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

An international development organisation based in South-West London is currently seeking a Head of Financial Analysis to join their central finance team. This newly created position will be responsible for driving and implementing efficiency and change in the way the organisation advises their corporate services partners on new and current business cases. You will work on high value business cases (national and global) and advise SMT and Executive team members on appropriate strategies. Your duties will include (though will not be limited to) the following:

• Develop and analyse new business opportunities and tenders (ranging values from low to high value)
• Present business cases to SMT and Executive team members
• Develop financial modelling and business case templates for potential business opportunities
• Identify inefficiencies in current processes and implement improvement strategies as applicable
• Create and maintain complex financial models in support of relevant business cases

You will be an experienced financial analyst with strong technical modelling skills and an ability to business partner with a variety of non-finance stakeholders. CCAB qualified or equivalent - experience in the charity's sector is not mandatory though may be an advantage.

This is your chance to build a better future. This unique role offers the opportunity to help the RSPB and the wider environment movement shape the policies we need to tackle the ecological and climate emergencies.

Head of Future Nature
Reference number: A3671219
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary starting at: £39,970 to £43,301 per annum. Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range.
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

Working with colleagues from across the four countries of the UK, you will lead a team of policy staff and economists in strengthening our understanding of the links between ecological health and human flourishing; and in re-imagining political and economic decision-making to rebuild a thriving natural environment. Translating this into concrete, compelling ideas for policy change, you will campaign with a broad community of interests from farmers to youth groups, health professionals and activists, challenging governments and businesses to adopt new ways of thinking and working. You will champion new laws to drive the recovery of nature and help put nature-based solutions at the heart of the battle against climate change.

You will ensure that green finance initiatives take account of the importance of biodiversity, helping investors navigate the risks associated with biodiversity loss, and working with our Conservation Investment team to build and promote scale-able and investable projects. At a local level, you and your team will provide the economic evidence-base for investments in nature; bolstering ecological, place-based economies where the value of the natural world, and of sustainably produced goods and services, is retained by and benefits local communities.

To succeed in this exciting role you will need to have a background in politics, public policy, economics or business; to feel passionately about the natural world; to work well in teams, networks and movements; and to think imaginatively and rigorously about how governments, institutions and businesses make decisions. In turn you will join a friendly and dynamic RSPB community, committed to creating a better future for nature.

Closing date: 10 January 2020
Interview date: 24 January 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website, where you can download the role profile and application details.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A3671219 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.  

HR Business Partner (Head Office/Regions)

Competitive salary plus benefits

As part of the current HR Transformation Programme, one of the new positions created is for a HR Business Partner to be recruited and work at Head Office.

The role will be to provide a proactive, responsive, business-focussed generalist HR service to support the Head Office and Regional staff.  

You will have a strong generalist HR background and be CIPD qualified. The focus for the role includes building and developing a range of interpersonal skills including communication, listening, relationship management and influencing. Reporting to the  Head of HR, the HRBP will be responsible for the delivery of the HR practices and promoting best practice wherever possible.

Overall, the HRBP has a wide range of HR responsibilities including all HR aspects of the employee lifecycle, the updating and application of HR policies and procedures and dealing with all HR queries promptly and reliably.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role to Pete Thompson, Head of HR, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1PH, or email.

Only successful candidates asked to attend an interview will be contacted.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The HR Business Partner will carry out operational day-to-day HR tasks to deliver a best practice HR service to the Fund. This is a truly generalist HRBP role covering everything from administration to HR projects and Human Resource strategy.

As an HR Business Partner, you will have solid technical knowledge of HR, employee relations, and recruitment drives. You’ll provide expert advice to line managers in the Fund – building their confidence and capability.

Working directly with and reporting to the Head of HR, you will be involved in a wide variety of HR tasks including the strategic focus on enhanced research and drafting skills to develop current and future HR policies and have the involvement with the implementation of a new HRIS.   

As a vital member of a growing HR team, you’ll have the opportunity to handle more complex queries in depth, advising and supporting senior stakeholders. You’ll have the opportunity to manage some of the HR core activities, which include policy development, the induction programme, management development programme, supporting and increase wellbeing awareness and mental health to promote the Fund in becoming an even more inclusive and diverse organisation.

The HR team believes in supporting each other to continually develop and stretch our skills and experiences whilst maintaining a highly credible and professional appearance to the Fund. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with Heads of Department/managers and build strong relationships to ensure the high performing teams and individuals are able to deliver at pace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of this role are both staff-facing and project-based work. Project work is split across the team.

