We are seeking an exceptional candidate to lead the VCSE in South-East London to enable us to adapt and thrive within the new Integrated Care Partnership. This is a new post, funded initially by the SEL CCG/ICB for a three-year period. As Director you will be forward thinking, innovative and have the leadership skills essential to shape the future direction of the sector in the new health and social care landscape.

Your role will be to ensure that the Integrated Care System (ICS) engages effectively with the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector so that the health and social care system incorporates the voluntary sector in its cross-borough work at a South-East London level.

The post holder will represent and provide voice and advocacy for the sector on the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) and on cross-borough work. This role will be pivotal in ensuring that the wider VCSE reaches its potential as a key strategic influencer and delivery partner within the ICS.

The engagement within the ICP aims to ensure that our local VCSE supports identification of local health and wellbeing priorities and plays a full part in decision-making. The post holder will also facilitate, chair and report to the planned VSCE Alliance to operate effectively as the umbrella body for the six place-level VCSE Leadership Groups.

This role will involve developing strong working relationships with system partners, working in partnership to understand local needs, seek out opportunities to improve services for local people, improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities across South-East London. If you are passionate, highly motivated, a strategic thinker and experienced in partnership working, then this is a great opportunity to make a difference to the sector and to health outcomes for local people.

Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury. It can affect anyone at any time. When it does, Headway is here to help.

Headway is the UK’s leading charity working to improve life after brain injury. We are passionate about helping people to rebuild their lives, relearn lost skills and regain a degree of independence.

We know that with the right help, at the right time, there can be life after brain injury.

We’re seeking a creative, inspiring communicator with the ability to think strategically and the passion to influence change.

You will lead our talented communications team in securing high-profile media coverage, creating engaging, emotive multi-media content, strengthening our award-winning range of information resources, and driving change on a political level.

You will have experience of working with traditional and digital media, have devised and run successful awareness campaigns, and be able to demonstrate a proven track record of providing the media with statements on demand.

You will also have excellent writing, editing and presentation skills.

This is a hands-on role in which you will be responsible for a small but highly-talented team who are passionate about raising awareness of brain injury.

If you are looking to challenge yourself in an exciting role within an organisation that is making a difference to the lives of thousands of people across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

• Home working or office based (Nottingham)
• Closing date for applications: 15 July 2022
• Interviews: w/c 18 July 2022
• Salary: c.£60,000

Headway is an equal opportunities employer.
Registered Charity No 1025852.
No agencies.

Join the highly successful ISM working to support musicians

Central London – Marketing Manager

Permanent and Full Time – £34-37k

The ISM is looking for a dynamic marketing professional to drive membership growth at the ISM. The ISM has already seen sustained growth in membership over successive years and this is a trend we are keen to maintain.

In conjunction with the Director of Business Development, you will set the marketing strategy for recruiting and retaining individual and corporate members and lead on developing and delivering vibrant, memorable marketing campaigns. You will be an active presence in the sector and proactively identify and cultivate partnerships that generate membership growth and increase our profile.

You will be skilled at using digital tools to extend our reach, utilising our position as Individual Member Association of the Year 2021 to engage with all professional musicians working in the sector. You will be able to demonstrate significant effectiveness in previous roles and have an appetite for delivering successful marketing plans that meet and exceed targets.

You will be joining a motivated staff team, who are highly invested in supporting musicians and effecting positive change in the music sector. The role is based in Bayswater, London but are currently following a hybrid model of work.

To apply please send a full CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job and join us in supporting the music sector at this critical time.

Closing date is Friday 22 July at 5.30pm.  Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

People & Culture have a mission to see CAP as a highly desirable workplace of the Christian world, attracting and retaining the very best people. We are the champions of our culture, magnets of talent, transformers of skills and abilities, ensuring all CAP’s people have an enriched and healthy work experience; all this to see CAP fulfil its vision.

