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Are you an experienced senior finance professional looking for a new challenge?
With two brand new finance director roles available, this an exciting time to join the Royal British Legion.
We are looking for a Director of Financial Accounts to be responsible for the Finance Accounting, Business Processes and Finance Systems teams of The Royal British Legion, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and regulations and ensuring that an effective service is provided to Directors, Trustees, staff and volunteers.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
The RBL is a leading UK charity with Income of c.£150m and a strong Balance sheet with investments and property holdings.
We are seeking a successful candidate who will:
- Lead the financial accounting team of the RBL group to ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and tax.
- Lead the RBL’s transactional processing teams with focus on cash collection, treasury management, payroll and accounts payable.
- Lead the development of RBL’s Finance systems to drive productivity within Finance and the wider organisation.
As a Director of Financial Accounts you will also play a key role in:
- contributing to the three-year Strategic Plan with the emphasis on the financial framework and develop supporting strategies alongside an annual plan for the team
- overseeing medium term plans for delivery of the year end, audit and major projects with a typical timeframe of 6-12 months.
- maintaining a system of internal financial controls, policies, delegated authorities and procedures to safeguard Legion funds and ensure that funds are spent in line with charity law, applicable accounting standards and (where relevant) donor wishes
- overseeing the Business Processes function (including Payroll, Payables, Receivables and Cash & Banking), supporting the Head of Business Processes to devise and maintain appropriate processes and controls
- ensuring that business critical systems are appropriately supported and maintained, that risks are appropriately managed and that external suppliers deliver a good level of customer service.
- The breadth of the Royal British Legion’s activities and income streams mean that our accounts are highly complex and we are subject to a raft of external laws and regulation. You will be responsible for ensuring that we are compliant and have robust controls in place, whilst also giving advice that is pragmatic and recognises the challenges of front-line delivery.
Package
Permanent. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension 2x matched employer contributions up to 14%, retail discounts and savings, private healthcare, training and development opportunities, wellbeing support, life assurance and more.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to our Haig House, London Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Closing Date: 11/06/2024
1st stage Virtual Interview Dates: WC 17/06/2024
2nd stage Interview Dates: WC 24/06/2024
If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact us.
About us:
Established in 2021, Opportunity Green is a fast-growing not-for-profit organisation that helps to identify and unlock opportunities to tackle climate change. We build ambitious coalitions, support climate vulnerable countries in international negotiations and find innovative legal pathways to fight climate change. We are now looking for a Climate Economics & Diplomacy Senior Director to expand our work on a climate just economy.
What’s the role?
Economics is the study of the distribution of finite resources across our planet. And yet the profession often seems to forget that resources really are finite, and that distribution must be equitable. The number one argument we hear against most climate measures is economic: what about growth? What about jobs? What’s the business case? Opportunity Green’s Senior Director will develop our narrative to ward off these questions but more fundamentally, bring economics systems change – and how to influence policymakers to incorporate this change into their thinking - to the forefront of all our work. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for any economist who believes that the climate movement needs more economic expertise and can bring ideas on how to embed the necessary change in economic thinking to climate policy. You will be OG’s first economist hire (other than the CEO) and you will have the opportunity to shape our economics strategy.
Initially you will work with our established international shipping policy team, working to ensure that the shipping sector which is historically undertaxed, begins to contribute in financial terms to climate vulnerable countries. Meanwhile, many large shipping companies have large revenue which goes to shareholders in the global north. One of your first projects could be to assess the current geographical imbalance of financial flows from the shipping industry, and work alongside our international shipping team to reimagine the economics of the shipping sector to meet our climate goals.
A very similar argument can be made on the aviation side. The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) currently only covers intra-EU flights but soon a discussion will be had on whether that should also cover international flights. Opportunity Green believes the EU ETS should cover international flights and that, very importantly, some of the ETS revenue must go to support the climate vulnerable. We are looking for someone who can support both these goals but more fundamentally, raise the profile of both sectors as potential sources of climate finance in broader international climate finance discussions.
However, we recognise that agreeing to raise revenue from aviation and shipping sectors is only the first step. The next step will be to ensure that those revenues actually reach climate vulnerable communities. The Senior Director will work with the international shipping team to expand OG’s policy on the distribution of revenues, with the explicit goal of maximising their support for climate vulnerable communities. You will follow international climate finance discussions and strategically intervene for OG when our goals can be supported.
Initially you will report to the CEO, while the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer is on parental leave. You will manage a team of three, with one direct line report initially, who are already well established in supporting climate vulnerable countries in the International Maritime Organization.
About the candidate:
We are looking for someone who can think strategically about how to gain the support of policymakers in the global north to support the most climate vulnerable across the world.
