Red Rose Recovery is exclusively recruiting for a strong dynamic leader to drive forward and create a culture to support the ethos of the organisation and provide value based, clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to both Red Rose Recovery (RRR) and the Lancashire User Forum (LUF). 

You will have responsibility for the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure, financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.You will ensure financial sustainability and growth and be responsible for the delivery of the strategic plan.You will lead an organisation where teamwork is essential but where individual skills and co-production leadership equally need fostering. You’ll act an ambassador for the organisation and inspire the organisation and drive progress with the same determination and compassion demonstrated in our operational delivery.

OUR VALUES

• Hope- inspiring people to believe that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.
• Commitment - working passionately to improve the lives of those in recovery.
• Respect - judging and valuing people for who they are and where they are going, not what they have been.
• Community - connecting people together, make recover a reality for the whole community.
• Transformation - changes the lives of those in recovery. 
• Legacy – building sustainable recovery for service users, families and communities.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are strongly committed to the aims and ethos of RRR and the LUF and have a desire to bring about positive change in the lives of people in recovery.
• You have proven success in working closely with ambitious Management Teams and/or Boards.
• You are fun, warm, approachable, energetic, confident, outgoing, creative, empathetic, determined, ambitious, flexible, resilient, discreet, organised and professional.
• You are confident in presenting to large groups and contributing influentially in meetings.
• You have the capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small but wide-reaching charity.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working strategically with the Board of Trustees to deliver our ambitious strategy, identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Ensuring all staff understand and embody the organisation’s mission, strategy, culture and values, so that everyone is supported and equipped to perform to the highest level and meet the fullness of their potential.
• Managing the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure and financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing line management to the Senior Leadership Team and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel valued and able to work effectively. 
• Ensuring there are clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team which foster and maintain effective working relationships for the organisation.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, potential funders, corporate partners and agencies.
• Leading internal communications strategy to ensure that RRR’s values are lived day-to- day, and potential for sharing and learning is maximised across the organisation. 
• Acting as an ambassador for RRR, networking widely to build new and existing strategic relationships. 
• Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and maintain a proactive relationship with the Chair and Trustee Board, supporting them to fulfil their duties and legal and other responsibilities for the proper governance of RRR and the LUF.
• Ensuring full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial accounts, making returns to Charities Commission and reporting back at the AGM.

YOU’LL HAVE 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a professional environment.
• Experience of working at operational & strategic levels and driving success across organisations and partnerships.
• Excellent leadership skills, line management experience, and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams to deliver results.
• Experience in dealing with multiple tasks, sensitivities and challenges at the same time.
• A track record of driving quality and innovation and encouraging enterprise in others. 
• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge and ability to run an organisation that is compliant with all regulatory and statutory obligations, and which is financially stable.
• Proven track record of securing new business in a tough financial climate.
• Willingness to travel locally across the Lancashire and North West region and nationally as required.

The Circle is a small but mighty charity focussed on achieving equality for women and girls in a fairer world and led by a network of inspiring women.

We are looking for an ambitious and strategic leader to take the organisation to the next level. You will understand how a charity works, have a passion for women’s rights and deliver the right combination of strategic insight and elbow grease.

Founded by singer, songwriter & human rights activist, Annie Lennox in 2008, The Circle is inspired by the knowledge that when women come together and organise, they can be a powerful force for change. We are a network of women from all walks of life and all backgrounds who have something in common: the awareness that we still do not live in a world where women and girls have equal rights and equal opportunities.

WHAT WE DO

We stand as Global Feminists committed to making a difference in the global movement for gender inequality. We work to bring innovative solutions to complex women's rights issues by campaigning for equal opportunities and rights and raising funds for and delivering impactful projects that empower women

OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Equality for women and girls in a fairer world.

OUR MISSION TOWARDS ACHIEVING OUR VISION

To inspire and connect women – create an environment where women can come together: to share experiences, harness their skills, draw on their resources, influence and bring about lasting change. Ultimately to support some of the most disempowered women and girls in the world as they challenge the injustice of inequality.

