Job Title:  Director of Fundraising

Reports to: Chief Executive

Direct line reports: 4 (Grants Manager, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Centenary Appeal Manager and Head of Individual Giving, Events and Community Fundraising)

Contract: Interim, 3-month full-time contract (35 hours per week); part-time and flexible working will be considered

Salary: £55k FTE per annum (inclusive of London weighting), £13,750 pro rata for 3 months

Location: Central London office (Lambeth North), initially largely home-based then moving to more office-based working when restrictions allow

We are looking for an interim Director of Fundraising to join our successful and growing fundraising team on a three-month contract to give leadership support and maintain direction and plans, affording the charity the time to undertake the recruitment process for the permanent position over the summer months.

The interim Director of Fundraising will work closely with the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team and the Fundraising Senior Management Team to help grow income across all income streams, drive forward the charity’s centenary appeal, alongside planning and delivering a collection of cultivation events in support of the Vision Foundation’s centenary anniversary in 2021.

About us

The Vision Foundation believes passionately that people living with sight loss should have the same opportunities as anyone else. We strive to ensure London is a city that works for everyone and that avoidable sight loss is prevented.

The Vision Foundation is a sector leader in London standing up for the rights and freedoms of people living with sight loss. The charity funds organisations providing front-line projects and services across the capital, and works collaboratively through researching, building capacity, funding and advocacy.  We’ve been going for a hundred years and following a cultural and organisational re-shaping, including changing our name and branding, we have the energy and drive of a start-up. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership
  • Support and lead a talented and motivated fundraising team, maintaining morale, focus and strategic direction to achieve business plans and budget for the year.
  • Ensure the team is involved in cross-organisational projects and that fundraising is joined-up and well-integrated with the wider organisation.
  • Provide 121 and line management support to the Fundraising Senior Management Team (four direct line reports).

• Executive responsibilities
  • Play a key role as part of the Executive Team.
  • Attend and contribute to meetings with Trustees, appropriate sub-Committees and other stakeholders.

• Planning
  • Ensure that fundraising income targets are met and ensure clear plans are refined and implemented as is required during the interim period.
  • Lead the development of special event plans and working groups to support the planning and roll out of the calendar of engagement events and activities.

• New business
  • ​Remain entrepreneurial and creative to take advantage of new opportunities to broaden out the funding base. 
  • Help drive forward and maintain progress on the Centenary Appeal.

• Income generation 
  • Ensure that targets are achieved or exceeded across income streams.  Fundraising annual target for 2021/22 is £1.3m

• Relationship management 
  • Support the Chief Executive and Fundraising Senior Management Team to build and maintain relationships across the high value fundraising portfolios of supporters (existing and potential), with a particular focus in supporting the Centenary Appeal Board in identifying networks and opportunities.
  • Fully capitalise on our network of contacts to support the growth of high value income.
  • Support the Chair, Chief Executive and other Senior Managers in managing and maximising the value of their key contacts and relationships, including overseeing and driving forward contact with Vice Presidents and the Royal Patron. 

• Finance
  • Deliver the fundraising programme within budget and work seamlessly with the Director of Finance and Resources to monitor income and expenditure. 

• Reporting
  • Oversee the delivery of high-quality reports for funders, in particular grant-making trusts, ensuring all grants are drawn down and reported on to a high professional standard and in a prompt and timely manner.
  • Maintain and build on to the management information systems to drive programme performance and risk assessment and mitigation. 

• Systems and processes
  • Oversee the implementation of all outstanding data projects including; the completion of the data retention project.
  • Ensure responsible and rigorous financial processes including cash handling and financial reconciliation.

• General
  • Maintain morale, focus and high energy both inside and outside of the Vision Foundation.
  • Ensure compliance and adherence with latest fundraising regulation and best practice.
  • Keep up to date with developments in the sector and key new initiatives in our field. 
  • To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.

• Flexibility
  • The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the Vision Foundation develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Person Specification: Director of Fundraising

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience as an exceptional senior leader, with the ability to recruit, retain and motivate excellent fundraisers to deliver ambitious income targets.
• Excellent track record of personally securing significant gifts or partnerships from Individuals, Trusts and Companies.
• Experience of overseeing a multi-income stream fundraising department – spanning areas such as individual giving, legacies and high value fundraising.
• Experience of delivering special and cultivation events.  
• An experienced networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of digital fundraising.
• Track record of managing complex relationships with funders, involving sophisticated reporting and stewardship.
• Experience of senior management in an organisation, and of contributing to good governance, wider organisational goals and strategic planning.
• Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of change management.
• Experience of creating and managing fundraising campaigns to support specific social issues and populations.
• An understanding of disability in London.

