Managing Editor at China Dialogue (Fixed-Term Cover)

Location: London

Position: Managing Editor (Cover)

Hours: Full time

Contract type: Fixed Term, until 3rd September 2021

Starting salary: £37,000 Per Annum

Start time: As soon as possible

Application deadline: 9am, 1st February 2021

Description

China Dialogue seeks an experienced editor to join its London team to provide cover for a core team member’s parental leave. The ideal candidate would have a keen interest in climate change and the environment and the global role and impacts of China. The candidate would be proactive, highly organised and self-motivated, with a strong track record in  journalism, and with experience of managing investigative journalism projects,  excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills, an aptitude for digital technologies and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

About us

China Dialogue has a 15-year track record of commissioning and publishing high-quality information, and promoting communication on environment and climate change in Chinese and English and, on our sister sites, a total of eight languages. We support open discussion, with the aim of informing international and Chinese readers and contributing to equitable and constructive solutions to global environmental problems.

China Dialogue researches, writes, commissions, edits and publishes bilingual high-quality content that includes extended reports, policy briefs, essays, and book reviews on the environment and climate change. 

China Dialogue works closely with its network of sister websites – China Dialogue Ocean, The Third Pole and Diálogo Chino – cross-publishing relevant material in order to better serve our readerships. Taking a strategic global perspective of our work, the successful candidate will work to deepen these relationships, drawing on the resources we have established over the past decade to generate new synergies in content, from grassroots reporting to high-level analysis in a truly global dialogue.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work for China Dialogue as a key part of its London-based editorial team.

Essential skills:

• An understanding of and commitment to the work of China Dialogue Trust and its websites;

• Proven interest and literacy in environment and climate change;

• Experience in web publishing, investigative journalism, and multimedia and digital tools;

• The capacity to exercise strategic oversight of projects and to foster innovative approaches to addressing global environmental problems and climate change;

• Flexibility and ability to multitask, verbal and cross-cultural communications skills;

• Ability to work independently.

Desirable skills:

• Interest in or knowledge of China and international affairs;

• Chinese (or other relevant language) language skills;

• Interest in or knowledge of investigative journalism techniques. 

Main responsibilities

• Taking a strategic approach to initiating, developing and implementing original editorial projects;

• Planning, researching, commissioning, writing and editing content;

• Liaising with editorial teams in China, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America on joint editorial projects and themes of mutual interest;

• Supporting evaluation of projects and reporting to funders.

The Methodist Church is seeking a meticulous and organised copy editor with strong project management experience to join our in-house Publishing team.

You will manage the editorial process, overseeing the quality of editing, adherence to house style and tone of voice.

You will be required to copy-edit and manage our team of freelance editors to ensure the delivery of high-quality products, on time and budget. From formal reports to posters and postcards, to online content and books of prayers and training manuals, our wide range of publications is designed to equip the Church with resources for worship, discipleship and mission as we respond to the gospel of God’s love in Christ.

This role is usually based in our central London office, but staff are currently being equipped to work from home as required by restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Interviews will be conducted via video conferencing: Wednesday 24 Feb or Friday 26 February 2021

Job: Director of Finance & Resources (Imperial College Union)

Salary: £57,606 - £65,949 – the successful candidate will be expected to start at the lower end of the scale subject to particularly relevant skills and experience.

Location: Central London with the main office in South Kensington

Job Summary

This is a mission-critical role for Imperial College Union, a registered charity that exists to support and represent all students at Imperial College Union. As the Director of Finance & Resources, you will lead a range of core infrastructure and service functions for the organisation, as well as be member of the Union’s Senior Management Team. You will join the organisation at a crucial time, as we embark on a wholescale transformation and development programme to better serve our members.

Working alongside the Managing Director and Board of Trustees, you will act as the most senior finance professional in the organisation, ensuring we are sustainable in the long-term, and maximising the resources we have available. This will include directing a series of process and system reviews within the finance function and leading a new strategic approach to the Union’s financial operating model. In addition to this, you will also take on the responsibility for a number of income-generating services, ensuring they meet the needs of students and operate within an agreed commercial framework.

