Employment Type: Fixed-term (3 years)

Posting: Unaccompanied

Application Deadline: 06 November 2020 - applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be organised according to availability. As such, the application window will close if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Summary of Role

The Country Director will provide dynamic leadership and management to develop and deliver MA-UK ‘s strategy in Myanmar, with a focus on leading and building a high-performing, diverse team and developing strong relationships with external stakeholders that are critical to the organisation’s growth and reputation in the country.

About the Role

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

1. To ensure the country office’s programme strategy is responding to the country’s critical development and humanitarian needs, and is also aligned to organisation’s global strategy, mission and values.
2. To enhance MA-UK’s reputation and brand through maintaining positive relationships with other stakeholders, including government, donors, UN bodies, other INGOs, and local NGOs.
3. To build and maintain positive and professional relationships with existing and potential partners.
4. To seek new funding opportunities through in-country and external relationship building including with bilateral and multilateral development partners, embassies and high-net individuals.
5. Organise successful audits of any donor funded programme which is audited by external auditors of donor agencies in consultation HQ.
6. Maintain an overview of the political and security context, noting how developments may affect programme work. To ensure regular reporting to the UK office on these matters.

About you

To be successful in this role:

1. Understanding of the drivers of poverty and a first-hand understanding of Myanmar.
2.  Proven experience of working in a country director or other senior level leadership/management position in an INGO environment.
3. Considerable experience of international development work, including project or programme management.
4. Experience of multiple donor grant management and reporting to major donors.
5. Experience of networking with key stakeholders particularly for fundraising and influencing.
6. Experience of working with organisations in developing countries, ideally in South and Southeast Asia.
7. Experience of multiple donor grant management and reporting to major donors.

Why you should apply

Our Myanmar Country Office is growing and if you are a focused, confident and inspirational leader who is ready to contribute to the growth and take the Country Office to the next level, then this is the role for you. Please ensure that you review the job description before applying.

How should you apply: 

All applicants are required to complete an application form  Please forward the application form with the subject title "CD Myanmar app form." We DO NOT accepts CVs. 

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

The Charity

OMS is the world’s leading MS lifestyle charity. We are a young, unique and dynamic organisation bringing fresh hope to the MS community both in the UK and around the world. Established in 2012, we’ve been raising awareness of the OMS 7 Step Recovery Programme, a scientifically researched, evidence-based approach to MS management that has been shown to improve health outcomes through diet and lifestyle changes.

You will be joining us at exciting new chapter in the charity’s evolution with committed, passionate and experienced colleagues, as we gear up for launching a new strategy with primary focus on empowering people with MS to transform their lives. We want to become even more visible, energetic, vocal, collaborative and impactful. The new Head of Programmes will join us at a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey, as we seek to embed our new digital programmes, begin to capitalise on opportunities to scale and expand our work.

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious, proactive and personable individual who is able to think strategically and out of the box, who can deliver operationally and set an example to others proactively championing the following principles that underpin our work:

• Organisational excellence (agile, efficient, proactive, credible)
• People-centric (active community engagement)
• Digital and accessible (dynamic web platform)
• Working towards sustainable and diverse funding sources.

Purpose

The new Head of Programmes will contribute to the successful implementation of our new business strategy through effective design and delivery of projects and programmes across our 4 key strategic areas of focus, to:

1. Inform and educate people with MS, their families and key stakeholders about the OMS recovery programme, raising awareness of its benefits and enabling access to it by diverse MS communities across the globe
2. Build our community engagement programme to inspire hope, ensuring it is supportive, accessible and responsive to the needs of people living with MS
3. Advocate for change by empowering people with MS to influence Healthcare Professionals and demonstrate how a holistic lifestyle approach can help prevent future health challenges
4. Grow collaborative partnerships that showcase how the OMS programme is underpinned by world-class research and enable holistic lifestyle approaches to become the norm in treatment.

Responsibilities

• You will oversee existing and help shape our new programmes of activity, undertaking necessary research and contextual analysis, setting up required implementation, monitoring and reporting infrastructure.
• You will help design and ensure successful delivery of specific projects that drive our community engagement and growth in our outreach internationally.
• You will lead the development of new projects and programmes that enhance our digital information platforms, build our profile, advocacy, campaigning, and awareness raising activities so that the voice of people with MS and their families is heard.
• You will lead on designing monitoring and evaluation systems for our projects and programmes, enabling us to capture robustly the evidence of our impact.
• You will lead a small team, including our volunteer resource, setting clear objectives and expectations, providing support and development opportunities.
• You will help build strategic and operational collaborative partnerships that add value to our work and enable lifestyle change interventions to become mainstream in healthcare settings.
• You will identify, assess, and manage potential or existing financial, operational, regulatory, reputational and health and safety risks across the organisation.
• You will support our fundraising activity by providing evidence of the effectiveness of our projects, programmes and partnerships.

