Location: Winchester / hybrid working (2/3 days in office per week)

We are working in partnership with the Diocese of Winchester to recruit a Finance Administrator (Executive Assistant) to work closely with senior colleagues to support the overall development of the vision, mission and delivery of the organisation.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working within a financial environment
• Experience working as a team administrator and supporting an executive and/or board level position
• Experience of day-to-day operational management, including minute-taking, diary management, database management, co-ordinating meetings, etc
• High level of computer literacy, proficient in the suite of Microsoft products
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels
• Working with internal and external stakeholders

We are seeking an individual who has strong attention to detail, is motivated by achieving the best results and is committed to finding solutions to challenges.  The successful candidate will be resilient, working within a busy and complex organisation, as well as handling sensitive information.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 18 November 2021

Interviews: Rolling

However, due to the nature of the role we are reviewing applications as they come in, so please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.

Location: Office (London) / hybrid working (at least two days in the office per week)

We are working in partnership with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the UK's pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, which was established in 1986, following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh. The Trust is widely regarded as a field expert in lone-working and personal safety training, stalking training, as well as consultancy. It has a long history in robust campaigning and ground-breaking research, as well as offering life changing support services to victims of Stalking. The National Stalking Helpline was set up by the Trust in 2010, it has helped over 45,000 victims since its inception, and is the only service of its kind globally. In recent years the Trust has also launched specialist advocacy services, stalking perpetrator management programmes and specialist trauma informed programmes for victims of stalking.

They are now seeking a new Head of Finance and Administration to lead the Trust’s accounting, financial management and financial reporting, ensuring the provision of timely financial information to enable the Board, Chief Executive and wider leadership team to fulfil their duties. The postholder will play a key role in managing financial risk, be a core member of the Trust’s leadership team, working closely with the Chief Executive to implement a robust financial strategy, and be responsible for key administration duties, including the maintenance of the Trust’s HR policies and procedures, GDPR compliance, managing relationships with key suppliers and maintaining communication with Trust’s landlord.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• At least five years’ experience in a financial management role (CCAB qualified, or part-qualified, depending on experience).
• Proven experience of budget setting, financial procedures, management accounting, and risk management.
• Sound working knowledge of UK GAAP, Charity SORP and FRS 102.
• Experience of using Sage Line50 or similar.
• Experience of crisis and change management.
• Experience of working with a trading arm or with a social enterprise is advantageous.

We are seeking a strategic and practical individual, who is results driven, calm under pressure, proactive and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration and teamwork will be key in this role, as will the ability to present and explain complex financial and other management information to a varied audience. The post holder will also be expected to deputise for the Chief Executive as required.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting reference JO2927.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 10 November 2021, however applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment. 

Awards Assistant

We are looking for an individual with drive and enthusiasm to join the Fulbright Awards team.

You will be responsible for supporting the programme managers in all aspects of the administration of the Fulbright Award programmes. You will assist with coordinating the receipt of all US and UK applications, organising interview panels and preparing interview materials as part of the selection process. You will be involved with organising the logistics and execution of key Fulbright Programme events for US and UK scholars including liaising with external organisations to arrange venue space, catering and accommodation. You will also assist the Awards team to respond to individual scholar needs, queries or requests for support.

You will have a strong interest and/or personal experience in international education or cultural exchange and a willingness to learn. You will be passionate about promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity, and be excited about the opportunity to work with/support people from diverse backgrounds. You will need to possess excellent communication and time management skills with a strong attention to detail and an ability to work on your own initiative without close supervision.

The US-UK Fulbright Commission is a not-for-profit organisation funded by both governments to promote educational exchange between the US and the UK. The Commission offers prestigious Fulbright awards for postgraduate study and academic research in the US and the UK, as well as a number of other programmes and services for people interested in studying in the US.

Since the UK programme began over 70 years ago, more than 27,000 people have been given a Fulbright award through the Commission, and today the programme continues to foster mutual understanding and people-to-people connections. The Commission's strategic priorities are widening participation in all programming and contributing to the solution of global challenges of our time - from racial injustice and climate change to pandemics and the growing role of AI.

