Director Of Development Jobs

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled fundraiser to join Impetus as a Development Director and work for an organisation that helps to transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

About this role

The Development Director is a talented and ambitious fundraiser who will join our dynamic, collaborative Impetus Philanthropy Team and have responsibility for delivering the team’s annual fundraising target by managing a portfolio of prospects and major gift donors who support Impetus’ core work.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships on all aspects of fundraising and will oversee the delivery of the Volunteer Engagement Programme and Pro Bono Programme. They will also work with Events colleagues to ensure the success of Impetus fundraising events.

The Development Director will act as a senior member of Impetus. They will provide important support to the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships and Senior Management Team (SMT). They will have direct line management responsibility for two Heads of Engagement and will also provide leadership to more junior members of the Philanthropy Team.

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger organisations.

At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with charities that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark beating, sustained outcomes.

We provide these charities with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges.

We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.

You would be joining an established, high performing team who are warm and supportive and keen to learn from one another.

About the team

The Philanthropy Team raises income for Impetus and for Impetus partner charities. The team consists of twelve staff and is led by the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships. 

The Philanthropy Team works with major donors, corporates and family foundations. We work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure we make a compelling case to generate new financial commitments and wider support for our work. The team also deliver a high-quality engagement programme of volunteering and pro bono for Impetus’ corporates supporters (led by our Heads of Engagement) as well as an ambitious events programme (delivered by a team of three events professionals), including a gala dinner which raises over £1m annually.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects from the Private Equity Industry and surrounding “secondaries” such as banks, law firms and management consultants, as well as raising funds from family foundations and individuals. 
• Provide strategic oversight of the delivery of the Volunteer Engagement Programme and Pro Bono programme and help both programmes to further grow. 
• Line manage Heads of Engagement providing guidance and support in development of growth strategies, monitor KPI’s and financial targets, mentoring professionalism and best practices. 
• Contribute to meeting the Philanthropy Team annual target. 
• Maintain high-level relationships with donors and prospective donors, maximising opportunities to secure new sources of income. 
• Leverage the contacts of Trustees and pro bono supporters to good effect.
• Provide support and meticulous follow-up to the Chairman, Trustees, senior management and senior volunteers to encourage introductions to potential sources of giving and to ensure their successful involvement in the fundraising process. 
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships on all aspects of fundraising, producing regular reports of progress against plan. 
• Work with the Communications team to ensure all communications with external stakeholders is prompt, clear and compelling, this includes the continuing testing and honing of all fundraising collateral to continuously improve the fundraising ask and stewardship strategies. 
• Work with the Head of Events and team to ensure fundraising events are a success, in particular the annual awards dinner. 
• Contribute effectively to the wider operational and strategic development of the organisation working at a strategic and cross organisation level.
• Apply technical and digital skills to effectively use platforms such as Office 365 or Google Workspace.
• Use Salesforce and other internal systems and processes to effectively manage work and drive performance.
• Identify and maximise appropriate opportunities for internal collaboration with colleagues .
• Demonstrate a level of professionalism and best practice across the philanthropy team and within the organisation that is exemplary. 
• Fully comply with all of the organisation’s employment and other policies and procedures. 

Person specification

Fundraising skills and experience

• A proven track record in corporate or major donor fundraising, supported by evidence of raising or managing six or seven figure donors. 
• Experience of operating at a senior level with demanding and challenging people including trustees and external stakeholders. 
• The ability to direct, lead and personally work through the fundraising cycle with donors. 
• Intellectually strong, able to grasp and interpret complex ideas, including the venture philanthropy model of Impetus. 
• Strategic thinking, planning and doing – with an ability to generate concepts and ideas, translate then into tangible tactics and execute them.
• Evidence of an innovative, creative approach and the ability to think laterally.
• Proven experience of building a pipeline for new business.

People and project management

• Experience in managing a high performing team with the ability to mentor on the job and deputise for the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships when necessary.
• A track record as a high-performing member of a team, helping to run the team and contribute beyond own area of responsibility. 
• Solid financial management with an ability to establish and deliver a budget, streamlining and finding economies where necessary.
• Working well under pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects. 
• Broad knowledge of platforms such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and experience with CRM platforms.

