Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Director of Supporter Data and Operations and lead our drive for public engagement, satisfaction and retention through defining and delivering the use of data, systems and technology.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Director of Supporter Data and Operations you will provide excellent supporter data leadership, transforming us into a more data-driven organisation by directing data operations, planning, analysis and systems for the Fundraising & Marketing and Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns departments. You will lead the multi-million pound programme to completely replace Save the Children’s current CRM system, maximizing the value of the public’s interactions with us when they get in contact by improving our response process. Additionally, you will:

• Oversee the administration of our legacy income, managing any reputational risks that may arise from contentious cases
• Take a leadership role for the Division on continuous improvement and process development, implementing a consistent and effective approach to continuous improvement
• Develop a high performing team of trusted experts in their respective fields
• Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in Fundraising and Marketing, to deliver our Supporter and Corporate Strategies more broadly.

To be successful you will be flexible, tenacious and results driven with proven leadership experience in using data driven decision-making for marketing in the charity, public or private sector at a similar scale to Save the Children UK. A team player, you will have demonstrable experience of leadership of data system change programmes, including the introduction of a new CRM system within an organisation of similar scale. You will have leading edge digital experience, including deployment of new technology platforms and experience of managing a team of technical experts where you may not have direct technical experience yourself. In addition you will have:

• Significant knowledge and experience of supporting operational teams to deliver through matrixed structures such as squads or multi-disciplinary marketing teams
• Team leadership skills, with proven experience of inspiring and improving the performance of a large and diverse team of specialists delivering through a complex matrix structure
• Significant experience and skills in performance improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to deliver cost reductions and/or effectiveness gains
• Knowledge and experience of the compliance environment for charity marketing.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 13th December 2019

We are looking for a super-organised, multi-talented Head of Operations for a year long maternity cover contract.

The British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) is a UK wide membership organisation for health professionals in rheumatology. The BSR works to promote excellence in the care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders and to support those delivering care at every step. The BSR works to ensure that clinicians, nurses and health professionals are educated and trained to provide high quality care. Our members look after every stage of life; children, adolescents and adults, across the whole patient pathway.

Role purpose

To oversee the management and development of BSR back office services including human resources, facilities, communication systems and IT infrastructure including the membership database.  To ensure these services run efficiently and effectively, making suggestions for improvement where appropriate. 

To oversee the development and implementation of the BSR membership strategy in order to maximise recruitment and retention rates leading to an increase in overall income from membership. 

Main responsibilities:

Facilities management

• To oversee the tenant arrangements, ensuring lease agreements are kept up to date and adhered to.
• To lead the relationship with the Managing Agent, ensuring that the facilities budgets are agreed annually and that all agreed work is completed on schedule.
• To lead on security systems, ensuring the building, staff, visitors and tenants are safe and that the building is secure at all times.
• To provide advice on the Charity’s insurance portfolio, reviewing requirements annually and negotiating best value for insurance premiums.
• To lead on or develop policies and procedures as appropriate; ensure compliance regarding health and safety, insurance, and the purchase and maintenance of equipment.
• To assist in identifying and developing managerial, administrative and operational policies and procedures, systems and other resources necessary to provide a quality service.
• To manage all external contracts with suppliers and ensure all contractors working on site comply with BSR’s policies.
• To lead on Fire Safety, ensuring equipment e.g. fire extinguishers are checked regularly.
• To ensure that the Charity’s premises are well maintained, providing a safe and attractive working environment and to carry out regular reviews to identify potential hazards or defects.
• To maintain the Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Plan

Health and Safety

• To be the lead for all health and safety matters for the Society which will includes maintaining up to date knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation.
• To ensure that relevant health and safety policies are in place, kept up to date and complied with, and that the appropriate level of training and equipment is provided

• To advise and assist managers and staff in being health and safety aware and legally compliant.  This will involve keeping up to date with developing issues in relation to legislation as well as monitoring and arranging training.
• To perform health and safety inspections regularly to ensure a visible health and safety approach, in partnership and by negotiation with BSR staff.

