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The Head of Programmes is a critical role for the organisation, responsible for ensuring DEC funded programmes meet programmatic standards, are fully traceable, routinely monitored and comply with organisational procedures and institutional donors’ requirements. In addition, the Head of Programmes is also appointed as the Serious Incident Reporting (SIR) Officer, serving as the first point of contact for member agencies to report incidents regarding safeguarding, financial misconduct and reputational risk.

Externally, the Head of Programmes liaises with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Senior Response Officers, UN OCHA, Charity Commission, Emergency Appeals Alliance, Member Agencies including Humanitarian Directors and in-country colleagues.

Key responsibilities:

Communication and Collaboration

• Key point of contact with member colleagues regarding programmes finance, adaptive programming and DEC compliance, facilitating timely and accurate communication.
• Contribute to DEC functional and advisory groups, Board sub-committee meetings and Board meetings including participation in Humanitarian Directors meetings.
• As a key point of contact with FCDO SROs, develop and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship, and ensure timely delivery of all UK Aid Match MOU obligations.
• Strengthen and maintain colleagues understanding of DEC’s ways of working both internally and externally (DEC HQ members, in-country colleagues and local partners and key stakeholders).

Analysis and Reporting

• Provide oversight to the review and analysis of member charity appeal budget plans and financial reports with a focus on compliance with DEC policies and good practice guidelines to assess unusual variances and value for money considerations.
• Deliver and contribute to timely and high-quality infographics, reports and briefings for key stakeholders and institutional donors including Board of Trustees, FCDO and BBC.
• Manage & maintain investment in public transparency and demonstrate DEC’s contribution to the humanitarian sector, including reporting to IATI and UN OCHA Financial Tracking Service (FTS).
• Continuously develop, improve and manage DEC’s Knowledge Information Management systems (KIM), as user-friendly collaborating platforms that enhance learning and enable data analysis, visualisation and high-quality reporting.
• Collect, analyse and present accurate and timely data to help inform a rapid assessment of appeal Criteria 2 for both rapid onset and evolving protracted crises and contribute to the development of the Case for Appeal.

 Management and Leadership

• Holistic and flexible approach to any given scenario/context, whilst ensuring a robust process is followed, recorded and documented.
• Deputise for the Director of Humanitarian Programmes and Accountabilit
• Effectively line manage and provide leadership to Grant Managers and Programme Officers, contributing to the high performance of the Programmes & Accountability team.
• Manage the Appeal Surge Roster (external consultants) including overseeing recruitment and necessary training.
• As Serious Incident Reporting Officer, manage processes and support with onward reporting to key stakeholders including FCDO and Charity Commission.
• Manage service providers as required.

If you have managed similar portfolios in humanitarian organisations, have demonstrable leadership qualities, with a proven ability to represent organisations at the highest level, then we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter.

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, with the intention to fill the role by November 2024.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

By applying, you confirm understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

Action Against Hunger UK invested in an accelerated the roll-out of the best approaches to prevent and treat severe acute malnutrition. This includes ensuring that operational research is supported by robust costing and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Research Adviser will work within theNutrition Unit of the Operations Department at Action Against Hunger UK.

As Research Advisor you will: 

1. Support or lead the implementation of a wide range of research projects (including evidence synthesis, economic evaluation, programme evaluations, clinical trials, coverage surveys, Link NCAs and community studies)
2. Support the development of new research projects which includes building research partnerships 
3. Support evidence dissemination, knowledge management, research uptake activities as well as the development of training materials. 

You will be involved in internal projects and external consultancy projects. In addition to members of the Nutrition team, you will work with external partners which might include other NGOs, academic partners, UN agencies and independent consultants. You will apply analytical skills, strong technical experience and enjoy a flexible and adaptive working environment, while supporting the positioning of Action Against Hunger as a key reference on nutrition assessments and research. Most importantly, you will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core.For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.

Closing date: 30 September 2024 at 23:30    Interview Date: Between 07/10/2024 and 11/10/2024.

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.

War Child believes that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war. It is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict, with four main areas of work: protecting children, educating children, supporting communities and campaigning.

The charity are renowned for their creative, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, with strong connections to the gaming, music and creative industries. In 2021, the charity supported over 140,000 children and adults – making it one of their strongest years ever.

It’s an exciting time to join War Child as they have recently launched their new Alliance initiative. The War Child Alliance brings together the five War Child fundraising members (in the Netherlands, UK, Germany and Sweden, plus Children in Conflict in the US), with 14 programme members, based in and around conflict-affected areas across the world and coordinated by a new international body: the War Child Alliance Foundation. Through the Alliance they are integrating programme activities under one umbrella – allowing War Child to combine strengths and pool resources – all with the aim to multiply impact for conflict-affected children.

