WHO WE ARE

Small Green Shoots was founded in 2009. We are dedicated to increasing career opportunities for NEETs (not in education, employment or training) within the music and creative industries. We are the only UK arts organisation with both a black female Chair and black female CEO. We have 85% BME staff and 100% from low-income backgrounds (or parents with less than £24k per annum household earnings).

Founder Natalie Wade acknowledges that some of the shoots will have absolutely no previous awareness of what a ‘professional’ job means, so her approach to training begins with social skills - how to introduce yourself, how to hold yourself in meetings, building confidence, how to write minutes.  On the artist side, throughout the past 10 years Natalie and SGS have been vital in helping kickstart the careers of artists such as Jorja Smith, Mahalia and Emelie Sande - providing funding for recording sessions, video shoots and much more.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an engaging, nurturing, resourceful, community minded team player, with excellent relationship building and leadership skills, who shares our vision and values and wants to bring their own ideas and energy to the table.  The ideal candidate will be an inspiring people manager, have built credibility in a creative industry (preferably music), have solid business acumen, and previous experience working in either non-profit arts or a youth organisation.  A natural communicator, you’ll be as comfortable chatting with our Shoots as you are updating the Board, getting the best out of everyone and making meaningful progress every step of the way.

The Managing Director will lead a staff team of 9, plus 10 part-time trainees and a rolling programme of work-placements. They will have the support of the outgoing CEO who founded the organisation 10 years ago and report to the trustees of this innovative youth-led charity. 

We need an MD who can demonstrate their executive leadership skills, a dynamic person with a passion for the arts and the impact of art on the lives of young people.  Someone who will guide the development of a vision and strategy for the organisation’s long-term growth and will provide strong leadership for the Board, staff and our young beneficiaries.

The MD will support the organisation in reaching its potential in terms of profile and in realising its goals for artistic excellence, youth training / education / employability within the creative industries, financial stability, fundraising and audience engagement. They will be responsible for galvanising the Board, staff and stakeholders in contributing to and supporting Small Green Shoots mission. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Executive Leadership the organisation, working with the Board to update, maintain, and execute Small Green Shoots’ Strategic Plan. 
• Lead the planning and management of all Development and Fundraising programmes to meet financial development goals. This includes overseeing communication with donors and patrons when it relates to fundraising or institutional advancement, ensuring best practices are being used in stewarding and overseeing our database and ensure that best practices are being used in recording and analysing data.
• Oversee and manage finance operations and our financial reporting. This includes provision of financial reports to the Treasurer of the Board of Directors and to the wider Board and ensuring financial systems and internal controls are adequate to for Small Green Shoots and guard against fraud and waste.
• Serve as the lead ambassador of Small Green Shoots in the community, cultivating of donors, funding bodies and creative industries
• Provide additional support for and attend meetings, fundraisers, events, celebrations etc.
• People Management; Manage, coach, and supervise Small Green Shoots employees and ensure that our employment policies and reporting are consistent with the Law and our commitments to representation and diversity and are regularly updated/reviewed.
• Oversee recruitment, training, coaching and retention of Small Green Shoots staff, this includes fostering an office culture of teamwork, generous collaboration, clear communication, effective delegation, and mutual support.
• Overseeing contracts of staff, freelancers and consultants.
• Board Relations: Work with the Chair of Trustees to identify need for committees and prioritize work of the Board, provide short quarterly written reports to the Board. Support the development of the Board through active cultivation and recruitment. Serve as liaison between Board Committees.
• Communications and Technology Management: Ensure that Small Green Shoots has the information, communications, and technology systems that it needs to be effective. Ensuring that our external communications are consistent and representative of the organisation.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess demonstrated business acumen along with strong management and leadership skills.
• Have the vision and enthusiasm to design and execute Small Green Shoots’ development as a charity in the short, intermediate and long-term and help us achieve sustainable growth into the future.
• Be a passionate communicator with the ability to establish long-lasting, productive, relationships with the Board, staff and community of stakeholders and funders.
• Have proven ability to generate earned income and philanthropic support and a passion for organizational development.
• Be able to deliver compassionate, unique, people centred approach to the job role.

Qualifications

• Proven executive experience in non-profit arts or youth organization.
• Previous experience of interacting with Boards, Volunteers and Funders.
• Proven experience building revenue and philanthropic support, including bid writing.
• Experience of working with the Arts Council England.
• Level 3 in Safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults (Desirable).
• At least 2 years of experience in youth work. (Desirable).
• At least 1 year of experience in recruitment. (Desirable)

Small Green Shoots is an equal opportunities employer and believes diversity in the workforce leads to positive and effective working environment. 

