I have an excellent Interim Director of People & Services opportunity for an Education Charity based in South-West London on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The role will pay £75,000 to £80,000 per year depending upon experience and will be based at their offices in South-West London with some travel to other sites across London.  There may be some flexibility to work remotely 1 to 2 days per week.  This role has a good mix of strategic and operational activity.

This is a newly created Director position, which reports directly to the CEO and will oversee HR and Facilities / Services for the organisation.  You will develop and deliver the People Strategy to support organisational strategy to transform the People function into a business support function.

The role includes the following responsibilities:-

• Work with senior colleagues to support the Boards and committees, to ensure the organisation achieves the highest standards of people management and development.
• Attend all Board and appropriate committee meetings, ensuring that all appropriate areas within the scope of responsibility of the Director of People are reported on clearly and discussed constructively.
• Work closely with members of the Senior Leadership and School Support Teams to provide clear leadership and direction to the organisation.
• Review the current HR team structure so that it is aligned to the organisational aim and is fit for purpose.
• Support the Chief Executive to ensure a culture of accountability, agility, ambition and honesty is evident and consistently uphold the ethos and values of the organisation.
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with key external and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the development of organisational design principles to ensure that structures are aligned to business needs and changes are implemented smoothly.
• Lead on the development and implementation of an inclusive culture which puts the achievement of our mission and values at the centre of all we do.

• Develop innovative reward policies, practices and HRIS technologies linked to organisational values and objectives which attract, retain and motivate high performance.

• Develop a grading structure and job evaluation system linked to objectives and performance measurement.

• Provide effective line management for the People team, ensuring that professional development and training needs are met.

• Manage the facilities function with a responsibility for health and safety at all sites; working closely with the Schools Business Manager who has operational responsibility for health safety.

The ideal candidate will have: -

• Significant experience in people management (using a business support function approach).
• Proven experience of managing and developing teams.
• Systems and process project management, including the introduction of HR systems, and operational reporting at all levels up to and including board level.
• Experience of driving equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives to support best practice in this area.
• Substantial experience of coaching and influencing staff to deliver new ways of working.
• Proven capability of delivery to diverse range of stakeholders – Board level, SLT, SST and staff.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of managing facilities

It would be an advantage for candidates with experience of working in the Education sector.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now.

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract 

Annual Salary: £55-65k per annum

Holidays: 27 days per year, plus bank holidays

Start date: 1 February 2022 

Location: Hybrid. 2 days/week at our office in London. You can be remote all other days or come into the office. Some nationwide travel expected for events and conferences. 

About the Fair Education Alliance 

The Fair Education Alliance (FEA) is England’s largest education coalition. They unite over 230 member organisations under a shared vision that no child’s educational success is limited by their socio-economic background. Their members (youth organisations, charities and social enterprises, research organisations and think tanks, businesses and foundations, unions, universities and schools) are working together to achieve an inclusive education system that works for all children and young people. 

About the role 

The Fair Education Alliance is currently led by two CO-CEOs Gina Cicerone and Sam Butters. They share the joint function of CEO and divide line-management and operational oversight between them. Sam leads on cross cutting activity (events, comms, projects) and member collective action work and Gina leads on the Scaling Impact Awards. 

As Sam takes maternity leave from Feb 2022, Gina will be taking on sole CEO-ship for the leave period, and so we are looking for a senior leader to work with Gina to take on the oversight and leadership of the cross-cutting activity (events, comms, projects and member collective action which Sam previously led on. 

This Director of Collective Action will be responsible for management and oversight of Collective Action and Policy and Influencing areas of work, including line management of the team in these areas. 

Who are we looking for? 

Ideal candidates will have a passion for tackling inequalities in society and an excellent understanding of the education landscape in the UK. They will have the skills to bring together the FEA’s diverse membership to drive systematic change and communicate the FEA’s vision effectively. Additionally, they will have a strong track record of leading teams, managing people, and relationship building.

Application deadline: 12am on Thursday 21st October 

Learn more, including full details of how to apply: https://bit.ly/FEA_Director_Collective_Action  

The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the-Global Director, Child Rightsat any existing Save the Children International office location.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children is seeking a transformational development / humanitarian executive to lead our Child rights work globally, covering Child Rights Governance, Child Participation and Child Rights Programming. Taking advantage of Save the Children's vast network of program experts and global footprint, this global leader will use innovation, technology, data, and research to ensure that Save the Children stands as a state of the art institution working with children and their communities efficiently and effectively. This position will provide an unparalleled opportunity to implement the cutting-edge of development, humanitarian and human rights theory and practice across a network of 100+ countries and 25,000 staff. This includes helping Save the Children become effectively localized, data-driven, productively partnered, a powerful advocate, and to stand as one of the world's most recognized voices in the defence of the rights of every child everywhere.

