Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Head of Marketing, defining and maintaining the standards for excellent marketing delivery in Save the Children.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Head of Marketing, you will lead and develop a large team of brilliant marketers, who will deliver all of Save the Childrens mass marketing in engagement squads. You will be responsible for ensuring the supporter is at the heart of all of our marketing, using data analysis and insight to set direction of standards and best practice. Additionally, you will work closely with the Head of Marketing Planning to manage the day to day performance of our media agency. Other responsibilities will include:

• Develop a team of brilliant marketeers to enable Save the Children to fulfil its supporter engagement goals, supported by effective talent management
• Deliver effective and efficient owned & bought marketing to cold & warm audiences (including fundraising, campaigning, brand) in line with our overall strategic marketing plan through a resource pool of marketers deployed into squads
• Ensure the Marketing team have access to the right marketing technology to deliver outstanding marketing experiences to supporters
• Actively contribute as a member of Fundraising and Marketing’s extended leadership team to deliver Save the Children’s Supporter Strategy.

To be successful you will be a great collaborator, building strong relationships and cutting through boundaries, in a fast-moving and dynamic environment. You will have proven leadership experience in data driven, multi-channel and multi-product marketing including significant digital marketing experience. Flexible, tenacious and results driven, you will have excellent team leadership skills. In addition you should have:

• Significant knowledge and experience of delivering marketing through matrixed structures such as squads or multi-disciplinary teams
• Proven commercial acumen and a demonstrable track record of improving marketing effectiveness and efficiency
• Knowledge and experience of the compliance environment for charity marketing
• Demonstrable experience of implementing a customer/supporter centric marketing programme, across the whole supporter engagement cycle from awareness to retention
• First rate understanding of the wider marketing landscape, including trends and their implications for the charity sector.

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.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date:  26th January 2020

35 hours per week

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Royal Medical College experiencing growth in users and new requirements in a purpose-built new facility. The College requires a hands-on technical IT Manager to ensure high-quality maintenance of their existing systems, as well as providing strategy and direction for the future of the function. You will be responsible for existing and future projects such as the implementation of a new CRM system and the delivery of plans to ensure long-term support for infrastructure and user services 

The core elements of the role are as follows:

1. Strategic - Create - 5%, including setting strategic plans for the use of ICT at RCPath with input from all relevant business users.
2. Strategic - Develop - 5%, including establish systems and solutions in conjunction with users and outside suppliers, and appropriate to an agreed set of standards.
3. Operational - Implement - 15% - including oversight of implementation of new systems, in conjunction with user expectations and resources.
4. Operational - Manage - 75% - including planning and provision of systems security, availability, network management and business continuity, as well as Staff Management.
5. In addition to overall responsibility for the function of ICT, the post holder will be the lead person for ICT matters or input into business plans and processes: Security, operational planning, budget setting, network architecture, policies, active directory management, user management, visitor/tenant access and interfaces with external systems and networks.
6. Overall, the ICT Manager’s responsibility is for the continuous development of an IT strategy, to initiate proposals for the introduction of innovative IT solutions to meet organisational needs, maximise utilisation and security of existing business systems and develop new applications, as well as manage and develop an established and skilled support team.

ABOUT YOU 

• Proficient knowledge in overall IT and Communications infrastructure, networks, IT security, hardware and also complex applications, databases (SQL), web and server based solutions, software as a service (SAAS) approaches and detailed knowledge of Microsoft systems and software (including Office 365).
• Have a track record of delivering IT projects.
• Possess the gravitas to define strategy and clearly communicate this to other members of the senior management team.

ABOUT US

Pathology is at the heart of modern healthcare. Pathologists work to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases and are involved in the diagnosis of disorders affecting every organ of the body, from before birth to after death. The majority of tests requested by doctors will be performed and interpreted by a clinical scientist or medically qualified pathologist.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete an application form and email it via the Apply button.

Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2020

First Interviews will be held the week commencing 10th February 2020.

We’re looking for an Interim Head of Marketing and Communications to join Mayhew on a part-time, fixed-term contract (covering a four-month sabbatical). We would love to hear from current freelancers or contractors, but this could also be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced communications/marketing team and project manager considering a move into the charity sector, or returning to work after parental leave or sabbatical.

