Jobs in West Midlands

BPAS are an independent healthcare charity which, for more than 55 years, has been advocating and caring for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy. We are the leading specialist of abortion advice and treatment in the UK, supporting over 100,000 women a year in over 50 healthcare clinics nationwide.

Over the last 12 months we have gone through significant organisational change and are putting in place a new leadership structure, supported by a Senior Operational Team. This role is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.

BPAS vision is for a society in which women are trusted to make their own reproductive choices with access to the information and services needed to exercise those choices. The Chief Clinical Officer is an integral part of the Leadership Team, sharing the collective responsibility, as a member of the C-Suite, for the key issues facing BPAS.

This role has responsibility for clinical services encompassing nursing, midwifery, medical and surgical services across BPAS. You will be a values driven leader who can inspire staff and trustees, as well as wider stakeholders, fostering a culture driven by our collective purpose.

To find out more, please click the apply button below which will direct you to our website where you can download a candidate briefing pack and details on how to apply.

All applications should be sent to the Recruitment Team and must quote reference CCO and include the below:

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with education and professional qualifications and full employment history. Please include daytime and evening telephone contact numbers and e-mail addresses.
• A supporting statement that should outline your motivation for applying, what you believe you can bring to the role, and how your skills and experience align with the role description and candidate profile.
• Responses to the applications questions within the candidate pack.

About The Role
Interview date: w/c 14th October
 
We are here for anyone affected by dementia to help them navigate some of the hardest and most frightening times of their lives.  Dementia is the crisis no one is talking about. Our external communications reflect help (support we provide for people with dementia) and hope (investment in research and innovation that will mean a better future for people with dementia) and our social media channels have a huge role to play in that.
 
We are looking for a talented and tenacious new Head of Social Media to join our External Relations and Media team. Our new Head of Social Media will lead Alzheimer’s Society’s social media functions, developing a compelling and inclusive organic social media strategy which integrates with organisational aims and positions Alzheimer’s Society as the leading dementia charity in the UK. 
 
This role will drive a high-performing team to deliver proactive social media content that resonates with a range of audiences across multiple platforms, from people with dementia/carers, through to decision makers, supporters and the wider public. And we want to ensure that we’re quick to react to breaking news and we’re watching out for channel-specific trends – creating engaging content that grows our audience and brand awareness.
 
The role will work closely with senior colleagues right across the Society with the need to influence and collaborate at the highest levels. You will manage a small team who are all talented and passionate in their roles, working to achieve the team's collective goal. We need our new Head to support and lead them on this journey.
 
And it’s a brilliant time to be a part of Alzheimer’s Society. Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society
 
This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days. You must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (London or Birmingham) if/when required.
 
Application process: If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Alzheimer’s Society, we would love to hear how your skills and experience are a good match for us. Please apply with a supporting statement on why you believe your skills and experience would be the best fit for this role.
 
About you

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Experience developing and delivering social media strategic plans
- Ability to be flexible, demonstrating your ability to shift your approach in an appropriate, respectful and supportive manner to help those affected by dementia.
- Ability to form and maintain strong and long-lasting relationships with our internal stakeholders and our supporters.
- Experience in leading a team to successfully achieve their aims and objectives, developing them to being Trusted Experts.
- You'll be a citizen of the Society and an all round visible ambassador for conferences, team days/meetings etc.
- Experience in prompting and advocating Equality, Diversity and Inclusion both internally and through social media.
- Experience of senior stakeholder management as you will be an instrumental member of our senior leadership team.

Digital Marketing Manager
4 days per week - flexible working arrangements
Homebased within the UK with a requirement to travel to occasional meetings, mostly held in London
Contract role 

The organisation

At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. The Overcoming MS Program uses substantial scientific evidence to show how lifestyle choices, alongside medication, benefit physical and mental health.

Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone.

Once people with MS know about the potential impact of a healthy lifestyle, they need to feel that the information is coming from a reliable source, in order to believe in it and adopt the key changes. The Overcoming MS Program is based on broad-based, high-quality scientific evidence, and lifestyle is an area that has growing interest and development.

The role

Reporting to the Director of Brand and Digital you will be part of a small team, responsible for delivering a new digital marketing approach, through the creation and delivery of projects and activities to increase leads, donations and engagement for Overcoming MS charity. We are looking for someone who is at ease with digital analytics and digital tech and who understands how to test, learn and optimise to deliver the best results.
With our digital ecosystem now established, we’re recruiting a Digital Marketing Manager to steer us in the next stage of our journey. This is an exciting development of an existing role and will allow the successful candidate to make the position their own.

