Organisational Summary:

Global Greengrants Fund believes solutions to environmental harm and social injustice come from people whose lives are most impacted. Every day, our global network of people on the frontlines and donors comes together to support communities to protect their ways of life and our planet. Because when local people have a say in the health of their food, water, and resources, they are forces for change.

The mission of Global Greengrants Fund is to mobilise resources worldwide to protect our shared planet and work toward a more equitable world. Our vision is to create the world’s largest environmental movement. Through our dynamic and responsive model we channel hundreds of grants each year to grassroots groups in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands. We understand that our environment and human rights are deeply connected. Our approach connects global philanthropic resources with locally-led projects to support grassroots movements in five action areas: climate justice, healthy communities and ecosystems, local livelihoods, right to land, water and resources, and women’s environmental leadership.

Position Summary:

The Director of Philanthropic Partnerships will lead on the fundraising operations of Global Greengrants Fund UK, the European arm of Global Greengrants Fund. The postholder will lead the implementation of the current fundraising and growth strategy of this young and growing organisation with ambitious growth aims, and develop future strategies. They will be responsible for leading a small fundraising team to raise income from trust and foundations, individual supporters, institutional funders and corporate partners.

The postholder will be an experienced, committed and passionate fundraiser and grants manager, with work experience in international organisations, project development and project management experience, and expertise in fundraising strategy development. They would have at least eight to ten years’ work experience, preferably more, in smaller and larger organisations and with a range of different donors in the UK and Europe, with excellent communication skills and demonstrated understanding of relevant thematic issues (environment, human rights and international development).

Together with the UK Executive Director, the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships will work to make Global Greengrants Fund UK a stable, financially self-sufficient organisation which contributes significantly to growing the resources to grassroots environmental justice. The postholder would be part of the UK Management Team and be an active participant in the wider Global Greengrants Fund learning networks. The role reports to the UK Executive Director and has line management responsibility of currently two posts.  

Duties and responsibilities

These duties provide an overview of tasks and responsibilities for the Director of Fundraising. In order to lead the fundraising operations and grow the organisation, any other necessary responsibilities not specifically mentioned may be part of this role. Out of hours work and international travel will also form some part of the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Development of funding opportunities including relationship-building and stewardship with new and existing donors (individuals, foundations, institutions and corporates), project development for proposals (60%)

2. Grant management including monitoring and evaluation of grants-funded projects, work with Global Greengrants Fund’s programme and field staff on delivery of grants-funded projects, financial management as it relates to delivery of grants-funded work (5%)

3. Developing new long-term, strong donor relationships, including through attending conferences and meetings, and developing and working in partnership with other foundations and partners (10%)

4. Actively participate in the development of fundraising strategies including through providing projections, delivering context analysis etc. (5%)

5. Line management and supervision of two fundraising posts (Philanthropic Partnerships Assistant and Grant and Report Writer) (20%)

Skills and experience

• A deep commitment to and ability to uphold Global Greengrants’ mission, vision, and values.
• Strong written and communication skills in English, desirably in a second language, especially French or German.
• Experience in line management and supervision.
• Track record of mobilising resources and supporter/donor engagement.
• Experience in project management, project development and grants management.
• Experience of designing and successfully implementing fundraising strategies.
• Specific deep experience either with institutional funders or corporates is of particular interest.
• Desirable: experience of fundraising for an intermediary fund or grantmaking institution.
• Work on own initiative and including from home, experience in self-administration. This role can be based remotely or in our East London office space.  

Global Greengrants Fund UK is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our team is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV, and a cover letter expressing your fit for the position and interest. If applications are incomplete, we will unfortunately not be able to consider them. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are looking for an experienced fundraising director with a proven track record of success, who has a strong work ethic, fine attention to detail, creative and strategic finesse, takes initiative and has a sheer desire and motivation to set and deliver ambitious results.

About HUMEN

We are HUMEN, the mental health charity. HUMEN is leading the movement to improve and maintain men's mental health through The HUMEN Space. Providing a preventative and accessible solution to men suffering in silence and dying too young. We are striving to change the narrative until a prevention over crisis approach is the norm, not the exception. The HUMEN Space: Gym for Your Mind are anonymous and non-clinical spaces for men to talk, listen and connect on a regular basis. With 76% of all UK suicides being male it is vital to understand this is not a male problem but a human one and it is costing us all so much. #PreventionBeforeCrisis

Why we need you:

We are a fresh, ambitious and tenacious charity, now ready to scale. We’re not just about awareness, everything we do is always about action. We’re looking for a passionate, driven and experienced fundraising director to join us in becoming the leader in this space.

You will be responsible for developing and leading the fundraising strategy and establishing clear action plans to deliver the strategy to meet income targets, reporting to the founder and CEO.

Are you someone who is:

·an expert in trust & foundation prospecting, bid writing, innovative fundraising campaigns and stakeholder engagement?

