Development Director Jobs
Are you looking for a job where you will be supported to gain skills and qualifications?
Searching for a role where your qualities and expertise will make a real difference to people’s lives?
Hoping for a varied, interesting workload as part of a friendly, supportive team?
If so, then read on!
A bit about us
We are an independent, Human Rights based charity, and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services who make sure people are heard when it matters most.
At The Advocacy People we have a team of amazing and dedicated staff who provide high-quality, confidential, independent advocacy services, supporting people, often vulnerable and/or excluded from services and communities, in having a say about issues that are important to them and decisions that are being made about their lives.
For more information about advocacy and what we do, please go to our website where you will also find information about our attractive benefits package on the Jobs Vacancies page.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a permanent multi-skilled advocate to join our busy Berks multi- disciplinary team, working up to 37 hours per week, minimum of 28 hours, starting salary £23,611 per annum, (pro rata).
In this exciting role you will be acting as an independent advocate supporting clients to ensure they get their voices heard. This may include providing advocacy across a number of different strands, such as the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act and Mental Health Act.
What we need from you
We are looking for someone who has the creativity and enthusiasm to support people in difficult circumstances, ideally has experience in a health or social care and may have their own life experiences relevant to the role. If you haven’t got advocacy qualifications it’s not a problem, we will provide the required training.
As this role is home based with regular travel, mainly but not exclusively in the Berkshire area, you must have access to both a stable home broadband service and easy access to transport as well as flexibility with working hours.
There may be times when work is required outside normal working hours so flexibility is required.
We also need you to live within Berkshire or surrounding counties.
All applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK. New employee start dates will only be confirmed once relevant checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, and 2 satisfactory references have been received.
What happens next
If we sound like an organisation you would like to work for, please go to the Job Vacancies page on our website for further information and start your application, if not already there, in which case, apply today!
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Ann Standen, Team Manager.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Choose Love
Choose Love does whatever it takes to provide refugees and displaced people around the world with everything from lifesaving search and rescue boats to food and legal advice. We identify the need and raise funds to close and prevent gaps in services and protections for refugees and displaced people requiring humanitarian support due to conflict, persecution and natural disasters. We elevate the voices and visibility of refugees and galvanise public support for agile community organisations providing vital support to refugees along migration routes globally. We are powered by our vision of a world that chooses love and justice every day for everyone.
Job Summary
The Director of Risk & Assurance will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective oversight, management, and mitigation of organisational risk. Specifically, the postholder will work closely with ELT, senior managers, and the Board of Trustees to develop a comprehensive strategic risk matrix with detailed attention to our programmes, partnerships and fundraising activities, such as safeguarding, financial, legal or reputational risks. There will be a focus on managing risks which could significantly affect the ability of Choose Love to fulfil our purpose. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in risk management and assurance and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by high-profile fundraising charities and organisations funding and operating in high-risk regions.
Key Responsibilities
Program Risk Oversight:
● Provide strategic leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with program activities, especially those in high-risk regions where, for example, there is a conflict or imposed government sanctions
● Collaborate with program teams, funded partners to develop risk management plans and ensure their effective implementation.
● Review due diligence and compliance processes and ensure they are comprehensive, proportionate and in line with legislation whilst enabling us to safely and responsibly fund the humanitarian work of grassroots organisations in high-risk regions
● Conduct regular risk assessments and provide timely recommendations to enhance program resilience
● Oversee and assess the risk profiles of funded partners, particularly those operating in challenging environments.
● Work closely with partners to enhance their risk management capabilities and adherence to best practices.
