Location: Living Planet Centre, Woking, with some flexibility

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £80,000  

WWF works globally to help create a world where people and wildlife thrive together. Delivering its strategy to combat the huge and increasing threats facing our oceans, forests, rivers and other habitats demands a significant increase in the charity’s supporter base and income.

WWF-UK is seeking a Director of Individual Marketing & Legacies to lead a department that is central to delivering supporter acquisition and income growth and join a team that is recognised as innovative and ground-breaking in its individual giving techniques, making a wide use of multiple channels to attract and engage supporters.

The role is responsible for engaging over one million supporters and delivering an annual income of over £50m – over 70% of the total voluntary income of the organisation. It will also be pivotal in the creation and delivery of an integrated strategy to grow support and be responsible for all fundraising activities from the UK public. This post is an integral part of the WWF-UK leadership team.

WWF are looking for candidates with a track record in growing large and complex individual giving programmes across all fundraising channels, as well as in leading projects with a complex stakeholder landscape. You will also have significant experience of individual supporter fundraising through direct marketing techniques across all channels and an excellent understanding of digital media.

You will be forward thinking, results-driven and a strong collaborator. You will also have excellent organisation, planning and management skills with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate your teams. Finally, you will be passionate about the aims of WWF-UK.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315 or Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 2nd April, 9am

Who We Are

Girl Effect builds youth brands and mobile platforms to empower girls to change their lives

We’re a creative non-profit empowering girls to change their lives. Started by the Nike Foundation, we are experts in media, mobile, brand and international development: a unique mix of skills that we use to solve global problems in a different way.

We work across the world in the places where girls are marginalised and vulnerable. We create for young people in ways they love and interact with. And it's all delivered through the media and mobile tech they use every day – from apps that build skills, to TV dramas that explore vital issues, to magazines written by girls.

Context of Role

As Girl Effect increases the scale of its reach and impact, we also aim to grow our investment and funding further. The Development team is responsible for Girl Effect's fundraising and partner relations, working closely with Girl Effect's CEO to manage our income strategy and fundraising. 

Girl Effect is unique in the sector and has a blended funding model that goes beyond charitable revenue. You should have experience of high-level fundraising from a mix of bilateral donors and large foundations. As part of your role, you will secure, develop and manage a portfolio of key supporter relationships. 

Critical to your success will be your ability to communicate and influence through compelling, sophisticated and technically excellent proposals, business cases and funding bids. You will have the credibility to grow Girl Effect’s network while also helping to establish a culture of fundraising within the organisation. In addition to communication and relationship skills, an ability to work in an international, diverse and fast-paced organisation is crucial.

What You’ll Do

Fundraising

• Create and participate in consortia with NGO partners to apply for major donor funding
• Liaise with key contacts across the organisation sourcing information, case studies, programme updates etc. for use in funding bids and ensure timely and accurate bid preparation
• Work closely with the Programme team in the design of new projects/programmes for potential partners
• Ensure high quality communications with partners, including supporting the development and sign off of key proposals and reports
• Lead on the development and implementation of new prospecting plans, keeping abreast of sector trends to maximise opportunities for Girl Effect
• Keep abreast of key fundraising trends and issues, and the regulatory environment around fundraising from institutional donors covered by the team’s remit, and ensure that standards are set, procedures followed and issues acted upon

Relationship building and management – internal and external 

• Work with  Girl Effect partners, acting as a senior representative to enhance and amplify key relationships 
• Support facilitation of fundraising engagement from staff across the organisation

Strategy, planning and reporting 

• Provide direction to the Development team around institutional (bilateral and key foundations) fundraising
• Monitor results across the team and ensure that regular reports of key metrics and results are provided to Girl Effect’s Senior Leadership. 
• Develop bi-annual and annual reports for funders