The role

The role of the Director of People & Culture is to provide leadership and strategic oversight to the People & Culture directorate, ensuring a flourishing workforce and a vibrant value-led culture across the organisation. Responsible for CAP’s HR and employment policies and procedures, learning and development of both employees and church-based workers, change management and internal communication, and responsible for CAP’s Christ-centred vision and values; this role is critical and crucial for CAP to fulfil its vision. CAP has a reputation as a great workplace, and the Director of People & Culture will have the responsibility of maintaining and improving this.

The role will be responsible for strategic level leadership to the People & Culture directorate (42+ people, £1.6m budget), including establishing long-term vision and direction; developing, implementing and monitoring strategies and plans.

Who we're looking for

You will be extremely passionate about making and keeping CAP a great workplace, treating people fairly, developing people so that both they and CAP achieve their full potential and having lots of fun as we go. 

CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all.

CAP offer a generous Rewards & Well-being package, including:

- 6.5% employer pension contribution

- 34 days annual holiday (including flexible bank holidays)

- 1 additional days holiday for each full year of service (up to a max of 5 additional days)

- 2 paid Mental Health days and up to 5 days Family Emergency leave per year

- Paid 'Revive' days to take time out with your team during the year

- Enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave

- Access to Employer Assistance Programme 

- Gym membership discount

- Hybrid working

- Flexitime from day one (start/finish earlier or later in the day, accrue extra time off & achieve that work/life balance)

- plus many more! (see the rewards brochure on our website under 'related documents' for further information and pro-rata details for part time employees)

Please note - First interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place on 5th July 2022.

Our preference for this role would be someone local to Bradford HO/living within commutable distance, however, for the right candidate we would consider a remote worker with regular visits to HO.

Location

Bradford Head Office/hybrid. Remote considered for the right candidate.

Disclaimer

Under the 2010 Equality Act, Schedule 9, we have a genuine occupational requirement for all employees and volunteers to be practising Christians and clearly demonstrate an active faith in Jesus.

For further information, please contact the People & Culture team at CAP.

Information on genuine occupational requirements can be found on our website.

You are advised to submit your completed application form via email as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. We reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date where we have a high response rate.

All adults working in, or on behalf of the CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes: A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP Services can be delivered. Identify children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns and to follow the CAP Safeguarding Policy in addressing any concerns appropriately.

Please note that we are unable to consider applicants who do not presently have permission to work in the UK.

With responsibility for the strategic development of the community development & health work area; which incorporates community development, emergency and community food provision, youth & families, environmental and healthy lifestyles services & initiatives; you will lead, direct & support the multi-disciplinary team who manage the contracts, services and day-to-day delivery of this broad work area.

Skilled at managing relationships with existing funders and commissioners, you will broker new partnerships, write bids and collaborate on funding tenders, and ensure sustained funding for services which support those most vulnerable in our communities. With excellent organisation, communication, finance and project management skills, you will demonstrate sensitivity to the ambitions of this work area and to SCDA’s vision as a whole.

Based Newhaven with travel across E. Sussex, car driver and owner required as many delivery locations are rural and not served well by public transport. Post subject to DBS check.

The organisation:

An international health NGO

The role:

To oversee the activities of the organisation in line with the strategic plan.

To lead an organisation of 10+ members of staff and consultants situated in the UK and around the world – and line managing 5 senior staff members.

To lead the advocacy and parliamentary work internationally and

The candidate:

Significant experience of working with politicians and parliamentarians in order to affect public policy and resource mobilisation.

A first-class line manager and leader with a great ability to motivate.

An excellent relationship builder and communicator

Deadline: Fri 15th July

Defence and Security Programme Director

• Full time: 35 hrs per week
• Permanent
• Salary: £63,000 – 66,189 per annum
• Location: Central London office, with opportunity for blended working

About us

Transparency International (TI) is the world’s leading independent anti-corruption organisation. We work globally towards ensuring a world where people’s lives, government, business and society are free from corruption. A world where, the health of our institutions is enhanced so they can better support the people they are intended for; a world where we can trust the integrity of those in authority and in business, and a world where there is no impunity for the corrupt.