● Support to Programmes leadership in capacity building and upskilling the Programmes team in compliance and assessing risk during due diligence checks'
Commercial and Fundraising Risk Mitigation:
● Develop and implement risk management strategies for commercial activities and high-profile fundraising initiatives
● Collaborate with the Partnerships team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical fundraising practices
● Conduct due diligence on potential partners and stakeholders involved in fundraising activities
● Ensure that partnerships align with the organisation's risk appetite and ethical standards
● Oversee commercial contracts to ensure they are fit for purpose and in line with best practice
● Work closely with the Communications team to identify and mitigate media-related risks
Policy Development and Compliance:
● Develop and update risk management policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and evolving Choose Love’s organisational needs
● Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards (and liaise with external advisors for support where necessary
● Prepare and implement organisational risk matrix, working with ELT and senior managers to ensure comprehensive risk oversight and management
● Advise and prepare regular reports for ELT and Board on overall risk appetite, health, and specific situational risk and mitigation strategies
● Ensure compliance with Charity Commission regulations
● Works with ELT and senior leaders to ensure GDPR compliance
● Facilitate open communication channels and training regarding risk awareness and response throughout the organisation
Essential Criteria
● Extensive experience (at least 8-10 years) in risk management, with a focus on international development, humanitarian aid, or related sectors
● Degree level qualification in a relevant field; advanced degree and professional certifications in risk management or related disciplines
● Working knowledge of GDPR legislation and compliance
● Proven experience working in high-risk regions and managing risks associated with complex programs
● Strong understanding of compliance, ethics, and best practices in the charitable sector
● Knowledge of risks associated with fundraising activities with high-profile stakeholders and potential for media and public attention
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
● Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment
● Creative and strategic thinker with a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving
● Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive informed decision-making
● Flexible and happy to work out of hours when needed
● Commitment to Choose Loves values and working to improve the lives of refugees and displaced people around the world
● Committed to embedding an equality, diversity and inclusion lens in all your work
● Ability to travel internationally if required
Desirable criteria
● Experience and knowledge of managing and mitigating risk in a US donor context
● Experience in strategic communications risk management
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by providing a CV and cover letter evidencing your ability to match the criteria outlined in the role competencies. Ensure your letter includes details of your latest salary and notice period. Please send all applications by 12pm 19th March 2024.
Interview information
● First Stage Interviews will take place on the week commencing 25th March 2024
● Final Stage Interviews will take place on the week commencing 8th April 2024
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by providing a CV and cover letter evidencing your ability to match the criteria outlined in the role competencies. Ensure your letter includes details of your latest salary and notice period. Please send all applications by 12pm on 19th March 2024.
Interview information
? First Stage Interviews will take place on week commencing 25th March 2024
? Final Stage Interviews will take place on week commencing 8th April 2024
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Director of Risk & Assurance
Choose Love
£75k - £82k - London- Hybrid
3 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Choose Love, in their search for an Interim Risk and Assurance Director. We are seeking a seasoned professional with extensive experience in risk management and assurance and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by high-profile fundraising charities and organisations funding and operating in high-risk regions.
Job Summary
The Director of Risk & Assurance will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective oversight, management, and mitigation of organisational risk. Specifically, the postholder will work closely with ELT, senior managers, and the Board of Trustees to develop a comprehensive strategic risk matrix with detailed attention to our programmes, partnerships and fundraising activities, such as safeguarding, financial, legal or reputational risks. There will be a focus on managing risks which could significantly affect the ability of Choose Love to fulfil our purpose.
About Choose Love
Choose Love does whatever it takes to provide refugees and displaced people around the world with everything from lifesaving search and rescue boats to food and legal advice. We identify the need and raise funds to close and prevent gaps in services and protections for refugees and displaced people requiring humanitarian support due to conflict, persecution and natural disasters.
Key Responsibilities
Program Risk Oversight:
- Provide strategic leadership in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with program activities, especially those in high-risk regions where, for example, there is a conflict or imposed government sanctions
- Collaborate with program teams, funded partners to develop risk management plans and ensure their effective implementation.
- Review due diligence and compliance processes and ensure they are comprehensive, proportionate and in line with legislation whilst enabling us to safely and responsibly fund the humanitarian work of grassroots organisations in high-risk regions
- Conduct regular risk assessments and provide timely recommendations to enhance program resilience
- Oversee and assess the risk profiles of funded partners, particularly those operating in challenging environments.
