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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award exists to support young people to build life-long belief in themselves; supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their passions, and discover talents they never knew they had.
Today’s young people are facing a perfect storm of challenges, and it is our ambition that every young person should have the opportunity to develop the essential skills, self-belief and resilience they will need to thrive in life and in work.
We are looking for a Director of Operations – England, to join our dynamic team. You will play a vital role in leading the delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) activity in England, ensuring alignment with the DofE’s mission, vision and Youth Without Limits (YWL) Strategy. Whilst contribute to the ambition of reaching 1.6m participants by 2026 and remove barriers to access for the most marginalised and excluded young people.
You will be accountable for the development and growth strategy for England aligned with the England vision and Youth without Limits Strategy.
- Oversee robust licensing, quality assurance and support for delivery partners and volunteer leaders across England so young people receive a high-quality, safe and impactful DofE experience.
- Provide strategic leadership to the England Senior Leadership Team and work collaboratively with the People Business Partners to ensure consistency across England in terms of team development, well-being, Learning & Development, and talent management.
- As a member of DofE Senior leadership group you will also contribute to overall strategic and operation leadership, collaborating with senior colleagues to ensure DofE activity is aligned behind our strategy and modelling our values and behaviours.
About you
You will be an exceptional leader of operational teams, with the ability to translate organisational strategy into effective delivery, identify new opportunities and embrace new initiatives.
The ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and an understanding of the dynamics of dispersed organisations whose services are delivered by third-party partners through a workforce of volunteers.
Able to work collaboratively to achieve shared objectives, fostering teamwork and cooperation to make informed decisions in the interests of the Charity as a whole.
If you have a passion to improve the lives of young people, and the experience and drive to lead an exceptional team of Operations staff to expand DofE’s reach and ensure every young person has a high-quality, impactful DofE experience, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for all applications: 9th September – Midnight
First interview: 18th and 19th September (virtual, via Teams)
Second Interviews: 25th September (to be held in person, venue to be confirmed)
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (e.g., DBS/PVG or similar), references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
The geographical allowance is based on a staff member having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Operating Officer
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £90,000
Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Chief Operating Officer at Police Care UK
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our communities? Do you have the strategic vision, operational expertise, and people management skills to drive a leading charity forward? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Police Care UK: Police Care UK traces its roots back to 1926 as the merger of the charities Police Dependants' Trust and the National Police Fund. Our mission is to reduce the impact of harm on police and their families. We are undergoing an exciting period of change, transforming from a traditional benevolent charity to a leader in the blue light sector. With offices in Woking, Surrey, we work throughout the UK to deliver groundbreaking research, innovation and evidence-based action to help the police community cope with the impact of policing.
The Role: As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our national charity, ensuring operational excellence and strategic execution. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to support the achievement of the Charity's mission, aims, and objectives. You will oversee strategic and business planning, enhance our operational frameworks, and drive efficient and effective operational delivery. With an organisational staff team of 30 and a budget of £3m, you will be a trusted and indispensable member of the strategic leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organisation's mission, goals, and objectives
- Oversee daily operations, including budgeting, financial management, KPI tracking, and staff management
- Foster a values-based culture that is equitable, inclusive, and collaborative
- Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Identify, manage, and escalate risks appropriately to protect the organisation's interests
- Oversee HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with trustees, beneficiaries, donors, partners, and volunteers
- Implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and operations, making recommendations for improvements
- Provide an effective framework for good governance and risk management
Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer who embodies our core values of adaptability, empathy, and collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Demonstrable experience in budgeting, financial management, and people leadership
- Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities
- In-depth knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements
- Experience working with individuals in mental health and/or uniformed services at a senior level is desirable
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using technology and data to drive operational improvements
What We Offer: At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities.
How to Apply: If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able.
Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Closing date: 24-09-2024
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Prospectus is excited to be partnering with Integrate Agency in the search for a Trusts and Foundations Consultant to join their growing organisation.
The Integrate Agency CIC is a social enterprise that supports the community through world class training, advocacy and support services. They grow, strengthen and give voice to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Regularly gaining recognition and awards for their incredible work, this is a unique opportunity to be part of this meaningful journey.
As the Trusts and Foundations Consultant, you will be responsible for connecting and catalysing Lambeth’s VCE fundraising workforce to develop the fundraising leaders of the future. This role will work to engage this fundraising network and then train, inspire and develop these individuals into successful fundraisers. Particularly focusing on the art of grant application writing, this role will support and guide those who may have been thrust into fundraising for the first time.