You’ll be joining at an exciting time for Mayhew, overseeing delivery of our current marketing and communications strategy, motivating and managing a hard-working, creative team, and working with colleagues across Mayhew to ensure smooth daily running and handling escalations and opportunities as they arise.

For full job description and person sepcification please vist the careers section of our website.

Head of Finance and Resources [Part Time – 3 days per week equivalent] with 2 days a week regular and additional days according to accounting timetable demands.

Salary: £34,788- £37,849 [pro-rata, and dependent on experience]

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

PURPOSE OF JOB: The Head of Finance and Resources is responsible for providing the accounting and financial management, facility management and HR support throughout the organisation.

You will be part of the senior management team, working with the Chief Executive advising and developing the financial strategy, modelling new projects, preparing budgets and reporting on financial performance.  You will actively contribute to the overall future strategic direction of the charity.

You will also be responsible for the HR and administration teams providing support to Senior Management, ensuring Age UK Lambeth complies with HR legislation, and support the facilities and office support function across the business.

You will be directly responsible for the management of the Fundraising Manager, Finance Assistant, HR & Admin lead and a small team of Administrators.

This job description does not provide an exhaustive list of tasks and activities but gives an indication of the scope of the role and main areas of work.

Benefit:Contributory pension scheme; employee 5% & employer 7%

Are you a hands-on, strategic and engaging leader with expert knowledge of issues relating to money management and personal finance gained from significant experience working in the financial capability sector? If so, we want to work with you.

Reporting to the CEO, you will have strategic and operational responsibility for The Money Charity’s work with adults in a range of community and workplace settings, developing and delivering a portfolio of programmes, products and initiatives that impact on financial capability for this group, including financial educational workshops and producing our Money Manual.

Additionally, the post holder be a member of the Senior Management Team, working collaboratively with the CEO, trustees and other senior leaders to develop and implement The Money Charity’s mission, vision and values, as well as leading on consultancy work across the organisation.

To succeed in this role, you will need strong leadership and programme management skills, commercial acumen and experience of managing a budget, along with a flexible, organised approach to your work. This is an exciting, varied role which provides a unique opportunity to impact on the financial wellbeing of individuals.

Please note a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required for this post.

For more information please visit our website.

About us

For over 25 years, the Money Charity has been the UK’s financial capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their financial wellbeing. We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives. We aim to change the culture around financial wellbeing by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes. 

We’re a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality, accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration. As well as competitive salary, we provide 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank and Public holidays and any closure days that may or may not take place between Christmas and the New Year; a flexible annual leave scheme; 10% pension contribution; a healthcare cash plan and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed when incurred in accordance with our expenses policy. 

For more information please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 to with “Head of Workplace & Community Programmes” in the subject line.

When writing your supporting statement, you should focus on providing evidence and specific examples that demonstrate how you meet the person specification and your suitability for the role. We value transferable skills and encourage applicants who do not have direct experience to provide examples from other areas that meet the requirements.

Please ensure that you provide a phone number and email address so that we can contact you easily, and in confidence.

Closing date: 10.00 on Friday 31 January 2020.

Interviews: Week commencing 3 February 2020, exact dates and times to be arranged.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond individually to applications so if you have not heard from us by the advertised shortlisting and/or interview date(s), this means your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Feedback will be given upon request to candidates who attend interview.

For further information, or if you have any questions about the role or our recruitment process please contact us via the jobs section of our website. 

Please note we do not accept agencies or recruitment sites.

ICT AND BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER

FULL-TIME

SALARY: £34,664 rising to £38,655 per annum (FTE for 37 hours a week)

Carers in Hertfordshire is a well-respected, independent, carer-led charity, established in 1995.  The charity works to ensure that all Hertfordshire’s unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role, have the opportunity for a life outside caring and can exercise a collective voice in the county. We support adult carers and young carers and provide information and advice. We also arrange a variety of ways for carers to work collaboratively with professional staff in a wide range of voluntary and statutory organisations, to link our services and help those organisations to develop a carer friendly focus.

The charity has experienced significant growth over recent years, with 110 staff and over 31,000 registered unpaid family carers. During this expansion, the charity’s commitment to driving quality improvements has led to an expansion in the nature and extent of services offered, as well as national acknowledgement through a GSK Impact Award.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Support and ICT Manager to join us to further develop, drive and implement effective business support arrangements as the charity continues to grow.

