Position Description

Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 per annum

Job Profile

The International Programme Funding Officer (IPFO) works closely with programme and funding colleagues to develop high-quality programmes and projects that enable CAFOD and its partners to maximise income from institutional donors. Through this work s/he helps extend the reach and impact of CAFOD’s programmes in delivering positive and lasting change for some of the world’s poorest communities.

The IPFO is based within the International Programme Funding Unit (IPFU). S/he leads on establishing, maintaining and strengthening relationships with key global and/or UK-based donors; developing and driving donor funding engagement strategies; leading on proposal development and contract management; identifying new funding opportunities and fostering innovation and shared learning among colleagues and partners, including through the programme funding Community of Practice.

Donor lead responsibilities are a component of this role; the post-holder will hold and develop expertise on a portfolio of allocated donors. These will be reviewed regularly, although at present are likely to include Government donors (such as US Government, Dutch Government, Nordic Governments, etc), and Island donors (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man). S/he works with IPFU and funding colleagues within the International Development and Emergency Response Groups, as well as with programme staff, thematic advisers and colleagues in the Finance,  Fundraising and Advocacy and Education Groups, to help build CAFOD’s reputation and grow income across an agreed donor portfolio. The post-holder is expected to undertake some international travel to support overseas teams and partners with proposal development and contract management activities, most likely within African regions, as well as to meet with key donors and/or collaborate with INGOs and sister agencies within the Caritas Internationalis confederation.

The post-holder reports to the International Programme Funding Manager. S/he is not a budget holder but may carry out some supervision tasks for other staff members, consultants or volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

Donor engagement, proposal development and contract management (50%)

• Act as CAFOD’s donor lead for allocated donors (see above). In collaboration with programme and funding colleagues and in line with CAFOD’s Institutional Funding Strategy, support the development and coordination of donor funding engagement strategies and drive their implementation across CAFOD with other key stakeholders. This includes coordinating internal  project selection processes.

• Support or lead on corporate, regional or multi-country programme funding opportunities, including proposal development.

• Represent CAFOD externally with agreed priority donors, leading on strategic relationship management in liaison with programme and funding colleagues; this includes attending relevant external fora and leading on the management and review of donor registration processes and/or framework agreements where required.

• Support colleagues to develop high quality programmes and projects by providing donor-specific technical and compliance advice, working collaboratively to increase the quality of funding bids and contract management.

• Where appropriate, lead on the preparation and submission of reports and on contract management, including the preparation, review and timely submission of financial and narrative reports and facilitating external evaluations.

• Work closely with Finance, the International Operations team, and other colleagues to ensure CAFOD’s business systems and processes satisfy specific donor requirements, including on financial and supply chain management, document retention, audit, transparency and accountability.

Support to regional / country programme teams (20%)

• When required, participate in responses to surge requests from International Development or Emergency Response Groups; this may include temporary changes to contract portfolios and work-plan priorities.

• When required , undertake overseas trips to support country programmes in receipt of institutional funding or the subject of institutional funding applications.

Shared learning, new opportunities and innovation (15%)

• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with allocated donors, carrying out research, proactively disseminating information on new funding opportunities and sharing donor updates with other programme and funding colleagues.

• Keep abreast of evolving donor-specific and thematic or sector-wide policies and trends by representing CAFOD externally in agreed external networks and groups, and through professional contacts within the sector; when required, represent CAFOD on working groups and share and disseminate learning through the programme funding Community of Practice.

• Lead on the periodic review of donor feedback and trends, particularly those relating allocated priority donors, where appropriate preparing learning documents and presentations for dissemination and sharing with other colleagues and partners.

• Support colleagues in programme teams to strengthen CAFOD’s and partner’s institutional funding capacities, e.g. on proposal writing, programme development, monitoring & evaluation, and ensure learning on this is captured and shared across the international programme, including through the programme funding Community of Practice.

• Collaborate in the development and implementation of the Institutional Funding policies, procedures and ways of working as an active member of CAFOD’s programme funding Community of Practice.

Strategy, planning, monitoring & reporting (15%)

• Contribute to the implementation of CAFOD’s Institutional Funding strategy, ensuring alignment with donor funding engagement strategies and responding to evolving donor trends.

