The Fair Education Alliance is the UK's largest and most influential education coalition. We are a unique group of over 150 organisations dedicated to ending educational inequality by working together to make progress more quickly.

The Head of Impact and Evaluation is central to ensuring that a) the organisations we support place impact at the heart of what they do and b) that we effectively monitor and evaluate our own impact.

The Fair Education Alliance supports a range of education interventions to pilot, become established and scale through our Innovation Award, Intrapreneurship Award and Scaling Partnerships. Impact is a critical element of our support, from enabling individuals to do the most effective problem research, to embedding an organisational Theory of Change to conducting randomised control trials. This role is crucial for helping our portfolio of organisations, and the leaders developing them, to create and implement effective research and evaluation practices. The role is the FEA’s expert in impact management and as such, will also lead the team’s monitoring and annual evaluations. 

Essential experience, skills and technical competencies:

Technical knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and experience of evaluation and impact management techniques for measuring social impact including, experience supporting others to develop theories of change and theory based impact evaluations
• Experience of developing qualitative and quantitative research tools
• Experience of using and conducting analysis of large datasets
• Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel

Managing change and developing others 

• Experience of working in an advisory capacity to improve impact measurement practice
• Experience of assessing organisational needs, setting goals and monitoring results against objectives
• Proven ability to develop objectives with teams and individuals and monitor progress
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and stakeholders at all other levels, ensuring that its results focused

Communication

• Strong knowledge and experience in making complex information accessible
• Experience of facilitating workshops and training
• Strong written and oral communication, experience of writing funder reports and reports of publishable standards
• Strong relationship management skills and experience building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels of seniority

Project and event management

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience designing and delivering events for peer learning

You should apply for this role via email with the subject line ‘Application - Head of Impact and Evaluation’. Please review the job description on our website.

Your cover note should answer the following questions and be no longer than two A4 pages:

• Why do you want to be part of the Fair Education Alliance Secretariat team?
• What skills and experience make you an excellent fit for the Head of Impact and Evaluation?
• What is a key lesson you have learned through supporting organisations with their impact and evaluation strategies and implementation?

Successful candidates will be notified by end of day on Friday, 3rd January. First round interviews will be held on Wednesday, 8th January, and second round interviews will be held on Friday, 17th January. 

We aim to provide feedback to all applicants within 10 working days from the closing date.

We are looking for a creative and driven Community Development Worker to support community groups and services in the South East of Lewisham. You will be working closely with a Community Facilitator who supports vulnerable adults to access community groups and services in your area. Your role will be to build the capacity of the community and voluntary sectors to respond effectively to the needs of their local community.

You will be working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary Neighbourhood Health and Social Care Teams, bringing community development expertise to the table and acting as a bridge between statutory services and the local community.

Community Connections strives to create an open and participative working environment. We work to our core values of being supportive, professional and person centred. These are reflected in the way we work with the people we support, with each other and with our partners. Teamwork, collective responsibility, and delegated authority are central to this process. A key element of all roles is to develop and maintain the organisation’s working ethos and culture.

The successful candidate will have experience and a good working knowledge of community development work with a wide range of agencies working across different sectors.You will be diplomatic and approachable with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships across a variety of organisations and with highly developed written and verbal communication, presentation and negotiating skills.

If you are a good listener, a positive thinker, strong at multi tasking and passionate about supporting isolated people we want to hear from you.

Please note that this contract is 6 months with possibility of extension.

For full details please download our Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Personal Specification. To apply, please ensure you complete the attached Application Form as well as the Equal Opportunities and Criminal Declaration forms.

Closing date for applications – 9am Thursday 2nd January 2020

Interviews will take place on Friday 10th January 2020

We are looking for a super-organised, multi-talented Head of Operations for a year long maternity cover contract.

The British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) is a UK wide membership organisation for health professionals in rheumatology. The BSR works to promote excellence in the care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders and to support those delivering care at every step. The BSR works to ensure that clinicians, nurses and health professionals are educated and trained to provide high quality care. Our members look after every stage of life; children, adolescents and adults, across the whole patient pathway.

Role purpose

To oversee the management and development of BSR back office services including human resources, facilities, communication systems and IT infrastructure including the membership database.  To ensure these services run efficiently and effectively, making suggestions for improvement where appropriate. 

To oversee the development and implementation of the BSR membership strategy in order to maximise recruitment and retention rates leading to an increase in overall income from membership. 