We are looking for a candidate with:
- An inspirational leadership style, who is brave enough to tell the truth about the climate crisis but is also respectful of international policymakers, who can use detailed economic arguments to inspire ambition.
Desirable skills and experience:
We do not expect any candidate to have all the skills listed below but rather we look for transferable skills and potential as well as past experience.
- Economics degree or equivalent working experience
- Experience working with policymakers to improve and drive ambition
- Experience of generating ideas to drive economics systems change and crafting an easily understandable narrative that can be communicated to policymakers around that change
- Ability to get to grips with technological and policy detail around aviation, shipping, buildings, steel and agriculture as necessary and to know when that detail is needed in policymaker meetings
- Experience of leading a team and working with staff to inspire the greatest possible impact, including remote staff
- Ability to clearly articulate a theory of change and direct a team to articulate that theory of change
- Active listening skills, negotiation skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
- An engaging public speaker
- Ability to think critically, independently and creatively
- Effective at building relationships at all levels of the organisation
- Experience of philanthropy and fundraising for an NGO
Diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are important principles at OG. We believe that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices, and are striving to ensure that a variety of voices and experiences are included in our organisation. Our commitment to diversity and our parental leave policy are available to view on our website.
We will consider all applicants who meet most or all of the essential competencies regardless of their identity or background. That said, we know that diverse candidates may be reluctant to apply for jobs where they don’t meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply who can demonstrate the variety of skills and experiences relevant to meeting the requirements of this role.
We recognise that many diverse experiences and perspectives are not represented in our current workforce, and are seriously underrepresented across the non-profit sector in general, and as such, we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, people of colour, people from marginalised backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified. We also value flexible working and are open to those who would want to work part-time in this role.
To learn more about our application process and receive advice on how to prepare in such a way as to showcase your full potential, please find our Application Guide on our website.
What we offer
The successful candidate will be offered an annual salary of £80,000 plus 10% employer-contributed pension. Please note that OG has fixed salary scales, with the possibility of step increases with strong performance. When hiring we always hire at the bottom of a band and do not enter negotiations with new employees as negotiations have been historically shown to disadvantage women and minorities.
We take our team’s wellbeing and professional development seriously. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
- A commitment to work/life balance, with a 4-day work week at 28 hours
- A generous holiday entitlement of 20 days holidays per year, plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year’s that does not count towards your holiday entitlement (and expectation that you fully disconnect when taking time off)
- A market-leading pension of 10%
- A progressive parental leave policy, including 26 weeks paid leave for both parents
- Flexible working with plenty of opportunities to come together as a team.
- Support for your professional development as part of Opportunity Green, with a budget to support your learning & development plus opportunities to lead projects, publish content, learn from experts, work directly with policymakers and stakeholders, and take part in conferences and events.
- However, it is important to note that while this role is permanent, employment is always reliant on Opportunity Green continuing to receive philanthropic support from our funders, which we expect every member of the team to play their part in working towards.
How to apply:
Please click the relevant link to apply through our software: Applied.
To minimise the risk of unconscious bias, we ask that applicants remove certain identifying elements from their CVs. If you do not remove these details, we reserve the right to withdraw your application from review.
- Photos
- Name – if needed, please use ‘Applicant’
- Age
- Email and/or phone number
Unfortunately, if you do not already hold the right to work in the UK and/or require sponsorship to continue working in the UK, OG will not be able to consider your application at this time.
The closing date for applications is 24th June, 2024 at 9:00am UK time.
What happens next?
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online peer interview to discuss their experience and suitability for the role. After this, candidates that are most suitable for the vacancy will be invited for an in-person interview in our London office, for which there may also be a short task. Travel will be reimbursed for non-London-based applicants.
Online interviews are likely to take place w/c 8th July. In person interviews will likely be shortly after this the following week.
We reserve the right to ask for references during the recruitment process.
We actively encourage applicants to reach out if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help them demonstrate their full potential in the hiring process.
Please get in touch to discuss how we can make the recruitment process as accessible and comfortable for you as possible.
Are you an experienced senior leader looking for your next fundraising and communications challenge?
We are looking for someone to join the St Mungo’s Leadership Team as Director of Fundraising and Communications. In this exciting role you will be responsible for leading a team of around 60 fundraisers and communicators to grow St Mungo’s brand and reputation and increase fundraised income to over £20m by 2027. This work supports our ambitions of rebuilding lives and ending rough sleeping for good.
Working as Director of Fundraising and Communications you will:
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to grow restricted and unrestricted income in a sustainable way that aligns with our vision, strategy, and business plan, to grow income to over £20m by 2027.
- Develop St Mungo’s external communications to increase our brand awareness and reputation with key audiences.