Human Resources

• To lead on all aspects of Human Resources management liaising with the Director of Operations.

• To implement and maintain best practice standards, ensuring adherence to HR policies and compliance with employee legislation.
• To provide leadership, guidance and support to other members of the Senior Management Team with the recruitment, induction, probationary reviews, performance issues, grievance and disciplinary procedures, appraisal and training for staff.

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

• To be accountable for ensuring the management, administration, development and performance of BSR’s ICT systems is safe, secure, effective and efficient, promotes best practice and is at an appropriate level to both support staff in their work and deliver high quality customer care.
• To develop and implement appropriate ICT strategies, policies and procedures.  To co-ordinate the planned maintenance and cyclical replacement of hardware and software.

Membership

• Oversee the development and implementation of a growth strategy for membership recruitment, retention, income and profitability including setting acquisition and retention targets, pricing and incentives
• Oversee membership and operational budgets which ensure an appropriate balance between income and the cost of managing operations and the membership scheme, to ensure maximum net contribution from these revenues.
• Maintain a culture of proactive customer service which will ensure that the service provided by the team to written, online, email and telephone correspondence from BSR members, visitors and other members of the public meet excellent, sector-leading standards. 
• Lead the team to ensure the effective performance of the customer database, and membership administration and correspondence.

Budget Management

• To manager the operations and membership annual budgets

Person Specification

Training, experience & qualifications

At least five year’s management experience in similar organisations.

Membership management experience within a membership or loyalty organisation.

Advanced working knowledge of managing a complex database and aptitude for the management and effective use of information systems in a membership and fundraising environment.

Commitment to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of accuracy in all aspects of the role.

Experience of managing a membership teams with specialised skills.

Proven track record of leading innovative service development in a membership/charity/not-for-profit environment.

Experience of developing, maintaining and growing a membership programme, preferably in the not-for-profit or charity sector.

Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service in a member services environment.

Ideally with annual planning experience in a not for profit/membership environment.

Project Management qualification e.g. Prince2.

Knowledge & skills

Excellent commercial judgement; good understanding of the main drivers of cost and revenue and ability to use this to make well-considered decisions or proposals.

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.  Resourceful and practical; can think on your feet and solve problems quickly and effectively. 

Positive “can do” attitude.

Thrives on and can demonstrate strong ability to drive and deliver successful change

Proven ability to motivate, enthuse and lead a team; thrives during periods of pressure and high volume of work and able to create an upbeat, motivating work environment.

Experience of presenting to a wide range of stakeholders and the proven ability to easily establish credibility and inspire audiences.

To be able to represent the organisation externally and provide presentations to internal and external staff and agencies.

Operations and Governance Manager - Full Time - 2 years fixed term contract initially

Location - Central London, with some travel within the UK and potential for international travel. Flexible working available

Salary - £35,000 - £38,000 + Benefits

Reporting to Chief Executive

Overall purpose of job

To support the Chief Executive and team in delivering the strategic objectives of the Society.

The Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM) is one of the world's leading microbiology societies. It is recognised internationally for the support it provides the microbiological community, the scientific integrity and quality of its academic journals and its accurate and evidence-based communications.

Key responsibilities:

The Operations and Governance Manager will provide key support to the Chief Executive (CE) and Executive Committee (EC) of trustees to achieve the strategic objectives set out in the Society’s strategic plan through the following but not limited to:

Governance

• Management of all governance tasks, such as the filing of the annual return and accounts and updating Directors/Trustees registration with the Charities Commission and Companies House
• Contribution to, and collation of, all high-level papers and briefing documents for EC and all subcommittee meetings
• Minute-taking at all EC and subcommittee meetings 
• Co-ordination of the writing and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts

Operations

• Management of liaison with Biochemical Society and/or LABS regarding operational premises-related issues
• Assistance to EC with any necessary travel/accommodation requirements
• Management of incoming and outgoing mail • Maintenance of CE’s contacts database
• Maintenance of the society’s asset registers
• Management of external contracts ensuring they deliver optimum value for the Society
• Full briefing of CE in preparation for internal and external meetings
• Collation and preparation of presentations for CE
• Organisation, planning and preparation of internal and external meetings and activities as directed by CE

Compliance

• Leading on the provision of information on matters relating to GDPR, Data Protection and compliance issues
• Ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant legislative requirements and best practice standards
• Undertaking the role of Health and Safety Officer; ensure that essential policies are in place and that the policy and staff training are kept up to date

Person specification

You will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following:

Essential

• Graduate qualification
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience of working in operations management and/or charity governance
• Knowledge and/or understanding of wider charity governance issues such as information governance and risk management
• Working knowledge of governance issues affecting charities
• Practical knowledge of data protection related legislation and compliance best practice
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with diplomacy and the ability to influence: credible and able to deal comfortably with key individuals at all levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent administration skills including proven ability to take accurate and informative meeting minutes
• Ability to work autonomously for significant time periods
• A proactive work style with demonstrable ability to use own initiative
• Ability to time-manage effectively and to prioritise work, working well under pressure
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to build sound and diplomatic working relationships with others and in particular the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience of health and safety management

Desirable

• Interest and/or knowledge relevant to microbiology
• Working knowledge of the function of learned societies and/or professional membership organisations

We are committed to drawing on a wide range of knowledge and experience and strive to maintain diversity in all areas of our work (BAME, career level, disabilities, gender). For more information on the Society’s commitment to diversity and inclusion please see our position statement.

Personal responsibilities:

You will ensure:

• That you present a professional image at all times, both in the office and to members and external suppliers and act as an ambassador for the Society
• That you understand the consequences of your actions for the Society and actively share responsibility with the Chief Executive, Trustees, Managers and office team for the success of the Society’s work
• That you treat all colleagues fairly, working according to the principles of equal opportunity as outlined the Staff Handbook
• That you are willing to work in excess of usual working hours when the balance of the Society’s work or allocated responsibilities requires this. We do not expect excessive working hours, rather we require flexibility when there is a clear benefit to the Society
• That you are aware of basic employment and health and safety law
• That you are compliant with all legal requirements relevant to your role

Team participation responsibilities:

To ensure the following:

• That you understand the Team Objectives and your own Personal Objectives;
  • Can explain the expectations of your role and the measures of success
  • Attend one-to-ones on a regular basis to ensure your individual objectives are clear and up to-date
  • Help and support new staff into their new role as appropriate
• That you take ownership of work and contribute to making decisions
• That you are a team player by supporting your colleagues as appropriate
• That you seek to continuously improve performance by learning and developing new skills and keeping up to date with latest developments in the sector
• That you undergo appropriate levels of coaching, development and support when needed; helping to identify your own:
  • Development needs
  • Development activity
  • Expectations as a result of the development activity
  • Actions to support the development activity
  • Performance against business objectives as a result of the development activity  

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter by email via the button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 17th January 2020.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

The Royal Foundation is the primary philanthropic and charitable vehicle for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Our programmes currently revolve around five main themes of work; mental health, early years, wildlife conservation, young people and the armed forces community.

We are currently seeking a values-driven Director of Finance and Operations to work with our Executive, Board and Principals to deliver our ambitious strategy and our vision to make a real and lasting impact in our priority areas. The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping to shape the next chapter of our organisation as we move into our second decade. You will have a broad remit covering finance, governance and operations while supporting not just the Royal Foundation but also the exciting and innovative programmes we incubate. This role will need someone with excellent people skills as they inspire their team, support the wider organisation and build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder map.

