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This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced international charity finance professional.to manage the range of finances in an established and well regarded NGO with global reach,as it embarks on an exciting new journey under new leadership.
The role requires a recognised finance qualification and at least 7 years' experience in charity and not for profit financial management, including budgeting and forecasting at the project, programme and central level, as well as overseeing the life-cycle of grants and other contracts from governments, organisations, wealthy individuals and charitable foundations internationally.
You should also have substantial experience in maintaining and developing robust and user-friendly, financial systems to underpin our work, and in audit processes and accounting software (including SAGE).
We are also looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can work with and present to colleagues across the organisation, understanding the needs of their programmes, projects and supporting strategic financial initiatives as they arise.
The organisation is relatively small in terms of staff numbers. The successful candidate should therefore be prepared to be adaptable and flexible and be able to move from more strategic activities to sleeves up work with ease.
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Country Director (Programme Manager) Fast-track leadership programme – Various global locations
Permanent, Full Time
Location – Various global locations across the HALO Trust operations
Salary – Starting salary of £50,000 gross per annum, increasing to up to £65,000 upon deployment (depending upon level of role and programme assigned) plus overseas allowances. International contract terms
About HALO:
The HALO Trust is the world’s largest and oldest international humanitarian mine action non-government organisation (NGO).
For over thirty years, we have been saving lives and helping war-torn communities recover, by making their land safe. Our mission is to protect lives and restore the livelihoods of those affected by conflict.
HALO is known for its work to clear landmines, but we also lead on dealing with unexploded ordnance, from bullets to aircraft bombs, and we educate communities to keep them safe. We also build safe arms stores and systems for securing guns. HALO was established in Afghanistan in 1988 and now employs over 11,500 staff in 30 countries and territories.
We are extremely proud of the work we do and the people in our team. For us all, it is more than just a job. It is a shared purpose.
About the Role:
Due to growth and internal promotions, we are very excited to be recruiting our next senior leaders, with the aim of these individual quickly becoming our next Country Directors (we call them Programme Managers here at HALO).
In order to set our future Programme Managers up for success, our fast-track leadership programme will train and skill you in numerous aspects of our operations.
You will initially undertake our 6-month Field Officer training programme in Cambodia and Sri Lanka. Here you will trained in our global landmine clearance operations both technically and operationally, focusing on leading our national teams on the ground in our global programmes. Upon completion of the Field Officer course, you will deploy to a programme in a senior position. This could be as Chief of Staff, Deputy Programme Manager or similar, where you will have leadership responsibility, but most importantly allowing you to experience how a HALO programme works.
Once this initial deployment concludes (around 12 months depending on your progress and HALO’s needs), your line manager and our talent management team will work with you to identify suitable Programme Manager roles as they become available. Depending on the number of applicants, these roles are likely to be competed.
The Programme Manager is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the programme, including the design, review, and implementation of the programme’s strategy in accordance with HALO’s organisational objectives and charitable purpose. This includes establishing long-term strategic goals for the programme and developing the capacity and strength of the existing team. The successful candidate to this role will be a strategic thinker who can demonstrate experience building a team’s capacity to achieve strategic objectives.
You will be responsible for the accountable execution of donor projects, working directly with relevant stakeholders in-country and liaising with others remotely. You will also be responsible for the creation of project implementation plans, monitoring and adjustment to ensure successful delivery to donors. The successful candidate for this role must be comfortable monitoring delivery at a higher level, as well as getting involved in the detail when needed. The successful candidate will need to have exceptional liaison, organisational and financial acumen.
The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance across all departments in the programme in accordance with internal, national and international regulations and legislation. They will report to the respective Head of Region and coordinate with HALO’s HQ.
The successful candidate will need to be an inspiring leader, capable of managing a large and diverse workforce with a focus on empowerment, communication, and professional development. The Programme Manager will improve HR and safeguarding processes and procedures with a desire to lead on implementing impactful systematic change. This role requires a candidate with strong coordination capabilities, and a commitment to lead by example to maintain high professional standards.
The Programme Manager’s time will be split between in country HQ offices with occasional travel to the regional operations in country.
HALO requires its applicants to work in line with our values, which are:
- Courage
- Discipline
- Integrity
- Respect for Others
- Loyalty
- Selfless Commitment
The Programme Manager position is a strategic leadership role, and we’re looking for individuals with strong programme management skills, with experience of managing large scale projects.
You will be an experienced senior leader of people who knows how to get the best out of their diverse team operating in complex political and often austere environments. Previous experience in the mine action or arms control sector is desirable; however, we know that talent comes from different sector backgrounds be that ex-Armed Forces, the humanitarian sector, business or those who have invested in their leadership capability through an MBA.