• In collaboration with IPFU colleagues and those in programme teams, contribute to the annual planning process providing donor-specific data and analysis for annual income projections, cost recovery targets and country resource development plans, and contribute to country funding context analyses as part of CSP development.

• Effectively use CAFOD’s institutional funding information systems  to ensure project information and documentation is up-to-date and accessible.

• Support the IPFU team with monitoring the performance of IF contracts and by contributing to quarterly and annual team and consolidated Institutional Funding reports; where necessary support the consolidation of IF data from international programme group colleagues during annual planning and reporting, particularly for allocated priority donors.

• Communicate with other teams within CAFOD to ensure institutionally funded programme are well understood, and that information is available for fundraising and communication needs. This may involve participation in sessions/events with supporters, internal working groups etc, as agreed with the relevant manager.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children and young people and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children, seeing these interests as paramount. 

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Understanding our context

A Understanding Catholic identity;  Commitment to and understanding of the role of the Catholic Church in development 

B Understanding CAFOD;  Shares and supports CAFOD’s values; able to communicate the differences in mission and approach between CAFOD and other agencies 

C Understanding international development;  Solid understanding of key issues in development funding across a diverse range of development, advocacy and humanitarian settings

Working together

D Managing ourselves;  Recognises what needs to be done and takes action to achieve results; shares knowledge and expertise with colleagues; open to challenge and able to adopt and adapt new ideas and concepts in a short timescale; shows drive and initiative.

E Working with others; Provides guidance and support to colleagues working towards shared outcomes and targets; builds and maintains collaborative relationships at all levels of the organisation to negotiate and ensure effective and mutually acceptable results; ability to influence others without direct authority, including at a distance

F Communicating;  Presents complex issues simply and clearly; delivers convincing proposals and reports internally and externally; shares knowledge and information across the organisation 

G Looking outwards;  Keeps abreast of developments in sector; builds co-operative, professional relationships with donors, partners, supporters, etc.

Making change happen

H Managing resources; Monitors budgets and spend in line with funding requirements; uses information systems and processes to ensure work is recorded and reported efficiently; offers ideas to improve monitoring, reporting and learning processes; finds ways to achieve more with the available resources.

I Achieving results; Makes clear what has to be achieved by colleagues and ready to help them get things done; identifies and develops better processes and ways of working to achieve results; anticipates risks and takes active steps to mitigate them

J Managing our performance;  Negotiates and monitors standards of performance across diverse settings through task management structures; takes timely action on performance issues; tackles problems or conflict in a balanced way; demonstrates high standards and attention to detail in all work.

K Taking the lead;  Provides a clear sense of direction and purpose for colleagues; builds close working relationships with leaders across the organisation; acts quickly to deal with emerging challenges; motivates others to get things done, takes a lead in identifying solutions and making change happen.

Job-specific competencies

I. Project and process management experience, including planning, M&E skills and familiarity with programme cycle management tools and methods.

II. Significant experience of working cross-organisationally - preferably including decentralised settings, with demonstrable ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally – including with senior managers.

III. Solid track record developing successful proposals and high quality reports for institutional donors – including on multi-sector/-country programmes.

IV. Willingness and ability to travel overseas for periods of 1-3 weeks up to 4 times a year.

Desirable

V. Experience of working on a broad range of development issues, including in programming, M&E or technical support/advisory roles.

VI. Experience of partnership-based development work overseas.

VII. Proficiency in French, Spanish or Portuguese.

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

As IOP’s Digital Officer you will communicate with our audiences via our digital channels, primarily our website(s). The postholder will develop, manage, produce and upload content. This role is responsible for making digital content decisions, ensuring that content is on message and on strategy, serves user and organisational needs and is of a first-class standard.

The role

This is an exciting role that will see the postholder working closely with the Website Editor, the wider communications and marketing team, and with teams across the organisation in support of the IOP’s strategy and digital needs. In collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders, the Digital Officer will contribute to IOP’s projects and activities working with the communications and marketing team and with internal ‘clients’ and will write and commission new content, edit existing content, and advise on the best way to ensure our messages reach our audiences.