Communication skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including exceptional negotiation skills. 
• Excellent relationship skills, with the ability to establish and maintain contacts and maximise networks with key internal and external stakeholders.

Commitment to mission and values

• A commitment to Impetus’ mission 
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time, job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process if these are options you’d like to explore.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our employee benefits

Impetus appreciates the invaluable contribution made by all employees and wishes to encourage and reward loyalty, motivation and experience. We therefore offer a range of benefits and policies which aim to assist employees during various stages of their lives and careers. For more information on these please download the job information pack from the Impetus website.

How to apply

For details on how to apply and more information about the benefits of working at Impetus, please see the information pack.

Are you already established as a senior leader in mission with a demonstrable passion and vision for polycentric mission?

Can you facilitate and influence intercultural learning and collaboration?

Have you successfully acted as a catalyst and entrepreneur in finding new and innovative approaches?

Are you a proven strategic networker, able to develop and strengthen relationships across multiple contexts?

Do you have a track record of casting vision, developing strategy and delivering on ambitious goals?

We want to hear from you if you can demonstrate an ability to:

INSPIRE – a person of integrity who is deeply passionate about enabling people to know Jesus and experience the abundant life that only he can provide and who can inspire others to collaborate to facilitate intercultural learning for the sending and receiving of mission workers among the Majority World.

COMMUNICATE WELL – someone who can communicate sensitively and effectively with a range of organisations, who can communicate clearly across different cultures, and who is able to connect with our supporters.

THINK STRATEGICALLY, ACT ENTREPRENEURIALLY – someone who can work with us to strategically shape and transform the way we organise ourselves and work, to become more polycentric, agile, and catalytic.

As the Director for Intercultural Learning and Collaboration, you will be responsible for:

• Sharing in the overall leadership of BMS as part of the Executive Director Team
• Providing strategic leadership to facilitate intercultural learning and collaboration among the Majority World church
• Developing a team with diverse, key skills to strengthen collaboration and learning across established and emerging hubs, networks and partnerships

This role has a Specific Occupational Requirement for a practising Christian. The successful applicant will be fully in agreement with the BMS vision. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues.

Key information

Location: Based in a city in the Global South, with remote working and visits to the UK

Type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary range: The salary will be set at the national equivalent of a UK salary of between £54K and £60K and based on relative national salary levels of the relevant Global South country

Closing date: 9 am on Monday 22 January 2024 (GMT)

Interview date: Initial interviews will be conducted online on Friday, 2 February 2024, Final interviews to take place in person in the UK on Friday, 16 February 2024.

Further information about the role is set out in this pack. If you would like an exploratory conversation regarding the role, please contact Sujit Varpe at BMS World Mission.

Please download the recruitment pack which includes more information on the role and a job specification. Applications should be made using our online  form.

Colchester Foodbank is recruiting a new Director to lead it through an exciting period of challenge and opportunity. Demand for foodparcels is rising incessantly while donations (both financial and in-kind) are not keeping up. Successful fundraising will be critical for a viable future. A major challenge will be our likely need to move out of our current (rent-free) premises, find new suitable accommodation and adjust our operating model and finances accordingly. We are ramping up our community organisation and advocacy work to address the underlying causes of food poverty. Inspiring and collaborating with staff, volunteers, partner agencies and others to create the most effective team we can be will be a big part of the role.

So, we need someone with the skills, experience and commitment to:

• Provide strategic leadership for the food bank.
• Develop new sources of funding from grant, corporate and public donations.
• Maintain a high profile for the food bank with influential local figures and organisations and others, including on social media.
• Lead staff and volunteers to forge an effective, happy and collaborative team.
• Ensure smooth running of daily operations and tight financial management, in compliance with statutory, charitable and Trussell Trust requirements.
• Liaise effectively with partners, other stakeholders and in particular the Trussell Trust.
• Guide and support the volunteers.
• Report regularly to the Chair of Trustees, and more broadly to all trustees.

