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Grow Together Bucks (GTB), is a small Community Interest Company (CIC) based in High Wycombe. Our vision is to help local communities grow fresh food together, to improve their wellbeing and connect them with each other, the environment and their natural source of food. Our community projects include:

• A 300sq.m organic growing Community Allotment in Wycombe Marsh.
• Any food surplus is donated to The One Can Trust in High Wycombe (local food bank)
• Working with schools, we provide practical growing programmes to teach and inspire the next generation to nurture the soil, explore nature, the seasons, and grow their own food.
• Connecting businesses with community groups in need of help by brokering, managing and delivering Corporate Volunteering Days.

A year ago, GTB was awarded funding from a prestigious donor to develop and transform the CIC in three years from a pro-bono-based organisation, into a sustainable community organisation.

We are seeking an experienced Development Director with a charity/CIC/Social sector background who will relish the opportunity to join the team at board level and play a pivotal role. Working with fellow directors to shape the strategy and position of the organisation, your role will be to realise new income streams and develop a robust income pipeline by engaging multiple funding audiences. This role is offered on a freelance contract basis, working 3 days a week with an equivalent FTE salary of £39,626 p.a.

With a love for nature and an interest in promoting the projects we run to improve the health and wellbeing of others, your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering a comprehensive fundraising plan
• Building and maintaining donor relationships
• Collaborating with fellow Directors to align fundraising goals with the organisation's mission and values.

Essential skills include strong communication, teamwork, and organisational abilities

Key Skills:

• Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities
• Fundraising Expertise: Proficiency in using fundraising software and tools, along with designing innovative fundraising strategies.
• Leadership and Team Management: Ability to inspire others and lead fundraising efforts.
• Strategic Planning: Skills in planning and executing fundraising strategies aligned to the company’s mission.
• Relationship Building: Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with donors and partners.

We welcome all candidates to contact us to start an informal discussion with us, please click on the Apply button to do so.

Closing date: 31/01/2025

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for social impact and educational enrichment? The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is seeking its first Director - a dynamic and strategic individual dedicated to advancing opportunities and support for students at William Ellis School in Camden, North London.

As Director, you’ll be at the helm of a small but impactful charity, supporting initiatives that foster confidence, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging among students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive our mission to make William Ellis School a leader in comprehensive education and to cultivate positive social capital, personal growth, and educational opportunities for all.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Fundraising: Securing and managing funds through grant writing, donor cultivation, and strategic partnerships.
• Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing a vision to support educational and personal development programs.
• Community Engagement: Building and strengthening relationships with businesses, educational organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Storytelling & Advocacy: Raising the Trust’s profile by effectively communicating its impact through various media channels.

Working closely with the school’s leadership and Board of Trustees, you’ll also oversee compliance and financial stewardship to ensure transparency and sustainability, aligning all activities with the Trust’s values. While this is a sole leadership position, you’ll be supported by a vibrant school community, including dedicated trustees, parents, and alumni.

We’re looking for someone with a proven record in fundraising and strategic planning, who is motivated by social impact and driven to make a difference. If you are a self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude, ambition, and the ability to inspire others, we invite you to apply.

The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on January 20th, at William Ellis School.

This role involves work within a school environment and supporting activities that benefit young people. The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made subject to a completed application form, satisfactory references, and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Job Role - Assistant Director

Job type - Full time 36.5 hrs per week

Location - Leyland/Hybrid

Job Hours - Mon-Fri flexible working hours

Salary - £49,000-£51,000 per annum

Description - Assistant Director, Opportunity at Key Unlocking Futures

Are you a driven professional, passionate about making a difference?

Key, a forward-thinking charity delivering services across Lancashire, is seeking an exceptional and inspirational people leader to empower and motivate our skilled and high-performing staff team.

Key Unlocking Futures exists to help people build better lives. For 30 years, we've provided prevention and critical support to people across Lancashire, catching people before they fall and helping those in crisis find their feet.

