Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) is seeking a committed, experienced and passionate director to lead and develop the charity, and to ensure its long-term sustainability.  An experienced fundraiser and manager, you will care deeply about providing services for vulnerable people, be experienced working with multi-disciplinary teams, and understand the pressures and opportunities of a small organisation in the voluntary sector. 

AFRIL works to relieve poverty and isolation amongst refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and other ethnic minorities in Lewisham. Our commitment is to ensure we reach the most vulnerable people in our community and help them to access the support they are entitled to and need.

We recognise that we are currently not paying a very attractive salary, but if you come committed to raising the bar on our fundraising, then during your first year in post we can negotiate how the core costs you have helped secure can deliver a higher salary and/or increased hours to reflect the outstanding value you are delivering for AFRIL, its staff, volunteers and service-users.

For queries or to discuss the role, contact the chair of the board of trustees, Gareth Redmond-King.

• Head of Humanitarian Programmes
• Full Time
• Location: London
• Closing Date: 06 November 2019

Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

What you’ll be doing:

Based in the London HQ, this crucial role will lead Muslim Aid’s global emergency surge management through the continual development and management of humanitarian capacity and surge resources ensuring high quality programme delivery to communities affected by disasters. This includes responding to slow and rapid onset emergencies and supporting communities to become resilient to future shocks.  In all its work, Muslim Aid ensures focus is on the affected population.

The post holder will contribute to the development of the global humanitarian programme strategy whilst providing operational management assistance, funding and programmatic support to the humanitarian team, country offices and working in close coordination with the Regional teams and the International Programmes Directorate. The post also acts as a focal point for World Humanitarian Summit, CHS, and related advocacy issues.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• The right to live and work in the UK with no relevant restrictions (we can not offer sponsorship at this stage)
• Significant experience in Disaster Management at national and international level with an International NGO.
• Knowledge of disaster management and a good understanding of relevant humanitarian and policy issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of International Humanitarian System and the WHS.
• Demonstrated understanding in most of the following sectors: Disaster and response management; Community managed disaster preparedness activities; Government (s) led Disaster Management System.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of national partner organisations and role of the Government, INGOs and UN agencies in humanitarian settings.
• Good knowledge of best practices in surge capacity.
• Relevant qualifications in a related field.

Why you should apply:

You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. If you are interested in providing high quality programme delivery and developing the Muslim Aid humanitarian capacity and surge resources this role could be a fascinating opportunity to develop your career. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to us. 

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

Do you want to play a key role in a growing, experienced and passionate team supporting and shaping CARE International UK’s Women’s Economic Empowerment portfolio? Join the Programme Quality team!

About the Role

The Programme Quality Team is at the centre of CIUK’s new strategy for the delivery of high quality and impactful programming within CARE.  The team delivers high quality technical assistance to CARE offices around the world in the areas of Women’s Economic Empowerment, Inclusive Governance, Emergency Shelter and Gender and Resilience. The team also provides thought leadership, learning as well as a global perspective to CARE programmes.

Women’s economic empowerment is a key part of the CARE International 2020 Programme strategy.  Within this strategy, there is an ambition to ensure that 30 million women have greater access to and control over economic resources.

CARE International UK is responsible for leading the work on Women’s Economic Empowerment on behalf of CARE International.

About You

The post holder, with the Head of Programme Quality, will work with colleagues across CARE International to scale up the number of women CARE is directly and indirectly empowering economically.  Across the confederation we are growing a portfolio of work which delivers impact at scale towards the Women’s Economic Empowerment Strategy. This means that there will be an increasing global programmatic footprint in this field.  The post holder, supported by the Head of Programme Quality and the Business Development Manager, will prioritise increasing the value and impact of CARE’s WEE programme portfolio by focusing on bidding for, winning and delivering world class programmes.

You are a passionate, self-motivated and experienced expert on Women’s Economic empowerment, with expertise in at least one of the core areas of the CI WEE strategy. You have a strong understanding of the key policy areas and cross cutting themes in the CI 2020 programme strategy and you are confident at representing CARE in a range of external fora and building strategic relationships and partnerships. You have a track record of inputting technical advice into large, successful donor projects, working with country and regional offices, companies, governments and international organisations in a supportive manner. You are able to manage your and your team time effectively and are experiences at ensuring a high level of cost recovery for technical advisors. You have the ability to ensure that compliance issues are managed and that the WEE team actions are within CARE policy.