Who You Are

• Extensive experience of high level fundraising and partnership development, in an international development context, within a global charity or foundation
• Extensive expertise working with key bilaterals such as: DFID, DFAT, Global Affairs Canada, Sida, and other major government funders. 
• Ability to put together and develop high level funding bids
• A proven track record of developing relationships to mutual benefit and securing new partners/funding
• Demonstrable achievement of financial results
• Good awareness of global fundraising trends
• A strong commitment to realising the potential of girls and to the vision and values of Girl Effect
• Effective communicator at a senior level,written and verbal
• Working knowledge of fundraising databases and systems
• Financially literate
• A positive and solution-oriented strategic thinker
• A collaborative problem-solver, able to work flexibly as part of a global team in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, able to manage conflict and handle sensitive issues, particularly in cross-cultural and cross-departmental contexts

What Else You Should Know

As we continue to scale and grow - we are hugely ambitious for our future and we are looking for people who are driven by this to change the world for girls.

Our teams are a diverse mix across sectors (non-profit and commercial) and specialisms (from Brand and Creative through to Gender and Insight). You’ll learn and grow in an environment that will challenge you to think and work with a fresh perspective.

At Girl Effect, you can expect to work somewhere where you will be stretched and developed in your role, a place where you can build your career and work with talented, engaged people committed to our cause to create a lasting impact.  

Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our safeguarding policy. We encourage candidates to read and understand our safeguarding policy, the executive summary of which can be found here. We have zero tolerance to all forms of violence against children, beneficiaries and staff.

This role is being recruited on a 12 month fixed term contract basis - maternity cover.

England Director, Midlands & East 

(Ref:  SUS2889)

Salary £56,559 per annum

37.5 hours per week – base is negotiable within the region

Sustrans is looking for a Director who can work with a range of stakeholders to enable people across the Midlands & East to make travel choices which are good for them, their neighbourhoods and the environment. This role will lead local multi-disciplinary teams delivering community centred infrastructure schemes, improving the National Cycle Network and partnering with schools, communities and workplaces to deliver behaviour change projects.

If you are passionate about sustainability, can demonstrate a strong track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders and providing outstanding leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, then please read our candidate information pack to find out more. This is an opportunity to join an amazing charity and lead a skilled and dedicated team that is proud to work for Sustrans.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday 6 April 2020. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 20 April 2020.

We understand it’s difficult to think about applying for jobs at the moment. We will review how we approach the interview process closer to the time and will aim to be as flexible as possible.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Your new company
A leading national health charity based in central London who are looking to establish a Public Affairs function within the organisation.

Your new role
Will require you to lead on developing and delivering a strategic approach to stakeholder engagement across the authority, that builds trust and confidence in professional regulation. You will establish the public affairs function as the core relationship manager with parliamentarians, government departments and other political stakeholders in the four countries. Co-creating with colleagues you will deliver effective, strategic, multi-channel communication and engagement plans that support the development and delivery of the organisations public, policy initiatives. You will work with the corporate leadership team to develop and nurture strong, consistent and purposeful relationships with stakeholders across the four nations of the UK. You will provide high quality political insight counsel and advise the Chief Executive, Chair and Executive team. As a member of the external affairs leadership team, you'll deliver a high performing communications and engagement function which is a great place to work.

What you'll need to succeed

• Highly experienced stakeholder relations and public affairs professional
• A proven track record of building and nurturing strong, consistent and purposeful relationships with stakeholders
• Experience of managing complex issues, which are of strategic importance to an organisation
• Ability to think, act and plan strategically, and to win respect and operate at the highest level within an organisation
• A deep understanding of and relish for politics, and knowledge of or interest in the health and care sector (previous experience within healthcare is not a prerequisite)
• First rate verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail
• Significant management experience including financial budgets and direct reports

What you'll get in return
A very competitive salary as well as the opportunity to make a big impact with an iconic organisation. Benefits also include: 30 days annual leave + Bank holidays, Salary sacrifice schemes, PerkBox, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Subsidised on-site restaurant, 8% basic pension contribution, Season ticket loan, Agile and flexible working, 24-hour - regulated employee assistance programme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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You will provide inspirational leadership and bring strong matrix management expertise to help transform our communications and engagement model, supporting the organisation to meet its goals as set out in our five-year strategy to 2022

The post holder will be responsible for:Providing robust, clear and strategic communications and stakeholder engagement advice and challenge to senior managers and leaders, including the organisation's Chief Executive, Chair and other members of the Board.

