BACKGROUND

As part of the External Relations Unit, IRC's Mass Markets department is responsible for the global delivery of circa US$65million of predominantly unrestricted funding, contributing to a total of circa US$240m that the organisation currently raises in total from the private sector. The Mass Markets department plays an important strategic role in the creation of IRC’s brand, awareness and support for its advocacy goals.

The Mass Market team have developed a 6 year sustainer strategy to deliver 43,500 sustainers annually by 2027 with 75% plus coming from offline recruitment channels

The IRC's strategy centres on its ambition to continue to improve the scale and effectiveness of IRC programs worldwide with evidence of what works best to impact people’s lives in conflict and fragile settings. The fundraising pillars of the External Relations Unit comprise of colleagues and teams delivering marketing, account management, leadership gifts, board liaison, corporate partnerships, brand stewardship and communications to support this work.  These colleagues are primarily located in the USA at present – but IRC plans to significantly expand its global fundraising footprint.  Other colleagues within IRC are also deeply engaged with private funding & partners – in particular within Europe, US Resettlement and field program – and we need to work in close integrated collaboration to ensure the best use of resources and highest impact for IRC.

JOB OVERVIEW

As Director Supporter Acquisition you will work in close partnership with the Vice President of Mass Markets and the Mass Market leaders in Sweden, Germany, UK and USA, plus 3 additional markets to be added by 2023.

You will lead the development and delivery of IRC’s face to face and DRTV operations, which will be rooted in building best in class public engagement, including brand centered marketing, and supporter development, with a laser focus on sustainer acquisition. You will lead the transition of our international donor focus from a one-time donation model, to an expertly blended model of committed (monthly) donors as well as one-time givers. Initial focus will be Germany, the USA and Sweden. The mantra for any IRC donor engagement in the mass markets space is Stay Longer, Do More and Give More. It is expected that this role will lead the way in developing effective supporter journeys and meaningful interactions with donors that will create a greater sense of connectivity and commitment to long term giving.

You will provide visionary leadership to fuel creative, dynamic and market sensitive operations and deliver rapid growth in supporter-based revenue from offline channels. At the heart of this operation will be a test, learn and optimise culture, driven by data based decision making, ensuringthe international acquisition operations are supporter focused and target driven with a close daily, weekly and monthly tracking of spend, results, and impact.

The Director of Supporter Acquisition serves as a member of the External Relations team and shares leadership responsibility for the success of the IRC External Relations goals. 

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

Our target markets grow their sustainer base in line with the key metrics outlined in the sustainer business case and strategy

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as Leader within the Mass Markets team 

• To act as offline lead representative Mass Markets in cross-divisional meetings to assist with problem solving, planning, strategy building and/or reporting.
• Assist with building strong active joint training & planning, collaboration, support & engagement with relevant colleagues
• Bring resilient, solutions focused and collegiate approaches to bear on decisions, shared challenges and opportunities.
• Take on special projects as assigned by Vice President Mass Markets
• Be an active champion for External Relations and the Sustainer Strategy with stakeholder groups across IRC.

Leader of (Offline) Supporter Acquisition (Mass Markets) – Internationally

• Lead and build a team of highly professional fundraisers and supporter engagement specialists with focused offline channel strategies
• Build relationships with all online teams to maximize the synergies in the on and offline acquisition and retention programs
• Plan and oversee, along with the Vice President Mass Markets, recruitment, retention and upgrading plans grounded in best practices for low dollar, mid-level and monthly donors delivering strong supporter lifetime value. Ensure that recruitment feeds long term value donors, planned giving and major gifts pipeline.
• Continually test and iterate recruitment, engagement (that leads to conversion) and retention tactics across the offline mix to maximise engagement and fundraising.
• Adjust campaigns and tactics to reach strategic goals.
• Act as a lead champion and driver of IRC’s plans to enhance and diversify its channel mix and capacity.
• Work closely with Marketing and Analytics teams to continually monitor results and adjust strategies to maximise revenue.
• Support Vice President Mass Markets in making recommendations to IRC senior management for additional investments.
• Contribute to preparation of annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
• Oversee recruitment of face to face vendors, DRTV agencies and consulting firms. Handle strategy with vendors to ensure that the IRC’s programs receive high level attention and great service.
• Oversee efforts to ensure that donors receive a highly optimized experience through the point of transaction and that the Supporter Marketing and Supporter Services work closely with Marketing Analytics to develop a seamless progression into stewardship and cultivation.
• Support and deliver the frameworks and ways of working that create high quality continual creative innovation.
• Work with the Senior Director, Strategy and Planning in instituting and fine-tuning of self-sufficiency reporting among international teams
• Work with the Mar/Comms and Brand teams ensuring IRC is delivering strong content with measurable outcomes and testing strategies to improve performance
• Support on IRC advocacy goals, building strong relationships with the global advocacy teams
• Provide clear measurement and evaluation metrics that enable continued investment in the sustainer strategy.
• Act as team leader with creation of budgets and projections, as well as monitoring cross market budgets
• Support, supervise and develop the International Acquisition Team of two (Head of Face to Face Fundraising and Head of DRTV, Live Streaming & Gaming) with commitment, integrity and accountability to the IRC Way Global Standards for Professional Conduct.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Position directly supervises two direct reports: Head of Face to Face Fundraising and Head of DRTV, Live Streaming & Gaming.

