Permanent Operations Jobs in Yorkshire And The Humber

Are you ready to embrace a role that’s as diverse as it is rewarding? At YMCA Doncaster, we’re looking for someone who thrives on adaptability, stepping in wherever needed to keep our operations running smoothly. As a vital member of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of our work, ensuring that our community receives the support and services they depend on.

Flexibility is key, and you will be ready to take on frontline duties across our various services and settings, as well as acting as Duty Manager and tackling issues as they arise.

We are looking for someone with an engaging manner when interacting with a broad range of stakeholders, and a particular commitment to the wellbeing of young people. You will already have experience of being responsible for people, resources or buildings although that may be from a range of situations at work or elsewhere. You will have great technology skills and be able to manage a complex workload with varied responsibilities.

We’re open to candidates from all sectors with transferable skills, a genuine interest in contributing to the work of the YMCA and a positive attitude that sets the tone for others.

Main Responsibilities

• To cover frontline duties, including accommodation, community and activities settings as needed, attending reliably and on time in order to ensure continuous cover.
• To act as a Duty Manager, including dealing with any staffing or other issues arising during periods of duty in accordance with set procedures.
• To provide an out-of-hours On Call service on a rota basis with two or three others, responding effectively to concerns.  This will include finding cover in the case of sickness or other absence, or covering a shift at very short notice when no other cover is available. 
• To take on appropriate administrative, leadership, reviewing or project duties including during periods of illness, leave and vacancies.
• To be accountable for delegated responsibilities appropriate to your experience, which are likely to include working with children and young people in individual or group settings, fundraising and communications work.
• To keep financial and other records as required. 
• To contribute to the selection and induction of new staff and volunteers.
• To oversee minor and / or occasional staffing issues as required, and to take responsibility for particular staff and volunteers over longer periods.
• To contribute positively to relationships with other organisations.
• To take an active approach to the role and to be able to work on own initiative within set procedures.
• To develop and maintain appropriately professional relationships with members, users and with other staff, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Other reasonable duties as required from time to time by the Line Manager.

Person Specification 

• Able to attend shifts reliably and on time in order to ensure continuous cover.
• Able to demonstrate resilience and adaptability across roles, responsibilities and work patterns needing cover in immediate or long term situations, showing a positive ‘can do’ attitude and setting the tone for other staff during times of particular pressure.
• A personable, engaging manner across a range of situations with children, young people, businesses and the broader community at various levels.
• A commitment to the wellbeing and development of young people, including those with a range of personal and social vulnerabilities.
• Experience of taking responsibility for people, resources or buildings.
• Able to demonstrate sufficient presence, confidence and professionalism for undertaking a management role.
• Able to cover On Call duty, to remain within receiving range of the mobile phone at all times, and to be on site within two hours in the event of an emergency situation.
• Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard, and able to use technology in devising and using procedures, gathering information and using a range of online software.
• Excellence in written communication and a strong command of grammar. 
• Comfortable working with financial transactions and calculations, and with keeping financial records.
• Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively and accurately and an ability to prioritise appropriately without supervision. 
• Able to carry out monitoring patrols across indoor and outdoor areas including four floors and two stairways, and to deal with any issues arising.
• Able to react appropriately in challenging situations, using set procedures to support decision-making.
• A clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality and appropriate relationships. 
• Able to uphold the vision and values of YMCA Doncaster.

Senior Legal Advisor (Commissioner Contracts/Housing)

Commercial Contracts Lawyer (for Commissioner contracts and housing agreements in the social care sector)

We have an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity for a Senior Legal Advisor to join our Legal Services Team. A small, dedicated team of Lawyers central to the work of a national charity across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They work closely with the Teams and Directorates across the organisation to ensure that they operate safely and securely, and providing advice on complex issues.

The charity offers flexibility about where the role is undertaken. For this role, a presence in Peterborough is preferable where possible, but the individual would be required to attend team meetings in the Peterborough office once a month. Occasionally, it will be necessary to travel nationwide.

The Senior Legal Advisor will provide high quality commercial  contract drafting; advice and assistance  to support the Personal Support (PS) Service Teams with the  tendering and contracting  process;  working with different Commissioning Authorities of Social Care Services; and with the provision of suitable housing agreements

The Senior Legal Advisor will be required to review the tenders and contract terms in relation to the majority of PS contracts , some of which are multi million pound framework agreements, and put in place Direct Funding Contracts.  In relation to Housing arrangements, the candidate will review and advise on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Housing Management Agreements (HMAs) with Housing Associations and other Housing Providers.

