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Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is an independent charity dedicated to helping the successful integration of refugees and people seeking asylum into the local community. With over three decades of experience, we provide a holistic service which includes advice on welfare, benefits, and immigration, alongside education, counselling, and career guidance.
In 2023/24 we supported 2,036 people:
- 1,171 clients accessed advice and advocacy services, including immigration advice
- 305 accessed ESOL classes
- 250 children supported through after school and family support services
- 61 people supported through our counselling service
This is an exciting time to join RAK at the start of the new fundraising strategy for 2024-2028. RAK currently has a successful grant fundraising programme through a selection of statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, and recognises the need - and opportunity - to broaden and diversify its income generation streams. We are looking for a fundraiser to build on existing strengths within the organisation to broaden our income stream through corporate support, individual giving, major donors and social media fundraising campaigns alongside maintaining and developing our trusts and foundations funding.
Our new Director, Elli Free, has 25 years’ experience supporting people seeking asylum and substantial fundraising experience. Elli is looking forward to working collaboratively with the new Fundraising Manager to ensure RAK sustains its work in Kingston and reaches into neighbouring boroughs.
What we can offer you
- Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to over 2,000 individuals and families a year
- A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards
- A collaborative approach to meeting fundraising targets working with our Director and Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator
- Hybrid work or remote working according to your need on a £45k FTE regardless of location
- Flexible part-time working hours with a paid half hour lunch break included
- A committed community in Kingston that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work and donations
- Real potential for fundraising growth and a clear and deliverable strategy already in place
- Training and development opportunities
Purpose of the role
As Fundraising Manager, you will lead the fundraising functions of the charity to generate income, meet organisational targets, and ensure development opportunities are effectively maximised. Working with the Director and programme teams, you will develop and write competitive bids, growing capacity and securing income for 24/25 and beyond. We are focused on multi-year bids and opportunities that deliver the best outcomes for our client community. As a client-led organisation, we strive to meet the needs of our clients and deliver impact-focused programmes.
The Fundraising Manager will have proven experience of successful grant writing and demonstrate a track record of fundraising achievements across multiple income streams.
Main areas of accountability
Fundraising - general
- Writing and submitting bids, tenders and proposals to ensure income targets are met in line with performance objectives
- Responsibility for the development and the implementation of RAK’s fundraising strategy, in line with organisational strategy and resources
- Providing stewardship to existing donors and supporters to maximise income and ensure long-term funding relationships
- Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the services provided at RAK
Trusts and Foundations, Statutory Funding
- Securing regular income by producing and submitting appealing fundraising applications to trusts and foundations as well as statutory funding
- Researching, monitoring, and identifying new funding opportunities for the development of existing or new services and organisational capacity
- Reporting to funders in line with funding criteria, objectives and the specified outcomes conditional to the funding
Individual Giving
- Ensuring that donations are acknowledged in an appropriate and timely manner in line with the stewardship policy
- Managing the charity’s supporter database and online donations
- Developing an excellent supporters’ journey via digital means and channels
- Preparing appealing fundraising campaigns and cases for support to the general public
- Working with the Partnership and Digital Marketing Co-ordinator to maximise income from social media channels and other digital channels
- Keeping up to date with professional best practice and recent trends, identifying developments that impact the organisation, and sharing knowledge appropriately across teams and departments
Corporate Giving
- Leading the expansion of RAK’s corporate giving initiatives, identifying and developing opportunities for engagement, and achieving the corporate income target
- Managing the Partnership and Digital Marketing Coordinator, whose primary focus is on corporate giving
General Duties
- Undertaking any other related duties as required and appropriate to the role.
All posts working for RAK require an understanding of the needs of people who are seeking asylum and those with refugee status. In addition, we require a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion from anyone who works for us.
Person specification
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Essential
- Significant fundraising successes, preferably across different income streams
- Persuasive written and spoken communication skills
- Experience and competent use of fundraising CRM system
- A strong track record of achieving established targets and KPIs
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Experience of delivering effective stewardship for a variety of stakeholder audiences
- A track record of managing budgets, complex report writing and data analysis
- Knowledge and experience of using digital fundraising tools and resources to maximise fundraising income
- Good time management skills including good sense of priorities and project development timelines
- Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks for fundraising activity for charities in the UK
- Commitment to working within an equality and diversity framework
Desirable
- Understanding of the challenges faced by those seeking refuge in the UK, and a commitment to assisting the integration of clients into the local area
- Experience of developing and building high-value partnerships
- A track record of managing budgets
Our workplace
We want RAK to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought.
