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We are looking for our first Director of Fundraising - someone who will have the opportunity to build and develop a team to help deliver our fundraising strategy.
About Us
St John International is a global organisation – a family of charities whose ambition is to lead in first aid and medical responses to communities’ health needs. With 44 St John establishments across the world, we like to think of ourselves as the ‘scaffolding’ which supports our organisations. We do this by sharing best practice, offering practical and financial support and strategic direction to implement a gold standard of community and emergency care for the sick and the poor everywhere we work. Our focus is First Aid, Ambulance Services, Eye Care, and our Mother and Baby Programme.
Our impact is real, immediate, and lasting as we build stronger communities through our work. Our aim is continuously to improve the quality and scale of training and care we provide around the world, so that we can say with confidence that we represent the gold standard in everything we do. However, we want to do more. We are therefore launching a major fundraising initiative to support our work. We are grateful to an ambitious donor who has invested in a principal gift to create a new fundraising programme to create sustainable, reliable growth.
What you will be doing
The Director of Fundraising will be a key member of our executive team reporting directly to the Secretary General. As our first Director of Fundraising, you will have the opportunity to build and develop your own team to help you deliver the fundraising strategy.
In taking forward the strategy, you will identify and articulate areas for support, research relevant funding potential and secure income through the development and execution of both the short and long-term fundraising strategy across the funding spectrum. You will have the confidence and experience to help us to deliver a longer-term strategic approach to continued fundraising, based on organisational and business objectives.
With our donor’s generous gift, we aim to build a thriving, major gifts programme which builds capacity and delivers a significant return on our donor’s investment. It is our aim to raise £15million over the next 4 years.
You will be responsible for building a fundraising team and leading fundraising in all areas, from major gifts relationships, completing complex bids to grant-making Trusts and Foundations and managing and utilising the skills of the Trustees and wider St John network.
You will build and maintain a network of supporters. This will require both organisational and bid-writing skills, as well as the ability to represent us, our work and all that we stand for in negotiations with partners, sponsors and major donors around the world.
1. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB
The Director of Fundraising will lead the continued development, co-ordination and delivery of our new fundraising strategy, to build and maintain philanthropic income.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Secretary General and Trustees to:
1. Deliver our new Fundraising Strategy which has been prepared, maximising resources through major donors, trusts and foundations, individual giving, corporates and legacies throughout the world.
2. Build a new fundraising team.
3. Act as an advocate and ambassador for the charity, building and prospecting new relationships with supporters, stakeholders and donors.
4. Work with colleagues to articulate and promote the charity’s unique message.
5. Mobilise potential supporters and advocates within our St John Family.
2. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Work with the St John International team and trustees to deliver the innovative and varied fundraising strategy.
b) Create and manage fundraising: major donors, trusts and foundations, corporates, and legacies across the organisation.
c) Monitor, collect and manage information on relevant sources of funding, including public and charitable funds, commissioning and procurement, and emerging opportunities for income generation.
d) Develop, implement and oversee quality control, evaluation and reporting procedures to ensure a high standard of bid submission, monitoring and reporting at all times.
e) Build relationships with major donors and maintain good stewardship of donors and funders. We expect our contributor base to include international donors, and not just those who may be UK-based.
f) Research and write high quality grant applications and proposals for support.
g) Develop, pitch and manage sponsorship proposals and presentations.
h) Work with colleagues to embed opportunities for fundraising and fundraising events through other areas of the charity’s work.
i) Attend networking events, prepare groundwork and establish connections to engage potential donors and develop opportunities.
j) Prepare reports and give presentations on fundraising progress to the trustee board.
k) Identify opportunities to collaborate with global partners to secure additional efficiencies, benefits or increased resources, including the potential for joint fundraising approaches.
l) Ensure that appropriate health & safety standards are met for fundraising events, including the production of risk assessments and event plans.
m) Ensure the fundraising office adheres to all required fundraising regulations in the UK.
Interested candidates should download the application pack for more information, including the detailed person specification, and apply with a CV, along with a supporting statement of not more than two pages addressing the person specification, by Tuesday 22 April.