Main responsibilities:

Facilities management

• To oversee the tenant arrangements, ensuring lease agreements are kept up to date and adhered to.
• To lead the relationship with the Managing Agent, ensuring that the facilities budgets are agreed annually and that all agreed work is completed on schedule.
• To lead on security systems, ensuring the building, staff, visitors and tenants are safe and that the building is secure at all times.
• To provide advice on the Charity’s insurance portfolio, reviewing requirements annually and negotiating best value for insurance premiums.
• To lead on or develop policies and procedures as appropriate; ensure compliance regarding health and safety, insurance, and the purchase and maintenance of equipment.
• To assist in identifying and developing managerial, administrative and operational policies and procedures, systems and other resources necessary to provide a quality service.
• To manage all external contracts with suppliers and ensure all contractors working on site comply with BSR’s policies.
• To lead on Fire Safety, ensuring equipment e.g. fire extinguishers are checked regularly.
• To ensure that the Charity’s premises are well maintained, providing a safe and attractive working environment and to carry out regular reviews to identify potential hazards or defects.
• To maintain the Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Plan

Health and Safety

• To be the lead for all health and safety matters for the Society which will includes maintaining up to date knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation.
• To ensure that relevant health and safety policies are in place, kept up to date and complied with, and that the appropriate level of training and equipment is provided

• To advise and assist managers and staff in being health and safety aware and legally compliant.  This will involve keeping up to date with developing issues in relation to legislation as well as monitoring and arranging training.
• To perform health and safety inspections regularly to ensure a visible health and safety approach, in partnership and by negotiation with BSR staff.

Human Resources

• To lead on all aspects of Human Resources management liaising with the Director of Operations.

• To implement and maintain best practice standards, ensuring adherence to HR policies and compliance with employee legislation.
• To provide leadership, guidance and support to other members of the Senior Management Team with the recruitment, induction, probationary reviews, performance issues, grievance and disciplinary procedures, appraisal and training for staff.

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

• To be accountable for ensuring the management, administration, development and performance of BSR’s ICT systems is safe, secure, effective and efficient, promotes best practice and is at an appropriate level to both support staff in their work and deliver high quality customer care.
• To develop and implement appropriate ICT strategies, policies and procedures.  To co-ordinate the planned maintenance and cyclical replacement of hardware and software.

Membership

• Oversee the development and implementation of a growth strategy for membership recruitment, retention, income and profitability including setting acquisition and retention targets, pricing and incentives
• Oversee membership and operational budgets which ensure an appropriate balance between income and the cost of managing operations and the membership scheme, to ensure maximum net contribution from these revenues.
• Maintain a culture of proactive customer service which will ensure that the service provided by the team to written, online, email and telephone correspondence from BSR members, visitors and other members of the public meet excellent, sector-leading standards. 
• Lead the team to ensure the effective performance of the customer database, and membership administration and correspondence.

Budget Management

• To manager the operations and membership annual budgets

Person Specification

Training, experience & qualifications

At least five year’s management experience in similar organisations.

Membership management experience within a membership or loyalty organisation.

Advanced working knowledge of managing a complex database and aptitude for the management and effective use of information systems in a membership and fundraising environment.

Commitment to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of accuracy in all aspects of the role.

Experience of managing a membership teams with specialised skills.

Proven track record of leading innovative service development in a membership/charity/not-for-profit environment.

Experience of developing, maintaining and growing a membership programme, preferably in the not-for-profit or charity sector.

Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service in a member services environment.

Ideally with annual planning experience in a not for profit/membership environment.

Project Management qualification e.g. Prince2.

Knowledge & skills

Excellent commercial judgement; good understanding of the main drivers of cost and revenue and ability to use this to make well-considered decisions or proposals.

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.  Resourceful and practical; can think on your feet and solve problems quickly and effectively. 

Positive “can do” attitude.

Thrives on and can demonstrate strong ability to drive and deliver successful change

Proven ability to motivate, enthuse and lead a team; thrives during periods of pressure and high volume of work and able to create an upbeat, motivating work environment.

Experience of presenting to a wide range of stakeholders and the proven ability to easily establish credibility and inspire audiences.

To be able to represent the organisation externally and provide presentations to internal and external staff and agencies.

We are looking for an experienced individual to join us as Head of Partnership Development.  You will lead a team of partnerships experts in building global partnerships, optimising both funding and influence, across a range of institutional partners, to help Save the Children achieve its breakthroughs for children.

As Head of Partnership Development you will provide vision, strategic direction, leadership and support to the team in delivering the ambitious aims of Save the Children by creating conditions for realising the potential of institutional partnerships within Save the Children UK and the wider Save the Children Movement. In addition you will:

• Ensure there are effective co-ordination mechanisms across Save the Children UK’s full suite of institutional partnerships, maximising synergies and leveraging expertise across all key Save the Children UK divisions and departments, Save the Children Members and Save the Children International
• Provide leadership to develop and motivate team members to sustain high performance, through effective challenge, prioritisation support, learning and development support, career planning and performance management
• As account lead for global  partnerships set the tone of Save the Children’s movement wide approach to global relationships.