Each year we already help more than 7000 people across Lancashire achieve their potential.

Help us to continue delivering quality services whilst helping to develop new ideas and create other services.  Help us to evolve, develop, and achieve even greater impact.

In particular, we’re interested in someone who may have experience of supported housing and domestic abuse services but above all, you will have a passionate dedication to improve outcomes for people we support.

We want an empathetic leader who has a vision aligned with our direction of travel, and who wants to work to build on all that Key has achieved so far.

Key helps people to build better lives and exceptional people make it happen.

Role Highlights:

• £49,000-£51,000 pa
• Full-time (36.5 hours)
• Purpose-Driven Work

What We're Looking For:

• Someone with a proven track record of senior operational leadership
• A collaborative leader skilled in working across a broad range of stakeholders
• Someone with the ability to identify, secure and implement new opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative funding strategies
• Research and secure new funding streams
• Manage social media presence
• Build relationships with institutional donors
• Identify market trends and growth opportunities

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree-qualified 
• Experience of supported housing and domestic abuse services
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Passionate about supporting people through challenging times
• Commitment to Key's core values
• Comfortable working flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends

What We Offer:

• Meaningful work that creates real social impact
• Opportunity to grow and develop
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Hybrid working

HELP US TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL

Why Join Key Unlocking Futures?

• Pride in Our Purpose: Be part of a team where your work is valued, purposeful, and contributes to our legacy of unlocking people’s potential.
• Empowering Work Environment: Thrive in a culture that inspires you to be your best.
• Teamwork and Trust: Our staff survey results speak volumes about the supportive and collaborative environment we cultivate.

We help people find their purpose.  Are you about to find yours?

Apply now and help us to build better lives.

Closing date

9am Monday 13th January 2025

Key Unlocking Futures is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.

Please note that in cases of high application volumes, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date to manage all applicants appropriately.

Please go to Key’s website Latest vacancies - Key Unlocking Futures  to view the Application Form and start the application process. 

The Director of Grants and Impact will lead the strategy, execution and impact of Suffolk Community Foundation’s grant making programmes and manage the grants team. The Director will ensure that the Foundation captures and responds to the evolving voice of the VCFSE sector and connects with a diverse audience of organisations and communities.

With your understanding of the sector and communities in Suffolk and as an ambassador for the Foundation, you will develop crucial relationships with stakeholders including but not limited to the voluntary, community and faith sector, public agencies and grant making trusts and foundations.

Working with the Chief Executive you will help to position the Foundation as a trusted grant making partner and effective funder, attracting new income and delivering effective grant programmes.

This is an important time for the Foundation as we respond to the increasing need in the sector, with a plan to maximise our impact by creating themed funds and by adopting a coproduction approach to our grant programmes.

Please see the recruitment pack on the website for more information. 

Director of Programmes

Salary – Highly competitive salary

Location – Hybrid working, split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of sport and community development? Do you have the strategic vision and leadership skills to shape and deliver transformational programmes that leave a lasting legacy? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Football Foundation

We’re the Football Foundation – the Premier League, The FA and Government's charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities through football grants. This means better games and more players - helping transform communities where demand is greatest, and impact will be strongest. We have ambitious plans and with the support from our funding partners, the Football Foundation is well-supported to continue to invest in community pitches and facilities across the nation. 

The role

The Director of Programmes will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and management of our Programmes Directorate. Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will help shape the strategic direction of our key programmes and new business opportunities, driving meaningful progress and measurable results.

As a member of our Senior Management Team (SMT), you will support the CEO in steering the organisation towards continuous improvement and success, serving as a trusted adviser to the Foundation Group Board and Panels, and contributing to the Foundation’s overall strategic vision.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a dynamic and visionary leader with a deep understanding of sport, community projects, government strategies, and funding opportunities, underpinned by expertise in participatory sports development. You will bring extensive leadership experience, demonstrating a proven ability to manage performance, balance workloads, and foster positive, supportive team environments. Your skill in navigating multi-stakeholder environments will be essential, ensuring objectives are met, expectations are managed, and performance insights are communicated clearly and effectively.

