Senior Data Manager

Fixed term until December 2022

Salisbury Square, EC4Y  

The Networked Data Lab is a new data analytics initiative that will build a collaborative network of analytical teams across the UK. Partners will work collaboratively with each other and with a team at the Health Foundation to deliver data-driven insights on shared problems facing the health and care system. The Senior Data Manager will work collaboratively with colleagues to support an ambitious programme of data analytics, data curation and standardization, and data linkage.

The successful candidate will work with the team to communicate the value of innovative data linkage, and routine datasets, to the public and to policy makers; and will engage with senior stakeholders on data curation and standardisation, developing partnerships with health and care organisations across the UK. You will lead data management, data curation and information governance work to support the in-house analytic work-programme, with a particular focus on the Networked Data Lab.

Suitably qualified, and ideally with a proficiency in statistical or data management software (ideally R), our ideal candidate will have a successful track record of developing and building data access solutions and demonstrable experience of data management and data standardisation, ideally with experience of developing novel methods. You will have extensive knowledge of current developments in data curation and data standardisation and a well-developed professional network.

To be successful in the role of Senior Data Manager you must understand the UK data access landscape, especially the legal, regulatory and access framework for accessing data for research purposes. Equally as important will be your ability to work collaboratively, and proactively engage with colleagues and external partners. This is an emerging environment and you will be able to work flexibly, respond to changing priorities, and adapt and persevere to deliver outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Manager who is committed to our core behaviours - Working Together, Discovering & Learning and Achieving Impact. If the role excites you we would love to hear from you. 

Interview date: 14 January 2020

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement which addresses all the person specification criteria flagged as CV/SS (Essential). 

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

The Royal Meteorological Society is the UK’s Professional and Learned Society for Weather and Climate. 

We are looking for a Science Engagement Manager to provide scientific support in the development and delivery of a wide range of projects which support colleagues working in events, publishing, partnership, membership and education. This is an exciting position which will give the candidate the opportunity to play an active part in promoting the understanding of weather and climate science to a variety of audiences.

The successful candidate will need to have a broad understanding of weather and climate. They will need to show their ability to keep up to date with research in this area and have experience in communicating scientific concepts and information to a range of stakeholders (eg. policy makers, the wider scientific and social science community, and the general public).

The Society is a charity dependent upon the support of its professional and amateur members. Our activities include professional accreditation, developing education resources, producing scientific publications, holding events, providing advice to Government and policy makers and providing information to the public and media on the science of weather and climate change.

To apply for this role please provide a CV and covering letter. For more information please contact Alison Brown, Head of Publishing and Scientific Engagement. 

Do you have a passion for people and a positive attitude? We are looking for a self-motivated, creative and enthusiastic Events and Community Fundraiser to join our high-achieving and dynamic Fundraising team for a fixed term to cover maternity leave.

You will be involved with and take the lead on a range of events, activities and campaigns, for example our popular Garden Party at Ashridge House, and sell-out Carol Concert at St Albans Cathedral and manage annual campaigns, for example the Home Box scheme or Christmas Tree Collection.

You will be a confident communicator and enjoy meeting new people; building awareness and strong relationships with the community via a range of groups including; schools, sports clubs, Rotaries and faith groups. You will be able to inspire these varied supporters to engage with us and raise funds for The Hospice of St Francis. You will deliver an exceptional experience to our supporter’s to facilitate positive, long-term relationships and recurring fundraising activities.

You will have excellent organisational skills and must be able to work independently and as part of a team, managing your own time and several projects simultaneously. You will have solid IT skills; well versed in Microsoft Office and database experience.

You will have some experience of managing budgets and most importantly be target driven; always looking to exceed income raised for the Hospice in order to help more people live their precious lives well.

If this is you we’d love you to join our creative and professional Fundraising team to help us to raise the over £5million a year which we need to deliver our free expert care.

Closing date for applications is 15th December 2019.

Interviews Friday 20th December 2019.

Do you have a passion for social justice, and a concern for needs of refugees fleeing war and persecution? Do you want to use to use your skills and expertise in financial management to bring about positive change?

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our growing charity, which works with refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the UK. Upbeat Communities is a Christian charity based in Derby and we work across Derbyshire and Lincolnshire – our mission is to Help Strangers Become Neighbours. We achieve this by focusing activities on three key areas: Welcome, Empowerment, and Awareness Raising.