OUR VALUES THAT UNDERLIE OUR BELIEFS, GUIDE WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE DO IT

Empowerment: We believe that empowered women and girls can make a positive difference, not only to their own lives, but also those of the wider community.
Passion: We express our passion for the rights of women and girls through our communications and activities.
Innovation: We work in innovative ways to create and generate effective action.
Respect and equality: We respect the right to hold and express different viewpoints, embracing the belief that everyone has a valid contribution to make.

HOW WE WORK

We know that to bring about lasting change, we need to work together – make connections, use our influence, use our skills and creativity and raise funds. Once we’ve got a plan of action and something to say, it’s vital to spread the word and inspire others to act. So we focus our work on four key functions:

CONNECTING ADVISING AMPLIFYING FUNDING

We are looking for a highly motivated efficient and strategic leader who can lead The Circle, as we move into the next phase of development and growth. The role requires strategic thinking as well as an ability to drive the operational performance of the Circle. Working with a small team, the role requires a flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.

You will develop strategies to amplify The Circle’s advocacy work, deliver strong and compelling communication and support the projects to deliver sustainable positive change to the lives of women and girls. This role will work closely with The Board, Circle leads, ambassadors and the team. You will have experience in leading small and agile organisations, a thorough understanding of the women’s rights agenda and a strong track record of developing impactful partnerships. You will be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of the power of advocacy, communication and campaigns as well as an appreciation of effective programme interventions.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Lead the development of the strategy to ensure effective delivery of the mission and vision of the Circle
• Identify and secure funding to support the delivery of the strategic plan and maximise income.
• Develop and implement an annual plan which enables the delivery of the strategic objectives
• Ensure that rigorous and effective processes are in place to meet and monitor strategic objectives and provide regular reports to Board on the progress of strategic plans.
• Provide outstanding leadership and people management to The Circle’s staff, consultants and volunteers.
• Manage The Circle’s Ambassador Programme
• Promote The Circle and its work with key stakeholders and develop and maintain effective networks to ensure the furtherance of its aims.
• Expand and promote the profile, role and impact of The Circle.
• Ensure there is an effective marketing and communications strategy to cover all media channels to develop awareness, profile and reputation of The Circle. 
• Proactively build the Circle brand in the UK and globally
• Report to the Board and work closely with the Chair.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior role working within the field of women’s rights, with proven record of delivering results.
• Strong track record of fundraising and developing and managing strategic partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience of vision setting and strategy development
• Very strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience of managing projects and organizing large public events
• Experience in working with prominent individuals and leaders.
• Ability to build and harness partnerships with influential stakeholders and establishing and maintaining strong networks.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration, with a willingness to get stuck in and a positive and proactive approach to tasks

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• A fantastic opportunity to make an impact in the world.
• Working with a highly-visible, mission-driven organization in a supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and flexible working (the post is home-based, preferably in London or the surrounding counties)
•  The post is offered on a fixed term 12 month contract which may be extended depending on resources

TO APPLY

 Use the Apply Button below and send your C.V. and a covering letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.  Applications close on 31st January 2020.

Plan International UK is looking a friendly and super-organised Executive Assistant with lots of relevant experience to provide vital admin support to our Director of Communications, Campaigns and Programmes and her team.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We work to give every child the same chance in life.

The Communications, Campaigns and UK Programme department, which encompasses fundraising, communications and advocacy, campaigns and research, raises the profile of Plan International UK’s work among UK audiences, inspiring and growing their support for our work with children and young people, with a specific focus on the rights of adolescent girls in the UK and internationally.

In this varied and busy role, you will use your excellent organisational skills to support the director by managing her diary effectively and preparing for meetings, e.g. by preparing papers and presentations etc., as well as assisting her with a wide variety of other work and enabling great communications with all colleagues and external stakeholders and contacts. You’ll also work with team colleagues to coordinate and input into various projects as needed.

You will have previously worked in a demanding administration role, probably supporting a director or senior manager.  You will have great relationship building skills and will enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively, as you’ll be getting involved in a multitude of different campaigns and initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in an international development and not for profit setting, whilst contributing to the truly impactful work that Plan is doing.

We are able to offer some flexibility on when the hours are worked in this role.