About CARE

We are one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places.  We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.

Safeguarding

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in CARE International UK includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Closing date:  Sunday 10th November 2019

Interview date: Week of 18 November 2019

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job (see person specification).

If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch. 

Reports to:

Director of Community Welfare & Development

Location:

Hounslow, TW5 0TE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

11.00am – 2.30pm (3.5 hours) & 5.00pm – 8.30pm (3.5 hours)

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £22,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

1-Years’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and a supporting Covering Letter addressing the competencies required for the post, by e-mail by no later than 30th October 2019

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 4th November 2019

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: 

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date.
• Previous applicants CAN RE-APPLY

The Role:

Oversee the day to day management of The Muslim Hands Open Kitchen in Hounslow. Ensuring the effective running of the kitchen and the centre. The role will also ensure that all reporting (financial and non-financial) are adequately recorded and disseminated. The role will also be supported through our volunteer scheme and the role will involve managing and overseeing Muslim Hands Volunteers (MH-V’s).

Main Responsibilities:

Project Coordination

• Ensure the all management processes are followed, including but not restricted to MH Complaints Procedure, MH IT, MH Safeguarding, MH Project Reporting and MH Attendance and Timekeeping.
• Supervise the seating area and ensure that it is presentable and completely set-up during operating hours.
  • Tables, chairs, plates, cutlery and utensils are clean and available.
  • Assist limited ability project users are supported to gain access to and from the Open Kitchen.
  • Maintain professionalism and ensure a suitable sign-posting service is provided to help and assist project users that are identified as requiring additional needs for support.

• Manage the MH-V’s and ensure that the suitable duties are allocated and carried out in an effective manner.
• Ensure the safety of MH-V’s, Project Users and Catering Staff at all times.
• In coordination with centre staff, ensure suitable quality of food is prepared, provided and maintained for the project users.

• Coordinate delivery and ordering of the food by liaising with the Catering staff.
• In coordination with centre staff and the MH Delivery Partner, ensure all food safety regulations are adhered to
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Centre Reporting

Maintain frequent contact with the Line Manager to ensure:

• Weekly planning for the centre, i.e. Meals/Menu
  • Day to day programmatic reporting is maintained
  • Expenses / budgets / supporting documentation are suitably shared with relevant departments
  • Serious incidences are appropriately communicated and escalated
  • Work closely with Fundraising departments to ensure success stories / case studies are collected and disseminated

Donations

• Ensure all donations (in-kind and monetary) are received established procedures and processes (donation manual).
• Ensure all donations are prepared to be banked correctly and receipts are obtained and provided to show trail of revenue.
• Be well versed with current Muslim Hands’ activities so that evert interaction with prospective donors is current and informative.

Partnerships

• Forge working relationships with Local Council and other service providers to ensure access to project users, promoting the open kitchen, its services and outreach programmes within the locality of the centre.

Essential: Ideal Candidate will:

• Be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
• Possess an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate for a similar role

NB: - Muslim Hands can support with obtaining DBS Checks for the successful candidate, should this be required.

• Possess good writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Possess a high level of motivation and good communication, social, and interpersonal skills
• Be well versed in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of other partners/stakeholders in the area

Desirable:

• Relevant NGO/Charity experience
• Previous work experience within a similar role.
• This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines and using their own initiative.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this role is for you, please send your CV with a cover letter explaining how you are suited for this role quoting the above reference number.

Deadline for applications is 30th October 2019 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Muslim Hand in an Equal Opportunities employer; should you have any specific needs for support, please feel free to ask.

King's College London are looking for an ambitious and experienced individual to lead the King's Sierra Leone Partnership (KSLP) in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead strategy and oversee operations for an innovative and impactful health systems strengthening programme, rooted in strong partnerships. The postholder will lead a motivated team of international and national staff and volunteers to deliver a programme of work in partnership with: the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex at Connaught Hospital, the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.

This role oversees an exciting range of clinical, educational, policy and research activities, which are underpinned by principles of partnership working, to improve the quality of health care in Sierra Leone. The successful candidate will have an understanding of clinical excellence in low income settings, along with strong management and organisational development skills. The postholder will provide strategic leadership to the partnership, as well as providing guidance and direction to the team.

The Country Director will develop strong relationships with a wide variety of actors in Sierra Leone and London including donors, local and international organisations. S/he will also develop networks with other King’s College London global health colleagues and clinical colleagues across King’s Health Partners NHS Trusts, to create a successful and sustainable programme of work. This will require excellent relationship management skills, an inclusive and forward-looking approach to organisational development and a keen understanding of grant management.