The services we deliver include welcome support for new arrivals, language classes through our Derby Language School social enterprise, health and well-being activities, enterprise and employment training, awareness raising, training and events. We provide the support service to local authorities in Derbyshire and Lincolnshire as part of the Vulnerable Person’s Resettlement Scheme, working with Syrian refugees. We are currently partnering with the British Red Cross on a 4 year citywide project called Survive & Thrive, as well as initiating new projects such as a volunteer hosting scheme for destitute asylum seekers and a project focusing on refugee children.

Context of the role:

One of our current Finance and Operations Managers (who is part of a job share) goes on maternity leave in March/April 2020, therefore we are looking to recruit someone who can provide support to our organisation during this maternity leave period. The role will focus on the financial management functions of the organisation including the production of management accounts and budgets, and the oversight of all our financial procedures (we are also recruiting an additional Team Administrator to meet the day-to-day finance, admin and operations tasks). We require someone who can start in the role in January/February 2020 to ensure a smooth and successful handover.

We want someone who can manage, maintain and improve the performance, productivity and efficiency of our financial management procedures. They will be someone with strong financial management skills and significant experience of working in business or charity finance.

You will enjoy being a key player in a growing, dynamic team, committed to helping us shape the future of our charity to make a difference to many people’s lives.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and love enabling our team to deliver the best possible service to our participants. The candidate will be committed to, and actively demonstrate, our Christian values, ethos and practice in order to achieve our vision – to see thriving positive communities where every refugee can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Finance

• Produce budgets, forecasts and cashflows in collaboration with the Chief Executive/ trustees

• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 Accounts

• Generate management accounts

• Manage bank accounts and carry out bank reconciliation

• Oversee all payments and cash management

• Manage expenses and credit card procedures

• Track incoming resources including grants, donations and earned income

• Support the production of funder and finance related reports

• Provide information to our accountant required for preparation of statutory accounts

Oversight and Line Management

• Oversee, develop and improve all financial management procedures

• Review and update all financial policies annually

• Provide line management, including support and supervision, for the Team Administrator (to be appointed in March 2020) and any finance/admin volunteers

Human Resources

• Provide relevant information to our payroll provider to ensure staff wages are processed and paid

• Oversee invoicing for sessional/ self-employed tutors and interpreters

• Process pension payments

• Ensure HMRC data is up-to-date and payments are made

• Process HR data relevant for financial management

Other

• Provide administrative support for projects where required

• Make an active contribution to the overall work of Upbeat Communities through team meetings, staff training, awareness and fundraising events, and any other appropriate activities

• Be committed to, and work in accordance with Upbeat Communities’ Christian values and ethos, as well as adhering to all organisational policies and procedures

Person Specification:

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who can demonstrate the following qualifications, experience and skills. Please make sure you evidence each of these areas in your application.

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education (GCSEs & A Levels or equivalent)

Desirable

• Qualified accountant to at least CIMA, ACCA, or ACA level Experience & Skills Essential

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of financial management

• Strong financial awareness, with a track record of maintaining budgets and management accounts

• Proven leadership ability

• Experience of SAGE or other desktop accounting packages

• Proven ability to develop and maintain databases and information systems

• Keen analytical and problem-solving skills

• Outstanding administrative ability, well organised, and reliable

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and a wide variety of organisations

• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and manage your own workload

• Good IT skills

• A team player with a helpful serving attitude and a positive disposition Desirable

• Experience of charity finance and accounting practice

• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the charity sector

• Knowledge around Tax and VAT relating to charities Other

• Committed to the support and wellbeing of refugees

• Commitment to actively demonstrate Upbeat Communities’ Christian ethos and values

• The right to work in the UK

What we offer as an employer

- A positive working environment where staff are valued and cared for

- An inclusive and friendly staff team

- Regular support and supervision

- Regular opportunities for team building

- Flexible working conditions to promote a good work / life balance

- Annual team retreat to recharge, re-envision and build relationships across the team

- 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays for full time staff (pro rata for part time staff)

- A generous mileage allowance for travel required for work

- Opportunities for continued training and development

- Access to language classes through our social enterprise (Derby Language School)

- Competitive pension scheme (5% employer contribution matched by 5% employee contribution) 

All applicants need to complete an application form and submit it online via our website – CVs will not be accepted

As part of the recruitment and selection process Upbeat Communities will take up two references Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 14th January 2020 

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Governance and Office Business Manager

£30,000-£33,000 per annum depending on experience plus contributory pension

Full time 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Corporate Services.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer.

