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Make an Impact: Join Refugee Resource as a Fundraising & New Initiatives Manager!
Do you have the passion and drive to create lasting change? Are you ready to take on a role that truly makes a difference in the lives of refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants?
Refugee Resource is Hiring
Position: Fundraising & New Initiatives Manager
Salary: £41,600 FTE (£33,280 pro rata), 28 hours per week
Refugee Resource supports the well-being, integration, and empowerment of refugees in Oxfordshire through psychological, social, and practical services. We are looking for an innovative leader to spearhead fundraising efforts and new initiatives.
Your Impact:
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Secure new income streams and manage transformative projects.
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Build powerful partnerships with key stakeholders, from major donors to corporations.
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Lead marketing and communication strategies that elevate our mission.
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Shape and guide the development of new initiatives within a set budget.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive pension
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Employee Assistance Program
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Professional development & training
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Generous holiday allowance (25 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure)
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Sick pay
Closing Date: Sunday 27th October 2024
Interview Date: Friday 1st November 2024 - candidates to confirm availability for this date
Bring your expertise to a cause that matters. Apply today Get Involved — Refugee Resource and be part of something extraordinary!
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To build meaningful lives as part of the wider community for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) and Lebanon.
The Deputy Director of Philanthropy will play a pivotal role in advancing MAP's mission by leading and expanding our fundraising efforts across trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partnerships in the UK and internationally. This senior leadership position requires a dynamic, strategic, and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in high-value fundraising and relationship management.
About You
You will have an understanding of the history and particular circumstances which face Palestinians, as well as a passion for the cause. You’ll have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies, and with a strong track record of securing major gifts, grants and corporate partnerships, you’ll take our partnership offering to a new level aiming for multi-year partnerships. You will use your excellent interpersonal and motivational leadership skills to develop and support team members to deliver their best work. Your exceptional communication skills and the capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines will be valuable.
If you have an understanding of the global fundraising landscape, this is desirable, but moreover your ability to spot trends and act upon them is what we are seeking.
Duties and key responsibilities
Leadership, Strategy and Planning
•Build and inspire a high-performing, results-oriented team focused on delivering fundraising targets through tailored partnership plans
•Lead the development of the Philanthropy and Partnerships strategy, setting ambitious targets in line with the fundraising strategy and goals in the UK and globally.
•Collaborate with the Director and Heads of teams to develop team plans aligned with the Fundraising and Marketing strategy.
•Stay ahead of emerging trends and horizon scanning to ensure MAP’s philanthropy offering considers the latest developments.
Relationship Development and Management
•Cultivate and manage strong relationships with corporates, major donors, trust and foundation representatives to secure grants with a focus on multi-year partnerships.
•Develop and manage the portfolio of major donor prospects, creating tailored engagement plans to maximize their philanthropic potential.
•Lead stewardships events to bring the work to life and to connect supporters with MAP programme colleagues and medical volunteers.
•Collaborate with programmes and communications teams to ensure the team creates persuasive proposals, impactful reports, and engaging donor communications.
•Lead and be responsible for the due diligence procedure for new partners, as well as periodically ensuring that current partners still meet MAP’s guidelines.
Budgets, reporting and compliance
•Lead, create and manage annual and three-year rolling budgets working with programmes, communications and finance.
•Working with the Head of Fundraising Operations, provide reporting for the SMT and Board on a quarterly basis, and at a team level on a monthly basis, highlighting risks and opportunities and making necessary adjustments to ensure continued success.
•Ensure all grant applications and reports are submitted punctually and meet funders' requirements.
General Responsibilities
•Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP.
•Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
•Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
•Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients or staff and MAP data.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills and Experience
•A strong track record of securing major gifts, grants, and corporate partnerships.
•Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies.
•Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors and partners.
•Exceptional communication skills.
•Strong project management abilities, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
•Understanding of the global fundraising landscape and ability to identify trends and opportunities driven by non-UK centric fundraising approaches is desirable.
•Experience working in the Middle East or with Middle Eastern donors is highly desirable.
•Experience working with Trustees, Senior Management Teams and other stakeholders within an organisation to embed, promote and develop a private fundraising culture across projects and programmes, and close a deal.
Personal attributes and other requirements
•Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities
•Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
•Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination.
•Commitment to the aims, values and ethos of MAP
•Ability and willingness to work weekends/evenings in emergencies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Fundraising Officer– UK based
Contract type: Permanent – part time 21 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 FTE
Base: Remote
Reports to: Fundraiser
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of others? Do you want to work with like-minded professionals in a great team?
Rees seeks to support those who have, at some stage in their lives, been in foster care or residential care, including those with custodial experience. The charity understands the importance of having a lifelong support network. Our aim is to help care experienced people thrive in all aspects of their lives at any age. We listen, offer help and guidance and we develop projects that really can make a positive difference.
Rees Foundation delivers learning and development opportunities to public and voluntary sector commissioners, businesses, other agencies, and professionals.
