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The Air Ambulance Service provides two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) which provides paediatric transfers across the UK. Our objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with our work centered on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
We are at the forefront of innovative clinical care, and we challenge boundaries.
Every day our charity is tasked with a unique set of missions which we respond to with our fantastic services, all of which are funded entirely by voluntary donations, trading and fundraising activities we undertake. This ethos remains at our core; we are here to work alongside and help the NHS without using their available funds. The impact we make with our services is to keep people alive, keep families together, to let children grow into adults and to enable the NHS to carry out more work than they would have been able to without our support
We also impact our communities by creating jobs, taking actions to improve the environment, bringing people together as volunteers and creating worthwhile training and experience opportunities.
Our work is only made possible by the wonderful support and generosity of the public, together with the dedication, skill and enthusiasm of staff and volunteers in all areas of operation. This support enables us to invest into our operational services, into developing staff and volunteers and into our future financial stability to protect the services needed now and in the future.
Job title: Senior Events Manager
Location: Rugby (hybrid 40% office based)
Full time: 37.5 hours
Annual Salary: £33,345
Closing date: 24th May 2024*
Job Purpose
Are you excited about leading a team to create memorable events that not only generate vital income for our charity, but also significantly boost supporter numbers and awareness?
Do you have a knack for finding innovative ways to recruit participants and manage event logistics while keeping costs in check?
Do you have proven experience of working within fundraising & the charity sector and want the opportunity to begin to design and build your own events?
If you have answered yes to these questions, then we want YOU to join our events team! We want you to drive income generation, boost supporter numbers, and amplify our brand awareness. Have a focus on our current challenge events portfolio orchestrating the entire event lifecycle and have a vision for building bespoke events for The Air Ambulance Service in the future.
This journey won't happen overnight, but with your drive and creativity leading the way, we'll give you the tools to make waves in the world of events, so get ready to mould the blueprint in events for The Air Ambulance Service and fly!
Key Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of our current events strategy & delivery model, building appropriate supporter journeys for all event participants/attendees.
- Ensure that events remain within budget and that expenditure is monitored continuously and income targets are met.
- Manage the continual review of the challenge event portfolio.
- Begin to design a strategy for creating & building our own events.
- Review and develop where necessary appropriate materials for events.
- To set the strategy and budgets for Events, short and long-term in partnership with line manager.
- Work with our Safeguarding and Health and Safety Managers to ensure events are safe.
Person Specification
- Experience of running successful challenge event programmes.
- Experience in both in person and virtual event management.
- Manage a team with multiple responsibilities to exceed KPI’s and income targets.
- Experience in due diligence of event suppliers and excellent risk management skills.
- The ability to think strategically and take data-driven decisions as well as work operationally to get things done.
- Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
- Collaborative approach to achieving departmental and wider organisational objectives.
- Passion for the work that TAAS does.
Compliance Responsibilities
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
• Health & Safety and Environment.
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.
*Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
For over 40 years, Being There, a medium sized charity, has provided practical, emotional and social support to those affected by life limiting illnesses across much of Greater Manchester. The services of the charity are delivered by an enthusiastic cohort of volunteers managed by an established and capable management team.
After steering Being There though the Pandemic and the recent economic impact on charities, our long serving CEO, Karen Mercer, is retiring. We are therefore looking to recruit a new leader for our team.
We are looking for someone who can:
· Understand and navigate the challenges of charity funding in difficult economic circumstances.
· Lead, motivate and develop the management team, administration staff and volunteers to expand the service.
· Raise the profile of the organisation.
· Seek out and develop relationships with similar organisations, client groups, existing and potential funders.
If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding role, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Part time will be considered for the right candidate.
Being There is an equal opportunities employer and is proud to have been acknowledged as an Investor in People.
We anticipate holding initial face to face interviews at one of our office locations between Tuesday 4th and Friday 7th of June 2024.
Closing Date: Friday 24th May at 12 noon.
Being There provides emotional support and practical help to people living with cancer and other life-limiting illness, carers and families
Head of Marketing and Communications
Salary: £52,915.20 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - Remote working with requirement to regularly work from HQ in Exeter or any other Devon Air Ambulance premises.
