This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant with good technical skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude who is seeking to develop their management skills. The primary focus of this role is to manage the UK office (Kingston) finance operations team, responsible for supplier, volunteer and staff payments and ensuring compliance with accurate and timely external reporting, accounting regulations and UK tax requirements.

Head of Communications and Development

NCW is a dynamic literature house for contemporary writing. Our home is a Grade One-listed medieval building consisting of a 120-seat venue for live events, workshop spaces, a two-bedroom cottage for writers and translators and modern open plan offices. Dragon Hall is located on the historic King St on the banks of the Wensum River in the heart of Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature.

NCW launched in summer 2018 but dates back to the early 2000s. Growing from just three staff in 2006, then under the name Writers’ Centre Norwich (WCN), the organisation has grown consistently under the leadership of CEO Chris Gribble. We are a friendly, hard-working team, passionate about working with a whole range of people and communities, supporting people to own and share their own stories.

This is a new role, combining our communications and development functions to best communicate our vision and activities to our audiences and stakeholders. You would be responsible for developing, leading, implementing and evaluating the organisation’s communications and development strategies as part of the organisation’s overall business plan. The role works across the organisation to drive innovation and creativity in order to increase reach, value, revenue and reputation. The Head of Communications and Development works closely with the Senior Management Team with the CEO, Executive Director, Head of Programmes and Head of Commercial and Operations) and manages a small Communications and Development Team.

• Permanent, full-time post
• Based at CMS House, Oxford, with some flexibility for home working
• Starting salary £47,390 and generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• As an equal opportunities’ employer, we particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

Do you have a passion for both mission and management? A love of spreadsheets as well as spreading the gospel? CMS is looking for a servant-hearted leader to join our senior leadership team (SLT) in Oxford. The post holder will be responsible for strategic development in the area of finance, leading and coordinating policy for financial planning and budgetary control. In addition, they will take responsibility for corporate strategic development and leadership of the ICT and facilities teams (including property management, pensions and risk management). As a member of the SLT they will play a full role in developing and implementing the CMS mission strategy.

The post will continue the work towards financial sustainability, while further developing excellent relationships with other teams within CMS and the wider CMS mission network. They will be a prayerful, discerning Christian who will nurture a healthy mission spirituality within CMS.

It will therefore be a requirement for the post holder to be a committed and practising Christian who would uphold CMS’s values and ethos.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the ideal candidate will be a chartered accountant or equivalent, a member of an accounting body with at least five years’ relevant experience in a senior role, a proven track record of working in finance in a business or charity context and experience of leading, developing and motivating others.

For the past two years CMS has been carrying out an organisational strategic review to address three key issues:

1. A need for greater focus and clarity of purpose
2. A need for clarity of identity and role
3. A need for financial sustainability

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download.

This post has an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising and committed Christian, committed to the aims, values and the ethos statement of CMS. Occasional travel may be required.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

•  Midnight 14 November 2021

Interview dates:

• First round of interviews will be held on 29 and 30 November 2021 via Zoom.
• Final round of interviews will be held in person at CMS House, Oxford, on 9 and 10 December 2021.

This is a crucial and timely role which offers the postholder an opportunity to engage in significant change management at a key moment in the life of USPG. Through your leadership, you will play a critical role in helping to transform the operational systems and processes, and workflows across the organization.

Overseeing operations and line-managing four members of staff, three embedded within USPG’s three teams, you will work directly to the General Secretary (CEO) and provide him with support in his executive function as well as in supporting the Trustees.  

Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute (AFII) are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Operations and Finance on a permanent, full-time basis. Launched in 2020, AFII is a global non-profit organisation with the aim to empower fixed income markets to drive global climate transition at speed and scale.

AFII are now seeking an excellent Head of Operations and Finance who will report to the Executive Director and be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the organisation by providing leadership in all operational and financial matters including HR, IT, and Risk management.