- Support to Programmes leadership in capacity building and upskilling the Programmes team in compliance and assessing risk during due diligence checks
Commercial and Fundraising Risk Mitigation:
- Develop and implement risk management strategies for commercial activities and high-profile fundraising initiatives
- Collaborate with the Partnerships team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical fundraising practices
- Conduct due diligence on potential partners and stakeholders involved in fundraising activities
- Ensure that partnerships align with the organisation's risk appetite and ethical standards
Policy Development and Compliance:
- Develop and update risk management policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and evolving Choose Love's organisational needs
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards (and liaise with external advisors for support where necessary
- Prepare and implement organisational risk matrix, working with ELT and senior managers to ensure comprehensive risk oversight and management
- Advise and prepare regular reports for ELT and Board on overall risk appetite, health, and specific situational risk and mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission regulations
Essential Criteria
- Commitment to Choose Loves values and working to improve the lives of refugees and displaced people around the world
- Extensive experience in risk management, with ideally an focus on international development, humanitarian aid, or related sectors
- Proven experience working in high-risk regions and managing risks associated with complex programs with working knowledge of GDPR legislation and compliance
- Strong understanding of compliance, ethics, and best practices in the charitable sector
- Knowledge of risks associated with fundraising activities with high-profile stakeholders and potential for media and public attention
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment
To apply, due to the interim nature, please send a copy of your profile or CV ASAP in the first instance to Kate Headford. If you feel this disadvantages you in any way, please contact Kate at Charity People and she'll do her best to ensure you don't miss out.
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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Read moreProspectus is delighted to be working exclusively with Reprieve to support the recruitment of a Deputy Director – Casework to spearhead the management of several regional and project casework teams.
Reprieve is a compelling and well-established charity working with the most disenfranchised people in society, in those cases where human rights are most swiftly jettisoned, and the rule of law is cast aside. The post is cross-cutting and spans work across Reprieve’s mission to use strategic interventions to end the use of the death penalty and extreme human rights abuses carried out in the name of counter-terrorism or national security.
The role is a fantastic opportunity to line manage and support a number of Reprieve’s regional and project casework teams. The post holder will support team managers in developing, adapting, and implementing effective strategies in all areas of their work, as well as working with the Casework Director and other Deputy Directors to ensure that all staff are trained and well-equipped to perform their roles effectively. The Deputy Director-Casework will oversee Reprieve’s policies and processes, ensuring appropriate policies are developed, implemented, and improved. The post holder will ensure work carried out by teams is of a high standard, review and edit outputs, and assist with sign-off of internal and public-facing documents including, legal submissions, witness statements, briefings, advocacy documents, letters, campaigns, and press materials.
We are looking for an expert casework professional with significant line management and case or project management experience, and a background in human rights, humanitarian or international development work. To be successful, you will need to have the capability to build and nurture key relationships with stakeholders at all levels and the ability to engage with multiple, novel work areas critically and analytically. You will have exceptional written and communication skills including strong drafting and copy editing skills and impeccable attention to detail.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply 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 to brief you on the role.
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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a fantastic new start-up who work to serves the UK Muslim community, aiming to increase the reach and impact of strategic litigation to protect, strengthen and provide the freedom to live in dignity and safety. This is a new organisation, and new starters will be involved in the exciting start up and creation stages. An exciting opportunity exists for a Legal Director to join the team. As Legal Director, you will provide strategic oversight and leadership of all legal services and programmes provided by the charity. The postholder will be an integral part of the leadership team and will assist the Board to achieve established goals and execute the mission of the organisation. This is a full-time, permanent role, hybrid working within London.
Who are we looking for?
Ideal candidates will be LLB qualified or equivalent. You will be a solicitor or barrister (UK qualified) with a minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience. You will be personable and able to support the development and maintenance of effective partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders. You will be able to oversee and develop staff recruitment, training and development, coaching and performance management processes. Litigation experience and experience in the legal/voluntary sector would be a bonus however it is not essential for the role.