This is the most senior Child Rights role in Save the Children. This role has overall accountability for the quality and impact of embedding Child Rights across our programmes and advocacy across Save the Children, promoting programme innovation and drawing on and contributing to the best global evidence on what works to guarantee children's rights.

As part of Save the Children's 2030 Ambition, the organization has chosen to inspire three Breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, so that every child, and especially those suffering from inequality and discrimination can Survive, Learn and be Protected - with children's rights at the core.

This role will lead organizational efforts to achieve the four goals in our 2022-24 strategy for children, working to ensure that child rights is at the center of the global goals:

• Children have a healthy start in life
• Children go safely back to school and learn
• Children live free from violence
• Children benefit from safety nets and resilient families

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

CHILD RIGHTS TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• In depth understanding of international human rights mechanisms, with a focus on the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
• In depth understanding of the interdependency of human rights, governance and development/humanitarian agendas
• Understanding of public financial management and how it impacts public investment in children
• Abel to champion an enabling environment for gender equality and inclusion, and prioritising the rights of the most deprived and marginalised children
• Abel to champion the empowerment of children to claim their political and civil rights

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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education to Master's level, with a qualification in human rights, international law/development/ relations, economics, management, politics, governance or a related field is desirable.

• Inspirational leader with ability to communicate a compelling vision for children's rights and Save the Children as a Child Rights organisation
• Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated experience in motivating large direct and indirect teams
• Significant international development and humanitarian contexts experience designing, implementing and evaluating programmes relating to child rights governance, child participation and other relevant child rights programming.
• Thorough knowledge and track record of influencing child rights public and programme policy in development and humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrable ability to engage effectively across internal/external stakeholders and communities, including children.
• Knowledge of policy, research and evidence-based methodologies with regards to child rights programming.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to gender analysis in informing programmes and policy.
• A combination of technical, research, public advocacy and, local experience.
• Understands that work of development and humanitarian action can be complex and volatile.
• Country level experience in international development, preferably through long-term assignments.
• Proven experience delivering results and outputs
• Energy and drive to create change in a large complex organisation
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching - ability to work with people of all levels from CEO to junior staff and across all functions,
• Experience creating and managing high-performing teams including building shared objectives, quality control, evaluation, motivation, performance management, staff development and training.
• Commitment to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive technical leadership team
• Demonstrates ability to make technical expertise relevant and available to inform programs
• Engaging with donors and public finance stakeholders across humanitarian, development and developed contexts.
• An understanding of and commitment to Save the Children's mission, values and programme approaches.
• Fluent spoken and written English

Desirable:

• Additional languages, particularly French, Spanish and/or Arabic.
• Senior leadership experience working in Save the Children, another large INGO, donor or multilateral agency

We can offer circa £ 73,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.

This role can be based in any existing Save the Children International Regional or Cooffice location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

Where we Work -

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

The Clothworkers' Foundation improves the lives of people and communities, particularly those facing disadvantage and discrimination, through grant making. Established in 1977 to be the primary vehicle of charitable giving for The Clothworkers' Company, The Foundation's grants to date have exceeded £140 million, with nine specific programme areas for funding that include disadvantaged young people, homelessness, domestic and sexual abuse, among others. One of the largest independent grant makers in the UK, The Foundation generates significant impact through the charities it funds.

Foundation Director

The Clothworkers' Foundation

£80,000- £90,000

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead on the design and delivery of a new five-year strategy for the Foundation encompassing adaptive and enabling grant making, social investment and partnership activities, underpinned by some key principles of equity, integrity and collaboration.

Critical to success will be your understanding and appreciation of the important role of The Clothworkers' Company (as the sole member and major donor) in the work of the Foundation and your ability to navigate a way of working that maintains and builds mutual understanding and alliances with The Clothworkers' Company and the Foundation.

We are looking for candidates who bring experience working in a collegiate manner within complex leadership and governance structures and an excellent knowledge and understanding of the systemic issues that cause disadvantage, deprivation and discrimination. Although a background in grant making is not essential, an understanding of best practice in progressive grant making will be important. A genuine interest and appetite to learn about The Clothworkers' Company's role in the work of The Clothworkers' Foundation, and a demonstrable commitment to embracing equity, diversity and inclusion will be essential.