Personal Qualities

• An understanding of and commitment to London’s blind and partially sighted people.
• An strong leader and manager of people, adept at developing high performing teams.
• An excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Excellent financial fluency.
• Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
• Highly motivated and commercially astute.
• A strong and persuasive negotiator.
• Positive, resilient and supportive of others.
• Strong attention to detail.

Other

• Availability for some occasional evening and weekend work when necessary.

Platypus Digital is looking for a search marketing executive to join our growing team.

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day Google Ad Grants and paid Google Ads optimisation and planning for our charity clients. 

You’ll plan search activity, campaign copy, uploads via the Google Ads Editor, ongoing optimisation via third-party tools and delivering detailed insight reports to help improve our charity clients’ understanding of their campaign activity.

Our team gets a lot of autonomy to show their skills, so you’ll be confident and independent enough to really shine. 

Location: London Bridge, SE1 (home working during the pandemic and flexible working beyond it)

Role type: Full time, permanent.

Salary range: £34,000-38,000

Closing date for applications: 19th May 2021, 8am

How to apply: Complete the linked questions via Google Forms (full details below).

Who we’re looking for

We want to hear from you if you are:

• super-keen on search marketing;
• someone who wants to make a positive difference in the world;
• organised;
• lovely to work with;
• can use  the Google Ads and Analytics platforms;
• someone who has worked in-house at a charity or in a similar agency-side role (ideally with 1 year of paid or organic search experience).

What you will do

Search marketing – 65% of your time

• Audit and benchmark Google Ads account activity based on insights using tools such as Optmyzr, Wordstream and SEMrush as well as user and stakeholder research
• Assist on the maintenance and monitoring of our portfolio of client accounts; including policies, keyword bids, budgets, impression share, quality score and other important account metrics.
• Deliver detailed keyword research and recommendations based on agreed account structures and goals
• Write effective, keyword-rich ad copy tailored to objectives that also adhere to Google’s best practices
• Write detailed client-facing recommendations based on Google’s best practice and agreed on client objectives
• Be the first touchpoint for clients on all paid search activity

Display advertising – 15% of your time

• Liaise with our product-side account managers to optimise ongoing prospecting and remarketing campaigns across the web
• Plan and recommend campaign journeys using Google Analytics and platform-specific reporting tools
• Make creative recommendations based on insights from well planned creative and audience tests
• Report on existing campaign activity and give key insights to clients on campaign activity

Reporting – 20% of your time

• Create dashboards in Google Analytics and Data Studio to keep clients up to date with campaign activity
• Track and update clients on weekly tasks and optimisations
• Plan and build monthly insights reports covering the metrics that matter most to our clients, such as conversion rate, revenue and cost per acquisition
• Advise clients on what actions they should take as a result of the information in reports

Working with clients and the team – all the time

• Work closely with our client-side colleagues to make sure we get the most out of our relationship and they are happy with our work
• Tell colleagues quickly when something goes wrong so they can help fix it
• Talk to colleagues regularly about how projects are going

Key skills and experience

Essential

• Sound working knowledge of Google Ads platform and search theory
• Sound working knowledge of Google Analytics
• Demonstrable experience in search marketing
• Strong attention to detail
• Really nice to work with
• A commitment to the work of charities

Nice to have but not essential

• Experience in a digital campaigning or fundraising role within a charity
• Experience of working in agencies
• Individual or Agency qualifications from Google
• Managing projects using collaborative cloud-based tools
• Ability to look at a set of data, and make recommendations off the back of it

Who we are and what we do

We are a digital marketing agency that only works with charities. We want to use digital to make a positive difference in the world. 

You’ll be working for an organisation whose values really guide their work. They are: 

1. Make a positive difference 
2. Constantly improve
3. Communicate openly
4. Support each other

You’ll work with some of the most exciting charities in the UK, such as Sightsavers, Barnardo’s and Concern Worldwide (and a few we can’t wait to announce). You’ll help them to plan, manage and execute paid search, display and landing page testing – all campaigns that make a positive difference in the world. 

You’ll collaborate with friendly experts in the team through one to one meetings, team meetings, team retros and weekly whole team lunches. 

You’ll work with lots of friendly clients who really value our work. One client said “With Platypus, it’s not flash in the pan stuff – they’re genuinely interested in helping us build sustainable programs. We enjoy a fantastic relationship with them. Platypus are easily the agency that my team enjoys working with most.”

Why work for us?

We want Platypus Digital to be a great place to work. We work with charities because we genuinely want to make a difference in the world and to do great work, we need a happy and fulfilled team.

