The Soldiers' and Airmen's Scripture Readers Association (known as SASRA) is one of the longest-established Christian charities supporting the British Armed Forces. Under Royal patronage and working with over 80,000 soldiers, 35,000 RAF personnel and some 10,000 supporters of various types, we look to introduce members of the British Armed Forces to a practical experience of the Christian faith.

We are looking for a Donor Relations Officer to be an integral part of the fundraising team, cultivating, stewarding and deepening the relationships between the organisation and its donors, existing and new.

Major Donors – encourage and develop the relationship with our high value donors. To introduce, along with the Executive Director, new initiatives to expand this section of our support base.

Individual Giving –maintaining and deepening our relationship with our other individual donors through excellent communication, encouraging their loyalty to the Association.

Mission Partners – identifying and establishing contact with new mission partners, including writing grant applications. Stewarding our existing mission partnerships.

Fundraising Strategy – to review along with the Finance Director and to change the strategy if necessary to meet the ongoing needs and aspirations of the Association.

Digital – develop and manage our digital fundraising strategies to improve our onsite experience. Suggesting initiatives for integration with our online presence.

Legacy - develop, lead and manage the Association’s legacy marketing.

Events – to assist, coordinate and develop annual and ad hoc events across the UK.

Additional Tasks – keeping up to date with current fundraising best practice and data security legislation. Take a proactive approach to the role, continually looking at how it can better support the growth of the Association. Keeping abreast of fundraising innovations, addressing the requirements of our donors, and meeting their communications needs and preferences.

Key responsibilities:

• Take the lead on all donor relations initiatives
• Proactively identify new ways for the Association to develop existing donor relationships and establish new ones
• Provide support to the Finance Director
• Initiate and co-ordinate mailings to our donor base

In order to apply you should have the following skills and experience:

• Ideally, donor management experience in the UK charity sector
• Proficiency in creating and editing documents using Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to gather, analyse and summarise information including numerical and financial data. Experience with infographics helpful, but not essential.
• Strong people skills
• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Personal qualities required:

• Cheerful, outgoing personality and great telephone “presence”
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Preference for working in small teams 
• Applications are particularly welcome from those with a military background, or who have a demonstrable interest in the history of the British Armed Forces.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder to be an evangelical Christian

Senior Manager: Transparency and Reporting

£45,000 - 49,000

London, currently remote

The Senior Manager: Transparency and Reporting champions transparency regarding Comic Relief’s Social Change Strategy. This involves driving forward a clearly articulated understanding of transparency, consolidating and synthesising data and learning, and preparing reports and other content to communicate our social change work to a range of internal and external audiences.

Key responsibilities:

• Create communications about our social change work, championing the value of openness and providing support and guidance to the wider Impact and Investment Department and the rest of Comic Relief.
• ·Advise on how transparency is incorporated into key Comic Relief policies and procedures
• Develop reports and content on the Social Change Strategy for a range of internal audiences, including the Board of Trustees, the Social Impact Committee, Executive Directors, and Impact and Investment Leadership Team
• Prepare, oversee and gather content for reporting and communicating our Social Change Strategy and learning to external audience through annual reports, website content, social media content, films and reports for key stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with the Evidence and Learning, Fund Design and Systems teams to make sure data systems and processes are effective for understanding progress towards social change, reporting, fundraising and communication purposes.
• To work closely with all other departments and teams, including Story Hub, Corporate Partnerships, Media and Marketing, agreeing information flows and identifying appropriate information to evidence impact
• Line management of the I&I Data Analyst

Essential Experience and Competencies:

• Significant experience within the charity and funding sector, specifically with respect to monitoring, evaluation and learning within social change programmes and effective communication of social change content to different audiences
• Critical understanding of the role of data in understanding and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion
• Significant experience of data management and analysis experience to generate insights and evidence for strategic and operational decision-making
• Experience of organisational planning and reporting
• Effective relationship builder, with strong emotional intelligence and experience of working in collaborative, cross sector environments to facilitate conversations and alongside individuals and organisations with diverse perspectives
• Exceptional analysis and sense-making skills, underpinned with sound judgement under pressure, and the ability to identify solutions to address delivery risks and issues
• Ability to listen deeply and communicate well with colleagues, with an expertise in conveying conceptual and sometimes complex information to a variety of audiences
• Proven leadership skills with experience of line-managing high performing colleagues

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 24th Sep 2020 BST (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm

The opportunity 

We are looking for an outstanding leader to work closely with our Founder, Dr. Scilla Elworthy, to realise the strategic vision for the organisation at a time when our work is having real impact. As the new CEO, the successful candidate will lead and manage our team toward continued success in preventing violent conflict and building sustainable peace throughout the world. 