The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 27 January 2020

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 3 February 2020.

Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, we follow rigorous child safeguarding policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, some of our roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee or volunteer; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

An opportunity to work in a beautiful rural location on the River Tweed

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our small team based in a rural office close to the River Tweed, near Melrose. You will have responsibility for the administration and smooth running of the office and provide an effective service to the Tweed management teams of the River Tweed Commission and the Tweed Foundation. This post will suit someone looking to work in and for the countryside, with an understanding of rural sports and small businesses.

Your responsibilities will include providing a high level secretarial and administrative service, including the efficient taking and production of River Tweed Commission, Committee and Tweed Foundation Board minutes, database management and efficient record-keeping. Participating in the management of the organisations’ website and social media presence will be key, along with the production of high-quality publicity materials.Occasional event management will also be undertaken.

You should ideally have a degree level qualification or equivalent, a strong work ethic, sound experience in a similar role with well-developed organisational and administrative abilities, good communication and IT skills, and be comfortable working alone as well as part of our small team.

Starting salary is dependent on experience and up to £35,000. A relocation package is offered. Flexible employment opportunities may be available.

This is a varied post within two organisations, one a charitable company and the other statutory, with responsibilities for the management, preservation and increase of all freshwater fish in the River Tweed.

The Brent Centre for Young People is looking for a dynamic person to join its Clinical Administration Team.

The Brent Centre for Young People is a charity based in North West London that provides psychotherapeutic treatments to young people aged 11-25 years, who suffer with emotional difficulties and mental health needs. It also has an international reputation and delivers world-leading evidence-based practices to young people across North West London. In 2018/2019, through its in-house and outreach Services, the Brent Centre helped over 700 young people to be healthier and better prepared for adulthood.

The suitable candidate will have at least two years’ experience of clinical and/or general administration and reception duties. This applicant would be committed, enthusiastic, confident in Information Technology, able to maintain a client database, a good team worker with good client focus skills, reliable, adaptable and flexible, able to work up to 7pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, to produce work of a high standard, demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, and be able to manage own work to meet deadlines. The post requires sensitivity to the needs of young people with emotional difficulties and the nature of therapeutic work. Experience with young people or with mental health is advantageous. 

The candidate will have excellent skills, when carrying out duties of the post.

Are you an experienced senior PA wanting to fill a vital role in supporting two senior management roles in their busy schedules?

The United Reformed Church is a family of Christians, meeting in local churches across England, Scotland and Wales, part of the worldwide family of Reformed Churches. Church House is the administrative centre for our work.

As an administrative anchor for the Secretaries, you provide excellent support services, balancing a range of responsibilities confidentially and carefully whilst working without constant supervision. You are an excellent communicator who is motivated and highly organised. You have extensive experience in MS Office suite, excellent customer service and the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Experience of organising events and conferences would be a distinct advantage.

We offer a flexible and friendly working environment with a generous final salary pension scheme.

If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for an application form (noting that we do not accept CVs).

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 31 January 2020
Interview date: Wednesday 19 February 2020

Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Reports to: Board of Trustees, headquarters

Responsible for: support programmes development, fundraising & partnerships, advocacy activities, communications, personnel management, administrative tasks, reporting

Contract: permanent, full time

Location: home-based

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience

Alivia Foundation was established in Poland in 2010 to support cancer patients and caregivers. We’ve quickly grown to be the number one cancer charity in the country. Alivia Foundation provides patients with important services, which allow them to fight the disease more effectively. We guide people suffering from cancer through the complex alleyways of the healthcare system. We demand better care and treatment. Our voice has had a significant impact on decision makers and public institutions. Alivia’s campaigns are award winning and include the prestigious Effie Award and Mixx Award. Our ambition is to support cancer patients professionally and effectively.

After 10 years of dynamic and successful development we are launching internationally and believe we can also make a difference in the UK.

About the role

You will be the first CEO of Alivia Foundation UK. During the first year of your work you will focus on starting first support programmes for cancer patients, building relations with partners and launching communication and fundraising activities (both corporate and individual).