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 and passionate about cross-cultural exchange. Our staff benefits include 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays and other days the office is closed), contributory pension scheme and staff discount scheme.

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 8 November 2021 (9am GMT)

Head of Finance & Administration (F/T, £35-40k  per annum, part-time and job share considered)

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (South London) is looking for a skilled and passionate professional Head of Finance & Resources. The successful candidate will have experience of finance and resource management within the voluntary sector, ideally including managing finance and accounting, HR administration, buildings and premises management, IT management and information governance. She will also be a skilled and experienced manager, who demonstrates a commitment to feminist principles and has experience of putting these into practice.

The position is offered on a flexible basis and there may be the option to discuss part time working. Please specify this in your application. The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

RASASC is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.

Closing date: 5pm 25th October 2021,

This is an exciting time to join Brain Tumour Research as we capitalise on the growth of the charity during the pandemic and plan to invite applications for further dedicated Centres of Excellence to bring us closer to the cure that this underfunded and devastating disease area so desperately longs for.

Brain Tumour Research is strengthening the leadership team with the introduction of a Director of Research, Policy, and Innovation, to drive forward our manifesto for change: building capacity, accelerating treatments, and increasing the national investment in brain tumour research. We wish to recruit an experienced, energetic, professional, hard-working, and hands-on individual to join our busy team and lead the development and implementation of the research and policy strategies including the establishment of further Centres with a call planned in Summer 2022.

The Director of Research, Policy and Innovation will look to significantly improve outcomes for patients within the next five to ten years, with the aim of ultimately finding a cure by:

• Building on, developing, and implementing the research strategy of Brain Tumour Research including ensuring delivery of centre programmes of research and communicating research information to our supporters and other stakeholders in an audience appropriate way.
• Taking an influential and leading role in making the UK a World Leader in neuro-oncology research and drug development, increasing the national investment in brain tumour research, working with our collaborators, the government, policy makers and larger cancer charities as well as the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, to accelerate bringing new treatments to market.

Building on the success we have had with establishing four centres and our campaigning work we are looking for someone with proven experience that will take the charity to the next level.

Help us fund the fight. Together we will find a cure.

Reports To: Chief Executive 
Location: Head Office, Milton Keynes MK5 6LB 
Salary: c £70,000 
Line Management: Head of Stakeholder Relations. In the medium term it is expected that the team will expand to include Research Communications, Research Management and Public Affairs personnel

Key relationships: 
Internal: All levels within the organisation, across all functions and in particular working with the Director of Fundraising & Supporter Care to drive income growth, the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop and implement our research communication strategy and the Director of Finance and Operations to plan and manage our grant awards.
External: Research Centres, Researchers, Clinicians, Trust and Foundations, Corporates, Donors and other Supporters, Media, Celebrities, Parliamentarians, Government and Other charities

Closing Date: Sunday 14th November  
Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.

Interested?

Please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies, please.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a leading educational institution in London to recruit for an Assistant Director, Research Support to play a key role working within their Research and Faculty Office (RFO). The RFO plays a critical role in helping to deliver excellence in both teaching and research by providing Faculty HR Support, Research Support and management of the PhD programme.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for the delivery of an excellent research support service for faculty. This includes line management of the Research Support Team, oversight of the management of internal research funds, supporting faculty with the application and management of external research funds, management of the research lab services and research ethics applications, and compliance with all legal requirements including GDPR, NDA's and research ethics. The Assistant Director will also manage relevant research committees and the annual review of research performance.

The successful candidate will have significant research experience within an academic environment, and have exceptional communications and engagement skills. You will also have experience relating to grant administration and management and experience leading projects.

Prospectus will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis therefor we would encourage you to apply ASAP.

In order to apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

Project Manager - Enterprise Directorate
Job ref: V351 
Start date: Dec 2021/Jan 2022 
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week (28 hours/week will be considered or job share) - (Flexible days/hours) 
Salary: £28,500 FTE 
Location: Home based or from one of UK offices 
Closing date: 11 November 2021 – 12 noon 
Interview date and Location:between 15-26 November, location TBC 

Volunteering Matters 
Volunteering Matters use the unique power of volunteering to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.  We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.

