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[Full-time] Head of Campaign, Research and Stewardship at King's College London

2012-05-11 09:07:59

Location: London, UK
URL: http://www.kcl.ac.uk

Description:

The World questions|King’s answers campaign, has an ambitious target to raise £500 million by 2015. The campaign will help find answers to some of the world’s most pressing questions, like: How do we respond to an ever-ageing population?…What will it take to eradicate poverty?…Why can’t we find better treatments for cancer?…

Fundraising & Supporter Development, and the Campaign, raise funds for King’s College London & King’s Health Partners. King’s Health Partners is one of the UK’s five Academic Health Sciences Centres and brings together King’s College London and three NHS Foundation Trusts (Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital and South London and Maudsley). The decision to unite all hospital and university fundraising activity in one team in 2011 was a milestone in both UK and European philanthropy.

The Head of Campaign, Research & Stewardship will play a significant role in enabling the success of the department’s fundraising for King’s College London and King’s Health Partners, particularly our high value and major giving teams. They will:

Ensure the campaign is positioning strongly in the market

Lead the team to provide effective research into donor prospects

Shape our stewardship programme to in order to strengthen relationships with our donors

Details

The post holder will lead the World Questions | King’s Answers campaign, setting the vision for the remaining life of the campaign – and any subsequent campaign – so that it best supports our fundraising efforts. This will include setting the strategy for how the campaign is positioned in the market, planning for milestones and key events, helping to set and review overall targets, delivering campaign projects, refining our case for support as it evolves. They will also help to manage our Campaign Board – which is chaired by Sir John Major – and other senior volunteers.

They will also be responsible for the provision of high quality and creative research into prospects and donors and effective stewardship by their teams. Together these functions will support the acquisition, retention and development of donors in support of our ambitious fundraising targets.

Beyond their direct responsibilities the post-holder will play a key role in the leadership of the Strategy & Operations team and the wider Fundraising & Supporter Development department.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience that they can demonstrate would add value to these responsibilities. They will have excellent communication skills, the ability to lead a team and to contribute effectively to the leadership of the department.

More information on the Campaign can be found at www.kcl.ac.uk/kingsanswers.

Application information

For further information, please click here

The closing date for receipt of applications is 25th May 2012.

Interviews will be held on 6th June 2012.

Equality of opportunity is College policy.

For an informal discussion of the post please contact Bronwyn Parcell on 0207 848 4718, or via email at bronwyn.parcell@kcl.ac.uk.

Salary: The appointment will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications, within the Grade 7 scale, currently £38,140 – £45,486 per annum plus £2,323 per annum London Allowance.

Post duration: Indefinite contract

Contact : Further details and application packs are available on the College’s website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs. All correspondence should clearly state the job title and reference number G7/RTH/381/12-MM. If you have any queries please contact your Recruitment Co-ordinator at megan.murray-gray@kcl.ac.uk

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[Full-time] Executive Director at Malaria No More UK

2012-05-09 10:56:43

Location: London, UK
URL: http://www.malarianomore.org.uk

Description:

Malaria No More UK is an innovative charity working tirelessly to end the suffering and deaths caused by malaria. Since its inception 3 years ago, the organisation has helped protect over 10 million people from malaria in Ghana, Namibia and Botswana. We have also encouraged the British government to make malaria one of its top international development priorities and increased British public awareness and understanding of the disease as a serious health threat in developing countries.

Salary: C. £70k
Location: London

We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead this small but ambitious NGO. You will have operational responsibility for the organisation as a whole: overseeing the charity’s efforts to raise funds and awareness for malaria and our investments in high impact programmes on the ground. You will set the charity’s strategic direction in conjunction with the Board and senior management.

The ideal candidate will have:

Senior management experience with responsibility for setting and implementing strategy
A good understanding of and interest in international development issues and the development sector in the UK and internationally
Experience of fundraising
Experience of working on high level advocacy and communications campaigns
Knowledge of the issues surrounding effective programme implementation on the ground
The passion and commitment to tackle malaria, combining creativity with the drive to deliver results.

If you would like to receive an Application Pack for this post, please send your CV in the first instance to Alexandra Kurn at executive@harrishill.co.uk

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 6th June 2012.

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[Full-time] Development Co-ordinator at Orchid Project

2012-05-04 09:26:16

Location: London, UK
URL: www.orchidproject.org/

Description:

Orchid Project was founded in 2010 by Julia Lalla-Maharajh, now CEO, and became a charity in April 2011. Based in London, Orchid Project believes that a worldwide end to female genital cutting (FGC) is entirely possible. Orchid Project works in three ways:

Our programmes support organisations to achieve a sustainable end to FGC
Our communications work raises awareness about FGC and the possibility of its ending
We advocate for change and for increased resources from the international community.

