Employment Type: Fixed-term (3 years)

Posting: Unaccompanied

Application Deadline: 06 November 2020 - applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be organised according to availability. As such, the application window will close if a suitable candidate is appointed.

NOTE: Due to the current travel restrictions as a result of the COVID pandemic, applicants will ideally need to be already situated in Myanmar, as this role will not be able to be carried outside the country for a long period of time.

Summary of Role

The Country Director will provide dynamic leadership and management to develop and deliver MA-UK ‘s strategy in Myanmar, with a focus on leading and building a high-performing, diverse team and developing strong relationships with external stakeholders that are critical to the organisation’s growth and reputation in the country.

About the Role

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

1. To ensure the country office’s programme strategy is responding to the country’s critical development and humanitarian needs, and is also aligned to organisation’s global strategy, mission and values.
2. To enhance MA-UK’s reputation and brand through maintaining positive relationships with other stakeholders, including government, donors, UN bodies, other INGOs, and local NGOs.
3. To build and maintain positive and professional relationships with existing and potential partners.
4. To seek new funding opportunities through in-country and external relationship building including with bilateral and multilateral development partners, embassies and high-net individuals.
5. Organise successful audits of any donor funded programme which is audited by external auditors of donor agencies in consultation HQ.
6. Maintain an overview of the political and security context, noting how developments may affect programme work. To ensure regular reporting to the UK office on these matters.

About you

To be successful in this role:

1. Understanding of the drivers of poverty and a first-hand understanding of Myanmar.
2.  Proven experience of working in a country director or other senior level leadership/management position in an INGO environment.
3. Considerable experience of international development work, including project or programme management.
4. Experience of multiple donor grant management and reporting to major donors.
5. Experience of networking with key stakeholders particularly for fundraising and influencing.
6. Experience of working with organisations in developing countries, ideally in South and Southeast Asia.
7. Experience of multiple donor grant management and reporting to major donors.

Why you should apply

Our Myanmar Country Office is growing and if you are a focused, confident and inspirational leader who is ready to contribute to the growth and take the Country Office to the next level, then this is the role for you. Please ensure that you review the job description before applying.

How should you apply: 

All applicants are required to complete an application form  Please forward the application form with the subject title "CD Myanmar app form." We DO NOT accepts CVs. 

This a varied and exciting post, supporting and working closely with the Pastoral team, and working as PA to the Deputy Head (Pastoral). The primary role is to provide administrative support to the Deputy Head (Pastoral), who is also the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead. The PA will also provide administrative support to the Deputy Head (Mental Health & Wellbeing).

The PA will act as a first point of contact for the Deputy Head (Pastoral), managing their diary and dealing with all correspondence and phone calls in a timely and professional manner. Excellent administration, organisation and communication skills are essential. The PA must also be highly discrete and have previous experience of working in PA work or office management.

Salary: £33,000 per annum

8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (full time post)

Further details and an application form can be obtained from the School’s website, via the ‘Work with Us’ link.

The closing date for all applications is midday on Wednesday 4 November 2020.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 9 November 2020.

St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Paul’s School and St Paul’s Juniors are an equal opportunities employer.

Director for Diversity

12 months FTC (£65k per annum) or secondment - 35 hrs pw

National role – all geographical locations considered, high degree of remote working

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) supports the Further Education and Training sector to develop world class leaders, teachers and trainers. We work across the whole FE sector and are funded by Government grant, commercial contracts, professional membership (the Society for Education and Training - SET) and accreditation fees.

The Association of Colleges (AoC) is the membeship organisation for post-1992 incorporated colleges, and works with members to shape policy within the sector, offering direct support for members, sharing best practice and providing networking and collaboration opportunities.

The two organisations are looking to jointly appoint a Director for Diversity.  This important role will drive our aim to increase diversity within the FE workforce, particularly at a senior level, and to promote inclusive practice across our sector. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with ETF and AoC to lead our E,D&I Strategy and implement a sector-facing action plan in collaboration with sector representatives, driving forward a focus on ED&I with the Department for Education, agencies, key stakeholder and providers.