Qualifications required:

For this role you would need to be a Solicitor or Barrister qualified to practise in England (or comparable jurisdiction) preferably holding a practising certificate. Previous in-house experience would be viewed positively.

Essential key skills, experience & abilities required for this role:

· 5+ years PQE and experience in commercial contract law,

· Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

· Solid awareness of GDPR provisions

· Experience and good technical expertise with Commissioner contracts and in a similar role would be beneficial

· Experience and good technical expertise with social housing provider agreements (SLAs and HMAs) would be beneficial

· Analytical thinker and problem-solving skills.

· Confident and effective communicator across all levels and understand how to share insights with stakeholders.

· Excellent time management and communication skills and strong collaborator

· Dynamic self-starter with a sound ability to manage your own

· Commercially pragmatic, able to succinctly evaluate complex issues and deliver clear, focused advice

If this role sounds like the move that you were looking for then please provide an up to date CV that demonstrates all your skills and experiences relevant for this role and tell us why you want to join the team.

The charity are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles. To find out more about the scheme please visit the direct gov website.

The charity are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

An initial ‘informal conversation’ call for those shortlisted will take place with the hiring manager on the 9th October. First stage interviews are being held Via TEAMS on 16th October.

*We are also advertising for a Senior Legal Advisor to cover Procurement and Fundraising. If you would like to be considered for that also, please complete another application on the vacancy.*

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

· 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme

· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed

· Eligibility to join the Pension Plan where the organisation matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months.

· Membership of the Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness

· Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months

· Interest free season ticket loans

· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more

· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.

· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

· Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through the YouRock program

· Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

About the organisation

The charity works in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. This charity can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. They want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Their work includes;

· providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose

· providing advice through our help lines and web sites

· campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

Job Title: Global Director of People, Culture and General Counsel

Location: Remote; this role sits within our Global People & Culture Team, which provides leadership and partnership to all of our teams in Europe, Australia, Asia, and North America and we welcome applications from candidates in the locations we have staff in (India, Australia, UK, Spain, France, Sweden, Germany, US).

Reports to: Executive Director

Employment type: Full-time (non-exempt in the US)

Hours per week: 35-40 hours (depending on local employment laws)

Compensation: Salaries at CPI are non-negotiable to counter inequity; starting salary based on  10+ years of experience and region of residence (to match our current 2024 salary bands)

Closing: October 2, 23:59 Central Daylight Time

About the Centre for Public Impact (CPI):

At the Centre for Public Impact, we believe in the potential of government to bring about better outcomes for people. We are a global not-for-profit organisation, founded by the Boston Consulting Group, who serve as a learning partner for governments, public servants and the diverse network of changemakers who are leading the charge to reimagine government so that it works for everyone.

We are a small organisation, but our global footprint is expansive. Along with the Europe team, we have a team in Australia/ Aotearoa New Zealand, Asia and North America. We are all aligned by the Global Hub operational team who provides people & culture, operational, finance, and communications partnership across the regions.

Our Values: 

• Curiosity - We champion exploration and creativity.

• Courage - We are authentic and brave in our decisions and actions.

• Collaboration - We share power and work together.

• Empathy - We embrace others’ perspectives and experiences.

• Equity - We disrupt systemic barriers to shift power.

Position Overview: 

At CPI, we believe that our people are at the heart of our success. We are looking for a Global Director of People, Culture, and General Counsel who will champion a people-centred approach to drive our organisational culture, foster development, and prioritise diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). In this dual role, you will lead our global HR function, supporting employee relations and engagement, while also serving as our in-house legal counsel on matters related to policies, contracts, global operations, and employee relations across our international footprint. 

Our belief in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is not just a buzzword - a core part of our mission. We seek a director who not only shares this commitment but also embodies it in their leadership. This role will be crucial in shaping our DEIB initiatives, driving strategic people and culture efforts. This is a critical role to ensure that CPI continues to be a place where people thrive, feel valued, and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global People & Culture Strategy:

  • Oversee the development and implementation of CPI’s global People & Culture strategy, ensuring alignment with CPI’s mission, values, and organisational goals.

  • Lead the advancement of people and culture systems, processes, and practices across all regions, fostering a sense of belonging across all.

  • Partner with regional leaders to tailor strategies that reflect local contexts while maintaining global consistency.

