Director Of External Affairs Jobs

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our team.

You'll support the Corporate New Business Manager with the account management of corporate partnerships and generating new income through securing new corporate partnerships.

You'll support the development and ongoing review of the prospect pipeline, researching companies and sectors with an affinity for our work, whilst managing a portfolio of small to medium sized partnerships (worth approximately £5-75k per annum). You'll produce high quality written proposals and pitch materials, as well as organising volunteering opportunities for corporate partners.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working within Corporate Partnerships, or another fundraising income stream.
• Experience of supporter relationship management with a track record of building successful relationships.
• The ability to work independently, using own initiative and creativity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships at all levels.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
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Job Title: Policy and Public Affairs Manager

Location: Remote

Salary: £42,500

Permanent, 35 hours per week x 52 weeks per year.

As the Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Headway – the brain injury association, you'll take the lead in implementing and overseeing Headway’s policy and public affairs initiatives.

You will craft and launch impactful political campaigns to elevate our presence and influence among politicians and civil servants to enhance the lives of those affected by brain injury.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Establish and implement Headway's policy and public affairs program of work driving impactful initiatives.

Create and launch political campaigns to influence policies, positively impacting the lives of people affected by brain injury in the UK.

Enhance the profile of Headway and increase awareness and understanding of brain injury among politicians and civil servants, especially in health, social care, and welfare sectors

Nurture relationships with Headway Parliamentary / Assembly Champions, ensuring they are well-informed and actively engaged in supporting our goals.

Monitor Parliamentary and Assembly proceedings so we are at the forefront of any relevant discussions or inquiries.

Coordinate the submission of Headway's evidence to parliamentary bodies to support informed decision-making.

Develop policy positions on various issues by incorporating feedback from individuals with lived experiences and other relevant evidence.

ABOUT YOU

We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:

Take ownership for activities and adopt a culture of personal responsibility

Communicates confidently and clearly at senior levels

Contribute new ideas and actively seeks the input of others

Demonstrates a positive attitude and deliver results

Turn goals into practical and achievable actions

BENEFITS

As a staff member at Headway – the brain injury association you’ll have access the following range of benefits;

Financial Security 

· Competitive Salaries

· Pension  - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension with Headway contributing between 5 – 8%

· Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.

· Death in Service Benefit  - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for

Flexible Working

· Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.

· We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway – the brain injury association offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.

Wellbeing

· You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.

· Eye Test Vouchers

· Mental Health First Aiders

Holidays and leave

· You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits

· You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.

 ABOUT US 

Headway – the brain injury association plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway – the brain injury association is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway – the brain injury association strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.

Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway – the brain injury association and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.

SAFEGUARDING
At Headway – the brain injury association, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.

We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.

Please don’t hesitate to drop us an email if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.

Thank you for your interest in Headway – the brain injury association and we look forward to getting to know you!

Next steps

Closing date: 26 August 2024

Interview: 4 and 5 September 2024

In this exciting and varied strategic and operational role, you will develop and implement a marketing, communications and external affairs strategy that incorporates various impactful communications campaigns and projects that promote and protect King’s Trust International and The King’s Group, increasing our brand awareness and support of our work with young people nationally and globally.

You will lead on communications for King’s Trust International, overseeing our marketing activities and growth of our digital channels as well as working collaboratively with The King’s Group providing leadership support and guidance on various events and campaigns, ensuring our brand and communications are culturally tailored and inclusive.

You will be an experienced and dynamic communicator with significant demonstrable experience in communications, marketing and external affairs at a senior level, coupled with an awareness and up to date knowledge and experience of the various media, marketing and communication tools that would maximise our brand. In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of people and stakeholders. Possessing strong management skills, you will have experience of managing small multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction and leadership to enable growth and development and the ability to role-model a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Assistant Director External Affairs and International

Do you want to create a better world for animals? Do you believe all animals deserve kindness and respect?

Join the UK’s leading animal charity that work for the benefit of every animal – as well as pets, that includes farmed animals, wildlife, and animals used in science.

We are looking for a new Assistant Director of External Affairs and International, to join the team in this rewarding hybrid-working role.

Position: Assistant Director External Affairs and International (1550)

Location: South East/London Hybrid (with national travel for external meetings and regular travel to the London hub in Blackfriars and the South East Hub, in Horsham (estimated travel to the hub 2 days per week)

Salary: £53,221 to £70,962 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, flexible working available

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 28th August 2024. We are really lucky that some of these roles attract a high level of interest and for this reason the team review applications as they are received, unfortunately on some occasions this means roles may close earlier than advertised; so early submissions are highly recommended

First stage interviews will take place in person, in London on the 6th of September and will include a presentation and also a panel interview.

Second stage interviews will take place remotely on the 27th of September.

About the Role

The Assistant Director External Affairs and International will be working as part of the Policy, Prevention and Campaigns team, reporting into the Director of Policy, Prevention and Campaigns.

The Policy, Prevention and Campaigns department are responsible for all influencing, campaigning and prevention activities. Their work is directed towards the government, corporate organisations and the public.

