This is an exciting opportunity to become the Finance Director of an established and impactful International Development organisation with operations in the UK and Nigeria. As the most senior member of the finance team at SDN you will have significant influence in leading and shaping the future of our organisation.

Job Location: Flexible, home and/or our London office. We are currently asking everyone to attend the office on a designated day once a month, so we have the opportunity to meet and collaborate in-person. Outside of this one day a month – plus any other tasks where it is necessary to be in the office to fulfil the duties of your role – it will be up to you whether you want to work fully from home or to attend the office more regularly. We are more interested in the quality and content of your work, and your ability to work with others and to deadlines, than where you work.

Reporting To: Executive Director

Hours: Part-time 3 days per week, but we would consider other part-time hours for the right candidate (we are open to considering flexible arrangements, such as a job share, flexible working hours etc.)

Travel: Approximately 2 trips per year to the SDN office in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Role Overview: The Finance Director is the number one finance position in the organisation which has overall responsibility for the finance function and administrative operations, including HR, legal, risk, facilities and IT. It is a widely scoped role and therefore requires somebody that relishes taking on a broad range of responsibilities - the role is an exciting mix of financial strategy, financial management, accounting, systems improvements, compliance and administration. You will have a solid track record of team and line management, be equally interested in the financial and non-financial aspects of the role (such as HR and IT), and enjoy working with purpose towards driving change, solving problems, communicating effectively, and prioritising workload across the organisation. The role currently leads a team of 14 finance and administrative staff across the UK and Nigeria, so it is therefore essential that the Finance Director can manage priorities and workload across this team in order to deliver work.

Job Purpose and Duties: The purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth running of the finance function and other support services so that they enable the organisation to keep fully informed of all relevant financial matters, effectively allocate resources across the organisation, meet its contractual obligations and manage risk.

Governance and Strategy:

• Ensure that the Board is regularly updated on financial performance, financial outlook and risks to the organisation
• Support the ED in the management of Board meetings, wider Board engagement, and with Company Secretary duties
• Ensure that governance structures established by the Board are implemented through effective policies, procedures and controls
• Contribute towards the setting and implementation of the organisation’s strategy to deliver upon medium and long term goals that meet SDN’s charitable objectives
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements in the UK and Nigeria

Financial Management:

• Ensure that all stakeholders within the organisation have access to timely and insightful financial information in order to drive effective decision making across SDN
• Be responsible for all aspects of financial planning, financial operations, banking, accounting, donor financial reporting and statutory reporting in the UK and Nigeria in line with Charity SORP, IFRS and UK GAAP
• Oversee and ensure timely budget development for funding proposals in line with donor requirements, which also adequately capture and cover SDN’s costs to run the organisation
• Oversee and ensure accurate and effective financial reporting in line with donor requirements and timelines
• Manage cash flow, assets and staff across the organisation to ensure the optimal use of company resources
• Oversight and management of all financial operations across the UK, Nigeria and project locations

Financial Control:

• Lead the end-to-end audit processes for the consolidated group accounts and the UK and Nigerian legal entities
• Continually improve our accounting software, and other internal systems, to make sure they are accurate, reliable, efficient and meet the evolving requirements of the organisation
• Ensure bookkeeping, accounting and banking practices are compliant and fully controlled
• Ensure that there is a strong compliance and control culture imbedded across the organisation through functions such as Internal Audit, Procurement and Risk Management
• Ensure adherence to SDN company policies and to our donor’s grant terms and conditions

Support Services:

• Take responsibility for the HR function to make sure that staff are recruited, motivated and retained
• Ensure that SDN’s administrative operations run smoothly and add value to the organisation
• Make sure that SDN has appropriate IT infrastructure and capabilities
• Periodically review and renew the organisation’s insurance policies to make sure that adequate cover is in place
• Willingness to lead on other support services to make sure the organisation functions effectively

Person Specification:

The work we do here at SDN varies day to day so we need someone who is dynamic and reliable, who can work under pressure and deliver efficiently and effectively. As the most senior finance position in the organisation it is imperative that you drive sustainability, transparency and development into all that we do and maintain a commitment to high ethical standards. The successful candidate will have:

Required:

• 6+ years of professional finance experience
• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience in preparing company accounts and / or auditing them
• Accounting software experience
• Experience of preparing and managing budgets and financial reports
• Experience of cost management and control
• People management experience
• Experience of working with teams across different countries
• Understanding and experience of managing cultural and value driven diversity within the working environment
• Demonstrated the ability to drive change within an organisation
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• A proactive, energetic and positive attitude towards setting and completing work
• A desire to lead on other support services, for example HR, IT and Legal
• Excellent computer skills, and being especially proficient in Microsoft Excel

Desirable:

• Experience of working at Board level
• Experience of setting strategy and implementing this
• Financial management experience in the not-for-profit sector
• Experience and understanding of International Development matters, concepts and funding
• Experience of contract management and financial reporting to external donors and / or investors
• Experience of working with institutional donors in international development (e.g. UK FCDO, the UN, USAID, EU etc.)
• Experience of working with teams in developing markets

This role is for 35 hours per week (full-time)

The role: 

The Governance and Performance Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative, logistical and coordination support to a range of colleagues, including the Boards and Senior Leadership Team, to help enable effective governance and leadership of Friends of the Earth, as well as high performance across the organisation.

You’ll support cross-organisational and departmental meetings, away days, diary management, reporting, record keeping, administrative tools and other systems and work closely with the rest of the Governance Team and the Project Management Team.

Key Skills and Attributes: 

You will be forward thinking and able to prioritise a varied workload in a fast-moving environment. You will have excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills with a focus on quality, detail and outcomes. You will possess proficient IT and written skills and an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including the most senior levels of the organisation.

The team: 

The Governance Team supports Friends of the Earth’s Boards and Senior Leadership Team to effectively govern and lead the organisation in its mission to bring about environmental justice.

Working across all directorates, the team aims to provide senior colleagues with efficient and proactive support, helping to ensure that our decision-making machinery is working well, that we plan effectively, and that we strengthen a culture of accountability and delivery.

Closing Date: 25 January 2022

Interview: Week commencing 7 February 2022

PA Governance Job Share Role – three days a week

12-month contract initially

This role can be carried out remotely, but the successful candidate is also able to work some of the time from a central London office if preferred.

Salary: Starting from £30 - £32k pro rata and attractive terms, dependent on experience

The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) is an international forum where science meets business.  Established in 1881, SCI is a registered charity, based in London, with members in over 70 countries.

SCI’s principal charitable objective is to advance the application of science into industry for public benefit, and it does this through events, publications, and other activities.

SCI seeks a part-time PA to provide administrative support to the charity’s governance function.  Working within a small and friendly team, the role requires governance or board committee experience (including minute taking), the role also offers scope to assist with elements of support for the Chief Executive.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be flexible, proactive and have experience of working within a busy executive office.  The ability to plan, prioritise and work to deadlines is important. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. Experience of working in a professional or corporate environment is essential.

Knowledge, skills and experience required for this position

• At least 3 years’ demonstrable experience as a Personal Assistant.
• Some governance experience preferable but training will be given.
• Experienced minute taker and experience in organising senior committee meetings.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to multitask.
• High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with SharePoint, PowerPoint and with using MS Teams.
• Proactive and willing to act on own initiative both individually and as a member of a team.
• High aptitude for spelling and grammar, and accuracy in data entry and proof-reading.
• Personable, positive and a team player.
• Understanding of a charity or membership organisation desirable.

Deadline: 31 January 2022 by midday.
 

About us

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

‘The role of Head of Chief Executive’s Office at Crisis is a vital part of our organisation. As CEO, I rely on this person bringing foresight, energy and passion to the role, alongside having the values and experience to lead a team themselves. I am looking for someone who is highly skilled and with the right experience, but more than that, someone who is eager to be part of achieving our mission to end homelessness.’ 
Matt Downie, Chief Executive

About the role

The Head of Chief Executive’s Office ensures our Chief Executive is fully equipped with the support and insights to enable him to lead Crisis with maximum impact, effectiveness and efficiency, and to to work effectively with the Trustees in ensuring good governance.
This position also offers the opportunity to line manage a team of Executive Assistants who ensure our Trustees and Senior Management Team are able to deliver on their responsibilities through diary support, process reporting and project co-ordination. This is a rewarding role and the opportunity to make a real difference in our mission to end homelessness.

