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Role Title: Executive Assistant

Pay: £26-£30k per annum, depending upon experience. PIPs pension, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and private healthcare.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (1 year)

Reports to: CEO

Direct reports:  None

Location:  Black Bull Yard, 24-28 Hatton Wall, London, EC1N8JH. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office.

About Ukie

Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them to create some of the world’s most exciting games.

We are seeking a proactive, motivated and organised individual to join the team in the new role to provide EA and governance support. It’s an exciting opportunity to learn how a busy and ambitious trade association works.

About you

• Ideally, you will bring:
• Experience working as an Executive Assistant, or a similar role.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of supporting hybrid meetings.
• The ability to work quickly and accurately.

Your role will involve:

Governance support to the Board

• Scheduling board meetings
• Liaising with the relevant colleagues to put together the board updates.
• Taking minutes during board meetings.
• Assisting with governance compliance tasks.
• Acting as a point of liaison for the Board on queries relating to governance, meetings etc.

Support to the CEO

• Taking ownership of a complex diary and schedules through gatekeeping and prioritisation.
• Ensuring all internal meetings have an agenda and action points.
• Booking meeting rooms or venues (e.g. restaurants) for appointments.
• Booking tickets for events.
• Support on special projects, conduct basic research, and assist with ad hoc tasks as required.

Other responsibilities include

• Travel and accommodation booking
• Supporting office events coordination
• Assisting with answering calls
• 2 days a week at reception to welcome guests

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm
• Expectation that some evening and weekend work may be required to attend events as the business requires

 This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement to the changes.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 4th of December 

Location: Perry Green, Hertfordshire (with occasional travel to Leeds)
Contract Type: Full-time (35 hours/week) or Part-time (28 hours/week)
Flexible Working: Up to 2 days/week remote working after induction

The Henry Moore Foundation, established by one of the greatest sculptors of the twentieth century and the largest artist-endowed grant-giving foundation in Europe, is seeking a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to manage its day to day financial activities, lead its financial strategy and help to ensure long-term sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to combine accountancy expertise with the chance to work in an inspiring, creative organisation with an international reach—surrounded by the legacy of Henry Moore in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside.

As CFO, the successful candidate will manage all day-to-day financial operations, play an active role in the Senior Management Team, provide financial information and advice to the Board of Trustees, and lead the finance team of two direct reports. The role offers the opportunity to help shape the Foundation’s financial future while working in one of the UK's leading art institutions.

About the Role

The CFO will manage the day-to-day financial processes of the Foundation, including preparing budgets, management and annual accounts, drawing up VAT returns, payroll, and managing cash flow, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

•  Leading financial strategy and planning to support the Foundation’s ambitions.
• Ability to combine a broad vision with detailed financial controls and understanding, balancing financial strategy alongside day to day processing
• Provide Trustees with the information and advice required to ensure effective corporate governance and financial viability
• Managing financial risks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Managing significant cash movements for optimum yield
• Handling the financial aspects of acquisitions and disposals
• Review and sanction all agreements relating to financial duties, such as contracts for services and information technology assets

What you will bring?

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with at least 3 years of senior management experience, ideally within the charity or cultural sector. You will have a strong understanding of charity finance regulations, VAT, Gift Aid, and financial reporting. Adaptability and flexibility are essential qualities in this role.

Key qualifications and experience include:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum 3 years of senior management experience
• Expertise in charity finance regulations and VAT
• Experience in significant cash movements and cash flow forecasting
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, BrightPay)
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Understanding of investments and endowments is desirable

Why Join the Henry Moore Foundation?

• Inspiring Location: Work from Perry Green, a tranquil, creative environment surrounded by Henry Moore’s monumental sculptures, and where he created his iconic works.
• Impact: Contribute to the financial sustainability of a world-renowned cultural institution and be part of a dynamic, globally influential organisation.
• Flexibility: Up to 2 days of remote working per week after induction.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, pension (12.5%) contributions, and professional development opportunities.

This is a rare opportunity to combine day-to-day financial management with financial leadership and a passion for arts and culture. If you are an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact, if interested please apply below.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter (2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and why you’re the ideal fit for the role.
 

Deadline for applications:

Closing Date: Sunday 8th December

Longlisting: 12th December

Shortlisting: w/c 6th January

1st stage interviews: Thursday 16th January

2nd stage interviews: TBC

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and friendly team in a dynamic regional charity.

