About Us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together will end it.

We are dedicated to ending homelessness by delivering life-changing services and campaigning for change. Our innovative education, employment, house and well-being services address individual needs and help homeless people to transform their lives.

About the role

We have a rewarding vacancy in our Chief Executive’s Office for an exceptional Executive Assistant. This isn’t a traditional 1:1 role. You will work closely alongside two other EAs in a small executive support team, reporting to the Head of Chief Executive’s Office.
Together, you would enjoy the responsibility of providing high quality support to our Senior Management Team, consisting of the Chief Executive and five directors, you would predominantly work in support of the Director of Fundraising and Director of Organisational Development. It’s a great role in a friendly team and would see you gain a unique insight into the breadth of Crisis’ work. We have a collaborative culture and we’re looking for someone proactive and flexible to join us in providing first class support.

Knowledge/Skills and Experience:

About you

We’re looking for previous experience, ideally within the charity sector, of supporting senior staff. Naturally, you’ll be an adept diary manager with a brilliant eye for detail. You’ll be an organisational guru who takes shifting priorities in your stride.

Supporting a group of Directors across different disciplines, means you will need to be skilled at managing conflicting priorities and have well developed stakeholder management skills. You will be a confident and effective communicator both in person and in writing.

Alongside strong organisational skill and the ability and motivation to provide an exceptional service to the Senior Management Team, you will have an understanding of the work that Crisis does and a commitment to our purpose and values.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

To apply please submit CV and cover letter addressing points 1,2,4,5,6 and 7 from person specification.

Closing date: Wednesday 16 October 2019 (23:59)
Interview date: Friday 25 October 2019

If you would like to request any additional information about the role, please contact the HR Team. Contact details can be found on our website.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

A great opportunity for a C-level EA with previous experience working in the Charity/NFP sector to support the CEO of a high profile national Charity.

This is a demanding yet rewarding position requiring a flexible approach to work to support the delivery of the CEOs and Charity's goals.

Client Details

A large national Charity who have been established for over 100 years who are highly active in developing their sector and work closely with Central Government.

They have multiple office locations across the country and this role will be split between their two London offices - Central and East.

Description

The successful Executive Assistant to CEO will be responsibble for:

• Ensuring smooth running of the Exec Office on a day-to-day basis
• Reviewing existing office processes and procedures to maximise efficiency in ways of working
• Prepare and draft briefing materials ahead of key meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Responsible for the CEO's inbox and all communications/correspondence
• Acting as a main point of contact for, and building solid relationships with, a range of key stakeholders including the Board, Trustees and Government figures

Profile

The successful Executive Assistant will have:

• Demonstrable EA experience at C-level in a large national/international Charity
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Experience of management and the associated responsibilities
• A confident and professional communicator
• Ability to work with discretion around sensitive information

Job Offer

A salary of £36,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) in addition to a competitive benefits package.

Build It International is a development NGO that has pioneered a simple and highly effective model that is enabling hundreds of unemployed young people in Zambia to learn essential building skills whilst building vital schools and clinics. Our approach has evolved over the past 12 years with continual learning and improvement.

We have a team of 30 staff across the Shrewsbury and Lusaka offices.

About the role: This is a new senior leadership position which will lead a number of core functions to ensure continued growth and performance improvement.  Taking overall responsibility for fundraising, you will also oversee our strategy implementation including leading on organisational development. We anticipate increasing responsibility as the role establishes itself, with a possible career path to CEO in the medium term.

• Overall responsibility for income across the organisation (currently £1.36m)
• Senior leadership experience within a not for profit organisation ideally with overseas development experience. Some commercial experience an advantage
• Sound understanding and experience of relationship based fundraising/income generation 
• A strong affinity with our mission, values and approach
• Forward-thinking and dynamic with proven experience of leading, developing and managing a high performing team

To Apply

Once you have read the full role description, please submit your CV and include a brief supporting statement (no more than one page of A4).   This should be sent with ‘Managing Director’ in the subject heading by 1200hrs on 28th October, 2019.

Please also see the Information pack available through our website.

Note previous applicants for the position Director Development and Performance need not apply.