The job holder will also be responsible for maintaining editorial quality, following SEO principles, upholding usability and accessibility standards, and making continual improvements to our digital content.

The person

We are looking for a talented digital professional with a proven track record of developing and writing accurate and engaging digital content for a variety of channels and formats. You must be a skilled writer with excellent attention to detail and the ability to express complex information in plain and engaging English.

You will need to be confident and effective at dealing with stakeholders at all levels as well as keeping end-users in mind with all digital content decisions.

You will have proven and recent experience of working on complex organisational websites, a clear understanding of digital best practice, including usability and accessibility, and ideally will be proficient in using a Drupal CMS.

Why work with us?

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

We have an ambitious new corporate strategy and transformation of our digital estate is a high priority. Our newly expanded communications and marketing function will be central to delivering our strategy and plans. We are looking for a superb digital professional to join the team and help develop our digital estate to its full potential.

Working from our new flagship King’s Cross offices, at the heart of the exciting ‘Knowledge Quarter’ our communications and marketing teams will raise awareness and understanding of our ground-breaking education, diversity, science and innovation programmes and help spread the word about physics and its value with the public. This is an exciting time to join IOP.

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

For further information on this role and to apply please visit the IOP Jobs website.

Interview date: 10 June 2020 via go2 Meeting

Wessex Cancer Trust is a vibrant charity that supports local people affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Each year we support over 11,000 local people and in 2020 we will be celebrating 40 years of cancer support.  The charity also has a trading subsidiary, WCT Wessex Ltd, which includes its charity shops.

We're looking for an inspirational individual to lead our organisation. Our previous CEO led a five year strategy, and we are now embarking on developing a new strategy for the next five years and beyond. The Board is clear on its direction, which is to help more people in more ways, and now needs someone who is innovative and driven to make this a reality in a sustainable way.

WCT is an equal opportunities employer. To apply please include a covering letter outlining your suitability against the attached job description. 

Interviews will be given on a rolling basis and first interviews maybe conducted on zoom. 

Year Here is an immersive full-time course in social innovation, kicking off on 31st August 2020.

We believe that starting a scalable social business could be your best shot at impact – and that learning on the frontline is where you need to start.

Over 10 months, you’ll gain deep insight into complex social issues and learn to build entrepreneurial solutions to society’s toughest problems – from the housing crisis to knife crime.

If selected to become a Fellow, you will:

• Get frontline insights. You’ll spend the first 5 months working with the people hit hardest by austerity and gaining deep user insight. To deepen your systemic understanding, you’ll also work on briefs set by clients like Crisis, the NHS and the Greater London Authority.
• Meet your co-founders. Our Fellows have an average of 7 years’ career experience in fields ranging from biochemistry to law, and from journalism to engineering. They will become your support network, your collaborators and, ultimately, your co-founders.
• Build scalable ventures. You’ll test and build your own social business, with the potential to progress to our Incubator and launch it into the world. Venture teams are guided by expert partners like the Boston Consulting Group, ForwardPMX and BNYMellon.
• Learn from expert faculty. You’ll get a personal mentor and receive tonnes of training from a faculty of more than 80 social innovation leaders – from award-winning social designer Lauren Currie OBE to Nishant Lalwani, Managing Director at Luminate.

Beyond Year Here

Finish the programme with a venture and you’ll get seed funding, business support, desk-space and client introductions to launch your business.

Our alumni have launched 33 social ventures including: 

• Cracked It, the tech repair service staffed by ex-gang members. Social Enterprise of the Year 2018 and 2019.
• Birdsong the feminist fashion brand selling wardrobe stapes made by women paid a fair wage. Featured in Vogue, Dazed and Vice.
• Appt, a HealthTech business that uses behavioural economics to help patients manage their long-term conditions – with multi-year investment from Innovate UK.
• Chatterbox, an online language tuition platform powered by refugee talent, featured in The Economist, Tech Crunch and The Times. 

Those that don’t start a venture join other fast-growing social startups like The Difference, BeyondMe, Switchback and Matr.

