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Seeking a purposeful career change? Embark on a transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a sustainable, equitable and just future.
Programme summary:
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Make a real impact: Through two 6-month work placements with leading organisations, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues. Our partners, including Triodos, Better Society Capital, Save the Children, Oddbox, and Sustainable Ventures, provide unparalleled opportunities to contribute to meaningful change.
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Expert-led learning: Immerse yourself in an intensive Learning & Development programme, with weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the leadership skills, knowledge and mindset to drive systemic change.
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1-2-1 mentoring & coaching: Receive personalised support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both personal and professional growth.
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Join a supportive community: You'll be welcomed into a tight-knit cohort of ~20 like-minded and ambitious Associates. Together, you'll share ideas, challenges, and successes, creating a sense of belonging and mutual support that extends far beyond the programme's duration. You’ll also join the expansive On Purpose community, connecting with a global network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.
Why join us?
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Earn while you learn: A competitive gross salary of £25,645 per annum, supporting your full-time commitment to creating change.
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Have a transformative impact: Join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% working in the impact sector.
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Access diverse career opportunities: Our Associates have moved into sustainability jobs and social impact roles ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Managing Director of Divine Chocolate, and a former Marketer at Google now Head of Europe for Terra.do.
Who we’re looking for:
This programme is ideal for individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector, or for those already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal.
Specific sector/industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:
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A minimum of three years full-time professional experience
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The right to work in the UK
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Fluency in English
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Office environment experience
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Excitement towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose
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Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.
Diversity and Inclusion:
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
How to apply:
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Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.
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Closing date for applications: Monday 21 October, 9:00 am (BST).
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Interviews scheduled for mid-late November with the programme starting in April 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us:
Fun runs, sky diving, fetes, sponsorship, donations, supporter relationships…we fundraising folk love to prove the difference we make. We’re small enough to be a close-knit team where you can see the difference your projects make to the care we give every day. We’re big enough and ambitious enough for you to grow and explore new fundraising events and techniques as well as support you with training, opportunities and fantastic benefits.
About the role:
We are looking for a Community and Events Fundraiser to join our team.
Reporting to the Senior Community and Events Fundraiser, you’d be part of a team which raises money from community and events fundraising activities. Proactively managing relationships with individuals and groups within the community is key. Along with focusing on maximising opportunities from existing supporters, the post holder will also work to harness and support new ideas and partnerships to grow this vital income stream.
About you:
For you the supporter is key, whether they’re a running in a marathon, holding a tea party, or taking part in an international sponsored bike ride. You’ll be enthusiastic, have strong verbal and written communication skills and some experience working in charity fundraising and of community fundraising - voluntary or paid. Above all, you’ll need to be passionate about community fundraising.
If you’re a flexible thinker, share our values, and are looking for a dynamic role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference, we offer a range of great benefits, which include:
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27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
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Training support and development opportunities
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Free onsite parking
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Subsidised meals at onsite canteen
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Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
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Access to blue light card discount
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Access to Pension Scheme
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In – house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers)
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Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work
Discover the difference you can be.
About Princess Alice Hospice:
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. We need to raise over £10million a year to provide our free palliative and end of life care services.
How to apply:
To apply for the role please visit our website.
For further information please contact the People Services Team.
At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.
We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.
Please visit our Privacy Notices section to understand and be aware of how we use the data you provide to us.
All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about building safer, more connected communities? Neighbourhood Watch Network is looking for a dedicated and motivated Development Lead to spearhead the growth and revitalisation of Neighbourhood Watch initiatives across the diverse borough of Newham. This part-time role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on community safety, fostering collaboration between residents, local authorities, and police.
Please note that this role will be based in Vauxhall and Newham.
Key Responsibilities:
- Association Development: To identify and work with Neighbourhood Watch volunteers to create a sustainable, engaged and well-equipped Association within Newham. It must be reflective of the vast diversity within the borough.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to expand and strengthen Neighbourhood Watch schemes across Newham, tailored to the unique needs of each community.
- Community Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for residents interested in joining or starting a Neighbourhood Watch group. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and events to raise awareness and encourage participation.
- Partnership Building: Work closely with local police, council departments, housing associations, and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts and ensure a unified approach to community safety.
