16hrs per week I Based in North Kensington, London I Flexible office / home based 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Evaluation Manager to join our team. You will help The Nucleo Project to understand and communicate the impact it has on the children and young people who participate, as well as the wider community. You will lead on and deliver a framework for evaluating the project, and you will use this research to support the rest of the team to reflect on and improve its work. 

Who we are looking for 

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent communication skills, experience in research, a rigorous and detail-oriented approach, and a strong ethos for working in a community-based charity focused on youth. The role will require someone who is both technically skilled and good with people, and who is excited about playing a key role in the organisation's development. A commitment to the charity’s mission is essential. 

The role

While not exhaustive, the following list of responsibilities gives a comprehensive overview of the role:

• Developing and co-ordinating the learning and evaluation programme, using a measurement framework created by Sound Connections as a basis
• Sourcing qualitative and quantitative data from our participants and the wider community, to include both musical and non-musical outcomes 
• Creating strong processes for data management and for learning through data analysis
• Effectively communicating any learnings both internally and externally 
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the effective use of organisational learning in developing pedagogy and practice, and improving outcomes for our young people

Other core requirements 

• As this role will require working closely with children and young people an enhanced DBS check will be required. We can arrange this for the successful candidate. 
• We are actively interested in bringing people into the organisation from the widest possible pool of talent. We believe that having a wide range of perspectives and experience will help us do our work better. So if your life experience helps you to relate to our project, then we would especially like to hear from you.  

About us

The Nucleo Project was set up in 2013 to offer ensemble-based musical opportunities to children and young people in North Kensington, completely free of charge. We are part of the global El Sistema movement, which began in Venezuela in 1975.
Our students commit to an immersive and rigorous programme which fosters rapid progress and high achievement, as well as strong bonds within our community and a truly transformative difference in our young musicians’ day to day lives.

Interested? Please send your CV with contact details for 2 referees and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post by end of day, Wednesday 8th July 2020. 

Currently fully homeworking, future home working will be reviewed dependant on government guidance, the company requirements and travel arrangements.

The Honeypot Children’s Charity is the National Young Carer Organisation which has been providing high quality, transformational support for young carers aged 5-12 for nearly 25 years. As the go-to organisation for referral organisations seeking support for young carers, including local authorities, Social Services, School Welfare Officers and GP’s, Honeypot supports over 3,000 children annually.

Now is the time to join us, if you are seeking to be an influencer in the way we approach vital campaigns in the coming year. We promote open thinking and creativity and as part of our amazing team you will be encouraged to challenge us using your previous wealth of digital experience and creativity.

Honeypot is at an exciting developmental stage of new digital services, plus the launch of highly impactful services for most disadvantaged and needy groups of young carers. These new services combine with Honeypot’s existing range of highly respected core services to create highly newsworthy and engaging Social Media content

2021 is Honeypot’s 25th Anniversary year from the date of its founding. This presents a rich opportunity for the Social Media Officer to make an outstanding contribution in helping to lead a year of celebrations and communications.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter that demonstrates your creativity, communication skills and why you believe you can offer us an exceptional campaign leader.

We are seeking a passionate leader to take over the role of Chief Executive: a unique individual who can ensure Mosac achieves its full potential. Mosac is a unique charity, supporting the protective parents of sexually abused children in a safe and non-judgemental environment. TO APPLY please email with an up to date CV and one page covering letter telling us why you should be our next Chief Executive. Interviews will be held in first 2 weeks of July 2020.

JobTitle: Chief Executive

Hours: 28 per week

Reports to: Chair of Trustees

Responsible for: Staff (8) and Volunteers (20-25)

Location: Brockley, South East London

Mosac Background

Mosac has been delivering unique support services for the families of victims of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) for over 27 years. In a safe environment, we offer free services to families affected by CSA, all of whom are vulnerable with some being excluded, or facing other forms of hardship

We enable families to achieve and sustain an improved quality of life by rebuilding confidence, alleviating isolation, improving well-being and resilience, promoting inclusion and empowering individuals to move on with their lives, with the skills and knowledge to safeguard themselves and their children in the future.

 Mosac’s services include:

• National Helpline
• Counselling
• Play Therapy
• Advocacy & Advice
• Training

Job Purpose
The Chief Executive provides strategic direction, in partnership with the Board of volunteer Trustees and day-to-day leadership in collaboration with the staff. The CEO leads and actively manages corporate functions including finances, HR, infrastructure and organisational development. The CEO ensures quality and efficiency internally, and strong external relationships and reputation.