The Director of Supporter Acquisition will work across the External Relations teams, working alongside the Vice President Communications, Senior Director Mar/Comms, Vice President Advocacy and Heads of Mass Markets internationally.In addition, this role will partner with teams across the organization including, Finance, Legal, International Development Programs and others.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Significant demonstrable work experience in modern high-performance international supporter acquisition programs, with a proven track record of growth.
• Experience in offline marketing in the following areas:
  • Offline donor acquisition and retention – specifically with sustainers (monthly) donors and mid-level donors
  • Management of a face to face vendors
  • Analytics set-up and monitoring
  • Management of DRTV vendors
  • Social media marketing
  • Monthly/committed giving
  • Proven track record of using analytics to inform and influence decision-making.
  • Experience of leading a rapid growth program, and the challenges that come with rapid growth

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of the international fundraising marketplace
• Ability to identify unmet market needs and create or execute offline marketing strategies
• Able to create and own business metrics and goals to determine what will make notable change
• Rigorous and critical thinker, able to ask probing clear questions and drive toward solutions quickly
• Predisposition toward simple and practical solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills, collegial and collaborative and creative leader
• Strong resilience and change management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication

The deadline for applications is midnight between Thursday 29th October / Friday 30th October 2020

Interviews will take place on 5th and 6th November 2020 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. 

BACKGROUND

As part of the External Relations Unit, IRC's Mass Markets department is responsible for the global delivery of circa US$65million of predominantly unrestricted funding, contributing to a total of circa US$240million that the organisation currently raises in total from the private sector. The Mass Markets department plays an important strategic role in the creation of IRC’s brand, awareness and support for its advocacy goals.

The IRC's strategy centers on its ambition to continue to improve the scale and effectiveness of IRC programs worldwide with evidence of what works best to impact people’s lives in conflict and fragile settings. The fundraising pillars of the External Relations Unit comprises colleagues and teams delivering marketing, account management, leadership gifts, board liaison, corporate partnerships, brand stewardship and communications to support this work.  These colleagues are primarily located in the USA at present – but IRC plans to significantly expand its global fundraising footprint.  Other colleagues within IRC are also deeply engaged with private funding & partners – in particular within Europe, US Resettlement and field program – and we need to work in close integrated collaboration to ensure the best use of resources and highest impact for IRC.

JOB OVERVIEW

As Head of DRTV, Live Streaming and Gaming you will work in close partnership with the Vice President of Mass Markets and the Mass Market Leaders in the USA, UK, Sweden, Germany and 3 other markets to be added by end 2023.

You will lead the development and delivery of IRC’s International DRTV, Live Streaming and Gaming operations, which will be rooted in building best in class public engagement, brand centered marketing and supporter development. You will lead on delivering an expertly blended model of committed (monthly) donors as well as one-time givers. Initial focus will be the USA, UK, Germany and Sweden.

The mantra for any IRC donor engagement in the mass markets space is Stay Longer, Do More and Give More. It is expected that this role will lead the way in developing effective supporter journey’s and meaningful interactions with donors recruited via DRTV, Live Streaming and Gaming, that will create a greater sense of connectivity and commitment leading to long term giving

In this role you will provide visionary leadership to fuel creative, dynamic and market sensitive operations and deliver rapid growth in supporter-based revenue. At the heart of this operation will be a test, learn and optimize culture, driven by data based decision making.S/he will ensure that the international DRTV, Live Streaming and Gaming operations are supporter focused and target driven: with a close daily, weekly and monthly tracking of spend, results, and impact.

This role is a member of the External Relations team and shares leadership responsibility for the success of the IRC External Relations goals. 

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

Our target markets are seeing numbers growing in terms of DRTV recruited supporters, and donors. IRC is building connectivity in the livestreaming and gaming space and has identified opportunities for revenue generation in the mass markets

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as Leader within the Mass Markets team 

• To act as the Mass Markets DRTV, Live Streaming and Gaming lead in cross-divisional meetings to assist with problem solving, planning, strategy building and/or reporting.
• Assist with building strong active joint training & planning, collaboration, support & engagement with relevant colleagues
• Bring resilient, solutions focused and collegiate approaches to bear on decisions, shared challenges and opportunities.
• Take on special projects as assigned by Vice President Mass Markets
• Be an active champion for External Relations and the Global Sustainer Strategy with stakeholder groups across IRC.

