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Job Purpose

We are at a critical point in the development of our organisation as we build a new strategy and start a period of transformation. This executive director role will lead this change by creating the right environment to drive strategic, technological and cultural transformation at NCVO, so we deliver innovative services and long-term systemic positive impact to our members and the wider voluntary sector over the next decade.

Dimensions

This role will join the executive team, reporting to the CEO and the board of trustees. They will create a new directorate – the transformation unit – which will deliver key strategic projects that have a demonstrable impact on the organisational culture, growth and capabilities. This will include significant investment, and they will be responsible for a large budget. The strategic decisions they recommend, will impact our resilience and sustainability as an organisation, as well as ensuring we service our membership of over 17,000 organisations. They will support with driving income, looking for commercial opportunities, particularly with how we use our data. Embedded in all of this will be ensuring we have robust and rigorous organisational design, so everything from our systems and data collection to our policies and processes, meet the needs of our diverse workforce, partners and customers, and adhere to the highest levels of compliance.

Essential Knowledge and Skills Required

• Knowledge of the foundations needed for organisational transformation to increase efficiency, productivity, cohesion and success.
• Deep understanding of two or more of the following disciplines: technological transformation, use of AI in delivering services, using data and insight to drive business development, cultural transformation, strategic development, organisational design.

Skills

• Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, with a collaborative style, and ability to build effective working relationships and have challenging conversations.
• Effective change management skills, using motivational and inspiring leadership.
• Outstanding listener and communicator, comfortable with a wide range of audiences and media types.
• Significant and proven leadership skills in a complex, customer focused organisation.
• Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving.

Experience

• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing transformation in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders.
• Highly honed leadership experience as part of an executive/leadership team and working successfully with non-executive boards or shareholders.
• Significant experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and across sectors.
• Experience in building a team and supporting, developing and coaching people.
• Active commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience.

Closing date:  11:59pm Sunday 1st December 2024

We aim to make our programs a model for the highest global standards and to cultivate power and lasting change not just for our clients but for all people affected by humanitarian crises. To achieve that vision, the IRC’s Technical Excellence (TE) group, located within the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) Department, provides technical assistance to IRC’s country program staff and shares what we learn to influence policy and practice.

IRC’s Technical Excellence team is comprised of five teams or sector “Units” which have deep expertise in their respective fields: Education, Economic Wellbeing, Governance, Health, and Violence Prevention and Response, as well as teams which provide measurement and finance/grant management support. Technical teams are also matrixed with a team that focuses on the quality and content of cross-sectoral programming in emergency responses.

IRC’s Technical Excellence teams offer five core services to IRC country programs and the wider organization:

1. Program Design: We support country and regional teams to design state of the art programming, incorporating the best available evidence, cost data, and expertise of what has worked elsewhere, with the knowledge that country teams, partner organizations and our clients bring to the table.

2. Quality Assurance: We partner with our measurement teams to design and drive the use of indicators to measure progress towards outcomes; we partner with regional and country teams to review program delivery progress and help address implementation challenges and adapt interventions to changed circumstances.

3. Business Development: We partner within and outside the IRC to design winning bids and identify winning consortia; we deploy technical expertise in public events and private meetings to position IRC as a partner of choice.

4. Research & Learning: We partner with our research lab to design cutting edge research to fill evidence gaps, and with country teams to learn from implementation such that we continuously improve our future design and delivery.

5. External Influence: We showcase the IRC’s programs, technical insights and learning in order to influence and improve the humanitarian sector’s policy and practice.

Technical Excellence is currently going through a change process called "Regional and Technical Alignment." We are doing this to ensure that the impact of our programs and the influence of our ideas create meaningful change for people affected by crisis. This next phase of IRC's commitment to program quality will more deliberately resource and link global thought leadership with practice on the ground. Updated Technical Unit structures will have new roles with clearer mandates. The Global Practice Lead is a new leadership role introduced by this change process.