This post will manage a broad portfolio of business support functions including our ICT Development Plan, management of all premises, administrative support, health and safety, quality assurance and business continuity planning. The post holder will also be responsible for managing the central Administration Team of staff and volunteers.

We are looking for a self-motivated and tenacious individual, who has a demonstrable record of delivering effective business support services, strong project and programme management skills, and good commercial awareness.

A high standard of ICT skills is required, including use of databases and Microsoft Office 365.  The role will require travel across Hertfordshire, so you will need the ability to travel independently, have access to a car and have a full valid driving license.

This is an exciting time to join us as we develop a new Business Plan for the charity. This post will have a central role in planning the business support requirements to deliver on this plan.  

For informal discussion about the role, please contact Tim Napper on our Head Office number.

Closes: Monday 20th January 2020 09.00am

Interviews: Monday 3rd February 2020 (at Borehamwood Office)

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries. 

The Opportunity

We are transforming our approach to Finance across Plan International developing its impact, effectiveness and how it enables us to be a financially sustainable, commercially astute INGO, in an increasingly challenging economic and sector landscape. In this exciting high-profile position as the Head of Financial Capability you will be fundamental in leading this transformation – working directly to the Executive Director of Finance and IT and in partnership with the Finance senior leadership team across the globe, OD colleagues and National Organisations finance colleagues. It will be central to developing a high performing modern global finance function that is customer focused, provides evidence-based insight and analysis and efficient and effective processes and a strong financial mindset and culture in the wider organisation. Additionally, it will be focussing on transforming the wider organisations financial management skills and capability. 

The Person

With demonstrable understanding and experience of all aspects of finance functions, including Finance professional standards.

A strong communicator and people manager with experience of developing and implementing transformation and culture change. Experience as a trainer and capacity building. Demonstrable influencing experience engaging at all levels including at Board level and with diverse stakeholders. With a positive, can do approach and passion for Finance and continuous improvement.

In-depth experience with development professional schemes (apprenticeships, graduate programmes, CPD programmes) to ensure we grow our own capacity

Type of Role: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract with strong possibility of extension

Location: Global Hub, Woking, Surrey

Salary: Competitive

Reports to: Executive Director of Finance and IT

Closing Date: 16th February 2020

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. 

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Head of Product and take charge of the product strategy for Save The Children’s retail channels.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Head of Product you will help to develop, implement and review the Trading strategy, maintaining up to date knowledge of the marketplace, competitors and trends. You will develop strategies for e-commerce and bought-in goods for the Trading department, leading, developing and inspiring the product team. You will also support the Retail Buyer by providing clear direction on bought-in goods strategy, and collaborate closely with the Head of Retail Development to ensure the right retail propositions receive the right support in the shape of any product sent to shops. In addition you will:

• Consistently monitor and evaluate opportunities for how stock is distributed amongst the retail network
• Review logistics arrangements for stock cascade across the retail network to ensure maximum return
• Lead, develop and inspire the product team, providing clear direction and all-round support with their training and development
• Work with the Finance Business Partner to analyse performance, forecast spend and budget.

To be successful you will have excellent leadership and influencing skills, with proven project management experience and the ability to work under pressure. You will have strong negotiating skills, as well as proven success in managing and developing a complex, multi-functional team to meet the evolving needs of the business. Additionally you will have:

• Excellent planning and communication skills to bring together divergent interests and skillsets
• Good IT literacy and good working knowledge of critical path programmes
• A commercial focus and approach to Charity retailing, with strong entrepreneurial skills
• A passion for charity retail and appreciation of working with volunteers

Save the Children shops are vibrant community hubs with children at their heart. Providing welcoming spaces where communities come together to create a home for loved products and a place to share ideas. Where we tell children’s stories and listen to their voices and we act in their spirit – with generosity, creativity and kindness. Where every decision you make helps unlock a child’s potential. Together, shops, donors and volunteers help build a brighter future.

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.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 26th January 2020

For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight against hunger. We save the lives of children and their families. We are there for them before and after disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities.

In 2019, Action Against Hunger reached over 21 million people. In the UK we have grown well over the last 20 years, increasing our income and staff numbers accordingly. We are now placed to continue this growth and meet our ambitions for 2020 and beyond.

