Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose.  To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

This is an exciting time to join the charity as we transition to our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life. 

The Head of Finance plays a critical role at Independent Age, ensuring that our Finance Team deliver an excellent service to all our colleagues, and that the team’s work enables the delivery of our organisational strategy and thus increases our impact for older people. The postholder will also work together with our Director of Finance & Governance to provide strong financial leadership to the whole charity.

The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification and have previous experience of leading a finance team in the charity sector. You will be a technical expert, familiar with all aspects of the Charity SORP, current sector issues and the operation of VAT, tax and Gift Aid within registered charities. You will be a strategic thinker, and a strong problem solver with a drive to improve performance, and the ability to lead your team to achieve it. You will build strong relationships across the charity and inspire trust and confidence in stakeholders as well as within your team.  Most importantly, you will have a demonstrable passion for and affinity with our cause.

As well as a competitive salary we offer 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and creating an environment where we can ALL be ourselves

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and this role will require a DBS certificate.

Please note this role is London based but we are currently working from home due to COVID19.

For further details on how to apply please contact Leanne McCullough at Altum Consulting.  Please select How to Apply for their details.

Are you a self-starter who is passionate about animal welfare? Are you an IT professional with experience in leading a programme of work?

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 14,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

The IT department is at the beginning of a multi-year digital transformation programme, consolidating, replacing and implementing new systems to support the charity for the future.

This is the first time the charity has embarked on such a wide scale programme and to support this, there is a need for a talented head of project delivery to lead the projects.

This role will work closely with the CIO to deliver the programme of work. You will also be working with internal and external teams to deliver the programme of change and the programme will work across the whole project lifecycle from initial discovery to handover to operations.

This is an exciting time for Dogs Trust with the digital transformation programme central to the future of the charity. This role will suit a self-starter who wants to take ownership and drive the standards of project delivery and work to implement modern technologies.

We work in both waterfall and agile projects and expect candidates to be Prince2 certified and be completely familiar driving change in waterfall and agile environments as the project required.

As well as being an expert in project delivery, you will also need strong stakeholder management skills, the ability to manage and give clarity through ambiguity. With such a wide-reaching scope, first class change management and communication skills are also critical to this role.

We are creating a passionate team of technology professionals, with a desire to make a change and enable the charity to reach its goals. If you are passionate about leading this, then this role will be ideally suited to you.

The role will be remote initially as we continue to be home based under COVID-19. However, the candidate should be able to commute into our London office in the long term. There is also occasional travel to our rehoming centres across the country in the long term.

I CAN is looking for an experienced systems accountant or a management accountant with experience of implementing new or upgraded financial systems, with the ability to make a start before Christmas.

The successful candidate will report into the Head of Finance & IT and will be responsible for:
• Supporting the management of a process (currently ongoing) to review the needs of our new or upgraded finance system.
• Supporting the quarterly reporting and forecasting process for Q3.
• Supporting the documentation of current processes underpinning our ways of working.
• Supporting the implementation of procedural changes to provide greater transparency of income and expenditure from trading activities.
• Capture requirements from different teams to ensure that automated workflow for purchasing and expenses can work to its highest potential.
• Gathering business requirements to inform revised systems structure and future reporting.

I CAN is the UK’s leading children’s communications charity, established in 1888. The charity runs two special schools, a social enterprise developing and selling resources to support children with communication difficulties, an enquiry service for parents/carers and professionals, a number of bespoke voluntary income and government-funded programmes, initiatives to influence key government departments about the plight of children with SLCN and a grant-giving communications consortium of 36 charities and social enterprises with a focus on children’s communication.

To apply, please send in your up to date CV, along with a covering letter before the closing date. Interviews are scheduled to take place, via Zoom, on Friday 11 December 2020. Your covering letter needs to be no more than two sides of A4 evidenced against the five points detailed below, which will inform our shortlisting process:

• Qualified accountant with experience of SORP and evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience of upgrading and/or being involved in implementing new finance systems.
• Experience of analysing and producing management accounts and forecasts.
• Good knowledge of cost accounting and analysis
• Experience of managing process improvement tasks or projects.

