Director Jobs in Westminster, Greater London

Goodman Masson have partnered with Elim Housing Association to recruit for their Director of Resources position, where you'll play a crucial role in driving their business plan and ensuring financial success.

Elim Housing is on the lookout for an experienced leader who has excelled in senior-level finance roles within the housing association sector for at least five years. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant, and a management qualification would be a bonus! In this pivotal role, you'll oversee finance and IT as well as Risk and Audit, serve as the company secretary, and play a key role as a full member of the strategic leadership team. You'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of the entire organisation, including their commercial subsidiary, Lime Property Ventures.

Salary: £90,000

Location: Bristol

Onsite-Requirements: Hybrid working

Key Skills as a Director of Resources:

• Strong experience in leading financial strategies, treasury management, budgeting, and value-for-money processes.
• Strong accountancy knowledge with a recognised accounting qualification
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and upskilling finance teams whilst driving high performance.
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage risk, contracts, and internal controls to ensure compliance.
• Strong communication skills to represent the organisation to customers, stakeholders, and staff.
• Previous experience contributing to and influencing business strategy at a senior level.
• Experience in managing audits from start to finish

Key Responsibilities for a Director of Resources

• Overseeing all financial reporting
• Responsible for the Finance, IT, Risk and Audit
• Acting as Deputy for CEO
• Signing off any new development plans
• Leading budget process and drafting budgets

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

We are seeking a skilled, dedicated and experienced financial lead to ensure careful financial management of our organisations, and to oversee our work with a number of partner organisations to which we outsource operational services. 

The Movement for Reform Judaism and Liberal Judaism are separate organisations, which are currently working towards coming together as one charity. The successful candidate will initially be employed by the Movement for Reform Judaism, working closely with Liberal Judaism as a partner organisation. 

A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA), who is a strong multi-tasker, you will have a proven track record of leading a team and working in partnership with colleagues.  This senior role will be responsible for finance and risk for MRJ and LJ, as well as providing accounts, budgets, overseeing audits for 3 other related charities, with an overall combined turnover of £10m.

Using your wealth of experience, excellent financial analysis and management expertise, you be responsible for the timely delivery of management and financial accounts together with the identification and mitigation of risk. You will be both hands-on and will oversee the finance department. 

You will be a key member of the senior team working to bring MRJ and LJ together, responsible for ensuring a smooth and seamless financial transition.  Working closely with colleagues and lay leaders, you will develop and implement key strategies within your area for the newly formed organisation.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop long-lasting working relationships with colleagues, trustees and stakeholders.  You must be confident to participate and present at Board meetings.

To download a full recruitment pack and application form can be downloaded from our website

To comply with our safer recruitment process, all applications must be on our designated application form 

Deadline for receipt of application:  9.00am on Monday 30 September 2024

Looking for a Director of Fundraising and Comms - Internal Title is UK Director.

UK Director - International Cancer Prevention Charity

Are you passionate about empowering people to make informed lifestyle choices that reduce cancer risk? Join our dedicated team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cancer prevention.

Location: Central London (Hybrid working - 2 days in office per week)

Salary: c.£90,000 per annum plus excellent benefits

Seeking a visionary leader to spearhead cancer prevention efforts at a leading international health charity. As our new UK Director, you'll drive innovation and impact in our mission to create a world free from preventable cancers.

Why become our UK Director?

• Lead a talented team of 25 professionals across Fundraising and Health Information departments
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to grow our fundraising efforts and diversify income streams
• Collaborate with global partners to champion cutting-edge scientific research on cancer prevention
• Enjoy a supportive work environment that prioritises work-life balance and personal development

What you'll bring to the role:

• Extensive experience leading fundraising teams or UK philanthropic organisations
• Strong record in communications and digital strategies
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful fundraising strategies
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams

We offer:

• Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in our Central London office
• 25-30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• Generous pension scheme with up to 5% matched contributions
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Life assurance and income protection
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Mental health support and employee assistance programme

At our charity, you'll be part of a close-knit team dedicated to making a real impact. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and help us prevent cancer? This is your chance to be at the forefront of life-changing research and health promotion. Join us in creating a healthier future for all.

Closing date: 5pm, 4th October 2024

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated and resourceful leader to spearhead the work of Linking Lives UK as we continue to develop our crucial role in addressing loneliness and social isolation among older people across the UK. This exciting position comes at a key stage in our development as a charity as we develop new initiatives and consider future strategy and direction.

