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Our client is a leading mental-health charity who has been supporting children, young people and families for the past 70 years. We are pleased to be assisting them in their search for a temporary Evidence & Implementation Lead. The role is running for 3-months and is full time (35 hours per week). This role is fully remote.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Leading and managing the distribution and implementation of evidence for the National Centre for Family Hubs (NCFH) programme, ensuring the production of good quality resources produced in a timely manner.
- Managing the design and implementation of the NCFH programme in local areas, identifying support needs, ensuring particular attention to equity, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding.
- Line managing the NCFH regional implementation advisors and policy and practice advisor.
- Working with the Deputy Head to lead and manage the NCFH programme including overseeing budgets, staffing and delivery plans, problem solving and risk mitigation and reporting requirements to the Clinical Leadership Team, Executive and funders.
- Establishing and maintaining positive and strong relationships with relevant departments and stakeholders.
- Programme management of the NCFH programme, including creating and delivering work plans, identifying resources and assigning responsibilities to meet changing needs.
- Supporting the Deputy Head in organising both internal and external meetings.
- Compiling reports and guidance for both internal and external communications.
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within a charity setting.
- Knowledge of relevant Local Authority and Voluntary Community Sector practices.
- Awareness of UK policies and issues affecting the provision of health and social care services for families with young children.
- Experience with line management and engaging with colleagues.
- Ability to prioritise varying workloads and project requirements.
- Strong communication skills including verbal and written communication, specifically in translating policy, academic and clinical research into accessible resources.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
The position aims to start as soon as possible, requiring candidates to be available immediately or have a short notice period to be considered.
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, kindly express your interest by submitting your CV in Word format.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Introduction and background
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) was founded in 2011 by people with lived experience, healthcare professionals, and organisations who understood the impact of perinatal mental problems and shared a commitment to improving the lives of women and their families.
Today, the MMHA is a UK-wide charity and network of over 130 member organisations. We work with parents, families, clinicians, and academics to ensure all women, birthing people, babies, and families have access to high-quality, compassionate mental health care. We bring the perinatal mental health community together and make change happen by combining the power of real-life experience with clinical and professional expertise.
We actively contribute to significantly improving mental health outcomes for people who experience discrimination, trauma and deprivation during the perinatal period and tackle systemic inequity and injustice.
We are now seeking a Chief Executive to take over from our interim CEO and lead the MMHA in the next stage of our development.
We have recently been awarded a 5-year grant by the National Lottery Community Fund to tackle maternal mental health inequities through community action. This project, due to start in Spring 2025, will develop, test and replicate a model of community-based decision making, support and service provision that is led by women with lived experience. This project aims to achieve system change locally and nationally to improve the mental health of marginalised women and is the next phase of the MMHA’s programme to tackle maternal mental health inequities across the UK. This will be our biggest piece of work over the next five years and will dovetail with other activities aimed at achieving our mission, where funding allows.
For further information about the MMHA please visit our website.
Main responsibilities
Leadership and strategy
- To provide clear strategic and inspirational leadership to the MMHA To drive the MMHA forward into the next stage of its development
- To ensure MMHA tackles maternal mental health inequities across the UK
- To be responsible for the management and administration of the charity within the strategic and accountability frameworks laid down by the Board of Trustees
- To work with Chair and Trustees in shaping the MMHA’s strategic mission, policies, aims and objectives
- To ensure long term sustainability of the MMHA through effective governance, sound finance and implementation of operational plans.
People
- To take overall responsibility for all permanent and temporary staff, and other members of the MMHA team, including contractors, champions and ambassadors
- To promote diversity and equality of opportunity for all staff in accordance with the MMHA EDI policy and strategy and foster a workplace culture built on inclusion, respect and equality.
Governance, finance and compliance
- To support the Chair and Trustees to ensure that the governance of the charity is proportionate and effective, and that the charity fulfils its legal, statutory, regulatory and moral duties and responsibilities
- To be responsible overall for the financial sustainability of the charity, and ensure that there are effective mechanisms to ensure the robustness of external and internal controls (financial and non-financial), supported by the Consultant Finance Director
- To support the Consultant Finance Director to ensure the timely and complete preparation of key reports, information and activities, including management accounts, budgets, annual report and accounts, and payroll
- To ensure that the major risks to which the charity is exposed are reviewed regularly by the Board and the Executive team, systems have been established to mitigate these risks
- To work with the Chair and the Board Secretary to ensure that meetings of trustees are effective and that Trustees have appropriate information to perform their duties.