For more information download our job description and recruitment pack provided below.

I CAN works within the government’s Covid-19 guidelines.

I CAN is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received a response within one week after the closing date, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people discover the joy of walking and protect the places we love to walk.  This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our team and lead from the front during a time of organisational change.  You’ll bring strategic leadership to a high-performing fundraising team, to deliver ambitious KPIs.  Under your leadership, the growth of income from corporates, trusts, individual giving and legacies, together with a significant partnership with Peoples’ Postcode Lottery means that you will be responsible for generating a significant percentage of the Ramblers charitable income in the years ahead.  Are you up for the challenge?!

You’ll develop our fundraising strategy to diversify and grow the income and ROI required to further the Ramblers charitable mission.  You will dig deep to understand the needs, wants and behaviours of new and existing supporters.  You’ll help the Ramblers grow our reach and relevance, evolving our case for support to attract, retain and engage a loyal community of supporters.  You will build meaningful relationships with new and existing corporate partners and trusts, to grow valuable long-term partnerships with those who passionately support our cause. 

This is a senior role within the Membership and Fundraising team, reporting to the Director of Membership and Fundraising and influencing across the charity.  You’ll be a key influencer and consultative colleague across the charity.  You’ll foster a culture of excellence and wellbeing in your team, building accountability and teamwork, where vision is shared and success is celebrated.  You’ll be committed to developing each member of your team to realise their full potential at the Ramblers and beyond.

This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.  If you think you’ve got what it takes to be our new Head of Fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.
 

Essential Requirements include:

• A standout leader and experienced fundraising professional, with an impressive track record and more than 5 years’ experience in securing funds from individuals, corporates, trusts, foundations and society lotteries. 

• Expertise and a proven track record in leading fundraising development and delivery in a similar organisation; experienced in optimising the many elements required to deliver a healthy, effective fundraising function.

• A connected networker and influencer, familiar with the current fundraising landscape, approaches and techniques.

• Experience in leading donor relationship management programmes and database marketing and development.

• Significant experience in team leadership, performance management and professional development to maximise team wellbeing and effectiveness.

• Experience in driving effective, lasting change, bringing others with you.

• A team player, able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.

• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively, with strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Proven ability to build and implement robust business cases and financial budgets to deliver a healthy return on investment.

• Proven experience in analysing complex data, to inform strategic decisions. 

• Experience in developing robust performance indicators, measures and reporting frameworks.

• Experience in building integrated supporter journeys, using targeted multi-channel marketing strategies (including digital) to drive growth (acquisition) and engagement (retention) with a strong ROI.

• Experience of strategic development of customer relationship management platforms.

• Innovative and solutions-focussed, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Experience in navigating and complying with the regulatory landscape for fundraising.

Cardiomyopathy UK is the national charity for people affected by the heart muscle disease cardiomyopathy. The charity provides a range of support and information services, works to raise awareness of the condition and campaigns to improve access to quality treatment.

Over the last few years the charity has been able to increase its income by opening up new sources of funding and expanding its network of supporters. This has enable the charity to grow and given the stability needed during an incredibly challenging year.

The charity has ambitious plans for the future and we still have a huge amount of work to do. As Head of Fundraising and Marketing you will bring the drive, skills, experience and ambition to lead our fundraising and marketing work and as part of the senior management team, take the charity to the next level.

CLOSING DATE: 20TH DECEMBER 2020

Our Financial Accounting team are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and driven to become the new Head of Financial Accounting.  

The Financial Accounting function is responsible for the management of transactional finance and leading on production of The Trust’s statutory accounts and regulatory reporting. This includes the management of sales ledger and purchase ledger and treasury functions and overseeing The Trust’s purchase-to-pay processes. 

This role has responsibility for the day to day management of the Financial Accounting Team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the Trust’s financial transactions. The role will also oversee the management of the ledgers and lead on the Trust’s regulatory reporting and the statutory audit.

You will initially be based from home and then based at one of our key centres with the opportunity to work flexibly. There will also be opportunities for you to work with Young People and witness the fantastic work of the Trust. 