Profile

To deliver this demanding and exciting agenda we are looking for some or all of the following:

• Someone with previous experience, preferably in the charity sector, who can demonstrate a proven commitment to tackling poverty, deprivation and social exclusion, putting those in food-poverty at the heart of everything the food bank does.
• Someone with a proven track history of successful fundraising.
• A strategic thinker who can set the vision and translate it into deliverables on the ground.
• An experienced campaigner.
• A team leader who can create an effective, happy team which delivers for the people we serve.
• A skilled communicator and networker, able to develop and deliver an effective communications strategy, at ease with clients, staff, volunteers, partners, senior stakeholders and an effective advocate in the media.
• Someone with formal qualifications or proven experience in relevant areas such as financial management, human resources, safeguarding, health and safety, food hygiene and charitable legislation.

Benefits

The position is currently full-time (37 hours) but we are open to consideration of part-time, flexible or job-share configurations. Some flexibility (e.g. occasional weekend or evening working) may be required. Salary is £40k, negotiable.

Colchester Foodbank is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from those of all faiths and of none.

At The Ahoy Centre, we have a clear mission to offer opportunities to disadvantaged children and young adults to access water based activities, all to achieve qualifications and help with confidence and learning life skills.

We make a difference to the lives of our beneficiaries and liaise with schools and college to ensure we have appropriate referrals. We raise funding through rowing challenges on the Thames, offering workplaces the opportunity for fun team building days and novice rowers the opportunity to raise funds for us, rowing past iconic London landmarks.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, to provide leadership and overall strategy planning for The AHOY Centre with accountability for the operation of the Charity, the requirements of the Charity Commission and our regulator, the RYA. This covers management of all the Ahoy Centre staff team including:

·Management and maintenance of all assets

·Management of AHOY’s Programmes, Activities and Outreach

·Development and maintenance of the appropriate planning and financial management processes

·Development of the charity in line with the strategic plan agreed with the Trustees

·Management and development of fundraising initiatives.

Develop the commercial arm of the charity, working closely with the trustees and charitable side of The AHOY, to establish a range of diverse income streams to financially support the charity’s activities and future growth plus the strategic response to an increasing demand for services.

Job specification & responsibilities:

Operational Management

·Provide leadership, management and support to all of AHOY’s managers and ensure the delivery of performance targets

·Review, manage and implement the 3 – 5 year strategy and ensure its delivery within agreed timescales

·Ensure that the delivery of all water-based activities including sailing, rowing and power training is delivered within safety requirements

·Establish a pathway for children and youth to achieve qualifications including through an apprenticeship scheme to enable employment opportunities at Ahoy and other marine based charities and commercial companies

·  Undertake all duties and responsibilities for the development and implementation of AHOY’s regulations, policies, procedures, aims and objectives including compliance with regulatory requirements.

Financial Activity

·Develop, implement and maintain appropriate planning and budgeting processes together with regular financial reporting systems for the whole charity

·Set the Annual Budget in collaboration with the Treasurer

·Analyse and interpret trends in activity, Income & Expenditure in conjunction with the Treasurer and outsourced finance company

·Develop accounting systems to ensure timely information is presented to the Trustee Board to assist appropriate and timely decision making

·  Establish systems to provide all appropriate reporting to allow the Trustees to discharge their governance responsibilities

Fund Raising Activity

·Introduce, project manage and implement all new fund-raising projects through to successful completion

·Network with and engage new partnerships/links with the commercial world - identifying and establishing contacts with new donors and partners especially within the river based community

· Participate in activities relating to fund raising, corporate sponsorship, marketing and events as required to achieve income generation targets

Other Responsibilities

·Lead by example in establishing and maintaining good relationships with the trustees, staff, volunteers, general public and community groups ensuring an appropriate ambience in the Centre which makes all our users, visitors and volunteers feel welcome and valued

·Any other related duties requested by the Trustees

Additional Conditions of Service:

The post holder is required to work occasional evenings and weekends for the delivery of events and venue hire. Compulsory leave to be taken during the Christmas/New Year period when the Centre is closed

The Together Trust are one of the North West’s leading charities. For over 150 years, we have been championing and caring for people with disabilities and complex health needs, providing life-changing support for looked-after children and care-experienced people and delivering transformative education services.