Key Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership, Management & Organisational development

• Translate the vision, mission, aims and organisational strategy into high quality service delivery, working cultures and practices
• Work with the Board to develop the business plan and translate it into measurable actions, reporting to the Board on progress
• Actively lead on identifying and securing funding
• Actively lead on the development of partnerships
• Raise Mosac’s external profile by developing relationships, and acting as senior point of contact with funders, policy-makers, media and potential partners to promote awareness of Mosac’s work and secure on-going support and resources
• Ensure Mosac develops and maintains a culture of continuous learning, development and innovation in a way which underpins organisational aims and values.

Financial Management and infrastructure

• Actively lead on financial management, including formulating, monitoring and reporting on the annual budget
• Oversee systems and procedures for internal financial control and protection of funds in accordance with Charity Commission Guidance
• Manage the organisation’s physical infrastructure.

Human Resources

• Take responsibility for human resources and development, including ensuring Mosac is a fair and reasonable employer
• Ensure staff and volunteers are inducted, directed, supported and supervised to enable them to carry out their duties

Government, Risk Management & Compliance

• Support the Board to ensure Mosac complies with all statutory requirements as an employer and a service provider
• Support the Board including preparation of papers for Board meetings and support in inducting new Board members
• Work with the Board to identify organisational risks and put in place controls to mitigate these risks and review as necessary
• To be the Data Controller for Mosac ensuring information is collected, processed and retained in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act.

Values

• Role model the anti-discriminatory values of Mosac adopting non-oppressive, empowering communication and participatory decision-making processes
• Take all possible steps to ensure the safety and confidentiality of service users, staff and stakeholders.

Person Specification

• A passionate leader committed to making a difference for people facing some of the greatest possible personal challenges
• 3 years senior management experience
• Able to lead an organisation during this time of crisis caused by the pandemic
• Demonstrable success or capability in fundraising
• Understanding of the sensitivities and values required to work in a sensitive field
• Experience or ability to actively manage corporate services functions including  budgeting and HR
• Ability to understand the external environment, including as an ambassador for the organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service and Data Protection

Due to the nature of Mosac’s work with vulnerable children and adults, the CEO will be required to provide information for a Criminal record check (Disclosure and Barring Service) on first appointment and thereafter every two years. Where the CEO has access to data relating to clients of Mosac, all such personal data shall be treated in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation introduced on 21 May 2018.

Publishing Operations Manager

Central London • £45,000 - £48,000 + Benefits

The Biochemical Society is one of the largest learned societies in the UK biosciences, dedicated to advancing the molecular biosciences that underpin and explain the essential processes of life.

We are seeking a hands-on experienced Publishing Operations Manager to take charge of content workflows at Portland Press, harnessing the use of technology in transforming scientific communication.

The successful candidate will work proactively to lead end-to-end publishing operations and processes, ensuring top-quality products and outputs, with a relentless commitment to first-class author and customer service, and operational excellence across all publications. The position has management responsibility for the production team, and will also be responsible for management of the ongoing relationships with suppliers, technology partners and freelancers to ensure efficient end-to-end content workflows and processes. Harnessing emerging technology and driving innovations and efficiencies is a key aspect of the role.

Reporting to the Publisher, this role needs to deliver at pace, and presents an opportunity to drive growth and be part of the Biochemical Society at a time when we, as a learned society publisher, are transitioning publishing models towards open access.

Applicants need to demonstrate a passion for STM publishing and the use of technology to improve scientific communication. There should be proven experience in all areas of STM journal production, with a strong emphasis on electronic publication process (with proven knowledge of XML and experience of working with article metadata).

Please send a CV and Cover Letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 19th June 2020

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Assistant Director of Resources 

Newent, Gloucestershire

Salary: circa £67,500

Permanent, 37 per week 

Benefits: generous holidays, healthcare cash plan, pension, flexi scheme, sick pay, free onsite parking

For you, for your community, not for profit

About the role

Our client has an exciting opportunity within the leadership team.

Working with their Executive team and the Assistant Director of Assets, Assistant Director of Housing and Assistant Director of People & Culture, you’ll play a key part in shaping the direction and future of their organisation – supporting the development of their corporate strategy and service design and helping shape and deliver their performance objectives and annual plans and priorities. 

You will also play a key role in helping them to find and secure new funding streams. This will support their ambitious target to deliver 1,000 new homes in the local area over the next 10 years – making a real difference to thousands of people in need of quality, affordable homes across the county.

As a qualified Accountant, you will have proven experience in managing both financial and management accounting functions that deliver a high performing finance service in a dynamic environment. You will also have experience of managing resource functions such as finance, IT and project management. 

