Title:

Programme Manager

Location:

Woolgate Exchange, 25 Basinghall Street, London EC2V 5HA

Hours

36.25 per week Monday to Friday

General Description:

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative programme manager to coordinate the EAP and CoST monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks. You will be the focal point for capturing and analysing information from CoST member programmes and sharing the impact and the lessons across the organisation. It will also include coordinating a UNDP funded programme in South East Asia that aims to grow CoST in the region. The appointee will also support CoST members and EAP partners to develop MEL frameworks that capture the effectiveness and outcomes from their programmes. Finally, they will also provide support to the Royal Academy of Engineering’s ‘Africa Catalyst’ programme, that, with EAP aims to build engineering capacity in three countries.

Reports to

Head of CoST Member and Affiliates

Key responsibilities and tasks:

To coordinate the CoST monitoring, evaluation and learning framework: (45%)

·Work with the Head of Programmes to establish, coordinate and maintain reliable cross-organisational monitoring, reporting and learning systems and approaches for CoST.

·Monitor the effectiveness and outcomes from CoST member and affiliate programmes.

·Work with the Senior Finance and Office Manager to publish financial and progress information from CoST in line with the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) reporting requirements.

·Coordinate peer learning and sharing of good practice between CoST members with the regional and technical team.

·Support CoST members to submit financial and progress reports to agreed standards and on time.

·Ensure accurate data is collected and sent in.

·Analyse the data to help record outcomes and impact of CoST and share with colleagues.

·Build the capacity of CoST members to capture data and monitor the effectiveness of their programmes.

To coordinate the EAP monitoring, evaluation and learning framework: (20%)

·Work with the EAP Programme Director to establish, coordinate and maintain reliable cross-organisational monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and approaches for EAP.

·Coordinate the capturing of information from EAP staff to allow for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and outcomes from EAP programmes.

·Provide reports and presentations for EAP Senior Management and the Board of Trustees on the results captured from the MEL framework.

·Build the capacity of EAP partners from the Africa Catalyst programme to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of their programmes.

Coordinate the competitive application process for CoST grant funding to member programmes (15%):

·Coordinate the competitive application process for CoST grant funding and the subsequent allocation and disbursement of grants to member programmes.

·Coordinate the administration of grant agreements with member programmes.

Support the implementation of regional CoST programmes (25%):

·Work with the relevant regional manager to ensure that the agreed deliverables are on track.

·Provide support to deliver the agreed outputs.

·Draft quarterly progress and financial reports for the relevant donor.

Experience

At least 3 years’ experience in:

·Monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning frameworks

·Successfully influencing stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.

·Successfully managing programmes and projects, involving multiple stakeholders.
 

·Preparing progress and financial reports.

Essential Attributes:

A degree (minimum) in international development,  the built environment or a related subject.

Ability to coordinate monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning frameworks.

Highly motivated, with excellent organisational skills to prioritise and plan work effectively, and to meet deadlines and budgets.

Ability to develop and manage budgets.

Strong conceptual and analytical skills and an ability to think strategically and creatively.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Commitment to EAP’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Ability to travel overseas to often challenging environments.

Legally able to work in the UK

Key relationships:

EAP Executive Director

EAP Programme Director

Head of CoST Member & Affiliate Programmes

EAP Senior Policy and Research Advisers

EAP Policy and Research Adviser

EAP Senior Communications Manager

EAP Senior Finance and Office Manager

CoST Board of Trustees

EAP Board of Trustees

CoST Regional Managers and Technical Advisers

Strategic Partners

Associates

Consultants

Accountability

Delegated budget / financial authority – £0

Number of staff directly line managed – 0

Number of consultants managed on average – 0

Authority level for purchase of resources, materials or services - £0

How to apply

Please email a CV and 1 page covering letter to Evelyn Hernandez, CoST Head of Members and Affiliates

Closing date for applications

Friday 4th October 2019

Interview date

Week commencing 14th October 2019

Contact information

Please contact John Hawkins CoST Head of Programmes for further information at

[email protected]

To apply please use the link provided

EAP is an equal opportunities employer

EVAW is a leading coalition of specialist women’s support services, researchers, activists, survivors and NGOs working to end violence against women and girls in all its forms.