The Clothworkers' Foundation is committed to achieving greater diversity in its team, and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, religion or belief, age, sexuality or disability, or any other factor which is not objectively justified.

For further information about the Company, Foundation, the role and how to apply please download the full appointment brief below.

Closing Date: Sunday 31st October 2021 (midnight)

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

Arts SU is a £3.7m charity with a diverse income stream combining commercial operations, grants and fundraising. We exist to help students make friends, learn new skills, have fun and reach their full potential. We aim to help each student make the most of the life-changing experiences open to them as they study and develop their creative practice.

Every UAL student is automatically a member of one of the UK’s most innovative student unions. Anyone can sign up to a student-run society, play for a sports team, campaign to improve their college or simply enjoy low-cost refreshments in our not-for-profit cafes and bar.

We have recently reviewed our purpose and organisational structures. The next 12 months will see us grow our teams and transform our ways of operating as well as design a long new term strategic plan.

We are seeking a Director of Finance to join us at this exciting time. Our financial systems interact with every element of our charity. We want you to help us deliver an inclusive service that is accessible, easy to understand and effective for a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be leading a team of staff and will also act as a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational wide strategic development.

We are looking for an individual with significant experience in a senior financial position, particularly including interacting, supporting and presenting to boards. You are likely a qualified accountant with a track record of leading and empowering teams.

We are proud to have an equitable working environment. We have recently invested in anti-racism training for all staff and will be thinking about how we can make similar advancements in our ability to support disabled colleagues soon.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate.

Arts SU is a place where everyone can grow. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role if it would make you excited to come into work every day.

At Arts SU we are committed to learning and development and as such will support the successful candidate to develop within the role.

As a diversity-conscious organisation, we are keen to encourage applications from women and people from underrepresented ethnic communities.

Though this role is advertised as full-time, we are also committed to work/life balance and wellbeing and would consider flexible or part-time working for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to build on their experience in a creative and dynamic environment which strives to enhance the student experience, raise the reputation of our students and graduates and be an integral part of the Arts SU team.

Closing date: Monday 1st November 2021

Please click 'Apply on Website' to be directed to the Peridot Partners and to contact the advising consultants for further information about this role. 

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to join our Leadership Team; someone with a compassionate heart who is motivated by their evangelical Christian faith and has a proven track record and experience of strategic and operational financial management. In liaison with the charity’s Trustees and Leadership Team, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing the Ministry’s ambitious and exciting financial strategy.

You will have the vision, knowledge and skills to convey financial information in a practical and insightful way to different audiences. You will be someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with the ability to inspire and lead others.

You will be expected to demonstrate high levels of accounting knowledge and be comfortable using Sage 50. You will hold an appropriate financial qualification.

If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this varied and pivotal role and you understand the importance of excellence in accounting for our precious resources, then please apply for this full-time position which is based at our office in Orpington, Kent, with some agreed flexibility to work from home.

Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement).

About Epping Forest Foodbank 

Epping Forest Foodbank (EFFB) is a charitable incorporated organisation providing emergency food parcels to local people in the Epping Forest area experiencing temporary financial crises. It was founded by local churches on Christian principles and this is reflected in its ethos and values. EFFB currently has 4 distribution centres, and rents a warehouse in Loughton for storage and office space. 

In 2020-2021 EFFB handled over 1,200 referrals from referral agencies in the local area, providing emergency food for over 3,000 people. This was a 75% increase on the previous year. In addition to providing food, EFFB is committed to signposting people in crisis to relevant support according to their circumstances. EFFB currently has over 100 volunteers. 

In order to alleviate hunger and effectively support local people, EFFB works in partnership with many local agencies and also benefits from operating as part of the wider Trussell Trust network.

Overview of role

• Strategic oversight and encouraging improvement and development of the foodbank

• Ensure all activities of the foodbank are in line with the charity’s vision, mission and values 

• Ensure proper management of the charity 

• Develop local relationships with businesses, churches and other relevant organisations

• Lead fundraising development and activities 

• Manage the finances of the foodbank

• Lead the spiritual development of the charity

Duties of job role

Strategic oversight and encouraging improvement and development of EFFB

• In collaboration with the Trustees and Trussell Trust, lead on the development and implementation of EFFB’s strategy

• Together with the Trustees, keep under review EFFB’s structure and operations and propose changes where needed. 