The Charity has consistently punched above its weight, achieving an impact beyond its size.  Since 2000, we have invested over £45m in vital research activities in the region’s top hospitals and universities, constantly pushing the boundaries forward in the fight against cancer.  We have also launched influential, region-wide initiatives, including award-winning public health campaigns, a leading-edge annual Regional Report on cancer and creating the innovative Lab-Coat Learning education programme for the region’s schools as well as launching a retail chain.

We are driven by the difference we are making in the fight against cancer.  If this is a fight which excites and inspires you, then step forward: we’d love to hear from you.

Philanthropy Officer

About The Connection at St Martin’s

We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

• The Philanthropy Officer role is key part of an ambitious and forward-thinking Fundraising & Communications team. We have recently gone through a period of strategic development as part of the implementation of a new strategy (launched in April 2023), and we encourage the you to bring your enthusiasm and vision to our aims.
• This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is looking to develop a career in fundraising. Although experience is desirable, we are looking for the right candidate so full training will be provided.  
• You will have experience in working in an office environment with excellent interpersonal, writing and organisational skills. The role will be suited to someone who enjoys desk-based tasks such as administration, research, reporting and creative writing but is also comfortable meeting people and networking.  
• The focus of this role will be the on-going administration of the legacy income, researching new opportunities across a range of income streams and supporting the Head of Fundraising with the stewardship of existing legacy pledges and major donors.

Full job description can be found on our website

Salary: £35,252
Closing Date: Monday 9th December
Interview Date: Thursday 19th December

Our Benefits

· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget

· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy

· Enhanced family friendly policies

· Day off for moving house

· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)

· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Season Ticket Loan

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)

We are a London Living Wage employer

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

The Role: 

• We're looking for a Lead Government Affairs Officer to help maximise the Trust’s influence at a UK Government level particularly in Westminster- ensuring that political decision makers and opinion formers act upon the enormous potential of woods and trees to deliver meaningful outcomes for nature and people.
• Your role is to influence government policy and legislation to reflect the Trust's priorities and objectives.
• This role sits within the External Affairs team working closely with colleagues across the three countries to generate plans and priorities.
• You will be responsible for developing strong working relationships both internally and externally.
• Working in collaboration with other organisations and internal stakeholders across the Trust, such as Regional Directors, is a key part of the role in maximising advocacy agenda and effectiveness.
• This role requires regular travel to meetings and events in London, with occasional travel to our head office in Grantham, site visits and events UK wide.

The Candidate: 

• Experience in government/ external affairs roles ideally within the environment/rural affairs/charity sector or similar relevant sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to identify influencing opportunities by mobilising and working effectively in partnership with other organisations.
• Skilled in developing political strategies and influencing tactics as a part of broader advocacy and influencing plan whilst able to take on board expert advice from ecologists and policy leads.
• Require a strong understanding of political processes especially in regard to Westminster and Whitehall.
• Experience in producing high quality and timely briefings at pace for both senior staff and external audiences.
• Ability to perform to a high standard and deal with a constantly changing external environment, managing risks.
• Competent in identifying and capitalising on opportunities in line with the Trust’s cause.
• A creative thinker with experience in using digital communication channels to work at a pace to find innovative and effective ways to secure influence.
• Experience in line management, able to effectively manage direct reports whilst outlining key priorities and performance management.
• Educated to a degree level or above in a relevant subject or poses substantial experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to undertake travel across a wide area, sometimes to remote locations with overnight stays and frequent travel to London.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.

Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that you answer the application questions to show your experience and passion for the role.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.

Job title: Programme Administrator x 2

Term: One full time, permanent / one full time, one-year fixed term contract with option to extend

Salary: £29,120

Location: Victoria, London – hybrid (working one to three days in the office each week)

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 9 December 2024

Interviews: 16 and 17 December 2024 (held online)

NHS Providers’ development programmes team delivered a range of training and development activities for NHS boards and foundation trust governors. The team delivers over 200 events annually. We are looking for an additional programme administrator to take responsibility for the efficient event and logistics administration of this work to deliver high quality training and support for our members. This activity is delivered virtually, in-person or hybrid.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, high-performing team working across two of NHS Providers’ successful programmes – GovernWell and the Board Development programme. The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced environment, be a good communicator with the ability to liaise with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. They must be able to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a team, along with being insightful and organised with a keen eye for detail.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team.

