We are looking for an experienced Team Manager to lead our Supported Banking team to deliver the highest standards of customer service.

The successful candidate will be responsible to the Head of Finance, as part of the Charity’s Management Team to provide management across one department to ensure the effective delivery of a service.

You must have management experience including supervision of people; experience of meeting targets and goals to achieve outcomes, and time management and organisational skills.

You must also have high standards of integrity, the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, able to work under pressure and plan own work.

If you are interested in this exciting challenge and think you have the required skills to work in our busy office, please download an application form and return by the closing date. 

Interviews will take place on Friday 25th October 2019.

Cheshire Centre for Independent Living are an equal opportunities employer. Applications from disabled people are particularly welcome.

Job Title: Fundraising Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Location: London, NW3
Hours / Tenure: 35 hours per week
Salary: up to £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 7th November 2019 (12:00 GMT)
Interview Date: TBC

About Us:

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Free to make what they want from the Movement, girls learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In safe, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) keeps the global Movement thriving, united and growing. We support our Member Organisations in 150 countries and giving some of their almost 10 million individual Girl Guides and Girl Scouts the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, speak out on issues that are important to them and make changes in their communities and countries.

About the Role:

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of girls and young women around the world?

We are looking for two experienced corporate fundraisers to join our Strategic Partnerships team. You will manage a number of high profile strategic and international corporate partnerships with companies including Unilever and UPS.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships to generate income on a global level and drive engagement from strategic partners to help our members to achieve these ambitions and so enable life-changing opportunities for girls and young women.

About You:

As the successful candidate, you will have significant experience in devising strategies to generate income from corporate donors.

You will be adept at maintaining and building solid working relationships with senior stakeholders and corporate partners, especially in cross-cultural settings.

You will have a good track record of budget management and delivering agreed fundraising targets

French, Spanish or Arabic language skills, in addition to fluent English, are desirable.

What you can expect from us

- 26 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
- Flexible working
- 5% Generous Matched Pension Contribution
- Life Assurance
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assisted Programme (EAP)

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please select the apply button shown to download the recruitment pack and submit your cover letter & CV.

We reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.

If you have a disability and can demonstrate that closing this post early would impact on your ability to submit an application in time, please contact our Human Resources to request arrangements for an application to be submitted within the original time frame.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire people directly and have a preferred supplier list in place. We will be in touch if we need you.

To apply for the role of Fundraising Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Strategic Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Corporate Donor Manager, Corporate Revenue Manager, or Corporate Fundraiser.

Job Title:  Volunteer Manager

Reports to:  Head of Policy, Public Inquiry and Programmes

Location: Central London (London Bridge) with overnight, residential and weekend working expected

Salary: £36,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

About the Charity

Introduction

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.

For almost 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and support, and raised the awareness of bleeding disorders.

Our Vision, Mission and Aims

Vision

Anyone affected by a genetic bleeding disorder has the opportunity to live a fulfilled life.

Mission

· Inform

· Advocate

· Empower

Aims

· Everyone affected by a bleeding disorder has equality of opportunity

· Everyone affected by a bleeding disorder has the opportunity to connect with others in the community

· Everyone affected by a bleeding disorder has the knowledge to feel empowered

We do this by: 

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders
• Providing information and support throughout our members lives.
• Influencing and advocating on health and social care policy and access to treatment 

More than 30,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all. 

Our peer support through local groups around the UK, online community, and members events offer friendship and a listening ear when needed, as well as enabling people to share their views and experiences. By bringing people together for information and support at events tailored to support members throughout their lives, we amplify their voices to reduce isolation and influence government, welfare and health care policy.

Our community are at the heart of everything we do – we work collaboratively with members and health professionals to ensure we make decisions influenced by their valued input and direction. 

As bleeding disorders are rare, many people will never encounter The Haemophilia Society; we are largely invisible beyond the communities we serve. We have to work doubly hard to raise both awareness and understanding of bleeding disorders and vital funds needed to give those affected the services they deserve and need to live the best life they can.

Purpose of Post

This is an exciting new role enabling us to build upon our current volunteer activity and develop a robust and structured volunteering policy and process. In this role you will build on the work we already do with our volunteers and local groups around the UK and ensure we can recruit and involve volunteers in an extensive range of activities which are engaging and highly valued, whilst being supported and developed in the role. We hope to enhance our volunteers experience, the service delivery of the organisation and the support we offer our community. If you are a talented and committed to developing an organisation and passionate about volunteer development we would love to hear from you. We value the huge commitment made by our volunteers and want to ensure our volunteers have the best possible experience with us.

