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Job Title: Head of Giving and Development

Responsible To: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible For: Donor Relations Officer

Salary band: £35,000 – £40,000 (+ 3% employer’s pension contribution)

Contract Terms: Permanent role (35 hrs a week)

Location: Northampton with travel throughout Northamptonshire and hybrid working (working from home two days a week)
 

We're looking for a dynamic and new Head of Giving and Development to support our donor development activity and build relationships with a range of potential donors, partners and stakeholders from private donors to professional advisors. 

This is a worthwhile, challenging and rewarding role and an exciting opportunity for an individual with a proven track record in income generation to be part of a fast-growing Community Foundation. The successful candidate will demonstrate ambition, determination, drive and a passion for local communities.

We are one of 47 Community Foundations across the UK which are playing a leading role in the development of community philanthropy and resources to sustain communities. For information and contact details of all Community Foundations and to find out about issues being addressed by the UK Community Foundations please visit their website.
 

How to apply

To apply, read the application pack. If the role is right for you then we need to understand who you are, what you’d bring and how you’d fit with our values. You need to send us your CV and a covering letter with a personal statement. Full details are in the pack.

Recruitment timeline

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 22 July 

Shortlisted applications notified by: Wednesday 27 July

In-person interviews for shortlisted applicants: Week commencing Monday 1 August

Recruitment Pack

Download the application pack via the link for full details of the role and how to apply.

About the role

This is a key senior role within the Reset Team. You will lead our organisational operations across finance, HR, IT, logistics and administration. This is a new role at Reset, recognising that as we grow at Reset we need a skilled and designated function to ensure we are operating effectively to be able to grow community welcome of refugees through Community Sponsorship, Neighbours for Newcomers and Homes for Ukraine.

You will be responsible for the smooth-running of Reset’s finances, HR and logistics, with an important reporting function to funders and the Reset Board. You will be part of Reset’s Senior Management Team, together steering both day to day response to emerging issues and strategic development. In that role, you’ll ensure the SMT’s decision making is informed by a strong understanding of financial position and organisational liabilities. You will play a key role in curating Reset’s move from a single funder to a flexible and responsive financial base across multiple income-streams.

Responsibilities

Finance (45% of time) 

• Develop organisational and project budgets and projections
• Deliver accurate financial reporting for funders, the Board and the SMT
• Project/service financial modelling to feed into project development discussions
• Ensuring financial policies and processes are in place and up to date
• Ensuring all income and expenditure is correctly processed and logged using our accountancy software, accounts reconciled, and payments set up with the correct authorisation procedures followed

HR (20% of time) 

• Liaison with outsourced HR expert helpline as required
• Ensuring HR related processes and policies are in place and up to date
• Liaison with organisational payroll provider
• Administration of pension, NI, childcare vouchers and other personnel-related payments  
• Oversight of recruitment and advertising for new roles
• Supporting organisation-wide processes for job-description updating and pay review

IT and Logistics (20% of time) 

• Ensuring our staff, all home-based, have the equipment, furniture and software that they need to work safely and effectively from home
• Ensuring our IT infrastructure, including organisational database, licenses (via Microsoft 365), and cross-team software packages are fit for purpose and maintained  
• Acting as system administrator for IT services
• Providing IT support to staff as required
• Liaising with web server providers, ensuring smooth running of Reset’s web presence
• Completion of organisational move to remote working through securing long-term future for material currently in storage
• Executing logistical arrangements for in-person activity, such as quarterly in-person team meetings and Board meetings

Compliance (10% of time) 

• Ensuring policies and practices are in place in relation to organisational legal responsibilities such as health and safety and data compliance  
• Ensuring governance-related compliance in relation to our Charities Commission and Companies House registrations
• Carrying out due-diligence on Reset’s funders
• Providing cross-team support and consistency in relation to procurement, grant agreements and negotiation of other contractual arrangements  

Team administration (5% of time) 

• Line-management of the p/t Team administrator
• Other reasonable ad hoc duties as required in a small team

