The Head of Syria and Iraq Detention Project is responsible for overseeing Reprieve’s work on detention cases in North East Syria (NES) and Iraq.

There are currently thousands of people indefinitely detained in camps in North East Syria, in conditions the UN has described as “deplorable and inhumane”. Others have been transferred to Iraq or Assad-controlled Syria, where they have faced torture and the death penalty without anything resembling due process.

Reprieve’s Syria and Iraq Projects aim to ensure that individuals detained in Syria and Iraq are treated in line with international law, and not subjected to the death penalty, extrajudicial execution, arbitrary detention, torture or rendition. We also aim to challenge and change flawed ‘war on terror’ narratives and legal and political frameworks – including in the UK, Europe and the US – that engender state-sanctioned discrimination and abuse and undermine the rule of law and human rights.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies using a dynamic approach in which each of Reprieve’s methodologies—casework, investigation, litigation, political and public engagement, outreach and support for affected communities—connect with one another in pursuit of saving clients’ lives and addressing structural rights violations. You are an experienced campaigner and advocate, with significant legal, casework or litigation experience and strong writing skills. You have demonstrated experience leading teams and managing a complex portfolio of cases.

For full details and information on how to apply please see the job description.

The Head of Humanist Care is responsible for the development of Humanists UK’s Humanist Care programme, and in particular the growth in the availability of non-religious pastoral support in hospitals, hospices, and prisons, as well as enhancing the quality of pastoral support on offer through the development of support systems for our accredited carers and encouraging inclusive institutional delivery models.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in delivering pastoral care in a compassionate and person centred manner. A good knowledge of prison and hospital structures in the UK is beneficial. And, an ability to focus and deliver on growth in an expanding network of pastoral care volunteers. Experience in training, designing, developing or delivery is an advantage.

If you are interested in this position please download the application pack for further information and apply using this application form.

Please note applications close at 09:00 on Monday 1 February 2021. 

Circa £55,000 per annum

Permanent

Currently working from home

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The People team plays a critical role in Unicef UK achieving its mission and vision. We do this by providing systems, processes and interventions that are aligned to the strategy and that enable the organisation to fulfil its potential.  

As Head of People Experience (HR Operations), you will be responsible for our people experience, ensuring that the current and future needs of internal and external customers are met. You will oversee recruitment administration, onboarding, legal compliance, payroll, data and reporting, and other general People related activities within the team.

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced manager, able to motivate and inspire a small team to deliver exceptional work under pressure.  We are looking for strong operational experience of managing HR processes and systems, as well as practical experience of an insight-led approach to HR decision-making.  You will have strong financial management skills as well a good understanding of HR related compliance.

As the People team continues our journey of transformation, this is a great opportunity to play a central role in enhancing the service and value we provide at Unicef UK.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 1 February 2021.

First Interview date: Monday, 15 February and Tuesday, 16 February 2021 via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

My charity client are developing their IT function, and have created this new role to manage their key business systems.

Reporting to the Head of IT, the role is responsible for the delivery and support of key Business Systems and processes with a focus on Fundraising/Marketing, HR and Finance and will also take the lead in the development of Microsoft Organisation business tools including SharePoint, Teams, ZenDesk etc.

This Business Systems Manager role includes oversight of their CRM and integrated systems, however on a day-to-day basis these systems are managed by the Database Manager, therefore no specialist knowledge required.

This role will also ensure that key business systems drive and enhance the delivery of their organisational strategy and build the capability of their staff to ensure that they optimise the tools available to them.

Essential skills and Experience should include;

• Experience of managing and administering Finance & HR Systems
• Experience of implementing new systems
• Experience of implementing new system processes

• Managing and administering Microsoft business tools including SharePoint and Teams
• A proven track record of delivering high quality results to deadlines.
• Experience of developing, communicating and implementing business plans.
• Proven planning and project management experience to control effective use of resources.

• Experience of financial and budgetary management.
• Extensive experience of supporting Business Systems on multiple platforms
• Evidence of taking business process and translating into system and application process
• Experience of system implementation projects

The office is based in North London and you will be expected to go into the office a few times a month but they offer flexible working.

