We are looking for a Head of Operations based in Liverpool or Manchester (with frequent travel to other locations).

If you are interested in applying for this post, please review the Job Description below and complete an application form on the Brook website.

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Brook are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application.

If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks, then you have not been shortlisted for this role. Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.

Are you ready for a new challenge within a highly innovative and diverse national charity organisation that plays a vital role in helping people affected by crime?

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Director to join a highly entrepreneurial senior leadership team, we are looking for someone who is very passionate, enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated by the high impact work that we do and the services we provide.

The location of this post is flexible.

As we face the challenges and opportunities of developing and delivering our services nationwide, you will be instrumental in the growth of the business and will be responsible for developing and leading on Victim Support's Business Development Strategy.

You will be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Board to develop the business and lead on driving growth by identifying new and emerging opportunities by researching and tracking new and emerging markets, and building positive and sustainable relationships with partners. You will also be responsible for the development of strategies and policies crucial to expanding the presence and reach of VS and its services.

If you are excited by the prospect of being an integral part of an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of those affected by crime then we want to hear from you.

Some unsocial hours working may be necessary.

Closing Date: 6.01.2020

Interview date: W/C 13.01.2020

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please email Kav Patel at () to arrange an appointment with Diana Fawcett, CEO.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter and would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 30 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the essential criteria in the person specification.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

We're over the moon to be heading up the search party for a brand-new Director of Fundraising and Operations for CHUF (Children's Heart Unit Fund). Based in Newcastle, the charity has big ambitions for the future and this exciting new role, reporting directly into the Board of Trustees, heads up income generation and drives operational excellence as a key part of those plans.

CHUF has been on an incredible journey over the past few years. With a mission to improve the lives of children and young people with heart conditions by providing lifelong support, CHUF funds equipment, facilities, aftercare, salaries and research that run alongside holistic care projects. CHUF's reach extends across the Northern region, which offers a unique opportunity for expanded fundraising capacity and growth.

We are looking for a fundraising leader who will help to create and drive CHUF's long-term vision, enthusing and motivating the team to deliver results. With proven experience of increasing and diversifying fundraising income, you'll be someone who consistently smashes set targets. You'll also have a broad understanding of fundraising across a range of income streams including major donor, community, individual, corporate, events, legacy and trusts.

In terms of operational remit, you'll be responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the charity and need to be well-versed in budgets, accurate reporting, policy writing and governance. You'll be a strategic thinker who sees the bigger picture. Most importantly, you'll have the ability to create a happy, healthy culture where individuals can thrive, reach their potential and perform successfully as a team.

CHUF is a flexible employer and happy to offer life and family-friendly working. You'll be supported by a collaborative and passionate Board and offered opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

For more information about this special opportunity, please apply initially with a copy of your CV to Charity People's North East consultant, Amelia Lee, who has lots more detail: [email protected]

Please note, due to tight timescales before Christmas we are accepting CVs on a rolling basis so please do get in touch ASAP. Final deadline is 12th December and interviews planned for Thursday 19th December.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with 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.

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity seeking to accelerate change for those affected by brain tumours, which kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. Our five-year strategy is ambitious and sets out plans to double survival from brain tumours and halve the harm they cause to quality of life.

Our exciting job role!

The Director of Finance and Governance will lead The Charity’s finance and governance functions to ensure we are fit for purpose and constantly evolving.  The successful applicant will rapidly become a critical friend and sounding board for the CEO and will contribute to the senior leadership team of The Charity to ensure we achieve our ambitious goals!

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It's simple - all you need to succeed in this role is talent, ambition and energy. You must completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit, inspire us every day and deliver amazing results in a fast paced environment.

According to the job description you should have humility, humour, a participatory leadership style with a can do, let’s just sort it attitude!  You should also have an enthusiasm and passion for our strategy and relish being accountable for assessing our progress.  If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas as a ‘thank you’ for volunteering your time at some of our events throughout the year*) 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Tuesday, 17th December 2019

First interview date and location: Monday, 23rd December 2019 via Skype

Second interview date and location: tbc

More about us:

Don’t forget to check out our short video (you can find it on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know we have won a variety of awards for our HeadSmart campaign including the NHS Innovation Award, Third Sector Excellence Awards and Charity Times Awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey?

For more information, please visit our website.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate! 