To be successful you will have a thorough understanding of international development issues and significant experience of developing relationships and managing strategic partnerships with institutional partner organisations including one of more of DFID, EU, World Bank or the UN.  Educated to degree level or similar, you will have strong negotiation and influencing skills in relation to multiple stakeholder contexts and matrices.  In addition you will have:

• Experience of influencing and delivering results cross-organisationally within a large complex global organisation
• Proven experience of providing creative and innovative approaches in developing new initiatives that contribute towards partnership objectives
• Strong leadership behaviours including external orientation, situational agility, and partner focus
• The ability to network with, and influence, senior people both internally and externally to achieve a pre-defined outcome
• Exceptional team and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and with impact.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 1st January 2020

TITLE: Head of Development and Engagement
GRADE: £35,000 per annum
CONTRACT: 12 months
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Development Officers, Policy and Partnership Officer and Engagement Officers

Community Southwark (CS) is the main provider of support to the voluntary and community sector in Southwark. We are looking for a Head of development and Engagement to play a leading role in providing strategic support to develop a resilient voluntary and community sector in Southwark and to develop and support relationships with the voluntary, public and private sector.

We are looking for a committed team player who will provide support and direction to the development and engagement teams and their associated projects and who, as part of the management team, will contribute to the development, implementation and review of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans.

PURPOSE OF JOB

• To provide strategic support to develop a resilient voluntary and community sector in Southwark
• To develop and support mutually beneficial relationships with the voluntary, public and private sector
• To provide support and direction to the development and engagement teams and their associated projects
• As part of the management team to contribute to the development, implementation and review of the organisation’s strategic and operational plans

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive and support partnership working to build a resilient voluntary and community sector
o Generate and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure Community Southwark works strategically with the public sector (and others) to support and develop a resilient voluntary and community sector.
o Be the principal contact point and proactively seek out relationships with funders, public service providers and other appropriate agencies to secure funding opportunities for Community Southwark (CS) and the local voluntary and community sector.
o Oversee the development and delivery of Provider Led Groups and other means of voluntary and community sector representation.
o Oversee the development of the Southwark Food Action Alliance and work with Public Health to push forward progress activity on the Food Security Action Plan.
o Oversee the National Lottery Community Funded project bringing together Patient Participation Groups and Tenants and Residents Associations to improve their communities.
o Assist the Council/ Partnership Southwark in the development, review and implementation of borough wide policies, strategies and funding programmes designed to support the voluntary and community sector in Southwark.

Supporting the voluntary and community sector
o Lead on the development of the programmes that support the voluntary and community sector on organisational development issues.
o Lead on the engagement strategy to ensure CS expands its reach into the community and works with local active individuals, groups and networks to support community action in the borough.

Income generation
o Lead and manage all aspects of Community Southwark’s consultancy and bespoke training services to meet annual income generation targets.
o Work with the Office Coordinator to ensure invoices are raised and paid on time for consultancy services.
o Work with members of the team to design proposals in response to consultancy requests.
o Develop partnerships with key stakeholders, consultants and other agencies that would support collaborative funding or tender proposals, including across other local boroughs.
o Lead on and develop funding applications to charitable foundations and other funders in line with Community Southwark’s strategic priorities.
o Be the principle point of contact with City Bridge Trust and the National Lottery Community Fund, ensuring good quality monitoring reports are submitted on time.