Purpose of the role
You will ensure excellent professional standards and productivity; enabling the CEO to lead the organisation through its next phase of development and growth.
Working closely with the CEO, you will contribute financial information and ideas to business plans, funding applications and proposals including capital developments, regeneration projects, creative programmes and other commercial opportunities.
As a key member of a small but growing leadership team you will be responsible for the delivery of important objectives focused on the profitability and capacity building critical to achieving our business aims.

The opportunity
ACAVA is undertaking a wide-ranging organisational change process as we reimagine our purpose to meet evolving cultural, economic and social contexts and pursue several emerging business opportunities.
The Director of Finance and Operations role creates a unique opportunity to influence the evolution of a leading cultural organisation with enormous potential at a moment of urgent social and cultural need.
If you have the drive to lead, confidence to influence and you are passionate about our purpose, this could be the role for you.

Finance
Confidently lead on all aspects of financial planning, management, reporting and compliance.
Ensure effective systems and controls are in place that safeguard the management of company finances.
Lead the development of robust financial processes and procedures that prioritise efficiency, profitability and financial stability.
Lead the relationship with our external management accountants and ensure the timely preparation of reports for the CEO, trustees and auditors.
Lead relationship management and negotiations with our bank to renew and/or extend banking facilities.
Analyse and improve financial performance through robust cost control, pricing policies and income generation to consolidate financial stability.
Contribute financial information and ideas to business plans, business pitches, fundraising applications and other projects as required.
Ensure grant income is disbursed according to award requirements, oversee accurate records and reporting to funders.
Develop and regularly review company and departmental budgets.
Produce accurate quarterly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts for the CEO, subcommittees and board.
Prepare regular comprehensive financial analyses highlighting risks and identifying opportunities for improving financial performance.
Oversee the smooth completion of the annual audit liaising closely with our auditors and accountants.
Assess the financial capabilities of relevant staff and identify training needs where necessary.
Support the CEO with financial forecasts and business modelling.
Communicate and negotiate with senior stakeholders on finance, property and business development matters.

Property
Lead the management and operation of the property portfolio to ensure compliance with legal, health and safety and other requirements.
Develop a strategic plan for the estate, projecting future costs and benefits and provide analyses to inform business decisions.
With the CEO, assess the financial viability of individual buildings and develop a strategy to address underperforming sites.
Lead the oversight, negotiation and renewal of leases.
Develop a building-by-building strategy for business rates.
Produce detailed income and expenditure budgets for individual buildings that aim to generate a financial surplus.
Assess the untapped income generating potential of buildings; maximise efficient use of all spaces and identify opportunities for additional income.
Establish sound processes/policies that produce consistent income from studio licence fees and introduce a fair transparent system of utilities recharging.
Oversee excellent health and safety standards at all buildings.
Oversee cost effective planned programmes of property maintenance that sustain high quality workspaces and facilities.

Administration and HR
Lead and inspire your teams setting challenging and enriching objectives.
Oversee the efficient professional administration of the company.
Provide thought leadership to ensure best practice including a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in all of our work.
Direct HR processes including recruitment, contracts, staff development and disciplinary.
Oversee efficient studio allocation processes that minimise voids and maintain high occupancy.
Secure value for money in all aspects of ACAVA’s work and ensure that contracted services are fit for purpose.
Act as data controller ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations and undertake regular compliance reviews.
Maintain oversight of essential policies and ensure they are kept up to date.

About The Hilden Charitable Fund

The Hilden Charitable Fund is dedicated to funding community groups to work with asylum seekers and refugees, disadvantaged young people, penal affairs, homelessness and small projects in developing countries. The fund is committed to social justice and focusses its funding on grassroots organisations, which make a big difference at the community level.
As we begin the journey into a post-Covid and post-Brexit country the Fund approaches its 60th anniversary and there will undoubtedly be challenges and opportunities to be faced. So, we are now seeking a Director who will work closely with the Trustees to help shape and develop the Fund going forward.

A high impact, hands-on role, with scope for creativity and innovation!
The opportunities for the Director to make a real contribution are manifold, including:

• Working with the Board to develop strategies, plans and ways of working for the future, including supporting the trustees to set grant making policies.
• Managing the grant making process, including assessing applications for funding and presenting them to the trustees at quarterly meetings.
• Engaging with grassroots voluntary organisations in a period of major change.
• Building on our collaboration with the community and voluntary sector, other funders, and networks such as ACF and IVAR, enhancing Hilden’s profile and enabling its involvement in innovation.