Economic Recovery and Development Technical Unit (ERD TU)

The ERD TU is a dynamic team of more than 30 professionals responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of client-centered economic wellbeing (EWB) programs. These include, but not limited to, cash and voucher assistance (CVA), agricultural & climate-resilient livelihoods, financial inclusion, and employment (including self-employment) promotion across emergency, recovery and resilience programming contexts. The TU’s technical assistance to this wide variety of programs ensures quality and use of evidence-based practices; promotes innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and drives data-based management and decision making, with a focus on promoting local partnerships, to achieve positive change in people’s lives.

Job Overview 

The Global Practice Lead (GPL) in Agriculture and Food Systems (AFS) is the organizational leader for climate resilient agriculture and food systems programming for the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development (CRRD) department and is a core member of the ERD TU’s leadership team. They are responsible for devising and leading strategies to raise the quality, impact, and scale of IRC’s AFS programming. 

The GPL will ensure the scope, quality and relevance of global technical standards, including the generation and promotion of evidence in their technical area. The GPL will closely collaborate with Regional Leads, Technical Advisors, and Technical Coordinators in promoting technical best practice in CRRD programming. They will facilitate TU-led and high-impact strategic business development by providing excellent technical insights and developing and maintaining strategic relationships and networks. In line with the Economic Wellbeing (EWB) strategy, the GPL will lead strategic planning for the AFS practice area. The GPL reports into the Senior Director, ERD TU, and will manage highly specialized agricultural and food systems experts/specialists to lead the generation and use of evidence and best practices in TU-led strategic projects.

Major Responsibilities 

Strategy, Program Design and Business Development

• Act as the organizational leader for CRRD in AFS programming internally and externally

• Lead strategic direction and Delivery Planning for AFS programming in line with the EWB strategy

• Responsible for identifying global areas of programmatic risk in AFS programming and elevating issues to Regional Leads and TU leadership 

• Collaborate with other GPLs (specifically the Nutrition GPL) to promote integrated program designs within ERD and across all IRC sectors that increase scale and deepen impact

• Lead Technical Unit led global business development for AFS programming and support strategic project level proposals

• Lead coordination with AMU to drive fundraising from Public and Institutional donors and with ER to drive fundraising from Private donors to meet strategic priorities related to AFS programming at IRC.

• Oversee TU-led strategic AFS awards, working closely with regional Technical Advisors as applicable and the Grant Operations and Analytics Team

• Line manage global agriculture and food systems specialists, TU-led Project Directors as applicable, and co-manage shared staff (e.g in Social Protection, and Anticipatory Action) with other GPLs. 

Global Practice Implementation Support

• Responsible for drawing on evidence-based best practice to provide technical oversight of IRC’s global AFS technical standards, methodologies, and tools 

• Accountable for the development of a limited number of high-value tools and methodologies to better integrate cross-cutting issues into AFS programs (e.g., gender equality, diversity and inclusion, climate adaptation, etc.).

• Accountable for establishing information and knowledge management systems that support Regional Leads and Technical Advisors stay up to date on global technical standards, methodologies, and tools

• Establish competency framework for AFS and work closely with Regional Leads to identify competency gaps and drive capacity strengthening

• Accountable for ensuring Technical Advisors and Technical Coordinators have the tools and resources that are needed to measure AFS programming

• Support Technical Advisors and Technical Coordinators with thorny technical problems, career planning support, and mentorship, as appropriate

Research, Data, Knowledge Management, and Organizational Learning

• Accountable for establishing and maintaining a Community of Practice and other channels for the AFS practice area to ensure pro-active and inclusive management with sustained learning, development, innovation, and best practice sharing 

• Coordinate with Regional Leads and Technical Advisors to lift up program learning for cross-sharing and incorporation into global best practice

• Guide research and evidence use efforts for AFS, working closely with colleagues and leaders in Airbel, ERD TU, other technical units, and regional colleagues

• Provide technical inputs to AFS-specific MEAL tools and methodologies, and support data interpretation in learning routines

External Influence, Relationships and Representation

• Act as a key strategic advisor to Policy & Advocacy, Research & Innovation, and External Relations teams on advocacy campaigns and priority policy and practice shifts related to AFS programming

• Responsible for identification, development, and maintenance of strategic relationships and global partnerships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. donors, UN agencies, NGOs, research and educational institutions, private sector actors) in the AFS space. 