·highly motivated to reach and exceed personal and team targets?

·an excellent relationship-builder: persuasive, dynamic, diplomatic, and at ease interacting with senior stakeholders in a business environment?

·an exceptional communicator– both written, in person and over the phone?

·a natural networker - alert to new partnership opportunities with the confidence to pursue them?

·excellent at planning and has exceptional project management skills?

·able to juggle conflicting internal and external stakeholder needs?

·a self-starter and willing to get stuck in and go above and beyond to grow an exciting start up charity who has the potential to become the leader in the men's mental health space?

Essential experience:

·Extensive experience of working at a senior level in the Charity sector

·Experience of developing a fundraising and marketing strategy to maximise income growth

·Experience across diverse fields of fundraising including individual, major and corporate funding and understanding of key fundraising markets.

·Confident and inspiring communicator with a strong portfolio of contacts (trusts, corporate, individuals)

·Strategic, innovative and results driven professional with a track record of success

·Ability to contribute to overall leadership and development of the organisation

·Educated to degree level

To be successful in this role – what we need from you:

Confidently lead on all fundraising streams

Develop specific FR bids to Trusts and Foundations, and build funder relationships. Prospecting future bids – researching the wide range of trusts and foundations to identify givers that are aligned with the mission of HUMEN and the outcomes of our programme.

Follow up on and develop existing fundraising opportunities (from various sources)

Manage and increase our supporters – you will manage, maintain and develop our portfolio of supporters. This will also include engaging with trusts and foundations at networking events, creating innovate campaigns and other creative ways to build awareness of our work and funds amongst key stakeholders.

Evolve our corporate fundraising strategy - develop and deliver a corporate fundraising strategy, seeking to increase the giving potential of corporate supporters and new corporate foundations.

Write compelling bids – writing high quality and detailed bids to trusts and foundations in order to reach ambitious voluntary income targets. This will require an excellent understanding of the charity’s outputs, outcomes and financial activities in order to provide a compelling case for supporting the charity. Excellent organisational skills are also required to ensure that new and existing bids are submitted in a timely manner and that grant reporting is diligently adhered to.

Essentially we are looking for someone who has significant experience of fundraising, managing, planning, delivering, evaluating and reviewing strategic and operational fundraising activities, with budget and financial knowledge. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, managing relationships with funders and a passion to help change the narrative from a crisis only method to a prevention approach when it comes to our mental health. You’ll have excellent IT skills including databases, CRMs (proficiency with Google Sheets and docs is a must).

We need someone who strongly believes in our mission and feels as passionate as we do about changing the narrative from a crisis response to a prevention approach in men’s mental health.

HUMEN is a leader in the men’s mental health space, we currently have five locations across the UK and in response to COVID-19 we have launched the HUMEN Space Online. We have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, Sir Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, Tesco Foundation, Boots Foundation, Julia and Hans Rausing Foundation, Aviva Community Fund, City Bridge Trust and Lloyds Bank School for Social Entrepreneurs. We are backed by high profile supporters including Bill Nighy, Andrew Scott, David Gandy, Tom Odell, Alan Carr and Danny Cipriani. Part of HUMEN’s identity which makes us unique, stand out and draw in supporters, beneficiaries, funders and major donors is our power of storytelling for the change we strive to make. In 2019 we achieved this with a five part documentary - The HUMEN Series. We secured a 6-week media partnership with the Evening Standard and an advertising campaign with Global Outdoors across the whole of the London Underground and Manchester city centre.

You are human. I am human. We are HUMEN. We look forward to hearing from you.

About the role

We are looking for a talented, thoughtful and inspiring Research Director to lead our team of world-class researchers (4 individuals across London and Berlin) who are responsible for identifying and evaluating high-impact funding opportunities to enable the philanthropists we work with (what we refer to as our members) to give as effectively as possible. We believe that it is important to provide our members giving recommendations across a range of cause- and issue-areas that fit into one of three core philosophical worldviews - (1) the long term future of humanity; (2) helping the current generation & people living today; and (3) animal welfare - and our research team is responsible for finding the highest-impact funding opportunities therein. Therefore, your openness to and interest in  the fundamental ideas of Effective Altruism (EA) - doing the most good possible, being ‘cause neutral’ and having a focus on impact maximisation - will be critical to your success in this role as you set our research strategy.

While you will be responsible for undertaking some of your own research and conducting charity evaluations personally , around 80% of your time will be spent leading, coaching and mentoring each of our researchers to continually develop their research, writing, communication and analytical skills. You will also ensure the quality of the team’s output meets our rigorously high standards, either by reviewing work yourself or overseeing peer-review processes within the team, and you will be responsible for the continuous improvement of our processes as well as developing new ways of identifying high-impact funding opportunities. Inclusive, servant leadership is a must - your success as a leader will be measured by how well your team is able to perform and how well you are able to facilitate a good team dynamic, so a collaborative and empathetic approach is crucial. 