We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and collaborative senior leader, who takes personal responsibility for their work, and relishes the opportunity to solve problems. Working with bright and talented young leaders in a students’ union creates an exciting and fast paced environment – one where you can see real change happen very quickly. If you’re excited by the challenge and keen to get stuck in, then we want to hear from you.

Duties and responsibilities

You will be a member of the Students’ Union’s Senior Management Team, with shared corporate responsibility for the management of all services and activities undertaken by the organisation.

You will responsible for the following services within the organisation, developing controls, and setting policies and procedures as required:

• Finance
• Systems, IT & HR
• Retail

Alongside the Managing Director and wider SMT, you will lead on developing the strategic financial and wider resource goals for the organisation, ensuring viability in line with the mission, aims and values.

Essential requirements

The full requirements are set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. However, we’d like to particularly highlight the following as important:

• CCAB or CIMA Accounting Qualification with significant PQE/evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of managing (or involvement in the management of) one or more of the following other functions within an organisation: Information Technology, Human Resources, Commercial Services.
• Experience of change management and organisational transformation, preferably within the charity or education sectors.
• Knowledge of key relevant legislation particularly relating to charity accounting, VAT, payroll and pensions.
• Knowledge of structures, issues, and trends affecting higher education, students’ unions and the wider charity sector.

Further Information

Please note you’ll need to complete the online application to be considered for this role.

To apply please visit our website and search for the ref PRO00468

Should you require any further details on the role please contact Dr Tom Flynn

Closing date: 7 December 2020

Interviews: Tuesday or Wednesday 15/16 December 2020 by video software

Cognus are seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative Principal Accountant to join the Strategic Leadership Team and to lead and manage an effective finance service for the Company. Reporting jointly to the Managing Director of Cognus and the Assistant Director of finance at the London Borough of Sutton (company shareholder) this role will provide professional Finance and accountancy advice and support to the Managing Director to safeguard the Company’s financial standing and to support delivery of excellent outcomes for customers.

We are looking for a fully qualified Accountant with proven experience of producing or being responsible for the production of accurate statutory financial statements with previous work experience as a senior Financial Accountant or similar role. Knowledge of Local Government Finance along with the experience of financial software and reporting packages such as Xero, Agresso, Approval Max is desirable. As the lead on the financial accounting for the Company, the postholder will be expected to ensure that the Company’s accounts are compliant with best practice, relevant legislation and codes of practice and lead and manage the finance team undertaking all financial activities for the Company including strategic, operational and transactional finance tasks.  The postholder will also lead on the preparation of the annual budget, Medium-Term Financial Plan and presentation of budget to the Board, Cognus Finance Committee and other forums as required and must be confident in dealing with the Board and advising non-financial managers in identifying and implementing savings, value for money improvements and cost mitigation activities.

Cognus is at a very exciting moment in its evolution and growth. We are looking for a professional and experienced individual who is passionate about the inclusion of children and young people in education and society. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, is organised, has great communication skills and has a good understanding of duties in relation to the areas of responsibility detailed in the job description and is committed to delivering with excellence.

You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:

• Regular support and supervision
• An excellent group of leaders as colleagues
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Flexible working including home working
• Workplace pension scheme
• Salary - Band 5 £52023.40 to £64346.68 (cost of living increase to be applied from 1st April 2021)
• 28 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of three days between Xmas & New Year) increasing to 30 days with length of service
• Perkbox and Sovereign Healthcare cashback plans
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a CV and covering note (of no more than two sides, minimum font size 11) outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is midnight on Wednesday 10th February 2021. Candidates are requested to be available via on-line interview week commencing 15th February 2021.  If you would like more information about this role before applying please email Rebecca Mcgeachy (contact details via our website) to arrange a brief chat about the role.

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.

About GiveDirectly 

GiveDirectly aims to reshape international giving -  and millions of lives - by enabling donors to provide capital grants directly to some of the world’s poorest people. GiveDirectly’s cash transfers stand on the shoulders of giants, backed by hundreds of high quality research studies that have documented the myriad positive impacts of cash on peoples’ lives. 

