Head of Service - Permanent. Full time / part-time (28 – 35 hours ) Flexible working negotiable. 

Come and lead the growth and development of our service. Reach connects people who want to volunteer their professional skills with charities that need those skills. Every year our online service matches a growing number of charities with trustees and skills-based volunteers. This is an interesting and wide ranging role, managing an innovative and successful service with plenty of potential to extend and deepen its impact. 

Reach Volunteering  

Reach Volunteering is the leading skills-based volunteering charity in the UK and the single biggest source of trustees. We help charities to strengthen their governance by broadening the range of experience on their board. We support them to increase their operational capacity and capability by drawing in specialist expertise on a voluntary basis. Since we took our service online in 2015, we have doubled our impact. Last year over 1,300 trustees and volunteers were appointed through our service, and this year we expect to exceed 1,700. We use a service design approach to improve our service and we pride ourselves on being a ‘user-centred’ organisation. 

The role  

The head of service role is a new position. It will bring focus, structure and momentum to our service and add strategic capacity to our team.

You will have overall responsibility for the management of the service, including the staff and volunteer service team. You will be responsible for all (non digital) aspects of delivery, such as managing the staff and volunteer service team, refining policies and procedures, and collecting and analysing performance and outcome data. You will develop and oversee partnerships that increase our engagement with charities and volunteers, or generate income, or both.  

We have a very collaborative culture. You will be working closely with the CEO to agree priorities, with the head of digital, who leads the service design process, and with the head of marketing and communications. You will lead on, or contribute to, specific projects, for example, a programme to increase regional take-up, or a design-led research project on skills-based volunteering.  

You will deputise for the CEO, represent Reach at external events and contribute to thought leadership on skills-based volunteering and trustee recruitment.  

Who we are looking for  

We are looking for someone with the following experience, skills and knowledge.

• Service management: proven track record in managing a service successfully, including managing a team, setting and meeting targets and developing policies and procedures.
• Partnerships: experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships with a range of organisations. 
• Strategic thinking: ability not just to see the big picture, but to join the dots between pictures – to see how links can be made to continuously build success and achievement for Reach, our service users and the wider sector.
• Analytical: Ability to analyse complex data, and draw on your analysis, and insights from our user research, to inform decision making and guide continuous improvement of our service.
• Learning: appetite to learn new skills and ways of working, with enthusiasm to get stuck in at both strategic and nitty-gritty implementation levels.
• Collaboration: deeply collaborative and collegiate in approach, respecting contributions of staff and volunteers, and partners.
• Charity sector experience: an understanding of the needs of the non-profit/charity sector.

Why join Reach 

• We have a collaborative, friendly and supportive culture. You will be encouraged and supported to take risks and to learn and develop, and you will enjoy plenty of autonomy.  
• You will be able to draw on the expertise and enthusiasm of a team that has embedded service design approaches, and be supported by an organisation that has a user-centred mindset. There is a lot of potential to widen and deepen our impact, so you will be able to make a big difference to our organisation and to the charity sector as a whole.  
• You will be joining a small, but well-respected, national charity working at sector level to address key issues such as trustee recruitment, board diversity and organisational capability. This is an opportunity to genuinely influence and shape the future of the sector by supporting key volunteering and governance infrastructure. 
• We can offer flexible working. This role is offered at 28 – 36 hours. Other options for flexible working are negotiable.  
• Other benefits include 26 days annual leave, plus three bonus days at Christmas (plus Bank Holidays); up to six days volunteering leave per annum and pension contributions at 5 per cent.

How to apply 

If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact Aman (details on our website) to arrange a phone call with Janet, our CEO.  

We are keen to make our recruitment process as fair as possible, and to reduce bias. We will be shortlisting based on your response to three questions using ‘blinding’ and ‘chunking’ processes, so please make sure that each of your responses to the questions below stands on its own merits and does not rely on information from your other responses.  