Staff management and operational responsibilities
o To be the key strategic manager responsible for planning, organising and monitoring all aspects of Community Southwark’s development and engagement functions.
o Provide line management support, supervision and annual appraisals to the development and engagement teams and ensure that financial management systems are robust and adhered to.
o Support the Chief Executive in developing and producing strategic and business plans, and work with the team to contribute to a strategic and planned work programme for sustainability and development.
o Keep up to date with developments affecting your work, and maintain and improve personal competence through continuous professional development.
o To work within all of Community Southwark’s policies and in particular the Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality policies, and help to ensure that diversity and equality of opportunity is integral to the organisation’s work.
o Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.
o To undertake other tasks from time to time and as appropriate, that may be required by management in line with the goals of the organisation.
o To support Community Southwark’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed
1. A relevant professional/post graduate qualification (desirable)
2. Track record of developing, managing and delivering support services to the voluntary and community sector
3. Track record of developing and generating income through consultancy and bespoke training activities
4. Track record of securing both voluntary and earned income from a range of funders
5. Excellent presentation and communication skills both written and oral
6. Excellent knowledge of organisational development issues facing voluntary and community sector organisations
7. Ability to facilitate the writing of business plans and action plans and encourage the achievement of goals
8. Ability to motivate, manage and develop a team to ensure they achieve organisational objectives.
9. Good organisational and project management skills including financial planning, time management, project planning and monitoring and evaluation
10. Excellent partnership working skills and experience of working with local authorities, NHS and other sectors
Personal qualities
11. Strong team player, capable of leading and decision making whilst also considering wider issues and impact on individuals
12. Ability to prioritise and manage own workload/caseload
13. Ability to think and act strategically and develop innovative solutions
14. High level listening, influencing and negotiating skill; positive, flexible and proactive attitude
15. Strong networking and influencing skills
16. Reliability
17. A full commitment to equality of opportunity with practical ideas for its implementation within the scope of the post

Please see full Job Description for further details.

To apply:

Please send a covering letter covering all of the key points in the personal specification (no more than two-sides of A4), your CV and the equal opportunities form to our recruitment email address (listed on our website when you click on 'Apply'). 

• Closing date: Monday 13 January (5pm)

• Interviews: Tuesday 21 January (TBC)

Please note: we will be looking at applications on a rolling basis so we reserve the right to stop reviewing applications early. 

If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role please contact Deborah Hayman (contact information can be found on our website).

Please also read our GDPR Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.

Recruiting a Business Development Manager to join our Business Development Team in Westminster!

£46,000 per annum plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more. This role is working 35 hours per week.

This is a great opportunity for a business development professional seeking to develop and grow. The role works as part of a wider Business Development team alongside other Business Development Managers, Referral Co-ordinators, team administrative support and reports to the Head of Business Development. Other functions within the directorate include capital development and fundraising. The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of support services for one or more of the following client groups: homelessness, learning disabilities, mental health and care leavers. The role will be a mix of proactive service development - sourcing new property, working with commissioners and setting up new spot purchased services - and responding to tenders and framework bids. There is significant scope for development within the role, with regular salary reviews.

Job Overview:

To work as part of the Business Development Team to expand and extend the services we deliver. This involves reactive work in responding to commissioners' invitations to tender (ITT) for services, and proactive work in developing new service models, negotiating directly with commissioners and marketing new ideas.

The post holder is responsible for leading on tenders with support from the whole business development team. This will mean taking a tender from the Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to final written submission, working closely with a wide range of staff to accurately represent our services. We operate on a business partnering model and this role will therefore liaise closely with the Director and Operations Managers from the relevant directorate. You will also liaise with the Director of Business Development to work on new opportunities arising from the acquisition of properties from the open market and other registered social landlords. Experience of property-based business development would be a distinct advantage.

Key Accountabilities:

About 60% of the role is to bid for services which are being tendered by local authority and health commissioners. This involves:

- Liaising with commissioners and developing a working relationship
- Leading on business intelligence in their specialist area by keeping abreast of commissioning intentions
- Contributing to specification development either through market testing events or via direct discussion
- Support Business Development Officers to produce high quality PQQs
- Working closely with Operations Managers, Directors and Service Development Managers to assess the financial viability of the proposed service, and to develop a new service model in response to the ITT
- Write, edit and cost the majority of tenders
- Presenting proposed models and contract prices at internal risk panels to gain SMT approval
- To contribute to and support tender exercises coordinated by other members of the team
- Supporting and attending presentations, pitches and interviews with a team of operational staff

Other responsibilities include:

- Undertaking research into the needs and priorities identified at national and local level within the supported housing and related fields guided by the Head of Business Development, working alongside the Business Analyst
- Developing strategic partnerships with organisations to form part of supply chains for larger contracts
- Analyse and put forward business cases and options for different ways of delivering services to meet commissioner needs
- Undertaking regular analysis of competitors by scanning trade and national press
- Proactively sourcing Business Development opportunities and developing creative ideas and service models alongside Operational Managers and customers
- Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with Operational and Head Office staff
- Assisting other team members as needed

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes:
- Imaginative and resourceful
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Self-starter with a can-do attitude
- Has a practical and logical mind, is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Enjoys working with a wide range of people

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential:
- Educated to degree level, with well-developed competencies and skills, in particular excellent communication skills
- Experience of working with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience of the health and social care/supported housing sector and or statutory fundraising experience in social care/charity sector
- Able to write clearly and persuasively
- Able to think strategically and creatively and articulate innovative ideas
- Able to take advice from a range of sources and recommend a course of action
- Able to make interesting presentations to a range of audiences
- Able to manage time, cope with competing demands and meet deadlines
- Able to organise a large volume of information, and create systems so that other staff can access the information easily
- Able to work flexibly, including assisting other staff in the Business Development Team when priorities dictate

Interviews for this role will take place on 17th and 20th December.