As Research Director, you will work closely with others throughout the organisation, from senior leadership to individual team members, to ensure that the overall work of Founders Pledge is deeply rooted in the strength of our research recommendations. This will mean meeting regularly with other Directors, collaborating with other teams in their work, providing analytical consultation and advice across the business and having a good understanding of how other parts of the business are influenced by your team’s work. You will need to be incredibly well organised, an excellent communicator and happy meeting and liaising with colleagues across the business.

In particular, the research team is closely tied with our Advisory team, which is responsible for advising and influencing our members in their philanthropy to ensure as much money is donated to the highest-impact funding opportunities possible. You will partner with our Head of Advisory to ensure that her team not only has the knowledge of our research in order to be able to advise our members in the best possible way such that they can give counterfactually more impactfully, but also maintaining an effective and constructive feedback loop between what our members are interested in and what we believe to be the most effective giving opportunities. 

Our researchers are excellent speakers and communicators, presenting their research at dinners, events, webinars and conferences. We will also look to you as a representative of Founders Pledge’s research in the wider world, through media exposure (interviews, podcasts, speaker slots etc) as well as through identifying and building strategic partnerships with research partners, charity evaluators, philanthropic organisations, think tanks and universities and building the profile and reputation of our research among our members and donors.

The opportunity ahead of us is vast and exciting, and we approach this with a sense of urgency and drive that oftentimes feels more like a high-growth startup than a traditional charity - we move fast, we try new things, we iterate and learn from our mistakes - and that can be daunting for some. But if you’re open to a challenge that will make a truly remarkable difference to the world with a team of passionate and talented individuals working at the forefront of impact influencing large-scale donations from a global community of entrepreneurs to some of the most impactful interventions across the world, this is the role for you.

This role is perfect for someone who has:

• Masters degree (or higher) in a subject with a substantial quantitative or analytical element, such as maths, statistics, social sciences or natural sciences
• Proven experience leading and coaching research teams, with excellent line management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent understanding of impact maximisation and the nuances of charity evaluation from multiple worldviews
• Openness to and interest in the fundamental principles of Effective Altruism - doing the most good possible, being ‘cause neutral’ and having a focus on impact maximisation
• Intellectual curiosity and openness; a willingness to consider alternative points of view, explore the counterfactual, think on the margin and follow good arguments wherever they lead
• Exceptional analytical thinking and expertise in a broad range of research skills
• Strong commitment to Founders Pledge’s mission, and to social impact more generally
• Willingness to work in a high-growth, dynamic startup environment and comfortable with ambiguity

Why work with us

- Help shape the future of strategic philanthropy

- Join a team of talented, mission-driven individuals

- Generous vacation time to let you recharge and refresh

- 2 days per year charity & civil engagement leave

- Private healthcare through BUPA

And when we're back in offices...

- A well-stocked kitchen with fresh fruit, coffee, tea and healthy snacks

- Discounted gym membership and on-site massages

- Office dogs

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Founders Pledge. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can do their best work.

About Us

Founders Pledge is a charity that brings together a community of entrepreneurs committed to finding and funding solutions to the most pressing global challenges. On joining, every member makes a legally binding pledge to donate a percentage of their personal proceeds to charity when they liquidate shares. Our in-house research and advisory team helps them understand how and where those donations will create the biggest impact based on the latest evidence from the sector.  We facilitate grants to charities around the world on behalf of our members and offer access to a global network of experts, at zero cost.

Since launching in 2015, the Founders Pledge community has collectively pledged more than $3 billion towards social causes. Spanning 30 countries and over 1,500 members, it includes the people behind industry-leading companies including Deepmind, Skype, Spotify, Uber, Farfetch and Planet. Working across our offices in London, New York, San Francisco and Berlin, we are a growing and passionate team committed to empowering entrepreneurs to do immense good.

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship. CVs must be accompanied by a supporting statement outlining your key skills and experience relevant to this role.

Formed in 1998, Dalit Solidarity Network brings together individuals and organisations concerned about the continued violation of human rights as a result of caste-based discrimination, mainly found in South Asian communities. Registering as an official charity in 2003, Dalit Solidarity Network UK continues to grow as an effective campaigning and advocacy organisation, working on the issue of caste discrimination in Great Britain and being an active player in the global movement.

The DSN-UK Director is accountable for the development and delivery of DSN-UK's overall strategy and objectives; must provide strategic leadership to influence the policy and practice of key stakeholders to further DSN’s vision of a ‘world without caste discrimination’; and take on the overall management of DSN-UK, including management of staff, its finances and other resources.

