British Gas Energy Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that contributes to the relief of poverty in England, Wales and Scotland; with a particular focus on fuel poverty by helping those who are struggling to pay for their consumption of gas and electricity get back on their feet and remain debt free going forward.

The Trust provides relief and support for around 20,000 people a year through its dual approach of direct debt relief from energy bills and support for vulnerable lower income families and individuals and through funding projects delivered by 17 organisations located across England, Wales and Scotland to provide money and fuel debt advice services.

The Trust is now undergoing a period of change with a new grants administration contract coming into force next April and we will be taking the opportunity to bring certain activities in house. We are therefore looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual with strong leadership skills who will relish the challenge of this exciting and rewarding role and work collaboratively with a small but highly committed team to lead the Trust towards the next phase of its existence.

To apply please click on the link to the comprehensive Application Pack. Applications are by C.V. and supporting statement.

About us

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awaress and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Reseach Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community.

The Role

Awareness of primary bone cancer amongst healthcare professionals remains poor, meaning that diagnosis is often delayed and so patients present at specialist sarcoma centres with advanced disease. The diagnostic process is often a very stressful time for our patients, which can have a negative impact on the rest of their treatment. 

As part of our 2017-2022 strategy, BCRT committed to a number of key awareness activities to improve awareness of primary bone cancer amongst key healthcare professionals, including GPs, Physiotherapists and Radiologists, with the ultimate aim of improving the speed of diagnosis and outcomes for primary bone cancer patients. Raising awareness of this rare group of cancers, amongst both professionals and the public is of paramount importance if improvements in time to diagnosis are to be made.

The Awareness Executive will have a key role in the review of our current awaress campaign aimed at GPs and will contribute to the delivery of ongoing awareness projects, including our work with Junior Doctors and The University of Sheffield Medical Students. The Awareness Executive will also work closely with the Communications Team to ensure robust marketing of awareness campaigns.

The Awareness Executive role will be a one year contract in the first instance. 

About You

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, a meticulous eye for detail, with healthcare or previous charity experience preferable but not essential. They will will possess an understanding of medical jargon and language and have the ability to work with key stakeholders both remotely and face-to-face. The candidate should possess the ability to work well as part of a team but also be able to demonstrate effective time management and a strong independent work ethic.

As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

If you have excellent communication and project management skills, a natural ability to liaise with stakeholders, and determination to make a difference, we would like to hear from you.

Application Process

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: 11th December
2. Interviews W/C 16th December

For more details please see the full Job Description. 

ThinkForward Executive Assistant

Location: London, Islington
Salary: £29,078-£30,983 (pro rata) including London weighting
Hours: Part Time - 22.5 hours per week – semi-flexible working offered
Contract: Permanent 

Please press the 'apply' button to send word versions (not PDFs) of your CV and a cover letter of no more than one side by 9am on Thursday 12th December.In the event that a high volume of suitable applications is received the post may close prior to the specified closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

Interviews: week commencing 16th December

Overview of ThinkForward
ThinkForward is a breakthrough coaching programme that offers young people 1 to 1 support through trusted, long-term relationships to help overcome challenges in and out of school and linking them to ready for work activities provided by a community of businesses. By the end of the programme young people develop the aspirations, skills and mind-sets needed to thrive and sustain employment.

Purpose of the role
The Executive Assistant is a pivotal role within ThinkForward, responsible for the smooth operation of the executive functions of the charity, including support for governance (board and subcommittees), office management plus team diary support.

Key Relationships: ThinkForward Trustees and Executive Team, Central Team

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Governance:

• Lead responsibility for the administration of board meetings and sub-committees, including timetabling, paper collation, formatting and distribution.
• Production of board meeting and sub-committee minutes and updating of the rolling action log.
• Manage external file sharing platform, including providing access and uploading documentation
• Administration of specific project sub and working groups as required
• Liaison with trustees as required, including setting up telephone calls
• Perform charity and company secretarial duties

Office Co-ordination:

• Act as point of contact for suppliers in relation to facilities matters
• Support the Office Administrator to resolve technical & IT issues
• Manage office layout, storage and ensure Office Administrator maintains supplies of equipment and stationery
• Manage the telephone conference calling facility

