Senior Development Officer (Governments) Jobs

About you

We are looking for a confident, established professional with extensive knowledge and networks across housing in Scotland, who is comfortable navigating faith spaces. You will be a project manager who is happy working independently and remotely, while achieving high quality deliverables.

About the role

We have recently received funding to explore expansion into Scotland for the Faith in Affordable Housing project. This will be a 15-month project with potential to expand, subject to funding.

The proposed project is to undertake a scoping exercise across Scotland, to ascertain the need for social and affordable housing, and the key stakeholders providing housing, as well as the potential presented by faith organisation-owned assets to meet housing need. The resulting feasibility study and business plan will then inform the potential next steps for Faith in Affordable Housing Scotland.

About us

Housing Justice is a charity that acts on homelessness and housing need across England and Wales. We work to prevent people from experiencing homelessness, help people out of homelessness or destitution, and enable the building of affordable homes. We also take a leading role as the voice of the faith and voluntary sector, supported by the Welsh and UK Governments. At Housing Justice, we value differences: we are a diverse organisation, and we work with people of all faiths and none. We seek to influence and bring about change for the benefit of those we serve through partnership, lobbying and networking. Our initiatives include Faith in Affordable Housing, Hosting people seeking sanctuary, Support for people from Ukraine, The Winter Night Shelter Network and Citadel.

Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 29 days annual leave each year plus an additional day of holiday for each year of service over 3 years, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
• We are open to flexible approaches to working and will consider flexible working requests openly
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Home office set-up

As HR Business Partner, you will play a strategic role, acting as a partner to the senior leadership to enable us to deliver as effectively as possible to people with ME. Many of our 35 colleagues have direct experience of ME and, as an ME organisation, we work hard to ensure that we provide reasonable adjustments and support to enable them to make the valuable contributions they do. You will work closely with the Management Team to drive this work. You will need to develop a deep understanding of the organisation and our work, build strong, effective relationships with our colleagues and bring expertise to the various HR functions and strategic business support areas.
 

Key Duties

People & Culture Strategy

• Work with the senior leadership to deliver the People and Culture and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plans that enables the delivery of organisational goals
• Drive consistency of the implementation of the Plans
• Work with the senior leadership to review data, analyse trends, providing data-driven solutions/decisions to support cultural development. Use ongoing analysis to test the effectiveness of People and Culture interventions and processes within the organisation
• With senior leadership, manage talent and succession planning

Human Resource Management

• Provide first point of contact HR advice and support to colleagues and line managers, ensuring all instances are recorded appropriately
• Manage the compliant use of, and be first point of contact for, colleague queries on the HR IT System (currently BreatheHR)
• Support HR investigations and line managers with grievances, disciplinaries and other similar matters, recording meeting minutes and agreeing next steps.
• Liaise with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB; provides insurance and employment legal advice) on complex HR cases that require external input, either on behalf of or alongside relevant line manager(s)
• Oversee all HR policies and procedures, being guided by relevant internal data and industry best practice, and ensuring they are regularly reviewed
• Complete all required administrative tasks for new starters and colleagues leaving the organisation
• Processing and managing of maternity, paternity, and adoption in line with policies and best practice
• Running of monthly HR reports, to include sickness auditing and dissemination of relevant data to CEO and line managers, if required
• Scope, plan and book/deliver appropriate training across the organisation and for individual employees where necessary
• Managing the recruitment lifecycle, which is to include advertising of vacancies, screening of applicants, interview diary management, referencing and document checks, onboarding coordination
• Manage and administer all changes to contractual terms and conditions with appropriate paperwork disseminated to relevant parties
• Oversee HR support for volunteers, including Trustees and Sub-Committee Lay Members
• Oversee the organisation ‘Wellbeing Weekdays’ programme (a monthly programme to support colleague contact and wellbeing)
• Support change management processes

Business Support/Compliance  

• Contract management for Employee Assistance Programme
• Contract management for IT

Profile:

The person appointed to this post will be passionate about the concerns and needs of older and vulnerable people within the local community. They must have an empathetic heart, work effectively as a team member, and agree to follow Evergreen’s ethos and values.

Job Purpose and Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and expanding charity and work within a dynamic team. The finance manager is responsible for support and maintenance of financial services and reporting to senior management.  These duties include but are not limited to supporting the Finance Officer, maintaining accounts functions, budgeting and assisting in the drafting of monthly management reports.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the COO the Finance Manager will support and assist the Finance Officer in all routine bookkeeping duties, ensuring the smooth running of financial operations.  The Finance Manager ensures that effective methods are put in place to meet current and upcoming regulations of Charities e.g. Charities SORP (FRS102).