About our client

As a registered charity, they provide over 4,000 affordable homes in the beautiful Forest of Dean and surrounding areas. 

They are more than just a landlord - their organisation is dedicated to creating great homes and supporting the communities they work in. Their team offers a wide range of additional services to help improve the lives of their tenants from help and advice on debt and welfare to repairs, maintenance and adaptations.

The social housing sector faces many challenges – building safety, managing the pressures of Universal Credit on their tenants and responding to the environmental challenges.  Their tenant satisfaction scores suggest they’re managing these challenges well – but this Top 100 organisation stands out from the rest because of its profit-for-purpose activities.

They believe that by investing in their team, they can provide the very best support and value to their tenants, while maintaining the corporate health of their organisation. 

Job Title: Resource Development Manager

Location: Flexible location with regular travel to Global Office in The Netherlands

Reports to:  Director of Resources

Salary: €40,000 – €50,000 euros - negotiable dependant on experience

Contract type:  Full time – 36 hours/week

Background

Wetlands International is a worldwide, not-for-profit organisation with a clear niche amongst environmental organisations. For the last 25 years we have functioned as a global network organisation, with 20 offices working in over 100 countries. Together with our partners, Wetlands International works to inspire and mobilise society to safeguard and restore wetlands for people and nature. In all regions, we act as facilitators and catalyse action at a large scale for wetlands to act as Nature-based Solutions, helping to conserve biodiversity, safeguard water supplies, reduce the risks and impacts of floods and droughts, meet future food needs and tackle climate change.

The Global Office provides leadership, guides and helps coordinate collaborative action, through programmes, communications and advocacy across this network. Our outstanding technical staff and well-established relationships with governments and civil society, plus experience of working with companies, make us a trusted authority and partner of choice across a growing number of sectors. We play a central role in major global platforms and networks of relevance to our mission and are a partner to the Multilateral Environmental Agreements.

Wetlands International resources this work through combining support from a growing set of (mostly) institutional donors, including bi-lateral government grants and a growing portfolio of supportive Trusts and Foundations and companies. The organisation has historically enjoyed the loyal support of government and NGO members from around the world. There is potential to expand this membership which brings both mandate and resources, and the organisation is committed to broaden its constituency by developing a Supporter Base, involving a range of categories.

Purpose of Role

The Resource Development Manager is a facilitative leader who orchestrates, supports and adapts the implementation of the organisation's strategic efforts to mobilise resources, and tracks and evaluates resource development performance. This involves identifying and researching prospects, communicating and advising the Management Team and the Network on resource development strategy and tactics, coordinating the fundraising efforts across the organization, and providing practical support to proposal development and submission processes.  It is envisaged that the incumbent will develop a departmental team over time. One important aspect of the role is to work with staff across the Network organisation to develop the Member and Supporter base and identify other means to secure and build on flexible finance.  

Wetlands International is looking for an entrepreneurial, facilitative leader with strong cultural awareness and strong drive to grow a fertile programme bringing non-standard funding solutions. 

The incumbent will report to the Director of Resources, who is a member of the Global Management Team - will engage closely with the CEO – and will advise the Global and Network Management Teams on the resource development strategy and performance.

Primary responsibilities

• Play a central role in the global leadership team which identifies and evaluates opportunities for resource development, guiding choices and steering tactics, according to the organisational positioning and priorities;
• Lead the development and implementation of the Member and Supporters strategy, enabling staff in the Global Office and wider Network to play an active part in mobilisation;
• Communicate opportunities across the Network, and support offices by conducting  research on donors, providing organizational documents and donor-specific information and guidance;
• Act as the focal point to coordinate significant bids/proposal development involving managing dispersed teams where required;
• Oversee the produced management information on resource development opportunities, submissions and outcomes;
• Evaluate performance on resource development and provides resource-development overviews to the Global Management Team, Network Management Team, Annual Review and Supervisory Council reports;
• Review and quality assure external communications to partners and donors, as required;
• Ensure an appropriate appreciation of public donations; 
• Deliver training and provides tools to encourage best practice around prospect research, donor cultivation, stewardship in the Network;
• Chair bi-weekly resource development meetings of the Programme Leadership Team;

Working Relationships

INSIDE Wetlands International:

CEO, Director of Resources, Director of Operations and Network Development, Heads of Office, Head of Communications and Advocacy, Stream Team Leads/ Programme Leadership Team/ Communications and Advocacy Team, Supervisory Council/ Board of Association

OUTSIDE Wetlands International:

Partners, donors and other key stakeholders.

