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Are you passionate about driving measurable social and environmental change? GSG Impact is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to transform our monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and align them with our ambitious 2025 - 2028 strategy.
In this role, you’ll develop innovative tools, metrics, and processes to enhance accountability, inform decision-making, and amplify our global impact. Working closely with international stakeholders, you’ll redesign self-assessment frameworks, create dynamic dashboards, and deliver actionable insights that empower our team and partners worldwide.
What We’re Looking For:
• A strategic thinker with 7+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Proven skills in designing MEL systems, data visualisation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Expertise in impact measurement frameworks, focusing on SDGs and global impact.
What We Offer:
• A remote, flexible 6-9 month contract (£45-55k pro-rata DOE).
• The opportunity to lead transformative projects with a global organisation.
Join a movement that’s creating impact economies and shaping a better future. Apply today to make a difference!
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Role purpose:
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced manager to manage our part in “On track for inclusive train travel”, a research, scoping and piloting project, aiming to make rail travel more accessible and inclusive for disabled people. This project is being delivered alongside RNIB as lead partner, and funded by Motability Foundation, working with our members Community Rail Lancashire (CRL) and Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire CRP (GOCRP) to engage disabled people and shine a light on lived experience.
You will work closely with RNIB and their project manager, forming part of a small project team to ensure the success of this exciting project. You will support CRL & GOCRP in their coordination of local engagement with disabled people, helping to facilitate a pan-disability, empowering approach that draws on and champions expertise by experience. Ensuring excellent collaboration with railway partners is also key to this role, enabling us to co-create an effective, adaptable model for training, learning and culture change that can be deployed across the railways as they are reformed and renationalised.
Responsibilities
Project and local engagement coordination
- Work closely with the RNIB project manager and as part of the project team to help ensure effective planning, coordination, management, communication and the overall success of this project, in line with its purpose and aims;
- Ensure excellent coordination and communication with the two community rail partnerships, supporting their delivery of empowering, high-quality engagement, in line with project plans, requirements and objectives;
- Ensure CRL and GOCRP are enabled to play their part effectively, using their expertise and local relationships to bring the experiences, ideas and voices of disabled people to the fore, while engaging railway staff constructively, to research, develop and test our model, and forge ongoing dialogue and understanding between the disabled community and railway;
- Take a particular lead in utilising and championing co-creation principles and empowering ways of working, across this project and its partners, and in building a legacy;
- Coordinate closely with our core railway partners helping to develop and test our model, and work across the rail industry, including engaging existing inclusion and accessibility forums and networks, to support the research phase and generally build on community rail’s positive relationships and ability to support inclusive railway practices;
- Manage Community Rail Network’s budget and monitor the CRPs’ budgets in partnership with their project leads, ensuring these are in line with agreed grant funding;
- Maintain and uphold our partner agreements and MoU with RNIB.
Research, evaluation and reporting
- Work as part of the project team to engage railway partners and jointly deliver effective research, as part of the ‘discovery’ phase, to understand current practices and issues within the railway around accessibility and inclusion, and opportunities to improve this;
- Support the CRPs and their interaction with RNIB’s research and innovation staff and our academic advisor, helping them play a strong part in the discovery phase, and model development and testing, involving the disabled community and railway staff members;
- Support effective recording and evaluation by the CRPs, ensuring this is in line with project requirements, and serves our goals around legacy-building and empowering those involved;
- Advise and feed into RNIB on the completion of grant reports and financial statements, including coordinating and reviewing input, data and reports from the CRPs;
- Maintain strong relations with Motability, as part of the project team.
Legacy building, communications and influencing
- Continually feed into our senior team and the project board on insights emerging from the programme to help us advocate for more inclusive, confident (rail) travel for disabled people;
- Support and feed into Community Rail Network and RNIB’s strategic work engaging with rail reform and transformation, such as attending meetings and providing briefings, reports and recommendations, to help us seize opportunities to advocate for positive change;
- Attend and speak at community rail and other relevant events to develop awareness of the project, share its lessons, and promote our model;
- Work with Community Rail Network and RNIB’s communications teams, and other colleagues and partners, to promote the project and its achievements, and amplify the voices/views/needs of disabled people, across our networks and build a legacy.