We anticipate that as the person who is the perfect fit for this exciting role;

• A strong understanding of the not-for-profit sector and healthcare systems, in the UK, and ideally also – internationally.
• You will have significant experience of overseeing digital projects and implementation of digital tools designed to engage and support diverse audiences (e.g. website development, managing information systems, embedding CRM, setting up online events).
• You will bring strong experience of working with and supporting volunteers.
• You will have a good understanding of regulatory and best practice requirements in safeguarding – working with people with a medical condition.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent presenter of information with outstanding analytical skills.
• Energy, tenacious and are a self-motivating individual.
• Ability to work on own initiative and thrive as a team player.
• Ability to develop and coach others to fulfil their potential as an effective and experienced leader and line manager.
• You are motivated by making a positive impact on the lives of people living with a progressive illness.

Please review the role description for a full list of responsibilities, experience, skills and attributes entailed for this role.

As our new Head of Programmes, you will play a central role as part of the OMS team, working alongside the Chief Executive Officer and our Head of Fundraising, and will be instrumental in the successful delivery of our projects and programmes.

If this sounds like the dynamic you and you would like to apply for this role, please email your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 3 sides of A4), which should highlight your interest in the role, along with your relevant skills and experience, with specific examples, to be sent no later than 5 pm (BST) on 28th October 2020.

If you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact Grazina on +4 4 (0) 1 8 4 4 3 1 8 7 7 8.

Overcoming MS will begin screening candidates shortly after the closing date, with shortlisted candidates round of interviews taking place w/c 2nd November 2020 and with final interviews scheduled for the following week on 19th and 20th November via Zoom.

Location: Preference for nationals to apply from the countries in which we operate, and/or UK.

Closing date for applications: 14th November 2020

Contract status: Permanent subject to successful completion of probation.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Contract duration: Permanent contract

Remuneration: Competitive salary and commensurate with experience, details available on request

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures develops locally led approaches to marine management that benefit people and nature alike. By listening and responding to basic needs, we design our models to catalyse and sustain marine conservation, unlocking the potential of coastal communities to manage their resources. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies, and are committed to advancing the rights of small-scale fishers throughout the coastal tropics.

Summary job description

We are recruiting a Head of Advocacy to lead our evolving programme supporting the rights of small-scale fishers and community conservationists. This is a critical new position within an organisation that leads the global field in human rights based marine conservation. Working with Blue Ventures’ senior leadership, and importantly colleagues in all countries where we work, this position will lead the development of our efforts to redress the imbalance in global policy to enforce and enhance the rights of millions of small scale fishers to become the key drivers of conservation and economic opportunity in the most biodiverse marine hotspots in the tropics. 

Reporting to the Outreach Director, this is a full time role which can be based internationally within the countries or regions within which BV operates. This role could have significant national and international travel. 

We are looking for an individual who is open to new ideas and embraces innovation, who can demonstrate experience of building effective working partnerships for conservation and/or international development. Assessment of applications will include candidates’ alignment with BV’s core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management.

Application process

Applicants should apply online via Blue Ventures website. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.

Help us to use rural estates, farms and locations in Oxfordshire to enable people with learning disabilities and autism to live a life with purpose, progress and fun. The Director of FarmAbility is responsible for ensuring the success, sustainability and growth of FarmAbility for the benefit of co-farmers (people with learning disabilities, many also with autism) through overseeing an effective programme and fundraising strategy, and engaging staff and volunteers in working well towards programme outcomes.

FarmAbility exists to give our co-farmers a more purposeful, healthy and fulfilling life, whilst having fun and making friends. Our programmes are thoughtfully designed to allow co-farmers to make their own choices and to try new things in a happy, caring and supported environment. We benefit from the rich landscapes that our partner farms, estates and owners of green spaces generously provide us with and, in turn, co-farmers make a valued contribution to the seasonal cycle of farming and horticulture.

The Director provides strategic leadership in order that FarmAbility achieves strong outcomes for co-farmers’ well-being and skills development, while ensuring the programme is flexible, responsive and financially viable.  The Director seeks to innovate and develop the programme and develops effective partnerships with relevant bodies to create more opportunities for new co-farmers to benefit from farm-based programmes.

Vital Xposure, the disabled-led national touring theatre company and ACE NPO, has been developing hidden voices to tell extraordinary stories for the last ten years. Founder Director Julie McNamara is now leaving the company in search of life and adventure overseas.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative leader with a strong artistic vision, to join this small, hard-working team and shape the future of Vital Xposure.

We are looking for an explorer, open to new adventures; someone with a passion for staging performances that challenge political injustice and social inequalities, who will deliver outstanding work for the company.