• Lead for telephony relationships, including opening and closing accounts, maintenance of asset log and monthly reconciliation

Team administration:

• Timetabling of Exec Team appraisals and staff member 121s
• Organise and minute relevant team meetings
• Co-ordinate operational set-up and organisation of external events, meetings and training, co-ordinate office events calendar
• Diary management for Chief Executive, COO, Director of Fundraising and Director of Delivery
• Drafting correspondence and responding to enquiries
• Ensure accurate filing in paper and electronic form

Other responsibilities:

• Support the Heads of Fundraising & Delivery and the COO with operational and finance related duties
• Other support as could be reasonably required

Person Specification:

Qualifications/skills/experience:

• Excellent data inputting skills and keen attention to detail.
• Computer literate with intermediate skill levels in Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Team player, with lots of energy and enthusiasm.
• Aptitude for numbers, data, absorbing lots of information, willing to learn a lot and take on responsibility
• At least 3 years’ relevant prior experience with knowledge of administrative and policy procedures
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Proactive in reviewing and evaluating personal performance and identifying areas for improvement and development

The Executive Assistant & Office Manager will be a confident and energetic individual with demonstrable experience in the fields of office management, governance support and administration. A skilled and confident communicator, they will be able to work on their own initiative and take a solution-focused and accountable approach. This is an external facing role and the post holder will need to identify and exhibit behaviours which promote our values and purpose.

The right candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach, have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate an affinity and empathy with our charity. Ideally, the candidate will have provided executive support to an executive team in the past and may have worked in a charitable environment where they have managed sensitive information. Discretion and at all times maintaining the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality are paramount.

ThinkForward’s staff competency framework informs our recruitment and performance management of staff. The following behaviours for each competency define the expectations for this position:

Communication

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels from a variety of different stakeholders
• Approachable, open and transparent with young people, stakeholders and colleagues
• Ability to deliver messages in an interesting and stimulating style, appropriate to each audience

Planning and organising

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively
• Very strong organisational and project management skills, including use of appropriate tools and systems
• Excellent computer literacy

Teamwork

• Working in a team ideally in a fast pace environment, working collaboratively to achieve goals
• Building lasting relationships with different stakeholders for example suppliers, property agencies and their representatives, colleges, other charities,

Impact and quality focused

• Comfortable working to targeted outcomes/goals
• While working to targeted outcomes, ability to keep ThinkForward’s core mission at the heart of what you do
• Driven by excellent standards and high quality

Professional expertise

• Three years direct experience of working in a similar role
• High levels of customer service delivery
• Strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to work proactively and under pressure
• Experience in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word to an advanced level
• revious experience supporting senior executives essential

ThinkForward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.​

ThinkForward is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.​

This will role will be offered subject to the outcome of a DBS check and a 6 month probation period.​

We are a charity supporting homeless and vulnerable people either in their homes or in accommodation we provide. We have an outreach service responding to rough sleepers in the community. Next year we will be celebrating our 30 years delivering a much-needed service. We are looking for a CEO to provide leadership and management to ensure the organisation achieves its aims and strategic objectives. We are looking to appoint an exceptional  dynamic individual who will continue to grow the organisation, address challenges and seek out opportunities to lead the charity forward.

You will be working with a dedicated team, volunteers, commissioners and our partner organisations.

The successful candidate will be required to have proven leadership skills, specific focus on funding bids and fund raising, as well as ensuring aims are achieved, that targets are met and legislation and regulation complied with.

Personal Assistant Coordinator

Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is a small charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

KCIL are seeking to add to our personal assistant recruitment service which support’s disabled people recruit and manage their own personal assistants (PA). We are looking for someone to work within our Direct Payments Team alongside our current Personal Assistant Coordinator to manage a set caseload of services users who are looking for support with recruiting a PA.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, pro-active and enthusiastic part-time individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment and a good knowledge of disability related issues. We seek someone who has a good understanding of equality and diversity, equal opportunities and service user involvement.

This post is 14 hours per week (Temporary role with a possibility of extension).

What does being a PA involve?