We are particularly looking for someone who has experience of:

• Strategic planning, operational management and delivering against organisational objectives
• Leadership of a national charity/ organisation and effective liaison with operational teams and trustee boards
• Delivering motivational presentations and written articles inspiring engagement with the work of the charity
• Operating within Christian faith organisations and their structures
• Building effective partnerships with key organisations whilst identifying areas of mutual benefit

ZSL, the international conservation charity driven by science, is seeking a strategic and ambitious Director of Development to attract sustainable long-term revenue for the organisation through strong leadership of the fundraising directorate, with priorities aligned to ZSL’s vision and impact goals.

ZSL works to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world by protecting critical species, restoring ecosystems, helping people and wildlife live together, and inspiring support for nature. Through their leading zoos, innovative conservation work in the field, and through the Institute of Zoology - a centre of research excellence - the charity is a passionate advocate for nature and for creating a world where wildlife thrives.

The Director of Development will take a pivotal role in the future of ZSL’s future expansion; the role will work as part of ZSL’s Executive Team to lead the delivery of a newly launched organisational strategy and develop and implement an ambitious international fundraising strategy to deliver income growth and diversification across high-value and mass fundraising streams both in the UK and overseas.

The position will provide leadership on all ZSL fundraising including efforts focused on corporate, philanthropic, institutional and public funding, and will be responsible for building and nurturing a high-performing fundraising team, as well as embedding a strong culture of philanthropy across the organisation.

The successful candidate will also play a key part in bringing a range of exciting projects to life, including a Centre for British Species Recovery, a Nature Campus as part of the redevelopment of the London Zoo site, new scientific facilities, and a range of ambitious conservation programmes in the UK and around the world.

The ideal candidate will bring an innovative approach and track record of driving growth and fundraising transformation at leadership level. They will have extensive experience of people change management and of fundraising experience in a large and diverse organisation. They will also have a track record of developing high value campaigns and of establishing strong relationships with major donors and philanthropists, corporates, government bodies, trusts and key supporters.

Knowledge of the context in which ZSL operates and the challenges and opportunities presented to the conservation and science sectors will be essential.

ZSL strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. ZSL recognise that their current Executive Leadership team does not currently represent the communities in which the charity operates and, therefore, would welcome applications from diverse candidates especially from ethnic minority groups.

Please click through to download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes full details of the opportunity and how to apply.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 7th October, 9am BST.

Title: Director of Strategic Development

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Contract: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week  (flexible working hours considered)

Location: Hybrid working between London office and remote. 

At Big Change we know that great things happen when you build connections, trust and relationships, and enable people to learn together. If you have an innate ability to forge meaningful connections across diverse fields and you are experienced working for organisations focused on systems change, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Strategic Development who will play a pivotal role in advancing Big Change’s mission. You will be accountable for cultivating a purpose-led partnership portfolio, taking responsibility for securing funding (£2m+) and further activating our community of supporters. You will be motivated to grow the organisation but not just for the sake of it; the value of your work will revolve around catalysing and deepening impact with a long-term outlook for the work we do.

This position involves working closely with our existing community of entrepreneurial major donors and funders as well as spotting new opportunities at the intersection of our expert team, innovative projects and expansive network. We have big aims around systems change and transformation so we’re growing our team in order to bring skills and experience in this space. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading partnership and programme development, working collaboratively with a focus on achieving sustainable outcomes. If you’d like to lead alongside a visionary and collaborative team then this will a great role for you.

About Big Change

Big Change is unashamedly hopeful for a future in which all young people can thrive in life. We know that the issues many young people face are multilayered and inter-connected, and the systems around them need to change in big and multidimensional ways. This is why we find and invest in the people leading change, backing projects and funding early-stage ideas with high impact potential. And why we provide opportunities for our community to connect, learn and act together. Our expert and committed team bring people together to spark lasting change.

Big Change Benefits:

• £1000 Learning and Development Allowance

• Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes

• Flexible working

• Pension scheme with up to 5% matched by Big Change

• Monthly phone allowance

• Wellbeing allowance

• Unlimited annual leave policy 

• Volunteering days

The Role

Accountabilities

1. Strategic Partnerships Development:

• Work closely with the senior leadership and development team to embed a long-term partnerships strategy.

• Take overall responsibility for Big Change’s income, driving the growth of a portfolio of partners that sets us up to achieve our mission, pre-empting and thoughtfully managing any tension between commercial and impact drivers.