• Responsible for representing IRC in global agriculture, climate and food coordination mechanisms. 

Key Working Relationships 

• Position Reports to: Senior Director, ERD TU, CRRD Technical Excellence

• Member of ERD TU’s Leadership Team

• Direct Reports: 1-2 Technical Specialists, 1-2 MIPs with other Global Practice Leads

Key Internal Relationships: 

• ERD TU Senior Management Team

• ERD TU’s Deputy Director, Enabling Areas Leads (Research, MEAL, Policy & Advocacy) and other Global Practice Leads

• ERD Regional leadership team across 6 regions, and regional Technical Advisors

• Policy Solutions, Advocacy Influence, and Systems Change Global Teams

• CRRD Senior Management Team and Leadership Group; Regional Leadership Teams

• Global leaders in Heath, Education, Violence Prevention & Response, and Governance Units

• Global HQ and AMU, EHAU, Airbel, IPP

• Key External Relationships: INGO counterparts; UN Agencies, Public and Private Donors

Desired Experience and Skills 

• Established or growing recognition as an expert, at regional or global level, with a minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience of designing, leading and implementing programs, with 7+ years in climate resilient agriculture and food systems programming

• Demonstrated experience leading programs in fragile/humanitarian settings and across the humanitarian development nexus.

• Strong track record of driving uptake of evidence-based practice

• Demonstrated experience in sectoral strategy design and planning

• Experience with sectoral policy and advocacy efforts and campaigns for change (as relevant)

• Excellent communication, influencing, and storytelling skills 

• Excellent management and leadership skills including coaching, mentoring, and performance management

• Demonstrated ability to identify and convert business development opportunities for self and staff 

• Demonstrated ability to influence across a wide range of diverse stakeholders internally and externally

• Demonstrated ability to shape the vision and agenda within the domain area they are working

• Ability to work, manage, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; outstanding business acumen, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills required

• Superb inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across countries, cultures, and departments 

• Track record of scaled innovations preferred

• Fluency in English required; Arabic, French and/or Spanish also strongly preferred 

• Ability to travel globally up to 25% of the time, occasionally on short notice

Education: Master’s degree in agriculture or livestock sciences, development studies and/or related fields or an equivalent professional experience background is required. Sound training on the use of data and research evidence for programmatic decisions and rigorous analytic skills are an advantage.

Compensation:

Posted pay ranges apply to UK-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Job title:  New Corporate Partnerships Manager
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: CEO
Hours: 22.5 hours/ 3 days per week. Flexible arrangements will be considered - open to 4 days/week
Location: Flexible blend of home-base and Orchid head office, London WC1
Salary:  £35,000- 38,000 pro rata plus pension contribution
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays pro rata

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a New Corporate Partnership Manager to join Orchid Cancer Appeal with a cause that engages and motivates supporters!

We are looking for a creative, pro-active, and outgoing New Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team who can build on our successful corporate partnership programme. This is an exciting role that combines new business and account management, implementing Orchid’s corporate fundraising strategy with the aim of maximising income from corporate partnerships.

Corporate Partnerships Manager Responsibilities:

As a key member of our Fundraising Team, you will be responsible for researching prospective corporate partners for specific industry sectors and building a pipeline of potential sources of income, identifying new opportunities and growing our partnership base as well as maximising income from current partners.

You will be a natural communicator who has the ability to persuade, influence and inspire, with the confidence to build relationships at a senior level, across various departments and industries.

Corporate Partnerships Manager Requirements:

We would welcome applications from candidates with strong corporate fundraising or comparable experience who can maintain and develop existing relationships with corporate partners and proactively identify and secure new relationships.

