Helen Bamber Foundation Appointment Brief September 2018 Head of Fundraising & Communications
Hello, Thank you for your interest in joining us at the Helen Bamber Foundation. We are a dynamic, friendly and growing team who work with some of the most vulnerable people in our midst, who have often suffered unimaginable and repeated trauma. We know what we do counts, and we are looking for an outstanding person to join us at this critical moment and time of great opportunity for the organisation. In this high-profile role, you will work closely with our Board of Trustees and Management Team to develop, drive and implement the Fundraising and Communications pillar of our new strategy. This candidate pack will help you familiarise yourself with the Foundation and provide details of the vacancy. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Kerry Smith Chief Executive Officer, Helen Bamber Foundation Helen Bamber Foundation Head of Fundraising & Communications 2
ABOUT THE HELEN BAMBER FOUNDATION Our society will be judged by how we respond to those to whom we owe nothing. Helen Bamber OBE (1925-2014) The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a London-based charity which supports people who have experienced extreme human cruelty, such as torture or human trafficking, and who are refugees and asylum seekers. We are a human rights charity with clinical and legal expertise and deliver a specialist Model of Integrated Care (MoIC) to meet the complex needs of some of the most vulnerable people in the world. HBF s experts deliver this MoIC tailored to each client which includes: Clinical: specialist psychological care; medical advisory services and physical rehabilitation therapies Legal protection and medico-legal assessment and documentation Safeguarding and prevention of social deprivation Community integration through life, employment and creative skills We support the most marginalized people in our society to secure their needs and rebuild their lives. We amplify the impact of our work to benefit survivors more widely through advocating for policy change, research, and dissemination of best practice. How We Are Governed We employ 25 members of staff and work with over 70 volunteers who, like the staff, are passionately committed to the Foundation s work and values. HBF is governed by a Board of Trustees, led by the Chair, which is collectively responsible for agreeing the Charity s strategy and working with the Chief Executive Officer. The Board currently comprises eight Trustees. A Human Rights Advisory Group provides on-going proactive and reactive counsel to the Managing Executive. There is also a Finance & Operations subcommittee. Helen Bamber Foundation Head of Fundraising & Communications 3
About our Founder Helen Bamber OBE Helen worked tirelessly in the human rights field for more than 60 years, helping thousands of survivors worldwide, starting in the former German concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen after WWII. She was an early member of Amnesty International and in 1985 established The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, where she was a guiding light until early 2005. Named European Woman of Achievement in 1993, she was awarded the OBE in 1997 and in the same year also received a lifetime Human Rights Achievement award for her work. She was on a number of advisory boards in related fields and held honorary degrees from 11 universities, including Dundee, Ulster, Essex, Kingston, Oxford Brookes, and Hull University. Helen started the Helen Bamber Foundation in 2005 because she recognised that people who have suffered prolonged inter-personal violence whether from human trafficking, slavery, war, community, domestic, gender or sexuality-based violence present with similar physical and psychological symptoms to torture survivors. The Foundation extends the model of care that Helen had developed over decades for survivors of state torture, to include a wider range of people who previously lacked such specialist support. Helen passed away on 21st August 2014 at the age of 89. Helen Bamber Foundation Head of Fundraising & Communications 4
Our President, Chair and Chief Executive Emma Thompson, President Emma is an award-winning British actress, screenwriter and author. She first met Helen when she was in her 20s, and worked closely with her, and HBF, for many years. Emma was the Chair of Trustees at the Foundation from 2007 until 2013, when she became their President of Patrons. On supporting the Foundation she has said it is not about being good, or noble, it is about being connected with each other. I feel pretty much safe everywhere but people who come here do not feel safe anywhere but here. Their homes are not safe, their families are not safe, and their schools are not safe. This place means safety and it is an irreplaceable quality. People come here full of anxiety, and they begin to calm down and they begin to be able to feel safe. From that point, people can begin again. Charlotte Seymour-Smith, Chair A former senior civil servant, Charlotte is an experienced board member and public appointee with a strong track record in making an effective contribution at a senior level to the work of organisations, Boards