• You will be the primary interface with employing Directors and Heads of department.
• Lead on the Training Needs Analysis for the Fund.
• Create and execute a ‘People Plan’, that will be aligned to the Fund’s overarching strategic objectives and the HR Strategy - being able to clearly identify the outcomes and impacts of such a plan.
• Support workforce planning and talent management (specifically succession planning) across the Fund
• Assist managers in developing interventions, performance improvement plans, including support on managing absence, grievances and sickness concerns and change management strategies to promote positive employee relations
• Lead the recruitment drives for the Fund, managing the recruitment process ensuring suitable candidates with the right talent is attracted to the Fund.
• Effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders, which can include legal counsel, occupational health services and trade union representatives.
• In partnership with managers, identifying development and training interventions to enhance the capacity, capability and commitment of the staff to drive a high-performance culture
• Be able to design and develop people policies that meet the needs of our staff and support HR strategic goals.
• Provide HR expertise to monitor and interpret HR analytics and provide recommendations for action or solutions.
• Implement interventions by supporting changes to processes, structure, leadership, culture change and people capabilities.
• Support the Head of HR and Heads of Department with business change and organisational development work.
• Where necessary support the Head of HR on change management and re-structuring plans including the implementation of a new HRIS Fund wide integration programme.
• Where necessary support the Head of HR on Strategic projects and people resourcing across the Fund.
• Keep abreast of changes in HR Legislation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with relevance to HR (Business administration)
• CIPD qualified with evidence of continued professional development

• Significant relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a formal qualification.

Desirable

• Member of a professional body related to HR

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• HR Generalist experience with ideally 3-5 years experience in a Business Partnering role.
• Able to problem solve and demonstrate a willingness to ‘get your hands dirty’ approach to work.
• Solid employment law knowledge and proven experience of applying updated legislation to a variety of HR situations.
• Evidence of having a passion for working in a team environment with a high team ethos and values.
• Proven organisation skills and ability to priortise a varied workload.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience of working in an environment with transformation projects and change programmes.  
• Experience of managing stakeholders at varying levels of seniority; particularly engaging and coaching managers through employee relations issues and advising on any casework.
• Evidence of adopting a pro-active and analytical approach to resolving issues and identifying and overcoming the barriers to change.
• Experience of implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstration of strong drafting skills in preparing written documents such as new policies, formal minutes or advice to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstration of competent IT skills in the use of Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Charity sector
• Experience of working within a forward thinking environment

Competencies

• Adapting and responding to change – demonstrating flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, accepting new ideas.
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks – works productively in a pressured environment and keeps emotions under control during difficult situations.
• Planning and Organising – managing time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload. Ability to multi-task across various disciplines.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations – focuses on customer needs and satisfaction.
• Deciding and Initiating Action – takes initiative, and acts with confidence.
• Writing and Reporting – writes clearly, succinctly and correctly.

The Royal Academy of Dance is a dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing standards of dance education and teaching. We promote and invest in the development of dance worldwide. Based in Battersea, London, we have a presence in 84 countries, with offices in 36 and over 14,000 members around the world.  Established in 1920, the Academy received its Royal Charter in 1935, is governed by a Board of Trustees and has an annual global turnover of over £20 million.

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Head of Finance with excellent business partnering skills to joining the organisation at an exciting time as we devise our business strategy for the next 5 to 10 years.

You will lead the Finance team in ensuring delivery of management and statutory reporting and analysis for our international group, as well as managing core operations for the UK. You will be a role model and subject matter expert on all finance matters providing advice and guidance across all levels of the organisation internationally.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a leadership role;
• Understanding and experience of management accounting, operational finance, audit and internal control processess;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Next year we will be celebrating our centenary, and in 2021 moving to a brand new purpose built headquarters within a mile of our current home.  We will have much improved facilities for our staff, our students and our members in a state of the art building, which we believe will be an inspiring environment in which to work.

Recruitment timings:

·Application deadline:  Sunday 19th January

·Shortlisting 28th January:

·Informal interviews 31st January:

·Panel interviews week of 3rd February:

We reserve the right to close the process early. As such, an early application is highly recommended.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and supporting statement to via the link or contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website for an informal conversation.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Behaviour Change and Development team as a Groups Development Manager. This role is an integral cog to support our groups provision and help us reach organisational goals of enabling a million more people to cycle.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Development Manager to formulate, develop and roll out a strategy for our cycling groups.

You will be able to successfully devise a project from scratch through to evaluation and reporting, demonstrate a wide range of skills including having a solution focus approach to problem solving, being outcome orientated and pragmatic in project development.

You will also have direct responsibility for a Groups Engagement Officer who is the main groups delivery support.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract, with the potential to extend subject to funding.