Above all you will be a seasoned leader who will thrive in our sector, who fully buys-in to our purpose and who will make a real difference to the people they lead, and the beneficiaries that we serve.
Who we're looking for:
Key Skills and Competencies Required
Essential
- Significant senior leader experience
- Experience in managing compliance across project management, financial, labour law and other departmental functions
- Experience in strategy building and implementation
- Experience establishing and building new stakeholder relationships
- Financial management, including budget building
- Experience leading and managing teams, building capacity and an inclusive workplace
- Experience in project design, proposal writing and review
- Experience monitoring project performance against indicators
- Experience assessing and managing risk
- Experience in incident and/or crisis management
- Results based management experience
- Demonstrable confidence in public speaking and liaison
- Project management experience
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to foster a cooperative work environment
- Fluent English
Desirable
- Experience of working overseas in complex political environments
- Good donor relationship management, including reporting and other communications
- Experience working with a variety of donor types, such as government, private, corporate and foundations
- Experience in Safeguarding management
- Experience in mine action or arms control sector
- Experience in international development
- Experience working on projects relating to gender and women’s empowerment
Benefits
- Starting salary of £50,000 gross per annum, increasing upon deployment (depending upon level of role and programme assigned)
- Local overseas allowance of $350 per month
- Shared or private accommodation in HALO accommodation provided at nil cost. Accompanied posting will also be considered but cannot be guaranteed.
- 49 days annual leave increasing to 56 days after 2 years’ service
- Three economy return flights to the member’s official home address (or an alternative location up to an equivalent cost)
- Non contributary life assurance (3 x salary)
- Retirement savings plan
- Private medical health cover
- Comprehensive insurance package: life assurance and emergency medical insurance, including evacuation and repatriation.
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and well-being of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.
If you wish to apply, please submit your CV (no more than 2 pages) and a covering letter (no more than one page). Closing date for applications will be 29th January 2025.
We will be reviewing and processing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised closing date. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
Our mission is to protect lives and restore the livelihoods of those affected by conflict.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About GISF
The Global Interagency Security Forum strengthens NGO safety and security practices worldwide. We have more than 130 member INGOs and offices in London and Washington, DC. GISF’s member-led structure makes us a trusted platform for collaboration, a driver of innovative security risk management (SRM), and a repository of best practices. We also work closely with policymakers to enhance their understanding of SRM. We strengthen NGO security practice worldwide by:
- Maintaining and building from our expertise in humanitarian security risk management
- Offering trusted platforms for coordination and knowledge sharing
- Driving innovation, capturing best practice, and improving SRM capabilities.
- Supporting policy-makers and the humanitarian system to increase their understanding of SRM and maximise access to people in need
What We Offer
- 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
- Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Employer Pension contributions
- A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training
The Job
The Admin and Projects Officer (APO) will work closely with GISF’s Business & Operations Manager and the Head of Global Membership and NGO Services. The APO will provide efficient administrative support to enable the smooth functioning of the GISF Secretariat. You will be working as a part of a UK/US Administrative Team. Some European travel may be required to support at events.
Job Description
- Maintain GISF publications stock and storage
- Support with project mail outs
- Support with event logistics and organisation
- Maintain and distribute GISF promotional and marketing stock
- Support with membership database updates
- Support with grant opportunity identification
- Office Manual and Employee Handbook Updates
- Coordinate GISF meetings, including booking meeting rooms
- Travel bookings for GISF Team and events
- Support emergency deployment of staff responding to crises
- Support with managing IT provider
- Liaise with London office property manager on behalf of the team
- Maintaining filing system on cloud server
- Support with consultancy contracts and all staff recruitment
- Provide administrative support to GISF’s governance bodies
- Provide general administrative support to the team
Person Specification
Essential Skills/Experience
- Some experience in a similar administrative role
- Able to work on own initiative – a self-starter
- Able to work virtually as part of an already existing team
- T-literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Office 365
- Good communication skills and strong written and spoken English
- An eye for detail and a systematic approach to work
- Ability to handle confidential information
Desirable
- Knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce)
- Previous experience in the charity sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About GISF
The Global Interagency Security Forum strengthens NGO safety and security practices worldwide. We have more than 130 member INGOs and offices in London and Washington, DC. GISF’s member-led structure makes us a trusted platform for collaboration, a driver of innovative security risk management (SRM), and a repository of best practices. We also work closely with policymakers to enhance their understanding of SRM. We strengthen NGO security practice worldwide by:
- Maintaining and building from our expertise in humanitarian security risk management
- Offering trusted platforms for coordination and knowledge sharing
- Driving innovation, capturing best practice, and improving SRM capabilities.