We are seeking someone with a substantial track record of successfully working at a senior level with strategic leadership and management responsibilities, and an ability to develop organisational strategies and translate them into plans and budgets. You should have a proven track record of building and leading high performing teams, with skills in cross-cultural management. It will be essential to have experience of working on issues of social justice/human rights and of campaigning for change, whilst representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials. The role also requires high level lobbying, advocacy and public speaking, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proven track record and experience of fundraising from trusts, governments and corporate sources will also be needed. You should be skilled in developing and managing budgets; working in or with a coalition or network; working as part of a team; and designing and using office systems, taking initiatives and being self-sufficient in organising your own work and deadlines. Applicants should be willing to travel abroad and work outside usual office hours if necessary. The successful candidate must be committed to the aims of DSN-UK and sensitive to issues of caste, gender, race and religion, and ensuring equal opportunities.

To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement. Candidates will be expected to provide proof of the right to work and reside in the UK.

CLASS is a leading left think tank that aims to ensure the political agenda is on the side of everyday people. This is an opportunity to be the director of a dynamic team, to build the profile of CLASS further, initiate and campaign for relevant research and policies in the aftermath of COVID-19, and grow the size and influence of the organisation.

This position will suit someone with proven leadership skills, experience of the labour movement and a keen interest in progressive policy development. Ideally, we would like to have a candidate in post by March 2021.

Originating in the labour movement, CLASS works with a broad coalition of trade unions, supporters, academics and experts to produce high quality, intellectually compelling publications and events. By producing research and events, and working with and commissioning work from our panel of experts and unions, CLASS seeks to shape ideas that can inspire the trade union movement and cement a broad alliance of social forces and influence policy development. CLASS has developed a strong reputation for  its work on a wide range of public policy issues, particularly its work on equality, the labour market and the economy.

Lockdown and COVID-19 provisions aside, this position will be based at our offices in Holborn, London where you will be working with a small committed team and reporting to the Management Committee quarterly. However, we can be flexible if you live outside London, as long as you can travel to the Holborn offices on a regular basis (transport costs will not be covered). The position is envisaged as a permanent, full-time role, but we are willing to consider  part-time if that suits the right candidate  (minimum 21 hours/week). There will be a six month probation period.

• Contract: Permanent (with six months probation period)  
• Salary: £52,000 (FTE)
• Hours: Prefer fulltime, but negotiable (minimum of 21 hours per week)
• Accountable to: Chair and Management Committee of CLASS
• Location: Negotiable, however regular attendance in London once the office reopens is essential (transport costs will not be covered)
• Holidays: Pro-rata equivalent of 30 days per annum + bank holidays

Job Purpose

To provide leadership and strategic direction to build upon CLASS’ achievements in influencing policy development to ensure the political agenda is on the side of everyday people. Working with the team, a Director will develop an ambitious strategy to boost CLASS’ networks, public profile and income streams.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide strategy and leadership between meetings of the Management Committee.
• Ensure equality sits at the heart of all our research and policy work.
• Extend the influence and reach of CLASS by consolidating and developing relationships with senior trade unionists, politicians, academics, journalists and funders.
• Develop and deliver a range of material which encourages discussion, debate and action within the labour movement and beyond.
• Build on CLASS’ unique connections with leading experts across a range of policy areas to boost CLASS’ reputation for evidence-based research and policy development.
• Provide intellectual rigour and analytical credibility to pull together CLASS’ work into a coherent and compelling narrative and present it in ways which encourage and involve the voice of working class people in the policy arena.
• Elevate a class-based analysis in the media and policy fields and champion an intersectional approach to the issue of class.
• Maintain a strong and mutual working relationship with supporting trade unions and the IER.
• Oversee a small dedicated team, line-managing staff  and coordinating projects.
• Communicate CLASS’ work to a broad range of audiences, representing CLASS at meetings and events, in the media, on platforms and through blogs, articles and social media.
• Oversee  CLASS’ funding strategy to ensure a secure and sustainable future through increasing and diversifying funding sources to support CLASS’ work in research, dissemination and impact, while maintaining CLASS’ independence.
• Oversee the management of the annual budget and ensure that appropriate financial accounts are maintained.

Sightsavers is looking for a Deputy Project Director/ Team Lead of the Integrated Systems Unit to work within the Ascend Programme. 

Accelerating the Sustainable Control and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ASCEND) is a high profile, high value, multi-partner programme, which makes a significant contribution to the control and elimination of the 5 Preventive Chemotherapy (PC) NTDs across 13 countries. Sightsavers is the lead supplier, working directly in partnership with the SCI Foundation (SCIF), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), Mott MacDonald, M&C Saatchi and Accenture Development Partners.

The Integrated Systems Unit (ISU) is responsible for delivering innovation in integrating data, knowledge, systems, tools and procedures across the ASCEND programme and presents project data to help inform adaptive project management decisions. The ISU coordinates the provision of timely technical support throughout ASCEND by way of the Technical Advisors. This unit works with the FCDO’s (formerly DFID) Third-Party Monitoring supplier on information requests.