About you

The Director could come from a range of relevant backgrounds and be someone who is ready to lead a small organisation for the first time, or who already has experience of being a Director. Whatever your background we should be delighted to hear from you, especially if you have a strong track record of:

• Voluntary sector experience at grassroots level and knowledge and understanding of grant making,
• Managing in a collaborative environment, and
• Relationship building and networking.

We value and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.

About you and the role

The Hansard Society is looking for a Membership and Operations Manager to strengthen our organisation and develop our supporter base.

If you are interested in politics and think what Parliament does matters, then this is a great opportunity to help us with our mission to foster knowledge and understanding of the Westminster Parliament and ways in which Parliament can be made more effective.

The purpose of this new role is to:

• develop a larger and more active and engaged membership community to support the Society’s research and educational work in the years ahead;
• strengthen the Society’s operational functions, enhancing its capacity, resilience, and future development.

We are therefore looking for someone who is highly motivated and will embrace a new role, in a small, dynamic research Society with an international reputation, where you can make a big impact and enjoy significant autonomy. You will have some relevant experience in a membership or similar role, perhaps at a bigger organisation, but will relish the opportunity to take what you've learnt and apply it to help revitalise the Hansard Society's membership model and help us engage more effectively with our supporters. You will manage business-critical functions, gain in-depth experience of all aspects of running a charity, and take an entrepreneurial approach to improving our operations.

As our Membership and Operations Manager, here’s a taste of what you’ll do:

• Expand, develop and manage the Society's membership. You'll develop and implement a new membership strategy, oversee production of new marketing materials, communicate regularly with our members, and organise members-only events, including our AGM.
• Financial administration and governance. You'll co-ordinate each week with our accountants about invoice-raising, payment-chasing, expense claims, and credit card reconciliation. And you'll liaise with our Statutory Instrument Tracker® clients about contracts, invoicing and subscription renewals, and help keep our CRM (contact relationship management) system up to date.
• Operational improvement. You'll review and develop our operational policies and procedures (e.g. on diversity and inclusion, health and safety, data protection and privacy) and keep them up to date, with the ability to call on our external HR advisers for advice where necessary.  
• Support the operational delivery of our programme of public and private events. As and when we can return to in-person events, you'll book venues, catering, and other suppliers. You'll keep our CRM system updated and maintain the financial records. And, working with other members of the team, you'll liaise with speakers, sponsors and attendees.
• Support the Director with the governance of the charity. You'll liaise with our Board of Trustees and assist with our corporate reporting and compliance with charity and company law. You'll also help with reporting to funders and sponsors.
• Ensure the smooth running of the office. As the first point of contact you'll liaise regularly with the landlord and our suppliers. And occasionally we may need you to provide PA-type support for the Director and other staff such as organising staff meetings, co-ordinating diaries, ordering supplies and booking rooms and travel.

This is a new role, so you will help shape how it develops, but the ability to multi-task and juggle priorities is essential. The role carries considerable responsibility, with a lot of potential for growth and development in the future. 

Our office is situated near Westminster on the 1st floor of Millbank Tower. As and when the pandemic-related lockdown eases, staff will need to spend some time in the office together, but we anticipate being able to offer hybrid arrangements with some continued remote working.

Your skills and experience

You'll be the right person for this job if:

• You have some experience of working within the membership team of a membership organisation or professional association or similar body.
• You have excellent organisational and project management skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to juggle priorities and work with minimal supervision.  
• You have exceptional people skills and are a collaborative team-player.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You have excellent IT skills: are familiar with CRM systems and are proficient in using Microsoft Office software.
• You are a creative thinker and problem-solver with a 'can do' attitude.
• You appreciate our mission, have good political awareness, and can commit to the non-partisan values and ethos of the Hansard Society. 

For full details about the role, the Hansard Society and the application process, please read the job information pack. 

Hillside Clubhouse is a dynamic resource for people with mental health problems that makes social inclusion and participation in everyday life a reality. Getting a paid job, having a social life and going to college are the norm for many of our members. Members work alongside staff to co-produce the daily business functions of the Clubhouse and we now seek a senior member of staff to develop opportunities further.  You will be responsible for all areas of day to operations and you will also be responsible for developing and building on existing services as well as seeking out new opportunities for business development.

