PHG Foundation is looking for an experienced manager to lead and operate our corporate services including finance, facilities, HR and governance. We are a well-respected policy think tank, advocating for and providing leadership on the translation of modern and emerging biomedical technologies to improve healthcare. 

You will be educated to degree-level with relevant continuing professional development and have a good record of successfully managing people and corporate services. You will be able to demonstrate strong financial literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a very professional team. A clear thinker, planner and practical problem solver, you will be pro-active, adaptable and resilient. Knowledge of the company secretary role and/or charity governance requirements would be highly desirable.

The Foundation is a linked exempt charity of the University of Cambridge

The deadline for applications is 3 January 2020

Interviews will be held in Cambridge on 15 January 2020.

Are you looking for a senior Finance role in which your influence will echo across a large team? Do you want to use your sector experience to improve the efficiency of a large finance team and contribute to the growth of a thriving housing organisation? Do you want to work towards a more senior role under the tutelage of a very supportive CFO?

My client is a leading Birmingham based Housing organisation which has recently restructured to coincide with heightened growth plans. The Head of Finance will:

• Lead a significantly sized Finance team across Financial Reporting, Development Finance and Transactions, ensuring efficient practices and procedures in the department
• Partner with the most senior stakeholders in Development, supporting the business plan to develop new units and facilitate growth
• Lead on financial reporting, ensuring statutory and group accounts are prepared accurately and efficiently and presenting at Board level
• Oversee Transactional finance, identify areas to improve processes, implement further modern procedures, and improve the accuracy of reporting
• Deputise for the CFO and encourage a positive working culture for the success of the organisation.

On offer is the chance to lead a large, successful team, and contribute to the development of Housing properties that have a direct impact on the quality of life of customers. This role also serves as an excellent stepping stone - past post holders have gone on to Director level roles both inside and outside of sector owing to the high level career development being offered by the CFO.

This is a senior Finance role and will suit those looking to progress in their career. Experience of Development Finance will be highly regarded, from Housing or Construction backgrounds, but crucially you will be able to lead large teams and get the best out of staff, increasing staff retention and enforcing a positive working culture.

To be considered, please meet these criteria:

• Be a fully qualified accountant
• Have a CV that shows leadership of large finance teams
• Employ modern approaches and an ability to implement them in a team
• Have experience an understanding in Development/Housing Finance

There is a quick turnaround on CVs and interviews can be arranged quickly. Apply now to be considered!

If you want your next role to be with a prestigious international charity who are a household name, in a role with a remit to effect global change, this Finance Controller position might be the right next step in your career.

This is a pivotal role for a large INGO, who are looking for a technically strong financial accountant to lead a high performing team and oversee the financial operations function for the charity, working closely with the Director of Finance on of financial strategy.

The Financial Controller will report to the Director of Finance and will be responsible for overseeing the production of the full statutory accounts for the charity. Leading a team of accountants (two qualified), the Financial Controller will take on global oversight of the financial accounting function. This position will take a lead on implementing and updating controls as necessary across the organisation and will work with a number of regional finance staff to help standardise procedures across international sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong financial accounting background and will have worked in an international environment. This position would suit a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIFPA) who can confidently manage a team and who has a strong technical skillset, ideally with strong systems knowledge. Good communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex financial information to non-finance partners.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as applications are being reviewed continuously and this role is likely to be filled before the closing date.

A worldwide leading humanitarian charity based in the heart of London are actively recruiting for a bright, tenacious and experienced Interim Head of Institutional Funding for a 6 month period.

This is a significant role within this organisation leading on the review and implementation of the Institutional fundraising strategy for both their UK and International work.

The role is part of the Fundraising's Senior Leadership team and provides vision, strategic direction and leadership to ensure the charity maximise funding and influence through institutional partnerships. The role matrix manages a team of 27 FTE including dispersed staff and works with stakeholders across the entire organisation, notably at senior level within Operations and Policy & Advocacy.