Please also complete the online interactive equal opportunities monitoring form as part of your application.
 

NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics.

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.

CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.

We are seeking a Head of Communications and Marketing to lead on the charity's communications strategy.

The Head of Communications and Marketing is a strategically important post in the organisation with lead responsibility for overseeing communications, marketing and PR for the UK’s only national cleft lip and palate support charity. The role involves managing all aspects of internal and external communications including media relations, digital content and brand strategy. 

The role reports directly to the Chief Executive, is a member of the Senior Management Team and works closely with the CLAPA Board of Trustees to ensure that we maximise all opportunities to promote the work of the charity.  The post holder also has responsibility for the direct line management of the Communications and Marketing team.

How to Apply

Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.

Applications close: 9am on Monday 9th December 2024

Interviews – 1st stage: Thursday 12th December 2024

Interviews – 2nd stage: Tuesday 17th December 2024

Start date: As soon as possible – to be agreed

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, we care for children and young people whose lives are just too short. Our aim is to reach every family that needs our help and to offer them the very best choice of care. Did you know that every year we need to raise £6.5m to keep our doors open and only around 16% of our income comes from government sources, the rest has to be raised through fundraising activity.

Our services include short overnight stays and community breaks at home or in the hospice. We also support the whole family from diagnosis with our multi-disciplinary Family Support team who provide counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy and much more. Our care team support these families in our modern, purpose-built building. All our rooms bedrooms have a homely feel. We have a sensory room, spa pool, cinema room and six acres of gardens.

We support families from a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts. We have free secure on-site parking for families and staff to use.

The role:

As our Fundraising Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of our regional fundraising team. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the Income Generation and Communications Director, crafting and implementing innovative, long-term strategies to expand and diversify our income streams. You’ll identify new opportunities, guide a talented team of six fundraising professionals, and build lasting partnerships that strive to reach our income aims.

Key Responsibilities:

· Management and Leadership: Develop and drive comprehensive fundraising strategies, ensuring alignment with our goals and exploring new funding avenues.

· Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and inspire a high-performing fundraising team. Lead by example, foster professional development, and create an empowering culture.

· Income Generation: Lead of key fundraising campaigns and build relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and local communities. Work collaboratively with marketing to craft impactful marketing and engagement proposals.

· Business Partnering: Collaborate across all departments and with senior leadership to ensure our fundraising strategy integrates seamlessly with the broader goals of the hospice.

· Financial Management: Oversee budget allocation, reporting, and ROI maximisation to hit income targets and deliver on strategic plans.

· Compliance and Governance: Ensure all fundraising initiatives meet legislative and ethical standards and represent Bluebell Wood at events to foster new relationships and raise our profile.

The requirements:

· Proven leadership in fundraising with strategic vision and hands-on experience in managing successful campaigns.

· Strong interpersonal skills to nurture relationships with stakeholders, donors, and team members.

· Innovative thinking to bring creative, data-driven approaches to income generation.

· Resilient and adaptable mindset to navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement.

· Passion for our mission and a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families.

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell

· Sick pay

· Health Care Cash Back Scheme

· Free counselling sessions

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Enhanced paternity pay

· Enhanced parental bereavement leave

· Compassionate leave

· Salary sacrifice scheme

· Training & Development

· Investment in your wellbeing

· Volunteering & shadowing days

· Free parking on main site

· Free drinks and subsidised meals

· Time off in lieu

· Uniform

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

· Eligible for The Company Shop

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together.

Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date:      2nd December 2024

Interviews: 13th December 2024.

The Health and Wellbeing team at St Catharine’s College is in an exciting period of development following the appointment of our new Deputy Senior Tutor who is leading on the strategic delivery of our community pastoral and wellbeing provision - we are now looking for a Wellbeing Lead to join us. 

This post offers the opportunity for an outstanding candidate to lead on the planning and implementation of a range of community-facing programmes and initiatives to promote a positive wellbeing culture across our community, and provide advice and support on individual student welfare cases, as required. 

Our ideal candidate will be someone:

• able to be engaging and create and deliver informative wellbeing programmes with a wide range of stakeholders
• experienced working in mental health, welfare or counselling services
• committed to working with a wide range of people, to support our educational objectives 

This post will suit someone with the following professional qualities: 

• Commitment to collaborating to achieve collective goals

• Able to take strategic priorities and transfer those into meaningful activities and assess outcomes

• Resilience and enthusiasm, with the confidence to exercise judgement and use initiative

• Innovative, independent, organised and able to deliver work to tight deadlines

The full description of this role and details of how to apply can be found on our website.