Income generation
- To take overall responsibility for the MMHA’s income generation activities, securing the future of the organisation and delivering its ambition for the mental health of women during the perinatal period
- To lead on all trust, foundation and lottery fundraising, establishing and maintaining relationships, including with the National Lottery Community Fund
- To support the Marketing & Partnerships Director to develop corporate partnerships, taking the lead on the relationship with Tommee Tippee
- To work with the Marketing & Partnerships Director to secure funding from individuals.
Communications and external affairs
- To support the Head of Engagement to maintain a relevant, diverse and effective range of members organisations, and ensure their ongoing contribution to achieving the goals of the charity 4
- To have oversight of the social, economic, clinical and policy context and how they impact on maternal mental health and MMHA strategy
- To ensure the Alliance is working effectively across the 4 UK nations and devolved administrations
- To act as a visible leader for the charity, representing the MMHA at external events and networking opportunities, and act as a spokesperson
- To oversee the development and delivery of marketing and communications strategies which effectively promote all aspects of the Alliance.
Other/service delivery
- To embed MMHA’s values throughout the organisation
- To promote a culture of commitment, trust, mutual support and professional behaviour
- To run the charity efficiently and effectively by ensuring that it has an appropriate management structure and management systems in order to fulfil its strategic objectives and to carry out its work
- To take forward the MMHA EDI strategy and plan and be a champion for anti-racist and anti-discriminatory behaviour
- To develop an organisation that is constantly seeking ways to learn and to improve its performance
- To work with staff to ensure the views of the members, champions, and ambassadors shape the work of the MMHA and its members.
This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main duties and responsibilities only. The post holder may be asked to carry out any other delegated duty or task that is in line with their post, seniority, or the needs of the organisation. Whilst most of the work will be undertaken during standard working hours, some work will be required in the early morning, evenings, or weekends.
How to apply
Application is by CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages of A4 each. In the cover letter, please explain how you meet the list of essential experience detailed above.
We will be anonymising applications before shortlisting. To make this easier, please ensure that your cover letter includes your initials rather than a full name.
Applications should be sent to the email address provided in the attached job pack by 10am on Tuesday 28th January 2025. Applications received after this time, or which do not follow the requested process, will not be considered.
The first interviews are expected to take place in London in early February, provisionally on Wednesday 5th or Thursday 6th.
The MMHA is committed to increasing the diversity of our team. We would appreciate it if candidates could fill out our equal opportunities monitoring form. This is anonymous and will not be linked to applications.
We are keen to ensure that our recruitment process helps us find the best candidate for the role, not the candidate who is best at completing applications and carrying out job interviews. If there is anything we can do to assist you in the recruitment process, if you have any queries, or if you would like an informal conversation about the role with the interim Chief Executive, Justin Irwin, please contact us on the recruitment email address provided in the attached job pack.
The successful candidate will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and will need to undertake a DBS and other employment checks.
The MMHA is dedicated to ensuring women and families affected by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality, compassionate care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: This role can be based from Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Newcastle
For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
Are you a passionate advocate for 18–30-year-old entrepreneurs? Do you have what it takes to help them bring their business dreams to life? The King's Trust is calling for someone just like you to join our dynamic team and make a real impact.
At The King's Trust, we're on a mission to empower young people and foster the next generation of business leaders. We believe in turning dreams into reality and providing unwavering support to young entrepreneurs.
As a Youth Development Lead – Enterprise, your mission is to be the driving force behind young entrepreneurs' success stories. The Enterprise programmes aim is to support young people interested in self-employment to explore and test their ideas, write business plans and start their own businesses or achieve alternative outcomes in education, training, volunteering or work.
You'll be the guiding light for a caseload of young people, helping them successfully launch their business ideas and work towards those vital business start targets. We also won’t have you sitting still as travel will be required, exploring your local area to assist in the programme delivery of our Exploring Enterprise course as needed. The delivery can be a mix of online, in-centre or out in the community.
Crafting robust and viable business plans will be your forte. Cash flow forecasts, personal survival budgets, and sector-specific insights are all part of your toolkit. Plus, your knack for providing positive and constructive feedback will help these ideas flourish. Funding applications? You've got it covered!
Attention to detail is your superpower and you’ll be passionate about inspiring change. At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home.
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 3155
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
About Gaddum
At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester. Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can not only build resilience, but identify further risks, providing preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities. Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of the people we exist to support.
About the Accelerating Reform Fund
The Accelerating Reform Fund is a new initiative which aims to transform social care services, making them more responsive to the needs of the community. It is a national programme, with 42 regions allocated to have their own projects. Greater Manchester is one of the ARF regions. The ARF has a particular focus on unpaid carers and aims to boost short-term breaks for carers and improve hospital discharge processes. This work is made possible by Department for Health and Social Care grants. As an organisation, Gaddum has supported and collaborated with unpaid carers for many years, so we’re excited to bring our experience to the table. This role will be based in the Manchester team working to improve hospital discharge processes.