Transparency International – Defence & Security (TI-DS) is one of TI’s global programmes and is committed to tackling corruption in the global defence and security sector. Located in London and hosted by Transparency International’s UK chapter, the programme works with defence institutions, governments, defence industry, civil society and international organisations worldwide to strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight systems in a traditionally opaque and secretive sector. We contribute to broad-based coalitions and collective action working with reform-minded actors to bring about change.

Our strategic objectives are:
1. To mitigate corruption risks in the defence and security sector
2. To reduce the role of corruption that impacts the defence and security sector as a factor contributing to conflict, insecurity and crises
3. To improve the integrity of private sector defence and security actors
4. To mitigate critical corruption risk factors in arms control regimes

About you and the role

As Defence & Security Programme Director you will be responsible for the effective strategic planning, management and delivery of the Defence & Security Global Thematic Network Initiative.  You will be responsible for ensuring the programme meets the strategic purpose that defence and security institutions are accountable to their publics and subject to civilian democratic control and oversight and that corruption risks are reduced.

Some of the key areas of responsibility will include:

• Design, roll out and track progress of strategic goals objectives and priorities for the programme.  Establish strategic networks and actively seek out opportunities to grow and raise the profile of the programme
• Maintain close operational oversight over project management and delivery to ensure projects and workstreams are effectively planned and executed, within agreed budgets and timeframes and meeting donor requirements.
• Guide the formulation of the Programme’s policy positions and oversee high quality advocacy. Provide intellectual leadership for the Programme, ensuring that research outputs are of the highest quality and maintain a reputation for objectivity and independence
• Manage the Programme’s finances within agreed budgets
• Create an annual business plan in line with TI-UK’s overall strategy and the strategic objectives of the TI movement providing regular updates on progress for the SLT / Board
• Ensure that the Programme’s financial, legal and reputational risks are managed effectively
• Manage and develop resourcing and staffing arrangements which enable the Programme to meet its goals, including the effective performance of employees. Identify and map resources to programme need to ensure high quality delivery of programmes/projects in a timely manner and to budget
• Identify and manage fundraising for the DS programme. Work across teams to ensure effective proposals development processes and programme design, including leadership of technical writing. Oversee submission of high quality and impactful donor bids that meet internal targets. Keep abreast of fundraising opportunities and actively seek these out working with the Development, Evidence and Impact Teams.
• Foster positive relations with the Programme’s stakeholders, including the TI-Secretariat based in Berlin, relevant TI National Chapters in other countries, companies, Civil Society Organisations, relevant Government departments, international institutions and defence institutions, ensuring two-way learning between the Programme and the TI movement.
• Take part in media interviews and other external commentary as required, whilst also developing a diverse group of colleagues to amplify their specific expertise to external audiences.
• Work with the Development, Evidence and Impact Team to document and disseminate  outcomes and impact to better position DS for funding opportunities and partnerships and to raise our profile.
• Line manage Heads of functions within the Programme; general oversight to ensure sufficient anti-corruption and other relevant expertise within teams.
• Undertake oversight, outreach and supervisory visits to programme countries of operation as required.
• Ensure the programme operates in an integrated and coordinated manner with TI-UK’s other programmes and with shared services.
• Deputise for the Director of International Engagement (as required, including with Trustees/SLT) and contribute to the development of TI Movement thinking on the management of global programmes and TI-UK operational structures and policies.