- Supporting policy-makers and the humanitarian system to increase their understanding of SRM and maximise access to people in need
What We Offer
- 25 days of annual leave increasing annually after 2 years, up to a maximum 30 days (plus bank holidays)
- Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Employer Pension contributions
- A focus on professional development, including access to overseas events, workshops, and training
The Job
The Communications Officer will play a critical role in GISF’s Communications team, working closely with the Communications Lead. The Communications team supports the work of all other teams across GISF, including Research, Membership & Events, Policy & Advocacy, and more.
The Communications Officer will work on a wide array of communications outputs, including social media, e-newsletters, the GISF website, printed brochures, branded materials, the GISF podcast, and more. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on a diverse range of communications products, using different software tools, and consulting with a variety of external contractors, such as web developers and printers. Being proactive and adaptable are key skills for this role.
Job Description
The Communications Officer will be responsible for creating content across a wide range of Communications platforms. Some of the core duties of the role include:
- Organising GISF’s social media posting on LinkedIn and X (Twitter). This includes writing text for social media posts, designing graphics using Canva, and scheduling posts using Agorapulse. The Communications Officer is also expected to follow social media and sectoral trends to identify opportunities for engagement.
- Maintaining and updating GISF website content. This includes uploading new resources and publications; ensuring the vacancies, events and training sections of the website are regularly updated; and acting as a contact point with GISF’s external web development support team, to introduce new elements to the website and resolve issues when they arise. The Communications Officer also collects monthly website data using Google Analytics.
- Writing and designing GISF’s fortnightly newsletter. The newsletter is designed and sent using Mailerlite, with graphics created on Canva. The Communications Officer is expected to proactively suggest content for the newsletter and make sure it reflects the latest news from GISF, as well as the wider sector of NGO security risk management.
- Designing printed materials. These can include flyers, brochures, display banners, and more for GISF events and external events. The Communications Officer is expected to ensure promotional materials are designed, printed and delivered in a timely manner to maximise engagement with attendees at events.
- Supporting in the dissemination of new GISF publications and products. The Communications Officer is expected to take a proactive approach in reaching out to external contacts to promote GISF’s latest content. The Communications Officer should develop a dissemination plan for each new product, encompassing external outreach, member engagement, social media promotion, and more.
- Supporting with the creation and dissemination of GISF’s podcast. This includes attending planning meetings to develop new episode ideas; assisting with recordings; liaising with external audio editors; uploading episodes to Spotify and YouTube; and promoting the podcast though social media, newsletters, and more.
Strategic support
The GISF Communications team consists of two people, and GISF has a staff workforce of around 20. Therefore, the Communications Officer is expected to play an active role in the team, contributing new ideas to both the Communications team and the wider organisation. This includes:
- Contributing to the development of GISF communication plans. The Communications Officer is expected to bring a clear plan of the communications schedule to regular meetings. They will think creatively and suggest new ideas including ways to grow GISF’s audiences, implementing plans for promoting specific GISF publications, and more.
- Identifying possible allies for GISF communications. This might include other NGOs, journalists, think tanks, or universities that cover similar areas of interest to GISF and can promote GISF content or collaborate on podcasts, blogs, events or webinars. The Communications Officer is expected to proactively identify and reach out to such individuals and organisations and connect with them on specific projects.
- Interpreting GISF’s analytics data to inform better strategies. The Communications Officer is responsible for gathering data for GISF’s monthly reporting, including analytics from GISF’s website, social media and e-newsletter. The Communications Officer is expected to note trends and suggest improvements.
Person Specification
Essential Skills/Experience
- Excellent communication and writing skills, and excellent attention to detail.
- Some experience in a similar job or volunteer role.
- Experience in developing communications content appropriate for different channels.
- Ability to create visual graphics/designs for communications outputs.
- Ability to summarise information and present it through clear and persuasive writing or visual representations.
- Confident user of digital technology and tools (particularly in relation to managing websites and social media platforms).
- Independency in work and flexibility to changing priorities.
- Willingness to support others and adapt to different tasks.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Strong interest in the humanitarian and development sector.
- Ability to collaborate within an inclusive team environment.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- University qualification.
- Editing experience.
- Graphic design skills and video editing/multimedia skills (or motivation to develop them).
- Interest and/or experience in compiling and interpreting communications analytics.
- Experience using Google Analytics and Salesforce.
- Additional language skills (especially Arabic, French or Spanish).
- Motivated self-starter and ability to take initiatives.
- Experience in developing a communications strategy and identifying target audiences and key messages.
- Experience in using Mailerlite for mass email communication.
- Experience in managing websites (using WordPress) and SEO skills.