The key responsibilities will be:

• All financial matters, including budget development, planning & reporting; managing the accounts, payroll and financial reporting of project funded activities and grant programmes
• Financial management and strategy - taking a leadership role in the financial strategy, including medium to long term financial planning and risk management
• Providing financial data for business plan and major grants applications
• Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls
• Management of budget in coordination with the Chief Executive and Executive Director
• Prepare draft audit accounts and be a liaison with the externally appointed auditor
• Establish/oversee policies and procedures by which AFII’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated
• Play a significant role in long-term planning towards operational excellence
• Ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective and that the management of resources and budgets is properly conducted
• Ensure we have an excellent HR function with policies and practice that meet the needs of the organisation and promote AFII culture
• Ensure we have the best affordable IT infrastructure and resources
• Contribute to the review and update of the Risk Register
• Ensure compliance with statutory and other regulations where appropriate 
• Managing the interface and contract management of various outsourced providers (IT, Legal, HR, Finance etc)

The organisation:

The AFII strategy is three-fold: (1) “Initiate Movement” by creating cutting edge, intellectually robust ideas and research on how to shift fixed income markets to support climate change; (2) “Accelerate Movement” by converting ideas into practical solutions for investors to make better decision when investing in climate change; (3) “Generate volume” of fixed income capital flows to climate friendly investments through targeted communications, advocacy and outreach.

The organisation is entering into an exciting new phase of development and growth since its launch in 2020. Striving for operational excellence will be key to achieving AFII’s growth potential and impact. 

Essential requirements:

• The successful candidate will have a full CCAB qualification and proven experience operating at a senior level
• Demonstrable experience in setting up new operational systems and processes, with the ability to plan strategically for future growth
• Experience working in a start-up is highly desirable
• Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to take leadership in all areas of responsibility
• Candidates must have a can-do attitude, with the ability to identify and implement operational needs in an organisation
• Please note knowledge of charity SORP is essential in order to be considered for this role

This role can also be offered on a part-time basis.

AFII’s head office is based in central London, however substantial home working can be considered.

The closing date for applications is 20th October 2021. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

We are currently looking for a full-time fixed term Operations Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our team. You can be based anywhere in the UK or internationally to apply for this role.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognised and celebrated.

We at The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation are the engine that drives and supports the Award’s growth, access, and impact across the globe.

The Award helps to inspire millions of young people. And it’s not limited by the boundaries of one programme or place. There are more than 1 million young people currently completing their own unique programme, via hundreds of thousands of youth-focused partners and operators, including schools, youth organisations, examination boards and youth offender institutions.

The role of the Operations Manager is to support the delivery and growth of the Award through provision of guidance and support to our Operators – a network of local and national organisations around the world, licensed directly by the Foundation to deliver the Award. A significant proportion of the role will entail new business development by identifying new partners with which we can work.

About you

You will have previous experience of providing strategic support in a volunteer NGO environment, along with being able to build and maintain excellent client relationships. This role will require you to communicate and network effectively at operational and Board level and across a wide variety of cultures. You will be focused on results and targets, and have experience of managing youth programmes and project management.

Please also view the attached Job Description for further details on the role. We currently operate a hybrid working scheme at our London office, allowing flexibility with where you work but you may be required to come in from time to time if based locally.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd November 2021. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

We are looking for a creative and proactive Finance & Operations officer to join our growing Team.  You will provide lead on all aspects of the charity’s financial and operational work, introducing and keeping track of policies globally.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we expand our work to serve millions more who are in need of sight saving interventions.

You will be:

Managing the UK office finance and operations; produce accurate internal financial data and external financial reporting; ensure compliance with accounting practices and UK tax requirements; promote continued process improvement; provide user-focused financial services and a strong control environment; and ensure timely and accurate payment of suppliers, staff and volunteers.

