The Sustainable Restaurant Association serve as the intersection of the foodservice industry and the sustainable food movement. Through both their industry standard sustainability rating and their bespoke consultancy, training and support the SRA help food businesses become more sustainable. Their membership covers a smorgasbord of foodservice businesses, from high end to high street, from street-food staples to workplace canteens, from independent cafés to Michelin-starred restaurants.

Chair

Remunerated

London

The Sustainable Restaurant Association now seeks an established Chair to lead the board and ensure it provides governance of the highest quality and rigour as the organisation enters an exciting new phase of growth.

The new Chair will bring the gravitas and credibility required to lead a high performing board. You will share the motivation and values of the Sustainable Restaurant Association and be able to foster effective working relationships with the rest of the board and CEO.

You will bring considerable senior leadership and governance experience from within an organisation of scale and complexity and feel comfortable in a public facing ambassadorial role.

The Sustainable Restaurant Association is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

To read more about the role, and to find out how to apply, please read the detailed Appointment Brief on the Prospectus website which can be reached by clicking on the apply button.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Jess Stockford or James Wilkinson at Prospectus.

Applications for this opportunity are being assessed on a rolling basis, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity in order to be considered.

Our client is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to play a key role in its Development Department. This new role will support the stewardship function of the Individual Giving team by researching and creating impactful stewardship reports for the organisation's major donors. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, the candidate will also enjoy working on proposals for new gifts. The post-holder will be able to build strong internal and external relationships, including with curators and advocates.

As a highly organised and motivated individual, you will perform well under pressure and be able to meet significant, but achievable, objectives. You will also possess excellent project management skills and will ideally be looking to secure a role in one of the sector's leading development teams.

The successful candidate will have experience working in fundraising, and aspirations to grow within a large organisation. You do not need experience of making the ask and securing gifts face-to-face, but rather will have aspirations to do so; you will have the opportunity to develop these skills once this new role is established. You will also enjoy supporting a successful Major Gifts team. Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal office hours is essential, but consideration will also be given to flexible working during standard office hours for the right candidate

You will be joining an ambitious, collegiate and expanding team, at one of the world's most prestigious cultural organisations, during an exciting moment of growth.

At Prospectus 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 and begin to prepare your supporting statement. 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 speaking with you soon.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with Chatham House to recruit their new Deputy Head of Corporate Relations. This post will be a pivotal appointment in the successful corporate relations team and will primarily work on strategies for retention, recruitment and upgrading of corporate members.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Relations, the Deputy will manage the corporate membership function at all levels of membership and will specifically account manage major corporate members. The postholder will seamlessly work internally with the conference and research teams (as well as other teams) to ensure joined up communication is delivered to partners and the best relationship management is upheld at all times. You will also line manage the Corporate Relations Officer and Corporate Relations Coordinator.

The postholder will enjoy working across a variety of teams and will likely be a strong leader in an organisation already. You will enjoy working directly with decision makers in corporate partners and will have a creative, critical mind in order to deliver the best relationship management possible. You will specifically have experience of membership or partnership account management and a strong interest in international affairs.

At Prospectus 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 and begin to prepare your supporting statement. 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 speaking with you soon!

Our client, one of London's leading higher education establishments, is currently looking to recruit a Temporary Data Manager.

The purpose of this role is to provide high quality administrative support for all aspects of programmes across various academic departments and phases of study. You will have an active role in the study set up stage, attending group meetings and providing advice for the planning of data management procedures for individual studies. This will include contributing to the development and validation of trial database applications and preparing appropriate documentation, including working instructions, user manuals and SOPs.

To be considered for this role, you will have previous experience of data management in research projects or clinical trials. You will have knowledge of web-based EDC systems in the healthcare domain and an understanding of regulatory framework. You will be confident interacting with a diverse range of contacts from multi-disciplinary backgrounds and the ability to use your own initiative to diagnose and solve any problems as they occur. It would be ideal if you have experience working in either higher education or the NHS and hold a recognised IT qualification or data management training.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), an organisation dedicated to world-leading training in the dramatic arts. We are recruiting for their newest Courses and Quality Officer to support the effective delivery of their BA (Hons) in Acting Programme. This position is being offered on a fixed term contract with RADA until the 31st December 2020.

This wide-ranging role will be responsible for the day to day administration of RADA's undergraduate acting programme, along with providing support in academic governance and quality assurance. Acting as a point of contact, you will respond to or redirect queries from students, staff, visiting tutors and directors, as well as maintain noticeboards for relevant courses and communication with students. Working closely with the Director of Actor Training, you will schedule tutorials on their behalf and assist in the distribution of weekly timetables. As the organisation's Courses and Quality Officer, you will also act as a secretary to the BA Acting course committee, taking minutes or notes when required and preparing meeting agendas.