The new Deputy Director will work closely with EVAW’s Director and Board to lead the organisation. The Deputy Director will share responsibility for external campaign strategy and outputs, as well as internal organisational development. This means helping to manage a small team of campaigning professionals, together with supervision of finance, fundraising, HR and office management functions.

Please see our website for full details of the post and the application process.  4 days per week or other flexible working proposals will be considered.

Application is by CV and a covering letter, addressing how you meet the requirements in the person specification.  Please also return our equality monitoring form.

Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 4 October 2019.

Interviews will take place in central London  during the week commencing Monday 4th November 2019.

Do you want to contribute to making the world a better place with your expertise in Diversity and Inclusion? Open Society’s Global Human Resources Department is seeking a Director of Diversity and Inclusion to lead the implementation and further development of Open Society’s vision for diversity and inclusion, in pursuit of making the organisation a more inclusive and diverse network.

The Open Society Foundations works to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We are active in more than 120 countries, making us the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights. The Human Resources (HR) team, comprised of 60+ members, sits in our Berlin, London, New York, and Washington, DC offices and supports OSF staff across the global network of offices and foundations, in over 40 countries.

As Director of Diversity and Inclusion, you will:

• Develop and implement transformative diversity and inclusion strategies and programs, with a focus on building an inclusive culture and inclusive workplaces at OSF.
• Serve as thought partner and advisor to programs and departments to support unit-level efforts to develop more inclusive practices and culture.
• Serve as subject matter expert and advisor to other HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, compensation and benefits and talent development, to embed inclusive practices in HR policies, processes and programs.
• Develop and maintain a global network of diversity and inclusion external experts who can advise and support internal stakeholders on diversity and inclusion topics and implement specific activities such as training, assessment, and facilitation.
• Develop and implement the diversity and inclusion communication strategy and plan, and with Internal Communications to regularly communicate internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, events and progress.

What we are looking for:

• Significant experience in project management, change management, organisational development or related field, including experience designing and leading diversity and inclusion projects and initiatives in a global organisation.
• A proven record of successfully designing and delivering global, complex, multi-disciplined, inclusive programs.
• An ability to build strong relationships and to facilitate conversations on challenging and uncomfortable topics at all levels of the organisation, from senior leadership to individual contributors.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to advocate appropriately in diverse and international environments.
• Ability to make decisions in a collegial and highly collaborative environment, bringing to bear a strategic approach, and strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time.

What we offer:

• Ample opportunities to learn and grow, from annual professional development allowances to onsite trainings and brown bag lunches with visiting experts.
• Top-notch benefits and perks designed for your well-being and a healthy work-life balance. With some variability according to location, this includes generous time off, flexible work arrangements, employer-paid health insurance, generous retirement savings plan, progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, sabbatical opportunities, and much more.
• A commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to bring their full self to work and make a positive impact on the world.
• We feel our salaries are competitive for our sector. The salary for this position starts at 80,000 GBP per annum. Your offer will be based on your level of experience and internal equity.

If this sounds like the position you have been looking for, please submit your cover letter and CV; we look forward to learning more about you.

Closing date: 16 October 2019.

We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.

The organisation

We aim to extend the reach and influence of the HelpAge Global Network to all those in a position to help bring about our vision for older people – including governments, policy makers, the private sector, and academic institutions.

In the Africa region we do this through a combination of programme, policy and communications work focused on our core themes of social protection, humanitarian response and health and care.

The Regional Director will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and is responsible for ensuring HelpAge International delivers high quality work for older people across the region, in line with our theory of change. The Regional Director is also responsible for developing the network in the region, ensuring strong levels of collaboration with network members and other partners.

In HelpAge International’s decentralised leadership structure, the Regional Director also plays a key role at the global level as part of the Global Directors Team, working with other executive directors and the Board to ensure that the organisation delivers effectively on its mission, strategy and values.