Our vision is a society where everyone thrives because they are valued within their communities. The Trust is deeply rooted in its values and aspires to be person-centred in all its plans, practices, and behaviours and supports over 3,000 children, adults, and families each year.

The People and Culture Director will play a vital role in shaping the Together Trust of the future by driving the charity’s people strategy, culture, and human resources initiatives. As a key member of the Trust’s senior leadership team, you will collectively be responsible for driving and overseeing the charity's organisational strategic priorities and ambitions for the children, young people, and families we support.

As an ambitious and impactful organisation, the Together Trust is seeking an experienced, high-calibre HR professional with the ability to deliver strategic impact whilst fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive people and culture strategy that supports the charity's mission, values, and strategic goals.
• Develop innovative recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of candidates that align with the charity's service delivery focus.
• Drive initiatives that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Develop internal communications strategies to ensure effective communication to all parts of the charity to drive an empowered and collegiate workforce culture.
• Develop strategies to create an inclusive workplace that values and respects individual differences and experiences.

With an empowering and collegiate leadership approach, you will display the empathy and emotional intelligence required to build and develop a high-performing and motivated team. Critically, you will demonstrate passion and commitment to the Together Trust’s mission and values.

The Together Trust aims to be representative of the communities we are working with. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status, or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments and positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

For more information about the organisation and this important People and Culture Director opportunity please click on Apply. If you wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunities, please contact our retained advisors:

Closing Date: Sunday 14 January 2024

At 2-3 Degrees we’re passionate about young people being embedded in our decision making processes, so this role will be a key member on our Board and help the Directors ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the CIC to achieve agreed objectives.

As a Board member, you will be expected to:

• Be an advocate and ambassador.

• Bring passion and experience to your leadership.

• Be a challenging and supportive partnership with the Directors.

You do not need to have any prior experience of being on a board or in a senior leadership role. We will work with you to build the skills necessary to grow into the role.

Maternity Cover position from January to October 2024

Full-time

Homebased working in the UK

The Director of Development and Engagement is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and works in partnership with the CEO to lead the development, delivery and co-ordination of the organisation’s strategy.

In this role, you will have oversight across several areas including fundraising, membership engagement, finance and governance and will take the lead in generating income and ensuring the sustainability of the organisation.

The post also holds line management responsibility for three members of staff delivering across multiple areas of work including fundraising, finance, and communications. 

For more information, please download the job description below or visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.

This is an ongoing recruitment and interviews will be held as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.

You will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective running of our three respite homes providing our wrap-round services:

• Stress busting Residential Respite Breaks, giving young carers the opportunity to make happy memories.
• Three- week SEAL education booster program including a four-day residential stay at Honeypot, to help young carers who struggle to progress in school due to poor confidence and self- belief that they can learn, to find the confidence that they can succeed in education.
• Wellbeing grants, for essential items no child should lack, such as a clean bed, or new school clothes.
• Face to face outreach including memory making days out at the beach, countryside, or fun park for young carers who never get this experience.
• Pastoral Care promoting the welfare of children and ensuring their needs are being met.
• Healthy Eating and Nutrition, for children who receive free school meals during term time but resort to sugary drinks and snacks during school holidays. Honeypot helps children to perfect a healthy signature dish and provides funds for the ingredients.
• Urgent Pastoral Care, for young carers and their families, who are struggling to cope.

As Operations Director you will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team with the responsibility of developing and embedding the new 3-year plan and the Charity’s values, ensuring service delivery supports the overall business strategy and plans of Honeypot, whilst meeting budget guidelines.

Please see the JD for full details.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Development Director to lead the development of the North-East London Voluntary and Community Sector Collaborative (NEL VCS Collaborative).

• Can you help to ensure that voluntary & community sector voices are embedded in the health system?
• Do you share our vision of reducing health inequalities?
• Are you a leader who can work with a range of stakeholders to develop our collaborative in North-East London?

What is the VCSE Collaborative?