The Role
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing and communications leader to join the Devon Air Ambulance team and help us tell our story.
Supported by a team of six, and working across the charity, the role will design and deliver marketing and communications strategies to support our mission, vision and strategic aims.
From developing our digital marketing across social media and a new website, to implementing a new visual identity, to underpinning our fundraising activities with creative and compelling communications, the breadth of this role provides a unique opportunity for someone to make a significant contribution to our ongoing success.
The Candidate
We’re looking for an outstanding marketing and communications leader who is strategically minded and delivery focused. They will be able to lead and develop an existing team and be adept at building and maintaining productive working relationships. They will seek out new opportunities to add value to existing activity and develop new ventures in collaboration with colleagues from a diverse range of different disciplines across the organisation. The ideal candidate will bring experience from a charity background and be used to supporting a broad portfolio of income generating activities. They will also be as comfortable leading communications internally as they are externally.
The Package
Salary: £52,915.20 per annum.
As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service
- Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
- Paid time off for fertility treatment
- Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Counselling and financial wellbeing services
- Access to electric vehicle lease cars through salary sacrifice
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
The closing date for applications is 9am Tuesday 28th May 2024.
Interviews will be a two stage process and held in person at HQ.
1st interview - Monday 10th June 2024
2nd interview - Thursday 20th June 2024 / Friday 21st June 2024
Please note: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received.
Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.
No agencies please.
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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join us as our Head of Partnership Management to lead impactful partnerships that deliver lasting change, through influencing and advancing our partner relationships for the good of children everywhere.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting change for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About you
As our Head of Partnership Management, you will lead a dynamic team responsible for managing our existing partnerships, driving sustainable income growth, and amplifying our impact. Your strategic direction will be instrumental in maximising the value of each partnership, securing vital resources, and ultimately delivering greater impact for children worldwide.
In this role, you will be accountable for:
- Strategic Leadership: Provide vision and direction to the Partnership Management team, ensuring we remain leaders in impactful partnerships with the private sector.
- Team Leadership: Lead and support a team of Partnership Managers, fostering growth and maximising the holistic value of partnerships.
- External Engagement: Represent Save the Children UK externally, driving our profile and networks with key organisations and stakeholders.
- Internal Collaboration: Collaborate across departments to maximize the value of Save the Children in our partnerships and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Operational Delivery: Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and strategic planning to achieve partnership objectives effectively.
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Proven track record of leading seven-figure partnerships with global businesses.
- Experience influencing and delivering results cross-organisationally in a large complex organisation.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills at senior levels.
- Experience in team leadership and strategy development.
- Excellent written and presentation skills, including the ability to engage at CEO level.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective networking and negotiation.
- Understanding and application of commercial and financial principles.
What we offer you:
- Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health, and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Closing date: 19th May 2024
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Across the country, in every city and on every street, RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community as the UK's leading Armed Forces charity. The Royal British Legion is looking for an experienced manager to lead their philanthropy, mid value and trusts function and make a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
The Head of High Value Giving will come in to a portfolio with huge potential and a solid base to build from. The successful candidate will own and lead the high value programme, be the in-house expert and transform high value giving to fund crucial services for the armed forces community,
The post holder will have the experience, energy, and expertise to recognise the vast opportunity within the team and take the programme to the next level. They will lead by example in cultivating both UK based and international trusts and develop relationships with key stakeholders to build out a major donor programme, whilst overseeing an amazing team to continue to deliver brilliant results.
If you are an ambitious and proactive fundraiser, with high value fundraising or trust experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead the High Value team at the Royal British Legion.
The selection process for this role includes a candidate screening call with a member of the THINK Recruitment team. To arrange a call please refer to the information in the Candidate Pack.
Senior Project Manager - Minsmere Mitigation
Reference: APR20248817
Location: Minsmere
Salary: £38,389.00 - £41,212.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
Duration: 36 months
This is a fixed-term, full-time contract for 36 months for 37.5 hours per week. 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.
We are looking for an energetic, insightful and organised person to help us deliver a resilience project to mitigate the impacts of the Sizewell C development on the visitor experience at RSPB Minsmere.