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

The director of membership and fundraising is responsible for developing and delivering GLP’s membership and fundraising strategies, with a focus on the recruitment and retention of members, and medium and high net worth individuals, and for coordinating GLP’s external communications. 

Reports to:  the director of The Good Law Project

Responsible for: the Membership Officer

Contract type:  Temporary, one year’s duration with a possibility of becoming permanent

Hours: 4 days per week or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategies and action plans to recruit and retain regular giving members, increasing numbers by 50% over the next 18-24 months
• Develop and deliver GLP’s membership offer to regular givers
• Develop GLP’s wider fundraising, with a focus on medium and high net worth individuals, and corporate sponsors who align with our values
• Build strong relationships with members and other supporters
• Working with the Director, lead on guardianship and development of GLP’s brand
• Working with the Director, plan, coordinate and deliver public communications including website and social media
• Ensure that members and other constituents receive excellent service and response
• Ensure that GLP has an effective constituent relationship management system, which is well-maintained and up to date at all times
• Represent GLP to external stakeholders as necessary
• Line manage the membership officer

The Good Law Project is a not for profit membership organisation that brings litigation in the public interest.  We fight for the voiceless through the courts, for a fairer, more decent society for all.  We are a young organisation with a ground-breaking track record already, and are now seeking to recruit our very first staff team.

More details, including the experience, skills and knowledge required, can be found in the job specification attached.  To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in the role, and how you meet the requirements, together with the details of two referees.Please apply online via CharityJob.

Interviews will be held on 8 January 2020.

Required for February 2020

We are looking to recruit a Financial Controller to join the Finance team at UCS.

This is a full-time permanent role offered at 35 hours per week.

Our accounts are available online on the Charities Commission website. Please familiarise yourself with our structure, ethos and financial position before applying for this role.

Essential requirements - qualified accountant, staff management experience, lives within 60 minutes commute, and either (1) broad experience as a financial controller, or (2) chartered accountant with 2-5 years post-qualification experience, possibly looking for the first move into industry.

Desirable experience - private school experience, SIMS experience.

For more information on the post, please refer to the job description on our website.
UCS is a leading academic school with a distinctive ethos and an enviable reputation for pastoral work as well as for sport, music, drama and other extra-curricular activities.

For more information, please see our job description on our website.

Please note that we reserve the right to appoint at any stage of the recruitment process should a suitable candidate emerge. Therefore early applications are very welcome.

Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 9th December 2019

UCS is fully committed to the safeguarding of children. All applicants for this post must be prepared to undergo child protection screening.

We are looking for a qualified or part-qualified financial planning professional with outstanding analytical and planning skills to join the finance team at Bloodwise, the UK’s blood cancer charity as our Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst.

Reporting directly into the Finance Director, this role will work closely with the Finance Business Partner and the Financial Control team. The Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst will support the Finance Director on delivering the financial and operational planning cycle and be responsible for several strategic deliverables, including Executive and Trustee financial presentations.

A key aspect of the role will be to build and expand Bloodwise’s financial modelling capabilities, including modelling Bloodwise’s extensive research portfolio, cash flow and balance sheet forecasting, scenario analysis and income stream modelling.

If you are experienced in complex financial modelling and looking to join an organisation where you will have the opportunity to have a significant impact by reshaping our financial modelling capabilities, then this could be the opportunity for you.

To apply just send us a current cv and cover letter.

The closing date for this important opportunity is:

9am on Monday 16 December 2019

We anticipate a high level of interest in this role so applications will be reviewed on receipt so please note that we may bring forward the closing date at our discretion should we find a suitable applicant

Join us on our journey to beat blood cancer!

The British Society for Rheumatology is looking for a talented finance professional to join its operations team.  It's an opportunity to lead our finance function in to an exciting future as we embark on our new 3 year strategy.

Role purpose

The Head of Finance is a key role which has responsibility for providing accurate and timely financial information, advice and support to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees to enable them to make high-quality, informed business decisions to ensure the effective and efficient operation and governance of BSR (the charity) and its trading subsidiary, BSR Enterprises Ltd. 

The post holder has responsibility for financial and management accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, cashflow, budget planning and monitoring, and payroll, ensuring all are appropriately managed and follow best practice, audit and legal requirements, and that BSR and BSR Enterprises Ltd meets all statutory requirements with regard to financial matters.

