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Together for Mental Wellbeing are delighted to be recruiting a Lived Experience Consultant and Trainer, a brand-new and exciting position for the organisation.
This role is an incredibly important position as it will enable the organisation to work towards achieving our Service User Leadership ambitions. Service User Leadership is the core ethos that underpins the culture and practice of all aspects of the organisation, and to us it means that we truly value and champion the voice of those experiencing mental distress, ensuring that individuals feel empowered through having choice and control. Together proudly adopts this approach and has demonstrated a commitment to this throughout the history of delivering mental health support.
This new role will form part of The Service User Leadership Team, one of our core Central Support Teams, and will report into the Head of Service User Leadership.
The primary focus of this role is to provide bespoke consultancy and training packages to external partners, in both service user leadership and peer support, that will drive forward positive change across mental health and social care in these areas.
Through engaging in networking opportunities, alongside the Head of Service User Leadership, this role will lead on building relationships with key partners, increasing opportunities to collaborate, whilst strengthening our profile, reputation, and brand. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual, who has their own lived experience of mental distress, demonstrable experience in effective stakeholder engagement and working towards targets, in addition to designing, and delivering training packages. The ideal candidate will also possess extensive expert knowledge in relation to peer support and service user leadership.
This position is 3 days per week (22.5 hours) and is fixed term for 2 years from the commencement of employment. The role is home based with the expectation of travel when required to attend engagement and networking events, deliver training to external partners or for attendance at meetings in Head Office. The role will may also include occasional travel to our Together services when required. All travel expenses will be paid.
Please see attached the job description and person specification. If you are interested in applying for the position, please do ensure to thoroughly read the job description and person specification, as only candidates who are explicit in how they meet the criteria for the position will be shortlisted for interview.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 11th July 2024.
To apply for the role please do so directly via the Together wesbite.
What is the University for the Creative Arts Students’ Union?
Are you passionate about supporting and enhancing the student experience in a creative and dynamic environment? The University for the Creative Arts Students' Union (UCASU) might be the perfect place for you. As an independent organisation from the University for the Creative Arts, we are dedicated to representing and advocating for the diverse community of students at the university. Our mission is to ensure that every student's voice is heard and their university life is enriched through a wide range of activities, services, and opportunities.
At UCASU, we believe in the power of creativity and collaboration. Our team works tirelessly to create an inspiring and supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. From organising cultural and social events to providing essential welfare support, we are committed to making a positive impact on the student experience. Our initiatives not only enhance the campus atmosphere but also foster a strong sense of community and belonging among students.
Working at UCASU offers a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative organisation. You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about student engagement and development. Our workplace culture is one of inclusivity, creativity, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal environment for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference. If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to the growth and success of students at one of the UK's leading creative arts universities, UCASU is the place for you.
Why Work Here?
Right now at UCASU, we are going through a process of transformation. Since September 2023 a Change Director has been working to develop and implement a turnaround plan overseen by a Turnaround Board. Following an increased funding arrangement for the Students’ Union with the University from £420,000 to £581,000 for the 2024/25 financial year (one of the few Students’ Unions in the country to receive a significant block grant rise this year), we are now opening recruitment for several positions to put in place the staffing structure we need to be able to deliver for students. We are currently undertaking a commercial review through Greenhouse Consultancy and Nina & Co as well as strategic research by Alterline that will lead to a new Strategy for the Students’ Union, and a clear direction for how to deliver commercial services.
This is a really exciting time to join UCASU. You will be part of a new structure, shaping a new way of doing things, putting together a new strategy and being part of a brand new culture. Get involved!
Job Purpose
The Director of Commercial and Operations is a pivotal role within our Students' Union, ensuring both the operational excellence and commercial success of our diverse activities and services. You'll provide strategic leadership to our commercial ventures, oversee the seamless delivery of HR and finance functions, and play a key role in securing the financial sustainability and growth of the Union. This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic and commercially-minded leader to shape the future of our organisation and make a real difference in the lives of our students.
This role is a two year contracted position with the goal of ensuring our commercial services are able to become self-funding, and not requiring a subsidy from the Students’ Union’s core income received from the University. If successful in that goal, the expectation is that this position will become a permanent role at the Students’ Union. The successful candidate will be starting at the same time as we will have received a commercial review undertaken through Greenhouse Consultancy and Nina & Co, that will shape the expectations of what this role will ultimately deliver.
This role will:
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Drive the commercial performance of the Students' Union to achieve long-term financial goals.
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Lead and develop a high-performing team across commercial, HR, and finance functions.
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Ensure the Union operates within a sound framework of financial controls and HR best practices.
For a full job description, please head to the application link.
Closing date for applications: Monday 24th June, 9am.
Interviews: Tuesday 9th July (in-person)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chief Executive Officer
Croydon / Hybrid
37 Hours per week
£79,000 per annum
Since 1981, CAYSH has been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people and vulnerable adults, providing safe homes, and unlocking life-changing opportunities. As a charity and not-for-profit based in vibrant South London, we’re on a mission to expand our impact across London and beyond. After the retirement of our current CEO, we are looking for a passionate individual to be part of our journey to redefine care and support, making a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.
We are seeking a dynamic professional with a proven track record in organisational leadership and development to join our passionate team as CEO and lead our organisation into continued success.
Are you the right person for the job?
· Strategic leadership experience and experience of working with a board
· Education to degree level or hold a relevant Level 5 qualification in a relevant field
· Significant experience in managing the finances of multi-million-pound organisations and managing budgets, with a proven track record of good stewardship and delivering surpluses
· Substantial experience in income generation through fundraising and the new business process with historic success in procurement and pricing contracts
· Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire others effectively
· Awareness of the needs of young homeless people and vulnerable adults, and knowledge of safeguarding processes
· Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills
· Organised, self - motivated and results centred approach with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
· Experience leading an organisation through change and of addressing HR related and employee relations matters effectively
· Commitment to work out of hours, to suit the needs of the business
What will your role look like?
You will provide strategic leadership and direction to enable the CAYSH group to achieve its mission – to provide a safe home and better futures for young single homeless people and vulnerable adults.