The Fundraising Officer will join the charity during an exciting time as it grows and expands its business development, fundraising and income generation.
This role can be undertaken remotely so we are accepting applications from anywhere in the UK, although you will be required to attend the office in Worcestershire at least monthly.
There will be some UK travel required on occasion so the successful candidate should be willing to travel.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Fundraising Officer. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our fundraising efforts to advance our impact in supporting care experienced people.
The Fundraising Assistant will work closely with the Fundraiser to execute various administrative and operational fundraising activities, manage donor relationships, and contribute to the overall success of our fundraising initiatives.
We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative, and determination. You’ll excel in communication, both face-to-face and in writing, with a knack for crafting persuasive funding proposals tailored to various stakeholders. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processes to enhance efficiency. You will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and be able to research and undertake analysis of funding streams, bids, and tenders and support in their collation and submission.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Prospect Research:
Conduct research on prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, to identify new funding opportunities and support donor cultivation efforts.
Communication:
Conduct research and develop compelling fundraising proposals for trusts, foundations, corporations, and individuals. Assist in creating and distributing engaging fundraising materials, including appeal letters, newsletters, and social media content, to captivate donors and promote our fundraising initiatives.
Donor Management:
Assist in maintaining donor records, including contact information, donation history, and communication preferences, using a CRM database.
Donation Processing:
Process donations, issue acknowledgment letters, and ensure accurate recording of donations in the database.
Fundraising Campaign Support:
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising campaigns and events, including mailings, online fundraising initiatives, and donor appreciation events.
Grant Administration:
Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, reports, and other grant-related materials, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
Reporting:
Generate reports on fundraising activities, donor trends, and campaign outcomes to track progress and inform decision-making.
Administrative Support:
Provide administrative support to the Fundraiser, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and managing correspondence.
Collaboration:
Collaborate with staff across departments to integrate fundraising efforts with other organizational activities and initiatives.
Strategic:
Work closely with the Fundraiser to develop and implement the charity’s fundraising and income development strategy.
It will be beneficial if you have a working knowledge of the UK charity framework and Fundraising Regulatory requirements.
Joining the Rees Foundation will give you the opportunity to thrive in a diverse and passionate working environment. You will be able to develop your commercial and Foundations/Trust bid writing and fundraising skills to secure vital resources and contribute to the growth and impact of the organisation. If you are passionate about making a positive difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a self-motivated individual to lead our Programmes Team whilst our current Director of Programmes is on maternity leave. The role will be fixed term from December 2024 until January 2026, although there may be further opportunities beyond the length of the contract depending on organisational growth.
The Director of Programmes will be a key member of CoachBright’s Senior Management Team, and will have input on both operational and strategic decision making. Whilst we will expect your input on matters relating to programme delivery and impact, all members of SMT are expected to contribute to decision making across the organisation. As a result, the role is an excellent opportunity to get genuine leadership experience at an educational charity, with the opportunity to report directly to our board of trustees depending on growth in the role.
The primary responsibility for the Director of Programmes will be to recruit school partners for our EEF trial, with delivery beginning September 2025. This trial is to test the impact our Peer to Peer coaching programme (Y10s coaching Y7s) can have on the maths attainment of disadvantaged pupils. The trial will require us to recruit 100 participating schools, 50 of whom will receive the intervention, with another 50 allocated to a control group.
Working alongside the CEO and the Programmes Team Leader, you will create and execute a strategy to recruit new schools as participants to this trial. As a result, experience of managing sales or partnerships with schools, or existing connections with senior leaders at secondary schools and multi-academy trusts, would be beneficial.
Alongside this, you will line manage our current Programmes Team Leader, who directly line manages our team of Programme Managers. From Sept 2025, we are expecting our Programmes Team to grow, and you will play a key role in recruiting for that expanded team. At that point, we would expect you to begin line managing a small number of Programme Managers directly.
The role is an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to the growth of an ambitious charity, develop genuine leadership and strategic experience, and project manage a trial supported by the EEF - one of the most highly regarded and respected educational research organisations.
EEF Trial
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Write and execute the strategy to deliver our EEF trial. This will primarily involve recruiting and onboarding 100 schools to participate from January 2025 through to July 2025, for programmes to begin in September 2025.
Leadership
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Be a key member of the Senior Management Team, working alongside the trustees, CEO, Director of People and Operations, and Director of Finance to drive high quality leadership and decision making.
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Work alongside the CEO to develop and define strategic priorities and targets for programmes.
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Align programmes team around organisational strategy and ensure buy in.
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Help create an organisational culture which is supportive, collaborative and embeds learning & continuous improvement across the programmes team.
People Management
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Line manage our Programmes Team Leader, who will directly line manage all of our Programme Managers. We expect the number of team members you directly manage to increase as our Programmes Team grows.
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Support the Programmes Team Leader with development and delivery of programme KPIs and ensure that Programme Managers are delivering effectively and developing in their roles.