The post would be ideal for a secondee from the FE sector looking to rapidly develop their career to Principalship or a senior position through gaining experience at the national level.  The ideal secondee would be  somebody who has driven and implemented change within their own FE organisation to ensure this work is sector led, provide credibility, and encourage others from the sector to believe that change can happen.  We want the FE sector to be market leading on equality, diversity and  inclusion. The role is not solely exclusive to colleges, and will also liaise with stakeholders in other parts of the FE and training system  This is a senior role with high profile.  The post-holder will report directly to the CEO of the ETF, with joint accountability to the DCEO at the AoC. 

The three strands for this role (which is anticipated with around a 60% ETF / 40% AoC) split are:

1. To address E,D&I in its fullest sense engaging internally as well as linking up with the sector to ensure that ETF is aligned with the challenges and experiences of those working in Further Education.

The role will be responsible for refreshing our E,D&I strategy and accompanying plan, will lead on sector engagement to ensure that ETF is meeting expectations, and will link up with initiatives ETF provide to the sector. The role will join in relevant stakeholder groups in the sector, representing ETF as an ambassador of inclusivity, ensuring that the latest thinking and understanding is shared within the organisation, and will ensure that ETF’s practices, policies and procedures meet the highest levels. This will include considering

the accessibility of our materials, Equality Impact Assessments, Diversity and our leadership, providing pipeline opportunities to help improve diversity of our staff, align our approach to ED&I across

the business, assess our Diversity data, assess our available training for staff on this subject, make recommendations about Benchmarking and codes of practice, and consider our external representation on E,D&I and make recommendations.

2. To work with the DCEO at AoC to deliver a sector-facing action plan, which has been developed by sector representatives (the EDI Steering group) engaging with officials, stakeholders and senior leaders of providers to influence policy, practice and attitudes in order to develop a sharper focus on EDI in the sector.  The role will also take a steer from other FE sector representative bodies (Holex and AELP) to ensure that the interests of learners in adult education and independent training providers are considered and catered for. 

3. To lead a specific strand of work, within the overall strategy, on race equality and anti-racism, engaging with Government, the sector and expert groups such as the Black FE Leadership Group, including furthering the agenda set out in the BFELG’s 10-point plan.

The successful candidate will:

• Be currently working at a senior leadership or senior management level within a Further Education provider
• Be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience
• Be an articulate and sensitive communicator, orally and in writing
• Work collaboratively and inclusively
• Have awareness of the full range of protected characteristics and associated challenges
• Demonstrate excellent relationship management capabilities, able to create join-up internally and with the sector on the relevant important issues
• Work with diplomacy, skill and resilience
• Have an understanding of and respect for peoples’ lived experiences and intersectionality and how this impacts on peoples’ education/working life
• Have strong track record and experience of working in this area

If you are an exceptional candidate who would like to make an impact and enjoy working in a vibrant and cooperative environment, we will welcome your application.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.  To serve the sector well, we need a workforce that is more representative of those we serve. That’s why we welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds, who share our vision and values and want to be a part of this journey with us.

Applicants should apply by submitting a CV and cover letter (2 pages maximum), outlining how you fulfill the requirements of this role.

Closing Date: 6th November at 2 pm

Interviews: w/c 16th November

Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Location: Curdridge, Hampshire (working from home for the time being)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £45,000-£47,000 

Do you want to create a wilder Hampshire and Isle of Wight?

Our client is one of 46 trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members they manage over 50 nature reserves. They also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.

Wildlife is in freefall both locally and nationally and, in order to get nature on the road to recovery, everyone needs to take action!

The role: 

Our client is looking for an innovative, experienced and capable Director of Fundraising and Marketing with a genuine passion for wildlife to lead the team and help drive forward an ambitious Wilder 2030 Strategy.

Your focus will be on tactical planning and delivery to meet strategic goals whilst leading and developing your team and working collaboratively across the organisation and with key partners.

The role heads up the Fundraising and Marketing team which leads on all forms of charitable fundraising, with a particular focus on developing membership and individual giving, growing legacy gifts, developing grant bids, and developing key relationships with major donors and corporate partnerships to support the Trust's work financially. 