  • Align the people and culture strategy with CPI’s overall strategic goals, ensuring that the organisation’s talent and culture are key drivers of its success.

• Employee Experience and Engagement

  • Lead efforts to enhance employee engagement and well-being across all CPI regions, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

  • Oversee talent management strategies, including recruitment, retention, and succession planning, ensuring we attract and retain top talent.

  • Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring a positive experience for all CPI employees, from onboarding to offboarding.

• Strategic DEIB Leadership

  • Lead and enhance our global DEIB strategy, embedding it into all aspects of CPI’s operations and culture.

  • Serve as a senior advisor to the executive team on DEIB matters, providing insights and strategies to promote an inclusive culture.

  • Cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on staff well-being and psychological safety.

  • Drive change management efforts, particularly in building robust DEIB and people and culture infrastructures.

• Legal Counsel

  • Provide legal counsel on employment law, contracts, global operations, and labour issues, ensuring compliance across CPI’s international operations.

  • Manage risk by providing strategic legal advice related to global policies, contracts, and employee matters.

  • Ensure that all legal documentation and contracts are aligned with CPI’s values, ensuring ethical and equitable standards are maintained across the organisation.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact with external law firms across multiple regions, ensuring effective coordination and management of legal matters worldwide. 

• Organisational Development and Policy Creation

  • Lead organisational development initiatives that promote growth, learning, and adaptability within our teams.

  • Create, review, and update global People and Culture policies and procedures that align with local labour laws and best practices across different regions.

  • Regularly assess the effectiveness of organisational structures and recommend adjustments that support CPI’s long-term goals.

• Leadership and Collaboration

  • Continuously innovate and improve CPI’s People & Culture practices, drawing on global best practices and emerging trends.

  • Collaborate with global teams to assess the effectiveness of our People & Culture ensuring our People & Culture initiatives are aligned globally and culturally relevant locally.

  • Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment and cohesion across different offices and cultural contexts.

  • Build and nurture cross-functional partnerships to drive strategic initiatives that enhance both organisational culture and operational effectiveness.

The person we are looking for will:

• Have 10+ years of experience of People & Culture and DEIB experience, particularly in the non-profit/charity/social impact space. 

• Hold at least 5 years of experience in a legal counsel or similar role, advising on HR-related legal matters.

• Possess a Juris Doctor (JD) and be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Have significant experience in nonprofit law, including the development, review, and negotiation of contracts, compliance with relevant regulations, and governance.

• Be a people-focused leader with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for fostering positive, inclusive workplaces.

• Be committed to actively cultivating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

• Have a track record of successfully developing and implementing people strategies that align with organisational goals.

• Be a strategic thinker with the ability to balance day-to-day HR responsibilities with long-term cultural and organisational development goals.

• Have experience working in a global organisation, with an understanding of the complexities of international organisations, labour laws, and HR practices.

• Possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide sound legal advice in complex situations.

• Exhibit flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to navigate change and lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Have high integrity, with the ability to hold confidential information and conversations tightly.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills, including feeling confident building new relationships, and negotiating challenging conversations with directness and kindness at all levels of the organisation. 

• Be comfortable with ambiguity and the complexity of our work, where anything is possible but not always known in advance

• Be committed to exploring and experimenting with different ways of working and how to build our culture into something we are all proud of.

Salary, Benefits, and How to Apply

At the Centre for Public Impact, we are committed to countering pay inequality and recently completed a global compensation benchmarking process to ensure that we're paying our staff fairly and well for the roles that they hold and therefore, salaries at CPI are non-negotiable. Salary rises with experience, which includes work experience, educational experience, and lived experience.

CPI offers comprehensive benefits to its employees including a range of high-quality health, dental, and vision plans for individuals; employer contribution as applicable; 1,500 per year in dedicated professional development funds; generous paid leave and public holidays; paid parental leave and extended illness leave; and a year-end organisation-wide closure. We are a remote-first organisation and anticipate this position will require approximately 15% domestic and international travel.

To advance our purpose of reimagining government so that it works for everyone, CPI seeks to attract and support a diversity of backgrounds, experience, talent and thought. For this reason, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes candidates that have previously found it hard to be considered for other positions on the basis of their qualifications, disabilities, personal background or life events. If you would like to apply for the position but see a barrier to joining us, please do apply and we will work with you to find a solution. You can also read our full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy here.