About you

Essential Experience/Skills

• Significant experience of organisational finance systems
• Experience of developing organisational and project budgets across multiple income streams
• Experience of financial reporting
• Experience of using standard accounting software packages
• Advanced excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable experience of supporting other with the use of a variety of IT equipment and software
• Entrepreneurialism, flexibility and willingness to ‘muck in’

Desirable Experience/Skills

• Experience of working in an HR function
• An accounting qualification
• Experience of processing payroll  
• Line Management experience
• Experience of working within a charity either as a volunteer or staff member

JOB DETAILS

Job title: Clinical Administration Manager

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 depending on experience

Hours: 5 days/week 

Contract length: Permanent

Annual leave: 25 days + public holidays

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Benefits: Personal Development Budget; Employee well-being provision (sponsored mental health support); Annual Eye tests and Cycle to Work scheme

Accountable to: Chief Executive

Base: Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre, Unit 4 Lysander Mews, Lysander Grove, London N19 3QP

ABOUT NAFSIYAT 

Nafsiyat exists to reach those who are systemically failed elsewhere in society, isolated by skewed power dynamics which underlie, and/ or intensify, the experience of mental ill health. Nafsiyat was established in 1983 by psychotherapist Jafar Kareem as a grassroots, community-based response to the need in North London-based Black, African, Asian, minoritised ethnic and refugee communities. We were the first therapy centre in the UK to take account of the cultural background of the patient and therapist and recognise its importance in therapy. We exist to ensure that the diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic communities in London can access culturally sensitive psychotherapy and counselling services; we also provide therapy in over twenty languages. Our staff and volunteers come from diverse cultural backgrounds.

JOB PURPOSE

The Clinical Administration Manager will provide leadership at Nafsiyat and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the charity. They will be responsible for the management of Nafsiyat’s small clinical admin team, and the timely and smooth delivery of services provided by therapists. 

Main Duties include but not limited to:

Counselling Service

• To manage referrals, ensuring that they are processed and entered on all data base systems.
• To manage case allocations, following up on their progress through administrative systems and report on this to the Clinical Lead.
• To ensure messages from client to counsellors are delivered efficiently.
• Working closely and co-ordinating with the Clinical Lead in the organisation and distribution of material to the counselling team as well as dealing with the concerns of the therapists.
• To assist in the timely allocation of clients and waiting list management.
• Responsible for monitoring
• To help develop and improve service by ensuring efficiency in service delivery, establishing effective service monitoring systems, and managing communication pathways.
• To always ensure confidentiality and follow data protection guidelines and safeguarding procedures while dealing with sensitive client information.

Administration

Dynamic administration is the method used at Nafsiyat to maintain a constant and dynamic record of all clinical work. It is part of the clinical process which provides containment and sets up the boundaries necessary for both client and clinician.

• Managing and supervising admin team and the admin processes of the organisation.
• Maintaining a constant and dynamic record of all work carried out by the clinician.
• Manage front of house operations including telephone/email enquiries, ensuring messages are dealt with efficiently and in timely manner.
• To provide administrative support to the Chief Executive and the clinical admin team.
• To manage and organise online filing system, keeping it up to date as required.
• To manage and update database system regularly as required.
• To assist in the collection and entry of counselling data for statistical reports.
• Maintain clinical records.

Reception

• To oversee the front of house team.
• To ensure the waiting area/office is welcoming.
• Report to Chief Executive any issues and concerns in the premises.
• To oversee general reception duties.

Person Specification

• Minimum 3yrs experience in similar role.
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector. Ideally experience of working with people from different ethnic backgrounds in mental health related field.
• Experience at management level. Track record of staff and stakeholder management.
• An ability to think strategically, innovate, motivate, lead, and deliver.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• Experience of working with Databases and Client Management software, MS office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to carry out calculations and collate statistical information.
• Organised, methodical, and capable of extremely accurate work.
• Ability to work on own initiative with a problem-solving approach.
• Awareness of the needs of people with mental health issues in the community.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• Empathetic and able to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional way.