With our community app now well established, our new website launched earlier this year and having transitioned to Dot Digital for email, we are now working with some great external partners. Could you be the missing piece of the jigsaw ready to put our digital ecosystem to work to support people with multiple sclerosis and make an impact through our organisation’s marketing?

Application is by way of a CV in the first instance and applications are considered on a rolling basis - please apply via the apply button for further information.

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.

About The Role
Are you passionate about all things compliance?
Do you want to make a difference in enhancing business processes, championing best practice?
Would you thrive supporting and enabling others to deliver high-quality legally and regulatory compliant services and functions?
If so, then this is the role for you!
Our Business Compliance Officer role sits within the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support & Partnerships Directorate, responsible for the delivery of the Society’s information, advice and support services, through a network of volunteers and employees, and reports to the directorate Business Manager.  It is a critical role within a complex and multi-faceted environment, to ensure that the whole directorate has well designed and embedded business processes relating to its regulatory, contractual, and legal requirements as well as enabling an understanding of relevant controls and assurance activities that relate to internal policies, procedures, and best practice guidance.    
About the role:

- Designing, implementing, and monitoring the required processes in line with our legal and regulatory obligations, such as the overseeing the timely review of information assets, and emergency contact lists.
- Overseeing the directorate control of documented information, including policy, procedures, guidance.
- Delivering robust governance arrangements in record management processes, and health and safety requirements.
- Work alongside internal colleagues to maintain understanding and improvements in core learning requirements; and readiness for annual governance reporting such as liaising with branding and design.

About you:

- Experience of developing and monitoring business process relating to legal and/or regulatory compliance across a multi-faceted environment.
-  Previously worked with records and information management and be able to articulate clearly how you have successfully delivered improvements and designs in this area.
- Able to engage and motivate others, with a strong sense and understanding that the commitment for a healthy, safe, and successful environment is through a culture where everyone understands their responsibilities and is fully enabled to carry these out confidently and competently.
- Possess the ability and confidence at delivering to a range of audiences, delivering workshops or other enabling spaces, with both verbal and written communication 
- Someone with attention to detail, methodical and able to create innovative processes that engage others.
- Ability to work within a team, supporting colleagues, collaborating with others to find solutions.
- Able to meet deadlines, to plan ahead and prioritise effectively, and deliver to timescales.

Closing date: 4th October 2024
Interview date: 30th and 31st October 2024

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

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

Location: UK based with the option for REMOTE working. Occasional travel to HQ in London to fulfil operational requirements. Occasional overseas travel to support programme implementation and/or oversee activities is required for the position.

Salary: £20,000 (£34,500 FTE) per annum.

​Benefits: 4 wellbeing days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], plus annual leave and public holidays entitlement. Civil Service pension- defined benefit: Generous employer contribution up to 28.97%.

​Contract details: Fixed Term – From 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. Hours Part-time (0.5 FTE). 20 hours per week.

Friendly, supportive, and engaging environment (working with people who are passionate about positive change and strengthening democracy around the world).

Programme Manager - Asia-Pacific and Americas Team

The Programme Manager will play a critical role providing surge support for the Asia-Pacific and Americas programme management team, with a particular focus on regional Grant-in-Aid ‘uplift’ programming.

This is a varied and exciting position. The Programme Manager will fully participate in the full programme cycle from start-up to closure, including responsibility for events and activities management, evaluation and monitoring, programme reporting, finance and budget support, conducting research and analysis, programme adaptation, supplier and contract management, relationship management and stakeholder (donors and partnership) engagement and developing and overseeing regional communications activity, working closely with the communications team.
 

About You

​This is a interesting and fast paced position. To be successful in this position, you will be an experienced Programme Manager with the following skills and experience.​

• First-hand experience of designing, implementing, and managing a portfolio of programmes - minimum three years’ experience.
• Exceptional project and programme management skills, especially programme financial budget development and management, and experience with monitoring and evaluation methods
• Proposal development, contracting, procurement, grant management, donor compliance, financial management and control skills
• Experience in risk management, proposal development, contracting, procurement, grant management, donor compliance, financial scrutiny, research/analysis, and reporting
• Experience using programme management systems and tools.
• Experience in thematic areas relevant to WFD’s programmatic work
• Experience implementing UK funded and/or other institutional donor funded programmes.
• Senior stakeholder analysis, development, and management skills
• Experience organising and managing high profile and complex events.
• Experience producing accurate briefing documents and communications.
• Excellent level of written and oral communication skills in English
• Line management skills including staff development and coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to work independently and effectively, and drive to manage workload, working with international, remote teams and with limited supervision.
• ​Educated to degree level.