Job Summary
To develop and ensure safe discharge planning and information for patients and unpaid carers. To embed procedures to raise awareness of the needs of carers in a secondary care setting, working in partnership with the discharge, virtual and enablement teams. To empower carers to be involved in the discharge process.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide operational leadership and oversight of the Carers Hospital Discharge Pilot in Manchester. The role involves line-managing a team of three Hospital Discharge Workers across multiple hospital sites, ensuring effective collaboration with hospital staff and community services to support carers. The aim is to enhance the identification and referral of carers, ensuring timely and appropriate support to prevent carer breakdown and facilitate smoother, safer, and more efficient hospital discharges. By fostering strong relationships with health teams, discharge teams, and local services, this role bridges the gap between secondary care and community resources, contributing to improved outcomes for carers and patients alike.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Programmes
Salary – Highly competitive salary
Location – Hybrid working, split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of sport and community development? Do you have the strategic vision and leadership skills to shape and deliver transformational programmes that leave a lasting legacy? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Football Foundation
We’re the Football Foundation – the Premier League, The FA and Government's charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities through football grants. This means better games and more players - helping transform communities where demand is greatest, and impact will be strongest. We have ambitious plans and with the support from our funding partners, the Football Foundation is well-supported to continue to invest in community pitches and facilities across the nation.
The role
The Director of Programmes will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and management of our Programmes Directorate. Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will help shape the strategic direction of our key programmes and new business opportunities, driving meaningful progress and measurable results.
As a member of our Senior Management Team (SMT), you will support the CEO in steering the organisation towards continuous improvement and success, serving as a trusted adviser to the Foundation Group Board and Panels, and contributing to the Foundation’s overall strategic vision.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for a dynamic and visionary leader with a deep understanding of sport, community projects, government strategies, and funding opportunities, underpinned by expertise in participatory sports development. You will bring extensive leadership experience, demonstrating a proven ability to manage performance, balance workloads, and foster positive, supportive team environments. Your skill in navigating multi-stakeholder environments will be essential, ensuring objectives are met, expectations are managed, and performance insights are communicated clearly and effectively.
With a track record of driving key strategies, leading impactful projects, and optimising resources for success, you will translate our organisational strategy into ambitious programmes that inspire partner collaboration and deliver tangible results. You will oversee the management and delivery of our core strategic initiatives, including grass pitches, multisport advisory services, and multi-pitch hubs, ensuring these programmes consistently meet and surpass their goals.
Building on your expertise in designing and delivering innovative programmes, you will take a lead role in developing tech-enabled post-award processes to ensure that grant awards achieve their full potential. By maximising the impact of our funding partners’ significant contributions, you will play a pivotal role in driving the long-term success and sustainability of our shared initiatives.
This is a unique opportunity to shape meaningful programmes that make a lasting difference, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to positive change.
Our Four Corners
We refer to our company values as our Four Corners:
· Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach
· Star Performers – trusted to deliver
· United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with
· Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing
If you share these values and have the necessary skills and experience for the role, then we look forward to hearing from you.
What can we offer you?
You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs @footballfoundation. org. uk
How do I apply?
If this sounds like the role for you, please follow the steps outlined below to apply.
Please send the following to jobs @footballfoundation. org. uk
o CV
o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly your suitability for the role, together with your reasons for applying (no more than one page of A4).
The closing date for applications is: 23:59, 19th January 2025
1st stage interviews via MS Teams are currently scheduled for 27th and 28th January
2025, with 2nd stage in person interviews to follow
Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interviews: 31/01 - on our Manchester Centre
For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Manchester as a Delivery Manager on a 12-month Maternity Cover basis. If you have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and are a dedicated team player with a youth-led approach this could be perfect for you!
As a member of our Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading a team of Youth Development Leads (YDLs) to successfully deliver our Foundation programmes targeted at Young People not in Employment, Education or Training. These programmes include outdoor learning, and structured personal development sessions, all designed to empower young people by building confidence, developing skills, and creating opportunities for positive outcomes.
In this role, you will develop and implement a delivery plan aligned with our goals and targets. You will lead and inspire your team, ensuring high-quality and impactful services that support young people to progress through a structured pathway of personal development. A key part of the role will be fostering a safe and inclusive environment and championing best practices in youth engagement.
To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have experience in line managing a team, as you will be responsible for motivating and supporting your YDLs to achieve their objectives. Your leadership will ensure the effective coordination of resources and the delivery of impactful programmes that meet our standards and the needs of young people.