Deadline for applications:  9 am, 2 December 
First stage interviews:        9 and 10 December 
Second stage interviews:   16 December 

Please apply via our website

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which
builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people by training professionals to raise awareness specifically of gaming and gambling-related harm. Last year alone, we reached just over 164,000 young people and students and collaborated with almost 1,180 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programme.
Recruiting your delivery team in January, we have a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader to join the YGAM team and to drive our geographical reach, foster longstanding relationships with key stakeholders and provide inspirational leadership to the north education teams to maximise our social impact. The post is full-time with a starting salary of £32,000 with the potential to rise based on performance.
The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of our education strategy in the North of England and Wales and the
achievement of our key performance indicators within their region. We are seeking somebody who has an outgoing and
confident personality and who enjoys engaging with senior leaders from the formal and non-formal education sectors.
Being highly organised, having an absolute eye for detail and the drive and determination to make this opportunity a success are also critical qualities.
To apply please email us with a copy of your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the Person Specification for the role. We will only accept applications that are accompanied by a supporting statement.  The closing date for completed applications is Friday 6 December 2019 at 1200.
Successful applicants who make the shortlist will be asked to attend an interview, which is planned to take place on
Thursday 12 December 2019 in Leeds. Please make sure you can attend this selection day before applying. YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person.
Good luck with your application and thank you so much for your interest in our work.

35 hours per week | 1 x Permanent & 1 x Maternity Cover for 12-month contract

This is an exciting opportunity to join Mind’s growing Workplace Wellbeing team, which operates across England and Wales. We provide support, services and guidance to organisations on how they can create a mentally healthy workplace.

Employers are increasingly recognising the business case and importance of supporting employees to have good mental health at work, which has led to a sharp rise in our engagement with organisations across various sizes, industries and sectors. The Workplace Wellbeing team has expanded in order to meet this growing demand effectively and build on the excellent work we have done with employers to date.

As an Account Manager, you will support the Workplace Wellbeing Services team in the ongoing provision of paid-for products and services to clients. These currently include Mind’s Training courses and learning products, consultancy services and Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Index, a benchmark of best policy and practice in workplace mental health.

The core focus of your role will be to successfully secure and retain clients by building and maintaining excellent relationships, as well as creating a tailored package of support based on client needs.

You will be someone who is able to quickly establish personal credibility and have demonstrable experience of selling or promoting a product or initiative to both cold and warm B2B audiences. You will have excellent administrative, project management and communication skills (both verbal and written) and be able to work both independently and flexibly as part of a larger team, with good judgement and decision-making skills. You will have experience supervising or line managing others and have excellent planning and organisational skills to deliver high-quality work, on time and on budget.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: 2 December 2019.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Head of Public Sector Partnerships, Luton - £38,500 PA

• Do you have a public sector partnerships background?
• Do you have experience in generating income from the public sector?
• Would you like to work for a well-recognised UK youth charity?

I am working with a well-known youth charity who are seeking a new Head of Public Sector Partnerships. In this position you will be responsible for contributing to a team target of £1.4 million PA +. This role will be covering Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.

What's great about this organisation?

• Well-known youth charity
• Excellent brand
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible / family friendly policies
• Competitive pension scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Generous life assurance cover
• Childcare vouchers
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Maintaining and increasing income from public-sector income partnerships from contracted/government funders across the central England region
• Supporting bid development to maximise income opportunities for the charity
• Developing plans ensuring collaboration between fundraising and delivery staff
• Direct line management of 3 Partnership Managers (Public Sector)
• Managing and improving the partnership account contact strategy
• Supporting the press officers in developing a public sector communications strategy to help gain brand awareness

You will be perfectly suited for this role if you have…

• A successful fundraising track-record in public and private sector partnership fundraising
• Experience of growing and developing income streams
• Previous line management experience
• Relevant experience in public sector partnerships, fundraising and or sales & marketing
• Previously developed and executed a successful public sector partnership fundraising plan - this would be highly desirable
• Must have experience of working with local authorities, chamber of commerce and local enterprise partners
• Excellent relationship building skills with a broad range of prospective fundraisers
• Excellent understanding of government funding
• A strong account manager background
• Client relationship management experience
• Strong budget management skills
• Raisers Edge CRM experience would be very desirable but not essential
• A valid UK driving licence

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Head of Public Sector Partnerships role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP as interviews are pencilled in for November 1st which will be taking place in Luton:

Tel: 020 7269 6338

Email:

ProTax is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Summary of role

As Head of Partnerships Funding, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of AfriKids’ partnerships fundraising plan; to secure funding for our projects, core costs and future innovation and growth. Over the next year, in line with a new organisational strategy, you will diversify and grow our partnership funding portfolio by building and strengthening the existing pipeline to include: strategic corporate partners; consortium partners and international donors.

