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ZSL, the international conservation charity driven by science, is seeking a strategic and ambitious Director of Development to attract sustainable long-term revenue for the organisation through strong leadership of the fundraising directorate, with priorities aligned to ZSL’s vision and impact goals.

ZSL works to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world by protecting critical species, restoring ecosystems, helping people and wildlife live together, and inspiring support for nature. Through their leading zoos, innovative conservation work in the field, and through the Institute of Zoology - a centre of research excellence - the charity is a passionate advocate for nature and for creating a world where wildlife thrives.

The Director of Development will take a pivotal role in the future of ZSL’s future expansion; the role will work as part of ZSL’s Executive Team to lead the delivery of a newly launched organisational strategy and develop and implement an ambitious international fundraising strategy to deliver income growth and diversification across high-value and mass fundraising streams both in the UK and overseas.

The position will provide leadership on all ZSL fundraising including efforts focused on corporate, philanthropic, institutional and public funding, and will be responsible for building and nurturing a high-performing fundraising team, as well as embedding a strong culture of philanthropy across the organisation.

The successful candidate will also play a key part in bringing a range of exciting projects to life, including a Centre for British Species Recovery, a Nature Campus as part of the redevelopment of the London Zoo site, new scientific facilities, and a range of ambitious conservation programmes in the UK and around the world.

The ideal candidate will bring an innovative approach and track record of driving growth and fundraising transformation at leadership level. They will have extensive experience of people change management and of fundraising experience in a large and diverse organisation. They will also have a track record of developing high value campaigns and of establishing strong relationships with major donors and philanthropists, corporates, government bodies, trusts and key supporters.

Knowledge of the context in which ZSL operates and the challenges and opportunities presented to the conservation and science sectors will be essential.

ZSL strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. ZSL recognise that their current Executive Leadership team does not currently represent the communities in which the charity operates and, therefore, would welcome applications from diverse candidates especially from ethnic minority groups.

Please click through to download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes full details of the opportunity and how to apply.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 7th October, 9am BST.

Applications close 23:59 on 22nd September 2024

The Organisation

ImpactEd Group supports education and purpose-driven organisations to maximise and realise their potential by helping them be consistently impactful and operationally sustainable.

The Group comprises ImpactEd Consulting and its specialist practices, ImpactEd Evaluation and ImpactEd Philanthropy. Additionally, ImpactEd Group incubates The Engagement Platform (TEP).

We are expanding our expertise with the launch of a new specialist practice focused on ‘Data and AI,’ and are seeking a dynamic Director to establish and lead this practice within our Group.

Drawing on domain expertise and technical skill, ImpactEd Group strives to be the first port of call for leaders across the system.

The Opportunity

We are excited to announce a new role at ImpactEd Group, seeking an experienced leader to launch and establish our Data and AI Practice.

Initially incubated within ImpactEd Consulting, ImpactEd Data and AI will evolve into an independent practice within the Group, reporting directly to our Group Board. With a growing portfolio of AI and data readiness, stewardship, and strategy projects, we are eager to build a market-leading offering for our education partners. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive support and services from the Group, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional value to the sector.

As Director (and Practice Lead) for ImpactEd Data and AI you will be responsible for:

• Strategic Leadership and Team Development

• Business Development and Growth

• Product and Service Development

• Delivery and Operational Management

Full details on the role responsibilities can be found in the job pack.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the role of data and technology in education, in support of our mission. We believe this is a role with significant growth and development opportunity and we welcome applications from people who are excited by the chance to shape, develop and grow a Data and AI Practice within ImpactEd Group.

For the full specification of skills that we hope that the successful applicant will bring, please see the job pack.

CIEH is seeking to encourage a culture of governance that promotes openness, transparency, integrity, values diversity, is compliant, accountable and responsive.

The Governance Advisor will:

• Advise CIEH's Board and Committees in line with the governance framework and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide high quality, professional governance services as well as support successful AGMs and elections.
• Work across a full range of governance activities, leading on identifying and delivering opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our governance.
• Provide support for fitness to practice cases and act as hearing co-ordinator to fitness to practice panels.