What’s the role about?
This is a stimulating role which represents an important opportunity to make a significant and direct contribution to enhancing the visitor infrastructure at a flagship RSPB reserve and a key visitor destination on the Suffolk Coast. We’re looking for someone with an understanding of how to prioritise, plan and deliver visitor infrastructure projects.
We need someone who is highly organised and has a good attention to detail. This role requires a collaborative approach, which combines the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure, while working under your own initiative to achieve results to tight deadlines.
Minsmere is one of the most famous bird reserves in the UK and one of RSPB’s most popular reserves. The reserve borders the Sizewell Estate where SZC Co plans to build a new nuclear power station, Sizewell C. The RSPB led a campaign against the potential threats of the Sizewell C development called LoveMinsmere, bringing people together to demonstrate the value of and concern for the reserve and its wildlife.
In July 2022, the UK government approved the application to build Sizewell C, after a lengthy planning process and Examination. As part of the approval, a Resilience Fund was set up for mitigation of the impacts on visitors to RSPB Minsmere.
These impacts will begin as soon as works commence and last for the construction period (currently estimated to last 12 years). This project will enable RSPB Minsmere to maintain a great visitor experience despite these changes.
The Senior Project Manager will manage a series of infrastructure projects funded by the Resilience Fund. Initially, they will work with the Minsmere team to develop a costed programme of works with agreed priority projects. They’ll then manage consultants and contractors to deliver that plan on the ground.
About the project
Vision: RSPB Minsmere offers an exceptional visitor experience despite the Sizewell C construction works.
Objectives: By Feb 2027, RSPB Minsmere has improved infrastructure that enhances the visitor experience and mitigates the impacts of Sizewell C on the visitor experience.
Outcomes: Maintained quality of visitor experience, retaining the reserve’s income levels.
Outputs (To be kept under review as the project develops):
New visitor infrastructure, likely to include a redeveloped toilet block, car park improvements and play area among other items. Including all designs and consents.
Consolidation and improved interpretation of Leiston Abbey (first site) as outlined in the Deed of Obligation and improvements to physical access to the site.
Infrastructure enhanced to allow enhanced reserve events programme.
The postholder will be required to work with the following key internal stakeholders:
- Staff and volunteers at RSPB Minsmere
- Communications Officer/Manager
- Rural Surveyor
- Building Surveyor
- Reserves Archaeologist
- Ecology
- Finance
- Fundraising
- Project Management (dotted line report)
What we need from you
The Senior Project Manager will lead on the following activities:
- Convening groups of stakeholders and leading sessions to develop the mitigation programme of works.
- Communicating with RSPB colleagues and key stakeholders regularly to report on project progress.
- Managing risks, issues and change as required.
- Producing of a costed programme of works, supported by quotes and/or evidence from similar projects.
- Procuring and managing consultants and contractors to design and deliver the chosen projects.
- Ensuring that consents are in place for all works within the programme
- Working with colleagues to ensure the project programme is reviewed for other opportunities to seek potential funders – to maximise delivery.
- Working to the Resilience Fund budget, including expenditure reporting as required
- Ensuring that all financial records are kept to enable annual financial statements to be produced and to satisfy external audit requirements.
We are looking for somebody with:
Essential skills, knowledge and experience
- Leadership ability
- Flexibility and ability to manage change
- Problem solving skills and ability to find solutions
- Proven time management and organisational skills
- Logical and methodical in approach
- An able communicator
- Experience of successful working with a range of contractors
- Experience of standard Project Management approaches
- Experience of working with and influencing multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of cost and budget management, working with projects with costs of at least £250k.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- Experience of working with external stakeholders
- Experience of complex projects
- Experience of construction project management
- Experience/understanding of nature reserve operations and managing visitor infrastructure.
Closing date: 23:59, Fri, 24th May 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 3 June 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more diverse people on nature’s side.
No agencies please.
We're Hiring! Green Space for Health Programme Director (Maternity Cover)
This is an exciting senior role for an environmentally committed leader to cover maternity leave. We are looking for someone who can take strategic oversight of our Green Space for Health programme and provide effective management of the project and its staff.