Additionally, the team leads marketing, communications and supporter engagement, ensuring the Trust’s reputation is maintained and that we raise awareness of, and build support for, the mission and aims for wildlife.

About you: 

They are looking for someone with the following skills and experience;

A proven track record of success in a similar role and the skills and experience to deliver real impact.

Experience of all aspects of charitable fundraising and income generation.

Senior level marketing and communications experience.

Sound financial and budget management skills.

Knowledge of major donor fundraising and development, legacy fundraising, supporter acquisition, membership development.

Charity sector legislation and fundraising regulations.

Knowledge of the environmental sector, its structure and key players.

This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in a rewarding job in one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

If you are an excellent communicator, innovative fundraiser, inspiring team leader and skilled relationship builder, we would love to hear from you!

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is seeking a Head of Policy to join the Senior Management Team and lead the design and delivery of a high-profile programme of policy work and engagement that will underpin key parts of the IOP's five-year strategy.

Working with a talented policy team, colleagues from across the organisation and IOP members, the Head of Policy will spearhead the IOP's efforts to inform and influence decision makers and opinion formers in the UK and Ireland, to build strategic partnerships and to increase the visibility and impact of the IOP's policy work. The Head of Policy will play a central role in the development of ambitious new programmes and large scale projects with the aim of fostering national debate and long-lasting societal and economic impact. 

The role

This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Director of Policy and Public Affairs and working closely with other members of the Executive Team.  The Head will lead and manage the policy team and work with colleagues from across the organisation (including other Heads and Policy Managers in Scotland, Ireland and Wales) to design and deliver projects and activities that bring the IOP's five-year strategy to life through an ambitious set of programmes.  The Head will also work with other Heads of department around the UK and Ireland to ensure the whole organisation is run efficiently.

They will be responsible for ensuring that there is excellent engagement with our membership, for making sure that policy projects and activities are high quality, high impact and consistent with the IOP’s strategy and business plan.

The person

We are seeking candidates who are dependable, strategic thinkers with leadership experience and excellent people management skills.

They must also be able to bring clear insight and creative, incisive thinking to bear on complex problems, be adept at analysing and using evidence to explore new solutions to major challenges and be able to provide intellectual leadership and direction to teams, individuals, programmes and projects. They will have a talent for bringing ideas to life with clear expression, first class presentation skills and vivid, compelling writing.

A demonstrable understanding of the social and economic importance of education, research and innovation and familiarity with UK and/or Irish science policy would be advantageous. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in policy, science, research and/or innovation.

This is an influential, leadership role, requiring the experience and confidence to work with a high degree of autonomy, but also the ability to work with colleagues across the organisation. The proven ability to achieve systemic change by influencing stakeholders will be key, with the ability to manage the ambiguity that comes from a changing environment essential. 

Experience will come from having led teams, contributing to senior organisational management, designing and delivering work plans, programmes and projects, working closely with members and/or partners and advising senior stakeholders, internal and external.

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics is one of the world’s largest professional bodies and learned societies for physics. It is the national body for the UK and Ireland and also has a seat at international bodies including the UN.  Our members come from across the physics community whether in industry, academia, the classroom, technician roles or in training programmes as apprentices or students.  We are a world-leading science publisher and are proud to be a trusted and valued voice for the physics community.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. We seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious strategy and you’ll play a part in helping us to deliver it.  There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP!

As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance and generous annual leave. We also offer a range of other benefits including childcare vouchers, gym membership and interest free season ticket loans.

Girlguiding is currently recruiting a Centre Manager based at Blackland Farm Activity Centre in the beautiful Sussex countryside.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic leadership team of Girlguiding’s national activity centres during a new phase of strategic development. You will work collaboratively with other national Centre Managers, the Strategic Operations Manager, and our Programme & Events Manager to develop, implement and review a long-term strategy for business growth and stability, in line with our strategic objectives.