As CEO, you will be the public face for Alivia Foundation UK activities and will become an active advocate for cancer patients. You will collaborate with the Alivia Foundation headquarters in Poland, which will share with you strategic plans, know-how, experience, tools and products. You will be responsible for financial and outcome related reporting (both to authorities and within organisation). You will manage the budget of the organisation and will be responsible for hiring new staff. You must be able to travel to London and to our office in Warsaw, Poland.

What we are looking for:

Experience

• Senior management experience working within a charity (preferably healthcare related)
• Income generation and fundraising
• Public relations and influencing decision makers
• Working in start-up and multi-stakeholder environments
• Financial, risk, HR and performance management
• Planning and financial forecasting
• Experience of being a patient or caregiver

Understanding and knowledge

• Good understanding of cancer patients’ problems and the challenges they face
• Good knowledge related to the structure and functions of the UK healthcare system
• Working knowledge of all relevant charity policy and legislation

Skills

• Ability to work in a start-up environment
• Ability to build organisational structures, design business processes and create procedures
• Ability to deliver and manage support services intended for mass recipients
• Self-reliance and hands-on skills - quick to identify problems and offer solutions
• Analytical skills, financial acumen
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to build positive relationships with patients, caregivers, partners, decision makers, vendors, employees
• Personal credibility, resilience and presence

How to apply:

Please apply on Charityjob portal. Please note that we will reply to selected candidates only. We kindly request no contact from agencies.

If you apply, Alivia Foundation UK will collect and store your resume and contact details. We process this data for recruitment purposes only. We are storing this data securely in our IT system, and we will not share it with anyone else.

Data and privacy policy:

We would like to keep this data until our open role is filled. When that period is over, we will either delete your data or inform you that we will keep it in our database for future roles.

On our webpage you can find our privacy policy and data protection policy. In these policies, you will find information about our compliance with GDPR. You can find out how to send us a request to let you access your data that we have collected, request us to delete your data, correct any inaccuracies or restrict our processing of your data.

You have the right to lodge a complaint about the way we handle your data with supervisory authority or you can contact our Data Protection Officer for more information or concerns.

We are Parentkind, a leading charity that supports and champions all the ways parents can participate in education. We are the leading membership organisation for Parent Teacher Associations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We also provide training and support to teachers, governors and parents to build successful home-school relationships. We are looking for a Marketing and Communications Executive to join our Head Office in Tonbridge, Kent.

Who you are: You will possess strong campaign management skills, creative copywriting and a design-led approach, ensuring that all communications are outward-facing, accurate, on time and on brand. As much of our work is digital, with an emphasis on email and social media, you will also have some experience in this area.

The role: The Marketing and Communications Executive will be responsible for developing digital and offline communications and resources to support all our audiences, including our 13,500 strong PTA members. They will also work closely with the Development team to create and deliver communications to grow our memberships, support our advertisers and partners and training.

Job type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent.

Salary: £21,000 -£23,000 per year depending on experience, plus attractive benefits package.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter via Parentkind’s online recruitment system. The job pack can also be downloaded from our website, via the apply link.

Closing date: 11pm Sunday 2nd February 2020. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider any applications received after the deadline.

First interviews: week commencing Monday 10th February 2020.

Second interviews: week commencing Monday 17th February 2020

About Alfanar

Meaning ‘beacon’ in Arabic, Alfanar is the Arab region’s first venture philanthropy organisation, using social investment to change dynamics in slums, villages, refugee camps and other vulnerable communities.  We identify and back ambitious social enterprises working in vulnerable communities to sustainably educate children, employ youth and economically empower women. We multiply the impact of our funding with high-engagement management support and a relentless focus on impact growth and financial sustainability.  The social enterprises Alfanar backs represent a bold and hopeful side of the Middle East often overlooked in the headlines. Over the past 15 years, we have invested in 34 social enterprises across Egypt, Lebanon and refugee communities, tangibly improving over 65,000 lives.  We began work in Jordan in 2019.  For more on Alfanar, see our annual reports on the website. Alfanar is a registered charity in the UK, with a registered branch in Egypt.  Alfanar has a sister 501(c)3 in the US and affiliate in Lebanon.  We currently have representatives in London, Cairo, Beirut and Amman.