About you

• Extensive experience supporting a high-profile Chief Executive
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and written skills with the ability to influence and negotiate when required, liaise effectively at all levels internal and externally, and prepare and present reports internally and externally
• Excellent administration skills, including minute-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities
• Track record of providing in-depth and timely political, policy, donor and other briefings to a chief executive, and a good understanding and active interest in political and policy areas which impact Crisis, and broader trends and issues in the UK charity sector
• Track record of proactive support for a board and senior management team, developing agendas, supporting the recruitment and induction of trustees
• An understanding of good governance in the charity sector
• Strategic view and a willingness and ability to make a contribution to a wide range of discussions, sometimes beyond immediate personal expertise and experience
• Experience of project management
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with safeguarding procedures
• Commitment to Crisis purpose and values including equality and social inclusion.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

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

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

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

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. 

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.

Closing date: 24th January 2022 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held on 04 February 2022​​​​​​​

Accessibility

We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team, contact details can be found on our website.

Interim Finance Director
Location: Flexible
Full time (part-time arrangements of four days per week considered)

About Mayday 
Mayday Trust is an organisation with a network of passionate social activists working to bring about systemic change, whilst offering people going through tough times such as homelessness, leaving care, coming out of prison or experiencing emotional trauma, support through its Person-led, Transitional and Strength-based (PTS) Response.

Mayday is also part of the New System Alliance, which is a UK wide partnership working to challenge and change the failing support systems that people encounter when going through tough times.

The Role 
As Mayday has recently changed its business model, our part-time Finance Director moving on to a new role, and with the appointment of a new CEO, we have identified some support needs for our finance team and some areas of financial management and strategy which we want to update. We have agreed on the need for a new approach to preparing the board and we are approaching year-end and budget setting.

This role is full time (but part-time arrangements of four days per week considered), starting ideally mid-January, and is a 3 – 6 month assignment, subject to review.

The main tasks:

• To take overall responsibility for all aspects of the day to day finance, reporting and compliance and risk management
• A detailed review of financial governance
• Update financial management reporting to SMT and board and review board accounting pack to improve KPIs
• Preparing statutory accounts in accordance with the Companies Acts and Charity SORP
• Restricted and unrestricted income and funds management
• Reserves and investment management and options appraisal, including options for two owned properties
• Budget creation for 22/23 with the senior team
• Reviewing VAT position of the organisation (in liaison with VAT expert)
• Supporting the learning and development of the finance manager, and the financial awareness of the wider management team; capturing changes in new or updated policies and procedures
• Working with the Board and Finance Committee and contributing to the senior team

The person we are looking for will be:

• Experienced in senior financial management within the Charity sector
• A qualified accountant
• Up to date with knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory regime, including SORP
• Happy to provide hands-on support and is comfortable working at an operational level, as well as providing strategic financial leadership to the senior team and support to the Board
• Confident in taking a facilitative and coaching approach to working with senior and middle managers, and to embedding financial awareness and devolved budget management to the organisation

Team support 
An experienced Finance Manager and Finance Assistant will be available to offer support.

Closing date: 5pm on January 21st 2022

Interested?

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website.

No agencies please.

Governance Administrator - 6 month FTC

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the governance function with administration work

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (NO MORE THAN 8)

As part of the Secretariat Team you will support the administrative work of the GOC governance functions. In the Governance Administrator role, you will:

• Support administration across a small team.
• Diary management.
• Prepare a variety of documents in word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF format as required by team members, including external reports and presentations.
• Organise and assist with team documents and relevant filing.
• Assist staff with following up on actions through regular reminders.
• Provide assistance to the senior management team when required
• Support the member recruitment campaigns of the GOC committees and panels

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

• Administration support experience gained working in a similar position
• Confident at multi-tasking and can work without supervision
• Able to prioritise and balance conflicting demands, using own initiative to resolve problems and managing own workload within agreed deadlines
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills for effective communication
• Innovative thinker who can improve processes, productivity and quality.
• Good operational knowledge of Microsoft Office and other standard IT software
• Dynamic team player who can build and maintain strong working relationships.

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Experience of using Board papers systems

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURS (E.G. Team orientation, customer focus, innovative, detail conscious, initiative etc)

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation
• Able to work remotely
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team

Closing date 4pm 21 January 2022.