About the Enterprise Directorate 
Our Enterprise Directorate is the entrepreneurial arm of Volunteering Matters. Our team provides commercial services centered on volunteering and training to a range of UK leading businesses. We currently have two established services; Employee Volunteering and Get The Gen.

Employee Volunteering (EV) 
We work with UK businesses acting as a broker to manage their internal employee volunteering programmes. We create and deliver community led volunteering opportunities for their employees that also align with their Corporate Social Responsibility or business aims.

Role Overview 

We are looking for a passionate dynamic Project Manager to join our national team as one of the key managers.  The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and commitment to our organisational values. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the development of key relationships with a range corportate clients to ensure they receive an excellent level of service from EV. They are responsible for managing and developing strong relationships that help to maintain and grow income from a flexible portfolio of clients. They directly line-manage the delivery team (Engagement Managers) who are responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the services we agree with our clients. 

Duties and Responsibilites: 

Client Relationship Management & Development 

• To act as the client’s primary contact from EV building strong relationships with key client contacts and facilitating engagement with all parts of our business as necessary 

• To work in a way that is client led, whilst being flexible and adaptable in terms of how we can manage and deliver required levels of service for our clients that both works for them and for EV as a business 

• To lead negotiations with our existing clients as appropriate on all aspects of their continued engagement with our EV service and to proactively seek to grow business and income as part of these negotations. 

• To lead renewal discussions with existing clients and prepare proposals for associated work. 

• To provide an exemplary customer service experience 

Manage the Delivery Team to consistently provide a high-quality service to our clients 

• To effectively account manage a flexible portfolio of client delivery 

• To be responsible for the effective management of the delivery team to provide a high-quality service for a range volunteering activity as agreed with corporate clients, developing and adapting additional resources to facilitate delivery as required

• To ensure the delivery team manage all risk within our service delivery so that all compliance obligations are met (relating to external legislation and internal policies) 

• To contribute to and implement systems and processes to maximise efficiencies of the team 

• To lead all agreed monitoring, evaluation and reporting services with clients as part of their activity 

Administrative and financial management 

• To maintain up to date and high-quality records of client activity on all internal systems 

• To develop and maintain project budgets for clients within the portfolio, initiate swift payments to the schedule agreed with clients and that all invoices are paid, and contribute to internal financial reporting as required 

• To display leadership in contributing to the team’s continuous improvement strategy for collective internal reporting objectives 

Leadership within the team 

• To provide effective and supportive line management to the delivery team, allocating activity as required and regularly monitor the quality of their delivery and well-being 

• To be a proactive member of the EV Management team and help drive our continuous improvement strategy 

• To liaise effectively with the Delivery Leader and other Project Managers on the effective distribution of team resources in the fulfilling of client objectives and internal obligations

• To take a lead on one or more cross-team EV projects, as agreed with your line manager 

• Carry out all other duties as reasonably requested by your line- manager. 

• Assist the New Business Development manager with prospective client proposals

• Administration tasks including maintaining up to date, effective and accessible records, and the use of Microsoft Office and other software packages 

• Promote and represent Volunteering Matters and our work in line with our values

N.B. This job description is not an exhaustive list of tasks but is a guide to the key duties of the post. The post-holder is expected to take on any other duties from time to time which are reasonably required by their manager.  

Person Specification  
In deciding who to shortlist and appoint to this post, we will be looking for evidence of the following skills, knowledge, experience, and personal qualities. The written cover letter is your opportunity to demonstrate how you fulfil the person specification requirements. 