The role will provide oversight of all infrastructure elements of The Vegan Society, to ensure the smooth running of the charity and effective and efficient operations. It will have responsibility of large organisational-wide projects such as IT transition and office improvements.

The Head of Operations will manage the Office Manager, Finance Manager, HR and IT contracts.

You will:

• Be competent at providing strategic direction within a charitable organisation.
• Be able to ensure managers are performing at the highest level and engage their teams.
• Be able to develop and acquire effective systems, that enable us to become a fast-paced organisation.
• Be an effective leader that inspires and motivates high performing teams.
• Be able to deliver on target and within timescales.
• Be experienced with managing employee relations issues and dealing with these effectively and efficiently.

Salary and Hours

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) role with a salary range of £40,876–£43,857 per annum.

The application deadline is 9am Thursday, 31 December, 2020

Interviews will take place w/c Monday, 11 January, 2021

CVs cannot be accepted. No agencies.

BACKGROUND 

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a pioneering Human Rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are survivors of trafficking and torture. The people we work with have been subjected to atrocities including state-sponsored torture, human trafficking, religious and political persecution, forced labour, sexual exploitation, and gender-based and ‘honour-based’ violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s suffering and needs, HBF offers specialist services within a Model of Integrated Care encompassing: therapy; medical advice; legal protection; counter-trafficking support; housing & welfare advice; and community and integration. 

HBF exists to ensure that all survivors of trafficking and torture are free and healthy (both physically and mentally), are safe, are protected from re-victimisation, detention and poverty, and have the ability and agency to integrate in and contribute to the communities around them. HBF also uses its unique expertise to drive change and improve practice and policy for all survivors. 

In 2020, HBF adopted a group structure: the HBF Group is dynamic, innovative and responsive to the changing and often urgent needs of our client population. Asylum Aid has been the first affiliate to join the HBF Group, delivering expert legal services to our client population, who are routinely denied access to high quality legal support. Asylum Aid are a thought leader in the sector and use their casework to seek strategic legal challenges and Judicial Review, and to seek policy changes within the UK asylum system.

We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to everyone in the Helen Bamber Foundation Group.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The role has three primary purposes.

To support income and communications growth

Supporting the Director of Fundraising and CEO to maximise income from new and existing high value accounts over 100k with a particular specialism writing applications and supporting strategic account management/donor journeys. To bring innovation and creativity in the development and progression of new and existing income streams, as well as communication campaigns including the creation of content to be used by the entire organisation.

Manage a successful fundraising team

Manage two fundraising executives with dotted line management of the Grant Manager. To join the senior management team (after probation) and support the Director of Fundraising and CEO to create fundraising propositions in line with the growth of the organisation, this will include an expected capital appeal and likely partnership and project funding.

To secure future income by building a Fundraising pipeline;

Network and pitch for new income at events, and meetings both independently and with the Director of Fundraising, focussing on the delivery of quality concept notes based on intelligence gathering. The successful candidate will also build future income through prospecting, research and fundraising and communication campaigns products and proposals.

You will need to have a passion for generating income and be creative and dynamic and successful candidates will need to have excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills. The person in the role will create and deliver collaborative applications with other human rights organisations primarily for large gifts and must be able to support and deliver the full application process from top to bottom in order to generate significant income independently as well as supporting the outcomes of the applications of others. The successful candidate will be expected to generate and maximise meetings with funders both independently and with the Director of Fundraising and CEO. The successful candidate will be an excellent manager, strategic thinker and a competent networker.   

HBF is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation.

Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS check. This role will require disclosure of both the adult and child barring lists. If appointed, you will be required to give your consent to HBF to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.  

  Please submit an up to date CV and a covering letter by 9am 4th January 2021 by outlining your relevant skills and experience, as well as how your previous experience that matches the listed responsibilities and person specification to Gareth Holms, Please state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role. Interviews are scheduled to be held in the week of the 11th January 2021  and will be conducted via Zoom. 

We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds. 

Our office is closed between 19th December 2020 and 3rd January 2021.  We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage. No agencies. 