Our Fundraising & Communications department has grown to a talented and passionate team of 38 people. We’re proud of our commitment to building the highest quality of relationships with our supporters and our portfolio of established and developing fundraising activities. We are confident we have the foundations in place to continue our growth.

The Philanthropy team oversees a set of varied fundraising streams that have developing the highest standards of relationship management at their core. Its remit includes: a successful trusts and foundations programme; the management of highly valuable and engaged supporters from the food and hospitality sector; and a project reliant on the backing of influential and high profile individuals from the music industry.

This role will suit an experienced major giving fundraiser passionate about nurturing high value supporters, through the highest standards of relationship building, and has the desire to bring about transformational growth from a high value audience. 

We are always looking to recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who are keen to join our teamand contribute to the fight against child hunger

For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached PDF Job description.

The post will be based in Action Against Hunger-UK’s London office, candidates must therefore demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 5pm on 11th February 2020.Interviews will take place on Friday 14th  February 2020.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants.  Thank you for your understanding.

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your professional experience whilst serving in a Christian environment? In the top 2% of UK charities, The Christian Conference Trust is a leading provider of residential ministry, serving hundreds of churches and Christian organisations across the UK. Following the recent appointment of a dynamic new Chief Executive, we want to strengthen our senior leadership team with an executive appointment in Finance. We are looking for a passionate, high-calibre individual with the breadth of commercial skills and experience to lead the finance directorate, setting the standard in the next chapter of Christian conferencing. 

As Head of Finance you will develop and lead a best-in-class finance directorate with full responsibility for all aspects of CCT’s financial management and decisioning including leading and inspiring the finance team and working closely with the Chief Executive to provide high quality strategic financial direction and analysis.  As an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will act as a guardian of CCT’s Christian ethos.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing finance team, creating an environment where exceptional financial reporting and control, planning and analysis is consistently delivered through optimum individual and team working
• Prepare and deliver an annual budget, together with ad hoc reforecasts as required
• Work closely and proactively with the senior leadership team to provide support and advice to inform commercial decisions
• Prepare high quality commercial input to major investment or acquisition business plans
• Develop best-in-class financial analysis methodologies which continually challenge and improve cost and income effectiveness
• Support the Head of Marketing to develop rigorous ROI analysis, performance reporting of all marketing activity and to produce and annual Impact Report
• Produce accurate and timely financial reporting which enables relevant and high quality performance management and business decisioning
• Manage the annual external audit and year-end reporting process; including Companies House and Charity Commission reporting requirements
• Actively manage cashflow management requirements and to act as senior liaison with lenders
• Provide commercial input to procurement, supplier contracts and agreements
• Oversee effective and appropriate management and use of financial database/ payroll systems, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Act as a guardian of CCT’s Christian ethos; able to clearly and sensitively articulate our mission, vision and values to an audience of all faiths and none
• Travel to, attend and present at Board’s events  when required
• Have overall responsibility for co-ordinating and maintaining CCT’s risk register
• Deputise for the Chief Executive from time to time as required

Essential criteria:

This role has an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder is a Christian who can endorse CCT’s trinitarian statement of faith.  This post holder will also have:

• A relevant degree
• Professional Accountancy qualification and membership (e.g. CIMA, ACCA)
• Demonstrable track record of running a finance department
• Highly financially literate and commercially savvy, with capability in both financial reporting & control and financial planning & analysis
• Knowledgeable about statutory requirements including HMRC, charity commission and Companies Act.
• Knowledgeable about GDPR requirements and previous experience of effectively managing data compliance within a finance and payroll department of a medium sized organisation.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a senior leadership team
• Experience of effectively building and developing teams
• Personable and approachable with the ability to quickly earn and build trust and respect and engage all stakeholders.
• Able and comfortable operating at executive level and at grass-roots
• Excellent communicator – both written and verbal
• Team player who thrives in a high performing environment
• Ability to inspire, motivate, coach, develop, and empower staff to achieve results within a changing environment
• Well-developed IT skills including practical experience of using of finance and payroll software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
• Creative approach and can-do attitude to problem solving
• Operates with a mindset of continuous improvement, systems automation and procedural efficiency, to maximise organisational effectiveness and performance.
• Challenges the status quo appropriately
• Highly effective people manager
• Highly professional
• Extremely proficient organisation and prioritising skills-able to prioritise multiple priorities, lead and work effectively and calmly under pressure
• Tenacious and resilient

Next steps:

Interested? Please apply on line by providing your CV and a supporting letter, by no later than 9am on Monday 9th February 2020.  (Please be aware that your application and the personal details you provide in it will be shared and processed by both CCT and CCT's HR Consultancy provider, Integra HR Ltd).