Plan for Peace is a pioneer in what is becoming a huge trend: moving our lives, our money and our intention away from the habit of war - towards a manifest commitment to sustainable peace. By joining us, you have the opportunity to be part of this historical moment and make your personal mark in the effort to create a new social contract that prioritises peace. 

Based in the UK with global reach, we are a relatively new organisation but we are ambitious based on a significant track record. 

The Role

The successful candidate will have the following skills: an excellent track record in leadership and management; will be adept at communications and fundraising;  have a solid knowledge of finances applicable for our type of organisation; and be highly skilled at external relations and confident in representing the organisation to a diverse public. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership for the core team, bringing a business drive that generates real progress and success for the organisation;

• Draft a full business plan that pulls together existing strategic thinking;

• Develop and implement a Communications Strategy aligned to the organisation’s mission, vision and approach;

• Develop and implement an ethical fundraising strategy; 

• Continue to develop the organisation’s long term vision ensuring it translates into the organisation’s Communications Strategy, budget and operational plan;

• Make public appearances at conferences, events, workshops etc. as required;

• Build excellent relationships with the external communities (globally) relevant to our various programmes and strategic initiatives. For example, we are supporting NATO Member States to budget effectively for conflict prevention, which requires us to engage with various governments including the UK, Canada, the Netherlands and Germany;

• Develop necessary policies and procedures to enable the team to have a shared clarity and structure in which to implement the work. This will build on the existing organisational culture that values listening, creative thinking, and an overall approach of ‘the art of the possible’;

• Ensure the Board of Trustees is facilitated to maximise its ability to govern effectively and without interference.

The Person 

You are an entrepreneur who is familiar with how the non-profit sector works and committed to collaborative social change. You are a strategic thinker and action-oriented individual. 

We thrive on energy and motivation, and the CEO will be a skilled communicator, proficient at convening supporters and advisers at the highest levels. You must be an innovator, able to think and act in ways that might be outside the established norms.

You must have a high level of emotional intelligence and well-developed feminine intelligence, using deep listening skills and intuition to inform how you manage and lead. 

You will have a proven ability to lead a successful start up and/or to have developed small organisations with big visions. Ideally you will also have a deep passion for peacebuilding, a conviction that a world without war is possible, and a practical understanding of the conflict prevention/international development arena. 

Further details and the full job description can be found on the Plan for Peace website under the tab 'Work with us' (This job site does not permit the addition of the actual URL). 

£28-32,000 per annum - full time salary (pro rata for 4 days)

30-37.5 hours per week (4 or 5 days)

The Partnerships & Philanthropy team is responsible for identifying, securing and developing partnerships from businesses, individuals and trusts and foundations to deliver income and secure long term sustainable strategic partnerships to support services delivered by North Yorkshire Hospice Care through Just ‘B’, Herriot Hospice Homecare and Saint Michael’s Hospice.

You will play a lead role in a developing and delivering the strategic aims of the organisation as well as driving improvements and maximising opportunities for growth and development. You will build strong working relationships across the organisation, representing fundraising in a number of internal and external forums.

You will show positive evidence of experience in fundraising (or have clear transferable skills), supporter relations and project management across a broad portfolio of income streams with a proven track record in generating income against targets. You will have exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders. Working collaboratively and being a team player are essential skills as well as a driven and self-starter attitude. The successful candidate will understand the balance of being hands-on in order to get things done and working strategically so that North Yorkshire Hospice Care meets its long-term objectives. Ideally the successful candidate will also have a sound knowledge of fundraising regulation and best practice.

This will be a remote working role, working from home with travel and occasional work across all of our sites including our current office bases in Starbeck and Northallerton and Hospices in Harrogate and Thirsk.

Benefits include:-

• 35 or 28 days paid holiday per year pro rata.

• Comprehensive Induction Programme

• Contributory Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 8% and variable employee contribution

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free Car Parking/Walking distance from Hornbeam Park Station although a mixture of office/homeworking is available

• Free DBS check

For a full job description and person specification please follow the link below. You will be asked to complete questions relating to these as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by North Yorkshire Hospice Care.