This role is perfect for you if you have experience leading services for young people, a passion for creating transformative opportunities, and the ability to inspire and develop a team. You will have the chance to shape our programmes and foster a collaborative and innovative environment to maximise impact for young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of Youth Development Leads to deliver Foundation programmes, including outdoor learning and off-site visits.
- Oversee the delivery of these Programmes, ensuring effective implementation and quality.
- Support and develop your team to provide targeted support and guidance to young people.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen programme delivery and reach.
- Contribute to the development of our strategy to empower more young people in Greater Manchester with sustainable outcome opportunities.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Delivery Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 3338
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy and Public Affairs Manager (England)
Job Description and Person Specification
Reporting to: Head of Policy and Public Affairs
Line Management: 1 Policy and Public Affairs Officer England
Location of work: London. Must be commutable for meetings at Westminster.The role may involve some infrequent travel throughout England and Scotland.
Contract type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although 4 days a week/flexible hours will be considered. The role will require occasional evening and weekend work.
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £42,000
BACKGROUND
The latest research suggesting that the number of children and young people at risk of hunger has rocketed to 2.7 million* means that one in five children don't have enough to eat. When a child is too hungry to learn, when they’re aching for something to eat, they can’t concentrate. They can’t absorb information. Big feelings and worries can be impossible to control. They fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provide a nutritious and filling breakfast to over 200,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma. Magic Breakfast are ambitious to grow our impact to remove hunger as a barrier to learning for all children and young people in the UK.
The new UK government’s Children’s Wellbeing Bill outlined in the King’s Speech, includes a requirement for free school breakfast clubs in every English primary school. This is a fantastic start towards ending child morning hunger. Magic Breakfast’s influence will be instrumental to ensuring school breakfasts are introduced in a way that is hunger-focused and barrier free. In 2021, the Scottish Government, pledged a not yet enacted promise to provide breakfast to primary children.
Thousands of secondary school children are at risk of losing their free school breakfasts from September next year. For many of these students, this is their only opportunity to have a nutritious meal before facing a demanding school day, including taking exams.
Solutions across all UK nations are currently either not yet actioned or are severely underserving the current need. Being part of the work of Magic Breakfast is your chance, together with parents, teachers and people across the UK, to demonstrate the power of school breakfasts and to shape the way forward to end morning hunger for good.
*Food Foundation Insecurity Tracker Jan 2024
JOB PURPOSE
Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good. The role of the Policy and Public Affairs Manager is to support us to deliver on this mission through influencing governments to address child morning hunger and the underlying systemic causes, in order to give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping policy initiatives and influencing decision makers across Westminster and Whitehall. Specifically, you will help ensure the new Early Adopters Programme – the government’s pilot breakfast scheme in England – is hunger-focused and puts children and young people at its centre. This in turn, will inform the national rollout of primary school breakfast provision across England from September 2026 – a policy which you will also work to influence. In tandem, you will be responsible for informing and shaping how breakfast is included and positioned in the Children’s Wellbeing Bill.
More widely, you will keep abreast of political developments relevant to Magic Breakfast, identifying opportunities to respond, influence and shape the debate. You will be able to put complex policy ideas across in simple and effective terms both in person and through reports and briefings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Develop and lead Magic Breakfast’s influencing strategy to shape and inform school breakfasts within the Children’s Wellbeing Bill
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Engage thoroughly in the legislative process to shape how breakfast is positioned, to ensure the law protects and supports children and young people at risk of hunger
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Influence and shape the scope of the Early Adopter’s Programme to inform long-term school breakfast policy across England
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Work with ministers, politicians, civil servants and advisors to help shape the national rollout of school breakfasts across England
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Identify and produce high-quality evidence-based responses to new policy developments, sector reports and consultations from Government, advisory bodies, other political parties and membership organisations
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Proactively monitor and track policy developments, and ensure internal understanding and alignment on issues and opportunities
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Lead the dissemination of Magic Breakfast policy briefings and research reports to key political stakeholders
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Organise and lead key influencing events to influence and inform decision-makers
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Deliver on our policy objectives through building relationships with key stakeholders in national government, key national organisations and coalitions, including garnering intel and ensuring that our opportunities to influence policy making are maximised
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Ensure organisational buy-in, coordination and collaboration to support our advocacy strategy
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Develop and deliver political stakeholder engagement plans; track progress against plans and deliverables; with regular reporting on targets and outcomes, timely evaluation and shared learnings across internal teams
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Work closely with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager Scotland, to share expertise and intelligence
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Be flexible in work focus and responsibilities when required e.g. support with Scottish election/campaign work and advocacy in Wales
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Work closely with Campaigns colleagues to inform and shape campaign activities and respond proactively to live developments through the life of the campaign
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Proactively recommend and establish systems, tools and procedures to ensure effective delivery of objectives across the Policy and Public Affairs team
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Provide management and coaching for the Public Affairs Officer, agreeing a career development plan in line with required expertise
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Experience of policy development and influencing
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Sound understanding of the legislative process (experience in this process is highly desirable)
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Good working knowledge of the UK political system (national and regional) and previous experience in a UK public affairs/advocacy/or policy role.
