In the UK alone, half a million children don’t have a safe or stable home. Great social workers can change this. That’s why Frontline recruits and develops outstanding individuals to be the difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

The Frontline programme is a unique route into social work. The programme will develop your leadership, conflict-resolution, and relationship-building skills to ensure you thrive in this dynamic and challenging role. Following a five-week residential training programme, you will spend two years working directly with children and families, placed in a local authority:

 In year 1, you will work as part of a unit of participants led by a consultant social worker. You will earn as you learn, receiving a tax-exempt bursary of up to £20,000, while undertaking over 200 days of work-based learning and 46 taught study days. At the end of the first year, you will qualify as a social worker.

In year 2, you will practice as a newly qualified social worker and receive leadership development training. You will work towards a fully-funded master’s degree as you earn a salary of £25,000 to £34,000.

Once you have completed the programme, you will join a community of outstanding leaders sharing your passion for leading social change. The skills you will learn will open doors to a wide range of social impact careers inside social work and beyond. 

What we’re looking for

In order to be eligible for our programme, you will need to have all of the following:

• Grade C or above in English Language and Maths at GCSE (or equivalent qualification)
• 2.1 or higher in an undergraduate honours degree (predicted or obtained) OR a 2.2 in an undergraduate honours degree plus a level 7 (i.e. master’s degree) qualification (predicted or obtained) OR an equivalent qualification
• Be eligible to reside and study in the UK for the duration of the programme. You must be a resident in England before the programme commences
• Competence in spoken and written English 

Throughout our six-stage selection process, we will assess your ability to become an outstanding children’s social worker against our competencies. More information on both our selection process and our competencies can be found on our website.

Many young people and families are facing challenges that seem insurmountable, but social work can make a significant positive difference in their lives. If you want to be that difference, then Frontline is for you.

Follow the link to our website to apply to join our 2020 cohort.

Have been working in Programme Management for a few years? Do you want to apply your skills and experience in the management of cutting-edge social policy initiatives? With Development Pathways, you can make a real contribution to transforming people’s lives and the changing the global social policy landscape.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our Social Policy team.  You will have an opportunity to work with our in-house team of social policy experts in leading the management of our projects across the world.

Position: Senior Programme Manager

Contract: Permanent and full-time

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Location of Work: Based in the Development Pathways’ office in Orpington, Greater London, United Kingdom, with international travel of up to 3 months per year.

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum, plus benefits.

About Us

Development Pathways is a leading advisory services organisation in the areas of social protection, social development, poverty and vulnerability analysis, payment systems and financial inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, research and training. We believe that our work must be tailored to the unique political realities of each of the countries we work in. Thus, we focus on evidence-based and context-specific solutions, to social and economic policy challenges facing low- and middle-income countries.  We have a strong track record of delivering high-quality consultancy throughout Africa, Asia, and the Pacific, working alongside governments and international agencies. Thought leadership provided by Pathways experts has also influenced the strategic thinking of bi-lateral and international agencies and the design of social policy globally.

Development Pathways is UK company with a head office in London, UK, and a subsidiary in Nairobi, Kenya. We also have small satellite offices in Malawi, Angola, and Uganda, supporting our programmes there. We currently have 37 staff members, working alongside a global network of trusted consultants. Our offices are located in the Orpington area (Greater London, United Kingdom) and Nairobi (Kenya).

Purpose

The new Senior Programme Manager will lead a dedicated team to ensure effective and efficient management of the Social Policy Unit’s projects worldwide. S/he will work closely with the Social Policy Head of Unit and the Head of Programmes, ensuring our work maintains the high-quality  standards Development Pathways is known for. As Senior Programme Manager, you will also contribute to the strategic direction of an innovative and fast-growing company by helping build stronger systems to keep pace with our growth.

Responsibilities

Social Policy Unit Management

• Coordinate the development of team objectives and the annual plan for the Social Policy Unit, and oversee monitoring and reporting against the annual plan;
• Ensure regular team meetings, and fluid communication within the SP team, and across other technical and management units;
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are effectively implemented;
• Ensure high quality management and oversight of the SP Unit budget allocations and spending, in line with the annual plan.

