Alumni Officer

Part Time - 30 hrs per week (0.8 FTE)

Salary from £23,000 to £25,000 per annum pro rata

Working from home with frequent travel to the London Office

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people.  Working directly for the Chief Operating Officer you will be responsible for developing a strong Young Enterprise Alumni network. To successfully engage Alumni to promote Young Enterprise and effectively steward their contribution to narrating the longer-term impact of YE on their career path. The successful applicant will be a strong networker with event management experience, a confident speaker, able to run workshops, presentations and especially work closely with teams across Young Enterprise to find opportunities to engage Alumni and ensure clear consistent messaging to wide ranging audiences.

You will need to have the ability to travel throughout England and Wales. Infrequent attendance at some evening meetings & events will also be necessary.

For full details of the role and requirements please refer to the attached Job Description.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role by no later than midday on Monday 18th November 2019.  Interviews will be held in London on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th November.

Young Enterprise is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

About Orbis UK

Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Of the 253 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, 75% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where most of those people live.

We do this through our long-term programmes as well as on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

You will be joining Orbis UK at an exciting time as we have rapidly grown over the past few years, with our income increasing from under £3M in 2010 to over £8M in 2017.  This success has been, in large part, due to working closely with our programme teams in the UK and around the world to develop and deliver large scale, community-based eye care programmes, that have resonated with foundation and statutory donors.

About the role

The Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer leads on all our Trusts and Foundations relationships and activities. By delivering excellent and tailored stewardship to existing supporters, and a rolling research plan to ensure the pipeline of opportunities is continually refreshed, this post manages the portfolio of Trusts and Foundations which contributes over £300,000 funding to Orbis UK.  This post reports to the Head of Partnerships who has overall responsibility for Corporate Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations Fundraising.

Title: Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer

Department: Fundraising and Communications (team of 20)

Reports to: Head of Partnerships

Location: London, UK (near Monument)

Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week permanent

Salary: £28,000- £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The main responsibilities of this role include

Deliver first class stewardship and relationship management to Trusts and Foundations donors to maximise the value and length of their support.

• Produce general and bespoke reports (as required) to keep donors updated on the work they are funding.
• Develop a creative strategy to engage Trusts and Foundations to increase income, including tailored communications and timely updates on relevant information. 
• Bring an innovative approach to pipeline development, generating new opportunities from a range of sources and approaches.
• Represent Orbis UK externally at meetings, presentations and networking events to raise awareness of our work and increase credibility with potential or current donors.
• Actively engage in identifying opportunities to leverage Trusts and Foundations relationships to maximise high value donations through other income streams.
• Ensure all activity in relation to Trusts and Foundations fundraising, pipeline development and reporting are accurately recorded on Raiser’s Edge, and data management complies with GDPR.

Full details of the job description can be downloaded from our website or Charity Jobs website.

Benefits of working for Orbis UK

Before completion of probation:

• 22 days holiday plus three days between Christmas and New Year
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• E-learning Courses
• Social Activities
• Access to low cost gym within the building
• Flexible working including flex-time

After completion of probation:

• Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary
• Interest free season ticket loan

Application and interviews

Closing Date: 9am Monday 25th November 2019
First Interviews:  Thursday 28th November 2019

Second Interviews: Thursday 5th December 2019

Start Date: ASAP

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Successful applicants may be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven’t heard from us by Friday 29th November, your application has not been successful.

Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We will ensure that no job applicant receives less favorable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, race, disability, gender, marital status, religion or faith or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding: Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks.

Application is via curriculum vitae and covering letter to HR Manager.

The Registration Council for Clinical Physiology (RCCP) was established in 2001 to campaign for Statutory Regulation for Clinical Physiologists and to ensure the highest levels of safety for patients of Clinical Physiologists. The RCCP holds a non-statutory Professional Standards Authority (PSA) accredited register for practitioners in six disciplines of Clinical Physiology; Audiologists (including Hearing Therapists and Educational Audiologists), Cardiac Physiologists, Gastro-Intestinal Physiologists, Neurophysiologists, Sleep Physiologists and Respiratory Physiologists. Today we have around 5500 registrants and a turnover of £300k.

