The Social Interest Group (SIG) is new and innovative and was formed as a charity in 2014. Its sole aim is to be a vehicle to develop and strengthen the charities that are within it, so they in turn thrive and do social good.  Currently supporting Penrose Options and Equinox Care.  Penrose Options provides person-centred support, health and social care for people with a history of offending and mental ill health. Equinox Care provides personalised support, care and recovery to people with multiple and complex needs. This includes people who experience mental ill health, drug dependence and alcohol dependence.

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Head of Fundraising and Relationships to lead on the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy.

This is a crucial role within the organisation and involves building funding relationships with existing and new strategic donors, applying for funding, and working with the Director of Development, Marketing and Communications and other colleagues, to diversify funding streams. The Head of Fundraising and Relationships focuses on generating unrestricted income through developing large, multi-year and strategic funding proposals, securing new funding relationships and managing a small but well-performing team.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Lead from the front in cultivating and managing donor relationships and serve as an active ambassador for the Social Interest Group in the charity fundraising world.
• Responsible for all elements of applying for funding applications including identification of opportunity and writing. Support will be provided by the Bid and Marketing Coordinator as well as the Assistant Bid Writer.
• In collaboration with the Director, set and lead the implementation of the Groups fundraising strategy, to drive the organisation forward, whilst working in partnership with the Executive and Senior Management Team and the Trustees.
• Devise and deliver a strategic funding plan for the group, that will include exploring and developing new sources of funding to ensure the charity’s long-term financial sustainability
• Play an active role in cross-organisational strategy-setting and operational planning for Fundraising and engagement

What we are looking for in the successful candidate:

1. Evidence of having successfully cultivated new relationships and partnerships that have resulted in tangible outcomes, including a track record of securing multiple five and six figure donations
2. Track record in developing and managing a complex donor pipeline from cultivation, to bid presentation and ongoing relationship management.
3. Set and implemented a fundraising strategy and vision
4. able to demonstrate that you are comfortable engaging with, shaping and presenting organisational messages effectively to a variety of difference audiences.
5. experience of developing and implementing new commercial offerings; especially knowledge of sponsorship and and/or developing new funding streams for a not-for – profit organisation.

Why work for us?

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Indian Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Life Assurance

FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT

Context

Established in 2012, The Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre (MDSC) was set up and is led by people with Muscular Dystrophy and their families. Our Board of Trustees all either have muscular dystrophy, including our Chair Ruth Hereford, or have a family member with muscular dystrophy. Our long-term aim as an organisation is to transform access to specialist physiotherapy for all people with MD (18+) in the Midlands region who need it.  From our Centre in Coventry, and with satellite clinics currently in Birmingham and Loughborough, we support people with MD primarily by providing specialist physiotherapy on a long-term basis.  We are the only organisation in the Midlands region to do so, and one of only two in the UK. 

Purpose of the role

In September 2019 we secured a five-year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) to build a platform for expansion to meet increasing demand for our service.   As part of this capacity-building project, our fundraising team is growing, and this necessitates the need for a new post of Fundraising Assistant.  The Fundraising Assistant will provide administrative support to the fundraising function and be an integral part of our small and friendly team at the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre. Through their work, they will contribute towards our mission of transforming access to therapies for people with MD. Whilst prior experience in fundraising is not required as training and coaching will be provided, a natural curiosity, aptitude and determination to learn will be essential. There will be potential for progress in this role and develop fundraising knowledge and skills.  This is an exciting time to join the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre in a new role of Fundraising Assistant.  We are a small but growing charity, at a key point in our development. The Fundraising Assistant will help increase the capacity of our fundraising team to deliver additional income that will support the charity’s goals.

We are looking for a committed and highly organised assistant with strong written and verbal communication skills to join our small and friendly team. Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, you will be a self-starter with a high degree of motivation to provide the best possible experience for the charity’s supporters and bring effective administrative skills to ensure the efficient running of our fundraising team. You will have the opportunity to recruit and line-manage fundraising interns, with support as appropriate from the Philanthropy Manager.

