Executive Director Jobs

Safer London is passionate about its work with the most vulnerable and at risk young Londoners and we are looking for someone who understands the importance of working in true partnership with the organisation to support our employees to deliver Safer London’s objectives.

If you are a committed and resilient HR professional, a member of the CIPD and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the lives of young Londoners and their families by providing high quality support to our staff please apply.

What the role involves: leading on the development of our People and Leadership strategies: monitoring and supporting compliance with HR policies; talent acquisition and retention; supporting employee well-being; developing our equity, diversity and inclusion processes; leading on organisational change and development.

In exchange we offer: a range of benefits including agile working, flexible working, a contributory pension scheme, interest-free Season Ticket Loans, a Cycle to Work Scheme, access to a Mental Health Helpline, Death in Service Benefit, an initial Annual Leave allowance of 28 days holiday, rising to 30 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement.

We are partnering with Tearfund on this new role, which will co-lead the Church and Supporter Engagement team.  This role, the Head of Church and Supporter Engagement (Churches), will focus on developing relationships with churches to maximise income and engagement.

Tearfund is a Christian organisation who work with local churches and organisations in over 50 countries to tackle the complex challenges of poverty and support the lives of those in greatest economic need, through sustainable development, and by responding to disasters and challenging injustice. Their vision is to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential.

You will be responsible for growing the number of churches giving and engaging with Tearfund, growing the number of individuals engaged through churches and events, retaining and building loyalty among existing supporting churches, and growing income and engagement with new church networks.

Your responsibilities include achieving challenging annual fundraising targets, both cash income and regular giving, aligned with the UK fundraising strategy. You will work to ensure that all fundraising activity is aligned with Tearfund’s wider vision, mission, and brand identity. As part of this, you will manage agency partners for fundraising campaigns and will be responsible for a large, complex budget. You will lead a team of approximately 25 people across the UK

Your leadership will be vital in shaping a team culture of growth, ambition, and spiritual leadership. You’re someone who sees fundraising as more than just a numbers game - you see it as a ministry, building a network of supporters who share a heart for Tearfund’s mission.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the Tearfund statement of faith.

Closing date: 6 January 2025
Interviews with Charisma: Must be completed by 13 January 2025
First-stage interviews with Tearfund: w/c 20 January (online)
Final-stage interviews with Tearfund: 3 February (in-person)

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our fundraising portfolio and supporting the delivery of a fundraising strategy. This will be achieved by developing strong links with partners, identifying additional revenues from donors and individuals, plus creating a calendar of fundraising/community events in line with agreed financial targets.

It is an exciting time to join Somerset Cricket Foundation, having gained charitable status in 2021. The past two years has seen a growth in activity across our programmes, with the strong expansion of our community engagement work. The Foundation is striving to make cricket the most inclusive sport to people in Somerset and this role is fundamental to allow us to flourish into a charity that offers the very best opportunities to all people.

The success and reputation of the Foundation continues to grow both locally and nationally. This has led to corporate partners of the Somerset County Cricket Club and other local organisations wanting to support Foundation initiatives. Our existing partners support projects such as Cricket in Schools, Community Activation, and Disability Cricket, and support to our club network. We want to continue engaging with local organisations to create new opportunities for community and individual donor engagement to help support us with our objectives of growing the game and making the game of cricket accessible to people from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds.

Somerset Cricket Foundation Values

• Togetherness
• Nurture
• Dedication
• Integrity
• Growth

Job Description

Job Title:

Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

Reports to:

Managing Director

Responsible for:

N/A

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

21-28 hours per week – occasional evening & weekend working may be required.

Salary:

£32-36k per annum pro rota

Location:

Hybrid working available

Main Purpose of Job:

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with excellent relationship management skills to help build resilient and profitable income streams for the Somerset Cricket Foundation (SCF) and extend the reach of the charity’s profile. This will include working with existing and new corporate relationships, individuals and Trusts & Foundations.

You will develop and use stewardship tools to guide donors and partnerships through their giving journey; including cultivation plans, proposals, and reports. You will be involved in sourcing and presenting tailored information, making appropriate financial and non-financial requests.

Main Responsibilities:

• Agree an annual high-value fundraising strategy for SCF, in collaboration with the Somerset Cricket Foundation Fundraising Committee and Managing Director.
• Take overall responsibility for the development, growth, and implementation high-value relationships.
• Develop and create new fundraising opportunities that raise the profile of SCF and attract new partners and donors.
• Nurture and maintain long-lasting positive relationships with corporate contacts and individual supporters to build a loyal supporter base.
• Collaborate proactively with the SCCC Commercial team and associated fundraising partners, to broaden the reach and impact of the work of SCF and promote the wider club.
• Promote the work of the SCF at networking events, through associated media and literature.
• Input into the creation of the annual SCF Impact Report, ensuring it is shared with new and existing supporters.
• Monitor and evaluate the annual impact that fundraising is bringing to the Foundation through effective reporting.
• Work collaboratively with the SCF Programme leads to identify opportunities in raising awareness and essential additional revenues.