This is an exciting and challenging role for a professional with strong fundraising and marketing experience in both strategy and implementation. This small but growing charity wants to expand its local impact and if you would like a role with variety and enjoy the challenge of exceeding fundraising targets then First Love Foundation would be ideally suited for you. In this new role and part of the SMT (Senior Management Team), you will lead on all internal & external communications on behalf of the charity and its wide-ranging and diverse stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective fundraising strategies, compelling presentations and the ability to network. A team player, they will need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, with a track record of achievement within a similar role.

This role would suit someone looking to move from corporate communications into the charity sector or someone already working in the sector and seeking a new challenge. Please note this role is sponsored by our highly respected global creative partner, and so comes with exciting personal development opportunities.

Interview Date: Thursday 31st October 2019

Agile Lead

Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 - maybe flexible for the right candidate.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Flexible working requests will be considered.

Closing date: 3rd November 2019

Interviews: Immediate - please do not delay applying

Location: Stratford

Are you an accomplished Agile Leader - ready to make your move into a cause driven environment? You could help us to reach our goal of 3 in 4 surviving cancers by 2034.

Cancer Research UK has an ambitious technology strategy which we are delivering through a varied and exciting portfolio, comprising in-house builds and external solutions.

What will I be doing?

As the Agile Lead practitioner you will be creating and delivering a flexible Agile approach, advising on best practice in a complex environment. You will be managing and developing the team of skilled Agile coaches to deliver best in class Agile solutions.

Make an impact every day by:

• Working directly with cross-functional teams to ensure they are value-focused and able to deliver at a sustainable pace
• Developing and delivering training modules on Agile topics
• Promoting a spirit of collaboration and approachability within the Agile capability, delivery teams and with stakeholders
• Championing and the strategic aims of the Technology Directorate.

You can help us beat cancer through your...

• Qualified SCRUM Master.
• Experience of driving behavioural change from individuals through to teams and the organisation in a sustainable way.
• Deep understanding of Agile mindset, frameworks and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information and concepts to technical and non-technical.
• Proven ability to motivate, coach and manage a team to deliver consistently to a high standard.

What will I gain?

• 25 days annual leave a year plus public holidays and 1 CRUK day.
• Working in an award winning team on exciting range of different projects.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• A brilliant learning and development environment.
• A range of generous rewards and benefits via our Rewards platform everything from gym membership, cinema tickets to discounts on cars.

More information can be found in our

Day in the life of an Agile Coach at CRUK

Our optimism and desire for success leads us to constantly challenge ourselves and others, which means you'll be encouraged to stretch yourself in our dynamic environment. And ultimately you'll know that you'll be changing lives through your work.

If you're as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.

Please apply by submitting your CV and answering some short application questions.

I CAN is looking for a proactive Business Development Executive to work for the UK's leading children’s communication charity. The role sits in the trading arm of the charity which generates around £1 million per year from the sale of its educational training portfolio.  The role covers both business development and social marketing, and the post holder will play a major role in ensuring that the department hits its revenue targets, so will require a commercially minded person.

Working with the Head of Commercial Services, you will be responsible for delivering I CAN’s business development and sales activity. This will include gaining excellent product knowledge, generating and cultivating leads, developing proposals and closing deals. You will also be expected to be the ‘face’ of I CAN at trade shows and as our audience is schools, many of these events take place at the weekend, so a degree of flexibility will be required, although the requirement will be small here.

As you will also be responsible for the marketing of the department, you must be comfortable managing all aspects of the marketing mix such as copy writing, design (digital and print), data management, ad buying, reporting etc. Experience of managing web content through a CMS would also be an advantage. 

This is a very interesting and varied role. Being part of a small, dynamic team, the post holder will have the opportunity to gain additional experience in a whole range of areas such as product development, process improvement and customer acquisition. Our product portfolio is aimed at the children's workforce, so the role would be particularly suitable for someone who has a passion for children fulfilling their full potential, as well as experience of the purchasing behaviour of schools, children's centres and nurseries.

We are looking for a person who has a broad range of experience but the most important attribute is the ability to learn and take on new challenges to go that ‘extra mile’ to ensure that the department can reach its income targets.  If this sounds like you and you want to have a broad ranging role where you get ample opportunity to develop new skills whilst also helping children to find their voice then please get in touch!

I CAN is committed to equal opportunity of employment and safeguarding the welfare of young people. We carry out appropriate vetting and verification of qualifications, employment history and experience on all new staff.