As part of the Trusts and Institutional funding team of four you’ll work alongside the Head of Trusts and Institutional, Trusts Manager, Trusts Executive and be line managed by the new Trusts and Institutional Funding Lead. Your key objective is to provide operational, administrative, and analytical support to the team to grow income and enable War Child to deliver quality programmes, by ensuring compliance with quality and donor requirements, contributing to effective risk management, providing support for the different donor accounts and ensuring processes and systems are in place, implemented and efficient. The role requires proactive collaboration with cross-functional teams, excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and strong communication skills.

As Trusts and Institutional Funding Executive, you will: 

• Develop donor profiles by conducting research on potential donors, including their funding focus, giving history, and connections to War Child
• Plan and prepare meetings with donors by collaborating with senior colleagues and stakeholders to determine strategic objectives and key messages
• Monitor and share potential funding opportunities with the relevant Donor Account Managers within the Trusts and Institutional Funding team
• Support the implementation of internal grant management processes

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Experience of fundraising for an international development organisation
• An excellent verbal communicator, confident in dealing with people at all levels, externally and internally, with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Interested and knowledgeable in current developments and trends in the international aid sector
• Committed to War Child’s mission, vision and values

Benefits include: 

• Flexible working – for most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours
• Annual leave – 28 days per year (full-time) rising to 33 days with service, plus UK bank holidays
• Pension – all eligible employees automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution, with minimum employee contribution on a salary sacrifice basis
• Family leave – enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave, and family friendly policies
• Healthcare cash plan and a range of wellbeing initiatives, including free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors

CALP Donor Relations Manager (2119)

Location: Oxford based (with flexibility to work from home within our hybrid working arrangements)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: £36,826-£48,136 per annum

Job Type: Open ended

Closing Date: 1 October 2024

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

We are looking for the right person to lead the evolution of CALP’s fundraising. The role combines strategic leadership, internal and external coordination, and lots of hands-on development of funding applications, reports and much more. It's a pivotal role, helping to ensure the financial sustainability of CALP.

The role holder will manage and cultivate strong relationships with donors and members of the network, including the funding teams in our host organisations through whom funding flows. They will lead in identifying new funding opportunities and sustaining effective relationships with existing donors. This includes the development of consistently high-quality proposals and reports, whilst also ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. The role involves work across the whole CALP team, serving as an expert for CALP on strategic fundraising and donor relations.

Working as part of a globally dispersed team, this position is UK based and open to applicants with existing right to work in the UK. The role can be home based anywhere in the UK or work from an office in Oxford.

If you have passion, expertise and experience in the field of donor relations, and believe in people-centred humanitarian assistance, then we’d love to hear from you.

About CALP

CALP is a dynamic global network of over 90 organisations engaged in the critical areas of policy, practice and research in humanitarian cash and voucher assistance (CVA) and financial assistance more broadly. Collectively, CALP members deliver the vast majority of humanitarian CVA worldwide.

We envision a future where people are enabled to overcome crises with dignity, by exercising choice and their right to self-determination.

The purpose of the CALP network is to maximise the potential that humanitarian CVA can bring to people in contexts of crisis, as one component of broader financial assistance. To do this we catalyse the power, knowledge and capacities of our diverse global network, alongside other local, national, regional and global actors, all of whom are seeking to secure better outcomes for people living in crisis contexts. Our role as a collective is to generate alignment in the approaches and actions of those within and across our network, in order to help optimise the quality and scale of humanitarian CVA.

What makes CALP unique is its diversity. CALP members currently include local and international non-governmental organisations, United Nations agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent Movement, donors, specialist social innovation, technology and financial services companies, researchers and academics, and individual practitioners.

As a CALP team, we work with and for the CALP network – keeping our vision front and centre. Working impartially, we engage with the network to generate evidence, we facilitate dialogue, we challenge and question, we draw together good practices and promote their uptake. We play a key role in creating the impetus and means for thought leadership and convene network members to generate futures-thinking agendas. We mobilise the membership and the wider network to look for collective solutions to collective problems.

The Role:

The Donor Relations Manager leads and develops CALP’s fundraising strategy and activities to enable CALP to finance its overall strategy. The role holder manages and cultivates healthy relationships with donors and network members, and shares compliance responsibilities depending on contractual requirements.