This is one of four team leader roles within the Programmes Directorate, with responsibility for two main programmes: our longstanding global Award and Development Programme and our new Changemakers Programme (launched in 2021), which we are delivering in partnership with the UK Youth and the Centre for Mental Health.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of quality, impactful programmes that harness the power of youth social action, providing thought leadership for the organisation in this area. In line with the commitments and ambition set out in our new strategy the post-holder will also be responsible for identifying and cultivating new programme partnerships and funding opportunities to support the growth and sustainability of our work with and for young people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 1. Programme effectiveness and impact

• Work with the Impact and Evaluation team to embed a culture of evidence-based programming within the team, helping develop appropriate systems and processes to support monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Maximise opportunities for young people to engage meaningfully and inclusively in the planning, delivery and review of our Award and Development and Changemaker Programmes.
• Provide thought leadership on youth social action – both within the team and across the programmes directorate more widely – ensuring our thinking and practice is informed by latest insights and sector learning on how to effectively engage and support young people as social leaders and activists.
• Oversee the operational planning, delivery and review of our programmes, ensuring learning and good practice is captured and shared across the directorate.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Policy Coordinator to identify opportunities for policy engagement and influence, actively seeking ways to platform youth voices and share insights and learning from programmes.
• Work with the Communications and Impact and Evaluation teams to develop robust and compelling resources to communicate programme impact to our core audiences.

2. Programme partnerships and funding

• Ensure the effective management of existing programme partnerships, including through regular communications and quality reporting, to support funding, delivery and policy objectives.
• Work with the Directors of Programmes and Fundraising to identify and cultivate new partnerships to support programme funding, delivery and policy engagement
• Develop pitches, products and funding proposals accordingly, in collaboration with programme managers and the fundraising team.

3. Team leadership and management

• Build a cohesive and engaged team that embraces The Diana Award’s core values and has a culture committed to reflective learning, accountability and impact.
• Ensure the team has clear shared and individual work plans in place with measurable KPIs and regular supervision, appraisals and team meetings to monitor progress.
• Manage the team budget, monitoring expenditure across the different funding streams and working with the programme managers and finance team to prepare reports for funders.
• Encourage and support the team to engage in continuous professional development, signposting and seeking opportunities as relevant.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are fully understood and applied within the team, supporting ongoing learning and escalating any issues arising to the safeguarding forum.

4. Senior management

• Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the Programmes Directorate.
• Contribute to the wider management of the organisation, ensuring effective business partnering relationships are in place with key functions eg. comms, operations, I&E, fundraising etc.
• Represent the organisation externally as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the-Global Director, Child Rightsat any existing Save the Children International office location.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children is seeking a transformational development / humanitarian executive to lead our Child rights work globally, covering Child Rights Governance, Child Participation and Child Rights Programming. Taking advantage of Save the Children's vast network of program experts and global footprint, this global leader will use innovation, technology, data, and research to ensure that Save the Children stands as a state of the art institution working with children and their communities efficiently and effectively. This position will provide an unparalleled opportunity to implement the cutting-edge of development, humanitarian and human rights theory and practice across a network of 100+ countries and 25,000 staff. This includes helping Save the Children become effectively localized, data-driven, productively partnered, a powerful advocate, and to stand as one of the world's most recognized voices in the defence of the rights of every child everywhere.

This is the most senior Child Rights role in Save the Children. This role has overall accountability for the quality and impact of embedding Child Rights across our programmes and advocacy across Save the Children, promoting programme innovation and drawing on and contributing to the best global evidence on what works to guarantee children's rights.

As part of Save the Children's 2030 Ambition, the organization has chosen to inspire three Breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, so that every child, and especially those suffering from inequality and discrimination can Survive, Learn and be Protected - with children's rights at the core.

This role will lead organizational efforts to achieve the four goals in our 2022-24 strategy for children, working to ensure that child rights is at the center of the global goals:

• Children have a healthy start in life
• Children go safely back to school and learn
• Children live free from violence
• Children benefit from safety nets and resilient families

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

CHILD RIGHTS TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• In depth understanding of international human rights mechanisms, with a focus on the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
• In depth understanding of the interdependency of human rights, governance and development/humanitarian agendas
• Understanding of public financial management and how it impacts public investment in children
• Abel to champion an enabling environment for gender equality and inclusion, and prioritising the rights of the most deprived and marginalised children
• Abel to champion the empowerment of children to claim their political and civil rights

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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education to Master's level, with a qualification in human rights, international law/development/ relations, economics, management, politics, governance or a related field is desirable.