Initially we are offering 14-21 hours per week, with the potential for flexible working arrangements including some home working and/or specific hours. The nature of the role will involve occasional out of hours work, for example at fundraising events. Other benefits include a salary of £18,000 - £20,000 per annum dependant on experience (pro rata), 28 days annual leave per annum including bank holidays (pro rata); and a 3% employer contribution pension scheme.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Natasha Sweet, Philanthropy Manager.
 

How to apply

Applicants are requested to apply online with a CV and covering letter. The closing date for applications is 2nd March 2020. We will be holding interviews 18th March 2020.  We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities.

Please note this position requires full references and a DBS check which will be carried out prior to employment.

Are you our next Director of Finance and Resources?

Do you have financial and organisational expertise and would you like to join an innovative, place-based, small grant-making foundation?
Do you thrive on working collaboratively and collegiately with partners, teams and boards?
Are you a creative thinker, able to work with others to bring about innovation?
Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing issues around poverty and inequality?
If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our Finance and Resources team.

About Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving

Our vision is of a society where everyone has the opportunity to live a rewarding and fulfilled life, free from poverty and inequality. We aim to bring about change to improve the lives of Islington’s most disadvantaged residents by providing grants, working in partnership and advocating for positive change. We make grants of £1.8m a year and are a pioneer of a new place-based giving movement.
Islington Giving now forms a significant part of the work of Cripplegate Foundation. It operates as a restricted fund of the Foundation and brings together a coalition of local, regional and national funders, residents, businesses and voluntary organisations to tackle stubborn issues of poverty and inequality. It has raised over £6m in nine years to invest in innovative programmes.

It’s an exciting time to join us!

The next few years promise to be pivotal in shaping the future role of Cripplegate Foundation and taking Islington Giving and the place-based giving movement even further. The current post holder has made a significant contribution to the development and leadership of the Foundation and the new post holder will inherit a strong finance and resources function. There will, however, be lots of exciting challenges to engage with as part of the Senior Management Team and in terms of the ongoing development of the resources team and function.
The opportunities to make a real contribution are manifold, including:

• Working creatively and innovatively with the SMT, the Governors of Cripplegate Foundation and the Board of Islington Giving to develop new visions and programmes for the future.
• Leading the resources function and provide advice and guidance to ensure that Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving continues to demonstrate best practice and maintains its reputation as a respected, trusted and thoughtful grant-maker, employer and investor.

About you

The new Director of Finance and Resources will need to be consultative, with strong listening skills and respect for the opinions of others. They will need the confidence and expertise to advise and guide the team and governors, enabling them to deliver innovation, whilst maintaining best practice and ensuring compliance. They will need to be able to relate to the big picture and vision, whilst also being able to consider the detail. The applicant could be someone who is developing their career or they may be someone who has already held a similar role in another charity. Whatever your background, we would be delighted to hear from you, especially if you:

• Have experience of leading and managing,
• Have a sound track record of managing finances,
• Have experience of, or a curiosity to learn about, investments and the non-financial aspects of this role.

We value diversity, equality and inclusivity. Applications are welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation and religion.

We are now at the exciting stage where we are looking to recruit a Fundraising Manager to support our work, and to help the organisation to achieve its ambitious plans for growth. For this home-based role, the successful candidate will focus on specific fundraising areas identified in the fundraising strategy. Highly motivated, skilled and resourceful, they will have management skills, influencing abilities and a proven track record of delivery across the fundraising mix including community fundraising, events, trusts and grants and managing high value relationships.

Above all, they will be a creative thinker who can translate ideas into action, whilst demonstrating a strategic and proactive approach to researching, targeting and recruiting donors/supporters. The post-holder is expected to contribute to On Call Africa’s initiatives and development activities at a senior level. Within the small team all staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken.

This is hands-on position is a part-time role, based from home (preferably in Scotland), with some travel across the UK. The post has a salary of £26,000 per year pro rata (£15,600). Interviews will be held in the UK or via skype during week commencing 16th March 2020. Closing date for applications is at 5pm on 11th March 2020.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The key functions of the role are:

1. Trust and foundations – Carrying out research, developing a pipeline, writing applications, writing reports and building relationships with trusts, foundations and institutional funders such as DfID ad Scottish Government.