Our peer support through local groups around the UK, global family network, and online community, offers friendship and a listening ear when needed, as well as enabling people to share their views and experiences. As part of the ongoing development of the organisation we are keen to expand and advance our network of local groups in order to improve our national reach and empower members to take a more active volunteer role in organising and shaping local events that meet their needs. A significant part of the role will be to lead on the work of developing our local group network working with the support of colleagues across The Society as well as supporting our programmes to develop and manage volunteers on our new helpline.

About the Post

As our Volunteer Manager, you will be part of the Policy and Programmes team, supported by the Head of Policy, Public Inquiry and Programmes, you will be responsible for the development, delivery and management of our new volunteer programme. This will include working with colleagues to identify volunteering opportunities, all aspects of safeguarding and administration, writing of policy documents, creation and delivery of volunteer training, recognising and supporting volunteers.  

You will be working closely with the Events and Programme Manager to recruit, develop and manage volunteers to deliver a new helpline service and the fundraising team to support the recruitment of fundraising volunteers.

You will be the key link with the current local groups to help them progress and plan activity in a sustainable way as well as proactively encouraging and assisting in the creation and set up of new groups. The role includes running the local groups forum, supporting and training members to ensure they have the capabilities to run a successful group, working with our communications team to look at new ways to engage local groups and visiting groups to understanding the needs of the groups and developing policies which align with the overall organisation’s values.

Responsibilities:

Volunteer management:

• Working with the Head of Policy and Programmes, in line with the strategic plan develop a robust volunteering policy and programme for the organisation.
• Work with other members of staff to understand and create valued volunteering opportunities and facilitate the aligning of skills and roles available.
• Develop and deliver a structured volunteer training programme and recognition scheme.
• Provide leadership to volunteers to ensure a coordinated approach to the provision of our work across the UK.
• Work closely with the Events and Programmes Manager to recruit, train and manage volunteers to run our new Helpline.
• Work with Policy and Programme staff to develop our Ambassador and Youth Ambassador Programmes.
• Work with the fundraising team to develop a fundraising volunteer programme.

Local Group Coordination

• Work with Officers of our current local groups to identify level of capacity of each group, working with local members create a development plan for each of the groups and support their progress ensuring a sustainable level of activity and support.
• Working with the Head of Policy, Public Inquiry and Programmes review the policy and guidelines for working with local groups ensuring all governance and working practices are robust, events planned are risk assessed and include safeguarding procedures.
• Examine the UK local groups structure and identify areas where local groups could be developed. Recruit local members and support the initial start and advance through to a development plan.
• Develop the local groups forum as a vehicle to upskill members, provide a structured feedback mechanism and to enhance links between groups and the overall organisation.
• Work to engage local groups to get involved in the organisation’s events and link into the volunteer programme.
• Monitor and keep records of local groups officers, ensure they meet governance guidelines, are signed up to the local groups procedures and any activities align with the policies and strategy of the organisation, including safeguarding and GDPR.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage the volunteering and local group development budget; ensuring effective budget preparation, planning, monitoring and review.
• Produce reports and papers on the volunteering and local groups programmes as required for a range of audiences including the Head of Policy and Programmes and Chief Executive.

General

• Ensure safeguarding policy and practice is updated and implemented across the organisation for the volunteer and local group programmes.
• Ensure robust risk management is in place for the volunteer and local group programmes.
• Ensure the appropriate dissemination of information through a range of channels including print, phone, face to face and online to inform and engage members in the volunteer and local group programmes.

• To support membership development, ensuring we engage with our community combining an efficient, effective, and welcoming approach.
• Be an effective member of the team, recognising, respecting and promoting the different roles and diversity of the individuals in the team and presenting a positive impression of the team and the organisation.
• Undertake any other tasks that may be requested.
• The post-holder must be prepared to travel throughout the UK and to work varying hours including evenings and weekends as required. This post requires extensive travel evening and weekend work.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven ability in successfully developing volunteering policy and designing and implementing a structured volunteering programme.
• Demonstrated ability in effective recruitment, training, development and management of volunteers and associated roles.
• Proven ability to work with communities across a wide range of age and levels of ability, together with a warm, outgoing and engaging approach.
• Proven ability to negotiate and reach compromise in a manner which inspires confidence and respect from others.
• Demonstrated ability to work with remote groups and working in collaboration to create development plans.
• Proven ability to work in a complex environment and demonstrate ability to design and manage projects to delivery within time and cost.
• A good knowledge of data protection and safeguarding with an understanding of the processes involved in their application.
• Understanding of equal opportunities, access and inclusion and the ability to incorporate these into all aspects of work.