Leader of Digital Engagement (Mass Markets) – Internationally

• Lead and build an International team of highly professional DRTV, Live Streaming and Gaming fundraisers and supporter engagement specialists with focused channel strategies
• Plan and oversee, along with the VP Mass Markets, recruitment, retention and upgrading plans grounded in best practices for low dollar, mid-level and monthly donors delivering strong supporter lifetime value. Ensure that recruitment feeds long term value donors, planned giving and major gifts pipeline.
• Continually test and iterate recruitment, engagement (that leads to conversion) and retention tactics across the DRTV, Live Streaming and Gaming mix to maximize engagement and fundraising.
• Adjust campaigns and tactics to reach strategic goals.
• Act as a lead champion and driver of IRC’s plans to enhance and increase its emergency fundraising response and capacity.
• Work closely with Marketing and Analytics teams to continually monitor results and adjust strategies to maximize revenue.
• Support VP Mass Markets in making recommendations to IRC senior management for additional investments.
• Together with VP Mass Markets and Senior Director, Strategy and Planning, prepare annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
• Oversee recruitment of content and media buying agencies, DRTV agencies and consulting firms. Manage strategy with these firms to ensure that the IRC’s programs receive high level attention and great service.
• Oversee efforts to ensure that donors receive a highly optimized digital experience through the point of transaction and that the Supporter Marketing and Supporter Services work closely with Marketing Analytics to develop a seamless progression into stewardship and cultivation.
• To work with the Senior Director, Strategy and Planning in instituting and fine-tuning of self-sufficiency reporting among international teams   
• Working with the Mar/Comms and Brand teams ensuring IRC is delivering strong content with measurable outcomes and testing strategies to improve performance
• Support on campaigns with Corporate teams to ensure IRC effectively cultivates relationships in the livestreaming and gaming industries
• Provide clear metrics and returns to build strong growth investment business case.
• Act as team leader with creation of budgets and projections, as well as monitor budgets to ensure we are accurateSupport the International DRTV, Live Streaming and Gaming Teams with commitment, integrity and accountability to the “IRC Way” – IRC Global Standards for Professional Conduct

Key Working Relationships

Position works closely with; Mass Market leaders, International Maas Market Teams. IPP Corp Partnership team

The Head ofr DRTV, Live Streaming and Gaming, will work across the External Relations teams, working alongside the VP Communications, Senior Director Mar/Comms, VP Advocacy and Heads of Mass Markets internationally.In addition, this role will partner with teams across the organization including, Finance, Legal, International Development Programs and others.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Demonstrable work experience in modern high-performance supporter recruitment and engagement, with proven track record of growth.
• Experience in in the following areas:
  • DRTV donor acquisition and retention – specifically with sustainers (monthly)
  • Live streaming and gaming industry connectivity
  • Management of a media buying agency
  • Analytics set-up and monitoring
  • Social media marketing
• Experience of driving a committed/monthly donors
• Experience of delivering emergency fundraising
• Understanding of the international fundraising marketplace
• Proven ability using analytics to inform and influence decision-making

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to identify unmet market needs and create/execute mass marketing strategies
• Creates and owns business metrics and goals to determine what will move the needle
• Rigorous and critical thinker, able to ask probing clear questions and drive toward solutions quickly
• Predisposition toward simple and practical solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills, collegial and collaborative and creative leader
• Strong resilience and change management skills – with experience of leading a rapid growth program, and the challenges that come with rapid growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication

The deadline for applications is midnight between Thursday 29th / Friday 30th October 2020

Interviews will take place on 12th and 13th November 2020

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. 

BACKGROUND

As part of the External Relations Unit, IRC's Mass Markets department is responsible for the global delivery of circa US$65million of predominantly unrestricted funding, contributing to a total of circa US$240million that the organisation currently raises in total from the private sector. The Mass Markets department plays an important strategic role in the creation of IRC’s brand, awareness and support for its advocacy goals.

The IRC's strategy centers on its ambition to continue to improve the scale and effectiveness of IRC programs worldwide with evidence of what works best to impact people’s lives in conflict and fragile settings. The fundraising pillars of the External Relations Unit comprises colleagues and teams delivering marketing, account management, leadership gifts, board liaison, corporate partnerships, brand stewardship and communications to support this work.These colleagues are primarily located in the USA at present – but IRC plans to significantly expand its global fundraising footprint.Other colleagues within IRC are also deeply engaged with private funding & partners – in particular within Europe, US Resettlement and field program – and we need to work in close integrated collaboration to ensure the best use of resources and highest impact for IRC.

JOB OVERVIEW

As Head of Face to Face Fundraising you will work in close partnership with the Vice President of Mass Markets and the Mass Market Leaders in the USA, UK, Sweden, Germany and 3 other markets to be added by end 2023.

In this role you will lead the development and delivery of IRC’s international Face to Face operation, which will be rooted in building best in class public engagement, brand centered marketing and supporter development. You will lead the transition of our international mass market operations away from a singular focus on cash giving, to an expertly blended model of committed (monthly) donors as well as one-time givers. Initial focus will be the USA, Germany and Sweden. The mantra for any IRC donor engagement in the mass markets space is Stay Longer, Do More and Give More. It is expected that this role will lead the way in developing effective supporter journey’s and meaningful interactions with donors recruited via face to face, that will create a greater sense of connectivity and commitment leading to long term giving

You will provide visionary leadership to fuel creative, dynamic and market sensitive operations and deliver rapid growth in supporter-based revenue. At the heart of this operation will be a test, learn and optimize culture, driven by data based decision making.S/he will ensure that the international face to face operations are supporter focused and target driven: with a close daily, weekly and monthly tracking of spend, results, and impact.