2. Event fundraising– Organise a diverse range of fundraising events such as dinners, challenge events, and engagement events. In 2020 the post-holder will lead on a 10th anniversary dinner in Glasgow, a cycle challenge in Zambia, and an engagement event in London

3. Alumni fundraising – On Call Africa has a large network of volunteers who have helped to deliver our work in Zambia. The Post-holder will work with the Operations Manager to develop and alumni network to continue to engage doctors after their volunteer placement with On Call Africa.

4. Marketing and communications – Maintain communication with donors through regular newsletters, social media and website updates. Devise and run fundraising campaigns to support strategic objectives.

5. Partnerships – developing relationships with existing and prospective partners and work together to develop joint fundraising bids.

6. Strategy – Develop the organisational fundraising strategy to support On Call Africa’s strategic objectives. As a member of the senior management team the post-holder will also contribute to strategic direction of the organisation.

7. Database management – The post-holder will manage the On Call Africa CRM database, ensuring that the database is up to date and GDPR compliant.

The successful candidate must have a proven ability to work independently and flexibly to achieve outcomes without close supervision and without administration support. We are looking for an individual who is motivated by a passion for international development, an effective communicator, and who is familiar with the demands of running a small charity.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a copy for your CV together with a covering letter.

The closing date for application is 5pm 11th March 2020

Interviews will be held via skype during week commencing 16th March 2020.

We are working exclusively with Praxis to recruit a Head of Fundraising, they are looking for a successful fundraiser who is a strategic thinker, you will need to have a strong Trust Fundraising background and also take responsibility for the IG programme.

There has never been a more critical time to take action to protect, restore and improve our natural world.  The reality of climate change and the scale of nature’s decline in the UK is mirrored by a growing movement to connect with nature and a desire to make change.

To meet this challenge, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is increasingly focusing on the environment and sustainability: Our Natural World.

A leading independent funder,  in 2019 we provided over £35 million in grants to organisations working in the arts, children and young people, sustainable food and environment, and social change.  We also have an allocation of £45 million for social investment to support organisations creating social impact.

Director of Our Natural World

£65,000 - £72,000

London

This is a significant time for the Foundation as we launch a new strategy that fundamentally transforms how we work, engage and drive impact.  Our new strategy sets out three new impact goals, with Our Natural World a key priority with increased funding.

We will take a more proactive approach, identify the best way to leverage resources and explore where the Foundation can add the greatest value, individually or through collaborations.  We will also use our endowment, knowledge and voice to influence and build momentum.

The Director of Our Natural World is an exciting new role that will shape and drive our environmental work. The Director will play a pivotal role in implementing our new approach, creating an ambitious road map, horizon scanning to identify gaps, joining the dots between people and opportunities, brokering ideas and convening to make the greatest impact.

The very nature of this role and new approach mean that we seek a Director who has significant leadership expertise, ambition, expertise and networks in the environmental or natural world spaces, whether that be from the public, private or charity sectors.  Alongside this, you will have outstanding communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with a track record of building successful partnerships and collaborations. Importantly, you will have strong strategic, analytical and creative thinking ability alongside excellent leadership skills, in order to deliver a cohesive and impactful programme of work.  A strong collegiate approach, high standards of personal integrity, championing learning and development and a commitment to the Foundation’s purpose and values will be essential.

We are passionate about advancing our work to protect the natural world and we would love to hear from relevant candidates who have the skills and experience outlined in the job description. To find out more about the role and essential requirements, please download the full Appointment Brief below.

Esmee Fairbairn Foundation is committed to achieve greater diversity, welcoming applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

A great home-based role, (must be within reasonable travelling distance of London), which is part time, based on 4 days / 30 hours a week.

About HOPE

The Hope Foundation for Street Children (HOPE UK), is the UK fundraising arm of The Hope Foundation in Ireland, a non-denominational, non-political humanitarian organisation.  All funds raised go to The Hope Kolkata Foundation in India to support street connected children in Kolkata.

The common vision of the HOPE organisation is ‘a world where it should never hurt to be a child’.

HOPE works in partnership with local organisations, communities and government in India to deliver its services and projects, with over 60 programmes covering child protection, education, healthcare, vocational training, capacity building and emergency response.  In 20 years HOPE has reached 2.8 million beneficiaries.