- Ensure St Mungo’s reactive communications are responsive to events and protect and enhance our reputation.
About you
We are looking for an excellent problem solver, who can demonstrate effective leadership and change management skills.
You will have excellent organisational and planning skills and experience of leading motivated, engaged and high performing teams particularly in a changing environment.
You will have experience of leadership in a large and complex fundraising and/or communications role or environment.
You may have experience of implementing strategy and achieving ambitious fundraising targets, or a proven success in shaping and implementing compelling communications and public affairs activity in a challenging environment.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on Monday 3 June 2024
Interview and assessments on: 17 June 2024
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Move-on Coordinator to join our RBKC Complex Needs service in Kensington and Chelsea.
£29,423.39 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The Role of a Move-on coordinator / Resettlement worker is to work closing with housing officer to provide housing related support to customers ready to move - on. Liaising with Housing solution Team in RBKC Borough Council to establish housing assessment and applications to achieve the objective. RBKC CNS core move-on pathway is through PRS, MOP and other suitable options to be consider while supporting customers move-on options. The move-on coordinator will work with customers in a floating setting when required to ensure there are settled when they move.
The working hours for this role will be 09:00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Housing officer / service Manager.
Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions that prepare customers to move- on.
Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to achieve a move-on target.
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation where they moved.
Support customers to set up Rent payment, HB application, liaise with landlords, viewing of properties and support to sustain their tenancy when they move.
Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community to support move - on pathway.
Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards.
Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Officer
Support customers to apply for charity support on white goods and other assistance to move into their property and have the furniture's and items needed to live independently.
Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible
For a full job description, please visit our website
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ level 3 or 4
Experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
Experience working in the mental health field
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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My client is a national charity dedicated to the promotion of the UK’s rich and diverse arts sector. Their work ranges from supporting small local collections to engaging with world-leading institutions, they ensure as many people as possible can access and enjoy them.
At present they are looking to appoint an interim Senior Management Accountant to assist with a key project in their finance function.
Key responsibilities & objectives:
- Own the month end process, including the preparation and oversight of income and balance sheet reconciliations to prevent financial loss for the organisation.
- Lead on certain complex reconciliations such as membership income and grants payments
- Produce monthly management accounts, including analysis and commentary, for review by the Head of Finance.
- Lead the annual budget and quarterly reforecasting processes (including timetables, input templates, output tables, challenge sessions with budget holders and commentary) delivering a robust budget and quarterly reforecasts.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a track record in the Charity and/ or Arts sector. With both strong technical and interpersonal skills, you will be comfortable with the all round elements of this role.
My client is operating a hybrid office/ home working model, with c2 days in the office per week.
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with Speakers for Schools in the search for a new Director of Fundraising to lead income generation for their impactful organisation.
Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. They help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to top fee-paying schools. They inspire young people to explore their ambitions through their speaker programme. With ambitions to ensure every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience by 2028, this Director of Fundraising role will be key to delivering this mission.
As the Director of Fundraising, you will develop and lead fundraising strategy to diversify and transform the funding of Speakers for Schools. With an initial focus on growing income from high value income streams including, individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners, this role will work with the Fundraising Team to build long term relationships in these areas. As part of the senior leadership team, this role will bring innovation to fundraising strategy and be an advocate for income generation.
To be successful as the Director of Fundraising, this person will have proven experience of leading teams and fundraising strategy delivery. They will have a good breadth of experience of securing income across various income streams, but particularly major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships. This person will be confident in creating meaningful relationships both with donors and internally with other senior leaders and trustees.
This role is a full-time permanent position that will be remote with occasional travel to London. The salary for this position is £75,000 to £80,000.
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 Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Director of Fundraising 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.
Development Director
Peterhouse
University of Cambridge
£80,000 - £90,000, depending on experience
Peterhouse seeks to appoint a talented fundraiser as its new Development Director, a key position within the College.
The new Development Director will have the exciting opportunity to develop and shape a new fundraising and campaign strategy for the College. Working closely with the Master, Professor Andy Parker, you will ensure Peterhouse meets its significant fundraising potential.
In 2034, Peterhouse will reach its 750th anniversary and celebrate 50 years since the admission of women to the College. The work done so far has built strong relationships with our alumni which will form the foundation of a new campaign over the next decade, leading up to these milestones. The incoming Director will lead and shape this campaign.
You will manage a portfolio of the College's most significant donors and prospects, cultivating and personally soliciting potential benefactors for major gifts.
Amongst the 31 Colleges that make up the University of Cambridge, Peterhouse is truly unique. We are the oldest College, the smallest College and we foster an exceptionally supportive and close-knit community of Fellows, students, staff and alumni. Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, we are known for our friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Our students are drawn from a diverse range of educational, cultural and social backgrounds.