Location: Haywards Heath, UK (flexible locations and working arrangements within the UK will be considered)

Contract: Fixed Term until March 2022

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

The Deputy Project Director/Team Lead Integrated Systems Unit role forms an integral part of the ASCEND project’s senior leadership team responsible for the delivery of an integrated technical advice and data systems strategy to ensure the collection of high quality data, through globally standardised survey processes, in additional to technical support, for reporting, learning and decision-making across 13 African countries in line with ASCEND project goals. The Deputy Director will:

• Contribute to the promotion of a culture of team engagement
• Oversee the provision of technical guidance and advice to Ascend West
• Oversee the design of an integrated data systems strategy
• Deliver an integrated data systems strategy for NTDs in 13 countries i.e Benin, Burkina Faso, CAR, Chad, Cote D’Ivoire, DRC, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria and Sierra Leone
• Provide direction to, and oversight of the Integrated Systems Unit
• Ensure the timely delivery of technical advice
• Ensure coordination with Country Principles to deliver the technical aspects of the programme
• Work with the Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) supplier to ensure they have the data needed to provide a quality assurance and accountability role to improve overall performance
• Manage risk and escalate as necessary
• Work closely with the Ascend Project Director in the development and coordination of the monitoring and evaluation framework and the implementation of activities to ensure recognised global standards are met

About You

We are looking for an individual experienced in managing people and resource, with the confidence to use their influence within the decision-making process. You will know your own mind but also be a balanced decision-maker. It’s important that you have lived and worked within a developing country for a significant period and that you have worked methodically with governments over time, guiding their approach.

You will possess:

• A post-graduate degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Extensive experience and/or qualifications in programme/project management in private, humanitarian or development sectors
• Experience of sharing and capturing good practice
• Understanding and experience of a partnership approach to project delivery
• Experience in developing country contexts
• Ability to lead programmes within a matrix structure without compromising the roles of key project personnel
• Ability to work collaboratively and build stakeholder consensus
• Ability to identify key risks problem solve and rapidly escalate critical issues (no surprise environment)
• Good analytical and IT skills are required for the review and development of programme plans and forecasts
• External insight, particularly when considering system and process options
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for people with a disability.

This is a really exciting and involved role, crucial to the success of the project. Further details can be found within the job description and recent updates about the ASCEND project here

Please follow the application link to submit your application. We anticipate that remote, panel-style interviews will take place on 13, 14 and 15 January 2021.

A dynamic company with a mission to help tackle the housing shortage and homelessness challenges in the U.K. is seeking a Director of Partnerships. This is a new role in the organisation, which will work to develop partnerships across the housing sector.

The organisation's focus is on working with individuals who often find it challenging to secure permanent housing. The business acquires and develops property to a high standard and sustainable quality. Then, through the partnerships it has with organisations such as housing associations, councils and charities, lets the properties out to those in need.

To perform the role successfully a creative and entrepreneurial approach will be required. This newly designed role will give you the flexibility to make the role your own and develop alongside the business; working collaboratively with the team to produce a broad portfolio of relationships and investments within the housing and social sector. It requires someone who can implement robust systems and reporting mechanisms for all partnership activities and produce presentations at Board meetings.

You will have the following skills and experience:
- In-depth knowledge of housing associations, social housing, charities and local councils.
- Ability to develop networks within the housing sector
- Ability to build and retain strong relationships with current and prospective suppliers.
- Excellent communication skills, enabling you to negotiate long-term lease agreements and implement fundraising plans.
- Empathy for the needs of clients and colleagues.
- A team worker demonstrating trust, respect, integrity and a positive attitude.

Executive Director

c.£60,000 pa + benefits

Location: London EC2, though consideration could be given for some remote working

The International Lawyers Project (ILP) was founded in 2005. We facilitate the provision of pro bono legal expertise from our volunteers to government agencies, to civil society groups, to communities, and others, principally, but not exclusively, in Africa. Our key thematic focuses are to combat bribery and corruption, support tax reform, and curb illicit financial flows – areas in which our staff and volunteers have deep technical knowledge and experience – to promote economic justice.

We are client-led and respond to requests from local actors to build their capacity, whether through formal training sessions, workshops, representation, or advice, or through extended engagement and mentoring for communities, officials, and civil society representatives. To provide this assistance we draw on a bank of highly qualified lawyers from the UK and other countries who offer their services for free. As a charity, our ultimate aim is to help our clients to create long-lasting change in some of the world's poorest regions. 

The role of Executive Director is a key appointment within ILP. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will undertake full direction of this small but highly effective organisation. This involves managing a small team of staff and interns and a wider network of volunteers, maintaining our reputation as a provider of high-quality pro-bono legal advice, developing the strategic vision and new areas of work, consolidating and strengthening ILP’s institutional basis through effective fundraising, as well as nurturing partnerships with all our stakeholders.