The Board is seeking our next Chief Executive Officer who has the skills, expertise and vision to bring new energy and ideas, and is able to forge new relationships to support RCCP’s strategic objectives. The CEO will be responsible for implementing the recently updated strategic vision for RCCP and leading us through the next phase of our development. A key part of the role will be the responsibility for our operational, financial and people performance, ensuring RCCP achieves its strategic objectives, while operating efficiently, effectively and within budget.

As a suitable candidate for this post you will need to be an inspiring leader, who can engage with, and influence, a wide range of stakeholders and operate on a national stage as an ambassador for RCCP.  Knowledge and experience of professional regulation is essential, and you will have a clear understanding of the current issues within regulation, and ideally healthcare. You will demonstrate leadership, experience of successfully delivering strategic objectives, ensuring core functions are professionally executed, and implementing change and transformation in a similar sized organisation, You will be able to demonstrate a high degree of commercial, financial and political acumen and you must be comfortable working in a small organisation, where there is often a requirement to balance strategy with the operational demands of the role.

If you believe you meet the requirements of the roles and would like to work with fantastic colleagues in an ambitious organisation, then we would welcome your interest and application.

Deadline for application: Midnight, Sunday 17th November 2019

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 27th November, 2019

Job Title: Communications Officer

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & PR

Location: Lifelites, 26 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5BL

Hours: 34 per week

Duration: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Lifelites’ goal

Lifelites is a small charity with a unique mission to donate life-changing technology packages to give life-limited and disabled children using hospice services a chance to play, be creative, control something for themselves and communicate, for as long as it is possible. We donate this technology, including training on how to use it and technical support, for children using every children’s hospice service in the British Isles. 

Purpose of the role

The Communications Officer is a key role within the Fundraising & PR Team, providing the full communications remit for Lifelites. This remit includes creating media opportunities for Lifelites; planning and managing the annual schedule of communications; managing the day to day running of the website and social media activity.

The candidate

We are looking for someone wishing to dedicate themselves to making a positive difference to the lives of life-limited and disabled children. You will need to work efficiently with colleagues, fundraisers and volunteers to raise the £750,000 we need each year to give these children a chance to escape the confines of their conditions.

You will need the right balance of experience, professionalism and friendliness and be willing to pick up the phone to make a new contact. And you will have the desire and skill to develop relationships with external parties, media, donors and volunteers to build Lifelites’ community of funders to help us do more for the children we support.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Promotion of existing and new activities to engage target audiences through communications and maximise fundraising

• Developing marketing materials to support fundraising

• Supporting fundraising activities and campaigns

• Sourcing and securing press, TV and radio opportunities for Lifelites

• Website and social media management

• Oversight of communications at external activities

• Assisting with the communications to hospice staff

• Strategy, analytics, and PR reporting

At Lifelites we reward our employees’ hard work with benefits that include:

• 25 days annual leave (plus extra days off between Christmas and New Year)

• 4pm finish on Fridays + many more benefits!

Please apply addressing the person specification below by sending your CV and a covering letter (maximum of two sides of A4) indicating why you think you are the right person for this job.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 28 November

Interviews to be held on 6 December

At Possible, we make and share ways we can all take meaningful action on climate change. We are looking for someone to join our small but successful fundraising team, working closely with colleagues in communications and campaigns.

You should have experience of a wide range of fundraising activities and excellent communication and presentation skills.

The successful candidate will take the lead on growing our individual giving, creating and managing all communications and engagement with our regular givers and mid level donors, and assist with other fundraising activities.

Communications Officer

Tooting, London

c£30,000 per annum

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Based at our offices in Trident Business Centre, Bickersteth Road, Tooting, you will be an experienced, enthusiastic and creative Communications Officer able to take a lead role in developing and coordinating communications across WCA and its projects.  This is a new role - you will be joining WCA at an exciting time as it develops its new Voluntary Sector Coordination Project in which communications will be key, together with the equally important task of promoting our existing work with Healthwatch Wandsworth, Voicing Views, LGBT Mental Health and any other WCA projects. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding communicator able to work on their own initiative but within clear priorities and workplans.  The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong track record in communications, ideally in the voluntary and community or health and care sectors and be able to manage a diverse workload and deliver within set timescales and deadlines.  You will join an enthusiastic and committed team, keen to help you build and develop this role. 