Director of Business Development & Promotion

Salary Band: £46,000 - £52,000 (Full Time Equivalent) per annum

Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: ONSIDE’s Head Office, Worcester

Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2024

Are you looking for a role that can make a difference?

 

About the role

Join Onside and discover the role as a Director of Business Development & Promotion in the charity sector. This role is key in being part of a wider team who are passionate about supporting and making a difference to vulnerable and disadvantaged people.  

The role will be within ONSIDE’s Executive Team and will be responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s business development strategy in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders.

A Director of Business Development & Promotion will be working with a range of partners from business, statutory agencies, voluntary sector and local communities to capitalise and build on the skills, experience and expertise within the organisation to develop and create new income streams. And will oversee the organisation’s marketing and communications functions, ensuring alignment with overall business development strategies and initiatives.

ONSIDE’s Benefits

• 26 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme (after qualifying service)
• Additional Maternity & Paternity Pay (after qualifying service)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to premium Calm App
• Employee Engagement Forum to ensure our employee’s voices are heard!
• Your ‘Birthday Day’ Off
• Supportive working environment & good work/life balance culture
• Support with continuous professional development

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who will take a creative and collaborative approach to identifying opportunities for growth and looking to innovate, extend and enhance the reach and impact of ONSIDE’s services and support options. With a strong knowledge and experience of strong financial acumen including development and implementation of income generation and social enterprise strategies.

The ideal Director of Business Development & Promotion will also have excellent networking and relationship building skills, to have the ability to inspire and engage partners. Along with comprehensive knowledge and practical experience with various marketing platforms and channels.

If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of, apply now. More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Director of Business Development & Promotion is a real career opportunity to discover!

Someone like you?

If you embrace difference and champion diversity.

If you are creative in your approach, can think around problems and find new ways to solve them.

If you’re looking for a job that you can be proud of and be passionate about. Please submit your application.

These values run through our entire organisation. ONSIDE is a creative, collaborative community where people feel free to share new ideas or ask for support. If something’s not right, we don’t just change it. We change ourselves too.

Who are ONSIDE?

ONSIDE is a charity working across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, established in 1993 stemming from a belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being and to be treated in a just and fair way.

In support of this belief, we provide a range of support services across advocacy, wellbeing and mental health for adults, children and young people who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged or discriminated against. This includes mental and physical ill health, sensory impairment, learning disability, drug and alcohol misuse, older people, and carers. ONSIDE is funded through a range of sources to maintain its independence and ensure that the support it provides reflects the views and perspective of the people it wishes to help.

Our amazing team of skilled staff and volunteers make a difference to the lives of over 11,000 people a year!

More people need our help than ever before. Because of that, we are growing faster than ever before. The role of Director of Business Development & Promotion is a real career opportunity to support vulnerable and disadvantaged people in your community!

ONSIDE reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the closing date.

Program Director (Labour Market Economics)
Location: Based in London with regular travel to sub-Saharan Africa 
Hours: Full time (Office Based, London)
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience 

Our client is an independent foundation that invests in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximise demographic dividends for long term economic growth.

They do this by partnering with visionary African governmental leaders to deliver on initiatives that have the potential to positively and dramatically enhance the life outcomes of their people and the trajectories of their countries.

Focusing on and supporting the efforts of their partners to aid success, our client has recently adopted a new strategy with a clear accountability target: Over the next five years, they want to have played an integral role in substantially and tangibly improving 23.5 million lives. 

The role

We are seeking a Program Director who can complement the existing team by virtue of his or her experience in labour market economics, value chain transformation, and/or the prioritization of public-sector investment in critical economic sectors.

Program Directors work with their government counterparts to design and support implementation of transformative programs, and many of their government counterparts are prioritizing youth employment.

Program Directors are accountable to the CEO and are responsible for ensuring quality execution of programs; strengthening routine monitoring systems; leading evidence-based decision-making; and driving highly leveraged outcomes. Each Program Director will work on a variety of matters related to human capital development and contribute to programs in different African geographies.

You can expect a dynamic environment and a culture of collaboration, innovation, and drive for highly leveraged outcomes.

Experience

To be successful you will need extensive experience with complex and large-scale program ideation and implementation, related to labour market interventions, value chain transformation, and public-sector investment, ideally in Sub-Saharan African countries.

You will have a good understanding of how governmental departments work (ideally with direct experience working within government) and have had significant interactions at high policy levels within governments, with proven experience in managing complex and politically sensitive relationships with different stakeholders. You will support the ambition of policy champions at national level.

Able to demonstrate methodical program oversight and management, you will need an exemplary work ethic with a drive for achieving concrete results from often complex environments. 

Knowledge wise we are looking for strong understanding of labour markets and development economics; excellent data analysis skills; project finance/private sector experience could be advantageous.