Are we looking for you?

Contract type:

Permanent / part time: 0.6 of full time. Days / hours to be agreed

Salary band:

£38,520 - £43,520 pa (based on full time)

This position: £23,112 - £26,112 (based on 0.6 FTE)

For full information and to download the Job Description and How to Apply, please go to Vital Xposure’s website.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 29 October, 2020 at midday

Interviews via Zoom: Friday 6 / Monday 9 November, 2020

If you require information in an alternative format, please contact Vital Xposure. These formats will be available upon request to ensure they are suitably tailored to support the applicant’s access requirements.

DIRECTOR:  An exciting opportunity to lead the Brazelton Centre UK, a national charity dedicated to supporting healthy parent-baby relationships though promoting an understanding of newborn babies’ communication.

Background

The Brazelton Centre UK aims to support the transition and adjustment to parenthood, focusing on the development and mental health needs of both babies and parents. Holding the baby in mind, the Centre, which is research and practice based, enables health professionals to facilitate early relationship building between parents and their newborn at a time that is experienced as a major life event. The philosophy of the organisation is one of enabling effective service development, appropriate clinical intervention and sharing of expertise.

The Centre, established in Cambridge in 1997, is a training organisation for health professionals and researchers who work with babies and parents.  We offer training courses in the Newborn Behavioural Observations System (NBO) and Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS). Brazelton Centre UK is one of four Centres in the world, teaching the NBO and NBAS, and the most active.  Brazelton UK works in partnership with other organisations on training, surveys and research, including third sector organisations, universities, NHS trusts and organisations providing support for the under-fives. Almost 6,000 practitioners have undertaken the UK training courses in both the NBO and NBAS.

The Centre currently has a staff of 6 from different professional groups, in a range of roles, and 17 Trainers (including 2 Master Trainers and 6 Senior Trainers) countrywide able to teach specific courses as required. 

The charity has a Board of Trustees to whom the Director reports and is responsible.

This is a part-time post and entails some travelling in the UK and abroad for meetings. Flexible working can be considered.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:      

Strategic leadership and planning

• Plan, lead and further develop the Brazelton Centre UK, working continually to extend the reach of our existing NBO and NBAS courses.  There may be an opportunity to develop and deliver a menu of additional options to support health professionals and others working with parents and families

• Form strategic partnerships and networks within the public, voluntary and private sector nationally and internationally, maintaining and developing positive relationships with all stakeholders. These include, but are not limited to, health services, local councils, universities, community health services and service users

• Actively lead, with the support of Trustees, refresh and implement the  Brazelton Centre UK’s business plan and long term strategy

Development of services and growth

• Promote the activities of the Brazelton Centre UK in enabling the highest standards of service delivery, supervising marketing and communication

• In line with our strategy, where relevant seek new projects, research and funding opportunities related to the aims of the Centre

• Represent Brazelton Centre UK and its work within the UK and where appropriate, abroad

• Promote and support effective working relationships with local and national partners

• Direct and engage with the appropriate resources and media to promote and develop services offered by the Brazelton Centre UK

Governance and Trustee Board

• Organise, attend and report to Brazelton Centre UK meetings of Trustees

• Supported by the Operational Manager, monitor and ensure compliance with all local, national and professional health and safety, security and confidentiality policies and advise on governance matters as appropriate.

Finance

• Be accountable for the budget and provide oversight to the Operational Manager who will manage the budget for the Centre and provide regular reports to the Trustees in accordance with the Centre’s financial procedures.

• With the Trustees and Operational Manager oversee the development and implementation of a financial strategy for the achievement of the Centre’s objectives

Operational management

• Be directly accountable for ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day functioning of the Centre

• Work with the Board of Trustees, Operational Manager, fundraising colleagues and partner organisations to increase voluntary income to the Centre to fund and trial innovative new services and research opportunities in line with our strategy

Recruit, manage, support and develop all staff, ensuring effective policies and procedures are in place and in compliance with legal requirements. 

• Oversee the Brazelton Centre UK staff including the development of objectives, work plans and monitoring ongoing performance. 

• Oversee the Trainers, including the development and implementation of work plans, recruitment, training and associated initiatives

• Performance manage, monitor and supervise audit of the delivery of courses and training programmes on an ongoing basis, providing clear analysis and evaluation evidence for users with a view to continuous improvement and development

• Ensure that Brazelton Centre UK Trainers maintain high professional standards in providing effective training in NBO and NBAS.

General 

This job description describes the major responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the post of Director.  It is not intended to be exhaustive and it should not be assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature appropriate to the role of Director are excluded simply because they are not itemised.  Similarly, it should be recognised that the duties of the post may alter due to changes in legislation or policy or the business needs of the charity.  Where such changes occur, training may be given where reasonable to enable the post-holder to undertake the new or varied work.