We are seeking a person with experience of innovative applications of the law to achieve policy reform in a sustainable development context; deep expertise in one of our programmatic areas; as well as proven experience in fundraising, budgeting, and programme management. 

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for ILP’s work, building on its existing focus areas and developing new themes, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and programme staff
• Lead on the formulation of new initiatives in line with that vision, as approved by the Trustees
• Manage fundraising efforts and take responsibility for all stages of the fundraising, building relationships with foundations, private law firms, and individual donors
• Identify new opportunities for ILP to develop its portfolio, expand our bank of volunteers and the clients that we have assisted
• Build on our reputation for providing high quality legal support, including by ensuring that goals are met and that quality of delivery is maintained
• Represent ILP in a variety of fora, ensuring our work is communicated to key stakeholders.

Programme Management

• Deliver high quality programmatic work for at least one of ILP’s thematic priorities
• Oversee/manage/support ILP programmes and staff, ensuring appropriate monitoring and evaluation
• Build relationships with existing and new clients and volunteers
• Oversee the implementation of policies and guidelines for operations
• Oversee all employment obligations including payroll, pensions, employment entitlements
• Oversee the ILP budget and budget process.

Are you suitably qualified for this position and looking for a new challenge? Maybe you are a lawyer and keen to use your experience and knowledge within an organisation working internationally? Or perhaps you have been working for a civil society organisation, and would like the opportunity to bring legal expertise to strengthen the capacity of reform-minded government officials or national organisations to bring lasting change. Whilst this role is advertised as a full-time, permanent position, there could be flexibility for a 4 day week, rather than 5 and this will be discussed at interview stage.

The Job Description and Person Specification is attached.

If you are interested in joining ILP, please send a covering letter with a detailed account of how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this position, along with your CV by email to our Advising Consultant, Sue Sowerby. Sue will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.

All candidates must be fully eligible to live and work in the UK

Closing date for applications: 31st December 2020

ILP is an Equal Opportunities Employer • Charity No.: 1114502

The International Lawyers Project is committed to equality in employment and service delivery. Our Equal Opportunities Policy aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, religion, marital status, sexuality, age or disability and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified.  All those working for ILP are expected to actively promote equality and diversity in all aspects of their work.

Full-time (35 hours per week) job share or substantial part-time applications welcome 

Society Building, London N1, with flexibility to regularly work from home/home-based, with occasional travel to the office

Closing date: 10am Wednesday 9 December 2020
Interviews: Thurs 17th 13.00 – 17.00; Fri 18th 09.00 – 17.00; Mon 21st 09.00 – 17.00

NCVO is transforming the way it works. With a new strategic direction and leadership team, we are determined to work with our members so that charities and volunteering can thrive. As the country recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and renews itself, charities and volunteering aren’t just vital support systems for communities in need – they’re at the heart of how people want to lead their lives.

As Director of Finance and Services, you will play a key role in the ongoing business transformation of NCVO as well as contributing to the strategic leadership of NCVO. As part of our new leadership team and a director of our trading board, you will take lead responsibility for NCVO’s income generation and financial sustainability, including managing our largest financial asset - our building in King’s Cross.  You’ll lead our thinking on how to adapt commercially to a post Covid-19 world, making best use of our technology and assets, identifying new opportunities for sustainable growth and impact. Working alongside our members and our corporate partners. you’ll also lead and shape the future of the services that we provide to our growing body of 15,000 members, helping us to refocus our digital services offer as we shift to different models of delivery.

This is a fantastic challenge at a time of considerable change and uncertainty. We’re looking for an experienced leader who can combine financial acumen and commercial awareness with an open and supportive style. As our lead financial professional you will have an accountancy qualification, allied with an ability to see the big picture, spot opportunities, and manage risk.  You will have considerable experience working at a senior level.  While we do not have preconceived ideas about what sectors the successful candidate will have worked in, it is essential that you have an understanding of and passion for the voluntary sector.

You’ll be comfortable with change, and able to inspire the confidence of staff, trustees and other stakeholders at all levels, and from all backgrounds. Like many organisations, at present, that includes being able to build and support teams remotely. We’re changing how we work in other ways too, and you’ll bring a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as an open and collaborative approach that sees NCVO as part of a wider network for change.

NCVO is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our sector.  We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are under-represented in NCVO, particularly at senior level. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

How to apply

Please visit our website for further information and to apply.

About NCVO

NCVO supports volunteering and charities.

We believe that the work of volunteers and charities make our communities stronger and the world around us better, for everyone.

Our members are at the heart of our mission. We work collaboratively with our 15,000-strong network of national and local organisations. We share practical support and new insight so that people and organisations can focus on making a difference. And we work alongside our members to ensure that the essential role of volunteers and charities is widely recognised.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. 