Desirable:

• Experience of working within a membership or patient/family support environment.
• Knowledge and experience of working on issues surrounding long term medical conditions gained from working in a healthcare, statutory or voluntary sector role.
• Experience in safeguarding children and adults.
• Experience of managing volunteers working on a helpline.

How to Apply

To apply please send a cover letter and up to date CV, highlighting your achievements to date and outlining your suitability for the post.

Our other benefits are:

• 25 days holiday (including 3 days over Christmas) plus public holidays
• Flexible working applications considered having passed the probation period (six months)
• TOIL
• Generous pension
• Life and income protection insurance

Previous applicants need not apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

At Haven House our mission is to provide the highest quality palliative and holistic care services to babies, children and young people and their families in our local communities.  To be part of this valuable mission, we are looking for a Trusts and Grants Officer. Working in conjunction with the Head of Major Gifts, this role focuses on:

• Managing a pipeline of applications and reports;

• Preparing compelling written and verbal communications to funders and making timely application;

• Reporting on these projects to funders and in turn building great relationships with them;

• Finding new Trusts to apply to and reinvigorating lapsed funders;

• Ongoing research into new avenues of funding.

Working with an established portfolio of Trusts including nationally recognised funders such as BBC Children in Need and other major grant givers, this is a role where meaningful relationships can be built by the candidate. The role will be a 50/50 split between working on this portfolio and bringing in new business.

You’ll be passionate about fundraising and enjoy being part of a successful, high performing and vibrant major gifts team, with the opportunity to grow and develop long-term at the organisation.

Please read the detailed job description and person specification detailing the experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and personal qualities required for this post. To apply for the role, please download the application form from the website and return to Haven House by the closing date.

This role will be based at our beautiful woodland setting in Woodford Green where free on-site parking is available. Haven House can also be easily accessed from the Central Line.

If you are a potential candidate who would like to discuss the role, please ask for Natalie Chevin, Head of Corporate and Major Gifts, and she will be happy to answer any queries regarding this role and how it sits within the fundraising team.

Permanent Role – 35 hours per week
Annual Leave - 25 days
Salary Range - £25,357 - £28,879 (dependant on experience) dependent upon experience

Closing date – Monday 28th October at 5pm

Interview date – Wednesday 6th November 2019

Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check subject to their role.

Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration will be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual.

Full-time (35 hrs p/w)

Ref: CPM-192

Are you a dynamic, proactive and strategic individual with a proven track record of corporate fundraising, business development or account management? Do you have extensive experience in identifying, cultivating and stewarding corporate relationships at a six-figure level?

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team and deliver a new partnership fundraising strategy with a strong focus on new business and exceptional account management.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this exciting opportunity

Working with the Head of Fundraising, this key role will see our Corporate Partnerships Manager focus on securing and developing high-value partnerships, and growing our portfolio of relationships to include multi-year partnerships. You will also support our existing high value Charity of the Year partnership to maximise income and reach a stretch target of £750,000 and play a leading role in developing the partnership and donor journey cultivation, engagement and management that contributes to overall strategy.

Playing a lead role in pitching and negotiating with partners and overseeing the effective account management of partnerships are key aspects of this role, as is developing an effective volunteering programme to maximise our opportunity for corporate engagement.

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience and understanding of best practice in partnership management
• A proven track record of successfully developing high-level relationships
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including exceptional presentation skills
• Proven negotiation, influencing and interpersonal abilities
• Strong experience of budgeting and financial management
• A passionate individual with a real commitment to delivering significant growth

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 11pm, 28th October 2019. Interview date: 4th November 2019.

Marketing Co-ordinator for global private healthcare clinic is looking for marketer with experience in content creation.

