Development Officer Jobs in Europe
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Temple Church is located in the Temple, City of London. The Church serves the legal colleges (Inns of Court) of Inner and Middle Temple, and serves members of the Inns and their families, London’s residents, visiting jurists and travellers from all over the world through the provision of some of the most uplifting services, music and discussions in London. Inner and Middle Temple have established a new registered charity, Temple Church Trust (Reg no 1205712), to maintain the Church, support its choristers and professional musical team, and develop its charitable activities. In advance of the Trust becoming operational in the summer, the Temple Church Committee wishes to appoint the first Chief Executive Officer of the Trust.
The role:
The CEO will be expected to lead and coordinate an established team of full-time and part-time staff; manage the Church’s multifaceted stakeholder network; ensure close control and management of the Church’s resources; and represent the Church and its work to the two Inns and externally so that the Church can function effectively and plan confidently for the future. The CEO will also be responsible for the Church's sensitive commercial development through the Trust’s wholly-owned commercial subsidiary company.
What we need:
You will be an excellent leader with effective interpersonal skills. Your recent experience will be at the director level or equivalent in the third sector, public sector, military or commerce. You will have a proven track record of leading or significantly contributing to the leadership of an organisation similar in size and complexity to the Temple Church. Proven experience in managing and delivering projects and income generation is essential. You should demonstrate a commitment to learning and development and sympathy for the mission and values of the Church of England.
What we offer:
This is a full-time position with an annual salary of £75,000. Benefits include a generous non-contributory defined contribution pension scheme, private health care, and 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Cosmic is at an exciting time in our journey and we’re now searching for a new CEO to lead us into the next phase of growth.
This role will primarily focus on four critical areas: People, Income Generation, Service Delivery & Governance. These unpin all the great work done by us as a charity. It will be your role to drive the future strategy and lead the team to success, alongside an established Board of Trustees
About Cosmic:
In case you haven’t heard of us, we’re Cosmic. A small charity that supports the children’s and neonatal intensive care units at St Mary’s & Queen Charlotte's Hospital by helping patients and their families, and by enabling our dedicated team of nurses and doctors to treat hundreds of babies and children in intensive care.
We go above and beyond what the NHS can't afford purchasing vital state of the art equipment, providing training for health professionals, funding a programme of ground-breaking research into life-threatening diseases and supporting families through one of the most difficult times in their life with one-to-one support, advice, counselling, accommodation for parents.
We have <10 employees, and are based in central London.
What you’ll responsible for:
As CEO, you will:
- Provide clear leadership, strategic direction and management for the Charity, its employees and volunteers.
- Elevate the Charity's income streams.
- Work with and support the Chair, Trustees and finance committee ensure good governance of the organisation.
- Ensure the continued development, quality levels and effectiveness of service delivery
- Increase the Charity's profile, reach and influence.
- Oversee the Fundraising, Finance, HR, Health & Safety and Operations Teams.
This job is for you if:
- You’ve worked in a senior fundraising or leadership role within the charity sector.
- You’re ambitious and excited about driving growth and exceeding income generation targets.
- You have excellent relationship building, communication and networking skills.
- You have experience managing and motivating a team.
- You're a self-starter and happy to make things happen
What we offer:
The opportunity to drive change and make a real difference.
You'll work in a friendly team, with a competitive base salary, pension, and a generous holiday entitlement. We can offer leadership training and support to help you succeed.
So, if this sounds like a role you’d flourish in, we’d love you to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a new Chief Executive to steer CDI through the next stage of our journey.
We are a team of creative, committed colleagues dedicated to improving emotional health and challenging social injustice wherever & whenever we can and with whatever resources we have to hand.
“CDI is an amazing organisation to work for. The workforce is as diverse as it is talented, bonded by a commitment to listen to the children, young people and families in Croydon and provide meaningful support to inspire self-empowerment, solution-finding and fulfilment.”