The British Society for Rheumatology is looking for a talented finance professional to join its operations team.  It's an opportunity to lead our finance function in to an exciting future as we embark on our new 3 year strategy.

Role purpose

The Head of Finance is a key role which has responsibility for providing accurate and timely financial information, advice and support to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees to enable them to make high-quality, informed business decisions to ensure the effective and efficient operation and governance of BSR (the charity) and its trading subsidiary, BSR Enterprises Ltd. 

The post holder has responsibility for financial and management accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, cashflow, budget planning and monitoring, and payroll, ensuring all are appropriately managed and follow best practice, audit and legal requirements, and that BSR and BSR Enterprises Ltd meets all statutory requirements with regard to financial matters.

Key responsibilities:

1 Supporting the Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team (SMT):

• Give robust advice to the Trustees and SMT on all statutory duties to ensure good governance and compliance with financial legal obligations as set by the Charities Commission, Companies House, HMRC, etc.
• Lead the financial management reporting processes to Trustees and SMT and advise and assist with business decision-making where appropriate
• Lead the production of annual financial budgets with SMT and budget holders and ensure approval by the Finance & Risk Committee (FRC) and Board of Trustees
• Overall responsibility for ensuring that financial systems are established that allow for continuous monitoring of financial performance throughout the year
• Produce accurate and informative monthly management accounts and commentary, including the statement of financial activity, balance sheet and cash flow projection, outlining any potential impacts on cash flow.
• Develop and lead the production of accurate short, medium and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure the Society remains a constant going concern and advise Trustees and SMT of any potential risks to cash flow and reserves.
• Lead the production of the statutory annual accounts in accordance with SORP 2015/2019, co-ordinate the production of the Trustees Annual Report, liaising with external auditors throughout the year-end audit process.
• Develop, review and update the financial policies and procedures in accordance with current governing legislation.
• Attend FRC meetings to present current management accounts and financial statements and promote best financial practice.
• Identify and evaluate areas of financial activity or processes within BSR that can be improved.

2 Lead and manage the day-to-day financial activities of the charity and trading subsidiary, including the following:

• Ensure appropriate systems, policies and procedures for financial control are in place and adhered to, maximising the efficient use of IT systems.
• Seek to continuously develop the current computerised accounting and payroll system to ensure BSR keeps up with innovations in this area.
• Ensure that all financial transactions adhere to the Data Protection Act 1998, General Data Protection Regulation 2018, and SORP2015/2019.
• Oversee the processing of all financial transactions including petty cash
• Be the lead for treasury management, monitoring liquidity and investments, liaising with our investment company
• Be the lead for HMRC and other government departments, bankers, investment advisers, and service providers.
• Oversee payroll, pensions and PAYE, employer NI contributions and year-end procedures and advise SMT of any payroll and pension regulation changes.
• Manage the quarterly and annual VAT reconciliation incorporating the Capital Goods Scheme, seek and give professional advice to SMT and the Board of Trustees concerning VAT matters.
• Identify any areas of cost savings that can be made, discuss with SMT and lead on implementation.

3 Staff management, training and development:

• Manage the work, objective setting, and personal development plan of the Finance Officer
• Delegate work where required, supervise and mentor, identify and implement plans for training needs.
• Identify and implement plans for own training and development needs.
• To undertake additional duties as required.

Inclusion & diversity statement

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment free of all of the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason.

BSR values statement:

Leadership - we drive excellence in rheumatology care

Collaboration - we listen, we learn, we improve

Openness - we are inclusive and accessible

Celebratory - we support and celebrate success

Person Specification

Training, experience & qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA).

At least three years’ management experience

Experience of computerised accounting and book-keeping (Sage) and advanced Excel spreadsheet skills.

Significant experience of producing statutory and financial management accounts.

Experience of managing and co-ordinating budget planning and monitoring processes.

Experience of managing payroll, HMRC and VAT administration and preparation of returns.

Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financially trained colleagues in both verbal and written format.

Experience of effective line management. 

Experience of using a CRM system integrated with finance systems.

Experience of managing a trading subsidiary

Experience of finance in a professional membership organisation, preferably of a medical specialty.

Understanding of issues affecting a medium-sized charity.

Experience of working closely with trustees and committees.