Marketing - Co-ordinator - Up to £31,000 - London

THE COMPANY
Our client is based in Central London and is one of the leading providers of specialised medical care in the world. It is an integrated healthcare delivery system with hospitals, clinics and wellness centres in the USA, Canada and UAE and now London. You'd be working in a start up environment with a 'corporate feel'.

THE ROLE
As Marketing Co-ordinator, you will be reporting into the Head of Marketing & Communications and helping to organise and co-ordinate a wide range of marketing activities to promote this new leading clinic.

Your responsibilities will include:
- the development of web and social media content to quickly increase traffic, followers and impact and assist with the management of the social media channels
- support internal communications
- assist with design for print collateral
- support the events (logistic and marketing)
- take ownership of all administration

YOU
In order to be successful in this Marketing Co-ordinator role you MUST have

- a strong track record of writing, editing and re-purposing of content (B2B)
- experience of managing social media platforms
- strong experience of developing and executing marketing campaigns (agency side or inhouse) in a highly commercial environment with ambitious growth targets
- experience in Wordpress, photoshop and InDesign
- interest in the healthcare sector
- a can-do attitude

If have what our client is looking for, APPLY NOW!

Marketing - Co-ordinator - Up to £31,000 - London

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This post is offered at two levels: Venue Manager or Venue and Sponsorship Manager. Candidates for the higher level post (Venue and Sponsorship manager) will be expected to fulfil all criteria listed in the person specification below.

SCI is an innovation organisation connecting science and business and building a community for like-minded individuals to exchange ideas, share knowledge and collaborate on scientific innovation for the benefit of society.

Based in Belgrave Square in a Grade I listed building, our busy venue sits in a prime location equipped with a full conference suite, science garden, 140-seat auditorium and a library which offer a unique experience for meetings, dinners and events.

We are looking for a Venue and Sponsorship Manager to increase income to support SCI’s charitable activity. The postholder will be required to manage their time effectively to generate income streams from both venue hire and sponsorship activities, and to build trusted relationships with key clients to maximise benefit for clients. The role includes providing assistance for client led events within Belgrave Square to ensure a first class experience.

The post holder will be measured on reaching income targets, alongside growth of new and existing relationships.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is keen to use their ability to secure income for a not for profit, charitable organisation and can combine this with innovative thinking and a proactive approach to business growth.

This is a fast paced, varied role with significant interaction with external clients.

Key responsibilities

• Generate increased income from venue hire and sponsorship
• Work with Key Accounts to deliver high quality events held in Belgrave Square
• Promote SCI as first class organisation and a natural home for alignment with science and business interactions

Knowledge, skills & experience

Items marked with a * are applicable to the Venue and Sponsorship Manager post only

Essential

• Minimum 2 years working in an income generating role or working to agreed financial targets*
• Minimum 2 years in a role focussed on event planning, project management or venue sales
• Key account management experience*
• Experience of generating marketing materials or running marketing campaigns*
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities
• Able to confidently communicate at all levels, working with and influencing key stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to meet tight deadlines
• Able to work alone or as part of a team
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to work outside of core contracted hours from time to time (TOIL will be applied)

Desirable

• An interest in science and its application in industry
• Experience using CRM systems
• Experience using social media tools for marketing purposes

Salary £28,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience and level of appointment.

Venue Manger £28,000-£30,000

Venue and Sponsorship Manager £35,000-£40,000
 

How to apply

Prior to application and for full details of the job requirements, please read the associated job description.

Please send a copy of your CV and a short statement (no more than 300 words) giving details of your suitability for the role.

Application deadline: Sunday 27 October 2019, however please note that applications will close early if a suitable candidate is found.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for an energetic, ambitious and flexible individual seeking to develop their fundraising skills, who wants the chance to make this post their own. You will be supporting a critical area of the charity by enabling our major donor administration, communications and development. You will also support our wider fundraising strategy.

You are a proactive and driven individual with excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail; you have accurate and engaging communication skills (written and verbal) and will be able to use your creativity to enhance our results and help us achieve our fundraising targets.

Alongside your professional skills, you will need to demonstrate empathy with the work of the charity and a commitment to its purpose and values. At British Exploring Society we travel economy and stay in hostels – but we work with a wide range of stakeholders who require high levels of polish, care and perfect discretion.