CDI Staff member
In this role, you will lead CDI across all its functions to ensure the successful deployment, development and long-term sustainability of our early intervention and prevention support services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Award winning, registered charity Future Living Hertford is seeking an Operational Chief Executive Officer. This vacancy has arisen as a result of the planned retirement of the current post-holder who founded the charity and has overseen the evolution, continued growth and huge success of the Charity for the last 10 years.
We are a well-established, forward-thinking organisation propelled by innovation, passion and flexibility. Our success stems from our ability to adapt to the evolving needs of our vulnerable clients and local communities. The charity is strongly supported by a committed and fully engaged Board of Trustees.
Working to a three-year plan that is always ambitious and stretching and supporting a highly skilled and committed staff team across Hertfordshire, this is a rare opportunity to lead a very exciting organisation into its next phase of development.
We are seeking to appoint an individual that puts community and delivering quality services at the heart of everything they do in line with our values of, Respect, Integrity, Safety and Community and possesses vision to take the charity to its full potential.
We are a Charity with a difference, we don’t have one mission, we support our clients and community in varied and innovative ways with programmes they participate in developing and delivering. We support them in leading self directed and flourishing lives. We are seeking an inspirational leader who is entrepreneurial and creative.
The qualities that we are seeking in applicants for this role are:
●Client/Volunteer focus
●Hands-on
●Involved
●Inspirational
●Flexible
●Motivational
●Appetite for growth
●Leadership
●Integrity
Chief Executive Officer
●Hours of work: 37 Hours per week plus occasional evening events
●Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (plus 5% employer pension contribution) dependent upon qualifications and experience.
●Holiday: 25 days plus 8 public and bank holidays.
●Location:Vale House, 43 Cowbridge Hertford, SG14 1PN with the ability to travel throughout Hertfordshire when required,
●Responsible to: Future Living Hertford Chair of Board of Trustees
The qualities that we are seeking in applicants for this role are:
Community focus – the successful candidate could be someone from within the locality, someone who had a proven track record of delivering for a community in a meaningful way or indeed someone from another sector with transferable skills and a demonstrable desire to support communities in need. They could be connected to the community with an established network or alternatively may have proven skills in networking and building effective working relationships quickly.
Hands-on – we are a medium-sized charity and the candidate must be willing and able to be involved at all levels from operational to executive.
Involved – the candidate will be closely engaged with the Charity’s entire operation, and with local stakeholders and community leaders.
Flexible – the candidate must be able to thrive and lead within an environment of changing focus and priorities and a level of unpredictability.
Motivation – we are looking for a candidate who wants to commit to a medium to long-term career in a Chief Executive Officer role and continue to grow and evolve the organisation.
Innovation and an appetite for growth – the candidate must have an appetite to continually seek development and growth opportunities, whether through securing funding locally or nationally, social enterprise or through partnership working.
Leadership – the candidate will have highly developed leadership skills to be able to connect with our staff team and support them to deliver through their teams utilising training, development, support and if needed robust performance management measures to ensure service aims and objectives are met to the required standard and quality.
If you are looking for your next opportunity working with an award winning and highly respected organisation that is seeking continued success, growth and development then please submit your CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are delighted to be working in partnership with Kingsley Hall Church and Community Centre (KHCCC) to secure their brand-new Director of Development (Children and Families).
KHCCC has been a cornerstone of Barking and Dagenham for nearly a century, serving as a vibrant community hub where people gather for worship, celebration, and companionship. Since its establishment in 1929, it has been a place of solace and connection, remaining a vital part of the borough to this day. Their flagship site is renowned for its role as a local leader, offering a range of amenities such as the Street Kitchen café, Social Supermarket, diverse activities, preschool, and church gatherings, attracting hundreds of visitors weekly.
KHCCC are embarking on an exciting chapter, creating the new role of Director of Development (Children and Families). With their Christian values driving transformation, this role is pivotal. KHCCC are seeking an innovative leader to join their executive leadership team and help steer change.
This opportunity will involve leading the transformation of their established Pre-school into a thriving year-round nursery. Furthermore, it includes launching a new childcare service at their second church site, enriching family and children's initiatives, and strengthening ties with borough leaders and funding bodies. This role will be instrumental in establishing connections between KHCCC and other services, enabling the comprehensive development in a unified approach.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in creating and implementing operational strategies and overseeing changes.
- Ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience in management, including overseeing teams and coordinating organisational tasks and responsibilities.
- A passion for family support and children's development.
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a nurturing and ambitious staff team that has daily devotions together. Including a weekly team meeting that is centred in prayer and envisioning.
Please note: Joining one of KHCCC’s church congregations is not compulsory, open to applicants who are members of other churches.
Please see the candidate pack for more details.
For an informal chat, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with the KHCCC statement of faith.
Closing date for applications: 28th April 2024
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by midday on 1 May prior to shortlisting on the 3 May.
First stage interviews with Kingsley Hall: w/c 13 May
Second stage interviews with Kingsley Hall: w/c 20 May
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Are you a strong, visionary leader keen to advocate for the VCSE sector? Are you interested in bringing people and organisations together to collaborate on the future of community led services across Hampshire and to be the public face of the organisation?
Having led the organisation through a significant period of change, our CEO has chosen to move on to take up a new challenge and set up her own business. We are now seeking a Chief Executive to lead Action Hampshire through the next phase of its strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has the desire, vision and ambition to continue to build a system that is fairer for our communities.
As a strengths-based organisation, we value the unique contributions each member of our team brings and our organisational culture emphasises coaching and leadership over management. We’re committed to inclusivity, equity and to the wellbeing and safety of our team. This role offers a high degree of flexibility in working hours and can be delivered remotely, apart from bimonthly coworking or away days in Hampshire. You’ll have the opportunity to set your own development goals and targets and receive support to achieve them. Joining a friendly and supportive team, you’ll be able to manage your own time and work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and contractors. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your strengths to other parts of the organisation too.
Key tasks include:
(see job description for a full list of tasks)
- Lead, inspire and develop the team at Action Hampshire to deliver our purpose
- Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure delivery and regular review of Action Hampshire’s (‘the charity’) vision, mission and strategic plans
- Deliver the charity’s vision and mission through appropriate plans and in accordance with agreed policies and protocols.
- Support and advise the Board to meet its responsibilities to ensure that the charity is legally compliant, well run and meets its organisational duties and obligations
- Enhance the charity’s impact and profile locally, regionally and nationally.
For almost 75 years, we’ve supported communities across Hampshire. Today, our mission focuses on strengthening the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, supporting communities to raise their voices, and doing all we can to reduce disadvantage and celebrate diversity across Hampshire. Our responsive approach means we work across a wide range of issues relevant to our communities, from increasing the availability of rural affordable housing to ensuring cancer awareness messaging reaches seldom heard communities.
There has never been a more exciting time to join our talented, ambitious and friendly team. Our new 3-year strategy sets out clear goals and actions which we’ll achieve together. Our leadership team are embedding a culture of learning, experimentation and development. Our team is caring, collaborative and driven by our values of being bold, enterprising, informative, and empowering. We very much welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith or disability. We are a Living Wage employer and Disability Confident.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and passionate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to join us at
an exciting stage in our history at SiMBA, as we embark on embedding and delivering upon a
refreshed vision, mission and strategy.
Our CEO will lead our team in meeting our strategic goals, work in collaboration with our Board of
Trustees to develop our strategic direction, and ensure that we are operationally effective whilst
raising the profile of SiMBA within the bereavement care sector.
Our CEO will focus on building strategic partnerships with other organisations with aligned goals and
values, cementing SiMBA’s niche amongst the range of charities who support bereaved families
through the loss of their baby, and will empower our fundraising team to raise the funds necessary
to achieve our goals.
Having a strong grasp of the challenges facing the Charity and bringing creativity, a practical and
commercial approach to decision making, as well as being a ‘people person’ is essential to help SiMBA
support as many bereaved families as possible in Scotland to grieve, honour and remember their
precious baby.
Expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and effective charity governance is critical.
Our CEO must guide our hard-working and dedicated team as we refine our offer and build our
impact and reach within Scotland.