Knowledge & skills

Excellent analytical skills.

A proactive approach to improving systems, processes and policies.

Knowledge of the requirements of SORP 2015/2019 and charity accounting.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels from junior staff to Trustees and funders, on a one-to-one basis and in formal settings.

Able to maintain total confidentiality.

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

Resourceful and practical; can think on your feet and solve problems quickly and effectively.

Positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Proven ability to motivate, enthuse and manage a team; thrives during periods of pressure and high volume of work.

Experience of presenting to a wide range of stakeholders.

Youth Business International is seeking a Head of Innovation to help us deliver our ambitious strategy to deliver a step change in the number of young people accessing our products and services and, in our ability, to equip them to thrive in a digital, globalised world. This role provides an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a dynamic international NGO supporting under-served young entrepreneurs around the world.

About YBI

Youth Business International (YBI) is a global network of expert organisations supporting underserved young people to turn their ideas into successful businesses, creating jobs and strengthening communities.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for innovation to work for a dynamic, international charity, leading and championing innovation across the YBI Network. You will be working with the team in London and our network members around the world to ensure they receive the support they need to ideate and develop new and innovative products and services that can have a positive impact for young entrepreneurs and be scaled on a regional and global level.

As the Head of Innovation, you will be a strong motivator who views innovation as a way to unlock the ideas of others through using user-centred design and creating the right conditions for innovation to flourish. You will lead this relatively new area of our work looking to test new approaches and evolve our emergent innovation services for our members. You will also explore and test our very early plans around an “Innovation Lab” approach to support our work and will be essential in guiding our medium and long-term strategy as well as an approach on innovation in general. 

We are looking for a professional who has extensive knowledge and experience in the innovation space, ideally with digital and non-digital innovations, demonstrating ability to take a pragmatic and hands-on approach to finding creative ways to resolve issues and drive the benefits of adoption of innovation approaches and thinking in our work. It is also essential that you can work from a place of empathy with our various stakeholders: members, YBI network team, young entrepreneurs and finally our partners/funders.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying and to view a comprehensive job description, please visit our website.

Closing date: Monday, 6th January 2020, 9:30 am

Youth Business International is an equal opportunity employer and we are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. We are committed to creating a diverse environment, therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or ethnic or national origin.

At YBI, your right to privacy is important to us. By applying for this job, your information will be entered into our recruitment system for YBI’s employment purposes only and for no longer than one year after the post has been filled; then personal data will be disposed of in a GDPR compliant manner. We store all data securely and will not disclose it to any third parties without your consent. Please see our Data Protection Policy here to find out more.

We are working exclusively with Praxis to recruit a Head of Fundraising, they are looking for a successful fundraiser who is a strategic thinker, you will need to have a strong Trust Fundraising background and also take responsibility for the IG programme.

Praxis provide practical, legal and emotional support for migrants in crisis or at- risk.

The Role:
Develop a three year strategy and targets for trust fundraising
Develop and maintain grant application and reporting systems
Work with staff to ensure appropriate reporting, relationship building and provision of timely information to funders.
Provide in-depth analysis of giving trends across the database

Explore new ways of refining data analysis, in order to drive and inform our forward planning.
Work with and line-manage the work of the communications manager that supports fundraising
Take responsibility for online fundraising via the website and social media platforms supporting the communications manager to develop and deliver effective on-line campaigns.
Recruit and manage volunteers and interns as appropriate to support fundraising activities.

The Candidate:
Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies and plans.
At least four years experience in trust fundraising within a charity.
Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with trusts and corporate partners.
Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies.
Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and confidence in handling financial data, forecasting, building budgets and reporting.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We reserve the right to close the role early.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Be part of something special in education

Big Education is a charity and multi-academy trust that is a force for change in education in the UK. Recently launched in September 2018, Big Education has big ambitions. We seek to bring together the energy and spirit of our schools, teachers and communities to deliver a bigger and bolder vision of what education can be.

We believe deeply that education needs to be more expansive, that we need to educate the whole child – head, heart and hand. We believe that if we do that with innovation and rigour, then young people will be equipped to make a difference to the world.

There are three main strands to our work:

1. Running distinct schools: Big Education is currently running three schools and is in the process of setting up two more brand new schools. The schools that we are currently running are:

• School 21
• Surrey Square Primary School
• International Academy of Greenwich

2. Building an ecosystem: We want to create a series of products, programmes and policies that exemplify a big education and push the boundaries of what is possible in education.

3. Building a coalition for change:: We want to build a coalition of people who are united around the idea that the education system needs to be done differently. Working with educationalists, thinkers, business people, social entrepreneurs, and policy makers we want to be a catalyst for change. 