The Director is a key advocate for The Brazelton Centre and is expected to display the highest levels of personal and professional integrity at all times and always to act in a way which reflects positively on the organisation. 

Further details about the Centre can be found at Brazelton Centre UK.

For more information about the post, please contact Laura Hawksley, Clerk to the Trustees, Brazelton Centre UK.

Please apply by sending your CV with an accompanying cover letter saying why you are interested in the post to Laura Hawksley.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th November 2020

The Vision Foundation is a sector leader in London standing up for the rights and freedoms of people living with sight loss. The charity funds organisations providing front-line projects and services across the capital, and works collaboratively through researching, building capacity, funding and investing, and advocacy.  We raise funds for our grantmaking and support through fundraising and a small retail operation.

We’ve been going for a hundred years but following a cultural and organisational re-shaping, including a new strategy and rebrand last year, we have the energy and drive of a start-up.  We are now looking to appoint a permanent Director of Finance and Resources who will play a significant role in shaping the Finance and Resources functions at a time of exciting and evolving change.

The Director of Finance and Resources is responsible for financial leadership and management alongside risk management and compliance, HR, IT, and facilities. In a small organisation it is imperative you can work strategically and collaboratively with your executive colleagues, business partnering across the charity. 

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a leadership role;
• Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
• Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual. We are seeking a confident, dynamic and engaging finance professional with excellent communication skills and confidence to operate at the highest levels. Charity experience would be an advantage, as would demonstrable leadership across wider Resources, including HR and IT. You may be a seasoned charity finance executive looking for a new challenge or a private sector executive looking for a career change. Either way, experience and/or understanding of the demands and challenges of the charity context is essential. You will need to be comfortable working in an ambitious organisation with high standards that is still evolving and changing at speed.

The role demands a great blend of skills, along with the belief that every blind and partially sighted Londoner should be able to lead their life to the full. If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you. 

Recruitment timings:

Application deadline: Sunday 25th October, midnight

Shortlisting:w/c Monday 2nd November

1st Stage Interviews: 9/10th November

Final Stage Interviews:  24th – 27th November

Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and shape the Vision Foundation into being the best it can be as it continues in this new exciting chapter in its history.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HR SPECIALIST TO JOIN OUR TEAM

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos?

Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

Role: Director of Organisational Development and Human Resources

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications (pro rata for part time)

Location: Hammersmith, with some travel across London and UK locations required

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (will consider 28 hours per week)

About Advance

Established in 1998, Advance is an award-winning innovative non-profit organisation supporting women and girls experiencing domestic abuse and those women in the criminal justice system, enabling them to live safe, violence-free and equal lives. We are at the forefront of developing whole systems change services, establishing the first teams working within statutory settings to reach women and girls such as in police stations, hospitals, social care and probation services.

We are a passionate and dedicated team who believe in empathy, empowerment, collaboration and innovation and accountability. These qualities characterise our work with women and girls experiencing trauma, reaching over 6,000 women and their children each year.  The organisation has recently expanded its services, with annual income of £4m and approx. 90 staff working across London.

The role:

This is an exciting, newly created position which will be responsible for leading the recently expanded OD and HR team in their mission to inform, drive and support ongoing organisational change and improvement. This change must be aligned with our strategic priorities of putting learning and innovation, collaboration and inclusion at the heart of our culture and to provide responsive and impactful person-centric advocacy, support services and systems change.

What you will bring:

• In depth knowledge of organisational development and delivering change programmes effectively, with relevant professional qualifications
• A proven track record of leading organisation development to deliver tangible outcomes over a significant period of time
• Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining partnerships and networks and contributing to the design and delivery of organisational strategy and business plans
• An understanding of HR and knowledge of relevant employment law
• The ability to manage the team to deliver first class operational recruitment and HR for the organisation

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, pro rata for part time, and a day off for International Women’s Day

• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience.

Please find the job description here

The closing date for applications is 1st November 2020.

Please note that we will be scheduling interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the post earlier than advertised. We encourage applications at your earliest convenience.

For suitable candidates, there will be a 2-round interview process, with a short presentation at the latter stage.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

PLEASE NOTE: This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

Youth Work Director

37.5 hours per week

The Mix Stowmarket. We equip our staff and volunteers to deliver excellent youth work which places the needs, hopes and aspirations of young people at the centre. 

Who are ‘The Mix’?

The Mix is a charity for young people. We believe in the intrinsic value of every young person and we support and empower them as they learn to lead themselves and discover their place in the world. 