Our diversity is our strength -  and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.  After initial covering letters and CV sifts successful candidates may be invited to make a  full application.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Director of Clubhouse Operations

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director

SALARY: £42602

HOURS: 35 per week

ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Board of Trustees

LOCATION: Hillside Clubhouse, Unit A, 30 North Road, London, N7 9GJ and any other locations as may be required

Role overview:

To oversee all operations and the development of the Clubhouse including all the activities that are available to support service users and the kiosk retail outlet and catering services.

Main responsibilities:

• Supporting the creation of, and implementing strategic plans for the service;
• Full responsibility for the Clubhouse, including employees, building management and all service users attending;
• People management of all within the clubhouse remit;
• Managing the maintenance of the premises;
• Responsible for all reporting in remit of the role;
• Maintaining quality systems;
• Project planning and implementation for new services and any changes;
• Ensuring that all clinical and renewal plans are in place;
• Responsibility for all risks within Clubhouse;
• Maintaining compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) under area of responsibility;
• Ensuring that the Clubhouse operates at all times in line with the organisation’s values, mission and strategic aims;
• Building and maintaining partnerships and links with external organisations to promote the service;
• Supporting the growth and development of the service by increasing income streams in place and developing new income;
• Promoting the service through in-house projects;
• Working closely with the Director of IPS and the Executive Director to build the overall Clubhouse service;
• Regularly review relevance of the Clubhouse, against requirements, regulation and those services offered by other charitable organisations.

Specific Duties:

Operations

• Recruiting, inducting, supervising, supporting, coaching and appraising the performance of  staff (including sessional staff)  and volunteers;
• Ensuring that  operational policies, procedures, plans and project designs are properly formulated and operated;
• Ensuring cost effectiveness and financial control, including ongoing financial performance monitoring, budgeting, costing and the control of income and expenditure where appropriate;
• Ensuring that services are appropriately and effectively marketed;
• Ensuring that proper systems are established and operated to deliver, monitor and evaluate the services;
• Ensuring that requirements set by multiple funders (including charitable, statutory and any other funders), regulators, partners and the Executive Director and Trustees are met;
• Being responsible for Health and Safety and other statutory duties;
• Ensuring that new services are developed and managed according to organisational requirements;
• Ensuring that services are in line with the organisation’s values, mission and strategic aims;
• Participating in the delivery of services where appropriate, including the design and provision of training;
• Development and implementation of cyclical maintenance plans for the building;
• Sound risk management and acting as organisational safeguarding lead;
• Specific responsibility for ensuring that risk assessments are in place, up to date and appropriately acted upon and communicated for all service users/potential service users to ensure safety of service users and staff at all times
• Being responsible for overseeing the ‘customer journey’ (i.e. from point of initial enquiry through registration, induction and engagement in the Clubhouse;
• Being responsible for day to day management and member issues relating to Clubhouse area of operation.
• Responsible for management and planning of IT systems and equipment

Corporate:

• Representing Hillside Clubhouse and its work to external audiences and stakeholders
• To deputise for the Executive Director when required e.g.

1. To cover the management responsibilities of the Chief Executive in his/her absence;
2. To make any necessary decisions to ensure the sound operation of the organisation in consultation with the Chair and/or other Trustees in the absence of the Executive Director.

Strategic:

• To contribute to the longer-term strategic direction of the organisation: e.g.

1. Drafting business plans for areas of operational and organisational responsibilities;
2. Generating and contributing to fundraising and income generation plans;
3. Supporting the Executive Director in the drafting of service specifications, tenders and funding applications and mobilising any implementation plans for new services;
4. Developing the Kiosk and external catering areas of the business to maximise market positioning, benefit and income generation.

General:

• Maintaining back office systems (including risk assessments) and contributing to the development of online services including social media, websites and other platforms;
• Attending, chairing and/or convening supervisions, organisational meetings, cross team working groups and external meetings as required;
• Preparing reports for the Board of Directors and Executive Director on all areas of responsibility and attending Board meetings to present them where required;
• Being accountable for all aspects of your work and the work of your supervisees;
• Covering for other members of staff where required;
• Out of hours working when necessary;
• Other duties as reasonably required by the Executive Director/Trustees;
• Working in close co-operation with the Executive Director and Director of IPS and acting as a member of the senior management team.

The postholder will be accountable to the Executive Director or the Chair in his/her absence.  Corporate and strategic duties will be carried out in conjunction with the Executive Director or as delegated by him/her. The postholder will also be expected to supervise new staff where new services are developed.