GiveDirectly has been at the forefront of this evidence generation effort since we launched a decade ago. Fifteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of GiveDirectly’s programs are either ongoing or completed. These have covered diverse, cutting edge research questions including: the macro impact of transfers on local economies, the impact of a universal basic income, and establishing cash as a benchmark that traditional, ‘in kind’ aid interventions should beat in order to be considered cost-effective. We are increasingly seeking to integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches within individual studies to better understand how and why change happens.

These studies do not just sit on dusty shelves -- since 2018, GiveDirectly RCTs have been covered in top media outlets including: Washington Post (twice), New York Times, The Economist, Vox (several times over), Quartz,  NPR (twice), DevEx, Fast Company, Axios and Wired. Delivering and disseminating research studies have become a core part of GiveDirectly’s value proposition to donors, and central to our ability to raise the revenue that enables people living in poverty to transform their own lives.

Cash transfers are at a potential inflection point: COVID-19 has amplified the challenges of bulkier in-kind aid models, and governments are deploying cash as their most common tool of assistance to vulnerable populations. This brings new research challenges and opportunities. How do we combine existing research knowledge with recent data to design high-impact programs in a new humanitarian context? How do we evaluate the impact of those programs when in-person data collection is not possible? 

GiveDirectly currently operates in multiple African countries: DRC, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Morocco, Rwanda, Togo and Uganda. We have also delivered disaster response programs in the United States and the Bahamas.

About the role

We are seeking a versatile individual who can lead our research function through our next phase of growth: overseeing high quality academic research studies (e.g. managing 11 ongoing RCTs), equipping our team to design evidence-informed programs (e.g. synthesizing existing research on nutrition impacts of different cash designs), and setting the research agenda for the coming years (e.g. what are the highest priority questions to answer?). 

This role requires a dynamic leader, who is animated by both the practical problem-solving needed to drive research excellence (e.g. how do we deliver robust impact research at high speed in a humanitarian setting?), and the research uptake challenge of leveraging the evidence base to maximize program impact and grow the global cash movement. 

Our team is passionate about shifting the status quo with respect to how and by whom decisions are made in the aid space. We believe elevating recipient choice is critical, as are demonstrably committing to transparency around metrics and evidence. We are looking for applicants who are deeply aligned with these objectives, and energized by the prospect of building an organization that advances them.

Reports to: Managing Director

Responsibilities:

• Research oversight

• Ensure excellence across all external GD research studies (most of which are RCTs) through proactive project and stakeholder management across academics, research delivery partners, GD Field Operations, Field Technology and Revenue teams and funding partners.

• Support the GD Field Operations teams to design and deliver robust internal (non-experimental) monitoring and evaluation of a wide range of projects, leveraging GD’s extensive routine data collection through SMS, USSD and phone surveys.

• Program and research design

• • Drive evidence-informed program design within GD by synthesizing existing data and evidence in accessible formats and championing research uptake during the program design process

  • Partner with Revenue and Field teams to design programs that are operationally feasible, evidence-driven and meet donor requirements, thoughtfully assessing the trade-offs required

  • Design new research studies -- always in partnership with GD teams, and often in partnership with external academics

  • Develop a deep understanding of the impact of research design choices on the work of GD Field Operations and Field Technology teams, and use that knowledge to design research studies that thoughtfully negotiate the trade-offs between multiple priorities.

• Fundraising

  • Equip GD’s Revenue teams (e.g. Partnerships, Communications, Growth) with high-quality, accessible tools (e.g. cash evidence summaries by topic / domain) that enable them to:

    • Communicate clearly with external audiences about the prevalence of cash programs and the impact of cash transfers, ensuring GD’s reputation for honest communication about evidence is maintained

    • Write funding bids that are informed by the latest evidence about cash transfers without needing to seek bespoke advice

    • Maximize the reach and impact of GD research publications by communicating externally about results, and synthesizing findings so others on the team can do so (e.g. summary notes, slide decks)

  • Enable high-quality donor reporting by providing timely progress updates on research studies 

• Research strategy

• Develop GiveDirectly’s research strategy for the next 3 years. Establish the high priority research questions GD studies should seek to answer, integrating the perspectives of GD Field Operations and Revenue teams, and looking for new ways to advance our understanding of recipient perspectives (e.g. priorities and preferences)

• Develop guidelines for how to assemble study teams that reflect a diversity of characteristics, perspectives and expertise

Core competencies and experiences

• Understanding of the lives of people living in poverty - learned or lived experience of the reality of poverty -- this could be extreme absolute poverty or relative poverty in a higher income country

• Communication - be equally comfortable having a technical conversation with an academic as you are describing a study in straightforward terms to a donor who has zero context. Expertise in communicating about research in a clear and compelling manner with a range of internal and external audiences -- both verbally and in writing -- is crucial in this role.