Specific responsibilities and objectives of the job:

• Represent KCL with key partners in Sierra Leone – in particular the Ministry of Health; senior leadership at Connaught Hospital, the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences. Manage and develop relationships with these partners, as well as with donors and with senior staff across King’s College London, King’s Health Partners NHS Trusts, and other key stakeholders

• Lead and develop the KSLP Management Team, ensuring that they are supported to manage and support the wider team and deliver KSLP’s portfolio of projects to a high standard.

• Lead the development of a partnership strategy for KSLP, working closely with partners and the staff team, and ensuring that planned activities have measurable impact. Build networks in Freetown and London to support the implementation of the strategy, identifying opportunities for collaboration and funding.

• Oversee the stewardship of financial resources, working with the Operations Director to manage the Partnership’s budget, ensuring grants are delivered on time and in compliance with donor requirements.

• Ensure that there are robust systems for risk management, the health and safety, personal and professional wellbeing of staff and volunteers working within the KSLP programme.

• Collaborate with other KGHP programmes in Somaliland, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo, sharing learning and contributing to a strengthened portfolio of health partnerships. This includes spending some time working in London.

• Ensure that there is regular and transparent communication between KSLP, the cross-Partnership team and the KGHP Strategy Delivery Board

• Oversee recruitment and professional development of staff and volunteers, further developing a culture that reflects King’s values and nurturing the motivation and passion of all.

• Represent KCL in the media and at external events and meetings in Sierra Leone and internationally

Head of Fundraising

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, UK

Competitive salary and benefits
 

University of Portsmouth is a special place. 

Progressive, vibrant and a testament to our city’s heritage, we are a new kind of university and a breath of fresh air in the academic world. We are intent on discovery and connecting with our local and global community. 

As part of our new five-year strategy, we are investing significantly in growing the capacity and expertise within our Alumni Relations and Advancement team. To complete our first phase of recruitment, we are seeking two ambitious individuals to join us as our new Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement, and Head of Fundraising. 

The Head of Fundraising post was created to help build further fundraising capacity at the University of Portsmouth.  Reporting to the Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Advancement, the post holder will devise, implement and manage the University’s fundraising strategy and lead a growing team, as well as actively manage a portfolio of individual prospects to secure gifts for key institutional priorities.  Working alongside senior members of the department and the wider Marketing, Advancement and Communications directorate, the Head of Fundraising will contribute to the planning and implementation of fundraising and stewardship strategies to grow philanthropic income and support for the University.

You will bring a demonstrable fundraising track record, having worked specifically with corporate or individual major gift prospects and donors.  A sophisticated communicator with the ability to build relationships with people of all levels, you will be self-motivated, creative and contribute a strategic outlook and robust approach to fundraising for the University.  You will be confident in your ability to operate at this level and will bring excellent team leadership skills, outstanding written and verbal skills, and the ability to communicate complex projects to a range of audiences.

You will be joining us at an exciting time of growth and opportunity, and into an award winning directorate that has undergone considerable transformation and investment.  If you are able to work at this strategic level and ready to join a team and University on an upward trajectory, we’d like to hear from you.  To view the information pack for this exceptional opportunity, please visit the Richmond Associates website or to have a confidential discussion with the consulting team please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10AM TUESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2019

Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, UK

Competitive salary and benefits

An award-winning university & top 21 in the Guardian University Guide 2019, the University of Portsmouth is a special place. 

Progressive, vibrant and a testament to our city’s heritage, we are a new kind of university and a breath of fresh air in the academic world. We are intent on discovery and connecting with our local and global community. 

As part of our new five-year strategy, we are investing significantly in growing the capacity and expertise within our Alumni Relations and Advancement team. To complete our first phase of recruitment, we are seeking two ambitious individuals to join us as our new Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement, and Head of Fundraising. 

The Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement will lead a new advancement team and develop a robust and diversified fundraising programme that will help us achieve long term and sustainable growth.  The post holder will develop partnerships and supporter relationships to build engagement, and work closely with leadership to embed alumni relations and philanthropy within the University by demonstrating involvement and impact.

You are a powerful influencer and enjoy using your sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills to operate at this strategic level.  Underpinning your success in this role will be your demonstrable track record of leading successful fundraising and alumni engagement programmes, experience of securing philanthropic support, and ability to gain the trust and confidence of those around you.  Your pragmatism, resilience, and enterprising mindset, will enable you to build a strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as a successful fundraising and alumni relations programme and team.