Key duties for this role will include:

*To be responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of an annual Institutional fundraising strategy to achieve annual financial and non-financial targets.
*To oversee and quality assure the team's input into the development of annual restricted fundraising plans for the UK and International services/thematic areas, ensuring the institutional funding strategy is strategically aligned with the organisations operational priorities and dovetails with other funding streams' strategies.
*To be the lead on Institutional Fundraising within the organisation with authority to make decisions about Institutional Fundraising policy and strategy on behalf of other managers where applicable.
*To lead communications on Institutional fundraising via all mediums including website.
*To work closely and pro-actively with other teams and senior stakeholders within the organisation and beyond as appropriate to identify and unlock Institutional funding streams to maintain sustainable financial support for the charity's work.
*To ensure that the team undertakes significant networking, research and information gathering on a regular basis to stay appraised of all the latest trends affecting Institutional fundraising and to gain intelligence on Institutional funding streams to inform account plans and the overall strategy.
*To guide fundraisers in the development account management plans and fundraising proposals and to retain oversight of the quality of Institutional funding submissions.
*To lead on the development of large and complex funding proposals to major Institutional funding streams where needed.
*To provide expertise in brokering both financial and non-financial relationships with institutions.
*To work with and support senior managers to develop strategies and plans that are attractive to external funders.
*To ensure that systems are in place for the team to provide effective stewardship of funds, meeting all donor terms and drawing income down to schedule.
*To ensure the fundraising database is accessed and updated as per agreed guidelines and that fundraisers are consistently adhering to internal business development tools and processes.
*To develop and motivate team members to sustain high performance, through effective challenge, prioritisation support, learning and development support, career planning and performance management.
*To ensure that all team members understand their responsibilities and objectives and to keep staff informed of relevant organisational plans and updates on development.
*To effectively lead and support team members through change.

This role will compliment a driven, smart working, proactive and personable candidate who in return for their effective smart work will receive an excellent working environment, the chance to work with a truly valuable and well known organisation and implement some very worth while and much needed work.

If you have the necessary skill set and experience and are immediately available to start work in January 2020 then please submit to TPP Recruitment today a copy of your most up to date CV along with your contact details.

Please note ***The closing date for applications for this role is the 2nd January 2020 and interviews will take place in London on the 9th January 2020.***

The London Community Foundation (LCF) is dedicated to improving the lives of London's most disadvantaged. Child poverty, unemployment, isolation, homelessness, domestic violence and gang crime are just some of the issues being tackled through grant making. To date they have raised over £100m for community-based organisations, deploying more than £80m in grants and building up an endowment of £20m.

The Director of Finance and Operations is a key leadership role within The London Community Foundation, and includes Company Secretary responsibility for the charity. As a senior professional, this post is also expected to bring sound knowledge of general business operations, HR and employee management.

As Director of Finance and Operations you will report to the Board on the Finance and Operations function. You will deliver first-class financial management of donor advised fund investment management and ensure effective controls and compliance on fund deployment and donor reporting. You will also take the lead on developing new systems and processes. Your project management skills and experience of managing outsourced providers will support the organisation in preparing and executing change programmes including leading on LCF's digital development across functions

The Person

A CCAB recognised accountant committed to first-class financial leadership, you have a thorough understanding and experience of financial management within a complex financial environment, including charitable sector experience. You're commercially astute with a desire to drive LCF's impact through the success of our Finance and Operations You will thrive operating within the strategic and operational challenges of a leading small organisation with diverse revenue streams and operations.

Critically you bring significant experience of building and managing financial procedures; supply chain management, project management skills and digital expertise to lead LCF's digital transformation project, engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

With previous SMT experience (or Middle Management within a large, complex organisation), you are experienced in contributing to strategy development, collective accountability and driving organisational culture.

Focused on driving improvement through your direct team and the wider organisation, your people skills help inspire and drive performance and you ensure financial management is transparent and accessible to non-financial teams.

You are resilient and comfortable in managing complexity and experienced in supporting teams through periods of change. Like us, you will be ambitious for London and its communities.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a dynamic charity focused on the issue of social exclusion of the elderly community within the UK. The charity is experiencing a period of positive change and at present formulating its strategy for growth and effectiveness of its services. An opportunity exists for an experienced head of service delivery to join the senior team to oversee elements such as strategy, volunteer management and service delivery. This is an initial six-month FTC to commence at the start of January 2020.

Who are we looking for?

Ideally candidates will have extensive experience of delivering services/programmes whether in a public sector or non-profit setting. You will be a natural leader with experience of managing and developing high performing teams. Working to SLA’s and managing a multitude of stakeholders both internally and externally will also be a desired skill set in this role. With great attention to detail as well as having a vision to help devise the strategy with the senior management team, you will be an effective communicator who can inspire and convince. Please apply directly or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we are accepting candidates on a rolling basis.

