Executive Director Jobs in Milton Keynes
Are you a strong, visionary leader keen to advocate for the VCSE sector? Are you interested in bringing people and organisations together to collaborate on the future of community led services across Hampshire and to be the public face of the organisation?
Having led the organisation through a significant period of change, our CEO has chosen to move on to take up a new challenge and set up her own business. We are now seeking a Chief Executive to lead Action Hampshire through the next phase of its strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has the desire, vision and ambition to continue to build a system that is fairer for our communities.
As a strengths-based organisation, we value the unique contributions each member of our team brings and our organisational culture emphasises coaching and leadership over management. We’re committed to inclusivity, equity and to the wellbeing and safety of our team. This role offers a high degree of flexibility in working hours and can be delivered remotely, apart from bimonthly coworking or away days in Hampshire. You’ll have the opportunity to set your own development goals and targets and receive support to achieve them. Joining a friendly and supportive team, you’ll be able to manage your own time and work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and contractors. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your strengths to other parts of the organisation too.
Key tasks include:
(see job description for a full list of tasks)
- Lead, inspire and develop the team at Action Hampshire to deliver our purpose
- Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure delivery and regular review of Action Hampshire’s (‘the charity’) vision, mission and strategic plans
- Deliver the charity’s vision and mission through appropriate plans and in accordance with agreed policies and protocols.
- Support and advise the Board to meet its responsibilities to ensure that the charity is legally compliant, well run and meets its organisational duties and obligations
- Enhance the charity’s impact and profile locally, regionally and nationally.
For almost 75 years, we’ve supported communities across Hampshire. Today, our mission focuses on strengthening the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, supporting communities to raise their voices, and doing all we can to reduce disadvantage and celebrate diversity across Hampshire. Our responsive approach means we work across a wide range of issues relevant to our communities, from increasing the availability of rural affordable housing to ensuring cancer awareness messaging reaches seldom heard communities.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our talented, ambitious and friendly team. Our new 3-year strategy sets out clear goals and actions which we’ll achieve together. Our leadership team are embedding a culture of learning, experimentation and development. Our team is caring, collaborative and driven by our values of being bold, enterprising, informative, and empowering. We very much welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or disability. We are a Living Wage employer and Disability Confident.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Partners for a New Economy is seeking a Personal Assistant, for the Director and Grants team. If you have an eye for detail, strong time management and enjoy working as part of a small team, we'd love to hear from you.
Partners for a New Economy (P4NE) is an international donor collaborative of philanthropic foundations, hosted by Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, with the vision of our economy redesigned for nature and all people to flourish. Our website gives more detail on our grant-making and field-building activities. Our six funding Partners are based in the UK, Switzerland, Denmark and the United States, and our current staff team, led by Director Jo Swinson, has 5 people (3.3 FTE) all of whom work remotely (currently based in the UK, Denmark and Switzerland).
Responsibilities to include:
- Managing the Director & Programme Officer’s diaries
- Arranging online and in-person meetings and events
- Booking travel and accommodation for the Director and Programme Officer
- Working closely with the Programme Officer and Director to provide administrative support around our grant-making
- Providing support and completing administrative tasks, as required, to contribute to the activities of the P4NE team
We welcome applications from people with one or more years of experience in a similar role, whether you are looking for a part time or full time position, as we will scope the duties accordingly.
Location: This role is home-based and can be done from the UK or Switzerland (cost of living adjustment will be made to the salary for applicants based in Switzerland). Candidates should be able to work remotely and be comfortable having colleagues and contacts in different locations and time zones.
Hours: Min 20 hours/max 40 hours per week, flexible hours possible over 3-5 days each week, to be mutually agreed with the successful applicant
HOW TO APPLY:
You do not need to send us a cover letter. Instead, please apply by answering these two questions, and attaching your CV:
- What is it about being part of the P4NE team that appeals to you and why are you a great fit for this role?
- In this role, you will be dealing with a variety of stakeholders and organisations. It's likely there will be many competing demands on your time - from scheduling for a busy Director and team, to arranging domestic and international travel; formatting documents, attending team meetings and managing inbox traffic. Describe how you would manage these competing demands and give us an example of how you have done this in the past.
Applications should be received no later than: Thursday 11 April at 9.00am
Please answer both questions and attach your CV.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 11 April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About BEfriend
BEfriend is a registered charity operating in the London Borough of Ealing since 1994, and more recently, launching in the neighbouring borough of Hounslow. Our aim is to reduce chronic loneliness and isolation experienced by local people through one-to-one volunteer befriending and social events.
Role Purpose
To take responsibility for BEfriend’s trust and foundation applications and generate new funding opportunities.
Main Duties:
Trusts and foundations
● Lead on the trust and foundation funding applications which deliver BEfriend’s strategy.
● Work with the staff team to ensure that BEfriend’s work is accurately represented in funding applications.
● Research funding prospects and ensure a strong pipeline of applications at all times.
● Develop and maintain good working relationships with current and potential funders.
● Lead on reports to funders and work with colleagues to ensure reports are completed on time, meeting funder reporting requirements.