You will provide leadership to the team and will focus on the delivery and implementation of the developing International Strategy.  Working closely with the Director of Policy, Prevention and Campaigns and other senior leaders to develop and execute strategies that enhance the charity’s visibility, influence, and engagement with major stakeholders, the public and international networks.

You will support a step change in the advocacy work as the charity enters it’s third century. From campaigning, to lobbying, to international relations we are looking for someone to increase the ambition and visibility of this work.

This role has a strong internal focus, especially initially, looking at influencing and driving change across the organisation in ways of working and collaboration. You will also drive innovation in ways of working across the division, including piloting new approaches.

Are you ready to join the movement?

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About You

To succeed within this role, it is essential that you have a proven ability to create both societal change and a change to ways of working within organisations.

You must have proven experience of leading on major campaigns, which have had a big reach and have led to significant change, such as a change in legislation.

You must also have very strong, proven influencing, negotiating and relationship building skills, along with experience of:

• Building and managing internal change programmes and organisational infrastructure projects.
• Influencing public opinion and creating behaviour change.
• Bringing innovative ideas and approaches into organisations.
• Preparing and delivering presentations and reports to high-level audiences.
• International policy work and the complexities of influencing and negotiating through inter and intra-governmental bodies.
• Budget and project management.
• Legislation that impacts on animal welfare and an in-depth knowledge of relevant national and international regulations and the scientific, ethical and social/political issues.
• People management

If you have the skill set we are looking for, along with a passion for animal welfare, we are really keen to receive your application.

About the Organisation

Join a charity whose mission is to ensure animals have a good life by rescuing and caring for those in need, by advocating on behalf of all animals and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect

Receive an amazing benefits packing, including:

• Starting at 25 days, increasing annually to a maximum of 31 days, plus bank and public holidays
• Family friendly polices
• Flexible and hybrid working (depending on your role).
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Sick pay
• Life insurance
• Dog friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving the organisations core mission. For this reason we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications - in particular from members of minority ethnic groups, and people with disabilities - as these candidates are currently under-represented at the charity,

Should you need any support with your application or interview process please let us know when you apply.

We want to ensure we do all we can to give you a positive candidate experience through the recruitment process. Whilst the charity does try to give feedback where it can, sometimes due to receiving high levels of applications, this may not always be possible

You may have experience in areas such as External Affairs, Policy, Prevention, Campaigns, External Affairs Director, Policy Director, Prevention Director, Campaigns Director, External Affairs Assistant Director, Policy Assistant Director, Prevention Assistant Director, Campaigns Assistant Director, Deputy Director of External Affairs. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and creative Director of Strategic Communications. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will help provide collective leadership, advice and challenge to UKCF, and take responsibility for leading the delivery of our internal and external communication functions. You will be setting our communication direction, guiding the implementation of activity, ensuring measurable outcomes are achieved and telling the community foundation story effectively.

About UK Community Foundations 

UK Community Foundations (UKCF) is the membership body for 47 accredited community foundations which cover every postcode of the UK, and three international members in Ireland, Jersey and Bermuda.

Community foundations are local champions, bringing local bodies together to understand inequalities and find solutions. They use these local insights to inspire place-based philanthropy, transforming private wealth into community resources for both now and the long term.

Last year, the UKCF network collectively invested over £170 million into local groups and organisations that are tackling the biggest issues facing communities. 

At UKCF: 

• We put inclusivity at the forefront of all we do 

• Valuing diversity of thought and experience

• Ensuring all voices are heard

• Challenging and dismantling barriers wherever we find them

• We put relationships first  

• Everything we achieve will be done with and through others

• Demonstrating integrity, openness, honesty and care in all we do

• Empowering networks that support places to thrive

• We are ambitious for members and the communities they support

• Valuing future generations

• Focusing on underlying causes not symptoms

• Constantly challenging our knowledge and practice 

About the role 

This is a new role that follows a decision to focus our new organisational strategy for 2024-2027 on growing our external influence and that of our network of 47 community foundations across the UK. 

You will demonstrate generous leadership qualities and the ability to forge strong relationships and external partnerships, as we can have a far greater impact working with and through others.  You will also encourage and facilitate collaborative and integrated work with colleagues within UKCF and across the community foundation network.

Job specification  

External strategic communications 

Purpose: To enhance UKCF's communications, brand and external influence in order to engage and inspire key audiences, thereby supporting the effectiveness of our business development, grant programmes and strategic delivery. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Set out the strategic communications direction. You will play a crucial role in delivering our priorities of raising the profile of community foundations, promoting philanthropy and advocating on behalf of UK communities.

• Understand the most effective ways to influence within the context we work and resources available – being flexible and responsive to a rapidly changing environment and understanding the changing needs of our partners.

• Develop and oversee a cohesive and integrated strategic communications strategy and framework. 

• Elevate and enhance our brand, ensuring clear, consistent and impactful messaging that resonates with our diverse audiences and drives our organisational priorities. 

• Work closely with the interim Co-CEOs and Senior Management Team to develop and deliver the organisation’s external affairs strategy to extend our influence, public profile and achieve our policy and public affairs objectives. 

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the insights and learning from our members and our national grant programmes inform and drive our external communications outputs. 