There are likely to be some overlaps/sharing of work areas between the posts of IPS Director and Director of Clubhouse Operations and it is expected that both post holders work closely together and co-operate to devise solutions jointly where appropriate.

Person specification

Essential

• Experienced in and passionate about mental health services;
• Experience in managing a similar service or in a similar role;
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of mainstream and national initiatives to support people with mental health problems;
• Forward thinking and up-to-date with current practices in mental health;
• Confident, calm and with a hands-on approach;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Commitment to equal opportunities;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and databases (including Microsoft Access) including reporting functions and database structures and development;
• Ability to write highly accurate reports with attention to detail on written work and figures;
• Expertise and understanding of mental health models;
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation (including food hygiene);
• Facilities management experience including the ability to deliver robust cyclical and renewal plans (building maintenance, renewal and expiry of agreements, leases, certifications, regulatory requirements including those related to the building itself); 
• Ability to see complex projects through from implementation phase to completion including the use of project planning tools including Gantt charts;
• Experience and understanding of implementation phases and mobilisation of complex services;
• Business development skills (ideally in catering or retail);
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities including risk management and safeguarding;
• Experience of managing teams and task allocation;
• Ability to work with people who may present challenging behaviours and ability to respond to crises including the ability to calm situations and deal with conflict;
• Ability to develop policy and procedure in an organisational context;
• Ability to generate and use methods for collecting data for diverse purposes (e.g. needs analysis, monitoring, research, fundraising);
• Ability to set up and use management information systems to control the quality and quantity of service delivery;
• Sound knowledge of IT systems and planning infrastructure
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritise your own and others’ work;
• Ability to see tasks through to completion with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of implementation of quality systems (D)
• Experience of liaising with and reporting directly to commissioners (D)

We are committed to equality of opportunity and diversity in the workplace; all managers and staff are responsible for ensuring that this is delivered in practice.  We will not tolerate any forms of bullying or harassment in the workplace. Everyone has a personal responsibility to seek to improve their own and colleagues working lives to create a healthy and productive working environment 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team providing solutions which deliver greater choice for disabled people.

We are seeking an Operations and Commercial Manager to join our Operations team, helping to maximise the commercial potential of Designability’s products, as well as supporting the overall operations of the organisation.

You will have:

• Experience in business development or commercial management
• Strong operational management experience, working to deadlines and delivering on time and budget
• Exceptional communication, influencing and negotiation skills

You will joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.

In the UK, family income is the strongest predictor of how well a young person will do at school and the future opportunities they will have. Future Frontiers exists to change this.

We work in pursuit of life-changing impact for the young people we serve. By partnering with schools and forward-thinking businesses, we provide young people with an intensive programme of face-to-face career coaching and opportunities to engage with relevant sector role models in the lead up to major crossroads in their education aged 16 and 18.

Why we need you 

This is a critical role in our Partnerships team, responsible for driving forward our business partnerships strategy and securing over £500k in income for the charity next academic year. We are looking for an individual with a strong track record in new business sales or business development. 

Your responsibilities

There are 3 main areas of this role. You will be the department lead for prospecting, pitching and retention. You will also be responsible for your own pipeline - winning new business and account managing existing relationships. Full details can be found in the attached Job Description, below is a summary.

1. Department-wide responsibility

• Work strategically with the Head of Partnerships to drive business partnership growth.
• Take charge of the end-to-end business sales process including new business and partnership retention, implementing creative strategies to improve the department.
• Be the department operations lead; you will be responsible for perfecting the systems and processes that underpin a successful sales team.

2. Winning new business

• Pitch to senior stakeholders (usually CEOs or HR directors), providing compelling reasons for them to partner with Future Frontiers and manage the relationship through to closing the partnership.

3. Account management for the long-term

• Work closely with our Programmes Team to make sure the excellent business partner experience is maintained throughout the programme.
• Manage renewals, upselling to businesses and growing your accounts year on year.

About you

Full details can be found in the attached Job Description, below is a summary.

• You have a passion for education and for improving opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• You are an exceptional relationship builder: you are humble, diplomatic and connect with people easily. You will be at ease interacting with senior professionals in a business environment.
• You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to articulate with passion and conviction the difference Future Frontiers makes to young people.
• You have a proven track-record of success in a business development role or sales role you’ve got examples of how you’ve generated new ideas and tactics to grow business. The focus of this role will be new business.
• You are looking to progress your career and are ready to take on new levels of responsibility within a supportive and passionate team.