Executive Assistant to CEO / Awards Executive
Covent Garden, London

Are you passionate about the theatre industry? Do you have experience in a fast-paced administration role and a forensic attention to detail?

If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to play an important part in the organisation by supporting the Chief Executive’s office and the awards ceremonies that celebrate the triumphs of the theatre in London and the UK.

About Us 

Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and the UK Theatre Association (UK Theatre) are organisations that work with and on behalf of our Members to champion theatre, promote the performing arts and strengthen the theatre community.

Our Members include producers, theatre owners and managers who present shows in major commercial and grant-aided theatres, both in the capital and across the UK.

We are now looking for an Executive Assistant / Awards Executive to join us and provide support to our CEO, as well as managing the proposal and voting process for the Olivier Awards and UK Theatre Awards.

The Benefits 

- Salary of circa £30,000 per annum
- Work in an iconic area of London 
- Support the delivery of big events in the theatre industry’s calendar
- Progress your career in an exciting, growing sector 

This is a unique opportunity to work with senior figures in our organisation and play an integral part in prestigious awards that put the spotlight on the industry’s best and brightest. 

We are passionate about the performing arts and promoting its ability to inspire, captivate and connect. If you are inspired by working with like-minded people in a continuously evolving environment, we want to hear from you.

Your Role

As an Executive Assistant / Awards Executive, you will provide a high level of support to our CEO. You will also oversee and co-ordinate the administration of eligibility, judging and voting processes for the Olivier and UK Theatre Awards. 

In this important role, you will: 

- Act as the first point of contact for all enquiries to the CEO’s office
- Co-ordinate Board meetings, prepare papers and take minutes
- Assist with diary management, as well as booking meetings, travel and accommodation
- Manage the daily administration of the awards office 
- Co-ordinate awards voting meetings 
- Organise Olivier panel bookings and handle nominee enquiries and requests
- Assist with the preparation and delivery of the awards ceremonies

About You 

To join us as an Executive Assistant / Awards Executive, you will need: 

- At least three years’ experience of working in an administrative and/or financial support role within a busy office environment 
- Experience of working in an arts environment and a passion for theatre
- Database management experience
- Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Ideally, you will have in-depth knowledge of London/UK theatre, as well as producers or productions, but this isn’t essential. Experience of creating board papers and writing minutes would also be beneficial, as would experience with Campaign Monitor and Survey Monkey. A degree level qualification would also be an advantage. 

We would like to hear from you if you’ve worked as an Administrator, Executive Assistant, EA, PA, Personal Assistant, Office Administrator, EA to CEO, PA to MD, Executive Assistant to MD, Finance Administrator, or Finance Clerk.

The closing date for applications is the 21st October 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the week commencing the 28th October 2019.

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

So, if you want to challenge yourself in an interesting role as our Executive Assistant / Awards Executive, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Barnwood Trust’s mission is to be a catalyst for lasting change on disability and mental health issues in Gloucestershire. Ensuring that everyone in the county feels valued and included in the life of the county is a long-term strategic aim. It takes a dynamic and energetic team to deliver this ambition through both social change and social influence. We are seeking to appoint a new post of Director of Partnerships to lead the ongoing development and delivery of Barnwood Trust’s strategy for engagement of the county in its vision for the future, creating the conditions and environment in which it can fulfil its mission as a catalyst for lasting social change with people, places and organisations across Gloucestershire.

The new role of Director of Partnerships will provide strategic leadership for the Trust’s influencing work which supports people in places and organisations across the county, to both

• envision a future which enables disabled people and people with mental health challenges across Gloucestershire to make the most of their lives, building a sense of belonging
• and to take action to create that future

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the role will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of, and budget for, all the Trust’s work which focuses on influencing organisations and people across the county for social change to achieve the Trust’s vision.

The role of the Director of Partnerships will be to

1. identify ideas and good practice from elsewhere in the UK and internationally, together with likely future social trends, to create a culture in which disabled people are enabled to make the most of the lives, discerning what is relevant to Gloucestershire and the Trust’s vision and strategy,
2. seed and nurture innovative, inventive, stimulating and effective ways of sharing those ideas, trends and practices,
3. bring together and facilitate people in organisations, interest groups and communities across Gloucestershire to identify collectively how to create and sustain a positive environment in which disabled people are enabled to make the most of their lives and build and maintain momentum, motivation, energy and enthusiasm for collective and collaborative engagement and
4. facilitate the team at Barnwood to participate in sharing, advocating and disseminating ideas, experience, research and policy findings, and in campaigning.