We are using Applied in order to reduce bias in our hiring process and ensure that we are shortlisting candidates based on their skills and ideas. Please note that we do not ask for a cover letter and instead, the application requires four paragraph-length answers. Your application will be anonymised for review. Although we ask for your CV, it will not be looked at until further down the process. Please apply by the closing date of October 2, 23:59 Central Daylight Time as the portal closes automatically and we will not be able to reopen it.

CPI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

We are looking for an agile, proactive individual who will join the team as Finance Manager working closely with the CEO and two finance officers to coordinate and deliver Black Minds Matter UK’s financial activities and strategic objectives.

Finance Manager
Location: Remote. With the option to attend a co-working hub on an ad hoc basis.
Salary: £36,000 per annum FTE (including London weighting)
Contract: Part time, 15-22.5 hours per week - permanent with time available Monday - Friday.

This role will be suited to someone who is detail oriented, highly effective at financial management and controls in a charity environment, able to support non-finance managers with budget management.

You will be a strategic thinker and efficient planner who enjoys working as a core small team and is self-motivated when working remotely. We are looking for someone who is looking for an active and responsible role in a friendly and highly supportive organisation.

As the Finance Manager you will play a crucial role in helping us succeed in achieving and setting financial goals and objectives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategy, modelling and leadership
• Finance & Operational Management
• Risk Management and Compliance

Qualifications and Experience:

To be successful in this role, we seek the following qualifications and experience:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Circa 3+ years experience PQE.
• Must have demonstrable experience of leading a team.
• Must be a strong communicator throughout the organisation.
• Any additional qualification in charity finance or leadership.
• A desirable and genuine interest in mental health and/or addressing racial disparities in the mental health field.

Our vision

A community of Black people, readily accessing mental health support, recovering fully from mental illness and thriving

Our Mission

We create and champion safe, and accessible mental health support with, and for the Black community.

Our Values

Community, Access, Safety, Healing and Change

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your skills and passion can contribute to our mission of promoting mental well-being within the Black community.

Please note that the application deadline is 11th of October 2024.
We will review all applications and contact shortlisted candidates for further assessment and interviews.

Interviews:

You can expect a first and second interview as part of our recruitment process and you will be contacted by email to arrange this should your initial application be successful.

First Interview: 25th of October 2024
Second interview: 8th of November 2024

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

At Black Minds Matter UK, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black and minority ethnic communities.

No agencies please.

For over 35 years, we at Plantlife have been the leading global voice in nature and climate solutions. Wild plant and fungi are the fundamental basis for all life on earth, they provide the foundation upon which we can help to resolve the global climate, ecological and societal challenges we face. We are at the heart of a global network, partnering with many individuals, organisations and landowners and managers in the UK and globally to accelerate conservation action across the planet. But we need to do more to tackle the climate and nature crisis we face. Plantlife is on a mission to raise awareness of how important wild plants and fungi are to life and to inspire more people to take action to help them thrive again.

What will you be doing?

We are now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is an incredible opportunity to lead a movement addressing one of the greatest challenges of our time. The CEO will play a vital role in shaping the Plantlife of the future by providing bold and inspirational leadership, vision and strategic direction. The CEO will be the public face of the charity, a compelling ambassador capable of championing our vision and mission to a diverse range of audiences on a national and international level. They will enable our teams to win significant financial, moral and practical support from a range of partners.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be able to evidence their passionate interest and credible stature in relation to nature, climate and/or sustainability and combine this with proven leadership experience. They will also evidence the capacity and resilience to lead and grow a conservation charity in challenging circumstances. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to connect and engage with key stakeholders, funders and donors whilst clearly articulating the brand and vision for the future of Plantlife.

We would love to hear from you…. 

We have engaged Perrett Laver who will be conducting  an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Longlisted candidates will be invited to interview with Perrett Laver in late September and the Selection Panel will subsequently meet to decide upon a final shortlist for the post in October, following which, interviews with Plantlife will take place in late October. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise Perrett Laver of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

For further information please go to Perrett Laver's website

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to the Perrett Laver's website   quoting reference 7485. 

We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated and resourceful leader to spearhead the work of Linking Lives UK as we continue to develop our crucial role in addressing loneliness and social isolation among older people across the UK. This exciting position comes at a key stage in our development as a charity as we develop new initiatives and consider future strategy and direction.