With a track record of driving key strategies, leading impactful projects, and optimising resources for success, you will translate our organisational strategy into ambitious programmes that inspire partner collaboration and deliver tangible results. You will oversee the management and delivery of our core strategic initiatives, including grass pitches, multisport advisory services, and multi-pitch hubs, ensuring these programmes consistently meet and surpass their goals.

Building on your expertise in designing and delivering innovative programmes, you will take a lead role in developing tech-enabled post-award processes to ensure that grant awards achieve their full potential. By maximising the impact of our funding partners’ significant contributions, you will play a pivotal role in driving the long-term success and sustainability of our shared initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to shape meaningful programmes that make a lasting difference, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to positive change.

Our Four Corners

We refer to our company values as our Four Corners:

· Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach

· Star Performers – trusted to deliver

· United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with

· Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing

If you share these values and have the necessary skills and experience for the role, then we look forward to hearing from you.

What can we offer you?

You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs @footballfoundation. org. uk

How do I apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, please follow the steps outlined below to apply.

Please send the following to jobs @footballfoundation. org. uk

o CV

o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly your suitability for the role, together with your reasons for applying (no more than one page of A4).

The closing date for applications is: 23:59, 19th January 2025

1st stage interviews via MS Teams are currently scheduled for 27th and 28th January

2025, with 2nd stage in person interviews to follow

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

ADHD Embrace is looking to appoint a new Executive Director to lead the execution of the charity’s mission with the long-term goal of ensuring it is a sustainable organisation with a positive team culture.Following a period of rapid growth, the Executive Director will be pivotal in leading the organisation through its next phase of development.  This wide-ranging role has the following key responsibilities: 

· Strategy and Delivery

· Leadership, Management and Culture

· Fundraising and Financial Oversight

· Advocacy, External Relationships and Communication

The Executive Director should be a self-starter, analytical and creative to find solutions and have energy to lead the charity onto its next stage in a changing environment.  They will also have experience in a leadership role in the voluntary sector or in a small company with a multi-disciplinary team and experience leading a complex team structure to deliver services and transformation against multiple goals. 

The Executive Director will have good interpersonal skills and ability to manage teams and ways of working which enhance team work and maximise operational efficiencies. 

Applications for this position, should include a covering email outlining your relevant experience, skills and motivation for applying together with a current CV (no more than two sides of A4).   

Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: Remote, with visits require to Horsham, West Sussex
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About Roffey Park Institute
Roffey Park Institute is a pioneer in leadership and organisational development, with over 70 years of experience empowering individuals and organisations to reach their potential. Known for its innovative approach and deep expertise, Roffey Park is now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to join its leadership team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Institute.

The Role
The Director of Finance will be a key strategic leader within Roffey Park, responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the Institute. Reporting to the CEO, the Director will have the opportunity to influence major financial decisions, ensuring the organisation’s long-term sustainability, compliance, and success. The Director will work closely with the senior management team and the Board of Trustees to provide strategic guidance, turning financial insights into actionable plans that drive growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies that align with Roffey Park’s vision and ambitious goals, ensuring sustainable growth and financial stability.
• Oversee Financial Planning & Reporting: Manage the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting process, ensuring Roffey Park’s financial health remains strong and compliant with all regulations.
• Ensure Financial Excellence & Compliance: Lead the implementation of effective financial controls, audit processes, and ensure adherence to financial regulations and best practices.
• Inspire and Lead the Finance Team: Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Who They’re Looking For

Roffey Park is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional to join their leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring:

• A degree in finance/accounting and a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• 10+ years of senior finance experience, with expertise in both the charity and commercial sectors.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of driving transformation and managing financial functions through digital change.
• Deep knowledge of UK financial regulations, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to turn complex financial data into strategic insights.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAGE, MS Excel) and a passion for embracing digital solutions.