The VCS Collaborative is a body of voluntary & community sector representatives and a representative from the ICB that collaborates to ensure that the design and delivery of health and care services works for residents. The position will be hosted by Tower Hamlets CVS although the post holder will be accountable to the NEL VCSE Collaborative Leadership Group and will be expected to work equitably across the North-East London sub-region.

The vision

The North-East London Voluntary and Community Sectors work in equitable partnership with statutory partners across North East London Integrated Care System, shaping the design and delivery of services for our diverse communities, to tackle health inequalities, and support residents to live longer in good health.

Terms & conditions

Contract: Fixed-term until 31 March 2026

Salary: £46,000pa
Hours: full time
Annual leave: 25 days pa plus 3 THCVS days 

For further details and to apply please see the Tower Hamlets CVS website.

About the ESU

The English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth is a membership organisation with a charitable purpose. It was founded by the journalist Sir Evelyn Wrench in 1918 and is governed by a Royal Charter, granted by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1957. The Princess Royal is President.

The ESU is best known for its extensive work in supporting children and young people to develop speaking and listening (oracy) skills, through primary education programmes, public speaking competitions and debate. The ESU is an international organisation with a network of 54 national ESUs, each operating independently and according to their own jurisdiction. The ESU provides secretariat to the International Council.

The international headquarters of the ESU are at Dartmouth House, one of the most notable properties in Mayfair. It is Grade II* Listed and is scheduled as a building of national importance. The venue is operated under licence by Graysons who run weddings, private events, corporate activities and service our members.

About the role

The ESU is looking for an outstanding senior leader with extensive experience in the education sector to work on an interim basis for up to 3 months whilst we recruit a permanent solution. As interim Director of Education and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for overseeing development of the organisation’s educational programme and leading a strong team of eight full time staff to deliver a portfolio of programmes, workshops, research studies and international activity. Whilst this is an interim role, the successful candidate will play a vital role in preparing for the 2024/25 academic year.

This is a hugely exciting time for the ESU, as we look to expand our reach and impact, grow our in-house and commissioned research, and extend our international programmes to more countries and regions. The Education Department works with over 600 schools annually, and growing. Our focus is to ensure that schools, especially those in areas of disadvantage, have access to high quality oracy education opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• To oversee the portfolio of educational programmes across the UK and internationally, and specifically develop the ESU’s digital delivery.
• To develop mutually beneficial relationships with existing and potential partner organisations identified as having similar or compatible values as the ESU.
• To contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring and challenging the Department’s performance against targets.
• Working closely with stakeholders to ensure the work of ESU reaches as many schools in England and Wales as possible.
• Direct line management of two competent and experienced Heads of Department.
• To report to and advise the Education Committee and ESU Board on all educational issues.

Person Specification

• Senior level leader with experience in the education or not-for-profit sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and proven experience of delivering online and in-person lectures, keynotes and trainings.
• Detailed understanding of the education system in England and Wales.
• Evidence of networking at all levels, developing successful partnerships with a range of sponsors, donors, government bodies, commercial and charitable organisations.
• Proven leadership and management skills, leading a diverse team through motivation, teamwork, supervision and accountability.
• High degree of commercial awareness and business acumen with experience of product development and sales.
• Proven experience of managing a wide range of programmes and with conflicting priorities.
• Evidence of successful delivery of educational programmes in an international context.
• Experience in generating diverse income streams, including product, grant and sponsorship generation.

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Benefits

• Generous Company Pension
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (pro-rata)
• Regular staff social events
• Access to Dartmouth House, our on-site members’ club providing coffee and lunches daily
• Employee assistance programme
• Group Life Insurance

At the English-Speaking Union we are passionate about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and removing barriers. Should you like to discuss any reasonable adjustments or changes to our recruitment process to support you to be your best then please get in touch. 

The ESU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all employees to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Basic/Enhanced (as appropriate to role) Disclosure & Barring Service Disclosure.

Closing date: Tuesday 12th December. Round 1 interviews will take place on the 18th December, with Round 2 w/c 2 January 2024.

This role can be based in South Wales, Birmingham or Oxford in the Skylight, with a range of flexible working options in line with Crisis' flexible working policy.