General team working
- Contribute to the wider objectives and development of Community Rail Network, especially by sharing project progress and learnings, and offering advice and input.
- Help our member support & development team to embed lessons from the project on involving and empowering disabled people.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of our internal systems (e.g. shared drive, CRM) such as by data capturing relevant contacts and saving documentation.
- As a member of the Community Rail Network team, assist with more general work as needed.
Skills and competencies
- A proven track record in project management, including coordinating between multiple delivery partners and ensuring project/funding requirements are met, and supporting/overseeing effective monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrable experience in supporting community engagement, ideally related to inclusion, disability and/or mobility, and a good understanding of and confidence using engagement, project planning, and evaluation techniques to develop and support such initiatives.
- The ability to collaborate and communicate with community groups and other local partners, draw on their views and expertise, and support them to build capacity and confidence.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with stakeholders at all levels and facilitate positive discussion; articulate and assertive, and a great team player.
- A proven ability to bring partners and groups together, develop and maintain mutually-beneficial partnerships, deliver joint activities, and form professional networks.
- Good writing, research and analysis skills, including the ability to draw on quantitative and qualitative evidence, produce case studies, briefings and reports.
- Awareness of accessibility, social mobility and social inclusion issues, and an appreciation of the importance of rail, sustainable travel and mobility to communities and disabled people.
- A demonstrable ability to manage time effectively and juggle a range of activities in an organised, professional, productive manner, including planning and scheduling, coordinating with colleagues and partners, and bringing projects to fruition.
- Proactive, positive and self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and inspire and enthuse others, and overcome hurdles to achieve results.
- IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the internet.
Other information
This post is home-based, but with travel (including occasional overnight stays) for project meetings, events and external meetings. Applicants will need local access to a train station to enable rail-based travel for work as needed.
This is a fixed term contract and includes a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.
Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to being a flexible, supportive, inclusive and understanding employer. We welcome applications from disabled people, who meet the skills for this role, and support positive representation within our workforce. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.
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Please provide your CV and a covering letter of up to two sides of A4, by 09:00, Monday 27 January 2025, summarising, with evidence, how you match the role specification and why you are interested in this position. Please include a daytime phone number and an email address and identify your notice period in your cover letter. Due to limited resources, we cannot provide feedback to candidates not invited to interview.
Online interviews are scheduled for Monday 10 February 2025, although we are actively interviewing and may recruit before this date.
Championing the community rail movement | Connecting people and their railways | Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities
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About Us
The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) is a Faculty of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and a registered charity established in 2005. Our mission is to advance education, knowledge, and good practice in forensic and legal medicine. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of competence and professional integrity in the field, working closely with professionals, policymakers, and organisations to promote tolerance, equity, and excellence.
The FFLM also houses the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS), reflecting our commitment to tackling key societal challenges and supporting professionals in this critical area.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the strategic and operational delivery of the FFLM’s aims and objectives. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and working closely with the President and senior officers, the CEO will play a pivotal role in driving the organisation forward, ensuring its long-term sustainability and impact.
The CEO will:
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for the FFLM, including 3–5-year plans to enhance our reputation and influence.
- Strengthen internal and external relationships with stakeholders, including professional bodies, government agencies, and policymakers.
- Oversee the organisation’s financial management, ensuring sound budgeting and sustainable income streams.
- Represent the FFLM publicly, managing media relations and acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
- Support and manage the FFLM’s office team and senior officers, fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected organisation at the forefront of forensic and legal medicine.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with excellent communication and organizational skills. You will have a strong understanding of the healthcare or forensic/legal sectors and be passionate about advancing education and professional standards.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven leadership experience, ideally within a charity, healthcare, or professional body.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent financial acumen, including budget management and income generation.
