MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES UK

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.

MSF relies on donations from private individuals and organisations for the majority of its income. This private funding gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.

MSF has around 63,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world. Our medical humanitarian projects are supported by offices in 44 countries, including the UK and Ireland. These teams recruit staff, organise fundraising, and raise awareness on the humanitarian crises our colleagues are witnessing, as well as running different and diverse support activities. MSF offices are spread across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.

At MSF UK/IE, we support MSF's operations by building relationships with our supporters, increasing awareness of our work, raising funds, providing specialist medical expertise, ensuring MSF staff have access to relevant higher education programmes, catalysing change on medical humanitarian issues, and recruiting field staff. MSF UK/IE personnel are dynamic, hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to MSF's values and aims. In addition MSF continues to build upon its presence in Ireland to become a widely recognised, accepted and respected humanitarian organisation among Irish audiences, and within the Irish humanitarian and political sector.

We want to appoint an outstanding Director of Fundraising to build on our impressive track record and set new ambitious goals. While the fundamentals of independence and a needs-driven approach are as important as ever, our recently adopted global fundraising strategic framework opens up exciting new possibilities for innovation and diversification. Working closely with senior colleagues including our Executive Director and Director of Finance, you’ll understand how to balance those twin elements – maintaining a dedicated focus on the wonderful private individuals and organisations who support our unchanged commitment to global solidarity and trust us to use their gifts wisely, as well as leading us to engage with new audiences who present different patterns of giving. You’ll ensure we remain an exemplar of effective fundraising practice, stewardship and integrity.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid (at least 2 days in office per week)

Salary: £74,000 - £85,000 per annum

Candidates will bring an exceptional professional track record and aptitude for people leadership, underpinned by a personal commitment to the work we do and to our philosophy of humanitarian action. Knowledgeable but always curious, experienced but never hidebound, you’ll have a distinctive energy, creativity, and optimism. Your toolkit of technical skills – analysis, data, communications, influence – must be comprehensive, and strong candidates will additionally bring an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation, including data protection and taxation.

How to apply:

This role is being advertised via a recruiting agency. If you would like to apply, please visit: https://www.cadencepartners.co.uk/job/director-of-fundraising-medecins-sans-frontieres Closing date: 4 August 2024 , 11.59pm (BST).

Accessibility

We are committed to removing barriers for people with specific accessibility needs. If you need an adjustment to the recruitment process to be considered for the role, please let us know by contacting [email protected]

Examples of adjustments we can make:

• offering you an alternative if you are unable to use our online application system
• providing necessary information, such as the job description or assessment materials, in an alternate format
• allowing you to have someone with you during an interview for example, a Sign Language interpreter.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive organisation. MSF UK thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please read our Equality & Diversity policy for more information.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

Safeguarding

MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.

Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.