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 90 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

Principal duties and responsibilities

Due to some changes within our team structure we are looking for a high-calibre candidate with experience of working in a regulated sector as part of a governance and compliance function, to join our small team as our Governance and Office manager. You may have been a company secretary, governance manager board administrator or similar in a busy organisation with a dispersed workforce and multiple parishes which are decision making bodies under the charity.

You will have a degree (Law would be advantageous) and ideally ICSA qualification or similar and project management experience and you will have an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

You will support the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership in ensuring the smooth governance of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth charity, and you will work closely with the main committees involved in the governance and allocation of resources for the Charity, this includes the Trustee Board and Trust Subcommittees. You will be responsible for the oversight of the office function and be the Data Protection Manager for the organisation.

You will work with the Senior Team to organise events for external stakeholders and supporters of the charity, and conferences and team days for the charity’s staff.

You will also provide important generalist support for the Senior Management Team on ad hoc projects associated with development of the business functions.

This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Diocese and contributing to the ongoing development of a professional approach to the governance of the organisation. You will be expected to liaise directly with Trustees, Clergy and external stakeholders so it is crucial that you have well developed interpersonal and communication skills. You will need strong organisational and analytical skills for your day-to-day work, displaying meticulous attention to detail and a high level of efficiency.  You will exhibit exceptional diplomacy and tact, and a high level of professionalism.

While we are committed to staff development, the central team is small and therefore this is a role for an experienced person it is not suitable for a new graduate.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Heather Hauschild – Chief Operating Officer (contact details in job description attached). 

Please apply by submitting the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th December 2019 at 13:00pm.

Interviews: To be confirmed (late December 2019/early January 2020)

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Employment: Full-Time (Job-share Available)

Salary: £30,940

Location: The Lodge, 64 Pinner Road, Harrow, HA1 4HZ

Hours: 35 hours per week

We’re looking for a fundraising or sales professional who can champion the development of a local giving scheme. 

Harrow Giving is a fairly new local giving initiative co-ordinated by Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative. We have successfully secured funding from the City Bridge Trust for a three year project to develop Harrow Giving. There is the possibility of extension of the role, subject to funding. Harrow Giving’s purpose is to bring in resources and then share them with the local voluntary and community sector. The target is for at least £150k worth of resources to be raised in the three years. We envisage this to primarily come from donors, corporate, or grant funding, however the programme is not limited to: in-kind support, match funding, high skilled volunteering, and corporate volunteering. 

You will be responsible for setting, leading and advancing the development of Harrow Giving. It is currently a very young brand, you will have full control in it’s direction and way forward. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate, proactive, self-motivated, strategic, bright, and hard-working. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Research/Co-ordination

• Collate secondary and primary research of local stakeholders
• Exploration of different local giving models
• Establishing and co-ordinate a steering group of local organisations
• Develop and implement a sustainability plan
• Communicate, promote, and develop the Harrow Giving brand
• Be an active member of the London’s Giving Network
• Establish and conduct monitoring and evaluation through internal processes, as well as through the London’s Giving Metrics. 

Generating income and resources

• Identify and develop new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups, grant funders, and/or high potential individuals
• Promote and support existing fundraising initiatives such as Harrow Lottery
• Strategically build and maintain relationships with donors
• Develop ways to harness time, talent and money among businesses

Distribution / Grant Management

• Work with the steering group and stakeholders to set out the grant priorities. 
• Work with the steering group and stakeholders to allocate funds in a fair and transparent manner in line with grant priorities. 
• Co-ordinate the awarding and monitoring of funding distributed through Harrow Giving.
• Fundraise or seek sponsorship for a permanent post. 

Personal Specification: 

Essential

• Experience of developing and managing fundraising programmes
• Experience of a broad range of fundraising, sales and income generation 
• Experience of marketing and communications
• Experience of working with different agencies and sectors (i.e. businesses, statutory, voluntary)
• Excellent computer skills (including Google’s Online Software)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good practice standards in volunteer involvement
• Interest, understanding and experience in not-for-profit sector
• Interest, understanding and experience in co-operatives
• Enjoys working with a small team
• Proactive and able to self-manage

Desirable

• Experience of managing a project including monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of managing a grant programme
• Experience of managing events
• Experience of donor stewardship 
• Local knowledge of Harrow

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This role description can be requested in large print. 