We have a culture of:

• flexible working from home, part-time, flexitime and job-sharing available
• the chance to work with lots of different people at great charities
• a culture of believing in the expertise of our team, letting them lead projects
• the chance to try new things when you want to, without submitting long proposals in triplicate
• the chance to showcase your work at our events, on webinars and our blog
• weekly team lunches and quarterly team socials

So at Platypus Digital, you get:

• 43 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays 
• NEST Pension contributions matched up to 5%
• quarterly profit share scheme
• at least £2,000 training budget per team member
• a yearly £1,000 donation to a charity of your choice, we will also match a donation of your choice up to £20 per month
• 10% of your hours to use pro bono for a charity of your choice
• a paid five week-long sabbatical after five years of service, and every five years after that

If you are keen to make a difference with search marketing, are committed to our values, we will give you all the training and experience you need to progress with us.

How to apply

The application process will follow our blind recruitment process, in these stages:

1. Fill in the linked form, giving details of your relevant experience and reason for wanting to work for Platypus Digital by 8am on the 19 May 2021.
2. If we shortlist you, we will email you. We’ll organise a time to email you a 1-hour task to assess your skills. You can do this during the week commencing 24 May 2021, including on an evening or weekend day. 
3. If the task goes well, we will invite you to a video call interview via Google Meet on a time and date that works for everyone.

And if you have any questions about the role or if you’re not sure whether to apply, just email as we’re happy to discuss things before you apply.

Please note, we will not be using recruitment agencies to fill this role.

As someone who has lived experience of disability, you willresponsible for operating, maintaining and facilitating the use of a Personal Assistant (PA) platform. This platform will allow both direct payment holders and PA’s to register their details onto a website. The purpose of the website is to match suitable PA’s with direct payment holders. 

Key Duties 

Support to direct payment holders who are considering using the PA register. 

• Facilitate the smooth operation of the PA platform, addressing any issues with its use. 
• Monitor the online platform of both direct payment holders and PAs and when appropriate raise any safeguarding concerns. 
• Support direct payment holders with the recruitment process, including accessing applications, reference and DBS checks and interviewing PAs. 
• Develop links and professional relationships with other stake holders and social work teams. To support a healthy level of referrals. 
• Develop a PA market by raising awareness of the PA role to Haringey residents interested in becoming a PA, direct payment holders, stakeholders and voluntary organisations. 
• Assist the Independent Living Adviser with monthly peer support sessions for disabled people interested in using the PA register. 
• Monitor placements at predetermined timescales
• Manage and co-ordinate volunteers

Providing support to individuals who are considering becoming a Personal Care Assistant for the first time as well as experienced Personal Care Assistants 

• Provide information and advice on becoming a PA. 
• Ensure individuals understand the obligations and responsibilities of being a PA. 
• Facilitate monthly support sessions for individuals interested in becoming a PA. 
•  Support individuals to make informed choices around employment they are seeking. 

Community Engagement

• Lead on engaging with key stakeholders, disabled people and the wider community to embed the Social Model of Disability in everyday life. 

• Engage with local groups, including faith groups and hard to reach disabled people to raise awareness of and increase the membership of Disability Action Haringey. 

How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit your Cv and covering letter. Applications that do not include a covering letter will not be considered.

Are you an ambitious, creative and influential leader or practitioner who is passionate about reducing the number of children being removed into care by supporting women to bring about change in their lives?

Pause is a national independent organisation seeking to prevent the damaging consequences of thousands more children being taken into care each year by working with women who have experienced, or are at risk of, repeated pregnancies that result in children needing to be removed from their care.  The programme gives women the chance to pause and take control over their lives, breaking a destructive cycle that causes both them and their children deep trauma, as well as reducing huge costs to society and the taxpayer. Pause has set up programmes around the country and One25 have secured funding to run their 3rd 18-month programme in Bristol.

 Practice Lead Role

As a Pause Bristol Practice Lead you will provide leadership to this exciting programme to ensure the implementation and delivery of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support. You will lead a small team, working flexibly and collaboratively to improve outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised women. You will be passionate about changing entrenched social issues, and will respond by ‘doing things differently’.

It is an Occupational Requirement that applications for this post are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in our workforce.

Benefits: Generous leave (33 days annually including bank holidays) plus up to 13 additional days’ time off in lieu; flexible working hours; and great job satisfaction.

Hours: 37.5 hours a week over 5 days (including occasional evening and weekend commitments)

Salary: £32,619

Contract: Permanent, full time

Closing date: 31st May 2021

Interviews: 7th June 2021

Expected start date: July 2021

THE ROYAL FOUNDATION IS DRIVEN BY A DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Driven by a desire to make a difference together, The Royal Foundation is the primary philanthropic and charitable vehicle for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Our programmes support a broad and ambitious spectrum of activities, bringing people, ideas, and resources together to understand issues, explore creative solutions and be a catalyst for long-term impact. 