Key responsibilities:

1 Supporting the Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team (SMT):

• Give robust advice to the Trustees and SMT on all statutory duties to ensure good governance and compliance with financial legal obligations as set by the Charities Commission, Companies House, HMRC, etc.
• Lead the financial management reporting processes to Trustees and SMT and advise and assist with business decision-making where appropriate
• Lead the production of annual financial budgets with SMT and budget holders and ensure approval by the Finance & Risk Committee (FRC) and Board of Trustees
• Overall responsibility for ensuring that financial systems are established that allow for continuous monitoring of financial performance throughout the year
• Produce accurate and informative monthly management accounts and commentary, including the statement of financial activity, balance sheet and cash flow projection, outlining any potential impacts on cash flow.
• Develop and lead the production of accurate short, medium and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure the Society remains a constant going concern and advise Trustees and SMT of any potential risks to cash flow and reserves.
• Lead the production of the statutory annual accounts in accordance with SORP 2015/2019, co-ordinate the production of the Trustees Annual Report, liaising with external auditors throughout the year-end audit process.
• Develop, review and update the financial policies and procedures in accordance with current governing legislation.
• Attend FRC meetings to present current management accounts and financial statements and promote best financial practice.
• Identify and evaluate areas of financial activity or processes within BSR that can be improved.

2 Lead and manage the day-to-day financial activities of the charity and trading subsidiary, including the following:

• Ensure appropriate systems, policies and procedures for financial control are in place and adhered to, maximising the efficient use of IT systems.
• Seek to continuously develop the current computerised accounting and payroll system to ensure BSR keeps up with innovations in this area.
• Ensure that all financial transactions adhere to the Data Protection Act 1998, General Data Protection Regulation 2018, and SORP2015/2019.
• Oversee the processing of all financial transactions including petty cash
• Be the lead for treasury management, monitoring liquidity and investments, liaising with our investment company
• Be the lead for HMRC and other government departments, bankers, investment advisers, and service providers.
• Oversee payroll, pensions and PAYE, employer NI contributions and year-end procedures and advise SMT of any payroll and pension regulation changes.
• Manage the quarterly and annual VAT reconciliation incorporating the Capital Goods Scheme, seek and give professional advice to SMT and the Board of Trustees concerning VAT matters.
• Identify any areas of cost savings that can be made, discuss with SMT and lead on implementation.

3 Staff management, training and development:

• Manage the work, objective setting, and personal development plan of the Finance Officer
• Delegate work where required, supervise and mentor, identify and implement plans for training needs.
• Identify and implement plans for own training and development needs.
• To undertake additional duties as required.

Inclusion & diversity statement

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment free of all of the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason.

BSR values statement:

Leadership - we drive excellence in rheumatology care

Collaboration - we listen, we learn, we improve

Openness - we are inclusive and accessible

Celebratory - we support and celebrate success

Person Specification

Training, experience & qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA).

At least three years’ management experience

Experience of computerised accounting and book-keeping (Sage) and advanced Excel spreadsheet skills.

Significant experience of producing statutory and financial management accounts.

Experience of managing and co-ordinating budget planning and monitoring processes.

Experience of managing payroll, HMRC and VAT administration and preparation of returns.

Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financially trained colleagues in both verbal and written format.

Experience of effective line management. 

Experience of using a CRM system integrated with finance systems.

Experience of managing a trading subsidiary

Experience of finance in a professional membership organisation, preferably of a medical specialty.

Understanding of issues affecting a medium-sized charity.

Experience of working closely with trustees and committees.

Knowledge & skills

Excellent analytical skills.

A proactive approach to improving systems, processes and policies.

Knowledge of the requirements of SORP 2015/2019 and charity accounting.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels from junior staff to Trustees and funders, on a one-to-one basis and in formal settings.

Able to maintain total confidentiality.

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

Resourceful and practical; can think on your feet and solve problems quickly and effectively.

Positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Proven ability to motivate, enthuse and manage a team; thrives during periods of pressure and high volume of work.

Experience of presenting to a wide range of stakeholders.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting FINCA International in their search for a new Director of Development to lead the growth and development of FINCA UK. FINCA's mission and vision are focused on sustainable approaches to poverty alleviation in underserved markets globally.