Vacancy Reference Number:

HOUKP/PR/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of UK Programmes

Reports to:

Director of Programmes

Location:

FLEXIBLE – with Nationwide Travel

Attendance Frequently Required at Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

• Dependant on Experience

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 5th January 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [5th January 2021].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK faith based international relief and development organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The headquarters of Muslim Hands is based in Nottingham, with additional operational function of the - fundraising team located in London. There will be occasional travel between the two locations.

Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and passionate individual to lead our UK programs work. The program has reached an exciting period of growth and change.

Purpose of Post: Delivery of an impactful and effective UK program with reach and support for the vulnerable in line with the UK engagement strategy.

Main purpose of the Role:

The Head of UK Programmes will ensure the development of the MH UK National Strategy, which encompasses the implementation of a UK programme with strategic partnership engagement plan. 

 The Head of UK Programmes will report to the Director of Programmes and manage the UK programmes team.

The candidate will have demonstrable experience of successful delivery of UK civil society programme and project management. Ideally will have experience and knowledge of poverty, – education and food sector in the UK.

Main responsibilities

Strategy

• To ensure that the MH UK strategy and theory of change for MH programmes aligns with and in support MH’s global strategy.
• Carry out regular performance and annual review of UK programmes based on strategic aims and KPI’s

Programme Management

• Review proposals of proposed interventions to ensure innovative projects and programmes are designed adhering to sectoral standards, principles in accordance with UK guideline on humanitarian interventions and best practice
• Overseeing end to end cycle of the programme
• Effectively coordinate and liaise with partners to successfully implement interventions
• Ensure effective M&E arrangements through impact evaluation.
• Ensure the UK programme is in line with MH policies and procedures
• Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system
• Ensure all UK programmes are in line with due diligence, risk procedures

Finance and Compliance

• To ensure effective implementation of projects through progress and financial reporting
• Develop MH UK programme budget
• Ensure that all records are maintained and stored appropriately in line with MH document management and IT policies
• Ensure documents and relevant procedures are correctly and appropriately applied.

Networking and Influencing

• To significantly raise the profile and visibility of MH UK Domestic Program
• To build and strengthen strategic national and local partnerships
• Represent MH on national and regional platforms. To develop understanding and support and to work in collaboration with faith-based and non-faith-based organisations
• Using MH and other networks with local CSOs and Government bodies to promote MH UK programmes
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the internal visibility of MH UK programmes

Capacity Strengthening

• Provide insight into UK CSO trends to all relevant internal stakeholders and become a champion for UK Programmes internally and externally
• Ensure the vision, values and aim of the UK domestic programme continue to be embedded in all areas of work and are clearly communicated internally and externally.
• Ensuring areas of MH are in line with current UK CSO trends
• To work closely with colleagues and partners with relevant technical expertise to ensure (planning, monitoring, fundraising, M&E and governance and other appropriate support is available for UK programmes.

Communication and Marketing

• To provide key case studies to communication colleagues, in order to create further opportunities by highlighting key stories which heighten the awareness of the UK Domestic Program

General Responsibilities

• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification: - 

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to travel independently within the UK

• Thorough experience of working within UK civil society sector
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

Highly Desirable:

• Experience of Team management
• A Masters level or equivalent relevant qualification
• Project Management qualifications  

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 5th January 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Your new organisation

I am currently recruiting a Head of Finance for a higher education institution based in Central London on a permanent basis.

Your new role

You will provide financial planning advice for the University group on longer term plans, providing forecasts, modelling and investment planning. You will develop a long-term financial strategy for the University which will include developing and utilising a range of key performance indicators, and oversee an annual budget. You will take responsibility for the management of the University financial resources, leading and managing a professional finance, payroll and staffing team that services the needs of the University. The role works with a broad range of stakeholders, supporting them to engage appropriately with university processes, and reporting to diverse audiences on finance and its wider implications.

What do I need?

You will be a qualified accountant with significant financial management experience in a large organisation. You will have experience managing a finance team and have experience and knowledge of financial management information systems.

What's on offer?

A salary is on offer between £45,603 to £54,943 per annum plus excellent benefits which include generous holiday entitlement.

What do I need to do now?

If you are interested, please apply ASAP.