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Identify skills gaps and development needs for the Programmes Team and work with the Director of People and Operations to develop a training plan for the team to support with programme delivery.
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Deliver yearly performance appraisals for direct reports.
Programme Delivery
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Overseeing the management of programme delivery in schools to meet KPIs, predominantly those related to our EEF trial.
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Leading the implementation of our primary and secondary programme delivery processes. This will include but is not limited to:
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Staff guides and handbooks: codifying our ways of working.
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Simplifying and automating tasks via our Monday platform.
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Joining up all strands of programme delivery (school induction, launch, training, impact measurement, sessions, graduation and review).
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Ensure that programmes team adhere to CoachBright’s safeguarding, health and safety and GDPR policies and procedures.
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Ensure systems and processes are working for the Programmes Team to effectively deliver programmes.
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Ensure programmes are delivered to a consistently high standard, including ensuring that our quality assurance and impact evaluation frameworks are being used consistently.
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Ensure school relationships are managed appropriately and that termly retention targets are met.
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Oversee the budget for programme delivery including printing cost, room bookings and programme events.
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Carry out other tasks that are within the scope and spirit of the role.
Volunteer recruitment and training
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Alongside the Team Leader, oversee and provide input on our volunteer recruitment plan, in order to deliver our Core programmes. (Distinct from our Peer to Peer programmes, our Core programmes feature undergraduate volunteers coaching, rather than senior pupils).
Programme Design and Impact
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Project manage the development of programme resources including workshops, session plans and launch and graduation materials, particularly those related to the EEF trial.
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Work with our Data & Impact Manager to capture programme impact via feedback forms, Impact Reports and Annual Reports.
Safeguarding
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Act as CoachBright’s National Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
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Support the National DSL in developing and establishing CoachBright’s organisation’s approach to safeguarding.
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Support the National DSL with the coordination of the distribution of policies, procedures and safeguarding resources throughout the organisation.
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Provide safeguarding advice and support to staff and volunteers.
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Manage safeguarding concerns, allegations or incidents escalated up.
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Manage referrals to key safeguarding agencies e.g. social services or police of any incidents or allegations of abuse and harm.
Person specification
Essential characteristics
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Passion for social mobility, we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.
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Experience of selling, managing, and retaining partnerships with schools and multi-academy trusts.
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Programme management experience, including programme design and delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
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Experience of curriculum and training design, and delivery of training.
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Experience of managing remote and cross regional teams.
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Experience managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including school leaders, funders, corporate partners and charity sector organisations.
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Strong change management skills with experience of managing teams through change. Ability to work with ambiguity, lead through uncertainty and motivate people through change.
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Effective people management, including supervision, appraisals and performance management.
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Proven experience in developing and implementing quality standards.
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Experience of working in or within education settings and a good understanding of the educational landscape.
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Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skill with the ability to coach the team to proactively identify issues and opportunities.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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A business acumen with strategic ability.
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An analytical mindset with great problem solving skills.
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Self reflective and stretches self, team members and colleagues to develop.
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Ability to encourage a culture of reflection and innovation.
Desirable characteristics
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Fundraising experience.
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Experience of writing papers and reporting to the board of trustees.
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Experience of working with and empowering people who have faced challenges in their lives.
Key details
Benefits:
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An opportunity to contribute to a young, exciting charity with scope to input widely and take on new responsibilities.
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The opportunity to lead, and be the project manager for, an Education Endowment Foundation trial, which we expect to leave a lasting impact on the sector.
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Starting salary of £42,057 plus £2,500 London weighting where applicable.
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28 annual leave days (pro rata).
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Fridays off during non-term-time (pro rata).
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Access to a £100 individual annual CPD budget in addition to CoachBright’s standard training offer which includes safeguarding, health and safety and diversity, equity and inclusion training).
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Access to a 24-hour employee assisted helpline facilitated independently by Health Assured.
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Access to BrightHR perks which includes an array of discounts in various areas such as retail and technology.
Key Information:
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Fixed term contract from 2nd December 2024 until 30th January 2026. We have some flexibility on these dates.
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Remote role, with access to a network of Regus coworking spaces across the country. Some travel across our key programme areas will be required (expected to be London, Birmingham and Manchester, but not exclusively).
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Full-Time position, 35 hours per week (with some weekend/evening hours required during volunteer recruitment and training periods which will be acknowledged in TOIL).
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Reporting to the CEO.
Thank you for your interest in the Director of Programmes maternity cover role. To apply please submit your CV and a one page cover letter outlining your reasons for applying, and experience and skills related to the role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Coaching young people to be confident, independent and resilient so they can lead the lives they want.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Fund for Children (GFC) works to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong, and valued.
Join us in our mission to power the potential of young people.
We partner with innovative, locally-led organisations, helping them deepen their impact and build their capacity for social change. By pairing flexible funding with targeted capacity development support, we help our partners grow stronger and more responsive to challenges on the ground.
