Position: Head of Individual Giving
Contract: Maternity cover for up to 12 months
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Office-based in London, N4 (with flexibility to work from home)
Salary: £52,585 - £57,952 per annum plus excellent benefits  
Salary Band: Band H2
Department: Individual Giving team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for an exceptional person to lead our Individual Giving and Legacies programme, responsible for raising over half of the Society’s income. Managing a team of three direct reports, and six in total, this role will be accountable for meeting agreed income, expenditure and activity targets.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll work with colleagues across the MS Society to deliver our new Income Generation Strategy and keep Individual Giving at the forefront of our priorities. Working closely with our Digital team you’ll ensure that Individual Giving at the MS Society evolves and that Legacy income is maximised.

You’ll currently be in a Head of role, or an experienced Manager and will understand the complexities of Individual Giving programmes and legacy marketing.

You’ll have a track record of achieving substantial income targets and managing complex budgets, success in leading a team to deliver a multi-million pound, multi-channel programme while growing income across new channels, and experience of working cross-organisationally to achieve goals.

Please note this is a maternity cover for up to 12 months.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25 October 2021

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The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

Resurgo is in a time of significant growth, with new Spear centres opening each year, a further employability programme (Re-Work) created in response to the pandemic in 2020, and ambitious aims to strengthen our coaching and impact consultancy through Resurgo Consulting in 2022. The Head of People, Culture and Operations will be central to ensuring we maintain our strong team culture and stable operations while developing an organizational structure that is best positioned for this growth.

As a strong creative leader with an ability to manage projects with multiple complex priorities and think out of the box, you will be a confident decision maker and communicator, passionate about growing people, and with the exceptional emotional intelligence needed to sensitively manage people-related issues.

We would also consider a job share, where one individual has responsibility for the operational aspects and strategic goals, and the second holds the cultural, inclusion and people-related aspects of the role, so please contact the People and Culture team if this is of interest, prior to submitting an application.

Please see attached role description for full details of responsibilities and person specification.

In 2016 we were listed as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the ‘Great Place to Work’ Awards. In 2017 we won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes.

As Head of Programmes you will be leading the team that works with young people and partners to plan and deliver engagement opportunities that enable young people to find their collective voice and use it for social and political change.

As the national youth council of the UK, we bring young people together through our membership network and a range of partner programmes to advocate with and for young people. We are a small but ambitious charity working across the UK to empower young people and to use our national mandate to influence UK Parliament and the Government.

You will be an experienced leader with experience of working with young people, ideally within a youth participation setting. You will bring your passion for youth work and youth engagement to help the British Youth Council to increase our reach and impact, ensuring that all our activity is delivered in a way that is equitable and inclusive, and that puts young people front and centre.

As part of the leadeship team you will be shaping the charity and working closely with our Board who are all young people.  As Head of Programmes you will also be the lead for safeguarding within the charity.

The British Youth Council is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safe recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working across our services.

Head of Programmes

We are looking for an experienced Head of Programmes to drive the design and management of a portfolio of major programmes.

The charity has been working with schools for many years, to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people by removing barriers to learning by promoting nurture in education.

Position: Head of Programmes

Location: Flexible as homeworking supported - office working available in London

Salary: £40 - £45k dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract (becoming permanent if funding allows)

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and 5% Employer pension contribution

Closing Date: 26th October 2021

About the Role

With increasing numbers of children and young people affected by social, emotional and behavioural difficulties inhibiting their progress and limiting their life chances, the charity has developed a range of interventions and support to give vulnerable children and young people the opportunity to be the best they can be. There is a great deal of untapped potential for a proactive leader to deliver large-scale programmes and develop new programmes, and the case for support has never been stronger.

Your main duties will include:

• Bid writing, presentation and business development
• Contract management and financial/risk management
• Programme design and delivery
• Stakeholder/account management
• Data, research, analysis and reporting
• Leadership, people management and teamwork

This new, senior role brings together contract management, programme delivery and income generation, and is a super opportunity for someone to build on a strong existing portfolio with an excellent team.