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12 month maternity contract

Home based whilst restrictions are in place then moving to a mixed homeworking and office based structure

SportInspired is a national, award winning charity helping children and young people from the UK’s most deprived communities to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

It is unacceptable that 4.1m children are growing up in poverty in the UK. We passionately believe sport has a vital part to play in improving the life-chances of those who need it most.

By 2030, we will be supporting every 9-year-old across the UK with our services. This role will play a key part in that growth.

Here’s what you will need to do:

Income Generation

• Lead on delivery and review of SportInspired’s fundraising strategy in line with 2030 vision
• Oversee and lead on the retention and growth of existing funding partnerships
• Oversee and lead on developing new funding partnerships across all SportInspired’s key income streams:  

1. Corporate
2. Housing Associations
3. Trusts & Foundations
4. Councils
5. Major Donors (new)
6. Individual Giving (new)
7. Legacy (new)
8. Events (new)

• Produce compelling proposals across all income streams

• Manage funding pipeline
• Oversee all proposal submissions
• Directly mange key relationships
• Ensure donor journey supports long-term partnerships
• Ensure cross fertilisation across all relevant income streams is maximised

Communications

• Support the Communications Magner to develop a new Marketing and Communications strategy in line with 2030 vision
• Oversee the development of SportInspired’s key audiences, ultimately creating a thriving, engaged community across all media channels
• Oversee the professionalisation of SportInspired’s assets and content enabling the voices of the children we support to be heard and strengthen our supporter base
• Oversee the evolution of our audiences to raise income through the following channels:

1. Legacy
2. Individual Giving
3. Events

Organisational Development & Governance

• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, deliver the SportInspired strategy and ensure funding and communications supports SportInspired’s overall strategic aims
• Collaborate with all colleagues to ensure reporting deadlines are managed and met
• Lead on the development of new income streams, major donors, legacy and events
• Manage key relationships with Trustees to support income generation and growth
• Lead the development of annual and longer-term income generation plans and create robust systems, processes and best practices to implement those plans efficiently and effectively
• Report on departmental performance at Board Meetings and implement internal monitoring and reporting structures to ensure accountability
• Performance management and development of the team
• Monitor and review learning and development structure for team and make recommendations based on evidenced impact

Skills / Knowledge:

• Excellent communications skills with the ability to influence at a senior level
• Excellent, persuasive writing skills
• Excellent Microsoft office skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Understanding of fundraising regulations and best practices
• Deep understanding of fundraising frameworks and best practice
• Highly organised, with ability to manage your own and the team’s workload with competing priorities
• Commercially astute and credible professional
• Sharp attention to detail
• Open and transparent, shares knowledge with others
• Team player
• A passion for working with children and young people
• Desirable to have understanding of budgets and charity governance and financial management

Experience:

• High-level fundraising experience of personally securing five/six-figure partnerships
• Significant corporate fundraising experience with demonstrable income generation results
• Significant team management and team growth experience
• Significant proposal writing experience with proven ability to distil complex information into a compelling case for support
• Demonstrable experience of innovating to secure new funding
• Significant, successful experience of pitching for new partnerships
• Desirable to have worked successfully in a small to medium sized charity setting
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM
• Desirable to have experience in a senior leadership role, with board reporting responsibilities

Notes:

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Part-time can be considered for exceptional candidates.

Equal opportunities employer

SportInspired values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. We request that you complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to establish if there are different success rates between genders, people of different sexual orientation, ages, different ethnic backgrounds or faiths, and people with disabilities. Your answers will be treated confidentially and will not affect your application in any way.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to everyone who applies, so only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Head of Finance Transformation: £80,000 - 85,000 (12-month FTC)

For a large, complex organisation, we are recruiting a Head of Finance Transformation for a 12-month FTC to deliver a first-class Finance function and transform the finance service delivery model. Reporting to the CFO, this role will lead the transformation change project to reshape the Finance division, realise the benefits of the implementation of a new finance system and improve system effectiveness. This role will design, develop, and implement a new Finance Operating Model, will embed business partnering across the organisation, and will define, develop, and lead culture change - building trust with stakeholders and Executive team.