User Voice has an exciting opportunity to manage operational delivery in the north of England within this ambitious, growing charity.User Voice is the UK's leading ex-offender led charity, committed to making the criminal justice system work by giving people in prison and on probation a voice. Founded in 2009, User Voice has grown significantly, with 5 regional offices, 60 plus staff, the delivery of 40 contracts and an income of over £1.5 million.Our Founder is an inspirational leader committed to the Charities mission and driven to build upon the charities success, he is seeking an experienced individual to manage a diverse staff team to deliver successful contracts across the north of the country. The successful candidate will also be responsible for driving performance against budget as well as taking ownership for quality assurance.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Director of Operations, the Head of Delivery (North of England), you will ensure that the Regional Managers (in our Northern Services: Birmingham, Manchester and the North East) meet the requirements of largely contracted services, establishing an effective quality assurance process and help forge new relationships to build User Voice's visibility, impact, and financial resources.The post holder will represent User Voice externally and seek, when appropriate new business opportunities to ensure and accelerate User Voice's growth strategy.Responsibilities-Reporting to Director of Operations:-Manage Regional Managers including ensuring effective teamwork, communications, KPI's and contract achievement and performance appraisal. Regional Manager appraisal meetings will include Director of Operations-Ensure management of resources - financial and human-Identification, assessment and reporting of operational risks - including active management of risk registers, mitigation measures-Work with Regional Managers on effective contract management escalating concerns where appropriate-Ensure central reporting on management and financial information is accurate and timely-Assist in contract negotiationPERSONAL SPECIFICATIONEssential-Experience of managing operations preferably dispersed geographical teams-Strong communication skills-Strong leadership and team working skills-Commitment to equality and diversity-Mentoring and coaching skills - provide guidance and constructive feedback to assist in career development-Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills-Willingness to travel across our services in the North of England and also to our Head Office in London as and when required.Desirable-Experience of the criminal justice system and contract delivery-Lived experience (been in prison or on probation)User Voice is not only a successful charity, but is genuinely committed to paving the way within the sector to make the criminal justice system work for everyone. User Voice is determined to ignite positive change for institutions, individuals and the overall agenda by putting users at the heart of our purpose.This opportunity will appeal to an ambitious individual who can accommodate flexible working from regional sites.If you think you have the right skills and the drive to succeed in this exciting role, then please get in touch with our recruitment partners at Badenoch + Clark and to request the job description. Please email [email protected]
Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://www.badenochandclark.com/en-gb/candidate-privacy

Background

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The Purpose of the Role

The Program Development Advisor (PDA), Francophone Africa will lead and/or support new business development efforts from institutional donors, from opportunity tracking, pre-positioning and capture planning to proposal development and submission. The PDA will work closely with IRC country programs within Francophone Africa to advise and support in business development strategy planning, donor mapping and identification, opportunity tracking, the go/no-go decision process, teaming discussions, and proposal development. As needed, the PDA will serve in the Pre-positioning /Capture Manager and Proposal Manager or Proposal Coordinator roles on new business opportunities. The PDA will lead and/or support special internal initiatives aligned with IRC’s business development strategy. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of working on new business efforts in international development with USAID, DFID, ECHO, and/or other multilateral and bilateral donors, as well as experience working in and familiarity with humanitarian contexts in central Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and assist in the identification, tracking and updating of new business opportunities
• Lead pre-positioning and capture planning including facilitating technical brainstorming, competitive landscape analysis and win theme sessions with technical and country staff
• Coordinating proposal work, including: preparing timelines, ensuring the proposal team adheres to deadlines, advising and supporting on teaming, supporting recruitment, assisting in budget development, ensuring document completion, organizing meetings and compiling notes, compiling inputs from internal and external proposal team members, drafting non-technical proposal sections and annexes, and proofreading proposal documents
• Work with country offices, regional staff, technical units, and other staff to support conceptualization and design of proposals
• Managing coordination, communication and inputs to/from consortium primes or subs
• Facilitate HQ-level donor relations and communications relating to new opportunities
• Identify proposal development support resources as needed, including consultants
• Draft proposal pieces including Past Performance, Corporate Capabilities, Staffing and Management Plan, Country Context, CVs, etc
• Compile inputs from proposal team members, including consultants and partners
• Ensure responsiveness to and compliance with donor priorities and solicitation documents
• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Compliance support on proposals
• Maintain accurate information in database and assist with conducting analysis of proposal development, and maintain accurate and timely electronic files
• Advise by working collaboratively on organizational and system improvements, anticipating, identifying and proactively solving problems
• Facilitate internal post-submission debrief sessions to glean lessons learned

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, including international relations, political science, public administration, and communications; Master’s degree a plus
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) required
• Experience working in central Africa preferred
• Three to five years’ experience writing grants and developing funding proposals
• Experience working with US Government (USAID, OFDA, BPRM, etc.), DFID, EU institutions (ECHO, DG), and/or other European donors
• Experience in proposal budgeting a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals
• Ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to travel internationally, including in central Africa (up to 20% of time)

The deadline for applications is midnight between Friday 3rd January / Saturday 4th January.