Project and Financial Management

• Ensure the delivery of all projects within the Social Policy Team within their agreed timeline, budget, scope and to high quality, under the leadership of the Head of Unit;
• Ensure all project management procedures and systems are functioning and effective e.g. contracting and invoicing, and travel and security policies;
• Oversee the financial management of projects within the Social Policy unit including forecasting, and regular reporting on variances;
• Support the Head of Social Policy to ensure that systems for the quality assurance of deliverables are functioning and effective;
• Ensure the filing and archiving of project documentation and support the reporting on all projects, ensuring that the Head of Programmes and Head of Social Policy are adequately informed of progress;
• Help build strong and productive relations with clients and partner organisations, supporting contract negotiation and effective communications on behalf of the Head of Programmes and Head of Social Policy;
• Ensure that consultants are given effective support and develop a strong allegiance to Development Pathways;
• Ensure that the Social Policy team undertakes regular and accurate monthly financial forecasts and expenditure, supervising programme officers and passing information on to the Head of Programmes;
• Oversee risk management processes for the Social Policy Unit;
• Provide oversight and support to field operations teams across all projects.

People Management

• Provide effective line management, advice, support, professional development and mentorship to Programme Officers and Programme Assistants in Social Policy Unit.
• Lead the recruitment and training of new Programme Officers and Administrative Assistants within the Social Policy Team
• Undertake other activities as required.

Person Specification

The Senior Programme Manager must have the following qualifications, skills and competencies:

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Management, International Relations, Social Policy or other relevant discipline;
• Seven (7) years of experience in project management, including in different countries or regions, and, preferably for social development programmes;
• 5 years of experience in managing individuals and teams with multiple disciplines and levels of competency, and from varied cultural backgrounds;
• Demonstrable understanding of project cycle management processes;
• Experience in leading and implementing due diligence processes;
• Demonstrable experience in contributing to strategy development and planning;
• Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office);
• Excellent communicator and networker;
• Ability to identify, and understand risks;
• Ability to take initiative;
• Capable of managing competing tasks and working calmly under pressure;
• Capable of working independently.

Desirable:

• PRINCE2, PMP or another project management qualification desirable;
• Masters degree.

Terms of Employment and Benefits

Salary will be assessed during the selection process, to reflect level of experience and qualification. The successful candidate would receive an attractive package of the following:

• Entry into the company pension scheme; 
• Flexible working hours, the core working hours being 10.00 am to 4.30pm, and working from home one day a week;
• 30 days holiday in a year (excluding public/bank holidays);
• Company laptop;
• Group life assurance;

And, upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period of 6 months, access into the company private health insurance scheme.

Equality Statement

Equality and diversity are at the core of Development Pathways’ values. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and are inclusive of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

How to apply

We invite interested candidates, who meet the requirements, to email their applications.  Applications must include:

1. A cover letter of up to 2 pages explaining why you are applying for this position, and how your experience and skills meet the requirements of this position;
2. A Curriculum Vitae (maximum of four pages) specifying your qualifications, education and relevant work experience.

If successful, we will expect the names, email addresses and day-time contact numbers of two referees, one of them being your current line manager/supervisor (please do not send this information with your application).

Please also note that this position is only open to those who have the right to reside and work in the UK, so we will expect relevant proof of such, if asked for an interview (please do not send this information with your application).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a successful candidate may be selected prior to the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an assessment and to participate in an interview.

Are you an experienced international development programme manager? Do you want to apply your skills and experience in the management of cutting-edge social policy initiatives? With Development Pathways, you can make a real contribution to transforming people’s lives and changing the global social policy landscape.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join our growing team in Kenya.

Position: Senior Programme Manager

Contract: Permanent and full-time

Reporting to: Head of Kenya Office

Location of Work: Based in the Development Pathways’ offices in Nairobi, Kenya, with international travel of up to 3 months per year.

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits

Purpose

We are growing rapidly and now need to further strengthen our project delivery capacity in our Nairobi office by recruiting a Senior Programme Manager.  

The Senior Programme Manager will work with Head of Programmes and the Senior Management Team to shape the design of functional programme delivery systems. S/he will also be required to work closely with the Head of MIS and our dedicated MIS team, to ensure effective and efficient management of our MIS projects worldwide, and maintain the high-quality standards Development Pathways is known for.

This position will also have line management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Management Information Systems Unit (MIS) Management

• Coordinate the development of team objectives and the annual plan for the Management Information Systems Unit, and oversee monitoring and reporting against the annual plan;
• Ensure regular team meetings, and fluid communication within the MIS team, and across other technical and management units;
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are effectively implemented;
• Ensure high quality management and oversight of the MIS Unit budget allocations and spending, in line with the annual plan.