Duties (this list is not exhaustive)

· Supervision of regular posting of purchase and sales ledger entries.

· Preparing monthly management accounts, including comparatives to budgets, trends and forecasts.

· Compiling Balance sheet reconciliations

· Facilitating the use of account software to generate management accounts reports.

· Preparing quarterly ‘Income and Expenditure’ reports for Managers.

· Preparing interim/final financial project reports for submission to funders.

· Providing accurate and timely financial information to support the organisational financial strategy and decision-making process

· Ensuring all transactions are recorded, filed and reported correctly

· Streamlining and improving accounting systems, controls and process environment

· Reviewing and updating the current organisation's policies and procedures

· Preparing supporting schedules for annual audits and working with external accountants to assist in the preparation of annual financial statements.

Knowledge

As an experienced Finance Manager, you must be knowledgeable in the following areas:

· Proven expertise with computerised accounts systems.

· An understanding of Liberty Account software would be an added advantage.

· Understanding of Charities Commission requirements

· Highly proficient computer skills including in-depth knowledge of Excel and major Microsoft programs

· GCSE Mathematics and English

· AAT Level 3 or equivalent

· Good editing, data collection, and record-keeping with analysis skillset

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

The Deputy Director for Policy, Communications and Strategy is an exciting newly created role that will be at the heart of our next chapter as we seek to build on our success and grow our impact for children and families.

Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy
Reference: 2403
Location: Mentmore Terrace, London Fields. NCB promotes a hybrid and flexible way of working. Staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and, in the office, or face to face for at least 2 days per week.
Status: Permanent, 35 hours per week. Will also be considering 28 hours per week. Salary: £72,353 (Band 8) with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.

Reporting to the Strategic Director for External Affairs, this is a pivotal role which will tell NCB’s story and the difference we make from the playground to parliament, analysing, influencing and ultimately changing the complex systems on which children and families rely. The postholder will position NCB across the sector as a trusted convener, a catalyst for change and a champion of children and families.

The post is part of the NCB Enhanced Strategic Leadership Team and is accountable for harnessing NCB’s specialisms within a broad understanding of children’s lives, providing high level policy and political analysis.

Working across the UK, the Deputy Director for Policy, Communications and Strategy plays a pivotal role in developing and leading our work with policy makers, bringing evidence and children’s voice to the heart of government and also telling the compelling story about the change we want to see, the work we do and the difference we make.

Leading a multi-faceted team of policy and communications staff, you will work across all NCB teams and with strategic external partners to develop ambitious policy, public affairs and communication plans that highlight the fault lines in the children’s system and create a powerful narrative for change.

You will also hold overall operational responsibility for implementation of NCB’s corporate strategy, most notably by leading annual operational plans for the organisation to ensure we remain focussed each year on our longer-term strategic goals, and leading impact reporting to ensure we are capturing our impact as fully and accurately as possible.

Applications close at 08:00am on 14 October 2024.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 18 October 2024.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

No agencies please.

About Us:

At CHAS, we provide unwavering care for children who may die young and their families, at every step on this hardest of journeys. We make sure that no family in Scotland has to face the death of their child alone. Since launching our new Strategic Plan in April this year, we’re embarking on our most ambitious journey yet - one that will transform the experience of children’s palliative care across Scotland for dying children and their families. Joining CHAS now is more than just a job; it’s about making a profound, lasting difference for generations to come.

The Role:

We are seeking a Philanthropy Manager within our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team, aligned to Major Gifts and Trusts.

The Philanthropy team are moving through a period of change and growth which will set this team up to strategically focus their resources and skill where it is most needed, to attract, cultivate and retain strategic philanthropic income.

Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy and Trusts Manager you will be instrumental in the recruitment and stewardship of high-level supporters who will help us expand our networks and further our fundraising propositions.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:

• Experience of relationship fundraising, building and sustaining successful relationships
• Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets effectively
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Familiarity with the philanthropic sector and expertise in fundraising strategies.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to adapt your style according to the audience. 
• Managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables and stakeholders.

Why CHAS?

At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible. 

We offer

• Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you! 
• Development Opportunities: exposure to a variety of fundraising activities
• Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.