Our values are clearly set out in our RAK Strategy 2023-28.
RAK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting staff, trustees and volunteers who reflect the communities we serve and the wider community of London where we live and work. We particularly welcome applications from people: from Black, Asian and other minority-ethnic communities; refugee and migrant backgrounds; LGBTQ+ communities; with disabilities; and neurodiverse communities.
Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please use the contact details on our website to get in touch.
RAK is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions. This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview.
In your cover letter please provide details of all your skills and experience for the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
London Seminary seeks an enthusiastic Administrator to play a crucial role in its administration function.
An exciting opportunity awaits a proactive, personable, and reliable Administrator to join a friendly and engaging administration team. The Seminary seeks an individual with a fast-paced nature and outstanding attention to detail to offer comprehensive support, including student applications, facility administration, library assistance and general enquires.
The Role
You will be one of the first points of contact for the Seminary and responsible for providing multifunctional administrative and practical support to the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, and staff.
You will take a proactive approach to the role, supporting the smooth admission of students into the Seminary. You will also undertake a wide range of other duties including supporting the senior leadership team, ensuring the smooth running of the library, liaising with the site manager over accommodation and facilities and general administration as required. Below is an outline of duties.
Student support
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General enquiries
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Telephone queries
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Book interested parties into Visit and Open Days
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Send out applications as requested. Chase up near deadlines.
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Deal with written correspondence, forwarding/scanning items as necessary
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Student applications
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Progress, request references, arrange interviews, offer places as directed
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Provide admissions information, reading lists, handbooks, and answer queries
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Administrative and welfare assistance
Course Support
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Produce and issue timetables as directed by teaching staff
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Assign students and staff to Morning Worship slots
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Book lecturers where requested
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Set seminar, assignment, essay and visit/open dates
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Allocate seminar presentation slots to students
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Produce lecturer agreements
Facilities
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Book residential rooms for students, lecturers, and visitors
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Student Flats: provide information about flats, licence agreements etc.
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Report faults/maintenance issues
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Provide accommodation reports
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Arrange bookings for extra meetings and conferences
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Ensure safe standards are maintained across the site, reporting issues and rectifying problems
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Update Fire Risk Assessment
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Maintain Accident Book, and ensure First Aid Training is up to date and documented
Finance
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Check and approve purchase invoices within agreed limits
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Distribute invoices
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Chase overdue invoices
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Maintain leases for photocopier
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Maintain and order office supplies as needed
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Maintain scale of fees and payments
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Bank cheques and cash
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Liaise with local authorities for Council Tax and Business Rates queries and demands
Library
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Collate book requests and reading list items for approval
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Order books as directed
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Classify books, and maintain classification system
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Oversee cataloguing, stock-checking, filing and maintenance of books
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Maintain journal subscriptions
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Process book donations, adding to the library, selling to students, or disposing of as appropriate
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Order and sell set texts to students
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Order book donations for students, and biblical texts in the original languages
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Maintain library software, running maintenance and error reports
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Provide student details to Evangelical Library
Other items
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Maintain licences, ensuring they are operated correctly and renewed promptly:
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Data Commissioner updates
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Liase with Copyright Licencing Authority
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Liase with Christian Music Copyright Licensing
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Ensure Microsoft and Adobe software licences are up to date
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Maintain users on the system, adding new users as necessary
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Maintain procedures and records of processes and passwords
The role is full time, Monday through Friday, 37 ½ hours per week on site at London Seminary.
About You
You will be a highly motivated, efficient and organised administrator, who is a team player, as you will work with a number of people at all levels across the Seminary. With a track record of working in a busy environment where attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to manage various tasks simultaneously.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Title: Fundraising Officer
Sector: Charity
Location: Remote (Monthly Travel to Chandlers Ford)
Salary: £32,000 circa
Started in 2022, Utilita Giving provides grants to voluntary sector organisations, who can alleviate and prevent suffering and hardship caused by fuel and food poverty.
We raise awareness about this issue and enlist the public’s support in fundraising campaigns. Supported by our Patrons David James (ex-England footballer) and Adam Scorer (Chief Executive of National Energy Action), there is huge potential for this small but mighty charity to become a household name.