This role will suit someone who is used to working at the most senior levels and brings excellent people skills and highly developed communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills. Fluency in French and/or widely spoken African languages is desirable

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

CV’s are being assessed and sent to the client on a rolling basis so early application is advised. Please apply directly through our website, sending your CV and a covering letter.

Director of People

Are you innovative and people focused? Are you experienced in driving change, employee engagement and people development? Are you authentically values-driven? Do you share our belief in the power of good relationships, and the potential that is in all people to live good lives and put their past behind them?

Pact , the Prison Advice and Care Trust, the national charity for people affected by imprisonment, is seeking a new Director of People to join its Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective and efficient delivery of our people and learning and development goals and our strategic business plan, and to help shape our workplace culture, as we continue to grow and develop.

Reporting to the CEO, this role is critical in ensuring that our c400 colleagues and 500+ volunteers have the values, skills, and workplace culture, that will enable them to thrive, and deliver excellent services. In addition to acting as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will have the professional business administration and leadership skills to help us build the right business processes, systems and structures, for maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness, so that our managers and frontline workers can focus fully on delivery. You will help us modernise, to keep our core costs as low as possible, so that even more of our resources can be spent to support people to cope with the impact of prison, and live good lives after release. But you will be more than your technical and business skills. You will be a people person too, and a role model and ambassador for
Pact’s ethos and values.

You will take a strategic leadership role in developing the capabilities of our managers, developing and implementing our business plan and people strategy, in alignment with the overall goals and values of the charity that have been developed over 125 years. You will lead initiatives that foster a sense of engagement and community and a ‘one team’ approach, for our dispersed workforce of small teams that deliver services in c70 prisons and a range of other locations across England and Wales. You will help build a culture of trust, collaboration and inclusion.

Key responsibilities include shaping our approach to talent management, and developing our recruitment and retention strategies, including embedding EDI into all aspects of the management and development of people to ensure we are able to attract, engage and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. You will also share our passion and commitment to facilitating opportunities for people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to shape our thinking and be part of our workforce.

It is essential you are MCIPD qualified (or have evidence of working at this level) with senior HR and workforce development experience, including implementing your strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice and delivery of learning and development. You will also have experience of managing change, systems and business process improvement. As an experienced manager, you will have the skills to lead and inspire our People Team which includes the Training Manager, and Heads of HR and Volunteering as direct reports.

If this sounds like you, and you are committed to Pact’s mission, vision and values, then we would love to hear from you.

We offer:

• Hybrid working with expectation that up to 50% of time may be home-based with the rest based in a Pact London site or visiting other Pact sites in England and Wales.
• Permanent role
• This role is offered as full-time (37.5 hours per week) or may be offered part time (minimum of 30 hours)
• £80,000 per annum plus pension

Why Join Pact?

This role is more than a job; it’s a calling. You’ll be part of a growing organisation with ambitious goals and a compassionate mission. Pact offers a supportive environment where you can make a tangible difference, helping us achieve five strategic goals that include strengthening our impact, financial sustainability, workforce stability, and inclusivity.

If you’re ready to be a part of something greater and help us continue our important work, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in writing the next chapter of Pact’s story and make a difference that lasts.

How to apply:

If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button

* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Closing date: 9th December 2024 at 5pm
First Interviews will take place on 8th and 9th January 2025 in person in London

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment). You might also be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check, and a Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC). Please note the successful applicant will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Security Check for this post. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. The post holder will be expected to comply with any requirements of their registration/professional body to maintain their registration and good standing including continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation where appropriate.

You may have experience of the following: Chief People Officer (CPO), Director of Human Resources and Development, Head of People and Culture, Director of Employee Experience, People and Operations Director, Senior Director of People Strategy, Director of Talent, Management and Workforce Development, Director of Workforce and Learning, Chief Talent Officer, People and Leadership Development Director, etc.

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Senior Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships

The Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) is seeking a Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships. This person will lead the WRC’s fundraising and partnerships operations to maintain and grow our financial resources, including working with foundations, other institutional grantors, and large individual donors. The Senior Director will also spearhead external communication about the organization’s accomplishments and strategic vision to audiences relevant to our fundraising and partnership building efforts.

We seek committed, creative, and energetic candidates who have a strong record of achievement as a senior fundraiser.

About the Worker Rights Consortium

The WRC is one of the world’s leading corporate accountability organizations. We support garment workers and their unions around the world who are fighting to end labor rights abuses and win better wages and conditions in the supply chains of major global brands. The WRC conducts investigations in factories in more than two dozen countries, documents and exposes labor rights violations, and pressures corporations to deliver concrete remedies to workers. And we pursue strategies to achieve systemic change: pressing global corporations to sign binding agreements with unions and end the pricing practices that compel their suppliers to pay poverty wages, subject workers to long hours of forced overtime, and ignore worker safety in order to slash costs.