Please note your application will not be accepted without a covering letter. We reserve the right to close this role early dependent on number of applications.

Ref 106006

Victim Support seeks to appoint to the post of Committees Officer internally known as Board and Committees Officer. The location of this post is flexible, working either from home (in England or Wales) or from a Victim Support office in London or St Mellons.

About VS

Victim Support has nearly 50 years of unrivalled expertise when it comes to the needs of victims and witnesses and their journey through the criminal justice system.

For many people, crime can be traumatising and life changing. As an independent charity we are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and we put them at the heart of our organisation.

If you're passionate about making a difference to victims and witnesses of crime, come join us. Help us achieve our vision of a world where there are fewer victims, but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the criminal justice system.

When you join us, we'll make sure you get the support you need to be the best you can be as part of our inclusive teams of people making a real difference.

About the role

This important role provides effective, efficient and timely support to Senior Management, Committees and the Board of Trustees.

The role aids effective communication and decision-making within the organisation, and to external stakeholders through the production of the Trustees' Annual Report and Accounts.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of Network/Membership/Committee/Board administration - preparation and editing of papers and associated documents
• Demonstrable experience of organising meetings and taking accurate minutes
• Excellent digital skills including the use of technology and Microsoft Office packages
• The ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion as appropriate
• The ability to multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail, flexible and adaptable
• Excellent written skills with the ability to edit and distil complex information into engaging and readable text.

Benefits

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are outlined in the person specification under essential and tested area.

In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form. If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Civitas Recruitment are excited to be partnering with a great national children’s disability charity. The charity is focused on raising awareness of the importance of mobility for disabled children. As well as providing equipment and services, the charity is also involved in supporting research. An opportunity exists for a talented Executive Assistant (EA) to join the team and support the CEO and provide secretarial and administrative support for areas such as governance, strategic planning, and project coordination. This is a great time for an executive assistant to join the charity as it embarks on its long-term strategy for effectiveness and growth. This can be a part time role up to 4.5 days a week, hybrid working. 

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience within the field of Executive Support and Secretarial duties for senior leadership teams. You will have experience with communicating with board level and preparing agenda’s and taking minutes. Your verbal and written communication skills will be of a high standard in addition to a personable and collegiate work style. Other experiences sought will include handling sensitive data, governance as well as diary management. Charity sector background would be an advantage however not essential. Please apply immediately  to this EA to CEO  role or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further information and full JD.

About the role

• Program Assistant (Governance/Legal and Economic): Member of the Legal & Economic and Governance teams
• Location: New York or London – please note that you must already have the relevant work permit in either of those locations as we are not in a position to offer sponsorship.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• Remuneration: Dependent on the successful candidate’s location, and in line with the corresponding salary band and our remuneration principles.
• Application closing date: 19 January 2022 – Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling-basis and may close the role earlier if we have received sufficient applications. We therefore strongly encourage early applications.
• How to apply: To apply, please submit a CV/resume and a covering letter. Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter will not be considered.

About this opportunity

The Program Assistant (Governance/Legal and Economics): is a newly created role at NRGI, that will provide administrative, program management and research support to the Legal and Economic and Governance teams.

The role is a great opportunity for a research and administrative professional, with some experience already, to expand their skills and gain exposure to a leading international not-for-profit working on natural resource governance with operations and stakeholders across more than 15 countries.

If this role is hired in the U.S., this position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Key responsibilities

You will lead on meeting preparation and execution for regular team meetings and with external event organizers.

You will schedule meetings and assist with the substantive preparation of materials for meetings. You will take detailed meeting notes and summarize key takeaways. You will follow up with participants to organize next steps, at the direction of the Director of Governance Programs and Director of Legal and Economics Programs.

This role will carry out research assignments and contribute to monitoring, evaluation and learning reports and communication materials that will advance thematic team efforts to position NRGI as a thought leader in the governance of natural resources. This will include desk research and inputs for presentations, briefs and blogs on natural resource governance and related matters.

You will provide administrative support for the Director of Governance Programs and Director of Legal and Economics Programs, aiming to proactively identify administrative needs.

This role might be for you if…

You are well-organized and effectively execute administrative tasks, research projects, and meetings.

You have a passion for international development, and excellent attention to detail.