What we can offer you

• Early finish on Fridays
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year
• Flexible working: core hours 10am – 4pm and at least 1 day a week working from home as standard
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous parental pay and additional childcare leave for child’s first 2 years

Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion

Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers, clients and students as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms. We encourage everyone to apply for our roles.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Vision

Plan International’s global strategy applies a full spectrum approach where Disaster Risk Management (DRM) is an integral part of everything the organisation does with and for children and girls, especially in fragile settings. 

Our ambition is to become a global leader and the NGO partner of choice for promoting gender equality and protecting girls’ rights in disaster and conflict settings, working at the nexus of development and humanitarian efforts.

While our emergency response work is driven by the humanitarian imperative and principles, as a global organisation Plan International has invested in three priority focus areas; Child Protection in Emergency (CPIE), Education in Emergency (EIE) and Youth Economic Empowerment in Emergency (YEEIE). 

Plan International has developed a systematic approach to integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation into our Country Strategies and promoting a resilience approach to our programmes. Our ambition is to continue to grow the DRM portfolio in this area.

As an organisation we place great importance on contributing to the work and collective learning, strengthened coordination and quality of work in the sector and increasingly take on inter-agency leadership roles within our areas of expertise at a country and global level.

In the last financial year Plan International responded to 171 emergencies of differing scales and significance across 55 countries with a focus on Child Protection and Education in Emergencies programming.

• 61,258,951 girls, boys, women and men were reached through this work in FY20
• Spending relating to disaster risk management totalled €175 million in FY20
• Plan International partnered with 27,600 community organisations, over 3,400 NGO’s and 934 corporate and private sector institutions.

The Opportunity

The Global Humanitarian Director - Preparedness & Response (also known as Disaster Risk Management (DRM) within Plan International) will lead in setting the overall direction in this area, mobilising the different parts of Plan International and leading the implementation of the Global DRM vision across Global Hub, Regional Hubs, Country Offices, and National Organisations.

You will position Plan International as a global leader and NGO partner of choice for promoting gender equality and protecting girls’ rights in disaster and conflict settings, continuously evaluating and increasing the impact of our work.

You will lead a high performing, motivated and skilled team to deliver and support the achievement of the Global DRM vision, acting as a role model to drive positive culture change across Plan International and consciously embracing and personifying our values-based leadership framework underpinned by feminist principles.  

About You

With proven experience in humanitarian programming and in exercising visionary and strategic leadership in aspects of large, geographically dispersed, culturally diverse, complex international organisations you will have significant experience of managing large scale humanitarian response operations in different and complex contexts.

Strong inter-personal skills in stakeholder management, networking, negotiation, diplomacy and communication with the ability to work empathetically and effectively will be imperative as is a track record of developing and leading effective and motivated teams, including distance management and delivering business planning, financial management, improvement programmes in line with organisational objectives. 

Director of Development Job Description

Hours:                        22.5 - 37.5 hours per week (negotiable)

Salary:                          £40k per annum (Pro-rata)

Reporting to:               Chief Operating Officer

Location:                    Cornerstone, Mercy UK, West Yorkshire 

Application Deadline:   Open until a suitable candidate is found 

Interview:                    Applicants deemed suitable for the role will be invited to engage with

                                        key members of the team before consideration for a Formal interview

Interview dates are:    27th April, 29th April, 17th May

Please note: This position carries an Occupational Requirement (OR) on the grounds of religion and belief in keeping with current guidance. The post holder must demonstrate an active Christian belief and value system in line with Mercy UK’s core objectives and values. 

Here at Mercy UK we have a passion for God, passion for people and passion for excellence – this means we are committed to becoming an organisation where team members feel supported, valued and challenged to deepen their personal and professional growth. As an agile and fast-moving team, we seek to give our very best to what we do in attitude and activity.

As the Director of Development, you are a strategic member of the Senior Leadership Team, working collaboratively with peer members in directing significant and strategic business development plans. As an innovative director, you embrace ambitious financial targets and confidently lead on the production of professional high-value fundraising and trading proposals and hold a good track record of success.

You are a discerning leader, highly motivated at the prospect of shaping fundraising and communications for Mercy UK at a pivotal stage in the charity’s growth.

Your experience in communications enables you to inject the Mercy UK ‘voice’ in both internal and external communications, both written and spoken and in doing so, you are able to engage and retain stakeholders as integral players in the Mercy story.

Director of Finance & Operations working with a charity in Central London. Managing Finance, IT and Marketing.

Your new company
A £3.5m income organisation with mix of income from donations, education, events and membership. This organisation is well known and respected amongst the community.