Further information and how to apply

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!

Follow the link below to find more information including:

Full job description

·Full list of benefits

·Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager.

·Contact details for support with the recruitment process.

To apply you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form. 

We expect interviews to take place on Wednesday 9th October.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.

Job Description

The Jewish Museum London has undergone substantial positive change over the past year, moving out of our Camden site and moving to a ‘Museum without Walls’ model. With new leadership installed at both lay and staff levels and a consultation process about to begin for the development of a five and fifteen-year strategy the Museum is looking for a new member of the team to assist our new CEO, Sally Angel, as she works to deliver a new vision for the Museum.

Our museum is made up of passionate and expert staff and a collection of over 40,000 objects which are both accredited and designated with Outstanding status by Arts Council England. Our learning programmes hold multiple awards, and our visitor feedback is consistently very high, however, we have much bigger ambitions than our current success. The Museum is looking to expand, in space, in profile and in audience reach. We are looking for someone passionate about our potential to assist the CEO and the wider team as we move forward to the next phase of the Jewish Museum London.

Reporting to the CEO, the appointed candidate will have the organisational and administrative skills to ensure the CEO and SLT can efficiently run the Museum as well as provide general administrative support to the office.

The full application pack including responsiblities and personal specification is availble to view as a PDF or on our application page by clicking 'Apply'.

Refugee Council – Stewardship and Events Manager
Location: Stratford, London (hybrid of home working and 1-2 days per week in Stratford Office)
Salary: £43,824-£48,063 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Refugee Council is seeking a Stewardship and Event Manager to lead on excellent stewardship and events at the charity.

Refugee Council is a leading charity supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives in safety here in the UK.  Providing practical, hands on support, their award winning services include welcoming refugees into local communities across the country, providing specialist children’s services – with a particular focus on refugee children who arrive here alone, helping people to navigate the asylum system, and supporting people to access housing and employment.  Evidence from services is then used to also inform the charity’s leading policy and influencing work, including campaigning for a fairer and kinder refugee protection system.  The charity works with more than 14,000 men, women and children every year.

As a result of growing need and increasing interest in Refugee Council’s work, the charity has ambitious plans to make a leap in impact, with investment in their Philanthropy Team to raise increased funds from key high value audiences.

This role will be a critical part of the Philanthropy & Partnerships management team and represents a brilliant opportunity to support the growth and development of our major donor, trust and statutory and corporate partnerships portfolios.

Working with key stakeholders from across the organisation, the postholder will play a lead role in the development and delivery of an ambitious stewardship and events programme, offering a range of activities to engage and inspire supporters, and ensure that they are connected to, and inspired by, the work of Refugee Council.

The successful candidate will have experience in developing a special events programme to support cultivation and income generation, as well as of developing engaging and relevant donor and prospect communications. They will also have experience of leading on the conceptualisation, planning and delivery of a range of event types, from small, intimate dinners to large receptions and be adept at creating and managing a monitoring and evaluation framework to track activity and apply lessons learned to future activities.  They will also be comfortable working with senior leaders within Refugee Council, as well as corporate leaders, parliamentarians and other influential people, alongside having a sound understanding of the principles and impact of exemplary stewardship and cultivation of supporters and prospects.

Refugee Council will provide the most moving and diverse case for support. Cases that encompass innovative external affairs campaigns aimed at engaging policy makers and the public.

Refugee Council knows that step change takes time and planning, and they have put together a plan for growth that is ambitious but is also realistic and allows time for development and engagement. This plan also includes recruiting prospecting, stewardship, and communications expertise, so that growth is supported, planned and achievable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team recently shortlisted for Fundraising Team of the Year at the 2023 Third Sector Awards, and working with the Third Sector 2023’s Frontline Service Team of the Year, as well as contributing to the transformation of the experiences of refugees seeking protection in the UK.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 14th October, 9am BST.

Job title: Head of Corporate Partnerships

Manager: Director of Income & Engagement

Direct reports: 4

Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ office in London (71-91 Aldwych, WC2B 4HN)

Salary: £50,000 - £54,000

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) but open to part-time (26 hours minimum), and flexible working arrangements.

Contract: FTC for 1 year (maternity cover)

Overall purpose

The Head of Corporate Partnerships is a key leadership role within the Income and Engagement Directorate. Breaking Barriers’ relationship with corporate partners is the USP upon which our growth and success as an organisation has been built. The Head of Corporate Partnerships has accountability for generating income, impact and influence from the private sector, and for leading a high-performing team to achieve ambitious growth and scale for refugees around the UK.