The UK branch of HOPE has been established for over 10 years and has built a base of supporters, donors and volunteers providing regular funding for the projects in Kolkata, whilst also raising awareness of the cause of the street connected and slum community children there. Governed by a board of trustees, HOPE UK’s fundraising activity is led by the Ireland based International Fundraising Director, who also provides systems and operational support.  We have a team of three staff in the UK, supported by volunteers.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to channel your energy and enthusiasm as a Fundraising and Events Manager into raising much needed funds to provide essential services for street connected children and slum communities in Kolkata.

Reporting to HOPE’s International Fundraising Director, the key responsibilities of your role will be to

• Raise funds for HOPE through maintaining, developing and growing existing donor and supporter relationships
• Identify new donors and supporters, through proactive networking and exploiting relevant fundraising opportunities
• Design, plan, manage and deliver an events and fundraising programme
• Support, direct and liaise with HOPE volunteer fundraising committees and supporters
• Raise awareness about the work of HOPE
• Liaise with HOPE trustees, Ambassadors and Patrons

About you

• You are an ambitious fundraising professional, with a ‘can do’ attitude, who has a passion for the work of HOPE.
• You can plan and manage multiple fundraising activities with measurable outcomes
• You have a proven and demonstrable track record in raising funds via the design, management and implementation of public events. 
• You have a warm, open personality with a positive attitude, a readiness to engage and the ability to put people at ease
• You are experienced in developing and maintaining donor and supporter relationships
• You are a natural team worker, happy to work across boundaries and adaptable in dealing with people of varying backgrounds and the differing needs within HOPE’s supporter base
• You are a clear and effective communicator, both verbal and written
• You have excellent presentation skills  
• You work effectively and efficiently on your own initiative, with the ability to receive /accept direction
• You are well organized, efficient and resilient, able to handle pressure and prioritise competing tasks
• You are a self-starter, capable of working both alone and remotely with the ability to plan and problem solve
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel and data recording
• You have a working knowledge of GDPR compliance and data protection

Please see the Job Description/Specification for further details.

This is a home-based role and relevant equipment will be provided.  You will be able to travel into London with reasonable ease. Some occasional evening working and travel to locations outside London may be required. 

If you have the relevant skills and experience coupled with a passion for the work we do, we would love to hear from you.  Upload your CV and a supporting statement (as an attachment) telling us why you want to work for HOPE UK, how you meet our criteria and what you can bring to the role.  Please note we will not consider any applications without a detailed supporting statement.

Application deadline: Monday 24th Feb 2020 9am

Interviews will be held in London: week commencing Monday 2nd March 2020

This is a new role and you will take the lead on delivering a programme which includes trusts and foundations, corporate and individuals. A 3-year vision has already been developed and the successful candidate will be required to use this as a basis to develop a detailed, actionable fundraising plan.

The position would best suit a fundraiser with experience who can hit the ground running. You will be creative, confident and well versed in building the case for support and converting this into sponsorship, major gifts and appeals.

This is an exciting opportunity to help create, shape and deliver a new programme of support for the European Lung Foundation, which will have a significant impact on the important work they undertake to improve lung health.

PURPOSE

To play a key role in the implementation of European Lung Foundation (ELF) fundraising activities in order to secure funding for programme work and organisational core costs.

SPECIFIC TASKS

Foundation/Trusts and grant-making bodies

• Build relationships with existing grant-givers, writing reports to meet deadlines and submitting further applications for funding.
• Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work of European Lung Foundation.
• Identify and secure funding from overseas foundations.
• Develop core generic proposals for each programme that requires funding.
• Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified by individual trusts and foundations.

Corporate

• Identify and approach corporate prospects with aims and goals in keeping with those of the European Lung Foundation, securing financial contributions and the support of employees.
• Specifically focus on the potential of the Healthy Lungs for Life campaign and partnerships that can be created.
• Develop standard corporate contracts and build the organisation’s understanding of VAT and related issues.

Individuals

• Develop a plan for attracting support from individuals using ELF materials (both professionals and patients).
• Plan activities around the European Respiratory Society annual congress in order to capitalise on 20,000 healthcare professionals in the field attending one event.