This role is a member of the External Relations team and shares leadership responsibility for the success of the IRC External Relations goals. 

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

Our target markets are seeing numbers growing in terms of supporters, and donors recruited via face to face. Lifetime values are consistent with the Global Sustainer Strategy

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as Leader within the Mass Markets team: 

• To act as the Mass Markets Face to Face lead in cross-divisional meetings to assist with problem solving, planning, strategy building and/or reporting.
• Assist with building strong active joint training & planning, collaboration, support & engagement with relevant colleagues
• Bring resilient, solutions focused and collegiate approaches to bear on decisions, shared challenges and opportunities.
• Take on special projects as assigned by Vice President Mass Markets
• Be an active champion for External Relations and the Global Sustainer Strategy with stakeholder groups across IRC.

Leader of Digital Engagement (Mass Markets) – Internationally

• Lead and build a team of highly professional face to face fundraisers and supporter engagement specialists with focused market strategies
• Plan and oversee, along with the VP Mass Markets, recruitment, retention and upgrading plans grounded in best practices for low dollar monthly donors, delivering strong supporter lifetime value. Ensure that recruitment feeds long term value donors, planned giving and major gifts pipeline.
• Continually test and iterate recruitment, engagement (that leads to conversion) and retention tactics across the supporter mix to maximize engagement and fundraising.
• Adjust campaigns and tactics to reach strategic goals.
• Work closely with Marketing and Analytics teams to continually monitor results and adjust strategies to maximize revenue.
• Support VP Mass Markets in making recommendations to IRC senior management for additional investments in face to face and new markets.
• Together with VP Mass Markets and Senior Director, Strategy and Planning, prepare annual budget and quarterly reforecasts.
• Oversee recruitment/procurement of face to face agencies and consulting firms. Manage vendors to ensure that the IRC’s programs receive high level attention and great service.
• Oversee efforts to ensure that donors receive a highly optimized experience through the point of transaction and that the Supporter Marketing and Supporter Services work closely with Marketing Analytics to develop a seamless progression into stewardship and cultivation.
• Support and deliver the frameworks and ways of working that create best support for high quality continual creative and face to face innovation.
• To work with the Senior Director, Strategy and Planning in instituting and fine-tuning of self-sufficiency reporting among international teams 
• Working with the Mar/Comms and Brand teams ensuring IRC is delivering strong content via face to face with measurable outcomes and testing strategies to improve performance
• Provide clear metrics and returns to build strong growth investment business case.
• Act as team leader with creation of budgets and projections, as well as monitor budgets to ensure we are accurate
• Support the International face to face teams with commitment, integrity and accountability to the IRC Way Global Standards for Professional Conduct

Key Working Relationships:

This position has management in partnership with face to face fundraisers in each national market

The Head of Face to Face Fundraising, will work across the External Relations teams, working alongside the VP Communications, Senior Director Mar/Comms, VP Advocacy and Heads of Mass Markets internationally.  In addition, this role will partner with teams across the organization including, Finance, Legal, International Development Programs and others.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Experience

• Demonstrable work experience in modern high-performance face to face environment, with proven track record of success.
• Experience in face to face in the following areas:
  • Street, Door and B2B donor acquisition and retention – specifically with sustainers (monthly donors)
  • Management of a face to face agency relationship
  • Analytics set-up and monitoring
  • Set up of onboarding and supporter journey communications cycle
• Experience of driving a committed/monthly donors growth
• Worked in multiple international markets in Europe and/or North America
• Proven ability, using analytics to inform and influence decision-making

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to identify unmet market needs and create/execute face to face strategies
• Creates and owns business metrics and goals to determine what will move the needle
• Rigorous and critical thinker, able to ask probing clear questions and drive toward solutions quickly
• Predisposition toward simple and practical solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills, collegial, collaborative, and creative leader
• Strong resilience and change management skills – with experience of leading a rapid growth program, and the challenges that come with rapid growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication

The deadline for applications is midnight between Thursday 29th / Friday 30th October 2020

Interviews will take place onthe 10th / 11th November 2020

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments. 

We are looking for four exceptional people to join us as trustees who can help ensure that we have a high performing Board during a period that we may end up looking back on as among the most crucial in our history.

We are hugely proud of the impact we have had on behalf of people affected by blood cancer. The £500 million we have invested in research over the last 60 years has saved many thousands of lives, and we are now in a position where the day we will beat blood cancer is finally in sight. But with the coronavirus crisis already having had a big impact on our income, it is more vital than ever that we have the strong strategic leadership to keep our mission to beat blood cancer on course.