• Quantitative research expertise - 3+ years experience of designing, undertaking or overseeing experimental / quasi-experimental research studies (e.g. RCT, RDD, PSM designs) is essential; experience of cognitive testing survey questions, survey design and analysis, developing power calculations, and quality-assuring quantitative research designs would all be helpful

• Qualitative research expertise - experience of qualitative research design (e.g. sampling), interview guide development, undertaking interviews / FGDs, qualitative analysis, integration of qual and quant in design and analysis

• Research stakeholder management - speak the language of external researchers (primarily academic economists), understand the norms and incentives of academic researchers, experience of influencing research decisions that are made by consensus rather than contract, experience of project managing organizations / individuals to deliver research on time and to budget, experience of overcoming unexpected roadblocks that derail research projects

• Project management - experience of keeping multiple large-scale projects on track, proactively managing risks and stakeholder communications, maintaining project tracking systems 

• Strategic planning and strong execution - ability to seamlessly navigate between big-picture strategy and day-to-day operational decisions, ability to navigate through ambiguity

• Alignment with GiveDirectly Values:

• Recipients first.

We prioritize recipient preferences over those of donors or ourselves.

We do not impose our preferences, or judgments, on the beneficiaries; instead we respect and empower them to make their own choices, elevating their voices in the global aid debate. This value is core to GiveDirectly’s identity as the first organization exclusively devoted to putting the poor in control of how aid money is spent. It comes at a potential cost, as it means that neither we nor donors get to set priorities (and we may even lose some “efficiency” in providing this option).

• Team next.

We do what’s best for organizational - not individual - success.

This is a team sport, where we will succeed (or fail) together. The best players are not those with the best individual statistics, but those with biggest impact on our overall performance. We avoid territoriality, self-promotion, and I’m above this attitudes.

• Be proactively candid.

We say what we believe, and are honest in sharing information.

Having confidence that other people are telling us what they truly believe, without gloss or omission, is critical to effective communication and to our ability to learn and grow from feedback. We owe it to each other - and our donors - to instill this confidence even though giving and receiving information candidly are unusual in both professional and social life, and can be very uncomfortable.

• Create positive energy

We strive to be a source - not drain - of energy for our colleagues.

Our work is hard, practically and emotionally, and we cannot overemphasize the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, enjoying the company of our colleagues, and not taking ourselves too seriously.  In doing so, we aspire to generate energy and excitement amongst our colleagues in pursuing our mission. This should not preclude candor, and we aspire to achieve both.

• Think rigorously; act quickly.

We are intellectually rigorous with a drive towards action - not debate.

We reason from first principles, grounding our decisions in objective claims about the world, rather than hard-to-disprove assertions or hierarchy. We aim to brainstorm inclusively and respectfully, but critically self-vet ideas we put forward, so as to ensure productive and prudent decision making.

Demanding this level of rigor forces us to think harder about decisions and our assumptions than we otherwise might. This is a real cost. It can be taken too far: it is possible to overthink decisions, and we avoid debate for the sake of debate.  We are not here to philosophize or ensure consensus. We decide and act quickly, avoiding getting bogged down in debates.

• Accept reality. Propose solutions.

We do not dwell on problems. We work actively to create solutions.

There will always be an endless list of things to improve. We focus on the things that can be changed; find the most important of those things, and propose actionable answers. We do not allow “problems” to weigh us down and be a source of negativity.  We are forward looking, which we believe not only leads to better team outcomes, but also creates a more enjoyable, energizing environment for all.

• Be productively ambitious.

We take the risks to pursue industry-changing success, not incremental progress.