Learning & Development Opportunities
Working in the Communications Officer role at GISF offers many exciting development opportunities. These include:
- Travel opportunities. GISF hosts three major events in Europe and North America and attends numerous humanitarian sector events throughout the year, such as HNPW and AidEx. The Communications Officer will have the opportunity to travel to several of these events.
- Training opportunities. GISF has access to online training resources, opportunities to attend in-person HEAT training (depending on travel locations) and encourages personal development .
- Networking opportunities. As a membership organisation, GISF is connected to over 130 NGOs and related humanitarian organisations, providing a unique opportunity for staff to build strong and wide networks across the NGO and humanitarian sectors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Programme Manager, you will play a key role in driving programme effectiveness to support ClientEarth’s work to use the power of law to bring about systemic change that protects the earth for – and with – its inhabitants. You will help establish consistent and effective working practices across two programme areas, Environmental Rights & Rule of Law Systems and Financial & Economic Systems, with a primary geographic scope in Europe. The portfolio is varied and will involve overseeing programmatic initiatives focused on litigation and advocacy, as well as fostering collaboration with a wide range of partners, including NGOs, law firms, scientific, technical and industry experts and individuals.
Meet your Manager
In this role, you will be managed by Ailsa Griffith. Ailsa joined ClientEarth in 2020 and is based in London.
Main Duties
- Programme management and implementation oversight- Maintain oversight of a mixed funding portfolio from trusts, foundations and institutional donors
- Budget management - Facilitate effective budget management (six-seven figure) across their programmatic portfolio
- Monitoring, Reporting & Learning - Work with colleagues across programmes, PMG and the Impact and Learning team, to ensure that MEL processes are well integrated into the programme and embed a culture of continuous learning;
- Partnerships engagement - Strengthen ClientEarth’s relationships with diverse partners
- Staff Management - Support the professional development of line-report through ongoing supervision, influencing them to take positive action and to be accountable for their work and contribution to the smooth-running of the organisation
Role requirements
- Experience of programme management for large complex programmes in the NGO/not-for-profit sector, with substantial budgets (six-seven figure) and diverse stakeholders inside and outside an organisation
- Experience of applying a range of project and financial management techniques in planning, staff resource management, implementing and monitoring within a fast-moving environment
- Experience of day-to-day line management of a small team, including remotely and providing guidance and development opportunities to team members
- Experience of leading or facilitating monitoring, evaluation and learning for large and complex projects in the NGO/not-for-profit sector
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK or Belgium.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sightsavers is an international development organization working across more than 35 countries to prevent avoidable blindness, treat neglected tropical diseases and promote disability rights.
Title: Finance and Admin Assistant ELFA
Location: Mozambique
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the procurement of project assets and goods
- Prepare payment requisitions for the ELFA project
- Process payment of expenses, including per diem and transport for participants during field activities for the ELFA project
- Prepare deposit slips for cash to be deposited into the bank account/bank transfers
- Maintain accounting files and records for the ELFA project
- Support logistics for travels and activities for the ELFA project
- Track and follow up on outstanding advances and ensure timely reconciliation
- Daily filing of vouchers for the ELFA project
- Update and maintain the fixed asset register under the direction of the FSSO
- Prepare all logistics in preparation for and during seminars, workshops, etc.
- Assist in periodic verification of physical inventory
- Assist in booking hotels and shuttle services for Sightsavers staff travelling and coming into the country
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Holds a degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field, or is in the final year of completion or has equivalent work experience
- Holds or is working towards a professional accounting qualification or has equivalent work experience
- Strong budget and data analysis skills
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
Desirable:
- Experience working with accounting systems
- Knowledge of the NGO environment and work
- Knowledge and experience of working with district local governments and district health systems
Closing date: 26 January 2025
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
Due to project deadlines, we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered as soon as they are received.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for a maternity cover for our Trust & Foundations Manager role. Passionate about Trust Fundraising at a high level and about UNHCR’s work, this role is involved in the cultivation and stewardship of some our biggest and most established trust and foundation donors.
You will join our small but talented Philanthropy Team supporting on identifying and bringing on board new and prospective trust and foundation supporters, and securing repeat income from key relationships.
You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO, trustees and international colleagues to steward and cultivate donor relationships. An experienced fundraiser, you will provide strategic insight into how we grow and improve our programme.
You will be confident in navigating complex environments with multiple stakeholders and in negotiating internally as well as externally. You will enjoy developing strong relationships, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and will be adept at managing prospect pipelines and crafting compelling donor communications.
This role is also responsible for managing the Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer and will provide support, mentorship and coaching to help the development of this role.
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.
UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.
ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES
- Manage the Senior Officer working on trusts and foundations.
- Work as part of the Philanthropy Team to develop new opportunities with trusts and foundation donors in line with UK for UNHCR’s fundraising strategy, achieving six figure income targets.