As a Board, we know we need to become more diverse to better reflect the community we serve and share with us new ideas and opinions, so we would welcome approaches from the following:

• Individuals from black and ethnic minority communities.
• Younger people who may not have had previous board experience but have other experiences, for example: of committee work, associations and other team decision making experience.
• Individuals who have personally been affected by blood cancer who have the capacity to support us as a trustee
• Experience in the following fields would be of interest to us: Medical Research, Audit, and Finance.
• Individuals who have experience of information support for blood cancer patients and health policy.
• Influencers who have experience with fundraising and have celebrity or VIP connections that could be further explored.
• Members of a minority group through physical or cultural characteristics.

This is a challenging but very rewarding role and your contribution could assist the blood cancer community in a huge way.

If you would like an opportunity to make a difference and contribute in a positive way we would encourage you to apply to join us on our journey, please share with us your CV, along with a brief Cover Letter outlining your interest and how you feel you could add value to our cause.

If you would like to know more prior to applying please feel free to get in touch with Louise Keegan - Recruitment Officer at Blood Cancer UK for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity. 

The closing date for this opportunity is: Midday on Saturday, 31 October 2020.

Thank you for your interest in Blood Cancer UK and we very much look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: Should we be successful in our search for suitable individuals prior to the closing date we reserve the right to close this opportunity early.

Head of Research Interpretation 

• Permanent
• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus benefits
• Full time – 37.5 hours a week 
• London N1 9FW

Closing date: 5pm, 19th October 2020

Interviews: w/c 2nd November 2020

World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRFI) leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe and the Americas. Our shared vision is to live in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer.

WCRFI is responsible for delivering our network science programmes. One of these is the Continuous Update Project (CUP), our global cancer prevention and survival programme on the links between diet, nutrition, physical activity and cancer. Forming the cornerstone of all our work, the project is the largest of its kind in the world. Over 140 scientists from more than 17 different countries have contributed to it. The CUP database is housed at Imperial College London. Trusted by oncology experts, researchers and health professionals worldwide, and regularly evaluated by an independent panel of leading cancer experts, the CUP is the only authoritative scientific resource of its kind in the world.

We are looking to recruit a Head of Research Interpretation to lead and manage the CUP at a particularly exciting time. Following the launch of Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: A Global Perspective, a major report based on CUP findings and featuring our updated cancer prevention recommendations, the project is moving into a new phase of development. 

You will be responsible for leading and implementing this new phase of the CUP, working with a dedicated Secretariat. You will also contribute to other projects such as ensuring that the WCRF network has the latest global cancer statistics, including new estimates of the preventability of cancer. More information on the CUP can be found here.

Educated to PhD level, with at least three years post doctoral experience, you will have an understanding of epidemiology, nutrition and/or cancer, have experience or knowledge of conducting and interpreting systematic reviews and strong project and people management skills. 

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role, using specific examples to illustrate how you meet the job and person specifications.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is looking to appoint a Secretary to work with its Trustees.  The part time role requires someone who is willing to work flexibly and conscientiously to provide a full range of secretarial and financial services to the Fund’s Trustees. This is an important and responsible role to support the work of a charity established in 1950 to provide grants and bursaries for:

• Courses leading to qualifications related to traffic engineering and transport planning,
• Research projects relevant to one or more of the Fund’s objectives,
• Programmes or schemes to improve the highway network and the roadside environment.

The successful candidate is likely to have senior experience in governance, strong financial management skills and a working knowledge, or experience of, the transport and/or charity sector.  He/she will be expected to work under their own initiative to maintain the effective operation of the Fund.  This is likely to equate to1-2 days per week but he/she will be expected to be available to conduct the Fund’s business at all normal working times.

The role is remunerated by payment of a quarterly fee. The Secretary is expected to work remotely (from home) but be available to attend all Trustee meetings and other London based meetings as required.

This is an opportunity for someone to bring their experience and knowledge to a fulfilling role, working with Trustees in developing and providing influential support to the highways and transport sector.

Duties of Secretary

Responsible for the efficient administration of the Fund’s business.

Provide support and assistance to Trustees and prospective beneficiaries.

To manage the accounts and all administrative matters of the Fund’s operation.

Secretarial and Administrative Role

Prepare reports and agendas for five Trustee meetings, attendance at all such meetings, arrange venues, prepare minutes and take all necessary actions to implement the Trustees’ decisions on grant applications and other matters.

Work with grant applicants, advise and assist them with the preparation of bids for funds.

Monitor progress of grant funded projects and report progress to Trustees. Manage the award and the payment of grants.

Maintain and update the Fund’s website.

Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission, including the submission of annual returns.

Manage the bursary awards process.

Provide guidance to Trustees on governance and risk management issues.

Maintain all Fund records including the paper archive, and monthly backups of key files.

Maintain and update the Fund’s risk assessment, business continuity and resilience plans.

Financial Role

Undertake all financial duties including maintenance of a cash book, payment of invoices.

Prepare the annual accounts, including submission to and liaison with external examiners.

Maintain and reconcile the Fund’s bank account.