Project and Financial Management

• Ensure the delivery of all projects within the Management Information Systems Team are within their agreed timeline, budget, scope and to high quality, under the leadership of the Head of MIS;
• Ensure all project management procedures and systems are functioning and effective e.g. contracting and invoicing, and travel and security policies;
• Oversee the financial management of projects within the MIS unit including forecasting, and regular reporting on variances;
• Support the Head of Unit to ensure that systems for the quality assurance of deliverables are functioning and effective;
• Ensure the filing and archiving of project documentation and support the reporting on all projects, ensuring that the Head of Programmes and Head of MIS are adequately informed of progress;
• Help build strong and productive relations with clients and partner organisations, supporting contract negotiation and effective communications on behalf of the Head of Programmes and Head of MIS;
• Ensure that consultants are given effective support and develop a strong allegiance to Development Pathways;
• Ensure that the MIS team undertakes regular and accurate monthly financial forecasts and expenditure, supervising programme officers and passing information on to the Head of Programmes;
• Oversee risk management processes for the Management Information Systems Unit;
• Provide oversight and support to field operations teams across all projects.

People Management

• Provide effective line management, advice, support, professional development and mentorship to Programme Officers and Programme Assistants working in the Management Information Systems Unit;
• Lead the recruitment and training of new Programme Officers and Administrative Assistants within the MIS Team;
• Undertake other activities as required.

Person Specification

The Senior Programme Manager must have the following qualifications, skills and competencies:

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management or other relevant discipline;
• Seven (7) years of experience in project management, including in different countries or regions, and, preferably for social development programmes or IT systems;
• 5 years of experience in managing individuals and teams with multiple disciplines and levels of competency, and from varied cultural backgrounds;
• Demonstrable understanding of project cycle management processes;
• Experience in leading and implementing due diligence processes;
• Demonstrable experience in contributing to strategy development and planning;
• Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office);
• Excellent communicator and networker;
• Ability to identify, and understand risks;
• Ability to take initiative;
• Capable of managing completing tasks and working calmly under pressure;
• Capable of working independently.

Desirable:

• PRINCE2, PMP or another project management qualification desirable;
• Masters degree.

About Us

Development Pathways is an international advisory organisation with a strong focus on the development of innovative and effective IT solutions that enhance governments’ capacities to deliver core public services. Since our foundation in 2010, we have worked across Africa and Asia in support of governments seeking to improve their IT systems,  by designing and implementing software solutions, initially in social security but increasingly we are also engaging in supporting education and health service provision.

While the office in Nairobi is a subsidiary of the United Kingdom office, it is where our in-house software development capacity resides. Our particular strength is in the development of electronic management information systems (MISs) that enable governments to manage their public services efficiently and effectively. We have, for example, developed MISs for social security schemes in Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Angola and Uzbekistan and provided high-level advisory services on social security IT in many other countries, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan, the Seychelles, China, Zambia, Nepal and Tajikistan. Our Principal MIS Specialist – Richard Chirchir – is regarded as a thought leader internationally and in very high demand both in the design of IT systems and as a trainer and speaker. 

The Nairobi office is also the base for supporting Africa operations across all our business functions (social policy and social and economic analysis) and a springboard for implementing and enforcing business development strategies within the region.

As an organisation, we are committed to innovative, progressive and evidence-based social policy and our IT work is firmly embedded within this vision. Across our work, we ensure that we support policies and programmes that are robust, strengthen human rights, promote gender equality, women’s economic empowerment and benefit all members of society, including the most vulnerable.

We are an equal opportunities employer that is strongly committed to diversity and would welcome applications from both women and men, as well as people with disabilities.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance for the whole family (spouse and children), which includes in and out-patients, dental and optical;
• Group life insurance;
• Company group pension;
• 26 days holidays which excludes public holidays;
• Company laptop.

How to apply

The applicant must have the right to live and work in Kenya.

We invite interested candidates, who meet the requirements, to email their applications.  Applications must include:

1. A cover letter of up to 2 pages explaining why you are applying for this position, and how your qualifications, experience and skills meet the requirements of this position;
2. A Curriculum Vitae (maximum of four pages) specifying your qualifications, education and relevant work experience.
3. Current and expected remuneration.