- Exceptional public speaking and media handling skills.
- Ability to manage and inspire a team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Experience in developing and executing strategic plans.
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The Faculty is delighted to announce the opportunity for suitably qualified, high-performing leaders to apply to become our Chief Executive Officer. Further details and a job description are available by selecting the link below.
How to apply: Please click on the 'Quick Apply' button to submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience to date and suitability as a candidate.
Our client is a leading mental-health charity who has been supporting children, young people and families for the past 70 years. We are pleased to be assisting them in their search for a temporary Regional Implementation Advisor. The role is running until the 31st of March in the first instance and is full time (35 hours per week) working remotely.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Being lead researcher, using specialist knowledge of research methods.
- Leading regional stakeholder development and relationships with key stakeholders in local authorities, and the voluntary and community sectors.
- Sharing good practice, supporting problem-solving at a regional level.
- Leading regional events and developing and distributing learning and best practice around the implementation of family hubs.
- Supporting the Programme Manager in developing a tiered offer of support to regional areas on family hub design and implementation - focusing on government funded areas.
- Gathering and identifying support needs, ensuring particular attention to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding.
- Establishing and maintaining positive and strong relationships with relevant departments and stakeholders.
- Contributing to the creation of high-quality resources, tailored to meet the needs of regional areas in the implementation of family hubs.
- Delivering presentations at both internal and external meetings, events and conferences.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a charity setting.
- Knowledge of relevant Local Authority and Voluntary Community Sector practices.
- Awareness of UK policies and issues affecting the provision of health and social care services for families with young children.
- Understanding of participant and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to prioritise varying workloads and project requirements.
- Strong communication skills including verbal and written communication.
- Ability to facilitate Community of Practices and other groups in a local authority setting.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
The position aims to start as soon as possible, requiring candidates to be available immediately or have a short notice period to be considered.
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, kindly express your interest by submitting your CV in Word format.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Remote in the UK with travel to London once a month (at own cost)
Who we are
Animal Equality is an international animal protection organisation working with society, governments and companies to end cruelty to farmed animals. Animal Equality has offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil and India.
Animal Equality releases investigative materials captured from inside factory farms and slaughterhouses, exposing the conditions that farmed animals face around the world. We publish our findings on television, in newspapers and online. We routinely secure mainstream media coverage, including on the BBC, ITV, Sky news, The Times, the Guardian, New York Times and many more.
Animal Equality also advocates for political change. Our current campaigns include a UK ban on foie gras imports, increased enforcement of existing animal protection laws, legal protections for farmed fish, and Government subsidies for transitioning towards a plant-based food system.
We focus on farmed animals because of the scale and severity of the issue. More than a billion animals are confined and killed for human consumption every year in the UK. Farmed animals also often suffer in some of the worst ways: pigs typically endure painful mutilations, many chickens die of heart attacks, fish are confined in underwater cages, and some farmed animals are victims of deliberate abuse and neglect. But the problem is solvable! By utilising effective campaigning strategies, Animal Equality is having an impact for animals around the world and building a future where all animals are respected and protected and are no longer exploited for human consumption.
About the role
An experienced advocate with a sound understanding of the UK political system and legislative process, the Policy and Advocacy Specialist will be responsible for leading on Animal Equality’s life-saving legal advocacy campaigns on behalf of farmed animals.
Working as part of a highly effective team, within a fast-paced environment, the Policy and Advocacy Specialist will develop and implement advocacy strategies that influence public policy with a goal to advance Animal Equality UK’s mission: to end the exploitation of farmed animals.
An excellent communicator, with an ability to convey complex information in a digestible way, the Policy and Advocacy Specialist will be a professional with a proven track record of policy programme delivery. The role involves engaging with policymakers, building relationships with coalition partners, overseeing public affairs initiatives, and influencing Government policy to create meaningful changes for farmed animals.