The contract will be for a period of 3 years, commencing January 2025. As such, the salary noted above does not apply, fees will be agreed as part of the Invitation To Tender (ITT) process. Further details of the ITT Governance Advisor role, including how to apply, can be found in Application resources section below.

These unique and rewarding freelance audit opportunities would suit experienced experienced audit professionals that are flexible, love diverse travel experiences, supporting worthwhile causes and inspiring people. AfID is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in international NGO grant audit services for development donors such as the UN and the World Bank. Assignments would suit experienced qualified audit professionals with grant audit / management experience, ideally in a not-for-profit/ international development context

Role overview.

Complete international grant expenditure audits for a diverse range of projects (grant recipients) funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health or infrastructure or technical research. Assignments are 1-3 weeks in length and based across the European mainland and the developing world. These are offered on an assignment by assignment basis, one to two months in advance.

Contractors can be based outside the UK 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent – 5+ years post qualified experience
• Grant management and audit and reporting experience with international institutions. Preference given to individuals that have worked on UN or EC grant assurance assignments
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• Ideally but not essential fluency in a second language such as Spanish, German, French, Arabic & Portugese
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills in English.
• Resilience and adaptability

​ Personal attributes:

• At least 5-10+ years of relevant audit experience
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills

Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations. Individual must be prepared to travel to challenging locations when it is deemed safe to do so. Individuals must also be able to demonstrate effective past working practices when working remotely with a range of clients. 

Job title: Head of Operations

Location: Kings Hill, Kent with some travel to London, occasional remote working

Reporting To: Managing Director, Charities Aid Foundation UK

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £95,000

Date Closes: Monday 23rd September 2024

Careers4Change is delighted to be supporting CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) in their search for a new Head of Operations. 

Role Purpose:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the integration and management of a new Operations function ensuring the best possible outcomes for CAF’s donor clients and charity partners by creating a highly efficient operating model that delivers excellent support for frontline teams. 

The department delivers various functions including due diligence on our donors (customer due diligence) and charities that we fund (charity verification), payments to charities, operational and administrative support and contact centre.

About CAF

CAF is one of the UK’s largest charities by income, providing market leading giving products and services to charities and donors.

We are in the midst of a key digital transformation programme that will help us to deliver a step change in growth and efficiency and are about to embark on our next three-year strategy.

We’re looking for a talented Head of Operations to join our senior leadership team and help to guide the organisation through this critical juncture. 

Responsible for:

• Corporate Client Experience & Engagement Manager
• Senior Management Team Assistant
• Business Architect, Customer Operations
• Charity Verification & Client Operations Manager
• Contact Centre and Support Team Operations Manager
• Head of Customer Due Diligence

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and leadership

• Integrate and lead a newly formed Operations team that brings together the contact centre, customer due diligence, charity verification and payments teams, forming an integral part of Giving and Impact Services 
• Lead the team in its work to deliver excellent operational support to frontline teams constantly improving service standards and operational efficiency
• Take the lead role in the operations stream of CAF’s strategy with responsibility for day-to-day management of the strategy
• Work closely with colleagues in product to leverage customer insight, make continual improvements to CAF’s products and ensure full integration with the strategy
• Ensure that the size, skills and structure of the new Operations team is commensurate with providing excellent client service and creating a financially sustainable organisation
• Actively foster a customer-centric culture dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to serve all stakeholder groups, maximising impact and effectiveness
• Work closely with HR to ensure effective training and development needs are identified and appropriate programmes are delivered across the division to support succession planning and provide development opportunities
• Play a leading role in CAF’s Leadership Group enlisting support of peers and sharing expertise with other areas of CAF
• Play a key role in the Giving and Impact Services leadership team working closely with the other heads of department to maximise collaboration between teams 
• Take a data-driven approach to improving customer services and operations including the key cause of client complaints, transaction processing times and bottlenecks, and the end-to-end transaction journey

Governance

• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that CAF maximises the value of its data and implements effective data governance
• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of quality management information ensuring this is shared in a manner that drives continual improvement 
• Set and help deliver targets/KPIs across operations to keep the team focussed on the most important activities
• Working with the Managing Director, Giving and Impact and other colleagues to ensure that robust governance is in place especially risk management, financial crime, compliance with charity regulation and governance of BAU activity
• Ensure compliance with all risk management practices and policies across the team
• Ensure timely reporting to regulators including the annual Give As You Earn submission to HMRC