To be considered for this role, you will have knowledge of drama or theatre through study, work or voluntary experience coupled with proven experience in an administrative role. You will have exceptional customer service skills with the confidence to deal with a wide variety of people and prioritise competing deadlines, together with great organisational and IT skills, including data entry, word processing, spreadsheet packages and database use.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

Every year, thousands of young people across London become homeless because of family breakdown, domestic abuse, poverty, gang violence, or war and persecution in their home country. New Horizon Youth Centre is a vital support network for 16-24 year olds in London with nowhere else to go. Through help with accommodation, support with employment, education and training and self-development workshops amongst other areas, our mission is to support any young person who finds themselves homeless in London and give their potential a home.

Chair

Unremunerated

London

We are seeking a credible and engaged senior leader to lead our motivated and collaborative board. This individual will support the organisation in overseeing our strategy to maximise its impact and take the Centre to the next stage of its work.

You will have experience of strategic leadership at a senior level, governance experience from within a civil society organisation and an understanding of the issues facing homeless young people within London. Critically, you will be motivated by the vision and mission of New Horizon Youth Centre and be committed to living our values.

For more information about the organisation and this important opportunity, please read the appointment brief on the Prospectus website which can be reached by clicking on the apply button. 

New Horizon Youth Centre is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

For and informal discussion about this role, please contact Jess Stockford, Lottie Wihl or James Wilkinson at Prospectus .

Deadline for applications: 18 November 2019

Interviews with Prospectus: 27 November – 3 December 2019

Final panel interview with New Horizon Youth Centre: 11 December 2019

Are you an outstanding recruiter? Would you like to work with one of the UK's leading women's charities?

Our client is one of the country's leading charities empowering and inspiring girls and women in the UK.
The successful candidate will have experience of providing recruitment support to the HR team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent experience in providing administrative support to the governance team.

Microsoft skills should include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

To apply, please submit a Word Document version of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) to recruit for a new Fundraising Officer to focus on trusts & foundations, liveries and statutory bodies/institutional funders. This position is offered on a permanent full time basis and is based near Buckingham Palace.

QEST was formed in 1990 by the Royal Warrant Holders Association on its 150th Anniversary, but also to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. The charity funds the training and education of talented and aspiring craftspeople through traditional college courses, vocational training, apprenticeships or one on one training with a master craftsperson, helping to sustain Britain's cultural heritage. Over the last 29 years, QEST has awarded £4.5 million to almost 500 craftspeople of all ages and backgrounds in at least 130 skills, from rural to cutting-edge craft and conservation.

It's an exciting time to be joining as they enter their 30th anniversary year. As an organisation, they have a number of investments that covers core costs, meaning any funds raised by this position go into the programmes. Your role will be to deliver restricted income through grant applications and fundraising approaches primarily to trusts, foundations, liveries, institutional funders and statutory bodies. There is scope to develop major donor and corporate fundraising.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in Trust & Foundation fundraising who is good at and enjoys relationships building, you will also have the ability to work flexibly around events and some other activities. The office is relatively small and the organisation has developed relationships with some high profile individuals so the ability to work in these environments will be key.

If you would like to find out more about our client and this position, or if you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Fundraising Team at Prospectus. To register your interest in this position, please submit a Word version of your CV; covering letters are not required at this stage. A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with PACE (Play Adventure and Community Enrichment) a grass-roots charity who offer inclusive, high quality play and childcare services for the local community in North London. They are currently looking for a committed Deputy Playcentre Manager/SENCo for their relaxed and friendly Fortune Green playcentre in West Hampstead, which offers a wide range of services including afterschool and holiday play provision for children aged 4 -12.

As Deputy Playcentre Manager/SENCo you will contribute to the management of the daily operations of out of school childcare and play services at Fortune Green playcentre, and will fulfil the role of named SENCo for this particular setting. Your responsibilities will include working in partnership with the Playcentre Manager to create and retain a happy and committed staff team, leading them in delivering high quality play services that promote children's health and wellbeing, and assisting in the development of new play projects and services.

To apply for this role you must have an appropriate early years, childcare, education or play work qualification at NVQ level 3 or above that meets the standards required by Ofsted registration and inspection processes. You must have experience of managing staff and leading teams in delivering high quality, inclusive play or childcare service. You will have significant experience of working with disabled children, young people and parents/carers and of facilitating an inclusive child-centred service, and will have demonstrable experience of working in partnership with other agencies and organisations. Overall, you must be a positive, proactive team player, passionate about delivering high quality services to a variety of children.

Please initially apply with a Word formatted version of your CV more information will be provided to suitable candidates.

Please note this role will be to work 17.5 hours per week during term-time (41 weeks per annum), and 35 hours per week during school holidays (11 weeks per annum)

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting a homelessness charity that works with more than 1600 homeless and vulnerable housed people a year in East London. Through offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery, and learning and training programmes, they aim to support socially excluded individuals to access the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets. They are now looking to recruit a Substance Misuse Outreach Worker to join their Reset Outreach & Referral Service. This is offered as a permanent, full time position.

As their Substance Misuse Outreach Worker, you'll form part of the Reset Outreach & Referral Service, working across Tower Hamlets ensuring that residents of the borough have access to the drug and alcohol support they need, providing outreach intervention to individuals with chaotic drug/alcohol use using a 'strengths based' approach. Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, you will support individuals to access structured treatment intervention, as well as provide targeted harm reduction advice and information to those at risk of becoming associated to substance use.