Main Duties:

• ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE: Lead all aspects of transformational change to deliver first-class Finance and Procurement function
• Define, develop, and implement culture change
• Activity analysis of roles and responsibilities, lead and manage transition of devolved finance activity out in the business into a central function
• Manage, develop, and lead staff transferring from the business centrally and lead cultural alignment
• ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN: Gap analysis of AS IS and TO BE operating model and organisation structure
• Design organisational practices to deliver the TO BE operating model and structure
• Job design / redesign to improve value-ad, improve productivity and lead workshop design and management to drive efficiency
• Build and develop relationships across the organisation, reporting to the CFO and Exec Team

Person Specification:

• CCAB Qualified with experience of leading and delivering large-scale finance change and transformation programmes
• Experience of undertaking organisational design, implementing business partnering
• Experience of working in a challenging project environment having project managed people and cultural change
• Delivering process efficiency
• Substantial experience of building effective networks and collaborative working relationships, influencing at senior leadership level
• Knowledge or organisational change methodologies and how to assess and use OD diagnostic tools

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

Head of Finance Transformation: £450 - £500 per day (Umbrella Co.), London

For a large, complex organisation, we are recruiting an interim Head of Finance Transformation for up to 12 months to deliver a first-class Finance function and transform the finance service delivery model. Reporting to the CFO, this role will lead the transformation change project to reshape the Finance division, realise the benefits of the implementation of a new finance system and improve system effectiveness. This role will design, develop, and implement a new Finance Operating Model, will embed business partnering across the organisation, and will define, develop, and lead culture change - building trust with stakeholders and Executive team.

Main Duties:

• ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE: Lead all aspects of transformation change to deliver first-class Finance and Procurement function
• Define, develop, and implement culture change
• Activity analysis of roles and responsibilities, lead and manage transition of devolved finance activity out in the business into a central function
• Manage, develop, and lead staff transferring from the business centrally and lead cultural alignment
• ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN: Gap analysis of AS IS and TO BE operating model and organisation structure
• Design organisational practices to deliver the TO BE operating model and structure
• Job design / redesign to improve value-ad, improve productivity and lead workshop design and management to drive efficiency
• Build and develop relationships across the organisation, reporting to the CFO and Exec Team

Person Specification:

• CCAB Qualified with experience of leading and delivering large-scale finance change and transformation programmes
• Experience of undertaking organisational design, implementing business partnering
• Experience of working in a challenging project environment having project managed people and cultural change
• Delivering process efficiency
• Substantial experience of building effective networks and collaborative working relationships, influencing at senior leadership level
• Knowledge or organisational change methodologies and how to assess and use OD diagnostic tools

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

Social Investment Business provide finance to create fairer communities and improve people’s lives. We do this by providing the money and support they need directly, partnering to support them effectively and, using our knowledge to inform our own work and influence others.

To say 2020 was an extraordinary year for Social Investment Business would be an understatement. By the end of the year, the team had assessed more than 3300 applications, disbursed nearly £30m of grants, and invested over £15m: all in addition to work that was actually planned. Since 2018, we have become the strategic grants partner to Access and Power to Change, and helped win and establish the £200m Youth Endowment Fund. And we have a burgeoning reputation as a sector leader in data analysis and insights.

It is a hugely exciting time to join the organisation: we are growing and investing in our expert team, and building on the successes of the last few years. We believe this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is as passionate as we are about strengthening organisations, investing in communities, and improving people’s lives across the UK. If you have the same level of enthusiasm and commitment to that mission, and also to continuous improvement and learning, this could be the role for you.

Since 2004, Social Investment Business has deployed and managed over £400m of loans and grants into over 2,000 organisations and enabled almost 1,000 more to get dedicated support through our programmes. Social Investment Business is a values-led organisation and as such we expect all colleagues to live by the values which underpin what we do and how we do it.

Our values are:

• Put People First

• Be Curious

• Be Bold

• Be Collaborative

• Be Accountable

About this role

We have an opportunity for a talented Head of Grants to join our Grants Team as part of the Social Investment Business organisation.  Reporting to our Director of Grants this role plays an important part in shaping our grant-making, and working with our partners to make sure that our funding is supporting communities and creating impact.  This will be a key role which will work with colleagues across our organisation to deliver our objectives and to support the delivery of SIB’S strategy.