Key responsibilities and duties

• You will produce a creative and ambitious plan to raise funding for our projects from “partners”, ie institutional donors, trusts, charitable foundations and companies. This “partnerships plan” should be informed by relevant data and research. Your partnerships plan will include a realistic budget, including what you will need to spend and the income you expect to raise.
• You will line manage a Partnerships Manager and head up the Partnerships Team which also includes a Partnerships Assistant.
• You will ensure the performance of the partnerships team is effectively monitored (eg through Key Performance Indicators) and use this information to amend or update your partnerships plan as needed. For example, if something is not working well, you will pick up on it, decide what to do differently and make sure everyone that needs to know is informed.
• You will work with AfriKids Ghana to ensure strong “programme cycle management”. This is the end-to-end process of designing and delivering our projects in Ghana and your role will be to ensure the requirements of funding partners are met. For example, you will ensure the plans for monitoring and evaluating projects include capturing the information partners want to see or that partner logos are featured as required on uniforms, vehicles, etc.
• Through internal reports and close communication with AfriKids Ghana, you will maintain an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of AfriKids’ projects and their funding requirements, to help ensure your partnerships fundraising plan remains relevant and maximises opportunities.
• You will ensure all funding partners have a brilliant experience supporting AfriKids by building strong relationships, meeting all contract agreements and finding ways to “go the extra mile” to impress them.
• You will be creative and ambitious in making the most of funding partnership opportunities
• You will produce clear and reliable information for the International Executive Operating Committee (IEOC) and the UK Senior Leadership Team to understand and oversee partnerships fundraising
• Through strategy documents and internal updates, you will maintain a good understanding of our organisational strategy and how your work is making a difference
• You will support AfriKids Ghana in their efforts to secure funding partnerships from Ghana

• You will produce high quality, timely proposals, pitches and feedback reports to funding partners, being sure to address funder requirements and priorities
• You will proactively seek funding opportunities through our existing relationships with funding partners and by finding new ones
• You will work to grow and diversify our partnerships funding portfolio. This will include understanding and pursuing different types of partnerships (for example, not just relying on traditional grants and exploring opportunities from overseas funders (namely in the US)). While building a mixed portfolio of opportunities, you will ensure there is a sensible balance of low-high risk opportunities, in order for us to have a realistic expectation of what will be raised from partnerships
• You will ensure the partnerships team produce high quality, compelling reports and materials for partnerships funding that meet our branding guidelines and are factually accurate and up to date
• You will ensure the partnerships team keep our database up to date with all of the required information relating to partnership fundraising, in line with our data protection and information security policies
• You will help improve the ways the partnerships team works with AfriKids Ghana for communication and information sharing to work effectively for partnerships funding and also provide our other fundraising teams with useful and up-to-date information about our projects.
• Through research and networking, you will ensure you stay informed about the external context relevant to our partnerships funding. For example, by reading publications and data about child rights in Ghana; learning about what other charities doing similar work are doing; keeping an eye on changes to relevant laws and regulations, etc.
• You will ensure our partnerships fundraising is compliant with UK law and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice

Contract Type: Fixed Term up to 12 months (Maternity cover starting early January 2020)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week

Location: Prince's Trust House, London

As our Head of Corporate Partnerships (Retail) you will be a key part of our partnerships team and will work closely with colleagues across the fundraising team to develop high value partnerships and help us raise over GBP 70million each year so that we can deliver our mission and help young people transform their lives by developing their confidence and skills to live, learn and earn.