 

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

In Client Services, we end the homelessness of thousands of people by providing high quality impactful services in our year round services and at Christmas.  We learn what works and adapt our services accordingly.  This evidence goes on to inform our hugely successful campaigning and influencing work.

Title: Director of Operations (South Wales, Birmingham and Oxford)

Salary: £72,894 per annum 

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Swansea, Birmingham or Oxford.

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Crisis’s service offer and to ensure our work with members is safe, of high quality and impactful.  The role holder will have genuine opportunity for leading improvements, for empowering local leaders and for strengthening the relationship between service delivery, development, building the evidence base and achieving social change.  These are new roles, hardwiring service development alongside service delivery and creating a new era of empowered local leadership and investment in locations to drive local and national change.  Our new 10 year strategy places our services at the very core of Crisis, and these three new roles are pivotal to our overall mission of ending homelessness.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will be an experiencing leader with an exceptional track record in service delivery, service development as well as empowering and inspiring people – including staff and volunteers. You will have excellent analytical skills, be familiar with working with significant budgets and with leading through change.  You will share our commitment to ending homelessness.

You may have experience in leading and developing large scale service delivery in a relevant field, such as homelessness, housing, adult social care, health, education, training, or employment.  You may have gained that experience in the voluntary or statutory sectors.  You should have in depth knowledge of working with people with complex needs, engaging with statutory services and a working knowledge of safeguarding. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 28 days’ annual leave

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: 20th December 2023 (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held on w/c 15/01/2024

Reports to: Chair of Trustees

Application Deadline: Friday 29 December 2023

Interview: TBC in early January

Start date:  Feb 2024

Hours of work: 2 days / 14 hours per week

Salary: £45,000 per year, pro rata

Contract: Permanent with 6-month probation.

Location: Hybrid. We have an office in London, currently the team often work from home with one day a week in the office, preferably together on the same day.

The Organisation:

Caspari Foundation is the UK’s only provider of Educational Psychotherapy in schools and is the UK’s leading trainer in this child psychotherapy modality. This approach was pioneered by Irene Caspari in the 1970s and bridges the gap between education and therapy.

It offers a safe way for children to explore and make sense of experiences that may be blocking their development and educational attainment. The aim is to help them to learn about themselves, improve their relationships with peers and staff, gain confidence and, ultimately, to experience the joy of learning.

The Caspari Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender identity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, age, class or culture.

Caspari Foundation is forward thinking, progressive and fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).  We expect all employees to be engaged with their own learning in this area.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious individual with strong financial and administrative skills who would like to work with an organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children through Educational Psychotherapy. 

The role is a wide-ranging senior management role and would suit someone with previous experience of operations and fundraising in the charitable/third sector.

Main Responsibilities

To lead the business management of the Foundation reporting to the Board of Trustees.

To be responsible for the financial and administrative management of Caspari Foundation in a manner that reflects the Foundation’s core purpose and secures its future.

To provide leadership in refining and implementing strategy in order to deliver the current objectives of Caspari Foundation.  We currently have a 3-year business development plan in place.

To bring vision in devising future plans and setting future objectives for the further strategic development of Caspari Foundation.

To build the reputation and profile of Caspari Foundation and to represent the Foundation publicly.

To support and leverage efforts to enhance the reputation, build awareness and communicate the benefits and value of Caspari Foundation’s work amongst the community of professionals in psychotherapy, education and relevant political spheres important to the future of the foundation.

To identify funding streams from trusts, foundations and government bodies.

Specific Aims:

To work in partnership with the Course Director focusing on both the strategic development and the day to day running of the Caspari Foundation.

To lead in planning operational activities and the strategic development of the Caspari Foundation within agreed short, medium and long-term time frames.

To oversee the development and periodic review of Caspari Foundation’s policies, procedures and practices.

To ensure the efficient financial, administrative, IT, personnel management and development of the Caspari Foundation.

To manage the bookkeeper and other self-employed contractors engaged from time to time, including the accountant.

To review general progress towards strategic objectives taking into consideration the development of policy and practice.

Prepare and lead together with the Trustees, the UKCP 5 yearly inspection – the UKCP’s Organizational Membership Review in 2025.