The WRC works in partnership with unions and civil society organizations across the Global South and North. The priorities of workers, conveyed by their representatives, guide our work. We measure success by documented real-world impact: helping workers win victories that improve their lives and vindicate their rights.

The WRC is based in Washington, DC. We have 27 staff members located in the US, UK, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships

The Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships will lead fundraising, outreach, and engagement for the WRC at the level of both strategy and implementation. The WRC’s current annual budget is US$3.3 million, and we seek to grow this in line with our program strategy to roughly $5–6 million over the next two to three years.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Designing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to progressively increase annual revenue, including identifying, building relationships with, and securing new funding from foundations, other institutional funders, and individuals, as well as pursuing opportunities to expand relationships with current funders;
• Creating and implementing a framework for strategic external partnership communications, including working with the WRC’s global field team to convey the real-world impact of the WRC’s work and overseeing relevant enhancements to the WRC’s website and other communications pathways;
• Leading on grant writing and framing of external communications;
• Supporting the Executive Director and other colleagues to engage with, and ensure coherent messaging to, donors and other partners—including ensuring that the WRC participates in relevant conferences, convenings, and other discussions related to our organizational mission and objectives;
• Supervising the work of a second development professional who has day-to-day responsibility for grant management, grant reporting, implementation of sub-grantee/grantor arrangements, management of the organization’s small individual donor program, and who also assists with preparation of grant proposals;
• Monitoring progress on grant-funded projects through regular communication with program staff;
• Participating in the development of overall organizational strategy and aligning fundraising strategies accordingly; and
• Contributing to financial reporting and oversight.

This is a full-time position, available immediately. The position is hybrid for a successful candidate who resides in the Washington, DC-area or remote in the case of a candidate who resides elsewhere.

The WRC will consider candidates located within six hours of the US Eastern time zone. For international candidates and US candidates based outside of Washington, DC, the position requires periodic travel to Washington, DC, and possibly other countries in which the WRC works. The Senior Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships will report to the WRC’s Executive Director.

Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• A minimum of seven years’ experience in fundraising for nonprofit organizations and/or seven years’ combined experience with fundraising and strategic communications;
• A substantial track record of successfully cultivating institutional donors and proven experience in establishing new fundraising partnerships;
• Significant experience in communications and storytelling, with an ability to distill complex analysis and program work into communications that inspire and motivate our audiences;
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to initiate, build, and maintain working relationships with existing and potential grantors and a global team across numerous time zones;
• Strong budget management skills and experience delivering against financial targets;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and rigorous attention to detail;
• Energy, enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a sense of humor; and
• A commitment to workers’ rights and corporate accountability.

The following are desirable but not required:

• Experience with labor rights work; and
• Experience working in an international context.

 

Compensation

Compensation for this position is $115,000–$135,000 per year, depending on relevant experience (adjusted to the local currency, where applicable). The WRC provides its US staff, who are covered by a union contract, with an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid family health insurance, including dental and vision care, with an additional flexible spending plan with employer contribution; 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution; and five weeks paid vacation.

 

Equal Opportunity

The WRC is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including multilingual and multicultural individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, veteran status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. See our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement here. The WRC does not tolerate gender-based violence or harassment by or against job applicants as defined by the WRC’s policy, which you can read more about here.

To Apply

Please upload the following in our application portal:

• A cover letter;
• A résumé or CV; and
• Two writing samples, including one grant proposal, concept note, or individual donor cultivation letter and one piece written for a broader audience, such as an op-ed, blogpost, speech, etc. (samples should have been written by the applicant with little or no editing by other parties).

We will not be able to review applications that do not include all the required materials. Please email recruitment[@]workersrights[dot]org if you experience any challenges with the application portal or are in need of any accommodation.

The position will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they are received.

Champion car-free leisure travel in the UK

Good Journey is looking for a dynamic and motivated person to manage our next phase of growth. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven business flare and experience to make a difference to people and planet.

About Good Journey

Good Journey promotes car-free travel to visitor attractions and venues across the UK – cutting traffic and widening access to leisure, nature and culture. We are an independent social enterprise, supported by leading transport and environment groups.

Our website provides car-free travel directions and discounts to over 500 attractions across the UK - including all five RHS Gardens and over 50 National Trust and English Heritage sites. We have also helped Blenheim Palace increase car-free visitors from 5,000 to 64,000 a year.

We are a membership organisation for visitor attractions and tourism businesses. We advise our members on improving and promoting green travel options and award them the Good Journey Mark. We also work in partnership with national organisations and local authorities to grow car-free leisure travel.

We now want to build on our success, by expanding our membership and partnerships – to cut carbon and transform UK leisure travel. That’s where you come in!

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced manager and strategist to help us grow our income and impact. You will have a proven track record of running social enterprises or charities, managing staff and boosting income.