If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.
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Provide leadership and support to the Executive Directors and Senior LeadershipTeam, ensuring robust financial management. You will identify areas of concern and suggest mitigations, and oversee the charity's Risk Register, ensuring effective risk management
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HR and Wellbeing: You will manage day-to-day HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, and addressing HR queries and support the charity's wellbeing package
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Governance: You will work closely with the Executive Directors and Senior Leadership Team, and Trustees to support
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Operations: You will oversee IT systems, including collaboration with outsourced IT support and managing day-to-day issues
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Line management: Operations Assistant, providing support and developing staff within your team
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Read moreAbout IRMO
We are a community-led organisation based in South London that has been supporting the Latin American community in the UK for more than 40 years. Responding to immediate needs and structural inequalities, our work aims to enable the development, agency and participation of Latin Americans and other Spanish and Portuguese speakers. We do this by offering high-quality information and advice services, opportunities for development and training, and a platform to seek social and systemic change. Our work is organised across three main operational areas: Advice and Casework; Education, Training and Employment; and Children and Young People; as well as a cross-cutting area: Advocacy, Research, Policy Mapping and Campaigning.
Advice Programme Manager – Welfare, Housing and Health
This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Advice Programme on Welfare, Housing and Health. Managing a dynamic team, you will be responsible for implementing and progressing the programme’s overarching strategy, ensuring that families and individuals in our community are supported to access high-quality information, resources, advice and casework support on welfare, housing and health-related issues that efficiently address their needs.
You will also be responsible for overseeing IRMO’s Welcome Area. IRMO’s Welcome Area team is responsible for managing community inquiries at our Brixton centre and via our helpline and digital channels; overseeing the delivery of our Community Interpreting service; and connecting service users with internal or external services for further support.
- Salary: £36,795 to £39,624 per year + 5% pension
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Location: IRMO Centre (London, SW9 7JP) – currently hybrid working
- Employment term: Permanent
- Reporting to: Director
- Deadline to apply: 23:59 on the 14th of April
- Pre-employment checks: Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK
We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as members of minoritised groups, and from Latin Americans and people with lived experience of the immigration and asylum system, to reflect the community we serve.
You can find the full job description on our website
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Media Defence is a charity that helps journalists defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and bloggers who are under legal threat by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve the regulatory environment for media freedom, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes, support individual journalists facing legal action by covering their lawyers' fees, and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law. Media Defence was set up in 2008 and has established itself as a leader in the field.
Role Summary
The Grants Officer plays a key role at Media Defence, administering the grants that Media Defence makes to partner organisations, helping assess grant applications, and helping with communications via social media and through other channels.
As Grants Officer, you will also manage and administer Media Defence’s financial grants and non-financial support to journalists facing legal action and identify new potential grantees.
You will be flexible and creative, have exceptional communication skills and a good understanding of the realities faced by lawyers and journalists operating in various regions of the world, including under repressive regimes.