- Training & Support: Provide ongoing support and training to Neighbourhood Watch coordinators and volunteers, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge needed to be effective.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Regularly assess the effectiveness of Neighbourhood Watch schemes, providing detailed reports to the Head of Membership and Community Engagement and recommending improvements.
- Outreach & Communication: Develop and distribute communication materials, such as newsletters, social media updates, and promotional campaigns, to keep the community informed and engaged.
Outcomes:
- Create an environment in which the wider community is less tolerate to crime
- Equip a wide range of community members with heightened awareness about crime prevention, community connection, and collaborative engagement
- Increase the number and range of volunteers, community members and organisations engaged with Neighbourhood Watch
- Better equip community members to recognise and prevent crime and antisocial behaviour
- Increase well-being in the community by focusing on an asset-based community development model
About You:
- Experience: Proven experience in community development, project management, or a related field. Previous experience working with volunteers and in community safety initiatives is desirable.
- Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills. Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from residents to senior officials.
- Knowledge: A solid understanding of the principles of Neighbourhood Watch, crime prevention, and community engagement within urban environments.
- Attributes: You are proactive, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference in the community. You thrive in a collaborative environment and have a strong commitment to public safety.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working pattern
- Employee discounts
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Free tea and coffee
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Enhanced maternity leave
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter specifically addressing how you meet the ‘About You’ criteria by 5th September 2024.
For any inquiries, please contact us.
Join us in making Newham a safer, stronger, and more connected community!
Please include in your cover letter the reasons why you would like to work for Neighbourhood Watch and any relevant experience you have with working with volunteers.
Our mission is to support and enable individuals and communities to be connected, active and safe, which increases wellbeing and minimises crime.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post holder is responsible for the strategic leadership and delivering and developing services across METRO’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) domain. You will manage a team of managers who run programmes across London and the Southeast, including Hertfordshire, Kent and Medway. You will ensure services remain collaborative, agile, and innovative
Programme
The scope of services includes:
· A busy Sexual Health Office which oversees: Online sexual health testing services and results management, the National Chlamydia Screening
Programme (NCSP), free condom distribution programmes for young people, etc.
· Clinical services such as community sexual health clinics
· Sexual Health Outreach and Community engagement, particularly for young people and vulnerable communities
· Delivering and developing sexual health-focused training when and where appropriate.
Role
In this role, you will oversee a team of skilled managers within their areas of expertise. Consequently, you do not need to be clinically trained. Still, you will need to have excellent project management and people skills, a good understanding of sexual and reproductive health as it is delivered in the community, and experience in managing local authority and NHS contracts and grant-funded projects.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Northern Powergrid Foundation has been established in support of our mission of becoming an anchor organisation in the communities we serve. It commits to funding projects across our network that support energy resilience initiatives and helps those in our local communities who are most affected by changes in our economy, environment and society because of the shifting energy landscape.
The Foundation was initially funded by a £7.69m donation from Northern Powergrid (Northeast) plc and Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) plc. But this is just a start, our purpose is an enduring one that goes beyond this initial funding and reflects our desire to create a legacy across our communities.
The Foundation’s board of trustees has established the organisation as a charitable Foundation, assessing funding requests and building a plan for self-sustainability as an entity. It is important that we are confident we are doing the right thing and spending our funds on the things that matter most to our communities.
To support this, we are currently recruiting for a purpose driven, entrepreneurial and creative partnership manager to play a key role in creating and delivering the Foundation’s business plan
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on the funding generation for a new charitable Foundation that’s purpose is to enhance energy resilience, reduce fuel poverty and support the transition to net zero within our communities.
Along with a competitive salary of up to £60k, we also offer great benefits such as:
· Agile Working
· 25 days holiday (increasing to 26 days after 2 years and 28 days after 5 years)
· Up to 15% performance related bonus
We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for making a difference in our local communities, driven by creating a positive impact to our regions energy resilience needs. This will be a varied and dynamic role where you will work alongside a diverse set of stakeholders delivering both operational and strategic outcomes.
SCOPE OF THE ROLE
The Head of the Northern Powergrid Foundation will work alongside the Foundation Board and lead the Foundation operational team to spearhead the growth of the Foundation through business philanthropic support, cultivating strategic partnerships, utilising grants and nurturing major donors aligned with the Foundations vison
Your leadership will be pivotal in motivating the whole Foundation team, developing successful partnerships, and mobilising our strategic pillars in securing additional funding pipelines to accelerate their impact. Alongside developing and delivering a sound business plan in accordance with our policies and procedures.