This role has strong inter-relations within realms of strategy, programmes, operations, planning and monitoring, and serves as an expert for the CALP team on strategic fundraising and donor relations.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also have:

Key Accountabilities

• Share whole team leadership as a manager
• Strategically lead CALP’s fundraising vision, approach, strategy and plans; build partnerships and broker relations with current and new donors as part of CALP’s longer-term fundraising ambitions.
• Develop the long-term funding vision and strategy, and develop and lead its implementation to ensure funding of CALP’s plans now and in the future
• Research and prospect for new donors and funding streams.
• Engage at the strategic level in proposal development and reporting; plus carry out operational work in terms of reviewing and editing proposals and reports
• Represent and manage CALP’s relationships (from a funding perspective) with donors
• Work with CALP grant managers and the Operations Team to ensure understanding of compliance as per grant agreements; communicate with donors to clarify any compliance queries
• Manage the funding relationships with host agencies
• Coordinate overall funding across grants
• Provide quality assurance of funding proposals and reports and ensure compliance with donor agreements
• Provide management support for and foster personal development of the Donor Relations Officer
• Accountable for CALP’s reputation with donors from a funding perspective

Essential Technical Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate technical field, or equivalent level of professional experience.
• Significant, proven experience of generating substantial funding including proven ability to develop funding strategies, plan effectively and deliver complex funding applications and donor reports.
• High level experience and knowledge of key humanitarian and development donors such as: ECHO, BHA/USAID, GFFO, FCDO and European government donors.
• Knowledge and experience of working with consortium-based funding.
• Proven strategic design and management skills including good programme development ability and proven knowledge of M&E at project and programme levels.
• Significant experience with budgeting, financial reporting, including managing and reporting on complex programme budgets.
• Ability to develop and manage complex relationships.
• Proven experience of funding management systems/databases.
• Very strong conceptual and analytical skills, including excellent facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English - report writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely and to motivate and persuade at high levels.
• Diplomacy, good interpersonal skills and ability to remain calm under pressure while not losing sight of strategic priorities.
• Proven initiative, flexibility and ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines across multiple time zones.

Desirable attributes

• Strong understanding of the humanitarian sector.
• Experience working with foundations and philanthropy
• Fluency in Arabic, French or Spanish, in addition to English
• Experience of working in a virtual network or remote team
• Staff management experience

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits. 

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. 

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

 To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

Elrha is a global organisation dedicated to finding innovative solutions to complex humanitarian challenges through cutting-edge research and innovation. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Management Accountant to join our dynamic Grant Operations and Finance (GOF) team.  

About the Role:  
You’ll play a key role in supporting our work by ensuring smooth, high quality financial management and reporting. Working closely with the Head of GOF, you'll contribute to the success of our programmes by overseeing financial activities, audits and the improvement of financial processes.  
This is a role where you can make a meaningful impact, not only within our organisation but on the global humanitarian landscape. You'll have the chance to work on important projects that directly support our humanitarian aims while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.  

What you’ll do:  

• Lead on key financial activities, including management accounting, financial reporting, and grant audits.  
• Support the operational aspects of grant management by ensuring effective financial planning and monitoring.  
• Improve and streamline financial processes for greater efficiency.  
• Manage complex funding arrangements, including grants from institutional donors, and ensure compliance with financial and donor requirements.  
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation, using your financial insights to support decision-making.

What we're looking for:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, especially those with a genuine passion for humanitarian work. We’d love to hear from you if you:  

• Are a qualified (or part-qualified) Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent) with proven management accounting experience, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.  
• Have experience managing budgets and financial information, especially in environments with complex funding.  
• Are familiar with the financial management of grants from institutional donors, ideally within international aid or humanitarian settings.  
• Understand risk management and audit processes.  
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both with financial and non-financial colleagues.  
• Are skilled in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.  
• Have a personal or professional interest in humanitarian or development sectors, demonstrated through academic studies, volunteering, or work experience.  

Additional knowledge in grantee financial management, IATI standards, and accounting principles for charities would be a bonus, but not essential.  

Why Join Us?  
By joining Elrha, you’ll become part of an organisation that is making a real difference in the world. We believe in supporting our team to thrive, offering opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and growth. We work remotely with access to our offices in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if you prefer to be office based. We offer flexible working patterns to support you with balancing other commitments.    
If you're looking for a role where you can apply your financial expertise to help solve real-world problems, we want to hear from you!  

 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  

Closing date: Sunday 6th October 2024  
Interview dates: Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th October (online)  

We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if we have sufficient high-quality applications. Please get your application in as early as possible. 