Main Responsibilities
Grants Management:
- Manage Media Defence’s grant support work
- Manage Media Defence’s block grant and individual emergency defence grant application processes, including assessment of applications and project proposals, proposal development, preparation of final recommendation for approval by Board and others
- Manage grant award process, including contracting, setting of KPIs and reporting requirements
- Monitoring of awarded grants, including tracking developments in litigation, assessment of partner/grantee reports and grant compliance; financial oversight of grants and grant budgets; provision of additional support as may be required by grantees
- Ensure smooth running of Media Defence’s grant making and administration of Media Defence’s grants database
- Act as lead contact in relationships with grantees throughout the process
Other:
- Undertake and support partner / grant assessment /evaluations and country mapping visits as may be required
- Support the work of the Development cluster by providing material for news stories and accurate information for knowledge management
- Assist Media Defence's team members in ensuring data related to Media Defence's block and individual grants is provided in a timely manner for use in grant/case reporting, communications material, funding applications and reports
- Support the Finance and Operations Director with periodic review and update of grantee terms and conditions
- Monitor the situation of press freedom with outreach to individuals and organisations where appropriate
- Act as one of the primary conduits between Media Defence and networks of NGOs in the sector
- Represent Media Defence at external events and meetings
- Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested
Person Specification
Essential:
- Experience of working for a ‘not for profit’ and in a human rights environment
- Strong proven project management skills and experience of delivering successful projects
- Proven experience of grant making administration and the process of grant making
- Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information quickly and effectively
- Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
- Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a small team, supporting other colleagues, and with a strong commitment to learning and improvement
- Excellent written and spoken English, good editorial skills and the ability to communicate with diverse communities
- Experience of working with, and relating to, a diverse range of people and a pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, as well as with partners
- Proven track record of an organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience with databases
Desirable
- Good working knowledge (spoken and written) of Arabic, French, Russian or Spanish would be an advantage
- Experience working in the media law sector
- Legal training or experience of working hands on in a legal environment and the management of legal documentation
Benefits
- Pension: Contributory pension scheme (employer matched contribution up to max. 8%)
- Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Week off for Christmas and New Year
- Opportunity to carry over five days into the following annual leave year
- Days’ start/finish time is flexible
- Third Friday of the month off
- On joining Media Defence, all employees are automatically able to access professional support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured Limited and through a digital health app, Peppy
- We offer an enhanced maternity and paternity leave package
- We provide a range of training and development tools to offer support our employees to improve or develop skills and knowledge for the benefit of both the individual and the organisation
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Who we are
Drone Wars UK investigates and challenges the development and use of armed drones and other new lethal military technology. Fundamentally opposed to the harm done in the name of military security, our work is rooted in, and contributes to, a growing understanding of sustainable human security.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to undertake research and campaigning in support of the aims of Drone Wars UK as we expand our focus into the militaristion of space. This is a remote working post, with some travel to attend meetings and events required. If you would like an informal chat about our work or this post please do contact Chris Cole via email or ring our office number.
Date for interviews: 3 April 2024
Key responsibilities:
- To undertake research on the use of armed drones, autonomous weapons and the militarisation of space.
- To write and produce accessible articles and briefings based on the research undertaken.
- To undertake campaign activity to limit the harms caused by armed drones, autonomous weapons and the militarisation of space.
- To undertake appropriate speaking engagements on behalf of DWUK.
- To network with other researchers and campaigners working on these issues.
- To work collaboratively with the staff team to set priorities and to develop existing and future research projects and campaigns.
- To undertake tasks as directed by the Director to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- A degree, preferably to Master’s level, or equivalent experience in a subject area relevant to the post.
- Strong research and/or campaign experience, preferably in the peace and security/human rights sector or similar field.
- Willingness to learn new skills and work co-operatively with others to build strong campaigns.
- Understanding of the on-going debate around the use of armed drones, autonomous weapons and/or militarisation of space.
- Familiarity with national and international security issues and institutions.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work well to deadlines.
- Commitment to the aims and objectives of Drone Wars UK.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Job Share
We are willing to consider applicants wanting to undertake the role on a job-share basis. Please indicate clearly in your covering letter if you are applying on this basis along with the maximum and minimum hours you are interested in working
Application Instructions
How to apply:
Please submit a CV (max 3 pages) as well as a covering letter (max 3 pages) outlining:
- Why you would like to work with Drone Wars UK?
- What experience, skills and knowledge you bringing to the role. Please make reference to the role description and essential skills and experience as outlined.
Please include ‘Researcher/Campaigner Post’ and your name in the subject line of application email.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please note that applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK.