About You
• You will be a seasoned relationship building leader with a knack for cultivating valuable partnerships.
• You will have a wealth of expertise in partnerships and funding generation.
• A natural communicator with a proven track record of securing appropriate income flows.
• You will thrive in managing relationships and be adept at fostering strong connections that drive impactful results.
• You will have strong, established networks across part or all of the Northern Powergrid operating areas.
• As an advocate for the Foundations mission, you'll work collaboratively with our team to maximise opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the foundation team to deliver the commitments made in our annual business plan
• Be accountable for reporting to the Board of Trustees, providing board reports and accurate, up to date information pertaining to funding and community engagement by the Foundation
• Ensure income and expenditure are correctly recorded in the accounts and a high-quality audit trail maintained.
• Work in partnership with external partners to drive awareness, identify beneficiaries and engage with the wider community.
• Be responsible for updating and revising the charity’s business plan and funding strategy in accordance with the Boards strategic direction.
• Develop, execute, and lead a strategic partnerships strategy to significantly enhance funding support
• Proactively identify, cultivate, and steward appropriate relationships to secure increased funding and impactful cause-related partnerships aligned with organisational priorities
• Build a strong pipeline and secure multi-year new funding routes through, although not limited to, philanthropic donation, match funding, grant applications and CSR partnerships by crafting compelling proposals and presentations.
• Provide inspiring stewardship to partners, including impact reporting, events, and excellent account management to maintain productive long-term relationships.
• Build the knowledge of the Foundation across communities so there is a strong understanding of the investment and support provided.
• Ensure you are leading the Foundation in accordance with our commitment to DEI, creating social impact through funding and partnerships delivering to a broad range of recipients.
• Lead, inspire, and collaborate with the Foundation team across the full range of Foundation fundraising models, working closely with the Board to maximise fundraising efforts.
Essential Criteria
· A passion for the mission of Northern Powergrid Foundation
· Experience of generating income and funding in a charitable setting
· Ability to inspire and lead people
· Financial literacy and knowledge of charity governance and regulations
· Proven organisational, project management and problem-solving skills
Key Competencies
· A commitment to working in partnership with our local community partners.
· Flexible and adaptable approach.
· A good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
· Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
· Highly competent in the use of email, internet, MS Office and social media platforms
Application window closes on 15th September 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 30th September 2024
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Sussex Community Foundation is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We do this by enabling local people to support local causes, making grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Sussex.
Sussex Community Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer to work closely with the Head of Grants Programmes and wider team to support the management of the Chagossian Fund, one of the additional programmes managed by the Foundation and funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Working in close partnership with FCDO and other local partners, you will ensure that the programme provides efficient and effective grant making support to meet the needs of Chagossian people living in Sussex.
The Sussex Community Foundation office is based in Lewes and there is regular travel to Crawley with the possibility of office space there.
Staff are working on a hybrid basis, attending the office 2-3 days per week.
At Sussex Community Foundation, we are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, regardless of background, identity, or ability. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and different communities. We know there are many ways to gain experience, so if you think you can do the job, please apply and tell us how you meet the criteria.
To Apply
Please submit your cv, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification. We are using the Charity Job anonymised recruitment process therefore all applications should go through this channel.
Applications which do not demonstrate essential experience in the covering letter will not be shortlisted.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know, and we will work to accommodate your needs.
The closing date for applications is Monday 9th September 2024 midday
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16th September 2024
Please ensure that you submit a covering letter to support your application.