We are looking for an experienced and innovative fundraiser with a proven record of raising significant gifts. You will have the desire and drive to identify, cultivate and personally solicit potential benefactors for major gifts from a global alumni and supporter population. With strong communication skills, you will have the presence and intellect to operate at all levels.
This is an exciting and pivotal time to be joining Peterhouse. We have significant fundraising potential and opportunity. The new Development Director will have a formative impact on the College’s fundraising. Success in this role will be transformational not only for the College but also for your own career.
The closing date for this position is midnight on 23rd June 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Peterhouse is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender reassignment, age, marital or civil partner status, religion or belief, or disability. It recognises the particular contributions to the achievement of the College's mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
No agencies please.
The Director of Delivery will provide leadership, develop programmes, manage direct reports and enable business planning for multi-year funding settlements for the key delivery elements of the organisation. These areas of the organisation should have our service users at their heart and deliver on the key elements of the strategy to end new cases of HIV by 2030 by prioritising testing of those undiagnosed and support for those lost to care or experiencing acute HIV-related stigma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chief Executive – full-time, permanent, London (flexible/hybrid)
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation through the next phase of its growth and development. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and energetic senior player to lead a small executive team, along with many highly dedicated and capable Institute members, as we embark on a number of key development projects which will continue to grow our charitable activities and influence in the food sector. The role is a key point of contact and ambassador for the Institute with many senior and influential stakeholders within the food sector and governments.
We are looking for a strong strategic and conceptual thinker, experienced in business and financial management, who can communicate with and influence people at all levels. The role leads a small team and will have significant hands-on involvement in day to day operational matters.
The individual will have attained a BSc or equivalent level, and have demonstrable experience in leadership and people management. They will have a broad understanding of the food (or associated) sector (and preferably experience working in the sector). Ideally, the individual will already have experience managing or running a charity, and so will have a practical understanding of charity governance best practice.
With multiple activities from publishing through to professional recognition and from scientific and technical events and communication through to supporting the next generation of talent, the Institute is looking for a leader who can work creatively and yet in a focussed way to ensure all these activities are progressed.
Ideally, they will have previously worked for a professional membership body and are likely to have experience in the food sector.
About the role:
- Full-time, permanent. London-based (Hammersmith) with flexible working – the individual will be required to attend regular physical meetings, often in London, but with some other meetings in the UK. This role may also include some international travel. Salary: On application. No agencies.
About the Institute
IFST is the leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology.
As a charity and independent professional body, IFST is in a prime position to provide impartial, science-based information. In addition to publishing peer-reviewed papers, guides, periodicals and reports, we host events, webinars, lectures and conferences throughout the year.
We also aim to be a source of professionalism in our field that reflects the dynamic and innovative nature of food science and technology. We provide independent professional recognition of knowledge and skills. Our professional registers and accreditation schemes are widely recognised and valued throughout the sector as the benchmark for skills and expertise for food technical professionals.
IFST is guided in its decision-making and activities by its five values and through a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Values:
- Evidence-based - All that we do and deliver is based on evidence. This fundamental principle lies at the very core of IFST’s consciousness. We provide scientific evidence that the public, policymakers and our members can trust and use.
- Professional - We aim to be a repository of professionalism in our field of food science and technology and to ensure our profession serves the public. We demand and expect professionalism from our members whether drawn from academia, industry or the public sector.
- Innovative - Food science and technology is, by nature dynamic and innovative. Whilst a serious subject and with serious implications, it is exciting and fun. We will seek to reflect this dynamism in the way we work and communicate with others. We will therefore be responsive to the constantly changing environment in which we work and to the needs of our members and stakeholders.
- Independent - Our independent position and voice is critical and is what we are valued and respected for. We will ensure our governance, agendas and outputs are based on the best and most complete evidence available and, in gathering this evidence, we will not be unduly influenced by any single views or commercial pressures. We will build trust by being open about all our decision-making processes.
- Food Science Community - We value our members as a community of food scientists and technologists. We respect and value the diversity of our membership and all that this diversity brings. We seek to learn from each other and always encourage a friendly, approachable, inclusive and supportive spirit from all who work for and with us.
IFST’s EDI Statement:
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) recognises that diversity is not only a moral imperative but also a catalyst for innovation and excellence in scientific endeavours. We recognise the importance and benefits of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and eliminating discrimination in every aspect of our work. By embracing diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents, IFST aims to drive positive change and advance the field of food science for the benefit of society.
We aim to ensure that no individual or group is treated more or less favourably than others on grounds of sex, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity/paternity or religion.