 Policy and Process

• Own all Policies and Standards related to: Non-cash donations, Verification and Donor-Led Loans, including their regular review and improvement for better customer outcomes
• Challenge existing processes where they cause inefficiency or result in a poor customer experience, leading on the implementation of alternatives
• Work with the Transformation team to design and develop new systems and processes that improve the customer experience and are easy to manage

 Payment processing

• Lead the creation of a new, centralised distribution (payments) unit to create savings in processing time, workflow, cost and resource and deliver better customer outcomes

Due Diligence responsibilities

• Work with the General Counsel and Executive Director for Governance to strengthen the ‘First Line of Defence’ capability within Charities Aid Foundation (UK) 
• Accountable for the design and implementation of appropriate controls and processes to ensure they are compliant with internal policies and external regulation, in particular FCA for AML\KYC, HMRC and Charity Commission for gift aid and charity verification
• Accountable for the development and implementation of the Charity Verification policy, ensuring it meets internal policy requirements and those of external regulators such as HMRC and FCA

Skills and Experience:

 Experience:

• Proven track record of managing large and complex operations Teams
• Leading teams that manage complex manual processes
• Managing internal and external stakeholders of all levels
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large process and systems changes
• Track record of achieving excellent customer service results as measured by third parties such as Institute of Customer Service
• Successfully managing multi-channel service operations including email, phone, webchat and social
• Managing large change projects (desirable)

Qualifications

Appropriate professional qualification or degree/post-graduate Qualification

Training

Management

Financial services

Specialist Skills/ Ability/Knowledge

• Understanding of project management methodologies 
• Change management
• Ability to direct and lead large teams in meeting business targets
• Ability to analyse reports and identify opportunities and trends
• Demonstrate ability to successfully negotiate and influence at a senior level
• Ability to influence a diverse range of internal stakeholders (executive and non-executive)
• Ability to create a sense of community and agreed purpose across a large team
• Ability to display working understanding of financial industry and regulatory requirements including Charity Commission guidance; Charities Act; Trustee Act
• Ability to display a good understanding of corporate governance and risk management
• Computer literacy

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell, in our search for a Head of Finance to join our team on a permanent basis. GWEC’s mission is to ensure that wind power establishes itself as the answer to today’s energy challenges, providing substantial environmental and economic benefits.

The Head of Finance is a new role which supports the growth of the global finance team in line with the rapid organisational growth and spread internationally. The Head of Finance role shall provide financial leadership, alongside the CFO, through proactive engagement with each business unit vertical, robust support, monitoring and challenge of financial decision-making in context of plans and strategic directives informing key decisions across the Global Organisation.

The organisation:

We are a high-profile non-profit organisation and trade association leading the international clean energy transition as the world seeks to stay within 1.5c global warming target. We have innovative programmes and collaborations promoting sustainable offshore and onshore wind development, mentoring women working in wind industry, education and energy access. 

GWEC are a Belgium registered association with subsidiary companies and offices in the UK, India, China, Portugal, Singapore, UAE and Vietnam and a global staff of around 75. We have grown our revenue five times in as many years and have bold growth plans over the next decade as we seek the urgent scale up of wind and clean energy in new and existing markets. We have over 20 live grants of up to $4m in value to support our work, particularly in the regional focus markets such as Southeast Asia.

The key duties of this Head of Finance are as follows:

• Prepare annual global organisation budgets by entity, business unit and project.
• Prepare multi-year forecasts and financial plans built on known and likely projects, activities, expected growth and blue-sky scenarios.
• Prepare regular financial performance reports for the Executive Committee and Board.
• Have critical oversight of the global results consolidation.
• Lead the Global Finance team with 3 direct reports and outsourced local relationships for each office jurisdiction.
• Prepare quarterly global and entity forecasts and supervise cashflow.
• Hold oversight of global fiscal and tax compliance.
• Plan, forecast and monitor recovery of funds from grant funded projects.
• Promote the visibility of financial data and outputs to stakeholders through continuous improvement and integration of finance and related systems and processes.
• Deputise for the CFO on Financial matters at Senior Management Team and Executive Committee meetings as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified as an Accountant: ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Non-profit experience, particularly with grants and project financial reporting.
• International experience – ideally at HQ group level (non-profit or commercial) demonstrating an understanding of cultural and logistical challenges.
• Excellent FP&A experience, including modelling, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience of managing a finance team.
• Experience providing a proactive partnering role to business operations, especially in ensuring achievement of budgets
• The willingness to travel internationally to other GWEC offices on an infrequent basis.