Key Accountabilities/ Duties

• Maintain and nurture relationships with current and prospective donors
• Steward supporters more broadly, including sending out high quality communication materials and information
• Deliver our major donor programme
• Plan and execute a small direct mailing programme, working alongside the Membership officer
• Prepare briefings and other information for external meetings and fundraising events
• Provide planning and delivery administration for dinners, philanthropy breakfasts, private receptions
• Undertake research to identify potential new donors within our stakeholder network
• Support delivery of fundraising reporting data as required
• Prepare reports for the Head of Fundraising sand CEO on progress towards agreed fundraising objectives as required
• Ensure that all activities undertaken meet Charity Commission requirements and are compliant with with relevant legislation
• Maintain excellent record keeping , updating our new CRM system with donation and supporter information
• Communicate with supporters and funders in a timely fashion
• Respond to ad hoc supporter queries

The post holder will also

• Contribute to achieving the objectives of British Exploring Society
• Represent the charity at external events in a professional manner
• Adhere to the charity’s policies, procedures and working
• Ensure all records are held in compliance with the Data Protection Act, GDPR, the Institute of Fundraising and British Exploring Society’s policies
• Have effective IT skills across a wide range of common applications including Excel, Google and Word
• Following a full induction, participate in the team rota as a Duty Officer during periods when the Society is running 24 hour support service for our expeditions;
• Undertake additional ad-hoc tasks as required

Communications & Digital Fundraising Officer

Reports to: Head of Evidence and Knowledge Management

Responsible for: Interns and or freelancers

Salary: £23,866 - £25,463 pro rata

Hours: 3 days a week (21 hours) – days are flexible and can be agreed on appointment

Terms: 12-month fixed-term contract, (possibility of renewal, subject to funding)

FORWARD is an African-led, women’s rights organisation. Our work focuses on the issues of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) that impact on the health, dignity and wellbeing of African women and girls. We work for the day when African women enjoy equal rights and opportunities, have control over their own bodies and are free from violence. To achieve this, we work with community members, key professionals, policymakers, and through strategic networks and partnerships.

FORWARD is seeking an experienced Communications & Digital Fundraising Officer to work directly with the Head of Evidence and Knowledge Management and to lead on all FORWARD’s communications and digital fundraising strategies and activities. You will be expected to grow our digital and social media presence and to increase our online fundraising capacity and donations. You will also lead on all FORWARD’s communications, overseeing the content and design of all marketing materials and publications, planning external events, and managing arts projects and collaborations.

Job Purpose

You will lead on social communications and digital fundraising at an exciting time when FORAWARS has recently launched its new branding and website. You will make a significant contribution to the growth of the organisation’s brand and digital presence.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Website and social media management
2. Digital Fundraising
3. Communication, content creation and information dissemination
4. Other activities that will support the organisation run their external events

As part of the recruitment and selection process FORWARD may undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checks where appropriate for all individuals who will work directly with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.  oFORWARD considers being female a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post under the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date:  27 October 2019 and Interview dates: Week commencing 4th November.

To apply for this post please read the Job Description and send back a completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form

Please state this reference in your application: CDF2019

Due to the volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are sorry we are unable to reply to all submissions.

V&A Dundee is seeking an experienced Major Gifts Manager to work to ambitious funding targets in support of the museums core funding, exhibitions and learning programmes.

V&A Dundee is a charity and we have recently set out to raise approximately £10 million over 5 years from private sources to sustain the successful operation of the museum.  The Philanthropy & Partnerships (P&P) team are responsible for delivering this income by working with individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations and through various annual giving programmes to secure support by demonstrating the value and impact of V&A Dundee. We offer a range of ways for supporters to engage with us, this includes – partnerships, sponsorship, patrons’ schemes, individual membership and corporate membership schemes.

Role Profile
As a member of the Philanthropy & Partnerships team, this role will maximise income to V&A Dundee by securing and sustaining financial support for the museum from high net-worth individuals. Working closely with the Director of P&P, other key staff and advocates such as the museum Director and Board, the post-holder will develop relationships with and solicit major gifts from individuals in order to meet agreed fundraising targets, ensuring sustained charitable giving and donors’ deepening association with V&A Dundee.

Are you an experienced international development programme manager? Do you want to apply your skills and experience in the management of cutting-edge social policy initiatives? With Development Pathways, you can make a real contribution to transforming people’s lives and changing the global social policy landscape.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our growing team in Kenya.