No course fees

Unlike a Master's degree or MBA, we have no tuition fee. This is a reimagination of higher education. Rather than spending a year in a lecture hall and paying £10,000 for the privilege, we challenge you to learn by doing – working on real social impact projects. Our partners pay us to be involved and that covers your tuition costs.

To widen access to the programme we have a small number of means-tested bursaries available, and offer additional support through TfL discounts and recommendations for flexible paid work and affordable accommodation.

Selection Process

We’re looking for people with a solid professional skillset and an entrepreneurial track record. This doesn’t mean you have to have started your own business before but you will need to demonstrate that you have a bias towards action. Drive, passion for social justice and a strong learning orientation are also essential.

It’s a 3-stage process: a written application, video interview and half-day selection workshop. Typically, 1 in 10 applicants secure a place on the programme.

Apply by midnight Sunday 7th June.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Programmes team, at a time of growth for the Centre for Ageing Better. If you are passionate about making change, great at the practicalities of delivery, and want to help improve later life, we’d like to hear from you.

The UK’s population is undergoing a massive age shift. In less than 20 years, one in four people will be over 65. The fact that many of us are living longer is a great achievement. But unless radical action is taken by government, business and others in society, millions of us risk missing out on enjoying those extra years. 

At the Centre for Ageing Better we want everyone to enjoy later life. We create change in policy and practice informed by evidence and work with partners across England to improve employment, housing, health and communities. We are a charitable foundation, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, and part of the government’s What Works Network. 

As Innovation and Change Officer you will help to develop and deliver a wide range of projects to promote innovation and evidence-based practice. You will work with senior colleagues to scope, commission and manage projects, bringing a focus on creative, novel solutions to development and delivery of work, and the practicalities of implementation.  You will support colleagues with ideas for and delivery of the best methods for generating ideas, stimulating innovation and supporting learning, uptake, and scaling. You will support the organisation to learn from our work and share this with our audiences.

The successful candidate will have excellent project management skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and manage delivery risks proactively. You will have an understanding of, or experience of using, tools and approaches for stimulating innovation and change (e.g. design thinking, co-design/production, systems thinking). You will have experience of contract/grant management, and be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously. A collaborative approach and a focus on supporting others to achieve results are essential.

To apply please send us your CV, covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role and the attached Equality and Diversity form.

The closing date for this role is 9am on 29 May 2020 with interviews to take place w/c 29 June.

We will review applications on an ongoing basis so the role may close before the closing date.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the Institute of Pre-Hospital Care at London's Air Ambulance charity, the charity providing advanced trauma car across the capital. They operate a helicopter and rapid response vehicle service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, carrying out critical care procedures at the scene. The Institute of Pre-Hospital Care at London's Air Ambulance (The Institute) was founded in 2013 to build on and expand this influence. Its mission is to drive excellence in pre-hospital care standards and practice through research, innovation and education; and by fostering collaboration across medical disciplines and institutions dedicated to improving outcomes for people afflicted by critical injury and illness. They are currently looking for an Institute Officer to join the team and help support the smooth running of the Institute's education programmes and courses.

You will ensure the smooth running of the Institute's programme of short courses, the Intercalated BSc in Prehospital Medicine, and the MSc in Prehospital Medicine. In addition, the post holder will spend time attending to externally facing platforms such as the website and social media infrastructure to ensure that the profile of the Institute is appropriate to their mission.As part of a close team, the post holder will be expected to support the broader work of the team and work closely with their counterparts in the main charity.
As this post will be externally facing with course attendees, candidates and degree students, you will have significant reputational and operational impact. It is expected that the work of the post holder will contribute to a direct improvement of the Institute educational experience and the Institute's achievements on an international scale too.

The successful candidate will be a bright, engaged and intuitive individual with excellent communication skills. You will be well organised and be able to handle multiple conflicting priorities at once. You will have strong judgement with the ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy and diplomacy. Previous experience within an administrative role is required alongside excellent attention to detail.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV in Word format by clicking 'apply now' below.

Project, Manager, innovation, Fundraising, charity,

Your new company

The Fundraising team is responsible for raising circa £43 million annually from legacies, individuals, communities, corporates, trusts, events and philanthropists.