We work to comply with all the legislation related to equal opportunities to ensure that the culture, philosophy and processes within IFST are free from bias of any kind.
We actively encourage applications from individuals who may be underrepresented in our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women.
To apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience/skills and what attracts you to this role .Please note that any CVs received without an accompanying cover letter will not be considered.
All applications must be submitted via Charity Job no later than 5:00pm on 14th June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a Director of Finance and Resources to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of circa £95,000 per annum.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Museum’s leadership team as our Director of Finance and Resources. The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role in the ongoing transformation and financial resilience of the Museum. A strategic senior finance leader, you will be a key adviser to our Chief Executive, our Audit, Resources and Risk Committee, and our Board of Trustees in delivering our ambitious Strategy 2030. You will also drive innovative strategies to develop our HR, Estates and IT priorities.
An experienced senior finance professional, you will lead our multidisciplinary resources team and colleagues across the organisation to develop and improve the Museum’s performance. You will share our pledge to reduce our carbon emissions and our deep-seated commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion.
We are proud to be a National Museum, sharing globally important stories, while rooted in our communities. Our great people are essential to our visitors-first ethos and we offer a generous package of benefits including excellent holiday entitlement and hybrid working opportunities.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a National Museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with a vision to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites in London and the Midlands and are funded through government Grant in Aid and self-generated income from fundraising and our trading company.
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th June 2024 (by 10.00am).
Selection and interview day will take place (in person) on: Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Director of Finance and Resources role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.
Data Lead (Executive)
Location: Based in London with travel to sub-Saharan Africa
Hours: Full time (office based)
Salary: £90,000 - £150,000 (Negotiable dependent on experience)
Our client is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximise demographic dividends for long term economic growth.
They do this by partnering with visionary African governmental leaders to deliver on initiatives that have the potential to positively and dramatically enhance the life outcomes of their people and the trajectories of their countries.
Focusing on and supporting the efforts of their partners to aid success, our client has recently adopted a new strategy with a clear accountability target: Over the next five years, they want to have played an integral role in substantially and tangibly improving 23.5 million lives.
The role
The goal of the Data Lead’s work is to set up data systems that help drive the organisations internal and their external partners’ success. The key areas include:
(1) to establish and manage an internal monitoring framework that tracks whether they are progressing towards their target – and helps them course correct if not on track;
(2) to provide strategic advice to their governmental partners on their data management and visualisation needs, which are key to advancing their human development agendas; and
(3) to think critically about how they track results in their leadership development work.
Experience
To be successful in this role you will need extensive experience with integrated monitoring frameworks and the use of data to drive government decision-making.
You will have familiarity with relevant sub-fields, such as labour market information systems; health data systems; or education data systems and be able to demonstrate familiarity with and/or experience working in sub-Saharan Africa.
The role is working externally at the highest levels so will require someone with first class interpersonal and presentations skills, the ability to navigate complex environments and a willingness to understand partners’ contexts and political constraints. You will need to fully supports the ambition of policy champions at national level without prescribing external agendas, have a passion for using evidence to drive better decision making and the ability to maintain focus on the big picture, even when discussing technical questions.
Substantive knowledge in a field related to international development or human capital development appreciated and fluency in French and/or widely spoken African languages is desirable. We're open to sector experience but are particularly interested to hear from you if you are bring experience from the Government or Finance sectors.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
CV’s are being assessed and sent to the client on a rolling basis so early application is advised. Please apply directly through our website.
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1. Background:
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) has been established to commission and manage quality, equitable research at value to inform international development priorities in the UK and globally. Led by the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie), the University of Birmingham, and a consortium of 17 UK and global research partners, the RCC aims to commission different types of high-quality research in FCDO’s key priority areas. The FCDO is expecting to deliver 20-30% of its total research budget through the RCC within a four-year time frame (total research budget was roughly £300m in 23/24).
The RCC has been operating since June 2023, working very closely with FCDO’s research teams through an early pilot phase. The key objectives of the RCC are to deliver ‘world class’ research commissioning processes and to build and manage a coherent R&D digital platform for the FCDO. These will promote equitable and streamlined access to FCDO funding and accelerate paths to research impact. This involves addressing the challenges associated with research bureaucracy, as highlighted by the Independent Review of Research Bureaucracy.
During the pilot phase the RCC has set up early processes and mechanisms ahead of the first research commissions, which launched in April 2024. Progress has been made to develop a digital platform for FCDO research and to build an R&D brand identity. We are now recruiting a full-time Director to lead the RCC through the next four years to implement the RCC’s vision, consolidate and deepen strategic connections across the consortium and wider networks within the sector, and direct and manage teams and resources towards delivery of a ‘world-class’ commissioning centre.