Over the last thirty years, we have invested more than $60 million in over 1000 community-based organisations around the world. Our work advances the rights of children and youth across four focus areas: education, gender equity, youth empowerment, and freedom from violence and exploitation.
As the Development Officer for Strategic Partnerships, you will join a multinational team of caring and committed individuals who believe in investing in bold ideas to help grassroots organisations deepen their impact and advocate for children’s rights.
We value courage, excellence, learning, partnership, and inclusion, as well as kindness and passion. Our partners’ visions for change inspire all we do. Feedback and learning inspire us to do better, and we strive to be youth centered.
What is the role?
Are you a Partnerships and Fundraising professional, passionate about the potential of children and young people?
Global Fund for Children is looking for a Development Officer to join our global Strategic Partnerships Team in an exciting new UK-based role. Your main responsibility will be to help steward our active relationships with donors and supporters around the world, manage delivery of key grant outputs, and build relationships with philanthropic funders and foundations.
This role will require engagement with our global staff team, alongside senior leadership and key stakeholders, and our expansive network of community partners around the world. You’ll help to develop strategies that build our relationships with key donors, ensuring all our reporting output is of a consistently high quality. This role will have a truly global reach with a primary focus on supporting programming and donor relationships for our work in the UK, Europe and Africa.
You will be passionate about maintaining the quality and performance of all our outputs to donors and supporters, and have a track record of being highly organized, an ability to manage multiple priorities and an ability to work to a deadline, to ensure we achieve our ambitious goals and objectives.
You will be just one part of a growing and extremely ambitious and successful Development, Marketing and Communications (DMC) team based in the UK, US, and around the world. You will play an important part in the successful implementation of projects with our staff team based in more than 20 countries globally – including colleagues from Programs, Finance, Learning & Evaluation, and Safeguarding.
What will you be doing?
• Manage the global calendar of donor deliverables for the Development team
• Consistently create and deliver compelling reports and other donor deliverables, according to our grant agreements, including collecting data, writing content, reviewing financial information, and ensuring compliance details.
• Work collaboratively across the Development team, engaging with key stakeholders, to deliver on strategic goals and KPIs.
• Liaise with Program and Finance colleagues to share grant requirements and reporting expectations, build reports and deliver high -quality stewardship items.
• Work alongside the team to keep an accurate record of donor relationships in Salesforce, including stakeholder information, notes from meetings, reporting and submission deadlines, and correspondence with donor staff
• Build and develop new relationships with prospective foundation donors and foundation fundraising strategy in collaboration with Senior Manager and Vice President for Strategic Partnerships
• Represent the organisation, both internally and externally where opportunities arise, including donor visits, public events, and partner convenings
• Keep abreast and keep the wider team updated of best practices and trends in the philanthropy sector, scoping out strategic opportunities to help us engage new prospective donors
• Contribute to the development of a strong values-based team culture across different countries, areas and streams of work
What are your experience and skills?
Our ideal Development Officer for Strategic Partnerships will have:
• Outstanding organizational skills, including ability to plan, prioritize and manage a varied workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent writing skills, including development of compelling communications to engage donors and prospects
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship building skills with the ability to work across teams and build strong internal and external networks
• Passion for supporting and developing people to achieve their potential
• Experience working in a hybrid setting across a variety of time zones, and the confidence and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a busy team.
• Experience working with a development/fundraising team to deliver financial goals or partnership deliverables.
• An understanding of the funder and wider philanthropy system in the UK, US, and/or globally
• Appreciation for working with community-based organisations towards a shared goal
• Experience coordinating with a diverse range of colleagues to develop concept notes and funding proposals
• Knowledge of children and young people programming and / or experience in the international development sector preferred
What can we offer you?
Our team dreams big.
We work together to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong and valued.
GFC fosters a caring work environment that promotes collaboration, respect, and professional development. We set standards of excellence and quality in our work, firmly believing that children and youth deserve the best we can offer.
We believe that every person has equal rights, and we affirm the diversity that enriches our globalized world. In line with these core values, it is our policy to actively seek diverse candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to Global Fund for Children’s mission.
Our values shape our vision, guide our daily decision making, and signal to the world what to expect when you encounter Global Fund for Children. We hold ourselves to these values to best serve our local partners and the children and youth they support. We attract talented people from all over the world because we believe deeply in living our values.
Salary – UK-based salary range for this role will be £40,000 - £45,000, depending on experience
Weekly hours – 35 hours per week.
Holidays – 30 days annual leave and 8 public holidays. The basic annual leave allowance increases to 35 days after 4 years of continuous employment.
Flexible Working Location – This is a hybrid position that is based in the UK. GFC is open to applications to those who will regularly visit our London office.
Learning – GFC encourages professional development as a part of our culture and values. GFC provides regular opportunities for training, collaboration, and mentorship. Employees may access professional development funds to support continued learning.
Benefits - We strive to build a culture that embraces care and wellbeing.