Our CEO, along with all of our team, will have contact with people who have experienced the loss
of a baby; parents, family members, friends, colleagues and healthcare professionals who are
supporting them. Therefore, it is important to feel comfortable working in a bereavement
care environment and talking about baby loss with multiple stakeholders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Christianity Explored Ministries (CEM) produces evangelistic resources which invite people to meet Jesus in the pages of Scripture. Our products have been translated into more than 60 languages and are trusted by Christians in over 140 countries worldwide.
We are seeking a Director of Product Development (DPD) to catalyse the further growth of the ministry. Reporting to our National Director, this new leadership role will include ongoing responsibility for evolving our catalogue of products such that they faithfully and powerfully articulate the gospel in ways which remain relevant, contextualised and engaging. The new DPD will join our ministry at a pivotal moment of expansion and enjoy a unique opportunity to equip the global church with high-quality products, serving efforts to share the gospel with the lost around the world.
The successful candidate will be a gifted strategic leader with experience in successful management of creative projects. They will bring high levels of initiative and drive, a godly blend of confidence and humility, and a wisdom in collaborating with a breadth of stakeholders in pursuit of organisational goals. They will be of orthodox evangelical convictions and ambitious for the gospel.
If you think this could be you, please get in touch.
To provide strategic and operational leadership for the development and delivery of services and evidence their positive impact for people using the services and other stakeholders. To assist the Trustees with overall governance, policy, strategy and financial management of the organisation and to ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements. To be responsible for the reputation and continuing success of Aim Up.
Strategic Planning/Implementation and Review • Work with the Trustees to create a business plan and annual strategy to work towards achieving key organisational goals, reviewing, updating and reporting progress regularly
. • Together with the Charity Accountant agree an annual operational budget with Trustees, monitor and report financial position and support production of annual accounts
. • Negotiate contracts and identify appropriate sources of funding to maintain and develop services
. • Oversee the delivery of existing services; introduce new and enhanced services in line with strategic aims and as gaps in services are identified
. • Ensure the organisation has all necessary and appropriate policies in place
. • Oversee responsibility for Fundraising, Marketing and Training strategies.
External Relations • Act as principal spokesperson and advocate for the Charity, working with key stakeholders, partners and funders to maintain and enhance its reputation. • Promote collaborative work with other relevant statutory, charitable/voluntary and corporate bodies to offer the best possible services • Establish links and build relationships with key people of influence within Gloucestershire County Council, Integrated Care Board and NHS services. • When necessary ensure Framework documentation and associated contracts are in place to support work undertaken and appropriate tenders are submitted • Lead in negotiations for core funding,service specifications, and contracts. • Maintain links with other relevant organisations • Form and sustain links with relevant community links • Support national campaigns that champion the issues faced by the vulnerable people the Charity supports e.g. Mencap campaigns,
Management • Responsible for ensuring that best practice is followed in all aspects of people management from recruitment onwards in respect of employees and volunteers including regular training and supervision. • Be directly responsible for supervising members of the senior management team and other key staff as appropriate • Responsible for ensuring the requirements of the sponsorship scheme are met • Ensure tasks and individual objectives are fairly allocated to ensure delivery against the business plan. • Be accountable for quality, including with Trustees the risk management of all operational aspects of the charity business and for the accurate capture of data for reporting, record keeping and invoicing. • Oversee the development of systems, documents and procedures to support the smooth running of services.
Responsible for financial management of the charity including payroll instructions and pension administration. • Develop and produce relevant information for the monthly board of Trustee meetings. • Obtain all necessary resources and equipment. • Ensure the regular monitoring and evaluation of services, with a drive for continuous improvement. • Maintain any accreditations that have been agreed by the Board e.g. IiP
General • Ensure that the board of Trustees are appraised of opportunities and risks • Assist in keeping properties in a suitable state of order • Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required
'Empowering people to achieve the life they want regardless of their disability'
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an outstanding opportunity to lead one of the most vital national Christian ministries.
Prison Fellowship exists to show Christ’s love to people in prison. This extraordinary ministry is made possible by the 2,500+ volunteers who run groups and programmes in almost all of England and Wales’s prisons.