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London School of Theology
London School of Theology (LST) has been providing academic evangelical theological education since 1943. It is committed to serving the Church globally and training Christian disciples who transform wider society through their life and witness. We have a bold vision of Forming Disciples, Resourcing Churches, Impacting Society.
Overview of the role
The responsibilities of the post-holder are designed and divided across Registry and Programmes-related activities.
The post-holder will provide efficient and effective administration of all matters relating to the teaching and learning activities of the MA programmes ensuring effective procedures are documented and adopted for dealing with enquiries, enrolment, induction, module selections, student queries, assessments, progression, student support, committees and events.
The role offers plenty of variety working as part of a friendly and supportive Registry team.
A full and comprehensive job description, person specification and application details for the role can be found on our website.
Application Details
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon submission.
Interested applicants are welcome to have a conversation with the Director of Finance and Administration or HR Manager prior to applying.
London School of Theology is a Christian college and, as such, it is a requirement of the Person Specification that the postholder must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos, aims and objectives of the School.
All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
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Working closely with the Executive Director, senior team members and trustees, we are looking for an Executive Assistant and Company Secretary who has knowledge and experience of working with senior management and trustees in the arts and/or charitable sector to support the effective governance and leadership of the organisation.
You will be highly organised, diplomatic, and proactive with good attention to detail.
Contract and Hours
Permanent, full or part-time, 1.0 (36.25 hours / 5 days) or 0.8 ( 29 hours / 4 days) per week, 9.15-5.30pm per day, including lunch break. Minimum two days per week are to be worked at Crafts Council office, with requirement to attend all relevant Board and committee meetings and key staff events.
Crafts Council aims to support flexible working and part time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.
Salary
£28,000 to £34,000 gross per annum based on full-time working, dependent upon experience.
Location
Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working.
Role to Commence
As soon as possible from May 2025 onwards.
Reporting to
Managed by the Executive Director and supporting the Senior Management Team and Trustees.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Company Secretary for board and committee meetings - Organise meetings, planning up to a year in advance and working with trustees to ensure availability
- Prepare papers, ensure that they are issued in a timely manner, draft minutes, keep log of follow up actions
- Support the Executive Director with email and correspondence
- Drafting responses and acting as a first responder, provide personal assistant duties and leadership administration, such as arranging internal and external meetings, travel itineraries and diary management
- Meeting preparation: Prepare agendas, gather necessary materials, and follow up on action items from meetings
- Support the Executive Director in drafting briefing documents, reviewing policy documents and providing succinct summaries
- Project support: Assist with project management tasks, including research, data compilation, and presentation preparation
- Make use of time-saving tools (AI) and ensure that Executive Office is run efficiently and productively
- Support Craft Council Executive team with administration duties, including diary management, presentation design, meeting and travel co-ordination and follow up, processing invoices and expenses
- Support with event management where required, e.g. board and staff away days
- Support the recruitment and induction of new trustees, ensuring that induction packs are up to date and accurate
- Provide administrative support to the Chairs & trustees as required
- Reconcile financial expenditure, such as credit cards, raise purchase orders and code invoices as required
- Be an ambassador for the Crafts Council and represent it at appropriate events
- Be discrete, maintaining confidentiality and being comfortable dealing with a wide range of people
Note: Board related meetings include Trustee meetings (4 per year), Finance Audit & Risk meetings ( 4 - 6 per year), Nominations and Remuneration Committee meetings (x 1 per year) and other Committees and Panels (as required).
General
The postholder will:
• Have a strong commitment to accessibility and social justice, ensuring that we are adhering to best practice
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork across Crafts Council
• Be flexible within the broad remit of the post
• Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance
• Attend and participate in Crafts Council performance, development, and training programmes
• Ensure that you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and practices
• Adhere to Crafts Council policies, procedures and code of conduct including in relation to GDPR
• Participate as an active and responsible member of the management team and contribute to the development of Crafts Council policies, strategies, business and operational plans
• Understand the importance of equality and inclusion in the workplace
• Always promote the highest level of customer experience
• Undertake any other duty which may be reasonably allocated
Please provide a CV and covering letter including the following information:
-Your interest in working for the Crafts Council and this position
-Details of your relevant knowledge, skills and experience
-Share more about your interest in governance in the charitable sector, providing a notable example.