FINCA International is investing in the growth of FINCA UK to springboard the presence and voice in the UK and to mobilise resources among the UK and European donor community. The organisation is looking for a senior-level fundraising professional who has the growth potential to become FINCA UK's Executive Director.

This is an exciting opportunity to utilise FINCA's powerful network and outreach to deliver funds for direct programmes in 20 counties across Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East and South Asia, and to invest in companies that deliver life-enhancing products and services in six key ways (energy, education, WASH, health, agriculture and fintech) in 31 countries.

FINCA UK is looking for an entrepreneurial Director of Development to lead a fresh, exciting and ambitious fundraising programme. The Director of Development will engage with UK and European government donors, corporate partners and high net worth individuals both through traditional giving opportunities as well as impact investing in FINCA's distinctive social enterprises. The Director of Development will work closely with FINCA International's Senior Vice President of Business Development and External Relations, and FINCA UK's engaged and active Board, and will look to build the UK team.

FINCA International sees incredible opportunity here in the UK and European funding community. They require someone entrepreneurial with a passion for alleviating poverty and an interest in emerging models of investment-based philanthropy to help them execute this. The successful candidate will be a high-achieving senior fundraising professional with the ability to build strong lasting relationships with a range of donors in an international NGO setting.

This position can be either office or home-based and the organisation offers flexible working alongside other benefits.Â

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for an initial call to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (FINCA will require you to complete a simple questionnaire along with your CV). We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a dynamic charity focused on the issue of social exclusion of the elderly community within the UK. The charity is experiencing a period of positive change and at present formulating its strategy for growth and effectiveness of its services. An opportunity exists for an experienced head of service delivery to join the senior team to oversee elements such as strategy, volunteer management and service delivery. This is an initial six-month FTC to commence at the start of January 2020.

Who are we looking for?

Ideally candidates will have extensive experience of delivering services/programmes whether in a public sector or non-profit setting. You will be a natural leader with experience of managing and developing high performing teams. Working to SLA’s and managing a multitude of stakeholders both internally and externally will also be a desired skill set in this role. With great attention to detail as well as having a vision to help devise the strategy with the senior management team, you will be an effective communicator who can inspire and convince. Please apply directly or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we are accepting candidates on a rolling basis.

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 22 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The IRC in Europe

Our European headquarters, IRC-UK, were established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base, build its profile and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. The IRC has expanded since then to become IRC Europe overseeing offices in Brussels, Berlin, Sweden, Bonn and Geneva, and programmes across Europe.

Director of Communications Europe 

The Director of Communications, Europe will join IRC at an exciting time as we drive forward IRC’s Europe Strategy to 2020 and develop the next phase of our strategy. The position holder will be a dynamic and important presence, leading on building IRC’s brand and profile in Europe as well as managing internal communications across a growing Europe network. This post will lead the Europe Communications team, which currently consists of twelve staff working across media, content and digital communications, based across the UK and Germany offices. As part of the Europe Senior Management Team, the post holder will work closely with the Senior Vice President for Europe, the Senior Director for Fundraising, the Director of Policy & Advocacy, Executive Directors of IRC offices across Europe, and communications team colleagues elsewhere in IRC.

Scope of work

• Updating and driving forward the communications strategy for the IRC in Europe, growing our profile successfully alongside our funding and policy impact.
•  Contribute to the development and implementation of wider strategic focus areas for the IRC in Europe, for example donor diversification and safeguarding best practice.
•  Manage a high-performing and a highly motivated Communications team, ensuring that they are meeting Key Performance Indicators, including share of voice in the media and engagement with digital audiences across Europe.
• Effectively represent the IRC externally as a writer, thinker, and speaker.
• Oversee internal communications for the IRC in Europe, liaising with colleagues in New York and globally to streamline activities and approach.
• Oversee the roll-out of a refreshed IRC brand in Europe, liaising with global colleagues.
• Develop and manage relationships with key donor communications contacts, in particular with DFID and ECHO, in order to contribute to a strengthened partnership with donors on communication and visibility of humanitarian programmes
• Manage the Communications budget including developing future budget proposals.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities 

Strategic oversight and delivery (50%)