• Leading the development of stakeholder engagement program among system partners, involving the enhancement of senior-level strategic stakeholder relationships in external bodies,and in particular overseeing the provision of high-quality and systematic support to the Chair and CEO in their peer-level relationships across the wider healthcare and legal services systems.
• Being a highly trusted, credible and visible leader of the organisation's communications and stakeholder engagement function, both internally and externally - working with senior leaders to help direct and provide professional assurance regarding the development, delivery and impact of the organisation's communications and engagement plans and activities.
• Establishing a new stakeholder relationship function on behalf of the organisation.
• Leading and developing a high-performing communications and engagement operation of approx. 18 FTEs in delivering high-quality, accurate, creative communications and stakeholder engagement solutions and approaches, across an integrated range of channels and disciplines - media relations, corporate publications, campaigns, events, digital and social media, and internal communications, plus strategic stakeholder engagement.
• Working closely with the Director of Membership and Stakeholder Engagement to ensure that day-to-day activities and commitments best meet the longer-term interests of the organisation and its sponsoring government department, the Department of Health and Social Care, and our indemnity scheme members.
• Developing work plans, systems, processes and infrastructure, and associated deliverables and creative approaches, using credible sources of customer, member and stakeholder insight, and presenting these work plans in line with agreed resources and priorities.
• Acting as a strong role model to foster a culture of learning, delivery and collaboration, both within the MSE directorate and between the directorate and all other parts of the organisation, demonstrating exceptional levels of customer focus and quality assurance; supporting the integration of our external affairs work, ensuring that opportunities to engage or inform are maximised across the organisation
• Overseeing the development of creative and innovative internal engagement plans that seeks to raise awareness of key programs of work that will enable the implementation of our strategy and business plans, and drive culture change and improvement internally across dispersed office sites and home workers.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all the below: -

• Masters degree or equivalent demonstrable experience of working in a senior level role
• Specialist in-depth knowledge and expertise in strategic and operational communications and stakeholder engagement
• Programme and/or project management qualification - e.g. MSP, PRINCE 2 or equivalent
• Proficient IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office packages (ie Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Ability to lead and influence managers and stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff, including in cross-matrix working environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, allied with creative and operational skills to support exceptional stakeholder engagement
• Able to analyse and interpret complex information, financial data and statistics to assess issues, identify trends, anticipate issues and generate solutions
• Able to plan and prioritise work in the context of a fast-paced and changing environment to meet deadlines
• Able to plan for and manage change, in particular through creative and engaging internal communications campaigns across dispersed office locations and home workers
• Able to build and work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams at all levels
• Proficient at influencing and engaging senior management, including NEDs
• Worked across organisational boundaries, delivering communications and engagement initiatives as part of or leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Delivering robust business management systems and processes, including quality assurance and impact measurement
• Leading change and/or project management
• Developing and managing governance arrangements for oversight of communications and engagement
• Producing management information and analysis for development and implementation of communications and engagement
• Experience of budget management
• Extensive knowledge and experience of central government communications and engagement, plus thorough understanding and working knowledge of stakeholder engagement, internally and externally

If this role is of interest, please do apply ASAP with an up to date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience as looking to submit on Monday the 30^th of March or call me on 07514539772

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Main Purpose of Role 

We are seeking someone, with deep expertise in major donor fundraising, to deputise for the CEO, lead senior management team projects and lead our fundraising team. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who wishes to transition into a senior manager role. 