Apply by 24th September 2024 - visit our website.

Health Poverty Action (HPA) acts in solidarity with poor and marginalised communities in their struggle for health and social justice, recognising these injustices are often rooted in colonialism and imperialism (both historical and ongoing) and have strong racial and gender dimensions.

We develop and implement locally rooted and culturally appropriate solutions to improve health for communities in 10 countries across Central America, Asia and Africa. Alongside these global programmes, we campaign to change the unjust policies and practices that push people into poverty and destroy their health and tackle the powerful vested interests that sustain them.

As Partnership Officer, you will be the critical driver of growing our partnerships fundraising and ensuring that more people worldwide are able to realise their right to health. 

• Job purpose: To help grow unrestricted income for Health Poverty Action through community and corporate partnerships. 
• Location: Home-based, within commuting distance to London for events and meetings. 
• Salary: £26,095 rising in length of service increments to £29,832. 
• Responsible to: Head of Fundraising 
• Annual leave: 25 days per year, plus the time between Christmas and New Year, plus bank holidays.

How to apply: Download and complete the application form available on our website.

This helps ensure fairness and consistency and is also a demonstration of your interest in the role; therefore, we will only consider those applications who use the application form. 

Closing date: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 at 11:59 PM BST 

Interview dates: Monday, 14 October and Tuesday, 15 October 2024 

Your key responsibilities will be flexible. You’ll manage your workload and set objectives, priorities and deadlines with the Head of Fundraising. Your work will include: 

• Partnerships Fundraising: You’ll lead and grow our partnerships fundraising portfolio by nurturing existing relationships and identifying new prospective partnerships. You will prepare proposals, pitches, and reports based on key funding needs, and implement stewardship plans to retain support, maximising partnership value. 

• Community Fundraising: You’ll manage community-based fundraising efforts, including coordinating with other organisations. Develop new community fundraising initiatives and engage volunteers, working to maintain an established network of volunteers which support community fundraising activities.

• Events Fundraising: You will manage our fundraising events, including the London Marathon. This will include recruitment, resourcing, relationship-building and supporting our event participants in their fundraising efforts. We are also excited for you to develop and oversee other innovative and profitable one-off events. 

• Fundraising Management: You will monitor and report on fundraising activities, manage relevant website pages, and ensure effective administration and record-keeping. You’ll need to stay abreast of industry trends and react accordingly to maximize opportunities. 

• What else? We encourage you to be aware of all of Health Poverty Action’s work and any key developments which may affect it. When representing Health Poverty Action, you should communicate our work in a professional and passionate way. 

At Health Poverty Action we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst all our staff and everyone we work with. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We are particularly keen to hear from ethnic minority candidates.  

About Reall

Reall’s vision is housing markets that work for people, prosperity and planet. Reall is improving the lives of under-served households in African and Asian cities by building and increasing access to green resilient homes. We create the conditions for families to secure their own homes. Globally, there are 1.2 billion people without somewhere decent to call home. Working across our priority markets, including Kenya, Nigeria, India, Pakistan and beyond, Reall has a commercially and environmentally viable solution that drives macroeconomic development and catalyses pathways to net zero.

We have been pioneers and thought leaders in the global affordable housing space for more than 30 years and to date we have improved the lives of over three million people, created over 200,000 jobs, brought clean water to half a million people and delivered sustainable sanitation to over a million.

The Role

An Investment Manager at Reall involves a range of responsibilities including portfolio management, financial analysis, partner acquisition and analysis, and compliance with organisational policies. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in financial management, and the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders. We are looking for two Investment Managers to strengthen the Investment team.