- Home-based with monthly travel to Oxford (expenses covered)
- Full time (37.5 hours per week)
- Salary: £42,230 per annum (plus contributory pension)
- Fixed term for 8 months (with potential to extend to 12 months subject to funding)
- Apply by midnight 19th May 2024, interviews will take place w/c 3rd June
About the role
This is an exciting senior role for an environmentally committed leader to cover maternity leave. We are looking for someone who can take strategic oversight of our Green Space for Health programme and provide effective management of the project and its staff.
Our Green Space for Health programme helps to realise the value of green space for physical and mental health, both at healthcare sites and in the wider community. Our flagship project, the NHS Forest, promotes tree planting and woodland creation at NHS sites, supporting and encouraging sites to plant and maintain trees through offering free trees and advice. We support NHS sites to develop their greenspace for the benefits of patients, health staff and communities, while improving biodiversity and combatting climate change. We do this by encouraging green space enhancements such as meadow areas, vegetable growing, orchards and therapeutic gardens, as well as supporting the delivery of nature-based interventions for health.
The Green Space for Health Director will oversee the development of the NHS Forest and other Green Space for Health projects, delivering the programme strategy. This will include managing the Green Space for Health team, overseeing the delivery of our funded projects including budget management, coordinating reports to funders and trustees, and taking a strategic lead on the development and funding of the Green Space for Health programme in consultation with other stakeholders. See the full roles and responsibilities below.
The Green Space for Health Director will deliver our programme strategy through fulfilling the following responsibilities:
- Provide line management for the Green Space for Health Team’s 5 staff members. This will include one-to-one meetings, appraisals and regular team meetings.
- Oversee the delivery of the Green Space for Health funded projects, including NHS Forest tree planting projects and our Nature Recovery Ranger programme.
- Raise income for, monitor and oversee the programme budget in consultation with CSH’s fundraising and finance team.
- Coordinate reporting on the programme, including liaising with funders and producing reports for funders and for CSH’s board of trustees.
- Oversee the development and delivery of Green Space for Health training course, working with Green Space for Health staff and with administrative and strategic support from CSH’s education team.
- Work with the team to coordinate the NHS Forest Advisory Group.
- Build partnerships that will further the development of the programme and contribute to fundraising in line with the programme objectives.
- Act as a spokesperson for the programme, including making presentations, responding to media requests and participating in relevant national policy fora, including for the purposes of wider policy development.
- Be an active member of CSH’s senior management team, helping to develop CSH as an organisation, including strategy, employment and oversight.
For more information, please see the full job description and person specification attached or visit our website.
Closing date: 19th May 2024
Interviews: w/c 3rd June 2024
Job title: Head of Development, The Social Change Nest
Location: Hybrid/attendance at Kings Cross office, London 2days/week minimum
Reporting To: CEO
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £40,000-£50,000
Date Closes: Friday 31st May
Role Purpose:
This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact on hundreds of civil society, social movements and community groups around the world, driving funding to where it is needed most. The Head of Development will join the central team, reporting to the CEO and will be responsible for forging relationships with funders, as well as identifying opportunities to engage with local community groups.
They will share the Social Change Nest’s ambitions to transform funding for grass roots organisations and coalitions by reimagining fundraising, removing structural barriers and encouraging institutional funders to support community interests. They will oversee the Marketing, Communications & Development Assistant and one other team member and will collaborate with Risk, Compliance and the Innovation Managers. This is a busy and exhilarating role with opportunity to grow and develop. We are planning to increase the size of the team over the next year.
About The Social Change Nest
At The Social Change Nest, we’re radically transforming the funding landscape. We nurture grassroots groups and enable funders to support frontline social action by offering fiscal hosting, grant management, grant distribution and fund management services. We currently support over 500 community groups across the UK and abroad addressing climate to housing, wellbeing and animal rights. We are pioneering fiscal hosting in the UK and have distributed grants to groups that otherwise would not have had access to the opportunity. Since our inception we have ensured over £23m has got safely into the hands that need it.
We have a 5 year strategy for scaling, innovating and supporting more civil society both in the UK and abroad. Over the next 12 months we are aiming to raise a significant capital investment, secure our income streams, launch 2 new game changing products and expand into Europe.