The Royal Foundation wishes to encourage applications from experienced professionals who will bring skills and expertise and passion for the causes we work on. Reporting to the Chief Executive and as an integral member of the Foundation’s Senior Management Team, you will advise on all aspects of strategy and operations with a particular responsibility for providing incisive business intelligence, strong financial and management accounting and robust governance. You will partner with the CEO to lead the organisation through an ambitious phase in its programme development, providing appropriate and constructive challenge on financial assumptions and asks. The Director will be a key advisor to our Board of Trustees, assisting them in their work to guide the Foundation to success.

To apply and download the appointment details, please click Apply now and quote reference 4467. The closing date for applications is Thursday 16th January 2020 at 9am GMT.

The role will be based in London and the salary is commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.

The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees. We are happy to talk about flexible working and we promote a workplace where you can be your authentic self and achieve success based only on your merit.

Protecting your personal data is of the upmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Are you ready for a new challenge within a highly innovative and diverse national charity organisation that plays a vital role in helping people affected by crime?

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Director to join a highly entrepreneurial senior leadership team, we are looking for someone who is very passionate, enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated by the high impact work that we do and the services we provide.

The location of this post is flexible.

As we face the challenges and opportunities of developing and delivering our services nationwide, you will be instrumental in the growth of the business and will be responsible for developing and leading on Victim Support's Business Development Strategy.

You will be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Board to develop the business and lead on driving growth by identifying new and emerging opportunities by researching and tracking new and emerging markets, and building positive and sustainable relationships with partners. You will also be responsible for the development of strategies and policies crucial to expanding the presence and reach of VS and its services.

If you are excited by the prospect of being an integral part of an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of those affected by crime then we want to hear from you.

Some unsocial hours working may be necessary.

Closing Date: 6.01.2020

Interview date: W/C 13.01.2020

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please email Kav Patel at () to arrange an appointment with Diana Fawcett, CEO.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter and would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 30 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the essential criteria in the person specification.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting FINCA International in their search for a new Director of Development to lead the growth and development of FINCA UK. FINCA's mission and vision are focused on sustainable approaches to poverty alleviation in underserved markets globally.

FINCA International is investing in the growth of FINCA UK to springboard the presence and voice in the UK and to mobilise resources among the UK and European donor community. The organisation is looking for a senior-level fundraising professional who has the growth potential to become FINCA UK's Executive Director.

This is an exciting opportunity to utilise FINCA's powerful network and outreach to deliver funds for direct programmes in 20 counties across Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East and South Asia, and to invest in companies that deliver life-enhancing products and services in six key ways (energy, education, WASH, health, agriculture and fintech) in 31 countries.

FINCA UK is looking for an entrepreneurial Director of Development to lead a fresh, exciting and ambitious fundraising programme. The Director of Development will engage with UK and European government donors, corporate partners and high net worth individuals both through traditional giving opportunities as well as impact investing in FINCA's distinctive social enterprises. The Director of Development will work closely with FINCA International's Senior Vice President of Business Development and External Relations, and FINCA UK's engaged and active Board, and will look to build the UK team.

FINCA International sees incredible opportunity here in the UK and European funding community. They require someone entrepreneurial with a passion for alleviating poverty and an interest in emerging models of investment-based philanthropy to help them execute this. The successful candidate will be a high-achieving senior fundraising professional with the ability to build strong lasting relationships with a range of donors in an international NGO setting.

This position can be either office or home-based and the organisation offers flexible working alongside other benefits.Â

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for an initial call to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (FINCA will require you to complete a simple questionnaire along with your CV). We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Join a global movement to empower young people

WE Charity is an international charity and educational partner. Our organisation is unique in that it operates collaborative programs both domestically and internationally. In the US, Canada, and the UK, WE Day and WE Schools are initiatives of WE Charity that educate and empower young people. WE Schools is a year-long service-learning program that nurtures compassion in students and gives them the tools to create transformative social change. And WE Day is a series of inspiring events that celebrate youth making a difference in their local and global communities.