General responsibilities:
- Contribute to the organisation’s policy programmes: Garner reliable intel, conduct in-depth research, and carry out robust data analysis to inform Animal Equality UK’s ongoing policy and advocacy efforts for animals. Develop authentic, ambitious, and inspiring short-term and long-term policy goals that have the greatest impact for farmed animals. Maintain and develop the organisation’s policy statements, as required.
- Shaping policy initiatives: Influence decision-makers across the devolved governments. Identify ways to shape the debate, engage thoroughly in the legislative process to affect how farmed animal issues are framed, and maximise opportunities for targeted animal advocacy campaigns.
- Conduct stakeholder mapping: Identify and ensure regular engagement with key political figures and influencers, including ministers, politicians, civil servants, advisory bodies, officials, regulators, and local authorities. Propose ways to engage Parliamentarians and identify those with the potential to become champions for our cause.
- Influence decision-makers: Foster and maintain relationships with individuals critical to achieving successful outcomes for animals. Build on established relationships with individuals and bodies in a position to create lasting change for animals and convince influential political decision-makers to prioritise farmed animals in their funding and policy agendas.
- Produce compelling briefings: Develop high-quality, evidence-based responses to new policy developments, animal agriculture industry reports, Government consultations, and more. Craft politically persuasive briefings, including formal policy submissions, briefings, blogs, and press statements. Lead on the dissemination of relevant information to key political stakeholders.
- Work closely with campaigning colleagues: Work with colleagues in the Communications, Marketing, and Campaigns Departments to support the effective execution of public awareness campaigns that raise Animal Equality UK’s public profile and inform members of the public about the plight of farmed animals. Keep abreast of relevant political developments and maintain Animal Equality’s strong external policy presence through coordinated, proactive, and reactive lobbying and campaigning efforts.
- Grow strategically aligned partnerships: Liaise with and, where appropriate, convene fellow experts and advocacy organisations to gather intelligence, share best practice, and canvas opinion to inform policy positions. Support Animal Equality’s engagement in coalitions.
- Support in the organisation of events: Assist in the organisation of key events to inform and influence policymakers. Represent Animal Equality, where appropriate, at policy and networking events.
- Monitor outcomes: Measure, track, and critically evaluate policy developments, ensuring internal alignment on key issues and opportunities associated with our current campaigns. Manage against a set budget and agreed deadlines, reporting on the performance and progress against set deliverables. Share learnings with colleagues and fellow advocates.
- Support with other ad hoc duties, as requested by your line-manager.
Individual attributes required:
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Agile.
- A natural problem-solver.
- Data-driven, with strong analytical and research skills.
- Highly organised and comfortable multi-tasking.
Position requirements:
- Minimum of three years of related experience in policy development, advocacy, public affairs, or a related role, preferably within a non-profit organisation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and in the use of databases and spreadsheets. Experience of using Salesforce is a plus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Adherence to a vegan diet.
- Thorough knowledge of farmed animal issues.
- Plays an active role in supporting Animal Equality’s fundraising and philanthropic efforts.
- Commitment to the objectives of the organisation.
- Professional manner.
Salary and benefits
Salary band £32,500-£35,000, depending on experience. This is a remote working opportunity (UK-based candidates only); colleagues are expected to attend mandatory monthly meet-ups in central London.
- Holiday entitlement equal to 33 days per year (including standard public holidays).
- Personalised Employee Assistance Program (EAP): an Animal Equality-funded benefit that offers employees confidential counselling and advice on a wide range of work and personal issues. The program offers several services, such as a 24/7 confidential helpline and expert Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Flexible hours, with the option to start between 8am-10am and finish between 4pm-6pm.
- Able Futures Support: The service is a nine month, practical and confidential support service for employees whose circumstances or mental health may impact their wellbeing or work. Employees can work with a mental health professional to deepen their understanding of how their mental health may impact them and will build coping skills and resilience to thrive at work.
- Yearly stipend to access learning and development resources, to help employees further grow their personal and professional skills.
- A free vegan lunch every month at the Animal Equality monthly meetups.