Global Director of Fundraising
Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge
Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience
Contract period: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible

At Fauna & Flora, our shared purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of the planet and its people.

For more than a century, we have been at the forefront of conservation, working in close partnership with local communities and partner organisations, and governments to protect the natural world. We are entering a new and exciting period of change, with a new strategy, a new brand and a new name and we are moving forward with renewed vision and ambition.

As Global Director of Fundraising, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery for fundraising globally across all income streams, including principal and major gifts, supporter marketing, statutory funding, corporate, and trusts and foundations teams. This is a critical leadership position, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. 

You’ll be leading a talented team, encouraging, empowering and inspiring colleagues to experiment and innovate in ways which help us deliver our overall objectives. You’ll underpin this generative skillset with analytical rigour, expressed through detailed forecasting and activity planning.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic organisation at a crucial time for the planet. If you are a visionary leader with the skills, experience, and passion to drive our fundraising strategy forward, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 6 October 2024.

Interested?

Please click the apply button to be taken to our website, here you can download the Job Application Pack and complete your application.
Contact details can also be found in this pack if you wish to have a confidential discussion about the role prior to applying.

No agencies please.

Role Title:  Management accountant – Business partner

Salary:  Band D

Location: London

Tenure:  Permanent

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty.    As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.   

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Are you a passionate finance professional ready to make a significant impact in the not-for-profit sector? 

Then we'd love to hear from you! 

ActionAid UK is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our team as a Business Partner. This is a role where you’ll be at the heart of strategic financial management, working closely with our mission-driven teams to ensure that our financial processes are not only robust but also contribute directly to the empowerment of women and girls around the world. 

In this role, you’ll lead the annual budgeting process, drive monthly management accounts, and provide critical insights through financial analysis to support key decision-makers. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure effective financial planning, and you’ll have the opportunity to influence and improve financial systems, making them more efficient and aligned with our values. 

This is not just a finance role—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. You’ll play a pivotal part in helping ActionAid UK achieve its strategic goals while working in an environment that values feminist principles, equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you are someone who thrives on taking ownership, influencing change, and driving continuous improvement in financial practices, this is the perfect role for you. Join us and use your financial expertise to make a real difference. Apply today to be part of an organisation committed to the fight for the rights of women and girls globally! 

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer. 

Additional Information: 

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging: 

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture.  We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees.  We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities. 

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. 

Referencing and Safeguarding: 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work. 

Working practices: 

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.   

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles.  The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles.  As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.”  Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.   

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options.  We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview. 

Recruitment Processes: 

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.   

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.  

Company Description

Founded in 1922, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is the UK based and internationally recognised qualifying body and learned society for chemical, biochemical and process engineers. We exist to advance chemical engineering’s contribution for the benefit of society and strive to achieve our mission of Engineering a sustainable world.

We support our 31,000 members across the world in applying their expertise and experience to make an influential contribution to solving major global challenges, and we are the only organisation permitted to award Chartered Chemical Engineer status and Professional Process Safety Engineer registration.

Position

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Senior Regional Engagement Manager to lead our dynamic UK field force, offering clear and supportive management to ensure high performance, and supporting our growth efforts in existing and new global markets.

As an integral part of IChemE’s management team, the role holder will represent the organisation’s key field force, supporting and driving operations through frequent liaison with other IChemE management, functional teams, member groups and committees. They will be a key contributor to achieving IChemE’s strategic goals

Alongside team leadership responsibilities, the role holder will develop and deliver their own regional strategy, working with regional HEIs, employers, and other priority partners to identify, nurture and grow sustainable relationships and engagement opportunities that positively impact IChemE’s member recruitment, engagement, and retention.

This is a field based role and as such extensive business travel will be involved, including a requirement to frequently attend the IChemE offices in Rugby and / or London.

This role is for a fixed term of 12 months in the first instance, with potential to extend to a permanent role subject to achievement of key deliverables.

Requirements

Our ideal candidates will have:

• A minimum of Degree level education
• At least 5 years work experience or proven practical and diverse work experience in a related field
• Be highly proficient and confident in people and change management

They will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and experience:

• Experience and sound working knowledge of chemical, biochemical, process engineering and / or related sectors
• Experience developing and driving business plans to support execution of strategic plans
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a member engagement, business development, or sales-related role
• Proven experience forming partnerships and networks at the highest level with other organisations which bring mutual benefit
• Proven experience in leading a key account management framework

·Line management experience and ability to lead and motivate a team of individuals.