You have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across a team of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural backgrounds to support the delivery of research and administrative tasks for the Governance and Legal and Economics Programs.

You possess the ability to work under pressure, taking action and getting things done, both in managing their own workload and as a team player.

You are interested in our mission and values, and would like to apply your skills to support the advancement of NRGI’s mission.

Experience required:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience, ideally gained within a non-government or international development organization.
• Experience working with international organizations or non-government organizations with different time zones preferred.
• Experience of working on research projects and conducting desk and policy analysis research.
• Experience of managing budgets and tracking expenses.
• Experience of working with information management systems is strongly preferred.
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English. In addition, fluency in Spanish and/or French would be advantageous.
• Preferably experience working in a matrixed environment and collaborating with staff across different cultures and time zones.

Required software expertise:

• Microsoft packages: PowerPoint, Excel and PowerPoint

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelors level degree is essential, with demonstrated academic experience in international relations or development, political economy or related fields.
• An interest in academic research is desirable

The Network Engagement Officer works to help realise the emergence of locally-led humanitarian hubs around the world, connected by Start Network. It is at the heart of the transition we are making within Start Network to becoming a decentralised and locally-led Network of Networks.

This person will be responsible for coordinating the hubs and the people who drive them; supporting them practically and operationally through incubation into independent entities; and working to spread the word and share learning gained along the way.

Please note that currently we can offer a 12 months fixed-term employment contract but there is a possibility of extension, and more information will be provided during the interview stage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
 Hub Operations, Management and Coordination

• End to end coordination of the Hub Incubation Fund process and other Hub funding and support mechanisms
• Internal operational coordination across Start Network teams on Hub-related initiatives and Hub-managed funds
• Support the Network Development Team on contracting, operational and compliance processes, including developing and maintaining contracts with Hubs, member agencies and consultants.

Hub Support and Engagement

• In coordination with Senior Network Development Advisors, support hubs through the hub development process, with particular focus on operational issues
• Work with Membership Officer to support Hubs to bring on board new members
• Support hubs to engage with Start Network digital infrastructures, including training & sensitisation, and close engagement 
• Management of hub related digital platforms and tools
• Work closely with the Governance and Membership Team where needed to ensure strong coordination across Hub membership issues.

​Communications, Learning and Events

• Develop communications materials, in coordination with the Learning Advisor, Network Development and the Senior Network Development Advisor 
• Support the Learning Advisor, Network Development, with rolling out learning initiatives such as surveys or reflection meetings
• Communication with prospective hubs and enquires about the hubs, sharing materials, in coordination with Senior Network Development Advisor
• Ensure hub members can fully engage with written materials and meetings by managing translation of hub-related content and meeting interpretation

PERSON PROFILE AND SKILLS

• Administration and Project Management experience
• ​Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skill
• Excellent networking and relationship management skills
• Adaptability, working as an empathetic team player, which may require working out of office hours to collaborate with people across different time zones
• Cooperation and collaboration, particularly cross-organisational and cross-cultural engagement with a range of stakeholders
• Creative thinking and openness
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of one of the hub languages (desirable)

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communication
 - Flex communication style to convey complex information concisely to different audiences, avoiding jargon and using simple language.

Strategic Thinking
- Able to plan and deliver flexibly to take account of changing internal and/or external factors by reprioritising and asking for help.
- Actively seek to understand how your role fits into the work of the team and network by asking questions and working on cross-team initiatives.

Collaboration 
- Clear on own role and responsibilities and can communicate this with others during day-to-day interactions, seeking clarity where needed.
- Embrace diverse perspectives by using collaborative language, recognising and taking account of power dynamics.

Leadership of self and others 
- Seek to understand and act upon own areas for growth, reflecting and learning from things that have not gone so well by showing vulnerability and openness to change.

Ability to adapt and learn
 - Able to reprioritise and shift focus in response to changing needs of the organisation or network by being aware of how your role sits in the system.

Getting things done the Start Network Way
- Overcome obstacles by taking initiative to identify issues, seeking help to address them and escalating appropriately.
- Make best use of all available resources, including people, technology and money to enable increased automation, digitisation and value for money.