A PA is a carer who works privately for a disabled or older person, so that they are in control of who works for them and how they are supported. A PA can help with all sorts of daily tasks at home, including domestic tasks, personal care, shopping, sorting out paperwork and can also support their employer to get out and about.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for working alongside the KCIL’s service users to develop personalised recruitment adverts, manage online advertisements and support with the interview process when required.

• To support service users with the recruitment of Personal Assistants (PAs) and to liaise with payroll companies regarding payments to PAs
• To maintain and develop PA records, both paper and electronic, that correspond to this work
• To support PAs and adult service users through the DBS process
• To assist with the organisation and facilitation of PA training sessions or events which support PA recruitment 
• To provide support, information and advice and signposting to service users, potential service users and professionals regarding employment rights and employment law.
• To support the DP team by answering queries and offering advice and guidance to our service users

• To produce performance reports for the CEO regarding recruitment and monitoring of advertising platforms

• To attend regular team meetings, supervision and any training that may be required

Benefits

•Salary - £22,849 - £25,337 pro-rata (pro rata)

•Pension scheme

•25 days’ holiday per annum (pro rata)

This post is for 14 hours per week. Days are negotiable and we are ideally looking for someone who can be flexible when required. This is an office based role with the possibility of some home visits. The successful candidate will be willing to travel in and around the London Boroughs or Kingston-upon-Thames and other local areas if required.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: Monday 9th December 2019

Interview Date: Monday 16th December 2019

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Please note we do not accept CV's. All applicants must complete an application form to be considered for shortlisting.

The Sycamore Project (Zac's Youth Bars) is seeking a new CEO to have oversight and responsibility for all aspects of the organisations work. "Zac's" is a Christian charity providing a wide range of activities and support for over 1,400 young people annually in Bolton and seeks to have a positive and lasting impact, helping young people to achieve their potential.  

We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual who will continue to build on the foundations, address the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities to lead the charity forward. You will be working alongside a dedicated team of currently seventeen full and part time staff, together with a team of volunteers.

The successful candidate will be required to provide Christian leadership and have specific focus on funding bids and fund raising, as well as ensuring aims are achieved, targets met, and legislation and regulation complied with.

Overall, you will need to be able to hold and manage the  bigger picture.

Zac’s ( The Sycamore Project) has always put the needs of the young people at the heart of all it does, and so its projects are always evolving, with new services being set up all the time in order to meet the increasing needs of its young people and the wider community.

As well as centre-based activities,schools work emerged as another important strand of the charity, with support being offered to several schools across Bolton, in a variety of ways (e.g. lunchtime clubs, pupil mentoring support, and targeted issues-based work).

In 2017, with mental health concerns emerging as a major issue for the young people in the community, a new “Young Persons Listening Service” and “Healthy Minds” peer support group was set up as part of a new “Thrive alliance” working in partnership with other Bolton based charities and with funding from Bolton CCG.

Whilst the charity has changed and evolved since being formed, the heart of serving the community and being faith based not biased has never and will never change.

Please submit a cover letter, together with CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification by 5.00pm Tuesday 26th November

The new Chief Executive of The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) will assume an exciting and pivotal role. You will develop the strategy of the RCR in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, and be responsible for the operational management and performance of the organisation.

As the leader of the RCR, you will work closely with the President and the Council to support and guide the organisation’s mission, whilst overseeing the execution of its strategy. Taking responsibility for all legal requirements, risk management and financial obligations, you will ensure the robust financial health of the charity, as we move forward into the new decade.

With a track record in leading or delivering organisational transformation and influencing culture change, you will have leadership experience within a non-profit setting and an understanding of the position of medical Royal Colleges within the healthcare landscape.

An influential and strategic thinker, you will have a strong and proven background in engaging with regulatory and professional bodies, which may include healthcare organisations, sister Royal Colleges or equivalent organisations. Your professional relationships and networking capabilities will ensure you create the right opportunities to lead the organisation into its next phase.

Your knowledge of charity regulation and understanding of good governance along with your commitment to equality and valuing diversity will ensure the RCR continues to strive forward under compelling and trusted leadership.

The role requires tact and diplomacy, emotional intelligence, as well as resilience and flexibility. The Chief Executive will inspire staff and collaborate with new Trustees of the RCR, including Office bearers, from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to understanding and serving the interests of RCR members is essential.