- Support the development and management of a robust prospect pipeline and a calendar of opportunities for grant submissions, engagement, cultivation and stewardship of donors.
- Work with the wider international organisation to identify the most appropriate funding propositions for donors.
- Craft compelling propositions and proposals for trusts and foundation donors and ensure quality and timely reporting on donations made.
- Establish a strategic and tactical response to selected prospects and existing trust and foundation donors in the event of humanitarian emergencies.
- Work independently and with the prospect researcher to gather up-to-date and accurate information on existing and prospective donors.
- Maintain accurate records on Salesforce, for income recording and earmarking.
- Work with the wider team to deliver bespoke trust and foundation activities including virtual and in-person events.
- Help to position and raise awareness of UK for UNHCR’s role among peers, donors and other audiences by participating in sector networks and representing UK for UNHCR at events, as appropriate.
- Work within UK for UNHCR’s due diligence policy and data protection policies and processes.
- Support the Philanthropy team in other activities, as requested.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience
- Experience of working in an income generating capacity within an NGO, INGO or fundraising organisation to identify, approach, secure and steward trusts & foundation gifts at the five, six and seven figure gift level.
- Experience of developing donor care plans and delivering bespoke proposals and communications to generate income.
- Experience of managing a prospect pipeline.
- Experience working on complex proposals involving multiple stakeholders.
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Confident communicator with the ability to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse reports and communicate complex themes and subjects in an accessible and compelling manner in writing and verbally.
- Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects and fundraising opportunities.
- Ability to negotiate internally and externally, delivering mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
- Good attention to detail, ability to proof-read.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis.
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
- Proficient in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of fundraising databases.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience of line management.
- Experience using Salesforce.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: Midnight, Monday 20th January 2025.
First-stage interviews: Week commencing Monday 20th January 2025.
Second-stage interviews: TBC
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us using the email address provided when you click through to our online portal. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.
Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, introduces innovative media solutions, increases coverage of vital issues and helps establish policies needed for open access to information.
Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress. Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments.
Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, and London, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 100 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.
About the role
The P&C Administrative Assistant will be based in our London office (two days a week), sharing time between general HR administrative and general office support duties. The role will support the People & Culture function on general HR and administrative tasks.
Roles and Responsibilities
Human Resources
·Monitoring shared P&C inbox, addressing enquires in a timely manner.
·Collecting and maintaining various HR trackers and databases.
·Providing administrative support for the recruitment process, posting job adverts, contacting candidates, scheduling job interviews and collecting recruitment related documentation.
·Assisting in the new joiner induction and on-boarding processes.
·Updating and maintaining staff records.
·Ensuring data is stored in line with principles of GDPR.
·Completing pre-employment checks, including reference, right to work, and vetting checks.
·Supporting the probationary process for new joiners (including scheduling meeting, distributing relevant documentation and collecting completed forms and feedback.
·Performs other related duties as assigned
General Administration:
·As part of onboarding, facilitate the induction process for new joiners in the London office, including:
·Issuing access passes
·Coordinating with the TSS team on new joiner equipment
·Facilitate the DSE assessment process
·Act as a Health & Safety Officer and Fire Safety Officer for the London Office.
·Any other duties of an administrative nature
Person Specification
Essential
·Degree or equivalent work experience
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·Knowledge of basic principles of GDPR
·Methodical, accurate and organized with a keen eye for detail
·Proven ability to successfully communicate and mediate with both management and staff
·Good understanding of Microsoft Windows including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
·Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
·Experience of using Microsoft Applications
·Experience of using Human Resources Information Systems
·Experience of working in an International NGO
·Proficiency in additional language would be advantageous
·Proven ability to successfully operate in multi-cultural environments
Recruitment Timeline:
Closing date for applications: Friday, 31 January 2025
Candidates must submit a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment
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Senior Finance Coordinator
Job title: Senior Finance Coordinator
Purpose: To manage the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of project related financial reports.
Responsible to: Associate Director of Finance & Operations
Responsible for: N/A
Working with: All the departments
Location: London Office or Amman Office, Hybrid with at least 2 days from office
Post: Full time
Period: Permanent
Grade: 4.1
Salary: GBP 41,938 for London or JOD 29,500 based on location
RedR UK and the work we do
RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to natural and manmade disasters.
We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.
RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals.
We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia.
RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.
Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.
About this role
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Finance Coordinator to join our finance team. The Senior Finance Coordinator will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, and providing support in the preparation of financial statements, restricted and unrestricted funds budgeting and reporting. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Project finance with USAID and other big donors, possess strong analytical skills, and have a solid understanding of charity accounting principles and regulations. If you possess the required qualifications and are ready to take on this challenging role, we encourage you to apply.