The role

This is a great role for someone who wants to be at the cutting edge of education innovation. The successful candidate will be someone who combines thinking and doing. 

You will be working at a senior level across a number of our projects as we scale and develop our work. This includes:

1. Working to develop our offer to participants on our leadership programme, The Big Leadership Adventure, as well as other individuals and schools.
2. Working with our schools to analyse, codify and make sense of the key approaches we use. 
3. Supporting the thinking for the new schools that we are building and working on the culture, curriculum and pedagogy that will make the schools exemplars of a big education

Key accountabilities

• Develop and expand our leadership offer by:
  • Overseeing curation and creation of content on our learning platform
  • Providing strategic oversight of the expansion of the Big Leadership Adventure
  • Overseeing development of new approaches to our offer to other schools through CPD, peer learning, visits and conferences
• Develop and codify rich leadership, curriculum and pedagogy content for:
  • Our on-line platform for blended learning
  • Our ground-breaking leadership programme - the Big Leadership Adventure
  • Our new schools which are being built in the next 3 to 4 years.
• Develop thinking and support horizon scanning in key areas that we believe constitute a Big Education, for example:
  • Student agency
  • Assessment 
  • Well-being
  • New technology
• Develop the arguments and evidence base for a Big Education 
  • Working with key stakeholders
  • Working with the research community and getting underneath the evidence
  • Curating material for conferences, blogs, journals

Competencies

You will be a skilled horizon scanner, seeking out what is having the most impact from around the world and bringing it alive. In addition, you have:

• A wide interest in and knowledge of the education sector - and a researcher’s eye for the most interesting practice 
• An ability to understand and critique education research and practice
• Ability to be flexible and prioritise effectively when working in a startup environment
• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, both written and verbally
• Strong initiative, with an ability to work to a high level of autonomy
• Excellent stakeholder management skills (both internal and external)
• Experience in leading and managing a project
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure and to work to deadlines as required
• Ability and willingness to take on new projects
• Reflective and open to feedback
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively when necessary

You will love this job if…

• You enjoy working in a fast paced, startup environment
• You want to be part of a growing force for innovation in education
• You enjoy working with committed people in a purposeful environment
• You enjoy multi-tasking to a high level
• You enjoy thinking and doing - generating ideas and bringing them alive 
• You enjoy taking ownership of your work and shaping projects 
• You are passionate about education and creating opportunities for young people

How to apply 

Please apply via the Big Education website. Deadline Tuesday 7 January 2020 at 5.00pm. Interviews w/b 13 January 2020.

If you want your next role to be with a prestigious international charity who are a household name, in a role with a remit to effect global change, this Finance Controller position might be the right next step in your career.

This is a pivotal role for a large INGO, who are looking for a technically strong financial accountant to lead a high performing team and oversee the financial operations function for the charity, working closely with the Director of Finance on of financial strategy.

The Financial Controller will report to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for overseeing the production of the full statutory accounts for the charity. Leading a team of accountants (two qualified), the Financial Controller will take on global oversight of the financial accounting function. This position will take a lead on implementing and updating controls as necessary across the organisation and will work with a number of regional finance staff to help standardise procedures across international sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong financial accounting background and will have worked in an international environment. This position would suit a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIFPA) who can confidently manage a team and who has a strong technical skillset, ideally with strong systems knowledge. Good communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex financial information to non-finance partners.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as applications are being reviewed continuously and this role is likely to be filled before the closing date.

Are you ready for a new challenge within a highly innovative and diverse national charity organisation that plays a vital role in helping people affected by crime?

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Director to join a highly entrepreneurial senior leadership team, we are looking for someone who is very passionate, enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated by the high impact work that we do and the services we provide.

The location of this post is flexible.

As we face the challenges and opportunities of developing and delivering our services nationwide, you will be instrumental in the growth of the business and will be responsible for developing and leading on Victim Support's Business Development Strategy.

You will be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Board to develop the business and lead on driving growth by identifying new and emerging opportunities by researching and tracking new and emerging markets, and building positive and sustainable relationships with partners. You will also be responsible for the development of strategies and policies crucial to expanding the presence and reach of VS and its services.

If you are excited by the prospect of being an integral part of an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of those affected by crime then we want to hear from you.

Some unsocial hours working may be necessary.

Closing Date: 6.01.2020

Interview date: W/C 13.01.2020

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please email Kav Patel at () to arrange an appointment with Diana Fawcett, CEO.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter and would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 30 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits 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 should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the essential criteria in the person specification.