To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose
The main purposes of the Head of Curriculum and Growth role are:
- Overseeing the design and maintenance of consistently high-quality workshops and resources (Tender’s curriculum) across all programmes, incorporating drama and the arts and appropriate subject matter expertise
- Developing a strategic plan for expanding Tender’s reach and impact, and working in collaboration with the Director of Services to execute expansion plans
- Overseeing the recruitment, training and ongoing development and management of Tender’s freelance workshop facilitators
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Curriculum and quality assurance
- Overseeing the development and introduction of all new content in Tender’s curriculum, working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure secondary research, beneficiary need, subject matter expertise and beneficiary voice (in particular, youth voice) is appropriately incorporated and content is evidence-based
- Developing, reviewing, updating and implementing Tender’s quality assurance framework to ensure Tender’s curriculum remains of a consistently high quality
- Overseeing the regular review of existing curriculum to ensure content remains internally consistent across Tender, up to date and incorporates new information and best practice teaching methods
- Working in collaboration with the Research & Impact Manager, ensuring relevant primary and secondary research and learnings from Tender’s programmes are incorporated into Tender’s curriculum to maximise the impact of Tender’s programmes
- Championing excellence in the design and delivery of Tender’s curriculum across the organisation, including building strong relationships with other Heads of Departments and Programme Managers
Workshop leader oversight
- Working in collaboration with the Head of Schools & Youth Settings and Head of Adult Services, identifying gaps in workshop leader pools and overseeing the timely recruitment of a sufficient number of workshop leaders across all regions to deliver all planned projects
- Developing and implementing a consistent and robust workshop leader induction plan for all new facilitators
- Developing and implementing an ongoing training and development plan for workshop leaders to ensure consistently high quality and current standards of delivery to all beneficiary groups, and ensuring any gaps in existing skills and knowledge are addressed
- Working in collaboration with the Director of Services, Head of Schools and Youth Settings and Head of Adult Services, develop and implement processes to monitor workshop leader performance
- Overseeing the provision of wellbeing support for workshop leaders, including regular check-ins and gathering formal and informal feedback
Growth
- Researching and identifying potential geographic areas and target populations for expanding Tender’s reach and impact in a planned and targeted manner
- Working in collaboration with the Research & Impact Manager, assessing the need for, and potential impact of, Tender’s work in new geographic areas or with new target populations
- Working in collaboration with the Development team, identifying and developing new partnerships, collaborations and funding opportunities to ensure any growth can be properly resourced and sustained
- Developing and supporting the Director of Services to execute a strategic plan for expanding Tender’s work to new geographic regions and to new target populations in 2024-26
Administration
- Supporting the SLT in effective risk management by proactively and regularly identifying potential risks and recommending mitigating actions to the Director of Services
- Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seeking opportunities for ongoing professional development
- Following all Tender policies and procedures, including safeguarding, data protection and equal opportunities
- Working as a member of the Tender team and carrying out other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the organisation
An exceptional finance leader with proven experience of all the main elements of running and developing a finance function, including management and statutory accounts production, budget setting, forecasting, cashflow management, fund accounting and reserves monitoring. In addition, the candidate will have experience of oversight of HR and IT functions, reporting to multiple boards, managing competing priorities and strategic leadership on the financial and operational elements of the business plan.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
This is a key role in the Operations department. You’ll be providing financial, administrative and coordination support to the Nutrition Team so we can play a role in ending hunger. You’ll support business development, track our finances, monitor our UNICEF contracts as spot areas for improvement in all we do. You will also have the opportunity to develop your technical skills in project design, literature review, drafting and editing of learning documents.
You’ll also engage with other teams within Action Against Hunger UK (e.g. finance,) the Senior Operations Co-Ordinator and Action Against Hunger’s International teams (country level, HQs) as relevant.
As part of the role, you will focus on day to day administration tasks (raising invoices, timesheets, etc.), attend technical meetings with the Head and Deputy Head of Nutrition, track the progresses of the different contracts and support the team on specific technical tasks. You will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core. For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.
Closing Date: 13 September 2024 at 23:00 Interview Date: Between 16/09/2024 and 07/08/2024
Please read the following carefully before making your application:
Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.
- For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.
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Director of Fundraising
Podium Analytics
London, UK
Full-Time and permanent role
Salary: c. £100,000 pa with flexibility for exceptional circumstances
Podium Analytics is a charity that was established in 2019 to create a world with more sport, less injury.
We were founded with the belief that, to see the full benefit of sports participation, more needs to be done to address the issue of youth and grassroots sport injury, which is an under-researched, under-resourced and often overlooked issue. Harnessing the power of data and research, and through education, influence and advocacy, we are creating a revolution in grassroots and youth sport, making players safer and more able to enjoy the sports they love for longer.