● Evaluate bids
Other tasks
● Work with the CEO to develop a fundraising strategy for the next 3 years and agree fundraising targets and key performance indicators
● Build and develop our Individual Giving Campaign
● Work with the CEO to develop relationships with statutory bodies
● Develop relationships with local businesses to engage supporters
● Manage engagement and fundraising events as required
This job description is not exhaustive. The post-holder may be required to undertake additional tasks and responsibilities at times.
How to apply:
Download the full Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and how to apply.
Please address your cover letter to Rachel Hill, CEO and ensure you explain how you meet the person specification.
Don't forget to also attach your CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Encompass is a local charity based in and covering North Northamptonshire. The charity supports those facing poverty, homelessness and addiction, through the delivery of multiple services including two homeless accommodations, a rehab and aftercare, multiple foodbanks and a soon to be opened day centre.
With around 30 staff and nearly 100 volunteers across all the projects, this role is responsible for leading the people to deliver compassionate, responsive and impactful services. The post holder will help build and implement the strategic direction of Encompass, working with the Board of Trustees to fulfil its strategic and governance duties.
Encompass has grown significantly in the last five years. We began as a Christian organisation, we retain the ethos and embrace all faiths or none. The next few years are about achieving our priorities according to our strategic plan including another rehab and the opening of our Day Centre. The role will focus on ensuring the services being delivered are to a high standard, that the information and the way we collect information is effective and efficient, and that the staff have the resources and motivations to robustly deliver high quality services.
Encompass has a positive and inclusive approach to working with those with lived experience, whether that is through the development and improvement of services or supporting individuals to enter into volunteer work or paid employment within the Charity.
The post holder will be a compassionate, decisive and collaborative individual who will enjoy working with others to achieve the best possible service for those who are disadvantaged. They will welcome constructive feedback from staff, will seek the thoughts of others and will utilise the expertise within the staff team to achieve this.
The post holder will utilise their own skills to confidently work with others, building partnerships and nurturing existing ones. They will need to talk to funders, fill in applications for grants and improve the resources that are available to the charity. They will work closely with the Board to report and identify the risks to the charity and think creatively and curiously about solutions. They will not be afraid to try and will question the status quo.
Encompass is lucky to have a fabulous team of staff and volunteers, all of whom have different skills, experiences and knowledge. We are dedicated to drawing on those with lived experience to deliver our services, and the post holder needs to be committed to upholding this and improving it further. They need to be willing to draw on others’ experiences that are unfamiliar or unexpected to them and utilise this knowledge. They must be able to be sensitive around exploring the experiences of others and not taking for granted that one individual will have the same experience as someone else.
Encompass operates in a varied, unpredictable and ambiguous environment: we work with clients who are chaotic and vulnerable, and the questions that are posed are often not clear cut. The post holder will need to be confident making decisions or taking action on something with limited information, and be comfortable with things changing on a day-to-day basis and be willing to get stuck in.
We welcome applications from people who might not tick every box in the person specification, but who have some wonderful people skills, other experiences such as lived experience or who have worked in an environment similar to that described above.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
- Provide decisive and ambitious leadership for the team and the organisation in line with its vision, mission, and values.
- Collaborate with managers to ensure the effective management of staff, specifically adapting management and working practices to be inclusive to those with lived experience which can include those with criminal records.
- Ensure the culture of the organisation is positive, inclusive and respectful with a focus on working in a strengths based way for all staff, volunteers and clients
- Encourage collaboration and transparency across all levels
- Drive a continuous learning and development agenda across the organisation
- Oversee all HR processes, procedures and paperwork issuing with support from the outsourced HR provider.
Strategy and Business Planning
- Ensure effective development and implementation of the strategic business plan and future plans.
- Develop and nurture relationships with external partners
- Promote the work of Encompass through delivering talks, networking and partnerships.
- Ensure the client is at the forefront of all decisions made by Encompass, that services are developed in line with need, with an attitude for constant constructive improvement.
- Ensure clear outcomes and services users are consulted and involved where possible
- Ensure effective marketing of Encompass’s work through social media, press releases and newsletters as appropriate.
- Identify new opportunities for existing and new services, produce business cases as required and appropriate financial modelling.
Finance and Monitoring
- Work with the Finance Manager to plan, monitor and deliver annual budgets, reforecasts and other financial reporting such as reports to funders, project budgets and Trustee reports.
- Regularly review Housing Benefit claims to ensure projects receive appropriate income.
- Work with Trustees to review and set financial policies and practices, such as annual salary reviews, and adequate reporting to the Board.
- Oversee the fundraising of the charity, deliver primarily applications to Trusts and Foundations and the support of local individuals through donations.
- Work to deliver budgeted fundraising income.
Compliance and Governance
- Ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are in place, reviewed and monitored.
- Take responsibility for all health and safety across all properties, ranging from high need accommodation to storage facilities.
- To maintain and develop effective human resource systems for the recruitment, management, support, training, appraisal and development of staff and volunteers.
- Manage the organisation with due regard to equal opportunities, safeguarding, the General Data Protection Regulations UK (GDPR), and the Data Protection Act
- Take overall responsibility for Safeguarding and associated monitoring and reporting.
- Regularly review and update policies and procedures with approval from Board
- Ensure appropriate standards, controls, systems and procedures are in place and updated accordingly.