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Ability to prepare high quality, evidence-based internal and external briefing material, and messaging under time pressure
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Experience of line management
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Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
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Demonstrated experience in developing integrated, public affairs campaigns
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Strong interpersonal skills and experience building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders including civil servants and sector peers
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Demonstrated experience of developing influencing plans and working with sector peers and in coalition to achieve change
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A collaborative team player, able to proactively engage colleagues to share knowledge and expertise
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Outstanding time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise within your work, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working to tight deadlines
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Understanding of the education, child poverty and/or health sectors – desirable
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Excellent attention to detail
General
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Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s mission
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Contribute to team meetings, sharing best practice and supporting team members where necessary.
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Help to maintain a positive working environment; keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we d
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Work collaboratively across the organisation more widely to build good working relations across the organisation and provide ad-hoc support to other teams and members of staff.
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Adhere to all Magic Breakfast policies and procedures.
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Ensure that all activity is compliant with current legislation, GDPR and child safeguarding requirements.
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Participate in occasional work-related events at external venues and perform support related activities as required be willing to undertake occasional work outside of regular office hours and UK travel.
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Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role.
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Uphold a culture that encourages curiosity, continuous improvement, optimism, and a steadfast commitment to social impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be partnering with the incredible Midlands Air Ambulance Charity to recruit them a Corporate Partnerships Executive to join their busy team to cover Shropshire and Hereford.
The Charity mission is "To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services (HEMS) - we will continue to save more lives and improve survivors' quality of life through the provision of a comprehensive, transparent, clinical and operational helicopter led emergency service aligned to changing patient need and demand."
Since 1991 the Midlands Air Ambulance have responded to an astonishing 76,000 missions and they continue to provide outstanding care daily across the Midlands.
The role
As Corporate Partnerships Executive you will be responsible for raising the profile of the Charity in Shropshire and Herefordshire and building relationships with Corporate companies across the counties.
You will be responsible for developing a Corporate pipeline as well as nurturing existing long lasting corporate relationships. You will be working with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver the fundraising strategy and grow income too.
About You
As a Corporate Partnership Executive we would love you to have experience of the following;
- Experience of building and maintaining successful relationships with customers, clients and/or supporters
- Sales or income generation experience
- Experience of coordinating tasks, people, and activities
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and with a range of stakeholders
- Experience of general office administration
- Experience of communicating with a wide range of audiences
- Experience of working unsupervised with the ability to drive and generate own workload.
- Public speaking
- Understanding of corporate CSR and ESG polices will be beneficial
Although some fundraising experience would be desirable, this really could be the role for you if you are wanting to move into a career within the third sector.
This role is home based within Shropshire or Herefordshire. There will be some travel across the regions and to the Head Office for meetings. To hear more about this incredible role for a Charity with ambitious plans please contact Laura iliff on 07442607841. Please note that applications are being considered on a rolling basis.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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Individual Giving Manager
Fire Fighters Charity
£50,000 (full-time, permanent - open to flexible working requests)
Home-based with 1 day per month in Basingstoke head office
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the Fire Fighters Charity in their search for an Individual Giving Manager. Every day, fire fighters around the country go to work not knowing what they will face that day, or the physical and emotional trauma they may experience. The Fire Fighters Charity exists to offer personalised, specialist support to the UK’s extensive fire and rescue services community, focusing on health and wellbeing services to ensure they can live healthier and happier lives.
This is an incredible opportunity to join the Fire Fighters Charity at a time of growth and transformation. With a passionate new leadership team, including Chief Executive Sherine Wheeler and Director of Fundraising Ellie Rocks, the charity is primed for an exciting new chapter. Both Sherine and Ellie are visionary leaders who see vast potential for the future development of the Fire Fighters Charity and its fundraising activities, particularly in growing the individual giving programme. We are looking for a creative and ambitious team leader who is keen to innovate and drive income growth while fostering deep, long-lasting connections with individual supporters.
The charity places a strong emphasis on delivering health and wellbeing services to the firefighting community. This creates a wealth of untapped opportunities that this role will be key in unlocking. Through innovative digital technologies, community-based initiatives, health and wellbeing content, and close partnerships with fire services and complementary organisations, they are poised to become the leading nationwide provider of health and wellbeing support for the fire service community.