Our work so far has been underpinned by the generosity of our Founder and key major donors and private trusts, who believe in our unique position in the sporting world and ability to drive change. In order for us to achieve our mission and the long term impact that we are striving for, we need to build out and diversify our income base. This has led us to investing in this new Director of Fundraising role, and we are seeking an experienced leader to join us and help shape the next stage of our evolution.
You will be responsible for developing growth strategies, funding opportunities and donor relationships across a diverse portfolio of income streams. You will therefore need to bring experience of securing gifts and grants, ideally at the 6-figure level or more. To complement our existing activity, high-value Trusts & Foundations and corporate partnership experience would be a bonus.
A commitment to our cause will drive you, as you establish close working relationships with our CEO, Chairman, Trustees and senior management team, to enable the successful delivery of fundraising initiatives and drive opportunities forward. As a strategic operator with an entrepreneurial approach to your work, your track record of actively engaging with existing and potential supporters, and in developing and implementing comprehensive income generation strategies will underpin your ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the charity. As we are a small charity, this will begin as a very hands-on role and over time, you will have the opportunity to build your own team. You will therefore need to be comfortable with rolling up your sleeves, working in the detail without losing sight of the big picture, and navigating new or ambiguous areas with a positive and solutions-orientated mindset.
In return, you will have the support of a highly professional senior management team and an exceptional Board who are all committed to ensuring success in our fundraising endeavours. We are serious about our work, and also know how to have fun and celebrate success.
If this is the sort of environment you are looking for in your next career step and you thrive on working with passionate colleagues and supporters towards shared goals, we would like to hear from you. Please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240 or visit their website to download further details on the role.
Closing date for applications: 9AM on Monday, 9 September 2024
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The Change Foundation
The Change Foundation is an award-winning charity that uses sport to change the lives of marginalised young people. Throughout the past 42-years we have successfully delivered sport and mentoring intervention programmes to change the lives of vulnerable young people living in the UK and abroad.
We were born in 1981 following the Brixton Riots in London. Originally called the London Community Cricket Association, we used cricket as a tool to promote community cohesion and peace within the Lambeth community. Throughout the next four decades we have developed an array of innovative sport and social change programmes by listening to the voices of our young people. These range from Street Elite, working with young people on the edge of gangs and criminality to Fencing for Change, using fencing to work with young people with a learning disability.
Our Mission is to change the lives of marginalised young people through the power of sport.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Central London
Location type: Hybrid, minimum three days in the office
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees and Board
Annual salary: £100k - £140k GBP, dependant on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Candidate level: CEO
Background
Lumos is an international children’s charity founded in 2005 by the author J.K. Rowling to end the harmful practice of institutionalisation of children. Lumos’s mission is to fight for every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is for all children to grow up in safe and loving families. Our three-pronged approach is to prevent family separation, to protect children and to promote care reform.
Purpose of role
The incoming Chief Executive Officer will be coming into the organisation at a time of change and will lead on delivering the refreshed 2024 - 2026 Strategy and build on Lumos’ unique comparative advantage and successful work in eastern Europe. The Strategy explicitly emphasises the organisation’s Child Rights orientation and reframes priorities in line with the changing global context for children and the significantly reduced size and resources of the organisation.
The new strategy explicitly focuses on addressing the key drivers of the separation of children in context specific ways in Colombia, Kenya, Ukraine and Moldova, and seeks to leverage this work to influence regional care reform in Africa, Europe, Latin America and globally. Taken together, these efforts will contribute to the wider, joint efforts to accelerate Global Care Reform to end the institutionalisation of children and reintegrate children into family-based and alternative care.
The Chief Executive Officer will have the support of a passionate team of staff, an experienced Executive Leadership Team and fully supportive, engaged, and inspired Board of Trustees in the US and the UK.
Primary responsibilities
The new Chief Executive Officer will assume the following responsibilities:
Leadership
- Mobilise the organisation to achieve our mission with a focus on implementing the new 2024-2026 Strategy and embedding the strategic objectives.
- Nurture a thriving organisation and put in place the people, culture, management, and operational systems and appropriate governance to effectively deliver results for children.
- Build on the fundraising strategy and income generation, ensuring sustainable and diverse sources of income and resilience in the face of the effects of an ever-changing global context.
- Lead, empower and develop the Executive Leadership team to deliver our Strategy and model our values.
- Build Lumos’ profile and credibility as a thought leader with global technical expertise in the field of child rights and care reform.