We seek step-change improvements at all levels, and are willing to make big-bets; we do not accept complacency nor do we simply optimize existing processes. In doing so, we allow ourselves to dream big with a belief that perceived constraints are merely opportunities for creativity.

Such ambition not only requires hard work (i.e., this is not a 9-5 job), but also a willingness to accept and learn from temporary setbacks and failures.  In accepting these failures, we’re conscious to not point fingers, nor obsess over “mistakes” made.

• Know yourself and grow.

We recognize and accept our imperfections with a focus on growth.

We are an organization of exceptional people and trust in each other’s abilities, yet we recognize that none of us is perfect. We strive to maintain an accurate understanding of our individual and institutional strengths and weaknesses, in order to position ourselves to maximize our chances of success.

At the same time, we seek personal growth for ourselves and our teammates. Feedback is given with a spirit of helpfulness; and sought out with a desire to learn.

**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all.  GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated person for an excellent opportunity to lead a new directorate at our ground-breaking charity.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders. Your remit would be directly with the first three strands and those in your team will offer support to the fourth.

Location: office in London – UK based, flexibility

Contract: Permanent. 

Salary: £67,629 - £83,235

BRAC, one of the leading development organisations in the world, is seeking a Deputy CEO/Director of Partnerships to play a key role in overseeing the fundraising and resource mobilisation work of its London office and in the engagement of important stakeholders and supporters.

BRAC is a global leader in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. These include programmes in education, healthcare, microfinance, girls’ empowerment, agriculture, human and legal rights, social enterprises, a bank, a university, and the world’s largest mobile money platform.

The new role will lead the BRAC UK Fundraising and New Business team to meet bold fundraising targets and will be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy that supports BRAC’s new global wide strategy for the charity, aiming to reach over 250 million people by 2030. The Deputy CEO and Director of Partnerships will also develop a healthy funding pipeline, diversify BRAC UK’s current donor funding portfolio, build and strengthen existing relationships and strategic partnerships, and oversee effective reporting and accountability to donors. 

The charity is looking for an inspirational leader with strong experience in an international development organisation and an impressive track record in fundraising results, particularly in the field of institutional donors. You will also need experience of developing fundraising strategies, a strong knowledge of UK government funding and you will have lived and worked in the Global South. This will be combined with excellent communication and people management skills, the ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of people across different countries, and the willingness and ability to travel regularly to Africa and Asia.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315

We are delighted to be working with an international health charity who are looking for an excellent relationship builder to join their team as a Philanthropy Manager.

This is an integral role within an exciting organisation who work internationally, and you will be spearheading Major Giving fundraising for the charity. As a senior fundraiser, reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for cultivating strong relationships with major donors as well as trusts and foundations across the UK and Europe. You will develop the fundraising strategy to secure vital funds, and proactively and strategically look at ways to expand the donor base long-term.

You will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of securing significant gifts from major donors or trusts and foundations


• A fantastic relationship-builder with strong communication skills


• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills

Closing date: Asap

Salary: £43,000 - £55,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy on 020 30 062787 or apply online.

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

LIFEbeat was formed in 2009 with the mission to improve the wellbeing of young people through building creative communities and a sense of belonging. This is achieved through personal development programmes which give skills and inspiration to overcome the challenges young people face, navigate the divisions in society and lead confident, healthy and purposeful lives. LIFEbeat's approach weaves together key different essential practices: creativity and arts practice, focus on relationships and group/community work, personal storytelling, and reflective practice. LIFEbeat also offers professional training for youth workers, teachers, coaches, trainers and therapists.

Founder led until now, LIFEbeat are at a pivotal point in their development and growth and are looking for an accomplished, passionate leader to help take the organisation to the next level. The role will be responsible for taking over the day to day management of the organisation, whilst looking at opportunities for strategic growth, developing partnership opportunities and acting as an Ambassador for the organisation.