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal.

Every six minutes in the UK someone loses their sight. There are currently 2.5 million people living with sight loss and blindness and this number is escalating quickly. Fight for Sight is the UK’s leading eye research charity at the forefront of pioneering science. We currently invest £8 million in over 150 active research projects at leading universities and hospitals around the UK, funding some of the brightest minds in science.

It is an exciting time at Fight for Sight and we are at a crucial point in our fight against sight loss.  With the advent of Covid-19 it is more important than ever that we engage new donors and supporters for our cause and ensure a financially sustainable organisation to deliver our long-term mission.

We are looking for a new Director of Engagement to join our leadership team to lead on the development and implementation of the charity’s marketing and communications strategies, including driving engagement with donors and providing information for the public in order to support our strategic objectives.  You will be responsible for developing and implementing an insight led marketing and engagement strategy that will deliver income targets for the organisation, effective communications and marketing to our external stakeholders to support our brand and strategic messages and proactive media activities across all channels to raise the profile of Fight for Sight across all relevant media.

You will have extensive experience of developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies to achieve ambitious targets in a charity fundraising environment. As well as significant brand development and management experience , a background overseeing media and PR activities, you will be a strategic thinker and creative storyteller, you will be outgoing, confident, friendly and with strong interpersonal skills to lead a small, but dynamic and high performing team of marketing, communication and fundraising professionals.

We know our life-changing research can make a real difference to the lives of everyone affected by sight loss. If this is a mission that you would like to be part of, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this role please click the apply button.

The closing date for this role is 10am on Friday 18th December 2020.

The Director of Ceremonies, a new position within Humanists UK, will be responsible for developing and implementing business plans for Humanist ceremonies. And, creating and implementing strategies to grow the business to deliver 10% of all ceremonies by 2025.

The Director of Ceremonies has line management responsibility for the Ceremonies Training and Development manager. And will work closely with the Humanist Ceremonies Marketing officer and the Administration team who form part of the Celebrant helpdesk but also carry out the administration for the Ceremonies training courses.

Humanists UK is seeking someone who can demonstrate their leadership skills within a large organisation, business, or charity. To proactively apply business intelligence in developing, implementing and maintaining strategic business plans aimed at growth within the ceremonies market. The role holder will need to swiftly develop relationships with key stakeholders within the Ceremonies industry.

This position will be on a part time basis of 21 hours per week. Offering a salary in the region of £42,000 (FTE £70,000). Holiday entitlement is 15 days per annum (FTE 25) plus public holidays. This role will become permanent after a probation period of three months. 

As an equal opportunities, and striving to be, an inclusive employer, we particularly welcome applicants from Women and Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience, relative to the role.

To apply, please visit our website via the link below.

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 7 December 2020. CV's and cover letters will not accepted, please do not send them.

Do you have senior leadership experience in planning, research, collaboration and grants? Are you passionate about humanitarian innovation and reducing the human impact of conflict and disasters?

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Deputy Director for the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub.

The Hub will leverage world-class UK science, technology and innovation to support humanitarian action around the world. It will be a convening mechanism to promote collaboration across the UK and provide a more coherent, accessible, and impactful innovation offer from the UK to the international humanitarian community. In doing so, to facilitate a network of UK humanitarian innovators focused on new and improved processes and technologies that will make humanitarian action more effective and efficient.

You will have substantial experience in humanitarian innovation and excellent relationships across the innovation community. The role requires someone skilled in delivering high-impact programmes involving collaborations and partnerships, as well as experience of working with FCDO (DfID) and across Government. The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub is a new initiative, so we are looking for someone who is experienced in start-ups and feels comfortable in an evolving environment, as the work of the Hub continues to grow and develop. We are also interested in hearing from candidates that have held similar senior roles and who have proven leadership and relationship management skills.

The Hub is hosted by Elrha and is funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

If you are passionate about using your skills and experience to support the humanitarian community and those affected by crises, and you want to be part of a new initiative that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.  

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We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality and are committed to improving employment opportunities for minority groups. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled candidates, as BAME and people with disabilities are currently under-represented throughout our work. We also welcome applications from LGB and Trans, and non-binary candidates.

Please note: Due to COVID-19 we are all currently working remotely, so this role will initially be home-based. When deemed safe and appropriate to do so, the role will be based in our London office and there will be some UK travel involved in this role.

The role will be appointed at the start of the salary band advertised, unless there are exceptional circumstances. This allows for incremental progression within the role and movement up the scale.

Closing date: 13 December 2020
Interview date: 7 January 2021

Every six minutes in the UK someone loses their sight. There are currently 2.5 million people living with sight loss and blindness and this number is escalating quickly. Fight for Sight is the UK’s leading eye research charity at the forefront of pioneering science. We currently invest £8 million in over 150 active research projects at leading universities and hospitals around the UK, funding some of the brightest minds in science.