You will manage the development of Good Journey, including:

• Setting the business strategy, goals and targets
• Securing income from partnerships and grants
• Managing a small, dedicated, home-based team

You will be assisted by Founder Nat Taplin, who has led Good Journey since the launch in 2018 and will provide expertise on car-free travel.

You’ll be working from home 3-4 days a week. You will need to travel for some meetings. We support flexible working and have a strong ethos of work-life balance.

Salary is negotiable, depending on experience, in line with the non-profit sector. We also offer a pension scheme.

Start date will be Spring 2025, by agreement.

If you’re looking for an exciting CEO opportunity and the chance to make a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you. Application is by letter and CV. Closing date is Monday 6th January 2025.

Candidates must have permission to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications.

Location: Home-based within 90 minutes travel of Central London, with occasional national and international travel  

Contract: ~Six months (ideally from January 2025), full time

Reporting to: Executive Director

Salary: ~£90,000 p/a 

Additional benefits: 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, generous pension contribution, life assurance and access to an employee assistance programme  

Deadline for applications: 10am, 9th December 2024

Summary of role 

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a pivotal role for our Alliance, acting as deputy to the Executive Director (ED) and leading on operationalising our strategy to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse online.
The successful candidate will oversee broad areas including people management; financial management; organisational culture; diversity, equity and inclusion; safeguarding; risk management; legal and compliance; and governance structures. They will work closely with the Executive Director and wider staff team to ensure highly effective internal processes, systems, controls, policies and procedures are in place to enable the impactful delivery of our strategy.
We require a highly experienced operational leader with a broad skillset and a demonstrable commitment to the values of WeProtect Global Alliance.

About WeProtect Global Alliance 

The internet was not created with children in mind and can be unsafe for children to explore. Every phone and computer is a potential gateway for offenders seeking to sexually exploit children. Our Alliance generates political commitment and practical approaches to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual abuse and long-term harm.   

Our Alliance’s geographical reach is unprecedented: 102 countries are members along with 73 private sector companies, 113 civil society and 10 intergovernmental organisations. This diverse membership is key to our ability to deliver real change. Together, we break down complex problems and develop policies and solutions to protect children from sexual abuse online. More information on who we are and what we do can be found on our website.

WeProtect Global Alliance is supported by a high-performing secretariat of eleven staff based in the UK and Belgium and is guided by an influential Global Policy Board. 

Job description 

1. Organisational leadership and people management

• Work with the ED and SMT to ensure a values-led and positive organisational culture is reflected throughout ways of working, internal communication, policies and processes, and all team activities.

• Line-manage Senior Management Team (SMT) members, operational roles and other roles as necessary (currently Head of Development, Head of Communications and Engagement, Head of Policy, Advocacy and Research, and Operations Manager).

• Chair weekly SMT meetings.

• Oversee human resources and people management processes, ensuring alignment with best practice in areas including recruitment, induction, performance management, safety, wellbeing, learning and development, and benefits.

• Ensure diversity, inclusion and equity (DEI) considerations are at the forefront of all work and decisions, working alongside our expert DEI Consultant.

• Oversee the bi-annual, in-person team retreat.

• Be a key point of contact for all team members, holding regular meetings across the staff team, to understand team members’ individual perspectives, priorities, ideas and interests.

• Provide wide-ranging advice, recommendations and high-level support to the ED.

• Deputise for the ED, leading the organisation in their absence.

2. Operational management

• Oversee the annual planning process, project management, and ongoing monitoring of the organisational Action Plan.

• Lead on the drafting, regular review, and effective implementation of wide-ranging organisational processes and policies, working with expert advisors, as necessary.

• Oversee effective contract management for partners, suppliers and consultants.

• Work with the Head of Development on proposal development, grant management and reporting, and ensuring ongoing compliance with donor requirements.

• Work with the Operations Manager to oversee functions including IT, information management, and equipment.

​2. Financial oversight

• Work with the Operations Manager (responsible for day-to-day financial management), budget holders, outsourced accountancy provider, external auditors in the UK and The Netherlands, and other financial specialists on areas including:
  • Financial systems, policies and controls
  • Annual budgeting, quarterly reforecasting and monitoring. 
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Annual statutory audits and accounts
  • VAT and tax compliance
  • Banking and payment authorisation
  • Salary benchmarking
  • Payroll
• Oversee a strong value for money culture, supported by robust policies.
• Ensure strong anti-fraud policies and procedures are in place and fully implemented.

4. Risk management, governance and compliance

• Oversee organisational risk management, maintaining the Risk Register and ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Lead safeguarding work as the SMT Safeguarding Lead; working alongside the Participation Manager and Board Safeguarding Lead to ensure robust safeguarding policies, processes, training and a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring it is a key consideration throughout all organisational activity and decision-making.
• Lead on legal and regulatory compliance issues, seeking advice from lawyers in the UK, Belgium and The Netherlands, and other experts, as necessary.
• Ensure governance structures and processes are robust and compliant.
• Ensure adequate insurance cover is in place in all jurisdictions.
• Oversee data protection and cyber-security systems, policies and processes, ensuring compliance with best practice and legal obligations.
• Oversee crisis management processes, and work as a key member of any crisis management committees.