North Yorkshire Hospice Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (518905) with a family of services operating as Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’, Saint Michael’s Hospice and Talking Spaces.

Please click Apply and you will be forwarded to our recruitment website. Alternatively please call Helen/Alison in the HR team at Saint Michaels Hospice.

Completed applications to be received by 9am on 23 September 2020

Interviews will be held on 1-2 October 2020 by Zoom, followed by a further interview date to be arranged in person.

Overview

Do you want to be part of our team leading the spread of innovative practice in health and care?

We are looking for three new Senior Delivery Managers who share our passion for improving the health of people in our region by spreading innovative practice.

As a Senior Delivery Manager, you will join our programmes team to help us manage the development and delivery of our national and regional programmes – working with our member organisations, national commissioning bodies, the AHSN Network and our broader network of partners across the South West.

You will specialise in building our networks, knowledge and relationships with our members and partners across specific areas of the health and care system, such as acute, community, mental health and care homes, and draw on capabilities from across our organisation to deliver our programme aims.

Senior Delivery Managers are at the heart of our work to spread innovative practice. From supporting front-line clinical teams to better detect patient deterioration and optimising the use of video consultation technologies in hospitals, to identifying place-based approaches to support people disproportionately affected by COVID-19, you will manage the design and delivery of a portfolio of projects focused on spreading innovative practice.

Each senior delivery manager in our programmes team leads on different parts of the health and care system, and draws on skills and experience from across our organisation to make sure our work translates into the improved health of people across our region.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and manage the delivery of our programmes commissioned by national, regional and local partners, on time and within budget.

• Build deep knowledge, local networks and strong relationships within a defined area of the regional health and care system.

• Establish strong internal relationships that draw on expertise from across the programmes team and wider organisation to support the delivery of our programme aims.

• Develop our methodology to spread innovative practice.

• Provide regular, accurate and detailed reporting on programme performance.

• Work with our communications and engagement function to engage partners in our programmes, communicate the impact of our work and raise our profile at a regional and national level.

• Work with our evaluation and learning function to define and measure the impact of our programmes.

• Work with our partnerships function to identify and develop new partnership opportunities to grow our work.

• Manage external contractors, associates and clinical advisors to deliver programme aims.

• Build strong relationships with other AHSNs and contribute to the success of the national AHSN Network.

Experience we are looking for:

• Project and programme management and leadership.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management capability.

• Track record of influencing stakeholders to change their perspectives.

• Knowledge of change methodologies such as Quality Improvement (QI) frameworks, Lean or Six Sigma, and project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 or Agile.

• Use of quantitative and qualitative data to inform programme design, delivery and monitor performance.

Experience and capabilities you will develop in the role:

• Leading large-scale, cross-system programmes to improve health and care.

• Applying cutting-edge improvement methods and approaches to the spread of innovative practice.

• Building multi-partner collaborations that deliver impact across a large geography.

• Working with partners at a local, regional and national level.

Abilities and attributes:

• Analyst – able to analyse and coordinate complex problems and projects.

• Critical thinker – creative, curious and unafraid of complexity.

• Adaptable – able to appraise and re-prioritise tasks quickly and calmly.

• Effective stakeholder manager – able to earn and maintain the trust of internal and external stakeholders at all levels and inspire through a shared purpose.

• Effective communicator and presenter – able to engage a wide range of audiences by being compelling, credible and inspiring.

• Energetic and goal-focused – demonstrating a commitment to delivering excellence in all circumstances.

• Learning mindset – offering a track record of working on complex issues, embedding learning into practice, and generating insight to inform approaches

This role will work alongside the UK team to execute IJM NI’s fundraising strategy, covering mid and major-level donors, champions (volunteers) and corporate organisations across Ireland. In addition they will represent the NI audience in planning and execution of wider UK appeals and fundraising campaigns. 

Who you are:

Essential

• Passionately committed to ending slavery and ensuring that justice systems deliver security for those who are most vulnerable
• A committed Christian with a passion for justice and reliant on God’s word and prayer
• Experienced and skilled in relationship management including being able to establish rapport quickly, network successfully and develop ongoing relevant relationships in a professional manner.
• Understanding of the Nothern Ireland charity fundraising and Christian contexts.