Overview 

CFAB supports children on the move between the UK and other countries and children who are separated from their family in another country. The complexities of migration and international separation can make many of these children particularly hard to support and particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. We ensure that children in these circumstances enjoy the same care, protection and right to a family life as we would want for any child.

We are the only UK representative of the International Social Service network, and the only charity in the UK with a dedicated international social work team.  We are proud to have royal patronage from HRH, Princess Alexandra.  

You will play an important role within the organisation, with responsibility of generating circa £500,000 per annum to help us protect vulnerable children around the world.  You will lead an energetic, passionate and driven team of fundraising and marketing professionals, with three direct report plus volunteers.  You should be able to demonstrate our values of professionalism, impartiality and respect.  

This is a full-time role with a competitive salary, dependent upon experience. Job share applications will be considered.  All applications must be received by midnight, Sunday, 19 April 2020.  First round interviews will take place week commencing 27 April with second round interviews taking place in week commencing 4 May. 

Main Duties 

1. Deputise for the CEO and lead senior management projects (20%) 

You will participate in Senior Management Team meetings and overall organisational development.  In coordination with the CEO, you will attend and coordinate sub-committees of the Board providing quarterly reports on fundraising progress. You will lead ad hoc projects as requested by the CEO, such as establish a rolling programme of research within CFAB from concept to delivery; collaborating with the HR Manager to maximise employee satisfaction; reviewing adherence to data protection policies, etc.

1. Oversee our fundraising programme (15%) 

A substantial responsibility will be to lead our fundraising team to generate circa £500,000 in income every year from trusts, event income, donations, corporate gifts and other new streams of income.  You will analyse current trends in fundraising and identify priority growth areas, leading the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy and associated budget.  You will work with the team to ensure that service standards are met, work is captured in our Salesforce system, and Gift Aid/sponsorship opportunities are explored.You will lead impact measurement across the office and will support the fundraising and marketing teams in their use of impact data to evidence the importance of CFAB’s services.

You will regularly monitor new contract opportunities from institutional funders (DFID, UNHCR, UNICEF, etc) and consult with operational team about bid opportunities, taking the lead on drafting the multi-stage bid applications and ensure successful delivery of any projects that result.  In coordination with the CEO, you will meet regularly with institutional funders to ensure CFAB’s name is established and respected.  You will also explore the potential for legacy fundraising and corporate partnerships as lower priority funding streams. You will line manage our Trusts Fundraiser and arrange contracts with external agencies and volunteers. 

1. Lead our major donor programme (50%) 

You will be responsible for delivering our major donor fundraising programme and overseeing any events linked to major donors and individual giving.  Together with the CEO, you will cultivate year-round supporter relations with clear supporter journeys against a calendar of events and communications to raise and deepen awareness and maximise value.  You will support our Major Donors to create and run their own small cultivation events to increase our pipeline of prospective donors.

1. Marketing and Public Affairs (15%) 

You will line manage our communications officer and policy manager.  You will review any new campaigns and materials developed, negotiate pro-bono support from relevant supplier or secure sponsorship.  You will provide relevant content for the six-monthly Patron and Donor newsletter, as well as contribute to overall policy messaging together with the CEO. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
2. Substantial working in fundraising, a good portion of which should be in a major donor fundraising role.  You will have a proven track record of fundraising proposal writing or commercial bid writing. 
3. Excellent research skills and critical analysis to ensure effective matching of our funding priorities to giving criteria. 
4. Effective time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise competing demands, even when under pressure, in a methodical and systematic manner. 
5. Good management skills and experience with budgets.  
6. Ability to make decisions and think strategically. 

Desired 

1. Experience of a fundraising role within a similar sized charity. 
2. Familiarity with the social care or health sectors. 
3. Familiarity with Salesforce. 