To devise, implement and regularly review the fundraising and income generation strategies necessary to deliver the Caspari Foundation’s objectives.

To ensure that all services are delivered within budget and that all personnel comply with financial control procedures.

To devise a marketing programme for the Caspari Foundation which will improve revenue from existing training opportunities, and which will facilitate the geographic spread of the Caspari Foundation’s work and influence.

To identify relevant professional bodies on which Caspari should seek or improve its representation in order to grow the Foundation’s influence in professional and political circles

To represent Caspari on committees, in conferences and to public bodies and the media in a manner consistent with its core purpose.

To oversee queries, contact and contracts with freelance Educational Psychotherapists for the Adoption Support Fund.

To lead on GDPR compliance.

To liaise with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the Charity Commission as necessary.

To prepare for and organise with the Board of Trustees the AGM.

To liaise with the Assessment Board and Course Director to maintain standards of training and education.

To prepare the bi-weekly newsletter for members sent out using Mailchimp.

To continue and develop a social media strategy for promoting the Caspari Foundation’s courses.

To receive and respond to enquiries from members, schools and other organisations and members of the public.

To liaise with the Landlord regarding accommodation and facilities.

To work with the Course Director on the expansion of the current Adv Dip programme re premises, timetabling, recruitment of staff, managing Thursday evenings.

To liaise with the Trustee responsible for our member reaccreditations each year.

Enhanced Clearance

The post is subject to an enhanced criminal records check by the Disclosure and Barring Service

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Training and Qualifications:

Desirable

· Educated to degree standard or equivalent in a related field or demonstrable experience and knowledge as listed below.

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

· Experience of business administration.

· Experience of project management and working with funders/stakeholders and multi-disciplinary professionals.

· Commitment to and understanding of DEI.

· Ability to work alone or in a small team.

· Knowledge & experience of social media, website development and management of content.

Desirable

· Experience in the charitable/third sector.

· Experience and knowledge of co-ordinating one-off training, CPD, workshops and evaluating effectiveness.

· Experience of management in an educational environment.

· Experience of receiving and providing supervision / work reflection / appraisal.

· Experience in setting and managing budgets, for example: projects, resources, training.

· Experience of supporting training & delivery of training programmes for use in schools & other settings with children & young people.

Skills:

Essential:

• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, accurate spelling and attention to detail.

• Be able to demonstrate numerical competency.

• Ability to demonstrate creativity and enthusiasm for the work.

• Ability to work on-line communication platforms such as Zoom, Google Share documents, Microsoft Office, Teams;

• Be able to demonstrate advanced IT Skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Google Share, Outlook).

• Able to convey a warm, empathic and calm professional approach working within Caspari's small staff team and communicate well at all levels.

• Ability to work autonomously, but also collaboratively.

• Have a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Ability to work confidentially and non-judgementally.

• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise conflicting deadlines.

• Ability to self-care when working under pressure.

How to apply

Please send the following by 10.00 am Friday 29 December:

· CV, max two sides of A4

· Application letter, one side of A4 outlining your relevant skills and experience and what you feel you can bring to the work of the Foundation

· We will invite shortlisted candidates to an evening Zoom interview in early January (dates TBC)

Salary: £80,000

Location:  London, or Bristol  

Hours: 35 per week (28 hours per week will be considered)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

· 27 days annual leave + statutory holidays + 3 closures days over the Christmas period.

· Flexible working for all staff including working from home / hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.

· Attractive family friendly policies.

· Private healthcare cover.

· Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) to lead our policy and research work.

The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website.

The Director of Policy and Research is a key leadership role at the NHF responsible for the development and delivery of policy and research in support of our overall strategy.

You will lead a talented and experienced team to shape policy at a national level, working with senior officials across national and local government, and provide direction to our work across a range of areas including rent policy, quality and decency, net zero and homelessness.

You will be a member of the NHF’s leadership team and work closely with our members and Board. 

What you’ll do:

· Lead and support the development of the NHF’s strategic policy making across a range of complex areas.

· Drive an ambitious research agenda to ensure our influencing work is evidence based and compelling.