Crucial to our work are our people and we currently have the vacancy below:

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive of The Royal Foundation

Permanent Contract

£35-40k per annum, based on experience

Kensington, London/Remote working

Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Executive Assistant will provide high-level and comprehensive executive support to the CEO, including planning, project management, secretarial and administrative support. This role must ensure the smooth day-to-day management of the CEO’s office and that all matters are dealt with in a professional, efficient, and sensitive manner.

Principal Accountabilities

To act as the main point of contact for, and provide support to the CEO
Provision of detailed timely administrative and business support, enabling the CEO to carry out their role effectively and efficiently
To provide extensive calendar management and efficient coordination of meetings and other appointments on behalf of the CEO 

To provide general administration and organisational services including organising travel and preparing travel itineraries, preparation of correspondence, memos, briefing papers, meeting minutes and prioritising emails for the CEO in a timely and accurate manner
To ensure all relevant meetings run smoothly and relevant papers are prepared in advance
To proactively follow-up on action points from meetings on behalf of the CEO
Capacity to anticipate and understand the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) needs, priorities, and goals
To work closely with and liaise with, on behalf of the CEO, other members of The Foundation, The Royal Household, the Board of Trustees, supporters of the Foundation, and their offices
To undertake research, analysis and prepare reports for key projects for the CEO, acting independently and exercising personal judgement
Responsible for the retrieval from, and recording of, information in the Foundation’s supporter database, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established guidelines and policies and working closely with the fundraising team on donor stewardship and communication
To provide support, advice and at times cover, for the wider Foundation admin team – as required
Any other ad hoc duties as requested by the CEO and other members of the wider team

Relationships (Internal and external) 

Key members of The Royal Foundation team
Regular contact with The Royal Household as appropriate
Regular contact with various external organisations, private individuals, and grant recipients
The Royal Foundation Board of Trustees 

Person Specification

The Royal Foundation is a high-profile organisation, and the successful candidate will appreciate the importance of discretion and confidentiality and have a mature and professional approach. The ideal candidate will anticipate potential problems that may arise and is proactive, reactive, and timely in coming up with solutions to present to the CEO.

Key Skills and Competencies

Proven project management skills, with an ability to be proactive and reactive and see beyond day-to-day business
Ability to deliver exceptional quality of work at a fast pace in complex environments
Excellent attention to details ensuing that both internal and external presentation is perfect
Strong written, verbal, and online communication skills; a highly articulate team player
Proven ability to multi-task under pressure, respond quickly to changing situations whilst remaining calm and use personal initiative
Sound judgement and an ability to identify issues before they arise and strong capability of forward planning
Aptitude to maintain confidentiality and always exercise the utmost discretion
Excellent secretarial and IT skills, with fast and accurate typing
Highly organised with ability to help organise others
Extensive calendar management and planning skills of meetings, events, briefings, and other appointments
Attention to detail and the ability to be clear and concise
Excellent timekeeping
A commitment and willingness to uphold the Foundation’s values in all areas of work

Experience and Knowledge 

Previous demonstrable PA, secretarial and administrative experience at a senior level, including drafting of business correspondence independently
Proven ability to take minutes of meetings and following up on required actions
Ability and confidence to deal with a wide variety of people at all levels within internal and external organisations, both on the telephone and in person when required
Flexible and mature approach and the ability to work as part of a wider team

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Practical Requirements  

Available to work beyond standard hours and to travel in UK as needed.

Upon Joining

25 days annual leave (pro rata) per annum plus statutory holiday.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available 24hr, 365 days a year.
Life Assurance scheme.
Eye test and prescription reimbursement.
3-month probation.
After successful completion of 3-month probation: Auto-enrolment in Pension Scheme - 8% employer contribution
Private medical insurance scheme.
Interest free season ticket loan scheme.

 This document is not contractual and may be subject to change following consultation with the post-holder. 

Please note that if the position has a high number of suitable candidates, we may close the position before the closing date of midnight 25 May 2021. Interviews will take place week beginning 31 May 2021

The Royal Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity and to tackle any forms of discrimination within our working environment, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion, or belief. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.  If you would like to see a copy of our privacy notice, please refer to out website

We are looking for an energetic and organised Executive Assistant to join us on a 12 month maternity cover to support the incoming CEO of Save the Children UK by managing their time, diary and priorities, liaising with multiple internal and external players using judgement and authority.

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

The CEO’s office sits at the heart of organisation and is frequently the first point of contact for numerous individuals and organisations around the world.  It’s a dynamic and exciting place to work.