We are currently seeking a Director for our UK office. The successful candidate will be an exceptional strategic leader with a passion for quality and growth, with a track record of maximising financial and operational performance complimented by the ability to motivate and inspire teams and partners to work as the head of WE’s UK office. They will work under the leadership of the WE Charity Global Executive Director and partner closely with all business units, team directors and managers across WE headquarters in Toronto. The incumbent will act as the ambassador and public face of the UK office and key point of contact both internally and externally and with the Board of Directors, partners and all key stakeholders.

You will be a values-driven, visionary leader with proven experience of shaping organisational vision and strategy. You will have the ability to build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder map. Excellent communication skills are essential, alongside a clear passion and commitment to WE’s mission.

To apply and download the appointment details, please click apply and quote reference 4463. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th January 2020 at 9am GMT.

The role will be based in London and the salary is commensurate with the seniority of the appointment.

WE charity wishes to encourage applications from experienced senior leaders drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds who can drive and inspire change for young people.

Protecting your personal data is of the upmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

The director of membership and fundraising is responsible for developing and delivering GLP’s membership and fundraising strategies, with a focus on the recruitment and retention of members, and medium and high net worth individuals, and for coordinating GLP’s external communications. 

Reports to:  the director of The Good Law Project

Responsible for: the Membership Officer

Contract type:  Temporary, one year’s duration with a possibility of becoming permanent

Hours: 4 days per week or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategies and action plans to recruit and retain regular giving members, increasing numbers by 50% over the next 18-24 months
• Develop and deliver GLP’s membership offer to regular givers
• Develop GLP’s wider fundraising, with a focus on medium and high net worth individuals, and corporate sponsors who align with our values
• Build strong relationships with members and other supporters
• Working with the Director, lead on guardianship and development of GLP’s brand
• Working with the Director, plan, coordinate and deliver public communications including website and social media
• Ensure that members and other constituents receive excellent service and response
• Ensure that GLP has an effective constituent relationship management system, which is well-maintained and up to date at all times
• Represent GLP to external stakeholders as necessary
• Line manage the membership officer

The Good Law Project is a not for profit membership organisation that brings litigation in the public interest.  We fight for the voiceless through the courts, for a fairer, more decent society for all.  We are a young organisation with a ground-breaking track record already, and are now seeking to recruit our very first staff team.

More details, including the experience, skills and knowledge required, can be found in the job specification attached.  To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in the role, and how you meet the requirements, together with the details of two referees.Please apply online via CharityJob.

Interviews will be held on 8 January 2020.

We’re looking for a talented Director to run the Bulb Foundation. The right person will share our passion to fight the climate crisis. You will work with our Board to set our strategy, and use your expertise and connections to bring together exceptional organisations who can make a huge impact with our support. 

About us

Bulb Foundation was launched in 2019 to reflect Bulb's belief in the power of business for good. Bulb fight the climate crisis every day by providing affordable, renewable energy. But they wanted to do more. Every time a new member switches to Bulb, £1 is donated to the foundation, increasing to £2 in 2020. We will use it to make grants to other charities and social enterprises tackling the climate crisis head on, through mitigation or adaptation. We fund high-risk, early stage ideas with the potential to create system change around the world. We are particularly interested in convening networks, advocating for policy change, adoption of new technology and driving changes in consumer behaviour. 

Bulb Foundation was set up by an interim Foundation Manager, but now we’ve set  our initial strategy we’re ready to recruit a Foundation Director to hit the ground running. 

About the role

You’ll turn the foundation from an unknown start-up into a well respected funder, sought out by people with great ideas. You will build a portfolio of innovative partners fighting the climate crisis globally.