As Breaking Barriers has grown from a start-up organisation to a now 60-strong team raising c. £4m and supporting more than 1,200 refugees annually, our corporate partnerships have expanded beyond our original London base to be nationwide partnerships with a wide range of businesses and employers. Our corporate partners have been crucial in enabling our growth and will be crucial to delivering upon the ambition of our 2030 goals. The Head of Corporate Partnerships is an essential role that will make this ambition a reality.

You will lead a team to deliver outstanding partnerships management of a range of strategic and multi-faceted relationships with a portfolio of c.50 businesses alongside leading strategy for business development. Leading by example you will own a number of our key relationships to drive growth, whilst bringing your experience to bear to coach your team and ensure structures and processes are in place to enable high performance.

You will be:

• a creative and strategic thinker who doesn’t feel bound by traditional approaches to charity / corporate relationships,
• a keen collaborator, working closely with colleagues in our Services directorate to deliver high impact employability programmes for our refugee clients, and with the Head of Philanthropy and Head of Public Engagement to identify and drive cross-fundraising opportunities,
• an outstanding communicator, comfortable and confident in your ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders across the worlds of CSR, DEI and employability, and across the private, public, and third sectors representing Breaking Barriers at a senior level.

The Head of Corporate Partnerships will be part of Breaking Barriers’ Joint Leadership Team and will have overall strategic and budget responsibility for Corporate Partnerships. They will be a visible leader within the Income and Engagement Directorate and across the organisation, and will contribute to a culture of creativity, growth, innovation and entrepreneurialism that will drive us to achieve our 2030 goals.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to join an entrepreneurial organisation with an enviable track record of growth, and a leadership team and Board prepared to back investment in fundraising. The Head of Corporate Partnerships will be someone driven and excited by the opportunity to develop further a function operating to the highest standards and generating impactful and innovative partnerships with a diverse group of businesses. They will be motivated to ensure that all people of refugee background in the UK have a fair chance to gain meaningful employment and will be ambitious to play a central role in helping Breaking Barriers to achieve it's 2030 goals.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Sunday 29th September. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

Refugee Council – Philanthropy Manager
Location: Stratford, London (hybrid of home working and 1-2 days per week in Stratford Office)
Salary: £43,824-£48,063 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours

Refugee Council is seeking an experienced philanthropy specialist to develop and grow the Refugee Council’s Philanthropy relationships and programme and deliver an ambitious Philanthropy strategy.

Refugee Council is a leading charity supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives in safety here in the UK.  Providing practical, hands on support, their award winning services include welcoming refugees into local communities across the country, providing specialist children’s services – with a particular focus on refugee children who arrive here alone, helping people to navigate the asylum system, and supporting people to access housing and employment.  Evidence from services is then used to also inform the charity’s leading policy and influencing work, including campaigning for a fairer and kinder refugee protection system.  The charity works with more than 14,000 men, women and children every year.

As a result of growing need and increasing interest in Refugee Council’s work, the charity has ambitious plans to make a leap in impact, with investment in their Philanthropy Team to raise increased funds from key high value audiences.

This role will be a critical part of the Philanthropy & Partnerships Team and presents an exciting opportunity to grow Refugee Council’s established Philanthropy programme. The role will be responsible for delivering and creating bespoke development plans, supported by engaging cultivation and stewardship activities to secure increased funding from existing and new donors. It will also be a key point of contact for key Major Donors and high-profile supporters, patrons and ambassadors.

The position offers the opportunity to work alongside an engaged and well-connected Senior Management Team, supported by the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships and a highly regarded and experienced Philanthropy Consultant to make the charity’s ambitions a reality.

To succeed, candidates will have experience of running a Philanthropy/major giving programme, with extensive experience of managing their own pool of donors, as well as a track record of securing five and six figure donations from high net-worth individuals. You will have extensive knowledge of the Major Donor landscape and your fundraising skills will be matched by your strategic planning and leadership abilities.

Refugee Council will provide the most moving and diverse case for support. Cases that encompass innovative external affairs campaigns aimed at engaging policy makers and the public.