This role offers the exciting opportunity to build on the outstanding growth and development of the RCR under the previous Chief Executive, as we continue to expand our diverse membership base.

The role is full-time, based at the RCR’s offices in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London.

The RCR has been working with members to improve the standard of medical practice across the fields of radiology and oncology for over 40 years. We collaborate impartially with our members and external parties across the healthcare landscape and support the education and training of doctors throughout their careers.

For further information on the RCR and the role please see the candidate pack. To apply, please contact our retained consultant Julian Smith at memcom executive, our specialist consultancy or visit our website.

First round Interviews will be held on 19 and 20 December 2019.

Second round interviews will be held on 24 January 2020.

ECPAT UK is recruiting a CEO to provide highly effective leadership of ECPAT UK. You will use your demonstrated skills and experience to ensure ECPAT UK’s mission and strategic objectives are achieved through excellent organisational management and administration. As CEO, you will maintain and develop external relationships and use your strategic vision to lead the organisation through an exciting period of evolution. The CEO of ECPAT UK is a central player in the fight against child trafficking, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of very many children around the UK and internationally.

About ECPAT UK

Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT UK) is a leading children's rights organisation working to protect children from trafficking and transnational exploitation. We support children everywhere to uphold their rights and to live a life free from abuse and exploitation.

Since its establishment as a multi-agency coalition in 1994 (registering as an independent charity in 2004) ECPAT UK has played a pivotal role in raising the awareness of policymakers, professionals and the general public in order to tackle and prevent the exploitation of children.  We work directly with victims of trafficking to support them and to enable their voices to be heard across the spectrum of debate - at all times ensuring that our work is child-centred, rights-based and that it is rooted in every child’s fundamental human right to be protected from trafficking and exploitation.

We are part of the ECPAT International network, which is present in 93 countries, working to end child exploitation.

Our vision

Children everywhere are free from exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery

Our Mission

• To improve legislation and policy to end child trafficking and transnational child exploitation
• To improve the child protection response of professionals in the UK and overseas
• To ensure that the views of children affected by exploitation are part of the solution

Our strategic priorities

1. Improve legislation and policies protecting children trafficked and exploited in the UK and overseas through research, campaigns and advocacy
2. Promote new and increased understanding of child trafficking and exploitation in the UK and internationally, with a specific focus on root causes and gaps in protection
3. Improve the practice of frontline professionals through capacity building and sharing of specialist expertise
4. Promote active and meaningful youth participation with young people and those affected by trafficking and transnational exploitation, to inform policy and practice in UK and abroad
5. Position ECPAT UK as a key knowledge hub campaigning and advocating for every child’s right to be protected against trafficking and transnational exploitation 
6. Strengthen and sustain ECPAT UK’s growth

Our team

In addition to the CEO role there are currently 11 posts, covering policy and research, parliamentary affairs and campaigns, youth programmes, projects, training, communications and media, development / fundraising, finance and administration.

Recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer

We believe this to be an exciting and crucial time in the evolution of ECPAT UK and of the fight against child trafficking and transnational exploitation.  There is an increasing awareness of the various forms that modern slavery can take, and how that interfaces with the trafficking and exploitation of children; at the same time the situation is constantly changing, and at times seemingly intractable.  It is the role of ECPAT UK and the other actors in our space to tackle this intractability and to make sure that the issue remains at the forefront of our society’s attention so that it can be addressed effectively and permanently.  The CEO of ECPAT UK is a central player in this fight, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of very many children around the UK and internationally.

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location The post is based at ECPAT UK’s Office in central London

Reporting to: ECPAT UK Board of Trustees

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus 6% pension paid by ECPAT UK.  An additional 1% allocation to pension will be taken from your wage (this is subject to change due to pension regulations).

Working hours: This is a full-time position and work will be carried out during normal office hours from the ECPAT Office. However the pattern of hours may vary according to operational needs and travel requirements, including overseas travel where appropriate.

Contract: Permanent after probationary period (6 months). The post requires a satisfactory DBS check.