• Work with our network to support and coordinate external messaging and communications that will amplify the broader network. 

• Work with MarComms leads across the UKCF member network to ensure the delivery of consistent, strategic coverage in earned media for community foundations and the impact of their work. 

Internal strategic communications 

Key responsibilities: 

• Line management of the Communications and Marketing Manager, as well as any other staff or contractors that are recruited on a temporary or permanent basis. 

• Manage UKCF’s communication and marketing budget, continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency and impact of investment. 

• Support a culture of continuous learning across UKCF, building confidence and skills in the team to effectively communicate our messages on external channels and to our members. 

• Contribute to the successful delivery of key events including biannual conferences, webinars and in-person policy and learning events, supporting the work of our Membership Team and Senior Management Team to engage our network and funders. 

• Ensure a high-quality delivery and consistency of communications and brand, reviewing and building out our brand resources for the UKCF team. 

• Communicate impact, learnings and outcomes of external relations and owned media activity to the Senior Management Team and Board as required. 

• Utilise strategic communications expertise to support UKCF’s public policy objectives and the work of our interim Co-CEOs to raise the network’s profile with local, regional and national governments.

Member of the Senior Management Team 

Key responsibilities: 

• Work in a collegiate manner with Senior Management Team colleagues, providing expert advice, challenge and support.

• Contribute to strategic reviews, planning and development of the organisation, and take the lead on identified projects as agreed with your line manager. 

• Work closely with the Senior Management Team and Trusts Manager to develop and deliver our business development plan to resource and grow our income. 

• Providing reports and advice to the Board and Committees, as requested by the interim Co-CEOs. 

• Provide highly effective line management, including regular supervision, annual appraisals and oversight of learning, development and wellbeing. 

• Work with the interim Co-CEOs and Finance Team to set annual budgets for the directorate and ensure they are managed effectively by the team to maximise income and control costs. 

• Provide excellent levels of service to members, press and partners.

Person specification 

Skills and experience:

• You are a strategic thinker, able to balance a wide range of competing priorities whilst supporting and inspiring the UKCF team. 

• You are an inspiring impact leader with a track record of creating and executing effective marketing strategies that engage and resonate with external audiences. 

• You are a skilled communicator with advanced interpersonal and influencing skills, with the capability to quickly build credibility with a diverse group of senior stakeholders and present complex issues in a clear and effective manner. 

• You have a proven ability to manage risks, work under pressure, deliver effectively at pace and meet external media deadlines. 

• You have experience acting as an expert communications advisor to a variety of external stakeholders. 

• Ideally, you have experience of leading a communications or marketing function for third sector or social impact organisations, with expertise in crafting impact narratives and utilising data storytelling to bring credibility. 

• You have a keen understanding of the UK media and political landscape, with experience in landing coverage and targeted communications in a range of media. 

• You have experience in how social channels can be used strategically to build trust and profile of organisations and their work. 

What we provide 

At UKCF, we put inclusion at the forefront of our work and believe in equal opportunities for all. That is why our recruitment process is anonymous and our salaries are transparent.

It is important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve, and we want everyone in our team to feel they belong. We ensure staff familiarise themselves with our company policies and procedures, uphold the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Harassment and Bullying policies, act at all times within the company rules and procedures and observe health and safety procedures to ensure personal safety when working remotely. We also have mental health first-aiders in place and a fantastic wellbeing service that provides bespoke support to all employees.

UKCF is a fully remote-working organisation with staff based across the UK, embedded in the communities we serve, stretching around the nation. Each member can be fully home based, work from the office of their nearest community foundation or combine the two approaches according to their situation and preference. 

UKCF is made of a small, friendly and supportive team. We make time to catch up socially as well as to work. We meet in person three times a year over a few days, visiting a different community foundation and region each time. This helps us to build on our strategy and working relationships, and to learn more about the vital projects and programmes our network supports. 

Holidays and benefits 

• 30 days holiday each year plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata) 

• Up to two days paid leave for volunteer days 

• Season ticket loans available 

• Enhanced pension scheme 

• Flexible working hours, 14-21 hours per week 

The Church of England's vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England. As the Established Church, it has the unique opportunity and responsibility to speak into our national life not just through its churches, chaplaincies, schools and other expressions of church, but also through its position locally and nationally, including through its 26 Lords Spiritual who sit in the House of Lords.

• high-level professional skills in one or more disciplines such as public ethics, government relations, business development, media relations, external relations, or stakeholder communications
• the ability to think theologically, applying a theological understanding of mission and of practical theology to public affairs
• proven experience of building relationships and working collaboratively with leaders in politics, business, or faith networks in order to deliver strategic outcomes
• clear understanding of trends and current/emerging debates in public affairs and faith relations
• good knowledge of the Church of England, its doctrine and its diversity of church tradition, sympathy with its mission and values, and an ability to work across all those church traditions
• experience of leading and creating teams and bringing together high-performing individuals, working together in a complex environment, whilst supporting all staff to build agile, engaged, inclusive, high performing teams.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

• The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 September 2024
• Interviews are likely to take place in early October

Head of Policy and Public Affairs (19151)

Barnardo's is looking to appoint an exceptionally talented, experienced, motivated new Head of Policy & Public Affairs, to help the charity drive positive change for children and young people across the UK.