To be successful in this role, you will be naturally entrepreneurial with the ability to see and take advantage of opportunities. This is a small, agile and responsive charity so may suit someone who has worked in a start-up or fledgling business. As an ambassador for the organisation and its work, you will need to be comfortable selling an organisation to raise money, and you may benefit from understanding income generation within a commercial setting.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full job description, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date - 31st January

Prospectus Interviews - 1-5 February

Client 1st Round Interviews - Date within 10th - 16th February (tbc)

Client 2nd Round Interviews - Date within 16th - 23rd February (tbc)

An incredible opportunity for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to work for a rapidly growing and innovative, European Environmental and Animal Welfare organisation.

Please note; This is a home-based role, and you can be based anywhere in the UK or Europe.

As the Philanthropy Manager you with focus on fundraising in Europe, working with major donors and grant-giving institutions to help and protect people, animals and the planet.

Reporting directly to the European Managing Director, you will be lead in a senior, frontline fundraising role, building and sustaining Major Donor relationships with a growing supporter base.

Working closely with the global development team, you will be responsible for delivering and executing a Major Donor fundraising strategy for Europe. You will:

• Build strong, meaningful, long-term relationships with major donors and prospects (both individuals and foundations) across the UK and Europe to attract, maintain and expand their support.
• Identify and qualify new philanthropic prospects.
• Ensure accurate, timely and thorough correspondence, acknowledgement, and record-keeping at all stages of the donor journey.
• Coordinate closely with development colleagues in the US and other countries.

Our client is looking for an experienced Philanthropy/ Major Donor professional who has;

• A proven track record of cultivating relationships with major donors and/or funding institutions (e.g. trusts, foundations), and securing significant gifts.
• The ability to persuasively make the case for support for and to represent to stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• The role requires a willingness to travel throughout Europe, when safe to do so.

Business Development and Funding Manager
Liverpool with travel across the heartlands
Full time - 40 hours per week
12 month fixed term contract
£39,890

Our client is an ambitious and well-established housing group with deep roots in their three heartland of Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington.

The charitable arm of our client is committed in supporting the development of stronger communities; creating connected, independent and sustainable neighbourhoods, through empowering people to achieve their full potential. Dedicated to staff, families and communities, striving for happy and healthy lives for all.

The Foundation has distinct programmes to support employment and skills, health and wellbeing, financial and digital inclusion, and young people. They are expanding their programmes and are recruiting across all disciplines.

They are looking for dynamic and compassionate workers who enjoy developing their own skills alongside enabling  clients to grow, achieve and succeed. Are you a team player who would thrive within this inclusive culture? If yes our client wants to hear from you.

About the role:

Our client currently has an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Business Development and Fundraising Manager to lead their small fundraising team, developing fundraising opportunities across the Foundation and ultimately increasing impact for charity beneficiaries and local communities.

You will provide support to the Heads of Service and Managing Director in the identification of opportunities, development and submission of proposals, managing grant bids/tender processes from scoping through to implementation. You will have proven experience of developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders to deliver tangible results.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading on the management of bid/tender information, market intelligence, pipeline development and knowledge management.
• Providing project support for tenders and grant applications, implementation and roll out of successful bids.
• Undertaking growth opportunity assessment, business case evaluation, pipeline reporting and project planning.
• Developing creative funding applications in partnership with the wider team.
• Managing and operate bid/proposal information systems, including commissioner portals and utilise internal systems and data.
• Assessing tender notices/opportunities, ensuring business case brief, contract risk assessment and due diligence is undertaken for each bid/proposal.
• Producing and submit timely and accurate completion of returns for funders/commissioners.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Possess a proven track record of leading successful applications to grant makers and charitable trusts
• Have experience in corporate fundraising and donor stewardship
• Have experience operating bid/proposal information systems, including commissioner portals and ability to utilise internal systems and data.
• Have experience of a broad variety of business/fundraising opportunities relevant to the charitable sector
• Have a track record of developing innovative business development opportunities

Membership of the Institute of Fundraising would also be advantageous but is not essential

Bede is an established local charity providing four specialist services. We support adults with a learning disability; women and men who experience domestic abuse; youth clubs and school holiday programmes and opportunities for community volunteering. Our team of around 40 staff work with an annual income of £1.2m.