About You

As Head of Programmes you must be able to lead in a rapidly changing internal and external environment, you will have direct experience of working across a broad range of the specialist areas of responsibility:

You will also have experience in all or most of the following areas:

• Proven ability to write submissions and secure funding from national and regional tenders (£300k+)
• Overseeing the transition from bidding to mobilising contracts, securing knowledge and buy-in during the bid process
• A track record of managing all elements of contracts, including designing funding criteria
• A track record of developing robust tools and processes to build budgets, manage risks and plan implementation
• Developing relationships, particularly in dispersed and multi-functional teams, and with external stakeholders
• Managing procurement, tendering, and managing contracts in line with external requirements
• Leading on negotiating with partners and in developing detailed proposals, costings and budgets
• Budget management including monthly reconciliations, in line with internal and external reporting requirements
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire teams to deliver while driving through continuous improvement
• Experience of successfully working with trustees/senior partners and at Board level
• Experience of the education sector

Ideally you will also have an appreciation and understanding of the impact of mental health, emotional and wellbeing upon children and young people.

Applicants are asked to provide a current CV and 2-page covering letter outlining evidence against the essential criteria in the job description, clearly identifying the skills and experiences applicable to the role.

In Return…

Work for an organisation with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted and the culture of the organisation is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working.

About the Organisation

With increasing numbers of children and young people affected by social, emotional and behavioural difficulties inhibiting their progress and limiting their life chances. The charity has developed a range of interventions and support to give vulnerable children and young people the opportunity to be the best they can be. Whether it is delivering certified training, supporting whole-school or authority-wide nurturing schools approach or promoting evidence-based research, the charity is providing quality support and resources to make nurturing provision a reality for pupils across the UK and beyond.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Programme Manager, Director of Programmes, Change Management, Head of Programme Delivery, Programmes Director, Strategic Programme Manager, etc.

ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. 

THE ROLE
The High Donor Programme Lead will provide interim support with the development, management and delivery of the High Donor Programme (HDP); including relationship management, donor stewardship and identifying and developing opportunities for engagement to help recruit, retain and re-engage donors.

THE CANDIDATE
You’ll have experience designing and delivering creative events, using them as a part of a suite of engagement activities to build relationships with donors. You’ll have experience working with a CRM system and knowledge of excel and data handling, along with  exceptional planning and organisational skills gained in a busy, target-driven environment.  Personable, diplomatic and empathetic with strong listening skills, you’ll be able to negotiate, persuade secure commitment from individuals.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.

About Young Enterprise
Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast moving, youth focused, charity and play a pivotal role in the delivery and development of our flagship financial education programme, Centres of Excellence.  We are looking for an experienced, creative and proactive individual to join Young Enterprise as the Centres of Excellence Programme Manager on a permanent basis.

About the role
This is an important Programme Management role that will be the driving force in the development and delivery of the Centres of Excellence programme at Young Enterprise. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for the management of other projects and programmes as agreed.

The Programme Manager will lead on all aspects of the programme, considering options for digitisation and development as the programme grows in its work with schools and other education settings. They will build and manage effective working relationship with multiple programme stakeholders (internal and external), including teachers, senior leaders, funders and evaluators.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking an individual with strong organisation and project management skills, a solution focussed attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function. A successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budget is critical. An understanding of education and school centred programmes, plus experience working with high profile funders and stakeholders would be a distinct advantage.

The successful candidate will be operationally, politically and commercially astute with considerable operational and financial skills and should be able to demonstrate their success in complex project management alongside an understanding of the challenges that face education settings.

They will have the ability to think strategically and analytically, and be able to make quick and appropriate decisions to ensure the continuity of the project.
 

This is a full-time, permanent position and may be worked in the London Office or be home-based with some travel required. Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

Why work for us?

• People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture
• An active commitment to equality and diversity
• Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks
• Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

If this role appeals to you - we would like to hear from you!

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Interviews will take place via Teams on Tuesday 2nd or Wednesday 3rd November.

Do you have a passion for supporting entrepreneurs and building new relationships?

The Royal Academy of Engineering is seeking a talented Programme Manager – Regional Entrepreneurship Programmes in our friendly Enterprise Hub team in North West England.

The Enterprise Hub team is seeking a talented individual to join us as a Programme Manager and help the team to deliver our new Regional Talent Engines programme, boosting engineering and tech startups in regions across the UK. This role will be based in Yorkshire and the Humber and will be responsible for the programme’s delivery across two regions: north west England and Northern Ireland.

About you

You’ll have experience of working with startups and/or entrepreneurs as well as experience managing projects, budgets and event delivery. Our ideal Programme Manager will value collaborative working and will have the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, mentors and delivery partners to ensure successful programme delivery.