Key details:  

• Permanent. 

• Full time (36.25 hours per week).

• Hybrid – working at home or in one of our office hubs across the UK,with an expectation to travel to our office in Euston, London at least twice a month, and occasional additional travel across the UK. 

• Salary £65,256 - £69,917, with the opportunity to progress through a wider pay band, plus £312 office at home allowance. 

• Closing date: midnight, Tuesday 27 August 2024. 

• Assessment day: Tuesday 3 September 2024 in Central London. 

The ideal candidate will need: 

• At least five years' experience as a policy and/or public affairs expert in management/leadership-level roles, including substantial experience of working in the UK Government, Westminster Parliament, in-house at a charity or business, or at a consultancy.    

• Demonstrable knowledge of UK social policy issues, and a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with driving positive change for children and young people.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for a wide audience.

• Strong political instincts and ability to assist the Director of Strategy & External Affairs in providing high level, non-party political advice to the Chief Executive and wider Executive Team on the political context and its implications for the charity.   

• Excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with people across different disciplines and levels of seniority, to achieve shared goals.

Key responsibilities: 

This is a fantastic opportunity to help Barnardo's deliver on our Purpose: Changing Childhoods. Changing Lives.

In line with our new three-year Strategy and our theory of change, our Head of Policy & Public Affairs will play a critical role in helping us to drive positive change for children and young people across the UK.

The successful candidate will lead on the creation and delivery of a strategic plan for driving change alongside Governments and legislatures across the UK.

This will involve building relationships with key decision makers and creating opportunities for children and young people to share their views and experiences to help shape the future.

They will also be responsible for coordinating the development of Barnardo's policy positions on key issues affecting children and young people, based on internal and external evidence, and drawing on the views and experiences of children and young people, as well as colleagues from across the charity. 

Barnardo's is committed to a culture where everyone shares our values and behaviours, and takes an active approach to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are under-represented in this area of the charity, including those from Black or Minoritised Ethnic communities.

Do you feel you have the skills and experience needed to deliver excellence on behalf of children and young people and to achieve positive change? If so, please click on the ‘apply now' button below, and we will look forward to reviewing your application.   

Further information:  

Shortlisting 

Candidates selected for the shortlist will hear from us no later than Thursday 29 August 2024. 

Assessment day 

The assessment day will be held on Tuesday 3 September 2024 and will include three elements:

• An interview with a panel, including a presentation to be prepared in advance 

• A session with a panel of young people Barnardo's supports 

• A timed written exercise 

Lunch will be provided on the day. 

Please be aware that due to a high volume of applications, this advertisement may close before the advertised closing date. We recommend applying for this role as soon as possible. 

35 hours per week

Hybrid working, with at least one day per week at our London office

About us

This is an exciting time for the WI, as we are planning the next stages of our strategy and building on our strategic vision launched in 2020 – to be bold and inspiring, growing and relevant, flexible and inclusive. We  are proud to say that we continue to be the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation, with over 180,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, and we have been a powerful voice throughout our 108 year history on issues from equal pay for women to protecting the environment from pollution. Today we look to grow our campaigns to reach new audiences and deliver increased impact on the issues that matter to women and their communities. We continue to support and empower women to campaign to tackle climate change, for more awareness of neurodiversity and to end violence against women. The WI has a track record of achieving real change on a huge range of issues, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915 when we began.

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels. The NFWI also works with the Denman Trust to fulfil its charitable objectives and implement a comprehensive educational programme of courses and activities, both online and in person, to WI members and non-members.

As a staff team, our strength is in trusting and engaging each other. We champion flexibility and inclusion, having implemented a bold hybrid model that supports a good work life balance and wellbeing, whilst at the same time allows the charity to flourish and do our best for our members.

About the Research and Campaigns Officer Role

In this varied and exciting role you will support the NFWI’s campaigns, public affairs, policy and research work to influence and increase awareness of our high-profile national campaigns. By contributing to the development and implementation of the NFWI’s campaigning strategy at all levels of the organisation, you will be instrumental in ensuring that resolutions passed by WI members are successfully transformed into effective local and national campaigns. From providing high quality research on potential campaign issues, to developing new campaigns from start to finish and working with a wide range of partners across the charity sector to maximise our impact. You will play a key role in helping the NFWI achieve real and impactful change in its campaigning and lobbying activities.

About you

Educated to degree level, or with equivalent skills, you will be competent in both policy research and campaign development. Knowledge of the parliamentary process and current affairs are essential, as is a willingness to work on issues across the policy spectrum. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to confidently represent the NFWI at external events.

Experience or interest in one or more of the following policy areas would be beneficial: health, social justice, and environmental sustainability.

In return, we will offer you a hybrid working arrangement, which means a minimum of one day a week in the office and the rest from home although you can work up to three days in the office if preferred, 28 days’ annual leave rising to 30 days on completion of 5 years’ service, membership of our Healthcare scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and more.

How to apply

For further information about the Research and Campaigns Officer role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.