This deeply moving work has been used powerfully by God over many years and echoes His heart for those cast off by the rest of society.
The Board are seeking the appointment of a new CEO to lead Prison Fellowship through its next season. The new CEO will lead a strong team of staff and volunteers and take the charity’s work to the next level, starting with the development of a new five-years strategy.
There is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act of 2010 for the post-holder to be a Christian.
Carnelian Search have been appointed to partner with Prison Fellowship on this appointment. Please contact us via the apply function for an initial discussion about this role.
As the Interim Chief Executive of Hijinx, you will be at the forefront of championing our vision and mission.
Your leadership will steer the organisation towards achieving remarkable milestones in inclusivity, representation, and professional employment for learning disabled and/or Autistic creative professionals.
The Interim Chief Executive is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership with specific emphasis on financial and people management, income generation and all legal and contractual obligations of the company.
We are ideally looking for someone with experience in a senior leadership role in the arts or wider third sector, who can quickly get to grips with a busy and dynamic organisation.
It is important that the Interim Chief Executive is able to lead with confidence through this transitional period and to provide important reassurance and leadership to the senior and wider team.
We’re looking for specific skills in people leadership, finance and change and familiarity with the arts and/or third sector.
Are you a senior Philanthropy leader with a passion for the piano, ready to take on a unique and ambitious new role?
Leeds International Piano Competition is one of the world's most celebrated music events and has launched the careers of some of the greatest pianists of our time. 'The Leeds' is regarded as a trailblazer for music competitions, among the top three piano competitions in the world.
This Director of Development opportunity is the charity's first philanthropic role of its kind. Spearheading a groundbreaking new approach to income generation, you'll help to secure the future and sustainability of an organisation with a rich and vibrant history.
Salary: £75k pro rata, open to full or part-time
Location: Leeds, London or remote
Benefits: Flexible appointment and terms can be negotiated
Culture: Life and family-friendly, open to suggested working patterns
We are able to consider candidates on either an employed or consultancy contract basis.
About the opportunity
'The Leeds' does things differently. They're a pioneering organisation when it comes to environmental sustainability (aiming to be the world's first carbon neutral piano competition by 2024) and proactively working towards greater gender equality for women.
Following a comprehensive independent review in 2023, LIPC has developed an evidence-based case for support which aims to build a £10m endowment over the next 5-10 years and diversify income streams to raise the £2.5m funding for the core costs of a 3-year programme. It's anticipated that funding will come from philanthropists in Yorkshire, London and the global piano-loving community, particularly in East Asia (Hong Kong/ Singapore) and potentially in the US.
About the role
As Director of Development, you'll provide inspirational leadership to enable and empower LIPC to develop strategic philanthropic relationships, both here in the UK and internationally.
Key tasks on your agenda will include:
* Propose and implement agreed fundraising strategy for the future endowment campaign and triennial operating costs.
* Build strong relationships with the key stakeholders, internally and externally.
* Establish personal credibility and working relationships with executive team and Trustees.
* Work closely with the Development Committee to approach and secure existing and potential new donors.
* Provide leadership and pastoral support to a Fundraising Manager and continue to build fundraising skills for the core team.
About you
You're a confident and highly-skilled philanthropy professional with a personal track-record securing high-value gifts at seven figures, working with both major donors and trusts and foundations.
You elegantly and effectively balance strategic thinking with operational hands-on fundraising, and you still get a kick from 'doing the doing'. Adept at managing and stewarding complex relationships with stakeholders and funders, you bring people together towards a shared vision and common goals.
We're looking for a talented and nurturing leader, who works with emotional intelligence and nuance when it comes to collaboration with individuals and teams at all levels.
We'll need you to be able to demonstrate and articulate a passion for the piano and the power of music to transform lives. If you are feeling inspired and motivated by what you've read, then we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send a copy of your profile or CV in the first instance to Amelia Lee at Charity People.