Interviews will take place online on Wednesday 3 April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Sentencing Academy is a research and engagement charitable organisation dedicated to developing understanding of sentencing in England and Wales and informing public debate. It promotes an evidence-based approach to sentencing and encourages effective sentencing practices that reduce re-offending, provide justice to victims, and promote public confidence. In line with our development plans and funding we have successfully secured we are pleased to offer a brand new role to help support and assist the growth of the charity.
About the Role
The post has responsibility for financial processing, HR support and operational administration liaising closely with staff, consultants, and external partners. This is an exciting new opportunity to assist the organisation during a period of growth and expansion helping to strengthen the activities of the charity.
About You
We are looking for a highly organised, self motivated, experienced administrator with a keen eye for detail. You will have excellent numeracy, IT and communications skills and enjoy working independently mostly on a remote basis and as part of a small team supporting the work of your colleagues. You will have a flexible approach, adapting to changing priorities, whilst maintaining accuracy and clarity in your communications. Delivery of your work is informed by a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion supporting your collaborative and co-operative work ethic.
What We Offer
The post is offered on a part time basis at 15 hours per week, initially as a fixed term contract till 1st May 2026 when it is hoped that this will be extended due to longer term additional funding. An attractive package is offered alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements with up to 2 days per month in the office based in London, reasonable travel expenses will be covered. The salary for a full time post at this level is £26,000 to pro-rata £10,400 per annum.
Sentencing Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
A job description, person specification and further information about the Sentencing Academy can be found in our recruitment pack attached
If you want to join the charity at this exciting period of growth and development and have the skills and experience we are looking for then please send across a copy of your CV and supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages) showing how you meet the criteria for this post and what you would bring to this role . Should you have any queries or questions about this position please contact Sarah McManus at Sentencing Academy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description: Senior Finance Manager
· Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
· Direct reports: Currently 2 team members
· Time commitment: 80%-100%
· Location: Flexible - preference for UK or Geneva
· Salary: UK based: annual gross salary ranges from 48’685.52GBP to 55’640GBP – Geneva based: annual gross salary ranges from 96’749.80CHF to 110’572.07CHF – final salary will depend on location, qualifications and exprience
· Grade: D
1. Background and Purpose:
CHS Alliance supports organisations meet their CHS Commitments to people affected by crisis. It is important therefore that the CHS is embodied in the way the CHS Alliance operates.
The Senior Finance Manager will manage a dedicated finance team, and work closely with the COO, the Executive Director and the Finance Risk and Audit Committee, to guide the financial management of the organisation, in line with best practice for the CHS.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic finance
· Identify financial risks, evaluate and communicate them to CHS Alliance leadership, including recommended mitigation measures (such as cost saving opportunities)
· Drive planning for financial sustainability on a medium term basis
· Work with colleagues to support income growth, through effective financial support to donor relationships
Financial management
· Oversee, motivate and develop the CHS Alliance finance team
· Develop and oversee strong budgeting process, financial planning, regular forecasting and modelling
· Oversee organisation and programme-specific audits
Financial operations
· Lead the development and review of annual budgets together with the Senior Management Team
· Lead financial operations including financial management, cashflow, accounting, control and reporting
Financial governance, risks & reporting
· Develop, monitor, and update the CHS Alliance Finance policies
· Maintain a strong Internal Control System with relevant controls to mitigate financial risks
· Ensure that the Alliance meets due diligence requirements regarding financial obligations and aligns all policies and procedures with Swiss and, where relevant UK, legal requirements
· Support the CHS Alliance Treasurer, the Finance Risk and Audit Committee and the Board in the finance and risk aspects of their governance responsibilities
· Oversee preparation of financial reports for internal and governance meetings (such as SMT meetings, Finance Risk and Audit Committee and Board meetings), and present at such meetings
· Design and deliver effective reporting tools to enable budget holders to manage their financial budgets and obligations – together with the support of the IT team.
Business improvement operations
· Lead the development of innovative and flexible tools to enhance finance operations and/or simplify finance procedures – together with external support as needed.
· Support the COO on other financial projects as required
· Participate on other projects as CHS Alliance's needs evolve
Person Specification
Competencies
· Delivering Results: Dynamic and able to bring opportunities together to deliver results.