This role is integral to continuing the momentum in growing and evolving the individual giving programme, capitalising on recent investments, and ensuring the charity builds lasting impact in the years to come.
The Role:
- Lead on the development and implementation of the Individual Giving strategy and programme to retain, acquire and develop donors
- Manage income and expenditure budgets including phasing, reforecasting and contingency planning
- Take a 'digital first' approach to donor acquisition to deliver long term sustainable income growth
- Develop new products for individual giving, regular giving and lottery recruitment
- Manage and support a team of two Individual Giving Officers
- Work closely with internal colleagues across fundraising and marketing, and manage external suppliers to deliver campaigns
About You:
- Solid experience in an individual giving fundraising role in the charity sector with understanding of wide range of direct marketing activities including digital, direct mail, telemarketing, face to face, inserts and door drops
- Experience working for a national charity is desirable
- Proactive, creative and ambitious
- Demonstrate effective relationship-management skills and ability to deliver engaging content for donors
- Ability to work across multiple tasks, be detail-orientated and prioritise workload effectively
- Experience supporting, developing and motivating direct reports
Closing Date: Friday 17th January for CV and cover letter
Interviews: 1st stage WC 27th January, 2nd stage WC 3rd February
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Are you experienced in the use of PowerBI or other data visualisation tools for developing reports and dashboards and used to manipulating data using complex formulas or programming? Then join Shelter as a Business Intelligence Analyst and you could soon be playing an important role at the heart of our Data Management & Insight team.
About the role
To provide management information and insight across Shelter, through the design and development of datasets, reports and systems using Microsoft Power BI and other tools.
To develop business intelligence reports and dashboards based on Shelters performance framework supporting an empowered self-service environment for colleagues.
About you
To succeed, you’ll need proven experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting datasets using PowerBI and working with CRMs and other systems. You’ll also need excellent Excel skills and familiarity with database structures such as SQL. Comfortable working with colleagues at all levels across an organisation, you enjoy nothing more than collating, analysing and disseminating business intelligence or helping others develop intelligence from reports and dashboards. What’s more, you’re keen to get involved in a variety of projects as part of a strategic programme aimed at improving the way we work.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Part of our Strategy Enablement Directorate, the Data & Insight Team delivers high quality data and database management, administrative services and business insight to the department and other teams across Shelter. Custodians of supporter data for its full life cycle, running through everything we do is a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of data quality and embedding a culture of standards, both in terms of compliance and best practice across the department. We work closely with the wider team including our Head of Data and Insight, Data Architects, Data Engineers and Insight Analysts to help Shelter achieve its organisational strategy in helping the fight to end homelessness.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven HR Advisor to join the supportive and collaborative team at Blind Veterans UK, a military charity, who help blind ex-Service people of every generation lead the life they choose, rebuilding lives after sight loss, away from isolation and towards a life of fulfilment, and providing them with rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support.
The charity is in a period of transformation focusing on future growth and over the next two years they will be revising the organisational strategy and planning for a new future, so that they are able to deliver the best possible support to their existing and potential beneficiaries from a financially sustainable position.
The HR Advisor will support the Head of People and Culture and HR People Partners to deliver an effective HR ‘self-service’ in line with organisational strategy and the charity’s culture and values. Acting as the secondary point of contact for HR queries you will act as a trusted advisor for day-to-day people related queries. You will play a key role in managing the employee lifecycle, with a focus on onboarding, offboarding, and payroll processing. You will be a crucial part of ensuring seamless HR operations, requiring meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach.
You will:
- Demonstrate high knowledge levels of key HR processes and practices, including current knowledge of employment law and best practice.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, be highly organised with strong time management, and the ability to prioritise workload.
- Have strong networking skills – internally and externally and the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
- Have proven ability to think laterally and strategically, applying commercially minded thinking in a non-for-profit setting and be proactive in analysing data and identifying trends.
- Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and HRIM systems.
- Be a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, qualified at Level 3 or above, or relevant vocational experience.
This role offers the chance to hone your skills within a fast-paced environment while contributing to a wider organisational transformation. If you can work confidentially, with tact and diplomacy, are collaborative, with a positive approach to equality and diversity then we would like to hear from you.
Adhoc travel across the UK is required.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application 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.
*Any veteran applying for this role will be offered the opportunity to interview.
Location: Homebased with occasional travel - a mandatory monthly meeting in London (expenses covered)
Closing date: Sunday 26 January 2025
Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to provide confident strategic leadership while act as an external ambassador for our organisation with stakeholders and partners.
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £41,506 per annum (£51,882 FTE)
Hours: Part time, 4 days per week (30 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd February
About the role:
As Chief Executive Officer you will have overall responsibility for operational delivery and strategic development. This involves people leadership, financial planning including fundraising, internal and external communications and partnerships, effective use of data and information, and organisational development.