HEAD OF MEDIA AND POLICY

As our Head of Media and Policy, you’ll lead the development and implementation of the organisation’s media, social media, policy and influencing strategies and activities to deliver the organisation’s goals. 

We Are With You rebranded from ‘Addaction’ in February this year and this is an exciting and creative leadership role with the opportunity to make a big impact on how we build our profile, reputation and new brand.

You will put the people who need and use our services firmly on the agenda whilst managing the organisation’s profile and reputation in the media and with the wider public.

You’ll have close relationships with our leadership team, the media and policy team, the fundraising team, the communications team, the wider organisation, journalists, policy markers, civil servants, MPs and other key stakeholders. 

 

What we are looking for:

You will have:

• Ability to plan and lead public facing campaigns including   media, social media, policy and influencing activities
• An understanding of what works for the media and a track record of  driving up media coverage with demonstrable results 
• Proven knowledge of the UK media landscape covering news, consumer and  PR outlets and strong media contacts
• Crisis communication and reputational management experience
• Awareness of what influences decision makers and how to achieve change
• Excellent social media skills
• Staff and performance management experience 
• A track record of working in a busy press office or a newsroom

 

For full details about the role, please see the attached Job Description.

Further Information 

This is a fixed term role (maternity cover) for 37.5 hours per week.

You will also receive an Inner London Weighting allowance of £2,759.00 per annum.

Interviews will be held via video conference during the week starting 4 January 2021.

 

Please visit our website for contact details to discuss this post further.

Interested applicants should submit an online application form with a copy of their CV by Sunday 20 December containing a personal statement how you meet the personal specification set out in the role description.

 

About us

We Are With You is one of the UK’s leading charities working across drug, alcohol and mental health support.Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. 

We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people in England and Scotland every year. 

We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

Benefits of working with us 

• 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit scheme
• Flexible working patterns to help with work life balance
• Training and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

 Information about us and our recruitment processes

 

We are an equal opportunities employer and have committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work. We actively encourage applications from but not limited to BAME candidates.  We are only able to employ those who have the legal right to work in the UK. 

 

We want to safeguard and protect the children, young people and adults we work with. Our rigorous selection process applies to all applicants to support this aim.  If you are applying for a role which involves regulated activity you will need to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred Lists) check (if in England) or become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (if in Scotland). We will also seek references as part of the selection process for this role, including from your current or most recent employer.

Prospectus is excited to be working with a leading international food charity focused on sustainable and nutritious meat alternatives. They are looking to bring in a Science Technology Manager into their team to support the organisation and engage exciting forward thinking scientists and policy makers to make substantial change in the sector.

In this role, you will lead the creation and delivery of a SciTech strategy and function for the organisation. You will engage with scientists, science media, and policymakers to catalyse the alternative proteins sector through three principal activities: inspiring more scientists to work on alternative proteins, mobilising research funding, and analysing the sector.

This growing international organisation sees industrial animal agriculture as at the root of many of the most pressing global issues of our time, from the global climate breakdown and global hunger to antibiotic resistance and the exploitation of billions of animals annually. This organisation is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to replace the products of industrial animal agriculture with plant-based and cultivated alternatives.

The ideal candidate will passionate and engaged with the work of the organisaiton. You be someone with the significant science credibility (PhD or MSc plus experience - all in a related field) who is also mission-driven and a great communicator. You will be a natural networker and be able to engage a variety of stakeholders with the work of the organisation. Previous work with plant based or cultivated meats would be desirable but not essential.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a charity that is trying to tackle the issues of climate change and global hunger through developing sustainable farming and food technology. They are at an exciting stage in their growth and are looking for a Science and Technology (SciTech) Manager to join their team.

In this role, you will lead the creation and delivery of a SciTech strategy and function for charity based in Europe. You will engage with scientists, science media, and policymakers to catalyse the alternative proteins sector through three principal activities: inspiring more scientists to work on alternative proteins, mobilising research funding, and analysing the sector.