• Portfolio Management: The Investment Manager is responsible for performance analysis, risk assessment, liquidity management, and overall portfolio allocation.
• Financial Sustainability: Monthly assessments of financial sustainability are conducted by reviewing management accounts, annual financial statements, and business plans.
• Management Reporting: Regular reporting to executive management and investors on investment status is required, along with ensuring outstanding actions are managed through to completion.
• Risk Management: The role includes analysing foreign exchange risk and proposing risk management solutions in collaboration with colleagues.
• Investment Appraisal: Assessing investment opportunities, carrying out project and product investment appraisals, and drafting investment proposals for submission to the Investment Committee.
• Qualifications and Experience: A relevant degree with a CIMA/ACCA or equivalent qualification is preferred, along with experience in financial appraisal, financial management, and working in emerging markets.

Why work at Reall?

With a modest UK-based team, Reall is an organisation driven by efficiency, with significant ambition and a track record of success.

Our internal operations are underpinned by a culture of psychological safety, promoting trust, curiosity, and confidence. This means that staff feel secure to speak their minds, tackle challenges creatively, and can never be described as risk averse.

A committed investor in its colleagues, Reall promotes an environment of conscious diversity in all its forms.  You’ll be joining a high-performing, cohesive team with its sights firmly on global impact.

Reall is committed to equality and diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.  We positively encourage applications from those who are suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief, as Reall believes a diverse and inclusive workforce is vital for our organisation and will lead to greater results and enhance our way of working.

What We Offer

In return for your skills and experience, we offer:

• A competitive salary and total reward package
• 33 days' annual leave plus an additional day off on your birthday. Increasing by 1 day every year for the first five years of service
• A comprehensive benefits package including an enhanced Pension offering, including death in service coverage along with a generous Maternity and Shared Parental Leave provision
• Access to a Reward portal, which provides high street discounts and a cashback reward scheme in popular online and retail outlets.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment including on-site health and well-being support through access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential support to colleagues. Along with access to funded training and further career development.
• More details are available in job description and person specification, which are available by clicking through as you apply for this role. 

Salary – £38,000 - £42,000 per annum dependent on experience

Working hours – Normal office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We are open to flexible working patterns subject to the objectives and outcomes of the role being met. We are currently working hybrid with blended office and homeworking with the ability to work up to three days from home most weeks.

The closing date for applications for is 1st October 2024

Please note that you must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible to apply for this role.

If you would like further information please contact us through the recruitment portal with your questions or contact details and a member of our team will contact you.

Passionate, Creative, Equal, Empowering and Sustainable

Housing Sustainment Worker

Hours: 37 Hours per week on a rota system

Location: Head Office, Festival Park, Stoke on Trent with regular travel

Salary: £24,303 per annum

Are you looking for a customer support role within an Organisation that is at the heart of helping people to thrive? If so, this role may be for you. Since 1974, as a Registered Provider of Social Housing and Supported Accommodation we have been supporting those in need.   

We are looking for customer focused people join our Housing Services Team based at our Stoke on Trent Head Office. Our customers have a range of needs including mental health, addictions, learning disabilities, recent homelessness and debt.

Our Housing Sustainment Workers guide our customers through the Housing pathway, identifying appropriate support routes to assist them.

Some of your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting customers to sustain their housing by focusing on (not an exhaustive list);
  • Identifying their specific needs/ vulnerabilities
  • Identifying routines and life skills essential for independent living
  • Accessing support via specialist external partners
  • Accessing training and volunteering opportunities internal/external
  • Identifying risks and triggers to positive progression
  • Focusing on the future by identifying goals and setting action plans
  • Identifying next steps accommodation options and assisting customers to access it
  • Empowering customers by guiding/coaching positive thinking/decision making whilst encouraging them to take steps to independence

• Providing a trauma informed approach to customers lived experiences
• Identifying potential customers for vacant properties to minimise housing waiting lists and preserve revenue  generation 
• Ensuing customers housing benefit claims are submitted and processed in a timely manner
• Investigating and resolving rent arrears and escalating as appropriate 
• Ensuring cases are escalated where necessary to specialist support teams
• Collaborating with key partners to ensure customer’s housing needs are met
• Ensuring our Housing Sustainment Strategy is applied fairly and transparently across License and Tenancy accommodation 

You will need:

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above (grades 4-9 or equivalent)
• Experience of dealing with the needs of our customer group; including but not limited to those with Learning Disabilities, Entrenched Homelessness, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Dependencies, dual diagnosis
• An understanding of the housing letting procedure including screening/vetting applicants
• Previous experience of managing and resolving rent arrears issues within a Registered Social Landlord or similar environment
• An understanding of both adult and child safeguarding protocols and escalation procedures
• Awareness of Building Safety Legislation and Expectations of Landlords
• Customer focused, excellent with planning and delivery, able to balance multiple priorities against critical deadlines
• A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for opportunities to do things better, supporting automation and digital paperwork
• A driving licence and vehicle insured for business use – we have a number of sites and you will need to visit these regularly

We Offer the following Benefits:

• Flexible working (with a regular office presence)
• 27 days annual leave in addition to public holidays
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Healthcare cash plan

To apply please visit the Brighter Futures Website.