Additional Requirements 

1. Occasional participation in evening and/or weekend events, networking and meetings 
2. Ensuring adherence to necessary legislation e.g. Data Protection Act, Health and Safety Act 

This job description is a non-contractual document and may be changed at any time by CFAB.  All employees are expected to be flexible over the tasks/duties and responsibilities of their roles in order to meet the needs of both of CFAB and our service users/partners.

We live in a country with an ageing population – by 2040, 1 in 4 people in the UK will be 65 or over.  Independent Age exists so that people can continue to live life on their own terms, campaigning and providing services to ensure people can enjoy being independent, financially secure, healthy, active and connected in older age. 

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people.

As people age, they are often let down by the systems in place to support them. Whether they struggle to manage multiple medications, live with undiagnosed conditions, or don’t receive treatment when they need it, older people and their families continually miss out on essential support when they need it most.

At Independent Age, our dynamic and ambitious policy team analyse the problems that affect people as they grow older, and develop tangible solutions to ensure that no-one feels ignored, isolated and marginalized.

We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead the development of our activity in the health sphere, working to improve the systems that impact people as they age.

The ideal candidate will have…..

• Experience of developing and leading complex programmes of policy work that achieve tangible change, specifically in the sphere of health.
• A strong understanding of how policy, public affairs and campaigning interact to make positive change happen, including an interest in politics and a good understanding of Westminster, Whitehall, NHS structures and local government.
• Proven ability to tailor written language to different audiences when writing briefings, consultation responses, and reports, etc.
• Experience of undertaking and project managing qualitative and/or quantitative research to inform policy positions and development.
• Experience of involving people who are affected by an issue in policy and research activity
• An understanding of the issues faced by older people.
• Experience of building good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including influencing politicians and decision makers.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak with people at all levels in person, by phone and email. 
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively to meet strict deadlines on a number of concurrent tasks.
• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in this role, please click to apply by submitting your CV and Covering Letter, detailing how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd April 2020

Interviews will be held on Friday 1st May 2020.

Senior Policy Officer

 (ref: SUS2873)

£27,225 per annum

37.5 hours per week - based in Cardiff Bay

Sustrans Crymru is looking for an experienced policy and influencing professional to ensure that the charity’s knowledge and expertise informs the work of decision-makers and commissioning bodies in Wales.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of public affairs and policy research and  development. You will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships. You will have a good understanding of current transport issues and of local and national policy and politics in Wales. You will have excellent IT literacy and research skills and be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Thursday 26 March 2020. Interviews will take place in Cardiff on Thursday 2 April 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Uwch Swyddog Polisi

 (Cyf: SUS2873)

£27,225 y flwyddyn

37.5 awr yr wythnos – wedi’i lleoli ym Mae Caerdydd

Mae Sustrans Cymru yn chwilio am swyddog polisi a dylanwadu profiadol er mwyn sicrhau bod gwybodaeth ac arbenigedd yr elusen yn llywio gwaith penderfynwyr a sefydliadau comisiynu yng Nghymru.

Byddwch wedi’ch addysgu hyd at lefel gradd neu gyfwerth a bydd gennych brofiad o faterion cyhoeddus a pholisi ymchwil a datblygu. Bydd gennych sgiliau cyfathrebu ysgrifenedig a llafar rhagorol a’r gallu i feithrin a chynnal cysylltiadau gwaith cynhyrchiol. Bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth dda o faterion trafnidiaeth cyfredol ac o bolisi a gwleidyddiaeth leol a chenedlaethol yng Nghymru. Bydd gennych lythrennedd TG a sgiliau ymchwil rhagorol a byddwch yn ymrwymedig i hyrwyddo trafnidiaeth gynaliadwy.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi’u cwblhau yw 9yb ddydd Iau 26 Mawrth 2020. Cynhelir cyfweliadau yng Nghaerdydd ddydd Iau 2 Ebrill 2020.