• Demonstrable experience of delivering and reporting against ambitious targets, KPI’s, budgets and deadlines
• High level of IT literacy including common Microsoft Office applications, on-line conferencing, web-meetings, and bespoke membership/customer databases

Key responsibilities of the role include:

1. Employer engagement: through world class key account management, identify and develop links with a growing number and breadth of employer partners to grow our member base and increase engagement – going beyond the norm into new markets.
2. Regional member development: key accountability for member growth at all grades in UK regions and beyond.
3. Education partners: through world class key account management, identify and develop links with a growing number of education partners to broaden and grow our member base and increase engagement.
4. Leadership and management: alongside leadership of IChemE’s dynamic UK field force you will: work with others internationally to lead implementation of growth efforts in new global markets; play an active role in company / departmental development projects and continued improvement initiatives; support our expansion into industry body and public sector partnerships to share best practise and increase market knowledge; and regularly report on progress towards KPIs and business plans.

IChemE is an international membership organisation and activities often take place outside of normal working hours. The job holder must be willing to attend and participate in such activities and associated travel. Additionally, the job holder will be required to liaise with colleagues located in different time zones on an regular basis to meet the needs of the business.

BACKGROUND

Since 1933, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.

The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through over 20 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK

IRC UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and

particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high-quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender-based

violence. IRC UK comprises approximately 240 staff.

IRC UK launched its first Resettlement Asylum and Integration (RAI) programme in the UK called RISE in 2021, working in partnership with local councils, to provide integration support to resettled refugees in Southeast England. The IRC now supports refugees and asylum seekers throughout England with employability, wellbeing and integration support as well as deliver capacity strengthening activities through our Healing Classrooms teacher trainings. 

The Purpose of the Role

The Grants Manager ensures the quality of and efficient processes for proposal development and grants management; and manages the delivery of the IRC UK’s business development ambitions under the Strategic Action Plan.

Key Working Relationships:

Position reports to Director RAI UK. Position works closely with the Regional Grants Advisor, Program Development Advisor, Head of Programmes and RAI UK project leads.

Key Accountabilities:

Business Development:

- Identify, investigate, track, and support positioning for funding opportunities for IRC UK in in collaboration with regional business development and RAI UK management

- Develop, lead, and track proposal development processes, directly coordinating and managing the development of proposals and concept notes in collaboration with multiple stakeholders;

- Ensure proposals are timely tracked with standard IRC tracking tools

- Assist in compiling and editing proposal budgets and ensure communication and coordination between all departments (finance, programs, and operations) in drafting of budgets

- Provide weekly update to RAI UK on business development, including go/no-go, proposals submitted, wins / losses, etc;

- Drive IRC best practice in business development, including MEL, PEERS, financial planning, the IRC Way, etc;

- Allocate business development tasks and responsibilities to proposal and opportunity team;

- Maintenance of BD records: Pipeline , Partner tracker, BD Notebook (partner meetings, Go-No/Go, positioning, etc.,)

Grants & Contract Management

- Ensure that grants and contracts are implemented in compliance with IRC and relevant donor regulations, as well as maintenance of updated grant files and grant management tools;

- Support Project Managers with quarterly project implementation meetings, following up on any action points related to donor communication and flagging any concerns to RAI leadership in a timely manner;

- Assist project managers, operations staff, and partners with understanding the reporting and other compliance requirements on their grants/sub-grants;

- Manage all reporting deadlines, develop calendars for report development and coordinate report compilation and review;

- Support the MEL team to develop strong Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning practices throughout the portfolio;

- Coordinate modifications to any agreements or projects (i.e. extensions, indicator changes, budget realignments), as necessary;

- Act as focal point for communications with Regional Program Support Team (RPST) around grants administration and compliance functions;

- Act as Compliance officer for UK grants such as the Refugee Employability Project (REP), ensuring adherence to contract requirements such as social value and KPIs, standard contract T&Cs;

- Coordinate with donors on grants management, project progress, monitoring and evaluation.

Partnership Management

- Support in stakeholder analysis and potential partner identification on business development, live projects and for future opportunities;

- Oversee the process of negotiating pre-award agreements with potential partners;

- Work with Programme Managers to keep Partner Tracker up to date;

- Review and advise on all partner agreements (including log frame, budget, spending and workplan); ensure review of partner agreements and provide recommendations

- Ensure adherence to IRC’s Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results System (the ‘PEER System’ or ‘PEERS’) in the selection and management of IRC UK’s partnerships.