The full job description is attached seperately. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a current CV and tailored covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining how your skills and experience match the requirements for this role by 5pm on 11th July.

Recruiting a highly motivated and experienced qualified accountant to strategically lead the finance function following our set up and recent growth.

Haringey Education Partnership

Haringey Education Partnership is a not-for-profit, schools-led school improvement company established by Haringey and Enfield schools in partnership with Haringey Council from September 2018. We exist to improve outcomes for children and young people through delivering the best school improvement available anywhere in the country. We support all types and phases of schools in Haringey and Enfield who want to work with us and our family of 100 schools.

Our vision is to inspire our schools so every child and young person is able to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our mission is to raise outcomes for all in HEP schools so achievement is as good as, or better than, anywhere in the country.

Role Profile

We are seeking to engage a highly motivated and experienced qualified accountant to lead the finance function following a period of set up and growth. 

This is a hands on, top-table strategy role, and you will have the assistance of a part-time finance assistant. 

We are a small company and the post holder will be expected to contribute broadly across the business, particularly in identifying and delivering new commercial opportunities.

The role straddles financial and management accounting, and the post holder will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in being the chief financial advisor to the board, and in being a business partner to the leadership team and beyond.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that business processes, administration and financial management are as efficient as possible
• Assist the Chief Executive in the identification and delivery of business development opportunities
• Undertake and present the finance work associated with new services or products, ensuring that the associated commercial strategies (such as pricing) are appropriate
• Act as chief financial advisor to the board and the finance committee
• Act as business partner to company budget holders in the preparation and presentation of tailored financial management information
• Lead the maintenance of the accounting system (Quickbooks)
• Lead planning and forecasting activities with business partners to achieve business and company goals
• Prepare and present financial reports for the company’s finance committee and board
• Prepare and present financial forecasts by modelling scenarios
• Ensure legal compliance with respect to Insurance, Companies House and HMRC requirements
• Prepare revenue, expense, cash flow and balance sheet analysis as required Lead on the preparation of the annual budget
• Assist management to make better financial decisions to improve financial sustainability
• Provide the management and development of the financial assistant Review and process payments of creditors and employees (payroll is currently outsourced)
• Participate and, where appropriate, lead in the execution of changes to procedures, policies and systems to facilitate expansion, compliance and scaling of the business
• Prepare final accounts and lead the external audit
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and the annual corporation tax return
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with auditors, solicitors and the bank
• Oversee the correct accounting for the relationship with HEP’s charitable arm, HEP Horizons
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

Person Specification

• Qualifications
  • Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPFA)
  • Demonstrable CPD
• Financial Accounting
  • Technical knowledge commensurate with a small business
  • Preparation of VAT and Corporation tax returns
  • Preparation of final accounts
  • Leading on annual audit
• Management accounting
  • Budget preparation and monitoring
  • Evidence of business partnering with non-finance managers
  • Preparation and presentation of financial management information to committee and board
• Business Development
  • Evidence of working commercially, preparing finance work for business development
  • Evidence of cross-organisation working
  • Evidence of commercial development aptitude
• Management
  • Evidence of managing and developing staff
  • Evidence of influencing skills

Personal Qualities

You will:

• Have strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to build relationships quickly
• Be adaptable with good organisational skills
• Be a team player, with the confidence to lead, motivate and influence
• Have a commitment to customer-focussed working
• Have a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
• Have an understating of the issues around diversity and anti-discrimination and a commitment to both

Requirements

• The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Job Title: Head of Business Support

Salary: £48,500 per annum

Reporting to: Director of Finance, Performance & Governance

Direct Reports: 2X Personal Assistants to Directors

Location: Flexible – hybrid - time in London office will be needed

Hours: Full-time, 35hrs a week, with some flexibility around working pattern

The Head of Business Support will provide the Chief Executive, Company Secretary, Board of Trustees and Leadership Team with powerfully effective administrative, business and governance support. You and your team will sit at the centre of our organisation, continuously ensuring that we are well organised, effective and efficient. 