We invite you to lead us through an exciting period of development as we move to a new purpose-built Centre in 2023. You'll join us at a key moment in our long and distinguished history, and take us into a dynamic future. Our current Director, Nick Dunne, who retires in 2021, will introduce you to this exceptional opportunity to make a real difference to our neighbours' lives.

This is a unique chance for an experienced senior manager from the not-for-profit sector to head our small, high-impact organisation. You will work with people in complex circumstances, and support specialist managers in grasping opportunities and assessing risks. In addition, you'll bring a thorough working knowledge of HR, charity finance, fundraising and governance to your role. You'll draw on all your creativity and energy to achieve maximum success and sustainability. We look forward to hearing from you - and offering a warm welcome from our lively and appreciative community. 

For an informal discussion about the role and to apply, please see application pack.

Closing date for applications 5pm Monday February 1, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Bede w/c February 15
Interviews will be held on Thursday February 25.

About the role

We are seeking a Risk & Assurance Manager to play a key part in supporting our drive to continually improve risk management and compliance across the organisation, while supporting ongoing governance activity. Through strengthening our organisational compliance and lessening risk, the role will remove potential barriers to future funding and help WSUP to achieve greater impact as we seek to meet our ambitious business plan goals for 2020 – 2025. It is a busy, challenging and exciting role that encompasses compliance, governance, and organisational legal support and will work across our non-profit and for-profit business units. 

About Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP)

WSUP is a not-for-profit company that helps transform cities to benefit the millions who lack access to water and sanitation. We were created in 2005 as a response to the urban explosion that has left many cities unable to provide basic services, such as access to a toilet or drinking water, to low-income communities. We work alongside local providers, enabling them to develop services, build infrastructure and attract funding so that they can reach low-income communities.

We work in seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, supported by an office in the UK. Since inception we have helped over 20 million people access improved water, sanitation and hygiene services.

1. Risk Management

• Support WSUP’s work to manage risk through effective implementation of the Risk Management Procedures
• Work as a business partner with Senior Leadership Team members and Country Programme Managers on their risk management strategies. This will include:
  • Overseeing that Risk Registers are monitored, reviewed, managed and reflected upon appropriately to provide an up-to-date view of WSUP’s risk status
  • Ensuring that risk owners and risk authorisers understand their respective responsibilities
  • Ensuring that risk management action plans are appropriate, reviewed and actioned on a regular basis
  • Identifying emerging risks and supporting Managers in addressing these and implementing best practices
  • Assessing the organisation’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks
• Provide views on risks associated with major contracts and initiatives, including legal and financial risk, and participate in due diligence of major new funders, partners, or suppliers.
• Responsible for ensuring Risk Management Procedures are kept up to date and fit for purpose through regular review
• Act as the key point of contact for Risk Management issues, addressing employee concerns or questions on legal compliance, providing support and training to staff and Directors across multiple business units to build risk awareness

1. Governance Support

• Provide full logistical and secretarial support for each quarterly Board meeting and sub-committees, including preparing papers for the Risk and Finance & Audit Committees, assisting the CEO in the preparation of materials for the Board of Directors, and taking full minutes of the meetings
• Ensure that all actions from the Board and its Committees, or from internal audit reports are carried out in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with various teams within WSUP, both in the UK and overseas, in order to relay important messages and strategic decisions which have been taken
• Support the management of the organisation’s internal governance meetings
• Proactively monitor the intersection of different institutions of the WSUP Group, e.g. non–profit company, for–profit consultancy & charity, and assist the CEO to manage their smooth functioning as a corporate entity
• Assist the Company Secretary in ensuring the company is compliant with governance requirements in all jurisdictions

1. Legal Compliance

• Develop and implement an effective legal compliance programme for all our Programme countries and WSUP Advisory operations, with collaboration with the Director of Programmes and the Managing Director of WSUP Advisory
• Develop and oversee control systems to manage violations of legal guidelines and internal procedures
• Revise procedures periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues and ensure that they reflect the Board’s stated risk appetite
• Provide advice on appropriate business structures for WSUP’s engagement and collaboration with partners and incubator businesses we may support, considering WSUP’s exposure on compliance and brand reputation