This is an amazing opportunity for a talented EA to support a high profile CEO by providing a comprehensive package of proactive high level support – from managing the prioritisation and delegation of time and tasks through to leading on the compiling of briefing materials and presentations for internal and external meetings.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high-level support to the CEO to ensure their agenda, priorities and objectives are met – including strategic diary and inbox management;
• Support the CEO to produce internal and external communications;
• Manage the CEO’s briefings, commissioning and coordinating information from colleagues across the organisation to ensure they are fully briefed for all meetings and travel;
• Lead the CEO’s UK and international programme visits and trips, working with colleagues across the world to ensure trip objectives are in line with priorities;
• Be an informed key contact for the CEO team and handle internal and external enquiries in a professional manner liaising with key contacts across corporate, political, media, NGO and other networks.

To be successful in this role, experience of high level inbox, calendar and/or project management in support of a CEO or equivalent is desired. We are also looking for:

• A fast learner and problem solver with the ability to own, organise and prioritise multiple tasks efficiently, manage reactive and proactive requests from a range of colleagues, and deliver tasks to tight deadlines;
• Excellent written skills, with the ability to communicate clearly; and strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders with professionalism;
• Energy and creativity, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team;
• Experience of high level inbox, calendar and/or project management in support of a CEO or equivalent;
• Discretion in dealing with confidential information.

The role reports to the Chief of Staff in the CEO’s office and joins a team of 3.

Closing date: 20th May

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and interviews may take place before the closing date.

Knowsley Disability Concern has been supporting local people with disabilities and those living with long term conditions, for more than 40 years. The Charity has a clear vision, which is to see communities where all people are included, live independently and are valued as equal citizens.

Originally established as a service for adults with learning difficulties, KDC has evolved and grown, expanding its service offer and extending its footprint in response to the needs of local residents. KDC now delivers a wide range of community-based support and services that enable people to have choice, control and independence and is an established provider of community education and activities for adults with learning disabilities. Its subsidiary trading arm, Your Payroll, delivers a comprehensive payroll processing service for individuals using local authority direct payments to employ personal care assistants and live independently in their own homes.

Throughout its continued growth and expansion, KDC has remained true to its vision and values and strives to work collaboratively with people and communities to ensure that its services are co-designed and co-produced by the people who use them.

The CEO will be crucial to sustaining progression and success for KDC and the successful applicant will need to demonstrate outstanding organisational and leadership skills, alongside an entrepreneurial mind set and a real passion to strive for a society with true equality. A values-driven leadership style with strong people management skills will also be key, along with experience in managing budgets and controlling finances.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, a good understanding of governance, statutory compliance and general management best practice will be required, as will the credibility and gravitas to represent the charity effectively. The post will also involve developing trading activities, securing grant funding and winning tenders, with the ultimate goal of securing long-term sustainability.

The opportunity to join as the CEO comes at an exciting time for the charity which has successfully adapted ways of working during the COVID-19 pandemic and is now looking to invest in digital solutions to extend reach and support more people than ever before. As CEO, you will provide inspirational leadership, empowering colleagues to exceed expectations, driving continuous development of services and identifying new opportunities and ways of working. Genuine resilience, strength of character, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively and prioritise tasks, dependent on circumstance, are all essential qualities.

If you think you have the relevant skills, experience and attitude to be successful in this role and are excited by the chance to help steer a growing and ambitious charity to the next level, please send us an up-to-date CV and covering letter.

How To Apply

Please contact BTA to request an information pack.

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Monday 17th May, Midday

Interview Date: Thursday 27th May

This search is being conducted exclusively for KDC by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

JOB TITLE:Chief Executive Officer
LOCATION:             London/remote
REPORTING TO:      Chair of the Board
CONTRACT:Permanent, 2 to 3 days/week
SALARY:                    £75,000 FTE (pro rata)
DATE CLOSES:        Thursday, 20th May, 2021

Role Purpose

Oracle Cancer Trust supports the development of pioneering scientific and clinical research in the field of head and neck cancer by providing grant funding for early-stage projects. We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer who will be able to devote a minimum of two days a week to this pivotal Charity, consolidate the team’s efforts, bring renewed energy and enthusiasm, and build on the excellent work that is already being done.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be responsible for the strategic review and implementation of Oracle Cancer Trust’s business plan, the development of its governance and management processes, the expansion of its project funding portfolio and fundraising capabilities, and the implementation of its growth strategy.