Profile

The successful candidate will identify with Wetlands International’s mission and vision and have demonstrated experience in resource acquisition for comparable organisations, with an emphasis on institutional fundraising. S/he will have active, current networks in Europe and internationally, will be highly organized and skilled in team coordination, with excellent communication skills.

Essential education and experience

• Relevant education in business development and relationship management.
• At least 10 years of experience of institutional resource development in an internationally operating organisation.
• Experience in working in a knowledge-rich, technical or science-based organization.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a facilitative and service-oriented style.
• Working knowledge of relevant IT systems including management information and Customer Relations Management systems or relations database systems.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with fluency in English.
• Ability to work across cultures.

Core competencies

• Experience in working in an international (environmental) NGO.
• Existing donor and partner networks relevant to Wetlands International.
• Experience in working with different donor communities, such as trusts, foundations, governmental agencies, corporate companies, and relevant EU institutions.
• Proposal writing skills: ability to write clearly and persuasively to a wide range of different target donors and supporters.
• Additional language skills – particularly French, Spanish and / or Dutch.

Job Title:

Youth and Community Development Coordinator

Service:

Communities

Hours of work:

Full Time (36.25 hours per week)

Pattern of work:

Flexible hours to meet the needs of the project. This will involve occasional evening and weekend work.

Office base:

 The Grange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool FY3 7RW

Work locations:

Blackpool

Salary:

£20,965 – £24,922

Reporting to:

 The Grange Project Manager  

Responsible for:

Not applicable

Type of Contract:

Permanent

Benefits

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Annual Holidays (25 days) + 1 additional gratuity day for Christmas closure + Public Holidays

Flexible working arrangements, depending on the needs of the role

Employee Assistance Programme

Appropriate training provided

BACKGROUND

 The  Grange is a thriving community centre located in Grange Park, Blackpool. Recently refurbished it includes a community farm, café and shop as well as a pharmacy, a convenience store, a library and a community theatre space.  The Grange is managed on behalf of Blackpool Council and the Grange Park local community by Groundwork.

We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator to lead on our targeted work supporting people on Grange Park. The role will involve the delivery of range of activities to young people involved in a variety of new groups within the centre. In addition to this the successful candidate would be tasked with wider development and engagement work within the centre to support as many people as possible

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

We are looking to appoint a Youth and Development Coordinator that is excited by the idea of working with the community at a grass roots level – and who has the skills and expertise to help them achieve transformational change. 

Applicants must be dynamic and creative and will be required to engage and support local people in an effective and collaborative way. The role will include:

• Delivering a broad range of activities with young people who access the Centre.
• Supporting local residents to establish activity groups and support them to self-govern in a financially sustainable manner.
• Empowering the local community and ensuring their needs are at the heart of the Centre's work.

This role requires a clear DBS check.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Youth Development

To deliver a range of activities to different groups of young people supporting their personal development, health and wellbeing and inclusion within the local community.

1. To lead on all aspects of youth work on site including the planning, development and delivery of activity with young people
2. To ensure adequate processes are in place with activity groups in relation to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
3. To link to wider partners delivering youth activities on Grange Park to ensure that services support each other and maximise impact

2. Engaging Local People

To develop a programme of outreach activities that engage the local community in the development and delivery of  TheGrange.

1. To provide a pivotal co-ordination role for the local community residents, to build trust between the centre and its local population
2. Seek and understand local stakeholder needs and provide a balanced usage plan for the centre
3. To work with all stakeholders to deliver a viable and sustainable activities plan for the centre
4. Utilise all forms of media to promote the centre locally, to include social media, website, photography and promotional materials

3. Empowering Local People

To support local residents to take an active role in delivering services form  TheGrange and take a lead on managing groups on site.

1. To lead the development of an active Friends of Group ensuring the voice of the local community is embedded in the heart of activities delivered from  TheGrange
2. To undertake consultation work with local people and partner organisations to identify issues and potential solutions, ascertain options and drive forward a consensus
3. To deliver activities that are identified as having benefit for the community including large scale public events
4. To support local residents to set up their own groups and implement procedures to ensure they can self-govern and work in a safe and sustainable manner
5. To assist with recruitment and support of volunteers in the delivery of projects

4. Any other reasonable duties as required by the Trust, by funders or by the line manager.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Investors in People - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside is committed to maintaining its Investor in People (IIP) status and you are expected to support the ongoing development of IIP.