• Ensure the successful development and implementation of the IRC’s communications strategy in Europe, measured through an increase in the IRC’s profile in Europe
• Work as part of cross organizational teams driving IRC’s influence, profile and funding in Europe, taking on strategic responsibility beyond communications where appropriate
• Act as focal point and liaise with the IRC-UK Board as required on communications strategy and delivery, including regular reporting at IRC-UK Board meetings
• Act as the IRC’s brand champion in Europe, including IRC-Deutschland and IRC Sweden, to ensure all output is consistent with IRC brand guidelines, culture and values, and ensuring that updates to the IRC’s brand are rolled out successfully across Europe
• Oversee IRC’s internal communications in Europe, liaising with global communications colleagues but ensuring the right approach for Europe
• Develop and manage the communications budget, including identifying new external and internal income streams as appropriate 
• Lead on emergency and crisis communications strategy in Europe as required
• Represent IRC Europe within global strategy processes and other forums, for communications and potentially more broadly

Team leadership and staff management (25%)

• Ensure a high performing, highly motivated communications team in Europe
• Identify and deliver cost-effective opportunities to expand the team as needed, for example in new European markets, including through use of consultants and interns
• Set clear objectives with all direct reports, and ensure strong support and supervision against clear deliverables. Carry out annual appraisals and mid-year reviews
• Ensure line managers are held accountable for performance management
• Ensure that the IRC Europe Communications team is networked into the global communications team and ensure integrated and collaborative working

Delivering communications content to raise the profile of IRC (25%)

• Drive forward integrated media and digital communications campaigns to raise the profile of the IRC in Europe, in close collaboration with global communications colleagues, Europe Policy & Advocacy and Europe Fundraising teams
• Guide the team and support where required on delivery of communications work, including handling reputational issues in the media and writing opinion pieces
• Develop and champion strong knowledge management within IRC Europe, including the use of the intranet to provide materials, support and communications output
• Ensure management and delivery on visibility projects under ECHO and other donors
• Represent IRC at a senior level in communications and other relevant forums

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level
•  Significant experience of leading and managing a strategic communications function and team and of translating broad visions and strategies into specific objectives
• Significant experience of working with the media / press
• Significant experience of creating and delivering effective campaigns
• An excellent understanding of digital and social media platforms, and experience developing and using them for profile-raising purposes
• Experience of driving forward communications in support of fundraising objectives
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; strong presentation skills
• Capacity to build and maintain professional networks and channels of communication inside and outside the organisation
• Ability to work in close collaboration with colleagues and team members based remotely
• Commitment to team work
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Flexibility
• Good analytical skills and first-class attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel overseas, sometimes at short notice, to situations of conflict.

Desirable

• Qualification related to communications , media or marketing
•  Experience in the international not-for-profit sector
• Experience of working in a global organization with complex matrixed structures
• Knowledge of current debates on humanitarian/conflict issues and relevant institutions, including key donors in Europe
• Additional language, preferably German

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The application deadline is 5pm on 7th January 2020.

IRC-UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something really meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You’ll have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

Job Advert

Mencap’s vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Our Philanthropy team is at the heart of delivering that vision. 

We are recruiting for a High Value Relationship Lead to join our established Fundraising Team. The role is based at our Centre of Engagement in Central London. It is a permanent full time role (37.5 hrs per week).

The main purpose of this role is to implement and deliver income from key philanthropic relationships, which is a crucial part of the Fundraising Directorate’s strategy. This department will realise exponential growth for Royal Mencap Society in the following income streams - major donors, trusts & foundations, statutory funders, and high value fundraising events over the coming years.

We are looking for someone who can build strong and personable relationships with internal and external stakeholders and you will have excellent leadership and people management skills, to lead the operational delivery of financial and non-financial KPI’s to ensure the High Value team targets are achieved.

Key Requirements:

• Ability to work collaboratively and positively with colleagues, internal and external stakeholders
• Previous people management and supportive leadership experience
• Create a significant and robust pipeline of Statutory funders and oversee the delivery of an effective stewardship journey.
• Provide accurate reporting systems, consistent processes and procedures, producing clear and timely reports to funders.
• Ensure we are completing effective prospect research which enables us to raise significant income through existing relationships
• Maintain up-to-date donor records/profiles and prospect research.
• Effectively manage, review and monitor team working practices and development plans to embed continuous learning, collaboration and adherence to organisational and industry policies and procedures.
• Proficient digital, data, marketing, insight and relationship management skills
• Critical thinker with initiative to suggest ideas for improvement, sharing and receiving feedback in a constructive manner

This role will close on Friday 13th December for shortlisting and interviews will take place in London at our Centre of Engagement on Tuesday 17th December.