The charity has a unique approach to supporting its participants by providing a diverse, socially
engaged arts programme, responding to the needs, ambitions and cultural aspirations of male, trans and non-binary people who sex work. We also provide one-to-one support and advocacy, primarily relating to housing and homelessness.
Your main duties will include:
• Develop, implement, and oversee the vision and strategy in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
• Work closely with the Head of Creative to oversee delivery of creative provision, supporting and guiding staff to develop a high-quality programme for participants.
• Develop and maintain key strategic partnerships, including with leading cultural institutions and with the health and social care sector.
• Lead the staff team, including maintaining responsibility for recruitment, staff development and supervision, enabling the team to deliver high quality support and programmes for participants.
• Responsible for ensuring that organisational change is delivered successfully, with a focus on maintaining a positive culture where staff, volunteers and participants feel heard and involved.
• Financial management, fundraising, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
• Charity and organisational compliance, including Charity Commission requirements, health and safety, safeguarding, employment and GPDR legislation.
About you:
We are looking for a confident leader who wants to work with us to ensure we are a high performing, sustainable organisation. You will need to bring with you the following skills and experience:
• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges and barriers to accessing services faced by LGBTQ+ people, people who sex work and those experiencing homelessness, often in combination with other needs.
• Experience of working at a senior level within either an arts and/or health and social care charity.
• Knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures.
• A strong track record of fundraising for either arts and/or or social care provision.
• Knowledge and understanding of the VCSE sector, health and social care support and provision for marginalised communities.
• Experience of leading, managing, and motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, and demonstrating personal commitment to organisational and staff development.
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, with an ability to represent the charity externally and work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience of managing multiple funding streams, working within tight financial parameters, and producing detailed financial budgets.
You are asked to submit your CV and a Supporting Statement of no longer than two pages as part of the application process.
About the Organisation
This public support charity is a collective, creative space for male, trans and non-binary sex workers. We are an arts and social care charity where creativity is at the heart of all we do. Through playfulness, challenge and creative adventures, we offer people a safe and welcoming space in which to try new things and become inspired. Our artistic work is underpinned by practical support and advocacy, working with people on interconnected issues such as: housing, substance use, LGBTQIA+ rights, education & training, volunteering and money management.
To achieve all of this, we have a passionate and dedicated multidisciplinary team who are motivated by working collaboratively, openly and creatively. We consider the environmental impact of our work and aim to support and strengthen the sectors we work with by sharing our knowledge, experiences, and ideas.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Charity Director, CEO, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Senior Director, Finance Director, Corporate Services Director, Human Resources Director, IT Director, General Manager, Operations Director, Partnerships Director, Managing Director, CFO, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.
We are looking to recruit a finance assistant within our Grants Operation and Finance team (GOF). As a central strategic function of Elrha, GOF works closely with all other teams and is responsible for managing Elrha’s financial planning, management, and reporting; and for leading on the operational aspects of grant management. The team has a particular focus on risk management in Elrha’s grant-making, and ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to comply with all donor requirements.
In this role you will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across Elrha and in SCUK to coordinate and complete a range of finance and administration tasks to support accurate and timely financial reporting. The Finance Assistant will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the process in order to ensure Elrha is always maintaining best practice.
Your application will need to demonstrate:
- Experience of experience of undertaking a range of transactional tasks associated with financial administration.
- An understanding of basic finance and accounting principles and processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of numeracy.
- Proven ability to work proactively and resourcefully in a constantly changing environment.
- An interest in the humanitarian or development sectors, ideally demonstrated through academic qualifications and/or paid or voluntary work.
Experience of contributing to the development and implementation of new or updated policies, processes and procedures would also be an advantage.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.
We offer:
- Remote working as standard – staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required/ appropriate. We expect staff to attend team meetings and away days in person as required.
- As standard we work 35 hours per week. We are also happy to discuss flexible working patterns and many of our staff work non-standard working hours.
- Our benefits include minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), life cover, organisational sick pay, family friendly pay and leave schemes; incremental increase in annual leave (25 day basic entitlement) depending on length of service, opportunities for learning and development, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and retail discounts platform.
- Please read through the Information for Candidates document for further information to support your application, including details on Our Values, Strategy, Benefits and Salary.
Note for applicants:
- Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
- Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
- When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
Closing date: 29 January 2025
Interview dates: w/c 10 February
INTRAC is looking for a dynamic individual with a passion for civil society to join as Director of Fundraising and Partnerships.