It is in this exciting context that 3ie seeks an outstanding candidate to serve as the Director to lead the Research Commissioning Centre. The Director will be supported by a secretariat and will report to the Executive Director of 3ie and to the Steering Committee of the RCC (this will include representatives from the FCDO, the consortium, and externals). The secretariat will include three units; an academic delivery unit, a programme management, due diligence, contracting and finance unit, and a stakeholder engagement, communication, and impact unit, and is projected to grow to 20+ positions over the course of the next 12 months. The Director will be a 3ie employee (or seconded from their existing institution) whose terms of employment are contingent upon the FCDO project financing their position.
The position covers a wide range of responsibilities including:
- Setting the strategic direction for the FCDO RCC and its role within the broader FCDO research brand to ensure the core objectives and vision are delivered
- Leading the FCDO RCC secretariat and operations within the Centre, including effective allocation of resources to implement workplans agreed with the FCDO
- Liaising closely with FCDO Senior and Programme Responsible Owners (SRO/PRO) and research team leads to identify and respond to research commissioning needs
- Oversight of all research commissions, including ensuring access to the right academic expertise and development and implementation of world leading processes for research commissioning
- Engaging and collaborating with other UK Government R&D funders and the broader research commissioning community to ensure the RCC adopts world class, ethical, inclusive, and impactful research commissioning practices
- Engaging with the wider RCC consortium to ensure synergies with and across partners are maximised and relationships within the network deepen, to build strategic partnerships and generate added value
- Regular engagement with FCDO leadership and reporting to the Executive Director of 3ie and the RCC Steering Committee
2. About 3ie
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) promotes evidence-informed equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development. We support the generation and effective use of high-quality evidence to inform decision-making and improve the lives of people living in poverty in low- and middle-income countries. We provide guidance and support to produce, synthesise and quality assure evidence of what works, for whom, how, why and at what cost.
We do so through evidence programmes, production of public goods, professional services, and support for institutional advancement initiatives. The evidence programmes include impact evaluations, implementation research, replication studies, systematic reviews, and evidence gap maps. Our work encompasses a wide range of topics, sectors, and themes, including health systems and services, nutrition, and related social sector programmes.
3ie is registered as a non-governmental organisation in the United States. We have offices in New Delhi, London and Washington, DC.
3. Role Summary:
The Director of the RCC will be responsible for the day to day running of the RCC and implementing the vision of the FCDO RCC as a leading, responsive, equitable and efficient funder and custodian of world-class, policy-relevant, and impactful research (addressing and) informing the global challenges of our time. The individual will do so through developing and nurturing the FCDO and 3ie (and consortium) partnership and oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and delivery of the FCDO RCC programme.
The ideal candidate is a visionary leader passionate about leveraging research for global development impact.
The position will be based in the UK/ London, on a remote work basis, but with regular in person interaction expected with the stakeholder teams.
4. Key responsibilities
4.1 Strategic Leadership and Vision:
- Define and implement strategic goals and ambition in alignment with the RCC’s vision and FCDO’s overarching research objectives
- Develop long-term strategies for scaling up research initiatives, with a focus on achieving measurable impacts on UK global development priorities
- Develop and promote culture of lessons learning and continuous improvement and innovation conducive to world class commissioning and cutting-edge research in FCDO’s key priority areas
- Report progress and strategic insights regularly to the Executive Director of 3ie and the RCC Steering Committee
4.2 Research Commissioning and Management:
- Oversee the development of the RCC operational framework, including the commissioning process
- Oversee the research commissions, from scoping and development of calls for proposals, through proposal review and selection, to due diligence and contracting
- Ensuring transparency, efficiency, and adherence to ethical standards in all the RCCs work
- Facilitate transparent and effective communication between all parties involved in the research commissioning process
- Oversight of the progress of research commissions to ensure they meet predefined objectives and quality standards
4.3 Partnership and Network Development:
- Engage and collaborate with other UK Government R&D funders and the broader research community to ensure the RCC effectively shares lessons and adopts world class, ethical, inclusive, and impactful research commissioning practices, whilst aligning and reducing burden on research where possible
- Engage with the Bureaucracy Review Reform and Implementation Network (BRRIN) led by the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Strengthen relationships with existing partners in the RCC consortium through regular engagements and oversight of RCC commissions
- Engage with international research communities to exchange knowledge, best practices, and actively seek new partnerships to enhance research capacity and output
- Develop targeted strategies and approaches to capacity-strengthening programmes to enhance the skills and knowledge of RCC stakeholders to respond to requests for proposals
- Advocate for and support the principles of inclusion and equitable partnerships within all research activities
4.4 Operational and Financial Oversight:
- Lead the RCC secretariat and ensure the effective administration of the Centre’s operations
- Oversight of budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure sustainability of the Centre’s activities
- Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential challenges impacting research timelines and outputs
4.5 Capacity Building and Team Leadership:
- Develop targeted capacity-strengthening programmes to enhance the skills and knowledge of RCC stakeholders, including the RCC team itself, consortium partners, and the wider research institutions network. Special attention will be given to partners from the global south, to help ensure a levelling of the playing field
- Mentor and guide RCC staff, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct
- Lead and motivate the team to achieve high performance and meet research commissioning targets
4.6 Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, and Impact:
- Oversee the development and implementation of the strategic engagement and communications strategy for the RCC
- Oversee the development of RCC’s approach and systems for developing and tracking evidence use and impact of RCC commissioned research
- Ensure all RCC-commissioned research includes planning for stakeholder engagement and evidence uptake and use
- Contribute to thought leadership to amplify RCC’s work, reflect on lessons learned and showcase impacts.
