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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR

CAFOD Appointment of Director

CONTENTS 1. Introduction2. Our organisation3. The role4. The person5. Terms of appointment6. How to apply

“… human life is grounded in three fundamental and closely intertwined relationships: with God, with our neighbour and with the earth itself” Laudato Si’ 66


INTRODUCTIONCAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales. We seek to bring hope, compassion and solidarity

to poor communities across the world, standing side by side with them to end poverty and injustice.

Our vision is a world transformed to reflect the Kingdom of God: a world where –

• the rights and dignity of every person are respected

• all have access to basic needs in life

• women and men share equally in shaping their societies and our world

• the gifts of creation are nurtured and shared by all for the common good and

• the structures that shape people’s lives are just and enable peace.

With its roots in actions led by women in Catholic parishes across England and Wales more than 50 years ago,

CAFOD’s presence now extends to over 40 countries worldwide and supports over 300 partners working with local

communities. Constant throughout this time has been CAFOD’s identity as an expression of the compassion of the

Catholic community of England and Wales and its solidarity with the poorest and most marginalised; regardless of

faith, gender, race, ethnicity or other defining features.

We are one of more than 160 national members of the Caritas Internationalis confederation, a body of the Universal

Church. While autonomous under its own Archbishop, CAFOD plays an important role within the confederation.

CAFOD’s mission is clear:

• to work in ways that support the poorest and most marginalised to access the essential services needed for

a dignified and sustainable life

• to save lives and relieve suffering in crisis situations and support communities to respond to, recover from

and avoid future disasters

• to work for changes in the systems and structures at all levels in society that keep people poor, oppressed

and marginalised

• to help strengthen the capacity of the poorest and those working with them to act for positive change in

ways that respect the earth and the whole of creation

• to raise awareness and understanding of the causes of poverty and injustice in ways that inspire people to

give, act and pray in commitment to lasting change

• to grow the resources needed for this mission in ways that are aligned with CAFOD’s ethos and identity

• to continuously flex and adapt in order to achieve the organisation’s aims in a rapidly changing world.

The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of Caritas International. Charity no. 1160384 and a company limited by guarantee no. 09387398


Just One World

All that CAFOD does, is measured through regular reporting against the outcomes set out in its current strategic

phase ‘Just One World’, which runs to 2020 and was refreshed at the end of 2015/16. The framework outlines the

organisation’s four key aims:

• increasing power and influence

• promoting sustainable development

• achieving peace, security and recovery

• building CAFOD’s partnerships in the Catholic community.

As such, ‘Just One World’ is a summary of who CAFOD is, the world it finds itself in and the response the

organisation makes as a Catholic organisation working in partnership in support of the poorest and most

marginalised. It is meant as a guide for staff and volunteers to shape and focus CAFOD’s work over the current

decade and to inform others who have a stake or interest in its work.

Further information can be found here:

https://cafod.org.uk/content/download/29869/340181/version/4/file/Just%20One%20World%202016.pdf

https://cafod.org.uk/content/download/29869/340181/version/4/file/Just%20One%20World%202016.pdf


OUR ORGANISATION

Overview

CAFOD is an integral part of the Catholic Church. Our supporters are mainly from the Catholic community and our

mandate comes from the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, but we welcome support from people of all

faiths and none. We have a network of diocesan volunteer who work with the Catholic

community in England and Wales.

We currently have around 450 staff working across the North and the South (England

and Wales as well as having people based across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the

Middle East). We rely on the services of over 3000 volunteers who undertake a range of

volunteer activities such as campaigning, fundraising, media, office support and youth

work.



The value of partnership, present throughout Catholic Social Teaching, is central to CAFOD’s work overseas. We rely

on and empower local partners who have technical expertise. Because they are part of their communities, they are

best placed to respond to needs. Where appropriate, we work through the Catholic Church. This extends our reach:

often it’s the Church that reaches the poorest people, in areas where social care and government structures aren’t

so strong.

Finances

At a glance figures

During 2017/18, we received a total of £52.6m, which represented a £2.6m increase from

2016/17. Every year, the majority of our income comes from the hugely generous support

that we receive from the Catholic community of England and Wales. We received £29.8m

in donations and legacies, and £6m in response to specific emergency appeals (including

£2.8m which we received through being a member of the Disasters Emergency

Committee). The balance was raised from Caritas and other Catholic agencies, the UK government, and other

government and institutional donors. We spent £5.4m on raising these funds, which allowed us to spend £47.6m, or

90% of our total income, on helping us to achieve our charitable aims. Almost half our total spending was on

international development and a third on emergency humanitarian work.

£52.6 million raised!