Monitor and report on the Fund’s investments, working with the Fund’s investment managers the Fund’s investment adviser and the Trustee Investment Sub Group.

Provide support to, and work with, the Trustee Investment Sub Group.

Prepare financial statements for Trustee meetings.

Remuneration £25,200 annually, paid quarterly as a taxable fee.

Hours -As and when required to carry out the role fully.  Variable but estimated on average to be around the equivalent of 1 to 1.5 days per week.

Workplace – Work from home.  Attend Trustee and other London based meetings as required by the role.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work independently under own initiative (E)
• Good quality report writing skills (E)
• High level organising and administrative skills (E)
• IT skills competent in the use of Excel, Word, Zoom and Social Media etc (E)
• Numeracy skills and ability to maintain accurate accounting records (E)
• Accuracy with a good attention to detail, task orientated (E)
• Good communications skills (D)

Knowledge and Experience

• Senior administrative, financial, or managerial role. (E)
• Experience of working with elected members or Trustees, in a committee environment. (E)
• Knowledge of and experience of committee working (E)
• Knowledge and experience of governance and risk management issues (E)
• Knowledge and interest in relevant charities and the transport sector (D)

E (Essential) D(Desirable)

We are recruiting for our new Public Affairs Manager at what is an incredibly important and exciting time for colleges, and the wider education and skills system.

Now is without question a highly challenging time for our education and skills system. The pandemic sees colleges facing daily challenges in responding to changing guidance, an every-changing local and national context and very significant budgetary pressures.

At the same time, there is real opportunity to develop the role that colleges play for people, employers and communities. After a decade of funding cuts, the Love Our Colleges campaign has seen significant cross-party support for greater investment in colleges. The Independent Commission on the College of the Future has set out a bold vision for the future of the sector, and will be setting out its recommendations this autumn. And the upcoming FE White Paper represents a critical opportunity to take this forward, with systems reforms to ensure that colleges are able to pull their full role for people, employers and communities – while there is political appetite to back these reforms with increased funding as part of any spending review process.

The Public Affairs Manager will play a key role in both making sure that we fully capitalise on the opportunities of systems reform and increased funding – whilst ensuring that colleges have the sufficient authority, funding and support to respond to the ongoing crisis.

Managing our parliamentary and wider political engagement will include:

• Developing and managing our relationships with parliamentarians, ministers, opposition parties and advisors, including attendees meeting and briefing senior AoC colleagues where appropriate.
• Supporting colleges to deliver impactful political engagement – including both through support for individual colleges, and in developing effective public affairs strategies to ensure a prominent college voice regionally and nationally.
• Managing our engagement with relevant parliamentary committees and groups, ensuring we are feeding in to relevant inquiries and are frequently asked to give evidence.
• Developing the role of the APPG on FE and Lifelong Learning, ensuring it delivers real impact in terms of parliamentary engagement and public profile.
• Ensuring high-quality briefings are produced for parliamentarians on key issues, and that colleges are referenced regularly in relevant debates.
• Ensuring that internal colleagues and our member colleges are kept fully informed on political developments.

Leading our parliamentary engagement is particularly critical as we approach the anticipated FE White Paper. You will play a central role in managing our engagement throughout the legislative process – securing amendments, coordinating college inputs and working with others to support wider public and media engagement.

We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of legislative process and parliamentary business combined with proven experience of successful networking, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build effective and sustainable partnerships to achieve shared aims. You won’t necessarily have worked in education and skills policy previously, but you will have a proven ability to learn new policy areas quickly, and will be adept at describing complex policy issues clearly to non-experts. A self-starter, you will have the ability to prioritise and manage competing pressures and will have demonstrable people management skills.

The role will manage the Public Affairs Officer, and report to the Head of Public Affairs. 
If you are looking for a new challenge in your career and you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this role, then we would like to hear from you.

*Please note, at AoC we are currently working remotely in line with government guidelines and the successful candidate would be expected to work from home during the national lockdown but will be based from our London office once the government deem it safe to do so.* 

To apply

If you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes to hit the ground running in this position we would welcome your application.

To apply, please send us your current CV along with a cover letter detailing how your key skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification for the role along with a completed equal opportunities form to rhe email address provided below.

Please note that your equal opportunities form will be separated from your application and will not be considered by the shortlisting panel.

Interview date: 11th November 2020

Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role and will be expected to provide proof of this if invited for interview.

Your application must be submitted and received by 9am on Monday, 26 October 2020.

AoC is an Equal Opportunities employer.

**Thank you for your interest in working at AoC**

London - £55,000 - £60,000
National - £47,000 - £56,000
+ (Up to) £5,000 Accountancy Allowance

The Government Property Agency (GPA) was launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018. The GPA represents a step change in the way that Government property estate and assets are managed efficiently, by providing innovative and flexible solutions across the Government estate. Our core service is to support departments in business change and workforce transformation. The GPA is the place to be for UK’s leading professionals in estates, commercial, project management and beyond.