Why Roffey Park?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking organisation at a time of growth and transformation. By joining Roffey Park, the successful candidate will:

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading organisation in leadership development.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative environment where new ideas and continuous improvement are valued.
• Lead and inspire a talented finance team, contributing to their growth and success.
• Be part of an organization that makes a real impact, empowering leaders across industries.
• Remote working is available along with great benefits. 

The vision of Wild Impact (registered as Africa Foundation) is a future where the communities we partner with are (i) actively advocating for, and supporting, the restoration and conservation of the wild landscapes and seascapes we’re working in; and (ii) deriving meaningful socio-economic benefit from these areas.

Wild Impact currently works in 11 landscapes and seascapes situated in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania and Kenya, and are expanding to work in additional landscapes and seascapes in Africa, South Asia and South America.  It works in close collaboration with &Beyond, with a shared Impact Vision guiding and shaping the development and implementation of all projects.

The Wild Impact Theory of Change is structured around 4 focal areas:

• CONSERVING ECOSYSTEMS - supporting improved conservation of the natural ecosystems and biodiversity associated with these landscapes and seascapes
• FUTURE FOUNDATIONS – supporting improved access to primary health care and early-childhood, primary and secondary education in the communities that are the custodians of these landscapes and seascapes.
• TOMORROW’S LEADERS - supporting improved tertiary-education level skills and environmental education in the communities that are the custodians of these landscapes and seascapes.
• THRIVING COMMUNITIES - supporting improved climate change resilience, enterprise capacity, youth employment and sustainable tourism activity in the communities that are the custodians of these landscapes and seascapes.

To support the growth in Wild Impact’s conservation and sustainable development impact, it is recruiting a UK based Senior Partnerships Manager, who will be responsible for developing and implementating a UK and W. Europe focused fundraising drive. Expectation is that the successful individual will be able to increase our existing annual fundraising level of ~$750,000 by an additional ~$ 750,000 by 2026, and thereafter increase their personal fundraising contribution by at least 20% per annum.

The successful applicant will report jointly to the Wild Impact South Africa CEO and the Trustees of Africa Foundation (UK) and work closely with the worldwide Wild Impact Fundraising and Partnerships team.

KEY OUTPUTS:

Development and management of a UK and W. Europe based fundraising and partnerships strategy that will enable the implementation of the shared Wild Impact and &Beyond Impact strategy, including:

o The drafting and submission of all project profiles and grant applications.

o Development and dissemination of all donor and partner communications.

o The delivery and progressive improvement of all donor and partner reports.

o Actively engaging with all donors and partners, which will include significant regional and international travelling.

o Representing Wild Impact at Fundraising events and relevant conferences and workshops focused on Conservation and Rural Community Development.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum of a Graduate degree.
• Good understanding of biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and sustainable rural development.
• Proven experience in developing, leading and nurturing fundraising strategies, including individual, corporate, government, bilateral agency and foundation partnerships.
• Proven ability to establish and nurture Impact partnerships.
• Excellent communication, Information Technology, and financial management skills.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Diligence, tenacity, self-motivated, ability to influence, disciplined.
• Strong knowledge of project implementation, data management, analysis and reporting.
• Fluent in English with excellent written, digital, and visual communication skills.
• Experience in conservation, climate resilience and / or sustainable development fund raising in Africa. Additional experience in Asia and South America would be beneficial.
• Passion for working in a not-for-profit environment.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We reserve the right to not make an appointment.

Initial interviews with UK board members will be in UK. both in person and online. Candidates should preferably live in the Home Counties but not a rule breaker. Employment will be in Wild Impact UK but reporting to CEO Andrew Ventner in Johannesburg our HQ

We’re the charity who care for and bring to life 2,000 miles of canals and rivers. Connecting many of the UK's urban and rural areas across England and Wales, we provide essential spaces for wildlife and people, helping us all feel happier and healthier.  The 250 year old waterways in our care, the canals, embankments, culverts and reservoirs as well as the bridges, locks and towpaths connect local communities and deliver health and wellbeing benefits for 10 million visitors every year, through our networks of canals we believe we can improve the wellbeing of our nation.  

