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Your Future Says Surrey
At the University of Surrey, we’ve raised £60 million in less than three years through our “The Future Says Surrey” campaign - but we’re not stopping there. We want to continue funding groundbreaking research in vital areas including the future of medicine, climate change and artificial intelligence. We’re dedicated to giving our students fairer opportunities and empowering those from underrepresented backgrounds. Are you looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and develop your career? Are you ready to join us and make a global impact? Your Future Says Surrey.
The Roles
If you share our passion for the transformative power of higher education, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for experienced fundraising and proposal writing professionals at all levels including Officer (salary range: £36,024-£44,263), Manager (salary range: £45,585-£54,395) and Associate Director (salary range: £56,021-£66,857) level, specialising in major gifts, principal gifts, legacies and as well as proposal writing. Permanent, fixed-term, full-time and part-time roles are available.
If you’re looking for a role with a strong sense of purpose and looking to work in a collaborative way with a dynamic, and professional team, we encourage you to apply.
What’s in it for you?
One of the most rewarding aspects of working in the Advancement Team at the University of Surrey is knowing you are contributing to positive change every day. A role with us means you could give talented young people the chance to study at Surrey regardless of their financial background, and fund research that aims to solve society’s most urgent issues.
At Surrey we value individuals and offer a competitive rewards package based on your experience. We’re committed to developing your skills and helping you progress in your career at Surrey. Our beautiful leafy campus is an inspiring place to work, and our hybrid work policy gives you the flexibility to balance your work with your lifestyle or family commitments.
Find out more
To be considered for the roles, please submit a formal application via the University of Surrey Website. Interviews will take place on Friday 25th October 2024.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Animal Welfare Campaigning Charity
Location: Hybrid working (mostly home based with a head office in Godalming, regular travel across the UK to meet politicians, supporters and other stakeholders)
Salary: £75,000-£95,000
Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to lead a dynamic organisation dedicated to ending cruelty to animals? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to guide a charity through its next phase of impact?
The League Against Cruel Sports, a leading animal welfare charity, is looking for an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into the future. We are committed to preventing cruelty to animals and advocating for stronger legal protections. From driving impactful campaigns to managing wildlife reserves, our mission is clear: to end the persecution of animals in the name of ‘sport’ and create a kinder, more compassionate society.
About the Role:
As our CEO, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the strategic vision of the charity. This is a pivotal moment for a new CEO to make their mark, as we reassess our strategy and priorities following the General Election and seek to leverage opportunities with the newly formed government.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will lead the organisation in its mission to effect change, grow its influence and maximise the impact of our campaigns.
Your role will involve:
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Leadership: Inspiring and managing a talented team, ensuring a culture of collaboration, inclusivity and accountability.
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Strategy: Driving the charity’s strategic direction, ensuring the effective execution of campaigns and initiatives.
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Financial Management: Overseeing the financial health of the charity, ensuring sustainability and growth.
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Advocacy & Public Representation: Acting as the public face of the charity, representing us in the media, with stakeholders and at key events.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Building relationships with supporters, donors, policymakers and wider third sector to advance the charity’s objectives.
About You:
You are a strategic thinker with proven leadership experience, ideally within the nonprofit sector. You have a strong commitment to animal welfare, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams while navigating complex challenges.
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A track record of success in leadership roles, with experience in advocacy, fundraising, or campaigning.
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A deep understanding of financial management, charity regulations and governance.
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Strong communication and public speaking skills, with the confidence to represent the charity on a national stage.
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The ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, from government officials to celebrity supporters.
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A collaborative leadership style, with a focus on inclusivity, innovation, and resilience.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-respected charity at the forefront of animal welfare in the UK. As CEO, you will have the chance to drive real change, helping to shape a future where animals are no longer subjected to cruelty in the name of sport. In return, we offer a supportive and passionate team, a flexible working environment and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
To apply:
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter of interest detailing your interest in the role and relevant experience and skills. The closing date for applications is 20 October 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.
At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview please contact our Talent Acquisition team. Contact information is available on our website.
About the role
We’re looking to recruit a People & Culture Systems and Data Services Coordinator to join our People & Culture Operations team at WWF-UK to help develop and maintain an inclusive, safe and empowering culture in which our colleagues thrive.
As a People & Culture Systems and Data Services Coordinator, you will play critical role in ensuring that the team delivers a responsive service to our customers on all aspects of data, analysis, management information and systems work, as well as support core payroll processes when needed. This will involve acting as a point of contact for routine payroll, systems and data enquiries as well as ensuring that our data and systems are administered efficiently, that the records we keep are accurate, and that information and reports provided are timely and enable insight.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience of HR administration of the complete employee lifecycle.
- Some experience in the use of HR databases & enabling software, preferably iTrent (Core HR, recruitment, & Learning & Development).
- Excellent Microsoft Word & Excel, SharePoint skills.
- Studying for, or accredited in, or prepared to study for a fundamental relevant CIPD qualification or equivalent.
- Flexible approach & willingness to learn.
- Strong communication, team working & interpersonal skills.
Benefits, rewards & location
We offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
- Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options
- 5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.
- Training and development opportunities
- Regular wellbeing initiatives.
This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.
How to apply and the recruitment process
Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.
Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.