• Qualify, develop, and manage relationships with strategic partners across the system, including complementary delivery partners, trusts, foundations, businesses, non-profit organisations and governmental agencies.

• Work with leaders in each area of the organisation to develop a strong model for partnerships linked to impact.

• Lead the creation of partnerships that enable experimentation and launch new ventures and projects.

• Negotiate and formalise partnership agreements that bring in resources, expertise, and influence to advance organisational goals.

• ​​Lead by example with a fresh, creative and open-minded approach to partnerships.

2. Pipeline Development:

• Design and execute a comprehensive income development plan that aligns with the organisation’s goals and priorities.

• Lead on pursuits for funding opportunities through grants, major gifts, corporate sponsorships and other revenue streams.

• Work closely with the finance, impact and community teams to align fundraising efforts with project needs and organisational priorities.

• Track and report on fundraising progress, ensuring transparency and accountability in all pipeline development activities.

• Deliver on annually agreed revenue targets without compromising the integrity of the charity.

• Employ a robust control environment (e.g. policies and contract management), manage risks and implement risk mitigation strategies in relation to all fundraising and awareness raising activity.

3. Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead and mentor a team focused on partnerships and development in a systemic context, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Champion continual professional development and support team members to grow and build their skills and careers.

• Foster an organisational-wide partnership mindset, responsible for sharing the knowledge, inspiration and tools.

• Manage departmental budgets, ensuring efficient allocation and use of resources.

• Contribute to the organisation's strategic direction.

• Develop, inspire and motivate others to fulfil their potential and foster collaboration across Big Change and its community.

4. Partner & Funder Engagement:

• Provide overall vision and leadership that inspires ongoing support for Big Change across our supporter network.

• Along with the wider team, develop and implement strategies to further deepen relationships with major donors and partners including individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors.

• Lead efforts to steward major gifts and multi-year funding commitments for new and ongoing projects.

• Oversee tailored stewardship to major donors, ensuring their ongoing engagement and satisfaction with their contributions.

• Collaborate with the CEO and Trustees to identify and approach new prospects.

5. External Communication and Advocacy:

• Inspire stakeholders by expertly representing Big Change at events and external engagements.

• Define and communicate value propositions with ambition and deep insight.

• Advocate for the organisation's work within the philanthropic and broader social impact community.

• Collaborate with the communications team to enhance the organisation’s visibility and reputation through strategic messaging and outreach.

Skills / capabilities:

• Proven ability to develop and manage high-impact partnerships in a systems-change context.

• Team leadership experience with a focus on inclusivity, learning, development and collaboration.

• Strong track record in major gift fundraising and donor engagement.

• Experience of empowering managers within a team to take ownership of goals and priorities, and ensure that teams collaborate and share best practice effectively.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to see potential synergies between seemingly unrelated fields that leads to exciting collaborations and novel approaches to complex problems.

• Ability to establish and manage effective working relationships with people of all working styles, backgrounds and industry-experience.

• Excellent organisational and strategic planning skills and the ability to assess, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload under pressure and with tight deadlines across different multi-disciplinary teams.

• Proven ability to think strategically and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Creative, entrepreneurial self-starter with initiative, confidence, drive, and flexibility to deal with unexpected situations in a dynamic organisation.

Qualifications / experience

• 3+ years leading a high-performing strategic partnerships team, preferably within a philanthropic or non-profit organisation.

• Experience leading teams that consistently meet 7-figure annual funding targets.

• Experience in launching and managing new ventures or projects.

• Understanding of approaching complex problems with systems change methodologies.

• Strategy design and delivery.

• Confidence and experience navigating varied funder landscapes (including trusts and foundations, businesses, major donors, government bodies).

• Reporting to senior governance bodies within a charity.

• Experienced in the negotiation and agreement of contracts with valued partners.

Personal Attributes:

• You’re a strategic, long-term thinker with a passion for philanthropy and social impact.

• You are able to connect with people at all levels and from a range of backgrounds. You are comfortable working across different sectors and you are driven to facilitate powerful communications.

• You love to be organised and detail-oriented but are comfortable with emergence and dynamic environments.

• You’re innately collaborative and team-oriented.

• Proactive and results-driven.

• Strong ethical foundations and commitment to the mission of Big Change.

Director of Careers and Partnerships

About us:

Are you passionate about financial capability? Join us to develop knowledge, resources and tools that are accessible to all!

At The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF), our story began in 1879 when a group of visionary bank workers set out to elevate professional standards and leadership in the industry. Over the past 145 years, we became a recognised leader in financial services education, offering industry-leading qualifications and setting the gold standard for professional competency.