ABOUT START NETWORK

We are tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the humanitarian sector faces. Start Network’s vision is for a locally-led humanitarian system that is accountable to people affected by and at-risk of crises. We aim to achieve this vision by making systemic-level shifts in the way humanitarian assistance is approached and delivered. To achieve this, we need a substantial change to the current structure evolving from the centralised structure of today to a dispersed, international network of hubs operating nationally and regionally. Our aims are to see:

LOCALLY-LED ACTION: We believe that a more balanced international aid system, which shifts power to those closest to the front-line, will generate more effective and appropriate responses for people affected by crises. 

NEW FORMS OF FINANCING: Our pooled funds enable fast and early action to tackle the kind of crises that are often overlooked by other funding mechanisms. Our risk financing pilots are introducing new ways of working that can save even more lives. 

COLLECTIVE INNOVATION: New ways of working are needed to tackle the challenges we face. By innovating collectively, we can share expertise, insights and perspectives to shape a more effective humanitarian system. 

We are evolving into a decentralised “network of networks” in line with our vision. We are currently working with five national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations in Pakistan, DRC, Guatemala, India and the Pacific. They are developing locally owned ways of anticipating and responding to humanitarian crises. We aim to support the emergence and development of further hubs in the coming years. Our ultimate ambition is to devolve leadership and decision making to the hubs, while the central team transitions to become a service provider. For more information about our values and strategic priorities, please visit our website. 

APPLICATION

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About the role

• Graphic Design Associate; Member of the Communications team
• Location: New York or London – please note that you must already have the relevant work permit in either of those locations as we are not in a position to offer sponsorship.
• Contract type: 1-year fixed term contract
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• Remuneration: Dependent on the successful candidate’s location, and in line with the corresponding salary band and our remuneration principles.
• Application closing date: 21 January 2022 – Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and may close the role earlier if we have received sufficient applications. We therefore strongly encourage early applications.
• How to apply: To apply, please submit:
  • a CV/resume
  • a portfolio showing relevant design work (in pdf)
  • a covering letter
  • Please note that applications submitted without these will not be considered.

About this opportunity

The Graphic Design Associate is a newly created role at NRGI that will provide creative support to a range of internal clients including the president/CEO, the managing director, the fundraising team, the communications team, institutional leadership and program staff.

They will be the sole creative employee at NRGI, meaning that they will have the ability to shape a certain look for the materials they produce, and to input into future visual branding decisions. They will play a key role in working to ensure NRGI raises its visual design quotient across the board.

The role is part of a small team, and is a great opportunity for a talented designer, with some experience already, to expand their skills and gain exposure to a growing international not-for-profit with operations and stakeholders across more than 15 countries.

Key responsibilities

You will work independently as the sole visual creative, without the supervision of an art director, in a staff of diverse professional expertise, including advocacy specialists, economists, lawyers, data analysts and communications professionals.

You will execute design briefs to create presentations, brochures, infographics, marketing collateral, publications, data visualizations and social media assets. You will use largely textual inputs to innovate compelling visual formats of interest to funders, event audiences and staff from partner and peer organizations. 

This role may also include production of multimedia content such as videos and podcasts, depending on the profile of the successful candidate. They will also be a co-owner of NRGI’s digital asset management system. This role will be the point of contact for requests from the Executive team for Board materials and collateral to support internal and external CEO engagements.

In addition to serving internal clients on a task basis, you will create templates for use by all staff based on NRGI visual branding guidelines.

You will observe adherence to branding in colleagues’ presentations and publications, and will constructively intervene to ensure consistency. You may also occasionally be asked to design research publications.

You may also manage relationships with external creative vendors including other designers and possibly video producers/editors, and outsource to these vendors.

This role might be for you if…

You are a design innovator enthusiastic about joining NRGI as it develops a new brand strategy and website, both of which will impact the ways the organization communicates and the visual style it uses.

You have a passion for international development, and have a track record producing material that pops—fresh, modern content that draws the eyes and curiosity of our audiences to NRGI’s unique work on the governance of natural resources.

You have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work across a team of non-design experts to identify requirements specific to the individual project.

You possess the ability to work under pressure, taking action and getting things done, both in managing your own workload and as a team player.

You are interested in our mission and values, and would like to apply your skills to support the advancement of NRGI’s mission.