General fundraising

• Work with the ELF Director and ELF Council to develop ELF’s fundraising and communications strategy and action plans.
• Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives, calls for proposals etc.
• Produce detailed annual action plans on specific areas of responsibility outlined above, identifying areas for growth and development and outlining measurable objectives.
• Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
• Maintain organised files of all fundraising information.
• Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and board meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.
• Represent the work of ELF at events to members of the public and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations

Communications

• Ensure the website fundraising and communications information is up to date.
• Collate case studies, photographs and information.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in Foundations/Trusts and/or Corporate and/or individual fundraising
• Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from Foundations/Trusts and other grant-making bodies
• Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with Corporate partners and Foundations/Trusts
• Experience of researching Foundation/Trust and Corporate funding opportunities
• Working within a charitable environment, preferably within an international audience/outlook
• A background in the health sector would be advantageous

Skills and competencies

• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids
• High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet)
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication and presentation skills required to build relationships with potential donors
• Demonstrable knowledge of Foundations and Trusts and Corporate giving in general
• Knowledge of fundraising software and CRM
• Knowledge of contracts and VAT issues desirable
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure.
• Ability to understand and generate budgets
• Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes
• Ability and willingness to travel for work
• Ability to work as part of a small, dynamic team

About us. Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s vision is to have a significant evangelical Christian impact alongside churches in all of those communities where we operate and to grow  in response to accelerating gospel need as our population ages.  We are a leading Christian provider of residential, dementia care and housing for older people, tracing our history back to Wilberforce, Shaftesbury and Spurgeon. With 15 schemes throughout England, caring for around 450 people, we also provide resources such as books, other publications, conferences and seminars on Christian perspectives on caring for older people. 

About the role: Pilgrim’s Friends Society has ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we are looking for a Director of Finance who can help us achieve those ambitions. Working as a key part of the Executive Leadership Team,  you will use your experience and commercial acumen to lead the charity through the financial challenges of investing in our Renewal Programme designed to build 6 new homes over the next twelve years to replace smaller and older operations whilst overseeing the day to day financial management of the charity.

About you: You will be an experienced finance professional looking for their next big challenge with experience of working in an organisation of similar scale or larger to PFS (500 staff and £11m turnover) and within a growth environment.  Given our expansion plans, knowledge of (or capacity to develop knowledge of) charitable and social investment fundraising is key and knowledge of funding sources such as bank and social investment is highly desirable.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 5 March 2020.

If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply Button' and send your CV along with a covering letter explaining why your suitable to the role.

No agencies please.

Join us in our fight for the right for people with learning disabilities to party!

We are a small charity on a big mission, to help transform social care, and we a fundraising manager to help us with this.

Job title: Fundraising Manager (Trusts & Foundations)

Salary: £24,313 pro rata (22.5 hours) = £19,220

Contract type: Temporary - fixed term for 12months with desire to extend

Responsible to: Director

Hours of work: 22½ hours per week

Place of work: Portslade (and option to work from home)

Annual Leave entitlement: 25 days per year + bank holidays

Pension: 3%

Notice period: 1 month

Start date: April 2020

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About the role

Stay Up Late is a small Brighton based charity that supports people with learning disabilities to lead active social lives – and Stay Up Late!

We work nationally to develop our ‘No Bedtimes’ campaign calling for an end to inflexible support systems for adults with learning disabilities.

Locally we deliver our innovative Gig Buddies volunteer befriending project across Sussex.

The interest in our Gig Buddies project has also seen us franchise it across the UK and in Australia.

We are a small charity but have a good reputation nationally for impactful and innovative work which has seen as awarded the recognition of being a Nesta New Radical.

With the increasing demand on our work we are seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer to lead our fundraising and contribute to our ambitious plans for income generation. This will be largely building on our track record of working with Trusts & Foundations but also exploring new avenues that we have been exploring as a charity.

Main purpose of the role

To lead on delivering Stay Up Late’s fundraising strategy by maximising income from regional and national Trusts & Foundations and ensuring there is a robust plan in place for income generation. You will have support and guidance from the Director.

You will be responsible for the effective management of a prospect pipeline, meeting annual targets and ensuring that bids and evaluation reports are submitted to deadline.

You will also support the team in developing an effective impact measurement system that reflects the efficacy of our work but also enables us as a charity to express the uniqueness of what we do. You will have support from the team in delivering this.