In 2023 we entered an exciting new chapter as an independent charity, revitalising and refocusing our mission to improve financial capability and empower professionals in the sector. We are now seeking passionate leaders to join our senior management team and work alongside our Chief Executive to drive this transformation forward.

Our charitable objective is the advancement of knowledge and education in financial services, and to carry out research and publish useful results for the benefit of the public. In doing so, we seek to improve levels of financial literacy and skills, as well as support those working within or considering a career in the financial services industry.

Our objective is just as relevant, perhaps even more so, today as it has been in our long history. If you're inspired to make a real impact and contribute to the advancement of financial knowledge for the benefit of society, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

This role is responsible for developing and expanding the membership offerings of LFBF, including chartered and corporate memberships, while also overseeing bursaries, scholarships, and awards. The position involves cultivating senior-level relationships with key clients, with Profit & Loss responsibilities for charity funds, and contributing to strategic decisions as part of the Senior Leadership team. Additionally, the role-holder will drive the integration of the Centre for the Study in Financial Innovation (CSFI) into our broader strategy, ensuring alignment and successful implementation.

This is an exciting strategic leadership role which enjoys both the flexibility of hybrid working and flexible part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and implementing strategies to promote LFBF's chartered and membership, while exploring and building new revenue streams.
• Managing and growing relationships with UK and international banks and financial services providers, seeking sponsorships and partnerships to support our objectives.
• Developing a strategy for integrating CSFI into LFBF, including launching and promoting CSFI events and managing its brand through digital channels.
• Identifying and establishing partnerships with educational institutions and organisations to facilitate scholarships, bursaries, internships, and specialist qualifications.
• Leading presentations to secure commercial commitments, gathering market feedback, and contributing to the development of LFBF’s brand identity.
• Taking responsibility for the profit and loss for LFBF’s training arm, LFBF Learning Ltd., and ensuring alignment with LFBF’s strategic growth plans.

You will have:

• Worked in a senior business development role, preferably at Director level.
• Proven experience in successfully developing and implementing strategic marketing and business development plans.
• Demonstrated the ability to manage and grow a portfolio of clients, with a focus on building long-term relationships.
• Experience in developing and managing partnerships with educational institutions, professional bodies, and securing sponsorships for events.
• Previous experience managing a profit and loss statement for a business unit or department.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and effectively manage projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills, with a strong ability to collaborate with and persuade stakeholders at all levels.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the strategy of the charity.
• A collaborative, adaptable and supportive work environment where integrity and innovation are valued.
• Competitive compensation based on your experience and the charity sector.
• Hybrid working – work from home and work from our London office based in the City: we’d like you to be in the office on two fixed days a month but otherwise we’re flexible.
• Flexible working days and times: We’re happy to be flexible as we trust you to get things done.
• We recognise that physical, mental and financial wellbeing is important:
  • so enjoy our generous annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) – which increases further after two and five years’ service. You can also buy and sell annual leave.
  • join our Private Medical insurance scheme.
  • provision of generous life insurance cover, to provide financial security to your loved ones should the worst happen.

• Director of Finance
• Salary: c£100,000
• London/Hybrid (min 3 days in the office)

The Courtauld is an internationally renowned university for art history, offering a range of degree programmes to appeal to art historians, conservators and curators.  Our Gallery is set in the magnificent Somerset House, and is home to much loved masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet & Renoir to name a few.  We have an income of £30m and employ 337 staff.

We have ambitious plans for growth with key priorities including expanding our student and visitor numbers, enhancing our estate, integrating data systems, and upgrading our IT and digital infrastructure.

Our new Director of Finance will play a lead role in developing and implementing financial management and reporting strategies to help meet our financial objectives. 

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, your key responsibilities will include;

• Developing strategy, challenging assumptions, and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business drivers
• Setting, monitoring, and overall delivery of the Finance Department operational plan and targets
• Leading the annual budget-setting process, providing a comprehensive business partnering service to budget holders across the organisation
• Proactively managing cash, banking activities, investments, and funding needs, ensuring that the organisation’s cash flow is accurately forecasted and properly managed
• Leading and managing the production of statutory accounts and reports for all Group companies and other returns
• Supporting and developing high-performing teams and processes

We are looking for an inspirational leader who will drive improvements to create a ‘best in class’ finance function.  You will be able to demonstrate relevant experience of financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting, reporting and compliance, gained within similarly complex organisations. 