Your skills

To be successful in the role you will:

• Have extensive sector expertise in defence and security as well as anti-corruption efforts
• Have strong leadership skills, take ownership and responsibility for the delivery of goals and manage operations effectively and efficiently
• Have the ability to deliver programmes and projects to a high quality standard, on budget and in a timely manner
• Be able to manage different donors relationships and expectations on project status and progress  
• Have the ability to adapt and course correct programmes to address gaps/complexities in programme delivery and achievement of goals
• Possess strong people and communication skills, across cultures, both to deliver the Programme’s operational objectives and to manage and motivate/inspire the Programme team
• Have a proven track record as a manager of people, stakeholder relationships and complex programmes
• Have a strong focus on results and ability to draw out programme outcomes and impact in compelling ways
• Have an understanding of how to operate at a global level as well as in country-specific contexts
• Have an ability to influence and persuade others, in government and in business, operating in an international context, with the ability to develop and communicate strategic vision
• Have articulate and numerate communication skills, with the ability to write with flair in English
• Be able to actively seek opportunities and lead technical oversight on the Programme’s fundraising and participation at key events
• Have experience in senior level policy-making – developing policy and arguing it into the agendas of governments and international organisations at the highest level
• Have excellent planning, coordination and organisational skills
• Have energy, drive, resilience and focus, and the capacity to flourish responding to complex and competing demands
• Possess the motivation to make a positive difference by combating corruption on the world stage

It would also be good if you have a credible track record of research, advocacy and project management related to defence and security, corruption and governance.

Benefits

In exchange we will offer:

• A competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 5% contributory pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced sickness and family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A flexible and friendly working environment, with the opportunity for blended working (more details of this can be found on our website)

The Development Manager is an instrumental member of a small, busy, and friendly team. Driving and managing all aspects of fundraising at ArtsEd, the key focus of the role is on managing and building relationships with individuals, deepening our relationships with existing Friends and major donors, and identifying and cultivating prospects.

Working closely with the Director of Development & Marketing, the postholder will create and deliver an engaging programme of events to support this goal. The role also encompasses trusts and foundation partnerships and alumni relations, making it a perfect next step for someone looking to broaden their skills base as they progress towards a management role.

Our key income targets are for our bursary and scholarship funds, however the fundraising opportunities at ArtsEd are engaging and varied and already include small capital projects and outreach, with a major capital project in the pipeline. 

The Development Manager reports directly to the Director of Development & Marketing and works closely with the rest of the team to ensure that Marketing & Development strategies combine to best effect.

About the job:

The Development Manager is responsible for cultivating and stewarding income from a variety of sources and the role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their fundraising expertise. We are looking for applicants with expertise in one or two areas of fundraising, and an enthusiasm to develop their skills set in the others.

• We are looking for a fundraiser with bags of initiative, a collaborative working style and a passion for the performing arts. This is an excellent opportunity to play a significant role in the continued success of a thriving organisation.
• We will be very happy to consider part-time and flexi-time options for the right candidate, which may not necessarily affect the salary.

You are a senior finance leader who enjoys working with creative and passionate stakeholders and shares their passion for the arts, but also has the ability to work collaboratively with the senior leadership team providing support and stewardship for all financial matters, essentially making sure that their creative visions are supported by the resources to be realised in a financially sustainable way.

What you'll be doing:

As an Interim Director of Finance you will be carrying out a number 1 finance role to the CEO managing, leading and developing a small finance team and will lead on the provision, development and management of financial services to the wider organisation.

You will lead oversee the provision of all financial services including payroll, income collections, creditor payments, banking, insurance, investment and to administer the pension arrangements on behalf of staff and, with the Chief Executive, to be responsible for the pay structure

You'll be embedded within helping the organisation and senior staff make strategic budgeting decisions and financial plans to ensure the best value for money is achieved and all resources are allocated and used efficiently.

What you'll need to offer:

As an experienced finance professional you'll have honed your experience across a range of accounting areas and be a well rounded finance professional.  Ideally will have previously performed the function of a Head of Finance or a Finance Director level role previously and be skilled at supporting an established finance team.

