TRAFFIC is a leading non-governmental organisation working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in support of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. We have been making invaluable contributions to conservation for decades. Although there is still much to do, our past successes provide a strong foundation for the future. 2021 will be a pivotal year for international agreements on priorities for the environment, and TRAFFIC aims to contribute effectively to their delivery in the years ahead.
We are looking for our next Executive Director, who will be a collaborative, progressive and dynamic leader for the next chapter of our organisation’s growth and development. We are looking for an inclusive and inspirational leader with strong alignment to our mission. The successful candidate will be able to inspire, manage and develop a diverse, international and high-performing team of specialists in their fields, steward the financial health of the organisation and develop a strategy to address an increasingly competitive landscape.
The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to our principle of influence through evidence and an understanding of the issues within the environmental, conservation and illegal wildlife trade arena. You will demonstrate experience in leading and managing technically driven organisations, strong fundraising experience, excellent communication skills, and a track record of partnership building and influencing. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will shape and evolve TRAFFIC’s strategy, systems, structure and campaigns, while nurturing its culture and encouraging innovation and integrated delivery of results to fulfil the mission of the organisation.
TRAFFIC wishes to encourage applications from experienced leaders drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds who can drive and inspire change and lead an organisation seeking to create significant and lasting change in the field of illegal wildlife trade.
If you share our passion for the natural world and want to help us achieve our vision, we’d love to hear from you.
Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. To apply, please upload a curriculum vitae (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter of application summarising motivation in applying and addressing the role description, key competencies, and person specification via the Perrett Laver website, by clicking the Apply button and quoting reference 4818. Applicants are asked to provide full daytime and evening contact details.
The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd November 2020 at 9am GMT.
Following this, Perrett Laver will meet with the Selection Committee to agree upon a Longlist of candidates. Longlisted candidates will be invited to discuss the role and their candidature further with Perrett Laver in mid-late November. The final interviews and assessment exercises will take place in London, or virtually.
The position is expected to be based in the global headquarters in Cambridge. TRAFFIC would consider alternative arrangements for an exceptional candidate who would wish to be based for part of their time in one of TRAFFIC’s country offices. The salary is competitive with the seniority of the appointment and will be £95-115k.
Our mission is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and working inclusively across our entire organisation. We seek to uphold these principles in our behaviour and practices – as an employer and as a campaigning organisation.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, and candidates with disabilities.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Promote the activities of the Brazelton Centre UK in enabling the highest standards of service delivery, supervising marketing and communication
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In line with our strategy, where relevant seek new projects, research and funding opportunities related to the aims of the Centre
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Represent Brazelton Centre UK and its work within the UK and where appropriate, abroad
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Promote and support effective working relationships with local and national partners
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Direct and engage with the appropriate resources and media to promote and develop services offered by the Brazelton Centre UK
Governance and Trustee Board
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Organise, attend and report to Brazelton Centre UK meetings of Trustees
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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
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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.
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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
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Be directly accountable for ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day functioning of the Centre
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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.
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Oversee the Brazelton Centre UK staff including the development of objectives, work plans and monitoring ongoing performance.
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Oversee the Trainers, including the development and implementation of work plans, recruitment, training and associated initiatives
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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
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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
Our charity’s work was inspired by the work of the outstanding paediatrician, Dr T Berry Brazelton.
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