Experience required:

• Preferably at least three years’ experience working in a full-service design studio.
• Preferably experience working in a small, but complex environment and collaborating with staff across different cultures and time zones

Required software expertise:

• Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Desirable software expertise:

• Audio/video editing packages
• Microsoft Excel and/or R (as input to data visualization)
• Canva (social media asset production)
• Canto (digital asset management)

Educational Qualifications:

• Degree in design or a related discipline.

UNA-UK is looking for a new CEO to build on strong foundations and continue to develop the organisation’s mission at this natural inflection point in its history. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO has overall responsibility for strategy, programmes, governance, operations, finances, fundraising and staffing. They line-manage other members of the Senior Management Team and provide mentoring and supervision to the rest of the small team. And they engage with our UK-wide network of members, supporters and UNA groups on events and campaigns.

Candidates should be passionate internationalists - politically-savvy but non-partisan, equally at ease at campaign rallies and in the corridors of power. They should see ambition and kindness as mutually reinforcing, human rights as non-negotiable, and diversity and inclusion as essential ingredients for success. As UNA-UK believes diversity is crucial to its success, we welcome applicants who represent diversity in all its forms.

SurvivorsUK

Our vision - A society that acknowledges, supports, and advocates for men and non-binary people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse.

Apply to be our new CEO

Our current CEO, Alex Feis-Bryce, will depart at the end of January having successfully steered us through the Covid-19 pandemic.

If you are interested in applying to be the new CEO of SurvivorsUK, please download the recruitment pack (or view on the website). The pack is designed to give you information about the organisation, as well as what we are looking for in terms of a new Chief Executive.

Main Purpose

• Provide strategic and strong, operational leadership to SurvivorsUK towards the delivery of the organisational mission
• Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation ensuring robust financial planning and by overseeing the fundraising strategy
• To promote the profile of SurvivorsUK externally, advocating for the needs of service users

First 6 months

• Gain a deep understanding of the organisation and sector,establishing a network
• Conduct a review of the organisational structure and generate proposals to ensure SurvivorsUK is set up for success
• Implement robust business planning with funding diversification plans 

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Engineers Without Borders UK to recruit a new Chief Executive.

The charity has long championed the need for engineers to understand the vital role that they play in addressing the grand challenges facing society today. In 2021, Engineers Without Borders UK refreshed their strategy, emphasising the need to put global responsibility at the heart of how all engineering is taught and practiced to ensure a safe and just future for all.

The charity is seeking a new Chief Executive to help realise this vision, working alongside their staff team, trustees, members, partners and collaborators to drive their strategy forward to inspire sector wide change.

Job title: Chief Executive
Job location: London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: 70,000

Key responsibilities
Engineers Without Borders UK s ambition is to reach higher, go further and increase impact. To do this they need a strong foundation and clear direction.

The Chief Executive of Engineers Without Borders UK will focus on four key areas:
1. Leading: inspiring and driving the organisation, including our staff, volunteers and members.
2. Building: supporting and growing a diverse movement of individuals and organisations.
3. Influencing: encouraging the wider engineering community to support their agenda.
4. Delivering: developing and implementing plans to deliver the goals set out in the 2020-2031 strategy.

You will have the following skills and experience:
- Senior level experience of leading organisations and driving cultures of excellence.
- Experience of organisational design and improvement programmes.
- Strong interpersonal skills to support and empower the staff team and movement.
- An excellent communicator and relationship builder, with demonstrable ability to inspire, influence and energise a range of audiences.
- Ability to talk credibly about engineering and its role in addressing our global challenges. Regardless of experience, you will bring an appetite to deepen your understanding.
- Versatile, strategic and hands on. You ll be expected to lead with a can do and collaborative attitude, be highly organised, solutions oriented and a self-starter.
- Experience of income generation. Experience with corporate partnerships and earned income is highly desirable.
- Strong numeracy skills with experience of financial management (budgeting, monitoring performance, forecasting).
- Experience of working with or participating on a board.
- Commitment to Engineers Without Borders UK s purpose and passionate about the potential of the engineering community to meet the needs of people within the limits of our planet.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to our consultant Nick Shanks at [email protected]

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application. We will need a CV and a supporting statement addressing the full person specification in the information pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 21st January 2022

Engineers Without Borders UK is guided by a set of diversity, inclusion and equity principles that they believe help ensure that all viewpoints and knowledge are heard, included and respected. We welcome and actively encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.