The Senior Financial Modeller will be responsible for the content, quality and structure of all financial analysis prepared by the GPA for internal use and for third parties. Output will include undertaking analysis for the Economic and Financial Case sections of the GPA’s business cases for real-estate acquisition/re-location, drafting business case content for the same sections, GPA portfolio valuation, data analysis and reporting.

In addition to this, there will be ample opportunity to lead the analysis in areas such as Data structuring, Portfolio management, ‘Smarter Working’, and in other ad-hoc projects across the GPA’s portfolio, including opportunities to leverage the wealth of data the GPA  holds on government estate to provide management information and insight into property, programme and estate performance.

The responsibilities of the Senior Financial Modeller will include

• Collaborating across the GPA’s directorates: Finance, Workplace Services, Commercial and Capital Investments, to understand and interpret the underlying estate strategy as it pertains to the GPA’s strategic objectives, understand the needs and requirements of our customers (departments in GPA’s portfolio), define the scope and outputs of their analysis, and compile the relevant data and assumptions supporting the analysis.
• The GPA work alongside various private sector delivery partners, including: CBRE, Montagu-Evans and AECOM, and you will be able to draw on their expertise where required. As well as working across the breadth of the GPA, and with external subject matter experts, you will have the opportunity to provide guidance on analysis for the GPA’s customers where the expertise isn’t present in house.
• You will be able to not only understand requirements and define the scope of your analysis, but be able to translate this so the output and its implications are understood by both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will present your work to the GPA’s internal and external stakeholders, including at project meetings, Investment Committee meetings and to HMT
• The financial modelling is undertaken in Microsoft Excel, and as such an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required to be demonstrated.
• The GPA is a forward looking organisation and the post-holder is encouraged to develop improved ways of working, or refine processes to the end of improving outcomes for the GPA and its customers.
• The GPA is a people focussed business and encourages its employees to make full use of training and development opportunities and provides an annual budget for this. You will have the support of two B2 grade members of the Finance Directorate analysis team, and the opportunity to take on line management responsibilities.
• The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential skills:

• A high level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• VBA coding and Power Queries

Essential Experience:

• Corporate Finance
• Undertaking complex discounted cash-flow analyses, and value-for-money analyses
• Undertaking analysis in accordance with the HMT Green Book
• Delivering the results of complex financial analyses
• Stakeholder management
• Reporting outcomes and implications of analyses (written and verbal)
• Understanding of commercial property and government real-estate (desirable)
• Qualification at degree or equivalent level in a heavily analytical discipline is essential – for example engineering, economics or finance. Master’s in Business Administration will be favourably considered.

For more information or an informal discussion, please apply via the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Stuart Thomson at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell. 

Cardiff City FC Community Foundation is the official charity of Cardiff City Football Club. We use the unique appeal of Cardiff City FC to change lives.

Fixed Term Contract (12 Months - Maternity Cover)

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to lead and shape our fundraising activities in order to grow income across the fundraising spectrum.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Strategy and Policy

1. To support the development, implementation andevaluation of the strategic plan.

2. To develop and manage a fundraising strategy to secure income and support the organisation’s growth.

Leadership

3. To demonstrate a commitment to our values, mission and ultimate goal.

4. To be an ambassador for the Cardiff City FC Foundation with a strong external focus.

Management
5. To report to senior management, the board of trustees and

sub-committees about the impact of the fundraising activities. 6. To ensure best use of resources.

Finance
7. To manage the fundraising budget and report on variances to the SMT.

8. To ensure that fundraising income achieves target.

Fundraising

9. To communicate the fundraising strategy throughout the organisation, ensuring everyone understands their role and the importance of fundraising.

10. To develop strategies securing income from Trusts and Foundations, Corporate and individual Giving, Legacies, Fundraising Events.

11. To identify projects and services which could be funded through Trusts and Foundations, cultivate and approach funders, develop proposals which include as many core organisational costs as acceptable to the funder.

12. Identify projects and services which could be funded through major giving, cultivate relationships, develop proposals and secure gifts from major donors.

13. To identify opportunities and manage corporate and individual giving, cultivate relationships, maximise income generation, supporter engagement and lifetime value.

14. To identify opportunities and manage fundraising events, develop a fundraising calendar, to ensure maximum return on investment and maximum supporter engagement.

15. To build a strong, diverse pipeline of future opportunities.

16. To develop engaging targeted fundraising campaigns to broaden our support base.

17. To be aware of and respond to emerging trends in fundraising.

General

18. To understand the fundraising regulatory environment and ensure compliance.

19. To meet deadlines agreed with line manager and key partners with regard to reporting of key performance indicators and other targets.

20. To champion the highest standards for health and safety and safeguarding.

21. To effectively manage and develop strong positive relationships with beneficiaries, key partners and stakeholders.

22. To undertake any relevant training as required by line- manager or in line with expectations of the programme funder.

23. To attend and participate in meetings with Foundation staff, funding providers and other meetings as appropriate.

24. To exhibit and promote company values & behaviours.

25. Promote and celebrate equality, diversity & inclusion.

26. To out carry any additional work and duties that meet the needs of the business.

Key Relationships
Internal: All Foundation Staff and Trustees.