Application process

Please submit both:

• a Cover Letter explaining how you meet the Key Responsibilities and Personal Specification
• a CV which outlines your career, ideally related to the role.

If these documents are not received we will not be able to progress with your application.

We will not chase you for any of these documents.

Deadline

6th January 2020

Interviews

Interviews will commence on the week of 13th January 2020.

At Shakespeare Schools Foundation, we transform lives through the unique power of Shakespeare.

Our work instils curiosity and empathy; aspiration and self-esteem; literacy and teamwork - giving young people the confidence to see that all the world is their stage. Our projects use a rigorous and supportive process to train teachers and young people in an active and ambitious way of working with Shakespeare. 

Our longest-running project is the Shakespeare Schools Festival, where months of preparation culminate in exhilarating performance evenings on professional theatre stages - hundreds of nights across the country, every autumn in the world’s largest youth drama festival.  

The Sales and Marketing Manager is responsible for design and implementation of the school sales and marketing strategy for the Foundation, leading a motivated team to achieve ambitious targets across two key areas of activity: Festival and Workshops. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic candidate who is looking to expand their leadership skills and take ownership of a complex sales project. You will be an excellent communicator and line manager, with highly developed independent working and a positive, proactive attitude.

Salary: £27-35k per annum, depending on experience

Contract: One year fixed-term, with possibility for extension

Probationary Period: 4 months

Hours: 35 hours per week, flexitime. Occasionally additional hours may be necessary

Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays

Notice period: 8 weeks

Reports to: Director of Operations

Location: This role is based in our central London office (Westminster). Some travel within the UK will be required.

To apply: For full job description and details of how to apply visit our website (below).
Please complete the application form – we will not accept CVs. Applications due by 9am on Monday 6th January 2020.

We actively encourage applicants from BAME communities and people with disabilities.
If you would like a copy of the job description document in large print please email us through the contact details in the Job Description.

The Doorstep Library Network trains volunteers to pay weekly home visits to low income families to read with the children and to lend them books, helping children to enjoy reading and providing an opportunity for parents to take an active role in their children’s education.  Doorstep Libraries allow volunteers to befriend the parents and to reach out to those families most in need helping them to access local community services.

This is an exciting time to join Doorstep Library, with plans to expand projects in to new London boroughs. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to make their mark in a growing charity, with the aim of increasing income from trusts & foundations, alongside working with the director and as part of the management team to ensure the effective running of the charity.

Job Purpose:

• Managing the delivery of an ongoing trusts and foundations fundraising strategy;
• Using excellent writing skills to put together trusts and foundations funding bids, with the support and guidance of the Director;

• To manage the charity’s fundraising operations including coordinating prospect research and prioritisation, managing workflows, and ensuring effective stewardship of trust and foundations grants.

Responsible to: Director;

Responsible for: Supporting the Director in a range of duties, including trusts and foundations, community and corporate fundraising.

Responsibilities and duties:

1. To write compelling and professionally-presented funding bids (up to £25k), each tailored for its audience and making the case for supporting the charity in the most persuasive terms;
2. To work with the Director to plan a funding timetable to meet the needs of the charity’s plans;
3. Research new funding opportunities and keep a record of all enquiries;
4. Identify potential sources of funds including charitable trusts, individuals and the local community, and assist with generating funds for the organisation’s activities;
5. Ensure appropriate systems and procedures are in place to manage fundraising campaigns and donor contacts effectively;
6. To ensure the operation of failsafe systems for funder thankyous, acknowledgements and reports;
7. Prepare reports for the Director;
8. To prepare high-quality presentations, reports and fundraising materials as needed;
9. To work with the Programme and Marketing Managers to research local statistics to ensure that funding information, reports and applications accurately reflect the projects and the local community;
10. To recruit and manage a team of community fundraising volunteers (responsible for managing relationships with independent schools and local community groups to drive fundraising activities and income);
11. To organise and support any events which may require evening and weekend work;
12. Keep records of fundraising activities and money raised.

General:

1. To carry out all duties and responsibilities in line with Doorstep Library Network policies and procedures;
2. To positively promote the work and activities of the charity at all times;
3. To undertake additional duties as from time to time may be required.