You should have good working knowledge of the enterprise and engineering communities in the UK, particularly those in the north west and Northern Ireland regions, to be able to hit the ground running. You will need to be highly organised and able to manage multiple workstreams to be able to coordinate delivery of our new programme across the two regions you’ll have responsibility for.

You’ll be an effective communicator and will be passionate about supporting engineering entrepreneurs to build new startups. You will enjoy having a varied workload, including scouting for potential applicants for the programme and having a commitment to ensuring diversity is considered in all programme activities.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits package

We offer an unrivalled package of benefits, including a non-contributory pension scheme, BUPA cash plan, private medical insurance, subsidised restaurant, regular social activities, health and wellbeing programmes and the possibility of flexible working, as well as significant investment into your personal and professional development.

About us

Engineering is at the heart of our nation and our future: transforming ideas and materials into global infrastructure, products and services that increase the wealth and health of our economy and society. As the UK’s national academy for engineering, we bring together the discipline’s finest minds to promote excellence and champion innovation.

The Enterprise Hub

The Enterprise Hub focuses on supporting individuals and fostering their potential in the long term, taking nothing in return. This sets us apart from the usual ‘accelerator’ model: the Enterprise Hub’s programmes last between 6 and 12 months, and all programmes give entrepreneurs lifelong access to an unrivalled community of mentors and alumni.

Flexible working

We have an inclusive and flexible approach to hybrid working based on trust and respecting individual difference, with a fantastic central London office near St James’ Park. During COVID-19, all staff have been working remotely, but we are now transitioning to flexible working with an average of two days a week in the office. This role will be remote based with occasional travel to the London office and regular travel in the regions to support programme delivery. We are happy to discuss working patterns with candidates.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: Midday on 20 October 2021.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and this vacancy may close earlier.

Job title:Head of North West Region 

Location:                Remote working in the UK, Knowledge of employer engagement in the North West is required

Responsible to:National Engagement Director

Salary:£38,000 – £50,000 per annum

Please note, although this role is remote-based, Knowledge of employer engagement in the North West is required. 

Why us?

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

This role is intended to lead a team in a dedicated region to deliver our customer experience across our portfolio of programmes.

You will manage direct reports to support schools, employers and stakeholders across the region. Coaching outstanding performance, measuring and raising standards through KPI management and ensuring the team remains engaged and motivated to perform.

Key Duties / Responsibilities 

The role will be responsible for: 

• Growing and leading the region to deliver significant national growth in Experience and Youth Card Programmes. 
• Working with regional stakeholders (Local Government, EBPs, Employer Groups, Large and Medium sized employers and others) to deliver partnership opportunities resulting in Experience and Progression opportunities as well as discounts and other opportunities for young people. 
• Leading your team engagement with employers, and education and training providers to embed the progression programme as and when this is launched, which will contribute to your team income. 
• Managing senior-level relationships across organisations and institutions based in your region. 
• Leading the delivery of commercial and philanthropic income to meet organisational income targets in your region. 
• Responsible for delivery and completion of own operational and administrative activity 
• Ensuring employer and placement targets are met in your area and delivered in line with organisational targets. 
• Ensuring that discount and opportunity targets are met in accordance with organisational targets. 
• Leading on the delivery of regional School, College and Young person programme enrolment targets for Experience, Progression and Youth Card.
• Leading on the promotion of Inspiration opportunities to schools, colleges and young people in your region to increase engagement. 
• Delivering the regional engagement stakeholder strategy as defined by the National Engagement Director. 

Skills / Experience / Knowledge 

Essential 

• Professional experience with proven track record of effective Programme delivery in a relatable area.
• Demonstrable experience working with corporate or high-profile stakeholders on youth engagement programmes (ideally related to work experience, future talent or corporate social responsibility/citizenship in some way). 
• Confident, highly professional communicator and able to create written briefs, documents and presentations to a high standard. 
• Experience of managing a team. 
• Sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 
• Excel at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently 
• Think strategically and can change tactics while still meeting larger objectives 

Desirable 

• Experience of leadership in a scaling organisation. 
• Experience of implementing business opportunities and new ideas to generate growth. 
• Experience implementing monitoring and impact processes. 
• Working knowledge of the UK state education sector, including career related opportunities and funding opportunities. 
• Advanced level of IT competency, ideally with experience of Salesforce, sophisticated e-management software and comfortable with bespoke online portal. 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews through September 2021. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• Work From Anywhere in the UK (now and beyond the pandemic)
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply: 

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

Apply now.  Opportunity will close on or before October 24th.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

Do you have a passion for supporting entrepreneurs and building new relationships?