We have a fantastic facility in Stowmarket, the hub for all we do. We provide a growing range of services for young people.  We equip our staff and volunteers to deliver excellent youth work which places the needs, hopes and aspirations of young people at the centre. We are committed to developing youth social action and offering a range of access points for young people.  1-1 and group coaching has become a core component of what we offer across our programmes. We need to have confidence that what we do is transforming lives. So, we take care to measure and evaluate. We actively seek to work in partnership with other organisations for the benefit of young people.

The Mix has a trading subsidiary which currently includes 2 businesses. The aim of this enterprise and our other income generating activities is to make profits which can be invested in the sustainability and growth of our operations. Much of our project work is funded through grants and trusts.

Overview of the post

As the Youth Work Director, you will believe passionately in the intrinsic value of all young people. Reporting directly to the CEO you will play a key role in building a strong and agile organisation that delivers life changing youth work through investing in and developing its people.  You will be responsible for building an evidence base that will prepare The Mix for further growth and long-term financial stability. You will use this evidence and a knowledge of the environment to ensure we are able to respond to needs as they emerge.

Working with the CEO, and the Senior Leadership Team you will develop and implement The Mix’s strategic vision for youth work. You will ensure the growth in breadth and depth of all our youth work delivery, our youth work team and our youth related training programmes. You will initiate imaginative new programmes and maintain a flexible approach enabling us to adapt to the ever-changing context in which we work.

You will be experienced in building effective networks, be committed to building working relationships with like-minded organisations and able to demonstrate significant experience of project management, leadership, and the management of safeguarding within an organisation.

A core aspect of your role is the leadership, management and development of the youth work team which includes staff and volunteers. You will report directly to the CEO.

Main responsibilities:

Youthwork

1. Ensure that The Mix`s values, vision and mission are consistently reflected in leadership and management of the youth work team, volunteers and projects.
2. Lead the development of The Mix youth work strategy ensuring the engagement and involvement of young people at all stages.
3. Line manage youth team staff.
4. Oversea the design, implementation, monitoring and recording of all youth work projects.
5. With overall responsibility for all safeguarding matters, oversee the maintenance of a strong safeguarding culture, including responsibility for the ongoing review of safeguarding policy, procedures and safeguarding training.

Partnerships

1. Initiate, develop and sustain relationships with key partner organizations who share our values, including developing working together.

Leadership / Management

1. Provide strategic leadership and management to enable The Mix to grow and develop its offer to young people and to be recognised as a leader in its field.
2. Take an active role in promoting and marketing The Mix advocating its services and enhancing its reputation both locally and regionally.
3. In partnership with the Fundraising Manager identify opportunities for new funding streams and collaborative working, ensuring programmes are sustainable and scalable.
4. Engage in developments in regional and national youth policy. Contribute to and influence policy and delivery models.
5. Establish local, regional and national networks which develop the work and reputation of the Mix. Build effective partnerships which enable working with other agencies and organisations. 

Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Working closely with the Fundraising Director, ensure that what we are doing is working by developing a culture of robust and creative impact measurement and evaluation.

Financial

1. Work with the SLT to develop and effectively manage the youth work budget ensuring the involvement and ownership of the youth work team.
2. Work with the SLT to prepare annual and project related budgets.

Other Duties

1. Work in accordance with The Mix’s policies, procedures, principles, vision and values and be proactive in implementing equal opportunities in all aspects of work.
2. Attend relevant training, participate in professional updating/development opportunities and partake in regular work review procedures as required.
3. Undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post.

Person specification

Essential:

• A strategic leader with experience in a senior leadership position.
• A passion to prioritise the needs of young people.
•  Vision, creativity and a track record of delivering excellent outcomes against established objectives.
• An effective communicator with experience of influencing and inspiring internal and external stakeholders and with the ability to present in a clear and concise way to a range of audiences.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse workload.
• Experience of financial planning and budget setting and management and an ability to analyse financial information.
• An influential ambassador and networker.
• First degree or NVQ4 Level 4 or equivalent experience
• Willingness to work flexibly including some unsocial hours (evenings and weekends).
• The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Full current driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience of delivering externally funded contracts for statutory and voluntary sector funders or commissioners.
• Recent experience of working with young people and an understanding of agencies working with young people in the statutory and voluntary sector.
• Good local knowledge of working in a market town / rural area.
• Experience of social enterprise activity.
• A good knowledge of national and local youth work policy.
• Knowledge of legislation and policy guidelines that impact upon the lives of young people.

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th November 2020

Interviews:

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview here at The Mix Stowmarket on Friday 4th December 2020. Please ensure that you will be available that day to attend.

Job Title: Director of Audience Development and Fundraising

Company: Cruelty Free International

Location: London-based Hub in Islington with potential for remote working

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £70,000

Cruelty Free International is the leading organisation working to end animal testing globally and is seeking a Director of Audience Development and Fundraising to implement strategies to grow income and deliver key messages across the range of their audiences to deliver a step change for animals worldwide.