We are particularly looking for someone who has experience of:

• Strategic planning, operational management and delivering against organisational objectives
• Leadership of a national charity/ organisation and effective liaison with operational teams and trustee boards
• Delivering motivational presentations and written articles inspiring engagement with the work of the charity
• Operating within Christian faith organisations and their structures
• Building effective partnerships with key organisations whilst identifying areas of mutual benefit

The Role

As the Senior Stewardship Manager at Social Mind you will be accountable for the overall delivery of our stewardship and community management services.

You will lead the strategic development of this service area helping to elevate our stewardship practices, ensuring they are closely aligned with the objectives of our charity partners and the evolving needs of their supporters.

You will lead and mentor our Stewardship Manager and their team, guiding them all in delivering exceptional supporter journeys and community management initiatives.

Your leadership will ensure that our stewardship approach is proactive, data-driven, and continuously optimised to enhance campaign performance and supporter satisfaction.

Background

Social Mind are experts at using social fundraising to drive income and engagement. From product innovation, journey design and campaign builds to virtual event management, we support charities in delivering successful campaigns at scale.

Our fundraising platform, Social Sync, aims to revolutionise the sector with integrated social fundraising campaigns and behavioural, omni-channel supporter journeys. We empower charities to raise more money through integrated Facebook and white label fundraising pages, build stronger relationships with sophisticated, personal journeys and we unlock supporter potential with meaningful insights.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Delivery

• Strategic Stewardship Planning: Working collaboratively with the management team you will develop and implement a forward-looking stewardship strategy that aligns with our key objectives and the fundraising goals of our charity partners.
• Campaign Leadership: Work with the Campaign Manager to own the delivery and direction of stewardship in live fundraising campaigns, ensuring they meet or exceed income targets while delivering outstanding supporter experiences.
• Brand Protection: Ensure all stewardship activities are executed to the highest standards, safeguarding the brand and reputations of our business and our charity partners in every interaction.
• Performance Optimisation: Drive continuous improvement in fundraising outcomes by leveraging data insights, supporter feedback, and industry trends to inform stewardship and community management activities.

Supporter Experience

• Service Excellence: Establish and maintain high standards of customer service across all stewardship and community management activities, ensuring that all interactions reflect the values, goals and tone of our charity partners and meet agreed SLAs. You will also act as a subject matter expert on client calls working closely with our Customer Success team.
• Supporter Satisfaction: Monitor and analyse supporter feedback, responding swiftly to issues and opportunities to enhance the supporter experience.
• Safeguarding and Compliance: Ensure all stewardship and campaign delivery activities adhere to safeguarding protocols, data protection laws, and industry best practices, maintaining the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct.
• Innovation in Stewardship: Identify opportunities for innovation within stewardship and community management, proposing new approaches to enhance campaign effectiveness and supporter engagement.

People Management and Team Building

• Leadership and Vision: Provide strategic leadership to the stewardship team, setting clear objectives, inspiring innovation, and driving accountability.
• Recruitment and Resource Management: Lead the recruitment and talent acquisition process to attract, select, and onboard top talent, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and expertise needed to achieve strategic goals and that all campaigns are supported by a fully resourced team.
• Coaching and Development: Implement tactical coaching and mentoring that enable team members to develop within their roles and achieve their full potential.
• Performance Management: Oversee performance management for the stewardship team, ensuring that objectives and key results (OKRs) are aligned with both individual career development and organisational goals.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strategic Leadership: Proven experience in leading and executing strategic initiatives ideally within a fundraising or nonprofit environment.
• Fundraising Expertise: Deep understanding of fundraising principles, supporter engagement strategies, and the nonprofit sector.
• Customer Service Excellence: A strong track record of delivering exceptional customer service and managing stakeholder relationships at a senior level.
• Team Development: Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and professional growth.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Expertise in using data and analytics to drive decision-making and optimise campaign performance.
• Compliance Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of Charity Law, Data Protection Law, The Fundraising Code of Practice, and other relevant standards across the UK.

Contract:  Permanent, part time  

Salary:  £18,963 - £22,050 per annum (£27,089 - £31,499 FTE) 

Location:   Homebased within Oxfordshire or Warwickshire 

Closing date:  Tuesday 24 September 2024 

Interview dates: 1 & 3 October 2024  

The Regional Adoptions Facilitator will be instrumental in streamlining our adoption services to maximise the number of horses we can help by 2026! 

More about the role

As Regional Adoption Facilitator, you'll collaborate with centre-based Adoptions Coordinators to swiftly execute the Blue Cross strategy, focusing on efficient horse adoption services, including home direct placements. You'll oversee the post-adoption process in your region, ensuring smooth ownership transfers after successful loan periods to expedite horse rehoming and optimize space for new cases.