- Ensure the organisation has the appropriate resources to operate as effectively as possible with high impact to clients.
- Play an active role in the recruitment and selection of managers across the organisation along with your line managers.
- Play an active role in the recruitment and selection of new Trustees.
- Fulfil reporting requirements to the Board of Trustees, including attendance at 9 Trustee meetings per annum plus exceptional meetings, providing comprehensive reports on activity of the organisation and performance.
- Assess and manage, with Trustees, the principal risks of the organisation.
- Ensure that Encompass maintains high standards of wellbeing, personal development and engagement.
The above is not a comprehensive task list but is illustrative of what the role will entail, and we reserve the right to change and review the job description and responsibilities. Job descriptions will be subject to review and possible change on an annual basis subject to project and charity priorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interim Chief Executive
“We're seeking a dynamic leader who thrives at the crossroads of creativity, social impact, and strategic vision. One who excels in managing a small but ambitious team, committed to accelerating health impact through the arts. You'll champion our innovative approach, forge powerful partnerships, and secure the funding needed to scale our programmes nationwide.
If you yearn to make a real difference, if and the idea of weaving the arts into the fabric of well-being excites you, then Aesop is your calling. Join us in building a healthier, more vibrant society, one artistic intervention at a time. Be the leader who inspires a future where creativity heals.” Professor Kevin Fenton CBE PrFPH FRCP PhD - Interim CEO and Chair
About the Role
Aesop are seeking an Interim Chief Executive to work with the Chair, to ensure that Aesop’s charitable vision, mission and strategic plans are developed and delivered effectively and sustainably. The Chief Executive will ensure the charity is well administered and meets its governance responsibilities. The Chief Executive will act as an ambassador to secure Aesop’s impact and profile locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
About you
You will have successful experience in leadership and the growth of a national charity. Due to the nature of the role, you will have proven turnaround and/or transformation experience and skill set.
A track record of raising funds through grants and success in tendering and bidding for contracts is also crucial. Ideally you will be experienced in working in a resource constraint environment.
With regard to people management, you will have strong leadership expertise and experienced in leading volunteers. Externally, you will represent Aesop positively and effectively in order to secure Aesop’s impact.
It would be great if you …
Have experience within the Arts, health, or social care, or have existing networks in health and grant giving organisations. Strong commercial marketing and sales experience would be advantageous.
What we do
Aesop is an ambitious organisation that has grown since professionalising in 2014. Our vision is of a future when arts solutions for society’s problems are valued and available for all who need them. Our current focus is on major health challenges.
Our team is a welcoming group of people from a diverse range of sectors: health, arts, social care, education, and business, all with a commitment to helping those in need through the power of the arts. We are creative, adaptable, agile, and resilient, responding quickly to challenges and opportunities, putting Aesop at the forefront of the Arts and Health sector.
How to apply
If you are interested in what you have read, then we look forward to hearing from you. We very much hope that you have enough information to help you decide whether to apply for the post.
To be considered for this role you will need to apply with an online application through the recruitment portal. Along with your application please submit an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words outlining your suitability for the role addressing the job description and person specification.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert will be closed early if an appointment is made prior to the closing date so please do not delay in applying.
All applications must be received no later than Tuesday 16th April at 12pm.
The interviews for this role are anticipated to take place at the end of April/beginning of May. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to confirm the date.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Part time
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum (FTE) dependent on expertise.
Contract: 6-month contract, part-time, circa 3 days per week.
Benefits Competitive
Location: Home-based with the expectation of meeting the team, stakeholders and funders in person as appropriate. Registered office is currently in Witney, Oxfordshire but not used as HQ.
REF-212 803
About Serve
We are an award-winning charity in Northamptonshire committed to supporting older people, people with disabilities and their carers.
We operate out of our HQ’s in Rushden, Northamptonshire with a Day Centre in Higham Ferrers and a small office in Kettering.
Our vision is a society that fully respects the rights of older people and people with disabilities and where age and disability are not barriers to opportunity, fulfilment and dignity.
Our mission is to help adults who require support services to maintain their independence.
About the Role
As the CEO of Serve, your role will be to provide the strategic leadership, vision and direction to help the organisation to deliver its mission to support independent living for older adults and people living with disabilities and their carers.
You will collaborate with the Trustees to provide strategic direction, operational management and impactful leadership to ensure the effective delivery of our services and the fulfilment of our organisational goals.
You will play a vital role in the continued growth and financial sustainability of Serve and will work alongside sector partners to improve the lives of service users across Northamptonshire and North Bedfordshire.
The CEO plays a vital role in the governance of the Charity and must work closely with the Chairperson and the Board of Directors (Trustees). The relationship between the CEO and the Board is centred on an open, honest and mutually respectful professional relationship. The Trustees have delegated responsibility to the CEO to run the Charity in a professional, inclusive respectful and caring way. It is, therefore, critical that the post holder maintains a positive working relationship with the Board facilitating open and transparent communication. The role of the CEO is to be responsible for the day to day running of the Charity.
About You
Our ideal candidate will be someone with a background in leadership in an adult social care setting or related sector with an understanding of the voluntary sector.
We are looking for a confident, professional and caring leader with the skills and expertise to drive Serve forward in its charitable mission.