Cruelty Free International’s brand and ‘Leaping Bunny’ symbol have a high level of recognition globally and the organisation is one of the world’s longest standing and most respected animal protection organisations.

This new role will be responsible for the organisation’s marketing, communications, audience development and fundraising functions. The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and other departmental leaders to develop and drive innovative and ambitious strategies to engage and increase the organisation’s audiences and at the same time build and maintain a sustainable income base. They will also be a leading advocate for the organisation’s cause and a strong communicator that can represent Cruelty Free International at all levels.

The organisation is looking for an inspirational leader who is a strategic thinker, but with a hands-on, ‘can-do’ approach. They must have experience of working in a similar role leading an audience development team and of developing income generation strategies both in the UK and internationally. A strong track record in the field of philanthropy and corporate partnerships is also required. They will also have led and devised successful marketing and communication strategies for business and audience development and will have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Finally, the successful candidate must share a commitment to animal protection and to the values and aims of Cruelty Free International, to work with them to help create the tipping point for change for animals used in research and testing worldwide.  

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

Women for Refugee Women is an organisation committed to challenging the injustices experienced by women and children who have sought asylum in the UK. Our overarching vision is that women who seek asylum should be able to live in safety, dignity and liberty.

We currently work in three main ways: to empower refugee women to tell their own stories; to communicate the experiences of refugee women to wide audiences, and to advocate for policy change and a fairer asylum process.

In what has been an extremely challenging year, we have continued to support asylum-seeking and refugee women, in London and in partnership with groups across England and Wales, and campaign against unlawful detention, the impact of destitution, and for a fairer asylum system. In part because of a generous legacy left to us by a committed volunteer, and the support from our funders, we have been able to keep going through the COVID crisis and support other grassroots organisations to continue their vital work.

To be successful in this role you are likely to bring experience in some or all of the following:

• working with women who have sought asylum or survived gender based violence
• lived experience of being a refugee or seeking asylum
• advocacy and campaigning for change or supporting others to do so
• leadership and management
• being an influential media spokesperson and communicating with a diverse range of audiences
• strategy development and working with a board of trustees
• fundraising
• financial and operational administration
• working collaboratively with partners, funders, donors or stakeholders
• working at grassroots levels
• anti-racism, feminism, women and/or human rights work

The Director we are looking for will share our values of human rights, anti-racism and intersectional feminism and bring a commitment to empowering women to communicate their own experiences.  Your remit will be to lead an organisation in a controversial policy area with confidence and calmness while holding a vision of radical change. You will lead and support a team of experienced and passionate professionals, all of whom bring unquestionable commitment to this cause.

Who you are, your values, your experience and your commitment to our mission is what we are interested in first and foremost. We believe passionately in women telling their own stories to achieve social change. If you do too then we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply

Application if by CV and Supporting Statement. However, we are happy to accept written applications in whatever format works best for you. Please contact us and tell us how you would prefer to apply for the role.

Closing date: 10.00 a.m. Monday 26th October

Selection process and timescales

Stage 1 – week beginning 2nd November

First round of screening interviews conducted by NFP Consulting.

Stage 2 – week beginning 16th November

Formal panel interviews with trustees.

During the course of the selection process there will be the opportunity for candidates to meet with staff and other stakeholders. The format and the conduct of the selection process will need to take account of, and comply with, legal requirements and Government guidance for the containment of the spread of COVID-19.

Women for Refugee Women is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We seek to attract applications from the widest possible talent pool and to appoint on ability irrespective of race, religion, age, disability (including hidden disabilities), marital/civil partnership status, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applications from women with a refugee background with lived experience of the issues we’re tackling who can lead and influence change for the women we serve.

Are you a dynamic, highly competent and committed activist with a background in
participatory action research or community / youth organising?
We need you to join us in inspiring and supporting young people to envision and pursue change in the environmental and food sector.
Reporting to the Head of Activism, the Participatory Youth Programmes Manager will design and oversee
our development programmes with the young people recruited through our EcoTalent project, using
Participatory Action Research methodology to ensure participant agency is at the heart of our work.
This asset-based approach will ensure that we are able to influence government policy, corporations and
provide insight to ensure that we build a more inclusive and representative environmental and food
movement.

Contract 4 days (30 hours), with a high degree of flexibility over working hours (core hours
10am-4pm)
Duration Initially 7 months contract (Dec 2020 - June 2021). 6-week probationary period, with
possibility of extension, subject to funding
Location Feedback’s office is currently in London Fields however we will be relocating our Head
Office to Tottenham Hale in December. Currently, the team is primarily remote
working in line with the Government’s COVID 19 guidance, with limited provision to
work from our offices. A small amount of UK travel may be required
 

How to apply
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification with details of how to submit, your  CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback.