5. Stakeholder engagement

• Liaise with the Management Board and Global Policy Board on operational and governance issues, producing reports and presentations as required.
• Maintain strong and effective relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders including Alliance members, partners, consultants, service-providers, donors, lawyers, auditors, regulators, and advisors.
• Represent the Alliance at external events when required.

6. Wider organisational responsibilities

• Commit to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance, putting these at the forefront of all work and actions.
• Ensure that a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is reflected in all work.
• Comply with all organisational codes, policies and processes.
• Attend and actively participate in regular line management check-ins and whole team meetings, preparing updates and discussion topics, as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver reports for the Executive Director and the Board, as necessary.
• Ensure that the CRM, project management documents, impact measurement tracking and other internal databases are kept fully up to date.
• Commit to ongoing personal development and learning.
• Travel locally, nationally and internationally for work events when required.
• Contribute, as necessary, to the detailed planning and delivery of the biennial WeProtect Global Alliance Global Summit.
• Fulfil any other reasonable requests to support the best interests of WeProtect Global Alliance.

Person Specification 

Essential skills, experience and knowledge

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of WeProtect Global Alliance.

• Extensive professional experience in a comparable operational leadership role in the not-for-profit sector, an intergovernmental organisation or a social movement.

• High-level experience in people management, with advanced knowledge of human resource best practise and UK employment law.

• High-level financial management skills and experience.

• Significant experience in effectively managing organisational risk and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

• Proactive and able to confidently take initiative and make appropriate decisions.

• Proven ability to think strategically, solve problems and focus on clear and achievable goals.

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.

• Advanced people skills, including a successful track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Skilled communicator, in both written material and speaking, and the ability to effectively adapt information for different audiences.

• Firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• High ethical standards and integrity.

• Fluency in spoken and written English.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally. 

Desirable skills, experience and knowledge

• Lived experience which may be relevant to our organisation and mission.

• Knowledge and experience of governance requirements for Stichtings (Dutch foundations) and Public Benefit Organisations, (a designation provided by the Dutch tax authorities to institutions that are focused on the general good [in Dutch: ANBI status].

• Knowledge and experience of Belgian and Dutch employment law.

• Experience of working with geographically dispersed and/or remote working teams.

• Knowledge of child rights, child protection, online harms or closely related issues.

• Experience in working with the key membership constituencies of WeProtect Global Alliance: government, private sector, civil society and international or regional organisations.

• A university degree in a related field.

• Fluency in languages other than English.

Diversity, inclusion and equity 

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minorities and other under-represented groups.  

Safeguarding and values 

As a child-focused organisation, we have a strong commitment to child safeguarding and rigorous procedures. The successful candidate will be required to provide two referees and to undergo a criminal record check.  

All staff are expected to act at all times in a manner consistent with our values and in compliance with our policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Our values are:  

• Empowerment – collaboration, innovation, challenge 

• Accountability – responsibility, delivery, safeguarding 

• Respect – honesty, feedback, inclusion 

" Package Description:

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. 

• Supporting with project management by tracking deadlines and deliverables, ensuring projects are completed in time.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders both internal and external.
• Undertaking analysis of data, extracting insights from reports and compiling into presentations and other documents.
• Managing the Chief Executives/People & Culture Director’s calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments and travel arrangements. 
• Preparing and organising documents for meetings including agendas and presentations. Taking minutes during meetings and distributing to relevant parties. 
• Adopting a growth mindset, identifying opportunities for personal development.

• Qualification level 4 or above in a business-related field 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and can produce reports
• Excellent organisational skills. Can negotiate and prioritise to meet needs.
• Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft Office Applications and competent user of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritise own workload.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session  in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. 

You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

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Senior Copywriter

We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.

We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.

Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.

Key Responsibilities

• The purpose of the Senior Copywriter is to use their highly experienced creative writing skills to develop engagement with as many people possible. Crafting compelling internal and external communications you will help generate the support we need to continue saving lives every day across Kent, Surrey and Sussex
• Generate creative and impactful written content targeting a range of audiences, across a range of channels, to raise awareness and engagement with our cause
• Generate powerful messaging for our fundraising and engagement campaigns. Ensure campaign key messaging works across varied channels and audiences, to deliver greater impact to new and existing supporters
• Work collaboratively with the MarComms Team and wider stakeholders to identify compelling creative ideas that resonate with target audiences and can be translated into multi-channel creative copy and content
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the charity to deepen understanding of the audiences we are targeting
• Working with the Head of Internal Communications, support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team’s internal communications by writing a weekly internal digital newsletter
• Help deepen engagement with our supporters by developing copy and content for the monthly supporter e-newsletter, Mission Update, sent to around 60K supporters and the bi-annual magazine, Above and Beyond sent to around 30K supporters

The Directorate

The Communications Team sits within the Marketing and Communications (MarComms) Team. The MarComms Team builds brand awareness and engagement among the public, builds our profile with the media and key stakeholders, and supports fundraising activities to generate fundraising income to keep the service running. The team also engages, motivates and unites staff across the organisation to help KSS deliver on its purpose and achieve its vision of an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergency.