You will be joining us at an exciting time of growth and opportunity, and into an award winning directorate that has undergone considerable transformation and investment.  If you are able to work at this strategic level and ready to join a team and University on an upward trajectory, we’d like to hear from you. 

To view the information pack for this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners, Richmond Associates.  Visit their website to download the information pack or to arrange a confidential discussion with the consulting team, please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10:00AM ON TUESDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2019

Introduction:

The Professional Fundraiser is a leading and national fundraising agency working with large charity clients including The Royal British Legion, Cancer Research UK and Cats Protection, providing face-to-face fundraising services across the UK including Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This is an exciting new role, aimed to enhance the donor experience across all our charities, and to continuously evolve our face-to-face fundraising offering.

With previous experience in the charity sector, specifically in a strategic and income generation led role, you will be an expert innovator, with a proven track record of taking new products and concepts to the marketplace, from creation to pain-less delivery. You will have a strategic understanding of and practical experience of applying different innovation methodologies and techniques. You’ll use this to provide idea’s and vision for fundraising innovation at The Professional Fundraiser.

Humorous, understanding and driven, you’ll have strong commercial acumen and the ability to transform ideas, new concepts and eye-catching creations into viable income-generating plans. You will be able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, both in person and in writing; and have a strong influencing and negotiating skill set.

Key role responsibilities:

· To provide new concepts, for example: experiential, instant debit and contactless payments, for all our charity clients to create additional revenue streams and to enhance the face-to-face donor experience;

· Actively liaise with charity clients to identify fundraising objectives, working in partnership to create innovative fundraising concepts for the face-to-face environment;

· Lead on the delivery of successful and innovative campaigns for our Charity client’s;

· Lead the transformation of our donor experience and engagement strategy;

· Hold accountability for all marketing and charity brand materials;

· Effectively manage budgets, and measure ROI for implemented concepts;

· Deliver both ‘TPF’ and Client value’s through new innovation.

Essential skills and experience:

· Have a strong background in innovation within the Charity or Fundraising sector;

· Ability to motivate and lead on multiple new concept projects;

· Experience in managing stakeholders within a complex business model;

· Knowledge of face-to-face fundraising and sector trends;

· Excitement to be instrumental in developing our fundraising offering for multiple charity clients.

CHICKS is a national children's charity providing free respite breaks to disadvantaged children from all over the UK. We believe every child has the right to make positive childhood memories. A CHICKS break inspires new confidence and gives children the chance to have fun, enjoy new experiences and relax. More than anything, it gives them the chance to just be children.

You as the new Community & Corporate Fundraiser will play a pivotal role in the charity, at a time of significant growth in the Midlands and North for CHICKS. With a relatively new presence in this area, following the opening of our Daleside Retreat in 2017 the need to raise awareness and funds is vital within community groups and businesses.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves connecting and building authentic relationships with people from all walks of life with varied interests and passions, can identify unique opportunities to engaging new areas and people, making CHICKS thier charity of choice and can do so by adapting strong communication skills.

You will need to be confident in speaking to groups, securing opportunities to ‘put CHICKS forward’ and attending events. You will be passionate to grow on our supporter base and develop income streams so we can say ‘yes’ to more children.

We are looking for a highly motivated, tenacious and donor focused individual, who will enjoy the challenge of optimising relationships whilst taking the charity to new audiences. Previous fundraising, sales or marketing experience is desirable, along with strong existing connections.

Scope & Purpose:

The post holder is responsible for securing income and managing relationships with community groups, local businesses and volunteers. Building upon a supporter base you will develop income and awareness within the Midlands through a variety of fundraising activities.