Job Description
Main Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
- Process and reconcile financial transactions, such as invoices, payments, and expense reports
- Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
- With programme colleagues lead on budgeting and forecasting processes
- Support programme teams with financial reporting
- Monitor cash flow and provide management options Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits
- With Associate Director of Finance and Operations undertake internal programme audits
- Provide support in payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements
- Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and best practices
- Assist in implementing and improving accounting processes and systems
Skills required:
Essential skills
- High level of experience in using QuickBooks, preferably QuickBooks Online and Excel
- Posting journals and corrections of previous postings
- Setting up recurring journals, both scheduled and unscheduled
- Able to create / delete / close nominal account codes, classes and locations
- Experience in project finance and ideally should have worked on USAID and other large-scale projects.
- Able to input or amend budget information
- Reconcile bank accounts and other nominal accounts
- Make allocations including split allocations base on programme budgets
- Download various reports from QuickBooks into Excel files
- Able to analyse and present financial information to non-finance colleagues
Accounting and Finance :
- Ability to prepare up to Trial Balance Level (using Quick Books online)
- Ability to provide all year-end financial reports to accountants/auditors to produce audited financial statements
- Charity Accounting
- Reconciliation of bank accounts and various nominal ledger accounts (e.g., payroll accounts including PAYE/NIC/Pensions, Accounts Payable/Receivable, depreciation, etc)
- Understanding and ability to calculate and post journals relating to prepayments and accruals
Other skills:
- Excel, Word and Email.
- Able to communicate effectively
- Be collaborative and is a team player
- Able to analyse to seek solutions for problems
Preferred, but not essential skills:
- Experience in foreign currency back accounts would be an advantage
- Use of DEXT for automated input of purchases costs and expenses to QuickBooks
How to apply:
Email a CV and a cover letter demonstrating your reasons for applying and suitability for the role. Please note that hiring will be on rolling basis with closing date (20th January 2025).
Location: London Office or Amman Office, Hybrid with at least days from office
Contract: Full-time
Salary: GBP 41,938 for London or JOD 29,500 based on location
Closing date: 20/01/2025
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Are you passionate about global health & have experience in growing partnerships? Do you have an eye for detail? Then this role could be for you.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
In the last 3 years IHP's income of over £5.8m enabled us to reach over 54 million patients in more than 25 countries across the world. This income came from a range of sources including institutional donors, corporate grants (mainly healthcare companies who also donate medicines and healthcare supplies), trusts and foundations, partner NGOs, and individuals.
To support our continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced (min 4 years), dynamic Senior Programme Funding Officer with a track record of managing and growing partnerships and income. We need someone who can speak the language of development, build our internal capacity and bring their technical expertise. This is a new role and so you have an opportunity to make a real impact.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary year and look to a future of growth and building on our past achievements.
About the role
You will build on our current funding relationships and will specifically drive forward our institutional fundraising to meet agreed income targets. That means bringing your experience in the sector to relationship building, technical grant applications and contract management. You will guide and oversee bid development and ensure we have a strong case for support for IHP Programmes. These include a range of therapy areas such as cancer, mental health and deworming, as well as our humanitarian response (eg Gaza and Sudan). You will manage existing relationships including trusts and foundations and NGO partners and be part of the Fundraising Team's approach to all donors, including corporates and individuals.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
- Institutional or Statutory Funding experience for an international development organisation
- Track record of bringing in five/six figure grants
- Experience of supporting the development of fundraising strategies
- Strong supporter relationship management
- Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience or training
- Knowledge of international development and/or global health issues (Desirable)
- Experience of analysing complex financial and programme data
- Understanding of GDPR and other regulatory requirements linked to fundraising
- Previous use of fundraising CRM's
- Excellent
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Great networking skills and ability to confidently present your case
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent research skills with an eye to identify opportunities and translate concepts into effective action plans
- Strong interpersonal skills and committed to the development of others
- Exceptional reporting writing and proposal development capability
- Mindset and ability to be flexible as part of a small team
- Self motivated and results-oriented with a commitment to meeting and exceeding fundraising targets
- Financial acumen for budget management and financial reporting
- Able to work collaboratively with others across the organisation
- Committed to IHP’s Christian Ethos
See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We offer excellent benefits including a company pension scheme, employee wellbeing and benefits support, training, development and a generous holiday entitlement. We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group. Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'.
Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop.
Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be held when required so please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis therefore please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.
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This is a fantastic role for an ambitious fundraising expert who likes to roll up their sleeves and combine strategic thinking, with active fund raising and the leadership of a team.
This is an ideal role for someone who is wanting to advance their career by taking on a senior role within the international NGO sector as part of Global Health Partnership’s (GHP’s) Leadership Team.