Candidates must live within a commutable distance from our offices in Southwick, Brighton, although opportunities to work from home will be on offer for 3-4 days per week.

The deadline for applications is on Sunday 6^th October but applications will be under continuous review in advance of this date, so submit your CV today to make sure you don’t miss out! 

The Orpheus Centre, was founded by Sir Richard Stilgoe. Through a focus on the arts, it seeks to inspire and empower young disabled adults to live fulfilling and independent lives. Our success has recently been recognised by Ofsted which, in Spring 2024, assessed us as Outstanding on every criterion.

Chief Executive 
Godstone, Surrey 
Circa £100,000

We are now looking for a visionary and inspiring new CEO to take the Orpheus Centre to the next level – and to lead the centre’s bid to create new, state-of-the-art, college buildings to allow us to expand student numbers and equip us to remain at the forefront of special education for 18–25-year-olds in the decades ahead.

The CEO will provide leadership for the Orpheus Centre, overseeing its operations, growth and long-term sustainability, and lead a team of more than 100 staff and 50 volunteers which serve a community of nearly 70 students.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven track record of successful strategic leadership in the nonprofit or education sector.
• Experience and/or involvement in successful capital campaigns and major fundraising initiatives.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements such as those of Ofsted and/or CQC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire motivate and influence staff, young people with a diverse range of needs, partners, donors, and the broader community.

Critically you will understand the needs, aspirations and potential of our wonderful students. If you have the ability, drive and experience to manage our highly valued organisation, and have the vision and leadership skills to take it to the next stage, we would love to hear from you.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

 
Deadline for applications:Sunday 29th September
Interviews with Orpheus: Tuesday 15th October

Location: Home working with travel to attend meetings in London, York and Manchester and visit Communities run by the Trust in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire, and Worcestershire.

Salary: c.£80,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Camphill Village Trust, the charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental ill health support, is seeking a Director of Fundraising to drive significant income generation through a sustainable funding model to enable the Trust to deliver its long-term objectives.

Established in 1954, Camphill Village Trust’s vision is to be a national leader in Social and Green Care Integration, enabling more adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health challenges to live healthy, active and independent lives. Their historical focus on enabling potential for people with support needs through farming, organic horticulture and enterprise centred on nature and traditional skills, continues today - valuing everyone’s contribution, enabling personal pathways to development, celebrating the changing seasons and respecting the rhythm of natural life.

The Fundraising Director will work to the Chief Executive and in collaboration with the Executive Management Team, Senior Leadership Teams and wider Board and stakeholder groups. The role will be responsible for developing and leading the Trust’s Fundraising and Communication Strategies to enable and deliver significant growth in the Supporter base, Income Generation and Brand positioning of a national charity providing Learning Disability and Mental Health Services in a Green Care Context.
The successful candidate will be joining a charity with a strong history and reputation for donor-centric (friends) fundraising, currently raising over £5m per year and a huge potential to unlock stewardship, potential and growth.

The Trust is seeking an inspiring and ambitious professional with a proven track record in senior-level fundraising and the skills, passion and experience to lead the Trust into a position which results in voluntary income moving from £5M to £10M through delivery of step change strategies for Voluntary Income Generation and Communication. Candidates must be collaborative leaders with proven experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary fundraising teams and in transformation and change. They will also have experience in influencing policy and decision making (governance) at a range of levels, as will be a strong networker and public speaker used to driving networking opportunities that evidence outcomes and impact.

This is an exciting time to be joining the charity in its 70th anniversary year as they embark on a bold plan to shape a new long-term future for adult social care within vibrant and thriving community settings.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th September, 9am.