Main Responsibilities:

• To implement the regional fundraising plan to raise income from individuals, community groups, business’, educational volunteers as agreed in the annual budget and meet targets in line with the Fundraising & Development strategy
• Build strong relationships with current and potential supporters including community groups, local businesses, individual donors and education providers
• Establish and manage fundraising volunteer support groups, as well as office and administrative volunteers, to support in delivering agreed income targets
• Develop and organise specific events and support external regional events
• Proactively seek new supporters and interesting ways to generate income from target audiences
• Be an excellent representative of CHICKS through talks, meetings with businesses, networking events
• Utilise fundraising campaigns consistently across the region
• Contribute to the production of a calendared annual community fundraising plan, and implement accordingly
• Ensure that donor and volunteer support is creatively and appropriately acknowledged
• Prepare reports on projects, write articles for newsletters, e-news and local media (supported by Marketing Team)
• Ensure up-to-date records are held on the Raisers Edge database and network folders at all times
• Continue to develop the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of the position
• Attend review meetings as required by your line manager

Person Specification:

• Previous fundraising, sales or marketing experience is desirable
• Experience of managing and/or working with volunteers is desirable
• The confidence to network and build beneficial relationships with existing supporters and potential supporters at all levels to develop and maintain income targets
• A creative, articulate and influential communicator, written and oral, with impactful and emotive public speaking skills
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a team player spirit and an ethos aligned to the charity
• Target driven, with a positive, problem-solving attitude
• The ability to use own initiative, be proactive and think strategically
• Good computer skills with the ability to use CRM database software (experience of a database is desirable)
• A demonstrated commitment to professional standards and applying industry best practice to all aspects of the role
• Existing connections in the Midlands and North are desirable
• Full, clean drivers licence and access to a car is essential

**Please note, once submitting your CV for this role and you are considered for interview, you will be sent a Job Pack and Application Form for completion in order to qualify for an interview. This is in compliance with our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

Location: Home-based in Nottingham or Derby. Regular presence at our Daleside Retreat will be required.

Closing date for completed application: Midnight Sunday 27th October 2019

Interviews to be held week commencing 11th November 2019

Openstorytellers uses story and narrative to help people who have learning disabilities or autism to develop their communication skills and find their voice; to be heard, understood, valued and included, and to have choices in life. Our aim is to empower and enrich lives. We are seeking a Director with the skills and aptitude to lead this creative arts based organisation through the next exciting period in its development.

Recently celebrating its 10th anniversary, Openstorytellers is a maturing organisation that has proven its resilience and the sustainability of its unique offer.  We enjoy the continuing support of a range of funders including arts foundations, local authorities, commercial and community groups, and recent successful funding awards have offered further assurance to our trustees of our continued success.

So that our flourishing activities can continue to grow and thrive we have made changes to our management and team structure, our governance arrangements, and our programme. These changes will also enable us to extend our offer through new initiatives.

Job Purpose

The Director will ensure that our Board Members and workers share a clear understanding of and commitment to Openstorytellers’ values, mission and direction, and work effectively in pursuit of the agreed strategy.

The Director will work closely with the Chair of Trustees, advising on strategic direction and providing regular reports on performance, on compliance matters, and on any other material factors necessary for their effective governance of the organisation, which is a limited company and registered charity.

The Director will be an effective ambassador, promoting OpenStoryTellers positive reputation and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders and other local and national organisations whose support is important to our success. 

The Director will work to agreed goals, maintaining a clear focus on increasing and sustaining income, increasing impact, building effective partnerships, promoting community engagement.

The Director will drive income generation through grant funding, commissioned services, social enterprise development and by fostering positive relations with potential donors.

Key dates 

Application deadline:   Monday 14th October 

Interview:                       Friday 1st November 

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiast and energetic candidate to join the Lighthouse Learning Trust as a bid writer for 2 days a week. We are looking for a bid writer/ fund raiser to seek out and secure funds from donors including charitable organisations, government sources, corporate donors/ sponsorship.  The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and natural networker, passionate about education, who can write compelling bids and cases for financial support for our charitable trust and have the ability to create and communicate vision. The ability to effectively use management information, IT systems and software is essential.

Reporting to the Trust Finance Director, the job will primarily be based at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College in Southampton but must be flexible with regard to travel.

All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th October 2019

Interview Date: Thursday 7th November 2019

About “Speakers for Schools”

Few charities generate more excitement and inspiration than Speakers for Schools. Whether or not we’ve organised Naomi Campbell to share the highs and lows of her journey with 150 young people from Elmgreen School, or 15 young people to participate in work experience at the Bank of England, every day brings laughter, excitement and that warm feeling that you did something good.

Founded by ITV Political Editor Robert Peston (Trustee), and chaired by Andrew Law (Caxton Associates), Speakers for Schools was created to help level the playing field for UK state schools and their students by giving them the same access to the UK’s leading figures from politics, business, and sport as enjoyed by private schools. 