· Build a broad range of relationships at senior levels across government departments and with partner organisations.

· Support a highly responsive and agile policy making function, that can adapt to changing government priorities and external pressures.

· Build and maintain trusted relationships with leaders from across our membership, securing insight and support for our positions.

· Identify and manage strategic risks, working closely with colleagues and the board.

· Provide high quality professional support and advice to NHF members in relation to policy and strategy.

· Act as a member of the NHF leadership team (SMT), working with the Chief Executive and LT colleagues to deliver wider organisational goals.

· Act as a spokesperson for the NHF in the media and in high profile political settings including select committee inquiries.

About you:

· An extensive track record of developing successful policy in complex and/or highly regulated areas.

· Highly effective influencing skills and experience of developing senior relationships across a range of stakeholders and partners.

· A strong understanding of housing policy at a national level.

· A strong knowledge of the relevant legislative frameworks and processes

· Experience of commissioning external research and strategic advice.

· Significant experience of leading and managing staff and teams.

· Excellent organisational skills, including prioritising workloads, managing others and working under pressure to achieve tight deadlines.

Interested?

You can download the full job role profile and person specification that is at the bottom of the page.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff and details of which can be found on the NHF website.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBT+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident committed employer

We are a disability confident committed employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience, we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please contact Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.

Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter

If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc.  You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to work in the UK / UK VISA Sponsorship

You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 18 December 2023

Interviews to be held: week commencing 15 January 2024

We look forward to discussing with candidates the exact terms of appointment, if you are applying as a secondment, period of leave from your home employer or other situation.

About SafeLives & This Role

Small organisations like ours don’t often have chance to recruit at senior level. This is a rare opportunity to make change across the UK, bringing us all closer to a day when domestic abuse is a thing of the past. Our long-serving Director of Quality and Innovation is taking a 12-month sabbatical, and we look forward to appointing a fantastic candidate to cover her role for a year. This could be done as a secondment or a fixed term appointment.

You will be an ambitious, curious, generous professional, comfortable questioning data, overseeing multi-million-pound budgets and inspiring teams, as well as having deep knowledge of VAWG and wider safeguarding practice. You will be able to draw on up to date insight into life at the frontline of domestic abuse response, whether that’s in the public or voluntary sector, and will be enthusiastic about working with a huge array of colleagues from all professions who have a role in ending domestic abuse.

You might have direct personal experience of domestic abuse – if so, we value and recognise that even if you don’t choose to use that openly in your work. Whether you have this experience or not, you will be able to bring empathy to interactions with victims and survivors, as well as sensitivity to all aspects of the role internally and externally. You will want to create and sustain practice and research which works for everyone in the UK, inclusively, no matter what their characteristics or what front door they live behind. You will read the EEDI pages of our website and our latest diversity data and feel confident we can continue to improve and meet our own and other people’s expectations.

You will be in a leadership position in the organisation at a pivotal time, as we continue to increase the extent to which our work addresses all family members in an abusive situation – non-abusive and abusive adults, adolescents, and children.

SafeLives’ has a valued track record around the UK of driving change. We are known for being practical not theoretical, and bringing pragmatism and openness to what we do. We combine practice, high quality data and the voice of those with lived (personal) experience to influence change at all levels. You will operate UK-wide and locally, with the statutory and voluntary sectors and with commercial partners who are increasingly supporting their workforce and customers.

Our Director of Quality and Innovation is an assertive human voice in the organisation, with the real world at their heart. You will advocate for the needs of those we work for, based on your direct work with vulnerable people and trauma. You will make others – including those who are unsure - feel passionate and driven, including in difficult times. We can’t wait to work with you!

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (will consider 30 hours per week minimum)

Location: Hybrid working, required frequent travel across the UK.

Benefits include a generous package including 25 days’ holiday per year plus public holidays, employee pension scheme with 4% employer contribution, Cycle2Work scheme, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Flexible Working.

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9:00 am on January 3rd 2024

First round interviews: 15th and 16th January 2024

Final round interviews: 29th and 30th January 2024

Ideal start date in role: 18th March 2024

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all, please see our job description for full details.

No agencies please.