• Closing date for applications is 15th November at 5 pm
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified on 18th November
• 1st Stage interviews will be held online via Zoom on 25th November.
• Three candidates will be advanced through to the final stage, a young person’s panel with a selection of current and former interns.

Are you a dynamic, transformational leader with credible experience in delivering integrated, holistic care of highly vulnerable young people?

Oasis Charitable Trust is a ground-breaking group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 35 years.

We are now seeking a transformational leader as the Principal Director of Oasis Restore – the UK’s first secure school. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our bespoke integrated care and education for young people in custody.

Oasis Restore will offer a reparative opportunity to children and young people, who have become criminally involved, often as a result of high levels of trauma, vulnerability and threat. Our vision is focused on restoration, rather than retribution, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunities equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives.

Using a psychologically informed approach that integrates theories on attachment, trauma and human development we will offer:

• A holistic, integrated, safe environment
• A therapeutic model of care with a growth mind-set
• An ambitious and enquiry-based education offer
• Pathways for transition into community from day one

We are seeking someone with a proven track record of senior leadership to improve outcomes and life chances for young people. The new Principal Director must be someone with executive-level leadership experience who is values-led. They will have a deep understanding of how to lead person-centred care in the context of statutory frameworks and build the relationships to achieve it.

The incoming Principal Director will be adaptive to the leadership styles of their team to inspire them to be their best. They will be ego-aware and understand the pivotal role that character plays in transformational leadership.

The Principal Director will champion the Oasis ethos and be a known advocate for children who are often without a voice, ensuring that others play their roles to deliver the high-quality education, care and support that meets pupils’ needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for developing and delivering the UK’s first secure school – Oasis Restore, a therapeutic approach to education and care. You will recruit and manage a leadership team of experts across education, care, therapeutic interventions and health who will deliver this bespoke model of school for young people in custody.
• Have credible experience of executive leadership in a multi-disciplinary organisation or service focused on the care of highly vulnerable children and young people – be that education, social or health care, youth justice, local government, or the voluntary sector.
• Have a minimum of five years’ experience of transformative leadership – leading complex systems, thinking laterally and strategically in order to innovate and drive change for the improved care of children and young people.
• Be a champion of divergent thinking and creative and innovative practice balanced with commitment to providing psychologically informed, developmentally appropriate models of care and education for children.
• Demonstrate commitment to values-led leadership and proven track record of transformation of systems of care or education.

Working with Peer Power, Oasis asked young people about their vision for what a secure school could be. Their response was: “Operate in love, operate in trust, and listen to the young people.” We are looking for leadership who will respect, value and listen to the young people they serve.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Oasis Restore on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit the Saxton Bampfylde website.  Applications should be received by noon on Monday, 2 November 2020.

BACKGROUND

As part of the External Relations Unit, IRC's Mass Markets department is responsible for the global delivery of circa US$65million of predominantly unrestricted funding, contributing to a total of circa US$240m that the organisation currently raises in total from the private sector. The Mass Markets department plays an important strategic role in the creation of IRC’s brand, awareness and support for its advocacy goals.

The Mass Market team have developed a 6 year sustainer strategy to deliver 43,500 sustainers annually by 2027 with 75% plus coming from offline recruitment channels

The IRC's strategy centres on its ambition to continue to improve the scale and effectiveness of IRC programs worldwide with evidence of what works best to impact people’s lives in conflict and fragile settings. The fundraising pillars of the External Relations Unit comprise of colleagues and teams delivering marketing, account management, leadership gifts, board liaison, corporate partnerships, brand stewardship and communications to support this work.  These colleagues are primarily located in the USA at present – but IRC plans to significantly expand its global fundraising footprint.  Other colleagues within IRC are also deeply engaged with private funding & partners – in particular within Europe, US Resettlement and field program – and we need to work in close integrated collaboration to ensure the best use of resources and highest impact for IRC.

JOB OVERVIEW

As Director Supporter Acquisition you will work in close partnership with the Vice President of Mass Markets and the Mass Market leaders in Sweden, Germany, UK and USA, plus 3 additional markets to be added by 2023.

You will lead the development and delivery of IRC’s face to face and DRTV operations, which will be rooted in building best in class public engagement, including brand centered marketing, and supporter development, with a laser focus on sustainer acquisition. You will lead the transition of our international donor focus from a one-time donation model, to an expertly blended model of committed (monthly) donors as well as one-time givers. Initial focus will be Germany, the USA and Sweden. The mantra for any IRC donor engagement in the mass markets space is Stay Longer, Do More and Give More. It is expected that this role will lead the way in developing effective supporter journeys and meaningful interactions with donors that will create a greater sense of connectivity and commitment to long term giving.