We are looking for someone with direct experience of influencing leading to positive social justice-related change, demonstrating vision and creativity and with current knowledge of innovations, good practice and policy issues related to influencing both social justice and social care provision and enabling social movements, both nationally and internationally. The successful candidate will have experience of creating and leading the implementation of a strategy, motivating and enabling others to participate in its delivery, with exceptional skills and track record in building and sustaining relationships with a wide variety of people, speaking, presenting and writing skills reaching a wide variety of audiences in a wide variety of media.

We offer a competitive salary benchmarked against national charity sector benchmarks, together with a generous pension scheme, and 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays).

To receive an application pack with more details about the role and Barnwood Trust, please email the recruitment team which you can do by clicking below on Apply. 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Friday 1st November 2019

Barnwood Trust has been working in Gloucestershire for over 200 years.  Our vision is to create the best possible environment in Gloucestershire for disabled people and people with mental health challenges to make the most of their lives, building a sense of belonging.  As the Trust has a significant investment portfolio we do not have to raise funds. We are able to direct all of the enthusiasm, energy, skills and knowledge of our staff, Trustees and Governors towards helping thousands of people every year.  We do this through our four key innovative and expanding programmes covering opportunities, community building, housing, and evaluation and research. We want to bring about lasting change in the attitudes of individuals, communities and organisations towards disability so that Gloucestershire becomes a more welcoming and inclusive place to live. The interest in what we are doing suggests that the work we are developing here will also have implications for changing culture and practice outside of the county, contributing to social change nationally.

The Director of Research and Policy is an extremely important role at Sarcoma UK. This role will lead the development and implementation of our research and policy & public affairs strategies and oversee the delivery of our plans and activities in these areas. You will also be a member of our Senior Management Team contributing to the wider organisation’s success as well as managing your team.

Since the charity was established in 2010 we have seen impressive year on year growth in terms of our reach, our offer and our impact as well as our income. We launched our Support Line in 2016, the Sarcoma Clinical Trials Hub in 2018 and we have invested over £2million in sarcoma research to date. We will invest £890,000 into research this year.

We aim to spend £1million on our research portfolio next year and will work with partners to both strengthen that research and improve outcomes for patients. Our 2018-21 organisational strategy outlines three priorities: research; information and support; and awareness and campaigning. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping us develop a dynamic, new strategy for Sarcoma UK as well a robust research strategy.

We are keen to find someone with research and public affairs experience who is looking for an exciting new role where they can make a real impact and help us reach our ambitious targets. Our ideal candidate is someone who has a passion for high quality research which increases knowledge and practice. They will be keen to influence public policy for this rare cancer and committed to improving the lives of sarcoma patients and their families.

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Office based - Old Street, London N1

Reports to: Chief Executive

Direct reports: Research Grants Officer and Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Salary: c£50,000 p.a. (depending on experience) 

Benefits:   Up to 5% matched contribution to Sarcoma UK pension scheme; interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan. 25 day’s holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year.

Job Purpose

Responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and management of the Research and Policy Departments, including; the Sarcoma UK Research Programme, and development of policy and campaigns.

To contribute to the development of the charity as part of the Leadership Team.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership

• To ensure the work of the Research and Policy Department is focused on delivering the targets set out in “Changing the landscape for sarcoma”, Sarcoma UK’s 6-year strategy and any new strategy documents.
• To scan the horizon and identify new opportunities for development.
• To report to the Board of Trustees about progress against strategic objectives.
• To contribute to the senior leadership of Sarcoma UK as a member of the Leadership Team: Sharing responsibility for overall organisational performance and ensuring that Sarcoma UK’s strategic objectives and decisions are well informed, clear, implemented on time and within budget.
• Operating a management culture that is performance based but also supportive.
• Promoting Sarcoma UK’s values and brand to internal and external audiences.
• Deputising for the Chief Executive as required.