• Inspirational leader with ability to communicate a compelling vision for children's rights and Save the Children as a Child Rights organisation
• Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated experience in motivating large direct and indirect teams
• Significant international development and humanitarian contexts experience designing, implementing and evaluating programmes relating to child rights governance, child participation and other relevant child rights programming.
• Thorough knowledge and track record of influencing child rights public and programme policy in development and humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrable ability to engage effectively across internal/external stakeholders and communities, including children.
• Knowledge of policy, research and evidence-based methodologies with regards to child rights programming.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to gender analysis in informing programmes and policy.
• A combination of technical, research, public advocacy and, local experience.
• Understands that work of development and humanitarian action can be complex and volatile.
• Country level experience in international development, preferably through long-term assignments.
• Proven experience delivering results and outputs
• Energy and drive to create change in a large complex organisation
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching - ability to work with people of all levels from CEO to junior staff and across all functions,
• Experience creating and managing high-performing teams including building shared objectives, quality control, evaluation, motivation, performance management, staff development and training.
• Commitment to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive technical leadership team
• Demonstrates ability to make technical expertise relevant and available to inform programs
• Engaging with donors and public finance stakeholders across humanitarian, development and developed contexts.
• An understanding of and commitment to Save the Children's mission, values and programme approaches.
• Fluent spoken and written English

Desirable:

• Additional languages, particularly French, Spanish and/or Arabic.
• Senior leadership experience working in Save the Children, another large INGO, donor or multilateral agency

We can offer circa £ 73,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role can be based in any existing Save the Children International Regional or Cooffice location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

Where we Work -

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Operations Project Manager

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (with a view to extend),

Full -time, 40 hours/week, (hours/working days negotiable) London-based

Salary: £26,854 per annum (inc. London Allowance)

STOP THE TRAFFIK (STT) is a global organisation that has pioneered a systemic solution to disrupt human trafficking using an intelligence led, technology driven model.

We are a unique group of highly motivated individuals with roles that transcend multiple sectors such as business, intelligence analysis, community activism, creative campaigns and digital communications. As the organisation is growing, we believe the time is right to appoint an Operations Project Manager to help us achieve our vision of disrupting human trafficking.

The Operations Manager role will oversee the daily leadership of STOP THE TRAFFIK operations and administration. The role will involve management of Project Officer level staff and will report to the Director of Operations. This role is crucial to STOP THE TRAFFIK, at a point of organisational growth and development.

The successful candidate will be a natural relationship builder and have responsibilities such as:

• Leading projects and staff to achieve results that align the organisation’s strategy 
• Actively creating a positive working environment for the team, bringing out their best
• Ensuring the smooth functioning of our IT systems, premises, H&S, and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL)
• Line managing a team of Project Officers and supporting on further recruitment for the team
• Actively promote and model the ethos and values of STOP THE TRAFFIK. 
• Supporting at ad-hoc events run by the Communications Team.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have proven experience in coordinating and delivering complex projects
• Be a strategic thinker with ability to craft content targeted at specific audiences
• Demonstrable experience in building effective and trusted partnerships and delivering change
• Have proven strong line management of paid or voluntary roles
• Be able to work as a team and individually, in a fast-paced, target-driven work environment

This is a newly created role within the STOP THE TRAFFIK team, so you will have the opportunity to make the role your own.  In return you will be rewarded by working with a supportive and friendly team, working on an interesting high profile, global issue, conveniently based in our Central London office.  Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK website.

If you are keen to work in a busy and fast-paced environment, please check the Oasis website for futher details. For further information please contact STOP THE TRAFFIK via the website.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.  Applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK.