1. Health & Safety - All staff and volunteers have responsibility for ensuring that their working environment is healthy and safe and that staff and volunteers for whom they are responsible for, or working with, are not placed at risk.  All staff and volunteers will be expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to the current Health & Safety Policy.

1. Equal Opportunities & Diversity - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside strives to be an equal opportunities employer and operates an Equal Opportunities policy.  It also recognises the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and welcomes this.

1. Data Protection - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside endeavours to comply with the Data Protection Act 2018.  It may be necessary to disclose personal data to funding bodies - where a role is funded externally - in order to comply with their funding requirements.  If this applies to you we will inform you about what information is shared.

1. Personal Development - All staff and volunteers will be expected to participate in a broad range of personal development activities in line with best practice and take responsibility for identifying own learning needs in order to fulfil the requirements of the role and support career progression.

1. Corporate Training - All staff and volunteers will be expected to attend and fully participate in the Trust’s Corporate Training Programme.

Note:

This is a description of the job as it is currently envisaged at the date noted in the footer.  It is the Trust's practice to review, from time to time, employee job descriptions and to revise them to ensure that they relate to the job that is being performed and/or to incorporate any changes being proposed.  Any changes will be led by your line manager in consultation with you and any amendments will be approved by the relevant Service Director.  You will have the opportunity, and are expected, to fully participate in such discussions.  This job description is broad-based and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, as it is recognised that jobs may change over time.  Should the duties change significantly, the post and salary level will be fully reviewed.

Person Specification (requirements to carry out this role)

Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Assessment

Method

Education, Training & Qualifications

GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C or above (or equivalent)

E

A

Recent Safeguarding training

E

A

Nationally recognised Youth Work qualification

D

A

First Aid at work certificate

D

A

Community Development qualification

D

A

Experience

Experience of co-ordinating and delivering activity in a community setting

E

A / I

Experience of designing and delivering activities with young people

E

A / I

Leading community groups to self-manage through 1:1 support and mentoring

D

A / I

Managing health and safety and developing risk assessments

E

A / I

Managing multiple small projects to meet deadlines

D

A / I

Knowledge

An understanding of the purpose of TheGrange

E

I

Knowledge of relevant funding streams

D

I

A good understanding of Data Protection and handling personal data in the office and on site.

D

I

Knowledge of the local area and common issues faced within the local community

D

I

Skills and Abilities

Pro-active, self-motivated and confident.

E

I

Ability to act as both role model and team player.

E

A / I

Work to deadlines, completing work to a high standard

E

A / I

Good communication skills and ability to relate to people from a range of backgrounds.

E

I

Creatively able to solve problems and design services that support a broad range of participants.

E

A / I

Computer literate including, internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and social media

E

A

Good level of numeracy, literacy and financial management skills

E

A / I

Personal Qualities and Commitments

A commitment to understand and follow all GCLM Core Policies in all work practices.

E

A / I

A demonstrable commitment to the aims and objectives of Groundwork, ensuring awareness of the up to date Mission and Vision Statements.

E

A / I

Willingness and ability to support the service team out of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as and when required.

E

A / I

Able to demonstrate integrity, diplomacy and tact when met with challenging situations

E

I

Committed to personal development

E

I

Assessment Key:

A (application form), I (interview), P (presentation), E (exercise), R (role play)

Job Title: One Programme Participant

Location of job: Newquay Methodist Church
Job Type: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary: £7,254 per annum
Closing Date: Thursday 11th June 2020

We are looking for a young person who:
- has ideas and social media/online know-how
- can communicate effectively in all sorts of ways

What is the role about?
- Creating an online presence for a new church
- Guiding the church to interact with young people through social media

What's in it for you?
- A chance to be on the front line in a new church presence
- New experiences and skills development

Occupational requirements
- Age 18-23

In return, we offer an exceptional pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement (plus an extra 3 days’ leave granted over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, Flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by the Methodist Church.

Interviews will be held via ZOOM on Thursday 9th July 2020.

Start Date: To be confirmed, subject to lifting of current travel restrictions

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI Eurasia Programme is seeking qualified candidates to support the Regional Director and Eurasia team in the development of and fundraising for the Eurasia programme and, when required, to manage a portfolio of start-up projects within the region.

You will be experienced in developing conservation projects and securing associated funding from a range of sources, including statutory and private funders. You will have strong technical skills in conservation, including in marine and/or terrestrial fields.

You will be a strong team player and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment where strategic approaches and conceptual thinking are being brought to deliver project concepts. A degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline and strong experience in a related role are expected. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, you will receive a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.  

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 2 June 2020.

The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable. 