The Social Change Nest is part of the Social Change Group. As a group we have been certified as a BCorp business, Disability Confident Employer, and an accredited Living Wage Employer. In addition, we were listed as one of the top social enterprises in the UK in the SE100 for the last three years. Underpinned by our values of collaboration, curiosity, courage, and creativity we believe relationships are the glue that holds us all together and we are proud of our culture.
You’ll be joining a close-knit team, supported and developed to be the best you can be. We believe that every member of our team brings a unique perspective from their experiences and abilities and we encourage everyone to be a curious soul about how we can improve everything we do, from how we interact as a team to how we deliver for our clients and communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong rapport with clients and community groups to ensure effective implementation of our strategy, supporting the team responsible for project delivery.
- Identify and secure new funding opportunities with clients, creating tailored proposals to appeal to funder appetite and needs.
- Oversee and contribute to external communications and marketing campaigns.
- Oversee the business development pipeline, ensuring its effectiveness and alignment with our strategic goals.
- Deliver high-quality bid proposals and pitch documents to support business growth.
- Develop and implement client management and engagement strategies, including our philanthropic networks, enhancing operational relationships and value.
- Grow new strategic partnerships with civil society and local community groups and identify their funding requirements, ensuring optimum communication with those grass roots groups.
- Analyse and present HubSpot data to inform strategic decisions and refine our offering.
- Manage budgeting processes and prepare essential documentation for pitches and contracts.
- Be an ambassador for the Social Change Nest, representing the business at industry conferences, events and workshops and grow strategic partnerships.
- Champion the maintenance and improvement of our CRM system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Line manage 2 team members; Marketing, Communications & Development Assistant and one other
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- 4-5 years in a business development, sales or client facing role.
- Proven business development expertise with a track record of winning new business and able to apply these skills to enhance our business development strategies.
- Able to use your knowledge and skills to identify and seize opportunities for growth through partnerships, projects and clients.
- A solid understanding of the philanthropic and grant-making sectors in order to enrich our strategies and client interactions.
- Numerate and adept at analysing data to derive insights that guide business planning and strategy.
- Outstanding customer service skills, both proactive and reactive. Your reliability, trustworthiness, and ability to respond to our clients’ needs set you apart.
- Excellent pitch and bid-writing skills with an ability to craft compelling proposals that resonate with our target audience, including design and pricing.
- Capable of anticipating and evaluating the potential risks and returns of projects and able to assess risk as part of the process.
- Experience of managing complex work strands and coordinating across different teams demonstrating your leadership skills and strategic awareness.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident communicator. You excel in bringing people together to achieve shared objectives.
- An advocate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Desirable:
- A good understanding of the philanthropic and grant-making sectors in the UK, Europe and the USA
- Experience of accessing responsible finance opportunities for charities or social enterprises
- A demonstrable commitment to serving under represented groups in the UK or abroad.
Walk alongside our partners, to deliver excellence, build resilience and learn together.
In 2024, Embrace the Middle East celebrates 170 years of close partnership and relationship with local Christians who, through their churches and local civil society organisations, are serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities in the Middle East.
Ours is a vision of faith, hope and love in action: where there is a need for refuge, a home however temporary, for education, for safeguarding, for economic empowerment, for justice and human rights – we, with our partners, want to respond. We do this by building strong and lasting partnerships, nurtured by mutual respect and a shared commitment to excellence.
We are looking to recruit a Director of Programmes, Partnerships and Advocacy to lead a team of high-performing programme and partnerships managers who guide our relationships with a portfolio of 45 local partners, supporting them in their social witness through a £2.4m programme of grants, and capacity support.
The Director will also lead the development of our advocacy work, collaborating closely with the CEO and Director of Fundraising to develop our policies, messaging and strategy to increase our reach through effective lobbying and campaigning consistent with our theory of change, and strategic vision and mission. This cross-cutting work will include working with our programme team, our communications team, and church engagement team as part of a shared approach to advocacy, campaigning, and public engagement.