• Oversee the pathfinder programme run by the Trussell Trust

• Regularly report to the Trustees, attend Trustee meetings and bring proposals to the Trustees as required to develop EFFB

• Identify opportunities to improve the impact of EFFB and ensure it is sustainable in the long-term

Ensure all activities of the foodbank are in line with the charity’s vision, mission and values 

• Ensure staff receive the necessary training for their roles

• Ensure the Operations Manager oversees volunteers and the relationships with referral agencies well and that foodbank users receive the best service possible

Ensuring the proper management of the charity

• Line manage the Operations Manager

• In partnership with the Trustees, ensure EFFB’s compliance with regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, health & safety, data protection and charity governance

• In partnership with the Trustees, prepare the annual report and any necessary filings for the Charity Commission or other regulatory bodies

• Ensure EFFB has up-to-date policies and procedures for its activities 

• Ensure EFFB has the necessary distribution centres and warehouse/office space

Develop local relationships with businesses, churches and other organisations

• Oversee public relations for the foodbank, including the website and social media

• Maintain existing relationships and develop new ones amongst churches, business and other relevant organisations in the local community 

• Liaise with the Trussell Trust where needed and maintain EFFB’s relationship with the Trussell Trust. 

• Oversee EFFB’s communications, including mailings, flyers and reports

Lead fundraising activities for the foodbank 

• Maintain and develop relationships with donors 

• Apply for grants and funds for EFFB from charitable trusts and other third party organisations 

• Oversee fundraising activities and food donation events

Manage the finances of the foodbank 

• In partnership with the Trustees, prepare and maintain a budget and forecast for each financial year 

• Monitor and record EFFB’s income and expenditure

• Deal with all invoices and payments due

• Present finance updates at Trustee meetings 

• Oversee the claiming of gift aid

Lead the spiritual development of the foodbank

• Ensure the Christian ethos of the foodbank is maintained and encourage spiritual development 

• Lead regular prayer among staff and volunteers 

Personal skills 

Experience

• Experience of managing people

• Experience of working with those affected by poverty and/or food insecurity 

• Experience of working or volunteering in an organisation that deploys volunteers 

Skills

• Strategic leadership skills 

• Excellent organisation and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands

• Confident oral communication, including in front of larger groups of people and in a one-to-one setting 

• Excellent written communication skills

• Competent using Microsoft Office, Google applications, email, internet and social media

• Driver with use of a car

Personal requirements

• Ability to take initiative, problem solve and make decisions for EFFB

• Ability to work under pressure and deal with challenges calmly 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to speak appropriately to all types of people

• Ability to be flexible with work hours and type

Other 

• Passionate about tackling poverty and food insecurity

• Commitment to the aims, values and purpose of EFFB

• Understanding and practice of Christian belief

The London Library is the largest independent lending library in the world and one of the UK’s leading literary institutions. It opened in 1841 and immediately became a resource not just for enthusiastic readers but for writers of all kinds, including some of the most celebrated names of their day - Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, and Virginia Woolf - to name but a few! It remains a vital source of inspiration and support for the writers of today and tomorrow. 

We are looking for a driven and proactive Director for Finance and Resources to deliver effective leadership across the Library.

The Director of Finance and Resources is responsible for the management of the Library’s Finance, HR, IT and Building & Facilities functions and will play a key role in the Library’s future success. You will provide sound management and administration of the Library’s financial affairs while planning and implementing the changes needed to reflect its new strategic priorities. As a member of the Executive team, you will work closely with senior staff and Trustees (especially the Treasurer), and deal at senior level with external contacts such as auditors, bankers, investment managers and other professional advisers, as well as leaseholders and tenants. You will also act as Secretary to the Trustees of the Library and to the Trustee of its Staff Superannuation Fund.

The successful candidate will be CCAB qualified and be able demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a charity or membership organisation;
• Ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
• Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls

This is an exciting time to join The London Library as we continue to implement our long term strategic plans. In short, we want to become much more widely known and used and to share our incredible collection and all the other benefits of the Library membership with as many people as possible. This will be crucial in enabling us to establish a sustainable operating model for the Library and ensure that the Library continues to inspire and support many future generations of readers, writers and thinkers. The Director of Finance and Resources will have a vital part to play in developing and leading the implementation of the initiatives that will deliver these goals.

​The London Library is an exceptional and much-loved place. If you are excited by the challenge of leading the development of the World’s largest independent lending library, and one of the UK’s foremost literary institutions, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make The London Library the best it can be. For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive partner, Bryony Thomas at Allen Lane.

