We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager – The role is an opportunity to influence and assist in MyBnk’s fundraising strategy and to generate the revenue to promote MyBnk Vision 2024, taking MyBnk fully national.

You will have a passion for the benefits of financial education. You will gain an appreciation of what it takes to ensure it works, consistently and at scale.

Inclusivity

MyBnk is dedicated to building an inclusive culture and working environment that promotes a sense of safety and belonging for our staff to feel supported to achieve their potential.

Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust is looking for a full-time Architectural Support Officer to join the planning team, which deals with alterations to the Suburb's buildings and landscapes.

In this role, you will:

• Provide administrative support to the Architectural Team.
• Advise homeowners and their architects on Trust policy regarding alterations to properties.
• Register planning applications, calculate planning fees and notify neighbours.
• Assist with research and development of policies for the management of the estate to ensure it survives as a living, modern community whilst retaining its essential historic characteristics.
• Deal with all necessary record keeping.
• Prepare reports and other information for Trust Committees.
• Assist with viewing of plans by residents.

Are you looking for a career in building conservation?

Would you like to help manage the country's most significant Garden Suburb?

Do you enjoy working in a small, friendly team?

If so, this may be the job for you.

A full role description is available to download, and a document with further background information is also available.

About the Trust

Hampstead Garden Suburb is recognised internationally as one of the finest examples of early twentieth century domestic architecture and town planning. It is a conservation area within the London Borough of Barnet and contains a large number of listed buildings. There are over 3,800 houses and 1,300 flats on the Suburb, as well as commercial properties, public buildings, woods and open spaces.

The Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust was set up in 1968 to maintain and preserve the character and amenities of the Suburb. It does this principally through a Scheme of Management for freehold properties, and its ownership of leasehold properties. The Trust controls alterations to buildings, manages its 'green' estate and undertakes occasional improvement projects of community benefit.

Our offer

The role is permanent, full-time and office based.  Periodic home working may be necessary in response to any changes in official Covid-19 guidance.

The salary will be £26,000 To £29,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.  Occasional evening work is required to support trustee meetings, for which TOIL will be offered. 

Benefits include a contributory pension and 25 working days' annual leave.

How to apply

Candidates should apply in writing to the Trust Manager, Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust, 862 Finchley Road, London NW11 6AB or via this website with a full CV and two referees as soon as possible but no later than 9.00am on Monday 17 May.

The Legatum Institute is looking for an exceptional Events Manager, with significant experience in the design and delivery of high-class events and excellent customer experience.

The Legatum Institute is a London-based think-tank with a mission to build a global movement of people committed to creating the pathways from poverty to prosperity and the transformation of society. One of the ways we do this is through our work developing the practical solutions and data tools that will help build inclusive and peaceful societies with open economies and empowered people and then building a coalition of leaders and decisions makers to have impact on the ground. We use a range of digital and physical materials to engage politicians, policymakers, investors, business leaders, philanthropists, journalists, and researchers in the UK and around the world.

The post-holder will deliver a comprehensive annual programme of high-quality events and intentionally build relationships with our key contacts, delivering an excellent experience to all in our growing network of guests.

The postholder will be accountable, for the excellent end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of our annual events: from Global launch events and awards, through to international in-country engagement events around the world and to roundtables, Zoom webinars and meetings – hosting events in our amazing convening space in Mayfair, as well as other special venues in London and in other parts of the world when appropriate.

The postholder will ensure that the full experience of guest engagement and touchpoints with Legatum is world class, first time, every time.  We host a wide range of renowned and influential speakers and guests including top politicians, editors, journalists, authors, the diplomatic community, academics, business leaders and sector leaders across the public square.  Previous speakers at our events have included Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Lord Jonathan Sacks, and the Dalai Lama.

In last year we have transitioned to deliver all our convening online, using the latest technology and formats to engage global audiences. You’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment of Legatum’s convening, to shape and sharpen our events strategy and reach further UK and global audiences through creative concepts and spaces.

This role is an exciting opportunity to develop and enhance Legatum’s growing events programme.