and committees. Charlotte brings to the Helen Bamber Foundation her experience from her long and successful career in overseas development, including posts as the Head of DFID in India and DFID s Director Asia as well as experience as a Non-executive Director with Bournemouth and Poole NHS Teaching Primary Care Trust. Charlotte is a former Trustee and Vice-Chair of Christian Aid and current Trustee of the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Charlotte is motivated to help the Helen Bamber Foundation meet the many new challenges it faces today, in order to carry on the legacy of Helen s work to protect and support the most vulnerable victims of human rights abuses. Kerry Smith, Chief Executive Kerry Smith joined HBF as Chief Executive in May 2018 happy to have found the perfect organisation to match her desire to have lasting impact for the most vulnerable in our society and to drive positive change for all. She is a social justice and human rights professional with a passion for gender equality, child rights and the rights of refugees and has 20 years experience. Kerry started her career at the Refugee Legal Centre and as a trainee at Bhatt Murphy Solicitors. Moving into international humanitarian work Kerry was posted in Ethiopia and Columbia for the International Committee of the Red Cross before returning to work as a Gender Adviser at Amnesty International UK focusing on trafficking. This is when she first came across the work of HBF. She then moved to work on children in conflict at Save the Children before joining Plan International UK as Head of Girls Rights and Youth and developing a new area of work on girls rights in the UK. To find out more, further information about us is available at: www.helenbamber.org Helen Bamber Foundation Head of Fundraising & Communications 5
JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS JOB TITLE: CONTRACT: Head of Fundraising & Communications Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours per week) SALARY: 50,000-55,000 BENEFITS: LOCATION: RESPONSIBLE FOR: RESPONSIBLE TO: 27 days holiday, 3% matched pension contribution, child care voucher scheme, and cycle to work scheme. Camden, Central London (flexible working is supported) 2 x Grant Mangers and 1 x Fundraising and Communications Executive Chief Executive THE ROLE The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is seeking an ambitious, dynamic and experienced Head of Fundraising and Communications to help lead the charity into its next phase. The person will work closely with the Chief Executive and the Medical Director as well as with the wider Senior Management to drive the strategic direction of HBF. The Head of Fundraising and Communications will be responsible for delivering an ambitious income growth strategy for the organisation across all funding streams as well as the organisation s communications functions. We are an organisation with a big vision that wants to build on considerable past fundraising success. We expect to achieve an income of 1.6 million this year, up from 1.2 million in 2017. This is an exciting time to join HBF which, under a new Chief Executive Officer (appointed in May 2018), has a driving ambition to grow its impact and significantly increase its income, through a clear vision and new strategy. The Head of Fundraising and Communications reports to the Chief Executive and works directly with the Board of Trustees, as well as sitting on the Senior Management Team and is key to deliver the income we need to continue and develop our work. The right candidate will be an ambitious, committed and self-motivated, creative and dynamic individual. They will have a proven track record of raising funds from a variety of sources including developing a Major Donor programme and managing High Net Worth relationships and be able to identify and pursue new partnership and fundraising opportunities. You will head up a small, friendly team responsible for delivering income and managing communications for HBF. This is a great opportunity for someone who rises to challenges and wants a role that they can grow into and make their own. Purpose of the Job The primary purpose of the role centres on fundraising, but a strong understanding of communications, especially digital communications, would be highly beneficial. You will provide leadership to the existing fundraising and communications team. You will be responsible for delivering the long-term income Helen Bamber Foundation Head of Fundraising & Communications 6
