specialist business support, access to clients, and office space.

Year Here is a social enterprise; meaning that our purpose is to create positive change in society rather than to maximise shareholder profits.

How to apply

The closing date for the role is midnight on Sunday 9th August although we will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis.

We’ve got big plans for this year, as we’re also hiring 2 other roles. Check our website for more details.

ABOUT ARTICLE 19

Established in 1987, ARTICLE 19 works for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.

Our mission is to promote and defend the universal human rights of freedom of expression and information around the world, through international advocacy, legal analysis, and regional and national projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Director of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership of ARTICLE 19’s finances during a period of transition and renewal within the team. The post holder will manage the Finance team in London and will coordinate the global finance team, consisting of finance staff within ARTICLE 19’s regional branches and affiliates. 

This position requires strong strategic financial skills and an ability to provide hands-on and operational support to staff. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a complex international organisation with experience in leading during times of change and embedding new practices and ways of working and team building to produce deliverables for the longer term.

For further details and how to apply, please click ‘apply’ to be re-directed to our application page.

Closing date: 24th August 2020.