Key responsibilities

Develop and secure funding from new and known Trusts and Foundations

• Undertake prospect research, ensuring all new and known funders are captured in the pipeline
• Prepare and submit agreed number of bids on quarterly basis to meet targets in 2020-21, tracking conversion rates and ensuring timely feedback to Director
• Oversee the charity’s fundraising strategy
• Develop funding bids to meet operational priorities, as expressed in Stay Up Late’s Strategic Plan 2019-24
• Develop our impact measurement process
• Develop in-house database of funders applied to

Develop excellent relationships with funders

• Build good working relationships with contacts at Trusts & Foundations and key stakeholders
• Ensure reports and communications are delivered to deadline to keep funders up to date with progress against grants and any other relevant operational developments

Monitoring and evaluation

• Ensure all internal records are updated on regular basis.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure evaluation reports are submitted in a timely manner, capturing data from our Salesforce (CRM) system.
• Contribute to all monitoring and evaluation, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection requirements and best practice.
• Supporting external sharing of impact of our work through case studies, contributing to the social media output of the charity.

General

• To work in a collaborative way, supporting the aims and ambitions of the charity
• To work in accordance with the charity’s values, promoting our approach to equality of opportunity for all and other policies as detailed in our staff handbook.
• Leading on our occasional fundraising events
• To carry out any other tasks as are deemed reasonable for the role, as directed by the Director or Trustees.

Person specification

Essential

• At least 2 years experience of developing successful funding bids in a charity setting.
• A demonstrable track record in securing grants in excess of £10k
• Experience of undertaking prospect research and pipeline management
• Strong writing skills and ability to synthesise information with good attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to forge internal and external relationships
• Able to work independently, managing multiple projects to meet deadlines and able to communicate progress to colleagues effectively.
• Knowledge of using computers (Microsoft Office)

Desirable

• An understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities
• Experience of working as part of a small team in a charity setting
• Knowledge of fundraising best practice and industry standards. ]
• A desire to develop potential for Corporate fundraising (a project that we have started as a charity)
• Experience of using a CRM system such as Salesforce
• Happy to lead on organizing occasional fundraising events (typically annual gigs)

Due to the nature of this post we are open to being flexible about working arrangements and you wouldn’t need to be based in our Brighton office.

Application process

Application is by CV and supporting statement.

In your supporting statement please include how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria and why you would like to join our team.

Closing date: Friday 21st February 2020.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Tuesday 25th February.

Interview date: Monday 9th March 2020.

Stay Up Late is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people, regardless of gender, gender reassignment, age, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, politics or disability.

Applicants with a criminal record – Stay Up Late is committed to best practice when recruiting people with a criminal record.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and so requires the disclosure of all convictions and cautions, even if they are spent, unless they are filtered. Applicants will be required to disclose all convictions on application. An application for an enhanced DBS disclosure with an adults and children’s barred list check will then be made.

Applicants with positive disclosures will be invited to meet with the Project Manager and the Director to discuss any concerns and to confirm or withdraw the offer of a role.

Fixed term contract – 3 years

We are seeking a confident self-starter with excellent communication skills to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) as Director of the Centre for Women’s Global Health (CfWGH).

About us:

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care with 16,000 members worldwide. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the core of everything we do.

Established in 2017, the Centre for Women’s Global Health is a dedicated team focused on delivering RCOG’s mission to improve girls’ and women’s sexual and reproductive health in low-income countries and ensure they are able to realise their sexual and reproductive health rights. This is critical to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 3 (SDG3) on health and 5 (SDG5) on gender equality and empowering all girls and women by 2030.

About the role:

As a member of the RCOG Senior Leadership Team, you will be directly responsible for providing strategic direction and management oversight of the CfWGH portfolio of projects, ensuring the maintenance and improvement of the quality of our programmes. You will be instrumental in the planning and delivery of a new and exciting three-year multimillion $USD project that focuses on improving access to safe abortion and family planning  by linking health providers to evidence, professional development opportunities and advocacy platforms.

As part of your programme development and delivery duties, you will work in collaboration with the Trusts, Foundations and Partnerships Manager to establish the Centre’s funding priorities, ensuring there is a pipeline of new programme ideas from which to develop funding bids and pursue partnership opportunities.