Job Description: Director of Finance and Operations

Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer

Salary:

£60,000 - £65.000 per annum gross

Responsible for:

Project Financial Accountant, Finance Officer, HR and Operations Coordinator

Hours

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Location

1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE 

Length of contract

Permanent

About the Role

THET is looking for a Director of Finance and Operations to join our Senior Management Team ideally starting on or before March 1st 2020. You will be joining THET at a very exciting time of growth for the charity. This follows a period of intense and successful effort to diversify our income and secure new contracts.

The role is ideal for a person who relishes the opportunity to work in a friendly, innovative, medium-sized charity which occupies a very distinctive place at the interface between the NHS and health services across Africa and Asia. It is vital that you have experience of working in an international charity at a senior level.

THET has country offices in Ethiopia, Myanmar, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda and Somalia/Somaliland. Our team in the UK office is composed of Programmes, Grants, Communications and External Engagement and Policy and Learning teams as well as Finance, and Operations.

You will lead a small team and play an important role in the leadership of the charity, combining an ability to operate strategically with a willingness to get stuck in to detail when necessary. The team is a busy and multi-functional team focussed on providing the best quality support for the organisation.  The successful candidate will have the chance to have a profound impact on a fast-paced organisation. The post holder will be a member of the Senior Management Team working alongside the CEO and the Director of Programmes and closely with the Treasurer on the Board of Trustees, members of the Finance, Risk and Governance Committee, and the volunteer Company Secretary.

About THET

Today, one billion people will never see a qualified health worker in their lives. 

Since 1988, THET has been working to change this. From reducing maternal deaths in Uganda to improving the quality of hospital care for injured children in Myanmar, we work to strengthen local health systems and build a healthier future for all. 

We do this by leveraging the expertise and energy of the UK health community, supporting Health Partnerships between NHS institutions, Royal Colleges and academic institutions in the UK and those overseas.

In the past ten years THET has reached over 100,000 health workers across 31 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia in partnership with over 130 UK institutions.

In 2018, the charity had a turnover of £5m and employed 30 staff across six offices. From 2020 onwards, our turnover will be £8m a year.

You can learn more about our work on THET website.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform any of the following tasks:

Finance

• Form a close working relationship with the Chief Executive and Director of Programmes, other members of SMT including overseas Country Managers and Trustees;
• Direct and control finance staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and developed and so that they carry out their responsibilities to the required standard;
• Contribute to the achievement of the charity's business objectives by providing advice and guidance on the financing strategy;
• Develop and control the charity’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and that THET complies with financial and statutory regulations;
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the charity's managers and staff to enable them to achieve their objectives;
• Oversee the preparation of the charity's financial accounts to ensure that these are presented accurately and on time;
• Develop and implement an internal audit programme to ensure that the charity complies with financial procedures and regulations;
• Develop and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the charity;
• Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the charity;
• Carry out all necessary actions to ensure that the charity meets its financial and legal obligations.

HR

• Ensure that the human resources and staff development policies are updated and implemented in keeping with employment law and good practice;
• Maintain HR files and staff records, and ensure that managers fulfil their line management responsibilities;
• Have oversight of the recruitment process for, and induction of, new employees;
• Work with managers to ensure that staff training needs are identified and met;
• Take the lead on, or where relevant, support the Chief Executive and other managers in the implementation of HR policy, appraisals, disciplinary processes and restructures.

IT & Office Facilities

• Maintain health and safety, IT, data protection and building management systems to ensure THET is compliant with current legislation and best practice;
• Manage service contracts including HR and legal advice, IT and finance support;
• Any other appropriate duties to ensure the efficient operation of THET.

Conditions of Employment

Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week - 09.00 – 17.30 Mon – Fri

Leave:  25 days annual leave, plus 3 additional days between Christmas & New Year

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining precisely how you satisfy the person specification on or before midnight on Sunday 29th December 2019.

Closing Date: Sunday 29th December 2019.

Interviews to be held:  15th January 2019.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Sue Louise - interim Head of Finance. The contact details are provided in the attached job description.

This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

The Central Operations Officer is integral to ensuring that our community gets the very best experience from us.  From handling first communications and processing income, through to ensuring that appropriate thank you letters/emails are received, along with other communications, you will be ensure that our community are placed at the centre of all we do.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also have proven experience of working in a busy administrative support role and an understanding of fundraising work.  You must also have the ability to deliver a consistent level of service and be able to work under pressure, often to short timescales.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£23,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Thursday, 19th December 2019

First interview date and location: Tuesday, 17th December 2019 via Skype

Second interview date and location: tbc at our Farnborough Office

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team: 

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity. 