We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer, who has a proven track record in fundraising and effectively engaging donors and stakeholders to support a charitable cause.
You will be successful in submitting Tenders, Grant Applications, Bids etc. and competently engaging with high-net-worth individuals and corporate donors. You will be highly organised, numerically proficient and be great at building effective relationships.
You’ll be part of a small team, reporting into the Executive Director, however we work with a diverse stakeholder network of other charities and the general public, therefore you will have excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
We generally work remotely, but you will be required to come into the Chandlers Ford office once a month for meetings.We can be flexible if you wish to have a condensed working pattern over 4 days.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Responsible to: Director of Policy Research & Impact
Contract type: Part-time working 3 days a week between Mon-Thur / Fixed-term contract for 18 months initially
Closing date: 21st July 2024 at 23:59
Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible
Who we are
Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.
We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.
By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever.
Role Summary
Speakers For Schools is looking for a senior and experienced Evaluation Manager to lead and oversee an impact evaluation project.. This role requires a dedicated professional to manage the day-to-day operations of an independent evaluation conducted by an external agency.
The Evaluation Manager will ensure the project is executed smoothly, meets its objectives, and delivers high-quality, actionable insights. This position is ideal for someone with strong project management skills, a solid background in evaluation methodologies, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
The Evaluation Manager works closely with the Director of Policy, Research and Impact and the Director of Programme and Delivery to ensure the successful implementation of the project. The successful candidate will be the main point of contact for the evaluation delivery, and it involves a great level of internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Key Duties / Responsibilities:
Strategic Purpose:
· Lead the evaluation project, ensuring it adheres to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
· Serve as the primary point of contact between the external evaluation agency, internal stakeholders and the funder.
· Monitor the progress of the evaluation, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring that milestones are met.
· Make informed, timely, and effective decisions to drive the project forward. The candidate should be able to analyse complex situations, consider various perspectives, and choose the best course of action to resolve issues and make progress.
Engagement:
· Coordination and facilitation of effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved, including staff, partners, and the evaluation agency.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including the Programmes and Delivery Directorate, Technology and Data team and Communications
· Collaborate with the Data Compliance team to ensure adherence to data integrity and security standards
· Prepare and present regular updates to senior management and the funding body, highlighting key findings and progress.
Delivery:
· Conduct regular checks and audits to ensure data quality, completeness, and integrity.
· Work closely with the evaluators to address any discrepancies or issues identified during data collection or analysis.
· Develop a how-to-guide for future impact evaluations for the charity and design a knowledge transfer tool during the course of the project
· Develop and implement processes for data validation and verification to improve accuracy and reliability.
· Adherence to data compliance, standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure our data integrity and consistency.
· Ensure safeguarding best practices are embedded in all organisational activities.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required.
Skills / Experience / Knowledge:
Essential
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in evaluation, impact or a related field.
· Knowledge and experience of both quantitative & qualitative research and evaluation methods, tools and techniques
· Highly numerate and computer literate, including advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, as well as a wider range of project management, CRM and internal communication tools
· Experience in analysing, interpreting and presenting data; Familiarity with evaluation methodologies and best practices
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
· Able to develop and lead strong internal and external relationships
· Proactive and positive problem solver, self-starter and start-finisher
Desirable
· Knowledge of the specific sector related to the funding (e.g., education, technology, community development, careers education/employability).
· Skill in developing training and professional development programmes to build the capacity of staff and partners to contribute to impact and quality efforts.
· The ability to identify innovative approaches and technologies that can enhance impact and quality for the charity in the long term
· Familiarity with quality assurance frameworks
Speakers for Schools Values
PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.
AGILITY: We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.
INTEGRITY: We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.
COLLABORATION: We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.
DIVERSITY: We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.
Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase annual leave
· Morning of your birthday off
· Pension scheme
· 3 voluntary days per year
· Wellbeing programme
· Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
· Subsidised office furniture
· £500 a year training allowance
Diversity at our core
Speakers for schools is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.
The Application Process:
Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through our recruitment portal.