You will lead a team of two executive assistants providing business support services to the charity's Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, as well as acting as the Chief Executive's own Executive Assistant. You will also take on the role of Deputy Company Secretary, working with the Company Secretary to ensure good governance practices throughout the charity

You will have:

• A successful track record of working effectively as an administrative/business support professional with senior executives 
• Experience of leading administrative or business support teams with an effective and proactive business partner model 
• Line management experience, and be able to engage, inspire and motivate as well as constructively address development and/or performance areas
• A Highly organised approach and be able to work to tight deadlines and handle a diverse workload, reprioritising as needed
• An action-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving that means you take responsibility for outcomes rather than outputs 
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels and to manage stakeholders 

Hoe to Apply:

To apply please submit your CV along with a short supporting statement. Refer to the person specification and succinctly outline:

• Your experience
• Your knowledge and know how
• Your skills and personal qualities

Applications to be received by:    Sunday 10th July

First Stage Interviews                   Thursday14th July

Second stage interviews:              Week commencing 18th July 

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. We want you to be yourself here and thrive doing so. In line with our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion commitments, we would love to see applications from LGBTQ+ people, people of colour/those from ethnically diverse communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith. 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is any assistance or adjustments, we can make to support you to make your application, Please contact the HR Team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the myaware team to lead and develop our support service provision to ensure the highest level of support for our members living with rare neuromuscular condition, myasthenia.

The role

As National Support Manager you will lead a team of five members, including Benefits and Welfare Officer, Counsellor and National Support Co-ordinators. This role is pivotal in the successful creation of a robust 3-year support strategy to deliver existing core support services and develop new ways to reach and support our members.

This role works closely with the CEO and Management team to achieve myaware’s objectives of providing support to our members, funding effective research and raising vital awareness of myasthenia.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within the charity/healthcare sectors and proven management experience.

A keen interest in or a knowledge/experience of charitable support provision is essential. We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small national team of 20 staff. You must be an excellent communicator, with experience of using databases, ability to meet deadlines and work on your own initiative. if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we?

Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia. 

We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition. 

We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors. 

Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits advisor and telephone or Skype counsellor. 

Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families.  We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals. 

The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 12,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK. 

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
• Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service 
• NEST workplace pension scheme
• Free inhouse staff counselling
• Free inhouse staff benefits and welfare advice 
• Investment in your personal and professional development

Candidates should submit their CV and covering letter by 5pm on Monday 11th July 2022.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people who are affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence? Splitz Support service is an innovative charity wanting to end abuse and help people and their families recover. We have 120 staff and a burgeoning team of volunteers working across the South West providing responsive, victim focused and trauma informed support.

We are now on the countdown to launching our new name and brand and we have a new vision and 3-year strategy so it is an exciting time to join the organisation and play your part in as we develop the charity and its services into a new strategic era.

If you would like to hear more about organisation plans and would welcome a conversation with the CEO, Claire Marshall, please contact Lucie Atter 

CV

Covering letter

Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) is a well-established and respected national charity offering specialist and expert advocacy and peer support to families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse. We have an exciting opportunity to build upon and grow our fundraising success to date, in our newly created Fundraising and Marketing Manager role. We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional, with the drive and determination to manage all aspects of our fundraising function.

AAFDA is currently funded by statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, corporates, events and individuals. Under your management, you will identify, cultivate and grow these existing and new fundraising streams.As AAFDA’s Fundraising and Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for oversight and growth of voluntary and statutory funding income, including from individuals (including regular and one-off gifts, major donors and legacy giving), community groups, trusts and foundations, corporates, the statutory sector (including Police and Crime Commissioners) and other benefactors. Starting from a strong foundation with multiple opportunities for growth, we will support you to develop an ambitious, multi-year, multi-disciplinary a fundraising strategy with an annual fundraising plan agreed with senior management, which you will then implement. With keen funder and customer awareness, you will regularly monitor and review both the plan and the strategy, in addition to working closely with our Finance Manager to manage diverse income streams and achieve income targets to fund AAFDA’s unique support and advocacy work with families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse.  Holding responsibility for maintaining and developing the website and building social media programmes, you will undertake an ambassadorial approach in all activity to assist our CEO and Deputy CEO to lead and manage the AAFDA brand and corporate identity, with a focus on generating earned income, by extending awareness of what AAFDA does and how successful we are.