Orchid Project currently partners with Tostan, an NGO based in Dakar, Senegal, that is having proven
successes with communities abandoning FGC. Orchid Project currently also works closely with Senegalese musician Sister Fa supporting her work to raise awareness of ending FGC. Orchid is working to strengthen our Programmes and identify further partners.

Orchid Project’s communications and advocacy activities are informed by our FGC Programmes and the experiences of our partners. We raise awareness of FGC through communications in various means, including social media, online, traditional press and media and events. Our website will re-launch in late spring 2012 with the intention of becoming the ‘go-to’ site for FGC online.

As an advocate for the end to FGC, Orchid Project is engaging with bi- and multi-lateral donors, and other private donors.

As a charity, Orchid Project has a Board of Trustees with 5 members. The Chief Executive has responsibility with the Board for strategic development and for overall operational management and implementation of the strategy.

About the role

Responsible to: CEO & Founder
Conditions of service:

40 hours per week
25 days annual leave per annum & Public holidays
3 month probationary period
Initial 6 month contract [with option for extension]

Salary: £21,000 – £24,000 per annum depending on experience
Location: Orchid Project, 13 Allington Street, SW1E 5EB, London
Main working contacts: CEO & Founder, Staff team, Volunteers and Supporters

You will be passionate about social change and making a real impact on the world, with proven experience to bring to a small, growing charity. You will be able to inspire people about ending female genital cutting, identifying and stewarding donors and supporters, and raising awareness in this exciting fundraising and communications role.

With experience in communications and/or fundraising, you will have a good understanding of both these areas. In particular, the process of applying to trusts and foundations, identifying and targeting applications to fund appropriate projects and to current priorities, effective relationship management with funders, researching new funding opportunities and efficient administrative systems. You will also have an understanding of community fundraising and individual giving, and be able to build strong relationships with donors of any scale, leading on Orchid’s stewardship plan.

You will have knowledge and understanding of communications, in particular social media and websites and will have experience of generating and writing content. You will be happy to deal with the traditional media on a proactive basis and will be comfortable working with public affairs issues, or happy to learn. Strong written skills with the ability to write persuasively and in an engaging manner, and a proven ability to plan workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously using your own initiative are essential.

Purpose of the role

To implement our fundraising strategy enabling Orchid Project to undertake activities across three
strands: FGC Programmes, Communications and Advocacy
To implement our communications strategy: raising awareness globally about female genital
cutting and the hope for an end to the practice through various means including website, social
media, press and events
As a member of small, committed team, contribute to the growth of a young, passionate, effective
charity that is making an impact disproportionate to its size.

Role Description

Fundraising (50%)

Trusts and foundations: proactive researching, drafting applications
Researching new funding opportunities e.g. corporate, major donor
Planning and managing fundraising events: challenge events, dinners etc
Supporting community fundraising (events, challenges)
Managing relationship with Danish supporter group, fundraising with them (trusts and foundations,
events), may include visits
Managing fundraising volunteers
Implementing stewardship plan
Maintenance of donor/supporter database (CiviCRM)

Communications (40%)

Both proactive and reactive work with communications opportunities
Maximising communications channels to include traditional, social and other media
New media:
Website content: blog post planning, creation, news page collation from the web, creation of new
web pages
Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin etc
Quarterly e-newsletter content creation, sending with Campaign Monitor
Managing and supporting volunteers providing social media and website support
Other
Traditional media: journalist contact, story generation, reactive stories
Some proactive communications and PR activity around key media flashpoints up to three times a
year
Management and production of Orchid Project collateral e.g. leaflets, annual report. To include
copy writing, liaison with designers, project management
Working with FGC Programmes Manager to ensure all Communications outputs incorporate
Orchid’s experience from programmes in the field
Speaking at events, supporting organisers of events

Other (10%)

Supporting Orchid Project’s Advocacy activity
Any other reasonable tasks arising, especially to support the work of the CEO & Founder

Working relationships

Reporting to and working with CEO on fundraising, liaising with FGC Programmes
Reporting to CEO and working with FGC Programmes for communications
Working with Finance Co-ordinator to monitor income, sources and stewardship
Managing and working with volunteers, Orchid Project consultants
External: agencies (e.g. web, design), peers in other organisations, journalists