You will understand the need for a bespoke approach to each corporate, understanding their requirements and how best to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship. You will need to be committed, self-motivated and passionate about the work of the charity, have demonstrable experience of delivering fundraising targets and ensure the highest ethical governance standards.

If you are an enthusiastic and dynamic individual, a natural networker and compelling communicator who enjoys working in a team to achieve outstanding results then we would love to hear from you!

 

About Orchid Cancer Appeal 
Over 55,000 men are diagnosed every year in the UK with testicular, prostate, or penile cancer.  Orchid is the UK’s leading charity working in the area of male-specific cancers.

Established in 1996 by testicular cancer patient Colin Osborne, and the oncologist who saved his life, Professor Tim Oliver, the charity exists to saves lives through funding a world-class research programme, awareness and education campaigns and a range of vital Nurse-led support services. These services include Orchid Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, a freephone National Male Cancer Helpline, a Testicular Cancer and Penile Cancer Counselling Service, a portfolio of online and paper-based resources, an award-winning testicular cancer microsite called “Your Privates” and a school’s resource pack, a dedicated website, community education programme including talks, presentations and Roadshows, and a penile cancer support service in Scotland. 

Orchid works closely with health and social care professionals, community groups, schools and universities, other not-for-profit organisations, the business community, MPs, and the media to raise awareness of these cancers and to campaign for better care and services. Orchid has achieved significant success over the years and supported thousands of men and their families, including via the delivery of projects funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Closing date: 
Interviews:

You may have experience of the following: Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Manager, Corporate Relationship Manager, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

The competent use of technology and information systems is an essential requirement of this role. Staff are expected to be competent with the use of technology and information systems and understand their duties and responsibilities regarding the appropriate use of personal data including sensitive personal data and confidentiality.

How to Apply
Please provide a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the person specification and send them to [email protected]

Applicants must have the right / permanent right to work in the UK.

We are committed to working towards ensuring Orchid is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.

At Orchid we are committed to delivering a service to young adults and vulnerable people that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance. In line with our safeguarding approach this role maybe subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

 

Southall Community Alliance is a charity that has been working in Southall for over 30 years. We are now looking to recruit an ambitious and energetic Community Energy Adviser to support Southall’s economically disadvantaged residents and introduce home energy-saving advice to vulnerable residents.

Southall is home to many diverse communities for whom English is a second language, so the post will involve arranging activities to raise awareness of energy saving measures and improve domestic gas safety.

Part of this role will involve outreach work to connect with isolated residents through shared events and training that helps them deal with cost of living pressures.

This is an 18 month fixed term contract, funded by Cadent Gas Ltd.

This post is subject to a 3 month probation period, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Salary: £24,000 per annum (FTE salary = £30,000)

Hours : 28 hours per week (4 days per week)

Duration: 18 month fixed term contract

Location : Southall Town Hall, 1 High Street, Southall, UB1 3HA

Holiday entitlement : 20 days per annum Reports to : SCA Director 

Main Duties:

1. Arranging domestic gas safety and home energy advice sessions
2. Deliver carbon monoxide awareness outreach sessions with community groups
3. Developing and updating web portal with energy efficiency and gas safety advice and co-ordinating with other provision
4. Arrange ‘energy zones’ connecting residents at large faith events with energy efficiency information and signposting
5. Arranging community activities that promote social interaction and energy saving advice
6. To arrange healthy cooking and slow cooking classes for low income residents
7. Establish and service a network of community groups able to help families facing energy crisis and energy related issues
8. Gather monitoring data and produce progress reports and work summaries
9. Recruit and train volunteers to assist with project delivery
10. To attend meetings and prepare agendas, minutes and other relevant materials
11. Attend training courses and sessions as may be required
12. To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Director, from time to time

Person Specification:

1. Have at least one year of experience of working with organisations and people from Black & Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities
2. Understand how to engage a diverse range of residents and stakeholders
3. Showing empathy with and experience of working with diverse and deprived communities to tackle financial barriers and challenges
4. Experience of customer facing roles and delivering community events and outreach activities to BAME organisations
5. Experience of arranging and delivering training for organisations
6. Ability to recruit, train and supervise volunteers
7. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
8. Understanding of GDPR and other regulatory compliance issues that affect data management and utilisation
9. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
10. Experience of producing publicity materials
11. Experience writing content for websites, reports, newsletters and social media platforms
12. Experience of securing funding and resources to support operational delivery
13. Ability to work independently with excellent organisational skills
14. Knowledge of a community language would be desirable

Closing date : Friday 15th November – ONLY completed application forms will be accepted. CV’s are not accepted

Interview date : w/c 25th November 2024

British Heart Foundation (BHF) has an amazing opportunity for a Volunteer Development Manager to join our Volunteering team. This is a home-based role with some travel across the UK, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a significant impact. The extent of your travel will be dependent on your home location. 

Are you passionate about making a difference and play a pivotal role in enhancing and sustaining our corporate volunteering programme? 

This role could be for you! 

About the role

As an integral part of the Volunteering Team, this role focuses on enhancing and sustaining a proactive corporate volunteering programme at the BHF. Success will hinge on close collaboration with colleagues in Retail and our Marketing Fundraising and Engagement directorate (MFE). 

Beyond corporate volunteering, you will support other directorates in involving volunteers and seek opportunities to increase volunteer participation across the BHF. As a senior team member, you will provide expert advice, support change governance, and ensure effective work prioritisation, working with internal teams and external partners to advance the BHF’s mission through volunteering. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Enhancing and sustaining a proactive corporate volunteering programme at the BHF
• Collaborating closely with colleagues in Retail and MFE for successful programme delivery
• Supporting other directorates in involving volunteers and increasing participation
• Providing expert advice and supporting change governance as a senior team member
• Ensuring effective prioritisation of work and collaboration with internal teams and external partners
• Advancing the BHF’s mission through strategic volunteering initiatives

Working Arrangements 

This is a 12 month fixed-term contract, working until the 30th November 2025.

This is a home-based role with some travel into BHF offices and across the UK. 

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.   
 
About you 

We are looking for an experienced individual to enhance our volunteering programmes, with strong skills in stakeholder engagement, volunteer management systems, and project implementation.
 
To be successful in this role you'll have:

• A proven track record with large-scale volunteer management in fast-paced environments
• Skills in engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Good general knowledge of the third sector and the role of volunteers 
• An understanding of the complexities and opportunities within Retail Volunteering
• Experience of developing and managing corporate volunteering programmes 
• Familiarity with digital onboarding systems and stewardship platforms 
• Experience working across multi-site organisations with remote workers 

About us

Since we were founded in 1961, the number of deaths in the UK form coronary heart disease each year had more than halved. But we still have so much to do. We fund research into all forms of heart disease, discovering molecules in the lab, harnessing the power of big data, funding impactful clinical trials to improve the presentation, detection, and treatment of these diseases.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

What can we offer you?

Our Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential.

Our generous staff benefits include:
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Dental health cover
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance

We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support you to live a healthy and happy life, at home and at work.

 
Interview process 
 
Please note 1st stage interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams, week commencing 18th November.
 
How to apply 
 
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click through to our careers site to apply. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. 
 
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey. 
 
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

Our Brand and Marketing team are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual to become our Brand and Marketing Coordinator. 

You’ll be working in our Brand and Marketing team supporting projects across both traditional and digital marketing. You will help to manage our inboxes of general requests from around the business, look after our invoicing and finance systems and liaise with external printers and designers on larger projects. Systems training will be provided.

This role is perfect for someone with strong communication, coordination and administrative skills and an interest in developing their skills in marketing.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 

• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Job Overview

• The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is mid-way through delivering its Ready for Business 2023 - 2026 strategy. We are seeking to dramatically accelerate growth to achieve our target of reaching one million women entrepreneurs by the end of 2030.
• The Finance Director’s role is critical to the strategic and operational financial management of the charity. They will be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, COO, Director of External Engagement and Director of Programmes and Impact. 
• The Board and CEO are looking for an experienced and qualified finance professional, with the ability to lead and shape the Foundation’s approach to financial planning and financial management, lead a financial improvement programme, and ensure the Foundation’s on-going financial sustainability.