Deadline: 9am on Thursday 5th April
Interview: dates to be confirmed
We would encourage you to make contact as soon as possible if you are interested.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Drug & Alcohol Charity
Keighley, Sheffield, or Doncaster
35 hours per week or less
Salary Grade: 11; £60,000 - £70,000 (FTE)
Project 6 are at an exciting time in our journey having a strong established reputation for high quality, high impact work across West and South Yorkshire. We now are searching for a new CEO to lead us into the next phase of our development. This follows a fantastic last 10 years under the leadership of our current CEO with a statement about her impending exit available on our website.
The role will primarily focus on three areas: People, External Partnerships & Governance. These unpin all the great work done by us as a charity. It will be your role to drive the future strategy and partnership work alongside an established Board of Trustees, Senior Leadership Team and Management team.
In return you get to work and lead a charity who have a much bigger voice than our size, driving social change in the Drug & Alcohol sector. We currently work in Keighley, Bradford, Sheffield, and Doncaster delivering services to people experiencing challenges linked to drugs, alcohol and multiple disadvantages, and have been doing so for over 30 years.
Here is how the ideal person has been described by our staff and people who use our services:
· Values led and in line with our company values
· Able to stand up for all people who are affected by drug & alcohol use
· Fantastic listener
· Visible and Approachable
· Non-Judgmental
· Actively engages with all people across our services.
· Understanding of the barriers the people who use our services face.
· Wants to and can have fun.
· A strong understanding and a desire to challenge stigma.
· A fantastic networker
· Hands-on wherever they are needed.
We know this is a lot to ask but we hope this guides you on how our people view the role within the wider organisation.
Key responsibilities can be separated into 4 categories:
Leadership:
· Lead the SLT to live our values and delivery effectively and efficiently on agreed priorities and objectives.
· Develop the SLT into a high performing, high support/high challenge team.
· Provide visible, supportive but challenging leadership to the whole organisation.
· Lead and role model our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Governance:
· Develop and deploy governance systems that enable the Chair and Board of Trustees to discharge their legal and moral duties in ensuring project 6 meets its objectives for public benefit.
· Work with the Board to agree long term strategic objectives and plans.
· Lead the delivery of clear performance reports to the Board each quarter across the 4 quadrants of the Strategic Objectives.
· Ensure that the Board receives all the information, support and training it requires and support the Board’s recruitment, induction and review processes as required.
Resources:
· Lead and develop effective robust and transparent financial planning and reporting.
· Develop an organization that is efficient and cost effective with as much resource as possible deployed to the front line.
· Lead on the identification and effective management of organisational risk.
· Lead on the development of a People Framework to maximize the organisations talent and performance.
· Lead endeavours to make the best use of digital technologies to empower staff and make service more accessible.
· To ensure that the organisation develops a culture of Continual Improvement
Quality & Compliance:
· Ensure the effective implementation of quality assurance policies and procedures for the organisation including an organisational wide assurance system.
· Maintain up to date knowledge of current issues / best practice/ local and national policy in relevant fields for example Substance use, Addiction Recovery, Asset-Based Community Development, Families Work and Safeguarding.
· Lead the organisation in being a healthy and safe place to work and to access services by developing and owning P6s health and safety management system.
· Strategically lead our commitment and adherence to safeguarding
Shortlisting is planned to be completed by 30th March 2024 with initial interviews taking place in the first 2 weeks of April 2024.
We recommend expressions of interest to be submitted at the earliest possible opportunity.
Are you a senior Philanthropy leader with a passion for the piano, ready to take on a unique and ambitious new role?
Leeds International Piano Competition is one of the world's most celebrated music events and has launched the careers of some of the greatest pianists of our time. 'The Leeds' is regarded as a trailblazer for music competitions, among the top three piano competitions in the world.
This Director of Development opportunity is the charity's first philanthropic role of its kind. Spearheading a groundbreaking new approach to income generation, you'll help to secure the future and sustainability of an organisation with a rich and vibrant history.
Salary: £75k pro rata, open to full or part-time
Location: Leeds, London or remote
Benefits: Flexible appointment and terms can be negotiated
Culture: Life and family-friendly, open to suggested working patterns
We are able to consider candidates on either an employed or consultancy contract basis.