- Support Programme Officer with partner vetting and due diligence process in line with IRC’s policies and standards and support collaborative risk management and project design

- Support the review of the performance of the partner, of the IRC (including on the basis of partner feedback), and of the partnership, including successes, challenges and lessons learned, fostering ongoing partnerships beyond the sub-award project cycle.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

- Minimum two years experience working in an NGO and with local community organisations or charity partners;

- Some knowledge of UK donor regulations and priorities such as Home Office and Local authorities;

- Experience coordinating and writing proposals for public, private and institutional donors;

- Experience with contract funding mechanisms

- Proficient writing and editing skills, previous experience preparing donor reports for UK and European donors;

- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners and clients in English;

- The ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting;

- Diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a variety of internal and external relationships;

- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel;

- Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, drive accountability, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines;

Do you believe in the power of social enterprise to create meaningful and scalable social change in disadvantaged communities, across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)? Are you looking to be involved with and help grow a movement that is backing sustainable social change across the Arab region? 

ABOUT ALFANAR

Launched in 2004, Alfanar is the Arab region’s oldest venture philanthropy organisation.  We are a UK-based charity with operations in Cairo, Beirut and Amman and affiliates in the US and the Netherlands.  We aim to transform lives in disadvantaged communities across the Arab world by strengthening ambitious social enterprises responding to pressing needs, especially around children’s education, youth employment and women’s economic empowerment. Alfanar provides grants, repayable grants and impact investment (through a soon to be launched sister impact fund) and technical assistance to social enterprises, enabling them to scale their impact in disadvantaged communities, while increasing the sales of goods and services to achieve greater financial sustainability. Alfanar’s highly engaged venture philanthropy approach applies the principles of private sector investment to charitable giving, delivering social returns that are sustainable, scalable, and game changing. For more information about Alfanar’s venture philanthropy work, see our 2021 Annual Report and our website.

Scope of the Job

The Finance Officer at Alfanar will play a crucial role in delivering an effective and efficient finance function across the organization's group structure. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer will be supporting various financial tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash and reserves management, accounting processes, and financial risk mitigation. The role requires a focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and development to ensure high-performance standards and exceptional finance services for Alfanar's teams.

Reports to: Head of Finance

Main Responsibilities

· Manage all receivables and payables following agreed processes and ensure timely payment.

· Prepare monthly payroll and set up salary payments

· Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis

· Producing Monthly Management Accounts with the help of the finance system and Excel templates.

· Review donor reports prepared by the country office for accuracy and cost allocation

· Claim gift aid on a regular basis

· Support organisation budget and proposal budget process.

· Support organisational audit process.

· Any other duties as agreed by the Head of Finance.

Financial accounting

· Be an integral part of ensuring effective and efficient financial control environment across Alfanar’s group structure

· Operate key financial controls including balance sheet schedules, intercompany and income reconciliations

· Support the continuing develop of effective financial management procedures, increasing automation and efficiency

· Ensure accurate and complete records for restricted funds

· Active involvement in payroll to ensure an accurate and up to date payroll

· Manage the payments process using Xero financial software ,review and set up payments at the bank

· Support Head of Finance in developing and implementing  Finance processes across the Alfanar group.

· Ensure Alfanar is up to date and compliant with its statutory duties relating to Payroll, Pensions, VAT , Corporation Tax and  other statutory submissions.

Reporting

● Support Head of Finance with the preparation of  annual accounts in line with financial reporting standards, including consolidation of future group entities, ready for Audit.

● Support Head of Finance during organisation’s external audit

● Liaise with external accountants, including on all filing requirements

● Prepare financial information for the trustees annual report and liaise with the communications function on presentation

Financial management reporting and finance business partnering

● Support budgeting and reforecasting process led by Head of Finance. Ensure relevant team members receive guidance notes and documentation in relation to the budget and forecast processes and templates

● Manage the month end close procedure, including preparing journals to record the required accruals and fund transfers

● Prepare, review and analyse management accounts, seek variance explanations, prepare commentary and summaries based on budget holder responses, and ensure management understand any required actions.

● Continue to develop monthly management reports and budget Vs actual reports for budget holders.

● Work with the fundraising team to ensure that income data flows are documented, and finance and fundraising metrics are clearly defined and accurately calculated and reported

Tax, cash, risk and reserves management and group operations

● Working with the Head of Finance, manage, review and improve Alfanar’s (online) banking arrangements and relationships, across the group structure

● Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and requirements and ensure appropriate cash management and transfers across the group structure.