To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role.

Closing date: 19 August 2024

Interview date: 28-29 August 2024

No other media or agencies, please.

The WI is an equal opportunities employer. Reg. Charity No. 803793.

Policy and Public Affairs Manager

School of Water, Energy and Environment

Environment and Agrifood – British Society of Soil Science

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £40,347 per annum pro rata (22 hours per week worked over 3 days) 

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Help to safeguard the future of our soils and join the leading UK society for soil scientists.

The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is an established international membership organisation committed to the study of soil in its widest aspects. The Society brings together those working within academia, practitioners implementing soil science in industry and all those working with, or with an interest in soils. We promote research and education, both academically and in practice, and build collaborative partnerships to help safeguard our soil for the future.

The BSSS are looking for an ambitious, pro-active individual to join the operations team as we continue to lead the way in soil science at the forefront of the sector.

About the Role

Since the World Congress of Soil Science, which we hosted in Glasgow in 2022, the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is becoming increasingly recognised as the go-to organisation for evidence relating to soil.

This new post will deliver the Society’s activities around our policy work; producing draft guidance notes and consultation responses for our committees to comment on, working with policymakers and stakeholders to raise awareness of our members’ collective evidence-base and best practice knowledge.

You will work closely with the Executive Director to understand the Society’s priorities and support the delivery of our strategy by developing relevant guidance and policy projects, whilst horizon scanning to seek opportunities for the Society to have influence externally.

Your activities will make a demonstrable difference in raising awareness of the Society’s work amongst external stakeholders, leading to opportunities for collaboration and income generation.

There will be a requirement to coordinate work on behalf of the Society and to attend occasional conferences and events, throughout the year.

The role sits within the BSSS office in the School of Water, Energy and Environment.

About You

Educated to degree level or equivalent you will be an established Policy and Public Affairs professional, with good attention to detail, agile in approach with excellent communication and influencing skills. 

Passionate about the natural environment you will place the Society at the centre of debate, advocating best practice around soil science and land use management across government departments and cross sector actors. 

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of coordinating and delivering policy responses, working with internal and external stakeholders in the development of policy and projects, and raising awareness of an organisation’s profile with politicians, policymakers and opinion formers.

You must have the ability to assimilate complex policy topics quickly, a solid understanding of political and policy processes, and be an excellent communicator.

The ideal person will also have sound research and project management skills, along with experience working for a membership body, an established network and relevant knowledge of environment policy led issues.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact on our careers page.

The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) was founded in 1947 by eminent British soil scientists with the aims of advancing the study of soil; being open to membership from all those with an interest in the study and uses of soil; and issuing an annual publication.

Nowadays BSSS is an established international membership organisation and charity committed to the study of soil in its widest aspects. With over 900 members, it is funded primarily through income from publications and subscriptions. The Society acts as a forum for the exchange of ideas and provides a framework for representing the views of soil scientists to other organisations and decision-making bodies. It promotes research by organising several events and conferences each year and by the publication of its two scientific journals, the European Journal of Soil Science (EJSS), and Soil Use and Management (SUM), in partnership with Wiley. It promotes education through a number of initiatives aimed at schools, colleges and universities. The Society has a regular and varied programme of scientific conferences on a wide range of soil-related issues and hosted the World Congress of Soil Science in 2022, Glasgow on behalf of the International Union of Soil Sciences.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more on our careers page.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please click on the apply link for contact information.

Apply online now. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on our careers page. Please quote reference number 4880.

Closing date for receipt of applications:25th August 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Fundraising to join the St Vincent de Paul Society. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the sector and will be motivated by our Vincentian ethos of service and our focus on promoting the common good, as enshrined in Catholic Social Teaching. Our objective, which is the alleviation of poverty, can only be achieved with sustainable income and fundraising is a key part of our mixed funding portfolio. You will further develop our existing fundraising department to ensure that we are maximising our income potential.

The role demands the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines effectively. You must have experience of developing and deploying strategies to ensure a good return on investment. Your communication skills must be outstanding, motivating and directing both direct reports and front line staff, as well as providing information to trustees when required.

You will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, working closely with all departments. 

If you can offer the skills and experience required, then we can offer you a dynamic and rewarding role in an organisation dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms. We are an inclusive and flexible employer committed to our staff. The St Vincent de Paul Society is also accredited IIP at Silver level and we are very proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Working Hours = You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week

Location = Hybrid; can work from home but there will be travel for meetings and site visits.

Contract = Permanent

Salary = £70,000, rising to £72,000 after successful completion of probation period.

Requirements = This role is subject to 2 satisfactory references

Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days (pro rata) with service, employee assistant programme, retail discounts, an extra day off on your birthday, buy / sell holiday scheme, cycle to work scheme, free will writing, 1x annual salary death in service benefit and lots more.