It is an exciting time at Fight for Sight and we are at a crucial point in our fight against sight loss.  With the advent of Covid-19 it is more important than ever that we engage new donors and supporters for our cause and ensure that we have a financially sustainable organisation to deliver our long-term mission.

We are looking for a new Director of Finance and Operations to join our leadership team and play a vital role in the direction of Fight for Sight as we make tangible reality of our strategic ambitions. We are looking for an inspirational leader who can help us build the culture and values to achieve our ambitious goals, as well as ensuring financial sustainability in the years to come.

Supporting the board and executive team by providing financial information and leadership to maximise our sustainability and growth potential, the Director of Finance and Operations will lead on all financial aspects of the charity including budgets and controls, internal financial procedures and processes, management and statutory accounting and audit.  Leading a small team, the postholder will also be responsible for our people strategy and resource, IT and premises/office services, data protection and act as Company Secretary for the charity.

You will be a qualified accountant with experience in a leadership role within a charity with a mixed fundraising portfolio. With strong experience of developing and managing financial systems and processes and of organisational change programmes, you will also have a track record of leading a wide range of corporate service functions (IT, HR, Office Services and Compliance). A strategic, focused and structured planner and transformation leader, you will have the ability to think strategically and yet still prepared to be hands-on while prioritising and coping with multiple demands in a small, but dynamic and growing charity.

We know our life-changing research can make a real difference to the lives of everyone affected by sight loss. If this is a mission that you would like to be part of, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this role please click the apply button.

The closing date for this role is 10am on Friday 18th December 2020.

Programme Director – Tax and Public Finance

Salary: £40-45,000 + benefits

Location: London EC2 - remote working may be considered

Hours: Full time. 09:30 – 17:30, Monday-Friday. Some possible flexibility around hours worked

International Lawyers Project (ILP) was founded in 2005, We support civil society, investigative journalists and reform-minded governments in developing countries to address economic inequality issues. By leveraging our network of thousands of independent legal experts ILP has helped reformist actors balance the scales of justice in more than 80 countries to bring about economic and social justice through curbing fiscal leakages and tax evasion, reducing corruption, equalising tax policies and strengthening media freedom.

We are culturally sensitive and client-led. We help local actors build their legal capacity to achieve economic justice, whether through formal legal training sessions, workshops, reviewing or drafting legislation and policies, legal representation, and legal advice, or through extended engagement and mentoring for communities, officials, and civil society representatives on how to use legal approaches to create long-lasting change in some of the world's poorest regions.

The position of Programme Director is a prominent one within the ILP team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, we are looking for a highly experienced professional with a background in Tax Law and Development and Public Finance to join our small but dynamic team. The role represents an excellent opportunity to be involved in leading our public financial governance, tax reform and international development work. This entails developing projects with a range of clients and partners, including governments and government bodies (such as revenue authorities), as well as international agencies and NGOs who focus on taxation reform. 

You will advise and support developing countries by implementing strategies at both national and regional levels, to address inequitable taxation, facilitating learning from each other and from international best practices on issues such as royalties on natural resource management, advising on double tax treaties, drafting and reviewing tax policies, legislation and regulations. The work is intended to promote fairer and more effective taxation/public financial management to help meet development goals, including enhanced rule of law and sustainability.

This role encompasses the full project cycle and typically requires focus on, assisting in obtaining funding for these projects, fulfilling compliance obligations including budgets and board reporting and dealing with the evaluation of, and learning from, projects.

Relevant skills and experience

• Substantial experience as a qualified lawyer preferred or, in another relevant discipline such as accountancy, economics, international financial policy

• Significant, relevant experience and knowledge relating to tax systems in an international and development context

• Effective interpersonal and team working skills and a collaborative mindset

• Strong administration and coordination experience

• Demonstrable international development project management skills and experience

• Ability to develop and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, including donors, civil society organisations and government representatives on an international basis

● Experience or demonstrable ability in donor management, both in managing existing relationships and in raising funds for future projects and activities;

● Familiarity with, or understanding and enthusiasm for the concept and practice of, pro bono legal assistance

● Deep understanding (either from previous work experience or study) of key issues in sustainable international development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals

● Fluency in English is essential complemented by another language used in Sub-Saharan Africa such as French, Portuguese, Swahili (desirable)

● Experience in developing countries and transitional economies.

In addition to the salary range indicated, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, Employer Contribution Pension Scheme and Childcare Voucher Scheme.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.

If you firmly believe you are the ideal candidate for this key role, we would welcome your application as soon as possible. Please apply with full covering letter indicating how you meet the requirements of the role, along with your CV to: Gabrielle Beran using the email link provided.

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2020

International Lawyers Project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes the opportunity to discuss possible modifications to make the interview process and job accessible to all qualified candidates.

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