Finance and fundraising
- Ensure the optimal level of resources, financial and human, are deployed to support the attainment of the organisation’s goals and strategic objectives.
- Give active and significant support to Lumos fundraisers and take a leading part in the cultivation of prospective and current donors. Support the Director to diversify the fundraising base and ensure financial sustainability.
- Engage with institutional funders, Trusts and Foundations, corporates and high-net-worth-individuals, attracting new donors and continuing to grow the Lumos’ partnership base and international networks.
- Be accountable to the Board for strategic finance and operational financial management, consolidating financial stability, efficiency, and impact.
Governance
- With the support of the Board of Trustees, work with the Director of Corporate Services to oversee the implementation of the governance function and recommendations as required.
- Ensure the Board is enabled fully to carry out their role, that governance meets the highest possible standards, and that Lumos is fully compliant in all areas.
- Ensure robust project planning and reporting are championed and embedded through the organisation in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
- Ensure the application of safeguarding best practice within Lumos and appropriately with the organisation’s partners.
Programmes
- Support Lumos Country Directors in the implementation of their national care reform strategies and collaborative partnerships with governments, and international and local civil society organisations.
- Support the Director of Programmes in sharing the organisation’s learning so that Governments and key stakeholders have the appropriate tools, resources and understanding to create meaningful change.
- Support the Director of Programmes to deliver a portfolio of excellent programmes for children, ensuring the safe and successful transition of current country programmes towards the new strategy and systematise the documentation and dissemination of transferable learning.
- Support the Director of Programmes to deliver safe and quality services in line with annual plans and donor requirements.
Programmes: evidence and advocacy
- Engage and influence multiple stakeholders nationally and internationally (within central, national, and local governments, with the commercial sector, the voluntary sector and in the media), enhancing the visibility of Lumos and its ability to inspire and drive social change for care reform.
- Guide the formulation of the organisation’s position with a view to influencing policy that achieves change in line with Lumos’ priorities.
- Represent the work of Lumos at the highest levels with partners, across the political spectrum and globally, and act as a champion and advocate for the organisation externally.
- Champion implementation research to deepen understanding of the drivers of institutionalisation and identify opportunities for prevention of separation of children from families and family strengthening.
- Oversee the measurement and evaluation of our work to achieve the appropriate reporting of demonstrable impact.
Programmes: child and young people
- Further develop and implement the meaningful participation of children, young people and other groups with lived experience.
- Develop at country and global level advisory mechanisms, in partnership with other organisations where appropriate, to provide platforms for self-advocates and persons and organisations with lived experience.
Profile
Experience, knowledge and skills
- Professional qualifications and experience in a relevant field coupled with sound senior leadership in an NGO or public body.
- Demonstrable knowledge and credibility as a leader in the field of children’s services, child rights or child protection.
- Experience in leading organisational change in line with overall strategy and in response to a dynamic external environment.
- A global mindset and experience of working in diverse systems and with diverse groups and cultures.
- An experienced people leader with a track record of successfully building high performing teams and a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Financial acumen, with experience of income generation and appreciation of the complexities of cultivating a diverse portfolio of sources of funding.
- A proven record in the cultivation of donors and success in raising high value funds.
- Knowledge and experience of leading systems change programmes and achieving social impact.
- A demonstrable commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance with knowledge and experience which is relevant to the work of a not-for-profit organisation.
- A talented relationship manager experienced at working with governments.
- Demonstrable ambassadorial skills, including the ability to employ a wide range of advocacy skills to make the case to both internal and external audiences.
- A skilled influencer, comfortable engaging with and deploying research, data, and other evidence to inform debate and change social policy and practice.
- A talented, persuasive, and compelling public speaker; skilled with the media and with the appetite to use media and other public and digital platforms to convey messages and inspire evidence-based changes.
Personal attributes
- Passion for our mission and drive to deliver the 2024-2026 Strategy.
- An ambition to address the key drivers of the separation of children in context-specific ways across the world.
- A commitment to children’s rights and social justice.
- Places a high value on their ability to positively impact others.
- The personal authority and credibility to command wide respect and confidence, internally and externally.
- A collaborative, consensual, leadership style, with the ability to motivate and drive an organisation to deliver outcomes.