generation strategy and managing all fundraising and communications activities conducted on behalf of the organisation. Key Duties To implement the fundraising strategy in line with the organisation s strategic plan. This will include: Working with the CEO, Medical Director and Board to deliver the organisational strategy 2019-2022 including developing, supporting and implementing external and internal communication plans. Leading the development and implementation of a 3 year fundraising and communications strategy to support our ambition of significantly increasing our income including a plan of key activities, the identification of key areas of growth, KPIs and milestones as well as the projected growth of fundraising income. Establishing structure and systems to actively monitor income performance and ensure the Fundraising and Communications team is fully equipped to accelerate growth and continue to ensure a diversified and sustainable income base. Assessing and refining plans for the full fundraising mix, including maximising income from existing and new major donors, trusts and foundations, corporates, regular small donors and working closely with the CEO, Board and Fundraising and Communications team to identify current and new high potential supporters. Developing funding for a key pillar of the new strategy: work in partnerships by creating plans for large grant applications with others, and for attracting relevant institutional funding. Developing a major donor programme to inspire new and existing supporters to donate to the Foundation and creating effective stewardship plans for all donors / funders and building long-term relationships. Assessing and managing risk and opportunities arising from the donor/partner portfolio and maximise partnership value. Growing HBF s profile in the Corporate Social Responsibility community as a corporate partner of choice by profiling the achievements of our existing corporate and philanthropic partnerships and devising additional income-driving initiatives (such as identifying opportunities to raise money through large events). Reporting on fundraising performance to the CEO, Board and SMT. To develop, manage and deliver the overall marketing / communications strategy for HBF. This will include: Developing the communications strategy and plan, including the setting of and reporting on objectives and activities. Developing opportunities to raise the profile of HBF and developing the potential of the HBF brand. To improve, establish and implement digital platforms, including website, as a basis for communicating with our key audiences as well as for a basis of growth in supporters, including community fundraising. Building positive and influential relationships with relevant stakeholders, including VIPs and new Patrons. Oversight of the delivery of communications across the marketing mix; from print materials, media relations, online to events. Oversight of the development and fielding of external media and press enquiries as appropriate. Helen Bamber Foundation Head of Fundraising & Communications 7
Senior Managerial responsibilities include: Preparing management reports and regular updates on fundraising to SMT, and quarterly presentations to the Board of Trustees and Operations Committee. Actively participating in the Senior Management Team in the day-to-day running of the organisation, contributing to the organisational strategy and budget development as appropriate. Undertaking other duties as required to ensure the proper functioning of the team and Managing Executive. Inspiring, managing, supervising and appraising a team of 3 staff and additional volunteers. Actively supporting the ongoing development of the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to measure the Foundation s impact. Ensuring that knowledge about donors and insight is widely understood, shared and acted upon to maximise value and inform strategy. Developing and managing a team budget. Person Specification Educated to degree level or above. Understanding of, and commitment to, the objectives of HBF. Substantial fundraising experience and a proven ability to secure significant income ( 1.5+ million per annum) from a range of income streams (in particular 5 to 6 figure+ gifts from major donors and trusts and foundations, in addition to corporates, regular small donors and institutional funding). Experience of developing, communicating and delivering a fundraising strategy and meeting fundraising targets. Experience of budget setting and managing fundraising targets for a team. Experience of project managing major fundraising projects and events. Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels both internally and externally. Experience of monitoring and evaluating the work of an organisation and reporting back to donors and other key stakeholders. Leadership and line-management experience. Capacity to perform under pressure. Strong communications, marketing and digital experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience of maintaining excellent data records. Self-motivated and creative individual with strong administration skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Target driven and highly motivated. Self-starter, ability to use own initiative. Helen Bamber Foundation Head of Fundraising & Communications 8
ORGANIGRAM Current Reporting Structure Key: Green: management team Orange: volunteers ----- : positions to recruit PROCESS AND TIMETABLE Recruitment Shortlisting First Interview Second Interviews (if needed) 5 th - 24 th September (via submission of a CV and Cover Letter) 26 th / 27 th September 3 rd / 4 th October 8 th / 9th October HOW TO APPLY Closing: 24/09/18 - application via submission of CV and cover letter to lesleybotterill@robertsonbell.co.uk If you would like an informal chat in the first instance, please feel free to call Lesley on 0203 824 7111. Helen Bamber Foundation Head of Fundraising & Communications 9