As a member of Caritas Internationalis, we operate as part of a worldwide network of agencies committed to helping those in need. We also work with a wide range of other local and non-faith based partners. Last year, we made a total of 612 direct grants to our partners (totalling £30m), including £1.5m in direct payments in support of their activities. This approach enables us to have a truly global impact. We were able to contribute £18.8m to support work in 20 countries within Africa; £6.7m for work in 18 countries across Asia, the Middle East and Europe, and £3.5m for 10 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. £0.8m was spent to support global work including advocacy and education.

The resources entrusted to us allow us to cover a wide and diverse range of issues, reflecting the context in which

we operate, the requests that we receive from our partners, and our analysis of how to maximise the impact of our

programmes.

Our Board

We are governed by a Board consisting of four Member Trustees and a wider group of Trustees, altogether currently

chaired by Bishop John Arnold. The Trustees for the purposes of charity law and regulation are also the directors of

the charitable company for the purposes of company law. Member Trustees are appointed by the existing Member

Trustees with their appointment ratified by the standing committee of the Bishops’ Conference of England and

Wales. The Member Trustees hold a limited number of reserved powers, including the appointment of other



Trustees and the power to amend CAFOD’s Memorandum and Articles. All other powers, including the

establishment of specialist committees and general responsibility for the running of CAFOD are vested with the full

Board of Trustees.

The Board of Trustees meets formally four times a year, together with the CAFOD leadership team. One of these

quarterly meetings takes place over a residential weekend, to allow time for a deeper understanding of CAFOD’s

programme of work. There are two sub-committees (Strategy and Performance Committee and Finance, Legal, Audit

and Risk Committee), each having a number of Trustee members. The whole Trustee body brings a wide range of

skills and experience from a variety of backgrounds including finance, government and the charity sector, as well as

from the Catholic community.

The Board of Trustees is the custodian of CAFOD’s vision, mission and values; they approve strategy, structure,

corporate plans and budgets and ensure the organisation is effective and accountable. The Trustees appoint the

Director of CAFOD and have delegated to the Director and management of CAFOD the responsibility for the

approval of grants to partners. Grants are made within agreed strategies and programmes of work on the basis of

proposals that are subject to formal appraisal, approval, monitoring and evaluation.


Senior Management

CAFOD’S senior executive team consists of the Director, Operations Director, Head of People, Head of Finance

Information and Infrastructure and the Head of Communications. These executives work closely with the wider

CAFOD Leadership Group to steer the organisation.

Director Chris Bain, who has successfully led our organisation for 15 years, has announced his retirement which has

led to this appointment.

THE ROLE

Overview

Providing inspirational leadership which harnesses our faith identity, you will present a vision of CAFOD that

deepens our role in the Catholic community of England and Wales, and enable our international development,

humanitarian and advocacy work to deliver our mission of service to some of the poorest and most marginalised

communities. Your knowledge of CAFOD’s supporter community is likely to be gained through active and committed

membership of the Catholic Church, placing you in a position of credibility and authenticity with supporters,

volunteers and within the Church itself.



As the executive leader and key public face of CAFOD you will also champion CAFOD’s professionalism, profile,

influence and credibility within the UK NGO sector, Government and media by ensuring the delivery of CAFOD’s

mission. You will be accountable to the Trustees, and will directly manage the Operations Director, Head of People,

Head of Finance Information and Infrastructure and the Head of Communications. Chairing the CAFOD Leadership

Group you will ensure that all CAFOD groups work together collaboratively to deliver our strategic directions (which

have a 3 year horizon and focus on making CAFOD’s Vision, Mission and Values achievable).

Key responsibilities

Strategic, performance and governance roles

• To lead in analysing the strategic context of CAFOD’s work and ensure that CAFOD is responsive and

adaptable in its strategic thinking and planning;

• To ensure that CAFOD has robust and achievable strategies and plans to bring in sustainable income and to

use it effectively to deliver its programmes;

• Together with the CAFOD Leadership Group, provide leadership for financial and programmatic goals,

effective communication with the Catholic community in England and Wales, effective essential services,

people and risk management, holding Group Leaders accountable for delivery of their area of responsibility

as appropriate; and

• To ensure that CAFOD’s governance is effective and appropriate, working in close collaboration with the

Trustees and Board.

Maintaining and strengthening CAFOD’s mandate as the official agency of the Catholic Church in England

and Wales

• To lead in ensuring that CAFOD’s Catholic identity and ethos is tangible, visible and dynamic within the

organisation and its partnerships;

• To lead in ensuring that CAFOD’s mandate as the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and

Wales is recognised, accepted and effective at all levels of the Church in these countries;

• To liaise closely with the Bishops’ Conference Secretariat and relevant staff, and sister agencies such as

MISSIO and Catholic Social Action Network; and

• To lead in ensuring that CAFOD plays a significant part in Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Europa, in

CIDSE, and in liaison, as appropriate, with Vatican dicasteries.


https://cafod.org.uk/About-us/Open-information-resources/General-CAFOD-information/Just-One-World


Strengthening CAFOD’s relationship and impact in external sectors

• To represent CAFOD across British Government departments and within its sector of development and

relief agencies sharing its distinctive ethical vision and faith identity; and

• To play a leading role in creating and sustaining a strong public profile and reputation for CAFOD’s

advocacy and international programme work.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to

undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required and commensurate with the level of their role.