Over half the population live within 5km of a canal but these vital ecosystems are threatened by the growing impact of climate change and more extreme weather. Together we can keep canals alive, we want you to come and be part of our cause.

 If you are interested to know more, please continue to read below and visit the Canal & River Trust website.

For copy of this advert and brief in Welsh language, please click to apply where you will find a copy of this advert and brief in Welsh language.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for an exceptional person to join us as Director, Wales & South West Region. You will be Director for one of our extensive regions, our lead contact for canals in Wales and with waterways which run from Reading to Swansea and Bridgwater to Llangollen. In this role you can make a real impact for the benefit of millions of people with access to these wonderful waterways within easy reach of home. We are looking for a truly inspiring, engaging, and influential individual who can demonstrate success in significantly complex operational environments. 

Your area of responsibility will run from the Welsh hills, down the mighty River Severn and across green fields all the way to Reading. Taking in national cycle routes, walking trails, SSSIs (Sites of Special Scientific Interest) and World Heritage Sites.  A network that really offers people the opportunity to feel better along every single mile here. All thanks to our supporters, and a wonderful team of volunteers, and the work of our Wales and South West team colleagues.  Together we're making life better by water. 

We are searching for an experienced externally facing professional with excellent networks and partnerships in the Wales & South West, with a proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams, you will engage and motivate colleagues, volunteers, and partners with our cause.

You will have the opportunity to deliver the Trust’s plans and objectives whilst working within the strategic framework of the Trust’s vision. You will engage with a broad team of waterway, technical, property and other in-house professionals. Ideally, you will demonstrate experience of delivering excellence in operational performance, customer service, community engagement, as well as commercial and financial acumen.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual who is passionate about the potential for our charity to improve people’s lives in their region and its communities. We anticipate that the successful candidate will have a variety of previous senior experience in inspiring colleagues within large complex operational environments as well as the skill to extend the reach of the Trust through engaging and influencing external partners.

Closing date:                12 January 2025, 23:59hrs

Stage 1 interviews:       w/c 27 January 2025 

Final panel:                   w/c 3 February 2025

What we offer:

In addition to your total package of circa £90,000 incl. car cash allowance, you will receive medical insurance, access to a generous contributory DC Pension Plan, excellent annual holiday entitlement and access to excellent YuLife benefits. 

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to conserve and improve our waterway environment and heritage for future generations.  Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.

About ELBA
ELBA's mission is to bridge the gap between businesses and communities to drive social change and create opportunities for all. The organisation is dedicated to tackling the systemic issues of social mobility, poverty, and inequality, particularly in East London and surrounding areas. ELBA achieves this by mobilising the resources, skills, and expertise of the business sector to support over 36,000 beneficiaries each year.

At the core of ELBA's mission is the belief that everyone deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. By fostering partnerships between businesses and communities, ELBA aims to create sustainable change, improve access to services, education and employment, and build stronger, more inclusive communities. Through its programmes and interventions, ELBA works to ensure that economic growth benefits everyone and that barriers to opportunity are dismantled.

Each year, over 100 corporations and regional stakeholders channel their efforts, volunteers, resources, and social impact strategies through ELBA to achieve meaningful impact. The organisation is widely trusted and recognised for designing, managing, and measuring award-winning corporate-community investment partnerships. ELBA collaborates with leading organisations across financial services, law, insurance, professional services, real estate, and technology as well as with local charities, schools, universities, the NHS, and local authorities.