Serve is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. This role is subject to enhanced DBS checking.
How to Apply
If you would like an informal conversation about the role with Jess Slater, CEO, please message for an appointment.
Please apply by completing the Serve application form and equal opportunities form on the website or request the application documents by sending a message.
Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 2nd April 2024 at 4.00pm.
Interviews Dates: 11th and 12th April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re just beginning our journey… Join us as we move into our next strategic phase of growth, change and evolution…. ensuring a brighter future for young people.
About us
Founded in 2022 by four co-leaders with experience of charity-led mentoring provision and philanthropist John Caudwell, Caudwell Youth mentors at-risk young people aged 11-24 years into new futures.
Through our unique 1:1 mentoring programme we bring positive change, showing clear movement towards reducing risk of exploitation and offending, whilst engaging more in their community, bettering their relationships, finances and overcoming personal hurdles.
We currently work across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, but with significant ambition to reach at-risk young people across the UK.
About the opportunity
We now seek a values led CEO for Caudwell Youth to play a pivotal role in steering the organisation through its next phase of development.
You will work closely with the leadership team, the Chair and Trustees and to secure sustainable growth and drive the strategic direction of the organisation ensuring continued outstanding delivery through dynamic leadership.
About you
We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational people leader who is focused on mission, vision and the values of our organisation. As a collaborative leader you will empower and motivate our skilled and high performing staff.
You will be skilled in working effectively and confidently across a broad range of stakeholders and crucially have a proven track record of success within the non-profit or social impact sector, with a deep connection and understanding of the complexities and challenges facing young people.
You will be ambitious and keen to develop Caudwell Youth whilst remaining committed to supporting the vulnerable young people we support. Developing an ethos of shared values and a positive and inclusive culture, your strategic vision will translate passion into measurable impact and ultimately increase our reach.
Closing date: By 9am, Tuesday 23rd April 2024
We are seeking an Interim CEO for a local charity delivering services to vulnerable people in Bedfordshire to lead the organisation through a period of strategic growth and renewed purpose. As Interim Chief Executive Officer, you will collaborate with the Board of Trustees to drive the charity’s vision and oversee operational excellence, as well as strengthen partnerships, explore income generation avenues, and serve as a visible advocate within the community.
As our Interim CEO, you will provide overall leadership of our committed team, enabling them to deliver on existing commissioned contracts. You will develop other income sources to reduce reliance on contract funding and explore strategic possibilities for the charity.
Key details:
• Role: Interim CEO at a service-delivery charity (temp to perm possible for candidates who seek it)
• Location: Bedfordshire – flexible working with 2 days per week on site
• Salary: circa £ 70,000 (pro-rata if part time)
• Duration: 12 months
• Hours: Full time, but open to applications from experienced leaders looking for 3 days per week.
Please note: the charity requires an immediate start in the interim CEO role. However, if you are interested in the permanent role at a later date, please do get in touch. Success in the interim role will likely mean appointment to the permanent role should that be of interest to the appointed candidate.
Person specification:
Essential Criteria
• Demonstrable track record of managing a charitable organisation or other relevant statutory or voluntary agency or similar type of organisation, including evidence of moving it forward.
• Demonstrable track record of being an effective networker and advocate for an organisation.
• Experience of joint working in partnership with a range of professionals at a senior level.
• Evidence of leading a team to achieve objectives.
• Evidence of leading cultural change.
• Experience of leading organisational change.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Commitment to service user involvement.
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
• Ability to travel around Bedfordshire independently, preferably in own car.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Desirable Criteria
• Previous experience of handling successful fundraising and communications strategies within a charity would be a significant advantage.
• Management qualification and demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to design and develop quality and governance systems.
Success in the role will entail:
• Positioning and Communications: Enhancing the charity’s visibility and understanding of its services through clear communication strategies targeting fundraising, commissioning, and corporate markets.
• Improved Revenue Streams: Securing increased funding through grants, corporate fundraising, and long-term strategies for specific services. Expand services into new markets while maintaining existing contracts.
• People and Culture: Fostering a positive work culture that supports staff and clients alike, reducing turnover and improving collaboration with related organisations. Enhance staff training and support mechanisms.
• Control Processes: Improving financial management by transitioning support services, leading to better cash flow, budgeting, and in-house control. Implementing robust operational processes and training to ensure effective monitoring and reporting.
For more information, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button with your CV or a professional profile.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Interviews: w/c 8th April 2024
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing communications professional to work with our Executive Director and small staff team to help us meet the needs of 1000+ members working on a wide range of policies and programmes in the UK and internationally.. This role will be varied and involve significant elements of the full range of marketing and communications activity, leading on campaigns to increase membership, grow our training and events programme and deepen our influence with government, academic, private and voluntary sector stakeholders.
You can be based anywhere in the UK and we offer up to 10% employer contribution to your pension.
We are particularly seeking someone with experience of working in a social sciences, science or evaluation-focussed organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We welcome applications from experienced and knowledgeable Finance Directors to join our team.