You will have exceptional communication skills which will allow you to support and influence the senior leadership team on all financial matters.  You will also have a keen interest in digital technology, being instrumental in the delivery of the digital transformation.

Benefits include:·

• 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and 6 additional ‘closure days’
• Extremely generous pension - Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
• Office location split between Somerset House and Vernon Square
• Hybrid working pattern – 3 days per week in the office
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan

To apply, please include the following:

1. Your full CV.
2. A Supporting Statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your motivation for applying and how you feel you meet the profile of the candidate we are looking for.

We will acknowledge receipt of all applications within 24 hours. The deadline for applications is 11pm on Sunday 6th October.

A full candidate pack is available when you click ‘apply’.  If you have any queries, or require any support with your application, please contact Sian Negal at Morgan Law. 

Applications close 23:59 on 22nd September 2024

The Organisation

ImpactEd Group supports education and purpose-driven organisations to maximise and realise their potential by helping them be consistently impactful and operationally sustainable.

The Group comprises ImpactEd Consulting and its specialist practices, ImpactEd Evaluation and ImpactEd Philanthropy. Additionally, ImpactEd Group incubates The Engagement Platform (TEP).

We are expanding our expertise with the launch of a new specialist practice focused on ‘Data and AI,’ and are seeking a dynamic Director to establish and lead this practice within our Group.

Drawing on domain expertise and technical skill, ImpactEd Group strives to be the first port of call for leaders across the system.

The Opportunity

We are excited to announce a new role at ImpactEd Group, seeking an experienced leader to launch and establish our Data and AI Practice.

Initially incubated within ImpactEd Consulting, ImpactEd Data and AI will evolve into an independent practice within the Group, reporting directly to our Group Board. With a growing portfolio of AI and data readiness, stewardship, and strategy projects, we are eager to build a market-leading offering for our education partners. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive support and services from the Group, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional value to the sector.

As Director (and Practice Lead) for ImpactEd Data and AI you will be responsible for:

• Strategic Leadership and Team Development

• Business Development and Growth

• Product and Service Development

• Delivery and Operational Management

Full details on the role responsibilities can be found in the job pack.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the role of data and technology in education, in support of our mission. We believe this is a role with significant growth and development opportunity and we welcome applications from people who are excited by the chance to shape, develop and grow a Data and AI Practice within ImpactEd Group.

For the full specification of skills that we hope that the successful applicant will bring, please see the job pack.

London National Park City is looking for a highly collaborative Community Director to join our growing team. You will help us develop and enhance the way all Londoners can participate every day in making our city greener, healthier and wilder.

London National Park City is the long term grassroots movement for everyone making London greener, healthier and wilder. London became the world's first National Park City in 2019 with aim of making our city a place where people and nature are better connected.

This new senior role will be responsible for developing a deeply participatory approach to what it means to be part of the London National Park City community and movement. You will draw upon the wealth of experiments, storytelling, and community programming which has already taken place, and shape the next stage of how we build our movement, and support grassroots communities in every neighbourhood of London.

The core of this role will be the stewardship of our Ranger programme, supporting our community of volunteer Rangers, along with recruiting and managing local Ranger Coordinators in a number of London Boroughs as funding is secured. Key to this will be developing relationships with partner civil society organisations, and working closely with our Partnerships Manager.

You’ll be experienced in building and supporting ‘on’ and ‘offline’ communities, and keen to learn and adopt new and engaging approaches to membership, while sharing what you learn with the wider team and community.

You’ll be disciplined, organised and an excellent verbal and written communicator. You’ll be creative, and willing to chip in, helping out across the organisation, and keeping all our stakeholders and partners informed.

You do not need to have a university degree to apply for this role, and we’ll provide you with additional training and mentoring as you develop your skills.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for developing our overall approach to community building and participatory membership for individuals, and those from community and civil society groups, and business or corporate members. Your primary responsibility will be evolving and supporting the development of our volunteer Ranger community, enabling each Ranger to be more impactful within their own communities.

Community Membership

• Develop programmes and communications which allow every Londoner to contribute towards delivering the goals and commitments set out in the Charter for London National Park City.
• Detail and implement pathways for everyone to participate and contribute in expanding the reach and impact of London National Park City., and lead and participate in activities within their communities.
• Gather and share activities and contributions from our community, with regular updates on member activities, and collaborations.
• Support ongoing improvements to our email and social media signup journeys on our websites, using ConvertKit, Copper CRM and other tools.
• Contribute membership content to our online Mighty Networks community, websites, email and social media campaigns.

