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    Senior Director, Project Planning - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - RAND Europe

    RAND Europe
    RAND Europe Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    RAND Europe is a not-for-profit policy research organisation. Our mission is to help improve policy- and decision-making through evidence-based research and analysis.

    We realise our mission by undertaking objective, balanced and relevant research, sharing the insights and information widely, and working in partnership with a range of clients and collaborators.

    RAND Europe has offices in Cambridge and Brussels, and employs approximately 170 staff: just over half of our research staff have doctorates with the balance holding other post-graduate degrees.

    Our work lies on the continuum between that of universities and consultancies, combining the academic rigour of universities and the professional, task orientated approach of consultancies.

    We now have a hugely exciting opportunity for an experienced Communications and Partnerships Director to join and help shape RAND Europe.

    You will act as a senior leader within RAND Europe, delivering the strategic, financial, and operational management of RAND Europe's fundraising, corporate affairs and communications functions, and significantly growing income and brand awareness, in line with agreed targets.

    The job holder will be based at RAND Europe's headquarters in Cambridge, UK, but will be required to regularly travel to London and other locations as required with the flexibility for some home working.

    (Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.)

    Work closely with the President and Executive Board to build internal capability and embed a culture of organisational cooperation, ensuring that your team operates at maximum effectiveness through effective cross-functional planning and development.

    Translate the long-term financial plan into annual budgets and operating plans with appropriate KPIs to measure performance, taking decisive action as appropriate to ensure we remain on track to deliver our objectives

    Provide strategic leadership and professional expertise in Communications, Engagement and Public Relations to support RAND Europe deliver its vision and strategic ambitions.

    Build strong relationships with senior peers across the organisation and actively contribute to organisational cohesion, encouraging cross-team working, and a proactive problem-solving approach.

    To support an open management style, communicating management information well and encouraging staff to contribute to shaping the organisation.

    Complies with all company policies and RAND Europe Management Systems.


    People Management:
    Support the organisation in delivering its corporate and strategic objectives by leading a team of multi skilled professionals including where appropriate:
    resource planning and recruitment
    ensure that their performance effectively delivers the organisation's goals
    agree targets and objectives and regularly monitor their performance against these.
    regular communication through informal and formal channels such as team and one to one meetings.
    lead and promote organisation improvement, change and strategic projects.

    Horizon scan UK and EU policy and political developments and opportunities that impact on the external strategic landscape in which RAND Europe operates and ensure that the President and Executive Board are aware of the communication, positioning and engagement requirements.

    Be responsible for the development, implementation, and effective operation of the Corporate Affairs function, reviewing effectiveness and auditing processes regularly to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the wider business.


    Communications:

    Design, develop, monitor and oversee the execution of the marketing and communications strategy (including digital strategy) that builds awareness of the RAND Europe's brand and profile, significantly growing awareness and levels of engagement amongst the organisations core audiences.

    Annually establish the strategic communications budget, monitor actuals against targets and with speed, establish actions to address negative variances.

    Oversee the development and delivery of integrated internal and external corporate communication plans, on and offline, to achieve organisation objectives, including brand awareness, reach, and engagement.

    To include PR, web and digital media, social media, print and publications and external events.

    Work closely with Research Teams to devise team communication plans and nurture an open working relationship between the communications team and researchers.

    To oversee development of all corporate and marketing communications materials and take overall responsibility for developing and managing consistent use of RAND Europe's brand.

    Lead the communications team on developing and delivering media campaigns, working effectively with colleagues across the organisation to align with business objectives.

    Design, develop, monitor and oversee the execution of RAND Europe's fundraising strategy across Philanthropists, Corporates, Trusts and Foundations to significantly increase income across all fundraising channels through the development of a diverse, balanced and sustainable portfolio of income streams.

    Manage and develop new and existing external partnerships in order to grow RAND Europe's profile amongst key audiences and organisations in the research community and develop new opportunities to ultimately drive forward the ambitions of RAND Europe and support our mission.

    Lead, inspire and motivate the Philanthropy and Partnerships team to achieve and exceed ambitious fundraising targets, and to strive for success and sustained growth by working in integrated ways which maximise the talent and resources available.

    Build awareness of RAND Europe as a brand "worth giving to" and support achievement of income targets.

    Work with the Executive Board and research teams to create and embed a culture that raises the profile of fundraising, helping each member of staff understand the role they must play in securing the voluntary income we need to deliver our mission.

    A specialist technical qualification and/or demonstrate experience gained over a number of years working in a senior fundraising, communications, external affairs discipline, ideally at Director level.

    Experience on leading all aspects of an organisations fundraising and communications operations.
    Experience of branding and brand management.

    Excellent communication skills evidenced by clear and succinct writing style, and the ability to communicate complex ideas in an accessible way.

    Ability to serve as an internal consultant and provide guidance and training to a variety of staff on communication, fundraising and corporate affairs issues.

    Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure, being self-motivated, including in a fast-paced environment able to use own initiative under minimal supervision.

    Experience in policymaking in both public and private sectors is highly desirable
    Master's degree/ specialist professional qualification and/or demonstrate experience gained over a number of years working in a senior fundraising, communications, external affairs discipline

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