Our cultural Trust operate an exciting portfolio of Museums, Heritage sites and Arts venues in Luton from which we develop and deliver year-round programmes of arts, exhibitions, workshops, cultural events and activities. We also support and enable artists, creative industry entrepreneurs and community groups who use and operate from our inspiring heritage venues. The post holder will lead on all financial and resource functions for the Culture Trust Charity and Trading Company managing a dedicated finance, HR and Admin team and contributing as a to the Trust’s strategic leadership team.
For more information about the role and how to apply please open the JD pack below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are delighted to be recruiting for a visionary, values-driven leader to join Mary’s Meals International (MMI), as Chief Growth Officer. Reporting to our Chief Executive Officer and Founder, you will be at the forefront of our mission, with overall responsibility for the development and execution of an ambitious and transformational growth strategy, to grow our global movement.
As Chief Growth Officer, you will provide inspirational leadership to your team in MMI and work closely with leaders across the network to support the development and delivery of highly effective growth strategies to expand the global supporter base and increase sustainable funding streams. This will be achieved through the development of high-profile campaigns, grassroots support, powerful storytelling, optimising technology, strengthening of our national affiliate network, developing strategic partnerships and high-value philanthropic initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the development and delivery of a compelling communications and marketing strategy, including targeted breakthrough initiatives, that will raise awareness of Mary’s Meals and inspire new audiences.
- Oversee the development and implementation of an ambitious philanthropy strategy to include foundations, institutions, corporations, major donors and other strategic or philanthropic partners.
- Proactively identify and cultivate new global partnerships and relationships.
- Encourage and support the formation of new International Fundraising Groups and National Affiliates.
- Play a key role in MMI’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) working closely with the CEO, Chief Officers, Director of People and Culture, the MMI Board and other leaders across Mary’s Meals.
- Lead, develop, coach and inspire a high-performing team of senior leaders.
About you:
With extensive C-suite/Director level experience in business development, communications, marketing, or fundraising, you will bring proven experience of developing and implementing transformational growth strategies. You will thrive in a fast-paced global environment where you can influence, lead and forge new partnerships to support the growth of our movement.
An exceptional leader, you will demonstrate proven experience of leading cross functional teams and leading on global projects and strategic initiatives. Our mission, vision, and values are at the very heart of everything we do, and this is more than a role, it’s an extraordinary opportunity to play a part in changing the story for children in some of the world’s poorest countries. You will be a true ambassador for our work and will demonstrate commitment to our movement, mission and vision. Experience of working in an international non-profit organisation would be beneficial but not essential.
About us:
We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance, we also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.
We are a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. As an organisation, named after Mary the mother of Jesus and shaped by Christian values, we feel that the way we do things is as important as the result and we welcome all who wish to play their part in our important work. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, we are fully committed to a culture of safeguarding, we are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.
If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click below to send your CV and a short covering note telling us why you are a great fit for this role and why you would like to work for Mary’s Meals International.
Closing date: Sunday 14th April
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Globally remote
Reporting to: Executive Director
Manages: Team of 4 and external consultants
Annual salary: $120K - $150K USD, Salary is offered based on experience and location, adjusted based on the cost of labour for the country in which the candidate resides. Candidates must have the right to work in the country they are applying from.
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Candidate level: Senior executive
Background
Women's Link Worldwide (WLW) was founded on the principles of intersectional feminism, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and Global South leadership, our organization is deeply rooted in the mission of advancing feminist movements across Latin America and the Caribbean, East Africa, and Europe. With a robust network comprising over 60 national partners and 40 regional and global coalitions, we strive to dismantle oppressive systems and rebalance power dynamics. Our approach centers on transforming the feminist strategic litigation landscape, breaking down legal barriers, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities within the legal sphere.
At the heart of our strategy lies an intersectional lens, guiding our legal interventions to secure the rights of women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals. Our core focus areas include gender and reproductive justice, particularly advocating for safe and dignified access to abortion and combating gender-based violence. Recognizing the interconnectedness of climate and racial justice with sexual and reproductive rights, we integrate these perspectives into our advocacy efforts. Central to our ethos is the adoption of reproductive justice, pioneered by Black women since the 1990s, which combines reproductive rights with broader social justice imperatives through an intersectional framework.
Purpose of role
The Director of Development and Communications plays a pivotal leadership role in steering the organization's direction, requiring a unique blend of strategic communication skills and advanced fundraising expertise. Managing a $3 million budget primarily sourced from progressive foundations and a modest individual donor program, this role oversees a multifaceted communications and fundraising strategy to enhance the organization's visibility and narrative across diverse audiences, including donors, activists, and human rights advocates.
Leading a team, the Director of Development and Communications navigates challenges and opportunities while shaping the organization's future revenue landscape amidst ongoing strategic initiatives and exploration of alternative income sources. The ideal candidate will implement and oversee communications plans that advance Women’s Link Worldwide’s objectives and ensure effective delivery of its goals against the organization’s strategy.
The Director of Development and Communications will play a pivotal role in managing existing foundation relationships. Additionally, they will oversee and enhance a substantial one-time windful gift, leveraging the funding to expand Women's Link Worldwide's impact across East Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. This donation not only strengthens WLW's financial support but also has the potential to bolster feminist leadership and address systemic fundraising inequalities by challenging oppressive structures. By maximizing the grant's potential, the Director will play a crucial part in advancing the organization's mission.