Your main responsibilities:

• Contribute to the executive leadership and management of the Society as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).
• Represent and be accountable for the Fundraising department at SMT and Board level.
• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop and support an integrated fundraising strategy to be approved by the CEO and Board of Trustees.
• Build relationships and network with potential major donors and corporate partners
• Oversee the co-ordination of fundraising across the Society, ensuring adherence to best practice and compliance with fundraising legislation.
• Lead on the development and direction of major fundraising campaigns.
• Submit an annual departmental income and expenditure budget and ensure fundraising targets are achieved.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
• Extensive senior management experience in fundraising 
• Experience of developing, managing, and delivering successful fundraising  strategies and campaigns
• Excellent understanding of best practice fundraising principles and their application 
• Organised, with an ability to prioritise and work to competing deadlines 
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and one to one

How to apply:

If you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply on our website. If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please let us know.

Closing date = 1st September 2024

Interviews = 9th and 10th September 2024

Whilst we ask that staff have an understanding and respect for Christian values, we welcome and employ people of all faiths or none.

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early, when sufficient applicants have been received.

About the SVP:

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Catholic voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances.

Closing Date: 1st September 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing and influential charity on a 12 month fixed–term contract (maternity cover) in a senior leadership role. 

We’re looking for an experienced health, social care and public policy leader to inspire Parkinson’s UK’s policy, campaigns, education, professional engagement and service improvement and grants teams, working with colleagues across the External Relations directorate to develop our staff to their full potential.

About the role 

You’ll inspire, challenge and lead the Policy & Health Strategy teams to improve public services for people with Parkinson’s - across areas such as timely access to high quality NHS services, access to medications, access to research opportunities, and improved benefits and employment support. You’ll work closely with people affected by Parkinson’s, health care professionals and other partners to influence decision makers across Whitehall, Westminster and local health systems. 

You’ll oversee an annual budget of around £5 million, and a team of 45 people.

Please follow this link, or open the attachment on our website to see the team!

This role is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract for maternity cover. 

What you’ll do:

• Create an environment in which the Parkinson’s Excellence Network flourishes, working closely with the Clinical Leadership Team, developing the Network to drive up standards of care for people with Parkinson’s. 
• Work with the Director of External Relations to carve out new areas of influence over decision makers, nationally and locally, to improve public services for people with Parkinson’s.
• Ensure that the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s is at the core of our policy, campaigning, service improvement and professional education work, and help amplify their needs in the media as a spokesperson.
• Position the Excellence Network as sector leading with key decision makers in health and social care, maximise funding opportunities and embed the Network and Parkinson’s UK services as key partners in the health and social care sector. 

What you’ll bring:

• Authentic and inspirational leader who successfully motivates teams and a strategic thinker with proven experience of translating concepts into practice. 
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to position yourself as an opinion leader within relevant communities. You will ideally have experience as a media spokesperson or be open to media training and opportunities.
• Substantial leadership experience in health and social care or public policy, and in developing professional networks and partnerships to support improvements in care and services. 
• In-depth understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development across the UK, and of the digital health innovation landscape and how it can be used to lever change.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.

The interview for this role will be held in person on 20 September. To help prepare for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet (virtually) staff, people with Parkinson’s and health care professionals in w/c 09 September.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

From £56,401 per annum pro rata

Part time, permanent, 21 hours per week

London based contract with the option of hybrid working in the office and from home*

(subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from)

Too many people miss out on the essential rehabilitation they need after major events like strokes and heart attacks or to manage a condition such as arthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

You might be one of those people. Or you might feel committed to make a difference.

One in four people in the UK now live with a long-term health condition, so the chances are you at least know someone whose quality of life could be improved through better care outside of hospital.

We are working tirelessly to deliver change – and now we need your help to make it happen.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced external stakeholder and partnerships lead to join the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). This role will coordinate the Community Rehabilitation Alliance group of 60+ professional bodies and voluntary organisations in a joint programme of work. The aim of this programme is for everyone to have the right to access good quality, person-centred rehab in their communities.

The role holder will maximise connections, understanding and trust with Alliance members as well as coordinating delivery of joint activities and communications. They will enhance the reputation of the Alliance as an expert advisor and contributor in healthcare design and policy development.

They will monitor the political environment and external developments to identify emerging issues and assess reputational risks, liaising with senior managers to adapt and deliver Alliance communications in response.

The role is also responsible for recruitment of new members to the Alliance, and will be expected to identify and establish new partnerships with relevant organisations and networks.

The post holder will work closely with policy and communications colleagues and directly with the CSP Co-chair of the Community Rehabilitation Alliance to develop strategic opportunities for Alliance-wide initiatives, activities and communications. They will provide strategic advice to colleagues on how best to meet the needs of stakeholders in a manner that is timely and aligns to broader Alliance objectives. And they will facilitate and co-create regular and new touchpoints that will support the Alliance’s ambitions to grow its influence.

The postholder will support the communication strategy for the Right To Rehab campaign and oversee delivery of internal communications to Alliance members, ensuring that they are consistent, accurate and timely.

They will advise Assistant Directors and workstream leads on how partnership working can best achieve their strategic goals.

They will represent the CSP in discussions with senior stakeholders within the Community Rehabilitation Alliance, national level NHS bodies and government agencies in each UK country.

About you

You will be an experienced and competent professional with a developed skill set in stakeholder engagement and partnership building.

You need to be a problem-solver, able to capture, assess and define stakeholder needs, achieving consensus on joint working that meets requirements.