Mae Sustrans wedi ymrwymo i leihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth a

galluogi cynhwysiant. Croesawn geisiadau gan bobl sydd â’r sgiliau perthnasol o bob

rhan o’r gymuned.

To provide leadership and management to the policy and research staff, including contributing to fundraising and programme planning. To take a lead role in developing sector-leading evidence-based policy positions and solutions to support the charity's influencing and campaigns work.

Client Details

Leading children's charity

Description

• Provide management to staff in the policy and research function to ensure that they are appropriately motivated to perform to their full potential individually and working in project teams, including through regular supervisions and appraisals

• Together with the Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy to plan and oversee the design and delivery of programmes and projects to agreed strategic and operational objectives which contribute to the eradication of child poverty in the UK

• To participate in a programme of external and internal communications about policy and research work, including news management of policy and research projects and programmes

• To work closely with our Senior Analyst to develop our own programme of work, develop our own analytical capacity, including acquiring key datasets and developing our own modelling capacity

• To provide lead policy expertise in advising the CEO, Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy and other staff on the causes, effects and solutions to child poverty; develop and evaluate evidence-based policy positions and political trends as appropriate

• To take a lead role in the development of ideas and proposals for policy and research projects and policy publications to support our influencing and campaigning activities.

• To take a lead role in undertaking, commissioning and managing research projects for publication, including developing relationships with funders and securing funding.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key people in government, the public sector, academics, and charity sector organisations whose support is needed for the successful delivery of the charity's programmes and funding.

Profile

• Substantial experience of carrying out research and policy analysis on poverty, social security, children or related issues to inform and support strategic objectives

• Experience of working in a public policy environment to deliver change

• Knowledge of social research methods and ability to write successful bids for research funding

• Experience of using quantitative and qualitative research material to support public policy influencing work and campaigns

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop evidence-based positions on complex areas of public policy

• Ability to write and oversee the development of high-quality briefings, consultation responses, reports and other policy and campaigning outputs

• Ability to think strategically and respond speedily and effectively to external developments

• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

• Team leadership and project management skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Job Offer

£ 39,910 - £ 44,111 plus benefits

The Senior Policy Officer will have responsibility for developing and promoting innovative and impactful policy proposals which will make a significant difference to residents in ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods.

Job Description (Key Duties)

1. Develop and maintain an active and engaged network of parliamentary and other stakeholders providing policy briefing and organising engaging events.
2. Develop expertise in the policy area, developing ideas and proposals.
3. Stay on top of new research and policy work and relevant practice.
4. Maintain a strong network, developing a rapport with key contacts.
5. Develop and deliver a programme of events and research which can cut through the noise and grab people’s attention.
6. Develop and deliver key outputs – a newsletter, policy briefings and event summaries and occasionally more substantive reports, a webpage, social media and speaking engagements.
7. Commission and manage small scale research projects.
8. Actively seek out opportunities to promote the work.
9. Plan and monitor the project budget.
10. Other tasks commensurate with the role.

How to apply

• An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history. We recommend that this is no longer than three pages.
• A supporting statement, with your name at the top of each page, explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification. Each section of the person spec should be addressed under clear headings. We recommend that this is no longer than three pages.

Please note that applications can only be considered if both a CV and supporting statement is submitted.

All applications must be received by 5pm on Monday 20th April 2020. Interviews will be held between the 6th and 7th May 2020.

Please ensure you refer to the recruitment pack attached (also available on our website) for the full job description and person specification as well as specific details on how to apply.

The Senior Policy Officer will have responsibility for developing and promoting innovative and impactful policy proposals which will make a significant difference to residents in deprived and under-funded communities.

Key Duties

1. Develop and maintain a strong network of civil servants and advisors working across government departments, developing a rapport with key contacts.
2. Research and write submissions, drawing on the experience of Big Local areas.
3. Stay on top of new government policy and relevant practice.
4. Develop and deliver a programme of events and research which can cut through the noise and grab policy maker’s attention.
5. Commission and manage small scale research projects.
6. Actively seek out opportunities to promote the work.
7. Plan and monitor the project budget.
8. Other tasks commensurate with the role.