The closing date is Friday 13th September with interviews to follow.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups and people with lived experience. Brighter Futures is an equal opportunities employer. 

Passionate, Creative, Equal, Empowering and Sustainable

Access Sustainment and Enforcement Specialist

Hours: 37 Hours per week – on a rota basis

Location: Head Office, Festival Park, Stoke on Trent with regular travel to our other sites

Salary: £27,663 per annum, (rising to £28,663, following successful completion of training)

Are you an experienced Housing Sustainment professional looking for a role within an Organisation that is at the heart of helping people to thrive? If so, this role may be for you. Since 1974, as a Registered Provider of Social Housing and Supported Accommodation we have been supporting those in need.   

Our customers have a range of needs including mental health, addictions, learning disabilities, recent homelessness and debt and our support teams work with our customers to assist them to sustain their tenancy.

We are looking for an experienced Housing Sustainment professional to join our team at our Stoke on Trent Head Office. You will play a key role in delivering housing and support services to customers who have been referred through the Local Authority and other service providers, ensuring appropriate safeguarding protocols are adhered to.

Our Housing Sustainment and Enforcement Specialist provides expert advice in relation to customer related issues where existing support systems have failed to address issues such as rent arrears or anti-social behaviour and it is necessary for us to take more formal action.

Some of your Key Responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring we comply with Housing/ASB legislation, Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Standards
• Managing day-to-day housing enforcement activities, sharing technical and operational knowledge with colleagues
• Dealing with escalated cases from the Housing Sustainment Team including Rent Arrears, Anti-Social Behaviour, Misuse of Properties and Abandonment of Tenancy
• Preparing enforcement cases for court action where all informal approaches have failed to resolve the issue and presenting cases at Court where eviction notices and possession orders are required
• Executing evictions in collaboration with Bailiffs
• Ensuring Landlord obligations in relation to all properties are met (such as Gas Safety/Electrical Certification and Fire Prevention) especially within communal areas and raising actions to correct identified issues when inspecting properties

What You will need:

• Previous Experience in a Housing Enforcement role with a Registered Social Landlord or similar organisation
• Experience working with the needs of our customer group; including but not limited to those with Learning Disabilities, Entrenched Homelessness, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Dependencies, dual diagnosis. 
• Demonstrable experience in managing and resolving rent arrears, property condition, abandonment/non-engagement with support services, anti-social behaviour and similar issues within a Registered Social Landlord organisation or similar
• A professional housing related qualification (e.g. HNC Level 3/4) and/or corporate membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing
• An awareness of Building Safety Legislation and Landlord obligations
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or higher)
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use

We Offer the Following Benefits:

• Flexible working (with a regular office presence)
• 27 days annual leave in addition to public holidays
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Healthcare cash plan

To apply please visit the Brighter Futures Website.

The closing date is 20th September 2024 with interviews to follow.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups and people with lived experience. Brighter Futures is an equal opportunities employer. 

A role for an experienced Property Manager who wants to make a signficant impact yet work less than full time.The postholder will develop, manage and deliver an ongoing property and estate management plan covering both repair, modernization and a preventative maintenance. The plan will cover the Foundation’s listed heritage buildings as well as its wider houses and estate assets. The postholder will play a pivotal role in the future planning for the uses of the whole site.

Role Purpose

The core aspects are:-

• Leading the property team (including 2 person maintenance team and volunteers) to ensure that regular maintenance and specific projects and programmes of work are resourced and delivered

• Managing the maintenance and conservation of the Foundation’s buildings (Care home, Court, almshouses, Old Hall, Temple House, residential properties and barns) and its wider site including the fabric, building services, engineering systems, utilities, equipment, and grounds.

• Monitoring and reporting on budgeted costs, spend and programme delivery; Preparing and proposing budgets

• Delivering a robust and proactive culture to meet statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety, maintenance of listed buildings, contract management, etc ;

• Embedding and driving sustainability.