Leadership of the Department

• To develop and implement an annual plan for the department that reflects agreed strategic priorities and contributes to the charity’s overall annual business plan.
• To establish effective systems for monitoring, evaluating and reporting progress against the business plan and strategy.
• To prepare, manage and regularly review the departmental budget.
• Oversee the development of and implementation of policies and practices relating to delivery and operation of the department. Establish review and audit programme where appropriate.
• To provide line management and day-to-day support for the Research Grants Officer and Policy staff.

Leadership of the Scientific Research Programme

• To manage and develop Sarcoma UK’s scientific research programme in order to maximise the charity’s investment and impact.
• To work with the Research Advisory Committee to develop, review and implement the charity’s research strategy and to influence the development of a UK-wide research strategy for sarcoma.
• To manage the charity’s grant application processes ensuring that the highest quality research is identified and funded.
• To manage the charity’s portfolio of active research grants including monitoring and evaluation of grant progress and reporting.
• To work with Sarcoma UK’s Communications team to ensure our research activities and outcomes are communicated effectively.

Leadership of the Policy Programme

• To develop and lead the policy programme for Sarcoma UK.
• In conjunction / liaison with Communications develop campaigns to bring change for sarcoma patients and meet our strategic aims.
• To increase visibility of sarcoma through influencing and lobbying in UK government and devolved nations.
• To develop and manage cohort of ambassadors / spokespeople to brief and influence on behalf of the charity. 

Building Relationships

• To network, establish and maintain professional relationships with key external bodies, stakeholders and to develop partnership working opportunities when appropriate.
• To represent the charity externally at conferences and meetings, and to the media.
• To ensure the charity’s research and policy activities are integrated across the charity and enhance marketing and fundraising objectives.
• To establish and maintain professional relationships internally, leading by example and reflecting Sarcoma UK’s values.
• Effective line management of the Research Officer and Policy Manager.

General

• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments across the sector.
• The post holder will be working in a developing environment and s/he will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.
• The role will require occasional travel to meeting and events. Occasional weekend or evening work may also be required and time off in lieu may be given.

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking a Director of Marketing to develop the NMRN brand and increase footfall and spend at their many attractions including the largest historic fleet in the world from the nation’s flagship HMS Victory to the heroic Falkland war landing craft Foxtrot 7.

The NMRN’s vision is to be the world’s most inspiring naval museum, enabling people to enjoy, learn and engage with the epic story of the Royal Navy and its impact on the modern world. With their headquarters in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the NMRN care for capital ships, frigates, submarines, airplanes and nuclear bombs.

The NMRN has ambitious plans to increase financial resources and are now recruiting a Director of Marketing to work alongside a new Director of Fundraising to ensure the best use of all opportunities to build on existing fundraising growth and double their income.

The Director of Marketing will be responsible for all marketing programmes and activities and for developing and implementing a long-term marketing strategy. They will also ensure that marketing income is maximised through effective development of motivating products and offers and will work closely with the Director General and other Directors.

NMRN are looking for candidates with significant knowledge of marketing including brand, digital, communications and PR, as well as an understanding of visitor attraction market dynamics and requirements.  You will have a strong desire to exceed and have a highly pro-active, creative approach to marketing and to motivating your teams. You will have a track record in developing and delivering successful marketing strategies for complex organisations with multiple products, locations and target audiences and have significant experience of consumer brand development. You will also have experience of marketing in a digital context across a variety of digital media channels.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be part of an amazing organisation that celebrates and preserves the history of the Royal Navy, then please do apply.

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.
 

No two days are ever the same at Precious Homes, but every day is rewarding and fun.  You will be working in a fantastic environment and as part of a highly skilled and motivated team delivering a quality service.

The ideal person will have experience in healthcare sales, sourcing referrals for placements and promoting our services to social workers, commissioners and families. The role also requires a level of marketing including assisting with brochure creation, social media and updating our web content to keep it current. You will ideally come with an outstanding network of contacts to enhance our portfolio of referrals. The role will include: 

• Developing relationships with social workers, commissioners, healthcare stakeholders and families to generate new referrals and business development opportunities.
• Engaging with referrals to help prospective clients learn more about Precious Homes services and win repeat business.
• Promoting and securing placements for our services.
• Using your extensive knowledge and experience of the industry, you’ll develop an effective business development strategy, identify opportunities and win new referrals and tenders.
• Pro-actively generating new leads and following up on existing ones. 
• Contributing to invitations to tender and preparing of proposals and presentations to clients.
• Updating marketing brochures, web content and social media. 
• Conducting marketing analysis on competitors and market research.