Scope of the Job

Are you a strategic thinker and a relationship builder?  We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional in the non-profit space who can help envision and oversee the future of Alfanar’s fundraising, partnerships and outreach strategy.  Working alongside the Executive Director, senior management and Trustees, in this brand-new role, you will develop and lead on the execution of Alfanar’s global fundraising strategy, with a focus on: a) steadily growing and diversifying Alfanar’s streams of income, among institutional donors, including corporates, foundations and international aid organisations, b) ensuring greater funding certainty and stability for our venture philanthropy work and c) enhancing Alfanar’s brand by developing strategic partnerships. The Development Director will be supported by a full-time Development Coordinator and will have access to support from a full-time Administrative Coordinator.

In 2019, Alfanar approved an ambitious growth strategy, which aims to deepen the impact of our venture philanthropy work in Egypt, Lebanon and refugee communities, while growing our venture philanthropy work to new countries, scaling one of our successful social investments, and exploring impact investing.  To grow our impact along these lines, Alfanar’s income and pool of partners must grow, income sources require diversification, and our fundraising systems need full time attention and professionalisation. 

Alfanar’s Development Director will be responsible for developing and delivering a global fundraising strategy that allows us to achieve the goals of our growth strategy, ultimately enabling Alfanar to expand its reach and impact through social enterprise. This will mean developing a clearer and more effective fundraising and partnership strategy.  The position requires a candidate who can draw on Alfanar’s wealth of experience partnering with individuals, institutions and through events, and will be open to applicants based in the UK (we are open to considering candidates based in the US or the Arab region).

Responsibilities

- Fundraising Strategy: develop and execute on Alfanar’s three-year fundraising strategy, with a focus on growing voluntary income and corporate support.

- Donor Stewardship: set efficient and tailored strategies for communicating with and deepening existing donor relationships.

- Major Gifts: develop relationships with donors who can make major gifts.

- Corporate Partnerships - develop partnerships with growing number of corporates that can committed to changing the region.

- Donor Reporting: improve and manage Alfanar's donor reporting system to ensure greater engagement and more efficient reporting. Ensure financial and narrative reports to donors are timely and of high quality.

- Communications: ensure that Alfanar’s fundraising messages are in line with brand guidelines and coherent across fundraising documents and public channels

- Events: work with Executive Director, Board members and event organisers to support the planning and delivery of high-quality fundraising events that build Alfanar’s brand awareness and generate support for Alfanar’s venture philanthropy work.

- Staff Support: supporting Alfanar’s senior management and Country Directors to fundraise in their own jurisdictions, from companies, foundations, and donor agencies.

- Keep abreast of opportunities and current trends in fundraising to achieve the organisation’s fundraising targets.

- Monitor income and expenditure against allocated budget and identified targets.

- Work closely with the Executive Director on special projects, as needed.

- Manage Development Coordinator to achieve goals of new fundraising strategy.

Personal Specification

- Strong non-profit fundraising experience, preferably in major gifts or corporate fundraising.

- Proven experience in securing significant support from major individual donors and corporates

- Fundraising experience with foundations and other institutions is desirable.

- Experience in developing a growth-oriented fundraising strategy and delivering on it.

- Experience in developing strong relationships at senior levels.

- High level of comfort with face-to-face solicitations.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation and negotiation skills.

- Passionate about sustainable social development, venture philanthropy, social enterprise and social investment in the Arab World; experience in the sectors of education, women’s economic empowerment and youth employment is desirable.

- Fluent in English; good command of Arabic highly desirable; French is also desirable.

- Optimism, flexibility and creativity in recognising and responding to opportunities, whilst working within parameters set by the organisation.

- Demonstrable evidence of working collaboratively in a small team.

- Evidence of demonstrating leadership in setting, achieving and stretching goals.