This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of everyone including vulnerable people and children, towards

whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers,

undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment to prevent physical, sexual or emotional abuse.

CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of vulnerable people and children, seeing these

interests as paramount.


PERSON SPECIFICATION

Key competencies

Our Catholic identity

• A deep personal commitment to the Catholic faith and the worldview outlined in Catholic Social Teaching;

• Credibility and knowledge to be able to work collaboratively with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England

and Wales; and

• Knowledge of the life, culture and structure of the Catholic Church and an understanding of parish community

life and how CAFOD enables individuals to live out their faith.

Delivering our mission

• A thorough understanding of our international development, humanitarian, advocacy and supporter

participation work as a form of living the Gospel;

• Ability to work within the UK government landscape and international relations (influencing, lobbying); and



• Experience of working internationally and/or cross-cultural sensitivity: this is most likely to be gained from

experience of working or living in another country or continents, or experience of working at an international

level.

Strategic Leadership of the organisation

• Ability to grow sustainable income strategies that deliver the organisational goals;

• Ability to lead strategic change in the complex environment of international development;

• Able to build internal relationships that inspire and enable the organisation's people to deliver their best work;

• Commitment to a collaborative and participative style of management, and to a partnership approach to

development and advocacy; and

• An ability to be creative and innovative, to enable CAFOD to take and manage risks and explore new

possibilities.

Leading a large, complex organisation

• Proven strategic leadership skills, which will include high level planning, financial management, networking,

judgement and discernment;

• Ability to ensure competent all-round organisational management; risk/ performance/ legal/ resources/ income

generation;

• Ability to ensure ongoing organisational development that harnesses the strength of the existing identity,

culture and CAFOD’s vision, mission and values;

• First class oral and written communication skills, and experience of addressing varied audiences; an ability to

communicate as effectively with people living in poverty as with the Catholic community in England and Wales

and powerful decision makers; and

• Resilience and an ability to cope with multiple internal and external demands.


The post holder must be able to travel regularly as part of the role, this will be within the UK and globally, sometimes to insecure environments

Desirable competencies

• Senior management experience in an area of work close to CAFOD’s sector, i.e. in development agencies,

the voluntary sector or relevant statutory or public organisations;

• Knowledge and understanding of the work of international Catholic development structures, including

Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Europa, and CIDSE;

• Understanding of, and commitment to, ecumenical and interfaith partnerships and their potential for

CAFOD’s work;

• Capacity to communicate in a language other than English, and preferably in Spanish or French; and

• Relevant area of professional skill and knowledge, e.g. economics, politics, development, theology or

management.

Candidate will need to have

• Enhanced DBS check;

• Physical and psychological medical check;

• References;

• Right to work;

• Counter-terrorism checks against the lists of proscribed and sanctioned individuals;



We are keen to promote strong principles of equality and diversity and would welcome applications from all backgrounds

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Contract A permanent contract, including a six-month probationary period.

Salary £95,142 (single point salary) including London Weighting. The Director salary is set in close

consideration of our overall pay strategy, which includes an appreciation of our values and ratio

of no more than 5:1 for our UK salaries.

Hours 35 hours per week. Normal CAFOD office hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm, with one hour for lunch.This

post will require some weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu may be taken.

Holidays 20 working days per annum plus statutory holidays plus 6 days determined by CAFOD at

Christmas/Easter.



Notice period Three months either way after completion of the probationary period.

Pensions There is a contributory pension scheme (10% employer, with 5% employee contribution).

Alternatively, CAFOD will make a similar contribution to a Personal Pension Plan.

CAFOD is required to automatically enrol UK staff as per auto-enrolment legislation – further

information

Other benefits Life Assurance and Permanent Health Insurance cover, Payroll Charity Giving, Ride2Work Scheme,

Employee Assistance Programme and the Right to Buy Annual Leave of up to 10 additional days.

Access There is access for people with disabilities to CAFOD’s office by way of a passenger lift to all floors

in CAFOD’s building.

Disabilities We are committed to making every reasonable adjustment to the workplace or working

arrangements so as to accommodate people with disabilities.

Location The post will be based in CAFOD’s London office on Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1.

HOW TO APPLY Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to CAFOD on this appointment.

Candidates should apply for this role through our website at www.saxbam.com/jobs using code XAAAYA.

Click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the instructions to upload a CV and cover letter, and complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring* form.

The closing date for applications is noon on 1st August 2018.

If you are unable to apply through the website, please email [email protected] quoting reference XAAAYA.

* The equal opportunities monitoring online form will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing yourapplication. Please complete as part of the application process.


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