Charity People are honoured to be working in partnership with the wonderful National Literacy Trust who are searching for an inspirational and passionate fundraising leader to join as their new Director of Development.

"National Literacy Trust are on a mission to give children and young people from disadvantaged communities the literacy skills to succeed in life. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their senior management team and lead the fundraising and development strategy into an exciting new phase."

• Director of Development
• £85,000 - £90,000 Per Annum
• Permanent, 35 hours per week
• Reports to CEO
• 6 Direct Reports, leading a full department of 20
• As part of our flexible working policy, you will be free to work remotely for the majority of your time if you prefer. However, you will need to be able to be in London when required for events and in person meetings with partners and trustees, team planning days and other duties as part of our senior management team. This will be approximately two or three days per month on average and you will need to cover the cost of your travel.
• Excellent benefits including 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, and generous pension contribution of up to 8%

The role

This key leadership role is at the core of a very successful and ambitious directorate, one that has seen some wonderful achievements across all income streams. This includes award-winning partnerships from the corporate sector, with partners including McDonalds, KPMG and The Premier League, in addition to a fantastic array of trusts and foundations, and strategic relationships with national bodies such as Arts Council of England and the Department of Education.

The Director of Development will continue our impressive growth trajectory and inspire a team of talented and ambitious fundraisers to success. You will work closely with the CEO and fellow members of the Senior Leadership Team, as well as being a key contact for delivery colleagues and programme leads.

About you

You will be an experienced and compelling leader, someone who can demonstrate a successful track record building and delivering fundraising strategies. You will need to show success in achieving income growth, and be experienced across several income streams, including managing strategic partnerships from the corporate world, working strategically with national bodies (e.g. Arts Council) and a deep understanding of fundraising campaigns. You will have exceptional communication skills across all audiences, including working at board level, and have an excellent understanding of financial planning and reporting. You will be a natural leader, who can engage, motivate and inspire the development department, and play a key part in building a strong and inclusive organisational culture, as part of our ED&I commitments.

"The National Literacy Trust empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. We work directly with young people and their families, with the 5,000 schools in these communities, with nurseries, prisons, YOIs and through our teams leading community literacy programmes in 17 places in the UK facing the biggest literacy and poverty challenges. Our research makes us the leading authority on literacy and drives all our work. We are committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive charity, better at listening to and working in partnership with the communities we exist to serve. Literacy is a vital element of action against poverty and our work changes people's life stories."

To apply

To find out more information and to register your interest, please send your updated CV to Kevin Croasdale () from our recruitment partner, Charity People. If your profile fits what we're looking for we'll be in touch with lots more details and to arrange a follow up meeting.

Key Dates

Closing date: 12pm Monday 30th September
First round interviews online: Thursday 10th October
Second round in-person interviews: Afternoon of Wednesday 23rd October, in-person

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help ensure the application process works for you.

For over thirty years, we've recruited extraordinarily talented people into rewarding and vital positions on behalf of some of the biggest and smallest non-profit organisations in the UK and internationally. We also work in partnership with organisations that support diversity in the workplace, recognising the need for continual diverse partnerships in our work. We're proud to be the chosen recruitment partner for many Charities, Universities, Membership bodies and Institutes

About the Open Government Partnership (OGP)

The Open Government Partnership is a global partnership that brings together government and civil society reformers to create ambitious reforms to advance open government. Recently, OGP launched an ambitious five-year strategy built on five collective goals. 

1. Goal 1: Build a growing, committed, and interconnected community of open government reformers, activists, and champions.

2. Goal 2: Make open government central to how all levels and branches of government function and deliver on their priorities.

3. Goal 3: Protect and expand civic space.

4. Goal 4: Accelerate collective progress on open government reforms.

5. Goal 5: Become the home of inspirational open government innovations, evidence, and stories.

OGP is a non-profit organization with offices in the US, Belgium, the UK, and Berlin. It offers a primarily remote working environment and has staff in more than 15 countries worldwide.

About the Role

The Open Government Partnership (OGP) Support Unit (SU) seeks an experienced accounting professional with proven track record  in the non-profit sector to provide finance and accounting services to support the Finance team.  We are looking for an individual with strong understanding of accounting principles, with excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail. 