The Senior Manager will play a critical role in enabling integration and collaboration across the Fundraising team and the wider organisation, through the management of integrated campaigns and projects which impact multiple teams. They will have responsibility for leading the development, delivery, measurement, growth and engagement of integrated campaigns and special projects.

The Senior Manager will support the Fundraising department's strategic plans by delivering integrated campaigns and other Fundraising projects.

Your new role

What you'll need to succeed

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Excellent Salary - £37,000 + London Weighting
Attractive Benefit Package

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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A leading science based association are recruiting for an Education Innovations Manger (maternity cover) to join their Education Team.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will lead on the development and improvement of new and existing products and projects (including educational resources and grant schemes) which widen the reach of their CREST programme, and inspire and enable young people from diverse backgrounds to participate in STEM project work.

As someone who has experience of developing educational materials for teachers or young people, as well as an in-depth knowledge of the schools' context and an understanding of the STEM enrichment sector and/or STEM Education sector, you will manage and develop the education resource content of new and established campaigns (such as British Science Week) to engage new audiences whilst overseeing the creation of a streamlined education resource creation process and strategy, to ensure that resources are created that support the wider education strategy, in a cost-effective way. You will also manage schemes which offer grants to schools in challenging circumstances.

You will have an excellent track record in project management, including managing multiple projects simultaneously and experience of managing delivery partners and suppliers to ensure projects meet funders' timescales and budgets.

This is great opportunity to use your written and spoken communication skills to establish a widening participation network of teachers from schools in challenging circumstances; design and deliver an evidence-based widening participation strategy to enable more young people to access their education offer nationally; and expand the network of key partners, particularly those outside the STEM sector that will allow the organisation to reach underrepresented audiences and drive their reach.

You will also have a willingness to devise and apply creative, innovative approaches in order to develop proposals for new products/projects and work alongside the External Relations team to secure external funding for these.

If you are someone who has a passion for education and science and wants to effectively engage young people from all backgrounds in this area, then get in touch today to apply!
In return there is a wide range of and the opportunity to develop your own skills and career.

For more information on how to apply please contact the Education Team quoting reference number J73681KP.

Please note that as part of the application process you will be asked to complete a diversity questionnaire, we also use the Disability Confident Scheme and you will be able to indicate whether you want to apply under this scheme during this stage of the process.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 3rd June at 5pm.

Age UK Islington's mission is help people to achieve a 'good life'. We do this by providing tailored support to people in the borough of Islington. As an independent local charity, we work at the heart of the community to ensure those people over 60, those under 60 with long term health needs and family carers are given proactive and bespoke support, dependent on their circumstances.

Age UK Islington is in a position of strength, both financially and in terms of its role within the local community. We are technology-driven, with digital systems that enable us to deliver our services efficiently and to produce data that provides key insights into our population. We are pleased to have strong relationships with the local borough and CCG, resulting in mutually beneficial contracts that support residents to address their problems before they become a crisis.

Chief Executive Officer

Circa £60,000 per annum

Islington, London

We are looking for a CEO to lead our team of 40 full timers and 100 volunteers and continue the development of Age UK Islington to reach a new level of impact. Working with the Board, the CEO will strategically review the current landscape and new opportunities to best support our clients. This will include reviewing new business opportunities, developing our services and products and maximising our reach and impact. The CEO will also lead the organisation externally with key stakeholders, including local government and the NHS, as well as internally to support and mentor our passionate staff.

In order to continue to provide proactive, supportive services we seek an individual with sound strategic experience and a creative approach. Our new CEO will have a proven track record of achieving innovation and maximising opportunities within the health and social care sector. As a persuasive, proactive and proven senior leader, the incoming CEO will be adept at building strong relationships with a breadth of stakeholders, including trustees, staff, funders and partners. The successful candidate will also be passionate about helping people achieve a 'good life' in the best way for them.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date: Sunday 24th May 2020

Prospectus interviews: 1st to 8th June 2020

Interviews with Age UK Islington: w/c 15th June 2020

Age UK Islington is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

Be part of an amazing team and a vibrant charity that has been supporting and empowering vulnerable adults and children since 1970. This year will mark our 50th anniversary so it is an exciting time to join us!