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Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent
Salary, Grade DL £45,581.89 per annum
Location: 30 Euston Square (hybrid minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 06 April 2025
Interview date: TBC
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom with over 55,000 members. Our mission is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general practice.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual to join the College’s Research and Innovation team. Are you an excellent problem solver, naturally curious and a skilled analyst and/or researcher? Do you want to help inform the solutions to the challenges facing general practice and our NHS? You will have strong data analysis and visualisation skills, attention to detail and experience of using analysis software (such as Excel, Power BI and R) and ability to draw out meaningful and accessible insights to inform policy and practice.
General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession, and the bedrock of the health service, providing more than a million patient consultations every day. The Policy, Research and Campaigns team is an ambitious and influential team working to understand the challenges facing general practice, to develop policy and practical solutions to these, and influence government at the highest levels to deliver positive change for our members and the health service.
The Senior Research Analyst is responsible for ensuring RCGP’s policy and external affairs activity is supported by strong and credible data and evidence. This will include working with a range of teams and partners, undertaking primary and secondary research and analysis, and commissioning and managing external research suppliers.
If you are a driven, collaborative problem-solver, with strong analytical skills, a demonstrable understanding of research methods, excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail, and you are looking for a varied role where you will quickly be able to offer real value and impact, then this is the role for you.
The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions and a supportive environment where you can do your best work.
Please download the Candidate Pack to view the full job description. To apply, please kindly complete the application form.
The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
~ Building a sustainable future for general practice ~
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Policy Officer - Employment Rights and Labour Markets
London
£58,755.57 (pro rata) plus £6,145.66 London Weighting (pro rata) per annum
Permanent, Option of Four or Five days (28/30 hours) a week. Happy to talk about flexible working.
Our client is looking for a Policy Officer to contribute to our work on employment rights and wider labour market policy.
This position has been created to boost their policy capacity at a time of significant shifts in the UK labour market. The role will support our response to both new legislation and a rapidly changing economy.
It will suit someone who is as comfortable analysing government data as they are writing a briefing for the General Secretary and who has a strong commitment to delivering better outcomes for working people.
What key experience, skills, knowledge and understanding do you need?
You will need:
- Experience in evidence-based policy development on issues related to employment rights and/or labour markets
- Experience initiating and carrying through qualitative or quantitative research projects
- Confident skills in evaluating and communicating a range of data sources from legal material to quantitative data
They welcome applications from any candidate but are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the organisation
The closing date for completed applications for this post is 5 pm, Monday, 28th April 2025. Interviews will be held, in person, on Tuesday, 6th May 2025
Our client's staff enjoy a good benefits package, including a final salary pension scheme and other benefits.
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The Administrators wish to appoint a Secretary and Chief Executive Officer to assist them in the management of the Fund’s affairs and the strategic development and operational oversight of its two Cemeteries.
This is a part-time position (three days per week, with flexible hours to be agreed) offering a salary of £30,000 - £36,000 per annum (£50,000-£60,000 pro rata). The role is well-suited to remote working, with regular visits to the cemeteries required.
Closing Date: 28 April 2025
About the Secular Clergy Common Fund
The Fund was established around 1701 and is a charity providing grants to support sick and retired Catholic priests in the South-East of England, who are the members of the Fund. The Fund also looks after two Victorian Catholic cemeteries in London. The six Administrators of the Fund are elected by the members and act as Trustees of the charity.
Key Responsibilities
1. To provide leadership for and line management of the Fund and its cemeteries, in line with strategies and policies developed in partnership with the Administrators.
2. Together with the Chief Administrator, to enable the Administrators to fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity and to ensure that they receive timely advice and appropriate information on all relevant matters.
3. To administer the grant making and membership activities of the Secular Clergy Common fund, in line with the rules of the Fund and in the light of the decisions of the Administrators.