If you successfully reach the interview stage, we will expect the names, email addresses and day-time contact numbers of two referees, one of them being your current line manager/supervisor and your degree/qualification certificates (please do not send this information with your application).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a successful candidate may be selected prior to the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an assessment and to participate in an interview. 

Due to the high number of applications expected, unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Oak Hill College is a Christian theological college in North London, training students for ministry in the Church of England and Independent churches, and for other spheres of Christian work.  Oak Hill is an Enhanced Validated partner of Middlesex University who awards and quality assures our undergraduate and post graduate level programmes.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Finance Officer to ensure complete and reliable accounting records in line with established procedures. The Finance Officer will also be involved in preparing management and financial reports to help support management decision making and inform strategy and to oversee our Payroll Officer/Finance Assistant.

Working Hours

09.00 hours to 17.00 hours Monday to Friday with hour for lunch daily (35hrs per week) or Part time (28hrs per week) considered.

Benefits

• Salary: Competitive
• Holidays: 24 days holiday per annum plus 8 bank holidays (prorated for part time)
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance

For further details and experience required please visit our website and see the attached Job Description.

To apply, in the first instance please submit your CV and a covering letter to the email provided  by clicking on the "How to Apply" button, and direct any questions to the same email.

Closing date for applications: 21 October 2019

Engagement Officer x 2

Do you want to help make a real difference to the lives of young people across the UK? 

We believe that every young person should be able to fulfil their potential, regardless of their background. We are looking to recruit two Engagement Officers to support Brightside’s work, helping us have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of young people every year. 

About Brightside 

Our work helps young people to succeed. We deliver programmes in partnership with schools, universities, businesses and charities, giving young people access to support networks, online careers information and high-quality mentoring. We believe young people are best equipped to make confident and informed decisions about their futures if they: 

- Have hope and a growth mindset;

- Are confident and know their strengths;

- Can deal with difficulties in a positive way;

- Have knowledge and skills for the career they are interested in;

- Know who to turn to for advice and support.

Our programmes include a wide variety of online mentoring projects, an active and growing volunteer network and our newest venture Brightside Connections.  We have developed these programmes to help young people navigate key transition points and so they have wide-ranging objectives including widening access to higher education, raising aspirations, pre-arrival and retention support for new undergraduates and the development of students’ employability skills.  We believe all young people should have access to the same opportunities, no matter where they live and we strive to support those who need it most.

Our Engagement Officers will work across all of our programmes, acting as the front line of Brightside support for our volunteers and young people, ensuring that they feel supported and valued throughout their experience with Brightside. 

To find out more about Brigthside and decide if this is the role for you, please download the Job Description.

The ClementJames Centre is an award winning charity that empowers the community to release its potential in one of London’s most disadvantaged areas.

Our vision is for everyone in our community to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. We achieve this through education, employment and wellbeing support in a safe and compassionate space.

All of our programmes and services have expanded substantially over the past 5 years and we have exciting plans for further growth. At this important time, we are looking for a high-calibre candidate to join our team as a Development Officer.You will be responsible for completing a range of funder monitoring requirements, including written reports and electronic monitoring systems, provide administrative support to the senior leadership team and take responsibility for the charity’s marketing and communications. This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to enter the charity sector and gain first-hand experience in the running of a dynamic and ambitious organisation.

You will have excellent inter-personal, organisational and analytical skills, be able to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, have excellent written skills and will be highly efficient. You will have at least grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English and at least a Level 4 qualification in a relevant field, for example in administration, marketing or communications. We also encourage degree holders to apply for this role.

If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for and you want to work with us to help thousands of people to overcome barriers and live fulfilled lives, then we would love to hear from you.

The ClementJames Centre is a welcoming and unique place to work and if you would like to visit us before submitting your application please email us to arrange a visit.

King's College London are looking for an ambitious and experienced individual to lead the King's Sierra Leone Partnership (KSLP) in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead strategy and oversee operations for an innovative and impactful health systems strengthening programme, rooted in strong partnerships. The postholder will lead a motivated team of international and national staff and volunteers to deliver a programme of work in partnership with: the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex at Connaught Hospital, the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.

This role oversees an exciting range of clinical, educational, policy and research activities, which are underpinned by principles of partnership working, to improve the quality of health care in Sierra Leone. The successful candidate will have an understanding of clinical excellence in low income settings, along with strong management and organisational development skills. The postholder will provide strategic leadership to the partnership, as well as providing guidance and direction to the team.

