VSO seeks an experienced Business Pursuit Lead to advance our mission through strategic engagement with European Government Agencies, with a special focus on the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NL MFA), the European Union (EU), and their key implementing partners in priority countries. In this crucial role, you will lead VSO’s efforts to secure and expand program funding from European government donors, positioning VSO as a partner of choice, resulting in the negotiation and acquisition of significant grant awards.
VSO is more than just a workplace. It’s a chance to be part of a global community dedicated to ending poverty and building a fairer, more sustainable world. We offer the platform to make a difference, support for professional growth, and the opportunity to work with a passionate team of like-minded individuals.
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The Director of Operations will work as part of the management team to develop and implement the organisation’s strategy and operational plans and to build the longer term sustainability of the organisation. They will be required to deputise for the Chief Officer in their absence and assist in the overall management of the organisation. As part of the management team the role demands a high level of flexibility, initiative and commitment. The role also involves working with the Chief Officer to design and improve our monitoring, evaluation and learning across the organisation in line with our new strategy.
The Director of Operations will have lead responsibility for overseeing the day to day operations and coordinating external partnerships and relationships. Operational oversight includes the two core pillars of work:-
- Streams of Sanctuary programmes and awards (by streams we mean mainstream sector e.g. schools)
- Coordination and development of network of refugee supporting groups
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Closing date – Monday 6th May at midday (we will be unable to accept applications after this deadline)
Interviews will be held online on Tuesday 14th May
Hours: 37 hours per week
Holiday entitlement: 28 days plus 8 statutory Bank holidays, pro rata
Salary: £43,050
Based: Home working
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Chief Executive Officer, Remote, 35 hrs Salary £90,097
GFS is a feminist organisation with a mission to empower girls and young women in England and Wales to live their best lives. Girls as young as 6 tell us that they cannot be themselves. This causes problems for them and society. So, we offer an early intervention service for girls living in areas of deprivation to have the greatest impact.
This is an exciting role with an opportunity to lead the charity into the 150th Year of delivery and with a new strategy to address need. It will involve working with the leadership team and all departments but also the board and their support committees, the ambassadors, and presidents as well as the wonderful team of volunteers across England and Wales.
A great deal has been done to prepare the organisation for such an important time and so now there is a real opportunity for this role to lead in being a figurehead for the charity and representing all that is achieved at GFS in national events and discussions, to best represent the girls of today.
Our new strategy is built around pillars of Impact, Brand and Sustainability with an ambition to grow in delivery as well as reputation. GFS is aware that the work done to listen to and amplify girls’ voices is important because they have so much to say about what needs to change and from a very young age. This role will be key to making this happen.
Equity, Diversity and inclusion is of strategic importance to GFS. We encourage applications from ethnically and racially minoritised, disabled and from LGBTQ+ people to build our best staff and volunteer teams and reflect the girls we serve.
This post is subject to a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Download the application pack and complete the application form in WORD and return by the closing date Friday 17th May.
Our mission is to support and inspire girls and young women. We create spaces where they feel safe and valued, building strong foundations.
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Involve is at the vanguard of changing our democracy. Combining innovative, high-quality practice with making a clear case for a democracy fit for the 21st century, we are showing exactly what our democratic future holds.
As Project Administrator you will play a key role in our team, working together to build a vibrant democracy, where people are at the heart of decision-making. Your focus will be to support the delivery of Involve’s projects and programmes to a high standard, helping to manage relationships, budgets, logistics, events and systems effectively.
To succeed in the role, you will be an outstanding and detail oriented administrator who has excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills. You will show lots of initiative, be a strong team player whilst also being able to work autonomously, as well as have a passion for our mission
The first major project that will play a significant part of your role will be the Democracy Network - a major project for Involve whose aim is to connect people working on issues of power and democracy to increase our understanding and effectiveness, take action together, and lead on issues to build a stronger democracy.