The English-Speaking Union
APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Director of Charitable Activities To apply, please submit your letter of application accompanied by a full CV by 5 pm on Monday 9 April 2012. Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 16 and 23 April 2012. The following documents are attached: 1. Covering letter from the Director-General of the ESU 2. Job Description & Person Specification The ESU’s website can be found at www.esu.org Please submit your letter of application and CV to Sophie Barlow, Executive Assistant to the Director-General, by Email at sophie.barlow@esu.org. Postal applications will be accepted at the following addres: The English-Speaking Union Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street London W1J 5ED.
Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street London W1J 5ED T +44 (0)20 7529 1550 F +44 (0)20 7495 6108 www.esu.org The English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth, incorporated by Royal Charter, is a Registered Charity No. 273136.
The English-Speaking Union From the Director-General: Peter Kyle OBE 15 March 2012 Dear Applicant, Director of Charitable Activities Thank you for your interest in the position of Director of Charitable Activities at the English-Speaking Union. This is a key position within the organisation and is central to the future of the ESU as a whole. We are faced with challenging times regarding fundraising and other development activities. Our position is strong – with over 10,000 members and alumni in England and Wales supporting our work, we are looking to develop various areas of our activities whilst ensuring the long-term stability and growth of the ESU. To achieve this vision, it is vital that we continue to develop our range of charitable activities across our domestic and international network, as well as ensuring that our current programme of speech and debate, educational and cultural activities continue to lead the field. The appointed candidate will be pivotal to the ongoing success of our groundbreaking charitable activities. Forming part of the senior management team, they will work directly with me and the other directors to take the lead in moving the ESU and its programme of activities forward. It is an exciting prospect. The enclosed pack includes the job description, person specification and details on how to apply for the position. I very much hope that you will choose to apply for this exciting role.
Dartmouth House 37 Charles Street London W1J 5ED T +44 (0)20 7529 1550 F +44 (0)20 7495 6108 www.esu.org The English-Speaking Union of the Commonwealth, incorporated by Royal Charter, is a Registered Charity No. 273136.
My Best Wishes
THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION
Job Description Job Title:
Director of Charitable Activities
Reporting To:
Director-General
Responsible For:
Head of Speech & Debate Archive and Information Officer Head of Education & Scholarships
Overview • • • •
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To assist and guide the Director-General in formulating and developing the strategic direction of the charitable activities of the ESU. To deliver a range of public speaking, debating, cultural and other related programmes consistent with the ESU’s stated aims and objectives. Identification and development of new charitable programmes that further enhance the overall objectives of the ESU, in the UK and internationally. To work closely with the Finance and Operations Director and the Business Development Director to ensure that financial targets are met through fundraising, commercial, merchandising and additional revenue stream opportunities, as agreed with the Director-General. To maintain appropriate archives in digital form. To identify and nurture effective business partnerships to facilitate and sustain charitable programmes. To be an effective, collegiate, member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to all aspects of the ESU’s mission and purpose.
Responsibilities • • • •
To work with the Director-General to identify and develop a programme of charitable activity appropriate to the aims and objectives of the ESU and the Business Plan and within agreed budgets. To plan, facilitate and manage all charitable programmes, and to advise the Director-General on all matters relating to these activities. Through the Director-General, report to the Board of Governors on charitable activities. To develop mutually beneficial relationships with existing and potential partner organisations identified as having similar or compatible values as the ESU.
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To guide, supervise and service the activities of the relevant ESU committees. To contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and monitor performance against the budgets. To recruit, manage and develop a team of permanent and project-based staff to deliver and support the charitable activities. Effective management of team staff including: setting of performance and development objectives, day-to-day management of a team and conducting regular performance reviews.
SPECIFIC SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Essential • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Graduate calibre with excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to network effectively at all levels. Evidence of developing successful partnerships with a range of commercial and charitable organisations. The ability to manage a large and diverse team, contracted parties and suppliers through leadership, motivation, teamwork, supervision and accountability. Empathy with educational and charitable objectives. High degree of commercial awareness and business acumen. Experience of working in a not for profit environment and the ability to deliver public benefit. Editorial and report writing experience. Highly developed written and oral skills. The ability to produce succinct, cogent and persuasive reports. Proven experience of managing a wide range of programmes in a charity environment. Evidence of successful delivery of programmes in an international context. Proven track record of working within and managing tight budgets. Strong project management background (ideally PRINCE2 qualified). To work simultaneously on varied projects with multiple deadlines. To interact with staff at all levels throughout the Charity to develop and maintain an organisational infrastructure that reflects and promotes ESU’s values.
Desirable • • •
As the ESU is an international organisation, knowledge of a foreign language will be an asset. Experience of working in a membership organisation. Experience of working with volunteers.
General Qualities • •
To support and promote the charitable objectives of the ESU. To act as an ambassador for the ESU in all dealings with external bodies.
Hours of Work Normal working hours are thirty five hours per week, and such additional hours as are necessary to fulfil the requirements of this senior management role. It is expected that the post holder will manage their time, workload and resources to deliver the key requirements of the role.
Location The location of work is Dartmouth House, although there may be a need to work at other ESU locations from time to time as the job requires. Some overseas travel may be occasionally required.
Salary In the region of £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
Note This Job Description is not a contract but is provided for an employee’s guidance on the way in which the duties of the post are to be carried out. The content of the Job Description may change from time to time and the employee will be consulted over any substantial changes. As a term of employment you may be required to perform work not specifically mentioned above commensurate with the scope of your role within the ESU.