You will:

• achieve the greatest possible impact with our annual budget of around £2m

• report to the Trustee Board, organising quarterly Board Meetings to gain approval for your recommendations

• develop and implement strategic and annual business plans

• report on progress against plan and recommend improvements 

• research and recommend areas for priority funding

• convene experts and create partnerships to co-design high impact projects

• manage existing partner relationships

• monitor the impact of our funding and measure progress against plan, including visiting foundation projects 

• drive the foundation’s external profile, including managing the website and social media, and representing the foundation at external events

• manage the funding relationship with our donor including engaging our  colleagues over at Bulb to create excitement and support for our work

• ensure effective and responsible management of our funds

• comply with all charity regulations and annual reporting requirements

• create and maintain appropriate policies and processes for the smooth running of the foundation

• recruit and manage additional foundation staff if necessary

About you

Here are some of the things we think will be valuable, but we're also open-minded. If you recognise yourself in the traits below, we’d love you to send us an application.

You will definitely: 

• be an experienced climate change practitioner with deep knowledge of, and connections in the UK and global NGO and policy community 

• Be resilient, flexible and well organised, enjoy working autonomously and thrive on setting your own direction

• be a creative and analytical thinker who can develop and deliver our strategy, assess our performance and identify improvements

• demonstrate excellent judgement and use data to make complex decisions

• have proven influencing skills at board level

• be an experienced grant partnership manager (either as a funder or fundraiser)

• have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• be a credible, authentic and inspiring ambassador for the foundation, confident presenting to large, senior audiences

• be willing to travel overseas up to 6 weeks per year to visit projects and represent the foundation at relevant events

You might also have: 

• charity governance experience to meet Charity Commission requirements

• financial management experience to manage a multi-million pound budget, comfortable maintaining management accounts, developing internal financial controls and managing an audit

• worked in or with a business and be comfortable working cross-functionally in a corporate environment to influence a variety of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package

• Would consider part time applicants, minimum 3 days per week.

• Training budget of £1,000 a year, plus five working days to spend on professional or personal development. You can use this for training courses, books or conferences.

• 33 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) and the option to buy up to 5 more.

• After a year at Bulb Foundation, you can take an additional month of unpaid leave to travel, work on personal projects or simply to recharge and reboot.

• 12 weeks of full pay for maternity, paternity or adoption leave.

• Activities to improve your mental and physical well, including yoga.

• Healthcare, a pension plan with employer contributions and a cycle to work scheme.

How you apply

Send us your CV and a covering letter by Sunday 5th January. In the covering letter, please tell us: 

• why you’d be a great fit for the role

• your expected salary package

• when you’d be available to start

Job Overview

Director of Finance & Resources for an International charity based in central London

£60,000 pro rata,

4 Days per week

It is a strategic and operational role, leading finance, HR, IT and all office/ organisational management, working closely with the Chief Executive.

The income for the Charity is approx. £2million

Responsibilities

• Providing strong and effective strategic leadership of the Finance function.
• Developing business systems and technologies to eliminate manual processes
• Streamlining and automating work flows wherever possible
• Providing the company with deep analysis, data and business insight
• Leading the continued development and implementation of new or improved systems to enhance business effectiveness
• Overseeing the preparation of management information and Communicating of financial and non-financial results
• Managing the process of annual audits carried out by external auditors
• Company-wide budget preparation and ongoing proactive management
• Identifying commercial opportunities and driving revenue increases across the organisation
• Responsible for statutory reporting and compliance

• Be the point of contact for the outsourced IT function.

Qualifications/experience required

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)

Charity or NGO or International Charity Experience would be hugely beneficial.

What’s on offer?

• £60,000 pro rata 4 days per week.

Flexible Working

Are you ready for a new challenge within a highly innovative and diverse national charity organisation that plays a vital role in helping people affected by crime?

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Director covering the south of England and Wales  to join a highly entrepreneurial senior leadership team, we are looking for someone who is very passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated by the high impact work that we do and the services we provide.