This is a rolling recruitment campaign and interviews will take place as applications are submitted, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Want to use your skills in Supporter Operations to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as our new Supporter Operations Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Supporter Operations Team plays a central role in supporting our fundraising teams to maximise supporter engagement through efficient and accurate donation response processing, as well as being a centre of expertise on the relevant processes, compliance and other regulations.

As our passionate and proactive Supporter Operations Manager you will be responsible for our inhouse response handling service; provide expertise and advice on operational improvement and reporting and take the lead on our Gift Aid operations.

To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format. Applications will close 23:59 on 27/10/2021. Availability for interview is required during the w/c 01/11/2021. Interviews will be held online via Microsoft Teams.

In this role, you will have overall responsibility for the performance and wellbeing of our Supporter Operations Team, and the delivery of the response handling and fulfilment services relating to WaterAid's fundraising activities.

You will be our subject expert on response handling work, donation processing and Gift Aid operational activity. As a member of the Supporter Experience & Operations Management Team, you will be working very closely with our Supporter Care and Supplier Partnerships & Procurement Managers, ensuring we maintain our friendly and supportive team culture.

You'll also:
* Lead a cross departmental group to ensure that WaterAid's Gift Aid activities are managed appropriately, and the income opportunity maximised
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, proactively identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement or efficiency gains, where these contribute to the overall supporter experience
* Working with the SE&O management team, lead on the creation of a suite of key performance indicator reports across the SE&O teams, enabling ongoing evaluation of the performance of the SE&O teams as a whole

To be successful, you'll need:
* Experience leading the delivery of an effective income processing and response handling function
* Detailed knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Gift Aid scheme
* Experience of people management, including coaching, training and personal development
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams to define and implement solutions

Salary: £36,000 - 38,000 subject to experience with excellent benefits. WaterAid benefits include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangements
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Additional Information:
WaterAid is currently located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Our teams are currently transitioning to a hybrid home & office based working pattern, and this role will be expected to be office based for 2 days per week (subject to any Government guidance). All aspects of this including how we are supporting homeworking and the office transition will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.

In this role of Global Policy & Campaigns Director we need you to lead us in developing effective campaign and advocacy strategies. This role provides direction and critical challenge to all projects across the organisation to ensure they can deliver change. The Director understands and communicates the political landscape and movement context, and assesses which strategy for winning change is most appropriate at which time. This Director leads our campaigns and organising work and our external engagement to shift the public debate, build powerful coalitions for change and influence decision-makers. 

The role requires you to bridge the gap between being hands-on and operating at a strategic level.

Location:  Home-based with frequent travel to partner meetings, networking events, etc (predominantly London but could be across the UK).

Travel: Potentially 2-3 team meetings per year in Paris and 1 per year in Dakar. The post-holder may, now and again, be expected to travel for limited periods in the UK or abroad.

Hours: 15-20 hours. We are open to considering flexible terms of engagement.

Contract Type: Part-time, permanent contract

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 GBP pro rata dependant on experience.

ALIMA´s Spirit & Background

ALIMA’s purpose is to save lives and provide care for the most vulnerable populations, without any discrimination based on identity, religion, or politics, through actions based on proximity, innovation, and the alliance of organizations and individuals. We act with humanity and impartiality in accordance with universal medical ethics. To gain access to patients, we undertake to act in a neutral and independent manner.

Since its creation in 2009, ALIMA has treated more than 7 million patients and today deploys its operations in 12 African countries, carrying out support to 45 hospitals and more than 300 health facilities to care for more than 4,000 patients daily. Whenever possible we work in partnership with local NGOs to ensure that our patients benefit from the best and most relevant expertise wherever it is, whether within their own country or in the rest of the world. In addition, to improve the humanitarian response, we are carrying out operational and clinical research projects particularly in the field of the fight against malnutrition and viral hemorrhagic fevers.