We are looking for someone who has previous experience of effectively leading funding programmes of significant size, implementing systems improvements to improve internal and external processes, and who has experience of working with multiple stakeholders.  We need someone who is passionate, proactive, can work well autonomously and as part of a team and is flexible, adaptable and can manage competing priorities.  

Key responsibilities

Relationship Management & Assessments

1. To develop, maintain, and continuously improve,  high quality grant assessment and monitoring practices and policies, ensuring consistently excellent levels of customer service
2. To take the lead in ensuring that all grant funding objectives, KPIs and targets are met, and ensure reporting and processes are in place to support and monitor this.
3. To lead, provide direction and oversee the workload of  all staff involved in grant assessment and monitoring work.
4. To work closely with the wider SIB team on the development, design and implementation of new programmes, in line with SIB strategic objectives.
5. To work closely with the wider SIB team to ensure grants data is captured, reported on, and used to make ongoing programme improvements.
6. To support the Director of Grants in developing strategic plans for grant making at Social Investment Business
7. To ensure that processes and systems within the Grants Team are effective and fit for purpose, complying with quality standards and audit, funding and business requirements.
8. To work with colleagues to develop policy and guidance on appropriate and proportionate levels of due diligence for grant assessment and monitoring work and guide the Grants Team in the successful application of these policies.
9. To coach and advise grants team staff on all aspects of their work from responding to initial grant enquiries through to assessment, decision-making and monitoring, providing technical and policy advice and knowledge.
10. To provide an overview of the grant fund portfolios, developing, providing and improving management information and analysis for reporting to Group Boards and Committees, and for internal management and KPI reporting purposes.
11. To develop effective grant monitoring processes and ensure that lessons learnt are captured and fed into process improvements.

General

1. Contribute to the knowledge management, equality, diversity and inclusion and learning objectives of the organisation, supporting the implementation and effectiveness of SIB strategy.
2. Help develop solutions and ensure ‘business requirements’ are correctly defined and support implementation of new projects and initiatives.
3. Represent SIB at external events, ensuring all communications are professional and in line with SIB’s values.
4. Manage customer complaints in a professional and responsive manner.
5. To work within the organisation's processes and procedures required to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.
6. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks that support the objectives of SIB as required.
7. To work in accordance with our five core values.

Core competencies

• Track record of leading funding programmes of significant size
• Experience of managing online grants application and management systems
• Demonstrable experience of problem solving and meeting the evolving needs of a  broad range of clients, including government clients
• Experience of managing complex networks of stakeholders with different interests and priorities in a high profile programme.
• Proven track record on leading, developing and motivating teams
• Demonstrable record of improving quality and performance within a funding environment.

deafPLUS is seeking an Information, Advice and Advocacy Caseworker to provide advice in British Sign Language (BSL) to d/Deaf and hard of hearing people living in the London boroughs of Hackney and Tower Hamlets., enabling them to understand their rights and responsibilities, access what they are entitled to, and help resolve their problems.

If you:

• have great organisational and interpersonal skills
• have experience of giving social welfare advice or similar (in either a paid or unpaid capacity)
• have great communication skills
• have an awareness and understanding of issues affecting d/Deaf and hard of hearing people
• have experience of networking and representing the d/Deaf community

Then you may be the person we are looking for!

• This is a part time position: 34 hours per week
• Salary - £23,088.00 - £26, 109 (pro rata), depending on experience

Closing date for applications: 27th January 2021 at 11.59pm 

Interview – Monday 1st February 2021

How to apply: Please download the attached application pack and apply via this site.

We welcome applications from suitably experienced individuals irrespective of racial origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, gender, religion or disability.

Farm Africa is a growing specialist NGO working in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and has ambitions to be the leading provider of agriculture, natural resource management and market-led solutions to smallholder farmers. 

We are looking for an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning expert to lead a small regionally based team. You will work to strengthen internal systems and process in line with emerging best practice; supporting quality throughout the programme cycle, from evidence-based design through effective monitoring and evaluation, to authentic organisational learning and dissemination of results.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring the necessary tools, processes and skills are in place to enable us to understand our impact on the communities we work with, identify opportunities for improvement, build a strong internal evidence base and ensure that learning is reflected in programme design and delivery.  