Ranger Community

• Understand and represent the broad needs of our Ranger community and what they need to actively lead greater participation with London National Park City.
• Maintain contacts and working relationships with London National Park City Rangers supporting them to inspire Londoners to make the city greener, healthier and wilder and helping more people to enjoy being outdoors.
• Report on Ranger activities, connections and communities, and where appropriate, work with Rangers to support London National Park City with campaigns and activities.
• Lead on the recruitment and appointment of new Rangers, including evolving and improving our induction and ongoing training offer.
• Share Ranger stories and support the development of media assets to promote the Rangers and their work.
• Manage the Ranger programme budget and allocation of spending.
• As funding allows, and with the support of the Executive Director, recruit and manage local Ranger coordinators.

You will report directly to the Executive Director and work closely with your colleagues in our staff team and with our wider group of volunteers.

Requirements

We’re looking for an experienced, ambitious and dedicated colleague who will be able to appropriately prioritise as we secure additional funding and steadily expand our small staff team.

• Experience in an equivalent community management, membership or partnership, or demonstrable experience of transferable skills.
• Demonstrable experience of movement and community building both on and offline, with strong digital skills and a strong affinity of the role of participatory membership.
• An ability to communicate, present to, and coordinate with a wide range of people at all levels of a variety of organisations.
• Excellent oral and written communication in a clear, concise, accessible and effective manner.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is essential.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload within deadlines, and to set and meet high standards of delivery.
• Demonstrable experience of managing budgets and careful setting of priorities and making trade offs in a small growing team.
• Willingness to work outside of office hours from time to time as the role requires.
• Commitment to the vision of London as a National Park City and the success of the Ranger Programme.

Not sure you tick all the boxes? Please apply anyway as we want to hear from a wide range of potential candidates.

Salary and benefits

You will be joining and fully participating in a unique and inspirational community of changemakers and storytellers, active across London and increasingly around the world.

This is a permanent role and the salary range is £45,000 to £50,000 dependent on experience. We are open to applications for part-time or other flexible working arrangements.

You will have 25 holiday days allowance per year (pro rata for part-time staff).

Following successful completion of a 3 month probationary period, we will enrol you in our Nest pension scheme, and will make additional payments of 4% as long as you contribute 4% of your salary each month.

This role will predominantly be carried out in person at our Visitors Centre in London and remotely from home, with regular meetings and site visits across London, so you must be based in the UK and be prepared for regular travel.

You must have the right to work in the UK already in place. Unfortunately we cannot sponsor or support any visa applications.

How To Apply

The application deadline is 12 noon Wednesday 25th September 2024.

We will aim to carry out interviews in early October.

To apply visit our website and we'll ask you to send us a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter of no more than two A4 pages outlining your suitability for this role and include answers to the following three questions:

Question 1: How can membership be participatory rather than transactional?

Question 2: Why is urban nature in cities valuable?

Question 3: How would you make your neighbourhood greener, healthier and wilder?

We'll also ask you to fill out our anonymous Diversity Questionnaire along with your application.

Selection process

Initial shortlisting will be carried out by our staff and Trustee panel, who will score candidates’ CVs and responses to the application questions.

Interviews will be conducted by a panel of London National Park City staff and advisors, initially via video conference, and potentially in-person for any final interviews. Unfortunately we will be unable to provide feedback to applicants not initially shortlisted.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

It is an exciting time to be joining us at Crisis as we launch our ambitious new 10-year strategy. Our services will be key to helping deliver its aims. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland, and Wales each year so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness. We have increased our capacity to work with people one to one and strengthened our ability to support those people facing the most barriers to preventing or ending their homelessness.

Location: Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LT

You will be able to work from home one day per week in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy. You will be expected to travel around London on a regular basis to meet with partners and stakeholders. National travel i.e., to other Skylight Centres will be required on occasion.

About the role

Crisis Skylight London has a strong presence in the capital, working to end homelessness and delivering trauma informed services to our members, all underpinned by our commitment to Psychologically Informed Environments and supported by Clinical Psychologists.

We are a dynamic, innovative, and values-led organisation, with the opportunity and flexibility to develop our services to meet the needs of the people we work with. We have just begun to embark on an ambitious, new 10-year Strategy, which will see our services evolve to become hubs, delivering best in class services alongside partners, increasing our influence to see systemic change to end homelessness for the people and places we work. 