Application and Interview Process

We ask all applicants to ensure that they provide us with an up-to-date CV and a covering statement that is relevant to the role of Senior Copywriter. Your covering statement is your first opportunity to express your experience, knowledge, and interest in the role, and we outline in our job description the essential and desirable requirements for this role to help you tailor your statement to the competencies we are looking for.

All shortlisted candidates will then undertake a two-stage interview process, which will be held over Microsoft Teams. Both stages will be formalised interviews, with the first stage being held with the Director of Communications and Engagement, who is the line manager for this role. The second stage interview will be with the Executive Director of Business Development and other key stakeholders who the successful candidate will collaborate with in this role.

The closing date for this role is 19th December. Please note, we will begin interviewing candidates before the closing date, and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Please be aware that this role is a 6-month fixed-term contract, with no guarantee of extension or permanency beyond the fixed-term period.

Inclusion and Diversity

KSS is committed to creating an equal, diverse and truly inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and able to be their authentic selves.
We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, and be treated fairly, and with respect and dignity regardless of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, social
class, religion and belief.

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 6 Months
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Benefits: 33 days annual leave rising with service, Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay, Enhanced Parental Leave, Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light, Events Access to the Wellbeing, Hub, Money Purchase Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programmes, Development opportunities

You may also have experience in the following: Digital Media Producer, Social Media Manager, Content Manager, Online Content Coordinator, Content Marketing Specialist, Digital Communications Specialist, Digital Marketing Specialist, Web Content Specialist, Digital Copywriter, Creative Content Producer, Content Developer, Social Media Content Creator, and Digital Storyteller.

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Director of People and Resources

Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Join Focus Birmingham.

Are you an experienced and passionate leader in human resources and resource management looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

Focus Birmingham, are a leading local disability charity specialising in providing care and support for people with sight loss and complex needs. We believe that everyone deserves to live life to the full, and we are committed to empowering our community to unlock their potential.

About the Role:

Focus Birmingham are looking for a dynamic Director of People and Resources to join our executive team. In this role, you will be at the heart of that mission, leading our HR, finance, and resources teams to drive excellence, innovation, and impact.

As the Director of People and Resources, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our charity by leading our strategic initiatives around people and quality. You will work closely with our CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure we deliver on our mission while creating a workplace where our staff and volunteers thrive.

Key areas of responsibility include:

- People and Culture: Lead all aspects of HR, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Foster a supportive and dynamic work environment, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting staff development.
- Governance and Compliance: Ensure the charity operates within legal and regulatory frameworks, including Charity Commission and CQC standards. Oversee risk management, and governance practices, and provide key updates to the Board of Trustees.
- Finance and Resources: Work collaboratively to develop and implement a financial strategy that ensures the charity’s long-term sustainability. Oversee resource management, from IT systems to premises and transport, ensuring efficient, safe operations across the organisation.

About You:

We’re looking for a strategic and inspiring leader who thrives in both operational and hands-on environments. The ideal candidate will have:

- Proven experience in senior HR and resource management roles, ideally within the charity or care sector.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law, charity governance, and care regulations (CQC).
- A track record of accomplishment of leading change, fostering a positive organizational culture, and delivering impactful learning and development programs.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for making a difference and helping people reach their full potential.

Why Join Us?

At Focus Birmingham, you will be part of a team that’s dedicated to changing lives. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. As part of our executive team, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact, shape our future direction, and help us grow and support more people across Birmingham.

Benefits:

- Flexible hybrid working options
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus additional concessionary dates
- A great work-life balance with a normal working week of 35 hours
- Contributory pension scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to employee discounts via Blue Light Card

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help us make lives better, we want to hear from you. To apply, please complete the application form.

Closing Date: 02/12/24

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• Full time – working 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: From £50,000 per year, DOE
• Contract Type: 18 month contract – extension subject to funding
• Reporting to: Executive Director
• Responsible for line managing: Grants Officer (recruiting Summer 2025)
• Location: London, UK affiliated

The Job
The Partnerships Manager will lead GISF’s income generation efforts to support its mission and implementation of initiatives within the 2025-2030 Strategy. They will do this by proactively engaging with a range of donors, building relationships, and cultivating partnerships. This role involves creating a comprehensive fundraising strategy, identifying funding sources, and expanding GISF’s network to enhance strategic partnerships and revenue.