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum plus statutory holidays.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1 Leading and managing the organisation

• To ensure that a long-term strategy, reviewed and approved by the trustees, is in place to guide the organisation in achieving its objectives.
• To ensure the production of appropriate business plans to implement and achieve the strategies agreed by the board.
• To ensure that the organisation has the human, material, financial and research resources it needs to operate effectively.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK has the right management systems and structures to carry out its work effectively, accountably and safely.
• To build the internal culture of ECPAT UK and strengthen the organisation by ensuring that staff are suitably equipped, provided with training, appraised in their work and given opportunities for professional development.
• To review with staff all new developments for the organisation and proactively research and promote ways to increase ECPAT UK’s influence and impact.

2 Promoting the mission and strategic objectives of the organisation

• To represent ECPAT UK in a variety of settings including government, industry and NGO partnership work and to ensure that all internal and external stakeholders are aware of ECPAT UK’s mission, vital activities and success.
• To protect and enhance the reputation of the organisation and at all times model the highest ethical standards and ensure that ECPAT UK maintains the highest quality of work.
• To take appropriate steps to protect the organisation from risk, including undertaking an annual risk audit.
• To represent the organisation, including speaking at conferences and participating in national and international fora and meetings.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK is well profiled in the media
• To manage the links with the ECPAT International Secretariat and other ECPAT groups worldwide.

3 Advocating for children and young people

• To be committed, at all times, to working for the best interests of children.
• To ensure that the views of children and young people are represented both in the external arena and within the organisation.

4 Overseeing income generation

• To work with staff to ensure income targets are set, effective fundraising strategies and activities are implemented and that the organisation is able to capitalise on its income generation activities.
• To meet with key funders regularly ensuring that supporters are kept up to date with work and recognised for their contributions.
• To research new funding sources and work with fundraising staff to bid for contracts, apply for funding and new work, and proactively seek out new funding partnerships.

5 Exercising financial stewardship and governance; ensuring organisational effectiveness

• To ensure that the annual budget and projected income and expenditure are set, monitored and regularly assessed.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK is in a position to fulfil its financial obligations under the Company and Charity Laws.
• To ensure that the annual accounts and Directors’ report are completed, audited, approved by Trustees and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission annually.
• To ensure that the responsibilities of Company Secretary are discharged appropriately.

• To oversee operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• To ensure that the culture of quality improvement is maintained, ensuring that evaluation (external and internal) processes are carried out which measure the success of ECPAT UK’s programmes of work and that staff refine or change programmes in response to that information.

6 Working with the Board of Trustees

• To support the Chair and the Board of Trustees in formulating and regularly reviewing the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
• To develop, in partnership with the trustees, a long-term strategy for the organisation within the vision, mission and values established by the board.
• To review and develop, with the board, the organisation’s policy proposals and activity and adequately monitor annual plans, targets and performance.
• To report to the board on organisational progress, providing information on targets and organisational performance.
• To establish, with the Chair, the annual calendar for board and subcommittee meetings. 

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

1. Highly motivated with strong leadership qualities and experience of managing staff, programmes and projects in a non-governmental organisation (charity, development agency or human rights organisation).
2. Sound understanding of ECPAT UK’s key policy issues
3. Experience of representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials.
4. Experience of working collaboratively with external organisations whilst maintaining the unique vision of the charity
5. Experience of fundraising from trusts, governmental and/or corporate sources.
6. Experience of developing and managing budgets.
7. Good written communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in staff leadership, management and development.
9. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines and to react quickly when unexpected demands from the external environment occur
10. A willingness to ‘roll up the sleeves’, working flexibly within a small inter-disciplinary team
11. Ability to work pro-actively and reactively with all forms of media
12. Sensitivity to issues of children, gender orientation, race and religion and commitment to ensuring equal opportunities.
13. Education at degree level or equivalent
14. Willingness to travel abroad and to work outside usual office hours if necessary.

DESIRABLE

1. Knowledge of voluntary sector governance practice
2. Proven track record of influencing governmental/inter-governmental policy.
3. Experience of working internationally and/or in children’s rights and campaigning for change
4. Experience in, and understanding of, different methods for measuring, demonstrating and communicating successful outcomes
5. Working knowledge of / fluency in a second language

Recruitment process

A CV, plus a two-page personal statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification, should be submitted by 9am on 2nd December.