About us:

WCA offers a range of support to the voluntary sector in Wandsworth, together with a commitment to ensuring the service user perspective is heard in the planning and designing of health and care services through Healthwatch Wandsworth and our mental health and other projects.

Salary will be c£30,000

Deadline for completed applications: Monday 25 November 2019, 9:00 am.

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 29 November 2019 

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 

Job description and person specification can be found by clicking the apply button below. 

To apply, you will need to download an application form by clicking the apply button below. 

WCA values diversity and is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Public Affairs and Policy Officer

London – 137 Shepherdess Walk

£25,000-£28,000

Business in the Community is the oldest and largest business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business. We were created nearly 40 years ago by HRH The Prince of Wales to champion responsible business. 

We inspire, engage and challenge members and we mobilise that collective strength as a force for good in society to:

• Create a skilled, inclusive workforce today and for the future

• Build thriving communities in which to live and work

• Innovate to repair and sustain our planet

Today, we have a vibrant membership of hundreds of businesses, large and small, connected by the conviction that their success is inextricably linked to society’s prosperity.

The Role

This is an exciting new role at BITC which will be instrumental to our public affairs activities.

The Policy and Public Affairs Officer will be responsible for following and understanding policy or political developments in responsible business.

The successful candidate will be able to help shaping our engagement with policymaker relationships, and working closely with the Head of Policy and Public Affairs in the delivery of the public affairs and policy influencing strategy.

Experience

We are looking for someone with a good working knowledge of the UK political system and an enthusiasm to learn more and develop in the role.

You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to quickly understand complex information and make it approachable for a range of audiences.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage challenging relationships will be essential.

You will be able to work independently and creatively, responding well to tight or changing deadlines.

This role offers you a fantastic opportunity to grow, work collaboratively with fantastic colleagues and make a real difference. This is a great opportunity to come and work for BITC at a really interesting period of growth. If you like the sound of what we do and want a challenge, please apply.

To view the full job description and person specification please go to our website.

Closing date: 17 November 2019 (midnight) 

We have a simple application process but please be aware that to be considered you must submit both CV and cover letter.

Interviews to take place on the week commencing 25 November 2019

Citizens Advice Stevenage is a progressive, highly regarded independent advice charity in Hertfordshire serving a growing population of 87,000. With over 20 paid staff and around 70 volunteers, we seek to deliver the best possible service for the people of Stevenage.

We have an excellent track record and strong foundations to further develop our work, with a new business strategy with a clear ambition for what we can deliver. You will be highly self-motivated with a strong sense of mission and vision. You will have significant experience of project management, strategic development, business planning, monitoring and meeting challenging performance targets, with a strong focus in identifying and developing new funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with demonstrable experience of working with a range of key stakeholders.

Citizens Advice Stevenage values equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Job Description

1. Planning and Development

• In conjunction with the Trustee Board, develop, implement and monitor the business and development strategy as required by the Citizens Advice membership scheme
• Translate organisational objectives into team and individual work plans with clear and realistic targets
• Develop project plans as necessary in furtherance of the business and development strategy, development objectives and fund raising targets
• Maintain an awareness of the operating environment such as those legislative developments, social trends and local needs likely to affect demand for advice and opportunities for service development
• Develop IT and other resource needs and strategies within Citizens Advice guidelines
• Participate in Citizens Advice initiatives as appropriate
• Work with the management team to ensure the effective operation of the service to meet the needs of clients and the targets which have been set
• Manage the development of the service to ensure that the strategic development of the bureau, its management and its services to clients reflects and supports the Citizens Advice service’s equality and diversity strategy

2. Supporting the Governing Body

• Oversee the arrangement and servicing of meetings of the Trustees and attending meetings of the Trustee Board and sub committees, including the annual general meeting and any special general meetings
• Advise the Trustee Board on progress against agreed objectives as well as any financial, staffing and service delivery issues and on compliance with the Citizens Advice membership scheme and all other relevant legislation, e.g. company and charity law, health and safety, GDPR, employment etc
• Report to the Trustee Board on progress against the business plan and agreed objectives
• Prepare and draft the organisation's annual report