To be successful as the Trusts and Foundations Consultant, you will have proven experience in grant writing and wider fundraising, ideally with a good track record of securing funds from grant givers. This person will need to be aa strong networker and have good client relationship skills to build long lasting partnerships. They will also ideally have experience in training, mentoring, or teaching others to achieve fundraising success.
This role is a full-time permanent position that will have access to a London office, but location can be discussed. The salary for this role is £45,000.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Trusts and Foundations Consultant position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Do you want to work in a Business Development role where you can make a real difference to peoples lives? Do have solid experience developing business, generating pipeline, making proposals, delivering sales pitches and closing deals?
We are working with a children's charity, who are looking for a Business Development Officer to join their Commercial Strategy Team. This is a new role, to support growing their income in new and innovative ways.
Role: Business Development Officer
Organisation type: Children's Charity
Salary/rate: Between £ £28,337 - £33,301 plus £500 Home Working Allowance
Working arrangements: Mostly remote with occasional visits to office and client visits
Location: England, UK
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week
CLOSING DATE: ASAP
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave + bank holidays increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service
- Employee benefits and assistance programme
- Generous matched pension up to 7%
- Life assurance scheme
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave and IVF leave
- A range of learning and development opportunities including apprenticeship opportunities
- A range of lived experience network groups
As Business Development Officer you will:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Develop and research a prospect pipeline, managing your own prospects through he business development cycle.
- Respond to and progress incoming new business enquiries from prospective new clients.
- Network at conferences and events.
- Undertake Business Development projects as required.
To be successful in the role you will:
- Have experience in business development, sales or fundraising either in the charity or commercial sector.
- Have a track record of successfully identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Have experience of researching and developing a prospect pipeline.
- Be confident with great interpersonal skills.
- Have ability to work under pressure.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We are looking for a Temporary Trusts and Statutory Grants Officer to secure in year or multiyear funding from Trusts and Foundations and statutory sources for an inspiring animal charity.
This can be remote or Hybrid working with 2 days a week in the London or regional hubs
The Role
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of relevant local/regional/national grant funding prospects to develop a sustainable funding portfolio from statutory and trust sources.
Responsible for generating and growing income from grant giving organisations and stewarding own pool of donors.
Work in collaboration with the Philanthropy and Partnerships Prospect Research and Strategic Funding team Operations Team leads and as well as key departments in order to build effective funding opportunities that support team, department & organisation objectives and Key Performance Indicators
Deliver against financial targets and KPIs, evidencing individual performance through tracking and reporting.
Review and share feedback from funders and monitor funding application successes and failures to support future planning across the organisation.
Research, scan and review the external funding environment for business critical information that may impact the service delivery priorities and funding opportunities.
The Candidate
Excellent knowledge of statutory funders and or grant-making bodies.
Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
A broad understanding of the key principles and practices underpinning the development of strong partnerships.
Proven track record of securing funding from statutory funding sources, trusts and/or major grant making bodies.
Experience in securing funding from National Lottery and equivalent.
Experienced in researching and horizon scanning for funding opportunities.
Proven track record of achieving income targets.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Prospectus is excited to be supporting Commonwealth War Graves Foundation in their search for an Interim Trusts and Corporate Fundraising Officer.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) honours and cares for the service members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Funded by six Member Governments, our work began with building, and now maintaining, cemeteries at 23,000 locations all over the world.
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of CWGC. The CWGF supports the work of the CWGC through seeking funding for diverse projects that actively engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the whole community with our work – through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working.
As CWGF’s Trusts & Corporate Fundraising Officer, you'll generate income by creating exceptional written applications and reports. To do this, you'll dive into research, keeping tabs on all fundraising opportunities. Working with different teams, you'll craft strong grant proposals.
You'll bring in new corporate supporters by building relationships, sponsorships, and extra support. In this dynamic team, you'll plan costing, and execute various activities in a charity experiencing an invigorating period of expansion. The successful candidate will understand grant and corporate fundraising, and have experience in building strong and meaningful relationships and steadily securing income.
This is a 6 month fixed-term contract role, with capacity for it to be extended into a full time role. The salary will be £33,438 and the role is fully remote, though office presence is optional if you prefer.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Flora at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.