Essential  

• A strong passion and commitment to volunteering and understanding of its potential as a force for change 

• A strong passion and commitment to our organisational values and inclusive work environment

• Straight-forward communication and strong people skills, including the ability to develop professional relationships and to inspire others

• Excellent organisational and time management skills including the ability to effectively plan and manage a portfolio of complex projects and programmes in a volunteering environment, including all quality assurance and risk management 

• Experience of effective team working including working with external partners and/or in customer orientated teams 

• Experience of business development, income growth and customer service 

• A good knowledge and understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Employee Volunteering 

• Proven experience of effectively setting and managing delivery and team budgets

• Experience providing supportive line management and effectively organise the workload of team members 

• Excellent administration, recording keeping, reporting and IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and the use of software such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, CRMs, Rasiers Edge, Office 365 applications

• A willingness for occasional travel within the UK when required. All in line with COVID-19 guidelines.

Desirable 

• Experience in volunteer management, employee volunteering or CSR programmes 

• Experience in risk compliance and programme assurance around volunteering

• Experience of social media marketing and impact reporting

Volunteering Matters Values & Ways of Working: 

In all that we do, Volunteering Matters embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values:

We are Empowering 
We are Inclusive 
We are Compassionate 
We are Positive
We are Straightforward 
 
Benefits package: Pension, Unlimited annual leave, fully flexible working, cycle to work & season ticket loan. 

Your supporting statement is of equal importance to us as your CV and is a key part of our shortlisting process. It is an opportunity for you to outline your experience and credentials directly to the details of the post. 

Volunteering Matters is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds. To assist in the monitoring of our performance in relation to equal opportunities you are requested to complete the enclosed monitoring form. The questionnaire is for statistical purposes only. Upon receipt it will be separated from your CV and cover letter and will not form part of the selection process. 

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive if we have not contacted you by the interview date it means that on this occasion, we are unable to take your application further. 

GDPR Statement 

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records. 

Personal Assistant to Director of International Support Unit (ISU)

Muslim Hands

• Vacancy Reference Number: PAISU/ISU/UK-R2

• Salary: 22000 – 24000 (depending on experience)

• Location: Nottingham

• Job Type: 1-year fixed contract (extendable)

• Category: Management

• Sectors : International Development

• Application Process & Closing Date: Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 3rd November 2021

• Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: ASAP

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold interviews via ZOOM.

Job Overview

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Main Responsibilities

Personal Assistant to Director will be based at Muslim Hands headquarters Nottingham, the purpose of the role is to provide full administrative and secretarial support at a senior level to the Director of the international support unit. The personal assistant will be at the heart of the international support unit to ensure the smooth daily time management, scheduling of meetings and correspondence, further handle sensitive and complex issues in a professional and objective manner. Take the initiative when appropriate, especially in the Director’s absence. The PA will be expected to travel between the Muslim Hands partner offices frequently.

As a Personal Assist to ISU Director, you will be responsible for:

Job Specifics

• Provide administrative assistance to maintain effective communication with supporting offices.
• Produce monthly reports of all the supporting offices and assist in developing future KPIs for the ISU team.
• Process correspondence, ensuring that incoming correspondence is dealt with by the director/or on behalf of the director, or other staff as appropriate.
• Booking and arranging travel including flight booking, accommodations and visa according to the organisation’s travel policy.
• Manage arrangements for Trustees’ and Sub-Committee meetings, including production/distribution of agenda and papers.
• Co-ordinate ad-hoc meetings and conference calls including meeting preparations for the director when required - often at short notice.
• Assist the ISU director in developing, implementing and monitoring the ISU strategy.
• Assist director in following up agreed action on matters which fall within the director’s responsibility – chasing responses, triggering follow-up action.
• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
• Acting as the first point of contact: when dealing with correspondence and phone calls
• Managing the diary and organising meetings and appointments for the ISU Director
• Liaise with stakeholders, national and international staff confidently either face to face, video conferencing or via the telephone as and when necessary and required.
• Demonstrate and promote adherence to all Muslim Hands’ Policies, which encourage and support other members within the overseas fundraising offices.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality with regard to the organisation's information and procedures
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the director.

Person specification

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Preferred experienced Personal Assistant at senior management level.
• Willingness for overseas travel and out of office hours working.
• Experience of electronic diary management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, to enable professional interaction with a wide range of contacts, both internal and external offices.
• Ability to organise and plan own work.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• A flexible, pro-active approach to work, including the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent IT skills, including a working knowledge of presentation software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is 3rd November 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is seeking a dynamic professional who can be an integral part of the Operations Team and ensure the smooth running of the organization, from facilities and office management to partnership with HR and Finance, from PA support to the Executive Director to the enhancement of the organization’s administrative efficiency.