Key responsibilities
Developing and implementing the strategy for the charity's SciTech work in Europe and setting the priorities that you will be working on.
Acting as the bridge and link between the global SciTech team and stakeholders in Europe, and potentially leading a team of specialists in the future.
Mobilising funding for alternative proteins research and development by mapping funding sources (government, private, and philanthropic) and working with individuals, organisations, and consortia to help them access existing funding.
Inspiring, energising, coordinating, and mobilising scientists, researchers, engineers, students, and entrepreneurs across Europe to work on alternative proteins.
Overseeing and assisting with the creation of scientific and technical resources, including bespoke materials for European stakeholders for example, sector databases and maps and possibly contributing to peer-reviewed publications and white papers.
Person specification
A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field (e.g., stem cell biology, tissue engineering, biochemical engineering, synthetic biology, plant molecular biology, plant genetics, crop science), or the equivalent (e.g. a master's degree plus significant relevant experience).
Demonstrable professional experience, for example in industry (large and/or start-up companies), research and development funding agencies, academia, or other relevant area
Excellent networking, interpersonal, influencing, and relationship-building abilities

Closing date:9 AM, Monday 14th December 2020

Zetetick Housing (ZHC) is seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance (HoF) to provide consistent, robust and expert financial support to the Exectutive Team. A new exciting role offering opportunities to help shape our future.

You will be expected to take on executive functions and provide operational line management to the finance team. Working closely with the finance team, the HoF will be accountable for all aspects of financial accounting and transactional finance for the Charity, ensuring all systems are updated and reporting is timely and in line with all annual financial returns.

This is a hands-on role working with the Executive team to develop and maintain a five-year business plan and associated budgets to meet the Boards strategic objectives for development and sustainability in operational and educational areas. 

You will be expected to develop new standard operating procedures, policies and protocols where needed for an organisation that has grown organically and intends to grow further, handling all aspects of finance recruitment.

The HoF will support the CEO in all aspects of our Company Secretarial obligations, in particular acting in similar capacity for the Chair of the Audit, Risk & Finance Committee.

This is a great time to join ZHC Executive team, as the Board sets ambitious goals to double in size over the next 5-7 years, as well as seeking approved registration as a Registered Provider with the Regulator for Social Housing.

Integrity Action is seeking a seasoned, creative, and tenacious relationship builder, with strong proposal writing and persuasive speaking skills to fill this newly created Senior Management Team position. You will lead on securing approximately £2 million annual income for our pioneering approach that combines a tried and tested citizen-centred methodology with Integrity Action’s proprietary tool and mobile app called DevelopmentCheck.

Integrity Action’s priorities in 2021 and 2022 are:

• Spreading our work by integrating it into development practice and public service delivery.
• Continuing to innovate, so we can help citizens solve the widest possible range of problems, from workers being exploited to understaffed hospitals.
• Researching key pressing questions in transparency and accountability that include how to ensure sustainable accountability outcomes, what motivates officials and other responsible parties to act with integrity, and how problems are being solved.

You will work closely with the Head of Programme Development to convert learnings, project concepts and designs into compelling offers to trusts, foundations and institutional funders. You will lead on writing the most strategically important proposals, and potentially commission external support to complete other proposals. You will also be supported by several team members who will lead on development of theories of change, results frameworks and project-specific delivery models.

You will help open doors to potential new funding, securing opportunities for the CEO and Head of Programme Development to present Integrity Action’s work to grant funding decision makers. When this is done successfully, you will lead the follow up to ensure we receive a grant. Secured grants are managed by the Operations team and their tasks include reporting to funders. Your involvement in this process will be to contribute to the reports to ensure they also work as a fundraising tool.

As a member of the Senior Management Team you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the organisation. This means leading on creating a fundraising function including strengthening strategic fundraising and executing annual plans. You will report to the CEO and share progress with the senior management and Board leadership quarterly.

Although all team members are based in the UK, we are all working remotely. Once it is safe for us to work face-to-face, we will consider in consultation with the team taking up an office space located in London. If we do, how we work will be aligned with our flexible working policy.