Working in collaboration with the Board of Trustees/Directors and the leadership team, you will ensure the effective operational performance and success. The role is pivotal in continued growth and sustainability of the organisation and to improve the lives of our service users.
Main Responsibilities
· Drive the values of the CAYSH Group, raise its profile and develop a motivated and high performing workforce which is responsive to the needs of service users
· Be responsible for compliance with the organisation’s legal and regulatory duties
· In collaboration with the board, develop and implement strategic and business plans
· Oversee the CAYSH Group’s budgeting process and monitor financial performance
· Proactively grow income by developing business opportunities and securing donations
· Oversee the tender process with the Executive team, directing the acquisition of new business with governmental and charitable organisations and local authorities
· Support the leadership team to achieve their objectives in the areas of business development, operations, financial management, business support and compliance and HR, ensuring that outcomes for service users are at the heart of all we achieve
· Be a champion for equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring that these principles are integrated into all aspects of the CAYSH Group and that its HR and employment processes match the values and ethos of the organisation
· Lead in creating an engaging and positive culture that inspires and motivates our passionate and hard-working team
· Undertake the role of safeguarding lead for the CAYSH Group and have sound knowledge of health and safety processes
· Undertake other activities as requested
What can you expect in return?
· Company pension – enhanced employer contribution
· 25 days’ annual leave in addition to bank holidays
· A range of non-pay benefits, including professional development and training
· Access to an Employer’s Assistance Programme offering a range of personal and employment support services
· An Occupational Health and Wellbeing support service
· Flexible working patterns, including hybrid: our current hybrid working pattern is two days a week from home and the other days working from the CAYSH head office in Croydon. However, we are open to accommodating other flexible working needs
Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
About ICT at Hope into Action
ICT is critical to delivery of the Hope into Action vision of every church lovingly making a home for those experiencing homelessness. We have experienced rapid growth across the UK and are now in 35 towns. Our ICT provides a vital window for each town in the Hope into Action network of people, policies, document storage and training resources. Our internal ICT capacity is mission critical. Our first line helpdesk is outsourced. This role will take the lead on several key projects that will ready out ICT infrastructure for the next phase of growth.
About the role
Our ICT Network Lead is both a strategic and user-empowering role. For this role, you would be someone who is flexible with an ability to keep systems running smoothly whilst at the same time pursuing improvements.
Hope into Action has a strong culture of continual improvement and pursuing excellence. Working with the Head of Operations, you will immediately focus on the implementation of our HOPE Processes project to enable all our projects to realise significant efficiencies in managing significant numbers of processes connected to our houses, tenants, investors and donors.
Whilst progressing other projects, you will oversee the induction and training of new staff and franchise partners. You will manage the outsourcing of IT contracts, including help desk, finance, CRM databases, mobiles, landline, internet and printers / copiers. Oversee the on-going development of the SharePoint Online site as a robust efficient tool for day-to-day use. You will introduce new ways to monitor the satisfaction with ICT across the network and take responsibility for data security.
About you
We are looking for a self-motivated person with a passion for our work, tenants, staff, churches and mission. We employ people of hope where humility, a genuine desire to love and serve others, and strength of character are as important as any job description. This is reflected in our six core values: strength, hope, action, love, open ears (listening) and mutuality, or “Shalom” as we sometimes call them.
You will possess a wide range of IT and Management skills and be a problem solver and decision maker. You should be approachable and able to convey complex IT concepts to frontline staff. You should have great communication and people skills and be able to travel around other Hope into Action sites. You should have a passion for the homeless, churches and our vision & values.
We value diversity, and recognise that a diverse team will help us raise our performance in empowering those we serve. We are interested in your individual skills, strengths, knowledge and experience.
About us
We believe that everyone has the right to a home and churches have the power to meet the tragedy of homelessness in their community.
Starting 13 years ago, we have grown into a mature organisation working with over 100 churches running 110 homes for over 350 tenants.
We have won numerous awards both secular and Christian including from the Guardian newspaper, Homeless link and Centre for social Justice.
We provide not just shelter and housing know-how, but also the friendship of a church, we are passionate about harnessing the social, financial and spiritual power of churches to enact real change both in them and our tenants.
Our first home had a real heart for men coming out of prison. Homes are now available for a wide range of people experiencing homelessness: people in recovery from addiction, people sleeping rough, women and children fleeing domestic violence, people coming out of rehab, former prostitutes, refugees, those suffering mental health issues and survivors of human traffic
Roughly, 50% of our homes are in our ‘line-managed cities’ (Peterborough, Norwich, Nottingham, Cambridge), the other 50% are found across a further 30+ towns which we franchise into.
We encourage others to replicate our model through franchising. The tragedy of homelessness is in every community. Our vision is for every church to lovingly provide the homeless with a home.
Working at Hope into Action can be incredibly rewarding. We offer the opportunity to work in a supportive and flexible environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid to include Tyseley, Birmingham and home working
Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday. Part time considered.
Contract type: Permanent
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.
Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.
By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.
We are looking for a generalist HR adviser to work with the Head of People to deliver the people strategies, working in areas including Employee Relations, Change Management, Learning and Development, HR Processes and Policies, Payroll, HR Administration, Succession Planning, Talent Planning, Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement. Depending on the successful candidates experience and preferences they be assigned a lead role for some of the above areas of responsibility.
TAWS is an organisation in which change is a constant, and the successful candidate will need to be able to prioritise and change priorities very quickly. In a small HR team you will have the opportunity to gain experience in lots of the components of the HR machine. The HR Adviser will deputise for the Head of HR with the aspiration to be their successor in due course.
This role will be part of a team which currently consists of a HR Administrator, Volunteering Administrator and Head of People. The headcount for TAWS is circa 120. We will actively consider part-time applicants and flexible working.
Main duties
- Work with our managers and leaders to deliver their people priorities. Aligning with the core TAWS values
- Support and coach Managers with ER matters, but ultimately work with managers to design systems and processes that encourage managers to take ownership of managing their teams
- Support managers and all employees to take ownership of their own performance, careers and learning using and enhancing TAWS systems.