The deadline to submit your application is 21st July 2024 at 23:59.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Speakers for Schools is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Worshipful Company of World Traders
Clerk and Assistant Clerk
Clerk: £40,000 per annum for 3 days per week. (Pro rata FTE of £66,600)
Assistant Clerk: £15,000 per annum for 2 days per week (Pro rata FTE of £37,500)
Place of Work: Home based - with some travel, primarily to the City of London
As a livery company our membership is drawn from the international trade fraternity, with the aim of raising the awareness and understanding of, and standards of practice within, world trade. We are
101st in the Order of Precedence of the London 111 Livery Companies. Our motto is “Commerce and Honest Friendship with All” which is taken from Thomas Jefferson’s Inaugural Presidential Address.
Since 1988 the Company’s hallmark annual event is the Tacitus Lecture, one of the largest intellectual events in The City of London’s calendar. This provides a platform for both independent and positive discussion and the encouragement of world trade amongst a broad range of nationalities and cultures.
Clerk: The ideal candidates should:
- Demonstrate strategic awareness with the ability to deliver agreed objectives
- Be flexible, able to work under pressure across multiple roles, be adaptable to change
- Have excellent hands-on administrative and organisational abilities
- Have excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills
- Have confident and up-to-date IT and social media skills
- Demonstrate sound financial management
- Be comfortable managing formal ceremonial events and the protocols involved
- Be friendly and approachable, with excellent people skills and an ability to inspire confidence
- Be a team player with commitment and energy
- Become – or be already - well networked in The City of London
- Be based within easy reach of The City of London
Assistant Clerk: The ideal candidates should demonstrate:
- · Commercial experience gained in a public, charity or private sector organisation
- · Sound administrative, IT and organisational skills
- · Sound financial acumen and business development skills
- · Effective and dependable leadership able to work in a small team
- · Excellent communication and ambassadorial skills
- · Proven experience of successful event and hospitality management
- · An understanding of and an interest in the heritage and role of the City of London
HOW TO APPLY
Please download further details of the positions from our website: Marylebobe Executive Search
For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans or Kevin Everett
Apply online with a full Curriculum Vitae detailing your skills and experience together with a Covering Letter clearly outlining your motivation to undertake the role and how you meet the competencies required for the position as stated in the Person Specification
Closing date for applications: 12 August 2024
Long List interviews: 14 - 22 August 2024
Final Panel Interviews for the Clerk: 3 September 2024
For Assistant Clerk TBC
To find out more visit: Worhipful Company of World Traders wbsite
The Company embraces all aspects of diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.
To support the organisation as it continues to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and ‘tech-savvy’ Sales and Marketing Executive to join our small, remote team. This role will be pivotal in driving our mission to promote the use and benefits of e-assessment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for recruiting and supporting sponsors, increasing membership, and collaborating with partners. Additionally, the role includes supporting the delivery of both live and virtual events.
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is a not-for-profit membership organisation based in the UK for consumers of, producers of and those with an interest in e-Assessment. We have been dedicated to furthering technology enhanced assessment adoption since 2008. The e-Assessment Association has three major goals: To provide professional support and facilitate debate and discussion for people involved in this field of expertise; create and communicate the positive contributions that technology makes to all forms of assessment; and to develop statements of good practice for suppliers and consumers of e-Assessment technologies.
Benefits
·Opportunity to work with a dedicated, friendly team, passionate about advancing e-assessment.
·Flexible working arrangements, including remote working (and possible opportunity to work on a part-time basis).
·Professional development and training opportunities.
·Competitive salary and benefits package.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our fundraising team is made up of passionate people dedicated to making BCUK’s mission a reality, so we can prevent even more people from getting Breast Cancer. Fundraising income has grown significantly over the last few years thanks to a talented staff team, and we have an ambitious strategy to grow this income even further.
Working with agencies, including a digital mobilisation agency, The Senior Individual Giving Officer will be responsible for leading growing our individual donor and supporter base and delivering an excellent supporter experience.
You’ll need to be a digital native with experience in building digital-focused approached to supporter acquisition and development.
This is an exciting time for a talented and ambitious fundraiser to build on this growth as BCUK invests significantly in fundraising and particularly in individual giving and legacy fundraising.
We are a national breast cancer charity focussed entirely on breast cancer prevention:
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We fund scientific research into environmental and chemical links to breast cancer
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We educate and raise awareness about the lifestyle and environmental risk factors of breast cancer, empowering people to reduce their risk of developing the disease
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We campaign for policies that protect people’s health and promote the prevention of breast cancer.
We are scaling up our work and our impact so we are building our team with talented, motivated, and ambitious individuals who want to contribute to helping us become the leading voice in breast cancer prevention.