Job Purpose

• To lead strategic and operational financial planning with responsibility for achieving and executing financial objectives, budgeting, investment opportunities and oversight of annual budget processes, including the annual audit.
• To provide strategic financial insight and be an effective business partner to guide organisational and departmental decision-making.
• To drive excellence and efficiency across Finance, strengthening and embedding the right financial systems and processes, integrated with other processes where relevant to enable the organisation to scale.
• To ensure robust financial control frameworks are embedded within the Organisation and to achieve financial compliance with all requirements from Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC etc.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance Director will lead all finance processes and will have the following responsibilities:

• Working in partnership with the CEO and other members of the SLT to ensure robust and strategic financial management, effective and efficient controls, transaction processing and financial management reporting.
• Provide strategic financial insight and data to inform decision making and financial growth and sustainability of the organisation.
• Provide an excellent finance business partner service to the organisation, to shape and improve financial capability and capacity, improving visibility and rigour around forecasting income and expenditure. 
• Lead and be accountable for reporting to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC).
• Lead on the preparation of statutory accounts, audit and tax requirements of the Foundation including returns to HMRC, Companies House and the Charity Commission.
• Co-ordinate the development and deployment of the annual budget, using zero-based budgeting techniques where relevant; and working with the COO to ensure alignment with yearly Operational Plans.
• Serve as an internal leader of the organisation: provide staff with a strong day-to-day leadership presence, and model a culture of performance, openness and accountability.

Strategic and Operational Financial Planning

•  Lead on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities and policy matters and keep the Board, CEO and SLT informed of all critical issues.
• Lead the development and production of financial management reports for the Board, SLT, budget holders and donors.
• Working closely with the CEO, COO and SLT, manage and mitigate financial risks in line with the Foundation’s risk register and strategic risk assessment.
• Lead on production of the annual statutory accounts, audit and filing of financial statements.
• Lead on treasury management including foreign exchange and cashflow, and maintain banking, payroll, and bookkeeping services.
• Ensure effective relationship management with auditors, and all other financial suppliers, representing the organisation externally, e.g. in banking negotiations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget and re-forecasting process; working with the COO to align planning and budgeting.
• Provide oversight of funders’ commitments, funding gaps and funding ratios to drive effective decision making.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Foundation’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organisation.

Financial Insight, Business Partnering & Financial Process Improvements

• Provide strategic financial insight to drive financial performance and effective decision making (e.g. overall financial ratios, programme costing models, RoI, Value for Money etc).
• Consider commercial opportunities to support the diversification of income streams and financial growth.
• Working as an effective business partner with key departments, support and build staff capability and capacity in financial management.
• Ensure the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation run efficiently  and smoothly.
• Assess, streamline and improve financial processes including but not limited to  invoicing and payments, supplier, partner management, cost recovery, expenses management, purchasing and/or procurement processes and the introduction of an internal audit function.
• Lead on system and technology requirements for financial systems in line with the overall technology roadmap.

Financial Control and Compliance

• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Serve as the management liaison to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC); effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at Trustee and committee meetings.
• Advise on organisational legal issues; oversee legal contracting and partner due diligence, ensure due diligence on money flows, overseeing compliance with contract and donor reporting. Lead on the implementation and review of the  Foundation’s reserves policy.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria: Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualified Accountant with executive level experience within (or with a good understanding of) the charity sector including experience of international payments.

Ability to cover all aspects of the organisation’s strategic and operational financial management needs.

Commercially astute with a good understanding of income generation and investment opportunities.

Ability to provide strategic financial data and insights for decision-making.

Experience working in a Board-facing role highlighting key issues and risks for a Board audience.

Excellent financial technical skills combined with knowledge of financial software including Quickbooks.

Good understanding of, and ability to advise fundraising and externally funded programme portfolio(s).