Based in: London

Salary: £28,000 per year + 5% pension contribution

Closing date for applications: 24 October 2021 – 17.00GMT

Interviews (if selected): 28-29 October 2021

THE ORGANIZATION

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre is an international human rights organization working to ensure respect for human rights are at the core of companies’ business models; empower communities and workers, to secure their rights; and advance accountability for corporate human rights abuse. Our Global Team, based in more than 20 countries around the world, work with a rich network of activists, unions, human rights groups, and investors. Our website and publications are available in nine languages. We work across all sectors and issues related to business and human rights, with strategic focus on the rights of workers in global supply chains, the rights of communities seeking responsible natural resource use and a just transition to zero carbon, and the rights of people to accountable digital technologies. The Office Coordinator will be an integral part of the Global Team.

The Resource Centre has helped define the growing field of business & human rights. It has put companies in all regions on notice that their human rights conduct is being watched. It has drawn attention to corporate abuses in all countries and provided increased recognition to those companies taking positive steps to promote human rights. The Centre is widely respected for being fair, objective, and constructive in its approach to make change happen.

THE POSITION

Office Administration

• Act as first point of contact within the London office. Deal with telephone and email queries; greet visitors; take in incoming post and other deliveries
• Maintain supplier contract records and ensure office calendar is kept up-to-date
• Manage filing systems and maintain supplies of stationery, business cards, equipment and office sundries
• Act as first point of contact for IT queries from staff and liaise with external suppliers
• Manage IT hardware orders and inventory
• Process and code invoices relating to operations
• Help organise events, disseminate invitations, keep track of RSVPs, print name tags; etc.

Operational support

• Assist with induction of new staff
• Assist with regular updates of certain parts of the website, with particular responsibility for company sections and business & human rights-related events
• Maintain the Resource Centre’s organogram
• Build global contact lists for dissemination of press releases, announcements, invitations to events, etc; research new contacts and ensure existing lists are kept up-to-date; assist with upgrading the organization’s entire Salesforce contact management system
• Build the company intranet system through SharePoint and help drive efficiency into the organization
• Undertake additional tasks, in consultation with the Executive Director, that are necessary for the effective operation of the organization

Personal Assistant elements to Executive Director

• Assist with booking travel and accommodation, diary management, scheduling of meetings, etc. mainly for Executive Director, and also for other Global Team members and board members as necessary
• Provide essential personal assistance support to the Executive Director regarding emails & appointments

Work flexibility

Due to the small size of the Resource Centre, all people assisting with its work must be willing to shift priorities and tasks quickly, and be willing to have their work reviewed by colleagues.

CREDENTIALS

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-years’ experience running administration of an office
• Previous experience in a PA role, including governance support and diary management
• Experience in successfully carrying out labour-intensive, routine but important tasks
• Demonstrable IT proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office – particularly with SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills, proven ability to prioritise tasks, manage a busy workload and work to deadlines
• Willingness to develop and maintain extensive contact lists
• Willingness to learn how to develop and manage an efficient and effective contact management system for the organization
• Ability to deal with a wide range of contacts with professionalism, tact and diplomacy
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and consistency; commitment to the integrity and quality of outputs
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Evidence of team working and build strong working relationships
• Experience with Salesforce a plus

Personal Qualities

• Fluent English: reading/writing/speaking
• Experience of organising & prioritising own work
• Experience of managing many diverse tasks at the same time, including under pressure
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-moving environment
• Ability to use own initiative, and to work independently within agreed framework
• Ability to deal with people from a variety of cultures & backgrounds in a sensitive & understanding manner, using a diplomatic approach or being firm when required
• Interest in & commitment to promoting human rights
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive issues
• Ability & willingness to work during weekends on occasion, for example if an important conference is held on a weekend, or if attending a trustee meeting in London held on a Saturday - Note: a proportionate amount of time off to compensate for this overtime work can be taken afterwards
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

An exciting and rare opportunity to shape and build an organisation. PANS PANDAS UK is a charity supporting people with PANS and PANDAS, medical conditions which are not widely understood or accepted. You can learn more at our website.