A new and unique opportunity to lead and develop PF's nationwide volunteer base, growing our volunteer leadership structures as well as our training and development approaches to become the best in the sector.

Put your faith into practice and join our small staff team and thousands of dedicated volunteers who come alongside people in prisons across England and Wales, practically loving them in Christ’s name.

You will be an experienced leader, passionate about serving people in prison by enabling volunteers to thrive in their practical prison-based ministry.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details.

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead our high performing Love to Learn education team and continue to change the lives of young refugees. The Head of Love to Learn is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the team, increasing our successful fundraising, raising awareness about our work and ensuring that we provide the best outcomes for the young people we work with and their families, in an increasingly difficult environment for refugees and asylum seekers.

About Katherine Low Settlement

Katherine Low Settlement is a charity that has been serving the communities of Battersea and Wandsworth since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.

We run a range of our own community projects to support children, young people and their families, older people and refugee communities. We recognise there are many other expert local charities and community groups working with, for example, disabled people and mental health users. We invite them to operate from our premises – so together as partners we can meet the diverse needs of the local communities of Wandsworth. Each week we work with 45+ charities supporting more than 1,100 people.

Visit our website (pls google it!) 

About KLS and Love to Learn

KLS' Love to Learn education team was established in 2004. The team provides a range of high-quality education services for 250+ refugee children, young people and their families including befriending and mentoring support, advocacy and casework, homework clubs, GCSE study groups, trips and activities. The aims are to broaden their educational experiences, improve educational outcomes and confidence, and support their aspirations. 9 p/t staff are supported by a fantastic team of 100+ committed volunteers.

​Key Objectives for this Role

• Provide clear leadership and management to all aspects of our Love to Learn project
• Manage a fantastic team of staff and volunteers
• Monitor and evaluate the project to ensure it provides in the most effective way to meet client needs, in terms of cost and quality
• Manage and develop the budget and finances; whilst securing its financial viability by fundraising

Further Information

More information about the role is the job application pack (pls download it!). You can also contact Aaron Babrour, our CEO, for an informal chat about this post (his contact details are in the job application pack). 

Application Process 

Please complete our job application form, equal opportunities form and self-declaration and disclosure form and return to Filsan Osman either by email (our preference and found in the job application pack) or post to Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HP.

No CVs!

Timings

Closing Date for Applications: 3rd February 2020 – 9.00am deadline

1st Interview Date: 12th February 2020

2nd Interview Date: 19th February 2020

Good luck! 

We are pleased to be recruiting to this newly created role overseeing services for people with disabilities, provided by Langstone Society at present.  It is currently proposed that the transfer of these services will move to our organisation.  The role is pivotal to CHADD as we move forward and build on our existing portfolio of specialist accommodation and support services available to vulnerable people in the Dudley area.

Working within the Senior Management Team, the Head of Care will provide high quality, dynamic and inspiring leadership of the delivery and development of our care & support services, while demonstrating a clear passion and commitment to CHADD’s vision and values.

Essential requirements are:

• Knowledge of the learning disability, mental health and social care sectors with at least 2 years experience in a senior management post.
• Clear & thorough knowledge of CQC requirements and regulation.
• Experience of working within both domiciliary & registered care settings.
• Strong operational and care compliance expertise.

This a full time position, based on 36 hours per week on average. 

Salary range: £40000 - £45000 per annum, depending on experience.

To obtain an application form & full job specification, please email. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on 30th January 2020. 

1st interviews will be held on 10th February 2020, 2nd interviews on 17th February 2020.

The Head of Operations will lead the Tax Justice Network’s corporate functions and manage a small, geographically dispersed operations team (Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Project Manager). 