As Centre Manager, you will be responsible for the recruitment, training, and development of a diverse staff team, leading them to deliver an exceptional guest experience. In addition, you will oversee adherence to health & safety management systems, and the upkeep of estate grounds, facilities, and maintenance. Furthermore, you will manage the delivery of daily operations at the centre, including outdoor activity and camping provision, event delivery, self-catering hire, and an onsite shop, all with associated budgets.

We are looking for a dedicated professional from the outdoor activity sector, with excellent communication skills that support positive engagement with our stakeholders. You will possess an enthusiasm for outdoor adventure experiences and for motivating and influencing staff. You will also have experience of business, facility, and financial management. Additionally, it will be essential for you to demonstrate an ability to engage with a variety of guest and volunteer, and to show your commitment to our organisational ethos and values.

Due to the nature of the role, evening, overnight and weekend work will be required.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

We have an immediate opportunity for an Accounting Manager to join our UK-based team.  The role is to provide a pivotal role to support the Trust’s finance team with accounting, reporting and financial management and implementation of Oracle PeopleSoft modules.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received. 

The RZIM Zacharias Trust is a UK-registered Christian charity with a friendly, welcoming culture and a warm working atmosphere.  Our organisational vision and mission is to provide thoughtful answers to difficult questions.

As a successful applicant, you will report to our global Chief Financial Officer (based in at RZIM Headquarters in Atlanta, USA) and will be responsible for the timeliness and effectiveness of the Finance and Accounting functions in the Trust, leading and ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of Actuals, Forecasts, and Budget reports for both internal and external distribution, as well as effective supervision, development and oversight of the UK finance department.

You will also have the opportunity to become a member of a stimulating Christian community, where you will take an active part in the prayer life of the team.  Your main responsibilities would include:

• Leads preparation of monthly financial statements annual budgeting process to enable its submission to the Board of Directors for approval and funding.
• Collaborates with the Headquarters Finance Team to ensure alignment with finance processes and procedures to achieve global reporting consistency and cohesiveness.
• Interprets the Trust’s monthly financial results/variances to communicate them to key internal contacts and works with budget owners to prepare and deliver forecasts and financial analysis as needed and champions global internal control policies, processes, and procedures.
• Leads the Zacharias Trust annual independent external audit.
• Ensures full compliance and accurate reporting as required by external parties and acts as the main liaison for the Charities Commission, Companies House, UK SORP, insurance, banks, and other vendors or relevant in country government authorities.
• Processing and record keeping of all employees’ National Insurance (NI), payroll taxes, including pension deductions, and Gift Aid recovery.
• Leadership of UK Finance function.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced finance professional, of graduate calibre (preferably with a degree in finance or accounting), with extensive experience of Microsoft Office Suite applications and PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning, or other financial reporting software.  You will also have an ACCA, equivalent qualification in accounting or full CIMA membership and committed to uphold financial integrity and achieving timely, high quality results and service, with a proven ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance professionals to inspire sound stewardship and financial decision making.  You will also be skilled and experienced in the area of Finance and Administration, with strong working knowledge of UK charities financial reporting under UK General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FRS 102 and UK Statement of Recommended Practices (SORPs) as well as knowledge of British General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

The ideal candidate will be well organised with the ability to set priorities, displaying resilience and remaining calm under pressure, and meet timely deadlines.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic, and will have a proven ability to work alone but also to build strong collaborative working relationships with colleagues across functions and organisational levels and securing trust and respect of colleagues, using positive influencing and relationship building skills. They will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate evidence a high level of emotional intelligence.  In particular, they will be able to use a high degree of tact and sound judgment in dealing with financial and other sensitive information while maintaining high levels of confidentiality. They will display the leadership qualities that will enable them to lead and develop the finance team and are likely to have managed staff.

In return we offer a pleasant working environment, a friendly and open team atmosphere, generous pension scheme, death in service scheme and a range of other work benefits.

Please note: as a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practicing Christian with a mature faith and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the statement of faith and values as well as the mission, principles and practices of the Trust.

You will also need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK as part of the application process.

 This role is also likely to be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) standard check.

If you are interested in applying, please email your CV, together with a covering email outlining your suitability, details about what your Christian faith means to you and motivation for the role.