- Produce and assist with analysis of people data and metrics
- Work with managers to identify and develop their talent and support succession and talent management processes.
- Support the Head of People in the handling of full employee lifecycle administration – including on-boarding, flexible working requests, family friendly issues, absence management, contractual issues, administration of the HRIS (currently Sage), benefits administration, occupational health, DBS checking maintenance, off-boarding and whatever else may appear.
- Work with the Head of HR and managers in respect of people related projects which may be initiated from time to time.
- Work with the Finance team with regard to payroll delivery (extent depending on experience).
- Deliver Diversity and Inclusion interventions to raise awareness, encourage open and honest conversations and allow our people to be themselves at work
- Work with people managers to support them to identify, build relationships with and attract future talent
Knowledge, skills and experience
Good general operational HR experience – CIPD level 5 (or equivalent experience). Experience in 3rd sector and/or a SME organisation would enable you to understand quickly the challenges and the opportunities. But what is more important is that you have the confidence to take responsibility and the agility to change in direction.
- A real interest in what we do
- Knowledge of payroll would be an advantage.
- Able to roll your sleeves up and get involved – but ensuring that the longer term people agenda outcomes is focussed on
- A progressive, non-bureaucratic approach to HR
- A view that too much employee relations activity is a fail for the organisation
- An ability to work in an agile way
- An appropriate balance between challenging and supporting managers to ensure help make better decisions
- Excellent relationship building and communication, with the ability to move between listening to, guiding and coaching others at all levels
- The ability to make quick, sound decisions based on knowledge and judgment
- Common sense – always spots opportunities to simplify and improve processes to drive better results
- Marketing, communication and presentation skills to facilitate projects and initiatives
Staff benefits
We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits offering to include:
- Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days.
- Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution.
- Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day).
- Life Assurance – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
- Flexible working.
- Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month.
Application details
Please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how you meet the the following criteria which will be weighted highly in the first sift of shortlisting:
- Experience of acting in a HR Adviser Capacity
- Experience in dealing with Employee Relations matters up to dismissal
- Experience in Full Employee Lifecycle administration
- Dealing with Payroll (data input or full process)
- Record of dealing with recruitment whether in an administrative capacity or leading
Closing date: Monday 3rd June 2024
Interview date: W/C 10th June
Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP
We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.
Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. At The Active Wellbeing Society we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.
If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.
Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.
The Director of Programmes will contribute to The Africa Centre’s emerging strategic priorities, overseeing and delivering programmes and related project activity. They will engage and connect with diverse audiences and communities through creative programming, delivering innovative, enriching, dynamic and enjoyable events and experiences that entre people of African descent and reach the widest demographic. They will play a leading role in delivering our learning and inclusion work, developing audiences, existing and new, and oversee all The Africa Centre programme activity across the UK, on the African continent and in the wider African Diaspora.
As part of the Senior Leadership team, they will play an important part in driving the vision, mission, and values of The Africa Centre as a world-leading organisation at the forefront of debate, dialogue, and social purpose around our five core pillars of arts & culture, education, community development, entrepreneurship & innovation and thought leadership. Through innovative programme development, they will ensure that the urgent issues faced by people of African descent are reflected and addressed in The Africa Centre’s activity profile. They will ensure that The Africa Centre is a place of fun, connection, education and information, relevant to all people with an interest in Africa and African people.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
- Oversee, convene and deliver TAC programmes, developing live and digital content in line with our strategic priorities.
- Fulfil the leadership role of contributing to the development of The Africa Centre’s emerging strategy.
- Lead and convene programme development and content delivery, ensuring commercial, artistic, operational and audience development objectives are met for both live and digital events.
- Draw on audience segmentation, communications and brand strategies to strategically align programme to audience and our income generation objectives.
- Work collegiately with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver The Africa Centre’s Audience Development Strategy linked to the programme and strategic objectives.
- Identify opportunities to apply for funding and contribute to income generation activities related to programming and engagement.
- Lead on developing and delivering high quality experiences for artists and experts across all our activities, ensuring they are supported and nurtured.
- Establish a strategy for identifying, supporting, and nurturing new creative talent.
- Lead on safeguarding, equalities, diversity, inclusion and access across the organisation’s programming.
Programme Leadership
- Deliver world class content to reflect African excellence drawing on the best creative minds and experts across multiple genres – from contemporary arts to literature and fiction; science and history; geo-politics and climate change; equalities and democracy and more.
- Deliver original content that has variety, breadth, and depth, identifying the most appropriate structure for building relationships with partners, commissioning new work, contracting artists, identifying thought leadership opportunities and utilising a wide range of formats – live and digital - to implement ideas.
- Draw on the expertise within the team, their networks and creative content, convening an holistic programme in line with TAC’s strategic priorities, income generation priorities and brand.
- Develop and implement TAC’s Elimu Education Programme, fostering relevant relationships with educational institutes from primary to tertiary levels across the UK and beyond, and co-creating programmes of activity.
- Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of any contracted work that delivers programmes of activities in the UK and abroad,
- Lead on developing, nurturing and administering relationships with strategic partners including the TAC Global Network of Affiliate Organisations.
- Oversee the work of the Young Africa Centre.
Engagement
- Maintain existing and develop new audiences, identifying programme strands that respond to and anticipate the needs and interests of diverse communities, introducing new ideas, innovative content and inclusive talent pathways.
- Seek out, develop, and sustain networks, stakeholders and partnerships at local, regional and global levels, and explore new ways for the charity to grow and develop at the cutting edge of global ideas
- Identify opportunities to develop The Africa Centre events across the UK and digitally, to reach wider audiences and deepen brand recognition across the year.
- Identify project funding to develop audiences, increase diversity and meet equalities objectives.
- Oversee learning and engagement programmes in the UK.
- Deliver and build upon current UK funded projects and contribute to developing funding bids.
- Oversee the management of TAC’s marketing and communications functions, including our public relations, website and social media accounts, ensuring that they are updated, relevant and archived appropriately.
Impact
- Lead on development and delivery of the organisation’s strategic Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact framework and associated plans and systems
- Develop and delivering TAC’s social purpose agenda, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.