- Ability to travel internationally as required (4-8 weeks per year)

- Ability to occasionally work out of office hours as required

Director of Development and Employment
Permanent, Full-time
Leeds with regular national travel
c. £110,000 per annum

Part of the NHS Confederation, NHS Employers is the employers organisation for the NHS in England working on behalf of the Department of Health & Social Care and the NHS to:
• Lead key areas of policy delivery, particularly in relation to partnership working with trade union and staff organisations
• Act as the voice of employers, representing their needs in the service of their people, patients and communities
• Supporting employers with resources to improve their experience of their people, and hence their patients

We are seeking a successful and experienced HR leader to join our team, who is highly effective in building purposeful relationships, working collaboratively and leading people. You will also be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery in the areas of workforce policy and practice. Experience in healthcare is not essential, but evidence of improving people management policy and practice is.

Closing Date: 7th February 2020
Interviews are planned for 25th February 2020
 

Headliners (UK), an award winning youth charity, is looking for new Chief Executive who is passionate about improving the lives of the most vulnerable young people and can provide transformational leadership to a committed staff team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the team to deliver our strategy and shape our plans through the next stage of development.

You will be a curious and forward-thinking leader who is able to inspire a range of stakeholders and have a total commitment to involving young people in decision making throughout the organisation.  You believe that young people are assets and deserve to be listened to and have equal opportunities to achieve their potential.

You will have a strong interest in journalism, media and the power of storytelling.

Our ideal candidate will have senior level management experience, outstanding communication skills, proven influencing skills and organisational profile-raising and a track record of fundraising and building partnerships.

The role is 4 days per week (28 hours) with flexible working including some home working with a salary of £36,400 (FTE £45,500). You must be able to travel throughout the UK to our offices in Northern Ireland, North East England and London. 

Please visit our website for an application pack with details of the role description and person specification and full instructions of how to apply and send us your CV with a 2-page supporting letter by 12 noon January 31st 2020. 

A registered UK charity, MediCinema works through its six state-of-the-art hospital cinemas, which are built to accommodate hospital beds and wheelchairs, to progress patient resilience and recovery through the power of film and shared cinema experience. During their stays in hospital, patients –both adults and children – and their families can visit the cinema for a much needed break to experience some normality away from the wards. In a recent survey, 99% of respondents agreed that MediCinema makes a positive difference to their experience of the hospital, and 92% agreed that MediCinema helps to reduce anxiety and stress.

MediCinema is currently entering a period of expansion with three new sites planned for 2020 – 2025, and as it enters its 20th anniversary year, a number of special and commemorative events are planned. All of which means varied and challenging work in MediCinema’s small Head Office!

Your new role

The post-holder will provide all-round executive support for the CEO, ensuring the smooth running of their day-to-day office life: from diary and inbox management to preparing Board and other meeting papers, arranging travel and using office systems to assist them with business management. You will also support the work of the joint Executive Leadership Team as well, it will be a busy role. In addition, the post holder may also be required to provide support across the wider office. There is scope to develop the role and to take on more responsibility as the charity's new build / development programme progresses. 

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in either the public sector, third sector or media industry supporting a CEO and other staff at Executive Director level
• Delivery-focused
• Strong organisational abilities: owing to the volume of meetings there is a high degree of forward planning required to coordinate meeting attendance, ensure deadlines are met, papers are prepared and filing systems maintained
• Interest in and understanding of our priorities. Proactive and able to prioritise workload. Ability to use initiative and work smarter
• Willing to support wider business management. Keen to support a wider team and look out for team welfare
• You will be liaising with many external stakeholders / partners across the organisation as well as other areas of the office, so a professional approach and excellent communication skills - written and verbal - are essential.
• You will be preparing partner-facing documents and proof-reading papers prior to submission so attention to detail and a high standard of written skills, spelling and grammar is vital.
• Adaptable and flexible to fit round the competing needs of the CEO and the wider business
• High level of discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are desirable

What you'll get in return

• A busy role supporting a progressive CEO in a dynamic, growing organisation - with exposure to further projects and responsibilities 

The Fragile X Society is seeking an enthusiastic Managing Director who will oversee fundraising efforts, manage our staff and office, and support communications. We are a small, friendly charity, with a lot of support from our volunteers and the wider Fragile X community.

Summary: 

Fragile X is a family of inherited genetic conditions, including Fragile X Syndrome: the most common inherited cause of learning disability. The Fragile X Society was formed in 1990 by families whose children had just been diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome. The charity has now grown to consist of a team of dedicated employees and volunteers, supporting thousands of individuals and families.