How to apply

• An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history. We recommend that this is no longer than three pages.
• A supporting statement, with your name at the top of each page, explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification. Each section of the person spec should be addressed under clear headings. We recommend that this is no longer than three pages.

Please note that applications can only be considered if both a CV and supporting statement is submitted.

All applications must be received by 5pm on Monday 20th April 2020. Interviews will be held between 6th and 7th May 2020.

Please ensure you refer to the recruitment pack attached (also available on our website) for the full job description and person specification as well as specific details on how to apply.

Head of policy, leadership, project management, social policy, policy analysis, research, campaigns, comms

Your new company
A leading charity works on behalf of the more than one in four children in the UK growing up in poverty. Providing training, advice and information to make sure hard-up families get the financial support they need. We also carry out high profile legal work to establish and protect families' rights.

Your new role
The postholder provides leadership and management to policy and research staff, in particular taking a lead on our policies on child poverty, our quantitative research programme and our policy positions on social security, including universal credit. They will also contribute to our fundraising and programme planning.
1. Provide management to staff in the policy and research function
2. Together with the Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy to plan and oversee the design and delivery of programmes and projects to agreed strategic and operational objectives
3. To participate in a programme of external and internal communications about policy and research
To ensure the analysis of a range of statistical data sets, including Households Below Average Income
4. To ensure the analysis of a range of statistical data sets, including Households Below Average Income
5. To lead and take an active interest in our work on reform of social security
6. To represent CPAG at speaking engagements, events, relevant coalitions and networks
7. To write regular articles and updates for internal and external
8. Develop and maintain relationships with key people in government, the public sector, academics, and charity sector

What you'll need to succeed
Essential

* Team leadership and project management skills
* Understanding of relevant social policy and rights issues
* Experience of working in a public policy environment to deliver change
* Proven track record of social policy work including evidence of published or written work
* Substantial experience of carrying out research and policy analysis on poverty, social security, children or related issues to inform and support strategic objectives
* Knowledge of social research methods and ability to write successful bids for research funding
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Ability to support and supervise staff as required
* Strong project management skills
* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop evidence-based positions on complex areas of public policy
* Ability to write and oversee the development of high quality briefings, consultation responses, reports and other policy and campaigning outputs
* Ability to think strategically and respond speedily and effectively to external developments
* Ability to interpret a range of statistical datasets including Households Below Average Income (HBAI) and other national datasets

What you'll get in return
£39,910 - £44,111 - plus a non-contributory (5% of salary) Group Personal Pension Scheme.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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The Church of England has made available £20 million to initiate a social investment portfolio. This portfolio is intended to complement the work of the Archbishops' Council, a charity set up to co-ordinate, promote, aid and further the work and mission of the Church of England.

In particular, the portfolio will make investments designed to tackle issues in housing and the community, financial exclusion, and the environment. The programme's intentions are ambitious, with the goal to establish the Church as an influential and successful social investor within the UK, and direct innovative and impactful investment to areas most in need, that align with the Church's mission.

Summary

This is a unique opportunity to join us as the Head of Social Impact Investment Officer.

You will take charge of the Archbishops' Council's newly established social investment portfolio at its outset, and develop its strategy and interaction with the innovative and growing social investment sector.

With a passion, understanding and commitment to social and environmental issues, you will have significant experience of investment decision making and due diligence, and the ability to run, manage and maintain an investment programme.

A self starter and relationship builder, you will inspire others with your enthusiasm about the role that the Church can play in the social investment field and what can be achieved with an innovative, creative and strategic approach.

At the NCIs many of our staff work flexibly in a number of different ways. We are happy to talk at interview about options that might be possible with this role.

First stage interviews are expected to be held w/c 13th April 2020 with final stage interviews w/c 4th May 2020.