Advocacy is a growing part of our work, inspired and guided by the voices of our partners – primarily speaking and acting in relation to:
- the presence and role of Christians in the Middle East
- issues of peace, justice and equal rights in Israel and Palestine
- refugees and internally displaced people across the Middle East
Informed by Christian voices from the Middle East, we engage with Bishops and church leaders, politicians, and with our engagement team seek to educate and mobilise the UK public. Resources will be available for the Director to recruit a dedicated advocacy team member to complement their skills and support them and the team to achieve Embrace’s advocacy aspirations.
We are looking for someone who can bring to Embrace a wealth of international development partnership and grant making experience, alongside their passion and skills to drive and develop Embrace’s public and private advocacy. Like everyone else at Embrace you will be fired up by our mission, and in tune with our values.
Naturally, you will be well versed in complex policy issues within sensitive settings, familiar with acting as a media spokesperson, and dedicated to engaging with communities experiencing injustice and marginalisation.
Finally, due to the Christian context of the position, it is subject to an occupational requirement under the Equality Act that you should be a practising Christian who shares our values and ethos at a profound level.
At Embrace, our team enjoys remote and flexible working arrangements. In addition, you will benefit from a generous holiday entitlement and a comprehensive package including a pension scheme, life assurance, retail discounts and a 24/7 employee assistance programme.
The role is home-based, with two to three days per month in High Wycombe.
Please apply online via the apply button.
Closing date: 30 May 2024.
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Established in 1997, Jigsaw4u provide a range of services for children, young people and families experiencing complex social and emotional difficulties in South West London. Jigsaw4u has experienced considerable growth and development over the past several years, and this new role has been identified by the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer to support Jigsaw4u’s position and aspirations for the future.
As a member of our Senior Management Team (SMT), you will help to deliver and shape Jigsaw4u's vision and strategy. It will be your responsibility to ensure that Jigsaw4u’s services achieve their goals, meet their strategic objectives and achieve our growth targets while being delivered to Jigsaw4u’s exceptionally high standards.
Under the direction of the CEO, the postholder’s areas of responsibility will be to:
- Line Manage the Service Managers, ensuring that their teams are high performing, reporting and data collection is of a high standard and relationships with funders and other stakeholders are outstanding.
- Ensure that the structure of all Jigsaw4u services are optimised to allow for growth and support staff and volunteers (including trainee counsellors/therapists) to develop key skills.
- Maintain knowledge and awareness of best practice within the charitable sector (and other sectors where relevant), to inform and update Jigsaw4u so that we take advantage of the latest approaches to change, innovation and development which can have a positive impact on children, young people and families affected by complex social and emotional difficulties.
- Work proactively and collaboratively to identify innovation and business improvement within the Service Management Team to define and agree Target Operating Models and oversee implementation and ongoing review. Use insight, evaluation and analysis to continually inform and refine practice.
- Play a full part in the development of the SMT and deputise for the CEO as required. Work closely with the Service Management Team to develop and deliver an outstanding approach to people management, building a learning culture that delivers high quality, extensive support enabling people to achieve their best as a team.
- Represent Jigsaw4u at formal meetings with funders and other stakeholders and through submission of reports and data requests. Establish new, and strengthen existing, external relationships to promote Jigsaw4u’s profile, influence and reputation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, and adherence to relevant professional codes and standards of good practice.
- Support the CEO in funding and tender applications
- Support the CEO and fundraising team in generating income
As a member of the SMT you will be expected, with training and support, to take an active part in supporting the whole organisation. Experience and aptitude to provide calm leadership and a supportive problem-solving approach to practical problems and judgements involving risk is necessary.
Helping children, young people and families in South West London put the pieces back together following social and emotional difficulties.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Head of Resources to join our team.
Emmaus Bristol is a local charity, working to help people out of homelessness. The work we do here changes lives.
This is a new role for Emmaus Bristol. Through our five-year-planning process we identified a new staffing
structure that will allow our charity to thrive and to grow. The Head of Resources is needed so that the core organisation runs smoothly, and policies, processes and systems allow the team to do their jobs efficiently and effectively. This will be crucial as we develop new streams of work, and help more people out of homelessness or into work.