We expect you to live our organisational values. We believe that diversity of people, ideas and cultures enriches both our insights into the work we do and our relationship with each other. Being an inclusive organisation matters a lot to us. The existing team comes from different backgrounds and walks of life so you can expect yourself to be embraced.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Result Area #1: Lead and manage writing and submission of core (unrestricted) and project (restricted) funding proposals

• Work closely with the Head of Programme Development to translate project concepts into winning proposals
• Lead on submitting compelling, persuasive, and accurate proposals to a range of funders and to a range of budgets. When bidding within partnerships or consortia where we are not the project lead, ensure high quality narrative and financial inputs
• Working closely with Operations and Finance teams, lead on development of new budgets ensuring full cost recovery and demonstrating value for money principles
• Coordinate inputs to proposals from a range of partners
• Manage fundraising consultants

Key Result Area #2: Build highly effective relationships with trusts, foundations and institutional funders

• Help open doors to potential new funding, progressing conversations and securing opportunities for the CEO and Head of Programme Development to present Integrity Action’s work to grant funding decision makers
• Working closely with the CEO, cultivate new and retain existing funder relationships
• Solicit restricted and unrestricted grants across multiple years

Key Result Area #3: Build and manage a systematic approach to fundraising

• Strengthen the approach to strategic fundraising and lead on executing annual plans
• Lead on funders' prospecting
• Manage fundraising progress monitoring including the CRM system (Dynamics 365) to manage relationships with funders
• Lead on fundraising reporting to the CEO and the Board

Key result Area #4: Contribute to the organizational strategic leadership

• Work closely with CEO to build annual business plans including revenue projections
• As a member of the Senior Management Team, lead on development and implementation of organisational strategies and policies
• Contribute to effective leadership and role modelling of values internally and externally
• Support CEO on other strategic tasks and decision making

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a development generalist with at least 10 years of fundraising experience of which at least 3 have been at senior management level.

Essential experience / knowledge

• Demonstrated expertise in trusts, foundations and institutional fundraising.
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships with trusts and foundations.
• Exceptional writing skills, with the capacity to write for different audiences and about topics on which they may not be a technical expert.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with the landscape, priorities, and methodologies of private foundations and institutional funders. It would be an excellent bonus if these are accountability and transparency funders.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Experience creating fundraising, organizational and programme budgets.

Skills and abilities:

• Ability to maintain high standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism, and to handle sensitive and proprietary financial information.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly in a fast-paced team environment.
• Anticipatory and strategic thinker with a hands-on, problem-solving, proactive attitude.
• Systematic approach to tasks, excellent time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Computer skills:  Google Drive and Salesforce or similar database software.

Personal style and behaviour:

• Commitment to Integrity Action values and to upholding our operating principles (read more on our website).
• A sense of humility, and collegiality.
• Capacity for self-reflection and a commitment to learning and growth

To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your relevant experience and why you want the job 

Pathways to Independence is a registered charity providing supported housing services to homeless single adults including ex-offenders across Kent and Medway.

We are excited to recruit a Head of Services who will manage the delivery and development of current supported housing and other support services across sites in Kent as we embark on an ambitious programme for growth in the years ahead. You will work alongside another Head of Service, both with shared responsibility for management of staff, oversight of client risk and support needs and service development, with an initial focus on ex-offender services work.

Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm weekdays, with flexibility needed to attend some evening/weekend meetings. In addition, you will share the lead in providing out of hours management response/second line response to emergencies and incidents, as part of a 3-person rota.

The successful candidate will have good experience of managing accommodation-based support services for vulnerable single adults, as well as having excellent experience in developing services for ex-offenders, and with a sound knowledge of the criminal justice system. You will need to be compassionate and caring, be flexible and responsive, be organised and have good IT skills, and be an excellent communicator.

A full UK Driving Licence is essential along with the daily use of a car (subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Equality Act 2010.)

An Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required; however, a criminal conviction will not prejudice your application but will be risk assessed for the role.

Pathways is committed to eliminating discrimination and to working with people from diverse backgrounds.

For information and application pack please click on apply to visit our website .

Closing date is 9am Monday 7th December. Interviews will be held 15/16th December.