3. Service delivery

• Research and develop the provision of specialist advice services and identify and respond to changing advice needs particularly for disadvantaged groups and different demographic areas
• Identify development opportunities consistent with the aims of the organisation and the operating environment
• Maintain an awareness of organisational and technological developments and ensure that the service operates in ways which make best possible use of the resources available to meet local needs
• Ensure, delegating as appropriate, that each service location is adequately managed, staffed and resourced and appropriate IT systems are in place, monitored and developed
• Develop and maintain common practices in service delivery and monitor staff to ensure that standards of service delivery are met and appropriate systems are in place for staff supervision, case recording, statistics, follow-up work and quality control

4. Resource acquisition

• Develop the organisation's funding base by identifying potential funding opportunities consistent with the aims of the organisation and the operating environment, and applying for funding as agreed by the Trustee Board to secure present and future service delivery
• Negotiate and review all grants and service agreements in consultation with the Trustee Board, ensuring that existing services are adequately funded
• Maintain appropriate relations with funders, fulfilling all reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with contracts

5. Financial management

• Maintain day-to-day financial control of the service within budget heads agreed by the Trustee Board
• Ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored and that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at all times
• Advise the Trustee Board on the proper allocation of resources
• Prepare and review detailed budgets for approval by the Trustee Board in conjunction with the honorary treasurer and / or appropriate sub-committee and auditors
• Make regular reports to the Trustee Board on income, expenditure and any variations from budgets
• Oversee the correct preparation of accounts and financial statements in conjunction with the honorary treasurer and / or appropriate sub-committee and auditors
• Ensure that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to submissions for funding, grant aid, contracts and any other initiatives
• Act as cheque signatory and authorise expenditure up to limits as agreed by the Trustee Board 

6. Staff management

• Ensure that appropriate staff and volunteers are recruited and inducted ensuring that recruitment procedures are followed
• Line manage the management team and other staff as appropriate
• Create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well-managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff can do their best
• Ensure the effective performance management and development of all staff, through regular supervision sessions and the appraisal process
• Regularly evaluate staff learning and development needs and ensure that learning and development needs are identified and met in accordance with Citizens Advice standards.
• Ensure that each member of staff has a learning and development plan
• Convene and chair regular meetings of the management team
• Convene and chair regular meetings of all paid and unpaid staff and negotiate with staff reps / union reps / volunteer reps as necessary
• Establish and implement a recruitment, induction and staff development policy in conjunction with the appropriate sub-committee
• Ensure that Health and Safety policies and procedures for staff, premises and equipment are agreed and maintained and comply with statutory requirements
• In accordance with Citizens Advice and organisational procedures, assist the Trustee Board in implementing and monitoring employment policies and procedures

7. Public relations and research and campaigns

• Promote and protect the aims, principles, policies, interests and reputation of the CAB service both locally and nationally and ensure that the organisation has a high profile at all times
• Ensure the development and delivery of research and campaigns is undertaken effectively and instigate systems and procedures in line with the research and campaigns requirements of the membership scheme
• Develop and oversee appropriate publicity through effective relations with the media and other community organisations, and through public speaking
• Develop effective relations with appropriate authorities, agencies, organisations and individuals at local and national levels, including councillors, MPs, MEPs and local and national statutory and non-statutory organisations
• Liaise with Citizens Advice and contribute to its work at regional and national levels where appropriate
• Represent the Trustee Board, as appropriate, with external stakeholders and other bodies

8. Administration

• Establish, maintain and monitor effective administrative systems
• Establish, maintain and monitor complaints procedures in accordance with Citizens Advice requirements
• Ensure that the service is adequately accommodated and equipped in consideration of the needs of clients and staff and the effective operation of the service
• Use ICT as required for the role and coordinate its development
• Promote the aims, principles, policies, interest and wellbeing of the organisation and protect its integrity and reputation
• Undertake such other duties as may lie within the scope of this post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service