You will build and manage relationships with new and existing retail partners to deliver corporate funding and non-financial support, such as providing jobs for young people as part of our programmes. Working with internal teams, such as events, business development and public sector teams,will allow you to grow these relationships and maximise funding.

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about helping young people transform their lives, it is at the heart of everything we do, you will also be an experienced fundraiser and a motivational manager with fundraising or commercial skills and the ability to lead and network with senior personnel in the private sector. You will also have strong financial, and project/account management skills.

Ideally, you will also be able to demonstrate that you understand the challenges that face disadvantaged young people and be able to quickly understand the fundamentals of Prince's Trust operational delivery.

To learn more about the role, please download the job description.

About The Prince's Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince's Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince's Trust Behavioural Framework.

 A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

Looking for the next step in your fundraising career?

We are Hestia, a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. With our 50th anniversary approaching it is an exciting time to join us!

This is as exciting and challenging role for an energetic and talented fundraiser, or an ambitious corporate fundraiser keen to take the next step up in their career. You would be delivering our ambitious, new, five-year Fundraising Strategy, securing income from a range of voluntary funders and corporate partners.

The role will sit within the Fundraising, Communications and Campaigns Department that delivers our external engagement strategy. In recent years, we have developed a strong track record with trusts and foundations and corporate partnerships. Highlights include:

• Digital products for domestic abuse prevention such as the Bright Sky app developed in partnership with Vodafone;
• Everyone’s Business programme that puts employers at the heart of tackling abuse and now works with over 50 forward-thinking employers; or
• Counselling programme for survivors of modern slavery and volunteer-led, long-term support through the Phoenix project with support from the Coop, HSBC and Hogan Lovells.

Hestia offer a culture of learning and development, with access to an extensive range of learning and development opportunities as well as genuine career progression.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous and if these values resonate with you, please apply.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.

Hestia is proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Strictly no agencies

Person specification:

• Significant fundraising experience at a senior management level, with good knowledge of a range of traditional and innovative fundraising methods and practices
• Demonstrable experience of building strong and trusting relationships with corporates
• Track record of growing significant income generation, including raising unrestricted income
• Creative and innovative in all aspects of work
• Excellent communication and influencing skills (written and verbal)
• Experience of leading and managing a small but diverse team
• Experience of managing large budgets
• Ability to manage projects within a complex organisation
• Ability to work under pressure, to strict deadlines with sound attention to detail
• A professional fundraising qualification is desirable.
• Empathy with and understanding of Hestia’s charitable causes
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.

In return we offer a competitive salary, a supportive working environment and a host of benefits including pension, employee discounts, 25 days holiday per annum (for full-time positions) plus the option to buy an additional 3 weeks, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.

For a detailed job description, benefits overview and terms and conditions, please see our attached job pack. If you are viewing this advert outside of Hestia’s website, please click apply to view the pack.

Location: London Bridge

Salary: £54,288 rising to £55,224 per annum after 1 year

Hours: 39 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Closing date: 25 November 2019

Interview date: 03 December 2019

About Hestia

Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. We campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. We are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising.

We are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence.

In everything we do, we seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous.

Benefits

• Company Mobile Phone
• Company Pension
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Discounts
• Generous Holiday
• Great Working Environment
• Healthcare No
• In House Training
• Laptop
• Progression Opportunities
• Recognised Qualifications
• Travel/Season Ticket Loans

The National Theatre is laying out ambitious future plans which include extending its impact across the country and working with communities. This new role will galvanise support for the NT’s mission and impact, leading a small team to deliver dynamic strategic communications. 

A key part of that mission is to support the wider UK theatre sector. As such, this role will also evidence and advocate for the value of theatre in the nation. 

• Corporate communications including key messages and support for the Executive 

• Creative communications campaigns that engage a diverse range of audiences from politicians to the public
• Engaging staff with the NT’s mission and plans and giving them the tools for advocacy 
• Strengthening relationships with key external stakeholders including government, funders and sector support bodies 
• Policy: horizon scanning and coordinating contributions on key sector issues 
• Research and reporting: coordinating reports for the Arts Council, and commissioning any research that may be necessary to build an evidence base 

Reporting to the Director of Audiences & Marketing, the role will work closely with the Head of Press, the Deputy Director of Audiences & Marketing, and the Head of Press and Communications for National Theatre Productions (the NT’s tours and transfers arm) to plan and integrate communications across all channels.