You must have had previous experience as CEO, Executive Director or other senior management role in a commercial setting and have worked in, or with, a charity and therefore be able to engage effectively with HNWIs, foundations, trusts and corporate charitable giving programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide organisational leadership to the charity and be responsible for the overall management and administration of the Charity’s activities within the strategic and accountability frameworks laid down by the Board of Trustees.
• To review and deliver the targets set out in the Business Plan while reviewing and implementing a strategy to maintain the current research projects, the overheads and create a strategy for the next 3 years to see the Charity through the current economic crisis.
• To be accountable to Oracle’s Board and lead a team comprising the Operations Manager, the Head of Fundraising and one assistant.
• To ensure, together with the Chair, that the Board of Trustees receives guidance in setting the values, ethos, vision, mission, strategic objectives and priorities for the Charity.
• To enable the Board of Trustees to fulfil its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the Charity and to ensure that the Board receives timely advice and appropriate information on all relevant matters.
• To support the Head of Fundraising in meeting the revenue targets of the Charity.
• To network with potential funders, corporate leaders, HNWIs
• To act as the public face and voice of the Charity with respect to communications, marketing and PR to develop a larger potential pool of funders.
• To attend the Finance and Investments Committee which controls and monitors all of Oracle’s major financing commitments, the Research Committee, which reviews, approves and monitors all of Oracle’s research commitments, and you will lead the Management Team which manages Oracle’s day-to-day operations. Each of these committees meets approximately every quarter.
• To consistently commit valuable time to the Charity and spend an average of two days per week on a variety of Oracle activities.

Skills and Experience

• Prepared to engage in close, ‘hands-on’ day-to-day operational management of the Charity.
• Able to demonstrate a strong track record in leadership and management of people – can motivate and drive team colleagues.
• Has had previous experience as a CEO, Executive Director or other senior management.
• Has both commercial business experience and experience of working in, or with, a charity.
• Is conversant with the current changes to the charity and social investment sector.
• Organised, can plan ahead and meet deadlines.
• Energetic and enthusiastic.
• Has the experience and presence to be able to engage effectively with other CEOs, HNWIs, foundations, trusts and corporate charitable giving programmes; has a wide range of business and personal contacts.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a team that welcomes creative ideas based on sound judgement and experience and allows for growth and efficiency, supporting operational colleagues and hiring managers in creating an excellent candidate to employee journey.

As a Divisional Resourcing Coordinator, you will be field based across 7 regions, responsible for coaching and guiding hiring managers in recruitment and selection activities. Working to KPIs, you will provide support and advice to operational colleagues involved in recruitment, ensuring consistency in processes to reflect best practice and Hft values.

This is for maternity cover on a fixed term contract of up to one year starting from June 2021.

Salary: £28,515 plus car allowance

Hours: Full time, Contract - Fixed term - Maternity cover

Location: Central: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire Herts & Essex, Leicestershire, London, Shropshire & Staffordshire and Worcestershire

During the Covid-19 restrictions you will be working from home. Once restrictions are lifted, you will be able to work from home for some days but will also be expected to travel to and work from the above-mentioned regions.

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options, as well as support for financial wellbeing. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme –through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

To be successful you will need to have significant experience within a similar capacity, including providing professional advice and support to recruiting managers. Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering recruitment and selection campaigns to a positive outcome is essential, as are excellent IT skills with experience of MS Office and the ability to gather, analyse and interpret data and draft basic reports. Up to date knowledge of relevant employment law is required. You must also be able to travel across your division which may include overnight stays.

Closing date: Friday 14th May 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience of the following: Resourcing Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Assistant, Recruitment Executive, Resourcing Advisor, Resourcing Assistant, Resourcing Executive, Recruiter, In House Recruiter, Internal Recruiter, Recruitment Consultant, Recon, HR Assistant, HR Advisor, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Kids for Kids is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 20 years, we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. Life in the remote villages is measurably amongst the most deprived in the world.You will be helping transform the lives of children long term when you join our small dedicated team. 

We are based in Dorking, Surrey, but you will be working mostly in your own home allowing flexibility for your own life.  However, it is essential you are able to visit the office once or twice a week.  We would stress, this is a challenging, and immensely rewarding role requiring someone who is hardworking, efficient and accurate and good at managing their own time. You will interact with our donors, Patrons and celebrities as the public face of Kids for Kids.
 

We are currently seeking an Executive Personal Assistant/Fundraiser, which is a key role, enabling us to help even more children, showing that sustainable development is possible. You will be determined to make a long term difference in the world and will be helping us to transform the lives of 550,000 Darfur villagers.  The administrative team is small; so your position is hugely important.

Duties & Responsibilities:
- working closely with the Chairman/CEO to reduce her workload. You will need initiative and imagination to help lead the charity into the next decade.

- you will look after supporters, and our many volunteers, from thanking them for their donations, to keeping them up to date with the latest news from Darfur

- you will be in charge of the office, including our important databases and spreadsheets along with general office duties and maintaining office supplies

-  you will be able to update the website, help organise events, run our social media campaigns and liaise with journalists

- you will excel at writing reports and news leaflets

- you will also manage our biannual mailings and emailing campaigns and therefore be familiar with MailChimp or similar

- you will be good at detail, as it is essential to maintain our records accurately                                                                                                                                 

Candidate Requirements:

- Experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated, with initiative and the ability to work as part of the small administrative team, but essentially with the ability to work independently in your own home

- Reliable and responsible, and good at detail
- Able to use spreadsheets and formulas from the Access database, pull off queries, remove duplications etc
- Able to coordinate with volunteers, supporters and professionals
- Calm and confident individual, with first-class people skills and excellent organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work on your own, and under pressure

You must have a laptop (not Mac) and Windows 10, MS Office including Access, Publisher, plus a good colour printer and fast broadband.