The Royal Academy of Engineering is seeking a talented Programme Manager – Regional Entrepreneurship Programmes to join our friendly Enterprise Hub team in Yorkshire.

The Enterprise Hub team is seeking a talented individual to join us as a Programme Manager and help the team to deliver our new Regional Talent Engines programme, boosting engineering and tech startups in regions across the UK. This role will be based in Yorkshire and the Humber and will be responsible for the programme’s delivery across two regions: Yorkshire and the Humber and north east England.

About you

You’ll have experience of working with startups and/or entrepreneurs as well as experience managing projects, budgets and event delivery. Our ideal Programme Manager will value collaborative working and will have the ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, mentors and delivery partners to ensure successful programme delivery.

You should have good working knowledge of the enterprise and engineering communities in the UK, particularly those in Yorkshire and the north east England regions, to be able to hit the ground running. You will need to be highly organised and able to manage multiple workstreams to be able to coordinate delivery of our new programme across the two regions you’ll have responsibility for.

You’ll be an effective communicator and will be passionate about supporting engineering entrepreneurs to build new startups. You will enjoy having a varied workload, including scouting for potential applicants for the programme and having a commitment to ensuring diversity is considered in all programme activities.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits package

The Academy offers a fantastic package of additional benefits, including:

• Non-contributory pension scheme
• BUPA cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised restaurants
• Regular social activities
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Generous holiday allowance
• Wellbeing days and office-wide Christmas leave
• Significant investment into your personal and professional development.

About us

Engineering is at the heart of our nation and our future: transforming ideas and materials into global infrastructure, products and services that increase the wealth and health of our economy and society. As the UK’s national academy for engineering, we bring together the discipline’s finest minds to promote excellence and champion innovation.

The Enterprise Hub

The Enterprise Hub focuses on supporting individuals and fostering their potential in the long term, taking nothing in return. This sets us apart from the usual ‘accelerator’ model: the Enterprise Hub’s programmes last between 6 and 12 months, and all programmes give entrepreneurs lifelong access to an unrivalled community of mentors and alumni.

Flexible working

We have an inclusive and flexible approach to hybrid working based on trust and respecting individual difference, with a fantastic central London office near St James’ Park. During COVID-19, all staff have been working remotely, but we are now transitioning to flexible working with an average of two days a week in the office. This role will be remote based with occasional travel to the London office, and regular travel in the regions to support programme delivery. We are happy to discuss working patterns with candidates.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: Midday on 20 October 2021.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis and this vacancy may close earlier.

Salary: £34,000

Position:  Permanent

Location: Remote with occasional visits to Leicester

Deadline for Applications: Sunday 17th October

The Position:

Our fantastic global housing and homelessness charity client is recruiting a Programme Manager.    The role will work with a large network of stakeholders based in European cites to deliver support to partners in their campaigning efforts with the aim of showing that every community can end street homelessness.   Our client works directly with frontline and campaign organisations, and this role  will gain an understanding of what the issues are on the ground and how partners can be supported, building a clear evidence base of what works.

Requirements:

• You will have a proven ability to build and maintain good working relationships with partner and stakeholders remotely.
• Experience undertaking scoping research and commissioning research.
• Strong project management skills including the ability to self- organise, plan work and produce high quality work within tight deadlines.
• You will have a genuine commitment to supporting organisations to create real social change.

The Royal Society is a self-governing Fellowship of distinguished scientists drawn from all areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The Society’s fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science across the wide breadth of research areas.

The scientific programme is one of the core strands of the Royal Society’s work and this role will primarily focus on the planning and delivery of its international programme of scientific meetings. Working with the Head of Scientific Programmes and the Scientific Programmes Manager, the post holder will lead the delivery of activities supporting the Society’s international strategy. This includes but is not limited to bilateral international scientific meetings, international lectures and other networking events or programmes.

Proven experience of delivering complex high-profile events is essential, as is an ability to quickly build strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external international partners at all levels. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organisation and communication skills and be used to managing competing priorities and expectations. Experience in working with scientists or government officials would be advantageous.

Reports to: Scientific Programmes Manager with a dotted line to Director of International Affairs

Line manages: Scientific Programme Officer, International

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, plus hybrid working (domestic and international travel likely to be required 3-6 times per year)

Hours: 35 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working)

Duration: Permanent 

The post holder will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

**Under the UK Governments Points Based System, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by The Royal Society for a Skilled Worker Route application.