The Director of Development & Partnerships is a senior role responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all fundraising and partnership initiatives at Glendower Preparatory School. This role is pivotal in ensuring the school’s financial stability and growth by building and nurturing relationships with alumnae, parents, donors, and community partners. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of philanthropy, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in fundraising and relationship building.

This is an exciting time to join the school as we launch an ambitious campaign to raise funds in support of our vision for Bursaries and implement our second year of our Development and Partnerships programme. 

Surrey Community Action exists to support Surrey’s voluntary sector, the diverse communities of Surrey, and other organisations who seek to work with both.  We do this in three main ways:

• Advocacy and Representation - ensuring that non-voluntary sector stakeholders understand the value of our sector and how to work together to achieve shared objectives.
• Services to the Voluntary Sector - providing services to Surrey’s voluntary sector that increase their effectiveness or fill gaps in their capability, capacity, and resilience.
• Services to the Surrey’s Communities - providing services directly to Surrey’s communities that support community action and address unsupported needs.

Much of our work is with other community organisations, including community building management groups, voluntary car scheme organisers, councils, and others, but we also run projects and activities targeted at individuals within communities, such as fuel poverty advice, and support to Surrey’s Gypsy and Travellers.

We have some income generating services, predominantly to other voluntary sector organisations.  We seek to offer excellent service to our clients, whether managing payroll, conducting DBS checks or delivering training and events.

We also manage the “Astolat” charity offices, providing high quality office accommodation and support to eight other VCFS organisations.

About The Role

To realise our ambitions to provide the best possible support to Surrey’s communities and voluntary sector, we are looking for a Head of Communities and Development that can:

• Help us secure funding for Surrey Community Action’s core activities and projects.
• Develop, support, and inspire a team of project officers to deliver our projects and activities.
• Contribute to the running of the organisation as part of the management team.
• Create and develop projects and services that meet unmet needs in Surrey
• Develop themselves and their role to make an even bigger difference to the people and organisations we support.

Securing Funding

You will help us secure funding for Surrey Community Action’s core activities and projects, working with all staff to prepare high quality funding proposals to Local Authorities, trusts, grant giving bodies, corporate partners and major donors.  You will also lead on negotiating renewals of funding and maintaining good working relationships with current commissioners and funders.

You will be comfortable working in collaboration with partners from across the voluntary and statutory sectors, always focusing on making the biggest difference to the people of Surrey.

Leadership and line management

This role looks after some of our community project officers who in turn provide information, advice, guidance, and support to a diverse range of stakeholders, including community buildings, rural housing enablers, Good Neighbours Schemes, Community Champions, Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities, and people in fuel poverty.

You will provide effective line management to our community project officers, focusing on developing them to excel in their roles and broaden their skills, making sure to lead by example and develop yourself alongside them.

Running the Charity

You will form an integral part of the management team, working in tandem with the Chief Executive, management team and Board of Trustees, supporting the charity in strategic leadership, performance management and development our projects and services.

Develop new projects and services

To succeed in this role, you will need to have or build a deep understanding of Surrey’s voluntary sector and communities.  You may design and conduct consultations and market research to deepen your knowledge and share it with peers and other stakeholders in ways tailored to our audiences.

The environment in Surrey is complex and changeable, so we are looking for someone who can flex themselves and this role so that Surrey Community Action can do better every day, who can recognise ways we can improve and provide even better support to our stakeholders, from local authorities, to charities and community groups, to individuals in need.

About You

We are looking for someone with passion, drive, and an ambition to improve the lives of all people and communities in Surrey either directly or by ensuring Surrey’s voluntary sector survives and thrives.

We want Surrey Community Action to reflect the diversity of the individuals, communities, and voluntary sector we serve so encourage applications from anyone who believes they can carry out the job description.

There are some things that will make you stand out, but even if you do not match all the criteria below, we still want to hear about you and what you can offer:

• Ideally, you will have demonstrable success of fundraising in the charity sector, particularly from grants making trusts, and you would have experience of working and negotiating with Local Authorities.
• You will be a strong line manager with experience of mentoring and developing staff.
• You will have solid IT skills including Office applications and databases.
• You will be able to communicate across a wide range of audiences, from senior local authority leaders, to community group trustees, from grant making trusts, to charity peers, and do so online and face-to-face.
• This is a complex role, so you will have the ability to plan, balance and manage multiple priorities – with support from the CEO and your colleagues.
• You might not have a background in the voluntary sector but will be willing to learn.
• You should have good financial literacy, including setting budgets and core cost recovery
• Above all, we are looking for someone with the potential to help make Surrey Community Action a stronger organisation able to make an even bigger difference to those we support.