The Head of Resources therefore, will have a key role to play in making Emmaus Bristol an effective charity.
This is a senior leadership role, but as we are a small charity, all roles are somewhat hands-on. You’ll need to be as confident discussing our reserves policy with trustees, as you would be resolving a cash discrepancy with a retail team member, and just as good at strategy as you are at detail.
You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do, and you will be making a huge difference to people’s lives.
To empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better whilst using our voice to achieve social change
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Outline and Purpose
On behalf of the trustees and accountable to them for providing strategic direction and day to day leadership and management of the foodbank.
This will be achieved by leading by example in upholding our values, ethos and culture by motivating staff and our wonderful volunteers, along with the Churches and others as strategic partners in successfully implementing the strategy to achieve our vision.
The role also entails leadership with building high-performing partnerships with all those able and willing to support the vision to end the need for foodbanks in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
·To develop and deliver Greenwich Foodbank’s strategic vision as a pathfinding foodbank working to eliminate food poverty in the borough and ensuring alignment with our vision, values and strategy
·Be accountable to the Greenwich Foodbank Board and work with staff, volunteers and all the key stakeholders to create the right culture and practices to uphold our values and achieve our vision
·Engage staff, volunteers, those we exist to serve and the board to translate the Greenwich Foodbank vision into operational strategies, demonstrating clear thinking and inspiring leadership and focussed on continuous improvement
·Ensure there is a an effective performance monitoring system in place to measure progress
Interpersonal Excellence
·Leads by example
·A strong sense of responsibility and accountability, demonstrating high levels of self awareness and emotional intelligence
·Able to work collaboratively and delegate well, giving and receiving feedback at all levels
·Is credible, confident and resilient, able to operate successfully at the highest level
Financial Management
·Demonstrates a good understanding of finance, budgeting, governance, strategy and legal requirements in the third sector.
·Accountable for financial decisions to ensure longer term financial security
·Demonstrates good understanding of budget and the underlying principles
·Able to use financial data to oversee the effective allocation of resources and expenditure is within budget
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Significant proven record of achievement in a senior position within a charity/not for profit organisation.
- Experience of managing staff and working with volunteers
- Experience of business planning and development
- Financial management skills, including budgeting and delivery of cost and income targets
- Evidence of having a robust approach to governance with experience of risk management
- Evidence of having fostered senior level relationships with partner organisations
Desirable Experience
- Experience of planning and delivering fundraising strategies
- Experience of handling the media (broadcast, print and social media)
Behaviours and Competencies:
- Entrepreneurial, empathetic, proactive, inclusive and flexible
- Confident and committed to Greenwich Foodbank’s vision and our values
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Applications will be reviewed on 29th May 2024, with interviews taking place on Wednesday, 5th June 2024, on-site at Greenwich Foodbank.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced leader with a deep commitment to care, creativity, curiosity and inclusion to work closely with the Chief Executive of this vibrant social enterprise. The COO will oversee the company’s systems, finances and HR, and further build on our person-centred organisational culture.
At 64 Million Artists we believe that everyone is creative and that when we are creative we can make positive change in our lives and in the world around us. Over the last 10 years we have built a thriving business and a team of 11 working across the UK embedding creativity in communities, workplaces and universities. We have built an inclusive workplace culture of our own working a 4 day week and taking August off.
This role will lead our efforts to embed equity and inclusivity in everything we do, managing and supporting our team, our culture and our processes.
If you are passionate about the power of creativity, believe in building teams rooted in care and mutual support and can demonstrate how this belief can continually improve the way we work, then this could be the right role for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with Starlight Children’s Foundation, in the recruitment of their new Head of Data & Business Insight. Starlight is the national charity for children’s play in healthcare. The charity supports children to enjoy the power of play to boost their wellbeing and resilience during treatment, care, and recovery from illness. Their mission is to enable all children in the UK to have their right to play protected and provided for when they are receiving healthcare – in or out of hospital. This is a pivotal role in the charity, in which you will capture and harness the power of information to help drive the organisation forward. This position is offered as a permanent, full-time role and will report to the Director of Finance & Organisational Effectiveness.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, business-driven, and forward-thinking CRM professional to join the Leadership team at Starlight as Head of Data & Business Insight. Used to managing the big picture of data, insight and IT in an organisation where evidence-based decision making is key, you’ll think creatively, find pragmatic solutions and be used to juggling multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. With a real focus on Fundraising Data and Insight, though working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll be skilled in being both supportive coach and critical friend, able to encourage and to challenge the thinking of those around you. As a member of the leadership team, you’ll role model efficient and effective working and the behaviours and values that are key to our success. You will have a real desire for effective working, looking to improve the efficiency of CRM systems and processes, as well as ensuring the charity has an efficient and secure infrastructure to support effective working across Starlight.