You will have an excellent understanding of the impact of crime and the experience of the criminal justice system on victims and witnesses along with a proven track record of successful achievement in delivering services with a multi-million pound contract value.

A key aspect of the role will be to represent VS externally to promote a positive image of the organisation to develop new partnerships and opportunities and lead the operational delivery of efficient and effective services. You will be responsible for the strategic and corporate leadership of VS and specifically for the management of victim services within the Region, to ensure a seamless, end-to-end support service for victims and witnesses; with a focus on increased support for those experiencing significant harm, repeat victimisation and those with vulnerabilities.

In an ever evolving environment you will identify, develop, promote opportunities to grow and develop services to improve impact and reach more people. Promoting advocacy for our service users to ensure that they are involved in the development of the services and their needs are heard and understood.

You will also have operated effectively within a complex organisation at both an operational and strategic level, as well as working in and forging successful partnerships with a wide range of internal and external bodies.

If you are excited by the prospect of being an integral part of an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of those affected by crime then we want to hear from you.

Some unsocial hours working may be necessary.

Closing Date: 6.01.2020

Interview date: W/C 13.01.2020

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please email Kav Patel at () to arrange an appointment with Diana Fawcett, CEO.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter and would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 30 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the essential criteria in the person specification.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Morgan Law are proud to be working with this prestigious not for profit organisation to recruit a Associate Director of Technology on a permanent basis. The Technology team is undergoing a large scale period of transformation and is looking for someone to continue the organisation on its journey.

About the role

You will be responsible for the leadership and operational management of our internal Business Analysts and Technology Projects team and for Business Relationship activities, managing technology projects and providing oversight on application support within our hybrid infrastructure portfolio, which includes both on premise and cloud platforms. You will ensure that we maintain effective partnerships with the departments to support their operational and business requirements, while advocating a culture of accountability, ownership and excellent customer focus.

To be successful, you will need the ability to lead on a range of services and projects, demonstrating a detailed understanding of the impact of change. With a high level of technical knowledge you will lead by example, quickly gaining trust and credibility and achieving best practice and customer satisfaction.

About you

Essential Skills

Leadership and management of the Business Analysts and Technology Projects team in the Service Operations function including ongoing development of the team and recruitment needs

Build strong relationships across the NCIs, promote best practice and maintain high standards.

Establish and manage communication channels within and among departments to enable them to easily provide their feedback to IT on Technology issues and to clearly understand what Technology services are available and how to use them Align with other Technology teams such as Infrastructure and Service Desk Manage outsourced services and the respective vendors, ensuring contract terms and targets are met, service reviews take place and contracts are robustly managed and supported while contributing to a defined operating model and the future road map for Technology.

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

Director of Finance
London, EC4

About Us

We are Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP), a not-for-profit that helps transform cities to benefit the millions who lack access to water and sanitation.

Established in 2005, we work alongside local providers to enable them to develop services, build infrastructure and attract funding so that they can reach low-income communities.

We are now looking for a Director of Finance to play a crucial strategic and operational role in the next stage of WSUP’s organisational development.

The Benefits

- Salary of up to £85,000 per annum
- Collaborative and engaging work environment
- 5% matched pension contribution
- 25 days' holiday per annum
- Play an important part in the next stage of our success story

The Role

As the Director of Finance, you will lead the development of the finance function across the entirety of the WSUP Group.

You will provide visible and inspiring leadership during this transformation stage as WSUP prepares to deliver our next Business Plan (2020 – 2025). You will provide strategic support to the CEO and input to the Board, while ensuring the organisation’s financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.

About You

To join us as a Director of Finance, you will need: 

- To be a qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant, including extensive post-qualification experience, with some experience gained in or working with the commercial for-profit sector
- Extensive experience of managing, setting and monitoring budgets and creating and analysing financial management information
- Experience of leading significant transformation at senior level within an organisation, including the delivery of corporate transformation programmes, as well as finance department transformation and culture change
- A track record of motivating and building teams, preferably in a complex or multi-location context
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans to ensure risk is managed and ensure the organisation is provided with an effective and efficient finance function
- Proficiency in financial accounting and reporting, including external statutory reporting and audit

Other organisations may call this role Finance Director, Director of Finance, Senior Financial Controller, or Head of Finance. 