Currently entirely run by volunteers, PANS PANDAS UK now seeks an experienced sector professional to join us as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our transition to a staffed, professional, sustainable and increasingly influential charity.

The role would suit someone with deep experience of the UK charity sector and of change management. It will evolve as the organisation evolves. Our successful candidate will be a hybrid between a strategic-thinking senior manager, a practical shaper, and someone able to work closely with volunteers, fundraisers, patients and other stakeholders.

A full candidate information pack is available, and application is by submission of a CV and letter via our retained consultant.

The deadline for submissions is 18:00 on Monday 01 November 2021.

PANS PANDAS UK is registered charity 1178484. No agencies please.

Key benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme 
• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
• Development and training 
• Compassionate and sick leave
• Day 1 flexible working 

This newly created role of Chief of Staff offers an exciting opportunity to join a trail blazing charity on a mission to effect big changes in the world of poverty in the UK.   We are a small yet fast-growing and ambitious team, respected for our work over the past 11 years.

As member of the senior leadership team, the Chief of Staff will work directly with the CEO and other senior executives in the charity to improve the effectiveness of the CEO and the management team. The role will participate at trustee board meetings and SLT meetings.
To be successful, the Chief of Staff needs strong leadership skills and the ability to influence senior managers. The successful candidate will demonstrate great attention to detail, high levels of organisation as well as being both an analytical and strategic thinker.
The candidate should have high levels of empathy and understanding of what motivates staff, must have strong written communication skills and be able to produce presentations that are clear and well organised. Being able to establish a strong working relationship with the CEO with good chemistry is essential

Applications are encouraged from those with lived experience.

An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be supportive of the Christian values, purposes and aims of First Love Foundation in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary leader to build on a strong foundation to expand and grow our services across Kent. 

The Kent MS Therapy Centre Charity (“KMSTC”) aims to radically improve the lives of those with Multiple Sclerosis, their families and those who care for them.

We aim to:

• Provide a range of complementary therapies and specialist clinics
• Give advice, support, and information to those living with MS, their carers and families, in an   environment which encourages mutual support and friendship
• Become a Centre of Excellence which enables self-management of the condition

JOB PURPOSE 

The Chief Executive Officer will enhance the senior leadership team at the charity. The individual will lead the delivery of our objectives for financial sustainability and improved access to services for potential members across Kent.

The existing team is highly effective operationally, and we are looking for a leader who will drive forward the positive culture within KMSTC: which is defined by a passion to support the members and a desire to learn. 

Applicants will need a blend of strategic and commercial experience, as well as the ability to oversee the day-to-day operational challenges of running a busy centre to meet member satisfaction targets. 

The CEO will work closely with the board of trustees to develop and implement the centre’s long-term strategy.

In addition, the CEO will play an important part in income-generation activities, building the centre’s wider public reputation and in forming relationships with key strategic partners.

See attachment for more detail on main duties and responsibilities. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

• Demonstrable experience of leading a similar service-oriented organisation. 
• Evidence of significant personal success in developing and delivering fundraising initiatives.  
• Ability to think strategically, be flexible and to organise and prioritise a complex workload with tight deadlines and budgets. 
• Ability to identify future strategies and translate into operational plans. 
• Strategic financial knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting and review. 
• Ability to develop a team, drive performance, and improve quality. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication skills, in writing and in public presentations. 
• The ability to work autonomously within an agreed framework of accountability. 
• Competent IT skills and the ability to complete administrative tasks related to the role. 
• Good employment law knowledge to enable the right people decisions to be made. 
• Understanding of legal requirements and principles of good practice in the management and governance of charities. 
• Experience of stakeholder management. 