Appointment Procedure

Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through the National’s Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date.

Please follow the link for more information and to apply

The closing date for the receipt of your application is: Monday 2 December 2019, at 9am

For any queries, please contact the HR Department by emailing Recruitment

We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

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

The Media & Communications Manager (Partnerships) will work as a member of the Media Relations Team, reporting to the Senior Media and Communications Manager for Partnerships. The Media Team at Unicef UK is part of the broader Communications Department, comprising of Brand, Strategic Communications, Creative Content and Digital Marketing, Ambassador Relations and Media Relations.

The Media & Communications Manager (Partnerships) will help us to develop Unicef UK’s strategic thinking and delivery for partnerships communications work.  ‘Partnerships’ include private sector partnerships, philanthropy, foundations and child rights and business work. 

You will  manage relationships with senior communications contacts in our corporate partners (and/or their agency partners) and devise ambitious media and communication strategies to promote Unicef UK and our partnerships; developing and implementing our communication strategy and working with others in the media and broader communications team to deliver communications output around these key areas.  You will also have internal leadership of a multi-functional team to deliver holistic marketing and communications plans (paid, owned and earned).

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• strong collaboration skills;
• proven experience of working in a busy media team, ideally with experience of corporate communications work;
• demonstrable evidence of developing, implementing and evaluating high profile, innovative and ambitious multi-media strategies and securing effective coverage for partners;
• experience of managing corporate partners or working within a PR agency to manage clients.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 2 December 2019.

Interview date: Friday 13 December 2019.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £51,466 - £70,798 per annum

Location: London

Ref: ALNAP/04/19

An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives.

About us

ODI is an independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. We harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change.

ALNAP is a global network of NGOs, UN agencies, members of the Red Cross/Crescent Movement, donors, academics, networks and consultants dedicated to learning how to improve response to humanitarian crises. ALNAP believes that by improving the quality, availability and use of knowledge and evidence from previous responses we can make the system perform better and be more accountable. To do this, ALNAP facilitates learning between our Network Members, hosts the largest library of evaluations of humanitarian action, carries out original research and hosts events and conferences.

ALNAP is looking for a Head Research and Impact to lead the ALNAP Secretariat’s research agenda and to develop, fund-raise for, conduct and manage high-quality and innovative research projects. The Head of Research and Impact will lead specific high-profile policy research and advisory projects, engaging with policymakers in research and advisory processes, and disseminating results. Specifically for the Triennial ‘State of the Humanitarian System’ report. This role will provide senior-level representation and external engagement for the ALNAP network on major research and policy agendas, interacting with senior officials and policymakers.

Recent ALNAP highlights include:

• Deliver of the 2018 Edition of the State of the Humanitarian System (SOHS). The SOHS is an independent study that compiles the latest statistics on the size, shape and scope of the humanitarian system and assesses overall performance and progress. Published every three years, it provides a unique sector-level mapping and assessment of international humanitarian assistance.
• Delivery of the 32nd ALNAP Annual Meeting on the topic of relevance. The meeting aimed to answer the following questions
  • How best to understand what’s most relevant when people’s needs are diverse, dynamic and sometimes at odds with expert views?
  • Who gets the power to decide what’s relevant and how?
  • To what extent can humanitarian aid be culturally and contextually relevant, while upholding principles and delivering on time and at scale?
  • Indeed, is it possible for the western-bred humanitarian system to transcend its origins in order to do so?