Requirements:

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Master’s degree in international development, public health, or other related field
• Experience in managing women’s health projects in low resource settings
• In depth experience of working with a wide range of international partners and professionals, including Ministry of Health officials, to negotiate and progress programme activities
• Proven competence in raising and managing grant funds, monitoring and documenting project progress and submitting comprehensive narrative and financial reports to donors
• Experience of working with advocacy teams in driving positive change on women’s sexual and reproductive health rights

Benefits:

As an important member of the team, you will be located in our new, bespoke offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly working environment with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working hours
• First class pension scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Free staff lunch

How to apply:

To apply and to download the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.

Closing date for applications: 10.00am on 24 February 2020

Interviews: initial phone calls end of February; formal interviews in early March

If you have any additional questions about the role or how to apply, please contact the People Team.

At RCOG we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

[We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa]

Development Director
£48,102 - £52,310 dependant on experience
Aylesbury
Full time, permanent 

Established 70 years ago, Action4Youth is based in Aylesbury and is a charity operating across Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and beyond. 

Our aim is to provide fun, often transformational experiences for all young people, whatever their background, ability or disability that not only challenge them but help and encourage them to grow as individuals, build personal confidence and set them new horizons from the perspective of what they can do rather than what they can’t.

It’s all about inspiring young people to become Inspiring Young People.

The organisation is currently in a period of ambitious growth as it increases its influence and reach. The role of Development Director will add energy, purpose and substance to the Senior Management Team as it pushes forward at an exciting time. This is an opportunity for someone with a can do attitude and a strong desire to make things happen.

As part of the Senior Management Team the Development Director will be responsible for leading a small team and its strategy. This is a hands on role.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual who has the vision to identify new opportunities to grow income, they will need to demonstrate:

Fundraising and commercial experience.  They will need to provide evidence of successfully forming and delivering a fundraising strategy
A good working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising including corporate, community, trusts and foundations and ideally legacies.
The ability to network, build and manage high value relationships and form strategic corporate partnerships
The ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve targets and deliver the strategy
Experience and confidence of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent budget management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This role will offer an opportunity for the successful candidate to have a direct and tangible impact on the charity by strengthening and increasing our supporter base, expanding our income streams and improving awareness of the charity, helping us to continue to work with and support young people in Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and beyond.

If you are a senior manager with a really strong business and fundraising background and you are  looking to progress your career to the next level or if you are an experienced Director who would like to make a real difference to the lives of young people we would love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will join a supportive, driven, committed team whose desire to achieve is matched by an intention to enjoy work on a day to day basis. The post will be based in an open plan office in Aylesbury and the new post holder should expect to enjoy being part of a collaborative, loud and energetic organisation.

To Apply

Application is in the format of CV and Supporting Statement.  The Supporting Statement should concentrate on the experience and knowledge requirements and be around 1,000 words maximum.

Closing date: Friday 21 February 2020 at 5.00pm   

First interviews: Wednesday 26 February 2020 
 
Final interviews: Tuesday 3 March 2020 

Previous applicants need not apply.

STT is a unique group of highly motivated individuals with roles that transcend multiple sectors such as business, intelligence analysis, community activism, creative campaigns and digital communications. The organization is at a pivotal moment in its history. The success and growth of the organization means we are now looking for a dedicated Operations Director to help us achieve our vision.

This is a newly created, full-time role within the STOP THE TRAFFIK team conveniently located in London Waterloo.  You will lead the management team and ensure the effective delivery of the strategy.  We are looking for someone who has the experience and drive to add value to our growing and globally recognised organization.

As a member of the STT Executive Team you will need to display exceptional leadership and business acumen and have a presence in the office to build strong bonds and professional relationships. You will need to enjoy working in a fast-moving and pressured working environment that thrives on participation, collaboration and innovation.