Shortlisting will take place during the week of 2nd December, with shortlisted candidates being notified by 11th December. 

Interviews will take place at ECPAT UK’s offices (81A Endell Street, London WC2H 9DX) during the week commencing 16th December (precise date to be confirmed).

The process will consist of a panel interview, to include a presentation.  Shortlisted applicants will be informed of the presentation topic at the point of notification.

Fundraising Due Diligence Executive (12 months fixed term)

• Annually: £29,000-£20,315 (plus London Weighting)

• Region: Flexible

• Location: Weston House - London

• Department: Major Giving

• Vacancy Type: Fixed Term

• Working Hours Per Week: 35

• Duration of Fixed Term: 12 months

• Closing Date: 24 November 2019

The NSPCC is fighting for every childhood. Fundraising underpins our commitment to vulnerable children across the country, and our generous supporters account for almost 90% of the NSPCC’s annual income.

Securing large gifts for our work requires a strong understanding of current and potential donors, and we are creating a new Fundraising Due Diligence function to ensure that the NSPCC’s public-facing and philanthropic partnerships align with our organisational values - particularly our mission to keep children safe.

Led by the Fundraising Due Diligence Manager, this new team will work closely with colleagues that manage our relationships with philanthropists, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, celebrities and other public representatives.

The Fundraising Due Diligence Executive will be expected to gather and analyse information from a number of external sources, presenting findings clearly and accurately

Are you highly organised and analytical, with excellent written communication skills? Do you have experience of conducting research to a deadline?

We are looking for a reliable and efficient individual, with experience of providing good customer service by balancing responsiveness with attention to detail. The successful candidate will be able to offer constructive support to a wide range of colleagues, and to communicate information succinctly to non-specialists.

This is an opportunity to play a vital role in managing risks to the NSPCC’s reputation and income, so that we can continue reaching the children that need us.

Are you the Executive Director of the Roddick Foundation?

Are you passionate about issues such as social, labour and environmental justice? 

Are you courageous and keen to support and work with us on our programme of what Anita Roddick called “difficult philanthropy”? 

Do you have experience of grant-making and leadership, and are you ready for an exciting and rewarding challenge? 

If so, then you might well be the right person to join the Roddick Foundation at this key point in our lifespan. 

About the Roddick Foundation

The Roddick Foundation is dedicated to supporting, empowering and celebrating those who make the world a better place. Our mandate is simple: to be courageous in our decisions as to who we support. We make grants to organisations and campaigns that effect social change.

The Roddick Foundation was established by Gordon and Anita Roddick, founders of The Body Shop, and is overseen by the Roddick family. In our two-plus decades of work, we have set ourselves apart from traditional charitable giving by focusing on people and organisations that take unconventional approaches to advancing justice and empowering communities. We push the boundaries of grant-making when necessary.

Why now?

Social and political upheaval around the world … the grave prognoses given the global environment … we urgently need connected holistic solutions, now more than ever. There is a palpable urgency in our commitment to find and support the critical work being done at the grassroots. 

Opportunities for the Executive Director to help us do this include:

• Working with strategically to map our way forward and taking ownership of our grant making processes, management and governance.
• Working strategically with Trustees and grantees to effect influence with policymakers, other funders, the media, and beyond.
• Collaborating with grantees.
• Refining our place-based giving in West Sussex.
• Working with us to further our commitment to the women’s movement.

About you

The Executive Director may come from any of a wide array of relevant backgrounds. You should be ready to take on a demanding but rewarding leadership role within a collaborative and collegiate group. Whatever your background, we are excited to hear from you, especially if you, amongst other things:

• Have knowledge and experience of the grant making world and a relevant management and leadership background.
• Are open-minded, even-handed, and emotionally empathetic — an active listener and team player, with a sense of humour, courage, enthusiasm and integrity. 
• Are keen and able to do some moving and shaking with grantees and are able to see potential in the quirkiest ideas that come from grassroots groups. 

Do you have a deep personal concern for Christian world mission? Are you someone who enjoys administration, is highly organised, and thrives on the challenge and variety of working with a busy Chief Executive?

Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ.We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated person to assist the Chief Executive, ensuring he is able to deliver maximum effectiveness in his leadership role.

The Executive Assistant is at the heart of the organisation, and so this post offers a varied and fulfilling set of responsibilities and opportunities. It helps to provide a vital interconnectivity and alignment across the organisation, as well as an opportunity to use initiative and creativity.

Key responsibilities include:

• providing general administrative support to the Chief Executive, including managing all correspondence, diary and travel arrangements;
• servicing the administrative and governance needs of the Board of Feba, including agendas, minutes and meeting arrangements;
• acting as Company Secretary and ensuring compliance with all associated legal responsibilities;
• organising events including the AGM, ministry partner visits and other meetings as required;
• ensuring appropriate insurance cover and office supplies as necessary;
• covering some HR duties (as maternity cover until summer 2020) including general enquiries and holiday and absence tracking.

You will have:

• a clear and demonstrable Christian faith;
• personal alignment with and commitment to Feba’s ministry;
• experience of working in a similar role supporting a senior leader;
• a good track record of working independently on projects, and handling a wide variety of activities confidentially and with discretion;
• strong attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate records;
• ability to prioritise and work well under pressure;
• experience of organising and servicing meetings, including taking minutes.

Salary:circa £27,000 per annum

Hours:Full time

Office Location:West Sussex (currently Worthing, with a likely office move in 2020)

Closing date:5pm on 4th December 2019

First interviews:18th or 19th December 2019 in Worthing

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed active Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

The ADD-vance ADHD and Autism Trust (charity reg no. 1158968) has an exciting opportunity!

Due to the retirement of our current Director, we are looking for an inspirational and passionate leader to become the new part-time CEO of our charity.

Established over 24 years ago, this small Hertfordshire charity supports families of children and young adults who have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and/or Autism.  In addition, we support professionals and the wider community to understand these lifelong conditions and how best they can be supported.

As CEO, you will report to the Board of Trustees and will take responsibility for leading the organisation, service provision and strategic direction of ADD-vance. As well as further developing the organisational structure, you will continue the work currently being delivered, increasing into new workstreams.

If you feel passionately about making a difference and would like to lead a growing charity, then we would welcome your application. For a copy of the full role specification, please email to the address given below . We would then invite you to send your CV and a short written piece describing how your experience, skills, knowledge and personal attributes would make you an ideal candidate for this role.

The closing date for applications is 22nd November 2019 and interviews will be held during December.

The CEO will lead UpRising, taking overall financial and managerial responsibility as the internal and external face of the organisation. They will be responsible for identifying and implementing development strategies, stewarding our resources, fund raising and ensuring that UpRising continues to be effective and sustainable in our work with young people.

Reports to: Chair & Board of Trustees

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Strategy

• Work with Trustees and Senior Management Team to ensure an effective fundraising and operational strategy is in place to deliver the organisation’s mission. 

Income Generation

• Take overall responsibility for fundraising and the ongoing development of a sustainable business model – with specific responsibility for monitoring the overall budget. 
• Work alongside Head of Development on the delivery of a fundraising plan to ensure diverse and sustainable revenue streams (including via grants, corporate sponsorship, local stakeholder investment, alumni and individual giving). 

Business Model

• Lead the ongoing evolution of the UpRising delivery and replication model. 
• Grow our social franchising model and other earned income streams (to sit alongside traditional direct delivery).

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the external face for UpRising, developing and managing key national relationships. 
• Manage key partnerships with funders, corporate supporters and public sector bodies.
• Work alongside leadership team and local managers to ensure effective regional and local stakeholder management.

Operations

• Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure effective staff management and delivery of programmes, devolved budget management, and impact and evaluation in each of our locations.

Communications

• Ensure that UpRising maintains and continues to build a strong brand and reputation across all sectors. 
• Attend key internal and external events and articulate UpRising views and experience regarding participation, diversity and inclusion.

Governance

• Work with the Chair to enable the Trustees to fulfil their duties and legal responsibilities, including responsibility for risk register.