The Nuts and Bolts

Our offices are in Burpham, Surrey (GU4 7HL).  This role can be delivered from the office, or as a hybrid role with 2-3 days in the office per week.

You will report directly to the Chief Executive and be responsible for 5-6 project officers.  You will be an equal part of our small management team and contribute to our trustee board meetings.

We are committed to continued professional development and will support you to develop your skills even further.

You may have to travel across Surrey and sometimes beyond, so access to transport would be an advantage where public transport is not an option (we can support you into Access to Work scheme as needed).

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week), but that time can be flexible to accommodate family and caring commitments.

The salary for this post is £40,000 and we also offer:

• Flexible working
• 5% employers pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid volunteering leave
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days holiday with an additional three days between Christmas and New Year, as well as all English Bank Holidays

The deadline for applications is Sunday 1st December 2024.

Location: Preferred locations are Norway, Netherlands,Germany, Denmark and UK.

Location type: Remote, proportion of office/-based work to be determined

Reporting to: CEO International

Annual starting salary: £80,000 GBP; €90,000 EUR; or equivalent in other currencies. Geographic differential will be applied based on location. Candidates must have the right to work in the country from which they are applying.
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week (subject to local regulations).

Candidate level:  Senior Executive

Background

Mission Without Borders is an international network of Christians who journey with the poor and marginalized, bringing practical and spiritual support with the hope of a better future, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty, and always sharing the hope that is found in Jesus Christ. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background.

Mission Without Borders International leads and coordinates the work of six countries in Eastern Europe (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine) where we conduct our program work and twelve countries where we raise support for these programs and associated Mission Without Borders International (MWBI) costs.  For more information about Mission Without Borders International, please see our Annual Review.

Purpose of role

The International Board are seeking a senior International Fundraising Director with significant experience in major donor fundraising who will help drive the organisation’s fundraising strategy by strengthening and diversifying its fundraising sources. The Mission requires an experienced leader with a proven track record in international fundraising who will inspire our teams to differentiate and grow income as the organisation enters a new phase of strategic growth.  The International Fundraising Director – with this focus on Major Donors - will provide leadership, oversight and guidance to the Mission’s national country fundraising directors - working with the International Director of Communication and Individual Fundraising and the wider fundraising team.  They will work with major international donors and engage with field countries on targeted local fundraising and impact reporting. 

As a strong communicator and strategic thinker with significant practical and direct fundraising experience, this Director will serve as a key member of the International Executive Team and report to the CEO and indirectly, the Mission Without Borders (MWB) International Board. They will have significant practical experience working with major donors, trusts and foundations, institutional and corporate fundraising.

Primary responsibilities

Donor development and outreach

· To provide strategic direction, leadership and drive for fundraising in all new development areas across the Mission. They will have direct responsibility for raising funds at the international level, leading cross organizational initiatives with a specific focus on major donors, trusts, and foundations - as this is currently an underdeveloped source of income for the Mission.

· Create coherent strategic plans for driving income growth, diversifying income sources and improving donor engagement, with a focus on major donors.

· Develop and implement fundraising policies and procedures, particularly around major donors to ensure local and international consistency and compliance.

· Drive a relational fundraising culture by implementing systems and reporting to deliver effective supporter journeys with a focus on major donors.

· Lead in understanding of fundraising trends and working with wider fundraising team and national directors to improve agility in response to these trends.

· Understand and engage in program delivery needs and impact to ensure that donor and beneficiary journeys are linked and opportunities for major donor fundraising are deliverable.

· Utilize digital resources to drive engagement, reporting and strategy delivery.

· Be an active speaker at fundraising community events, conferences, and donor events.

 Communications and marketing in major donors work and other areas within responsibility

· Drive the Mission’s communications and marketing strategy to achieve strategic objectives in major donors and in other areas within responsibility to include oversight of Mission websites to ensure accessible content, consistency in fundamentals across fundraising countries, strong user experience and improved digital engagement and giving for major donor initiatives.