Person specification

At least one year’s experience in either communications or fundraising, or a role which includes
both:

Proven writing skills i.e. website content creation, copywriting
Strong communicator, both written and oral. Able to hold your own in meetings, at events, public
speaking
Able to work on own initiative, with flexibility and as part of a team
Good organisational and IT skills
Numerate – able to stay on top of fundraising plans, submissions
Proven experience of working online, ideally with WordPress CMS and CiviCRM
Sometimes willing to work outside office hours/at weekends

Application Information

Application requirements:

CV
Cover letter, explaining how you meet the criteria of the person specification, not more than 2 typed A4 pages.
500 word draft briefing about how FGC is ending, aimed at domestic UK media.

Please send to julia@orchidproject.org

Closing date: 23rd May 2012 by 17:00
Interview dates: Week commencing 21 May 2012

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[Full-time] Finance officer, Income at Christian Aid

2012-05-03 09:52:37

Location: London, UK
URL: http://www.christianaid.org.uk

Description:

Christian Aid’s work is only possible because of the financial support we receive from a wide variety of sources. By helping to ensure that this income is properly recorded and controlled, you will be helping to maximise our resources to lift individuals and communities around the world out of poverty.

The Income Unit ensures that all income is promptly and accurately recorded so that it can be appropriately spent. You will be a key part of that process. You will work closely with supporter care staff to ensure that income, especially from regular giving sources, is correctly posted to the accounting systems and reconciled. You will process and audit Gift Aid claims on a monthly basis to ensure that accurate claims are submitted regularly. You will maintain the flexibility necessary to assist other members of the unit in processing income from additional sources (including income in foreign currencies), reporting on house-to-house income from Christian Aid Week and carrying out other financial processes. And you will do all this promptly, accurately and efficiently.

Proven skills in financial management or accounting are essential for this role. And ideally you’ll be working towards an accountancy qualification. Whatever your background you’ll have plenty of experience in bank reconciliation and reporting work, and preferably knowledge of the Gift Aid scheme. You’ll also need to have a good knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, and ideally some experience of SUN systems.

More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.

Application Information

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions. Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Describe a situation when you contributed time and ideas to a piece of work which was beyond you or your team’s role.

Steward resources

Give an example of a situation when you managed your time effectively.

Realise potential

Please tell us about a time when you asked for feedback on your work and you were able to take action to improve its quality..

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

To apply for this post, and to download the role profile, visit Christian Aid

Please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number: 275/OK). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 21 May 2012
Interview date: Monday 28 May 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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[Full-time] Deputy Director at UKCDS

2012-05-02 13:11:10

Location: London, UK
URL: www.ukcds.org.uk

Description:

Maternity cover: 2 July 2012 – 30 April 2013

Reporting to the UKCDS Director and deputising in her absence, your work will influence government and research funder activities that help to build science capacity and realise benefits to international development.

You will lead on UKCDS projects that focus on global health and EU international funding cooperation, working with key members and the scientific community to help co-ordinate resources and research. You’ll also report back to the UKCDS Board with authoritative guidance, advice and verbal/written briefings on relevant policy, science, funding and delivery issues.

You should hold a scientific degree as well as, preferably, a relevant postgraduate qualification, and at least five years working experience in a global health (or a related discipline) research or policy environment. A good working knowledge of UK science and its contribution to international development, with experience of working with multi- and interdisciplinary projects or programmes, is essential. You’ll need strong interpersonal and communication skills to work across the UKCDS membership and with other key stakeholders. IT skills and organisational abilities are also essential, as are the drive and discipline to meet tight deadlines without supervision.

Because you’ll be directly employed by BBSRC, you’ll enjoy an excellent benefits package including flexible hours and generous leave. The office is at the Wellcome Trust in London Euston, and has excellent on-site facilities, including a restaurant, café and gym.

To apply, please email a covering letter and CV to Angela May at a.may@ukcds.org.uk or post to UKCDS, c/o The Wellcome Trust, Gibbs Building, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE.

Closing date for applications: 20 May 2012

Interviews will be held in London on 13 June 2012

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[Full-time] Senior adviser, Poverty Over and inequality at Christian Aid

2012-05-01 11:54:17

Location: London, UK
URL: www.christianaid.org.uk

Description:

Christian Aid understands inequality as a key driver of poverty. In our new strategic framework, Partnership for Change, we prioritise reducing inequalities of power and of access to resources.