Our global employee benefits include:
• Private healthcare insurance plan with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (annual leave, enhanced sickness leave, wellbeing days, sabbatical leave, family friendly leave)
• Flexible work arrangements - remote/hybrid/compressed work schedules
• Pension plan contributions - employees are auto-enrolled on the GFC workplace pension scheme. 8% employer contributions with 4% employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Services
• Team Building and Social Committees
*Other benefits may apply, depending on the location of the employee
How do I apply?
In line with our values of courage, passion and inclusion, to apply for this role, please share your thoughts on the following questions along with your CV:
1) What excites you most about this role and how is it directly connected to your skills and experience?
2) What experience of fundraising and strategic partnership working would you bring to this role?
The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1st at 5pm UK Time.
Global Fund for Children partners with local organisations around the world to help children & youth reach their full potential & advance their rights
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Collaborate closely with our Senior Fundraising Manager to identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, support individual giving and contribute to bid writing for projects that align with CSE’s strategic goals.
Pay and conditions
- The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) but will consider a minimum of 30 hours.
- The salary for the role will be £27,121 to £32,486
- You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.
We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.
Specific responsibilities
An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:
- Write compelling funding pitches for projects or fundraising campaigns.
- Represent CSE at external events to promote our work, support horizon scanning and identify future partners for the fundraising team to work with.
- Maintain accurate and up to date fundraising content on website, all other CSE communications channels and third-party platforms.
- Support the running of online and in-person events to raise awareness of CSE’s work with key stakeholders and potential funders.
- Steward current individual supporters, building engagement through a supporter journey.
- Develop campaigns and appeals to engage with new audiences and encourage new supporters.
- Ensure all income and donations are processed, and acknowledged appropriately, including using systems for accurately managing supporter data.
- Research Trusts and Foundations to identify prospects with objectives which align with CSE’s strategic goals. Collate this information in an appropriate, accessible format.
- Develop creative ways of presenting CSE to engage corporate partners leading to mutually beneficial relationships with social purpose.
- Write content for sections of bids.
To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
Essential attributes for this role include:
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
- Competence with MS Office programmes – in particular Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
- Excellent verbal and written communication expertise, able to communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences.
- Empathetic and communicative – able to nurture and build relationships with a wide range of donors and supporters.
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and with limited supervision and as part of a team.
- Good time management skills, including priority setting, multi-tasking and problem-solving.
- Understanding of trust and foundation funders.
Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 29 October 2024
Interviews are expected to take place Tuesday 5 or Wednesday 6 November 2024, though this is subject to change.
If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an excellent relationship builder with research skills? Mencap are searching for a brilliant Prospect Research Officer to support their philanthropy team to raise vital funds from trusts and major donors. Mencap fights for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
This role is in the High Value Relationships Team, reporting to the head of the team and leading on developing and embedding Mencap’s prospect research strategy to ensure a steady flow of prospects into the High Value pipeline. As part of the role, you will undertake research to identify new major donors, trusts and influencers as well as managing your own small portfolio of prospects. Mencap will support your development and training to manage and solicit gifts and become a vital part of the philanthropy team and in development and cultivation of the major donor programme.
To be successful in the role of Prospect Research Officer, you will need:
- Demonstrable experience in research, and clear understanding of how prospect research should be used to drive fundraising
- Strong written skills that would allow you to write compelling funding applications and proposals
- Proven experience of using data management, with strong IT skills
Salary: £31,688
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London office
Deadline: Rolling
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Are you our next Director of Development and Communications?
- Do you have a proven track record in fundraising, development, and communications?
- Do you enjoy rolling your sleeves up and personally getting stuck in, as well as working collaboratively with partners, teams, and boards?
- Are you passionate, as we are, about addressing poverty and inequality in London?
- If so, then you might be just the person we are looking for to lead our ambitious development and communications strategies for Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation.
We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to lead on development, fundraising and communications at Islington Giving and Cripplegate Foundation. This is a unique chance to drive impactful change, working closely with our CEO, Senior Management Team and Governors to build on recent partnership successes, to contribute to our recently extended strategy, meet income targets, and build a strong network of supporters.
The Director Development and Communications will play a crucial role in amplifying our work, fostering philanthropy, and strengthening relationships with donors, businesses, trusts and foundations. If you’re a strategic leader with a talent for building partnerships, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to lead a small, dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead fundraising efforts across multiple streams, with a focus on expanding individual and business giving.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key donors, partners, and supporters.
- Drive communications strategies to amplify Islington Giving’s impact and raise the profile of small grassroots groups in our community.
- Manage a passionate team, overseeing their development and performance.
- Ensure financial targets are met, and fundraising activities comply with regulatory standards.
See the candidate information pack (Found in 'How to Apply') for more details.