The Country Director will develop strong relationships with a wide variety of actors in Sierra Leone and London including donors, local and international organisations. S/he will also develop networks with other King’s College London global health colleagues and clinical colleagues across King’s Health Partners NHS Trusts, to create a successful and sustainable programme of work. This will require excellent relationship management skills, an inclusive and forward-looking approach to organisational development and a keen understanding of grant management.

Specific responsibilities and objectives of the job:

• Represent KCL with key partners in Sierra Leone – in particular the Ministry of Health; senior leadership at Connaught Hospital, the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences. Manage and develop relationships with these partners, as well as with donors and with senior staff across King’s College London, King’s Health Partners NHS Trusts, and other key stakeholders

• Lead and develop the KSLP Management Team, ensuring that they are supported to manage and support the wider team and deliver KSLP’s portfolio of projects to a high standard.

• Lead the development of a partnership strategy for KSLP, working closely with partners and the staff team, and ensuring that planned activities have measurable impact. Build networks in Freetown and London to support the implementation of the strategy, identifying opportunities for collaboration and funding.

• Oversee the stewardship of financial resources, working with the Operations Director to manage the Partnership’s budget, ensuring grants are delivered on time and in compliance with donor requirements.

• Ensure that there are robust systems for risk management, the health and safety, personal and professional wellbeing of staff and volunteers working within the KSLP programme.

• Collaborate with other KGHP programmes in Somaliland, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo, sharing learning and contributing to a strengthened portfolio of health partnerships. This includes spending some time working in London.

• Ensure that there is regular and transparent communication between KSLP, the cross-Partnership team and the KGHP Strategy Delivery Board

• Oversee recruitment and professional development of staff and volunteers, further developing a culture that reflects King’s values and nurturing the motivation and passion of all.

• Represent KCL in the media and at external events and meetings in Sierra Leone and internationally

This is an exciting opportunity to join King's Centre for Global Health & Health Partnerships which supports the strengthening of health systems in Somaliland, Sierra Leone, Zambia and DRC.

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual to lead the monitoring, evaluation and learning on 'Prepared for Practice', a high performing project funded by DFID under the Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education, Innovation and Reform (SPHEIR) programme, which is addressing Somaliland's health workforce crisis by transforming health education and preparing future doctors, nurses and midwives to meet the needs of the Somaliland health sector. The post will also support the design and implementation of MEL strategies on a small number of new funding opportunities.

This is an exciting role that would suit someone pragmatic, methodical and creative and who has an interest in participatory MEL approaches.

Specific responsibilities of the job include:

• Design and implement MEL systems, processes and data collection tools
• Provide oversight to ensure that MEL systems are effectively implemented
• Conduct MEL training and capacity building for project partners
• Lead on project MEL narrative and results framework reporting
• Provide regular analysis of project monitoring data to support and inform adaptive management, support decision making and improve the quality and relevance of project implementation

Please see the attached job description for further information.

This is a part time role (3 days a week).

The salary is £32,676- £37,292 pro rata per annum, inclusive of £3,500 pro rata per annum London Allowance.

NEF Consulting is the consultancy of the leading UK think tank, New Economics Foundation, with a reputation for high quality socio-economic research, consultancy and training.  We help organisations in their transition to a new, sustainable and socially-inclusive economy, across the UK and internationally. Our ambitious strategy will increase our impact through new consultancy offers to promote greater understanding of the systemic links between social, economic and environmental issues within society.

To help shape, drive and deliver this new strategy we are recruiting two outstanding, highly-skilled and committed individuals to join our dynamic and passionate team.

Passionate about social change and sharing NEF Consulting’s aims and values, you will have an interest in the bigger picture and in helping others to see the links between social, economic and environmental issues. You will be a valued member of our consulting team delivering projects, winning work and providing impartial advice to clients.

Analyst

£27k- £31k per annum depending on experience

Permanent, full time, London (flexible working will be considered)

You are likely to be a recent graduate. Your responsibilities will include gathering and analysing data (quantitative and qualitative), research relevant to client projects, drafting reports and presentations, supporting delivery of client workshops, project administration and supporting tenders to win new work.

Minimum requirements for the role include an undergraduate degree in a social science, economics, research methods or sustainability-related discipline. You will be proficient in advanced features of Microsoft Excel, and experienced in conducting and analysing quantitative, qualitative and secondary research. You will have communicated research findings to non-technical audiences and facilitated group discussions.