Refugee Council knows that step change takes time and planning, and they have put together a plan for growth that is ambitious but is also realistic and allows time for development and engagement. This plan also includes recruiting prospecting, stewardship, and communications expertise, so that growth is supported, planned and achievable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team recently shortlisted for Fundraising Team of the Year at the 2023 Third Sector Awards, and working with the Third Sector 2023’s Frontline Service Team of the Year, as well as contributing to the transformation of the experiences of refugees seeking protection in the UK.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 30th September, 9am BST.

We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated and resourceful leader to spearhead the work of Linking Lives UK as we continue to develop our crucial role in addressing loneliness and social isolation among older people across the UK. This exciting position comes at a key stage in our development as a charity as we develop new initiatives and consider future strategy and direction.

We are particularly looking for someone who has experience of:

• Strategic planning, operational management and delivering against organisational objectives
• Leadership of a national charity/ organisation and effective liaison with operational teams and trustee boards
• Delivering motivational presentations and written articles inspiring engagement with the work of the charity
• Operating within Christian faith organisations and their structures
• Building effective partnerships with key organisations whilst identifying areas of mutual benefit

Thank you for taking an interest in our Data and Insight Coordinator role. 

This role will be central to ensuring our data-driven approach aligns with our goals. You'll work closely with the Head of Evidence and Impact and colleagues across the organisation to:

• strengthen our data infrastructure,
• optimise programme evaluation,
• inform our fundraising and communications efforts, and
• advocate for policy changes that benefit young people.

We're seeking a passionate and collaborative data professional who is excited about using data to drive positive change. We are a small department and this role will help bolster capacity as we embark on an exciting period of growth with our new 2024-2027 strategy cycle. 

This role is perfect for someone looking to take a step up in data management, training & information sharing.

Khulisa’s new strategy is focused on evolving our delivery approach for lasting impact. This involved making significant changes to our programme delivery and operating model. This shift towards prioritising long-term outcomes and an evolved delivery approach requires an expert Data and Insight Coordinator who can play a central role in data management and analysis, systems development, MEAL (Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning), and storytelling.

Whilst this role requires proven experience of quantitative skills, we are open to candidates with limited or no experience in qualitative research. This is a varied role and there will be opportunities for fieldwork e.g. conducting interviews, facilitating and moderating focus groups, etc. We can provide training and support to help you develop the necessary qualitative skills.

The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about data and eager to contribute to our ongoing efforts to improve our data-driven approach. If you enjoy making data fun and easy to understand, are comfortable working with stakeholders from non analytical backgrounds, and get a kick out of improving processes then get in touch.

If you're creative, solution-oriented, and enjoy working with diverse teams, we encourage you to apply. There has never been a more exciting time to join!

Please download the full application pack before applying. You can find further details on Khulisa's website too.

To apply, please share a covering letter addressing the abilities and skills within the person specifications, and a copy of your CV (no more than 2 pages) by 9pm, Sunday 20 October 2024 with us. 

Any applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Hours: Full-time

Remuneration: Up to GBP £47,250 FTE gross annual (pro-rated based on a full-time equivalent salary, and dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK (hybrid working available)

Are you a dynamic, focused, and inspiring communications leader who can steer a small, motivated team to elevate our charity’s presence and impact? Could you develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that includes, external communications, media relations, crisis communications, social media, website management, and internal communications?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual to lead the communications function of a fast-growing charity delivering frontline medical aid.

As the Head of Communications, you will play a key role in amplifying UK-Med’s voice, supporting our fundraising efforts through strategic communications, and ensuring our message reaches the world’s most vulnerable people.

UK-Med has an ambitious five-year strategy (you can view it here) with a goal to generate £1 million per year from voluntary sources by 2026 to fund emergency responses and training for health staff. While fundraising remains under the purview of another department, your role will be crucial in crafting and delivering the communications that support these fundraising efforts. Our charity’s income is currently primarily statutory, and while we are relatively new to fundraising, our voluntary income has quadrupled year on year for the last three years. Earlier this year, the Board invested in the team to support the delivery of the 2021-2026 Fundraising and Communications strategy.

As Head of Communications, you will build on the promising foundations laid to deliver an exciting chapter in the charity’s development. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, determined, and passionate individual to make a real difference in how we communicate our mission and impact to the world. Experience in the humanitarian or international development sector is desirable, but a keen interest in global affairs and a commitment to UK-Med’s humanitarian mandate are essential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Head of Communications - September 2024 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Your covering letter must include a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the criteria in the person specification

Applications must be submitted no later than Monday 30th September 2024

The vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

Global Director of Campaigns

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Salary: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience. For UK-based: £71,687 – £81,430 per annum with excellent benefits or equivalent established grade 1B salary and benefits in the country of employment.