Key Responsibilities – areas below, further details found in recruitment pack

• Leadership
• Strategy and Planning
• Network Development
• Operational & Risk Management
• Fundraising

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• Substantial experience of international development (and/or humanitarian) work including extensive experience in Africa region.
• A proven leader, able to coach, direct, motivate and inspire colleagues and external audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience managing a diverse team, including ability to manage staff in cross-cultural settings and at a distance.
• Flair and liking for collaborative working, and ability to combine direct line management with working within a decentralised, matrix management structure.
• Proven ability to influence others to achieve successful outcomes, including government, UN agencies and donors through successful advocacy.
• Skills in strategic planning and proven ability to deliver results.
• Experience at having successfully designed and delivered a strategy and/or an organisational design process.

Our Benefits

We offer flexible working, a competitive benefits package:

• Salary £48,765 - £52,016 gross per annum
• 8.5% employer pension contribution
• Opportunity to work for a leading organisation working with and for older people globally
• Opportunity to travel

Other benefits include 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), life insurance, enhanced maternity and adoption pay. We also actively support our staff with a variety of flexible working arrangements to help balance work and home life.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Application process: Please download the Recruitment pack which includes how to apply for the role.

Closing date: Sunday 6th October 2019

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

HelpAge International is committed to providing our staff with continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to thrive within an inclusive and diverse environment. As part of our commitment to promoting gender diversity, we are a member of the Business in the Community gender campaign.

Director of Programmes & Partnerships: Leadership role at an innovative NGO to tackle the causes of global deforestation.

>>>> Introduction

Global Canopy is an innovative environmental organisation that targets the market forces driving two thirds of tropical deforestation worldwide. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a deforestation-free global economy - through improved transparency, innovative finance and strategic communications. Since 2001, we have catalysed new thinking and action by leading governments, companies and investors worldwide.

We are recruiting a Programmes and Partnerships Director to help lead in the areas of Programme Strategy and planning, Development of new programme areas, and external relationships and fundraising – as well as playing a central role in the management of the organisation.

Full details are in our recruitment pack.

>>>> Overview

The Programmes and Partnerships Director is the lead accountable person for the strategic focus, sustainability and impact of Global Canopy’s Programmes.

Your role will be to effectively operationalise the Global Canopy’s strategy into programmes which are well resourced, well managed, and that deliver their expected outcomes. This will require an outward-facing orientation, maximising our ability as an organisation to enable, influence and increase accountability for the private and public sector organisations that we target.

You will have an exciting combination of responsibilities, building out the structures to ensure high quality delivery in line with agreed objectives, coaching and mentoring staff, and supporting the organisation’s ongoing development. You will add value to discussions around organisational structure, helping Global Canopy to improve collaboration between programmatic teams to effectively and efficiently deliver high quality work.

You will be someone who naturally builds positive relationships across the organisation, able to work collaboratively and create buy-in through influence and persuasion. You will be adaptable – flexing your approach to different situations and people. Some programmes need close support to develop, while established programmes need both space to deliver, and supportive challenge and help to learn and improve.

As a member of the management team, you will play a leading role in setting the culture of the organisation and living Global Canopy’s values. You will have shared responsibility for our organisational capability and ensuring that Global Canopy continues to evolve according to the strategy that you will help to set. You will attend quarterly board meeting – with accountability for programme implementation and impact.

Partnerships are at the heart of how Global Canopy works and key to maximising our impact. This includes both funding partnerships – taking a lead role on working with large institutional funders – as well as the key institutional partnerships that are central to delivering our programmes and achieving change.

>>>> Responsibilities :

1) Programme strategy and planning – 20%

• Programmatic strategy, planning and impact - responsible for ensuring each programme has effective programme design, planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Ensuring risks to delivery, impact  and financial performance are understood and well managed, reporting back to SMT and Board as appropriate.