This is a permanent role, subject to funding, but we will work hard (alongside you!) to secure this.

Application closing date: 5 pm Thursday 21st July

Interview (via Zoom):w/c 27th July 2022

To apply please submit a supporting statement along with your CV.

Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification.  Please highlight and explain how you meet these in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse.  We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black or Minoritised backgrounds.

Registered charity no: 1185078

Are you a dynamic creative leader who is passionate about engaging young people from marginalised communities, able to inspire and support transferable skills through the arts, can innovate flexible needs-led models of best practice and forge strong partnerships with schools, youth providers and cultural organisations?

City Lions is Westminster City Council’s award-winning programme connecting 13-16 year olds with the cultural riches on their doorstep so they can create, connect and achieve personal, social and economic wellbeing. City Lions is delivered by Westminster City Council working in partnership with internal and external partners to create the best possible opportunities for young people. The post of Creative Curator is employed by DreamArts who are a core partner of City Lions, helping design the programme and contributing to aspects of its delivery.

As part of an agile and high-achieving team you will be able to access training and development in therapeutic approaches applied within DreamArts including the PACE attachment model.  You will receive regular reflection spaces with our Therapeutic Consultant to process your work and ‘therapeutic lens’ sessions exploring approaches for supporting the wellbeing needs of young people in your planning, delivery and evaluation.

About the role

The Creative Curator role is 3 days per week and is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of three key aspects of City Lions. 

The Discovery Programme is a 6 – 12 week programme delivered in partnership with local secondary schools, focusing on using creativity for wellbeing and as a tool to achieve. Your role will involve developing a new model of work which involves co-designing and acting as Lead Facilitator for bespoke Creativity for Wellbeing and Creativity for Achievement projects in partnership with targeted schools. 

The City Lions Holiday Programme gives young people access to cultural opportunities on their doorstep – from workshops with the Cartoon Museum and ATG to immersive experiences at 180 The Strand.  You will be responsible for curating and acting as Lead Facilitator on these 4-day programmes. 

Club City Lions is a new initiative curated by a team of young people who you will support to stage a termly event bringing together participants from across the City Lions programme.  Hosted at major creative venues, it will be an opportunity for young people to connect, network and celebrate.

You will also be a core part of the City Lions team, contributing to its strategic development, advising on creative opportunities and partnerships, helping ensure programmes identify and meet the needs and interests of participants, and acting as an ambassador for and advocate of City Lions.

About DreamArts

Our mission is to transform young lives fusing arts and therapy. Our award-winning outreach projects target marginalised groups and reach young people living in the most severely deprived areas of Westminster where the level of child poverty is the 6th highest in the UK. DreamArts empowers members to explore who they are, build positive relationships and develop emotional wellbeing.  We work in partnership with a strong network of charities, social services, schools, with parents and, most importantly, with young people themselves to help meet their needs

In last year’s staff satisfaction survey 100% of team members felt inspired at DreamArts to do their best at their job, and 100% said that their voice and skills matter at DreamArts.

‘DreamArts has a profound impact on the lives of young people and is a model of exemplary practice.’The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, Impact Study

How To Apply

Email your application form by 12pm Wednesday 27 July with the following;

– put your name and the post you are applying for as the subject of the email

– attach your DreamArts Application From including the section explaining why you would be the best person for the position. You may also include a CV if you choose.

– deadline 12pm Wednesday 27 July. Interviews TBC.

– Start date – At earliest availability.