- Regularly engage with the FCDO, academic institutions, policymakers, and other stakeholders to align research activities with broader policy goals
- Represent RCC in national and international forums to promote the RCC, lessons, impacts and innovations from the RCC
- Through regular engagements with key stakeholders in FCDO and the UK government, advocate for the use of evidence to inform decision-making
- Oversee the development and management of the upcoming Digital Platform for commissions, results, and impacts
4.7 Innovation, Evaluation and Learning:
- Encourage the use of advanced and innovative technologies and methodologies in research commissioning and management
- Ensure that innovation and lesson learning is embedded in the RCCs ways of working, through for example lessons learnt log and after-action reviews
- Oversee the development and implementation of evaluation and learning frameworks to assess the effectiveness and continuously improve the relevance of commissioned research
5.Qualifications and skills
5.1 Education and Work Experience
- Educational Background: Master’s degree or higher in International Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in research management in international development or a related field
- Partnerships and Networks: Track record of building strategic engagement with research funders and relationships across the research network; and building and managing partnerships across geographies and disciplines
- Research Commissioning: Track record of successful research commissioning and management, including adopting and testing innovative approaches and solutions to increase effectiveness and inclusion
- Research Expertise: Experience in managing large-scale research projects and working with international development agencies is highly desirable
- Research-Policy interface: A deep understanding of the research to policy interface, including a track record of either conducting of managing research with policy impact
- Familiarity with FCDO or Similar Entities: Knowledge of FCDO’s operational framework and objectives, or experience working with similar international development organisations
- Publications and Thought Leadership: A record of publications or contributions to influential reports or thought leadership in relevant fields
- Financial Acumen: Experience in financial management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal reporting.
5.2 Skills
- Leadership and Strategic Thinking: Strong leadership skills with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and analytically, with a proven record of solving complex problems and making decisions that are data driven
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent skills in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders including government officials, researchers, NGO partners, and donors
- Communication and Advocacy: Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively presenting and discussing both the technical and critical impacts of research findings with a variety of audiences. Excellent cross-cultural skills and diplomacy
- Adaptability and Innovation: Capacity to adapt to changing situations and to approach challenges with creativity and innovation
- Project Management: Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Ethical Integrity and Cultural Sensitivity: High ethical standards and sensitivity to cultural differences, with the ability to navigate complex global issues
- Inclusive Leadership: Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in line with equitable partnership principles.
5.3 Desirable Additional Competencies:
- Digital Proficiency: Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for research management and communication
- Language Skills: Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus, especially those relevant to FCDO’s key geographic areas of operation.
6. Eligibility
3ie will recruit one individual for this full-time position, with a preference for candidates who have authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. The candidate will be based in the UK and will be expected to be physically present for meetings with FCDO staff on a regular basis. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader passionate about leveraging research for global development impact.
3ie is also willing to consider a secondment from an existing job. The initial term is for four years.
3ie is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equality and diversity. We do not discriminate based on sex, age, religion, ethnicity, caste, sexual orientation or for being differently abled. We particularly encourage ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
7. Terms of employment
Candidates should be available to start work at the earliest after accepting an offer. The salary range for this position will be internationally competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse. We follow a zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying or harassment in the workplace.
8. How to Apply
Your application package must include the following*:
- A cover letter, highlighting your experience relevant to the terms of reference. Please include information about the country you are based in and your work authorisation for the UK
- Curriculum vitae along with names and contact information for at least three professional references
*Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with the initial review starting 10th June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Supporting Women, Transforming Futures: Empowering those at risk of contact with the criminal justice system
Could you be JABBS' first CEO?