Last year Hestia supported over 10,000 adults and children across London and the South East to a life beyond crisis, including victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.  We have a strong track record with trusts and foundations and statutory funders. Highlights include:

• Digital products for domestic abuse prevention such as the Bright Sky app;
• Sport England backing for a Family Fitness to get children in Hestia’s domestic abuse refuges to improve their physical and mental health;
• Everyone’s Business programme that puts employers at the heart of tackling domestic abuse; or
• Counselling programme for survivors of modern slavery and volunteer-led, long-term support through the Phoenix project.

We are looking for a committed fundraiser to join our lively fundraising team that sits within Hestia’s Fundraising, Communications and Campaigns Department. This is a good opportunity for someone wanting to work across a range of fundraising approaches and interested in service innovation and social media.

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:

• Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role and awareness of fundraising good practice (incl. GDPR); with knowledge of fundraising in a social care and health context a plus.
• Track record of success in developing project proposals and applying to trusts and foundations for grants of up to £50k.
• Resourceful and tenacious in carrying out funder research across multiple sources.
• Experience in tracking project outcomes and producing high quality monitoring reports.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), and demonstrable relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organised and diligent in all aspects of work, and able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Numerate with solid ability to prepare project budgets.
• Good IT skills (MS Word, Excel), previous experience of using fundraising CRM systems a plus.
• Skilled in use of MS Office packages, particularly MS Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated, confident and able to navigate a complex organisation.
• Empathy with and understanding of Hestia’s charitable causes and values.
• 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.

Location: London Bridge, London

Salary:£23,760 per annum

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Flexi time (core hours 10am-4pm)

Closing date: 7 June 2020

Interview date: Around 10 June 2020

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
• Travel/Season Ticket Loans

A highly unique and innovative organisation focused on helping businesses improve physical, digital and social connectedness is seeking a forward-thinking and dynamic Head of Corporate IT on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role is a newly created role formed from a merger of two sister organisations, and will involve both managerial and hands-on work to ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s IT systems - supporting a team based in both London and Milton Keynes.

The organisation provides a range of enablement services focused on creating collaboration between public and private sectors, local government and transport authorities to grow the UK economy in line with the Industrial Strategy.

The role would best suit a ‘hands-on’ Head of IT with experience in an SME sized organisation. Experience managing multi-site teams, and systems integration projects would also be useful for this role.

Scope of the role:

-Ensuring continuous improvement in the organisation’s IT service, the post-holder will be engaged in ongoing change management, using recognised first line service delivery standards, network management and IT information security practices,

-To facilitate continuous improvement in the overall ICT architecture of the organisation, commissioning expert advice as needed.

-To work in partnership with various stakeholders and IT suppliers ensuring the identification and effective procurement of appropriate IT solutions that meet business needs within the context of a single, integrated and cost efficient organisation.

-Drive an effective programme of self-service and end user troubleshooting awareness amongst end users. Ensuring that support materials and guidance for users is consistent and kept up to date.

-To be accountable for the day to day management of a small IT team, ensuring excellence in service delivery.

-To report, forecast and control IT spend

-Implementation of IT strategy

-Ensuring IT service continuity planning and support, within the context of business continuity plans, and a disaster recovery plan

Requirements:

-A degree in a service-related business or a technology discipline is desirable

-An IT4IT, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), ISO 20000 Service Management Standard or similar professional qualification is desirable.

-Experience of working within an SME is desirable

-The postholder must have IT service operations experience, including prior management experience in at least one service management area (service design, transition, operation or improvement)

-Experience in a broad IT role at senior management level, covering: IT services and infrastructure, process implementation, stakeholder management, supplier management, continuity planning, financial management and budgeting, and change management

-A demonstrable interest in state of the art technologies and technological innovation

Closing date: Ongoing

Interviews: Ongoing – interviews will most likely commence in mid/late May.

Please send your CV for further consideration

CHICKS is a national children’s charity providing free respite breaks to young people aged 8-17 from all over the UK who would really benefit from a break from their home lives. We were established in 1992 and since then we have provided over 16,000 young people with a much-needed break.