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure that Legatum’s reputation as a high-level convenor of dialogues across the world is strengthened and maintained.
• Work with researchers to develop and produce innovative event formats, conceptual briefs/programmes and materials to communicate expert research and analysis.
• Build strong relationships with external AV, logistic and design suppliers including video conferencing platforms, hotel suppliers, design agencies and printers.
• Manage multiple internal and external event campaigns at once and ensuring all are coordinated end-to-end, on time and within budget.
• Create planning documents and tracking spreadsheets for initiatives, as well as updating existing material.
• Assist with website updates, event presentations, and video graphics as needed.
• Proactively externally scan to identify global commentators and high-profile individuals to speak on key issues and trends.
• Monitor, evaluate and report KPI metrics to the Senior Team and Executive as defined in our yearly success criteria.
• Assist the Director of Events and Customer Experience in other activities, including managing events, coordination and mailouts as needed.
• Act as an ambassador for the Institute and representing the Institute’s mission and views appropriately at all times.

We are seeking someone with the following skills:

Essential Skills

• Strong operational end-to-end delivery of events with conceptual/campaign framing.
• A proven track record of delivering high-level events at a national and international level.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines under time pressure, prioritising tasks wisely or under direction.
• Experience in proactive external scanning to identify global commentators and high-profile individuals to speak on key issues and trends
• A conceptual thinker with great format/venue design skills.
• Experience delivering high-level events online, harnessing the latest technology and trends to engage global audiences.

Desirable Experience and Knowledge

• 4-7 years prior experience in a similar role.
• Experience in distilling data and research to produce key event concepts and briefings.
• Experience liaising with external agencies and suppliers.
• An understanding of digital marketing, including an active interest in websites and social media.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and from different cultures.
• Excellent attention to detail while also keeping an eye on the bigger picture.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, manage workload and under pressure.
• Securing diverse, high profile and engaging range of speakers, contributors and chairs, and orchestrating effective briefings to produce compelling contributions and presentations.
• Practical website skills and good knowledge of communications through digital tools, CRM database (Microsoft Dynamics experience desirable) and social media.
• Excellent general IT skills with experience of MS Office -Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Track record in safety and compliance through risk assessments, method statements and event safety plans.
• A strong interest in news and current affairs, public policy, and social and economic developments, both in the UK and around the world.

Personal Attributes

• Has a positive approach, optimism, and hope for the future.
• Has vision and desire to create value for the long term – willing to be flexible and take risks.
• Warm-hearted towards others, willing to help, and generous of time and knowledge.
• Self-motivated and able to drive activity forward.
• Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills.
• Good judgement about when to use initiative and when to consult.
• Holds oneself and others accountable, committed to doing the right thing.
• Eager to learn and easy to coach, seeking out and considering the opinions of others.
• A hard worker who sets ambitious goals and perseveres to achieve them.
• Consistently performs at a high level, pays attention to detail.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to a check by the DBS.

Travel: There may be some international travel associated with this role.

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000

To Apply: Please submit a CV and covering letter by midday on Thursday 13 May. The covering letter should outline, on no more than one page, why candidates believe that they have the required skills and experience to excel in the role and their thoughts on how the Institute could improve its convening portfolio in future.

Note: Interviews for this role are likely to take place w/c 24th May (first round) and w/c 31st May (second round). There will also be pre-interview assignments for candidates to complete.

Only applications with a CV AND Covering Letter will be considered.

CoachBright is a social mobility movement committed to ensuring that every young person experiences educational equity. As an award-winning, fast-growing charity, our mission is to support young people from disadvantaged communities to identify and fulfil their potential.

We are looking for someone based in the South West to support the delivery of our Secondary school Programmes.

We need an outgoing self-motivated person to enhance our work in the South West, making it a vibrant and exciting hub that delivers real social impact.

At the forefront of the organisation, you will be responsible for maintaining partnerships, supporting tutors/coaches and delivering our programmes from volunteer recruitment and workshop delivery all the way through to evaluation. This is an “in-at-the-deep-end” role and you will flourish in a small dynamic team with real influence. 

Person Specification

Essential characteristics and experience

• Passion for social mobility: we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.