Primary responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
· Work with the Executive Director to bring strategic assessment, planning, institutional positioning, and fundraising issues forward to the Board of Directors.
· Advance the Executive Director’s and Leadership Team’s understanding of large-scale field level trends, movements, and shifts so that they may be reflected in strategy and direction.
· Coordinate with colleagues to ensure alignment of long-range strategy, positioning, and fundraising within the functional priorities of the organization.
· Support the Executive Director and the Chair in recruitment needs.
· Support the Board of Directors in managing their calendar and annual work plan.
Management of People and Resources
· Guide the creation and supervision of project teams composed of WLW staff and/or consultants, and others as needed.
· Supervise work, professional development, and training of fundraising and communications staff.
· Develop and foster collaborative relationships with partner organizations, legal services, providers, and law firms.
· Plan and oversee budgets for fundraising and communications activities.
Fundraising
· Provide executive management all fundraising activities from private donors and foundations. Ensure the optimized use of budgets and people to maximize revenue while maintaining a sustainable balance between different income streams.
· Create and monitor a budget that optimizes and expands the overall yield and efficiency of the fundraising department and ensures a sustainable balance of different revenue sources.
· Increase the amount and percentage of Women's Link Worldwide unrestricted income.
· Sustain and expand an annual giving initiative designed to strengthen the pipeline for support of the major gift program.
· Work with the Executive Director and CFO to develop and build new revenue streams.
· Provides guidance to the team on the monitoring system to review key performance indicators and ensure effective and efficient management.
· Present strategic evaluations, planning, institutional positioning, and fundraising concerns to the Executive Director.
· Nurture strong connections with donors while spearheading the team in fostering strategic partnerships and alliances.
· Enhance the proficiency of both staff and the Board to actively participate in fundraising endeavors.
· Stay current on global fundraising strategies and trends and adapt as necessary.
Institutional Communications
· Guides communications team in developing a cutting-edge brand and identity rooted in intersectional feminism, anti-racism, and anti-colonialism, ensuring clear and cohesive communication both internally and externally.
· Oversee the strategy to advance the identity, position and brand of the organization through communications, marketing, institutional partnerships, and other mechanisms. This includes visual brand strategy including overseeing the design maintenance of the organizational website, publications, and social media.
· Ensure alignment and mutual reinforcement of strategy and resources with institutional communications efforts and fundraising and programmatic efforts.
· Oversees the annual institutional communications plan with measurable objectives and indicators.
· Advance positioning and role of the Executive Director and the Board.
· Lead the development of tools and training for staff to support a consistent and powerful organizational image and messaging.
· Manage an organizational communication team (and/or consultants).
· Represent the organization with external stakeholders and in strategic professional settings and events.
Experience
· At least 8 years of relevant experience.
· Leading and managing fundraising and communications in a social impact organization.
· Experience in an organization operating in multiple geographic and cultural contexts.
· Experience aligning a communications strategy with the strategic vision of an organization.
· Experience in a transnational non-governmental organization.
· Experience in managing people who have supervision responsibilities.
· Experience with feminist, antiracist, and anticolonial values in transnational contexts.
· Establishing productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
· Experience in navigating fast-paced, complex environments.
· Dedication to the WLW mission.
· Preferred experience working in the fields of human rights and/or reproductive justice.
· Plan and Project Development, Monitoring, and Evaluation experience.
Skills
· Demonstrates proficiency in managing fundraising initiatives and communication strategies to effectively convey organizational goals and secure necessary resources.
· Exhibits strong leadership skills in guiding projects from inception to completion, coordinating team efforts and resources efficiently to achieve desired outcomes.
· Expertise in managing budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support project goals while maintaining financial integrity.
· Demonstrated track record and hands-on experience in directly soliciting major gifts, showcasing a deep understanding of donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
· Has managed multiple fundraising channels including foundation relationships, individual giving programs, and major gifts.
· Excels in managing teams, fostering collaboration, providing direction, and motivating members to achieve collective objectives.
· Demonstrates strong supervisory skills, including the ability to delegate tasks, provide guidance, and evaluate performance to ensure optimal team productivity.
· Exhibits strong analytical skills, enabling them to assess complex situations, identify key issues, and develop data-driven solutions.
· Has the capability to navigate ambiguous situations, adapt to changing circumstances, and make well-informed decisions under uncertainty.
· Adept at communicating effectively across different cultural contexts, demonstrating sensitivity and respect for diverse perspectives.
· Skilled in developing strategic communication plans tailored to organizational objectives, target audiences, and communication channels.
· The candidate possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling them to convey ideas clearly and persuasively in various professional settings.
· The candidate upholds high standards of integrity and credibility in all professional endeavors, fostering trust and reliability among colleagues and stakeholders.
· Business fluency in Spanish is preferred.
To apply for the post
To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job announcement.
An applicant’s pack is also available upon request.
The deadline for application is 14th of April 2024
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Inclusion Barnet is Barnet’s Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO), led by a board and senior management team of disabled people, and we’re passionate about using our lived experience of disability to work towards inclusive communities and greater social justice for all. This role works on issues across all Barnet’s diverse communities, and all work needs to be undertaken through an equality and access lens. Therefore, we’re looking for someone with their own lived experience of disability (which could include mental health issues or a long-term condition), a commitment to the social model of disability, and an ambition to contribute to a fairer society for all. We also particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates, who are currently underrepresented at leadership level in our organisation.