Candidates must have the right to work in the country for which they are applying.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide
and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

DESIGNATION:                          Regional Development Manager (London)

HOURS:                                         36 hours per week (incl. unsocial hours, some weekends and evenings)

SALARY:                                       NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) plus 17% London weighting & 5% pension contribution

LOCATION:                                London office with regular travel across London and to Warrington, Birmingham and Cardiff as required

RESPONSIBLE TO:                   Head of Programme Development for England

ACCOUNTABLE FOR:             Community Project Suicide Prevention Advisors/Trainers, Administration Assistant, Local volunteers in region

PURPOSE OF POST

1. To identify and engage local communities and key partners across the region
2. To contribute to financial sustainability of the charity in the London region
3. To raise the profile of PAPYRUS in London     

                                                                      Training delivery and awareness raising     

                                                                      Community engagement projects     

                                                                      Volunteer/member engagement 

      4. To motivate support and develop the staff and volunteers based in the London area

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To identify and engage local communities and key partners across the region
   • Develop and maintain effective partnerships with other agencies locally and regionally where aims align with those of PAPYRUS.
   •  Ensure that PAPYRUS is embedded in local communities across London, building and maintaining the public profile of the Charity
   • Support and develop the strategic plan and operational delivery of the plan for London in       accordance with the overall Charity aims.
2. To contribute to financial sustainability of the charity in the London region
   • Have responsibility for identifying and securing local and regional opportunities for further business development, working with management and the fundraising team to ensure sufficient income to deliver the strategic plan for the region.
   • Work with commissioners and stakeholders to identify and secure business opportunities, actively driving and promoting our training products to promote suicide prevention activities in the region.
   • Identify and secure opportunities and funding for project development and delivery.
   • Deliver the operational plan objectives for our work in London.
3. To raise the profile of PAPYRUS in London
   • Promote PAPYRUS membership and engage actively with those personally affected by young suicide in the region.
   • Responsibility for delivery of funded community development projects identified within the plan.
   • Deliver presentations and training on PAPYRUS and young suicide prevention.
   • Support local communities to develop appropriate local young suicide prevention plans.
   • Facilitate a culture which addresses stigma around suicide and so contribute to an increase in help-seeking behaviours.
   • Act as a ‘Knowledge Broker’ in the areas of Community Development, Suicide Prevention and Sustainability within your region.
4. To manage the staff and volunteers based in London
   • Line manage the PAPYRUS team based in the London office liaising with managers and colleagues to ensure consistency in training products, projects and delivery within the organisation.
   • Continue to develop the local team with their own individual training to ensure quality of project delivery and increasing knowledge of suicide prevention.
   • Collect and analyse all data within agreed protocols and maintain appropriate office administrative systems to support and enhance regional activity.
   • Contribute to and lead on relevant evaluation and monitoring activities to demonstrate project outcomes and impact.
   • Recruit and work with volunteers, encouraging their participation in our work. Ensuring the role of volunteers is promoted and valued.
   • Build on current policies and procedures identifying key strengths and areas for growth and continuing to develop best practice.
5. Other responsibilities
   • Understand your duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.
   • Contribute as required to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, its social media portals and in its literature for the public and stakeholders.
   • Contribute to and promote PAPYRUS Campaigns as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.
   • Contribute to and promote PAPYRUS Training and Seminars as outlined in the Regional and Strategic Plans.
   • Work directly with young people and families as key stakeholders.
   • Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.
   • Contribute constructively to regular supervision and appraisal protocols.
   • Contribute to and attend PAPYRUS conferences and seminars as required.
   • Attend training courses as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

CONFIDENTIALITY It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

BASIC PRINCIPLES The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks (previously CRB checks).

QUALIFICATIONS See Person Specification

My client is a nationwide charity at the forefront of today’s drive to support those struggling with mental well-being. At present they are looking to recruit a high calibre finance lead to support a small but capable financial accounting team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for high quality financial advice to the Executive Team and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the development and operation of the financial accounting function including internal audit, tax and treasury functions
• Overseeing the early preparation of the year end accounts, including timetable design and liaison with auditors.