The Purpose of the Role

The Senior Program (Business) Development Advisor will lead IRC’s new business development efforts by engaging with global, regional, country, and technical staff through the proposal development cycle from opportunity tracking and capture planning to proposal development, and submission. The SPDA will primarily serve as proposal manager, s/he will also train and mentor staff throughout the department on topics relevant to business development. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of leading new business efforts in international development with USAID, DFID, ECHO, and other multilateral and bilateral donors. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage the process of development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to key RFA/Ps. This includes writing and coordinating proposal elements (e.g. past performance, management plan, etc.), ensuring appropriate technical review and quality assurance.
• Lead proposal development in response to requests for proposals, including those for field based projects and large global opportunities. This will involve management of proposal teams, calendars, and deadlines; strategy development with technical staff; partner identification and negotiations; recruiting; writing; production; and after-action reviews.
• Lead on advising other IRC departments when required on USG contract terms and implication for structuring proposal budgets, targets, and deliverables.
• Build the capacity of other IRC staff—including IRC country and regional teams—to identify opportunities and develop strong program designs and proposals.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of USG and other donor funding priorities, geographical interests relevant to IRC’s area of work.
• Build and strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders (HQ-based regional and technical units, as well as IRC country offices).
• Provide IRC’s country, regional, and technical teams with guidance on USG, DFID, EU, and other donor policies and prepare standard language for proposals to ensure alignment with donor policies.
• Contribute to business development systems, tools, and process improvement initiatives.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Participates in developing proposal training for the organization.

Do you want to play a key role in the only organisation which supports disadvantaged young people of Irish heritage in the UK?  Despite the current scenario we all find ourselves in, we are still hiring. With event-based fundraising on hold for the foreseeable future, the Irish Youth Foundation (UK) is seeking a dynamic, self-starting individual who will relish the opportunity to lead our fundraising efforts as it celebrates its 30th anniversary and plans for the next 30?

More information on the organisations we support can be found on our website.

The Role:

As Head of Fundraising and Development you will identify, develop and nurture relationships with new and prospective supporters for the IYF whilst maintaining the valued support of existing philanthropic and corporate donors.

You will have the support and expertise of IYF’s newly appointed Patrons, Board of Trustees and development advisors.

The office is London based, but this position affords considerable flexibility in hours and location of work.

The Organisation:

The Irish Youth Foundation (UK) was established in 1989 and is the only national charity in the UK specifically aimed at helping disadvantaged young people of Irish heritage and their families.

IYF has awarded more than £5 million to help improve the lives and opportunities of young Irish people in Britain and Northern Ireland. Grants are awarded annually to a wide range of organisations and community groups, along with Irish students at UK colleges and universities.  The IYF (UK) supports charities tackling poverty, mental health issues, education and a variety of other needs. Recipients include Artillery Youth Centre in Belfast, Irish Community Care in Liverpool and Irish Film London.

At the IYF (UK) we are proud of our reputation as a lean and nimble foundation where the vast majority of the funds raised go where they are most needed:  projects supporting the young people themselves. Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the IYF (UK) is well funded and will maintain it's 2020 grant awards as well as making an emergency fund available for organisations and community groups most affected.

Remit:

• Work with the Board of Trustees to develop the Strategic Fundraising Plan, targets and KPIs
• Income generation from new revenue streams: particularly focused on corporate philanthropy and CSR.  Consolidate existing philanthropic sources, including revenue from the extensive support base
• Devise and implement donor acquisitions strategies and, in consultation with the Board, develop a committed group of financial supporters
• Manage the fundraising budget and ensure industry guided ROI
• Enhance the charities digital presence (including social media) to raise profile and support fundraising efforts
• Have regular interaction with the Development Group alongside strategic support from the IYF Chair

Person Specification:

• An affinity with IYF’s mission, belief in the power of philanthropy
• Strategic capability and commitment to increase charitable income generation from private sources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, companies, high level donors, volunteers and the public
• Confident presenting to senior people
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently and attend evening events as required

Commercial Development Executive

Our client is a professional body, a membership organisation and an international publisher with the goal of advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. With over 550 employees, based in Cambridge, London and internationally, they do this by publishing high quality chemistry journals, books and magazines, by engaging with their members and by interacting with their community to raise the profile of chemistry and ensuring high quality standards within the chemical sciences.