The Director of Crisis Skylight London will be responsible for leading and developing strategic partnerships across several London Boroughs. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and lead the service into our new 10-year strategy, influencing key local and national political, community and business leaders, partners, and providers to drive forward our strategic priorities all with the aim of ending homelessness. You will play a key role as a decision marker on the Client Services Senior Leadership Team, along with your counterparts in other London Skylights, and from across the different regions of the UK.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, innovative, values driven senior leader from the homelessness, health, safeguarding or associated sectors. You will have experience of building relationships with senior leaders to develop strategic partnerships with the aim of achieving strategic objectives and influencing social change. You will have the motivation, commitment, and vision, able to influence a range of audiences and able to articulate a compelling case for change to key decision makers across London.  You will be a leader in your field, with experience of operational delivery, ensuring high quality and safe services to vulnerable adults, with the ability to provide clear leadership to your team. If this is you, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

If you would like to speak to someone about the role or understand more about Crisis and the work that we do, please e-mail Paul Pandolfo, Director of Operations. Contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Sunday 6 October 2024 (23:59) 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success.  We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 21st October 2024 at Crisis, 4th Floor Universal House, 88-94 Wentworth Street, London E1 7SA.

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Location: Home working with travel to attend meetings in London, York and Manchester and visit Communities run by the Trust in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire, and Worcestershire.

Salary: c.£80,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Camphill Village Trust, the charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental ill health support, is seeking a Director of Fundraising to drive significant income generation through a sustainable funding model to enable the Trust to deliver its long-term objectives.

Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust’s vision is to be a national leader in Social and Green Care Integration, enabling more adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges to live healthy, active and independent lives. Their historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues today - valuing everyone’s contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons and respecting the rhythm of natural life.

The Fundraising Director will work to the Chief Executive and in collaboration with the Executive Management Team, Senior Leadership Teams and wider Board and stakeholder groups. The role will be responsible for developing and leading the Trust’s Fundraising and Communication Strategies to enable and deliver significant growth in the Supporter base, Income Generation and Brand positioning of a national charity providing Learning Disability and Mental Health Services in a Green Care Context.
The successful candidate will be joining a charity with a strong history and reputation for donor-centric (friends) fundraising, currently raising over £5m per year and a huge potential to unlock stewardship, potential and growth.

The Trust is seeking an inspiring and ambitious professional with a proven track record in senior-level fundraising and the skills, passion and experience to lead the Trust into a position which results in voluntary income moving from £5M to £10M through delivery of step change strategies for Voluntary Income Generation and Communication. Candidates must be collaborative leaders with proven experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary fundraising teams and in transformation and change. They will also have experience in influencing policy and decision making (governance) at a range of levels, as will be a strong networker and public speaker used to driving networking opportunities that evidence outcomes and impact.

This is an exciting time to be joining the charity in its 70th anniversary year as they embark on a bold plan to shape a new long-term future for adult social care within vibrant and thriving community settings.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th September, 9am.

Charity People are honoured to be working in partnership with the wonderful National Literacy Trust who are searching for an inspirational and passionate fundraising leader to join as their new Director of Development.

"National Literacy Trust are on a mission to give children and young people from disadvantaged communities the literacy skills to succeed in life. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their senior management team and lead the fundraising and development strategy into an exciting new phase."

• Director of Development
• £85,000 - £90,000 Per Annum
• Permanent, 35 hours per week
• Reports to CEO
• 6 Direct Reports, leading a full department of 20
• As part of our flexible working policy, you will be free to work remotely for the majority of your time if you prefer. However, you will need to be able to be in London when required for events and in person meetings with partners and trustees, team planning days and other duties as part of our senior management team. This will be approximately two or three days per month on average and you will need to cover the cost of your travel.
• Excellent benefits including 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, and generous pension contribution of up to 8%

The role

This key leadership role is at the core of a very successful and ambitious directorate, one that has seen some wonderful achievements across all income streams. This includes award-winning partnerships from the corporate sector, with partners including McDonalds, KPMG and The Premier League, in addition to a fantastic array of trusts and foundations, and strategic relationships with national bodies such as Arts Council of England and the Department of Education.

The Director of Development will continue our impressive growth trajectory and inspire a team of talented and ambitious fundraisers to success. You will work closely with the CEO and fellow members of the Senior Leadership Team, as well as being a key contact for delivery colleagues and programme leads.