Bill Gates, Baroness (Martha) Lane Fox, Professor Brian Cox, David Dein, David Cameron, Natalie Bennett, Philip Hammond, Naomi Campbell and over a thousand other influential and inspirational people have been kind enough to volunteer their time to speak with Speakers for Schools. Three-quarters of a million Young People have attended a Speakers for Schools talk.

More recently, we launched our S4SNextGen service. S4SNextGen works with our outstanding network of speakers and partner employers, to offer young people, work experience opportunities which would usually be out of reach to them. We have now offered more than two thousand work experience placements at employers such as the Bank of England, M&C Saatchi, Disney, Vogue, BA, Cisco and others. 

Speakers for Schools is entering a new and exciting phase in its journey. Having recently appointed its new CEO Jason Elsom, and thanks to the continued and extended generosity of the Law Family Charitable Foundation, Speakers for Schools will accelerate its growth to support more young people by initially growing its team from eight to thirteen before the end of 2019, with additional growth planned throughout 2020. 

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Core Purpose and Key Responsibilities

You will have the enviable position of working with our CEO, yet to be appointed Director of Fundraising, and wider team, to establish a fundraising programme, where none currently exists. This means that you will not inherit an outdated onion-layered programme, installed by someone who came before you, but contribute to the shaping of something new. 

We expect out-of-the-box thinking and entrepreneurial strategies, built on the foundation of your experiences, and ideas which you may not have previously been able to action. Although our current and enlarged team are supported by one donor, you will play a key role in helping us scale, by contributing to a team target of restricted and unrestricted funding of 6/7 figures above our current funding levels. You will report to our (yet to be appointed) Director of Fundraising, in a team which we anticipate will grow during 2020. The rest we will write together.

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To Apply

If selected, you will normally be interviewed within seven days of application.  The role will close when we find an outstanding candidate to join us.  As such, there is no specific closing date.  Forward a CV and a covering letter / video / presentation on what you feel makes you our new Senior Fundraising Executive. Please note if you do not provide a covering letter or similar, your application will not be considered.

Speakers for Schools is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equality of opportunities to all employees and applicants. Speakers for Schools is committed to treating all employees and applicants in the same manner irrespective of gender, marital status, family status, religious belief and/or political opinion, disability, age, race and/or ethnic origin and sexual orientation.

International Peacebuilding Charity seeks an experienced Director of Operations to join the senior management team at a time of organisational growth.  Based in London, s/he will develop this new role to make it her/his own, working with the Chief Executive and Finance Director to provide leadership and strategic direction to our work.

Concordis International is a UK registered peacebuilding charity with programmes in Central African Republic, Mauritania, Sudan and South Sudan, plus some new work in the pipeline. 

We work alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions that address the root causes of conflict and contribute to lasting peace and economic development.  We’re committed to finding solutions that benefit women as well as men, those in armed groups as well as those who chose not to take up arms, national governments as well as civil society.

Conflict is always complex and exists at multiple levels with numerous parties and a range of different drivers.  Concordis has particular expertise in conflict management and security issues across fluid borders, particularly involving cross-border seasonal migration and trade.  Independent evaluation of these dialogues found that the work was “unprecedented” and achieved “highly successful results” in mitigating conflict arising out of cross-border migration.

Concordis’ UK footprint is intentionally small; we focus our resources on the countries where we work.  We’re therefore looking for a highly adept Director of Operations who will bring a range of skills and experiences to the post and to our organisation, from high level organisational management, through staff care for our teams around the world, to the ability to communicate our work more effectively to donors and supporters.

Above all, our organisation is founded on the belief that strong relationships are key to both peaceful societies and healthy teams.  As Concordis grows, we need someone who will help maintain a strong team dynamic, wherever staff may be based.

Job Title: Director of Operations

Location: London

Duration: Permanent (subject to probation)

Hours: Part time: 20-25 hours per week (negotiable); flexible and some off-site working available

Salary: £40,000-45,000 pro rata (i.e. £21,400 – £30,000 pa depending on agreed hours and experience)

Reporting to: Chief Executive, based in the UK

Application: Applications will only be accepted if submitted on the application form available on website

Deadline: Sunday 20th October 2019 at 23.59 hrs

Key Areas of Responsibility

Working with the board of trustees, the chief executive and the finance director to develop strategic direction for the organisation that will enable us to make a measurable impact for peace in the places where we work.

Sharing responsibility for implementation of that strategy, ensuring Concordis has the financial, human and organisational resources to deliver it.