Desirable

• An understanding of UK giving culture
• Understanding and experience of major donor fundraising

Are you a proven fundraiser, looking for your next challenge in an organisation changing children’s lives around the world?

As Viva’s Global Funding Manager you will lead our fundraising from trusts, foundations, statutory bodies and other charities and take it to the next level. Working closely with other members of the Fundraising and Network Development Teams you will research new opportunities, develop relationships and nurture those already giving. 

Experienced in raising funds from statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, you will have the ability to write and edit effective and successful proposals, liaising with colleagues and funders in the UK and internationally, working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

You will be an excellent communicator – face to face, on the phone and in writing. You will be committed and highly organised. You will have strong administrative skills and a proven ability to manage a dynamic workload effectively.

Viva is dedicated to changing more children’s lives so they can fulfil their God-given potential. We are reaching over 4 million children in 28 countries through our 39 partner networks, which comprise over 5,000 churches and community organisations.

Are you ready to join our highly-motivated, dynamic and creative team, and play a crucial role in helping Viva increase its impact, sustainability and reach?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button for full application details. The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 12 October 2020. Interviews will be held on Thursday 22 October 2020. 

This is a full-time position based at our office in Oxford, or from home, with a salary of £25,000 to £32,000 (depending on experience).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This post is intended for candidates that wish to work part time for 7hrs per week, with flexibility when hours are worked.

1. Attend relevant business forums/events to promote the work of the youth centre and to obtain annual sponsorship or support in kind.
2. Approach local businesses (including retail businesses) in the vicinity, (to include Brixton, Tulse Hill, Herne Hill, Streatham Hill, Balham, Clapham) to obtain regular financial support/sponsorship or support in kind.
3. Make approaches to businesses within 10 miles radius of Youth Centre with ‘Knights’ in their company name to create a group of like minded/named businesses willing to sponsor the work of the centre.
4. Where relevant facilitate interested individuals signing up to making a regular monthly donation. (KYC 900 scheme)
5. Work as part of the Centre’s Fundraising Team (meets annually) to deliver agreed priorities.
6. Develop and maintain a simple log indicating the progress of approaches made and forums attended.
7. Deliver brief progress/activity update reports to the Lead Trustee. (Two per annum).
8. Undertake on going research relating to potential local business events or initiatives to support the voluntary sector and small charitable organisations.
9. Utilise the role and expertise of other Youth Centre Lead trustees as necessary, i.e. Head of Youth Work, Finance, PR/Comms, Fundraising.
10. Develop and maintain a log of all companies/businesses signed up to sponsor, support or regularly donate.
11. Provide a simple email update/briefing/newsletter to all businesses providing support, reporting on the Centre’s work  (two per annum, one will be the Centre’s  published in annual review)
12. Contribute towards any KYC fundraising strategy review.
13. To undertake any other tasks relevant to the post contained within individual work plan.
14. Utilise materials provided by Knights to support CPM work activity. Namely:

• a) Annual review report
• b) ‘Partnership Pack’ outlining key Knights activities/provision, which might be of interest for any business to sponsor or support
• c) Attractive web site
• d) Reports to the board by Head of Youth work services outlining service performance and new initiatives.
• e) Agreed annual fundraising priorities to meet identified need

The Corporate Partnership Manager will work under the direction and is accountable to the designated Trustee/Director responsible for resources. Working independently, the CPM is responsible for building relationships with relevant business consortia, local businesses and retailers to raise funds for the centre.

Would you like to see God’s generosity overflowing in communities across Leicester and Leicestershire?

We are seeking a collaborative worker with a deep understanding of church life to help us continue developing a generous culture across the Diocese of Leicester.

If you have:

• understanding and belief in the importance of generous Christian giving in discipleship and church life

• enthusiasm to equip and resource lay and ordained people to confidently lead generous churches

• experience in helping communities see things in new ways and adopt new approaches

…then we want to consider your application to work with us to spread the Good News of God’s generosity. You will be helping the team in our commitment to grow resources for mission and ministry in our diocese. In your role you will act as a consultant to churches of all sizes and traditions to help them to develop a strong culture of generosity and build financial resilience. To see more please read the job description and specification document. 

Job location is listed as Leicester, but is likely to be a mix between office, homeworking, and meetings around the county with church representatives.