In return for your commitment and hard work, you will become part of a friendly, dynamic team of professionals, as well as:

• 25 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 30 days after 2 years.
• Flexible working practices
• Joining a non-contributory pension scheme with 7% employer contributions
• the opportunity to join a Health Cashback plan

Salary: £38,000 to £40,000, plus pension

Hours: 35 hours per week

Accountable to: Director of Services

Accountable for: Services Managers, Caseworkers, Purple Door team

Permanent

Benefits: 28 days holiday, 8 Bank Holidays and pension

akt is looking for a dynamic person to join our leadership team as our Assistant Director of Services, helping to shape the future of the national charity for lgbtq+ young people experiencing homelessness. Based in our Manchester service centre, you will lead on expanding our Greater Manchester based offer as well as supporting our Director of Services by overseeing the operational delivery of our services to young people across our other three regions. You will ideally have a strong background in housing and homelessness.

Job summary:

To provide management and leadership for the organisation’s direct service offer to young people: strengthening and developing our position as the national LGBT youth homelessness provider

Key Tasks:

• As day to day operational lead for akt’s services, oversee the re-shaping and effective delivery of our offer to young people nationally
• To ensure the effective design and delivery of akt’s digital offer to young people
• Be responsible for managing the Services Team managers and providing oversight to the management of the direct delivery team
• Lead on the forthcoming programme to redesign / develop our offer across the north of England, including the expansion of our Purple Door housing project
• To lead on the management of contracts and partnerships relating to our services
• To lead on the performance management of our service delivery
• To deputise for the Director of Services when requested and to undertake the role of deputy safeguarding lead nationally
• In this national role, to undertake regular travel between akt’s bases and also to other locations in developing akt’s national footprint
• In conjunction with the Director of Services, liaise with and brief Trustees, as appropriate, including attending Services Committees and Board meetings

Senior Management Team Responsibilities:

• To be a public leadership figure for the organisation in the North at external and internal events and deputise for the Director of Services when requested
• In partnership with the Director of Services, identify and develop business opportunities to ensure the growth and sustainability of the organisation, to include developing strategic partnerships nationally to ensure the growth of our services
• As a member of the Leadership Team, contribute to strategic planning and business development, including supporting the Chief Executive in facilitating the process of establishing the business plan and strategic plan
• Work in partnership with the Director of Services to implement the delivery of the strategic plan as agreed by the board
• Take a leadership role in promoting the organisation and representing the organisation effectively to external stakeholders
• Work with the Director of Services to ensure that the Board receives appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters to enable akt to fulfil its governance responsibilities
• Undertake any other tasks that may be requested, commensurate with the nature and level of the post and as may be required by the Director of Services

Performance Management:

Performance in the role will be assessed against key performance indicators and other targets relating to the organisation’s business plan.

Other Responsibilities:

• To represent akt appropriately and effectively at all times
• Comply with akt’s policies, procedures, management and monitoring systems
• To organise and participate in some events out of hours, e.g. fundraising and publicity events
• Other duties commensurate with the nature of the post
• Act as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead

All akt employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the values, codes of practice and involvement of young people, which underpin and govern our work

Person Specification

Essential:

• Significant demonstrable experience in a housing or homelessness setting
• Experienced manager with proven track record of success, excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Natural leader, capable of innovative thinking and the ability to inspire others
• Experience of managing targets and developing operational plans for a team/department
• Proven experience of partnership working and stakeholder management
• Strong budget management skills
• Ability to review and manage service delivery risks, implement change and ensure the development of an effective team/department
• Proven experience in managing change, achieving objectives and establishing and implementing innovative solutions
• Experience in contract management
• Demonstrable strong team-work skills
• Ability to negotiate, influence and persuade others in complex situations to achieve required outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – including the ability to interpret complex information and advise clearly and concisely to a range of audiences
• Flexibility to undertake national travel and evening and weekend working
• Direct experience of preparing high-quality written work in a professional environment
• Excellent information technology skills

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification in housing, social work or equivalent
• Experience of working within a senior management team
• Experience of negotiating contracts and partnership working with the statutory sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing young LGBTQ+ young people
• Degree-level education or equivalent
• Lived experience of homelessness
• Experience of leading and managing a multi-site department
• Knowledge of the issues facing young LGBTQ+ homeless people, including the consequences of vulnerability and poverty, intersectional identities and multiple disadvantage.

At AKT we are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity, we are committed to our team reflecting the diverse community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. We particularly encourage applications from BAME, transgender identities and disability groups, who are currently under-represented within AKT. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.