Position: Senior Programme Manager

Contract: Permanent and full-time

Reporting to: Head of Kenya Office

Location of Work: Based in the Development Pathways’ offices in Nairobi, Kenya, with international travel of up to 3 months per year.

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits

Purpose

We are growing rapidly and now need to further strengthen our project delivery capacity in our Nairobi office by recruiting a Senior Programme Manager.  

The Senior Programme Manager will work with Head of Programmes and the Senior Management Team to shape the design of functional programme delivery systems. S/he will also be required to work closely with the Head of MIS and our dedicated MIS team, to ensure effective and efficient management of our MIS projects worldwide, and maintain the high-quality standards Development Pathways is known for.

This position will also have line management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Management Information Systems Unit (MIS) Management

• Coordinate the development of team objectives and the annual plan for the Management Information Systems Unit, and oversee monitoring and reporting against the annual plan;
• Ensure regular team meetings, and fluid communication within the MIS team, and across other technical and management units;
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are effectively implemented;
• Ensure high quality management and oversight of the MIS Unit budget allocations and spending, in line with the annual plan.

Project and Financial Management

• Ensure the delivery of all projects within the Management Information Systems Team are within their agreed timeline, budget, scope and to high quality, under the leadership of the Head of MIS;
• Ensure all project management procedures and systems are functioning and effective e.g. contracting and invoicing, and travel and security policies;
• Oversee the financial management of projects within the MIS unit including forecasting, and regular reporting on variances;
• Support the Head of Unit to ensure that systems for the quality assurance of deliverables are functioning and effective;
• Ensure the filing and archiving of project documentation and support the reporting on all projects, ensuring that the Head of Programmes and Head of MIS are adequately informed of progress;
• Help build strong and productive relations with clients and partner organisations, supporting contract negotiation and effective communications on behalf of the Head of Programmes and Head of MIS;
• Ensure that consultants are given effective support and develop a strong allegiance to Development Pathways;
• Ensure that the MIS team undertakes regular and accurate monthly financial forecasts and expenditure, supervising programme officers and passing information on to the Head of Programmes;
• Oversee risk management processes for the Management Information Systems Unit;
• Provide oversight and support to field operations teams across all projects.

People Management

• Provide effective line management, advice, support, professional development and mentorship to Programme Officers and Programme Assistants working in the Management Information Systems Unit;
• Lead the recruitment and training of new Programme Officers and Administrative Assistants within the MIS Team;
• Undertake other activities as required.

Person Specification

The Senior Programme Manager must have the following qualifications, skills and competencies:

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management or other relevant discipline;
• Seven (7) years of experience in project management, including in different countries or regions, and, preferably for social development programmes or IT systems;
• 5 years of experience in managing individuals and teams with multiple disciplines and levels of competency, and from varied cultural backgrounds;
• Demonstrable understanding of project cycle management processes;
• Experience in leading and implementing due diligence processes;
• Demonstrable experience in contributing to strategy development and planning;
• Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office);
• Excellent communicator and networker;
• Ability to identify, and understand risks;
• Ability to take initiative;
• Capable of managing completing tasks and working calmly under pressure;
• Capable of working independently.

Desirable:

• PRINCE2, PMP or another project management qualification desirable;
• Masters degree.

About Us

Development Pathways is an international advisory organisation with a strong focus on the development of innovative and effective IT solutions that enhance governments’ capacities to deliver core public services. Since our foundation in 2010, we have worked across Africa and Asia in support of governments seeking to improve their IT systems,  by designing and implementing software solutions, initially in social security but increasingly we are also engaging in supporting education and health service provision.

While the office in Nairobi is a subsidiary of the United Kingdom office, it is where our in-house software development capacity resides. Our particular strength is in the development of electronic management information systems (MISs) that enable governments to manage their public services efficiently and effectively. We have, for example, developed MISs for social security schemes in Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Angola and Uzbekistan and provided high-level advisory services on social security IT in many other countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan, the Seychelles, China, Zambia, Nepal and Tajikistan. Our Principal MIS Specialist – Richard Chirchir – is regarded as a thought leader internationally and in very high demand both in the design of IT systems and as a trainer and speaker. 

The Nairobi office is also the base for supporting Africa operations across all our business functions (social policy and social and economic analysis) and a springboard for implementing and enforcing business development strategies within the region.