Budgeting and reporting

· Have oversight of the annual and rolling five-year budgets for areas under responsibility to ensure local and international fundraising achieve overall strategic goals for income and related expenditure.

· Work closely with the CFO and CEO, Director of Individual Fundraising, and other senior executive personnel to drive annual planning and budgeting process.

· Drive consistency in restricted and unrestricted giving reporting.

Leadership and management

· Work with the International Executive team to drive Mission’s International Strategy.

· Collaborate and coach National Fundraising directors.

· Nurture team members in excellence in operational tasks as well as personal development, ensuring an engaged and fulfilled team.

· Participate in Mission events, training, and conferences to engage and inspire peers to drive strategic goals and ensure best practice.

· Network in the fundraising community.

Experience and Skills

· Relevant degree or equivalent in experience.

· Strong management and leadership skills, with a servant heart.

· Senior level experience as part of an international leadership team and managing international teams in complex environments.

· Proven experience working with major donors (£20,000+), trusts, foundations, institutional donors and corporates.

· Development and implementation of strategic and operational plans for fundraising, marketing and communications.

· Budgetary creation, management, monitoring and control.

· Brand development experience desired.

· History of work experience in an organisation with a similar ethos to MWB.

· Global knowledge of legislation, regulations and best practice in fundraising and marketing.

Personal traits desired

· Be able to share the Christian aims and ethos of MWB and agree with the MWB Mission statement with a high degree of enthusiasm.

· Willingness to lead and attend and participate, where possible, in devotions, prayer meetings and staff conferences to enhance the spiritual health of the organisation.

· Be able to work sensitively with those of different cultures and church backgrounds.

· Willing and able to travel internationally and work across time zones when required.

· Calm and adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment.

· Collaborative team leader and committed to driving the strong internal culture.

· Commitment to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding.

The deadline for application is Sunday 1st December 2024.

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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

About the position

This is an exciting and demanding role for an outstanding individual as the Freedom Fund seeks to deliver on its ambitious new strategic plan. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Freedom Fund’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the successful candidate will play a lead role in ensuring the organisation meets its strategic fundraising target by 2030. As a collaborative fund, fundraising and building long-term strategic partnerships is central to the mission of the Freedom Fund. The post holder will represent the Freedom Fund globally and lead the Freedom Fund’s engagement with private and government donors.  They will also engage with anti-slavery organisations, corporates, policymakers and other relevant actors.

The Managing Director, External Relations will lead high performing Strategic Partnerships and Communications teams across the London and New York offices to advance the Freedom Fund’s global fundraising strategy, targeting governments, foundations, multilaterals, ultra-high net worth individuals, corporates and academic institutions internationally. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating and stewarding high value relationships across sectors and geographies, and of leading a professional fundraising, grant management, events and communications operation. 

The Managing Director, External Relations will be a global influencer and thought leader, championing and shaping agendas surrounding modern day slavery, and in particular the importance of working closely with frontline partners and survivor leaders. The Managing Director will be expected to speak and publish widely, champion and share best practices, and pursue innovative opportunities and connections for the CEO, and other key spokespeople. 

Responsibilities 

Fundraising and Communications

• Build on the Freedom Fund’s strong fundraising performance to date, take the lead on achieving the organisation’s new strategic fundraising target by 2030 as well as working with the SLT.

• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure development strategy and tactics are aligned with organisational priorities and funding needs.

• Ensure that comprehensive donor mapping and engagement strategies are in place across all sectors (ultra-high net worth individuals, trusts and foundations, governments, etc) and geographies, working together with the Head of Strategic Partnerships.

• Support and 'deploy' the CEO and other colleagues to engage with and ensure coherent messaging with donors on all levels and across all areas of interaction.

• Maintain an overview of the entire funding pipeline for all donors, including cultivation, proposals/bids, fund and grant management and donor servicing/reporting and compliance.

• Review financial and organisational management processes and policies - in close collaboration with the other SLT members - with a view to ensuring their compatibility with donor requirements, proposing reforms as needed.

• Develop and deliver future fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Head of Strategic Partnerships and with input from the wider Strategic Partnerships team.

• To champion and oversee the Freedom Fund’s communications, working together with the Head of Communications.

External Engagement and Events

• As an ambassador for the organisation, represent the Freedom Fund to key current and prospective donors; other external audiences and partners and in key forums as required. This includes both formal and informal presentations such as making speeches and attending conferences and other meetings as necessary. 