We believe that every young person has the right to make positive childhood memories. A CHICKS break inspires new confidence and gives young people the chance to have fun, enjoy new experiences and relax. More than anything, it gives them the chance to just be children.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to build our fundraising capacity as well as grow our presence nationally by providing excellent fundraising and communications knowledge and offer strategic guidance and support as part of the leadership team.

This role has line responsibility for the Fundraising and Retail Team who are based across various locations.

The Director of Income will take up a key leadership role in a progressive, professional, and collaborative organisation. Committed to CHICKS vision and values, the Director of Income will inspire, motivate, and empower others, building a high-performance culture across, fundraising, retail, and marketing.

Our income generation activities need to be fully aligned with this ambition. The Director of Income will build long-lasting partnerships, both internal and external, communicate with and influence a range of audiences, and bring innovation to income generation at CHICKS.

Scope & Purpose:
The successful candidate will be a strong commercial leader with a record of achieving substantial income targets while driving growth and brand development. To deliver this role you will require an extensive track record of developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve income growth, as well as a wide knowledge and understanding of a diverse range of income streams.

Main Responsibilities:

· Develop the income strategy to raise income in line with set targets, the agreed annual budget and the charity's business plan

· Be an active and effective member of the Senior Leadership Team

· Lead the Income teams in expanding and delivering our charitable income

· Control and monitor budgets in respect of the fundraising, shops and communications targets and objectives

· Plan and deliver, with support from the team, new marketing initiatives that will increase our visibility both locally and nationally

· Build relationships with our most significant funders, through regular communication and face-to-face meetings where possible, and ensure that they continue to feel close to our aims and work

· Ensure all income activity is compliant with relevant charity and other statutory legislation and conforms to Institute of Fundraising and Fundraising Regulator codes of conduct and practice

· Keep abreast of changes in market practices and trends in charitable giving both locally and nationally

· To analysis, identify and evaluate income and communications options; utilising financial and other performance management data

· Make and assist with presentations about CHICKS to potential and current donors

· Travel nationally as required, following and strengthening fundraising leads

· Build strong relationships with current and potential donors and ensure that ongoing support is appropriately recognised

· Liaise with the Finance team to ensure that monthly reconciliation of all income and expenditure is in line with targets set

· Continue to develop the knowledge and skills required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

· Produce regular reports for our Trustees and attend Board and Action Group meetings as required

Person Specification:

· A proven track record in fundraising and retail

· Delivery and monitoring of income generation strategies and implementation

· Capacity to build excellent relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally

· Outstanding written communications, particularly for funding applications, project management, including reporting

· Ability to understand and use financial language and budgets, and to set departmental budgets and targets

· Strong research and prospecting skills

· A self-starter with strong self-management skills

· Good humoured and approachable

· Full Drivers Licence and access to a car is essential

· Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to adhere to specific deadlines

· An articulate and persuasive communicator with the ability to establish and manage various donor relationships and building strategic relationships

· Good computer skills with the ability to use database software. Experience of Raiser’s Edge is desirable

· Ability to show a commitment to professional standards and apply industry best practice to all aspects of the role

· To understand and actively reinforce the ethos, culture and operations of CHICKS

Please submit the application form outlining your motivation for applying and highlighting how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role of Director of Income, as set out in the brief.

Applications should be sent with reference DIRECTOR OF INCOME.

Closing Date for Applications: Midday, Monday 1 June 2020

Formal interviews are likely to take place in early June 2020

We will be reviewing applications as soon as they come in so please ensure that you act quickly if you are interested in this post. CHICKS reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date specified, should we find the suitable candidate.

Communications Officer, London 

c. £28.5k depending on experience, plus generous benefits 

Medical research has never been more important. 

The wellbeing of billions of people across the world depends on continual medical advances across all areas of health. And this challenge needs immense support, innovation and persistence.

Although scientists have tackled many diseases and conditions that affect human health, there are still areas of medical need that receive little or no support. That’s where we step in. 

Funding research is our sole purpose. As the charitable foundation of the Medical Research Council (MRC), we are inspired by the responsibility and independence that our donated income gives us. We are guided by the wealth of expertise available to us and are bold and ambitious in the science we choose to support. We fund and support the most promising new medical research, wherever we discover great opportunities that are not being pursued.