About the opportunity
'The Leeds' does things differently. They're a pioneering organisation when it comes to environmental sustainability (aiming to be the world's first carbon neutral piano competition by 2024) and proactively working towards greater gender equality for women.
Following a comprehensive independent review in 2023, LIPC has developed an evidence-based case for support which aims to build a £10m endowment over the next 5-10 years and diversify income streams to raise the £2.5m funding for the core costs of a 3-year programme. It's anticipated that funding will come from philanthropists in Yorkshire, London and the global piano-loving community, particularly in East Asia (Hong Kong/ Singapore) and potentially in the US.
About the role
As Director of Development, you'll provide inspirational leadership to enable and empower LIPC to develop strategic philanthropic relationships, both here in the UK and internationally.
Key tasks on your agenda will include:
* Propose and implement agreed fundraising strategy for the future endowment campaign and triennial operating costs.
* Build strong relationships with the key stakeholders, internally and externally.
* Establish personal credibility and working relationships with executive team and Trustees.
* Work closely with the Development Committee to approach and secure existing and potential new donors.
* Provide leadership and pastoral support to a Fundraising Manager and continue to build fundraising skills for the core team.
About you
You're a confident and highly-skilled philanthropy professional with a personal track-record securing high-value gifts at seven figures, working with both major donors and trusts and foundations.
You elegantly and effectively balance strategic thinking with operational hands-on fundraising, and you still get a kick from 'doing the doing'. Adept at managing and stewarding complex relationships with stakeholders and funders, you bring people together towards a shared vision and common goals.
We're looking for a talented and nurturing leader, who works with emotional intelligence and nuance when it comes to collaboration with individuals and teams at all levels.
We'll need you to be able to demonstrate and articulate a passion for the piano and the power of music to transform lives. If you are feeling inspired and motivated by what you've read, then we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send a copy of your profile or CV in the first instance to Amelia Lee at Charity People.
Deadline: 9am on Thursday 5th April
Interview: dates to be confirmed
We would encourage you to make contact as soon as possible if you are interested.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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About Future Frontiers
Our Vision: A society where equal access to education and career opportunities enables potential to overcome poverty.
Our Mission: To provide disadvantaged young people with the guidance, networks and opportunities they need to realise their potential at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that build towards secure, fulfilling employment.
We are an award-winning UK education charity committed to improving life outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our head office is in London, and we have over thirty employees in the central charity team, who are supported by our Board of Trustees, our Youth Advisory Group and over 1400 volunteer coaches.
We have a number of high-profile partnerships, including organisations such as; Allen & Overy, Coutts, Marex, Investec and Vitality UK. We also have a broad and diverse range of supporters, including; Garfield Weston Foundation, Wimbledon Foundation, Goldman Sachs Gives, and The London Community Foundation. We are proud of the sustainable charitable model we have developed, with good reserves and a range of funding and traded income streams, although income generation remains a priority for the effective delivery of our programmes.
Recognising the profound impact of family income on educational outcomes and future opportunities, Future Frontiers delivers a two-year programme of coaching, advice, and guidance. This highly personalised approach equips young people to realise their potential at school and transition positively into further education or training at sixteen.
Our programme is proven to enhance student engagement and increase progression to sustained destinations, and we are dedicated to breaking cycles of disadvantage and fostering equitable futures.
About the Role
The Chief Executive Officer will have as their overarching purpose the realisation of the mission of the charity; to provide disadvantaged young people with the guidance, networks and opportunities they need to realise their potential at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that build towards secure, fulfilling employment.
They will be responsible for safeguarding, leadership, financial sustainability, management and administration of the charity in delivering against the mission and in the development and execution of strategy, in agreement with the Board of Trustees.
The Chief Executive Officer will support the Chair to ensure that governance arrangements of the charity are effective and in line with the requirements of the Charity Commission.
About You
We welcome applications from a broad range of contexts and backgrounds; particularly those with significant strategic and leadership experience who have a track record of success and values-led working.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.