We value diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Applications are especially welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. Please let us know if you require any further support with this application, or the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
QuarterFive are delighted to be partnering with The Orpheus Centre, which supports young disabled adults to live and work as independently as they are able. They do this through developing their confidence and independent living skills, using arts-based, bespoke learning, work experience and supported living programmes delivered from their base in Surrey. All of their learners are learning disabled and some are also physically disabled.
The Orpheus Centre is located at a beautiful converted farm that provides teaching and performance spaces and self-contained accommodation. However, their success in enabling these young people to thrive means that they are over subscribed every year and have outgrown the current facilities.
The capital appeal will convert a building next to the Centre to allow for more learners to enrol, in particular more learners with more complex needs. Currently, the quiet phase is projected for 2024-2027, with the build phase being projected for 2027-2029.
The Head of Capital Appeal will sit on the SMT, reporting to the CEO, and be responsible for leading a small team of fundraisers also dedicated to raising funds for the build. While there will be a team to support, the Head of Capital Appeal will spend most of their time personally fundraising as well. There are existing opportunities, including a well-connected President (also the Founder), a Capital Appeal Committee which will be set up, and an existing pool of donors. A focus on new business, however, will also be crucial for the success of the project.
As Head of Capital Appeal, you will:
- Develop, implement and monitor the private and public phases of the capital appeal strategy to enable the Orpheus Centre to meet the appeal target
- Establish a high performing capital appeal committee of volunteers to cultivate and steward potential significant donors
- Deliver target income from a range of sources, primarily major donors, trusts and foundations and statutory sources, but not discounting other viable income streams
- Personally secure significant major gifts for the capital project
- Design, recruit and lead a team of fundraisers to support on fundraising for the capital project
- Research and identify potential funders for the capital project
- Work closely with the build project team, to ensure clear communication between the funding and the building of the project
- Provide timely reports for Senior Management Team and Trustees to facilitate effective cash flow management and decision making
Ideal skills and experience:
- Significant experience in a senior high value fundraising role
- Demonstrable experience of securing 5- and 6-figure major gifts
- Extensive track record in working with trusts, major donors and statutory funders
- Experience of line managing teams of fundraisers
- Ability to adapt to different audiences, including donors, senior volunteers, team members, learners and all colleagues in the wider organisation
- Experience in managing senior level volunteers and fundraising committees
- Understanding of disability language and issues
- Ability to demonstrate an appreciation of the arts
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- 6% employer pension contribution (5% employee contributions)
- Enhanced maternity leave
- 5 days paid sick leave in a rolling 12-month period
- 3 days paid time off for dependents per year
- Free staff lunches
- Employee Assistance Programme
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 7th November (on-site). If you require any reasonable adjustments, or have any questions/require flexibility regarding date/time, please contact Emily Birch at QuarterFive.
The Orpheus Centre are committed to advancing equality of opportunity, respecting and celebrating difference, eliminating discrimination, harassment and victimisation and fostering good relations between all who work, learn or use our services. We want to ensure we recruit the full diversity of people at Orpheus and all are able to reach their full potential.
Orpheus have five Diversity and Inclusion Champions: BAME, LGBTQIA+, Ability/Disability, Wellbeing, Family, and Menopause. Throughout the year, they work with staff to promote a positive environment and culture, so all can bring 100% of themselves to work.
The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer. They have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for an interview.
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Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
As the Programmes Assistant at Turn2us, you’ll be a vital member of the Edinburgh Trust team within our Programmes & Partnerships Directorate. Your work will support the Head of Edinburgh Trust, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives related to poverty reduction, co-production, and community engagement. The role includes a variety of tasks such as managing the Head’s diary and inbox, coordinating meetings, and maintaining an efficient filing system for key documents across the programmes portfolio. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with exciting initiatives, connect with diverse stakeholders, and expand your knowledge and experience in areas like programme management and community support, all while contributing to our mission of tackling financial insecurity.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in administration or a similar role, with strong skills in diary management. You should possess excellent organisational and time management abilities, enabling you to effectively juggle multiple tasks. We are looking for someone who is adaptable, proactive, empathetic, and skilled in communication and collaboration. An open-minded approach and the ability to devise creative solutions to administrative challenges are essential.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.
Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date: 11/11/2024
1st interview date: 21/11/2024
We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to join us at Essex Wildlife Trust as our culture lead within our People and Culture team.
At Essex Wildlife Trust, we believe that a strong, positive culture is the foundation of success. We pride ourselves on having passionate staff and volunteers who are dedicated to conserving and protecting the natural environment for wildlife and the people of Essex. We foster an inclusive and wellbeing focussed work environment where staff can thrive and work collaboratively towards achieving our vision of “a county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature”. Our relaxed and professional work environment is conducive to creativity and innovation, and staff are encouraged to proactively share their ideas and work together to achieve our strategic aims and objectives. Overall, our culture is one that values its people and the planet we are working to protect.