Our current research priorities are the threat of drug-resistant infections, adolescent mental health and pain research. These are key public health challenges requiring ground-breaking ideas from some of the UK’s leading scientists. 

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our small but expanding team in our central London offices. 

Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you will play a crucial role in telling the story of the Foundation, and that of the ground-breaking research and researchers we support. Your work will inspire potential supporters to help us fund even more cutting-edge medical research, and attract funding applications from emerging research leaders.

Working three days a week for the Foundation, the other two days will be split evenly between two of our linked charities: the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF).

GACD is an alliance of international public funding agencies, which supports research activities intended to improve the prevention and treatment of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory problems, cancers and mental health issues. Their work focuses on the needs of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and key vulnerable populations, where 80 per cent of deaths from chronic diseases occur. 

AREF was established by the Medical Research Foundation in 2015, with the mission of improving the quality and impact of health research in Africa - by nurturing African-led research in and for the region. AREF’s vision is to grow a community of African researchers working in Africa, who lead world-class research that benefits patients, populations, policy makers and practitioners.

You will support the delivery and growth of proactive communications programmes across all three organisations, with the shared purpose of building their respective identities, reputations and profiles.

Who you are 

We need the very best people to help deliver our vision of advancing medical research, improving human health and changing people’s lives. We are inspired by our work and we will be looking for this in you too. Our team is proud to work for the Medical Research Foundation. We are ambitious for the Foundation and for ourselves. We are approachable - providing advice to everyone and explaining our work. We are dedicated and committed to achieving the most for our donors and our researchers.And we are involved – constantly looking for new ways to engage and improve.

What you can bring to the role

You will have some experience of communications in a health or science-focused organisation, supporting communications strategies across a range of channels, including traditional and social media. You will also have experience of producing creative communications content for a range of audiences, including translating complex scientific information for non-scientific audiences. 

You are able to communicate clearly with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders. You work in an organised manner and have the ability to respond flexibly and positively to unexpected changes or demands. You have a strong grasp of digital media, including photoshop, social media management software and Google Analytics. 

Our offer:

• A salary c. £28.5k, dependant on experience.
• Annual pay award, performance award scheme and other rewards.
• Generous pension contribution, with no qualifying period.
• 30 days annual leave each year, plus public holidays.
• 36 hour working week, usually worked over 5 days. 
• Flexi-time system and core working hours of 10am to 4pm.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Other health-related benefits.
• An opportunity to make a difference to human health.
• Fantastic colleagues.

How to apply:

• Provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, membership of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• Provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification. The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process. Please note that CVs without a supporting statement will not be considered.
• Complete our equal opportunities monitoring form.
• Let us know if you are not able to make any of the assessment or interview dates (the pre-arranged dates can be found in the application pack).

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring form are attached as separate documents for you to download.

Closing date for applications:  noon, Thursday 11th June 2020 

On-line testing:  19-24th June 2020

Interview and practical exercise:  29th June 2020 

Are you an experienced finance professional who has experience within financial services? Do you want to be the CFO/ Finance Director of an organisation who are forward thinking and anticipating a growth period? Are you immediately available?

Robertson Bell are looking to recruit an Interim Chief Financial Officer for a not for profit financial services organisation. The role is due to last for a period of six months and will be working from home, this position can also be home based once restrictions are lifted.

The main responsibilities of the Interim CFO are:

• Provide strategic finance and commercial advice to the CEO and Board.
• Provide leadership to the finance and tech teams on a day to day basis.
• Lead the organisation through a busy growth period ensuring all systems and processes are fit for purpose. Including making recommendations for systems changes if necessary.
• Ensure that all financial returns are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Ensure management accounts are completed and suitable in aiding decision making.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant - CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent.
• Have financial services experience.
• Be immediately available.
• Be a strong leader within finance and comfortable liaising with a high-level board.

If this role is of interest, then please do not hesitate in applying for this job as my client is keen to hold video interviews before the closing date. Interviews will be held via video and onboarding will be completed remotely.