· Inclusive: Demonstrating understanding of gender, diversity and inclusion.
· Creative thinking: Curious about alternative or unconventional ideas/solutions.
· Communicating: Ability to respectfully listen to and respond to queries, adapting to culture and context of interlocutor, both orally and in writing.
· Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts.
· Time Management: Proven ability to prioritise and plan effectively, working in a structured manner and to deadlines.
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The post is located in the Policy team which delivers high quality policy work including analysis, building up policy information resources and sources, drafting positions, responding to policy consultations, and using policy in strategic advocacy to provide an informed evidence base to serve as a platform for action. The post will support the activities of the Policy Unit. The purpose of this work is to influence and shape social policy reflecting the voices and representations of Black and minoritised women and girls.The movement building support part of this job will require working as part of a team to collectively deliver our movement building goals through effective administration and working alongside the movement building lead.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Keep up to date with political developments on VAWG within the Black and minoritised sector including research, political positions, legislation and policy.
- Support information gathering on national and regional trends.
- Feed into policy inquiries through information activities as required.
- Adequately plan the work to meet deadlines and achieve milestones.
- To assist the policy team in day to day work and development of policy strategy.
- Conduct research into various political stakeholders that align with Imkaan values.
- To assist membership and movement building teams in projects they are working on which may Involve direct frontline work e.g. referrals to refuges, signposting women to services where they can gain direct support.
- Contribute ideas to the policy team, working closely with the Head of Policy.
- To uphold needs of Black and minoritised women as well as the needs of Imkaan’s members.
- Provide infrastructure support to the movement building team including event support, supporting protests and vigils, workshops and publicity.
- Deliver occasional aspects of administration for movement building convenings including: booking of venues, booking travel etc
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF POST
- Acting in accordance with Imkaan’s policies, procedures and ethos including the Equalities and Diversity Strategy - Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Attending and participating in regular training when required.
- Supporting Imkaan to organise any events where a team effort is required.
- Attending and participating in regular supervision, staff and other meetings as necessary.
- Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing in a professional manner, both externally and internally.
- Undertaking any duties consistent with the post as may be reasonably requested by the Co-Executive Directors or Board of Trustees.
- Contribute to the planning and coordination of the yearly AGM and annual report as required.
- Working at all times with the best interest of Imkaan in mind and to avoid any
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Community InfoSource (CIS) is looking for a key person with a passion for working within an organisation led by people seeking asylum and refugees, to enable them to secure their rights and put ideas into action. The CEO will support the Board in directing the work of the organisation, building in sustainability and developing a wellbeing culture and quality standards for all involved, assisting with taking forward its strategic vision and plans for the future, while increasing CIS’s public profile. The person should be committed to a human rights ethos and to CIS’s values.
Salary: £36,000 (pro rata of £45,000 a year full-time)
Hours of work: 28 hours a week
Place of work: Hybrid: CIS office, Glasgow city centre and at home by arrangement with CIS Board
Responsible to: CIS Board, with one director as line manager
Length of post: 1 year minimum, then subject to further funding
Pension Contribution: 5% from employer
· An interview is guaranteed to anyone with lived experience of the UK asylum system who fulfils the essential criteria of the person specification.
· An interview is guaranteed to anyone with a disability who fulfils the essential criteria of the person specification.
The aim of this post is to provide support to the Board, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Community InfoSource has secured funding for this post from The Tudor Trust for 28 hours a week for a minimum of 1 year. Thereafter it is subject to successful fundraising.
Closing date and time for applications: Monday 25 March 2024 at 12 noon
Interviews will be held on Monday 22 April 2024.
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About CRIN
CRIN is a creative human rights organisation focused on children’s rights. We press for rights - not charity - and campaign for a genuine shift in how governments and societies view and treat children.