In return we offer a unique environment with opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave for work life balance, season ticket loans and a range of benefits including discounted entry to attractions and what we feel is a market leading package when it comes to our scheme.

Main Responsibilities

The Role

• Establish the Church as a successful social impact investor within the UK.
• To shape, implement and own the Council's social investment strategy.
• Build relationships within the Church and with key players across the sector (such as Government, intermediaries, charities, peers and the financial sector) to identify issues where social investment can help support areas most in need, that align with the Church's mission and complements the existing and potential missional work of the Church.
• Liaise with National Policy Advisers in the Mission & Public Affairs Team, in order to highlight policy issues raised by the Council's impact investments
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of future social investment opportunities.
• Assess and due diligence social investment opportunities and to make investment recommendations to the Executive Team and Trustees.
• Build relationships with charities and social enterprises (particularly those with a Christian ethos) that are potential recipients of impact investment
• Manage the process of an investment from beginning to end.
• Manage the overall performance of the Council's social investment portfolio.
• Monitor the portfolio's investments and maintain financial and impact records
• Maintain a prominent profile in the social investment sector to keep updated on major developments and opportunities within the sector, and to communicate the Council's work and strategy to stakeholders.
• Co- design and develop investment opportunities with key players across the sector.
• Report and communicate the social investment programme to internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake other duties that may reasonably be required.

Enfield Clubhouse is a small charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of people with severe mental health issues.  It is registered with the charity's commission for England and Wales and companies house. We are based in Community House in Edmonton, a culturally diverse area.

We aim to help rehabilitate people into the community through encouraging members to engage in volunteering, work & engaging in community events. We also provide a safe environment in which people can develop friendships, talk about their past experience and participate in a range of social activities. These include art, singing, exercise, cooking, playing games, regular outings and holidays. We also support members with benefit issues and encourage members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Enfield Clubhouse is open two days a week - Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am -4pm) and employs 3 part time staff.

· Clubhouse Manager (14 hours per week)

· Deputy Manager (10.5 hours per week)

· Assistant (approx 3 hours per week)

As well as having to attend Clubhouse every Friday (9:00 to 4:00) the manager will be allocated 7 hours a week to manage and administer all Clubhouse activities and functions. There is some flexibility around these hours and should the manager need to work additional hours renumeration will always be provided.  The manager will also need to be able to provide cover for staff absences (e.g. sickness or annual leave) on Clubhouse days

Office facilities are provided at the Clubhouse, though it would be acceptable if the post holder chose to work from home on days other than Friday.

As well as having a flexible approach to working, the post holder will need to combine excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an efficient approach to organisational, financial and administrative management. 

Experience of working with those experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems is essential  as well as motivational skills to encourage members to participate in activities.

The new post holder may wish to review and organise the hours and tasks of all staff to ensure Clubhouse is run as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Clubhouse is independent and has a board of trustees which include members who meet regularly with the manager to discuss plans, financial management and ongoing strategic development.

The successful candidate will make contacts and develop working relationships not only with local mental health and social care professionals but with the voluntary sector and employers and always be looking for fresh opportunities that may benefit Clubhouse, particularly the recruitment of new members.

The successful candidate will regularly give supervision to paid staff and keep all personal data stored and handled in keeping with the data protection act 2018.  They will also identify plan and coordinate staff (and volunteer) development and training.

Candidates should understand members entitlement to confidentiality and the necessity to carry out vetting procedures for potential volunteers and staff. 

Although Clubhouse is currently financially stable there has been a decline in funding and the future  post holder will need to explore ways of bringing in additional funding, including the drafting of funding bids.

Please apply by email with your CV giving a full work history, and a letter outlining your suitability for the post, in particular addressing the qualities and requirements outlined in the person specification.

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered

The Successful candidate must undertake an enhanced DBS check which is paid for by Clubhouse.

Previous applicants need not apply.