The JABBS Foundation (JABBS) is a charitable organisation established in 2009 to channel a Birmingham family's philanthropic giving. With over £30 million in grants awarded to date, JABBS is well-funded and supported by a dedicated administration team. Their key focus is on supporting women involved with or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system, addressing their multiple and complex unmet needs. They passionately believe in evidence-based grant-making and are committed to driving positive change.
Salary: £90,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid, ideally 3 days per week at JABBS HQ in Birmingham
Contract: Permanent, full time or reduced hours contract considered
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, statutory pension scheme, flexible working
This role will be instrumental in creating impactful social change.
As their first CEO:
You will be at the forefront of championing women's justice, rights, and gender equity, driven by a strong commitment to anti-oppression and anti-racist principles. Your passion will fuel your leadership as you expand the Foundation's grant-making programmes, explore evidence to shape their philanthropy and oversee all aspects of the charity's operations.
Role Highlights:
- Strategic leadership: Develop and implement a visionary strategy to expand and enhance the Foundation's impact.
- Grant making: Oversee evidence-based grant-making programmes, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
- Governance and relationships with trustees and patrons: Work closely with the board and patrons to maintain strong governance and strategic direction.
- Operational framework: Establish and refine operational processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Finance management: Ensure robust financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.
- Strategic relationships: Build and nurture partnerships with stakeholders, donors, and community organisations to advance the Foundation's mission.
About You:
You're a vibrant, motivating leader with board-level experience in the charity or non-profit sector.
You have a strong track record of collaborating and engaging with boards, able to confidently lead evidence-based grant-making that includes academic research.
You'll excel at establishing sturdy charity governance frameworks for operational efficiency and excellence.
Your talent for building strong relationships and partnerships, along with your ability to nurture and empower senior talent, will be invaluable assets.
Additionally, you'll bring a high level of emotional intelligence, backed by a thorough and nuanced understanding of the complexities of women's justice rights within the criminal justice system.
In order to apply, it is essential that you demonstrate significant leadership-level experience working with person-centred services, supporting individuals affected by trauma and multiple levels of disadvantage.
If you're excited about stepping into a role where you could make such a huge impact, then we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee and Priya Vencatasawmy as the first step and we'll be back in touch with further details on the application process.
Closing date: Wednesday 19th of June
First stage interview: w/c 1st of July
Second stage interview: w/c 8th of July
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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We’re delighted to be supporting a National Charity with the recruitment on a interim Management Accountant to join the team on an initial 3 month basis.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will be responsible for delivering first-class month and year end management information and leading the financial aspects of implementing a new CRM and Finance system. You will lead on the organisations monthly reporting, providing in depth financial analysis and commentary and manage the assistant management accountant.
Duties will include the following:
- Own the month end process, including the preparation and oversight of income and balance sheet reconciliations
- Lead on certain complex reconciliations such as membership income and grants payments
- Produce monthly management accounts, including analysis and commentary
- Lead the annual budget and quarterly reforecasting processes (including timetables, input templates, output tables, challenge sessions with budget holders and commentary)
- Be the finance representative on the CRM implementation team (discovery in 2024, implementation 2025)
- Work closely with the Finance Manager & Tech Team on potential enhancements to the finance system
- Lead (with the HoF, Data and Tech Teams) the implementation of any new finance system
- Work closely with the Finance Manager on the preparation and management of the year-end close and audit timetables and close the year-end books
What’s in it for you?
- Hybrid working (2/3 days required in Central London Office
- Daily rate - £400-425pd
What are they looking for?
- A hands on Management accountant with extensive post qualified experience within the charity sector
- Fully Qualified accountant
- Immediately Available
- Significant experience of month-end and year-end processes and reconciliations
- Preparing papers for SMT
- Finance System Implementation experience is desirable
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A leading membership organisation representing the fitness, leisure, and wider physical activity sector is seeking an interim Finance Manager to join the team on an initial 3 month basis with 1 day required in Central London office (remote working is a possibility).
Reporting to the Director of Business operations, the Finance Manager will help to ensure that the finance function operates efficiently and effectively and manage 1 finance assistant. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, business partnering, and staff training and work alongside the wider business.
Duties will include the following:
- Oversee the month-end process and produce management accounts.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Provide insightful financial reports and analysis to support decision-making.
- Manage the Accounts Payable function and the Finance Assistant.
- Ensure compliance with VAT returns and support annual statutory audits.
- Conduct finance inductions and training for staff.
What are they looking for?
- A hands on Finance manager
- Experience working in a charity
- Fully Qualified or significant QBE
- Advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables, lookups).
- Line management experience.
What’s in it for you?
- Flexible working arrangements (1 day a week required in Central London Office, remote working is a possibility)
- Daily rate - £300-£350pd depending on experience