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website!

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate!

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents, providing invaluable support and information for new and expectant parents.  We support parents by giving them accurate, impartial information so that they can decide what’s best for their family, and we introduce them to a network of local parents to gain practical and emotional support.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who share our vision and values. Working for the NCT is a rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to help enrich the lives of thousands of parents in the UK. It also offers you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain insight into working for a charity in the not-for-profit sector. NCT is committed to positive organisational culture, productive workplace and work-life balance that respects the individual.

We are looking for an excellent communicator to drive the delivery of our technology strategy through first class team leadership, project management and procurement underpinned by a track record of delivering a portfolio of products and services across a range of technologies.

 The role is based in Bristol but will require some travel to London, where a number of key stakeholders are based.

Although advertised as a permanent role, we are open to flexible arrangements and this role may be suitable for an individual looking to work 0.8 FTE

The Role

You will be:

• responsible for developing and implementing NCT’s technology roadmap this includes:
  • supporting the final stages of our Salesforce implementation – by providing Project Management support and establishing the key processes for support and ongoing development.
  • developing and managing our support team to provide support across Office365, hardware and voice/video communications.
  • ensuring secure and robust hosting arrangements throughout the charity
  • ensuring the safeguarding of data across the charity.
• responsible for managing relationships with key technology suppliers including web hosting, web development, CRM development, testing and security.
• responsible for managing the technology team’s budget including monthly reforecasting with the finance team.

About You

You will:

• have a solid professional background in a relevant technical discipline (such as software development)
• have demonstrable experience of agile project management
• have the ability to embrace lightweight, modern technology, and also be confident choosing tools/technologies that make everybody’s life easier (we are not looking to re-invent the wheel).
• be quick to understand wider pain points and challenges, and able to connect the dots, prioritise, and steer a team towards a clear end goal.
• have deep knowledge of best practices to help deliver the right products faster (whether working with users and stakeholders, development practices, continuous integration, devops etc.).
• need to be confident and assertive with the ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with people at all levels
• be team orientated and able to maintain positive and supportive relationships with your colleagues at all time as teamwork is essential in this role

If you feel you are the right candidate for the role then please apply now by uploading a copy of your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the role when prompted.

Closing date: 18th December

Interviews: week commencing 6th January 

User Voice has an exciting opportunity to manage operational delivery in the north of England within this ambitious, growing charity.User Voice is the UK's leading ex-offender led charity, committed to making the criminal justice system work by giving people in prison and on probation a voice. Founded in 2009, User Voice has grown significantly, with 5 regional offices, 60 plus staff, the delivery of 40 contracts and an income of over £1.5 million.Our Founder is an inspirational leader committed to the Charities mission and driven to build upon the charities success, he is seeking an experienced individual to manage a diverse staff team to deliver successful contracts across the north of the country. The successful candidate will also be responsible for driving performance against budget as well as taking ownership for quality assurance.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Director of Operations, the Head of Delivery (North of England), you will ensure that the Regional Managers (in our Northern Services: Birmingham, Manchester and the North East) meet the requirements of largely contracted services, establishing an effective quality assurance process and help forge new relationships to build User Voice's visibility, impact, and financial resources.The post holder will represent User Voice externally and seek, when appropriate new business opportunities to ensure and accelerate User Voice's growth strategy.Responsibilities-Reporting to Director of Operations:-Manage Regional Managers including ensuring effective teamwork, communications, KPI's and contract achievement and performance appraisal. Regional Manager appraisal meetings will include Director of Operations-Ensure management of resources - financial and human-Identification, assessment and reporting of operational risks - including active management of risk registers, mitigation measures-Work with Regional Managers on effective contract management escalating concerns where appropriate-Ensure central reporting on management and financial information is accurate and timely-Assist in contract negotiationPERSONAL SPECIFICATIONEssential-Experience of managing operations preferably dispersed geographical teams-Strong communication skills-Strong leadership and team working skills-Commitment to equality and diversity-Mentoring and coaching skills - provide guidance and constructive feedback to assist in career development-Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills-Willingness to travel across our services in the North of England and also to our Head Office in London as and when required.Desirable-Experience of the criminal justice system and contract delivery-Lived experience (been in prison or on probation)User Voice is not only a successful charity, but is genuinely committed to paving the way within the sector to make the criminal justice system work for everyone. User Voice is determined to ignite positive change for institutions, individuals and the overall agenda by putting users at the heart of our purpose.This opportunity will appeal to an ambitious individual who can accommodate flexible working from regional sites.If you think you have the right skills and the drive to succeed in this exciting role, then please get in touch with our recruitment partners at Badenoch + Clark and to request the job description. Please email [email protected]
Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://www.badenochandclark.com/en-gb/candidate-privacy