- Courage, imagination, and confidence to make bold decisions and embrace change and ambiguity.
- Committed to social change, the value of evidence and the impact of research and policy in practice.
A full applicants pack is available.
The deadline for application is Sunday 15th September 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.
Do you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to be part of a supportive and energetic head office team? If you answered YES, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
We are a leading multi-academy trust focused on primary education, with a network of successful academies across London, East Anglia, and the West Midlands. We are dedicated to serving the needs of the children and communities we represent.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance and Operations Business Partner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial processes, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation.
In this role, you will become an integral part of our central team, working in a collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. The position is based primarily at one of our West Midlands school, with flexibility for some regular home working if desired.
Key Responsibilities:
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Meeting month and year end deadlines
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Fully considered and robust budgets submitted on time to TEFAT
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Looking for ways to improve value for money in schools and central processes
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Returns to ESFA delivered accurately and on time
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Accounts submitted on deadline with clean audit
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Successful completion of assigned projects
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Successful feedback from key stakeholders including and not limited to Principals, SBM’s, Finance Managers, TEFAT Directors
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Successfully meeting all of the relevant job description requirements
If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, please review our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with the requirements before applying.
We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team!
If you’re interested in this role, please take a look at our job pack, which includes the job description and person specification for the position that you will need to familiarise yourself with before applying for the job.
Closing Date: 9am, 16th September 2024
Interview Date: 20th September 2024
The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including a Barred List and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Are you keen to create and deliver community fundraising activities?
- Do you love connecting with donors to grow their individual giving?
National AIDS Trust is the UK's HIV rights charity. Join us and you can play a key part in stopping HIV from standing in the way of health, dignity and equality, help us bring an end to new HIV transmissions by 2030.
We're looking for someone who is excited about supporting community fundraisers across the UK to raise funds for us. You'll have the skills and interest in creating and delivering our own events and community fundraising activities. You'll build relationships with our supporters, developing our presence and support within the communities we serve to raise income.
You'll take the lead on delivering the strategy and operational plans for community fundraising, individual giving and supporter stewardship. The role provides varied opportunities to learn and develop within these areas, and will suit someone who is either new to the fundraising sector or who is looking to progress from fundraising assistant level. You'll need to bring a passion for building relationships, and delivering excellent supporter care.
You'll be part of a small team of dedicated colleagues working across different fundraising specialisms whilst collaborating to reach our goals, and a key part of an organisation of people who are all inspired by the difference we can make.
Closing date for applications: Monday 9 September 2024 (9am)
Interviews: Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 September 2024 at National AIDS Trust's offices in London
The application pack documents can be downloaded from our website, or by emailing us quoting the job title for a paper copy, or by calling us. All materials are available in larger fonts upon request.
National AIDS Trust is committed to equality and diversity and particularly encourages applications from people living with HIV, gay and bisexual men, trans and non-binary people, and people from black and minority ethnic communities.
We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
National AIDS Trust (NAT) is a Registered Charity No. 297977 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No.2175938 (registered in England and Wales)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Black Thrive as they look to appoint a Head of Programmes to their team on a permanent basis. The role will be offered on a hybrid contract with a minimum of 2 days expected to work in their Lambeth Office.
Black Thrive exists to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and well-being of Black people so that the thriving of Black communities is the norm.
Their guiding principle is that Black communities should be at the forefront of reimagining, redefining, and co-creating a society where systemic racism and other oppressive systems have been dismantled so that they have fulfilling lives.
The New Head of Programmes is designed to enhance the organisation's operational efficiency and effectiveness significantly. Reporting directly to, and supporting the Director, this position is central to their efforts to streamline internal processes, improve communication, foster a collaborative work environment, and navigate the complexities of external partnerships with the broader NHS and health systems.
This role demands an experienced professional with a significant managerial track record of excellence and strategic thinking. The candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, manage critical projects and programmes, engage with external partners, and drive their team towards achieving organisational objectives.
The successful candidate will have significant background in programme management and leadership within a delivery context. You will have overseen the delivery of multiple programmes across a wide range of stakeholders with a solid track record of managing compliance with statutory requirements and governance frameworks. You will have a tight grasp of what is required by funders and ensure that communication is clear and concise. Finally, you will be driven by the organisations mission and have proven ability to ensure that diverse community voices are included within the organisations work.