● Should it be required, support with Alfanar’s registration for VAT, set up and operate the required changes to the accounting systems, and prepare and file VAT returns, including other entities within the VAT group

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

● Experience of supporting in accounting, payments, transaction processing, financial reporting, tax, and cash management with international operations ideally in a growing group.

● Experience of automating financial processes and developing  reporting functionality from accounting systems

● Knowledge and experience of using Xero or other cloud-based accounting software.

● Experience of providing financial management support/business partnering to managers/budget holders, who may not have a financial background.

● Qualified affiliate accountant or working towards a qualification (UK ACA, CIMA, ACCA ,AAT or equivalent)

● Knowledge of data protection legislation, risk management and other governance regulations including confidentiality.

Desired

● Bachelor or Master's degree in accounting or finance.

● Experience in Finance Function in a not-for-profit setting, whether gained in a paid or voluntary capacity

Experience of working with high volume payment processing supplier systems and integrating the associated data flows into internal databases

● Knowledge of UK requirements for accounting for restricted funds

● Interest in social enterprise development and impact investment

● Willingness to travel to the MENA region, if needed

Skills & Abilities

● Excellent policy and process development skills

● Clear thinking and excellent logic skills, able to unpick and simplify complexity

● Self-motivated and self-organised, with good problem-solving skills

● Able to work flexibly as part of a team

● Able to contribute from a Finance perspective in a multi-disciplinary team

● Able to work and produce deliverables in a timely manner, and to manage priorities, communicating timeline changes clearly to line manager and team

● Flexibility and adaptability in your attitude and approach to work, with a willingness to ‘get involved’ and support the team with whatever might arise, working towards a common objective

● Excellent and clear communicator in English, face to face, in writing and over the telephone/ Zoom

Self-confident and able to take initiative but also to work effectively within a formal governance structure

Personal qualities

● Honesty, reliability, attention to detail

● Excellent interpersonal skills

● Exemplary organisational and time management skills

● Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing

● Ability to work on your own initiative and in shifting environments

● Passionate about organisational mission and values

SUCCESS FACTORS

The successful candidate will be capable of multitasking, rapid decision-making, have initiative, drive and a lot of energy, as well as high emotional intelligence.  S/he will be committed to empowering and strengthening high impact, sustainable social enterprises in the Arab world.  An ability to work independently and prioritize different deliverables with strict deadlines is going to be paramount in making a success of this opportunity.  Working with a diverse team across different locations will mean an ability to work effectively online with people in multiple time zones is a must.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and growing team at a pivotal point in our growth.

HHA is seeking someone passionate and strategic to support our ambitious plans through the creation and execution of a strong long-term trusts and grants strategy for our work in Haiti. As our team and projects continue to grow, this position offers the unique opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of the organisation – and ultimately improve the lives of vulnerable people and communities across the world.

Hope Health Action is a Christian NGO with the mission of empowering local communities to provide life-saving health and disability care for the world’s most vulnerable. We work in Haiti, South Sudan and Uganda, providing sustainable, long-term solutions to the stark health and disability inequalities that exist in these communities.

Haiti was where we first began our work, founding a hospital, which went on to become a 100 bed facility that treated over 35,000 patients every year. Our programmes also include a Wheelchair Distribution Centre, a respite home for children with disabilities, a spinal cord injury rehabilitation centre, and large-scale community health initiatives. We are now one of the leading healthcare providers in northern Haiti, with a national reputation and a wide network of local and international partners. 

Historically, most of our funding has come from UK and European trusts and foundations, and while we are keen to maintain and build on this, we are also keen to maximise the opportunities available to us as a US 501(c)(3) charity and expand our portfolio of US funders. We seek a skilled grant writer to help us navigate and access these opportunities, ensuring our projects receive the support needed to continue transforming lives. Your expertise will be crucial in helping us achieve our mission across new horizons.

You would be responsible for the following:

• Writing, managing and reporting for all Haiti focussed grants
• Developing and executing a strategy to maximse trust and grant income for our Haiti based projects
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with exisiting and new funders.

We are looking for someone with a strong record in winning and managing grants, who can advance our mission and ensure the sustainability of our programmes in Haiti. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Read the attached Job Description for full details about the role and the skills & experience we expect applicants to have. Working day/hours are flexible and can split across more than 2 days if desired. As is working location, can be office based in West Wickham (BR4 9BU), home-based or a combination of both. Get in touch with any questions.

Your new company
I am working exclusively with a medical regulator, and we are looking for an experienced Policy Manager to lead on policy development, analysis and stakeholder engagement with the UK Government. The post holder will be focusing on challenging the current status quo, and putting the thoughts, feelings and benefits of changing regulation policy to favour the organisation. The main area of policy includes international registration.

