The Director is the senior leader of Firefly International, responsible for driving the charity’s mission to support war-affected children through the provision of education, mental health and peacebuilding programmes delivered in genuine partnership with our overseas partners. This is a hands-on leadership role within a small, donation-dependent charity, suited to an adaptable all-rounder who is motivated to lead growth and change rather than maintain the status quo. Firefly has a good track record and a good reputation and has both the will and the capacity to do more and do better, for the children it exists to serve. To do that, it needs to recruit the right Director. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Essential: Experience in fundraising from individuals, charitable trusts and foundations, and companies: developing successful grant proposals, managing implementation of grants and reporting to funders Experience of working in a small charity Experience in organisational strategy development and implementation Experience of management, working with Trustee boards and of managing partnerships Excellent oral and written communication skills, including representing an organisation in public Desirable Skills and Knowledge: Experience of international humanitarian relief and development Experience of safeguarding policies and practices Demonstrated ability in budget setting and in management of budgets and financial reporting Capacity to plan and prioritise and to manage multiple, sometimes competing demands efficiently Experience of event management Experience of using social media to build awareness and engagement and for fundraising Experience of developing and managing close working relationships with partners Understanding of the contexts in which our partners work, in Bosnia, Palestine/Cairo and in Syria, and of the contexts for fundraising in the UK for these areas Awareness and sensitivity to the needs of war-affected children and the concerns of the individuals and organisations who support them JOB DESCRIPTION The Director’s role is to lead Firefly International in its mission to safeguard, extend and develop the activities conducted by its overseas partners. Within that over-arching goal, to: Provide strategic leadership in collaboration with the Chair of the Trustee Board Secure sufficient funding to sustain long-term growth Manage existing partnerships in overseas project areas and build new ones, overseas and in the UK, in response to any new opportunities to meet the needs of war-affected children where we have relevant experience to offer. Lead and support the staff team and any volunteers Represent Firefly International as an ambassador for the organisation, its partners and more broadly for war-affected children KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership & Growth Lead Firefly’s strategic direction in Scotland, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and values Build Firefly’s visibility, credibility, and influence with its key stakeholders. Income Generation Strengthen existing funder relationships and develop new funding opportunities Develop a compelling case for support Stakeholder Engagement Represent Firefly at events and within networks relevant to its mission and objectives Build our supporter base and opportunities for engagement Communications Ensure production of a high quality Annual Review and newsletters Take prime responsibility for the website as an attractive, user-friendly communications tool and mechanism for giving Extend and develop our social media presence, ensuring high quality content. Financial Management and Compliance Work with the Treasurer and Finance and Admin Officer to develop budgets and manage expenditure against them, providing accurate and timely information for the Board. Work with the independent examiner to facilitate a smooth process of examination of the annual accounts Ensure that Firefly remains fully compliant with all statutory authorities such as OSCR and that statutory reports and accounts are produced and filed to time. OTHER DETAILS Our office is in central Edinburgh. If you live further afield, you may still apply. One of our team lives and works from home in south west England. The role requires travel within the UK and occasionally to project areas overseas. Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees Manages: staff team of three/four plus ad hoc volunteers Contract: Permanent, 35 hours pw. 25 days leave plus 8 public holidays Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)or extra hours worked Pension contribution. Open to discussing part time or flexible working arrangements