ALIMA’s Team: More than 2,000 people are currently working for ALIMA. The field teams, closest to the patients, receive support from coordination teams generally based in the countries’ capitals. These receive support from the 4 desk teams and the emergency and opening team based at the operational headquarters in Dakar, Senegal. The Paris and New York teams are actively working to raise funds and represent ALIMA. The rest of the ALIMA Galaxy includes individuals and partner teams working on behalf of other organizations such as medical NGOs BEFEN, ALERT Santé, SOS Médecins  / KEOOGO, AMCP, research organizations PACCI and INSERM, Oxford, Bordeaux or Copenhagen Universities, the INGO Solidarités International and many others.

Countries we work in: Mali, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Guinea, Senegal, South Sudan, Mauritania.

The work we do: Malnutrition, Maternal Health, Primary and Secondary Health, Pediatrics, Malaria, Epidemics (Ebola, Cholera, Measles, Dengue, Lassa Fever), Hospitalization, Emergencies, Gender Based Violence.

Role Context

The general objective is to support ALIMA’s medical operations by engaging donors to fund underfinanced activities: emergency support, research and innovation, and talent development. This is a major strategic goal for a fast growing and high impact organization (1.7 million patients a year, 2,000 staff, 73 million Euro budget in 2020).

After a 10 million Euro fundraising campaign in 2017-2021, ALIMA will launch a second campaign aiming to raise at least 25 million Euro in Europe, Africa, and USA by 2025. The development of ALIMA UK will be key to leverage the reach of the 2025 campaign with the help of the 3 campaign committees and the development team based in New-York, Dakar, and Paris.

ALIMA UK was registered as a charity in the UK in 2018 and ALIMA seeks to increase its fundraising in the UK with the recruitment of this first paid position. The ALIMA UK Head of Development will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for expanding and diversifying ALIMA UK’s funding base with a particular focus on major gifts. He/she will be the key representative of ALIMA in the UK and work closely with the Paris team.

The ALIMA UK Head of Development will be in charge of developing and executing a comprehensive plan for raising ALIMA UK’s revenue in line with the ALIMA Global Major Gifts, Foundations and Corporations campaigns.

In particular, the Head of Development will lead ALIMA UK’s efforts to expand the donor base and increase the sources of revenue from high net worth individuals, private and family foundations, and corporations. The postholder will be charged with managing all aspects of ALIMA UK’s fundraising efforts including individual major gift solicitation, fundraising and outreach events, and foundation and corporation grant outreach.

Role Relationships

The Head of Development will report to the Major Gifts and Partnership Manager based in Paris who coordinates the Global Major Gifts campaign across three continents (Africa, Europe, North America).The incumbent will work closely with members of the Development and Communication teams in Dakar and Paris and with the ALIMA USA team in New York and will interact with members of the ALIMA UK Board of Trustees and with members of the Africa, Europe and North America Campaign Committees. 

Responsibilities

• Develop new funding opportunities with Major Donors, Foundations and Corporations in the UK as part of the Major Donor and Partnership team based in Paris in line with ALIMA’s Global fundraising strategy.
• Support the development and management of a robust prospect pipeline and a calendar of opportunities for engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of donors.
• Research and identify funding opportunities in the UK, craft compelling propositions and proposals for major donors and ensure quality and timely report back on gifts made.
• Take part in the identification and engage ALIMA UK’s board of trustees to actively support and fundraising plans and events.
• Working with the wider development team to deliver bespoke major donor activities including virtual and in-person events.
• Help to position and raise awareness of ALIMA’s role among peers, donors, and other audiences by participating in sector networks and representing ALIMA UK at events.
• Contribute to ALIMA UK’s general management in support to the ALIMA Administration and Finance team in Dakar: maintain accurate records, including in ALIMA fundraising databases for income recording and earmarking, ensure legal and ethical compliance, manage ALIMA’s UK budget and administrative requirements with service providers.
• Work within ALIMA’s giving, antifraud, anti-money laundering due diligence policies and GDPR policies and processes.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have experience in major donor cultivation and acquisition, with the ability to grow a campaign in a new zone with limited existing network. The successful candidate will be a passionate and effective communicator, both written and verbally and will be keen to develop the presence of international NGO in a new market as the sole representative of the organisation in the country, other than the board of trustees.