- Oversee the development and management of TAC’s archives, be it digital, documental or physical, ensuring that they are catalogued, accessible and available for utilisation as a key resource.
Operational
- Line manage the programme, education and engagement team(s), recruiting, as necessary, skilled persons to deliver TAC programmes.
- Manage the delivery of contracts and partnership collaborative efforts, ensuring that contracting is delivered to the highest standards at all times to protect the reputation and financial standing of the charity and to meet contractor’s expectations.
- Identify potential funders relevant to area and contribute to writing business plans demonstrating a seamless relationship between content, programmes, events, audiences, and the core business activities
- Support the work of the Director of Development Team in developing and delivering the fundraising strategy and the Director of Finance & Operations on delivering TAC financial plans
Governance & Compliance
- Write reports for the board as and when required by the CEO in a timely and appropriate manner
- Work with the Director of Finance & Ops to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the charity in delegated budget area(s), adhere to TAC Financial Regulations and Procurement Policy.
- Ensure that all artist contracting is undertaken within TAC procurements and contracting policies observing all other required policies and statutory guidelines e.g., Equalities, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Intellectual Property, GDPR, Finance and Procurements etc.
- Maintain accurate records on The Africa Centre’s document management system and databases.
- Respond to general enquiries by email or telephone, manage own workload and maintain an online diary, using agreed TAC systems.
- To promote and comply with current legislation including The Africa Centre policies on Equality and Diversity and Health & Safety, Safeguarding, in the delivery of services and the
- Uphold the TAC brand and reputation
Leadership
- Be a vital, collegiate member of the TAC Senior leadership team,
- Develop and nurture relationships with the TAC Board, managing relevant committees and reporting to the Board and sub-committees as required.
- Represent the organisation at appropriate internal and external events and meetings, locally, regionally and globally.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- A clearly-evidenced long-standing passion for Africa and people of African Descent
- 3 - 5 years working at a senior level in a similar role
- Excellent Programme Management experience with excellent budget management skills
- Excellent communication and networking skills, adept at effectively engaging people across a range of settings – from school children to Prime Ministers and Presidents;
- Educated to degree level of equivalent (relevant subject area)
- Team player, able to work cross disciplinary with artists, experts, academics, key stakeholders, and audiences in a programming function working with diverse audiences
- Specialist knowledge of audience development gained through 3 years’ experience
- Agile approach to work, recognising the limitations and challenges of running a small charitable organisation and willingness to work flexibly to get things done, apply effort and integrity at all times. Regular weekend and evening work will be required.
- Experience of working with an operations team to deliver events (production, tech requirements, artist management)
- Experience of delivering to funder obligations (Trusts and Foundations/Public and Private Funding) • Excellent network in publishing; cultural and creative sector; or other relevant sectors
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, et al.
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of digital content production
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
- Awareness of how to use emerging technologies including AI to develop impactful programming and engagement.
- Experience of working within a grant management organisation.
- Experience of positive action activity to deliver inclusive Programmes (equalities, diversity, inclusion, and access)
Work Arrangements
Location: The Africa Centre office, London. Occasional remote working is encouraged. The post-holder will be required to be on location in London for relevant activities. Some international travel will be required.
Type of contract: Permanent
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Works with: Senior Leadership Team of Director of Development, Director of Finance & Ops and CEO
Responsible for: Programme Managers (x 2 - 3), freelance workers, volunteers
Hours of work: Full time. 35 hours per week. The post holder will be expected to be flexible and there will be requirements to work such days and hours that may vary in accordance with business requirements, including regular evenings and weekends and occasional holiday periods.
Holidays: 25 days per year, plus Christmas shutdown (3 days) and public holidays
Accessibility and Inclusivity
We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. Disabled applicants are invited to contact us in confidence at any point during the recruitment process to discuss steps that could be taken to overcome operational difficulties presented by the job, or if any adjustments or support are required regarding the recruitment process.
To apply please forward a CV and send in your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages or a video presentation of no more than 2 minutes in length
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Summary
Reports to: Director Research Business Development
Team: Business Development
Salary range: £30,000-35,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience).
Location: London, Hybrid (min. two days a week)
Contract: Full-time Permanent
About RUSI
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is one of the world’s leading research think-tanks in the field of defence, security, and geopolitics. The Research Business Development team was established in 2023 to support RUSI’s nine research groups to meet their annual funding targets by responding to competitive bids, proactively identifying new funding opportunities, and sharing best practice across the organisation.
Team values:
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Pragmatism – we solve problems and find solutions to complex issues. Action oriented.
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Drive – we are constantly learning and trying to improve, working to move the organisation forwards. Proactive and independent.
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Professionalism – we treat people with respect and assume good intentions to build strong relationships with our colleagues and other stakeholders. We deliver on our promises and communicate clearly.
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Positivity – we set an optimistic tone and focus on what we can reasonably do to make a positive difference to the organisation.
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Outcome-led – we want to see results from our work and care about making a tangible difference.
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Curious – we keep an open mind, seek to understand, and bring a diverse set of experiences to the table.
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Sustainability – we think of the long-term, taking the time to fix issues so they don’t arise again and ensuring that our working patterns are healthy and productive.
Main purpose of the post
We are seeking to appoint a Business Development Coordinator to join a wider team that spearheads RUSI’s research fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Director, Research Business Development, the successful candidate will enhance the institute’s business development activities by providing administrative and coordination support for business development, contracts, and risk management. Working closely with research groups, central services teams, and the senior management team, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that RUSI is well-placed to spot and respond to new funding opportunities and that our contracts are high-quality and executed efficiently.
This is a highly collaborative role that involves building very strong internal relationships at all levels of the organisation and managing competing priorities and deadlines. We are seeking a team player with a pragmatic and positive attitude and excellent attention to detail, who will enjoy taking on new challenges, using your initiative to solve problems, and seeing your work directly contribute to meeting our short- and long-term goals.
Key tasks
Tracking, identifying, and sharing new funding opportunities:
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Conduct research to identify potential funders and grant opportunities, populate and maintain a prospects tracker. Ensure we have an accurate and current map of relevant funders at all times to draw from.