Proven ability to develop organisational level budgets and plans and the systems to monitor and manage progress against them.

Good business partnering skills; ability to understand Fundraising and Programme departmental needs and build staff’s financial capacity and capability.

Experience of driving improvements in financial processes.

Commitment to excellence with an exceptional work ethic and creating a high performance and accountable organisation.

Ability to negotiate and influence at strategic level with excellent people skills to build strong relationships internally and externally.

Experience of risk management and mitigation, and a good working knowledge of the regulatory environment for UK-registered charities working internationally.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with statutory and institutional donors and knowledge of donor reporting, compliance, and contract management issues.
• Strong commitment to the Foundation’s vision, mission, values, and goals with a passion for women’s economic empowerment.
• All applicants should already have the right to work in the UK. The Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time..

• Deadline to apply is 5pm Thur 14th November
• First round of interviews: w/c 18th November
• Second round of interviews: 25th November

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Fundraising Team as the Corporate (New Business) Development Manager.

As an integral member of Street League’s Fundraising team, you will play a key role in bringing in new corporate partners, working closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships. You will be responsible for leading on the development and delivery of a targeted corporate new business strategy for Street League, the country’s leading sport for employment charity. You will research, cultivate, and secure a range of high value new business partnerships to support the on–going work and expansion of the charity.

Your passion, determination and talent will give young people living in some of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities a brighter future through secure employment. This role sits within the Commercial Fundraising Team that currently manages an impressive portfolio of corporate partnerships including many household brands and FTSE 100 companies supporting Street League with funding, volunteering, awareness, and pro–bono advice.

Street League values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, including those who have lived experience.

You don’t need any formal qualifications to do this role; what’s important are the skills and experiences you bring.

Key Details:

Salary: £40,016

Location: Hybrid with 1-2 days per week in our London Victoria office.

Work pattern: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Part time, flexible hours or a job share would be considered.

Contract: Permanent

Closing date for applications is COB on Monday 25th November 2024. 

As a Grant Operations Officer, you’ll take on a varied role where you’ll be involved with:

• Supporting the logistical and secretariat process for the senior grant advisory and review panels. 

• Lead on the preparation of administrative aspects of all funding streams, including setting up funding rounds and applications on the Grant Management System (GMS; Grant Tracker).

• Supporting in the peer review process.

• Managing grant funding operational and administration processes. 

If you’re looking for an environment where you can lead on process improvement projects and work in a dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience within a grants funding position.

• Exceptional attention to detail. 

• Previous administration experience. 

• Project Management skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

This role focuses on scientific and healthcare grants, so any experience working or studying within a scientific discipline is highly desirable. 

How to apply

Please click on the apply button, where you will be taken to our careers page.

Closing date: 25 November 2024

The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.

The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 25th November 2024

The interviews will take place in Manchester on Thursday 5th December 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to developing Refuge’s learning and development programme.

The successful candidate will work with the People Development team to support the roll out of our annual training calendar, developing internal communications to advertise our training catalogue, reporting and ongoing evaluation of our training. With a strong customer focus, you will act as the key point of contact for our staff and our training partners. You will have experience working with learning management systems with a keen eye for detail and good analytical skills.

Closing Date: 09:00am 25 November 2024

Interview Date: 2 December 2024

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer

This is an exciting and dynamic role within our Fundraising and Marketing department, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our public fundraising efforts. The role has been designed to support the Direct Marketing Manager [Acquisition]  in managing and developing internal systems, coordinating projects, and providing essential administrative support to the team.

Please download the job description for full details

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Direct Marketing and Fundraising Officer to join our Public Fundraising team. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our fundraising activities, particularly during appeals, where your coordination skills will be crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

Appeal Coordination:

• Assist the Direct Marketing Manager - Acquisition in keeping member agency fundraising directors and key suppliers up to date in the run-up to and during appeals.
• Update the fundraising and marketing team budget tracker, ensuring accurate financial tracking throughout the appeal process.
• Support the setup and management of Appeal Toolkits and Appeal Hubs, providing essential assets to staff, member agencies, and suppliers.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of creative projects across all direct marketing channels, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Work with the team to gather and report appeal results, providing updates to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Executive Team, and CEO’s office.