External: Cardiff City FC Directors and Senior Management, Trusts and Foundations and other funders, Major Donors, Corporate and Individual Supporters, any other external stakeholders that support and benefit the work of the Foundation.

The Diocese of Coventry is seeking to appoint a full time Director of New Worshipping Communities to help the Diocese deliver its ambitions for a culture change in making and growing new Disciples, and in developing a more mission focussed approach to the planning and deployment of Resources. This post reports to the Archdeacon Missioner and is based in Coventry.

The main responsibilities are:

• Lead the New Congregations programme with particular responsibility for developing new congregations across the diocese through the establishment of resource hubs, church plants and grafts, and fresh expressions of church.
• Deliver the Programme Communications and Engagement Strategy by assessing the influences, interests and attitudes of the key stakeholders and align the communication and engagement plan accordingly.
• Envision, mobilise and facilitate local churches to actively engage with the Growth Strategy and to develop context sensitive expressions of church, using deanery, area and diocesan and external expertise to enable maximum impact. 

The successful applicant will be educated to Degree level or equivalent, have a proven track record in project/programme management, experience of enabling change in organisations, be highly organised and have good IT skills, particularly MS Office.

A demonstrable understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Church of England, being called to proclaim afresh the Christian Faith in each generation is essential. It is therefore an Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) of this post to have a committed Christian faith. 

The Diocese of Coventry is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents all aspects of the communities we are part of and welcomes all applications.  Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented within our workforce.

For an informal discussion, please contact The Ven. Barry Dugmore

To apply for this role, please complete the application form and a covering letter addressing the following questions:

• Please indicate tasks undertaken for the wider Church, e.g. synodical responsibilities at any level, diocesan committees and working parties served on, ecumenical involvement, or work for a Church voluntary organisation, and how you contributed to progressing their agendas.
• What theological traditions have shaped your ministry and with which do you feel most at ease today?

Full job description and Person Specification are available from the Coventry Diocesan Website vacancy page.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st October 2020

Interviews will take place at the Diocesan office: Wednesday 11th November 2020

Job Title: Director of Audience Development and Fundraising

Company: Cruelty Free International

Location: London-based Hub in Islington with potential for remote working

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £70,000

Cruelty Free International is the leading organisation working to end animal testing globally and is seeking a Director of Audience Development and Fundraising to implement strategies to grow income and deliver key messages across the range of their audiences to deliver a step change for animals worldwide.

Cruelty Free International’s brand and ‘Leaping Bunny’ symbol have a high level of recognition globally and the organisation is one of the world’s longest standing and most respected animal protection organisations.

This new role will be responsible for the organisation’s marketing, communications, audience development and fundraising functions. The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and other departmental leaders to develop and drive innovative and ambitious strategies to engage and increase the organisation’s audiences and at the same time build and maintain a sustainable income base. They will also be a leading advocate for the organisation’s cause and a strong communicator that can represent Cruelty Free International at all levels.

The organisation is looking for an inspirational leader who is a strategic thinker, but with a hands-on, ‘can-do’ approach. They must have experience of working in a similar role leading an audience development team and of developing income generation strategies both in the UK and internationally. A strong track record in the field of philanthropy and corporate partnerships is also required. They will also have led and devised successful marketing and communication strategies for business and audience development and will have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Finally, the successful candidate must share a commitment to animal protection and to the values and aims of Cruelty Free International, to work with them to help create the tipping point for change for animals used in research and testing worldwide.  

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

The Trent Rivers Trust is looking for a

Finance Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial manager to join a growing charity and oversee its budgetary management and financial controls. Based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire with some home working. Applicants will have proven financial management skills, be used to working with accountancy and budget management software and have strong partnership development and team working skills.

The Role

The Trent Rivers Trust (TRT) is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee and manage the charity’s finances and help ensure the charity’s financial sustainability. The charity has grown in recent years and now requires its first internal finance manager to lead and oversee with the CEO, all financial, accounting and budgetary management. The role is also required to ensure a smooth transition from our existing system of financial management to the use of a cloud-based finance management and accountancy software system.

The Trent Rivers Trust delivers projects that make a difference to rivers, the wildlife which inhabits the river corridor and the people that enjoy the river environment.  Our vision is for the River Trent and its tributaries to be rich in wildlife habitats, landscape and historic features for the benefit of all, both now and in the future. At the Trust we have a highly motivated and skilled team all with a passion for rivers and the wider environment, managing a wide variety of projects across the Trent catchment.

Purpose of the Post

• Reporting to the CEO and Trustees, the role is the first contact point for financial matters and oversees the budgets and accounts for the charity
• Agrees and manages the budget, income and expenditure and supports forecasting and the provision of financial information.
• Supports project officers and managers with budget development and the financial management of their work
• Ensures processes around payroll, invoicing and payments to suppliers work smoothly
• Manages the finance assistant and provides support to fundraising and income generation work

Applicants wishing to apply for the post must complete the application form on the Trent Rivers Trust website