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Manage the Business Development email inbox, ensuring we are registered to all relevant portals and that we are regularly checking funder portals that do not send notifications. Share summaries of relevant opportunities with the BD Director along with suggested dissemination plan, agree next steps and follow up with appropriate Research Groups.
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Support research colleagues to identify funders to invite to RUSI events and draft outreach emails.
Providing administrative and coordination support on bids, contracts, and new business activities:
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Assist the Bids Manager with compiling information about RUSI as an organisation, its registrations, policies, organisational structure, banking and insurance details, financial information, and other generic details to be included in bid submissions and for due diligence.
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Support the Bids Manager/Director of Research Business Development with administration and coordination of specific components on large bids.
Maintaining and improving business development processes and systems:
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Ensure the business development team trackers (action log, new funding opportunities etc.) are accurate and up to date.
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Work closely with RUSI’s Legal and Contracts and Finance teams to finalise funder contracts and ensure that final copies are saved centrally, and key information is distributed to relevant teams. Ensure that relevant and accurate funder information is tracked by the finance system for ongoing analysis.
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Review drafts of subcontractor agreements and work closely with RUSI’s Legal and Contracts team to manage the process for preparing, securing approval, finalising, and sharing sub-contracts.
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Act as central point of contact for the research funding pipeline, ensure it is functioning as needed and respond to ad hoc questions.
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Manage the team’s Sharepoint page, ensuring that it is useful and relevant for research colleagues, with high-quality templates and guidance.
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In coordination with colleagues on the Communications team, update RUSI’s customer relationship management (CRM) system with accurate, relevant and up-to-date funder information and develop and promote best practice for CRM usage for BD.
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Update RUSI funders on the website annually, ensuring that they are accurate and that we have appropriate permissions to acknowledge them publicly.
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Assist in preparing training materials and internal presentations, including by conducting data analysis.
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Schedule regular catch ups with research groups, take and share notes in appropriate formats, update trackers.
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Take accurate and useful minutes and share and follow up on action points after Business Development meetings.
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Establish strong working relationships with research teams, central service teams, and senior management.
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Assist with administrative tasks for the business development team as needed, including setting up tech (Zoom/Teams) meetings, coordinating diaries, and booking meetings.
Managing the institutional Risk Management process:
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Be responsible for ensuring that risk registers are maintained and updated across the Institute to track risk within the organisation.
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Attend all Audit & Risk Committee meetings to update members on changes to the risk register, and take minutes for each meeting.
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Work with the COO and Business Development team to ensure that RUSI has in place all policies and procedures across the Institute that are required by funders on various projects.
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Assist the COO in keeping up to date with all Charity Commission guidance on charity operations and compliance.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role.
Person specification
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Professional experience in charity administration, business development, customer service, events management, account management or similar.
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Previous experience in grants administration or project management.
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Basic knowledge and awareness of common requirements for bid submissions including such items as statements on duty of care, quality assurance, supply chain management, gender, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Experience in contract administration and completion.
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An undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, international relations, or related field.
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Team Player – a genuine enthusiasm to help others, collaborate across multiple teams, and to see your work contribute to the benefit of the organisation.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with different personalities and manage confidential information with sensitivity.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clearly and professionally on video calls, Teams chat, email and in person. Able to produce clear, accurate and insightful written output, meeting the highest quality standards.
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Excellent organisation and attention to detail – you can maintain, implement, and improve systems, processes, and databases to ensure that our data and outputs are accurate, thorough and up to date.
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Outstanding time management skills and a willingness to work flexibly – juggling shifting priorities and competing deadlines, managing people’s expectations effectively.
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Strong IT and Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe and PowerPoint)
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An interest in, and knowledge of, defence, security and geopolitics.
Desirable Criteria:
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An interest in, and knowledge of, defence, security and geopolitics.
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Experience in a Think Tank/Charity sector
Our expectations
We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI’s Vision and Values.
Benefits
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25 days annual leave (rising with service)
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Additional days off during Christmas -RUSI Christmas closure days
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Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution,
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Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Season ticket loan
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Access to free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library
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Trained Mental Health First Aiders
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*Enhanced sick pay
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*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
*Depending on length of service
Application Process
To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions.
You will be asked to include:
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your CV
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a Cover letter of no more than one page.
Closing date: 2nd June 2024 at 23:59pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity and Values
At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce.
We’re aware that the questionnaire may not capture the rich complexities of our backgrounds and identities, so we apologise if these are not best described. Please note that this data will be kept confidential and separated from your job application. If you are uncomfortable sharing, choose "Prefer not to say" or skip the questions entirely.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Grants Officer will work in the Grants Team as part of the wider Development Department, to manage a portfolio of grants that fund the organisation’s work.
ClientEarth’s Development Department is responsible for raising and managing funds to enable the organisation to deliver its mission – using the power of the law to bring about systemic change that protects the earth for – and with – its inhabitants. The department is formed of several fundraising strands: a Grants Team and a Business Development Team that manage and secure funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional donors; and a Philanthropy Team, working with a wide range of individuals and organisations to raise primarily unrestricted gifts to support ClientEarth’s work.
Meet your Manager
In this role you will be managed by our Head of Grants, Eleonora Arcese. Eleonora joined ClientEarth in 2016 and is based in London. She leads the team that manages and stewards ClientEarth’s growing funding portfolio, which includes foundations, trusts and statutory and institutional donors. Prior to joining ClientEarth, she worked for a number of environmental NGOs where she managed a portfolio of projects focused on EU and international climate and energy policy, sustainable development, and conservation.
In her spare time, Eleonora is also a Trustee of the Board of the Hawks and Owls Trust, in the UK.