Key Tasks
1. Governance
· To act as the clerk and executive officer for the Administrators of the Fund.
o To clerk meetings of the Administrators (3 or 4 per year).
o Liaison with Auditors, Investment Managers, Bankers, Solicitors, Health and Safety Adviser, Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and others as directed or agreed with the Administrators.
o To report significant matters in a timely manner to the Chief Administrator.
· To assist the Administrators in review of their operational and strategic risks and the implementation and monitoring of measures arising from this.
· To advise the Administrators on the strategic development of the charity.
· To ensure that the charity fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities
o To periodically review the charity’s arrangements for Employment, GDPR and Health and Safety other significant areas and present recommendations to the Administrators to bring them up to date.
2. Secular Clergy Common Fund (‘The Fund’)
· To maintain records of members, including correspondence for admission of new members and receipt of subscriptions.
· To liaise with the Administrators for the making of grants.
· To make payments of grants and other dues on behalf of the Fund.
· To receive donations and legacies on behalf of the Administrators.
· To maintain financial records for the Fund
o Including of investment portfolio transactions as advised by Investment Managers (HSBC Private Bank).
· To arrange the AGM and dinner.
3. St Mary’s & St Patrick’s Cemeteries
· To act as line manager for the two cemeteries and work closely with the Cemetery Manager.
· To assist the Administrators in developing a medium- to long-term strategy for the cemeteries.
· To manage the strategic development of the cemeteries as financially sustainable ‘places of rest and hope, comfort to the living, signs of their hope for unending life’.
· To assist the Cemetery Manager in development of action plans for the cemeteries, agree them with the Administrators and support their implementation.
· To ensure that all policies and procedures for the cemeteries are up to date and compliant with all relevant areas of legislation and regulation, and reflective of good practice, reviewing and developing them as appropriate and agreeing key policies with the Administrators.
· To assist with accounting and finance for the cemeteries, possibly including accounting, payments and payroll.
· To address issues concerning the cemeteries which the Cemetery Manager has been unable to resolve.
Person Specification.
The post-holder should be able to:
Work well with key stakeholders: catholic clergy and members of the public
Support the aims ethos of the charity
Advise on strategic development
Understand, develop and implement systems for regulatory compliance
Manage employees
Confidently use IT for communication and data management (Microsoft 365)
Effectively instruct and make use of professional services (accountants, surveyors etc)
Manage basic accounting processes with Xero
A successful candidate is likely to hold a good degree or equivalent professional experience.
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About Reprieve
Reprieve works with people whose circumstances have made them extremely vulnerable. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again.
In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.
Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing.
We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues.
Reprieve’s main office is in Aldgate, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.
About this role
The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance is responsible for providing independent, strategic and proactive legal advice to Reprieve and is a critical member of the Senior Management Team. This is an exciting and varied role in which no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to interact with inspiring people throughout Reprieve as well as those outside of Reprieve who are integral partners in our work.
The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will be a UK-based qualified solicitor or barrister, or have an equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction with sufficient experience working within the UK in a legal capacity either in private practice or in-house environment.
The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will report to Reprieve’s Board and its Risk Committee; and attend, observe and minute meetings of our Finance Committee and Nominations Committee. They will be expected to play a key role in any special ad-hoc committees established by the Board from time to time, for instance, in the event of a serious incident occurring.
All staff will feel confident to approach the Deputy Director, Legal and Governance with challenging legal questions that cut across Reprieve cases, fundraising and operations. Trustees will feel confident to entrust you to support the SMT in managing risks at Reprieve, and third parties such as suppliers and external counsel will feel comfortable liaising with you, even when the issues being discussed are complex and confidential.
Collaboration is at the heart of Reprieve’s strategy. The Deputy Director, Legal and Governance will have a proven ability to think pragmatically and laterally, to provide sound judgement, to work and collaborate well with teams, and to communicate effectively. They will be wholly committed to the clients Reprieve serves and the issues that Reprieve seeks to address.
Location, contract and salary
The role is a part-time (four days per week) permanent position with an annual salary of £53,620.80 FTE (pro-rated to £53,621 for a four-day week) per annum less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance.
This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 40% of their working hours from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK, which will be checked prior to interview.
Full details and how to apply
Please see the job description for full details on this role. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 13 April 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.