You'll be able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically and act with integrity, looking for ways to support the organisation whilst remaining independent, objective and working within the bounds of all accounting standards and regulations.

Arts sector experience would be extremely useful, although this could also be a good opportunity for an experienced charity finance professional to move into this exciting and vibrant sector.

You will be a fully qualified accountant with any of the following qualifications or equivalent - CIMA, CIPFA, ACCA or ACA.

What's in it for you:

As a package many of the best perks of this role are those you can't put a price on:

• A hybrid role with offices based in Leeds which you'll likely be in 2 - 3 days per week to be amongst the creative team and enjoy the pleasant office environment.
• The positive sense of purpose that the work you do will all contribute to securing the financial future of this well established and revered arts organisation.
• Central location close to affordable parking and public transport links
• A fixed term contract or daily rate equivalent to c£65,000 - 70,000

A fantastic opportunity to join the Co-operative College's Leadership Team as our Director of Operations and Business Development.

The Co-operative College is an education charity dedicated to making the world a more co-operative place. Born over 100 years ago out of a need for radical education that fights for social justice, our mission hasn't changed. We're fearless thinkers, innovators, and passionate about change.

We work with individuals, co-operative enterprises, and like-minded organisations, both in the UK and internationally, to provide a diverse range of learning programmes to empower people with the co-operative skills and knowledge to make a difference. We are also involved in a number of global research projects, partnerships and community initiatives.

As Director of Operations and Business Development you will be an active and effective member of the College's Leadership Team - overseeing and developing new, income generating work, helping to develop strategic plans, making a positive contribution to our collective management, and always keeping the principles and values of the co-operative movement in mind.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Day to day management of the Business Development Team (including finance, marketing, fundraising, membership, and outreach)
• Develop new business and income generation
• Efficient, effective and compliant discharge of all operational duties and functions
• Provide assurance to the Trustee Board, its committees, and external regulators
• Act as a spokesperson for the College, including representing the College at events
• Create an inclusive culture, environment and practices which embrace diversity
• Lead the continuous review, and have oversight of the financial position of the College
• Lead and deliver on a quality membership offer

We're looking for someone who is passionate about co-operative education, and who will empathise with the ideals and principles of the global co-operative movement. You'll be self-organised, self-responsible, digitally literate, reflective and a strong communicator who works well as part of a progressive and collaborative team.

Further information:

• Salary: £44,000 (based on 28 hours); this is the equivalent to a full-time salary of £55,000
• Contracted hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) - The College is open to alternative working hours/arrangements
• Location: Home based with some travel in the UK and abroad
• Holiday allowance: 25 days + Bank Holidays (pro-rata equivalent), rising to 30 days after five years
• Additional: Family friendly and supportive working environment, range of employee wellbeing benefits and access to pension scheme that pays double the minimum employer contributions

Interested? Then we'd love to hear from you. Download our full application pack for more information and apply via our website.

Director of Business Performance

Saferworld

London-Hybrid

Permanent

Salary: Up to £80,000 with flexible working

Charity People are proud to be partnering with Saferworld, an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.

Saferworld work in solidarity with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security and conduct wider research and analysis to contribute to local, national and international policies and practices that help foster lasting peace. Their priority is people - They believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. Saferworld operate on a not-for-profit basis with partners in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and in policy centres in Beijing, Brussels, London and Washington DC. Saferworld is registered separately in Belgium, the USA and China as strategically aligned, affiliate organisations.

About role

This position will help shape the organisation's evolving business model and play a strategic role in operational business planning. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Business Performance will be a member of Saferworld's Executive team.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Business Performance to oversee and support the development and management of our various core support functions and drive performance in key business areas. This is a new senior position with scope and opportunity to influence the development of a highly respected peacebuilding organisation to deliver on its 2021-2031 strategy

As Director, you will manage and support People and Culture, Finance and Fundraising, and a small global operations team. The post-holder will work collaboratively with the Directors of International Programmes and of Policy and Communications to support their respective areas of operations oversight.