You’ll play the focal role, researching and leading our work and shaping our positions on inequality and keeping Christian Aid positioned at the centre of relevant policy debates. You will steer our work on the post MDG development framework, working cross organisationally and in our global alliances. It’s a chance to help shape a fair and equitable development framework for the coming decades, bringing the voices of poor people to the fore.

As the spotlight on inequalities grows, you will be part of a policy team working to ensure coherence and linkages across all Christian Aid’s positions. You will also work closely with advocacy staff in the UK and overseas to shape and deliver effective influencing strategies, and be responsible for liaising with both external partners and high-level decision makers – including the UN, British Government and EU. This, along with potential research work abroad, means you should expect to travel for up to 50 days per year.

Thanks to substantial policy, research or field experience, you’ll have a thorough, all-round knowledge of the issues surrounding poverty eradication and inequality. And whether you join us from an NGO, government department or think tank, you’ll know how to form policy in a non-state sector and be confident carrying out in-depth research and analysis. Excellent communication skills are also essential if you’re to successfully lobby and build relationships with a range of key contacts.

You will be a graduate, in any of the social sciences, development studies or other relevant field, with excellent knowledge of poverty analysis and current academic/policy debates around equality, inclusion and the MDG framework. You will also bring substantial policy, research or field experience on environment, development and economic justice or related topic, preferably on advocacy, communications or similar work in an NGO, public policy or similar environment.

You will have sound and informed knowledge of donor policy, trends and analytical frameworks around poverty eradication and the broader enabling environment for civil society. Knowledge of power and /or political economy analysis and rights based approaches are also essential.

Knowledge of broader policy debates around MDG’s and the post 2015 framework, sustainability and gender are required, with proven experience of different social research methods, including quantitative, qualitative and participatory methods. You will also bring experience of designing and managing and advocacy strategies, ensuring the optimising of influencing opportunities.

We are also particularly interested in candidates who are from the Global South.

Application Information

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Tell us about a time when you had to build relationships with different individuals or other organisations to further your own organisation’s policy or advocacy goals.

Communicate effectively

Tell us about a time when you had adapt your style, approach, and delivery method to communicate effectively with a particular audience.

Deliver results

Please tell us about a time when you took a decision or made recommendations when the situation was difficult, ambiguous or rapidly evolving.

As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

To apply for this post, and to download the role profile, visit Christian Aid

Email a completed UK & Ireland application form to: recruitment@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number 273-MA). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Christian Aid
35 Lower Marsh
Waterloo
London SE1 7RT

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Thursday 31 May 2012
Interview date: Week commencing 11 June 2012

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[Full-time] Campaigns and Communications Manager at The Howard League for Penal Reform

2012-04-30 13:17:40

Location: London, UK
URL: http://www.howardleague.org

Description:

The Howard League for Penal Reform is a national charity working for less crime, safer communities and fewer people in prison. Too much money is spent on a penal system which doesn’t work, doesn’t make our communities safer and fails to reduce offending.

We work with parliament and the media, with criminal justice professionals, students and members of the public, influencing debate and forcing through meaningful change to create safer communities.

We campaign on a wide range of issues including short term prison sentences, real work in prison, children and prison and community sentences.

The Howard League for Penal Reform is the oldest penal reform charity in the UK. It was established in 1866 and is named after John Howard, one of the first prison reformers. The Howard League for Penal Reform is entirely independent of government and is funded by voluntary donations and membership subscriptions.

Reporting to: Director of Campaigns
Job location: London, N1
Salary: Grade 3, starting at £34,200

Purpose of the post

To contribute to the Howard League’s core purpose of creating a safer society where fewer people are victims of crime.

This post forms part of the campaigns team. The campaigns team aims to further the cause of penal reform, to improve the effectiveness of and the conditions of those who come into the remit of the penal system in England and Wales.

The Campaigns and Communications Manager will be an experienced professional able to campaign for tangible change and implement dynamic communication strategies that engage the entire organisation and its range of audiences.