Locations: This role can be based in the United States (New York), United Kingdom (London), Kenya, or any location where WaterAid has an office subject to the right to work in the particular location
For the UK Location: We offer hybrid working, A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in Policy and Campaigns to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as a Global Director of Campaigns to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. 

About the Team:
The Campaigns team leads the WaterAid Federation to drive the design and delivery of WaterAid’s major campaigns efforts to achieve SDG 6.  The role specifically leads our two Global Advocacy Priorities (GAPS) across the WaterAid Federation and works in partnership with regional teams and country programs to develop national campaigns that achieve policy change in programme countries and key development actors. 

About the Role:
With 10 years to achieve Agenda 2030, the SDG 6 targets on clean water, decent sanitation and good hygiene are among the furthest behind. Achieving universal, sustainable WASH will require a major mobilisation of resources, public demand and political will.  The successful candidate will build campaigns that drive that public demand, playing a pivotal role in driving forward this agenda, delivering improvements in the lives of millions of the world’s poorest people.

In this role, you will: 

1. Vision and direction

• Articulate a clear vision for the organisation’s campaigning; lead the organisation and the team to implement this vision and help deliver an increase in the scale and impact of WaterAid’s global influence to accelerate progress towards SDG6;

2. Global Campaign Plans

• Lead the design and implementation of WaterAid’s priority global campaigns to maximise WaterAid’s influence on global and national political debates, working in partnership with senior leaders across the organisation.
• In partnership with the Global Policy and Advocacy Director, ensure WaterAid’s campaigns and advocacy are rooted in robust evidence and credible policy analysis;
• In partnership with WaterAid’s International Affairs Director, work to strategically influence and position the organisation’s key campaign agendas in international and multilateral fora.
• In partnership with WaterAid’s senior leaders, support the development and implementation of national level campaign plans, to deliver policy and practice change in key countries, and identify opportunities to bridge between national and global campaign agendas;
• Lead the design and delivery of WaterAid’s public campaigning efforts, working with colleagues to develop the campaign creative, tactics, and public mobilisation plans.
• Work with communication colleagues to develop campaign messaging and branding.

3. Global coalition development

• Strategically position WaterAid within global civil society networks, balance leadership with support for wider movements, and identify opportunities to work with allies and influence decision makers; including utilising high level WaterAid representatives from across the Federation;
• Support regional teams to position WaterAid strategically in regional networks;

4. Communications and representation

• Strategically position WaterAid at key external events, including being able to build networks and alliances through effective public speaking, news media and social media presence; utilising high level WaterAid representatives from across the federation as appropriate.

5. Leadership and management

• As a member of the Department’s Senior Management Team, take shared responsibility for shaping both the department and WaterAid’s strategic global campaigns approach, championing a matrix style of working with teams and colleagues around the world;
• Work in partnership with the Global Director of Policy and the Global Director of International Affairs to maximise the synergies between the Policy, Campaigns and International Affairs teams, encourage a team culture of strategic collaboration and ways of working that foster the breaking down of silos; 
• Line manage the two Head of Campaigns; lead the team effectively, with a strong focus on individual performance management, team cohesion and integration within both the department and the wider organisation, in accordance with the core values of WaterAid;

About You:

• A proven track record of leading successful international campaigning and advocacy initiatives, including through influencing institutions and governments, mobilising constituencies and achieving ambitious political change;
• Proven experience of mobilising the public on SDG thematic areas.
• A keen political ‘savviness’ and an awareness of the potential for achieving political change primarily, with a demonstrated track record of both insider and outsider approaches and sophisticated understanding of when and how to apply them;
• A strategic and innovative thinker with the ability to deliver tangible results. Someone who embraces complexity and uncertainty;
• A creative force, with an understanding of how to turn a strategy into a campaign.
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change;
• The ability and credibility to represent WaterAid at senior levels and to communicate with a range of audiences, including the media, conference audiences and the general public;
• Proven experience of networking and communicating with NGOs, government officials and politicians, working with partners in Africa and/or South and South-East Asia;
• Experience working in a developing country context;

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Relevant language skills other than English (French, Spanish or Portuguese).. 

Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 13th October 2024. First interviews will be held between 17th - 18th October 2024 via Microsoft Teams.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format. 