General Responsibilities

• Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work and maintain and improve personal competence through continuous professional development. 
• Take direction on projects and priorities from Trustees, which may vary from time to time. 
• Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice. 
• Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

This national charity is a small, rare disease charity that supports families and children affected by a group of devastating neurodegenerative diseases commonly known as Batten disease.

The organisation offers support and informed guidance to families and professionals who work with them as well as actively raising awareness.

A truly parent-led organisation, it was set up over 20 years ago by a group of parents and it has been a charity for 18 years. It is a small team comprising a CEO, two part-time Family Support Officers and a part-time Administrator. Support for families in a person centred way is absolutely at the heart of our work. 

As the patient organisation for those affected by Batten disease, this organisation also plays a key role around access to new treatments. A key role recently has been to work with families around a new drug for CLN2 Batten disease. 

The CEO is also responsible for developing and delivering the strategic aims of the BDFA, working with stakeholders across the UK to ensure that everyone who is affected by Batten disease can live life to the full and secure the care they need to support their needs.

To achieve these objectives, the CEO must create and deliver a sustainable financial strategy based on effective voluntary fundraising sources such as individuals, legacy donors, charitable trusts and corporate sponsors. The BDFA receives no statutory funding. 

The financial strategy must ensure that the organisation has sufficient resources to deliver its services and build up adequate levels of financial reserves.    

Job Purpose

To provide leadership and strategic direction to develop the BDFA, with the support of the Trustee Board, to meet the defined short and long term aims and objectives of the Association.

Main Tasks

1. To provide the necessary daily and long-term leadership and direction to meet the Association’s aims and objectives.
2. To increasingly develop and secure fundraising opportunities to continue to fund and to grow the work of the Association.  
3. To build and grow the profile of the Association with stakeholders both in the UK and internationally by developing robust relationships and networking opportunities.
4. To deliver efficient and effective management of the Association.
5. To ensure that the Association’s funds are used effectively.
6. To provide strong leadership and a robust working environment to enable the staff team to meet their potential and deliver an outstanding service to stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning

• To develop and to deliver to the Board a realistic but also ambitious strategic business plan,resourced to meet the Association’s aims and objectives.
• To monitor team performance and report to the Board.
• To work with the Trustees to develop a robust, strong team to effectively govern the work of the Association.
• To operationalise the strategic plans to ensure participation and ownership by the staff team.

1. Developing Relationships and the position of the BDFA

• To develop and build upon ongoing relationships with organisations, companies and the media to raise the profile of the BDFA and Batten disease both in the UK and on an international platform.
• To provide strong leadership and build relationships to meet and resource the aims and objectives of the Association.
• To be the face of the BDFA and act as an ambassador.
• The CEO is a key figure leading on work around new treatments and must have the gravitas and interpersonal skills to negotiate a very stressful landscape, working with families at the heart of the process alongside NICE (the national institute of clinical excellence), the NHS and pharmaceutical companies.

1. Leadership and Management

• To lead, line manage and inspire the BDFA team ensuring that they are supported in their role and in their career development. 
• To develop and implement robust processes for performance management and monitoring.
• To monitor and minimise risk to the BDFA’s reputation and profile.
• To comply with all regulatory and legal requirements for the BDFA ensuring a culture of good practice and robust governance.

1. Fundraising and Revenue Development

• To implement and monitor a Fundraising Strategy to achieve defined targets for income generation.
• To personally secure new donors and sources of income.
• To maintain relationships with current major donors and corporate funders
• To work collaboratively with the Treasurer and the Board to deliver and review budgets, management accounts and enable the close monitoring of the financial performance of the Association.

Person Specification

Essential

1. Experience of leading a small to medium sized charity preferably health or social care related.
2. Experience of managing a small team
3. Track record of delivering organisational growth
4. Fundraising and experience of capacity building
5. Experience of managing high level relationships with stakeholders
6. Financial experience and literacy
7. Clear and persuasive communicator
8. Empathy and understanding of the needs of families living with a life-limiting diagnosis for their children
9. Ability to be able to be hands on with families, talking to families at point of diagnosis and through bereavement. To be able to harness the parent voice and experience so they are leading the direction of the BDFA.

Desirable

1. Capable of being both strategic and build a reputation as a key figure in the rare disease community 
2. Knowledge of rare diseases and development of therapies