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SalaryAre you motivated by helping to maximise the impact of philanthropic giving? Are you interested in rewarding work with a variety of different funder clients? Join our team, exploring how charities, funders and philanthropists can improve how they help people and the planet. You’ll be part of a fun, values-driven team with wide specialisms and expertise, who combine innovative consultancy with research and thought leadership.
Our organisation:
NPC is the think tank and consultancy for the UK charity sector. We work to increase the positive impact of the sector, to improve people’s lives, make communities stronger and the planet healthier. We help organisations improve what they do, we influence policy and sector behaviour, and we support innovation in the sector. By working across charities, funders and government, we have a unique perspective and influence, while our consultancy department works with some of the leading organisations advancing great practice. As a hub for ideas, questions and debate, we have a lively work environment, and a supportive community of colleagues and collaborators.
Our work is highly regarded in the sector, and we work with a range of clients including philanthropists, grant-making trusts and foundations, corporates and charities. This is an exciting opportunity if you have a passion for effective grant making and are keen to help funders improve both the way they give and the ultimate impact of their gifts. Our recent Effective Philanthropy clients have ranged from large and established charitable foundations, to individuals and families, and some corporate clients.
This role:
We are looking for someone who is interested in helping philanthropists and funders maximise the impact of their giving. As a Senior Consultant you’ll work on consultancy work with a variety of clients, as well as contributing to NPC’s wider thinking and influencing work. Our consultancy work involves working with organisations to examine what they want to achieve, the best routes to get there and how best to evaluate and learn. NPC works across the UK voluntary sector, so you will get to work on a wide variety of topic areas and organisations, on both large and small projects.
The attributes we are looking for include:
- A keen interest in how philanthropists and charities can continually improve their impact Relevant or applicable experience in consulting, grant-making and philanthropy or the charity sector.
- Research and analysis skills such as interviewing, due diligence and desk research
- Ability to influence clients and lead relationships
- Ability to write well in clear, plain English
- A track record of project managing research or consultancy projects
The diversity of work and topics, autonomy, intellectual stimulation and supportive culture makes this a special role. But we understand nobody has everything in the job description. What’s more important to us is a real enthusiasm for the job, and we are committed to supporting and developing you through informal and formal learning and training.
As an equal opportunity employer, we particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates and individuals who self-identify as being from an economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are open to applications from people looking to work part-time hours.
We are based in London and offer hybrid contracts (we expect staff to be in the office at least one day per week). We are open to applicants who wish to work on a part-time basis, at least 30 hours per week.
Salary: £36,000 – £44,000 per annum, pro rata, dependent on experience. We also offer a range of competitive benefits including 25 days holiday pro-rata (not including bank holidays), paid study and voluntary leave, and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits. You can read more about our benefits here.
Talk to us if you’re interested by emailing Sarah.Denselow@thinkNPC.org
Take a look at the more detailed job description
And apply by sending:
- a cover letter that highlights the attributes that you believe that you would bring to this role. your CV a completed equal opportunities form
by email via the button below before the deadline of 1st July 2024 quoting Reference SC:03 in the subject line.
If you’re interested in working for NPC, but not sure this is the role for you, please do check out other vacancies on our website.
Please note that we are unable to accept applications from those without the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship for applicants at this time.