In return we offer flexible working arrangements, extensive scope for career development and a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• 30 days’ holiday (plus three nominated days)
• Generous pension provision (defined contribution scheme)
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Subsidised medical and dental insurance
• Onsite restaurant
• Employee Assistance Programme

To view the full job description and apply, please visit our jobs site.

Sands is seeking a Head of Research and Prevention on a job-share basis to develop and implement effective strategies for our Research and Prevention activity.  This role is vital to Sands’ strategic objective of reducing the numbers of babies dying before, during and shortly after birth.

In this exciting and high-profile role you will be responsible for leading on change programmes, ensuring that Sands’ activities are evidence-based and increasing the profile of our research and prevention activity both internally and externally.

Working at a strategic level, you will collaborate with key influencers in Government, Royal Colleges and the NHS to ensure the delivery of safer maternity and neonatal care.  This will enable Sands to increase understanding of why babies die and how to save babies lives through research, audit and review. You will ensure that the diverse experiences and views of bereaved parents and families are represented to decision-makers and researchers.

We are looking for an inspirational person who has the ability to make change happen, lead a high-performing team and provide creative solutions.

With extensive senior leadership experience, you will have significant subject knowledge and expertise in current research, policy and guidelines in perinatal health care. 

The ability to manage complex projects from start to finish is essential, as well as being able to create and implement departmental strategies and develop effective partnerships with key external stakeholders.

An excellent communicator and influencer, you will be able to communicate complex messages to a wide range of audiences and translate the diverse experiences of bereaved parents into relevant initiatives and resources.  Additionally, you will be highly diplomatic with the ability to discuss challenging issues in a sensitive way.

Who we are:​

The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focused on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period.

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent. 

In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.

You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by clicking the Apply button and following the link in the job description.​

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.

We are seeking a well-organised, analytical and strategically-minded individual to lead our Operations team in the UK.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

We will be recording a webinar hosted by Vicky Bond, Managing Director and Katie Facia, Operations Coordinator. You can submit any questions you would like to answer regarding the role and The Humane League by following Apply now button. Please submit any questions by October 24th. The webinar and it will be available here after October 26th.

Who you are:

Reporting to the Managing Director and sitting within the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be passionate about The Humane League’s mission of ending the abuse of animals raised for food.

The primary focus of the position is to support the operational side of the organisation designing policies, developing internal communication processes, overseeing staff well-being and implementing technological solutions. Working closely with other Leadership team members you’ll provide strategic thinking and contribute actively to the development of the organisation. 

Managing the Financial Officer and Operations Coordinator and collaborating with other Leadership team members to facilitate support for the team and design internal processes for efficiency and success. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to contribute towards creating long-lasting change for animals raised for food.

With the ability to multitask, you’ll need to be well organised, efficient and a good problem-solver. You’ll have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment and be able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.

Management

Manages Finance Officer and Operations Coordinator

• Ensures staff receive the training, resources and support to do their jobs effectively

• Manages and leads the Operations Department to achieve agreed objectives and to encourage the professional development of individual team members 

• Develops, in collaboration with the team, Operational department goals and is responsible for timely reporting

• Oversees the development and monitoring of the budget for the Operations team

• Sets/clarifies job expectations and provides regular feedback & guidance

• Empowers staff  in the development of their strategies and techniques

• Manages Time Off requests and approval of expenses for the Operations Department members

• Leads hiring/promoting/termination of staff 

• Sets/Manages departmental call agendas or delegates as appropriate

Strategy

Leads, manages and develops all strategy for operations within the UK

• Develops an internal operational strategy 

• Researches and keeps up to date on developments in GDPR, Human resources and operational strategy 

• Collaborates with other organisations to learn new approaches and share/coordinate strategies

• Coordinates monitoring and evaluation of internal communication processes and updates as needed

• Works closely with other departments to ensure effective collaboration

• Working together with the Leadership team in the UK, develops and guides the work of THL UK, identifying key priorities and strategies to further the organisation.

Communication

• Oversees and develops effective internal communication processes in close collaboration with other members of the Leadership team.

• Works with all departments to ensure effective strategic alignment, working cohesively with team members intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Presents to the board of trustees, as required, on key operational updates and financial reports.

In Addition

• Ensuring compliance with all charity and legal regulations.

• Attend conferences, events and protests as required. 

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Managing Director.

• Attending in-person workshops several times a year.