Strong stakeholder relationships skills are vital for this role, as is a high degree of organisation and attention to detail. Collating feedback accurately from 60+ Alliance members will be a key feature of the role.

You will be comfortable engaging with different audiences and political influencers, taking a proactive lead in seeking out new partners.

You also need be able to write and produce high quality content.

The ability to communicate at all levels and to a range of audiences in a compelling and authentic way is essential, so you will need to have the skills necessary to present with credibility, engage diverse audiences and achieve understanding.

You will be able to work collaboratively across the organisation and will offer support to colleagues and the accountable Assistant Director to enable them to participate most effectively in the Alliance.

Finally, you will have the courage to take risks, follow through on what you say you will deliver, be open to learning and looking for an organisation with a culture where all of that is encouraged.

Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please visit the website for further information.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.

The CSP operates hybrid working where employees can work between their home and the office. Through discussions with line managers, the CSP encourages employees to decide how, when and where they work best in a way that balances the needs of the CSP, the team and themselves. Employees are still expected to attend the office for in person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from.

To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).

To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply online’ tab below and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 21 August 2024.

Interview date: 11 September 2024.

Please note that travel will be covered and will be reimbursed after the interview through an online process.

The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, and we aim to provide a working and learning environment which is free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society we work and live in and therefore positively encourage candidates from all sections of the community to apply. To see our Equity, Diversity and Belonging strategy please visit the website.

NO AGENCIES

Lay Directors of the Governing Board (x2)
Up to £250 per day, plus expenses
Part-time, hybrid working with occasional travel to London

The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) is seeking to recruit two Lay Directors to join our Governing Board to replace the directors that are standing down at the AGM in September. 

The BAcC is the leading voluntary regulating professional membership body for traditional acupuncture in the UK. The standards that BAcC Members hold enable the public to find trusted, safe and effective practitioners to meet their healthcare needs.

With a background of a healthcare sector workforce crisis, a rising morbidity rate and an ageing population, acupuncture is a vital healthcare choice for the future wellbeing of the UK public. This position is an opportunity to join a dynamic team which has the potential to make real-world positive change for those in need. 

We are looking for candidates with previous board experience and strong diplomacy and listening skills. The successful applicants will also have a keen interest in acupuncture and a passion for promoting it as a valid healthcare choice.

Person specification and skills:

• clear, strategic thinker
• good, independent judgement
• ability to think creatively
• maintenance of confidentiality and duties under the GDPR and data protection legislation
• ablity to demonstrate integrity, objectivity, accountability and openness
• willingness to speak their mind and be prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the Governing Board
• strong diplomacy and listening skills
• understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a director
• director-level experience
• ability to work effectively in a team and accept collective responsibility for decisions taken
• commitment to the BAcC and its objectives
• willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the BAcC, with a focus on your area of expertise

Additionally, we are seeking individuals with one or more of the following:

• senior level experience in licensing
• links with government especially the health sector
• experience in membership services
• experience of designing and working with an effective strategic risk management
• experience in public relations

Commitment

Four Governing Board meetings per year.
Up to two additional away days.
Ad-hoc interim meetings by agreement.

Committee participation by agreement

Term 

Three years

Remuneration

Attendance allowance of £250 per day, £125 per half-day.
Expenses paid.

Location

Hybrid: online and London office

For further information on the role, please see the linked candidate pack.

In order to apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification via the button below by 21 August 2024 at 10:00am via the application button.

Online interviews will take place on 2nd September 2024

The BAcC reserves the right to close applications early depending on volume of applications.

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.

Our current membership is made up of over 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR SOLUTIONS

DECENTRALISATION & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.

EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.

COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Catalysing innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions - and learning from them together with people affected by crises.

For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website. 

OUR VALUES

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it.

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

JOB PURPOSE

The Head of Resource Mobilisation is a crucial role within Start Network. You will hold responsibility for setting and driving the income generation strategy, in collaboration with the Director of Business Development, for all of our global initiatives, particularly the Global Start Fund, Start Ready, our Innovation initiatives and our hubs. You will work closely with the Director of Business Development and relevant team heads to ensure financial stability for the organisation, and be responsible for overseeing all fundraising activities for our global programmes. This is a role for an ambitious and bold fundraising leader who has significant experience in securing large seven and ideally eight figure grants.

A large part of this role will focus on maintaining relations with governments, private foundations, corporate partners and making sure we maximise current donors for the benefit of the overall strategy. An exciting upcoming opportunity within this role will securing a new eight figure business case from FCDO in 2025. Beyond this, diversifying our donor base is also critical, so experience in securing new donors from scratch, particularly trusts and foundations and corporates (at the seven-figure level) will be paramount, so bringing a creative take to this area of work will be important. 

Start Network’s programmes are innovative, impactful, unique and life-changing for vulnerable communities around the world. You and your team will need to convince donors to support our vision and provide them a refreshing and engaging experience. We will also look to this role to develop with key allies in our members and the sector to build relationships and influence how funding flows to the people affected by humanitarian crises.