About you

• Internationally recognised expert in global humanitarian action.
• A post-graduate degree in relevant discipline, preferably a PhD.
• Extensive and deep knowledge of key issues and organisations related to global humanitarian action.
• Extensive experience in policy-oriented research at a senior level, demonstrated by a track record of influential publications
• Extensive experience in design and implementation of high-level, global meetings
• Experience of leadership and management at senior level, in an academic or policy environment.
• Strong track record of engagement in major humanitarian global policy processes
• Excellent research and analytical skills, a capacity to write clearly and persuasively, and first class oral communication skills.
• A demonstrated capacity for policy advisory and or public affairs work, based on a rigorous approach, and an innovative and creative communications ability.
• Ability to translate research and policy ideas into compelling and fundable projects and initiatives.
• Skills in negotiation, listening, communication of ideas, problem solving, decision making.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing both leadership and mentoring for less senior staff.
• Proven organisational and time management skills, including managing a complex and varied workload and timely delivery of research projects for large Donors.
• Proven ability to fundraise and build up a coherent portfolio of research and advisory work.

Closing date: 1st January 2020

Interview date: 16th January 2020

Malaria has been described as the oldest killer disease in history and still claims the life of a child every two minutes. Malaria No More UK envisions a world where no one dies this preventable, curable disease. More than a decade into their mission, their work has contributed to historic progress towards this goal. Their ongoing focus is to help mobilise the political commitments, funding and innovation needed to achieve what would be one of the greatest humanitarian accomplishments - ending malaria within our generation. 

The opportunity:
Malaria No More UK is looking for an experienced Head of Policy to join their International Advocacy team, reporting to the Managing Director, Global Advocacy, Policy & Partnerships. This newly created role will lead on developing and distilling accessible, evidence based and robust policy positions to support and inform the organisation’s advocacy and communications work. The role will work cross-organisationally, with UK and international partners, with a particular focus on supporting efforts to achieve the commitment to halve malaria across The Commonwealth by 2023, including a key upcoming opportunity with the 2020 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali.  

Main responsibilities:

• Lead on Malaria No More UK’s policy development, to ensure they have clear, accessible and communicable policy asks to inform their advocacy efforts at a Global level and in relevant key countries and regions - including the UK, focus African Commonwealth countries, global institutions and partners
• Support wider policy development and partnership working in the build up to key moments such as CHOGM2020
• Participate and position Malaria No More UK in relevant key global health meetings and debates, supporting efforts to strengthen international policy making and investment in the global health “innovation to access” pipeline
• Work closely with the Director of Programmes and Partnerships Development, helping strengthen engagement and partnership opportunities with key external partners and institutions, across public and private sector bodies
• This role will include line management of a Policy Officer and additional consultants as required
• Flexibility for international travel will be required

Key skills and experience required:

• A strong in-depth policy understanding and backgound in global health is required, ideally with experience working in malaria policy development, advocacy or implementation
• Evidence of partnership working, with experience of working with global partners and stakeholders

Closing date: Monday 18th November. 
Interviews: 26th and 27th November. 

Please contact Emily Roberts at Ellwood Atfield for any other information.

Strategic Partnerships Manager

c. £35,000 p.a.
This is a permanent full-time role, flexible working available.

The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager to join the team.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on our relationships with existing and new public sector and charitable funders.  Working as part of the Development Team, the successful candidate will secure income from diverse public sources to support the programme for the Edinburgh International Festival and its future ambitions.

The Strategic Partnerships Manager will have an excellent track record of obtaining funds from public sector organisations and charitable trusts & foundations, to manage a varied portfolio of supporters and to develop new funding prospects.

For a full job description and to apply online

Closing date for applications is 10am on Friday 6th December 2019.

Interviews will be held the week of 16th December in Edinburgh.

Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.

Company Description 

Sponsored by the original SMILEY® Company, Smiley Movement is a non-profit, Community Interest Company (CIC) whose mission is to create #RealSmiles in the world by connecting non-profits with people and organisations able to support them. Our vision is a world where people, communities and organisations work hand-in-hand to find answers to societal and environmental problems, making it a happier, more sustainable place. 

We’re guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and in our role as ‘matchmakers for good’ we build the technology, ecosystems and events that connect likeminded changemakers, support organisations doing good and drive positive impact. 

The Role: We are a growing team and seeking a skilled Partnerships & Events Coordinator to assist the Head of Partnerships & Events in the daily admin and logistical tasks required to deliver successful Smiley TALKS (primarily) and Smiley Awards (to be launched in Q2 2020). The role is primarily office-based with travel to event locations (UK-wide, mostly London).