GHP has a strong track record in securing institutional funding. Our priority now is to build on this track record and further diversify our funding sources and innovate in how we fund our work to achieve greatest impact.
You will enjoy considerable autonomy as you continue to grow GHP’s visibility with external partners and our income, working with the full support of the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
Here are the top four things we think you can be excited about:
- Being at the heart of the UK global health community, supporting UK NHS and other health workers to engage internationally, working closely with diverse partners including WHO, UK Government Departments and the NHS.
- Developing your own strategy and team to deliver growth in income across major donors and corporate supporters.
- Working with the recently formed business development team and with colleagues from across the organisation (in the UK and overseas) to identify opportunities for funding and developing bespoke proposals.
- Taking on a leadership role within GHP, contributing to the quality and strategic direction of its global health work.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive as a member of the Leadership Team. Responsibilities for Fund raising are distributed across many roles in the organisation, but you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the organisational Fundraising Strategy, paying particular attention to the diversification of our funding portfolio and ensuring all teams are supported to achieve their fundraising goals.
Your main focus will be on diversifying our funding sources, growing our income from major donors and corporate supporters and increasing our effectiveness and reach with trusts and foundations. You will have the autonomy to shape the role and make it your own. We encourage the successful candidate to showcase their creativity and strategic thinking to enhance our profile, attract and retain new donors and to grow income.
You will have impeccable stakeholder management, ensuring our core Partners, Stakeholders, Donors and Trustees receive timely, engaging and trusted updates on our work and impact, and have a positive experience of creating change with GHP.
You will be a positive, flexible, and hands-on team player who is able to create a team around projects and campaigns, as well as build strategic relationships with strategic donors, philanthropists and partners.
WHAT WE OFFER
· Flexible working hours
· Remote working arrangements, with regular travel to London
· Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave benefits
· Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
· 25 days annual leave plus three days off between Christmas and New Year
· Annual learning & development allowance
· 5% employer pension contribution when an employee contributes 3%.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· A friendly, supportive work environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates can apply by submitting a two-page cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person's specification. This letter should be submitted with a CV by midnight Monday 20th January 2025, with ‘Head of Fund Raising’ in the subject line. Applicants must be available for interview and assessment over the following two weeks. GHP is an equal-opportunity employer, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The job holder must be able to live and work in the UK. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of IT
Shape and deliver impactful IT strategies as Head of IT, working with a global charity.
Position: Head of IT
Salary: £59,375 per annum
Location: Milton Keynes with hybrid working options
Contract: rolling 12-month fixed term contract.
Hours: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 27th January 2025
About the Role
World Vision UK is seeking a proactive and innovative Head of IT to lead our technology team. This pivotal role involves managing IT teams, external partners, and suppliers to deliver technology solutions that align with organisational goals. You’ll oversee a primarily Microsoft-based IT environment, incorporating bespoke solutions, while driving transformation and innovation. With a focus on strong stakeholder relationships, you’ll ensure robust governance, security, and operational effectiveness to meet the organisation's evolving needs.
Key responsibilities include:
• Designing and implementing a digital roadmap aligned with organisational strategy.
• Overseeing IT applications, networks, security, and business continuity plans.
• Partnering with senior leaders to deliver innovative technology solutions.
• Managing a £2m IT budget and supporting a £2m project budget over the next three years.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing IT team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic international NGO environment.
About You
You are an experienced IT professional with a passion for leveraging technology to drive change.
Essential skills and experience include:
• Proven success in implementing technology solutions and managing IT projects.
• Strong leadership skills with experience motivating and developing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to World Vision’s Christian ethos and mission.
• Experience in the NGO sector is desirable but not essential.
About the organisation:
World Vision UK is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.
Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
As a child-focused organisation, we are committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
We are a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting you to complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct.
Please note we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: IT Director, Technology Programme Manager, Digital Transformation Manager, Infrastructure Lead, or Systems Implementation Manager, IT Manager, Head of technology, CTO etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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About Design for Good
Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.
Your Role
We are seeking a Senior Communications & PR Leader to drive impactful internal and external communications and strengthen our global network. You will be responsible for developing and executing a dynamic communications strategy while building strong relationships with media partners to raise awareness of our global alliance and its achievements. This is a hands-on role ideal for a candidate who excels at strategic thinking but is also comfortable with content creation using own copywriting and visual skills, as well as guiding other content creators from volunteering partners.
We are looking for someone who shares the DfG mission, has a passion for storytelling, and excels at strategising and delivering innovative communication and PR initiatives. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also possess exceptional communication skills to engage effectively within our global network, connecting diverse audiences and their communication departments. The Communication & PR leader will collaborate with programme staff, and senior management to deliver compelling content across various platforms, including digital marketing, press, branding and storytelling initiatives. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact-driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communication Strategy: Develop and implement a communications strategy to elevate DfG’s global visibility and impact.