To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified accountant with a proven track record in leading a technical accounting team in the Not-for-Profit sector. Matching the ambition of the organisation, you will have an energetic personality, strong communication skills and drive.

Our Birmingham, UK Humanitarian Academy for Development (HAD) Office are actively recruiting for the position of ‘L&D Business Partner. Serving the Humanitarian and International Development Sector and its parent Islamic Relief Worldwide - it collects, coordinates and delivers compelling HAD in action content and messaging around the globe to promote the training, research and talent development services HAD offers to retain existing customers and attract new customers.

The Division leverages digital platforms, public relations, events and the media, all in line with HAD’s vision, mission and strategy. It is envisioned to be a hub where humanitarian and development theories and practice are studied, examined and developed.

The purpose of the role is to ensure learning needs are identified and matched with appropriate, relevant and cost effective solutions to ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to perform effectively in their current and future roles through well designed learning programmes and talent management processes.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Knowledge and experience of the principles and methods for training design, practical instruction and facilitation of both small and large groups and the evaluation of learning interventions
• Well-developed level of skills in the design and production of e Learning content
• Proven ability to deliver excellent quality, engaging presentations and interactive training
• Ability to analyse both group and individual learning needs
• Demonstrable understanding of how people learn and the barriers to people’s learning

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place on 15th January 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

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.

B-SIDE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

0.6 FTE pro-rata £30,000 p.a.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: 06 JANUARY 2020

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual to join us in a new period of development. You will be an experienced fundraiser who can work across the range of fundraising activities e.g. grant applications, fundraising events, donors, sponsors and membership.  You will be able to demonstrate sound strategic financial knowledge, and the practical ability to manage finances and systems. There is an ample handover period with the current Executive Director built into our staffing plan. Some experience of managing policies and HR is desirable. 

The Development Director is offered as a 0.6 FTE pro-rata £30,000 p.a. PAYE position, with an initial guaranteed contract to April 2022 and further extension if the next round of the NPO or other major funding applications are successful. All the senior team are P/T and the remuneration across Artistic Directors / Creative Producers etc. is fixed at the same rate: the team ethos is generally collaborative and non-hierarchical.

Background

b-side has an unusual mission: ‘curating’ the Isle of Portland, Dorset with a series of temporary, commissioned artworks and a biennial festival. We are site-specific, site-responsive, outdoors and accessible. We produce moments not monuments. Our ‘collections’ are the collective memories of our audiences and participants. We ask our supporters to be players, partners and protagonists.

b-side was founded in 2007 as part of 2012 Cultural Olympiad. It became a Community Interest Company in 2009 and an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation in 2012, retaining this status in 2015 & 2018. ACE continues to be its principal funder: other grants have included Heritage Lottery Foundation, Awards for All, Alice Ellen Cooper Dean etc. Recently b-side was awarded a Catalyst Small Grant and have developed a wider fundraising strategy with Cause4 to diversify our business model and income, which the Development Director would work with.

The Isle of Portland is an amazing island fortress of limestone, connected by a causeway to the Jurassic coast of Dorset. The distinct geology and geography have determined a distinct and significant environment and history. It is fitting that industries here include quarrying, prisons and the navy. It has strong, active communities; yet some wards are in the top 10% of multiple deprivation, the borough was ranked last in the UK for social mobility (2018) and is in the lowest quintile of the HEFCE PILOT4 survey (2017) measuring the proportion of school leavers entering HE.

Our client, a professional development body, has a new opportunity available for an experienced successful bid writer to join them as a Business Development Manager. This role comes with 30 days annual leave (not including bank holidays) and is permanent based in London.

Key responsibilities for this Business Development Manager opportunity:

• Take ownership of bids from design to submission
• Deliver successful bids for grants and contracts in UK and internationally
• Contribute to the influencing and shaping of development policy
• Respond to commissioning activities and emerging needs
• Engage and build strong relationships with stakeholders and delivery partners
• Responsible for the development, building on and reporting of pipeline
• Lead on bid requests: RFQ's, RFI's, RFP's, RFT's, SSQ's, and ITT's
• Work with Procurement Manager on robust processes

As an experienced bid writer you will be expected to demonstrate a successful track record of winning large (in the millions) grants. Naturally you will be commercially aware and have a strong business acumen. You will need to also demonstrate your track record of pursuing business development opportunities. The ability to ensure efficient budget delivery, work under tight deadlines and be a strong relationship builder will benefit you well. Ideally you will have built up confidence in your skills to the point of feeling like a leader in your field, in which case we would strongly recommend you apply.

To apply for this Business Development Manager (bid writer) role, please email your CV to our Office & Specialist Support Team quoting the reference number 72669DW. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.