The Ideal Candidate: A ‘doer’ with a positive attitude and passion for event organisation from concept to completion. You will be a good communicator, a structured multi-tasker and efficient at planning and coordinating event logistics. You will be a self-starter with a flexible approach and enjoys working in a creative start-up environment.We are a small, purpose-driven team, looking for a likeminded team-player that shares our values, looking to make a difference in their next role.

About Smiley TALKS 

These free bi-monthly community events aim to shine a light on important issues that do not receive enough airtime and are linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.Smiley TALKS aim to inspire grassroots activism by connecting people and organisations (students, academics, activists, non-profits, volunteers, corporates, philanthropists, local authorities and members of the public) around a cause in an engaging and positively charged event designed to spark new ideas, collaborations and positive action.

Each TALK attracts between 60-100 people, gaining momentum and repeat attendance. We are looking to grow them organically over the next 12 months. TALKS are held in areas in the UK currently leading the way in social innovation such as London, Brighton, and Cambridge and we’re looking to branch out further in 2020. 

They always follow the same format (keynote, panel discussion, workshop, networking) and are held between 6pm-9pm on Wednesdays or Thursdays (with time off in lieu). Click here for our 2019 events programme (past and upcoming events). 

Responsibilities include: 

• Support the Head of Partnerships & Events to deliver the 2020 Events programme 
• Manage event logistics (liaise with suppliers, venues, caterers, order lanyards, print badges, AV equipment, print badges, transport, slide decks etc - guided by event programme)
• Help source engaging workshops to include in the event agenda 
• Liaise with partner contacts to gather speaker’s information to promote on our website
• Upload information to the online event page & keep it up to date
• Assist the Head of Partnerships & Events to deliver Smiley Awards (June 2020)
• Man registration desk & welcome guests at events 
• Assist in the creation of the Speakers Brief & Event programmes (editable templates)
• Share marketing assets to partners to promote our events to their networks 
• Assist with general admin tasks needed for the smooth-running of partnerships & events 
• Assist with admin tasks related to the roll out of our new Ecosystems 

Skills and Requirements (Essential)

• Degree in Media, Communications or equivalent

• First class organisational skills with good attention to detail
• Experience coordinating events logistics and/or account management
• Excellent communication skills both spoken and written 
• Flexible, solution-focused approach able to think on your feet under pressure 
• Available to work two evenings a month (6-10pm), compensated with time in lieu
• Approachable and friendly, able to work well in a team and on your own initiative

• We are looking for a bright, purpose-driven multitasker ready to do whatever it takes to deliver successful partnerships & events. 

Desired Experience:

• Technical background, managing AV/ sound equipment at events
• Knowledge of the UK non-profit/ volunteer sector will be considered an asset 

Timescales:

• We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. 
• If you're interested in applying please send us your CV and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered 

References:

• A personal & a professional reference will be required at interview stage

About us

People with mental health problems are three times as likely to be in problem debt: we’re here to change that. Money and Mental Health is an independent research charity, committed to breaking the link between financial difficulty and mental health problems. We conduct research, develop practical policy solutions and work in partnership with both those providing services and those using them to find what really works. Set up by Martin Lewis, of MoneySavingExpert in spring 2016, we are a small dynamic organisation that works flexibly and intensively across a range of policy areas. During our first three years we have worked tirelessly to drive real change in the essential services industries, in policy and in the health system, and are excited about what we can achieve with the latest addition to the team.

The role

We are looking for a creative, insightful and passionate person with a demonstrable track record of leading policy research to form a key part of our Senior Management Team. This is a vital role for the organisation, setting our research agenda, maintaining our reputation for quality, ensuring people’s lived experiences remain at the heart of the organisation and developing thoughtful policy recommendations that create impact.

The successful candidate will have the intellectual curiosity and dynamism to lead a multi-disciplinary team capable of conducting research across the full spectrum of our interests. They will work with the rest of the Senior Management Team to shape the future of the organisation, as well as building a strong network of effective relationships that can help us to drive real change.