Prospectus is excited to be working with the wonderful organisation Rays of Sunshine to lead their search for a newly created Director of Fundraising & Communications.

Rays of Sunshine was formed in 2003 to brighten the lives of children between the ages of three to eighteen, living with life-threatening, life-limiting or life-changing serious illness. So far, they have granted unique and magical wishes to almost 8000 children, creating precious memories that can never be taken away. They also work closely with over 200 hospices and hospitals to support unwell children and families and have an extensive digital and face-to-face community programme.

The Director of Fundraising & Communications will be a key member of the expanding Senior Management Team and will report to the CEO. The development and delivery of a new, diverse fundraising and communications strategy which has Rays of Sunshine vision at its core will be crucial. Raising the charity's profile so it stands out from the crowd will require creativity and a robust, ambitious team, which this person will have the freedom to build.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience of senior leadership and a track record of developing and securing significant and sustainable funds across a range of income streams. An area of focus will be to improve and develop digital platforms as a basis for growth in individual giving and community fundraising. You will come with ambitious ideas, and be driven by the potential to reach more children and grant more wishes.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

When a national emergency arises in the UK, the National Emergencies Trust activates a nationwide fundraising appeal to ensure that survivors and loved ones receive the vital support they need.  Would you like to be a part of our small team and make a difference?

Director of Membership, Marketing & Communications

London SE1 (hybrid office/homeworking by negotiation)

This is a uniquely broad, exciting and far-reaching opportunity which will draw on all of your passion for communications and engagement, insight and commercialism. If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for, read on.

Working closely with the newly appointed Chief Executive, the Council and Senior Leadership Team, you will develop and pursue clear, confident and strategic commercial objectives, exciting members, engaging sponsors and adding to the sustainability of the Faculty.

This role is a key part of the FSRH Senior Management Team, and you will join us at an exciting time as we seek opportunities to enhance our membership offering, enable commercial growth, and ultimately deliver our ambitious five-year strategy.

The post holder will work with the SMT to identify how this is best achieved across business areas, which may necessitate future development to portfolios. Ultimately, we are looking for a dynamic, flexible individual who can work collaboratively across the Faculty to best deliver organisational goals and support the needs of our members.

With the support of a small, specialist team you will also grow our membership, oversee our digital transformation to ensure it retains our members’ interests at heart and seek commercial opportunities for our products.

You will have a strong track record in leading and delivering successful membership, marketing or commercial activities; relationship development and influencing stakeholders. You will be able to communicate clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences, including members, potential sponsors, government departments, charities and corporate organisations.  

You will have an understanding of the role of professional bodies, ideally within the health and care landscape, and your critical analytical skills and insight will ensure you can quickly grasp new subjects and make sound, commercial decisions and recommendations under pressure.

A highly influential and strategic thinker, your relationship-building and networking capabilities will help you identify new commercial opportunities, marketing or engagement initiatives that support the aims of the FSRH. Your visionary leadership will ensure your team continues to flourish amidst the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing membership world. 

The role requires a high degree of commercialism and emotional intelligence, as well as resilience and flexibility. A commitment to understanding and serving the interests of FSRH members is essential.

The FSRH is the largest UK professional membership organisation working in the field of sexual and reproductive health (SRH). We support healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality healthcare, including access to contraception, by providing our 15,000 healthcare professional members with a range of member benefits. We provide a range of qualifications and training courses, online resources, assessments, e-learning modules and membership examinations, as well as conferences and events.
For more information, visit our website.

For further information or to request a candidate application pack, please contact our retained consultant Catherine Whitmore at Memcom executive, our specialist consultancy.

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 18th October 2021

Interviews will be held on 1st November. See candidate application pack for more details.