The successful candidate will have significant senior operational leadership experience of core support functions, preferably in an organisation with offices based in multiple countries. Knowledge of non-profit governance processes and a track record in analysing, planning and making decisions at a strategic level, and delivering on operational strategies and processes with complex stakeholder relationships.

How to apply:

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please share a copy of your CV and Supporting Statement to [email protected] . If your profile fits what we're looking for, Kate will be in touch with lots more details and to arrange a confidential conversation.

Closing Date: Monday 11th July 9am

First stage remote Interviews: 14^th and 15^th July

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Location: Flexible location. National office is in Edinburgh with home working until restrictions are eased.

Salary: £42,416- £49,800

Salary Banding: SiMS Level 8

Hours: Full-time

Tenure: Permanent

Interview date: W/C 04 July

Closing date: 30 June at 17:00

About the Role:

We are looking for a passionate Director of Fundraising and Business Development who believes that good fundraising is about building relationships and connecting individuals, businesses and trust and foundations to a cause that matters to us all.

The Director of Fundraising and Development will lead our fundraising and income generating activities across the whole gamut of different income streams. They will develop and implement a fundraising strategy that utilises trusts and foundations, identifies and wins government grants and awards, builds powerful individual and community giving campaigns and generates unrestricted traded income through social enterprises and our nascent training programme. We are building an exciting enhanced fundraising function within the charity and we want you to develop and lead it.

You may not have experience in all of these fundraising areas, but we will support you to continue to develop and you will lead a multi-faceted team. We want you to have an entrepreneurial attitude, one where you are excited about the prospect of building and delivering new and exciting income streams for the charity that not only provide us with greater income but also enhance our mission to make sure that no one has to face mental ill health alone.

The Director of Fundraising and Development:

• Creates and implements an innovative fundraising strategy that generates new income for the charity.
• Lead a team of fundraisers to ensure that we are utilising all income streams and are getting excellent return on investment.
• Co-ordinate and manage fundraising comprising; community, trust, corporate, traded income, major donor and digital fundraising, across the organisation
• Build powerful and long-lasting relationships with funders, staff, people we support and members
• Develop and lead our traded income propositions including our training and consultancy business and potential future retail/hospitality opportunities
• Build and enhance our community fundraising and individual giving functions, working closely with communications to develop and implement a marketing strategy.
• Is a senior leader across the charity, taking ownership of our development and ensuring that we have the plans and resources in place to match our ambitions.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, positive, experienced and entrepreneurial to be our new Director of Fundraising and Development. This is a great opportunity to shape a whole organisation’s future.  

• You are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives and about the difference that high quality, integrated fundraising strategies can make to the impact of an organisation.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, you look for new and exciting opportunities and are positive about future possibilities.
• You are an innovative leader who takes people with them and builds strong trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You can demonstrate leading fundraising projects and activities at a senior level from inception to completion, creating new income streams and raising revenue.
• You have demonstrable experience of creating and delivering on ambitious fundraising strategies.
• You have experience of managing a range of fundraising activities and team members and integrating them into a cohesive offering.
• You have excellent interpersonal, written and oral skills. You are comfortable and knowledgeable of online fundraising.
• You are comfortable writing and developing bids. Some experience of corporate fundraising, bidding for statutory tenders and individual giving would be advantageous.
• You are ambitious about what you, your team and the organisation can achieve. You see a challenge as an opportunity to improve and deliver outstanding service and support. You are a changemaker.

Could we be a match?

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving charity and help shape its future.

In return for your passion, innovation and dedication, we offer

• Professional development including funded opportunities
• An excellent leadership opportunity to make a lasting difference and develop your skills
• A generous 37 days’ holiday
• A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment
• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skills, experiences and all kinds of life experiences.

Find out more about us on our Website and on Social Media.