The postholder will also be expected to uphold the highest of fundraising standards and maintain full and accurate management information records, ensuring that all fundraising activity undertaken by the role fully complies with UK charitable practices, information management (e.g., GDPR) and fundraising regulation (e.g., UK Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice). Key to this role is a deep understanding of ALIMA’s values and humanitarian principles.

Essential Skills/Knowledge

Technical:

• 3 to 5 years of experience of working in an income generating capacity with an NGO to identify, approach, secure and steward major donors giving or capable of giving over five and six figure gifts or 3 to 5 years of experience of working in an income generating capacity in the private sector in business development or account management.
• Experience of developing, networking, and enhancing philanthropic relationships at high giving levels.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering high level stewardship.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with international teams in multiple locations on complex programmes and donor relationships.
• Excellent written skills, including development of compelling communications for donors.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet deadlines.
• Experience of developing annual and multi-year budgets and plans.

 Personal:

• Excellent inter-personal, influencing and relationship building skills.
• Excellent communication skills, especially with high value supporters.
• Understanding of and commitment to ALIMA's values and work.

Head of Business Development – Charity Funding
Central London or Edinburgh (Please note that while this role is advertised as office-based, IIED will remain a predominantly remote-working organisation for the foreseeable future)

The closing deadline for applications is midnight on the 24th October 2021.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 8th November 2021.

The Company

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation. We promote sustainable development to improve livelihoods and protect the environments on which these livelihoods are built. We specialise in linking local priorities to global challenges. IIED is based in London and works in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and the Pacific, with some of the world’s most vulnerable people. We work with them to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them - from village councils to international conventions.

We are now looking for a Head of Business Development to join our team and lead our Business Development function on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £57,569 - £63,438 per annum (up to £71,638 for exceptional candidates) based on skills and experience
- Benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre charity funding professional looking for a new challenge to join our thriving organisation and help shape our future direction and success.

As an organisation, our purpose is to contribute to making the world more just and more sustainable. You will have the chance to build on the strong relations we have developed with our current and potential funders, identifying new opportunities and driving us forward, navigating a rapidly changing environment.

In return, we can offer you excellent benefits and a variety of activities and social events to promote health and wellbeing and enable our teams to enjoy a positive, cohesive work environment.

The Role

As our Head of Business Development, you will be responsible for increasing our income and helping us secure support to enable our organisation to continue towards our mission.

Managing the Business Development Team, you will implement and refine our 2021-2 business development strategy. This focuses on increasing our funding by identifying new opportunities, maintaining our existing funding relationships, increasing the success of our competitive bidding and increasing the effectiveness of our internal business development and systems.

You will lead the development of strong relations with key targets for future income and help create new partnerships and alliances. You will also work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation to share information and ideas.

Additionally, you will:

- Take direct responsibility for negotiating and completing large-scale applications for funding
- Gather and disseminate intelligence on the funding landscape
- Work with Research Groups to develop their fundraising plans and donor scoping
- Provide effective leadership and mentoring to the team

About You

To join us as our Head of Business Development, you will need:

- A sustained track record in securing funding for a range of projects from a variety of donors including public sector funding agencies and private foundations
- An entrepreneurial ‘self-starter’ approach with the ability to recognise opportunities and act on them appropriately
- Proven experience in partnership and/or consortium development, creating, developing and working through consortia, networks, alliances, partnerships and international teams
- Access to an extensive international network of contacts relevant to the post
- An understanding of policy and research work on sustainable development issues in Africa, Asia and/or Latin America and at international level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fluency in English
- Excellent knowledge of office software and relevant specialist software
- A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline or a relevant graduate degree and relevant formal training and/or qualification

A working knowledge of French or Spanish, and/or other widely spoken languages (with a preference for those who are fully fluent in one of these languages), in addition to English, would be beneficial to your application. Membership of relevant national and international bodies would also be advantageous.

Other organisations may call this role Business Development Lead, Head of Fundraising, Charity Development Manager, Fundraising Manager, or Income Development Manager.

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