2) Development of new programme areas – 25%

• Development of new programme areas in line with Global Canopy’s strategic goals. Collaborative programme design from concept to implementation.

3) External Representation & fundraising – 25%

• Programmatic funding – building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, setting targets and overseeing the funding pipeline.
• External representation for Global Canopy as an institution, and for its major programmes.
• Creating and maintaining strong networks with relevant stakeholders, funders, and other organisations to help achieve our goals.

4) Management – 30%

• Resourcing, capability and structure of the programmes team including line management of relevant programme staff.
• Developing a culture of impact and learning and embedding this across the programmes team.
• Member of GC’s Management team, with shared responsibility for overall organisational success.

>>>>Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Able to think strategically, and operationalise strategic plans
• Able to manage and oversee diverse programmes of activities, including creation of appropriate planning, reporting and monitoring processes.
• Experience of building relationships, and working in close partnerships with other organisations to leverage impact, increase delivery and raise funds.
• Experience of communications, outreach and advocacy, achieving impact by influencing and enabling other organisations.
• Able to build, develop and manage diverse & high performing teams. Management within a matrix organisation; able to inspire teams to collaborate on complex projects.
• Communication skills, across the organisation and with donors and stakeholders at the highest level.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks, and best practice in monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Experience in developing, managing and leading programmes within an NGO setting
• Experience working on global projects and with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience in several of the following areas: forests and climate change, sustainability, international development, and achieving change in the private sector.
• Prepared to travel overseas.

Essential Behavioural Competencies:

• Coaching and mentoring approach.
• Builds positive relationships.
• Works collaboratively, creating buy-in through influence and persuasion.
• Able to challenge in a supportive way, helping others to learn
• Solutions/Action oriented; able to focus on results, not get distracted and to see work through to completion.

Desirable:

• Knowledge/Experience of working with the finance sector, especially on sustainability

>>>> How to apply

To apply for the position, please send an up-to date CV and covering letter

The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 2 sides A4, mentioning where you first saw the role advertised).

The closing date for applications is Thursday 3rd October at 9am.

Interviews are provisionally planned for Thursday 10th October 2019 in Oxford.

If you have any questions about the position, then please contact Zuzka Majcova at Global Canopy. Contact details are availble in the recruitment pack, and on our website.

Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the policy which can be found on Global Canopy’s website

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate commercial lawyer to lead ClientEarth’s Climate Programme. The Head of Climate role is a key position within the organisation and the post holder will play a central role in delivering ClientEarth’s world-leading innovative legal strategies.

This senior position reports to the Chief Counsel and is responsible for leading and managing a team of lawyers and as applicable, other programme staff working on climate accountability and climate finance related advocacy, litigation and policy. The post holder will be part of the Programme Management Group (PMG) and will work closely with the Global Programmes Counsel, Director of Litigation, and the Head of Energy as well as other programme and regional heads. The Climate Accountability Lead and Climate Finance Lead both report to the Head of Climate.

Role requirements

The successful candidate will have sound knowledge and expertise relevant to corporate and finance law, including an understanding regarding its intersection with climate-related financial risks. They will also possess excellent written and oral communication skills and, be able to engage with and persuade in multiple settings a range of internal and external audiences. A demonstrable track record of networking, relationship development and engagement with a wide variety of external stakeholders is required for this post, as is the ability to successfully lead, manage and build a team through motivating and enabling others.

Further Information

To apply for this role, please click on the "Apply on Website" Button.

ClientEarth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that ClientEarth will only be able to employ those who have the legal right to work in the country where this post is based.

This is a remarkable opportunity for an experienced lawyer to lead ClientEarth's Ocean, Plastics, and Chemicals Programme. This programme focuses on the conservation of marine resources, plastic reduction and transition, and the elimination of harmful chemicals. You will oversee work streams involving advocacy, law reform, litigation, markets-focussed work, and associated communication and campaigns.

The Head of Programme is responsible for managing a team of lawyers and other programme staff working to deliver a strategic and high quality programme of work that advances sustainable fisheries, marine species and habitats protection, plastics reduction, and chemicals regulation in the EU and more widely.