Those who work in Finance, Financial, Accounts, Accounting, or Accountancy fields are invited to apply. 

The closing date for applications is the 15th December 2019. 

Webrecruit and WSUP are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are seeking your next step as a Director of Finance, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Join a pioneering team at Big Education to shape something special in education

Big Education is a charity and multi-academy trust that is a force for change in education in the UK. Recently launched in September 2018, Big Education has big ambitions. We seek to bring together the energy and spirit of our schools, teachers and communities to deliver a bigger and bolder vision of what education can be.

We believe deeply that education needs to be more expansive, that we need to educate the whole child – head, heart and hand. We believe that if we do that with innovation and rigour, then young people will be equipped to make a difference to the world.

There are three main strands to our work:

1. Running distinct schools: Big Education is currently running three schools and is in the process of setting up two more brand new schools. 
2. Building an ecosystem: We want to create a series of products, programmes and policies that exemplify a big education and push the boundaries of what is possible in education. . 
3. Building a coalition for change: We want to build a coalition of people who are united around the idea that the education system needs to be done differently. Working with educationalists, thinkers, business people, social entrepreneurs, and policy makers we want to be a catalyst for change. 

The role

This is a great role for someone who wants to be at the cutting edge of education innovation. The successful candidate will be someone who combines thinking and doing and who has a track record of forging great partnerships to achieve ambitious goals. You will have a strong track record of entrepreneurship whether in raising funds, creating business plans, or taking new ideas to scale. You will be a skilled networker and someone who can take our connections and provide strategic leadership to make the best use of our partnerships. 

You will be based at School 21 in Stratford.

Key accountabilities

• Devising a stakeholder strategy to engage with key Big Education partners: 
• Finding and reaching out to key partners from a range of sectors: e.g. business, creative, high tech, Universities 
• Mapping and managing key stakeholders (existing and potential) 
• Strategic oversight of stakeholder management software
• Working with our schools to curate partner involvement in the curriculum and enrichment activities
• Develop a business development plan for BE programme, products and events:
• Shape the business model for our on-line platform, programmes and events
• Devise and oversee visits and events programme within Big Education and its schools 
• Lead the fundraising drive to support the vision and programmes of Big Education:
• Devise a strategy for fundraising for the schools and the wider Big Education Programme 
• Work with individuals and businesses to raise funds
• Work with the development board to deliver the strategy
• Oversee applications to foundations and other grant giving bodies 

Competencies

• Very strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build powerful relationships, including with very senior stakeholders
• Ability to clearly and convincingly articulate the Big Education story and vision
• Strong judgement to read and understand complex situations
• A creative approach to seeing possibilities and opportunities within a range of partnerships
• Ability to be flexible and prioritise effectively when working in a startup environment
• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, both written and verbally
• Strong initiative, with an ability to work to a high level of autonomy
• Experience in leading and managing a project
• Ability to work under pressure and to work to deadlines as required
• Ability and willingness to take on new projects
• Reflective and open to feedback
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively when necessary
• Attention to detail and ability to multi task at a high level

You will love this job if…

• You enjoy working in a fast paced, startup environment
• You love meeting and working with a wide range of people from different contexts
• You want to be part of a growing force for innovation in education
• You enjoy working with committed people in a purposeful environment
• You enjoy thinking and doing - generating ideas and bringing them alive 
• You enjoy taking ownership of your work and shaping projects 
• You are passionate about education and creating opportunities for young people

How to apply 

Please apply via the Big Education website. Deadline Tuesday 7 January 2020 at 5.00pm. Interviews w/b 13 January 2020.