DreamArts is committed to providing an integrative and inclusive programme and not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, nationality, or culture. We are also committed to becoming a more diverse and culturally representational organisation, therefore any applicant that identifies from a minoritized background and meets the essential criteria will be automatically selected for an interview.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission’s vision is a world in which there are no obstacles to learning, understanding and collaboration. Our mission is to advance knowledge, promote civic engagement and develop compassionate leaders through education exchange programmes between the peoples of the US and the UK.  

We will be celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2023 and the impact that the US-UK Commission has had with emphasis on inclusive excellence, tackling global challenges and building community.  The Director of Development and External Relations will work with the Executive Director to develop a ten-year fundraising strategy that will be launched as a major campaign in our anniversary year.  

The post holder will act as the lead in fundraising development focusing on identifying, cultivating, soliciting and securing support from alumni and major donors as well as trusts, corporate organisations, foundations and high net worth individuals.  They will also lead on strategic external communications and stakeholder engagement with an emphasis on the Fulbright alumni community in UK and US.

They will be part of the Commission’s senior team and work particularly closely with the Director of Awards on alumni engagement and the Director of Advising and Marketing to consistently articulate our mission, vision and branding across the Commission’s activities.  They will implement and build on the organisation’s new communications strategy, manage the redesign and roll-out of the organisation’s website (with already contracted external design agency) and manage the day-to-day external communications operations of the Commission – from social media to responding to press inquiries.

The successful candidate will have prior experience and a successful track record of playing a significant role on a fundraising campaign and knowledge of established fundraising techniques.  They will also have concrete expertise in strategic communications, content creation, stakeholder communications, website management and social media.

They will have experience of building relationships and communicating with diverse communities in order to promote a sense of inclusion and belonging. They will have a successful track record in developing and executing organisation-wide strategies and have demonstrable experience in building effective networks and partnerships across organisational boundaries. Significant experience in alumni relations or similar community building role is also required. They will have strong organisation skills and experience in managing a varied workload while paying attention to the tiny details.

The ideal candidate needs to be flexible, bold, and work well and collaboratively in a constantly changing environment.  They will need to bring a mix of strategic flair as well as proven skills to see through the implementation of plans in a lean organisation. Critically, they will be passionate about the transformational power of international higher education and committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers exceptional opportunities for people interested in international education and who are committed to our mission and vision. New staff join a small and friendly team who are highly motivated, entrepreneurial and passionate about cross-cultural exchange.Our staff benefits include 34 days holiday (including 3 US holidays and 3 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, pension scheme (employer contribution of 5%), employee assistance programme, flexible working and excellent learning and development opportunities.

We welcome and encourage job applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities, people who identify as Black, Asian and/or Minority Ethnic, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, non-binary and/or Queer. As part of our focus on social mobility, we also encourage applications from those who are the first generation to go to university in their family.

Please note, you must have the prior legal right to work in the UK. 

Location: Central London office at least 2 days a week, home working the rest of the time.

Closing date: Monday 18 July 2022 (9am BST)

This is a brand new, exciting opportunity within myaware to manage our existing and future research funding programme and develop our partnership working with organisations associated with the healthcare and treatment development for those living with myasthenia. This could include NHS Trusts, research centre, pharmaceutical companies and other charitable organisations. 

The role

As Research and Partnerships Officer you will be responsible for processing all research funding applications in line with myaware’s research funding policy. Working closely with the CEO, myaware medical/scientific committee and our legal team to ensure completion of all necessary legal requirements. You will work with successful grant/project leaders to ensure timely grant/project progress reporting and cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships and regular communications with myaware’s research funders including the families/executors of legators. This role will also include opportunity to host or represent myaware at important research meetings and events.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that the needs and challenges of our members are represented within the wider healthcare community, to increase vital awareness with the opportunity to develop the way in which myaware advocates on behalf of its members. Key tasks will include involvement in projects relating to the development of new myasthenia related medications and treatments and member consultation. 

Who are we looking for?