Harris Hill are delighted to be exclusively working with the Eden Project Communities in their search for a Head of External Partnerships. They are looking for someone who has got a strong background in new business and feels comfortable working closely with the senior leadership team.

You will be leading on creating new opportunities and build these into a Partnership Framework. You will build on existing relationships and account manage major brands, businesses, corporates, sponsors and other partners with the primary objective of growing participation for their flagship project, The Big Lunch, whilst also generating commercial return.

You will need to show a track record of bringing on new business and that you are able to lead a team. You will be able to demonstrate that you have worked on delivering strategy and that you are able to set ambitious goals and motivate teams to exceed these.

If you would like to receive a full job specification for these roles or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to Hannah at Harris Hill.

Closing date for applications on Thursday 27th of August.

Salary is £40,000

Interviews will be held in middle of September.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local information providers worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, supports business development strategies for the sector and helps establish policies needed for open access to information. Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress.

Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments. Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in Arcata, California; Washington DC; and London, UK; as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi.

Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

Our commitment to a culture of belonging

Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

About the role

A very exciting opportunity has arisen to manage our institutional fundraising pipeline in Europe donors as our Senior Business Development Manager - Europe.

We are looking for a dynamic and international fundraising specialist with a detailed eye for process and ability to work across teams to manage our business development pipeline from European donors and support the organization in raising upwards 18,000,000 GBP annually through overseeing the submission of over 30+ proposal submissions per year on behalf of the organization. The Senior Business Development Manager plays a key role in delivering Internews’ new 5-year strategic plan, which envisions continued growth in the European market.

The Senior Business Development Manager is part of the global Internews’ Business Development team, reporting to the Vice President – Global Development, and working closely with regional and thematic teams worldwide to identify new funding opportunities from institutional donors such as the European Commission. The Senior Business Development Manager will directly supervise a Development Officer based in London and be responsible for managing the full proposal development and submission process for all funding opportunities originating in Europe.

This includes supporting the Senior Management Team of Internews Europe to identify funding opportunities from a diverse base of European donors, including the European Commission, DFID, SIDA, Norway and others. The Senior Business Development Manager continually works with programme staff around the world to jointly identify new fundraising opportunities, manage proposal development processes and to originate new strategic programme concepts for future fundraising.

Roles and Responsibilities Business Development (100%)

• Overall responsibility for managing the programme fundraising pipeline in Europe. This includes:

• Identification of new opportunities (working in close consultation with program management teams, and the Senior Director of Outreach for IEU)
• Host “go-no go” and kick off meetings for proposals and concept notes
• Manage proposal development process for IEU, working closely with regional program teams, Monitoring and Evaluation, thematic technical experts to develop and submit high quality project technical proposals and concept notes; and liaising with Grants, Contracts & Compliance and other teams to ensure accurate budget development

• Work with the Internews Europe Senior Management Team to develop new business opportunities with bilateral and multilateral European donors. This may include the development of communication materials, concept notes, proposals, and representation of Internews in person, as required.
• Review and analyse key donor solicitations and help determine potential strategy for application, in consultation with Internews program staff.
• Position Internews as a possible sub-grantee in proposal applications; member of relevant consortia. Develop standing MoUs as appropriate with key partners. Working in close consultation with Program and Technical leads, serve as the primary point of contact for European primes, working in close collaboration with designated proposal managers. Establish warm relationships with key primes whenever possible.
• Supervise the management of proposal writing consultants; support, as required, for programme staff with delegated responsibility to write and/or manage proposals as required.
• Ensure consistent and smooth handover of new grants to contracting and programme teams.
• Through supervision of his/or her team (currently one staff member, with possibility of expansion pending future pipeline), maintain an up to date Salesforce database of information on Internews’ opportunities with European donors, as well as interactions with promising targeted donors to prepare technical and programmatic leads who are due to meet with funders.
• As required, participate in field studies and business development assessments to assist in the design of new programming as appropriate and in close collaboration with program support departments.
• Directly supervise European business development unit staff, including supporting them in timely monitoring of calls for proposals from all European bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Serve as the main representative for Internews on centrally funded and/or global mechanisms that Internews participates in. Develop relationships to advance Internews’ inclusion on other promising centrally-funded and/or global mechanisms with European public sector donors as required and in line with regional and/or technical strategic plans.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 7+ years’ experience in international development, media, and/or non-profit fields, with at least 5 years business development experience
• Demonstrable track record in managing business development processes to secure multi-year, multi-million, public sector funds from development donors in Europe
• Detailed working knowledge of overseas development assistance funders in Europe, especially the European Commission
• Outstanding, persuasive writing skills and demonstrable ability to manage complex proposal review processes, with proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively and analytical and problem-solving ability
• Experience managing diverse and talented teams
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate, as well as the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent networking and stakeholder development skills
• Proficient written and spoken French language skills are desired, however exceptional candidates without this attribute will still be considered
• Computer literate with advanced abilities in Microsoft Teams, Word, Adobe, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• Applicants must have the EXISTING legal right to work and reside in the UK or European Union states
• The proven ability, or overwhelming desire, to work in a multicultural environment requiring coordination across multiple time zones
• Attention to detail, with a focus on complying with donor solicitation requirements