The consultant will assist with preparing and analyzing financial reports and ensuring that financial records are accurate and compliant with relevant regulations where OGP conducts business. This role involves various accounting tasks, including general ledger entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and assisting with audits. The Consultant will work closely with other finance team members to ensure that financial and accounting systems, controls, and standards are in place to support the organization's overall financial health.

 Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and experience with  accounting software- Intacct or Netsuite preferred. The consultant can work remotely, with a preference to be based in the Washington, D.C. area, London, or Brussels.

Deliverables and Timeline

Consultant services are required through March 31, 2025, with the possibility of a contract extension. Key deliverables and services to be provided include:

1. General Ledger Maintenance:

   • Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.

   • Maintain and update balance sheet account reconciliations.

   • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

2. Financial Reporting:

   • Prepare draft  financial statements and supporting schedules.

   • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

   • Support compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

3. Accounts Payable and Receivable:

   • Review payables and receivables.

   • Review and post accounts receivable payments.

   • Reconcile bank accounts using the accounting system.

4. Audit and Compliance:

   • Assist the Finance Director with internal and external audits.

   • Support the Finance Director to ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and donor requirement regulations.

   • Maintain accurate and organized financial records for audit purposes.

5. Budgeting and Forecasting:

   • Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.

   • Assist with analyzing variances between actual results and budgeted figures.

6. Special Projects:

   • Support special projects and process improvements as needed.

   • Support the implementation of new budgeting software

Agreement and payment

OGP and the Consultant will enter into a service contract as listed in this Terms of Reference. The agreement will start as soon as possible. For services rendered per the description above, the consultant will be issued a contract with a fee of US$60/hour (VAT included) corresponding to about 20 hours per week between October and March. Contract will be for a maximum of 560 hours of work through March 31, 2025, with a ceiling amount of USD $33,600, with possibility of renewal. The consultant will invoice OGP at either monthly or other agreed upon frequency intervals, as preferred, and include details of number of hours worked and description of services rendered per invoice period and banking information. OGP will provide an invoice template. 

Interested consultants should submit their applications using this form. We will only review applications submitted through the google form.

Chief Executive | The Sherborne Dorset via Peridot Partners

Use your visionary and inspirational leadership to take the lead as Chief Executive of The Sherborne, a new and exciting arts destination venue in Dorset.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Location: Sherborne

About The Sherborne

The Sherborne is a newly established arts destination funded by the exceptional generosity of Michael and Sally Cannon. Set within the beautifully restored Grade 1 Georgian Sherborne House, The Sherborne offers a multifunction art gallery and studio space, a state-of-the-art Pavilion for events, performances and film, a restaurant, bar, shop, workspace and a sculpture garden in a natural amphitheatre. Plans are in hand to add a community and educational facility.

About the role

We seek a dynamic Chief Executive to lead its strategic and operational vision. The successful candidate will be responsible for devising, implementing and leading a comprehensive five-year strategic (2024-2029) business plan, ensuring the commercial activities and fundraising efforts underpin the artistic and cultural programme within defined financial parameters.

Who we are looking for

The Sherborne seeks a Chief Executive with extensive strategic leadership experience in arts or not for profit organisations, possessing deep knowledge in planning, business development, financial management and team building. The ideal candidate will have a passion for art, proven success in fundraising and financial growth, exceptional communication skills and the ability to serve as a key ambassador while leveraging social media and digital technology to promote The Sherborne's vision.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 2nd October 2024.

Trust Consultant
Flexible working, Hybrid or Remote

**This role has now been filled however we are always keen to speak to candidates within the sector for future opportunites.**

The Talent Set is delighted to be working in partnership with a children’s charity to recruit a proactive and experienced Trust Fundraiser. This role will focus on enhancing fundraising efforts for a major refurbishment of one of their largest children’s hospitals. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing funds to support a significant renovation project that will introduce enhanced multi-functional spaces, improved accessibility, a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade, and a brighter, modernised environment designed to better support the families the charity serves.