What we’re fighting for
Our goal is a world where the human rights of children and young people are recognised, respected and enforced, and where every rights violation has a remedy. This is a world where organisations like ours would not need to exist. We realise this may be a long way off and may not happen in our lifetime, but we are working to pave the way.
What we do
We work on many issues, from the survival of the planet, to sexual violence, to civil and political rights, to the right to bodily integrity, privacy, expression and information, to how children’s rights are affected by new technology. How we work on each issue varies depending on the need and our ability to bring about change.
We advocate for international institutions like the UN, as well as governments and professionals, to adopt strong children’s rights policies. We undertake legal research and analysis and propose better policies where these are lacking. Through humour, artwork and our vision for the future, we encourage people to think differently about the world we live in.
About the role
We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Manager to oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes and to ensure that our organisational policies align with our values (see our CRIN Code). We are a small team of ten employees based in the UK and about five consultants based in the UK and Europe.
What is an HR Manager?
To us, an HR Manager is the go-to person for employee-related matters including job design, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and talent management.
The job of HR Manager is important to a healthy and thriving organisation. People are our most important asset and you’ll be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realise our established mission and objectives, while ensuring that we have good working conditions for our team.
Promoting CRIN’s values and shaping a positive culture is a key aspect of what we’d like to see in an HR Manager. We would also like an HR Manager to review our organisational policies with a view to ensuring that they embed anti-oppression. For example, this could look at how racism, sexism, ableism, classism and other forms of oppression can manifest themselves in organisational policies and practices - and what changes we might need to make. This is important to us, to ensure that our policies are upholding the values and practices we would like to see in the world, whilst also ensuring they are legally compliant. For CRIN, it’s not just important what we work on, but how we do it - and we want to critically examine the how and what could be improved.
Responsibilities
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Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with our values and strategy.
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Act as a go-to for employees on matters related to their employment, including on any concerns or grievances.
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Manage employee relations matters and provide guidance to the Co-Directors on demands, grievances or other issues.
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Manage the recruitment and selection process.
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Support current and future organisational needs through the development, engagement, and motivation of staff.
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Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, policies and procedures across the organisation and ensure they embed an anti-oppression approach.
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Nurture a positive working environment and the team’s well-being.
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Oversee and manage a performance management appraisal system that supports the employee’s performance, satisfaction and well-being.
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Maintain pay plan and benefits program.
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Assess development needs for CRIN colleagues and identify learning solutions.
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Report to the Co-Directors and provide decision support through HR metrics.
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Ensure legal compliance throughout HR management.
Requirements and skills in no particular order
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Proven and significant HR working experience, with experience of this within the NGO/charity sector being desirable.
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Experience of reviewing organisational policies from an anti-oppression perspective.
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People oriented and ability to work collaboratively.
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Demonstrable experience with HR metrics.
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Ability to coach and partner with the Co-Directors on HR related matters.
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Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
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Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
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In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
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Cross-cultural sensitivity and appreciation.
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Commitment to CRIN’s Code (aka its values) and mission.
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Degree in Human Resources or related field or other equivalent professional qualification.
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Are you passionate about the rights of refugees and migrant's? We need an experienced advice worker to provide effective and efficient welfare benefit, education & employment and housing casework to refugees and migrants.
Key responsibilities include:
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Advocating on behalf of clients and making referrals to specialist agencies where necessary.
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Providing advice to clients on a range of issues including welfare benefits, housing and education.
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Maintaining good practice & adhering to Advice Quality Mark standards.
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Participating in supervision of volunteer advice workers.
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Monitoring all aspects of work and reporting to funders.
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Maintaining a clear filing system, detailed records of all activities and respecting confidentiality of clients (Data Protection Act, GDPR) .
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Keeping accurate records using case management software.
Successful candidates will have an up-to-date knowledge of welfare benefits rights and housing benefits legislation. You should have 2-3 years experience of providing welfare benefits and housing advice and be level 1 OISC trained.
Please apply sending your CV and cover letter. If you require any adjustments please do not hesitate to let us know.
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