This position reports to the Chief Counsel and is based in one of ClientEarth's European offices.

Role requirements

The successful candidate will have a practical, outcome-focused approach to the law and an interest in and understanding of ocean and chemical-related issues. They will also possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to engage with and persuade in multiple settings with a range of internal and external audiences. A demonstrated track record of network and relationship development with a wide variety of external stakeholders is required for this post, as is the ability to perform a management and supervisory role, to build and manage a team and to lead by directing, motivating and enabling others.

Further Information

ClientEarth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that ClientEarth will only be able to employ those who have the legal right to work in the country where this post is based.

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Programmes

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Salary: c. £55,000 p.a. depending on experience

Location: Central London

Construction Youth Trust is a forward-thinking charity whose mission is to help young people take their first steps towards a successful and rewarding career. We are passionate about social mobility and prioritise working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and harder-to-reach young people who miss out on opportunities. We connect young people with inspiring role models from industry, facilitate meaningful experiences of the world of work and support young people to overcome the barriers they face. Construction is one of the largest sectors in the UK and offers excellent career pathways for young people from all backgrounds and across a wide range of academic ability.

We are looking for a highly organised leader who is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to join our friendly team. The Head of Programmes will lead on the delivery and expansion of the Trust’s programmes, currently reaching over 12,000 young people each year.  We are seeking a process-driven individual with excellent project management skills who can support our ambitious plans for growth and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the Trust consistently delivers on commitments and maximises our impact for young people.

Summary of Responsibilities: Overseeing the day-to-day management of Construction Youth Trust’s Programmes for the benefit of young people; Ensuring our programmes, contracts and projects are delivered on time and in line with targets, goals, plans and expectations of internal and external stakeholders; Managing, supporting and developing the Programmes team; Supporting the Trust’s ambitions to expand our reach and scale; Working closely with CEO on the development and delivery of the Trust’s business plan

If you would be interested in joining our dynamic Team, please send your CV and a written statement no longer than 500 words explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification.

Closing date for applications – 9am on Monday 7th October 2019

Interviews anticipated to be held on Friday 18th October 2019 at our office on the Bermondsey Campus, 37 Clements Road, Bermondsey, SE16 4EE.

Could you be our next Snow-Camp London Programme Manager?

We are looking for a new London Programme Manager at Snow-Camp to manage our range of youth snowsports programmes. 

Snow-Camp is the UK’s only registered charity using a unique combination of snowsports, life-skills sessions, qualifications and vocational opportunities to support inner-city young people.

This is a really exciting opportunity to play a key role in Snow-Camp’s development over the coming years. So if you love working with young people and have solid experience delivering youth programmes, combined with a passion for snowsports – and if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role working with a committed team of staff at Snow-Camp and some amazing young people – this job could be the job for you!

Summary of Main Duties

The London Programme Manager, reporting to the Programme Director, is responsible for delivering and developing the full Snow-Camp London journey of programmes. Which involves a range of snowsports and life-skills focused youth activities run by Snow-Camp throughout the year, taking a young person form a beginner skier or snowboarder right through to a qualified Snowsport England Level 1 instructor. The role also includes managing all aspects of the Snow-Camp London Apprenticeship programme in partnership with our training provider.

Experience of working successfully with disadvantaged young people in a range of settings will be essential to the post. Furthermore, experience within a snowsports field and passion for supporting young people generally will be a huge advantage!

Project management skills, logistical skills, managing relationships, communication and presentation skills, experience of delivering life-skills or similar courses to motivate young people, excellent IT skills – these will all make up the job.

This is a key post within Snow-Camp requiring at least 2 year’s experience involving the above skills, together with proven project management and budgeting experience.

This post is based in our Head Office in Hove with programmes delivered across London. Flexible working arrangements possible.