Main Duties
- Funding portfolio management - Have a close and in-depth knowledge of their grants portfolio, including a sound understanding of the philanthropic, institutional and statutory funding mix;
- Internal and external communications - Meet with Trust, Foundation and Institution portfolio managers to discuss proposals, provide updates on the programmatic work, and to formally report back on financial, organisational and technical issues;
- Project management - Effectively manage reporting and the grant renewal process from start to completion including working with multiple teams across ClientEarth’s European and international offices to ensure input from all avenues to complete proposals and reports in a timely and high-quality manner; and
- Financial planning and budget handling - Work with Finance and Programmes staff to develop individual budgets for funding proposals
- Systems and processes - Maintain funder database systems (Raiser’s Edge) and other organisational databases (SharePoint) on a daily basis
Role requirements
- Experience of working in a grant management or project management role for a charity, NGO, private or public entity
- Experience of reporting to private foundations including trusts
- Experience drafting proposals and securing funding from foundations and other funding institutions
- Experience and knowledge of budgeting, and organisational (e.g. not for profit/charity) finances
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ID: 1204 Head of Corporate Partnerships
Salary:
- Starting at £46,796 FTE per annum, raising to £54,186.
- If office based, additionally, £3,679 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum
- If home based, additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Either homebased or based at our Head Office, London, N1 7GR.
If office based, we typically work 2 days a week in the office. Our office space is wheelchair accessible.
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week).
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
Family Action is a national charity committed to building stronger families and supporting people through change, challenge and crisis. Since the charity was founded in 1869, we have continued to help children and families overcome the challenges they face through a wide range of practical, emotional and financial support. Today we work with more than 60,000 families in some 200+ community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through our national helpline, FamilyLine, which offers free and immediate support to adult family members, and through national schemes like the National School Breakfast Programme.
This is an exciting time for an experienced corporate partnerships leader to join our high performing corporate partnerships team. Family Action is currently undertaking a major brand review and will soon be launching a new website, with income generation a key priority. We have several existing high value partnerships including with Barclays, NewDay and Poundland Foundation. For new business opportunity, our broad range of services allows alignment with partners across many sectors. Our working culture is flexible, fun and open, with excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues with a range of specialisms, from brand, to marketing and communications, to fundraising, as well as our colleagues delivering Family Action’s services.
Main Responsibilities:
- Leading the team in planning and delivering new business activity, drawing on business need, our organisation strategy, sector trends, meeting agreed annual income targets.
- Ensuring account management of all corporate partnerships is delivered with skill and diligence. Leading the team in maximising the impact of partnerships through outstanding relationship management.
- Embedding corporate partnerships in the strategic development of the organization, promoting and advocating for current and prospective partners in strategic discussions at Family Action. Integrating and aligning corporate partnerships activity with wider organisational priorities.
- Proactive and supportive line management of the corporate partnerships team, which currently comprises 3 x Corporate Partnerships Managers, 1 x Fundraising Officer and the Toy Appeal Temporary Assistant (Christmas)
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- A proven fundraising leader with an in-depth understanding of and experience of working on a wide variety of corporate partnerships
- Demonstrable experience of successful new business work, securing 6 and/or 7 figure opportunities.
- Extensive account management experience, ideally across a range of sectors
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak confidently both formally and informally to a range of audiences as well as strong writing skills.
- A commitment to social justice and a passion for helping families to thrive.
Benefits:
- annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
For an application pack and further information please visit our website, details are on the advert PDF document.
Please email completed applications to: inbox (6) details on the advert PDF document
Closing Date : Monday 17th June 2024 at 9:00am
First Interviews are scheduled to take place from 24-28 June virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in person interview.
* Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Growing Mission Strategic Lead – Diocese of Durham
The Diocese of Durham is seeking an innovative, proactive and strategic leader with a passion for Church growth and unity to take on a key new role in the Diocesan team.
As Growing Mission Strategic Lead, you will work collaboratively to enable the delivery of the Growing Mission stream of the Diocesan Transformation programme, with a specific focus on local planning and development, raising missional aspirations and growth opportunities, and facilitating local change.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of the Growing Mission strategy through leading the Growing Mission team, encouraging the development of mission and ministries appropriate to context and challenge, and being an advocate for the vision for transformation throughout the Diocese.
The successful candidate must:
Ø Have a deep commitment to a personal Christian faith with a motivation to see that grow in others, and a prayerful and hopeful response to challenge.
Ø Be a strategic and efficient organiser with great initiative.
Ø Be a skilled problem solver, able to investigate and breakdown underlying issues and identify potential implications.
Ø Be experienced in change management, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build effective working relationships with multiple varied stakeholders.
Ø Be proactive in dealing with conflict in a healthy and transparent way.
Ø Be able to travel widely throughout the Diocese of Durham.
Interested candidates are welcome to request an informal conversation with the Head of Transformation Delivery, Amy Burns.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 8th July
Interview date: Wednesday 17th July
All We Can/Y Care International is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the charities into the next 5-year strategy of doing development differently.
All We Can is an international development and relief organisation, working to see every person’s potential fulfilled. It was founded by the Methodist Church in the 1930s.
Y Care International supports local opportunities for vulnerable young people and their communities across the globe, to change lives for the better. It was founded by Sir Terry Waite in collaboration with the YMCA movement in the 1980s.
From 1 September 2021, All We Can and Y Care International began a formal, strategic partnership – combining efforts to tackle poverty, inequality and injustice in some of the world’s most marginalised communities. We work as one organisational team, presenting as two unique brands, fulfilling two separate, but symbiotic, strategies.
At All We Can/Y Care International we want to see every person's potential fulfilled. We work through partnership alongside our global neighbours most impacted by disasters, poverty and injustice to enable flourishing and resilient communities. We are known for doing development uniquely, which means we steer away from traditional models of development.
Instead, we understand that overcoming the challenges of poverty, crises and social injustice are complex, and can only be achieved by working with local organisations who are rooted within their communities. They are best placed to unlock the potential in their own communities. We don’t lift people out of poverty, we tackle the systemic issues of poverty to support individuals in lifting themselves. We believe this to be the greatest way because listening to the lived experiences of communities improves equality, builds capacity, enhances shared ownership and sustainability.
In all we do, we're guided by values of: Love, Collaboration and Integrity.
- Love is the oxygen of our movement, and enables meaningful relationships and actions.
- Collaboration is working together in solidarity and partnership, not control.
- Integrity is personifying honesty, transparency, and accountability.
We're looking for our next CEO to lead us in this life-changing work and into the next phase of our growth and development.