Your new role

The Director of Finance and Operations reports to the Executive Director and manages 5 direct reports. Responsibility includes Finance, IT, Membership, and Marketing. You will lead the finance function in order to provide timely and accurate information including statutory accounts, management accounts, business analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial planning, cash and credit control management, fundraising, policies for restricted funds segregation, review and updating policies, and procedures.

• Ensure that the organisation complies with its statutory and regulatory obligations
• Ensure effective use of resources to drive cost management, support financial performance, deliver agreed operating plan and maintain financial strength to ensure a viable and sustainable business model
• Support the development of a rolling 3-5 year strategic and annual operating plan.

There will be a number of projects to manage in the first year including managing the new database and managing the cash position of the organisation.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will be a qualified Accountant
• Experience of managing areas outside of finance, particularly IT
• You will have strong leadership and managerial skills
• Previous experience of working with a charity is desirable but not essential - personality is key to this role

What you'll get in return
This organisation offers a competitive package of benefits including part working from home options for the long term. There is also the opportunity for progression in the longer term for an ambitious individual.

What you need to do now
Please apply now to be considered!

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Brighton Natural Health Centre (BNHC) is a long-established charity working in the area of community health, providing classes to support personal health and wellbeing, including yoga, dance, Pilates, meditation, tai chi, movement for health and more, along with talks and workshops. The charity occupies premises in central Brighton with two excellent spaces for classes and has access to other spaces in the local area where required.

This year marks the charity’s 40th birthday and we are looking for a dynamic professional to drive the charity forwards as we recover from the restrictions and impact of the Covid pandemic.

As well as continuing to provide income-generating classes and events alongside its current outreach projects, the charity is looking to develop more significant externally-funded projects to further its charitable aims in the local community, and realise its ambitions of becoming the most inclusive and accessible community resource possible.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with proven operations, finance and business development expertise, and with hands-on experience of running and developing a smaller enterprise, ideally within the charity sector. They will need to be passionately committed to the delivery of personal, community and planetary health.

They should demonstrate excellent leadership skills, vision and drive, and have confident people management skills, along with proven experience of developing projects and instigating partnerships with both large and small organisations.

Overview
• Part-time, 30 hours per week, flexible working considered
• £32,000 per annum
• Six month contract initially - we intend this to lead to a permanent role subject to successful review
• Reporting to the Board of Trustees
• Line management responsibilities: Centre Manager and Community Coordinator
• Oversight of outsourced accountancy, bookkeeping and marketing functions

Main duties of the role
• Following the vision set by the Trustees, lead the development and implementation of a strategic business plan, based on sound operational practices and processes.
• Drive the practical evolution of its business model and charitable activities, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future for BNHC more clearly devoted to community health and wellbeing.
• Lead the production of effective financial systems in order to produce regular trusted and accurate budget monitoring and forecasting, and other financial data reports to enable effective decision-making.
• Lead, develop and support a professional team of staff, volunteers and contracted teachers to deliver efficient operational functions, to create a rewarding working environment.
• Develop positive and effective relationships with the charity’s stakeholders.
• Further develop and enhance BNHC’s reputation as a centre of excellence.
• Provide support, guidance and accurate financial information to the trustees on a broad range of issues, to enable effective decision-making.

TO APPLY:

The full job description and qualifications/experience required, and how to apply, are contained within the application pack. If you would like any further information, or to discuss the role before applying, please see contact email details in the application pack.

Please download the application pack attached.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 30th April 2021.

We are seeking a committed and empathetic Executive Director who will ensure that the organisation provides modern and effective services that reflect the needs and interests of its members, and that it furthers the advancement of clinical and academic neurology.

Job Title: Executive Director
Salary: £65-68k per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, WC1N 3JZ
Start date: October 2021

About us

The Association of British Neurologists (ABN) is the professional voice of neurologists in the UK with over 1600 members (March 2021). The ABN is also a body of international standing in the field of neurology. A registered charity, our charitable objectives are encapsulated in our mission statement 'to promote the delivery of the best care for people with neurological conditions, by providing and supporting excellent research and education and championing equitable and excellent standards of care.’

The role

The Executive Director is responsible to the Council for the leadership and overall strategic direction of the organisation, which is determined by the Trustees. They take overall responsibility for ensuring that the organisation promotes and embeds the vision and values of the ABN and fulfils the aims and terms of its Articles of Association and Rules.