- Public Relations & Branding: Build and strengthen relationships with press contacts, and public relations partners to expand DfG’s reach. Enhance and promote our brand to ensure consistent messaging and representation.
- Content Development: Lead and create content for various channels, including the website, social media, events, annual reviews, and press releases
- Content Execution: Plan, coordinate, and deliver communication activities in partnership with alliance communication leads and external partners.
Key Requirements:
- Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
- Senior-level experience in communications, and public relations ideally in an NGO, charity or mission-driven organisation.
- Strong public relations network and a proven track record of securing media coverage for a global organisation.
- Exceptional communication skills in English, with strong storytelling abilities (additional languages are a plus).
- Ability to work independently while motivating and collaborating with colleagues and partners globally.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Comfortable working remotely with international teams across different time zones.
Preferred Skills and qualifications
- Proven experience building and managing relationships with media, partners, and stakeholders (foundation is a plus)
- Experience in sectors related to international culture, design, creativity, or sustainability.
- Familiarity with diverse media channels and target audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, or a related field.
Compensation
Salary payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education.
Responses to applications
Replies will be sent during January 2025.
Design for Good builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ SDGs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ClientEarth is seeking a Senior Grants Officer to join our Business Development team, focusing on securing new grant income to support our environmental mission. In this role, you will research and build relationships with trusts, foundations, and institutional donors, crafting detailed funding proposals that align with ClientEarth’s innovative systems-change strategy.
This position offers the chance to work closely with a collaborative team, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on global environmental challenges. You will play a vital role in identifying opportunities, managing donor relationships, and ensuring our ambitious plans are supported by sustainable funding.
Main Duties
- Prospect research and pipeline development - Proactively undertake research to identify, qualify and prioritise new funding prospects/ opportunities to support the build of a pipeline of high quality leads to guide future fundraising efforts
- Business Development and Income generation - Meet with funder contact points to understand their interests/priorities, present proposals and provide insight to ClientEarth’s work
- Systems and processes - Provide timely and accurate information to the Business Development Manager on funding opportunities in their portfolio and progress with workplan, as requested, to enable accurate monitoring and reporting
- Understanding of ClientEarth’s programmes and funding needs - Proactively seek information about programmatic activity on a continual basis
Role requirements
- Experience of working in a fundraising or business development role for a charity, NGO, private or public entity;
- Experience of drafting compelling and successful proposals for trusts, foundations and statutory institutions and securing multi-year grants, ideally at the six-figure level and above;
- Experience of coordinating the engagement of a variety of internal and external stakeholders during complex, multi-stage proposal development processes;
- Experience of supporting the relationship development process with a new donor, from prospect research through to ask.
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.
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ClientEarth’s mission is to use the law to protect the earth and its inhabitants. Since we were founded in 2008, we have grown to become one of the world’s most ambitious environmental organisations, utilising our in-house legal expertise to create positive change around the world.
Underpinning this success is our development team, who raise the critical funds we need to realise our ambition. Since 2016, our highly impactful team has grown our income from around £7m to over £30m today. To support our continued growth, we are looking for a new Business Development Manager to join our team and help take our fundraising to the next level.
You will join at a time where we have an ambitious new fundraising strategy, and you will work closely with our programme teams around the world to grow a pipeline of funding opportunities and secure new funding from trusts, foundations and statutory donors. You will be an excellent writer and copy editor with the ability to turn complex ideas into compelling pitches and proposals. Collaboration will be at the heart of everything you do, and as a highly strategic thinker you will be able to create influential and lasting relationships both internally and externally.
Main Duties
- Prospect research and pipeline development - Identify and establish new funding contacts, and represent ClientEarth at high level events to support the development of a growing and robust pipeline of donor and funding opportunities, and maintain portfolio of relationships;
- Business Development and Income generation - Lead on aligning ClientEarth’s strategic programmatic priorities and budgetary needs with funders’ interests and criteria to develop compelling approaches to funding opportunities;
- Strategy - Support the Head of Business Development to develop and implement the team’s strategy
Role requirements
- Significant and demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising or business development role for a charity, NGO, private or public entity
- Track record in securing multi-year, six and seven-figure grants from trust, foundation or statutory donors
- Significant experience in drafting complex, successful proposals for trusts, foundations and statutory institutions
- Experience of successfully developing relationships with new donors, encompassing both personal engagement with prospects and/or coordinating the input of colleagues from across the organisation
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
Using the power of the law to protect life on Earth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.