Person Spec:

1. Wholehearted committed to and engaged with the work that we do, with a fierce belief in the difference it can make to children, families and the community;
2. Experience in generating income from trusts and foundations;
3. Excellent written and spoken English;
4. Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across departments;
5. Excellent all round communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, pitch succinctly and write in an engaging, tailored manner to a range of audiences;
6. Drive, enthusiasm and determination to deliver against targets;
7. Ability to prioritise, plan and organise own workload;
8. A positive team player, working with, supporting and encouraging colleagues;
9. Excited by the prospect of playing a vital role in building Doorstep Library’s income streams as part of our ambitious expansion plans across London;
10. Ability to work flexibly, adapting to rapidly changing demands and opportunities while retaining a clear strategic focus;
11. Excellent organisation and administration skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail and use office systems;
12. Take pride in being supremely efficient, very well organised and display excellent time-management skills.

Salary - £32,000 per annum – 12 month contract with potential to become permanent

Hours – 35 per week

Benefits – 6% pension contribution, 25 days per annum annual leave, flexible working arrangements (including working from home part of the week).

Philanthropy Team Manager

Salary: £37,000 - £43,000 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits (plus £3,200 per annum London Weighting Allowance if London based)

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes or London

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

World Vision UK is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join our vibrant team. This is a rewarding role, offering the opportunity to play an integral part in transforming the lives of millions of vulnerable children and their communities through our UK funded work in almost 40 countries across 4 continents. 

You will be performance driven, working closely with senior management to develop a brand-new plan securing long-term, sustainable growth for the charity. Leading a team of six, we are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate a track record of fundraising from high net worth individuals so you will need to be a strong influencer and networker. You will develop compelling propositions that secure support for the charity, so your communication skills need to be second to none! With individual responsibility for philanthropy in this role, you’ll need the confidence and entrepreneurial spirit to own, build and grow philanthropic giving for the charity.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.Sound like you? Would you like to know more?

We offer a salary as indicated + pension + generous holiday entitlement + flexible / home working and free parking (MK office only), and more importantly the freedom and flexibility to make this role your own.

Please click the link provided to view the full job description

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: 31st December 2019

Interview Dates: 16th and 17th January 2020

World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

No agencies please.

Project Manager – Supported Living (Ref: ISSKPM-1219)
Salary: £24,905.66 per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 per week
Contract: Permanent (including days, evenings, occasional waking nights and some weekends)

Are you organised, driven and eager to contribute to the development of high-quality services for people with learning disabilities? Look no further! 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and adaptable manager to assist with the management of two small supported living projects supporting adults with learning disabilities. 

Working alongside the Senior Support Worker and a team of Support Workers, you will provide excellent person centred care to ensure the tenants’ wellbeing, enabling independent and fulfilled living. This will involve supporting service users to take part in a range of meaningful and fun group activities, develop friendships and access services, as well as support with all aspects of day-to-day living.  This may include working in partnership with family and advocates, where possible and appropriate. 

This is a valuable opportunity to have a positive impact on the life of the people we support, by taking responsibility for encouraging a culture of respect and dignity, providing supervision and clear management to a team of Support Workers, as well as developing and implementing care plans designed to provide meaningful choice and support to tenants.

We are looking for someone with prior experience of supporting people with high and complex needs, who will instil a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, self-reflection and respect for those in need of support, through dialogue with service users, their families, advocates and others. The right candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record in motivating and developing staff, alongside an understanding of leadership in social care and excellent interpersonal skills.  Ideally they will also have experience of PMLD, mental health and complex care conditions, as well as providing and planning end of life care support.

How to apply: Please submit a CV along with a cover statement (either within the email itself or as an attachment) addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.

We would also appreciate if you could complete a diversity monitoring form.

Closing date: 5th January 2020

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy. 

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Centre 404. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR506449

Emergency Access Intensive Housing Manager

Salary: £ 24,368 + 15% enhancement for shift work (£28,023.20)

Status: substantive post

Hours: Approx. 42 hours per week on a rolling rota (working 12.5 hr shifts from approx. 7:00pm until 07:30am)

Holidays: 20 Days plus Bank Holidays (or a day in lieu for bank holidays worked) Life Insurance Gym Membership

Based at: Sites across Wigan and Leigh

Responsible to: Emergency Access Intensive Housing
Team Manager

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

Closing Date: 12 Noon 16th December 2019

Interview: 20th December 2019

SUMMARY

The Brick is a small charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. We now are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and inspirational Emergency Access Intensive Housing Manager to join our team, a believer in the right to equal life chances with a passion to improve lives through collaboration and innovation.