Salary: £22,500 - £25,500 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience (plus a 10% performance bonus paid annually upon achievements of targets, once probation is passed)

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter addressing the points in the Personal Specification (in additional documents section)

The deadline for applications is 5pm Wednesday 2nd October 2019

Interviews will be on Tuesday 8th October 2019 at the Snow-Camp office in Hove. 

For more information and an informal chat please contact Programme Director Gavin Hanmer.

Snow-Camp is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check

Senior Programme Manager – Early Years Programme
Hours: Part-time or full-time – working Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 as agreed with the line manager (minimum of 17.5 hours per week)
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum FTE depending on experience, plus 6% contributory pension scheme

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues. In April 2019, the Centre opened its new Centre of Excellence located in King’s Cross.

The Early Years Programme (EYP) at the Centre is a nationally and internationally renowned area of work that focuses on innovative and specialist psychotherapeutic work for families with babies and pre-school children in universal, targeted and specialist areas of work.

The Early Years Programme has recently received an injection of funding from the Department of Health and Social Care and the Sylvia Adams Charitable Trust to expand and test its integrated early years pathways in Camden and Wandsworth, as well as establish a national early years learning network to share best practice from our clinical programmes to front line early years practitioners across the UK.

The role of Senior Programme Manager will be a new leadership role within the EYP to working closely with the Head of Early Years to provide operational and systems support to the clinical programme.

The post-holder will be based at the Anna Freud Centre, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

The Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Contract duration
Twelve months in the first instance with possibility of extension depending on funding and the success of the initiative

Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday 9 October 2019

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates

Interviews will be held on:
• Wednesday 16 October 2019
• Thursday 17 October 2019

This is a remarkable opportunity for an experienced lawyer to lead ClientEarth's Ocean, Plastics, and Chemicals Programme. This programme focuses on the conservation of marine resources, plastic reduction and transition, and the elimination of harmful chemicals. You will oversee work streams involving advocacy, law reform, litigation, markets-focussed work, and associated communication and campaigns.

The Head of Programme is responsible for managing a team of lawyers and other programme staff working to deliver a strategic and high quality programme of work that advances sustainable fisheries, marine species and habitats protection, plastics reduction, and chemicals regulation in the EU and more widely.

This position reports to the Chief Counsel and is based in one of ClientEarth's European offices.

Role requirements

The successful candidate will have a practical, outcome-focused approach to the law and an interest in and understanding of ocean and chemical-related issues. They will also possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to engage with and persuade in multiple settings with a range of internal and external audiences. A demonstrated track record of network and relationship development with a wide variety of external stakeholders is required for this post, as is the ability to perform a management and supervisory role, to build and manage a team and to lead by directing, motivating and enabling others.

Further Information

To apply to this vacancy please click on the Apply button.

ClientEarth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that ClientEarth will only be able to employ those who have the legal right to work in the country where this post is based.

Head of Programme Delivery

National/international; based from a head office in West Yorkshire

Industry leading package

Evolve HR Consulting is delighted to be supporting a national and international humanitarian and campaigning charity, well-known for being a pioneer in its critical, life-saving work, in its search for a top role; Head of Programme Delivery, with responsibility for the charity’s diverse and exciting engagement projects. This is a unique and exciting time to be joining a team fighting for a key cause that has a catastrophic impact on lives and the planet, both in the UK and around the world.

Are you an experienced, dynamic and high-energy deliverer of engagement projects, a high-flying communications specialist, and an agile leader of cross-functional, campaigns-driven project teams? Do you have a track record of achieving high level success in either a national/international charity or a similar role outside of the charity sector? If so, this could be the opportunity you are seeking.

Our client has innovatively led the way in its growing sector for 25 years and is recognised for delivering outstanding communications-based engagement projects that have reached key target audiences and led to genuine and measurable charitable outcomes.

Reporting directly into the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will lead on and accelerate the delivery of established and new engagement projects for communities, employers, children and youth in the UK and globally. You will lead a team of experienced communication specialists, using agile working practices that drive the charity towards successful delivery of a 4-year strategy. You will enable our target audiences to be inspired, informed and engaged with our cause and to join our fight for change.