What we need from you:

• Experience in sales and the health and social care industry. You might be a healthcare worker with sales experience, a practitioner or have a general business development background.
• 2+ years’ experience in business development and/or sales related roles.
• You will have a passion for care and understand the importance of Person Centred Support.
• You will have an entrepreneurial flair and a strong commercial understanding, with a proven track record in identifying and winning business and developing sustainable client relationships with senior stakeholders in B2B environment.
• You’re a skilled, authentic communicator with excellent verbal, written, telephone and IT skills; able to build trust and deliver compelling business cases to senior stakeholders.
• You must be have excellent English speaking, writing and communication skills to be successful in your application. This role includes a significant amount of telephone and email work.
• A can-do and agile attitude necessary to thrive in this environment.
• You’re able to work independently, but with a collaborative, team-centred style.
• All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Autism & Learning Disabilities Sector

Would you like to work in a fast-paced, fun and rapidly growing company that makes a difference in people's lives? Join our dynamic team in North London. 

We're looking for someone with experience in sales and the health and social care industry to join us on our mission to deliver high quality, person-centred support for people with complex needs including learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mental health issues and physical disabilities.

With 2+ years of experience in sales and the health and social care industry, you’ll be skilled at developing relationships with social workers, commissioners, healthcare stakeholders and families to generate new referrals and business development opportunities. 

Oak Foundation – Director, Housing and Homelessness Programme

About Oak Foundation:

Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. With offices in Europe, Africa and North America, Oak Foundation makes grants to organisations located in approximately 40 countries worldwide.

About the Housing and Homelessness Programme

In Oak Foundation’s Housing and Homelessness Programme, we focus on preventing homelessness by funding sustainable solutions that improve the economic and social wellbeing of marginalised youth, adults and families. We have three priorities: promoting economic well-being; increasing the availability and supply of affordable housing; and preventing homelessness. Grants within the programme are wide-ranging in size. We partner with organisations working both nationally and locally in Boston, New York and Philadelphia in the United States and in London, Belfast, South Wales, Glasgow, Bristol and Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Within each location, we aim to fund projects relevant to the three priorities. In addition, we have adopted specific objectives that recognise particular issues in some of the localities where we make grants.

Purpose of the role

We are now seeking a director to lead our Housing and Homelessness Programme and team.

Main responsibilities include:

• leading strategic planning, implementation and review;
• managing the housing and homelessness team and grant portfolio; and
• leading field building activities, including network development, funder relationships, convenings and collaborative projects, and representing Oak Foundation externally.

Position requirements

• strong demonstrated understanding of issues related to housing and homelessness, and ideally relevant networks;
• proven team management and strategic leadership experience at a senior level; and
• ability and willingness to listen and learn, humility and a sense of humour.

Location: Oak Foundation’s UK office

Reporting to: President, Oak Foundation

Type of contract: Full-time, permanent

How to apply

Application deadline: 9am BST on Friday 18th October 2019. For further information and to apply, please click on 'Apply on Website' and quote reference 4254.

The salary is competitive with the seniority of the appointment. You must have the right to live and work in the UK for this role.

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Sector: Awards Management

Location: London, New York, Berlin or Bonn (approximately 15% travel)

Background

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit spanning New York, Washington DC, London, Bonn, Berlin, Brussels, Nairobi and Amman. It has responsibility for identifying, securing and managing all funding from statutory donors. The Unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training & Curriculum Design.Regional Grants Directors (RGDs) are responsible for the Programme and Grants Support pillar.

The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources. The unit operates within a matrix management system across the teams in the US, Germany, Belgium, and the UK, driving functional integration between all relevant units and staff, in collaboration with the Vice President of the AMU and the Senior Vice President for Europe. The matrix management structure ensures that AMU staff support the Europe strategy and work towards the pursuit of new opportunities, while IRC UK/DE maintain accountability for European funding.

The Purpose of the Role

The AMU complements and support the regional structure, tasked with direct support and oversight of grants implementation to meet country and IRC-wide priorities. The Regional Grants Directors provide regional grants and country teams ?withmanagement capacity, as well as greater seniority to make decisions about grants management and to escalate concerns to hold individuals and teams accountable for compliance decisions.