You will be self-employed as the hours will vary, but which are likely to be a minimum of 25 hours per week.  Should you wish to exceed this you will need to justify extra hours but we would encourage you to do all you can to raise awareness and funds to help the children of Darfur.  It is important that you live within easy driving distance from Dorking so that you can visit the office once/twice a week, but you will be happy to work in your own home during normal office hours. We use Zoom for online meetings, What’s App, SKYPE etc.  Documents are stored on One Drive.

If you are looking to make a difference in the world, you could not choose a more effective organisation. You will love to work with our supporters and, like them, know that what you do is transforming the lives of children; you will get real satisfaction from all you do. It is important that you do all you can to support the CEO and take work off her desk! Kids for Kids is growing, and if you are ambitious, you will have the opportunity to be a key part of that future

Please do not telephone the office.  We apologise but because of the number of applicants we have had in the past only those on the shortlist will be contacted.

Pembroke College seeks to appoint a Painter/Decorator/Multi-Trade Tradesperson to work in the College’s busy Maintenance Department.

Painter / Decorator / Multi-Trade Tradesperson
Pembroke College – Cambridge
Salary: £23,067 (USS .29) – £25,941 (USS .33)
This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week.

The post-holder will be part of a small multi trades team, working to carry out internal and external decorating works, to maintenance and improvement College properties in an efficient manner having due regard for the nature of the buildings and occupants and visitors alike.

The post-holder should enjoy working in a dynamic environment where they will be expected to display initiative and enthusiasm. You will be expected to plan and undertake work to a high standard in the most efficient manner.

The ideal candidate will have extensive and suitable, relevant painting and decorating knowledge and a minimum of three years practical experience with a relevant qualification. The successful candidate is physically fit and able to work as part of a team and on their own with minimal of supervision. They will also be required to be adaptable and willing to undertake a variety of tasks across carpentry, labouring, plumbing and electrical disciplines with appropriate support where required, within given time scales.

Closing date for applications: 21st May, 2021 at midday
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 31st May, 2021

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you will find further instructions on how to apply for the role.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Pembroke College is an equal opportunities employer.

Applicants should note the conditions laid out in the Asylum and Immigration Act when applying for this post.

No applications from Employment Agencies, please.

Fight for Peace is an international non- governmental organisation (NGO) thatsupports young people to achieve their full potential and helps create peaceful communities. The organisation was founded in Rio de Janeiro, in 2000, and set up in London in 2007. 

We believe the choices young people make are based on the opportunities and support they have access to, as well as the way they see themselves, how they relate to others, and how they see their future. That’s why Fight for Peace invests in young people, offering integrated and holistic programmes in a safe environment. 

Strategically we focus on three main activities: firstly, we provide direct services to young people through our Academies in London and Rio; secondly, we support youth-focused partner organisations who are members of the Fight for Peace Alliance; and thirdly, through our Collectives - currently in Newham and Jamaica - we work with local partners, government bodies, donors and the private sector, to generate greater impact in preventing violence in communities. 

A PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH TO VIOLENCE PREVENTION 

Fight for Peace uses a public health model which focuses on three levels of violence prevention. We offer universal services that provide opportunities and support for all young people living in communities affected by crime and violence. We also focus on individuals or groups identified as being at risk of becoming victims or perpetrators of crime and violence. And we support young people most at risk of harm, or causing harm, to disengage from crime and violence, and work to prevent them reoffending or being victimised again. 

OUR LONDON ACADEMY 

We set up our London Academy in North Woolwich in 2007 to provide services to children and young people aged 7 to 25 in the borough of Newham and beyond. Today, the Academy usually works with around 900 young people annually and acts as a training hub for our Fight for Peace Alliance member organisations. It is also the location from which we coordinate our London-based Collectives. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many of our services are being provided online. 

THE FIGHT FOR PEACE FIVE PILLARS 

Our Academies use a Five Pillars methodology, drawing on non-traditional methods to engage young people where conventional methods aren’t working. Through boxing and martial arts, young people build strength and discipline, gain self-respect and learn that success comes through hard work and dedication. We offer formal education programmes for young people who are not at school to re-engage with their learning, and employability support and training for young people to get access to the job market and progress in their professional lives. 

Through our Support Services, specialist youth workers support young people to overcome issues they may be facing at school, at home or in their personal lives. And our Youth Leaders help to design programmes, develop strategies and make decisions at every level of our organisation. 