Come and join Mencap at this exciting time of growth and development.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions upto 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you will be auto-enrolled into NEST
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation,bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencapextras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

A leading London University are looking to recruit a Research Finance manager to start ASAP on a 6-12 month contract. This would suit someone with experience with pre and post award research grants experience within a University previously.

Specifics around the reserch piece include:

• Manage the process around externally funded research grants to ensure support provided to faculty through the process and compliance with both the School's and the funding body's policy and procedures
• Pre-Award: advise faculty regarding funder specific financial guidelines, and School financial policies, produce an informed costing for application which demonstrates value for money, and liaise with faculty and Research & Faculty Office (RFO) to complete internal sign-off and formal application
• Grant Agreement: liaise with RFO to complete requirements for grant acceptance, and signed agreement
• Post-Award: facilitate opening of a dedicated cost centre, and funding workbook, provide quarterly updates to faculty and RFO, complete all financial reporting on an accurate and timely basis, schedule financial audits and provide any required information as requested
• Update and maintain a schedule of research grants ensuring anticipated income is received and all reporting requirements are fulfilled on an accurate and timely basis
• Provide a Business Partner service to the research Institutes, Centres and Programmes, including regular reporting & review and ensure that all queries are followed-up in a timely manner
• Manage the internal research funds portfolio (IFBs and RaMDs) - ensuring that budgets and expenditure are managed and reported on a timely and accurate basis by the Business Analyst - Research
• Develop the Business Analyst - Research to be able to provide full support across all aspects of research, particularly external grants.

The Organisation

RightsInfo is an award-winning digital human rights charity that builds knowledge and support for human rights in the UK by producing engaging, accessible and beautifully-presented online human rights content.

In the UK, human rights are often controversial and often misunderstood. Many people see human rights as protecting villains and the “other” rather than themselves, leading to calls for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights. Brexit will create multiple challenges for those who value the protection of human rights in the UK.

RightsInfo is fighting back against media misrepresentation of human rights. We want people to understand why human rights matter to them and people like them. We tell the positive stories of human rights with news stories, features, infographics, videos, documentaries - anything which gets people inspired and engaged over human rights. Our work now reaches tens of thousands of people every week. In just a few years, RightsInfo has gone from a start-up project to a leading charity with full-time staff, a talented team of volunteers, significant multi-year grants, an experienced board of trustees and an exciting future.

The Role

This is an exciting time for the charity as RightsInfo will be launching a new brand identity and name in December 2019, and are now looking for a new CEO to help this dynamic, young organisation evolve and grow, leading the organisation including working closely with our Creative Director and dynamic staff team.

The successful candidate will have strong experience leading high-performing teams in the charity sector and a good understanding of the UK human rights landscape. You will be a natural leader who has robust experience delivering against strategies, cultivating a portfolio of new major donors and achieving funding targets, managing grants, measuring impact, working positively with trustees, setting policies and processes, engaging thoughtfully with complex or controversial issues, representing your organisation publicly and inspiring teams.

RightsInfo welcome applications from dynamic and passionate senior leaders looking to step into their first CEO role.

The Person

Experience and attributes to include:

- Significant management and team leadership abilities

- Track record of securing five and six figure partnerships from trusts, foundations, and individuals; prospecting; pitching; writing bids; and solely delivering six to seven figure income targets each year

- Strong networking and relationship-building experience, including with donors, key stakeholders, supporters and peers in the sector

- Proven understanding of charity operations, governance requirements and impact-focused organisational growth

- Extensive experience with programme and project delivery and strategic planning

- Experience setting budgets, tracking cash flow, and forecasting

- Experience reporting to trustee boards and supporting trustees in setting organisational strategies and objectives

- A belief in and commitment to human rights and education

- Understanding of and passion for social and/or digital media

To Apply

To apply, please upload your CV in Word format and include a supporting statement as part of your application. Please address why this role and organisation is of interest, and outline your experience in relation to the key points on the person specification (Supporting Statement to be no longer than 2 sides of A4).

A Prospectus consultant will review and assess all submitted applications. As part of the selection process candidates may be invited to meet with a consultant at our offices.