The successful candidate will be our strategic lead within our award-winning Barnet Together partnership, working as an equal partner with Young Barnet Foundation and Groundwork London. You’ll be overseeing our community organisation support, ensuring that the team meet their KPIs and that we also deliver on our work to challenge inequalities for marginalized groups. You’ll represent the voluntary sector at the most senior level in Borough meetings, and support the development of the VCSE Alliance for North Central London.
You’ll also oversee our libraries, strategizing and identifying opportunities to enhance the service, and act as contact point in our role as Locally Trusted Organisation for the Grange Big Local.
To succeed, you will need extensive experience of the voluntary sector, partnership management, and the gravitas to represent the sector to senior local leaders. You’ll be a natural problem solver and an advocate for equality, as well as a collaborative, coaching manager; a great relationship builder with tact and emotional intelligence, and a champion for the contribution of the sector to the borough, and society more widely. In return, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.
This is a UK based role, and whilst most of it can be done from home, candidates need to have, or be willing to relocate to, a base within about two hours travel time from Barnet. We anticipate a need to be in Barnet on a weekly basis on average, for which travel will be paid. We encourage flexible working to suit your work/life balance preferences where possible. We also operate a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system.
To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter explaining why you want to work for Inclusion Barnet, and how you would use your lived and professional experience to deliver the role.
Please explain your suitability for the role, and how you would use your own personal lived experience of disability to deliver inclusive and accessible community services for the local voluntary sector and residents.
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Head of Finance
The Landscape Institute are delighted to be advertising the role of Head of Finance.
To fill this position, we are looking for a Head of Finance professional who can help build a positive, supportive work culture that aligns with our strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance is fundamental to our success as a membership organisation and charity.
This is a critical position within the senior leadership team and will operate at a strategic and operational level, taking overall responsibility for the financial management, financial risk management, procurement and compliance functions. The post holder will be a qualified accountant who is responsible for the development of financial strategy, long term financial forecast, management accounts, reports, organisational performance and framework as part of a dynamic senior leadership team. The role requires an individual capable of thinking strategically and being hands-on.
To fill this position, we are looking for a highly knowledgeable individual who has significant previous experience operating within a charity and membership organisation.
To be successful you will have
- A qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) and an active member of a professional body/network.
- Extensive experience of providing financial leadership and oversight in organisations.
- Demonstrable experience of leading change, building organisational capability, and driving performance and inclusion, in a people positive manner.
- Experience of leading and co-ordinating organisation-wide business plans, monitoring and evaluating performance in line with financial resources.
- Strong knowledge of charity governance and company law and regulatory bodies returns relating to charity and company finances.
- Knowledge of financial regulations, including statutory accounting, budgeting, forecasting management reporting and cash management.
- Ability to successfully interact with the Board and other key stakeholders and lead presentations to the Board and sub committees on financial matters.
- Recent experience of producing annual consolidated statutory accounts, in compliance with FRS102 and supporting external and internal audits
If you have the skills, energy, and passion to join us on this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you.nance.
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BACKGROUND
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity Federation fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Purpose of The role
To support Habitat for Humanity GB’s (HFHGB) vision of a decent home for everyone, the Director of Development is accountable for leading the development, implementation and performance monitoring of our partnerships, resource mobilisation, communication, and engagement strategies. The Director of Development is also responsible for leading a high performing team to deliver those strategies, and working collaboratively across HFHGB, the international Habitat network (HFHI), and with external partners.
Key responsibilities include the development of Habitat for Humanity’s positioning, fundraising, engagement and strategic partnerships with individuals, trusts, foundations, and corporates, including funds that are blended with institutional and investment income. Strategies will be delivered in a way that is sustainable and high impact, always aligned with our strategy and Habitat for Humanity’s mission. Externally the role develops the profile and positioning of HFHGB as a creative impact partner in development, bringing in new relationships as well as maintaining existing. Development requires creative idea generation and strong collaboration with the wider HFH network as well as partners in the UK.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Development works to ensure the impact, sustainability, diligence and productivity of the organisation, including engaging in organisational transformation, within the framework of a robust people and culture approach.
Main Responsibilities
1.Strategic development and leadership:
· Design, deliver and evaluate/adapt the partnerships and fundraising strategy, setting ambitious and achievable targets to increase impact, through growing income, mobilising other resources and increasing engagement for HFHGB.
· Design and deliver an impactful, opportunistic and responsive brand and communication extension strategy designed to grow the profile of HFHGB with key target audiences.
· Lead fundraising and partnership development across the organisation, leveraging the skills, networks and assets we have from across HFHGB and the Habitat Network to support our strategic goals.
· Maintain awareness of the relevant trends to inform organisational and team strategic planning. Create and maintain a learning culture which identifies opportunities to innovate and adapt.