About you

You will be an experienced and compelling leader, someone who can demonstrate a successful track record building and delivering fundraising strategies. You will need to show success in achieving income growth, and be experienced across several income streams, including managing strategic partnerships from the corporate world, working strategically with national bodies (e.g. Arts Council) and a deep understanding of fundraising campaigns. You will have exceptional communication skills across all audiences, including working at board level, and have an excellent understanding of financial planning and reporting. You will be a natural leader, who can engage, motivate and inspire the development department, and play a key part in building a strong and inclusive organisational culture, as part of our ED&I commitments.

"The National Literacy Trust empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. We work directly with young people and their families, with the 5,000 schools in these communities, with nurseries, prisons, YOIs and through our teams leading community literacy programmes in 17 places in the UK facing the biggest literacy and poverty challenges. Our research makes us the leading authority on literacy and drives all our work. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive charity, better at listening to and working in partnership with the communities we exist to serve. Literacy is a vital element of action against poverty and our work changes people's life stories."

To apply

To find out more information and to register your interest, please send your updated CV to Kevin Croasdale () from our recruitment partner, Charity People. If your profile fits what we're looking for we'll be in touch with lots more details and to arrange a follow up meeting.

Key Dates

Closing date: 12pm Monday 30th September
First round interviews online: Thursday 10th October
Second round in-person interviews: Afternoon of Wednesday 23rd October, in-person

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help ensure the application process works for you.

For over thirty years, we've recruited extraordinarily talented people into rewarding and vital positions on behalf of some of the biggest and smallest non-profit organisations in the UK and internationally. We also work in partnership with organisations that support diversity in the workplace, recognising the need for continual diverse partnerships in our work. We're proud to be the chosen recruitment partner for many Charities, Universities, Membership bodies and Institutes

Director of Financial Capability

About us:

Are you passionate about financial capability? Join us to develop knowledge, resources and tools that are accessible to all!

At The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF), our story began in 1879 when a group of visionary bank workers set out to elevate professional standards and leadership in the industry. Over the past 145 years, we became a recognised leader in financial services education, offering industry-leading qualifications and setting the gold standard for professional competency.

In 2023 we entered an exciting new chapter as an independent charity, revitalising and refocusing our mission to improve financial capability and empower professionals in the sector. We are now seeking passionate leaders to join our senior management team and work alongside our Chief Executive to drive this transformation forward.

Our charitable objective is the advancement of knowledge and education in financial services, and to carry out research and publish useful results for the benefit of the public. In doing so, we seek to improve levels of financial literacy and skills, as well as support those working within or considering a career in the financial services industry.

Our objective is just as relevant, perhaps even more so, today as it has been in our long history. If you're inspired to make a real impact and contribute to the advancement of financial knowledge for the benefit of society, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to broaden the use of financial capability educational content.  The development of the financial capability proposition will be to support our charitable objectives as well as generate income to fund our charitable activities. They will build strong relationships with appropriate stakeholders and contribute to enhancing our brand identity.This role will also oversee day-to-day operations across the following services e.g. IT, facilities management, project management and HR).

This is an exciting strategic leadership role which enjoys both the flexibility of hybrid working and flexible part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and implementing strategies to promote and broaden the use of our Financial Capability learning materials.
• Developing a business model for the financial capability content.
• Developing a suite of metrics to measure success.
• Managing and growing relationships with appropriate stakeholders.
• Manage operational risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team.
• Oversee day to day operations across the following services (e.g., IT, Facilities management, Project management, HR).

You will have:

• Worked in a similar senior role, preferably at Director level.
• Proven experience in successfully developing learning materials.
• A track record of implementing and operating Learning Management systems and CRM systems.
• Experience in overseeing day to day operations including managing relationships with third party providers.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and effectively manage projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills, with a strong ability to collaborate with and persuade stakeholders at all levels.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the strategy of the charity.
• A collaborative, adaptable and supportive work environment where integrity and innovation are valued.
• Competitive compensation based on your experience and the charity sector
• Hybrid working – work from home and work from our London office based in the City: we’d like you to be in the office on two fixed days a month but otherwise we’re flexible.
• Flexible working days and times: We’re happy to be flexible as we trust you to get things done.
• We recognise that physical, mental and financial wellbeing is important:
  • so enjoy our generous annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours) – which increases further after two and five years’ service. You can also buy and sell annual leave.
  • join our Private Medical insurance scheme.
  • provision of generous life insurance cover, to provide financial security to your loved ones should the worst happen.