Your new role
The successful candidate will:

• Lead the development, implementation and management of clear end-to-end regulatory policies and standards for the registration of international professionals. This looks at the legal requirements for registering in the UK, strategy and approach to regulation.
• Manage complex registration casework. This includes providing advice to internal and external colleagues regarding legal and policy issues.
• Lead on policy analysis and engagement, ensuring you are keeping track of external issues that will affect the organisation.
• Work with other healthcare bodies to carry out policy analysis.
• Project managed policy consultations.
• Represent the organisation at external events and meetings.

What you'll need to succeed
This position is ideal for someone who has:

• Extensive policy development experience within the healthcare and regulatory space (ideally)
• Good understanding of the principles of good regulation in the UK and how this can be translated to Policy Development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Significant experience of preparing high quality policy documents, including position papers, reports, and final documents for senior committees and external stakeholders
• Understanding of legal principles (via a degree or previous experience - highly desirable, but not essential).

What you'll get in return
This amazing opportunity is great for a proven policy professional within the public sector, with an understanding of law and legislation who is looking for a senior to step up into a role that offers flexibility and ownership and seniority. This is a large, high profile role. This role also comes with a great pension and holiday package, with a very flexible hybrid working policy,

What you need to do now
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BMS World Mission is looking for a talented and motivated Global Team Administrator to join our Department for World Mission. BMS is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.

As a vital member of the team, you will provide essential administrative and organisational support to Team Leads and Heads of Programme. Your duties will include communication with overseas partner organisations and supporting the wellbeing of our personnel while they are working overseas through effective administration skills.

The successful candidate will be highly organised with an eye for detail and have the ability to work closely with a wide range of people across the organisation, with sensitivity to diverse cultures and perspectives. You will also have experience in accurately recording and maintaining information and a willingness to partner with others to improve processes.

If you have strong administration skills, a passion for making a positive impact in the world, and a desire to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team dedicated to improving the lives of people around the world.

Country: UK

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire / Flexible working

This role can be office-based or hybrid. Coming in to our office regularly in Didcot is preferred (for example one or two days a week on average). The cost of travel to BMS Didcot whether on a regular basis or infrequently, would be borne by the employee.

Employment type: Fixed Term (18 months)

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary range: £21,374 to £25,855 per annum (Pro-rata)

Closing Date: 9 am, Friday, 18 October 2024

Interview date: 30 October 2024
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Melanie Bister, Global Team Lead Administrator, BMS World Mission.

ZSL, the international conservation charity driven by science, is seeking a strategic and ambitious Director of Development to attract sustainable long-term revenue for the organisation through strong leadership of the fundraising directorate, with priorities aligned to ZSL’s vision and impact goals.

ZSL works to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world by protecting critical species, restoring ecosystems, helping people and wildlife live together, and inspiring support for nature. Through their leading zoos, innovative conservation work in the field, and through the Institute of Zoology - a centre of research excellence - the charity is a passionate advocate for nature and for creating a world where wildlife thrives.

The Director of Development will take a pivotal role in the future of ZSL’s future expansion; the role will work as part of ZSL’s Executive Team to lead the delivery of a newly launched organisational strategy and develop and implement an ambitious international fundraising strategy to deliver income growth and diversification across high-value and mass fundraising streams both in the UK and overseas.

The position will provide leadership on all ZSL fundraising including efforts focused on corporate, philanthropic, institutional and public funding, and will be responsible for building and nurturing a high-performing fundraising team, as well as embedding a strong culture of philanthropy across the organisation.

The successful candidate will also play a key part in bringing a range of exciting projects to life, including a Centre for British Species Recovery, a Nature Campus as part of the redevelopment of the London Zoo site, new scientific facilities, and a range of ambitious conservation programmes in the UK and around the world.

The ideal candidate will bring an innovative approach and track record of driving growth and fundraising transformation at leadership level. They will have extensive experience of people change management and of fundraising experience in a large and diverse organisation. They will also have a track record of developing high value campaigns and of establishing strong relationships with major donors and philanthropists, corporates, government bodies, trusts and key supporters.

Knowledge of the context in which ZSL operates and the challenges and opportunities presented to the conservation and science sectors will be essential.

ZSL strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. ZSL recognise that their current Executive Leadership team does not currently represent the communities in which the charity operates and, therefore, would welcome applications from diverse candidates especially from ethnic minority groups.

Please click through to download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes full details of the opportunity and how to apply.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 7th October, 9am BST.