A candidate with some consulting or other professional experience will be preferred. 

Full job descriptions for each role are on our website. Benefits include 25 days holiday, free gym membership, contributory pension or savings scheme, cycle-to-work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

If you have the necessary key skills and a strong commitment to our values, we would like to hear from you.

Deadline for applications:  12 Noon 8th November 2019

Interviews:  21st November 2019 - there will be in-office exercise.

Expected start date: January 2020

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all person regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. But, as members of ethnic minority groups and disabled people are currently under-represented at this level, we would encourage applicants from members of these group. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Please note that we only accept applications using our application form on the Job Opportunities page on our website (NO CV’s PLEASE). 

NEF Consulting, New Economics Foundation, 10 Salamanca Place, London, SE1 7HB

King's College London are looking for a driven and dynamic Clinical Lead to lead and oversee clinical engagement with our Sierra Leonean partners.

This post is based in Freetown and has a critical role in making the connection between the broader strategic, management, training and policy work of King's Sierra Leone Partnership (KSLP) and the realities of daily clinical activity at Connaught hospital.

The focus of this role is on relationship building with senior hospital staff, working alongside and providing technical advice to those staff when required. The clinical manager is required to line manage and support a team of KSLP clinical staff and volunteers working to overcome challenges, identify opportunities, and ensure harmonisation of activities across KSLP, and alignment with priorities identified by Sierra Leonean partners, as well as with on-going initiatives at the hospital.

Technical input will also be required into the development of new and current grants to ensure activities are aligned with priorities of the hospital and demonstrate sustainability. For this role, it is important to engage in clinical activity on occasion to understand the hospital functions and support partners - however this will be a limited part of the role, the main focus is on health system strengthening, with a focus on supporting the strengthening of Connaught Hospital and the professional development of Sierra Leonean colleagues.

KSLP currently works across a range of clinical areas including emergency medicine; infectious diseases; anaesthesia, critical care and surgery; general medicine; dentistry; mental health; medical and health professions education. The successful candidate should have the technical knowledge and experience to strategically direct these projects and provide advice to project teams and the senior leadership of Connaught Hospital.

The Clinical Lead is part of the management team of KSLP, led by the Country Director, who are responsible for delivering the vision, mission and values of the King’s Global Health Partnerships in Sierra Leone to deliver a programme of health system strengthening in conjunction with key partners in Sierra Leone: Connaught Hospital, the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation. The Clinical Lead will oversee a multidisciplinary clinical team of around 10-15 staff and volunteers.

Key responsibilities and objectives of the job include to:

• Oversee the development and implementation of clinical projects and develop KSLP clinical engagement strategy.

• Consult and develop relationships with implementation partners in country and internationally within these projects.

• Support development of Connaught Hospital strategy

• Coordinate with other projects to identify and develop synergy between all KSLP undertakings and ensure they present a holistic approach to improvement.

• Manage and support the clinical team, as well as supporting relationships with the wider KSLP team, ensuring continuous professional development and pastoral support in line with KGHP processes.

• Participate as a member of KSLP management team and contribute to relevant cross-partnerships discussions.

• Lead and maintain strong and supportive relationships with clinical leadership at Connaught Hospital.

• Provide technical advice to partners and key institutions and help identify partners to bring in additional technical advice where required.

• Provide technical input to grant development and management.

• Actively engage in opportunities for clinical collaboration with other KGHP programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join King's Global Health Partnerships as Grants Manager, SPHEIR Sierra Leone, to manage the DfID funded, Assuring Quality in Higher Education in Sierra Leone (AQHEd-SL) award.

The Grants Manager will be embedded within a Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. They will work alongside a Project Director from the University of Sierra Leone and a Project Manager from KCL to quality assure the management of and compliance with the award.

They will work collaboratively with partners to oversee the finances of the project and its contracts, risk and compliance, ensuring that finances of the project are well managed and milestones are met.

The successful candidate is expected to manage a Finance Officer and support and train partners to improve their financial systems and compliance, and hold the finance relationship with the fund manager. They will work closely with the King’s Global Health Partnerships grant management team in London to manage relationships with the fund manager, and to oversee project finances.