Each day you will be conducting thorough home checks and visits—both in-person and virtually—for borrowers to uphold welfare standards and address any issues promptly. Collaborating with the Rehabilitation, Trainer, and Behaviour Advisor (RTBA), you'll manage challenging horse behaviours to support successful home placements. You'll also facilitate home direct rehoming initiatives, making critical decisions to match horses with suitable owners based on your expertise and ensuring ongoing support post-adoption.

To expand our impact, you'll recruit and manage a network of volunteers, including a regional volunteer manager, for home direct assessments and checks. This includes coordinating visits and appointments, fostering partnerships with external charities aligned with our home direct efforts.

Providing excellent client experiences is essential, ensuring every interaction covers all necessary information for successful matching and adopting horses into loving homes.

This is a home-based post with extensive travel. The nature of the post will require the coordinator to demonstrate considerable flexibility in arranging their work schedule and time allocation. This will include some weekend and evening work. Due to the nature of the charity’s work, it may be necessary to exceed these hours when the workload demands. The Regional Adoptions Facilitator will be required to use their own car in carrying out their duties and will be reimbursed for business mileage as appropriate. 

This is a part-time role working 26.25 hours over four days per week on a rota which includes weekends and bank holidays.  This role involves extensive travel covering areas such as Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire and across to Norfolk. 

 For a more detailed look at the role and its requirements, please see the attached job description.

About you

As this role requires coverage across specific regions, candidates must reside in either Warwickshire or Oxfordshire. You are an excellent communicator with experience in client-facing roles within horse-related environments. Your knowledge of horse welfare and riding will ensure successful adoptions. You can quickly absorb and record information while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Client-focused and decisive, you handle pressure well and challenge risk-averse decisions using evidence-based methods. You follow set processes, adapt to new methods, and aim to improve horse welfare by maintaining high standards in the adoption process.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You remain professional and approachable, handling difficult situations calmly. You are open-minded, adaptable, and able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.

Your skills allow you to assess support levels for horses and borrowers, identifying and addressing underlying issues. You support borrowers in maintaining high welfare standards.

Trustworthy and proactive, you approach your work enthusiastically. Your problem-solving mindset helps you find solutions and prioritize decisions with attention to detail.

Resilient and emotionally intelligent, you support clients and colleagues empathetically. Motivated, flexible, and dependable, you provide exceptional service to Blue Cross horses and customers, managing your workload effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge, skills, and experience 

• Demonstrable understanding and experience of matching considerations for horses and homes. 
• Full driving licence with access to their own vehicle 
• Minimum BHS Stage 4 or acceptable equivalent qualifications or experience 
• First class knowledge and practical experience in the care and management of a range of horses and their environment, their needs and conditions 
• Proven practical experience of the assessment of horses, riders and their environments 
• Experience of assessing riders and analysing ridden horse behaviour 
• Practical knowledge of horse behaviour and training 
• Excellent communication skills with experience of building relationships and rapport with customers
• Experience of working with the general public with the proven ability to deal with people in a variety of circumstances 
• Significant experience in delivering high level customer service in a fast paced and often emotional environment.  
• Good IT skills and experience of using a variety of computer packages 
• Excellent administration and organisational skills 
• Good questioning skills with the ability to gather information and distil the important points. 
• Proven decision-making ability.  
• The ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Blue Cross values. 

Although not essential, it would be great if you also had: 

• Experience working with volunteers. 
• Client relationship management experience. 
• Understanding of safeguarding issues

How to apply 

Please apply via our website and complete the online application process before the closing date on Tuesday 24 September 2024. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) 
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family  
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention 
• Health cash plan 
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. 
• Life assurance  
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance  
• Enhanced family friendly policies  
• Recognition scheme  
• Annual volunteer days 
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website. 

About Blue Cross

Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. 

Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion. 

We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help. 

Pets change lives. We change theirs.
 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this. 

At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.  

Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.   

We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us.  

Our values    

Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.  

Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times  
 

Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking

We are seeking an entusiastic and caring Operations Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day operational activitites of the organisation focused on patient support and project delivery. The role will involve a close working relationship with our Fundraising and Events Officer, and our Board of Trustees, and will be a pivotal role within our small but mighty organisation. This is an exciting role working directly with multiple stakeholders including our beneficiaries, NHS and scientific collaborators and funders to deliver our values and benefit. You will be a driving force for the organisations mission and making a big difference!