1. Internal audit function

• Within the context of the annual Risk Assurance Plan, as agreed by the Risk Committee, review and determine effectiveness of internal controls, including policies and procedures, to prevent and detect irregularities, and to identify and manage risks
• Analyse the business generally and proposed new business areas for risk identification and management
• Plan and conduct internal audits and spot checks of procedure and legal compliance to standards, including liaison with external auditors
• Undertake ad hoc investigations, to investigate irregularities and non-compliance issues, and maintain a system to capture incidences (including ‘near misses’)
• Make recommendations and solutions to issues identified and monitor the implementation of these

1. Manager of the WSUP Charity

• Liaise with statutory bodies including Companies House and the Charity Committee
• Prepare papers for the Board of Trustees of WSUP Charity, and manage responses and input provided at meetings
• Provide governance support to the Board of Trustees

1. Other

• Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate
• Liaise with lawyers on legal questions facing the organisation
• Administer insurance arrangements, in liaison with the Head of People and Support
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the organisation as well as evolving best practices in compliance control

Person specification

Evidence that applicants meet the essential criteria will be assessed by the following methods: Application (A) Interview (I) Test (T), as indicated below.

Essential

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in law, finance, business administration or a related field (A)
• Experience undertaking risk-based audits, ideally within a not-for-profit environment, recognising both downside and upside risk (A, I)
• Knowledge of legal requirements, company or charity law, and controls (A, I)
• Familiarity with non-profit and for-profit sectors and working internationally (A, I)
• Experience working with Boards and Committees (A,I)

Skills and abilities

• Good interpersonal skills with a persuasive, diplomatic manner (I)
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills (A,I)
• Ability to assess and respond to risk appropriately within different levels and contexts, for example, at project level through to organisation-wide level (A,I)
• Outstanding attention to detail (A,I)
• Excellent report and minutes writing skills in English (T)
• Professional and discreet, with the ability to judge when information must be treated confidentially (I)
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments across the organisation, building strong working relationships & credibility at all levels (A. I)
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping (A, I)
• Microsoft Office skills and general IT literacy, ideally with experience of Microsoft 365 (A, I)
• Able to communicate clearly and confidently (I)
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise own workload (I)
• Able to work well under pressure (I)
• Have a hands-on approach and be a team player (I)

Other

• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities (A, I)
• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations (A, I)
• Passionate about WSUP’s aims and ethos (A, I)
• Desire to learn more about our international teams’ challenges and help find solutions (A, I)

Desirable

Experience, skills and qualifications   

• Proficiency in French and/or Portuguese would be an advantage (A)
• Professional certification, e.g. International Compliance Association qualification (A)
• Charity or not-for-profit sector experience (A, I)
• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel (able to use basic formulas) (A, I)

Job Title:  Philanthropy Manager

Hours:  Full time/Permanent

Salary:  £43,000 - £55,000

Location:  Home-based / Flexible

We are working in partnership with an international charity at forefront of the movement to use food technology to replace the products of industrial animal agriculture with plant-based, fermentation-derived and cultivated meat, eggs, dairy, and seafood. They are at an exciting stage in their growth and are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join the team.

The organisation is entirely funded through philanthropy. In this new role, reporting directly to the Managing Director, the postholder will be in a senior, frontline fundraising role, building and sustaining relationships with their growing family of supporters. The postholder will be responsible for delivering and executing a fundraising strategy, focussing initially on major donors.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of cultivating relationships with major donors and/or funding institutions (e.g. trusts, foundations), and securing significant gifts. 
• Achieving ambitious fundraising targets. 
• Identifying and qualifying new philanthropic prospects.
• Practical knowledge of using Salesforce would be advantageous, as experience managing prospects and supporters, entering and tracking gifts, creating reports, and analysing data from CRM systems is essential.

We are seeking a strategic individual with a very strong work ethic and self-motivation. The individual must have a can-do attitude and take ownership and responsibility for driving outcomes. The individual must have excellent people-skills and the capability to work well independently, under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV with a supporting statement, to Katherine Anderson-Scott, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Quote our reference JO2806.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

Deadline for applications: 9am Monday 15 February

However, due to the nature of the role we are reviewing applications as they come in, so please apply as soon as possible.