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Complaints Disciplinary Panel
Role Description
Purpose of the Role
To be part of a Panel Pool, from which Disciplinary Panels will be convened by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF) Professional Conduct Committee.
To consider complaints with reference to the CIOF Member Code of Conduct and the Code of Behaviour at events, consistent with the CIOF Complaints & Disciplinary Rules.
Accountability
Panels will be convened as needed by the Professional Conduct Committee. Panel Pool members are appointed to a Panel by the Committee.
Panel decisions must follow the CIOF Complaints & Disciplinary Rules, including definitions, scope, procedures, and available sanctions.
Key Responsibilities
- Review case files, investigation reports, submissions, and evidence in advance of hearings.
- Participate in hearings (virtual or in person), ensuring parties are treated fairly and respectfully.
- Assess evidence against the CIOF Member Code of Conduct, CIOF Code of Behaviour at Events and Training, and any other relevant provisions, such as findings of the Fundraising Regulator.
- Determine findings of fact and whether standards/rules have been breached. Where appropriate, apply appropriate sanctions per the Complaints and Disciplinary Rules, considering proportionality and precedent.
- Provide clear, reasoned written outcomes and recommendations, mindful of publication protocols and confidentiality.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
Person Specification
Essential
- An understanding of the UK fundraising sector.
- Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to analyse complex evidence and apply standards consistently.
- Commitment to CIOF values and to promoting a safe, inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.
- Independence of mind; willingness to challenge and be challenged constructively.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice and CIOF Codes and charity sector regulation.
- Experience working with trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding best practice.
- Prior service on panels or committees dealing with complaints, professional conduct, or disciplinary matters.
- Willingness to chair the panel if required.
Time Commitment
Time will be needed to prepare for and attend Panel meetings, in addition to attending training.
The number of Disciplinary Panels required will depend on the number and nature of the complaints received. It is possible that Panel Pool members will not be required to attend any Panel meetings.
Term & status
Appointment is to the Panel pool for a fixed term of three years, renewable once by agreement, with allocation to specific Panels on a case-by-case basis.
Full training will be provided.
Remuneration
This is an independent contractor role. Panel members will be remunerated for their time spent on Panel activity, including training, at a daily rate of £300 per day.
Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with CIoF policy.
Registered Charity 
21 - 50
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Thank you!
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a Head of Philanthropy on a maternity cover contract for up to 14 months. The new postholder will need to start no later than August 2026.
The Trust is the UK's leading social mobility charity. They believe every young person should have a chance in life, regardless of their family's income, the school they go to or where they grow up. But today in Britain, the opportunity to succeed is heavily shaped by socio-economic background. Each year, together with university and employer partners, they support over 14,000 young people to reach their potential through university, apprenticeship and career access programmes.
As the Head of Philanthropy, you will inherit a successful philanthropy area of fundraising for the organisation and will lead the team in securing major gifts and multi-year commitments across the individuals and trusts & foundations income streams. The postholder will join and at a brilliant moment of momentum for the organisation to secure income across the 2030 strategy period. The Head of Philanthropy will also work closely with the Director of Development to ensure gold-standard stewardship for our high-value donors, coaching and developing line reports to ensure income generation targets are met across trusts, foundations, and individual donor income streams.
To be successful as the Head of Philanthropy will be an experienced leader and fundraiser, confident in securing new business through active prospecting and networking and ingrained knowledge of how to secure and steward HNWIs and trusts & foundations. This will ideally have been done at the six-figures-plus level and you will have significant experience in working with senior leaders and volunteers to cultivate meaningful relationships, steward HNWI, trusts, and foundations, and deliver robust prospect pipelines.
This role is a maternity cover contract position that will have hybrid working in the London offices for at least two days per week, for up to 14 months. The salary for this role is £60,000 to £72,000.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Head of Philanthropy position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