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate deep practical understanding of and commitment to our partnership model in locally led development. They’ll combine a creative vision and inspiration with the ability to translate it into practical steps and lead the team with trust and accountability.
They’ll have experience of different aspects of charity work with an emphasis on income generation, finance and tracking performance against KPIs. They’ll need to work collaboratively with trustees, the staff team and key stakeholders in the Methodist Church and the YMCA movement.
As our next CEO, they’ll be joining a team of 22 colleagues in the UK and 6 Country Representatives in Ethiopia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Malawi, and together, work towards embedding a culture that is people-centred, mutually accountable, open, inclusive and caring in everything we do.
The Chief Executive Officer will be accountable for:
- Strategic leadership of the organisation
- Relationship management and external representation
- Supporting income generation
- Elements of operations and governance
- Supporting the development of an effective staff team
To be successful in the role, successful candidate will need:
- Thorough practical understanding and experience of working within the context of locally led partnership model in international development.
- Understanding of what decolonisation of aid looks like in practice.
- Passion for and interest in the work of our partners and in all you do, be led by their needs and the needs of the communities they serve.
- Practical understanding of and demonstrating our organisational values: Love, Collaboration and Integrity.
- Experience in a senior leadership role within a third sector organisation or proven transferrable experience from other sectors.
- Ability to communicate the vision and direction that the organisation is moving towards, but also the ability to translate them into practical steps, communicate them and any changes with clarity.
- Due to the history of both organisations and the relationships with key stakeholders and partners, it would be desirable for the CEO to be an active Christian; however it is not an essential requirement.
Please see the application pack for full description of responsibilities and skills required for the role. To encourage candidates from diverse background to apply, we're applying anonymisation to the 1st stage applications of this recruitment process.
Location: This role is contractually based in Central London; however, we currently operate a hybrid working model with regular whole team face to face meetings once a month. Board meetings are held quarterly and are normally in-person; this role will also require attending meetings across the UK and internationally to represent both charities, sometimes involving weekends and/or evenings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an exceptional candidate who is committed to help Arty-Folks flourish within both the mental health and creative sector in Coventry and Warwickshire. You will hold fast to all that is unique and special about Arty-Folks.
Our new CEO will build the team and organisational structure that will take Arty-Folks forward as we transition from our current CEO and Founder who is retiring in the next 2 years.Since the pandemic, Arty-Folks has more than tripled the number of people we support, and demand for our service that provides immediate access continues to grow. Our new CEO will lead our expansion plans.
The role requires strategic leadership and operational oversight that ensure the charity's growth and ability to handle increasing demand, while maintaining the high quality of its services. It is essential that as the head of a small team our CEO is closely connected to our day-to-day operations whilst maintaining a strategic viewpoint that drives innovation, co-production, fundraising, and collaborations.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Committed and passionate about mental health, the visual arts, and putting people first.
- Leadership experience & team mgt.
- Ability to create plans, budget and manage financial controls
- Demonstrable success in fundraising.
- Experience of working in a similar sector.
- Strong knowledge of the Coventry / Warwickshire area.
Responsibilities
Strategy
- Working with the Board to articulate a clear and compelling vision for growth with realistic and measurable goals for scaling our program and social impact.
- Communicating effectively between the Board of Trustees and our team, and ensuring daily activities align with the organisation's strategic plan and KPI’s.
- Working with the Board of Trustees to mitigate organisational risks and enable decisions that will protect against major business disruption
- Ensuring business plans progress efficiently while ensuring required resources are available.
- Developing effective collaborations with VCSE organisations, the NHS, Public Health and community partners to provide our members access to a wide range of services.
Stability
- Overseeing the development and optimisation of the organization's infrastructure, including technology, facilities, and human resources, to support increased capacity.
- Overseeing the robust financial management of our finances to ensure long-term sustainability, compliance, and efficiency.
- Developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that builds and nurtures strong relationships with existing and prospective funders.
- Building capacity by recruiting top talents as Trustees, staff or volunteers, offer training and support to equip them with the skills needed and to develop their leadership skills.
- Supporting our staff team with professional development, good working conditions, supportive management, and regular performance appraisals.
Scalability
- Ensuring evidence-based systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of our service are implemented, using service user data and feedback to make informed decisions and adjustments.
- Writing high quality impact reports that are comprehensive, transparent, and wellstructured to effectively communicate outcomes and social return on investment.
You will be supported by and work alongside our Artistic Director who will be stepping down from her current CEO role.
Annual Holiday - 29 days including statutory holidays (pro rata)
Probationary Period - 6 months
Rate of pay - £36,000 per annum pro rata (£21,600 for 3 days/wk)
The company has a contributory pension scheme with NEST.
CEO reports to Arty-Folks Board of Trustees
Employment terms
Employment with Arty-Folks will be subject to the following checks prior to a start date:
- A satisfactory police record check to include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Receipt of satisfactory references
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
How to Apply
Submit your CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience.
We will conduct a rolling interview process so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Pleae read our full recruitment pack on our website.
We exist to inspire people recovering from mental health problems to realise their full potential and lead fulfilling lives through the visual arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a Chief Executive with a strong strategic background and a robust understanding of the support YES provides to young people, to motivate, inspire and lead YES through the next exciting phase of our strategic development.
Established in 1988, YES is a youth charity offering support, advice and one-to-one engagement on a range of issues including housing and homelessness, benefits and family crisis, pregnancy and young parenting, mental health counselling and maintaining wellbeing. YES offers its support to all young people between the ages of 11 -25 across North East Essex.
The ideal candidate will:
· Be a strategic, inspirational leader and team player, with experience of successfully managing and communicating organisational development
· Demonstrate senior management experience, preferably at Director / Chief Executive level
· Have previously worked in the third/ voluntary sector, preferably in the field of working with young people
· Have achieved success in developing and delivering effective, high impact services
· Have a proven track record of securing funding through a range of activities
· Have knowledge of charitable governance and experience of working closely with Trustees
Education and Qualifications
Degree level or equivalent.