 Ongoing Responsibilities:

• Organize and manage review meetings with suppliers’ post-appeal, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor and update core and appeal budgets, processing invoices and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Support the Director of Fundraising and Marketing in organizing and managing the Fundraising Director’s Group meetings, including diary coordination, preparing presentations, and taking minutes.
• Provide general administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing team, including setting up monthly team meetings, organizing agendas, and coordinating away days.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in project coordination and administrative support, ideally within a fundraising or marketing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience with budget tracking and financial processes.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work well within a team.

If you are passionate about making a difference, are eager to learn the fundamentals of direct marketing and have the skills to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are trialling 2 compulsory days per month "in the office", which is subject to change.

During an appeal, you will be contractually obliged to be in the office for 2 weeks, which are likley to include working during the weekend.

Join Our Team at Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge

Are you passionate about mental health and community support? Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge seeks an exceptional Business Development Manager to lead our fundraising efforts. You'll drive the development and submission of tenders, proposals, and applications to Trusts and Foundations, ensuring robust support for our mission in these London boroughs.

About Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge

We are a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to ensure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported.

We provide support services- including for those in crisis, to raise awareness and deliver activities, groups and events through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge

Role Overview:

As a key member of our team, you will:

· Support our approach to securing both statutory income (grants and contracts) and voluntary income (trusts,      corporates, major donors, individuals), in partnership with the Leadership Team.

· Working with the CEO to support organisational tendering and commercial income generation activities aligned with the strategy, coordinating solution design and written bids.

· Lead on grant identification- conduct research to identify potential grant and foundation funding opportunities

· Lead on grant applications – including the development of compelling grant proposals,  you will manage the  grant application process, including drafting, editing, and submitting grant proposals within deadlines, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

· Working alongside the Director of Finance, support the preparation of budgets for tenders and fundraising.

· Ensure all our income generation activity is compliant with fundraising governance and legislation, including GDPR, PECR, and the Code of Fundraising Practice, and ensure our systems and processes (including the database and reporting) are compliant and fit for purpose in Business Development.

We would love to hear from you if you have a track record, experience, understanding, knowledge of:

· Grant writing, fundraising, or development, preferably in the nonprofit sector

· Grant funding mechanisms, including government, foundations, and statutory funding programmes

· Writing compelling, well-organised content that turns complex ideas and detail into summaries that can effectively engage different audiences

· Organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure when needed.

· Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a results-oriented approach to achieving funding targets

· Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with the service delivery team and other colleagues

· Inclusion, equity and diversity, and the ability to work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds

To find out more about this role and how to apply, please click on the following link to review the candidate pack.

The closing date for applications is: 24 November

Interviews will take place on the:  5 December (in person)

Our Commitment- MindTHNR is committed to being an Anti-racist/Anti-discriminatory Organisation and our proud of our diversity which is clearly visible at all levels of the organisation.

Accessibility and Adjustments-We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. 

Are you an experienced administrator with a passion for animal welfare? Would you like to play a key role in our research projects?
We’re looking for a skilled Research Administrator to provide administrative support to our busy research team, as they embark on an exciting period of change and project development.

About this job
As Research Administrator, you will:

• provide administrative support for two existing longitudinal studies, from monitoring phone calls and inboxes to handling post, samples, and documents,
• deliver high-quality administrative support to the Research team, from labelling, electronic filing and monitoring stock to storage of materials in our Head office,
• mail out paperwork to study respondents and stakeholders.

Please note, this role is a fixed term contract for six months.

About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll have proven experience working in an administrative role, ideally within research or a similar department. You’ll need excellent organisational skills, with a methodical, detail orientated approach. As this role has a high volume of work, you’ll need the ability to remain calm under pressure, and effectively prioritise competing tasks. Above all, an interest in and commitment to the work of Dogs Trust is essential.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust.  We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.