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience in using data to drive evidence-based decision making to grow fundraising income in a small or medium sized organisation. You will have solid experience of driving business results and of building business thinking in colleagues, influencing, and challenging as needed, together with substantial experience of working with and generating insight from high-volume databases within a fundraising environment. You should have strong experience in organisation wide efficient and effective data management, as well as experience in managing change projects, working alongside, and influencing key stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for the organisation. You will need to have a commitment to personal growth through self-awareness and self-management, together with good working knowledge and understanding of cyber security. You will need to enjoy being part of a small team where individuals thrive on working outside of their designated roles from time to time to get things done. Although not essential, experience of using Power BI / Power Query / DAX for data analytics would be advantageous.
To apply, please submit your CV and Supporting Statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the position in detail. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and be asked to provide further information to assist with this recruitment process. Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Executive Director
We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Director to lead a small charity who work within the Jewish community to make it more inclusive of LGBT+ people through education, consultancy and training.
Position: Executive Director
Location: London (King Cross) / Hybrid (minimum one day a week in the office)
Salary: FTE £47,000 to £53,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours flexitime, including a paid hour for lunch each working day. Core hours are 10am-4pm. Will seriously consider applicants requesting 4 days per week or a job-share
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Noon on Friday 7 June
Interview Dates: Friday 14 June (1st round, online), Monday 24 June (final round, in person)
About the role:
As Executive Director you will lead a small team – Head of Education (full time), Head of Community Life (full time) and Programme and Volunteer Officer (full time), working with a charity that has a vision of a world where no one is forced to choose between their LGBT+ and Jewish identity.
As the only charity doing this in the UK, the charity works in partnership with communities to identify their goals, then tailor support so they can achieve them.
Key responsibilities of the Executive Director:
- Delivering the organisation’s priorities as laid out in the 2022-2027 strategy
- Ensuring financial sustainability through devising and executing a fundraising strategy and carefully managing the organisational budget
- Sensitive, compassionate leadership and management of the professional team
- Working in close partnership with the Board of Trustees
- Effective accounting and governance
- Monitoring and managing risk via the risk register and seeking legal advice where necessary
- Managing key stakeholders both internal (e.g. volunteers) and external (e.g. communal partners, the wider LGBT+ sector)
- Being the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the charity
About you:
- The ability to speak and write confidently and authentically about LGBT+ issues
- Strategic leadership, planning and decision-making experience in a commercial, not-for-profit or public service setting
- Line management experience, including the ability to inspire and empower a staff team
- Understanding of the charity and voluntary sector, including the funding environment in which charities operate
- Highly effective relationship-builder across multiple arenas (internal stakeholders, external partners, funders etc)
- Knowledge and experience of strategic planning and business development, including operational planning and delivery management
- Knowledge and working experience of organisational finance and budget planning cycles
- Experience working with, and preferably in, the UK Jewish community
- Positive, problem-solving and solutions-oriented
Although not essential it would also be beneficial if you have some of the following skills / experience:
- Delivering training or education in a Jewish setting
- Experience in fundraising
- Understand and experience in print, social and broadcast media
- Experience working with the LGBT+ community
- Experience in using CRMs such as Salesforce
The charity welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants with first-hand knowledge and understanding of the experiences and needs of Jewish LGBT+ people.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: CEO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, COO, Director of Fundraising, Head of Operations, Chief Exec, Director, Head of, Senior Executive, Managing Director, MD, Manager, Board Member, Chair of the Board.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.