The successful candidate will need to have demonstrated excellence in project delivery, leading staff in roles ranging from digital communications to events and training, tracking project progress, and delivering to tight deadlines and targets. You will have excellent and honed communication skills and be comfortable working with senior external stakeholders.

Long-listed candidates will be forwarded a candidate pack.

Oak Foundation – Director, Housing and Homelessness Programme

About Oak Foundation:

Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. With offices in Europe, Africa and North America, Oak Foundation makes grants to organisations located in approximately 40 countries worldwide.

About the Housing and Homelessness Programme

In Oak Foundation’s Housing and Homelessness Programme, we focus on preventing homelessness by funding sustainable solutions that improve the economic and social wellbeing of marginalised youth, adults and families. We have three priorities: promoting economic well-being; increasing the availability and supply of affordable housing; and preventing homelessness. Grants within the programme are wide-ranging in size. We partner with organisations working both nationally and locally in Boston, New York and Philadelphia in the United States and in London, Belfast, South Wales, Glasgow, Bristol and Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Within each location, we aim to fund projects relevant to the three priorities. In addition, we have adopted specific objectives that recognise particular issues in some of the localities where we make grants.

Purpose of the role

We are now seeking a director to lead our Housing and Homelessness Programme and team.

Main responsibilities include:

• leading strategic planning, implementation and review;
• managing the housing and homelessness team and grant portfolio; and
• leading field building activities, including network development, funder relationships, convenings and collaborative projects, and representing Oak Foundation externally.

Position requirements

• strong demonstrated understanding of issues related to housing and homelessness, and ideally relevant networks;
• proven team management and strategic leadership experience at a senior level; and
• ability and willingness to listen and learn, humility and a sense of humour.

Location: Oak Foundation’s UK office

Reporting to: President, Oak Foundation

Type of contract: Full-time, permanent

How to apply

Application deadline: 9am BST on Friday 18th October 2019. For further information and to apply, please click on 'Apply on Website' and quote reference 4254.

The salary is competitive with the seniority of the appointment. You must have the right to live and work in the UK for this role.

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Job Title:  Global Programmes and Projects Director
Hours / Contract:  Full-time / Permanent

Salary Package:  Circa £85k

Location:  Flexible

The Martin James Foundation believe that every child has the right to grow up and thrive – in a safe, secure and loving home and their vision is a world in which children do not live in institutions.  The foundation are seeking an exceptional Global Programmes and Projects Director to join their Senior Management Team (SMT).

Reporting to the Global Chief Executive you will provide the strategic leadership for the overall development, delivery and learning of the foundation’s international programmes.  As part of the SMT the Programme and Projects Director will be directly involved in the development and implementation of organisation-wide annual, and longer-term strategic plans, as well as participating in the evolution of global strategies and initiatives.

The key responsibilities are:

• Provide strategic, management and technical support to country teams to ensure the quality implementation of the foundation’s programme of work
• Ensure programmes contribute to the delivery of the Global Strategic Framework
• Have oversight of planning processes for country programmes, working with country CEO’s and staff to ensure that budgets are well planned and monitored
• Ensure that good practice and knowledge is shared between country programmes and informs programme design and delivery
• Engage in key debates in the international development sector with both practitioners and academies
• Provide leadership as part of the SMT, taking the lead in monitoring risks and acting as required, including issues related to compliance with legislation (local and global), safeguarding, health and safety, fraud, staff conduct and security, liaising with relevant staff across the organisation

As the successful candidate you will have a significant track record in strategic leadership positions in the international development sector, including managing large scale programme delivery.  Your experience will include international programme management and development for children and young people’s services or advocacy.  You will be able to communicate fluently to different audiences, whilst building strategic alliances and partnerships with external stakeholders. 

To apply for this pivotal role, and to receive further information, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Jenny Warner and Adam Stacey at Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting reference JO1703.

Closing date for applications:  6 October 2019

1st Interview date: 6/7 or 13/14 November

2nd Interview date: 28 Nov or 4/5 December