Role profile

• Work in collaboration with Sierra Leone partners with regards to all aspects of the AQHEd-SL award management, managing the implementation of the finance systems and funding modalities to ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with the grant handbook

• Ensure compliance with fund manager and KCL award management processes, including contracts and contract variations, due diligence, organisational strengthening, the funding modalities, and the grant handbook

• Responsible for developing and updating financial monitoring systems in line with project needs and donor expectations

• Day-to-day management of the AQHEd-SL award, including smooth management of budgets and finance to ensure that project objectives are met. This will include developing and maintaining financial management tools

• Lead finance capacity strengthening for Sierra Leone partners including developing training materials, guidelines and templates, delivering workshops, and providing detailed technical support to ensure that finance systems are effectively implemented by team members across project partners

• Responsible for overseeing King’s financial reporting and overseeing project financial reporting and monitoring visits. This includes forecasts, re-budgets, audits and other compliance mechanisms

• Support the London team to ensure collation and submission of overall financial AQHEd-SL Partnership reports to the SPHEIR fund managers

• Manage relationships within the partnership finance teams

• Work with other PCU members to support the Project Management Board

• Line manage the two AQHEd-SL Finance Officers, who will be responsible for supporting financial reporting and partner capacity building in this area

• Travel to visit the London office at least twice a year

Alumni Engagement Officer, Development and Alumni Relations

• Salary range: from £28,196 to £33,393 per annum (starting salary between £28,196 to £29,341) dependent on skills, experience and qualifications
• Hours: 35 per week
• Contract type:  Permanent

This new role will support existing alumni activity and the development of new opportunities that increase engagement between the University, its Faculties and targeted alumni cohorts. This post-holder will be part of the alumni team, reporting into the Head of Alumni Relations and will support all activities undertaken by the Alumni Team, but additionally will feed into the Development side of the Advancement strategy.

The post holder will be the focal point for enquiries relating to all aspects of Alumni engagement. They will work on a range of activities and campaigns to increase connection between the University alumni in the UK and overseas. The post-holder will help to develop a robust and engaging annual programme of alumni communications and events. These activities will be delivered in support of the University’s strategic objectives, maximising the impact of the philanthropic and non-philanthropic support of alumni to Regent’s. The post-holder will be responsible for the team’s social media, communications, events and database management as well assisting with both Alumni events and communications. You will need to have knowledge in both the UK and internationally (desirable). You will help promote the success of the University’s graduates, both internally and externally, and develop content relating to alumni to support the promotion and reputation of the University.

You will need to have exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, able to inform and persuade internal stakeholders and external bodies.  You will be a self-starter, able to evidence past innovations and their impact. Higher Educational experience is not essential, but it is desirable.

In return, we can offer you a real opportunity to be involved in the key workings of a University and to help towards our success. We have a new Vice-Chancellor with a new drive and vision. The philanthropic program comes at a time of great opportunity. The successful candidate will be able to access a range of benefits including working in an exceptional location and a supportive, collegiate working culture.

About us

Regent’s University London is London’s only independent, not-for-profit university, with a highly cosmopolitan community based in royal Regent’s Park and Marylebone. We have just under 4,000 students on campus, representing some 140 different nationalities.

Regent’s offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business & Management; Fashion & Design; Film, Media & Performance; Liberal Arts & Humanities; Politics & International Relations, and Psychotherapy & Psychology.

The Development and Alumni Relations team aims to connect with former students (alumni) of the University and its predecessor institutions, and with other potential supporters, to help achieve the aims of the University Strategy. Closer engagement with alumni and other supporters has the potential to further develop Regent’s global community, and in so doing to unlock philanthropy, to raise the University’s profile, to improve the student experience, to enhance graduate opportunities and to aid recruitment

We are a small, friendly and supportive University offering great benefits for our staff including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over the Christmas period
• Beautiful campus based in the heart of Regent's Park, a short walk from Baker Street or Great Portland Street stations
• Membership of a group personal pension scheme with a 7% minimum contribution by the University, with up to 10% contribution by the University
• Travel to work loans up to £10,000 covering daily travel costs
• Benenden medical cover - allowing access to medical services where there is delay in receiving NHS treatment 
• Employee discount service
• £3 a day allowance to spend in the University’s catering outlets
• Free language classes (free places are subject to availability)

How to apply

Please click 'Apply for job' to apply online. Within your application, please provide a statement stating why you are suitable for the role, making reference to your skills and experience against the Person Specification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then unfortunately your application has not been successful.

Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2019
Selection Date(s): TBC