Leading on the operational aspects strategic delivery, with particular responsibility for:

Our people:

• Making Concordis a great place to work, maintaining a positive and supportive culture, with clear unity between our offices in London, Nouakchott, Paoua and Abyei, even as the organisation grows
• Supporting the staff team, helping to ensure that their passion and dedication to the work doesn’t jeopardise their own health and wellbeing
• Retaining the culture in which staff remain with the organisation for the long term, recognising that peacebuilding depends on building relationships of trust, which take a long time to develop
• Leading on the recruitment of excellent new team members when the need arises and means permit

Our supporters

• Helping us to be better at explaining what we do to those who support us and who take a personal interest in our work
• Growing our supporter network, identifying and securing donations from new people and trusts who may be interested in partnering financially in our work for peace

Our partners

• Taking a direct and informed interest in the wider community of peacebuilders and humanitarians, particularly in the UK, helping to ensure Concordis promotes a joined up and collaborative approach between different disciplines in addressing the complex challenges faced in fragile states
• Representing Concordis in meetings of partners, funders and other stakeholders as needed
• Providing editorial supporting to the programme teams in ensuring production of high quality reports on our work, then helping to disseminate these reports and their recommendations to a global audience through peer networks and via social media

Our resources

• Ensuring the teams around the world have the resources they need to do their work, including logistical, insurance and IT support
• Supporting the programme team by proof-reading funding proposals to help ensure sustainable programme finances

Our governance

• Reporting directly to the board and its sub-committees, particularly to the risk, human resources and fundraising / communications sub-committees
• Supporting with the chair of the board and the chief executive by ensuring board minutes and other papers are in good order, action points are followed up and the board have the best information available to help them make informed decisions
• Ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the London office in compliance with current legislation governing employment practice, safeguarding, data protection, charity and company law, ensuring Concordis’ policies remain up-to-date and workable, that they are followed by the staff team, and that they enable Concordis to work safely and securely
• Taking stewardship of the organisational risk register, using this as an operational document that ensures risk is properly managed

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Attributes and Qualifications:

1. Extensive experience of organisational management at director level or equivalent, reporting to boards and taking responsibility for delivering results
2. Positive examples of designing and implementing strategies to manage growth and change
3. Experience of recruiting, managing and motivating a multi-cultural team of staff in multiple locations to excel in challenging roles
4. Demonstrable experience of effective and persuasive communication of complex messages, both verbally and in writing, to raise organisational profile
5. Impressive track record of raising funds through private donors, grant making trusts and / or institutional donors
6. Clear understanding of the political landscape around international development and peacebuilding
7. Excellent IT skills including website management, databases, desktop publishing and finding fixes for day to day IT issues
8. Sublimely organised and able to keep calm and prioritise under pressure
9. Clear working knowledge of current legislation governing employment practice, safeguarding, data protection, charity and company law and experience of ensuring pain-free compliance across an organisation
10. Experience of assessing and managing complex risk
11. A passion to help make the world a more peaceful place
12. Commitment to Concordis’ mission, principles, values (available at http://concordis.international/our-mission-and-values
13. Entitlement to work in the UK

Highly Desirable Attributes and Qualifications:

1. Experience of the charity sector
2. Fluency in French
3. Willingness and ability to travel internationally when necessary

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As the East Midlands’ only hospice for children and young people, Rainbows is a place where children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families can find care and support. Their incredible team of people help with end of life care, symptom management and respite care. They also support parents and siblings through their bereavement. Last year, Rainbows’ day care facilities welcomed over 1000 children and young people through their doors.

The Director of Supporter Relations role will provide leadership and direction to the Supporter Relations team and will develop and implement an overall fundraising strategy aligned to the business plan of the organisation. They will also create a high-performance culture within fundraising. The post is responsible for four fundraising departments - Individual Giving, Organisational Giving, Supporter Care and Retail - to meet the needs of the ongoing challenge of provision of funding for the charity’s vital services. Including fundraising costs, it costs the charity £6.6 million every year to provide their high-quality care.

The hospice is seeking a motivational leader with strong organisational, interpersonal, and statistical and analytical skills. You will have an excellent understanding of donor acquisition and retention, and a proven track record of achieving significant targets within agreed timescales. You will also need to have managed a medium-large fundraising team and be a positive and dynamic self-starter, capable of working under pressure.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and want to help Rainbows be there for even more families when they need them the most, then find out more by clicking though to our recruitment pack.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications, so please apply early to register your interest.