Person Specification

Essential

1. The ability to commit to and work within the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service.
2. Understanding of equality and diversity best practice and legislative requirements in relation to service delivery, business development and recruitment of staff and volunteers.
3. Proven ability to devise and implement strategic development and resource plans, particularly in the areas of service development, staff development and the management of change.
4. Demonstrable track record of financial management and budgetary control, and ability to manage a budget under the guidance of the honorary treasurer.
5. Track record of successful income generation, through fundraising, commissioning and marketing activities including bidding for grants and service contracts.
6. Capability of influencing external change through research and campaigns and the ability to earn and maintain the trust of those people with whom the bureau deals, especially funding bodies and donors.
7. Proven ability to develop quality standards and monitor service delivery against agreed targets and  to manage internal change. 
8. Ability to lead and contribute to a team, including the ability to prioritise work, identify and develop ideas and opportunities, delegate effectively, handle pressure and take day-to-day decisions on the running of an organisation.
9. Demonstrable ability in people management, including the ability to recruit, develop, manage and motivate staff and volunteers, particularly in the voluntary sector with the ability to create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best.
10. Proven ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with individuals and with a wide variety of organisations, and to research and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports.
11. Commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to learn and develop.
12. Track record in project management.

Desirable

1. Understanding of the voluntary sector and, in particular, knowledge of the strategic and policy environment in which the advice sector operates.
2. Broad understanding of the operation of local and national government and the administration of public and legal services, including an understanding of commissioning.
3. Experience of managing service provision from split locations and / or different functions.
4. Experience of developing quality standards and monitoring service delivery against agreed targets.
5. Track record of managing ICT in a business environment, including the ability to: use ICT packages; undertake ICT business planning; develop and maintain management information systems and procedures; and manage supplier relationships.

Our Chief Officer will lead this well established housing charity, whilst still enjoying regular client contact.

Shrewsbury Homes for All  works to help those who are homeless, in housing need or who need help to avoid homelessness. 

We do this by providing:

• independent housing advice
• matching landlords and potential tenants and supporting both throughout the tenancy
• a rent account scheme
• a bond scheme to guarantee up to one month’s rent as deposit for eligible applicants
• floating housing support for at least 48 people at any time
• drop-in support

These services link together to reduce homelessness in the Shrewsbury area and improve the quality of life for all who contact the charity.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter which should include a personal statement addressing how you meet the person specification no later than the closing date of 29th November 2019.

A DBS Disclosure will be required for this role.

Unique opportunity to get involved in a conflict resolution and peace building organisation based in central London with responsibility for working to ensure that income meets the organisation’s needs, and in support of achieving the strategic objectives through the development and management of fundraising and donor relations.

Title: Development and Funding Officer

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: London, UK

Contract type: Permanent contract 

Salary: Up to £31K depending on experience.

Unique opportunity to get involved in a conflict resolution and peace building organisation based in central London with responsibility for working to ensure that income meets the organisation’s needs, and in support of achieving the strategic objectives through the development and management of fundraising and donor relations.

DPI aims to foster an environment of sharing information, ideas, knowledge and concerns for furthering of democratic solutions and outcomes. Our work supports the development of a pluralistic political arena capable of generating consensus and ownership over work on key issues at political and local levels.

We provide expertise and practical frameworks to encourage stronger public debate and involvement in promoting peace and democracy building internationally with a special focus on Turkey. DPI aims to contribute to the establishment of a structured public dialogue on peace and democratic advancement, as well as to create and expand platforms for discussions on peace and democracy building. We seek to encourage an environment of inclusive, frank, structured discussions where different parties are able to openly share knowledge, concerns and suggestions for democracy building on many levels. DPI’s objective is to identify common priorities and develop innovative approaches to the process of finding democratic solutions. DPI’s work also supports stronger collaboration between academics, civil society and policy-makers. Comparative studies of relevant situations are seen as an effective tool for ensuring that mistakes are not repeated or perpetuated; and comparative analysis of models of peace and democracy building is central to our work.

Job Description Summary

The Development and Funding Officer plays a key role at DPI, working to ensure that income meets the organisation’s needs, and in support of achieving the strategic objectives through the development and management of fundraising and donor relations.