You are very welcome to contact the reception team at the Centre to arrange a visit in advance of making your application. 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

1. Applications will be longlisted against the best fit to the criteria in the job description.
2. Longlisted candidates will be invited to an informal video interview with the Chair of Trustees.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to meet the existing team, interview in person and prepare a short presentation for a panel of Trustees.
4. Interviews will be held in November (date tbc). 
5. Start date Q1 2022. 

Sixty-One is a Bristol-based charity that aims to support offenders and ex-offenders to lead meaningful crime-free lives. We do this by providing the relational and practical support offenders need. We also seek to inspire, engage and equip the church and individual Christians to join our work as a practical expression of Jesus’s love for people on the margins.

To do this we run our own projects such as the MentorMe mentoring project and the Christmas Gift Project. In addition, we work closely with partner churches, charities and organisations who can partner with us in supporting prisoners and ex-prisoners, the largest partnership being with four churches which run Hubs that provide midweek support for ex-prisoners.

Last year we provided 1,032 mentoring sessions (delivered by our volunteers) to 71 ex-prisoners of whom only three (4.2%) went back to prison, twelve times lower that the national average. The Hubs we support provided over 100 support sessions to 24 ex-prisoners.

Sixty-One is looking to appoint an experienced Chief Executive to grow its work supporting people with criminal convictions. It’s an exciting time to join the charity (formed in 2014) as it is well established and respected and now has good evidence of effectiveness.

You will need senior management experience, very good leadership skills and the vision and skill to release the resources within the church and local community to maintain and grow the charity’s work.

You will manage a small, but experienced and committed, team of five. This includes the manager of the MentorMe project (this project will not require day-to-day input from the CEO) and an Office Manager who also looks after the finances. Our office is in central Bristol and we work in a number of local prisons.

A passion for helping those on the margins is essential.  A knowledge of criminal justice issues would be desirable. The trustees are open to this position being either 4 or 5 days a week.

Closing date: Friday 29th October 2021, 5.00pm

Chief Executive Officer – HEY Credit Union

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000

Relocation and benefits package: Negotiable

Location:Hull city centre

Reporting to:The Board of Directors

HEY Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial co-operative, owned and run by its members in the Humber Region and beyond, for whom it provides fair and responsible savings and loans. 

Established in 1999, we are a high performing credit union; membership, savings, loans and assets are all growing, capital exceeds the regulatory requirement, and we enjoy excellent feedback from service users.

We are ambitious about further scaling-up to serve more people, offer more services relevant to their needs, and make an even bigger difference to our members’ lives.

With our inaugural CEO’s planned retirement early next year, the Board of Directors are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual with the passion to lead us on the next phase of our exciting development journey and drive the organisation forward to achieve its vision. 

The Role

The CEO will be responsible for:

• working with the Board to develop and implement our Strategic Business Plan and ensure that our vision, values and objectives are delivered effectively; 
• planning and promoting new products, channels and delivery processes to ensure ongoing improvements to member services, supporting our members’ financial wellbeing;
• developing networks and activities and forging partnerships, to maximise HEY Credit Union’s opportunities and profile within the community served;
• compliance with all regulatory and financial controls and maintaining effective working relationships with the Board and other stakeholders;
• leading, managing and supporting HEY Credit Union’s team of staff and volunteer colleagues.

The Person

The successful candidate will be passionate about the core values and ethos of the credit union movement and ideally have:

• Experience of managing a credit union or other financial institution.
• Experience of developing and managing business plans and budgets and providing service delivery to a high standard.
• Evidence of understanding consumer needs and improving service delivery.
• A demonstrable track record of delivering in a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Experience of maintaining effective relationships with a board of directors.
• Significant and proven leadership and management skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• A good understanding of current and emerging financial markets, opportunities, and their influences on the credit union.

If you are keen to join us and develop your career in the credit union movement, we’d love to hear from you.

Application process

To apply, please send a tailored CV and covering letter, explaining why you are interested in the position of CEO and how you feel your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, to arrive no later than 5 pm Monday 1st November 2021. 

Please email your application to Kathryn Rawding, External HR Consultant. 

Please see our Candidate Information Pack for more details.