Position: Commercial Development Executive
Location: Cambridge (commutable from Alconbury, Bedford, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge North, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Ely, Fen Drayton, Fenstanton, Histon & Impington, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Longstanton, Milton, Newmarket, Northstowe, Oakington, Orchard-Park, Royston, Saffron Walden, Somersham, St Ives, St Neots, Stevenage, Swavesey, Waterbeach, Wyton and surrounding areas)
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £36,977 - £41,086 per annum plus benefit
Benefits: Excellent contributory pension scheme, generous paid holidays, 35-hour (for full-time staff) working week, learning and career development, subsidised staff restaurant (Cambridge office), staff sports and social club, free private healthcare plan, income protection scheme, critical illness insurance, life assurance, free on-site parking (Cambridge office), season ticket, car / motor cycle and cycle to work schemes, membership subscription, employee assistance programme, eye-care at work scheme, wellness initiatives, flexible work environment, employee recognition, long service awards, membership subscription to professional body and their organisation, two discounted staff flats on-site (Cambridge office), Litmus reward gateway benefits and more.

Closing Date: 23 June 2020

About the role:

Our client needs to continuously develop its product and services to adapt to market and customer needs, maintain relevancy and diversify revenues. This requires a market-led and ‘outside-in’ thinking approach to enhancing and optimising their existing portfolio and developing new products and services.

The Commercial Development Executive will contribute to the development and implementation of their Commercial Strategy and business development for their products and services by supporting the translation of customer insight and needs based segmentation into new opportunities to develop products and services to better serve their customers, increase product value and increase revenues.

About you:

• Demonstrable ability to translate top-level strategies into meaningful actions to deliver on longer-term organisational priorities.
• Drive, determination and enthusiasm to deliver on new products, services and opportunities from idea to implementation.
• Commercial acumen and financial numeracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and gain support from other internal departments and stakeholders as well as with external contacts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Desirable:

• A physical sciences degree or similar qualification.

At their organisation, they offer a great, flexible work environment and benefits

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by their closing date. If selected for interview, interviews will be arranged remotely via Zoom video-call.

You may have experience of the following: Commercial Development Executive, Commercial Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Business Manager, Project Management, Strategy Manager, Product Manager, Service Manager, Implementation Manager, etc.

Ref: 93128

Economy is recruiting a Deputy CEO to implement our new 3 year strategy. We are looking for someone who is energetic and dynamic, and who can help us deliver our ambitious objectives for organisational development and responding to the economic impact of coronavirus.

Economy is a charity that exists to support people - particularly those currently furthest from power - to shape the economy in order to achieve what matters to them. To further this goal, we have secured funding to increase organisational capacity and appoint a Deputy CEO to help manage this growth. 

Key areas of responsibility

Overall

● Develop and implement organisation systems and processes

● Oversee financial planning, management, reporting and compliance.

● Support project and programme delivery.

● Deputise for the CEO as and when necessary.

Operations and Culture

● Develop project management systems and processes as Economy’s work expands and becomes more complex.

● Develop policies, systems and processes which enable effective internal communication and collaboration.

● Develop the systems, processes and practices which underpin a healthy organisational culture and promote diversity and inclusion.

● Oversee the management and development of Economy’s infrastructure including website, social media, CRM database, Google Suite and reporting systems.

Finance and Fundraising

● Work with the Chief Executive to provide the strategic context for financial planning.

● Responsible for financial planning, management and control including procuring appropriate insurances and the preparation of business plans and annual reports.

● Responsible for financial reporting including cash forecasting, quarterly reporting to the Board, preparation and review of project and annual organisation budgets.

● Work with the Chief Executive to prepare funding applications and requisite reporting.

HR

● Responsible for HR at a strategic level, overseeing recruitment, training, disciplinary, staff well-being and all other personnel matters.

● Identify gaps in skills and experience in accordance with the Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and address through recruitment and training.

● Develop Economy’s HR policies, and draw in external expertise as necessary.

● Line management responsibilities.

Governance and Risk

● Work with the Chief Executive to deliver best practice, ensure compliance with legal requirements, attend Board meetings and prepare Board papers.

● Responsible for GDPR compliance.

Culture

● Always act in the best interests of Economy.

● Abide by Economy policies as set out in the Staff Handbook.

● Maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Economy.

● To be flexible and to undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Board of Trustees.

Key skills and experience

Essential Skills and Experience

● Track record of developing organisational systems to promote collaboration, embed a positive organisational culture and enact diversity and inclusion across an organisation.

● An understanding of Diversity and Inclusion and how they can be embedded in all parts of organisational strategy, development and day-to-day operations.

● Managed teams to support organisational and personal development.

● Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

● Experience of designing, managing and delivering complex projects and programmes.

● An engaging presentational style.

● An ability to listen and communicate to build consensus and work collaboratively.