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: 5.00pm GMT on Monday 3rd February 2025.
The interview process will comprise a multiple-stage interview and Skills Test, which will take place throughout February.
Our client is a leading mental-health charity who has been supporting children, young people and families for the past 70 years. We are pleased to be assisting them in their search for a temporary Evidence & Implementation Lead. The role is running for 3-months and is full time (35 hours per week). This role is fully remote.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Leading and managing the distribution and implementation of evidence for the National Centre for Family Hubs (NCFH) programme, ensuring the production of good quality resources produced in a timely manner.
- Managing the design and implementation of the NCFH programme in local areas, identifying support needs, ensuring particular attention to equity, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding.
- Line managing the NCFH regional implementation advisors and policy and practice advisor.
- Working with the Deputy Head to lead and manage the NCFH programme including overseeing budgets, staffing and delivery plans, problem solving and risk mitigation and reporting requirements to the Clinical Leadership Team, Executive and funders.
- Establishing and maintaining positive and strong relationships with relevant departments and stakeholders.
- Programme management of the NCFH programme, including creating and delivering work plans, identifying resources and assigning responsibilities to meet changing needs.
- Supporting the Deputy Head in organising both internal and external meetings.
- Compiling reports and guidance for both internal and external communications.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a charity setting.
- Knowledge of relevant Local Authority and Voluntary Community Sector practices.
- Awareness of UK policies and issues affecting the provision of health and social care services for families with young children.
- Experience with line management and engaging with colleagues.
- Ability to prioritise varying workloads and project requirements.
- Strong communication skills including verbal and written communication, specifically in translating policy, academic and clinical research into accessible resources.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
The position aims to start as soon as possible, requiring candidates to be available immediately or have a short notice period to be considered.
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, kindly express your interest by submitting your CV in Word format.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
About the job
In this temporary position, the Program Officer will fill a unique, multi-faceted role that offers the opportunity to leverage their program management experience to help lead a complex global coalition at the intersection of human rights and technology. This is a temporary position, maternity leave cover, with an expected end date of April 15, 2026. This position will support a global Internet freedom initiative that will support local civil society, independent media, and human rights defenders to better prevent and respond to digital repression in their own contexts, particularly in repressive contexts. The activity focuses on building long-term, local resilience among civil society through a networked approach involving global, regional, and local actors. The activity provides technical assistance on digital security, digital governance advocacy and engagement, censorship circumvention, and holistic legal, psychosocial, and physical security support.
Under the guidance of the Deputy Chief of Party and in coordination with the larger project team (including the Advisors and Chief of Party), the Program Officer will oversee the implementation of activities, ensuring strong coordination with other project objectives, and compliance with USAID and Internews policies. The Program Officer will work closely with project partners, support internal coordination efforts, and be responsible for effectively sharing the impact and successes of the program. Further, the Program Officer will support, when needed, the business development, start up and oversight of related Associate Awards and Buy-Ins.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request:
Program/Project Management:
- Provide project management and program implementation oversight, strategic planning, analysis, personnel, grants, procurement and finance tasks as needed.
- Serve as primary point of contact for regional and local partners
- Assist in the development of team systems, norms and practices.
- Supervise at least one (1) full-time staff, including assigning work, approving timesheets and managing their workload (as needed).
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships with international, regional and local partner organizations and ensure that implementation is responsive to the needs of partners and beneficiaries.
- Support the MEL Specialist and the MEL Partner in developing and implementing strong MEL frameworks and activities, ensuring that all project partners understand MEL requirements.
- Support the development of Associate Award and Buy-In proposals, project start-up and ongoing coordination; ensuring (when needed) that project staff are onboarded, existing processes and approaches are shared, and regular communication occurs across all relevant teams.
Administration & Finance:
- Manage the implementation, communication and programmatic oversight of all subgrants (PASS and HQ managed) issued under Civic DEFENDERS. This includes reviewing the prospective grantee applications, program and design, budget negotiations, payments and partner reporting.