Reporting to the ABN President and Hon. Secretary, the successful candidate will have responsibility for the overall management and administration of the organisation and the leadership and professional development of all staff, for building and sustaining relationships with key national and international stakeholders; this includes managing relationships with the ABN’s consultant, trainee, junior and retired members. This will be delivered through the development and implementation of the ABN’s five-year strategy and annual plans.

As the team is small, you will be expected to take both a strategic and leadership approach, balanced with a hands-on and operational approach, as required. As such, we are seeking a motivated, self-starter who is able to work to deadlines and on their own initiative.

Who we are looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with demonstrable experience in developing operational or project plans and their effective delivery with proven strategic planning skills.

To be successful in this role you will need substantial senior management experience demonstrating a track-record of inspiring operational and strategic leadership and have the ability to build meaningful and influential relationships with key stakeholders. Ideally your experience will be in a membership or comparable organisation. You will be able to work well under pressure and be committed to equal opportunities and value diversity.

This role requires financial, operational and strategic input, so we are seeking someone with high levels of financial acumen, business planning, budget setting and operational resource management. Previous successful line management is essential. You will also have sound knowledge of legislation and regulations that apply to charities. Fundraising or income generating experience is advantageous.

Closing date: 11th May 2021
1st Interviews: 4th June 2021
2nd Interviews: w/c 21st June 2021

Please note that the interview dates have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

Interested?

Click the Apply button to be directed to our HR Partner's website, where you can download the job description and complete your application for this position.

The Association of British Neurologists is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Registered charity number: 1077893

No agencies please

We are delighted to be partnering with Thomson Reuters Foundation to help find their new Director of Development.

We are seeking an experienced, strategic and highly motivated Director to lead the business development function of the Foundation and ensure cohesion across all aspects of fundraising and donor relationships. A natural people person, and inspiring leader, you will have an excellent track record of delivering successful high-value partnerships and proven knowledge of and passion for the work the Foundation does to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights.

About the Role

As Director of Development at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:

• Develop and oversee the fundraising programme to resource the Foundation's ambitious growth strategy across a diverse and sustainable range of income streams
• Be responsible for a £5.5 min income (approx.) target per annum
• Provide strategic oversight the fundraising portfolio, growing a wide range of existing strategic funding partnerships to ensure sustainable growth
• Lead the sponsorship strategy for the Foundation's flagship Trust Conference and Stop Slavery Award
• Work closely with the CEO and the Foundation's Senior Leadership Team to develop strong value propositions for donors and clients, maximising income from trusts, foundations, multilaterals, government, and companies

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• An excellent track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious income targets
• A successful track record at a senior management level, in a similar role, in the international development sector with broad contacts across private and corporate Foundations and institutional donors
• Excellent understanding of the funding landscape, with knowledge of the latest developments, particularly in the Canada, US, UK and the EU
• Expert knowledge of fundraising laws and practice, including standards and best practice
• Experience in developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies, and the ability to spot, develop and exploit potential across a range of income streams

Please note, this role is based in Canary Wharf, London, and we are looking for someone who will be happy to go into the office 4 days a week when this is possible again.

To Apply

Please share your CV with Philippa Randle, Charity People's Senior Appointments lead. If your profile fits what we're looking for, we will be in touch with lots more details and to arrange an initial phone/ Zoom conversation.

Closing date: midday on Thursday 29^th April

Please note that we are reviewing CVs on a rolling basis, so get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment.

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), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Director of Finance & Operations

Permanent Position

£52,000 - £55,000

Flexible Working (1 day per week in the office)

Excellent benefits

A Globally Renowned membership organisation based in the home counties, is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations.

Stand alone role sitting within the SLT and reporting into the Chief Exec

Annual Income of Approx £1 Million.

• Managing all financial functions within the Society including expenses, financial accounting and management, and payroll, designing and implementing financial systems and processes which are appropriate for the organisation’s size, strategy and scale of ambition.

• Contributing as a member of the SLT to the development and delivery of a medium to long-term strategy for the Society in consultation with the trustees and wider membership.
• Leading the development and delivery of effective strategic and operational forecasting, planning, monitoring and reporting to enhance the decision-making process of the Society.

• As part of the SLT, contributing to the annual development of the business plan to support the delivery of the strategic plan.
• Overseeing the implementation of activities that support the delivery of the annual business plan.
• As part of the SLT, supporting the CEO in ensuring that the Society fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

The client is seeking a candidate who is either an experienced Head of Finance looking to take the next step or an existing Director of Finance.

You must be ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified.

Experience of a senior finance position within the Charity Sector is not essential, however useful.