Job Purpose

The Operations Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing ELBA's operational functions to maximise community impact and strengthen corporate partnerships. This role is pivotal in ensuring that programme teams are empowered, supported, and held accountable for achieving their objectives. The Operations Director will work closely with the CEO and Partnership Directors to sustain ELBA’s position as a leader in Employee Supported Volunteering (ESV), social mobility, and place-based initiatives.

Working for ELBA

As well as a competitive salary we have a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service; life assurance; 5% employer pension contribution; BUPA health cash plan; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; an active wellbeing and equalities programme led by staff; a varied and busy learning and development schedule; bicycle purchase scheme; and an Employee Assistance Helpline. In our staff survey our people tell us they love the interaction with active and caring colleagues; the worthwhile nature of our work; and great agency in how they deliver their objectives.

ELBA is a very diverse organisation, representative of the community we serve in East London. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Team Management: Oversee Heads of Programmes, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation; provide resources, support, and professional development to ensure teams meet objectives.

2. Operational Strategy: Develop and improve systems, processes, and KPIs aligned with strategic goals; champion Salesforce adoption and digital transformation.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhance internal efficiencies, reduce silos, and align operational and programme activities with community and corporate needs.

4. Impact Measurement: Strengthen impact reporting frameworks, promote data-driven programme management, and ensure transparent reporting on partnerships.

5. Resource Management: Oversee budget planning and resource allocation; ensure financial efficiency and support programme delivery.

6. Compliance and Risk: Ensure compliance with regulations, develop risk management processes, and conduct regular operational audits.

7. Sector Leadership: Support ELBA’s leadership in ESV, social mobility, and community impact by staying ahead of sector trends and driving operational excellence.

Key Competencies:

• Proven leadership and team management experience.

• Strategic planning and alignment with organisational goals.

• Operational excellence with a focus on systems, processes, and reporting.

• Stakeholder management and data-driven decision-making (Salesforce preferred).

• Strong focus on impact measurement and resource efficiency.

Person Specification:

• Extensive senior operations and line management experience.

• Expertise in ESV, community development, and corporate partnerships.

• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory standards.

• Skilled in resource planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Experience in digital transformation and CRM systems.

Desirable:

• Formal project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

• Understanding of social impact measurement and safeguarding policies.

ELBA wants to represent the diverse community we support and aims to be an inclusive employer in terms of ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation & background. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications. 

Please note this role is required to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The successful candidate will be required to comply with ELBA's safeguarding policies and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references as well as DBS.

Are you a highly experienced senior HR leader who has extensive experience of managing HR projects? Then join Shelter as an Interim Assistant Director - HR Projects and join our fight for home.

About the Job

As our Interim Assistant Director of HR Projects, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Shelter by delivering strategic HR solutions that drive transformation and operational excellence. Reporting to the Director of Strategy Enablement, you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and the Assistant Director of HR Delivery to address organisational priorities and lead on high-impact initiatives.

With a focus on advancing fairness, inclusion, and effectiveness, you’ll manage complex projects, navigate trade union relationships, and mitigate risks while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our HR services.

About You

You will be a seasoned HR professional with a proven track record of driving strategic change and delivering people-centred solutions in complex environments. Highly skilled in employment law, trade union negotiations, and employee relations, you have a deep understanding of the third sector and a passion for fostering inclusive and effective practices.

Adept at managing sensitive projects and engaging with senior stakeholders, you bring exceptional problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and a collaborative approach to everything you do. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and share Shelter’s vision of combating social injustice, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

About the team

The Strategy Enablement directorate brings together our core support functions of HR Delivery, Finance, Tech & Data, Governance, Planning and Property. Led by the Director of Strategy Enablement and four Assistant Directors.