The Business Partner - Culture is responsible for the delivery of The Trust’s culture plan, ensuring that the Trust is a high-performing, high impact, people-centred organisation. Working closely with the Head of People and Culture, the role will partner and engage with staff across all departments and all levels of seniority. This role holds responsibility for contributing to the development of the culture strategy and development and delivery of associated plans, with a focus on the key workstreams of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing, Safeguarding/Safety and Sustainability - whilst ensuring the Trust’s values are embedded across a combined workforce of staff and volunteers to develop a healthy, inclusive and safe working environment where everyone is thriving and achieving their potential.
As an experienced people professional, you will develop initiatives and interventions across the Trust to ensure the Trust is a listening, responsive employer, and develop a variety of methods to demonstrate inclusive practices to ensure all employees and volunteers have a voice at the Trust. You will ensure Employee Voice is at the forefront of the development of culture, and the Trust’s core values are central to the development of all cultural initiatives. You will also play a key role in the development and management of staff forums for the key cultural workstreams, ensuring that forums are representative and drive forward the cultural agenda to meet the Trust’s strategic aims. The People and Culture team is close-knit and collaborative encompassing HR, Volunteering, Culture and Learning and Development. We work hard to ensure everyone at the Trust has a positive experience, with a strong culture, clear expectations, professional processes and procedures to support, and the required training and development to deliver their roles and grow in their career with us.
We are an engaging team of individuals, curious, questioning, explorative; we love to introduce innovations and new ways of working, and seek solutions to improve the working experience – for ourselves in the People and Culture team and for others. We are communicators – we like to talk, to share, to engage and to embrace diversity of thinking.
We are looking for someone who holds, or is working towards, a CIPD Level 5 qualification with relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be committed to continuous professional development and have proven experience in developing and implementing policies. They should have strong knowledge of organisational culture, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, and Safeguarding. A full job description can be within the 'role information pack'.
This role is a maternity cover position working 30 hours per week (we can be flexible on hours and days). We are proud of the flexible working practices at Essex Wildlife Trust and would be happy to consider requests to work flexibly. The starting salary for this post is £23,100 per annum (FTE £28,875) and based at our Head Office location at the beautiful Abbotts Hall in Great Wigborough. Essex Wildlife Trust offers flexible homeworking arrangements. Further details of the hybrid-working arrangements will be shared at interview.
Essex Wildlife Trust are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time to join PLUS, as we welcomed a new CEO and Chair earlier this year. Our board is committed to building on our strong foundations to ensure PLUS is fit for the future. With a high-quality leadership team, excellent staff levels, and a positive culture, there are already new initiatives underway. We’re eager to bring fresh thinking and new perspectives into our board as we
continue to grow.
we are keen to hear from potential trustees who can work collaboratively to support and scrutinize the executive leadership team and provide strategic direction within a consensus - based decision - making structure. We're looking to appoint up to three new trustees, with a particular focus on those who bring experience and knowledge in the following areas:
- Social Care/ CQC Regulation
- Property/Housing Management
- Finance (Charity/Social Care experience preferred)
- Lived Experience of Supporting family members with learning disabilities
- Welcome expertise in Data/Cyber Security or People/HR
No prior board experience? No problem! We have several experienced trustees in place and welcome new perspectives. We're also keen to ensure our board reflects the diverse community we serve, and we particularly encourage applications from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Above all, the most important quality is a commitment to supporting people with learning disabilities and the values of PLUS. If you believe you can make a strong contribution to our organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
The board will meet quarterly through 2025, on Monday evenings from 6pm - 8pm. The meetings are hybrid with trustees joining virtually or in our Lewisham offices. Trustees should expect, on avarage one additional meeting per quarter on their "lead" area. This may be with another trustee and/or executive management, and will be arranged ad hoc at mutual convenience. Our Supportive induction programme will also include a visit to our front-line services.
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining suitability for the role to [email protected]. Should you wish to have an informal conversation about the role, feel free to reach our board chair, Gail Emerson, with some suggested times for a discussion.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and driven fundraising professional to join our Fundraising Team. Do you have the skills and experience to assist with the growth and diversification of our fundraised income for the benefit of adults with a learning disability and autistic people across Sussex?
If you are a persuasive communicator and have had demonstrable success at engaging people and raising funds, then we’d love to hear from you.
Brief outline of the role:
The Fundraising Officer will primarily be responsible for managing significant grant applications to support new and existing projects and services. You will take the lead on funder research, write and submit compelling funding applications and build strong relationships with our funders, reporting on the impact of their funding and support. We are also looking for someone with experience in either legacy or corporate fundraising to support the implementation of these new strategies as we look to grow in these areas.
To apply, please provide us with a CV and covering letter. We strongly advise you to read the full job description and person specification and outline in your cover letter why you are the best person for the role.
You can also apply by completing an accessible application form, downloading this and emailing it to recruitment. Please state clearly which job you are applying for by including the job reference number and role location.