● A track record of using strategic thinking to improve outcomes and ways of working in an organisation.

● An ability to pay attention to detail across multiple areas of work

Values and behaviours

● Personal commitment to Economy’s values and purpose of supporting people – particularly those furthest from power – to use economics to achieve what matters to them.

● Ability to reflect and learn, including sharing failures and uncertainties. Openly taking feedback from the team and members of Economy’s community on your behaviours and work.

● The emotional intelligence to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow and develop.

Desirable Development Areas

We are also looking for the following skills and experience. Please tell us if you have experience of these work areas or you are particularly interested in them for your own personal development.

● Financial strategy, reporting and planning.

● Experience developing and overseeing HR policies and processes.

● Good knowledge of charity law and best practice.

● Experience of using applications such as Wordpress, Hubspot, Google Suite, Slack, or Zoom.

● Experience of using accounting software Xero.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Economics is underpinned by a way of thinking dominated by white men who have studied and worked in a small number of institutions. We are looking for people that bring a different perspective. To this end, when candidates are of equal merit, we will prioritise selection and appointment of people who are from backgrounds that are under-represented in economic institutions and the charity sector.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your completed application form and fill out our equal opportunities survey by 23.59pm Monday 8 June 

Are you an Audit Senior, Assistant Manager, Audit Manager seeking a new and rewarding career with a little exotic travel, supporting truly worthwhile causes and perhaps the chance to use your 2nd language skills (not essential)? 

Our partner, specialists in International Grant Assurance are seeking outgoing auditors for a critical role; navigating a diverse group of grant recipients & donors, such as the UN & the World Bank worldwide (e.g. Malawi, Peru, Vietnam, Belgium, Oxford, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Fiji, Cameroon). You'll be London-based travelling 30+% per annum on assignments 1 to 2 weeks in length. 

These unique and extremely rewarding opportunities would suit experienced audit professionals that are outgoing, love diverse travel experiences, meeting and supporting a broad range of inspiring people and supporting very worthwhile causes. A great opportunity to take statutory audit to the next level - broadening skills into a much wider remit.

Overseas assignments could mean travel to one of over 100 countries/ territories. A fantastic opportunity to see the parts of the world you’d never otherwise  see, work with lovely people and pick up extremely relevant fieldwork experience; vital for anyone seeking a career in the international development NGO sector. 

Role overview

Complete grant audits of a extremely diverse range of projects funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health, education or infrastructure, to SME development or technical research. 

The role will use all your communication, problem-solving and analytical skills and will give you experience in working with major institutions all over the world. An example assignment might see you leading an audit opening meeting with a UN country office on the Monday morning, before heading off to spend a few days with a local NGO or government partners to audit the way they have spent UN funds. You will look at a sample of supporting documents to make sure the expenditure is genuine and for the purposes intended by UN, and review the internal controls of the NGO, making recommendations as to how these might be improved to strengthen the management of the UN resources. At the airport, you could even start drafting the formal report as you wait for your flight back to London. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent(Finalists considered)
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• 'Ideally' fluency in a second language is preferable, especially in French, Spanish, German, Portuguese or Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. 
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Team worker
• Resilience and adaptability
• Internationally recognised audit qualification preferable.

​ Personal attributes:

• At least three years of audit experience 
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
• Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations for over 30% of the time

Candidates for permanent London based roles must have the right to work in the UK

About Us

AfID are leading specialists in supporting NGOs operating globally with their financial management capacity & recruitment needs, on both a 'pro-bono' & ,commercial' basis. For more opportunities in the international development sector (International & UK) or to find out more about how we can assist your non-profit organisation please visit the AfID website.

Developing a Career in International Development

We know it can be frustrating trying to develop a career in this much sought after sector, especially when organisations require prior experience; be it institutional donor management, fieldwork or capacity building of overseas recipients. Please don't let this put you off, we would strongly recommend considering a volunteer assignment as a way to gain this highly relevant experience. It’s no coincidence that 22% of AfID volunteers now work full-time in the charity sector, as even a short 2-3 week assignment will catch the eye and reassure these employers of your commitment and ability to navigate the diverse stakeholder contexts.  It’s worth noting all AfID's assignments are individually tailored to the volunteers own preferences, skills and availability. For FAQs please visit the afid website
 
Attending one of the AfID Workshops also offers invaluable insights, explaining sector jargon and demonstrating the ways accountants can navigate complex environments, in a fun and informative way. It also presents a great networking opportunity with 25 other like-minded accountants AfID’s founder and ex-Oxfam FD in attendance.