Key Competencies

Thought Leadership: An informed opinion leader on operations and the go-to person for the organisation. With great experience in internal communications, you know how to develop the most efficient processes.

Strategic thinking: Overseeing both the financial aspects of the organisation as well as the hiring and other human resource needs you will be a strategic thinker who can look ahead, predict and plan the needs of the organisation.

Leadership: Leads with integrity and mutual respect and inspires trust and confidence with a wide range of people representing various backgrounds and levels of experience.

Management: Builds a team of high-performing staff members, appropriately structures jobs so that staff members can succeed, develops and motivates staff members, and acts from the perspective of an organisational leader

Decision making: an active listener with the ability to critically think and evaluate. Making key decisions when needed and in collaboration with others.

Problem solver: Identifies issues, effectively structures problems, analyses information to produce insights and generates wise, actionable recommendations. A forward-looking thinker who anticipates needs.

Analytical: You have a careful and systematic approach with a keen eye for detail. Able to review large amounts of data and succinctly present it.

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Good to know:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a work place pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, our Employee Assistance Programme, and family friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. 

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome

For our salaries to be fair, transparent, and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Head of Operations salary structure and The Humane League UK's benchmarking algorithm please see the additional documents attached to this job advert

All applicants need to be:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English

2. Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK) 

3. Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food 

Closing date: 7th November 2021 

You will hear from us after the application closing date passes. Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route.

• Skills Test (completed remotely)

• Screening interview (via audio call) 

• Second Interview (via video call)

• Final Interview (via video call)

For full details of our recruitment process please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.

Women for Women International –  Global Programmes Unit 

Manager, Global Programme Funding Opportunities

Women for Women International (WfWI) is an international NGO that helps women survivors of war to rebuild their lives. We believe that with access to rights, education and resources, women can lead change towards peaceful and stable societies. Since establishment in 1993, WfWI has worked with over 500,000 women in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Sudan. The UK office was established in 2006, and has steadily grown its programme funding from grants from various sources, including governments, trusts and foundations, companies, and individuals. 

We are seeking to appoint a Manger, Global Programme Funding Opportunities to support the Global Business Development team in our busy and dynamic organisation.

Women for Women International has the ambition to significantly increase grant funding to support programming that has proven to be transformative for marginalized women survivors of war in fragile and conflict affected countries. The Manager, Global Program Funding Opportunities will be an important member of the 11-person Global Business Development team, supporting on our global business development strategies related to proposal development. The Global Business Development team sits within the Global Programs Unit, which also includes sub-teams focused on program design, monitoring and evaluation, country office support, and grants management. This position will work and coordinate especially closely with WfWI’s country offices and program design team to ensure all proposals include strong content and compelling projects that are feasible and aligned with organizational priorities.

Reporting to: Head of Global Program Funding Opportunities

Proposed Start date: ASAP

Location: Flexible wherever we have an existing WfWI office, including London, UK

Working Pattern: Full time, 35 hours per week

Application Process: Please vist the Careers page on our website for details 

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Extensive knowledge in fundraising, preferably across at least two funding channels (i.e., foundations, corporate partnerships, or government) for an international NGO.

Outstanding achievements in fundraising with evidence of personal engagement and leadership of successful, large, and complex proposals and pitches.

Adopts a growth mindset and has demonstrated experience in relationship-based fundraising strategies.

Ability to working cross-departmental, cross-country contexts with a proven record of building, managing and working with virtual teams

Current and strategic understanding of global humanitarian, development and gender funding environment and future trends.

Excellent spoken and written English to include research, writing, and communication skills.

Commitment to and respect for Women for Women International’s mission and values

Computer skills including working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email.

Experience with Salesforce preferred.

Ability to travel and work flexible hours may be required.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Strong team player, who can effortlessly work across a multi-disciplinary team and engage the team in planning and decision-making as appropriate

Creative and entrepreneurial, identifies and maximises opportunities

Self-starter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members from different backgrounds and cultures

Personal, professional and able to comfortably communicate with a variety of stakeholders, tailoring communication and influencing style accordingly

Excellent at building and nurturing relationships, strong customer care ethos, understanding, empathetic

Calm under pressure, excellent multi-tasker and project manager, used to working within tight deadlines and within small budgets

Adept at communicating difficult messages and challenging others’ thinking effectively

Flexible and responsive as priorities and requirements change, effectively seeking solutions and solving problems, empowering others to do the same

A passion for global issues, women’s empowerment and human rights