You will have experience of working within the healthcare/research/pharmaceutical sectors with a PhD in Life Sciences or similar. A keen interest in or a knowledge/understanding of grant administration. We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small national team of 20 staff. You must be an excellent communicator, with experience of using databases, ability to meet deadlines and work on your own initiative. if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Who are we?

Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia. 

We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition. 

We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors. 

Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits advisor and telephone or Skype counsellor. 

Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families.  We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals. 

The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 12,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK. 

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
• Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service 
• NEST workplace pension scheme
• Free inhouse staff counselling
• Free inhouse staff benefits and welfare advice 
• Investment in your personal and professional development

This role is initially a one-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension 

Candidates should submit their CV and covering letter by 5pm on Monday 11th July 2022.

People and Safeguarding Coordinator and Executive Assistant

Overview

People and Safeguarding: The college has over 40 staff and around 200 students, including full-time and part-time. We are looking for someone to manage and develop the college’s human resources and safeguarding activities.

Executive Assistant: The EA works closely with the Executive Director to accomplish tasks that enable the smooth running of the college’s administration, operations and business affairs and the development of key strategic objectives.

Working hours

This role can be adapted to be (i) full-time, (ii) less than full-time, or (iii) two part-time posts. The college can accommodate hybrid working.

Main benefits

• £25,000 to £26,000
• 23 days holiday and 3 days at Christmas, plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme – contributions paid by college
• Hybrid working possible
• Full-time and part-time options
• Free lunches and parking
• Beautiful and spacious working environment
• Encouraging and supportive community of colleagues and students
• Strong Christian missional purpose

See Job description for more detail.

Type of Contract: Fixed term

Hours: 18.5 hours per week.

Actual Starting Salary: £11,719, depending on experience, plus 3% pension contribution. A pay review is pending.

Responsible to: Chief Officer

Location:

Based at the Kendal office. The post holder will also work across our other delivery site(s) as and when required. Some home working will be considered.

Purpose:

To recruit volunteers for South Lakes Citizens Advice. To provide training, support and guidance to all volunteers and staff. To work with the management team to ensure that South Lakes Citizens has a well-trained and diverse volunteer base which can meet the demands of the service. To support and training potential apprenticeships and/or work placements. To ensure the quality of the advice service is developed and conforms to Citizens Advice membership standards.

Closing date - Wednesday 20 July at 12 noon.

Expected date for interview:  week commencing 25 July 2022.

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB TITLE: Head of Human Resources

SALARY: £45,700 - £55,550 

HOURS: Full time

HOLIDAYS: 25 days plus bank holidays

REPORTING TO: CEO

LOCATION: Charity Head Office or other locations as reasonably required. Home working is possible.

About BeyondAutism

BeyondAutism is a charity dedicated to ensuring that children and young adults with autism access education that empowers a life full of opportunity, choice and independence.

BeyondAutism run two Independent Special Schools for children with autism aged 4-19, a Post-19 service, Outreach and Training and an Early Years’ service. We are seeking a self-motivated and energetic Head of HR to work with the charity team and lead the HR function within the organisation. The ideal candidate will possess a wide range of generalist skills and be playing a key role within a small and committed team, supporting the staff and the organisation’s strategy.

The Head of HR will be responsible for providing and developing HR strategy in line with the organisational strategy. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) this role includes delivery of a full range of HR interventions, managing the HR team, progressing the organisation, guidance and support for managers in the resolution of disputes and enhancing individual performance. This role will also provide advice to the SMT on compliance, employment law and best practice.  The Head of HR manages a team of 3 HR professionals.

We are looking for someone with:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within HR at a management level,
• Proven team leadership
• Deep understanding and experience of applying employment law
• In-depth Learning and Development experience
• Expertise in organisational change, expansion & growth
• Charitable and/ or educational experience a plus
• A first degree in a relevant subject like HR, Law or Business or professional qualifications (CIPD Level 7) preferred.

BeyondAutism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of children and young adults and an enhanced DBS disclosure will form part of the application process.