The Development and Funding Officer is responsible for identifying and pursuing diverse funding streams; writing applications, reporting back and progress letters to meet existing and future funders’ guidelines; monitoring the implementation of projects to ensure funders’ guidelines are met; and liaising with funders and other stakeholders. The Development and Funding Officer works closely with the Finance Officer to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to donors. 

The Development and Funding Officer collaborates with Project Officers with regards to expenditure across budget lines to ensure compliance with grant contracts and grants periods. The Development and Funding Officer assists the Finance Manager with audit preparations of accounts at the end of the financial year and ensures the timely drafting of the Trustee report.

The Development and Funding Officer works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Manager and COO in the preparation and presentation of the annual organisational budget.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Grants Management

• Leads the development and delivery of short, medium and long-term fundraising strategies for DPI
• Identifies and nurtures the successful implementation of appropriate grant funding and contracting
• Researches and assesses DPI’s eligibility in line with DPI strategy and donor criteria
• Produces and submits grants proposals, expressions of interest and donor reports
• Oversees compliance with funding requirement to ensure that deadlines and criteria for donor reporting are met, including financial reporting in close collaboration with the Finance Manager

Stakeholder Engagement

• Manages and develops external relationships as a representative of DPI, attending meetings and public events where necessary
• Follows up with potential donors to open up new funding opportunities
• Conducts regular updates with current donors to maintain and strengthen relationships  
• Prepares and oversees the dissemination of external materials such as the Quarterly Update and Trustee Report to all relevant contacts
• Prepares background information ahead of DPI meetings with donors and prospective donors
• Oversees donor communication history, ensuring that notes and information are logged and shared accordingly

Development and Impact

• Leads process and system improvements/developments to ensure that all DPI material shared externally is of good quality, in line with the strategy and structure of the organisation
• Reviews all programme activities in line with the external environment and donor requirements to ensure sustainability and identify growth opportunities
• Assists the COO and Programmes team to develop organisational work plan to ensure that all activities and research comply with grant applications and donor obligation
• Develops M&E and risk assessment frameworks to carry out monitoring and evaluation of activities to measure outcomes and the impact in relation to our strategic aims, and acting to make improvements if required
• Establishes close working relationships and develop efficient systems with key individuals in the programmes, research and finance functions, to access knowledge and information needed for funding propositions and reporting
• Maintains close collaboration with DPI staff to ensure sound project management, including by ensuring regular M&E meetings with programmes team are conducted to ensure that donor requirements and output standards are met

Financial Management

• Helps to develop and implement the organisation’s financial planning, budgeting and reporting processes along with the Finance Manager and Deputy Director
• Collaborates with Project Officers with regards to the allocation of expenditure across budget lines and donors, to ensure compliance with grant contracts.
• Assists the Finance Manager in their work on audit preparations of accounts at the end of the financial year, and ensures the timely drafting of the Trustee report

• Works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Manager and COO in the preparation and presentation of the annual organisational budget.
• Ensures that the Chief Executive Officer, and all members of staff, are kept aware of their obligations and opportunities in relation to donors

Administrative Tasks

• Maintains an accurate record of donor information
• Ensures an effective and clean S-drive structure for files relating to grants and fundraising, including financial reports

Person Specification

Essential

• The ideal candidate should have strong  fundraising experience, ideally with a focus on governmental and intergovernmental funding
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including evidence of structured thinking and the ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in others
• Self-starter with the ability to initiate projects and see them through to successful completion
• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a small team, on different projects
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise, pay attention to detail and attend to multiple assignments
• The flexibility, creativity, judgment and humour needed to work effectively in cross cultural settings
• Good interpersonal abilities for networking and interaction with high level stakeholders at DPI events
• Fluency in English
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), plus Outlook
• Ability to manage working relationships remotely

Desirable

• Experience or interest in trust and government fundraising in relation to human rights, peace building and conflict resolution or similar fields
• Knowledge of the political situation in the areas of DPI’s current programmes
• An interest in peacebuilding, conflict resolution and transitional justice
• A sound and current knowledge of funding streams via the UK, EU and UN or similar

Please ensure to comment on your experience in fundraising and grant writing.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with the final deadline set as the 13th November.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

DPI maintains employment policies which ensure that no one is unfairly discriminated against, whether directly or indirectly, on any grounds including race, ethnic origin, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, age or religion. These policies will apply in relation to all those involved in the work of the organisation including paid staff, trainees, consultants, interns, volunteers, those offering services on a pro bono basis and trustees.