Victim Support is looking for an Operations Manager to cover a period of maternity leave, the post will be based in Bolton covering the Greater Manchester area.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

As Operations Manager you will responsible for the management of the team leaders, the service delivery administration team and the volunteer co-ordinator. You will be accountable for the recruitment and development of staff, volunteers and Victims' services in the community by working closely with other agencies, developing links and networks across the statutory and voluntary sector to provide a range of services to meet the needs of victims of crime. Experience of identifying opportunities for appropriate projects to improve available services to all victims of crime as well as supporting in the preparation of bids will be an advantage.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (s). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

An international development charity based in Surrey are seeking a Head of Finance (Transformation) to support the longer term development and growth of the company. The role will suit an experienced project finance professional who has operated at Head of Finance level or above. The role will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

- Developing global transformation strategy on key projects and programmes

- Develop financial operating models in line with transformation programmes

- Implement key projects road-map in conjunction with non-finance stakeholders across the business

- Establish key financial and operational performance reporting for programmes

This is a strategic and project based position, suitable for a qualified finance professional with experience in commercial projects or programmes or similar project-based work. Please note that there will be no direct staff management responsibilities initially.

You will be CCAB qualified, with a strong interest in, and passion for, the charities and not-for-profit sector. Previous sector experience is not necessary, though an interest in developing finance transformation projects will be key.

The BPNA is the professional organisation for doctors who specialise in the care of children with neurological disorders.  Building on our success to date, we are working jointly with the International League Against Epilepsy to roll-out face-to-face course for high level health workers in LMIC countries to raise the standards of care for children with epilepsy. 

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological, non-communicable disease, affecting 50 million people worldwide.  Of these, 80% are in LMIC. Approximately 75% of epilepsies are treatable, however in LMIC, 50-75% are not properly treated beause there is insufficient recognition of the symptoms of epilepsy.  That's where this project comes in.

You will be:

• identifying and applying for funding to run educational events in LMIC;
• developing the project plan in liaison with the in-country doctors, to ensure it will be successful and sustainable;
• going with the UK team to train doctors in country over 3-days to deliver Paediatric Epilepsy Training.

About London Higher 

London Higher is an ‘umbrella’ body representing over 40 publicly funded universities and higher education institutions in London, as well as several universities with centres in London and a small number of private providers. 

Our outputs are diverse and include research reports, promotional material, meetings and workshops, parliamentary lobbying, media management and receptions. We also run a wide range of advisory groups and networks. 

In addition we work closely with partner organisations including the Greater London Authority, London First, the business sector and higher education bodies. 

London Higher offers a range of company-wide benefits including flexible working, work from home days and flexible start and finish times.

About the role

The Head of Communications and External Affairs will lead the new communications and external affairs function of the organisation working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team as well as divisional teams across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to develop and deliver a new communications strategy.

This is a full time post although we will consider 4 days a week (28 hours) for exceptional candidates. 

Main responsibilities will include:

• To prepare and implement an effective communications strategy that champions London Higher members and provides a collective voice for London’s HEIs.
• To develop and deliver an effective external affairs approach and campaign strategies that reflect London Higher’s aims and priorities, in order to influence key stakeholders and policy makers.
• To line manage the Senior Policy officer to ensure that all policy, communications and external affairs activities and engagement are accurate, relevant and effective.
• To build a trusted relationship with local, national and sector press, securing positive media coverage for our policy messages and effectively managing and rebutting negative stories.
• To work alongside the CEO, Director of Operations and the Events and Executive Assistant in addition to the Senior Policy Officer, to ensure London Higher’s major meetings and events programme is appropriately aligned with the external affairs strategy.

About you (requirements)

If you feel you skills and experience match the below we would love to hear from you.

• Extensive communications experience including a track record of successfully shaping and implementing communications and external affairs strategy;
• Proven ability to make a demonstrable impact on brand awareness and policy outcomes for key audiences;
• Excellent copywriting and analytical skills with the ability to present information and draft quickly in a variety of styles for a range of audiences;
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationship with a range of stakeholders;

Familiarity with higher education issues and/or London would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Please download to the Job Pack and Job Specification for full details.

How to apply

For further information or to apply please visit the London Higher Website.