Our vision is a world where people living with Fragile X are: 

• Valued, included and have their individual needs met - and that Fragile X is recognised and understood by professionals and the public.
• Not alone - that they have access to an active community of people who understand.
• Empowered - through evidence-based knowledge about Fragile X.

Due to services’ and society's attitudes, a lack of awareness, and features caused by the condition, people living with Fragile X and their families face wide-ranging challenges. Families regularly tell us that generic support services do not understand their needs adequately, or that they feel lost in broader organisations relating to autism or learning disability. We are working to change this. 

Our aims are:

• To provide information and practical guidance to support and empower individuals and families living with Fragile X Syndrome and Fragile X-associated conditions
• To educate and inform the public and professionals about Fragile X in order to raise awareness and understanding of the syndrome and improve support for all individuals affected by Fragile X
• To encourage research into all aspects of Fragile X through the participation of our family members in Fragile X studies and to publicise the results.
• To raise funds to carry out our work

The new Managing Director will work to deliver the strategy as set by the Board; oversee all staff, including those who support families and those affected by Fragile X; and manage the office.

The role includes developing and managing our fundraising strategy; oversight of annual accounts and working with the Treasurer and Board in setting budgets; and supporting our Administrative and Communications Coordinator and the Board communications sub-committee in regard to internal and external communications.

Further details on the work of the Fragile X Society can be found on our website.

Job Details

Please see full job description attached. 

• Job Title:                Managing Director, The Fragile X Society
• Responsible to:     Board of Directors, Fragile X Society
• Salary:                    £35,000 - 40,000, commensurate with experience
• Tenure:                  Full time, job-share will be considered
• Hours:                    37 hours per week
• Location:            Great Dunmow, Essex

Schedule of Appointment:

• Closing Date:         Friday, 14 February 2020, 5pm
• Interviews:          10 March 2020 in Great Dunmow, venue to be confirmed.
• Starting Date:         The successful applicant to begin work as soon as feasible thereafter, with an initial probation period of 6 months before the role becomes permanent.

To Apply

Please send applications in the form of covering letter, CV and names/contact details of three references to: Dr Kirsten Johnson (Chair, Board of Directors)

Career Ready is a social mobility charity that supports students at schools and colleges in disadvantaged areas, giving them the confidence, skills, networks and opportunity to achieve their potential and enjoy a rewarding future. Since 2002 Career Ready has run programmes which connect employers with young people aged 11-18 with mentors, internships, skills masterclasses and wider careers activities that prepare them for success in the world of work. 

Last year, our network of 5,000 volunteers from 1,000 employers, large and small, helped to transform the lives of 69,000 young people in over 400 schools and colleges. Career Ready is also a partner of the Careers Enterprise Company, charged with implementing the national careers strategy in England as a ‘provider of high quality services’ to young people. 

Career Ready makes a remarkable impact on the lives of young people. Their programmes are mapped to learning outcomes which reflect the skills, attitudes and behaviour which employers seek. They enable young people to navigate the careers and education landscape on leaving school or college. Career Ready’s mission is to ensure those from disadvantaged backgrounds are prepared for the world of work and make a successful transition from education to rewarding employment and a fulfilling future career.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking an experienced, energetic & innovative fundraising professional to drive the charity towards its projected growth, managing Career Ready’s fundraising, which includes: Corporate partnerships; Trusts and Foundations; Government and other statutory bodies and Individuals. This role is part of Career Ready’s Senior Management Team (SMT).

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive
MANAGES: 2 x Corporate Partnerships Managers and 1 x Fundraising Executive.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Fundraising Management

• Deliver a strategy to generate increased income over a three year period from a wide range of donors, including corporate partners, trusts and foundations, high net worth individuals, governments and other statutory donors in line with Career Ready’s existing organisational strategy
• Review performance against income targets
• Liaise with Career Ready’s finance staff regarding budgets, expenses and income forecasts
• With the Director of Programmes and Events Manager, maintain a list of sponsorship opportunities that can be made available to stakeholders
• Present regular reports and updates to the Senior Management Team, the Finance and Fundraising Committee and National Advisory Board
• Update and maintain a library of grant applications and case studies for use in future applications
• Keep effective records of fundraising activity in support of performance management
• Manage online and other resources which support fundraising activity
• Maintain pipeline of forecasted income across all fundraising disciplines to ensure a surplus each financial year