We do not see our support functions as merely transactional, but we are both enablers and keepers of Shelter’s strategic objectives. Striving to be a centre of excellence we work with colleagues to ensure organisational objectives are clear and strategically aligned, whilst supporting with the removal of any internal obstacles that emerge on the way.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We are committed to combatting racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

Director of Development

The Royal Drawing School

London, UK, with a hybrid working policy in place

Salary range of £72,000- £80,000 pa FTE

Permanent contract and we are open to part-time (min. 4 days a week) arrangements

This is a unique opportunity to take over the leadership of the Development team at the Royal Drawing School.  It will require an exceptional person to build on the achievements of the past and leverage the opportunities that the upcoming 25th anniversary presents. 

The Royal Drawing School provides heavily subsidised drawing tuition at the highest level to over 2,500 people each year, bringing arts education to all, and is in a unique position as they plan their five year organisational strategy and a significant campaign to launch later next year. Once in post, the new Director of Development will design and develop their own fundraising strategy and plans.

Reporting to the Principal of the School and working closely with the Founding Artistic Director and Chair of the Board, you will lead a small team to drive efforts to secure philanthropic support for the School.  You will work closely with other members of the Senior Leadership Team to contribute to the strategic direction of the School, and play a key role in achieving ambitious fundraising targets.

You will be confident in your ability to operate at Director level and proactively lead on Major Gifts and the overall Development department and will manage all areas such as philanthropy, trusts and foundations, planned giving, corporate giving, international giving, and patrons.  To succeed in this role, you will be an inspirational, inclusive and collaborative leader with experience of leading and motivating teams and an imaginative and flexible approach to achieving outstanding results.

 We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

We are delighted to be partnering with Richmond Associates on this search.  To view the information pack for this role please visit their website to download the information pack.

Closing date for applications: 9AM on Monday, 3 February 2025

Develop strategy, shape programmes, build partnerships, manage staff , support volunteers, raise funds: -all part of the director's role leading the organisation's efforts  to improve the lives and opportunities of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants across Oxfordshire. 
Our director retires in May after five succesful years and we seek a dynamic and experienced leader to sustain, supportand refresh the organisation's work.
Based in Oxford and splitting time between office, home and places where we work, the new director will lead a team of about 30 staff and 200 volunteers delivering a wide range of programmes meeting the needs of new arrivals, longer term refugees, adults and children.
The new director will have strong all- round leadership experience, a supportive andcollegiate management style  and knowledge of refugee related issues.

HOURS: Full time at 35 hours per week (flexible working)
LOCATION: The main office is in Islington. Client and partnership work is currently carried out in Islington, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hounslow, Brent, Ealing. The Director’s role is predominantly based in Islington, but some work in other locations may be required. Client work to be carried out in person on office days. In general, work is carried out in person with an option for remote working 1 day per week.
THE ROLE: The Director is responsible for the overall running of Maa Shanti. This includes supporting and managing staff, developing strategy, operational management, contract management, service development, training, consultancy, partnership working, safeguarding and child protection, HR, recruitment, finance, fundraising, marketing and social media. Some of these activities (e.g. fundraising and social media) are delegated to staff members with guidance and direction from the Director. The Director is supported by a committed board of trustees, and communicates and reports to the board regularly.

THE COMPANY: Maa Shanti supports South Asian mothers who are impacted by domestic abuse. Our aim is to reduce isolation, and increase confidence, knowledge and skills for our services users. We do this by improving access to activities, education and employment and through the provision of advocacy and support (both in person and remotely). We run a busy programme of events, workshops and events which includes e.g. yoga, mindfulness, cooking, vocabulary groups, arts and crafts, excursions and children’s activities during school holidays. The charity was founded in Islington as a grassroots
organisation in 2004 and has grown in strength and size in the last 20 years. We currently have 6 members of staff working for the charity. 

WHO CAN APPLY: The successful candidate will be creative, committed, organised and have an understanding of the issues facing our service users. They will have experience in leading an NGO/charity, managing staff and volunteers, fundraising, stakeholder and funder management, service development, charity administration, infrastructure and compliance, working with a board of trustees and working with vulnerable women and children. This role is open to women only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part1). Section 7(2) e of the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act and Section 5(2) d of the 1976 Race Relations Act applies).