Duties and responsibilities

Work with the Director of Campaigns to develop and implement a communication strategy that works across the campaigns, research, legal and membership functions of the charity
Support the Director of Campaigns in developing a programme of campaigns that engages membership and supporters across a variety of communication channels
Work with the Director of Campaigns on message development across the organisation for both internal and external audiences
Manage the organisation’s forward planning process and coordinate communications activity for the launch of campaigns, publications and events
Work with key members of staff across the organisation to develop marketing and communication plans at the outset of planned projects, including extensive post-launch activity to sustain momentum over time
Develop the organisation’s audience mapping
Ensure communications across all channels are clear and consonant with the Howard League brand
Cultivate relationships with journalists and commentators in order to influence the coverage of penal issues
Develop the organisation’s capacity to move beyond the news schedules to include political discussions, documentaries, soaps and TV drama, daytime magazine programmes
Provide support and guidance to the team on achieving change through campaigning
Provide support to the team on the techniques of campaigning and effective communications
Act as a media spokesperson and represent the organisation to external agencies
Provide day to day supervision to a press officer and public affairs officer
Evaluate all communications activities for effectiveness and embed learning

Person specification

At least five years of experience in campaigning or communications and a track record of success in achieving change
Experience of managing campaigns and influencing public opinion, including decision-makers and the media
Demonstrable experience of developing communication strategies to reach different audiences
A focus on campaigning outcomes and ability to motivate others to meet those outcomes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven track record of producing materials to publication standard
Excellent organisational skills, ability to keep a clear timetable and achieve agreed targets
Sound analytical skills and the ability to understand and identify key issues
Good understanding of the workings of government and parliament
Knowledge of criminal justice issues and the penal system would be desirable but is not essential
Ability to network effectively with senior media contacts and develop relationships
The post is self-servicing and requires good IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office
You should be committed to undertaking all tasks in accordance with the equal opportunities policy
Commitment to social justice, human rights and penal reform

Conditions of Service

The post is full time and for three years but subject to a six month probationary period.

The annual salary is £34,200 plus 10% pension. Generous package, including regular increments. Holiday entitlement is 30 days plus statutory days.

Application Information

The closing date for applications is Friday 18th May 2012. The first round of interviews is expected to be held on Friday 25th May 2012 and second interviews on Thursday 31st May 2012.

Applications should be by application form. Please e-mail elsie.egbulefu@howardleague.org and post completed applications to; The Howard league for Penal Reform, 1 Ardleigh Road London, N1 4HS. CVs will only be accepted if they fully address the job description and person specification. Application pack is available on www.howardleague.org or telephone 020 7249 7373.

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[Full-time] Executive Assistant, Global Campaigns at Change.org

2012-02-02 11:47:38

Location: London, UK
URL: www.change.org

Description:

Change.org is hiring an Executive Assistant for Global Campaigns, to be based in London, UK. We are looking for a highly organised self-starter who can support both the Vice-President of Global Campaigns and our rapidly expanding international network of country teams around the world. This isn’t a normal 9-5 job: it will be exceptionally fast-paced, exciting and massively rewarding.

Change.org is the world’s fastest-growing platform for social change, growing by over half a million new members a month and pioneering a new model of distributed organizing that empowers anyone, anywhere to start, join, and win campaigns for social change.

Our belief is that building momentum for change globally means empowering citizen activists locally, and we provide the tools, support, and scale necessary for our members to win campaigns every day – from Seattle to South Africa.

You’ll be working to support our teams around the world — at present in the UK, Spain, India and Australia, but we will be starting up in more than a dozen countries over the coming months, including France, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Egypt and Japan.

The Executive Assistant, Global Campaigns will:

Provide PA and executive support to the VP of Global Campaigns, including diary management, internal and external communication, prioritisation, and decision support (this will be approximately a third of the role).
Manage small projects and provide project support across a portfolio of activities including campaigns, headhunting and communications.
Produce regular concise summaries, briefings, data analysis, and research notes.
Work closely with others to manage and maintain systems, improve communications, and develop new ways of working that will improve the teams’ culture and effectiveness.
Provide ad-hoc support to our teams in the UK and in other countries on operations, travel and logistics, working with the International Operations Manager.

Years of experience matter less to us than excellence. We will consider candidates ranging from promising recent graduates to seasoned professionals with previous relevant experience.

Ideal candidates should have the following:

Strong prioritisation skills, comfort with multitasking and attention to detail.
A highly adaptable and flexible approach to their work, and a proven ability to operate with uncertainty and in a fast-moving and dynamic environment.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
High levels of tenacity, initiative, discretion and diplomacy.
Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A passion for social change, and a strong interest in aiding your colleagues in their daily work so they can organise member-driven online campaigns and develop member capacity for ever-larger campaigns.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Application Information

To apply for the role, please click here

We are looking for candidates living in London, or able to relocate there. Pay and benefits are very competitive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.

Change.org is an exceptionally fast-paced, agile and collaborative work environment. Your co-workers are high-impact, low-ego, and have a deep respect for our members. We expect you to be the same.

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