• Relationship building and facilitating: this a public-facing role so you will love delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (businesses, senior members of MATs, universities etc.

• Organisation: working in a fast paced young organisation you’ll be able to work between different programmes and workstreams.

• Independence: this role requires you to work independently/alone from time to time in the office and/or from home

• Resourcefulness: we’re a small, dedicated team - you must be a self-starter prepared for practical roles with lots of responsibility. A willingness to stay solution-focused with last minute challenges is a must!

• Young People: experience in a school or youth organisation/working with young people.

• Flexibility: the role will occasionally involve working evenings & weekends 

Desirable knowledge/experience

• Experience working with young people in a school or youth work setting.

• Experience recruiting volunteers.

• Experience measuring and evaluating impact 

• Knowledge of programme design, pedagogy or tutoring/coaching.

• Knowledge of UK schools 

Benefits:

• An opportunity to contribute to a young, exciting social enterprise with scope to input widely and take on new roles. 

• Starting Salary: £21-£23k per annum pro rata (dependent on experience)

• Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata

• Office space: Our South West Office (University of Exeter, St Luke's Campus)

Key Information:

• Length: fixed term contract until end of July

• Hours: Full time (Mon-Fri)

• Reporting to: Head of Region 

• Responsible for: individual programmes

• Start Date: W/B 2nd August 2021

Philanthropy Co-Ordinator (Trust and Foundations)

Salary: £25k - £28k per annum

YE pay grade: 4

Fixed contract, 11 maternity cover (full time hours, though part time will be considered for the right candidate)

Based – From home with travel for meetings

Working with the Senior Relationship Manager and the philanthropy team, you will contribute to an annual budget of £3.4m and raise income from Trusts and Foundations, utilising your income generating skills.

The successful candidate will have a track record of generating income from small Trust and Foundations. You will be experienced in writing engaging applications. A tenacious self-starter and can-do attitude are essential to enthuse existing and prospective supporters.  you will be proactive and innovative in your approach to prospect for new donors and build your own pipeline. You will have strong organisational skills, experience of managing a pipeline of prospective funders.

Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

If this role appeals to you, and you meet the necessary criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your current CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing your experience and how you demonstrate the skills and qualities listed in the job description by Friday 7th May 2021.  Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.  Interviews will take place on 13th and 14th May 2021.

Role to commence from 1st June 2021.

Join the highly successful ISM working to support musicians

Central London – Head of Legal Services

Permanent and Full Time – £60k  - £65K per annum

The ISM is looking for an experienced senior manager to manage our outstanding legal services and lead on in house legal matters such as GDPR, governance, health and safety and safeguarding. This is a senior role and as such you will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team while at the same time managing on a day to day basis the legal function including a skilled legal team.

The ISM has seen significant growth in membership over recent years which now stands at close on 11,000 members and much of this has been driven by its outstanding services. You will have at least 5 years senior management experience and be a fantastic team player who is proactive and solution focussed. You will always be prepared to go the extra mile,  have excellent written and interpersonal skills with great attention to detail. 

You will be joining a professional staff team who are normally based in Bayswater, London but are currently working from home, where the emphasis is on good communication and team work.

To apply please send a full CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job and join us in supporting the music sector at this critical time.

Closing date is Monday 17 May 2021 at 9.30.  Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

The role

Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

We are looking for Digital Asset Manager to Lead Action for Children's migration onto a new DAM platform and take responsibility for managing metadata, categorisation, taxonomy, identification and indexing of our digital assets.  You will use your specialist knowledge and expertise to guide Action for Children stakeholders as we migrate to the new platform.

You will make a difference by:

-Leading the Brand and Strategic Marketing, Storytelling and other teams through a process to organise and index all their digital assets, ensuring accurate metadata entry into the DAM

-Being responsible for ensuring assets are uploaded with proper users and permissions, metadata, tagging etc and maintain standards for all digital assets to ensure consistency.

-Developing instruction guides around proper system use and best practice. Deliver training and provide ongoing support to help stakeholders get up to speed with the system.