Who we are:
The Grace Eyre Foundation is a charity based in Brighton & Hove and the wider Sussex community that has been working with people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Our mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities and autistic people to deliver high-quality housing, support and activities in their local communities. The people we support tell us that they want “good support from kind and friendly people” – so that is what we are looking for!
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
No applicant for employment or employee will be treated less favourably than another on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership or pregnancy & maternity, and we encourage applications from people with learning disabilities or identify with being on the autistic spectrum/neurodiverse.
Staff benefits include:
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- One paid celebration day a year
- Cost of living support package such as rental deposit scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous refer-a-friend scheme
- One paid volunteering day a year
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Enhanced death in service
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities.
We are also:
- A living wage employer
- Accredited as a Disability Confident Leader
- Accredited as an Investors in People employer
Successful applicants will be required to provide details of 2 referees. One must be your most recent employer, however if you have not undertaken employed work before, a reference from voluntary work, educational facility or personal reference can be accepted. You must also undertake an enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Director of Fundraising and Communiations will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Foundation’s 2023 – 2026 Ready for Business organisational strategy and our ambition to reach one million women entrepreneurs by 2030, significantly scaling income generation and building the Foundation’s profile. The postholder will be a member of the Foundation’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, COO, Director of Programmes and Impact, and Finance Director.
We are seeking an individual who will excel at bringing creative and ambitious growth plans to life and has strong leadership and communications skills. The Director of Fundraising and Communications will have significant multi-income stream experience and will lead the development of a new income generation strategy to drive fundraising activities across philanthropic donors, corporates, family offices, foundations and institutional funding, maximising ROI and creating a sustainable organisation. You will continue to build the profile of the Foundation with key audiences, managing the Foundation’s brand and reputation and positioning the organisation as global experts in women’s entrepreneurship.
Benefits
- A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which excludes bank holidaysbut includes three days to be taken during the festive break).
- An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’sindividual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
- Professional development, with career growth built into each staff member’sannual plan and a wide range of skills-building and learning opportunities provided.
Our values
- Women entrepreneurs at our heart: Without women entrepreneurs we wouldn’t exist, so it is vital we put their experiences, perspectives and passions at the heart of what we do and how we do it.
- Feminist first: We proudly follow feminist leadership principles, building an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
- Great to work with: We care. We are experts. We always seek to deliver high-quality work and results. We are positive and professional, and always operate with integrity.
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial: The essence of entrepreneurship is creativity and innovation. We harness this spirit of courage, embracing opportunities and making bold moves to achieve our mission.
- Powered by knowledge: We seek data to understand and share. We nurture a culture of enquiry and positive challenge. We look outward and encourage dialogue and exchange
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Animal Action Greece
Founded in 1959, we are Greece's oldest national animal welfare organisation. Our mission is to improve the lives of Greece's homeless and vulnerable animals. We care for street cats and dogs, provide vital veterinary, dental and farriery services to working and abandoned donkeys, horses and mules and rescue, treat and rehome animals affected by emergencies.
We provide financial and technical support to local animal welfare organisations, deliver our own programmes, undertake policy and advocacy work and seek to shape public opinion, attitudes and behavior.
This is a pivotal moment for a new CEO to make their mark, supporting the implementation of our new strategy and ensuring the effective implementation of new large-scale animal welfare programmes.
About the role
We are therefore looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our growing charity.
The CEO is responsible for ensuring the organisation delivers its new strategy and annual operational plans and is responsible for the overall strategic direction and financial health of the organisation.
The CEO also takes the lead in representing the organisation to a range of external stakeholders, policy makers and influencers, including our valued supporters.
The CEO will be based in the UK but will provide leadership and support to individuals working remotely both in the UK and Greece, including by undertaking regular travel to Greece.
Main duties & responsibilities
1. Managing People
2. Programme design and implementation
3. Fundraising & Communications
4. Governance
5. Finance
6. Compliance
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Proven leadership in a senior management role, within the charitable sector.
- Experience of financial planning, budget management and financial reporting
- Proven track record of delivering projects within scope, time, budget and quality reporting against agreed KPIs and targets.
- Knowledge and understanding of charity fundraising, including experience with one or more of supporting or managing individual giving, proposal writing or legacy management.
- Understanding of charity regulations and compliance.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship building skills.
- Ability to lead teams and promote a positive, inclusive organisational culture.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage risk and complexity.
- A demonstrated personal commitment to animal welfare.
Desirable
- Experience in the animal welfare sector
- Knowledge and understanding of community-based cat and/or dog population management
- Experience of policy, advocacy and influencing.
- Experience of working internationally, leading a geographically dispersed team
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-respected charity at the forefront of animal welfare in Greece. As CEO, you will have the chance to drive real change, helping to shape a future where vulnerable animals have lives worth living. In return, we offer a supportive and passionate team, a flexible working environment and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter via ChairtyJob, detailing how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria. The closing date for applications is 17:00 London time on Monday 28 October 2024.
Improving the lives of Greece's homeless and vulnerable animals since 1959.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.