DPI is committed to Equal Opportunities and Cultural Diversity. Unfortunately, we believe that we will be unsuccessful in obtaining a work permit for these posts. For this reason you should only apply if you already have the right to work within the United Kingdom. This includes citizens of the European Union. Please refer to the home office website about eligibility.

Are you the Executive Director of the Roddick Foundation?

Are you passionate about issues such as social, labour and environmental justice? 

Are you courageous and keen to support and work with us on our programme of what Anita Roddick called “difficult philanthropy”? 

Do you have experience of grant-making and leadership, and are you ready for an exciting and rewarding challenge? 

If so, then you might well be the right person to join the Roddick Foundation at this key point in our lifespan. 

About the Roddick Foundation

The Roddick Foundation is dedicated to supporting, empowering and celebrating those who make the world a better place. Our mandate is simple: to be courageous in our decisions as to who we support. We make grants to organisations and campaigns that effect social change.

The Roddick Foundation was established by Gordon and Anita Roddick, founders of The Body Shop, and is overseen by the Roddick family. In our two-plus decades of work, we have set ourselves apart from traditional charitable giving by focusing on people and organisations that take unconventional approaches to advancing justice and empowering communities. We push the boundaries of grant-making when necessary.

Why now?

Social and political upheaval around the world … the grave prognoses given the global environment … we urgently need connected holistic solutions, now more than ever. There is a palpable urgency in our commitment to find and support the critical work being done at the grassroots. 

Opportunities for the Executive Director to help us do this include:

• Working with strategically to map our way forward and taking ownership of our grant making processes, management and governance.
• Working strategically with Trustees and grantees to effect influence with policymakers, other funders, the media, and beyond.
• Collaborating with grantees.
• Refining our place-based giving in West Sussex.
• Working with us to further our commitment to the women’s movement.

About you

The Executive Director may come from any of a wide array of relevant backgrounds. You should be ready to take on a demanding but rewarding leadership role within a collaborative and collegiate group. Whatever your background, we are excited to hear from you, especially if you, amongst other things:

• Have knowledge and experience of the grant making world and a relevant management and leadership background.
• Are open-minded, even-handed, and emotionally empathetic — an active listener and team player, with a sense of humour, courage, enthusiasm and integrity. 
• Are keen and able to do some moving and shaking with grantees and are able to see potential in the quirkiest ideas that come from grassroots groups. 

This is a pivotal role and will support the wider team and work closely with our Business Systems Manager.  You will be the main contact and go to person for data base queries (Microsoft Dynamics 365), so you will have similar experience either gained within a Membership organisation or charity setting.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a busy working environment, is solution-focused and able to hit the ground running.

If this sounds like your next challenge, please submit a covering letter indicating how you feel you meet the person specification.

Permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Based: London

Closing date: 17 November 2019

Interviews to take place towards end of November 2019

Please see the full job description and person specification for further details.

Could you lead us?

The Centre has ambitious plans and so is looking for a Chief Executive Officer to push forward the aims of the Trustees.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who believes in the benefit that the natural world can provide to a wide range of people; while leading on the strategic development of The Ecology Centre, as well as managing the organisation on a day to day basis.

We are looking for a leader who has an understanding of the third sector, along with a strong commercial focus, so as to balance both our charitable and enterprise aims. An interest in the environment would be essential in order to understand the Centre’s work and to identify with what we aim to achieve.

In return, a generous remuneration package is offered to the right person, which includes 35 days holiday per year (of which 2 weeks at Christmas and New Year when the Centre is closed).  After two years an extra day’s holiday is given for each additional year worked, up to a maximum of 5 extra days.  The government’s auto enrolment pension scheme is in place.

What to do next

If you think you have the skills and determination to be our CEO, we’d love to hear from you!

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