If your goal is to develop your career in fundraising in a rewarding role with plenty of opportunities to make a difference to the lives of many people, then we want to meet you.
About you:
You will be a highly motivated individual with experience of working in a growing charity ideally you’ll bring the following skills -
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Knowledge and experience of leading digital acquisition programs
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Knowledge and experience of email marketing
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Experience of working towards funding and donor engagement targets and tracking progress
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Experience in developing, coordinating and implementing regular giving plans, in-memory giving, and stewardship plans for individual givers and major donors.
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Experience of monitoring and operating within agreed budgets.
What we can offer:
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Fully remote working.
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29.5 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays.
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Competitive salary £30,560 - £36,608 PA (depending on experience)
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Option for full time colleagues to compress hours and work a 9 day fortnight.
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Healthcare cover and employee assistance programme.
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Enhanced employer pension contribution 4%, after 3 years service 5% and 6% after 5 years service
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Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity pay.
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Great supportive culture with generous professional training and development programmes.
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To be part of a fantastic supportive team.
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Work for an organisation that values a positive and inclusive culture.
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For full details see our benefits guide (Downloadable from our website)
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All applicants must be based in the UK and have the Right to work in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Your responsibilities will include supporting the setup of a national Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Board, organising monthly online sessions, facilitating roundtables, and arranging conferences in collaboration with the Advisory Board members and the wider CWC team. This home based role can be based anywhere in England, but you must be available to attend team meetings in Central London every 12 weeks.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Project Coordinator. Reporting to our Head of Policy and Projects, you will be instrumental in organising and coordinating various initiatives aimed at amplifying the voices of care workers.
Join our passionate team at The Care Workers’ Charity, where we are committed to advocating for the rights and voices of care workers across the UK. We believe in fostering positive change and empowering care workers to be heard. As a Project Coordinator, you will play a vital role in driving our advocacy and campaigning efforts, working across multiple projects to support our mission.
You need to have:
· Experience of project coordination and working collaboratively within an organisation
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· The ability to negotiate and to build and maintain good working relationships, up to and including senior management level
· Demonstrated ability in co-production
· Experience in organising online and offline events
Please read the attached job description and apply if you meet the above and other criteria listed in the JD.
Note: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We particularly encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those who have lived experience of care work.
Please only submit an application if you live in England, and you meet the criteria which is detailed in the job description. Applications sent without a covering letter will be rejected.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are pleased to be working with a London Hospital Charity to recruit a Philanthropy Officer to join their Philanthropy & Campaigns team. As Philanthropy Officer you will help deliver the best possible experience to some of the charity’s most committed donors through a mixture of bespoke events, personalised communications, and recognition opportunities across our hospital sites.
The Charity generated £4.5 million through donations in 2023/2024, and are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the hospital site. They take pride in being supporter focused and agile, to deliver impact for patients and staff across their hospitals.
As Philanthropy officer will play an important role in helping to build relationships, and increase income, in a pivotal year for the charity. The role will offer significant scope for development, giving you the opportunity to grow your relationship-building, communication, and project management skills in a supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team.
Your key responsibilities will include;
- To be the main point of contact for donors giving between £1,000 and £10,000 to the charity each year, building relationships through phone calls, emails, letters, and in person interactions.
- To support the development and delivery of engaging events, and bespoke communications for mid-level donors.
- To work closely with the philanthropy manager, supporting with the administration and day-to-day delivery of a new programme for the charity’s closest, and most engaged, donors.
- To draft engaging materials, such as letters, invitations, and thank you communications, to ensure patrons feel valued and have a positive donor experience.
- To work closely with the individual giving officer to steward those who enquire about, or pledge to leave, gifts to the charity in their will
This position would ideally suit a candidate who has experience of;
- Working with supporters, customers, clients, or the general public, delivering an excellent service on the phone, in person, and in written communications.
- Creating high quality written documents, such as tailored letters, proposals, slide decks, or other professional materials.
- Fundraising or engaging with the not-for-profit sector, whether professionally or through volunteering, involvement with community projects, or managing a personal fundraising page.
- Experience of developing longer term relationships with supporters, clients, or equivalent audiences.