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. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Are you looking to work in the Senior Leadership Team across a medium-large sized finance team?

Does analysing, developing and implementing new processes across a large and complex finance function appeal to you?

Would leading a team and working as a critical influence across senior stakeholders interest you?

The role

This Head of Financial Planning and Analysis vacancy is an influential and strategically focussed role, working in a large and complex, commercially aware charity and will lead and implement effective change processes across the team.

The key responsibilities are:

• Lead on the budgeting process whilst developing strong forecasting and providing financial advice to help decision making for stakeholders
• Advise the rest of the senior leadership team across finance on long-term operational plans and use business insight to facilitate policies to be carried out successfully
• Manage a team of qualified accountants and provide professional development opportunities across financial analysis, control and reporting for them
• Identify trends to improve informed decision making as well as monitoring levels of risk with this
• Ensure business reporting is accurate, relevant and easy to understand for non-finance staff

The candidate

• A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Significant experience of working in a large and complex organisation at a senior level of management
• Experience of achieving financial targets and overseeing large scale budgets
• Experience of managing a team and providing opportunity for growth and development
• Recognised experience in using analysis and understanding to provide accurate information to improve decision making
• An excelent communicator who has a commercially aware approach to strategic thinking

Applications are being reviewed daily so don't delay in applying

Join a pioneering team at Big Education to shape something special in education

Big Education is a charity and multi-academy trust that is a force for change in education in the UK. Recently launched in September 2018, Big Education has big ambitions. We seek to bring together the energy and spirit of our schools, teachers and communities to deliver a bigger and bolder vision of what education can be.

We believe deeply that education needs to be more expansive, that we need to educate the whole child – head, heart and hand. We believe that if we do that with innovation and rigour, then young people will be equipped to make a difference to the world.

There are three main strands to our work:

1. Running distinct schools: Big Education is currently running three schools and is in the process of setting up two more brand new schools. 
2. Building an ecosystem: We want to create a series of products, programmes and policies that exemplify a big education and push the boundaries of what is possible in education. . 
3. Building a coalition for change: We want to build a coalition of people who are united around the idea that the education system needs to be done differently. Working with educationalists, thinkers, business people, social entrepreneurs, and policy makers we want to be a catalyst for change. 

The role

This is a great role for someone who wants to be at the cutting edge of education innovation. The successful candidate will be someone who combines thinking and doing and who has a track record of forging great partnerships to achieve ambitious goals. You will have a strong track record of entrepreneurship whether in raising funds, creating business plans, or taking new ideas to scale. You will be a skilled networker and someone who can take our connections and provide strategic leadership to make the best use of our partnerships. 

You will be based at School 21 in Stratford.

Key accountabilities

• Devising a stakeholder strategy to engage with key Big Education partners: 
• Finding and reaching out to key partners from a range of sectors: e.g. business, creative, high tech, Universities 
• Mapping and managing key stakeholders (existing and potential) 
• Strategic oversight of stakeholder management software
• Working with our schools to curate partner involvement in the curriculum and enrichment activities
• Develop a business development plan for BE programme, products and events:
• Shape the business model for our on-line platform, programmes and events
• Devise and oversee visits and events programme within Big Education and its schools 
• Lead the fundraising drive to support the vision and programmes of Big Education:
• Devise a strategy for fundraising for the schools and the wider Big Education Programme 
• Work with individuals and businesses to raise funds
• Work with the development board to deliver the strategy
• Oversee applications to foundations and other grant giving bodies 

Competencies

• Very strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build powerful relationships, including with very senior stakeholders
• Ability to clearly and convincingly articulate the Big Education story and vision
• Strong judgement to read and understand complex situations
• A creative approach to seeing possibilities and opportunities within a range of partnerships
• Ability to be flexible and prioritise effectively when working in a startup environment
• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, both written and verbally
• Strong initiative, with an ability to work to a high level of autonomy
• Experience in leading and managing a project
• Ability to work under pressure and to work to deadlines as required
• Ability and willingness to take on new projects
• Reflective and open to feedback
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively when necessary
• Attention to detail and ability to multi task at a high level

You will love this job if…

• You enjoy working in a fast paced, startup environment
• You love meeting and working with a wide range of people from different contexts
• You want to be part of a growing force for innovation in education
• You enjoy working with committed people in a purposeful environment
• You enjoy thinking and doing - generating ideas and bringing them alive 
• You enjoy taking ownership of your work and shaping projects 
• You are passionate about education and creating opportunities for young people

How to apply 

Please apply via the Big Education website. Deadline Tuesday 7 January 2020 at 5.00pm. Interviews w/b 13 January 2020.