To Apply

Please email your CV, Covering letter and completed application form as soon as possible with ‘Recruitment - Director of Fundraising and Development’ as the title. The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 30th of June.

If you consider yourself to have a disability, please complete the relevant section within the application pack to inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated, so please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.

Donnington Doorstep is seeking to appoint an Interim Charity Director, initially for a period of 6 months.

The role will focus on the strategic development of its vision: Children, young people and families are safe, happy and thriving as part of their local community and ensure effective delivery of its services, maintaining the commitment of staff and the mission and ethos of the organisation.

Donnington Doorstep is an independent, community-based family centre, governed by a board of trustees, delivering a range of universal and specialist services. We’re a supportive, nurturing and inclusive centre for children, young people and their families as well as a hub for local community activity. From our purpose-built centre in East Oxford, running for over 38 years, our activities focus on play, learning, support, and youth and community development.

The Management Board are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Director to further develop services and take this flagship Oxford Charity into its next exciting phase. The priority focus for the organstaion over the next 6 months will require a confident leader with knowledge of the sector and a successful track record in the following key areas: Securing income, strategic thinking and networking with the ability to lead organisational change, with a focus on the development of partnership approaches across OX4 

You will be committed to our vision and values and to making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families in OX4.

21 hours per week (negotiable) £35,336 to £37,568 pro rata. Start September 2022.

Closing date:  Sunday 10 July 2022 at midnight

Interview Date: Week commencing 18 July 2022.

We are looking to recruit an outstanding individual to take up one of THE key roles within the School of Hard Knocks family. Leading the ever growing Welsh team and taking up a senior role within the UK leadership team, this is a truly exciting and fulfilling job for someone who is passionate about making genuine and lasting change for the good. Could it be you?

A bit about us...

School of Hard Knocks is a charity that works with unemployed adults and school children at risk of exclusion to give participants the tools to improve their lives. This is principally achieved by teaching a strong set of values, attitudes, behaviours and skills. Physical activity and class-based session are combined to teach, demonstrate and impress the key messages.

"School of Hard Knocks is about the development of the whole person. By enabling self-worth through an environment of genuine acceptance, participants move from a mind-set characterised by threat, instability and confusion, to one that promotes and maintains optimism, emotional resilience and ultimately life satisfaction. In essence the 'School of Hard Knocks' provides individuals the opportunity to find a meaning and purpose to life."

Dr Mikel Mellick PhD, CPsychol, AFBPsS, RegPractPsych (HCPC) Senior Lecturer in Athlete Mental Health, Cardiff Met

Key Responsibilities

• To identify and generate income through multiple sources, to sustain and grow our work in Wales
• To line manage both the schools and adult programme managers and provide clear leadership to the whole staff team in Wales
• To manage public relations and external communications strategies in Wales. This will often involve public speaking at large networking and learning events
• To lead on the necessary processes that allow us to capture, monitor, report, analyse and learn from the impact of our work in Wales

What we are looking for in you...

• Proven and outstanding team leadership and development
• A strong history of developing and managing external partnerships
• An ability to plan, develop and review national strategy
• A strong social conscience and a passion for equality and inclusion
• A track record of leading on organisational wellbeing and positive culture creation
• A demonstratable record of evaluating programmes and measuring impact
• A track record of income generation, including grants, contracted income and events
• Experience of leading on public relations and external communications
• Experience of leadership in the third or charity sector
• The ability to motivate, inspire and influence
• A high-level understanding of the social, economic and political landscape in Wales

It would be great if...

• You have a good understanding of mental health and wellbeing
• You can speak, write and read Welsh confidently
• You have a good knowledge and appreciation of rugby and sport for development

Salary & Annual Leave Entitlement

• Salary between 44-50k depending on experience
• 25 days per annum plus public holidays

Application Process

Please send a current CV and a covering letter that expresses why you think you could do this job as separate documents with your application.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity, so if you think you fit the bill, get applying!