2.  Corporate Partnerships

• Support the Corporate Partnerships Managers to ensure they are delivering successful partnerships and generating new business to support organisational goals, and managing own portfolio of partners where required
• Develop long-term sustainable relationships with corporate partners
• Develop and implement an annual business development plan to meet income targets
• Secure 2-3 new high value corporate partnerships to ensure sustainability of corporate income over next 3-5 years

3.  Trust and Foundation Fundraising

• Continue to build on the annual Trust and Foundation fundraising plan to meet income targets
• Lead the development and submission of grant applications. This may require considerable liaison with the Trusts and Foundations and coordination with colleagues to ensure that outputs and deliverables are realistic and realisable
• Manage the reporting and control aspects of successful grants. This will require coordination with colleagues to ensure outputs and financial targets are recorded and reported

4. Individual giving and major donor fundraising

• Working with the Fundraising Executive to develop an individual giving plan to generate new regular donors and individuals who fundraise for Career Ready e.g. running marathons, bake sales etc.
• Develop an individual giving supporter journey to ensure high levels of donor care at all stages of the relationship
• Lead the development of a major donor strategy to generate new high value donors and maintain relationships through high quality donor care

5. Government, Public Sector and other Statutory Fundraising (“Statutory funding”)

• Liaise with the Chief Executive and other colleagues to identify and respond to statutory funding opportunities. This will include maintaining contacts with government departments and publications to source funding opportunities.
• Lead the development and submission of statutory funding applications and tenders. This may require considerable liaison with colleagues to ensure that outputs and deliverables are realistic and realisable.
• Manage the reporting and control aspects of successful grants. This will require coordination with colleagues to ensure outputs and financial targets are recorded and reported.

6.  Other Responsibilities

• Manage a business development and fundraising team
• To contribute to the development of Career Ready as a senior member of staff
• Provide and attend team meetings, training and other meetings as required
• Maintain effective working relationships with Career Ready’s internal and external stakeholders
• Work within Career Ready policies and procedures
• Support the delivery of Career Ready’s strategy and business plan
• Undertake other duties and projects as required by the Chief Executive

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

1. Knowledge

• a detailed knowledge of Trusts and Foundations and corporate fundraising
• an understanding of events, individuals and major donor fundraising
• a knowledge of the education sector (or a similar charity, business, education sector) is desirable

2. Skills

• able to develop and deliver an annual fundraising and business development plan
• ability to develop longer term strategies to increase fundraising income from year to year 
• ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• ability to write concise and well-structured bids/applications and reports
• ability to manage income budgets
• able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• ability to organize others effectively by delegating and overseeing business development and fundraising activities
• ability to use online resources (databases and social media)

3. Experience

• experience of developing fundraising plans and strategies
• experience of improving fundraising performance
• a successful track-record of developing strong relationships with funders/commissioning stakeholders
• success in generating income from Trusts and Foundations
• experience of business development and/or corporate partnerships
• direct or close indirect experience of at least two of the following fundraising specialisms: events, individuals, including major donors and statutory fundraising
• management responsibility

4. Qualifications

• A recognised fundraising qualification is desirable

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Up to £60,000 pa, depending on experience
• Plus 6% contribution to personal pension plan, subject to 3% employee contribution
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank/public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year and there are an additional 2 days of leave available in August.

An enhanced criminal record (DBS) check will be required for the role.

TIMETABLE:

Closing date for applications: Friday 24 January 2020, 5 p.m.

Interviews held week commencing Monday 10 February 2020.                           

Candidate to take up post as soon as possible.               

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in the role, please apply online by submitting your CV and a covering letter that demonstrates clearly, through examples, how your experience meets the requirements of the role and what attracts you to Career Ready. Please provide details of your current salary.

Please note that if your application is not accompanied by a covering letter your application will not be considered.

Registered Charity Numbers 1092891 (England & Wales) SCO43678 (Scotland)