In addition to a generous annual leave allowance and pension contributions, other benefits include
- Flexible working policy
- Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card
- Subsidised gym, pool and classes
- Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site
- Fortnightly guided meditation
- Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team
For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
The Ripple Pond Charity is dedicated to supporting the adult family members of physically or emotionally injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans. The charity provides a confidential peer support network that offers a lifeline to those navigating the often challenging and complex journey of supporting their loved ones. At the heart of The Ripple Pond's mission is ensuring that no family member faces these difficulties alone, fostering a community of understanding, empathy, and resilience.
As a Fundraising Officer for The Ripple Pond Charity, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial sustainability and growth of our vital services. This role is ideal for a creative, motivated, and highly organized individual with a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of our service users. Working from home, you will have the power to shape your work-life balance with a flexible 25-hour workweek and a negotiable working pattern that can adapt to your lifestyle and commitments.
In this dynamic and multifaceted position, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy. Your creativity will be essential in identifying and pursuing new opportunities to secure funding through various channels, including trusts and grants, sponsorship, and community fundraising initiatives. You will meticulously research and apply for grants, build and maintain relationships with sponsors, and inspire individuals and groups to engage in fundraising activities.
A key aspect of your role will involve crafting compelling narratives that communicate the impact of The Ripple Pond's work, galvanizing support from donors and stakeholders. Your organizational skills will be crucial as you manage multiple projects, ensuring all fundraising efforts are well-coordinated and align with the charity's goals.
As a Fundraising Officer, you will not only be part of the strategic team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, but also a valued member of our wider team. This collaborative environment will allow you to align fundraising initiatives with the charity's long-term vision and strategic objectives, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork.
We are an inclusive charity that fosters a diverse and supportive environment for all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries. You will also be expected to collaborate with the wider team to integrate fundraising activities with the charity's broader outreach and engagement efforts. Your innovative approach and commitment to the cause will help to expand our reach and secure the necessary funds to continue providing our essential services.
Join The Ripple Pond Charity as a Fundraising Officer and contribute to a cause that makes a real difference in the lives of those who have given so much. Your role will not only be rewarding but also instrumental in ensuring that our support network can thrive and expand.
The role offers 126 hours of annual leave per year (30 days pro-rata), plus your birthday off.
The selection process will be as follows:
- Deadline for applications is midnight Sunday, 14th July 2024
- Long-listing
- Selection task* sent to Long-listed Applicants - Wednesday, 17th July
- Return of task deadline is midnight Monday, 22nd July
- Short-listing
- Short-list informed 25th-26th July
- Interviews via MS Teams Friday, 2nd August between 08:00 and 18:00
*The selection task will ask you to prepare a written proposal for the Charity CEO, outlining a plan to secure sponsorship for a conference.
Please ensure your cover letter explains why you think you meet the role requirements and personal specifications for this post.
Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the organisation
nia has been delivering services to women, girls and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution, since 1975. The organisation has three main aims: to provide services for women, girls and children who have experienced men’s violence; contributing to ending male violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
The Emma Project, Daria House and Jan’s Place are specialist services providing refuge and support services to women who have been subjected to domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse, including women who have been sexually exploited, including through prostitution and who also use substances problematically.
About the post
These posts are currently funded until 31st March 2026 with a possibility of further extension. You will work closely alongside the refuges Team Leader and Service Manager to implement and deliver a trauma informed approach to refuge services.
About you
We’re looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You’ll have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s approach to Prioritising women, upholding and promoting feminist, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: 10am, 19th July 2024
Interview date: 30th July 2024
The posts are subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Associate, Europe & Eurasia
Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality news and information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.
For 35 years and in more than 100 countries, we have worked with our local partners to build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local information, improving lives and building lasting change. On issues ranging from health and the environment to conflict and governance, Internews has developed approaches that harness the power of media and information to create positive change.
Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.
Our commitment to a culture of belonging:
Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Programme Associate to provide programmatic support to a portfolio of Internews’ projects in the Europe & Eurasia (E&E) region. The role will be part of the Internews’ headquarters E&E Project Management
Unit (PMU) and report to the London-based Senior Programme Officer. The role will support the project teams in the E&E region as they conduct their project activities and help ensure.
Effective programme implementation, particularly related to project reporting, work planning, and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL). The role will contribute to development opportunities that support E&E media and journalists to safely provide good quality information. The role may also be asked to represent Internews at partner and donor meetings. The role will also contribute to Internews’ knowledge management and improvement of Internews systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the project teams across all programmatic and operational aspects of European-funded grant programmes to implement high-quality projects on time and budget, and to the highest technical standards, and in a way that positions projects within a broader regional or thematic portfolio and contributes to organisational impact.