-Workingwith the IS Security Team and DAM supplier to develop processes that ensure proper use of the DAM and compliance with GDPR.

-Guiding all relevant Action for Children stakeholders to develop workflows and processes on the new DAM, tailored to the needs of various creative projects (e.g. creative workflow and storytelling process). And, as part of this, develop steps to ensure assets have the proper documentation to meet legal requirements e.g. licences and proof of usage.

You will need:

-A professional qualifications and/or significant work experience in Digital Asset Management essential. 

-Degree level qualification e.g. in library science or equivalent desirable.

-Proven understanding of digital image asset workflow, processes and how assets are created and used in an omni-channel fundraising and marketing model.

-Experience of working with a Digital Asset Management system in a business or charity setting.

-A good understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite and Apple iOS

-Knowledge and understanding of digital file formats (image, video, etc) and media usage rights terminology.

-Ability to organise a wide array of assets and associated information at a high level, with accuracy and attention to detail and using a structured approach.

The way we work

We work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Have a look at our behaviours and values to understand more about the way we work here.
Rewards

We want our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, a comprehensive employer-matched pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts on our dedicated benefits portal. Find out more about our exclusive Action for Children benefits here.

For safe and happy childhoods

At Action for Children, we protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 387,000 children and families across the UK.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users; therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice.

Action for Children is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) is launching a new advocacy service on the Isle of Wight providing Independent Mental Health Act, Independent Care Act and Independent Mental Capacity Act advocacy.  We have an exciting opportunity for a new Supervising Advocate who will play a crucial role in delivering our new service on the island. 

SWAN supports the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in local communities. We believe that everyone has the same right to be heard, be in control of making choices, and to be safe from violence and abuse. Our services are free, confidential, and non-judgmental. Our approach is focused on empowering individuals, promoting independence as much as possible.

Advocates take action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, pursue their interests and obtain the services they need. Advocates work in partnership with people and take their side, promoting social inclusion, equality and social justice.  Advocates work directly with clients both in institutional settings and the community.

As well as providing independent advocacy, the Supervising Advocate will work with the Service Manager to triage referrals and allocate cases. They will provide support and line management to all Volunteer Advocates and Volunteer Advocacy Coaches.

Advocates must hold the Diploma in Independent Advocacy Qualification (City & Guilds level 3 or 4). People without this qualification will be appointed as Trainee Advocates and expected to undertake the Diploma (provided by the company training scheme) within 12 months of appointment. Additional specialist units to support delivery in line with the Care Act 2014 will be required.

The post is subject to 2 references including previous employer, evidence of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check

If you are passionate about advocacy and volunteer management then please do not hesitate to apply with your CV, together with a covering letter detailing how your experience meets the requirements of the role. 

Apply early: Candidates will be contacted as applications come in to undertake an initial phone interview prior to being selected for interview. 

We particularly encourage BAME and disabled applicants and are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Legacy gifts left to Tearfund transform the lives of people in poverty around the world.

Tearfund's Legacy Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Legacy Marketing Executive (maternity cover) to join this work.

This role is responsible for developing and implementing specific legacy promotional activities.

Reporting to the Legacy Manager, you will be a highly collaborative member of the Legacy Team responsible for the end-to-end management of projects and work packages, using a variety of channels.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Good project management skills, including a sound understanding of the principles of legacy marketing
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively and to foster relationships with key stakeholders
• A strong interest in legacy fundraising and an understanding of the importance of these gifts to our future work

This is a part time role, 21 hours a week.

Could you be inspired by this role? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Principal Policy Adviser, Domestic Regulatory Strategy Directorate 

£49,549 pa plus civil service pension scheme and excellent benefits 

LOCATION: Flexible

The ICO is looking for a Principal Policy Adviser (PPA) to join its Domestic Regulatory Strategy Directorate (DRSD). The focus of the role is developing the ICO’s policy positions and strategic response to new and emerging issues. This will involve engaging with important and senior level stakeholders and developing associated products and reports to communicate our approach. You will need to get to the heart of some of the most complex issues we deal with at pace developing practical outcomes. This can involve taking significant decisions with far reaching effects. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively and draw on the expertise of others across the ICO. This is an exciting opportunity to help us shape how the future of digital regulation will impact and benefit the lives of the UK public.