As a senior leader within GISF, the Partnerships Manager will contribute to guiding GISF’s implementation of its 2025-2030 strategy.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Income Generation & Fundraising

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with GISF’s 2025-2030 strategy. 
• Identify and secure funding from government donors and other sources to build a robust opportunity pipeline that supports GISF’s initiatives. 
• Work closely with the Finance team to set income targets, and with the Communications team to create impactful campaigns for diverse supporter engagement.

Partnership Development

• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and potential government donors (including from the Global South), philanthropies and trusts.
•  Identify organisations for potential partnerships or consortia to win and deliver grants 
• Develop a framework for corporate partners to engage with GISF and our members, that brings in secondary revenue and creates opportunities for positive interactions between members and corporate partners with services relevant to NGO SRM. 

Proposal Development & Co-creation

• Identify relevant donor grant/contract opportunities, draft compelling proposals, and ensure timely submission of all related documentation. 
• Collaborate with donors, GISF staff and GISF member organisations to co-create and promote solutions that address specific needs and align with GISF’s mission. 
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of NGO SRM principles and issues 

Grant Management

• Supervise the Grants Officer, ensuring effective handling of current GISF grants and contracts. 
• Ensure systems are in place to efficiently transition from winning new funding to programme implementation
• Ensure strong and impactful reporting to donors to maintain and grow relationships

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Represent GISF at networking events and conferences to increase visibility and establish strategic alliances. 
• Build key stakeholders’ understanding of the value of GISF’s collaborative approach to SRM 
• Coordinate with the Policy and Advocacy Adviser on approaches to key issues and trends with senior policymakers
• Work closely with other GISF team members and GISF member organisations to understand their needs and priorities, to better identify possible funding opportunities

Programmatic

• Where possible, contribute relevant experience and knowledge to GISF activities, such as developing tools for NGOs/NGO Fora that support SRM budgeting and securing resources

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and analyse income generation activities, preparing regular reports and revenue forecasts to monitor progress, outcomes and ROI

Senior Management Team Contributions

• Contribute to GISF’s strategic objectives, inputting organisational development and supporting initiatives that promote sustainable growth

Person Specification

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Contextual Knowledge: A deep understanding of the NGO sector and the global context in which NGOs operate.
•  NGO SRM Knowledge: An understanding of the security risk management (SRM) context within NGOs, with a willingness to deepen expertise in this area.
• Proven Expertise in Donor Relations and Fundraising: Demonstrated success in writing compelling donor products and securing funding through high-quality proposals.
• Strategic Donor Stewardship: A strong track record of cultivating and managing long-term relationships with donors, co-creating opportunities, and achieving more flexible, sustainable funding commitments. Demonstrated experience engaging with philanthropies and corporate donors is a plus.
• Influence and Credibility: Brining a well-established network amongst donor organisations, and skilled at engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders within donor organisations.
• Confident Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including as a public speaker, with the ability to explain complex concepts in an engaging and accessible manner.
• Partnership Facilitation: Experience in fostering programmatic collaborations between NGOs and other stakeholders, including consortia.
• Private Sector Collaboration: An appreciation of the private sector’s role in NGO operations, with the ability to identify and establish mutually beneficial partnerships with commercial entities.
• Strategy: Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strategy.
• Adaptability and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and seize new opportunities as they arise.
• Team Leadership and Development: At least two years of experience leading teams, including mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Collaborative and Autonomous: Capable of working autonomously while thriving in a team-oriented environment that values knowledge sharing and collaboration.

MLC is proud to be partnered with Citizens Advice to recruit their new Strategic Lead within their business development team, who provide analysis around the funding opportunities and challenges for the organisation as well as overseeing the strategy for the markets that the organisation currently operate in as well as new opportunities to drive further growth.

This year Citizens Advice are celebrating their 85th anniversary and during that time they have been helping to shape a society that’s fairer for everyone – working on issues that affect the whole of society. Last year they directly helped over 2.66 million people find a way forward with one-to-one advice, in addition to over 60 million views of their online self-help advice. As part of their commitment to supporting society, they are one of a small number of statutory consumer watchdogs with the ability to submit super-complaints to government. Their value to society has been estimated at £4.7 billion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation which places high value on staff engagement and growth, with a proven track record of supporting career development with internal promotions and training. The role joins at the end of a period of change for the charity and is a great chance for you to make your mark and develop the role further.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and implementation of a number of market strategies, identifying opportunities for growth in existing markets as well developing business cases for new areas.
• Work with the customer journey team to develop new service design concepts, improving the user experience when interacting with local teams.
• Horizon scanning for new business development opportunities to ensure annual market growth.
• Grow and maintain relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including; directors of government departments and briefing the CEO on their meetings with government ministers.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a proven aptitude to develop and influence markets, with ability to switch flexibly between different topic areas.
• Be able to develop business cases, showing routes to market with pro’s and con’s outlined and analysed.
• Show ability to build strong working relationships and provide contributions to external advisory boards and working groups.

For more information on the opportunity or an informal discussion on your job search in general, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.