INTRAC is unashamedly for civil society. We are a mission-driven, not-for-profit organisation, focused on the core belief that vibrant, diverse and inclusive civil societies are essential catalysts for a world where everyone can thrive. We believe that locally available civil society support is essential as part of the wider movement to ‘shift the power’ to enable those tackling inequality and injustice to be resilient and effective, to navigate changes in their context and contribute to long-term inclusive locally led change. This is an exciting time for the organisation as we move from envisioning our strategy to implementing it.
Our strategic framework, Locally Rooted, Globally Connected will guide INTRAC’s practice over the next five years, as we evolve to becoming a network-led organisation, influenced and informed by the priorities, insights and aspirations of our network members, and the networks we interact with. Together we will work to shift how civil society support is conceived and delivered: to transform civil society support eco-systems, so that local and global organisations are supported to develop, engage with others, and do what they want to do, better, to deliver just, equitable and sustainable societies.
The role of strategic funding is crucial to this transformative change. We are looking for an individual who is committed to anti-racist and feminist leadership to join our senior leadership team and help drive this change.
You will have significant experience and a proven track record in developing and delivering fundraising strategy, particularly focused on trusts, foundations and philanthropy, taking a relationship-based approach to build partnerships with organisations that share similar values and vision.
You will work with the team to build our capability, partnership, systems and processes to steward relationships, develop grants and manage their delivery. Working with our Communications Co-ordinator you will help to build INTRAC’s profile and position in line with our strategic vision and ambitions. You will have active support from the CEO along with strong board commitment to help develop and deliver this role.
This is a part time role (0.6-0.8 FTE); initially offered as an eighteen month contract with the intention to extend should the role be successful.
We are a remote organisation, with staff working across the UK. As we become a global network we are looking at options as to how to expand our staff base in different geographies, as we believe this will benefit INTRAC and support our strategic direction. However, we do not have a straightforward way to do this currently. Whilst we are open to considering applicants from all parts of the world we will not sponsor visa applications. If you are based outside the UK and are keen to consider one of our roles please email Jenny George to discuss details.
To apply for the role please share a copy of your CV and respond to the following three questions (word limit 750 words):
1. Build Partnerships: Please tell us about a time when you have built a long-term relationship and secured strategic funding from new funder.
2. Leadership: Please tell us about a time when you challenged current practice in an organisation and embedded a new way of working.
3. Communication: Please tell us about a time when communicated a complex issue, raising its profile and encouraging others to engage with it/act on it.
In answering, please provide as much evidence as you can, to explain:
· the Situation in which you acted,
· what you were Tasked to do,
· the Actions you took and
· the Results you achieved and
· what you learnt from the process.
Answering the questions in this way will help the short-listing panel recognise and understand clearly the combination of knowledge, skills and competencies that you bring to the role.
Application Deadline 3rd February 2025.
Provisional interview date: 11th February 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: Remote, with visits require to Horsham, West Sussex
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About Roffey Park Institute
Roffey Park Institute is a pioneer in leadership and organisational development, with over 70 years of experience empowering individuals and organisations to reach their potential. Known for its innovative approach and deep expertise, Roffey Park is now seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to join its leadership team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Institute.
The Role
The Director of Finance will be a key strategic leader within Roffey Park, responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the Institute. Reporting to the CEO, the Director will have the opportunity to influence major financial decisions, ensuring the organisation’s long-term sustainability, compliance, and success. The Director will work closely with the senior management team and the Board of Trustees to provide strategic guidance, turning financial insights into actionable plans that drive growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies that align with Roffey Park’s vision and ambitious goals, ensuring sustainable growth and financial stability.
- Oversee Financial Planning & Reporting: Manage the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting process, ensuring Roffey Park’s financial health remains strong and compliant with all regulations.
- Ensure Financial Excellence & Compliance: Lead the implementation of effective financial controls, audit processes, and ensure adherence to financial regulations and best practices.
- Inspire and Lead the Finance Team: Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Who They’re Looking For
Roffey Park is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional to join their leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring:
- A degree in finance/accounting and a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
- 10+ years of senior finance experience, with expertise in both the charity and commercial sectors.
- Proven leadership experience, with a track record of driving transformation and managing financial functions through digital change.
- Deep knowledge of UK financial regulations, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to turn complex financial data into strategic insights.
- Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAGE, MS Excel) and a passion for embracing digital solutions.
Why Roffey Park?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking organisation at a time of growth and transformation. By joining Roffey Park, the successful candidate will:
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading organisation in leadership development.
- Work in a dynamic, innovative environment where new ideas and continuous improvement are valued.
- Lead and inspire a talented finance team, contributing to their growth and success.
- Be part of an organization that makes a real impact, empowering leaders across industries.
- Remote working is available along with great benefits.