Individual Giving & Legacy Officer - flexible location, including hybrid or remote, with office base in Derby.

Full time role - 37 hours per week 

For more than 80 years, families have been choosing MHA to support the needs and aspirations of their loved ones in later life. People have been forging friendships through our community programmes; fundraising to drive our charitable goals; and spreading the warmth, comfort and spirituality that you’ll find across every MHA home, community and development.

We are here to help people to live later life well.

Could you be the person to join MHA as our Individual Giving & Legacy Officer as we continue to enable people to thrive in later life?

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference and play a vital role within the Fundraising team at MHA. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the individual giving programme in line with the wider strategic objectives.

To do this you will manage the direct mail appeals and online campaigns, coordinate the regular giving programme, develop the strategy for the acquisition of new supporters and retention of existing ones, and produce the twice-yearly supporter newsletter. You would also provide additional support for the legacy programme when required.

For more information on the role please see the attached Job Description.

About You
We are looking for a passionate and creative individual giving fundraiser or marketeer to develop and drive forward the programme. You will have a track record of delivering against income targets and KPIs, and be experienced in delivering campaigns and activities on time and within budget.

With excellent writing and communication skills, you will be able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. 

In return we offer a committed and supportive team and a great staff membership scheme which includes training, pension, life assurance, access to high street vouchers and lots more.

About us 
Methodist Homes (MHA) is the largest charity care provider in the U.K. We have 80 years’ experience of delivering care and support to over 19,000 older people. We understand what it takes to help people live later life well through our care homes, retirement living schemes and community groups.

At MHA we place great importance on nurturing the mind, body and spirit of those we care for and their families, along with commitment and dedication from our 7,000 employees and 4,000 volunteers, regardless of faith, background or belief.

We offer some of the highest quality care, accommodation and support services for older people throughout Britain. Our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.

Why join MHA?
We have a supportive 'family' like culture, the people at MHA are genuinely warm, friendly and a pleasure to work with.

• High colleague employee engagement scores.
• Highly supportive and compassionate leadership team.
• Colleagues have access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Independent free counselling and legal advice
• Favourable pension scheme
• Hardship/welfare fund
• Competitive pay and benefits including a discount scheme
• A range of flexible benefits including an option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Genuine career progression and development.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire.  In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

“Agencies: Please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CV’s from any agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) or not. We only accept CV’s from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHA’s central Talent Acquisition Team.”

The Operations Volunteering Experience Coordinator helps people with sight loss live the life they choose by ensuring volunteers in Operations-based roles are set up for success by preparing and training them for their role. Once in their role, they will support a positive volunteering experience by working to retain, further utilize and develop our volunteers in their role and wider into the Guide Dog family and community. Without our volunteers, none of our services would be possible. 

We currently have 2 roles available one would work across the two teams in Sheffield & Notthingham; and the other to work across the two teams in Atherton & Liverpool. A typical fortnight would include days working from the office, days in the community, and some home working. The role holder will manage the time and location of their working days.

For this role, you’ll work 35 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Please be aware that this role may include some travel covering your region and work outside of your usual 9-5 working hours.

We offer a generous pension scheme, annual leave, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Experienced with CRM database use, including navigation, inputting, report building, and analytics.

• Experience of managing and supporting volunteers.

• Experience of implementing new working practices within a team.

• Demonstrable and up-to-date knowledge of good practice in equality, diversity, and inclusion. 

• Demonstrable and up-to-date knowledge of GDPR and use of Customer Relationship Management systems. 

• Relevant and up to date knowledge of safeguarding principles.

• Proven ability to plan and implement projects and programmes of work. 

• Demonstrable ability to problem solve and advise with complaints.

• Computer literate with an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable 

• Relevant qualification in volunteer management or equivalent. 

• Experience with Salesforce CRM database

• Facilitation and/or training skills.

• Experience of creating an inclusive work environment for people with a disability.

• Personal experience of volunteering.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply 

Applications need to be made using the online application form via our website on our jobs portal, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. 

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. 

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised. 

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Location: Remote (based in England & Wales with occasional travel for biannual team days and biannual departmental team meetings in various locations)
Salary: £28,665 - £30,865 pro rata (£11,466 - £12,346 actual)
Hours of work: 2 days per week (14 hours)
Contract type: Permanent

Why work for Kids Matter?

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
• Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
• Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
• Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.

About us

Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.

We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.