- Assist PMU management with project oversight and progress towards programme deliverables.
- Support project start-up, implementation, and closeout.
- Support with hiring key project personnel.
- Serve as an HQ point of contact for programmatic inquiries for assigned projects within the organisation and externally.
- Guide the project teams on rules and requirements of European donors and Internews’ internal policies and procedures.
- Work closely with the E&E Business team on business aspects of project delivery, including budget management and financial tracking.
- Review and revise donor narrative reports and workplans and ensure their high quality.
- Review and provide feedback on relevant programmatic and monitoring aspects, including MERL reporting, external project evaluation, and other research and studies;
- Support internal and external communication for projects, identifying newsworthy, impactful stories and preparing content or briefings which tell those stories; undertake external representation and policy engagement where necessary.
- As assigned, support the design and development of concept notes and proposals for European donors.
- Support meetings, webinars, and other events across time zones with international partners and fellow colleagues, including coordinating agendas and travel logistics.
- Attend relevant events (panels, presentations, etc.) upon request, and share notes with the team.
- Other duties as assigned.
- In all duties, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum 3 years of experience of project support and donor reporting for large projects with major institutional donors, including the European Commission and SIDA.
- University degree in a related field.
- Fluency in English with excellent English-language writing and proven text-editing skills.
- Strong research and analytical skills and relevant experience.
- Strong time management and organisational skills; ability to effectively manage a dynamic workload and shifting priorities.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate.
- Strong teamwork experience and proven track record of a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Proven ability to operate in a multicultural and remote work environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Preferred:
- Working proficiency in Russian language.
- Proven experience of programme support in the Europe and Eurasia region.
- Understanding of proposal development for European donors and non-profit grant oversight.
- Proven experience in report and proposal writing.
Vacancy Timeframe:
Deadline for Applications: 21 July 2024
Hiring Process:
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the Taleo application portal. The Cover Letter should be no longer than one page and explain why you'd be a great fit for this position and what drew you to it. The resume should be no longer than two pages. Candidates with the strongest cover letter and resume will advance to the test and interview process.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm; occasional irregular hours are required to accommodate international tele-conferences.
Salary: £34,500 - £38,324 per annum
Hours/Contract: Permanent - 35 hours per week
Based: Home Based (with option to work from Bocam Park office)
Closing date: 10th July 2024
Interview date: 15th & 16th July 2024
We are dedicated to assisting individuals and families affected by terminal illness and bereavement across the UK. As a Peer Support Service Team Leader, you will play a key part in making a real difference to those in need throughout the UK.
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with childcare cost (T & C's apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance - for all employees
- Eye care - (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)
What's in it for you?
- Annual leave allowance:
- England and Wales = 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Northern Ireland = 25 days plus 11 public holidays (pro rata)
- Scotland = 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick leave
- Continuous Professional Development - (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)
- Industry leading training programmes
- Flexible Working
- Free DBS/PVG/Access NI
What we are looking for:
- A confident leader with line management experience of both staff and ideally volunteers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well the ability to influence, enthuse and work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Managing emotional support services can be challenging at times, you will need resilience to deal with difficult situations in a busy virtual environment,
- Someone with an eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Whilst this role predominantly involves day to day operations, you will be an ambassador for our department and services, so experience with media and PR interviews would be beneficial.
- Ideally you will come from a charity, health or social care background or have demonstrable customer service management experience from a similar industry (such as a contact centre).
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.
Joining our Information & Support Team at an exciting time of growth in this new role, you'll provide crucial operational management for Marie Curie's Peer Support Services - our telephone companion and bereavement services. You'll line manage our Volunteer Co-ordinators and Peer Support staff ensuring the high quality provision of emotional support offered by over 150 volunteers, and be responsible for the development and expansion of these services, at a time when we know that more and more people need our support.
Whilst this is a busy role, responsible for the delivery of two growing services, the fulfilment that comes from seeing the positive impact on someone's life that we have supported, makes this role incredibly rewarding.
In this role, you will:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of Marie Curie's Peer Support Services to provide volunteer-delivered emotional support by phone to people living with a terminal illness, carers, family and friends as well as those who are bereaved from terminal illness.