You will provide visionary leadership to fuel creative, dynamic and market sensitive operations and deliver rapid growth in supporter-based revenue from offline channels. At the heart of this operation will be a test, learn and optimise culture, driven by data based decision making, ensuringthe international acquisition operations are supporter focused and target driven with a close daily, weekly and monthly tracking of spend, results, and impact.

The Director of Supporter Acquisition serves as a member of the External Relations team and shares leadership responsibility for the success of the IRC External Relations goals. 

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

Our target markets grow their sustainer base in line with the key metrics outlined in the sustainer business case and strategy

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as Leader within the Mass Markets team 

• To act as offline lead representative Mass Markets in cross-divisional meetings to assist with problem solving, planning, strategy building and/or reporting.
• Assist with building strong active joint training & planning, collaboration, support & engagement with relevant colleagues
• Bring resilient, solutions focused and collegiate approaches to bear on decisions, shared challenges and opportunities.
• Take on special projects as assigned by Vice President Mass Markets
• Be an active champion for External Relations and the Sustainer Strategy with stakeholder groups across IRC.

Leader of (Offline) Supporter Acquisition (Mass Markets) – Internationally

• Lead and build a team of highly professional fundraisers and supporter engagement specialists with focused offline channel strategies
• Build relationships with all online teams to maximize the synergies in the on and offline acquisition and retention programs
• Plan and oversee, along with the Vice President Mass Markets, recruitment, retention and upgrading plans grounded in best practices for low dollar, mid-level and monthly donors delivering strong supporter lifetime value. Ensure that recruitment feeds long term value donors, planned giving and major gifts pipeline.
• Continually test and iterate recruitment, engagement (that leads to conversion) and retention tactics across the offline mix to maximise engagement and fundraising.
• Adjust campaigns and tactics to reach strategic goals.
• Act as a lead champion and driver of IRC’s plans to enhance and diversify its channel mix and capacity.
• Work closely with Marketing and Analytics teams to continually monitor results and adjust strategies to maximise revenue.
• Support Vice President Mass Markets in making recommendations to IRC senior management for additional investments.
• Contribute to preparation of annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
• Oversee recruitment of face to face vendors, DRTV agencies and consulting firms. Handle strategy with vendors to ensure that the IRC’s programs receive high level attention and great service.
• Oversee efforts to ensure that donors receive a highly optimized experience through the point of transaction and that the Supporter Marketing and Supporter Services work closely with Marketing Analytics to develop a seamless progression into stewardship and cultivation.
• Support and deliver the frameworks and ways of working that create high quality continual creative innovation.
• Work with the Senior Director, Strategy and Planning in instituting and fine-tuning of self-sufficiency reporting among international teams
• Work with the Mar/Comms and Brand teams ensuring IRC is delivering strong content with measurable outcomes and testing strategies to improve performance
• Support on IRC advocacy goals, building strong relationships with the global advocacy teams
• Provide clear measurement and evaluation metrics that enable continued investment in the sustainer strategy.
• Act as team leader with creation of budgets and projections, as well as monitoring cross market budgets
• Support, supervise and develop the International Acquisition Team of two (Head of Face to Face Fundraising and Head of DRTV, Live Streaming & Gaming) with commitment, integrity and accountability to the IRC Way Global Standards for Professional Conduct.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Position directly supervises two direct reports: Head of Face to Face Fundraising and Head of DRTV, Live Streaming & Gaming.

The Director of Supporter Acquisition will work across the External Relations teams, working alongside the Vice President Communications, Senior Director Mar/Comms, Vice President Advocacy and Heads of Mass Markets internationally.In addition, this role will partner with teams across the organization including, Finance, Legal, International Development Programs and others.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Significant demonstrable work experience in modern high-performance international supporter acquisition programs, with a proven track record of growth.
• Experience in offline marketing in the following areas:
  • Offline donor acquisition and retention – specifically with sustainers (monthly) donors and mid-level donors
  • Management of a face to face vendors
  • Analytics set-up and monitoring
  • Management of DRTV vendors
  • Social media marketing
  • Monthly/committed giving
  • Proven track record of using analytics to inform and influence decision-making.
  • Experience of leading a rapid growth program, and the challenges that come with rapid growth

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of the international fundraising marketplace
• Ability to identify unmet market needs and create or execute offline marketing strategies
• Able to create and own business metrics and goals to determine what will make notable change
• Rigorous and critical thinker, able to ask probing clear questions and drive toward solutions quickly
• Predisposition toward simple and practical solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills, collegial and collaborative and creative leader
• Strong resilience and change management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication

The deadline for applications is midnight between Thursday 29th October / Friday 30th October 2020

Interviews will take place on 5th and 6th November 2020 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.