In this way, we provide young people with the tools and support structures they need to become life champions and create positive futures for themselves

In 2015, Fight for Peace launched Collectives to establish a location-specific, multi-agency approach to promoting youth safety in areas affected by inequality and violence, to ensure young people can access the range of support they need. Collectives have been implemented in Kingston, Jamaica and Cape Town, South Africa.

NEWHAM PARTNERSHIPS

Fight for Peace launched the Pan-Newham Partnership in January 2020. This is a pilot of the collective impact approach in the borough of Newham, London. Fight for Peace facilitates and coordinates the work of the partnership which includes 30 organisations working with young people and families across the voluntary sector, public sector, health and the private sector. The vision of the partnership is to facilitate collaboration between organisations to increase opportunities for young people and improve youth safety in the borough.

PAN-NEWHAM PROJECT COORDINATOR ROLE OVERVIEW

Working closely with the Newham Partnerships Manager and Academy staff, the post holder will have responsibility for the development of the Pan-Newham Partnership; maintaining relationships, facilitating training, learning and best practice and scoping opportunities for genuine collaboration between sectors across the borough. 

The postholder will be expected to adhere to Fight for Peace values and policies (including safeguarding) at all times and always put the needs of young people first. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team providing solutions which deliver greater choice for disabled people.

We are seeking a Senior HR Advisor to provide a proactive and effective HR service to the Designability team to help us achieve our goals. You work closely with the leadership team, providing advice and support on key HR policies and processes, and work alongside our partner the University of Bath to ensure timely delivery of services and support. You will also be responsible for identifying development opportunities for staff in order to enhance their performance and retain their skills.

You will have:

• Experience in providing excellent, high quality HR services throughout the entire employment life cycle
• Experience of using an HR information system, managing and interpreting data
• Excellent understanding of current employment legislation and best practice
• Confidence in sharing and applying your HR knowledge at a practical level

You will joining an independent, national charity based in Bath. Our creative and inspiring team includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. We are led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.

If you want to work for a young, impact-driven organisation that helps young people be top of their game, we want you! 

The post holder will be a key member of the project and programmes team working across a portfolio of our inspiring projects and programmes that support young people to develop their skills, empower their potential and influence change. Working with others, you will be responsible for maximising the number of young people on our programmes.

We are looking for someone with excellent project and time management skills and someone with an understanding of the issues facing young people, and how these can be addressed through programme design and delivery.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver engaging and effective facilitation, training, and events to young people with diverse needs both in-person and online.
• Support the Head of Programmes with the coordination and administration to deliver our programmes.
• Work with young people to co-produce pieces of work that will lead them to influencing change.
• Establish positive relationships with young people and promote active participation.
• Work collaboratively with a range of organisations including but not limited to schools, youth services and local councils.
• Bring new ideas and approaches to our work.
• Translate complex concepts (like gender inequality), campaigns and policy into workshops and digital content.
• Learn and train in skills for becoming an effective campaigner and advocate.
• Support the Head of Programmes with the monitoring and evaluation of our work as required.

What we'd like from you:

• Experience of working with young people in a range of settings including group and individual.
• Experience of using social media at a strategic level.
• Excellent communication skills – oral, written, and presentational.
• A passion and enthusiasm for working with young people.
• Resilience, tenacity, and strong influencing skills.
• Self-starter and able to work alone.
• Excellent collaborative worker.
• Understanding of community engagement, volunteering, and social action
• Ability to determine priorities and targets.
• Understanding of inclusion and differing needs of young people from varying backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Understanding and experience of child protection and safeguarding (training will be provided).

Important Information

• Based in Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester. We do not expect our staff to work from the office 100% of the time. We are a flexible employer, but we also understand the need to separate work from home and we are always mindful of work-life balance.

• You will get 26 days’ holiday in addition to UK public holidays, 3 mental health days and religious holidays as required. You will also be entitled to 2 volunteering days to volunteer at any other organisation.

• These posts are funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

YOUTH-LED APPROACH

One of the factors which makes Youth Leads UK’s approach different is our belief in the value of youth insights and input to guide our work at the highest levels. The post holder will be expected to understand youth involvement and be an advocate to empower our young people to contribute to these discussions.

Due to the hectic lives of young people, we must remain flexible in our delivery and we expect all our staff to be as flexible as possible – this would typically include the willingness to take on tasks outside the normal remit from time to time and to work irregular hours often evenings and weekends as required.

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months from your start date. We have two positions available and your hours would be 28 hours across 4 days per week. Our core hours are 10am to 6pm, but with flexibility as our sessions are delivered in the evenings and we may have evening meetings. The start date can be negotiated, and this role may be extended to three years in total.