About the ICO 

The ICO is the UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. 

The ICO’s work is interesting and immensely rewarding – it is of national importance and increasingly in the public eye. We are at the forefront of information rights policy development, providing direct advice to the public, and enforcing the UK’s data protection and freedom of information laws. We hold a unique position as a regulator across the whole of the private, public and third sectors. 

About you 

Your excellent analytical ability and clear and confident communication skills will be key. As a PPA you will prioritise competing issues and tasks in a varied workload. Your experience of leading projects to achieve change will stand you in good stead. Degree educated or equivalent, you will be self-motivated with a strong interest in strategic policy development. Knowledge of information rights laws is desirable but we also welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience of applying similarly complex concepts with the ability to learn quickly. 

The ICO’s headquarters are based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, we have offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London and may be able to offer some flexibility of location.

All postholders may be required to travel to engagements throughout the UK, and sometimes further afield. Therefore, your ability to travel and willingness to work outside of normal office hours on occasion is essential. 

How to apply 

Please visit ico.jobs to complete an online application form. 

Closing date: 23:59, 9 May 2021 

We are looking for a Marketing and Communications Executive to join our established and busy member services and communications team. We’re currently working from home, but we’re usually based in central London and support flexible working.

If you have a creative flair, a passion for writing, and an understanding of tech solutions for effective communications and marketing automation, then this is the perfect job for you. You will be our lead liaison with our policy and research teams, and will be charged with bringing their work, and their stories, to life. You’ll use your skills to demonstrate to members and stakeholders how the College is influencing policy makers across the UK, and building the evidence base for the profession.

You will lead on the development of our key publications, from our successful patient information series, through to our annual report. You will also be responsible for marketing our extensive calendar of online and face-to-face events to members. You will develop and deliver an annual event marketing plan designed to ensure we meet our KPIs, to target key audiences, engage underrepresented member groups, and identify new markets.

This is a varied role, and will give you exposure to the full marketing mix. You’ll be a master of expertly crafted email campaigns to engage and inspire, a team player, resilient, and ready to adapt and think on your feet to overcome the obstacles which come with working in a healthcare environment during a pandemic! It’s a fast-paced, fun team who are driven to succeed. In turn, you’ll benefit from the opportunities provided by a soon to be launched CRM and website, and new approaches to monitoring and evaluation. 

We offer a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to develop and learn within a professional organisation. We will give you the space and support needed for you to develop your skills and to put your own ideas into action. We are eager to try new things, embrace new technology, and we offer a friendly environment which nurtures initiative and talent.

About us
The College of Optometrists is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and development to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and healthcare professionals.

Applications

To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Please submit your CV, and a cover letter (no more than 500 words) clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

Application deadline: 6 May at midday (12pm)
First interview date: 14 and 17 May 
Second interview date:  20 May

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to inform those who are not shortlisted, or give feedback. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Equality and inclusion
The College is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. In support of this we follow a fair recruitment process in which shortlisting and other recruitment decisions are made on the basis of skills, competencies and experience demonstrated in the application and interview process. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made to support your application due to a disability or other condition please let us know.

No agencies or other recruitment services please.

South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) is launching a new advocacy service on the Isle of Wight providing Independent Mental Health Act, Independent Care Act and Independent Mental Capacity Act advocacy.  We have an exciting opportunity for a new Service Manager who will play a crucial role in establishing and leading our new service on the island. 

SWAN supports the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in local communities. We believe that everyone has the same right to be heard, be in control of making choices, and to be safe from violence and abuse. Our services are free, confidential, and non-judgmental. Our approach is focused on empowering individuals, promoting independence as much as possible.

The Service Manager will be responsible for the service meeting targets and delivering on contract requirements.  We are looking for an experienced leader.  Someone with a positive approach and a high degree of personal responsibility, who can motivate our new team to deliver the best quality service for the vulnerable people we represent.