About the role

The Finance Manager role involves:

• Overseeing day-to-day charity finance functions
• Managing expenses, payments and payroll processes
• Communicating and presenting financial reports and information

About you

Do you have accounting experience and strong numerical skills? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your financial expertise in a charity setting? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?

Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

You can apply for the Finance Manager position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 23 September 2024. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.

If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).

Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.

Head of Development and Income

We are looking for a highly skilled leader with exceptional capabilities in income generation, writing, budgeting, people management and strategic planning.

This is a full-time, remote working role.

Position: Head of Development/Income Generation

Location: Remote

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £49,727, depending on experience plus 5% pension

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th September. Shortlisting is taking place on a rolling basis and the role may close sooner than advertised

Interview Date: TBC

The Role

We are seeking a Head of Development who will drive the development strategy to deliver a broad and expanded income scale, including corporate sector, trusts, foundations, government,  and limited individual donors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Income Generation and Business Development
• Writing and Budgeting
• Leadership

About You

With a proven track record in income generation and business development, you will have exceptional writing skills for bid and proposal development.

You will have strong numerical skills and experience in budget creation and management and excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.

With the ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and various teams, you will be a strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset and have experience in leading and managing high-performing teams.

About the Organisation

Helping 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems, the charity run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. This is not a traditional school, learning is inspiring, action-based and accessible, supporting people in other ways too, such as funding and mentoring.

Working here is engaging, exciting and demanding. If you are someone who enjoys creating solutions and contributing your ideas, you’ll enjoy working here.

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) + UK bank holidays
• 5% employer contribution to your pension
• Learning & development opportunities
• All staff have access to Wisdom, an employee wellbeing app
• Opportunities to train in First Aid and Mental Health First Aid
• Wellbeing initiatives hosted by our Wellbeing Committee
• Free eyecare vouchers
• Regular online socials & weekly catch-ups
• Team away days twice a year
• Flexible working is welcomed!
• Teams based around the UK (as well as in India)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page, please let us know

The organisation is committed to eliminating discrimination and actively encouraging diversity amongst the workforce by developing a staff team that mirrors the rich diversity found in the student population. The charity will not discriminate with reference to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, marital status or disability. However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In the organisations commitment to continue to diversify its teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from people who identify as:

• being from racialised and minoritised communities
• and/or LGBTQ+
• and/or disabled, including learning and non-visible disabilities

You may have experience in other areas such as Development, Income Generation, Fundraising, Head of Development, Head of Income Generation, Head of Fundraising, Director of Development, Director of Income Generation, Director of Fundraising.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are a large and busy Church of England parish and are looking for an energetic and self-motivated Operations Manager to join our leadership team.  You will be someone who can oversee all the operational elements with appropriate attention to detail and processes and also take a full part in supporting new developments in line with our vision.

Our Operations Manager is moving on after almost 3 years in post so we are looking for someone to lead our Operations Team at All Saints Church, Ecclesall.

The role requires the oversight of four areas of church operations:

• Administration including finance

• Communications

• Estates

• Governance

You will manage the operations team (6 staff) and work closely with the ministry team, a wider range of active volunteers and users of our halls complex. You will be able to deal with issues sensitively and with an approach appropriate to our Christian faith. The role does include some evening and weekend work but will mainly be carried out during office hours.

Responsibilities:

General Operations Management

1.1 Manage the Church Office to ensure that the working environment and working practices are efficient, flexible and fully reflect the mission and values of All Saints.

1.2 Manage and maintain the church databases and files to ensure kept up to date and fully compliant with Data Protection legislation.

1.3 Working closely with the Ministry Team, including participation in the weekly senior team meeting, manage the church programme and calendar.

1.4 Oversee the preparation of the resources required to support the weekly services, major church festivals and other church events. Lead on arranging some events.

1.5 Oversee enquiries about baptisms, weddings, funerals and church yard.

1.6 Provide informed support to volunteers in all areas of administration and operations covering a wide range of regular and adhoc activities.

Communications

2.1 Support the Vicar in ensuring timely, appropriate and effective internal and external communications including the weekly e-mail and hard copy church notices.

2.2 Ensure that the website is regularly reviewed and updated, as required.

2.3 Manage All Saints’ profile and activity on social media.

2.4 Respond to enquiries and requests from the Diocese, local community and external organizations, as required.

2.5 Manage communication with members of the church family in matters relating to news and weekly notices in a timely manner

See attachments for furhter responsibilities and details