JOB PURPOSE

You will support the delivery and growth of the emergency accommodation facilities in Wigan and Leigh and build trusting relationships with those using the provision and key partners. You will effectively and efficiently provide a safe and secure place to stay. An important element in keeping people safe is ensuring that the environment and its cleanliness is maintained. You will identify needs and will liaise with key partners and services who will provide the appropriate support using a person centred approach. You will recruit, train and support volunteers to assist in the Night Shelter delivery model. The overnight accommodation is part of a community hub model that will offer wrap around care and support to those homeless and most vulnerable in Wigan. Individuals who stay at the overnight accommodation will be offered an intensive support package by key partners, highlighting agreed actions for sustainable move on. As an overnight accommodation worker, your knowledge and understanding of those we look to house is critical in forming these holistic actions plans with support agencies. The intelligence you collect on shift will be an integral part of individual action plans used by agencies offering support.

We believe in the power of your personal lived-experience of the criminal justice system.

We believe with the right opportunity, encouragement and support everybody can change.

Do you want to use your experience to enable others to change the system from within?

IF YOU DO, THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• Been in prison or on probation?
• Able to lead a team of dedicated staff?
• Excellent communication skills?
• Drive and have your own car?
• Strong IT skills?
• Experience of managing multiple projects?
• Experienced managing volunteers or small groups?
• Experienced managing budgets?
• Highly motivated and passionate about change

IF THE ANSWER TO ALL OF THESE IS YES, THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU.!

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

• Full time position
• 12 month fixed-term contract (likely to be extended)
• Up to £35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

* The post is subject to a 6 month probationary period and Enhanced DBS check

ABOUT US

At User Voice we believe in transformation powered by experience, and are committed to making the criminal justice system work for everyone.We believe that with the right opportunity, encouragement and support everybody can change.Only offenders can stop re-offending…

HOW TO APPLY

Visit our website for details of how to apply for this role.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – collaborative, democratic, resilient optimistic, ordering chaos and authentic. You’ll get an experience like no other with the chance to fast forward your career.

We offer career enhancing opportunity, support and encouragement to develop new skills.

Successful candidates will be results and outcome-orientated with knowledge of the criminal justice sector. As well as managing the development and delivery of the service, we are looking for motivated people willing to travel and go above and beyond to get the job done.

Our Engagement Teams are responsible for engaging with a diverse range of service users with different experiences in order to improve services and promote active citizenship.  As balanced Teams they have a range of complementary skills in order to achieve these aims, including service user engagement, service provider engagement, project management and administration.

About the Role

Camphill Village Trust is looking for a General Manager for our Gloucestershire Communities that has vision and leadership and the ability to get things done.

You will responsible for the delivery of the care and support to around 90 people with learning and other disabilities across the region, supported by two Care and Support Managers, one holding the Registered Managers status, and the wider estate including liaising with the relevant colleagues around property, land, farm and gardens.

As a member of the leadership team you will engage in new and upcoming projects to drive up quality standards and contribute to Camphill Village Trust’s bold strategy and vision that reaches out to more people, builds new connections while remaining sustainable within the sector’s financial context.

To be successful in this role you will need experience of managing care and support services, but this is just the starting point. You will be a confident leader that can motivate your team to deliver high quality services and have the creativity to see beyond the norm. The people we support will be at the heart of what you believe and do - ensuring a life of opportunity. Communicating and managing change will be part of your strengths to deliver the change agenda in line with the strategic direction of the Trust.

For more information or an informal conversation about the role, please find details in the application pack attached or visit our website.

Closing Date:Monday 16 December 2019, by 12.00 noon

Interview Date: Monday 6 January or Tuesday 7 January 2020

Active Travel Officer, Workplaces

 (ref: SUS2820)

£24,446 per annum - 37.5 hours per week – contract to 31 March 2021 – Derry/Londonderry

This is an exciting role with a variety of responsibilities, including developing engagement activities with workplaces and their employees across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area; developing a culture of sustainable travel behaviour and encouraging the use of cycling, walking, public transport and car sharing.

With a good standard of education, you will have experience of sustainable behaviour change and/or employee engagement project delivery in a workplace setting.  You will also have experience of leading group workshops and organising and running events. You will have excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills, the ability to deliver engagement activities and promotional events and to motivate and enthuse others. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise and manage your own workload. You will also be IT literate and committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 09:00am on Friday 10 January 2020. Interviews will take place in Derry on Friday 24 January 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.