We are looking for an experienced manager who has, or is willing to work towards, a Level 5 management qualification.

The post is subject to 2 references including previous employer, evidence of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check

If you are passionate about delivering high quality advocacy services then please do not hesitate to apply with your CV, together with a covering letter detailing how your experience meets the requirements of the role. 

Apply early: Candidates will be contacted as applications come in to undertake an initial phone interview prior to being selected for interview. 

We particularly encourage BAME and disabled applicants and are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Tearfund's vision is to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential. We follow Jesus where the need is greatest, responding to crisis and partnering with local churches to bring restoration to those living in poverty.

We are looking for a new Nations Lead for our Wales team who will be the face of Tearfund in the nation. The role holder manages the national team to deliver agreed vision, strategy and objectives, supported by the National Advisory Committee, to make a significant contribution to Tearfund's overall fundraising and supporter engagement.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• An experienced communicator
• A proven fundraiser
• A champion of engagement with Millennials and Generation Z
• An experienced manager and leader

Do you have a passion to see the end of extreme poverty? Do your skills, experience and interest match the above? Then we'd love to hear from you!

Interviews are on 12th May 2021 and references may be requested prior to offer. 
We will request 2 presentations at the interview: 

Please deliver a short, biblical talk about Jesus and justice, aimed at a church congregation who are (on average) in their 30s. Please take the opportunity to invite people to take action with Tearfund at the end. 7 minutes

This role will aim to increase engagement and fundraising for Tearfund. Please present a short talk outlining the top three strategic priorities you would bring to this Wales Lead role and the Wales team. 7 minutes

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All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Head of Fair to Nature
Reference: APR20210781
Location: Flexible
Salary: £50,000.00 - £55,469.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave, flexible working
Duration: 2 year Fixed Term contract* - Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about nature-friendly regenerative farming with a strong commercial background? We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to lead the commercial development of Fair to Nature, a farm assurance scheme linking food producers and consumers with nature-friendly farmers.

Fair to Nature is the gold standard for nature-friendly farming. Run by the UK’s largest wildlife and conservation charity, it helps food businesses create planet-friendly products that consumers can trust while meeting ambitious sustainability, biodiversity and net-zero targets.

Fair to Nature uses proven conservation and farm management measures to protect and rebuild wildlife habitats, reduce carbon and cut pesticide use. Rooted in the RSPB’s deep scientific expertise, it delivers robust sustainability outcomes at scale. The farming standard for Fair to Nature is available at www [dot] fairtonature [dot] org.

As Head of Fair to Nature, you will champion the scheme and develop commercial partnerships with producers interested in sourcing products grown on Fair to Nature farms. You will create the marketing strategy for the scheme to enable it to achieve its growth potential. Your leadership of the team will bring together farmers, farm wildlife advisers, NGO partners, food producers, retailers and consumers to increase the area of nature-friendly farmland in the UK.  You will demonstrate success of the scheme over a two-year period and set it up for investment and future growth.

You will need experience in building commercial partnerships, novel marketing methods, and good negotiating skills. Your sound commercial acumen will be built on experience of brands, consumer markets, product sourcing and supply. You will know how businesses operate and how to create value for corporate brands.  Experience of taking a product to market is desirable. You will have a passion for nature, enjoy collaborating in a team environment, working cross-organisationally, and with external business and NGO partners.

In addition, you will need the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Good knowledge of the political, economic and cultural context to identify opportunities and collaborations, particularly in relation to the food sector
• Visible, inspiring and effective leadership, able to lead without line management authority and the confidence to make decisions without needing to refer upwards
• Experience of negotiating and agreeing major deals with commercial partners
• Project Management principles and programmatic working, excellent organisation and time management
• Ability to evaluate and manage financial and reputational risks and legal compliance
• Excellent marketing and communication skills – able to produce clear and engaging documentation, and persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Financial acumen to manage budgets, forecasts and understand financial systems, especially preparing the scheme for investment

*The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Closing date: 23:59, 12 May 2021

To Apply and For More Information:

If you would like to apply or find out more about this position, please click the 'Apply' button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application.

No agencies please.