· Engage with HFHI and the wider sector to inspire, innovate and influence the development of HFHGB partnerships and pro grammes, e.g. learning from other countries, joint approaches to multi-national and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
· Design, deliver and evaluate/adapt the communications and engagement strategy, focussing on activities which will enable HFHGB to deliver it’s strategy through impactful communication, increased brand, visibility, and cross-audience engagement.
2. Income and budget management, reporting and monitoring:
· Set quality standards and meaningful KPIs to encourage ownership and accountability within your team, and effectively monitor progress towards agreed targets.
· Work with the Director of Impact to oversee the active management of the prospect pipeline for the organisation, ensuring it is robust, strategically aligned, has a good spread across different income sources, and allows us to bring in the level and type of funding required.
· Be accountable for fundraising targets against agreed budgets, maintaining an excellent understanding of income (committed or expected).
· Work closely with the Director of Finance & Operations to track performance, and contribute to high quality reporting, income forecasting and budget management.
3. Leading external partnerships and relationships:
· Lead and model development activities with priority prospects, partners and influencers and work with the team to identify new income streams and opportunities.
· Lead and model productive partnering and relationships with Corporate partners, including the cultivation of new prospects.
· Act as senior relationship lead for prioritised high value relationships in coordination with other members of the team.
· Support relationship building with High-Net-Worth Individuals, Trusts and Foundations.
· Work closely with the Director of Impact and other colleagues to ensure the development of high-quality proposals, propositions and reports which leverage opportunities across institutional and non-institutional prospects and contribute to our credibility as a trusted and impactful organisation.
· Develop the profile and positioning of HFHGB in line with the strategic vision of a creative impact partner, among the public, media and supporters/prospects, through the development of resources, online presence and attendance at key events/networks.
· Ensure integrated stewardship, engagement and relationship development plans and activities for all supporters, and support for renewal and upgrade of engagement.
· Be responsive to external challenges as well as opportunities to raise the profile and impact of HFHGB.
4. Leadership and management:
· Lead a high performing and ambitious team, inspired to implement and grow the partnerships and fundraising strategy and the communication and engagement strategy.
· Manage, motivate and develop members of the team, with regular 1-2-1s, setting individual objectives, giving and receiving feedback, progressing people and plans.
· Develop, lead and focus the Development Team, its budget, activities and performance, to ensure the delivery against funding and impact targets.
· Role model our values in line with HFHGB’s inclusive approach to people and culture.
5. Organisational Leadership
· Support the National Director in leading the organisation to deliver HFHGB’s strategy and vision, acting as a collaborative and supportive member of a shared leadership team.
· As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, provide oversight of organisational priorities, productivity, performance, risk and due diligence.
· Be an active leader across the organisation, collaborating effectively with teams, and contributing fully to organisational wide initiatives and opportunities.
· Co-create ways of working to enable an adaptive, collaborative and high performing organisational team.
· Deputise for the National Director when required and represent HFHGB in national and international meetings and forums
Person Specification
· Expert knowledge of multiple fundraising streams, cultivating and stewarding strategic partnerships and best practice in prospect/business development.
· Proven track record of developing and leading innovative partnership and fundraising strategies which deliver ambitious targets.
· Substantial experience of developing audience-centric communication strategies and knowledge of diverse types of communication channels.
· Understanding of charity governance, relevant legal and accounting frameworks and compliance.
· Experience of working in a similar organisation, collaborating across teams and operating in a highly effective way across a diverse, networked structure.
· Significant and successful experience in senior management roles, encompassing strategic management and team leadership.
· Strong budget and financial management skills.
Skills and competencies:
· You have excellent interpersonal, influencing and networking skills and can communicate with impact across diverse audiences.
· You are a strategic, analytical and entrepreneurial thinker who is focussed on increasing impact in line with HFHGB’s mission.
· You are resilient, able to lead positively in a role which carries significant responsibility and requires you to prioritise effectively across multiple areas of work, problem solve and demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills.
· You are a values-led leader, who demonstrates integrity, respect for others and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
· You are an experienced manager, able to lead and inspire others, offering kind and constructive support to others enabling them to improve their impact and performance.
The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:
· HFHGB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding
Policy.
· A commitment to HFHGB’s vision, mission, values and approach.
· A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Job descriptions may be subject to change.
Flexibility
HFHGB is seeking to rapidly expand its activities and impact to fight poverty across the world. This means that the organisation must be adaptable and flexible and have an ambitious, dynamic and flexible team. It is a requirement of the post holder to be flexible in terms of location (within reason), line management, and duties and responsibilities.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Start your Habitat journey.
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to share your skills and experience, and to find out more about Habitat. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with a member of the team before submitting an application. To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a cover letter telling us about yourself, how you meet the person specification, and your motivation for applying – we don’t expect this to be more than two sides of A4.
The deadline for applications is 08 April 2024 (at 11:59 pm).
Interviews will take place online from the week beginning 15th April 2024. Selected candidates will be contacted to agree a suitable time for interview.
Please note that we do not reimburse any expenses incurred during interviews.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
This post profile is not set in stone. It gives insight into the main purpose of the role, and expected responsibilities, but it might be reviewed in the future to meet the changing requirements of Habitat for Humanity GB – any changes will be made in discussion with the post-holder.
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct.
At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.
Unfortunately, because of high volume of applications we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within a month of the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.
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