Scope and Authority

Reporting both to the Regional Vice President or Deputy Regional Director, CRRD and the Deputy Vice President, AMU the Regional Grants Director facilitates two-way communications about compliance, training, donor relations, etc. with the AMU and across the region, spanning both the pre- and post-award phases, to enhance organisation-wide compliance and consistency in business development (BD). The Regional Grants Director supervises at least two direct reports and all members (officers/managers/assistants) of the regional programme support team.

The regional programme support team is responsible for post-award grants management support for all public donors in their respective region (including US Government, UK Government, European Union/ECHO, UN, and others), providing greater visibility into the range of grants-related activities in the region, pre-award support for non-European donors, and non-grants tasks. They serve as the front line for questions, referring more complex issues to the appropriate AMU teams, at the discretion of the RGDs. They review reports, awards, and proposals, serve as a representative of the region to headquarters teams, gap fill, and support training in country offices.

KEY ACCOUNTABLITIES AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assure portfolio-level visibility to RVP/DRD, AMU DVP, ensure consistency and compliance across the region including flagging risks and challenges
• Management of regional programme support team, including workload, professional development, problem-solving, etc. The RGD will supervise the teams in both their grants and non-grants (e.g. gap filling) functions
• “Air traffic control”, directing PD, grants management, and compliance questions to the person/team able to answer them
• Serving as single point of oversight, and as needed, contact for field-based grants staff
• Providing support and oversight for post-award grants management tasks
• Coordinating with AMU business development staff and supporting country staff for BD
• Collaborating with AMU’s Strategic Partnerships function and countries on donor communications
• Coordinating with relevant teams within the AMU, especially Business Development, Compliance and Policy, and Training to ensure optimal support for field offices
• Ensuring regional input into and adoption of compliance policies, templates, etc. developed by the AMU
• Sharing and adopting best practices across regions to support greater cross-regional consistency in routine BD and awards management
• Leading on and supporting AMU and regional strategic priorities and initiatives
• Liaising with Monitoring Unit and Ethics and Compliance Unit
• With the Regional VP representing the region in quarterly finance meetings
• Assisting country programmes in setting business development targets
• Supporting country programs in the development of Strategic Action Plans

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: All pillars within AMU, IRC UK, IRC-DE and other European offices, CRRD, Policy and Practice, IT, and Global Partnerships and Philanthropy

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Significant demonstrable experience with a relief and development NGO or multilateral agency
• International field experience, especially in the region, preferred
• Program and/or grants management experience with key donors, such as USAID, DFID, European Union/ECHO, UN agencies, and others
• Experience managing for donor compliance, proposal writing, budgeting, and representing implementers to donors
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop teams, including staff working at a distance
• Proven ability to manage multiple work streams and to coordinate across teams/functions
• Excellent relationship-management skills with colleagues in the field and HQ, senior stakeholders, and donors
• Ability to travel internationally approximately 15% of the time

The deadline for applications is midnight Friday 25th October 2019

Interviews will take place on 4th November 2019

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 refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

Civitas Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a great UK based charity focused on creating a strong Responsible Investment system which is geared towards sustainability and advancement of savers, communities and the environment. The organisation works with some of the largest FTSE 100 companies as well as smaller institutions including asset management firms both within the UK and globally to try and influence investment portfolios on a range of issues including; health, workforce issues and climate change. An opportunity exists to join this fantastic charity as a member of the senior leadership team as the new Director of Corporate Engagement. The role will focus on strategic initiatives and oversee the corporate facing programmes and act as a representative of the charity at a senior level.

Who we are looking for?

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience of the investment sector or come from a background of corporate sustainability/consulting. You will be familiar with the mechanisms of how corporate/investor decision making takes place and the key influencers involved when considering Environmental, Ethical or Governance issues. You will be a natural networker with great communication skills who is able to influence a range of stakeholders both within the charity and wider corporate communities. You will also possess the necessarily leadership skills to lead and build a team within the charity and be an expert in the field. On occasions you will also be required to represent the charity by speaking at conferences and events.

Please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and full JD. Applications are being considered on a rolling basis so early interest is encouraged.