If you are interested in this role, more information can be found on the jobs page of our website. 

*Note: Farm Africa will not accept third party applications and recruitment consultants are respectfully asked not to get in touch with regards to this role.

Start Network is made up of more than 50 aid agencies across five continents. Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action. We're tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the sector faces. Problems including slow and reactive funding, centralised decision-making, and an aversion to change mean that people affected by crises around the world do not receive the best help fast enough, and needless suffering results. Our work focuses on three areas to change the system:

• Localisation: shifting power to those closest to the front line for more effective response

• New forms of financing: providing fast, early, and predictable funding to improve community resilience and preparedness

• Collective innovation: sharing expertise, insights and perspectives to shape a more effective humanitarian system

Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), and LGBT+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria. Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working. While our team is office based, home working is part of our culture. For part-time working and job-shares, please get in touch with us for a conversation about possibilities.

JOB PURPOSE

The key purpose of the role is to oversee and manage the risk and compliance team (part of Operations), ensuring adherence to regulations, including legal and donor compliance. You will provide a risk and compliance service to the senior management and wider team, including Hubs. Internally, you will hold responsibility for ensuring risk policies and processes are in line with our vision and values, as well as regulation. At a network level, you will work with colleagues to develop risk models and frameworks involving strategic, programmatic and operations risks. We are seeking someone who thinks innovatively and is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

PERSON PROFILE

Key Competencies

• Influence stakeholders to address difficult or complex issues by listening to diverse perspectives, finding common ground and avoiding criticism or complaint

• Generate and support implementation of ideas that have impact at organisational, network and/or humanitarian systems-level by promoting these ideas to relevant internal and external stakeholders

• Provide leadership by inspiring and unlocking motivation in others across the network to lead and hold them accountable for the results

• Create and promote a learning culture, authentically sharing own learning and supporting others to do the same at organisational, team and network level

• Bring in best practice from a range of external sources to drive innovation to advance our work, connecting with diverse stakeholders and perspectives outside the sector

• Identify opportunities and take calculated risks to capitalise on opportunities that further our purpose and mission without compromising our vision

Start Network Culture

• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children

• A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values and approach

• The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• Centrally located WeWork office with onsite drinks and snacks available free of charge

• Access to cultural talks, events, pop-up sales, and a place to meet and socialise after work

• Discounts at local cafes and restaurants in association with WeWork

• Flexible working with options to work from home and remotely some of the time

• Contributory pension

• Life assurance equivalent of three times your salary

• Family friendly policies, particularly maternity pay (21 weeks full pay)

• Training and development opportunities for individuals and cross-organisationally

• 25 days’ holiday, bank holidays plus 2 paid company days over the Christmas period

APPLICATION

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Closing date: 31st January 2021

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Harris Hill is pleased to be working with the Third Age Trust who support the U3A movement to find their new Head of Internal Services .Founded in 1982, U3A is a UK-wide movement of locally-run charities with interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities for members who are no longer in full-time work to come together to learn for fun. Members explore new ideas, skills and activities together. There are 1,057 u3as with over 450,000 members across the country.

The new Head of Internal Services will report to the CEO and will work to embed the Trust upgrade and manage the organisational infrastructure services. The role will be responsible for bringing together finance, IT, premises, HR, data and security, and policies and procedures in one department. It will involve both strategic reasoning and operational management and be responsible for financial planning, compliance, risk management and governance processes.

Person Specification:

* Relevant experience in understanding and examining charity accounts OR a professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA)
* Strong knowledge of the charity accounting SORP and charity governance
* Experience of providing financial information for fundraising bids, competitive tenders, and reports
* Ability to communicate complex financial and legal issues clearly to non-finance experts and develop effective financial management systems
* Relevant experience of managing the upgrade of IT infrastructure including web services
* Experience in overseeing data compliance
* Ability to think strategically and deliver against the charity's strategy
* Proven line management and staff development skills and human resources
* Proven experience of building strong staff teams including developing a shared vision where every team member counts
* Demonstrable excellent communication skills
* A proven track record of project management skills
* Experience of managing premises and operational office requirements

If you would like to understand more about this role and the organisation, please apply or contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 18 December.