Key facts

Application closing date: Sunday 16 February 2020
Start date: April 2020
Reports to: Chief Executive
Hours: Three days per week (22.5 hours per week, 60% FTE)
Salary: £52,000 pro rata (£31,200), plus 12% pension contribution
Location: Home-based in the UK, France, Germany, Malawi, Netherlands, Spain or Uruguay

Role description

In the last three years, the Tax Justice Network has doubled in size (from 10 people and £900k income to 22 people and £1.8m income) and greatly increased in complexity. This period of growth has been accompanied by a substantial investment in developing systems, policies and processes, including the building of new functions such as finance, events and network co-ordination. The challenge now is to consolidate these developments, to build on them where necessary, to ensure that they are fully embedded and to respond to new opportunities and challenges as they arise. 

The Head of Operations will lead the Tax Justice Network’s corporate functions and manage a small operations team (Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Project Manager). He or she will have oversight of the areas led by other members of this team (finance, events, IT systems, contracts, projects) and will be directly responsible for human resources, organisational policies, governance, risk management, grant reporting and setup, the coordination of fundraising activities and proposals, and impact evaluation. He or she will attend meetings of the senior management team and the board of directors in a supporting role and will also act as company secretary.

Responsibilities

Management

• Oversee the Tax Justice Network’s operational functions and provide administrative leadership across the Tax Justice Network’s global team
• Lead on the organisation of effective team meetings, including regular calls and in-person staff retreats
• Manage and support a dispersed operations team (Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Project Manager)
• Supervise the planning and delivery of high-level events by the Operations Manager and other colleagues
• Supervise the management of the Tax Justice Network’s finances (including budgeting, quarterly management accounts and annual accounts and reports, and regular reviews of finance policy, procedure and controls) by the Finance Manager
• Supervise the maintenance and effective use of key systems (e.g. CRM and monitoring) by the Operations Manager
• Supervise the organisation of complex Tax Justice Network projects (such as the Financial Secrecy Index) by the Project Manager

Governance

• Support the board of directors with obtaining legal support and advice as and when requested
• Act as company secretary, including preparing reports and papers for general meetings of the board of directors
• Support the ongoing assessment of board recruitment needs and manage board recruitment where needed
• Review governance structures and processes on an ongoing basis and make changes where needed
• Lead on organisational risk management, identifying emerging risks and monitoring existing risks and identifying and implementing agreed mitigation strategies
• Support the CEO with the design and delivery of an evaluation of the Tax Justice Network’s impact, and lead on organisational learning

Human resources

• Lead on day-to-day human resources issues and queries, and on the recruitment of new staff (drafting job descriptions, managing the applicant tracking system, setting up interviews, inducting new staff members, etc)
• Support line managers in managing staff to maximise performance and team morale, and in tackling any issues
• Keep organisational policies up to date, add new policies as needed and ensure that all policies are used effectively
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, both in the UK and in all other countries where the Tax Justice Network operates

Fundraising and grant management

• Lead on the drafting and submission of funding applications, coordinating contributions from across the Tax Justice Network as needed
• Coordinate timely reporting to existing donors in line with contractual obligations
• Lead on the negotiation and setup of new grants

Team contribution

• Participate in the wider the Tax Justice Network team through active contributions to team meetings and strategic planning
• Engage with professional development opportunities as they arise
• Work within the the Tax Justice Network code of conduct and in line with the Tax Justice Network’s organisational policies

Person specification

Experience

• Management / Experience of building and managing high-performing teams (ideally distributed global teams)
• Non-profits / Familiarity with the workings of charities or other non-profit organisations preferred, ideally including managing support functions to maximise efficiency and impact
• Understanding / Some knowledge and understanding of economic justice (ideally tax justice) issues preferred

Skills

• Team-working / Working with an autonomous team supportively and sensitively, balancing the need for co-ordination and clear decision-making with a consensual and collaborative management style
• Delivery / Coping with a large, complicated and varied workload, working quickly and efficiently without sacrificing the quality of the results
• Presentation / Communicating effectively, persuasively, accurately and succinctly, both in person and in writing
• Technology / Proficiency in standard office software and cloud-based collaboration and communication software

Attributes

• Commitment / Being focused on achieving high standards in pursuit of the Tax Justice Network’s objectives
• Adaptability /Finding ways of dealing with unexpected opportunities and challenges
• Resourcefulness / Achieving results with limited financial and human resources
• Judgement / Managing relationships with partners sensitively but robustly as needed
• Collaboration / Working supportively and effectively as part of an internal team and with external partners
• Integrity / Choosing the right course of action when the alternative might be easier
• Flexibility / Willingness to do what is needed to get the job done (including some irregular hours and travel)