- Ensure all funder approval request packages are complete and ready to be sent by the COP/DCOP.
- Oversee all administrative aspects of the Civic DEFENDERS digital governance activities, in coordination with the COP, DCOP and Business Management team.
- In coordination with the Business Management team, ensure program implementation complies with funder requirements and Internews’ policies and procedures.
- Oversee the implementation of personal service contracts, outside service contracts and simple service contracts.
- Support COP, DCOP and Advisors in ensuring that timelines are met, deliverables and approvals tracked.
- Support hiring efforts for project staff and consultants, including ensuring effective onboarding.
Writing & Research:
- Support the writing and compiling of program reporting, including quarterly reports and annual workplans, ensuring the final product sent for DCOP/COP review is complete and timely.
- Review and respond to work products from partners, as needed.
- Support internal and external communications, including website, 2-pagers, summaries, etc.
- Represent team and Internews at events, as needed.
- In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of belonging.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required
- University degree in relevant fields of study OR equivalent lived/professional experience.
- Minimum five years’ relevant prior work experience in Democracy, Human Rights and Governance programming, with a preference for previous experience in digital rights, governance or Internet freedom
- Up to five years’ experience in the thematic area.
- Strong writing skills and proven text-editing proficiency.
- Strong analytical skills; ability to define, communicate, and resolve complex problems. Strong interpersonal skills: diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate.
- Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to effectively manage a dynamic workload and shifting priorities.
- Experience with project management, partnership management, and working with at-risk and marginalized populations.
- Advanced computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Airtable (or similar project management software).
- Strong English language proficiency.
- Flexibility to work outside traditional office hours as required.
Preferred
- Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.
- Previous experience implementing US Government (USG) funded programs, or other similar programs; USAID experience particularly preferred.
- Proficiency in languages others than English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, or Arabic.
- Experience using secure channels for communication.
- Knowledge of Internet freedom, including current debates, relevant actors and global trends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal color perception and close vision for use of computer terminal and reading printed and electronic materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of radiation from regular exposure to computer VDTs.
Expected office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: Remote, with visits require to Horsham, West Sussex
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About Roffey Park Institute
Roffey Park Institute is a pioneer in leadership and organisational development, with over 70 years of experience empowering individuals and organisations to reach their potential. Known for its innovative approach and deep expertise, Roffey Park is now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to join its leadership team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Institute.
The Role
The Director of Finance will be a key strategic leader within Roffey Park, responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the Institute. Reporting to the CEO, the Director will have the opportunity to influence major financial decisions, ensuring the organisation’s long-term sustainability, compliance, and success. The Director will work closely with the senior management team and the Board of Trustees to provide strategic guidance, turning financial insights into actionable plans that drive growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies that align with Roffey Park’s vision and ambitious goals, ensuring sustainable growth and financial stability.
- Oversee Financial Planning & Reporting: Manage the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting process, ensuring Roffey Park’s financial health remains strong and compliant with all regulations.
- Ensure Financial Excellence & Compliance: Lead the implementation of effective financial controls, audit processes, and ensure adherence to financial regulations and best practices.
- Inspire and Lead the Finance Team: Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Who They’re Looking For
Roffey Park is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional to join their leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring:
- A degree in finance/accounting and a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
- 10+ years of senior finance experience, with expertise in both the charity and commercial sectors.
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of driving transformation and managing financial functions through digital change.
- Deep knowledge of UK financial regulations, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to turn complex financial data into strategic insights.
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAGE, MS Excel) and a passion for embracing digital solutions.
Why Roffey Park?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking organisation at a time of growth and transformation. By joining Roffey Park, the successful candidate will:
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading organisation in leadership development.
- Work in a dynamic, innovative environment where new ideas and continuous improvement are valued.
- Lead and inspire a talented finance team, contributing to their growth and success.
- Be part of an organization that makes a real impact, empowering leaders across industries.
- Remote working is available along with great benefits.