Desirable

• A keen interest in international affairs and development; especially media, journalism, press freedom
• An established international network with Internews’ targeted European donors and/or key priority partners
• Prior experience with Salesforce
• External communications experience

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: 02 October 2020

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer. Additionally, a writing test will be administered to all highly ranked candidates.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

We are looking for an energetic destitution worker for a post created to respond to the needs of Praxis clients under the Covid-19 emergency.  The postholder will work closely with Praxis reception, advice team, groups staff and volunteer coordinator supporting clients in our waiting list and destitute/at risk of destitution with referrals and signposting to other organizations and well as administering hardship funds. The post holder will need an understanding of rights and limitations facing migrants and people with no recourse to public funds during Covid. 

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

Lead a growing, well-funded medium sized charity into the next phase of its work in supporting the integration of refugees/asylum seekers/migrants in Norwich and Norfolk.

New Routes Integration has been providing services to refugees and asylum seekers in the Norwich area for over 15 years and has steadily grown in terms of size of the organisation and the number of clients that we provide services for.

Due to continued expansion we are currently looking to appoint a General Manager/CEO to manage our team and report to the Board of Directors.

The appointment is 0.6FTE (22.5 hours), initially for a fixed term contract of one year, with the hope of extension.  We are offering a competitive salary of up to £21,000 per annum (£35K pro rata).  Please see the attached job description for more details.  To apply we ask that you complete the application form and include a CV.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 4th October, 5pm.

Proposed interview dates:  Interviews will be ongoing until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Commencement date: October/November 2020.

Job Title:  Chief Executive

Hours:  Part-Time, 24 hours per week

Salary:  Circa £50K Actual Salary (FTE £73K)

Location:  London

The British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF) is a national charity and one of the UK’s leading training providers and membership bodies for people working in intensive psychoanalytical psychotherapy, Jungian analysis and child and adolescent psychotherapy.  They have around 400 qualified members and 150 trainee members.  The organisation is a member of the British Psychoanalytic Council, through which their members are registered to practice.

Based in London, with a dedicated and experienced staff team, the charity has an excellent reputation and offers an impressive range of educational, training and professional support programmes and benefits for aspiring and experienced psychotherapists who wish to specialise in intensive analytic therapies.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a dedicated and ambitious Chief Executive to work with the Board to ensure sound governance and strategic development of the charity, including consolidating a financial turnaround of the organisation. The Chief Executive will lead the organisation into a new, exciting stage of development – including expansion of education/training programmes and new membership and income growth - whilst also providing overall leadership of the charity’s staff and day-to-day operations.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• At least five years’ relevant experience at senior level in a similar organisation or related field
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Experience of working with and supporting a Board of Trustees
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective strategic and business development plans
• Experience of motivating and getting results through a senior team
• Good knowledge of modern marketing, PR and income development methods
• Strong presentation and influencing skills
• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject e.g. business, psychology, health, HR

The post holder will be a highly motivated, entrepreneurial and innovative individual with excellent communication skills who is adept at building lasting relationships both internally and externally. 

You will be resilient, forward thinking and demonstrate strong influencing skills at all levels. A true belief in the ethos of the charity and the services they offer is essential, as well as a passion to promote equality and diversity in management and service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual and if you feel you have the skills and ability to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your CV with a supporting statement, to Jenny Warner, Managing Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting our reference JO2773.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 25 September 2020

Interview Date: mid October TBC