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries.  All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
 

About the Role

This new role within the Operations Directorate will manage our existing portfolio of national skills competitions, work with the wider team and network to develop our offering to ensure we are aligned with the UK economic priorities. You will have experience of the technical and vocational education and training or apprenticeship systems, be proactive and able to engage with a range of stakeholders.

Role purpose

The purpose of this role is to manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the national competition programme is delivered to a high standard, ensuring a collaborative approach to its development and delivery, in partnership with education and industry

Key tasks and responsibilities:

1. Management of a portfolio of national skills competitions across a range of industry sectors:

Develop knowledge and understanding of each competition and their operational needs and requirements, through meetings (one-to-one and group), with competition organising partners (COPs), educators and industry.

• Provide technical and operational advice, guidance, and support on competition delivery to internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders in education and industry.

• Undertake mid-year and annual reviews of competition organising partners (COPs) and continually seek to develop efficient quality procedures.

• Support competition organising partners (COPs) to understand programme requirements and produce key documentation to a consistent high quality and standard, submitted to agreed timeframes

2. Management of all contracts and processes associated with WorldSkills UK’s network of competition organising partners (COP’s):

Implement the competitions organising partner (COP) quality assurance and continuous improvement model and monitoring framework, to ensure the programme runs effectively through contract compliance and that key milestones are met and risks are mitigated.

• Quality assure and sign off key competition deliverables and milestones, reporting and tracking progress on centralised monitoring systems.

• Carry out monthly catch up and bi-annual reviews of competition organising partners (COPs) and support them to continually improve programme delivery resulting in a high-quality, innovative competitions and a positive competitor experience. Page 7 of 10

• Provide development support to delivery partners to raise the standard and quality of competitions delivered within their footprint, in collaboration with the Quality and Standards team. This also includes organising sector-based cluster meetings for competition organising partners to foster greater collaboration and collect, synthesise and exchange information and best practice pertinent to their particular industry or sector.

• Ensure monitoring and reporting systems are accurate and kept up to date.

• Work with the Corporate Partnerships team to manage competitions funded through an investment model.

3. Support the development of new skills competitions:

• Review, assess and implement initiatives that create future-proof skills competitions that are sustainable, responsive to employer needs and provide greater alignment to UK economic priorities.

4. Project management:

• Take ownership of allocated projects within the Operations directorate ensuring all deviations from targets (time, money, people etc.) are identified and addressed at the earliest possible stage.

• Effectively coordinate resources (including agencies, suppliers, contractors) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget, and meet the required specification(s)/objective(s).

5. General

In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:

• Manage, support and motivate allocated staff to successfully deliver activities/tasks.

• Produce requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.

• Maintain WorldSkills UK’s established management policies for dealing with risks and issues for the National Competitions team and the wider organisation.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.

• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.

Person specification Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.

Qualifications and experience:

• Project management or education related qualification and/or relevant experience [E].

• Experience of contract managing complex projects and programmes in the publicly funded sector [E].

• Experience of working within technical and vocational education and training and apprenticeships systems [E].

• Proven track record of multi-stakeholder and relationship management [E].

• Experience, knowledge and skills within education quality frameworks, industry standards or awarding body [E].

• Experience of delivering to challenging timelines against multiple, occasionally conflicting, priorities and delivering to time, budget and quality [E].

• Experience of managing successful teams and/or learners’ outcomes in professional and technical education [D].

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills [E].

• Skilled in managing multiple projects with a wide range of stakeholders, overseeing activities through effective prioritisation, planning and resource management [E].

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills to build strong relations with delivery partners and TVET stakeholders in the UK [E].

• Proactive, creative self-starter able to prioritise to operate in a fast-paced environment, largely unsupervised and able to deliver to deadlines [E].

• Ability to lead and manage an external network of stakeholders to include individuals, providers, and employers [E].

Personal qualities and attributes:

• Very reliable and with a high level of probity [E].

• Able to work to own initiative with broad direction [E].

• Able to think creatively and solve problems [E].

• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to achieve results [E].

• Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].

• Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work [E].

• Responsive and proactive with a can-do attitude [E].

• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].

• Respect for diversity and inclusion with practical ideas for their implementation within the scope of the post [E].

Special circumstances:

• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].

• Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom [E].

• Able to spend time away from home [E].

This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.

Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.

25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.

Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates and every stage of the recruitment process.