Civitas recruitment are delighted to be working with a great charity focused on social welfare and community development. This is an innovative tech focused charity which aims to help donors calculate their annual Zakat (a form of alms giving) contribution and further uses these monies for charitable work in the UK. A great opportunity exists for a Director of Communications to join the team. The role involves directing and managing a team of four in delivering a Ramadan campaign; this campaign will aim to drive acquisition and retention further establishing the brand and its purpose to the UK audience. You will also be managing the digital marketing channels, PR and SEO and any other channels you decide to bring on to help meet the charity’s organisational goals. It is a fixed term contract for 9-12 months, primarily on a remote working basis with occasional trips to London (2 days per month) for in-person meetings. To ensure you are prepared for the coming year you will have a 3–6-week handover with the current Director of Communications. We potentially maybe open to candidates on a part time or full-time basis and those seeking contract rates will not be discounted from the process.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates for the role will be a strong team player with exceptional communication skills having a good understanding of strategic marketing and communication. Candidates will possess the ability to communicate the brand in fresh and compelling ways. Previous experience in customer acquisition and retention will also be a bonus. You will be proactive and self-motivated, showing commitment to maintain and enhance the mission and ethos of the organisation. Please note that we are not necessarily seeking someone of the same faith rather those with an appreciation of the ethos of the charity and its mission. Please apply immediately or enquire at Civitas Recruitment for further information, early applications are encouraged. 

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Inclusion London with the recruitment of their new Director of Services and Development, to strategically lead and develop their range of capacity building services to their member organisations - all equality organisations run by and for Deaf and Disabled people.

You will be joining an incredible organisation that has built a national reputation for effective policy and campaign work and for providing innovative business and organisational support to Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) in London. Their mission is nothing less than full equality and inclusion for Deaf and Disabled people with their communities leading the change we need to see.

DDPOs protect and uphold Disabled people's rights, campaign for equality and inclusion and provide a range of peer-led accessible services that support Disabled people to access services and entitlements, challenge discrimination and exclusion and have choice, control and independence.

Director of Services and Development

London, remote and office based

£48,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience

For this crucial role Inclusion London are looking for a dedicated candidate with senior manager experience of delivering effective, engaging and accessible business, organisational and financial advice and training to grassroots organisations and successfully managing complex projects or services. You will bring a strong understanding of equality and diversity as it affects marginalised communities and the role of equality organisations in upholding and advancing rights and inclusion. With a collaborative management style, you will have the ability to develop and inspire your team, while providing strategic direction and solutions for the whole organisation and member DDPOs.

Crucially, you will have a strong personal commitment to the Social Model of Disability and the Cultural Model of Deafness, a good understanding of the discrimination faced by Deaf and Disabled people and a passion for supporting voluntary sector social change organisations.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled and dynamic individual to make their mark delivering and developing innovative capacity building support within a leading social change organisation.

To Apply

Inclusion London welcomes applications from everyone and particularly encourages applications from Deaf or Disabled people and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and the LGBTQ+ community.

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

Application deadline: Midnight on 4 November 2021

Panel interviews with Inclusion London: TBC

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Director of Finance on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. for this forward-thinking Charity focusing on New Technology.

* Full Time 5 days a week
* 3 / 4 days a week will be based at their offices in Central London
* 12-month fixed term contract - Permanent option is available
* You will manage a team of 5
* Salary: £85,000pa - £100,000pa Depending on experience
* Apply early, as the recruitment process will be swift

The Director of Finance role is a pivotal senior role encompassing the strategic and operational needs of the charity, including the management of accounting and financial control functions, along with ownership of the financial strategy of the Trust.

Working alongside the CEO and the Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance will not only be an exceptional accountant with hands-on experience, but be commercially astute and have a deep understanding of charity financial regulations and obligations.

The post holder will support the CEO to develop the strategy of the Trust ensuring it is financially sustainable and investments support the priorities of Charity

The role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and ensure the timely production of management accounts, tax and other statutory returns including the filing of accounts with Companies House and company returns to the Charities Commission.
The role requires a strong and confident grasp of financial IT systems along with experience of developing and implementing IT to enhance service delivery and support the delivery of both growth and retention.

As a member of the senior management team the Director of Finance will be providing financial advice and support to inform key decisions including new investments and financial risk.

The Finance Director will have a significant amount of contact with customers and must have excellent communication skills that can be tailored to meet the needs of different audiences.

The position requires you to develop and implement an internal review programme to ensure that the company complies with financial procedures and regulations.

Person Specification - Skills and Qualifications:

* Excellent IT skills, always being ahead of new technologies and experience of developing and implementing IT systems in a complex organisation
* Qualified member of CIMA or an equivalent accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification in a related field
* Deep knowledge of tax law and its application to UK charities
* Experience of managing large scale supplier contracts.
* IT sector knowledge and experience.
* Strong collaboration skills and able to work effectively within an executive team. Able to present effective board level information to members who are non-financial.
* Experience of leading and developing staff and teams
* Experience of financial planning and forecasting.
* Experience of producing management accounts and reports for a medium to large scale organization
* Experience of appraising business cases and advising senior managers