You will have a passion for locally led action and will be able to speak eloquently around this point, as well as influence donors to change and flex their ways of working to shift power and resources to the front lines to enable locally led decision making and action.

Finally this role, will be a key driver in maintaining cooperative and fruitful relationships with our existing donor base.

Overall, this role will suit a positive, high performing leader, who has great self-leadership skills in order to manage and enable our talented resource mobilisation team to reach new heights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Retain and maximise current donors

• Maintain the overall donor portfolio for global initiatives and maximising key strategic donors

• Ensure that Start Network meets the needs and expectations of current donors

• Oversee the development of quality donor reports

• Support finance and grant management to report effectively to large strategic donors

• Develop exciting new pitches for current donors, making sure we engage them across a range of initiatives

• Lead on the development of a new eight figure FCDO business case, together with the institutional funding team and other Heads across the organisation as required

• Create a positive and engaging donor engagement culture

  Diversify and grow income

• Develop, cultivate and convert new donor relationships

• Diversify our income for global initiatives even further by securing new 7-8 figure grants from trusts and foundations and corporates

• Secure new large, pivotal multi-year grants from government

• Work with the Director of Business Development to deliver a strategy to grow the income of our financing mechanisms 15%-20% annually

• Secure flexible funds to support specifically our hub and innovation initiatives

• Work with government donors to increase the flexibility and accessibility of their funding

• Support the development of creating quality donor proposals, including by providing strategic guidance to the team

• Create complex budgets and log frames

• Form positive relations with key teams such as finance, grant management, monitoring and evaluation and others to improve the donor proposal development processes

• Negotiate the terms of new grants, making sure principals around localisation, flexible funding and risk sharing are considered

• Ensure the organisation supports and adheres to donor policies and compliance requirements

  Influence externally 

• Work with the Director of Business Development to position Start Network strategically in global funding discussions

• Engage key donors at strategic events and meetings

• Oversee the design, development and implementation of biannual strategic donor meetings together with the Director of Business Development

• Work with the Head of Advocacy and External Affairs to coordinate advocacy messages for donors

• Represent the organisation in key donor events globally, as required

  Team management and leadership

• Oversee and manage small and high performing team

• Coach and mentor team members, as appropriate, enabling them to fulfil their potential

• Represent the team on the Senior Management Group

• Help to lead the Directorate Management Group

• Ensure the organisation builds it’s capacity around donors’ compliance and policies

• Deputise for the Director of Business Development where required

• Ensure all staff members in the resource mobilisation team have relevant objectives, targets and other KPI’s

• Lead by example, building the team’s confidence, supporting them as appropriate and being a positive influence across the organisation

• Develop and manage the resource mobilisation budget

• Drive a positive culture of fundraising within the Resource Mobilisation team and across Start Network

START NETWORK CULTURE

• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children

• A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach

• The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.

PERSON PROFILE

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Substantial experience as a senior fundraising manager/head, directly responsible for managing strategic donor relations

• Demonstrated experience in securing and maintaining significant 7 figure grants

• Demonstrate ability to manage a growing, dynamic and complex donor portfolio

• Excellent networks with strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work with people at all levels of seniority

• Proven ability to drive a strategic agenda, and the ability to apply this to Start Network

• Experience with institutional donors, corporate donors, trust and foundations

• Experience in diversifying income and securing donors from scratch (particularly with trusts and foundations and corporate donors)

• Excellent knowledge of the aid sector and trends in global philanthropy

• Demonstrated extensive experience of proposal development, and creating compelling pitches and cases for support for large funders

• Experience in setting bold fundraising strategies that focus on growth and securing flexible funding

• Experience in raising funds for complex programming

• Experience in managing medium size teams  effectively

• Experience in managing complex projects

• Master’s Degree in a related field OR substantial equivalent experience working in the humanitarian sector /development sector / with government actors

• Excellent communication and coordination skills in English

• Able to present complex technical information to a non-technical audience

• Confident public speaker

• Advance budgeting skills and the ability to review and understand complex financial reporting

• Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence a variety of stakeholders

• Ability to motivate a high performing team

• Passion for Start Network’s vision, mission and values

• Able to take initiative and demonstrate agility

• Experience in setting communication plans to strategically engage donors across a range of topics

• Excellent people leadership and interpersonal skills

  DESIRABLE

• Spanish or French language skills

• Previous experience with innovative funding models such as pooled funds or disaster risk financing

• Understanding of the global localisation agenda (Charter for Change, Grand Bargain)

• Previous experience of being a part of a management team

• Experience of managing £7m+ donor portfolios

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communication: Able to convey complex information concisely to different audiences

Strategic Thinking: Deliver results with awareness of impact on others internally and externally by considering the positions and perspectives of relevant stakeholders

Collaboration: Actively promote collaboration by spotting and breaking down barriers to siloed working, connecting colleagues, teams and initiatives

Leadership of self and others: Willing to share own expertise with others in the organisation and network, both formally and informally

Ability to adapt and learn: Balance the need to follow systems and processes with the courage, identifying when systems and processes do not align with the mission, suggesting alternatives

Getting things done the Start Network way: Deliver results in pursuit of our mission by holding yourself to account for your work