Main duties & responsiblities: 

Property

• Oversee maintenance, refurbishment and repair works to all Foundation owned properties;

• Support the development of a property management strategy to maximise income from the properties and an appropriate return on investment; (Note master planners are being engaged),

• Manage the contract with our Estate Management company;

• Ensure that all work is carried out in line with the listing of the buildings concerned and that relevant permissions are obtained;

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, and devise and implement all appropriate policies, risk assessments and procedures

Management

• Manage the Maintenance team, delegating responsibilities, agreeing personal objectives and measuring performance;

• Manage, control and supervise the programmes of conservation, repair, routine maintenance schedules and ongoing refurbishment.

• Prepare forward plan of conservation and maintenance

• Ensure that there is a programme of regular maintenance & service of equipment and machinery on the Temple Balsall site.

• Develop and implement a robust Energy Management Policy. 

Stakeholder Engagement, Meetings and Committees

• Report to the Governors (Trustees) via the Master regularly on plans and progress;

• Represent the Foundation to expert property contractors and sub contractors.

Financial Management

• Produce, manage and achieve a realistic budget;

• Ensure value for money and high-quality work from contractors and suppliers, through tenders where necessary.

Contractors, Professional Advisors and External Liaison

• Participate in the selection , appointment and continual management of third party contractors, consultants, property agents, etc.

• Manage external contractors operating on site including all contracts, communications, risk assessments, quality and record keeping;

• Work with professional advisors, providing and exchanging necessary information on plans, costs etc;

Additional responsibilities

• Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required;

• Ensure professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications Essential: • Qualified in a relevant field of property maintenance / or management (trade professional or similar)

Desirable: • Degree in a relevant subject or discipline and/or Chartered Membership of an established professional association, e.g. CIOB, RICS or others

Skills/Aptitudes Essential:

• Able to demonstrate strategic vision for the Foundation’s buildings, wider estate and rental properties;

• Effective operational leader of the site-based maintenance team;

• Budget preparation and monitoring skills;

Skills / Aptitudes Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of improving sustainability

Knowledge/Experience Essential

• Significant experience in property industry;

• Experience of maintenance programmes and refurbishment projects;

• Experience in project management, including management of contractors;

• Knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to the built environment

• Proven track record of budgeting and financial management of building related projects;

• Effective experience of managing people;

Knowledge / Experience Desirable

• Experience of heritage sites and conservation

Personal Attributes Essential

• Proactive problem solver;

• Excellent interpersonal skills;

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills;

• Excellent IT skills (particularly with spreadsheets);

• Self-motivated;

• Willing to work flexibly including occasional evening and weekend work

Personal Attributes Desirable

• Able to work at height and in confined spaces;

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum for 21hours / week (= FTE £45,000), dependent on experience.

Hours of work: 3 days = 21 hours / week (excluding breaks). Some flexibility will be required to allow attendance at evening meetings and events. 

Benefits: Pension, employer contributions @ 4%. 4 weeks holiday (plus bank holidays) – pro rata, increasing after 5 years’ service. Training provided and training plan developed with individual. 

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be supporting a leading arts organisation with the recruitment of an Interim Finance Business Partner on a 3-6 month basis.

The post holder will support budget holders to deliver financial planning, budgeting, monthly reporting and analysis.

This role will best suit experienced Finance Business Partners with experience working within a performing arts and production environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on production of monthly and year-end management accounts including maintaining rolling forecasts (including board reports) for the production arm of the organisation
• Work collaboratively as a partner and critical friend with senior stakeholders, monitor income and expenditure performance of productions and support budge holder level decision making
• Co-ordinate year-end process for the organisation, leading own functional area in supporting the audit process.
• Work closely with other Finance Business Partners to consider cross organisational activity and impact and provide advice to managers and senior leaders
• Providing financial support to key budget holders and their teams to understand and highlight variances and the implications for both current and future financial years
•  Build strong relationships with budget holders to enhance the budget holder’s financial knowledge and provide financial support for options analysis and modelling of business plans

Key Criteria:

• Experienced Finance Business Partner with experience working within a performing arts context
• Available at short notice/ immediately available

• You will have strong communication skills and be adept at presenting financial analysis and information to non-finance stakeholders.

What’s in it for you:

• Day rate: £350-£425pd depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements – 2 days required in the office