- Line-manage a team of Volunteer Co-ordinators and Peer Support Officers ensure a high-quality service is provided to all service users and volunteers are recruited, trained and managed at the highest standard.
- Be responsible for service key performance indicators (KPIs), governance, leading on design and delivery of training to volunteers, and proactively managing the quality of our services.
- Alongside the Team Leader of our Support Line, act as a safeguarding lead, ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed and staff and volunteers receive the support that they need to deal with difficult situations.
- Support the growth plan for the services by proactively identifying opportunities to develop the services, working in partnership with other teams, and being an ambassador for the services within Marie Curie, and externally as required.
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.
We're committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via our recruitment team.
This role will be subject to receiving a Basic criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with Elrha to support the recruitment of a temporary Executive Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive and confidential administration support to the Director of Impact and Engagement, as well as her direct reports (Heads of Teams) when required. This post is offered as a remote (or hybrid, should you prefer) full-time temporary contract with a length of approximately 3 months.
Elrha is a global organisation which finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. They are an established actor in the humanitarian community, working in partnership with humanitarian organisations, researchers, innovators, and the private sector to tackle some of the most difficult challenges facing people all over the world.
The post holder will develop and maintain good relationships with members of the Board, Leadership Group, managers, and external stakeholders. You will manage the Director’s and Heads of Team’s Outlook calendars effectively and proactively, anticipating and scheduling regular events, meetings, and appointments in their diary, as well as maintaining inboxes ensuring urgent emails are prioritised. You will assist the team with a range of projects focused on the delivery of Elrha’s programmes and organisational development work, communicating progress updates and ensuring work stays on track, resolving issues and escalating any budget or risk concerns to the Director. You will also coordinate procurement and contract management processes with our client’s procurement teams, ensuring compliance with all processes.
We are looking for an experienced and dependable Executive Assistant/ Personal Assistant who is confident with bags of initiative, discrete and has good judgement. To be successful, you need to have experience of working within a senior team, including providing administrative support, diary and inbox management. You will have experience in coordinating procurement and contracting processes and a flow for project management. You will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication and organisation skills, and a proactive attitude, able to work independently.
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.
In order to apply, please submit your up-to-date CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a phone call to brief you on the role.
Location: Flexible - UK, Africa or North America
Equidem is a human and labour rights organisation, anchored in the global south. We work globally and locally to expose injustice and hidden human rights abuses; to provide practical solutions to the most intractable human rights challenges; and to build powerful community-led coalitions that empower the individual and the community.
Equidem is a dynamic and innovative people-centred organisation with a team representative of the same communities whose rights we seek to defend.
Equidem may be a young organisation, but it has already made a significant impact. Our teams in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and beyond have helped thousands of people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds to escape modern slavery, exploitation and even death. We have exposed injustices perpetrated by some of the most powerful states and businesses in the world, and helped build the human rights movement from the grassroots to the international-level with a positive, inclusive vision of a better society.
The role of Head of Programmes is an exciting and dynamic leadership position within a rapidly expanding international human rights organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Programmes will be an integral part of the leadership team, alongside the Heads of Fundraising, Communications, and Operations. In this capacity, the Head of Programmes will oversee a team of experienced leaders in the field of human rights and grassroots activism, responsible for various areas such as Research, Investigations, Policy and Innovation, Advocacy and Campaigns.
We are looking for a talented, motivated and values-driven professional to advance Equidem's ambitious and exciting programmatic initiatives.
The Candidate:
▪ Profound expertise in designing, implementing, and evolving international programmes with a particular focus on human rights, labour rights, climate change, economic, social and cultural rights and international justice.
▪ Extensive international experience in developing and leading tailored programmes across two or more of the following areas: Asia, Africa, North America, Europe, and the Middle East that are adapted to regional and local contexts, ensuring their success and tangible impact.
▪ Demonstrated track record of crafting impactful programmes, substantiated by measurable evidence and a commitment to prioritizing impact. Experience of grant reporting and implementation of MEL processes.
▪ Experience in managing and mentoring staff, contributing to leadership teams within a matrixed organisation, and a dedication to collaborative teamwork with both internal colleagues and external partners.
▪ Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment, adapting to rapidly changing priorities, handling multiple deadlines, and consistently delivering high-quality work products.
▪ Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
▪ Demonstrated experience in building programs in complex environments involving stakeholders and partners from various sectors.
For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisor at Berwick Partners Sandra Hamovic.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 31st July