• Actively engage with and build relationships with donors, corporations, governments and other relevant high-level actors.

• Ensure that the Freedom Fund participates in relevant conferences, convenings, meetings and other discussions relevant to our mission and our fundraising objectives.

• Build and maintain relationships with anti-slavery organisations, private and government donors, corporates, policymakers and other relevant actors. 

• Share and leverage evidence, engage directly with key stakeholders, cultivate and leverage champions, publish across influential platforms.

• Help shape global agendas surrounding modern day slavery, and in particular the importance of working closely with frontline partners and survivor leaders. 

Strategic Leadership, Governance and Operational Management

• Work with SLT colleagues to develop and deliver on strategic plans for the organisation.

• Engage with the Freedom Fund’s Board members including through Board and Board sub-committee meetings.

• Develop and deliver on operational plans and participate in the organisational budgeting process.

• Report on fundraising and communications progress at quarterly Board meetings.

• Lead three direct reports, Head of Communications (oversees a team of 3), Head of Strategic Partnerships (oversees a team of 7) and Operations Manager.

• Collaborate with the CEO to ensure their external engagement efforts support the greater development and partnerships strategy.

• Ensure there is a close and effective working relationship with all other Freedom Fund departments.

• Oversee and run the New York office, supported by the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, External Relations. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Proven ability to win multi-million £ / $ fundraising commitments from governments, foundations, corporates and high net worth individuals.

• Enthusiasm for the Freedom Fund’s mission to raise significant funding for its anti-slavery work. 

• Ability to clearly and powerfully articulate and communicate the organisation’s mission and work.

• Senior NGO, government or corporate management experience.

• At least 10 years senior level fundraising experience - with significant anti-slavery, human rights or international development experience highly desirable.

• Business-oriented with a market-based, metrics-driven approach to funding and organisational management.

• Ability to lead a high performing team and manage organisational change. 

• Entitled to work in the UK without work permit sponsorship from the Freedom Fund.

Desirable

• Advanced degree.

• Experience in the anti-slavery sector

Personal attributes

Essential

• Strong relationship management and networking skills.

• Strong commitment to the Freedom Fund’s vision, mission, values and goals, with a passion for human rights issues.

• Impactful storyteller and communicator across various mediums.

• Commitment to excellence and a relentless pursuit of results with an exceptional work ethic, strong organisational skills and a can-do attitude.

• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to problem solve and resourcefulness.

• Entrepreneurial and driven individual with exceptional attention to detail.

• Willingness to work as part of a team in a cooperative and supportive way.

• Ability to build partnerships with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision.

• Willingness and ability to travel (estimated up to 20% of time)

Compensation

• $219,336 - $242,424

• 5% employer sponsored 401k contribution (non-matched). 

• 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays

• Generous health benefits package with full coverage of monthly premiums for medical, dental and vision. Additional cover is provided for spouses and dependants.

• Support for relocation to New York from within the United States will be considered for the right candidate

Salary: Up to £37,619 (pro rata)
Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week (we’re flexible!)
Location: St. Michael’s Hospice, North Hampshire

Are you a people person with a passion for community, events, and making a real impact? We’re looking for an enthusiastic fundraising professional to head up our Community Engagement Team! You’ll help us bring in vital support by managing corporate and community fundraising, and inspire even more people to join in our Hospice-led events like the Moonlight Walk and Light Up a Life.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead & Inspire: Oversee a dedicated team, driving funds and engagement through amazing events and partnerships.
• Build Connections: Develop new business and community partnerships that align with our mission.
• Represent the Hospice: Be our champion at community events and speaking opportunities, spreading the word and growing our presence.
• Stay Flexible: No two days are alike! Some evenings and weekends are part of the adventure.

What You’ll Bring:
Experience in fundraising is great, but if you’ve got skills in leadership, relationship-building, and meeting income goals, we want to hear from you! You’ll be a natural at connecting with people and helping supporters reach their fundraising goals.

Perks:

• Flexible hours and hybrid working options
• A fantastic team dedicated to making a real difference every day
• The chance to use your creativity and skills for a meaningful cause

Ready to Apply?
Send us:

• A cover letter telling us why you’d be perfect for this role (required!)
• Your CV
• Completed application form (downloadable from our website)

For a quick chat about the role, contact Sarah Shearman.

Join us – let’s make a difference together!

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024