Salary range: £47,000 to £52,000 per year FTE
Hours: 28 hours per week over four days
Location: Colchester and Holland-on-Sea, Essex
Additional Requirements: Applicants must hold a full driving licence. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.
Tenure: Permanent subject to a successful probationary period
Closing date and application deadline: Friday 28th June at midday.
Interview date: Thursday 4th and Friday 5th July
Applications are invited by way of a CV and a supporting letter indicating why you are interested in this position and how you meet the requirements of this role.
If you are interested in learning more about the organisation and this post, please
contract Jacqui Williams, Chair of Trustees for YES
Applications are invited by way of a CV and a supporting letter indicating why you are interested in this position and how you meet the requirements of this role.
We provide an easily accessible, non-judgemental, empowering, counselling, advice and support service for children and young people in NE Essex
Are you someone that loves getting out there and meeting people? Are you an ambitious corporate fundraiser with experience of driving new business? If so then we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
Building upon recent successes in the Corporate team, this role will be integral to driving the new business pipeline, building relationships with potential partners and inspiring their long term financial commitment to St John to support our programmes including our fantastic work with young people and our community first aid response work. Working in an ambitious and supportive team this role provides an opportunity to have real impact and visibility across the organisation.
If you are as comfortable picking up the phone and building new relationships as you are to providing thoughtful stewardship to current partners, this role could be for you.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
About You
You will have proven experience of corporate fundraising, successfully securing corporate income and maintaining excellent relationships with donors, as well as, experience in the corporate partnerships landscape having successfully secured funds from identification, to application and pitching stage. You will have a team focused outlook with the ability to positively contribute to the work of the wider fundraising team and the organisation as a whole to achieve goals.
About Us
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.
Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.
We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.
You will receive:
- Competitive salary & pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.
Interview Date: TBC
Application Review Date: 18/06/2024
We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here
For all other candidates, or SJA volunteers wishing to apply, please apply below.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Our Team!
Water underpins all forms of life. Access to water is a basic human need and right. Yet 2.2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water and 2.4 billion live in water-stressed countries. Frank Water’s mission is to inspire society to value the world’s most precious resource and improve how people understand and use water, ensuring long term access to some of the world’s most marginalised communities.
We do this by:
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Enabling those most in need to build climate resilience and access clean, safe, sustainable water.
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Developing tools and approaches for use by governments, NGOs, and companies to improve their understanding and management of water, and drive the change that’s needed for a water-secure world.
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Inspiring collective water stewardship for use in corporate supply chains.
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Delivering education in the UK to increase understanding of the global water crisis and inspire the next generation of global citizens.
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Providing water products and services (through Frank Water CIC social enterprise) that inspire society to engage in responsible consumption of water.
We're looking for an ambitious and proactive Head of Development to join our small, passionate team and support the delivery of our mission.
About the Role
The Head of Development will work closely with the CEO, Head of Programmes & Funding and Head of Operations & Finance, as part of the SLT, setting the strategy and taking responsibility for income generation across Frank Water including charitable fundraising as well as commercial sales and development through our Social Enterprise.
You will lead an integrated communications strategy which includes thought leadership, brand development, communicating impact, agreeing marketing messaging of commercial opportunities and of fundraising opportunities.
You will play a pivotal role in integrating income generation across the charity and the social enterprise, setting and driving the strategy to increase income from fundraising and communications, and developing delivery of the social enterprise services and products.
Your team, who you’ll work with and line manage to deliver the strategy comprises the Fundraising & Communications Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager and Commercial Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure a diverse and balanced income portfolio to include philanthropy, legacy fundraising, community and individual giving, corporates, events and commercial (including income from products, services and festival activity via the social enterprise).
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Own and manage the Major Donor portfolio and stewardship.
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Set and manage the annual income generation budget, including regular re-forecasting.
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Lead on Frank Water’s communications and marketing strategy
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Manage key fundraising and communications risks and lead on fundraising compliance and GDPR for the organisation
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Line manage the Commercial Manager and Fundraising and Communications team with a professional and enabling approach that encourages a collaborative and supportive culture
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Ensure consistent and high-quality stewardship of donors, volunteers and partners across the organisations
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have experience in income generation through fundraising and/or through commercial channels, with a proven track record in securing 6 figure gifts and/or contracts. You will be entrepreneurial and dynamic, keen to make your mark and develop sustainable income streams to enable increased impact for the environment and communities we work with. You are a natural relationship manager with high emotional intelligence and a proven track record of managing teams with a professional, enabling style.
You will be proactive, organised, and an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail. You will have proven your communications skills and have a gift for quickly building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You are self-motivated, tenacious, and solutions focussed.
It is essential you’re passionate about social and environmental change and you will be keen to develop an understanding of all aspects of our work. You are able to travel throughout the UK when required to meet donors and partners (TOIL where appropriate). There will be opportunities to visit our projects overseas and you will be comfortable to travel for up to two weeks at a time when these opportunities arise.
You’ll have experience, or be ready to take on the challenge of working in a small, dynamic and ambitious organisation where the scope of work is broad and you’re happy to work on all levels, where days often include both strategic meetings and getting ‘stuck in’ with the team.
You’ll be able to work from our central Bristol office at least one day a week, enabling face to face working with the team and opportunity to support the SLT in building a collaborative and supportive culture.
Why You Should Join Us
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Make a meaningful impact on global water issues.
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Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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Join an ambitious, dynamic, passionate team dedicated to positive change
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Opportunities for professional development and growth
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Flexible and remote working arrangements with 2 days in the office per week
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Travel opportunities within the UK and occasionally overseas (with TOIL)
How to Apply
If you're ready to join us in our mission and possess the skills and passion we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're excited about joining Frank Water.
If you'd like to speak to us about the opportunity, please contact us directly. Please see our Jobs page on our website for the full job description.
Frank Water is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
The application deadline is 10am on Monday 1st July, but we reserve the right to interview as applications are received and therefore may close recruitment early
Join us in creating a world where everyone, everywhere has access to clean and sustainable water resources. Apply now and be part of our journey towards positive change!
We work to alleviate global water poverty, enhance health, and protect the environment by improving the way that people understand and use water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.