If you have a track record of success in fundraising, a collaborative mindset, and the drive to help us seize new opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and write persuasive grant proposals and funding applications for identified opportunities.
• Engage with donors and funding bodies to build and maintain strong relationships, ensuring alignment with project goals and funding requirements.
• Research and identify additional funding opportunities to expand the project's funding base
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information and insights for crafting compelling narratives that effectively communicate the project's impact and needs.

Person Specification:

• Demonstrated success in securing funding from grant-giving organisations, with a strong track record in achieving financial targets.
• Experience in obtaining funding for major capital projects, showcasing the ability to manage large-scale funding initiatives.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to craft tailored messages for various audiences and stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative skills, able to work closely with the Appeal Project Team to gather necessary information and ensure the completion of high-quality applications.
• Keen attention to detail and the capability to manage multiple deadlines effectively, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

To be considered, please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

With the successful completion of our first communtiy-led housing project, which is unique in terms of scale, its mix of tenures, and its self-build housing component, RUSS has cemented its reputation within the sector. This role is a fantastic opportunity to shape our future.

The role of the Company Secretary involves the following key components, supported by all Trustees, staff, active volunteers and wider RUSS team:

• Overseeing the roles and activities of Board members and volunteers to ensure that RUSS is keeping in line with its responsibilities as a charitable trust
• Organising the agenda and papers for each board meeting and ensuring that those providing reports and updates do so on time
• Attending finance and audit committee meetings to ensure that financial processes including yearly audits are running on time
• Intervening when RUSS activities are not taking place in line with the RUSS Rules & Principles and making recommendations to the Board regarding how to resolve such issues
• Organising the Annual General Meeting, alongside other Trustees
• Submitting the accounts to the Financial Conduct Authority
• Organising Board away days and training, alongside other Trustees and the Chair
• Overseeing Human Resources, alongside our interim Managing Director, Trustees and the Chair
• Line management of bookkeeper and other part-time admin roles Liaising with our lenders regarding our long-term loan
• Leading the process of applying for Registered Provider of Social Housing status: research and scoping, setting up and engaging with a working group and appointing consultants, to work towards making an application in 2025.
• Liaising with our estate management company (CDS) to ensure that service charge and hot water accounts are supplied promptly and accurately

Director of Fundraising & Engagement

Location Hybrid/Remote
Contract:  Permanent,  Full time
Salary £90,000

Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Director of Fundraising & Engagement

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our communities? Do you have the adaptability, empathy, and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Police Care UK: Police Care UK is a leading charity dedicated to supporting the police community across the UK. We provide ground-breaking research, innovative solutions, and evidence-based action to help serving and veteran officers, staff, and their families cope with the impact of policing. Following the recent appointment of our new CEO, Renata Gomez, we are entering a new era of innovation and growth, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission. 

The Role: As the Director of Fundraising & Engagement, you will be responsible for scaling our income up to £10 million within a short timeframe, while developing and implementing innovative fundraising and engagement strategies to support our mission. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead and inspire a high-performing fundraising and engagement team, including the Head of Fundraising, Communication and Marketing Manager, and Volunteer Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute an aggressive fundraising and engagement strategy to achieve ambitious income targets, with a focus on rapid growth
• Cultivate and manage relationships with major donors, corporations, and foundations
• Enhance our digital fundraising capabilities and implement innovative engagement strategies
• Build and implement an aggressive communications strategy to increase the charity's public visibility
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships
• Ensure compliance with UK charity sector regulations and fundraising best practices
• Champion the use of data and insight to drive fundraising decisions and optimize donor management
• Oversee budget management, reporting, and forecasting for the fundraising department

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Fundraising & Engagement who has:

• Proven track record of rapidly scaling organic fundraising income from £4-5 million to £10 million or beyond
• Extensive experience securing major gifts and managing high-value donor relationships
• Strong understanding of the UK charity sector and fundraising regulations
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience managing multiple direct reports
• Strategic thinking ability and the capacity to execute plans swiftly and effectively
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and persuade donors and stakeholders
• Experience with digital fundraising techniques and CRM systems
• Proficiency in budget management, reporting, and forecasting
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, business, or a related field

What We Offer:

At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities

How to Apply: If you are ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration, we would love to hear from you. You need to submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able. 

Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Closing date 24-09-2024

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