As an organisation, we are committed to innovative, progressive and evidence-based social policy and our IT work is firmly embedded within this vision. Across our work, we ensure that we support policies and programmes that are robust, strengthen human rights, promote gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and benefit all members of society, including the most vulnerable.

We are an equal opportunities employer that is strongly committed to diversity and would welcome applications from both women and men, as well as people with disabilities.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance for the whole family (spouse and children), which includes in and out-patients, dental and optical;
• Group life insurance;
• Company group pension;
• 26 days holidays which excludes public holidays;
• Company laptop.

How to apply

The applicant must have the right to live and work in Kenya.

We invite interested candidates, who meet the requirements, to email their applications.  Applications must include:

1. A cover letter of up to 2 pages explaining why you are applying for this position, and how your qualifications, experience and skills meet the requirements of this position;
2. A Curriculum Vitae (maximum of four pages) specifying your qualifications, education and relevant work experience.
3. Current and expected remuneration.

If you successfully reach the interview stage, we will expect the names, email addresses and day-time contact numbers of two referees, one of them being your current line manager/supervisor and your degree/qualification certificates (please do not send this information with your application).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a successful candidate may be selected prior to the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an assessment and to participate in an interview. 

Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Working as part of the TLG centre team in TLG North Birmingham, the Teaching Assistant post provides a unique opportunity to support young people experiencing educational crisis.

TLG North Birmingham is an Independent School delivering alternative education provision that delivers tailored social and educational interventions for young people. As the Teaching Assistant, you will play an integral role in enabling young people to get their lives back on track, through delivering innovative programmes and working with the Centre Manager to ensure that the education centre achieves success.

You will be part of a dedicated team committed to helping young people progress. The role involves providing one-to-one and group support to students in lessons, assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons as a crucial member of the team, leading sessions as timetabled, and bringing excellence to the young people’s learning experience. The individual will also act as a link between TLG’s students, their families and the church community.

We are looking to recruit an individual with a strong and compassionate Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Hours: 30 per week (term-time only)
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2020
Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 4th November
Telephone Interviews: Thursday 7th November
Interviews: Tuesday 12th November

We are looking for an entrepreneurial fundraiser, passionate about tackling educational disadvantage, to work with our CEO and wider team in dramatically scaling up our fundraising programme.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• A strong commitment to education, the non-profit sector and raising the aspirations, achievements and life chances of all children
• The drive, adaptability and initiative to move conversations forward and close them, with a proven track record of turning ideas into actions and outcomes.
• Experience writing proposals and applying for grants to secure donations of at least five figures – ideally from a range of sources, including individual philanthropists, grant-making organisations or companies.
• Exceptionally strong communicator: able to listen and build rapport. You are able to generate trust in you and in our work, and persuade people to give support.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills: experience successfully planning and managing multiple, varied projects and relationships.
• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems.
• You take ownership of your work and you enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team.

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 

• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 

• Competitive salary rates

• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 

• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 

• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to apply 

To apply for any of our vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive at this stage we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation. 

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.  

Summary

As Legal Advisor at Diabetes UK, you will be responsible for giving clear, practical legal advice to all parts of the charity and negotiating contracts with our suppliers and funders. Reporting to the Head of Legal & Compliance, you will have the opportunity to develop expertise in a wide range of areas of law, including contract, data protection, charity, gaming, fundraising, advertising and intellectual property. You will also be responsible for maintenance of the contracts register and promoting good contract management practice.

Interview Date:

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working
• Discounts on gym membership and days out
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide high quality professional legal advice, guidance and representation in relation to implementing, delivering and evaluating Diabetes UK's activities in line with its strategy and its charitable objectives
• Draft, review and negotiate appropriate contracts mainly being commercial contracts with external suppliers
• Assisting with the protection of Diabetes UK's intellectual property rights
• Work closely with relevant Diabetes UK colleagues and external organisations to advise on and secure legal compliance and the effective management of legal risk
• Provide updates on cases, legislation and regulation relevant to the activities of Diabetes UK

Ideal Candidate

You will be a qualified solicitor with 1-3 years PQE or equivalent legal experience. You will have experience of independently drafting and negotiating commercial supplier contracts and an understanding of data protection law. We are looking for an individual who has a pragmatic, problem-solving mindset, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good attention to detail, who can apply their legal skills to new areas of law.

This is an excellent first in-house role for a junior lawyer looking to broaden their expertise or gain experience in the not-for-profit sector.