To be successful, you will be passionate about providing quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people of East London. You will have drive and ambition to support your team to make positive and lasting changes in people's lives. You'll have demonstrable experience in delivering needle exchange, as well as an excellent knowledge of substance misuse support services. Finally, knowledge and experience of supporting people with complex needs such as rough sleeping and poor mental health is essential.

To apply, please upload a CV in Word format; a covering letter is not required at this stage.

Our client, one of the most research-intensive art and design institutions in the UK, is currently looking for a Post Award Research Manager to provide overarching support and quality assurance for all matters concerning research and knowledge exchange.

As the organisation's Post Award Research Manager, you will be responsible for finance-related activity including financial stewardship for live grants, financial reporting to funders and other external bodies, as well as support in the management of studentships and grant administration. This role will provide advice and guidance on a range of project funding matters coupled with managing the financial administration of individual project funds. You will also support grant holders and advise budget holders on sponsor contract terms and conditions along with acting as a lead for pre and post award finance matters in the research information system.

To be considered for this role, you will be a proven professional with previous experience in a similar role, working with a range of academic research funders. You will have strong knowledge of project accounting, preferably within a higher education institution environment. With exceptional understanding of project costing and pricing concepts, you will be highly numerate with the ability to communicate complex financial data. Great communication and organisation skills together with experience in building positive working relationships is essential to this post.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit a Word Document version of your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

Are you enthusiastic about women's economic empowerment?

Our client is a ground-breaking international development charity standing for gender equality and human rights. Prospectus is proud to support this organisation in their search for a part-time Women's Economic Empowerment Technical Specialist to join their vibrant team for 18hrs per week. This is an extensive contract role spanning c. 2.5 years.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the work among the organisation and crucial stakeholders in gender mainstreaming programmes. With a particular focus on the empowerment of people with disabilities, you will undertake accurate gender analysis and you will design an overarching gender strategy. Your work will be contextualised specifically in providing technical support on developing gender transformative projects in East African and Asian countries.

The ideal candidate is committed to gender equality and has previous experience of technical support to women's economic empowerment projects. Moreover, to be successful, you will have a thorough knowledge of barrier analysis and disability inclusion issues, as well as a postgraduate degree in International Development and/or Gender studies, or equivalent experience. It is essential to have a proven track of record of working with complex stakeholder's networks. Possessing experience of working with people with disabilities would be beneficial.

Please attach a copy of your CV in Word Doc format; cover letters will be required but not at this initial stage of the application process.

A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.Â

£18,564 to £26,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme

Full-time (35 hours per week;

London

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families maintains an annual revenue income of over £2 million per year, excluding tendered contracts, with a strategic emphasis on raising income from Statutory Funders, Trusts and Foundations whilst developing new income streams from Corporates, Major Donors and Community Fundraising. The Fundraising Assistant plays a vital role in supporting these fundraising activities. The Fundraising Assistant will work closely with the Centre’s Trusts and Foundations Manager and Head of Fundraising to help take the AFC’s fundraising strategy forward, with a particular focus on supporting the Major Donor income stream, individual giving, and Trust and Foundation income.

The role combines supporting the generation of new voluntary income and maintaining our relationships with current donors (approximately 45% time to be spent on generating new income and 55% of time on supporting existing relationships).  Working closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager and Head of Fundraising the post holder will play a vital role in supporting the fundraising team to meet income targets and develop and maintain relationships with donors and prospects. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for motivated, hard-working candidate who is looking for a career in fundraising. The role covers many aspects of fundraising, including major donors, grant management, fundraising research, event support and income generation activities – an interest in working across and gaining experience in all these areas is vital.

Closing date for applications – Monday 4th November

Interviews to be held – Friday 15th November

Prospectus is excited to be working with The Access Project (TAP) to support their search for a new Interim Partnerships Director.

TAP is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds beat the odds and secure places at top universities. Working in partnerships with schools, TAP supports students aged 14-18 through in-school mentoring and after-school tutoring through volunteers.

TAP get results, with students twice as likely to place at a top university than students from similar backgrounds. They are currently embarking on a strategy review process to increase their impact and scale significantly over the next five years. The Interim Partnerships Director will be a part of this exciting process and will lead a dedicated and ambitious fundraising and communications team of 8 who focus on partnerships in the areas of philanthropy, trusts and foundations, business and universities.

Whilst this is a maternity cover role it is by no means about 'holding the fort'. Over the year you will finalise and put into practice the new strategy, moving your team towards a goal of having predictable and sustainable voluntary income which will be almost double what it is now by 2025.

An experienced manager, you will have a track record of securing and stewarding five and six figure partnerships and a demonstrable record of increasing income for an organisation. You will be comfortable managing upwards, and will be ambitious and excited by the opportunities at TAP.

At Prospectus 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 and begin to prepare your supporting statement. 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 speaking with you soon.