This is an exciting time to join Cycling UK. Cycling has experienced a boom in the last few months due to Covid-19 and this is likely to continue. Our membership and supporter base has been growing significantly with more people keen for cycling support, insurance and advice.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead our Membership and Supporter Care Team. If you have both outstanding external customer service skills and excellent internal operational expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

This team is the key point of contact and communication with over 68,000 members and supporters. It provides the customer service and administration functions of processing memberships and donations, as well as also carrying out outward facing recruitment, retention and income generation campaigns.

The successful applicant will have strong management experience within a membership, fundraising, contact centre or telesales environment; strive for high levels of customer satisfaction; be confident with handling and manipulating data; have empathy with Cycling UK members and possess excellent digital, verbal and written communication skills.

You’ll also have experience of working on operational processes and systems change projects, as this role will play an integral part in an exciting project to transform our membership structure.

To apply for this permanent full-time post, please complete the application form available on our website directly addressing the Job Description and Person Specification and along with your covering letter email as attachments.

We will be reviewing applications as they come through. The final closing date for is 12.00 noon on Monday 15 June.  Interviews will take place on Friday 19 June either at our offices in Guildford or via video call.

*Please note that currently all staff are working from home but the normal job location will be our head office in Guildford.
 

Duration: Two Years Fixed-Term (extension subject to funding)

Location: London or Cardiff (with travel expected to both)

Do you have significant experience of managing organisational development and change? Do you have a proven track record of achievement in managing the Human Resources function and leading a small team? Could you develop HR strategies to support a leadership team in delivering its ambitious growth plans? Can you streamline our admin processes across the organisation to maximise resources and improve efficiency?

We are looking to recruit an experienced HR & Admin Manager to manage the HR function in a growing charity, providing expert professional advice and support to the senior leadership team and employees on all aspects of HR, including:

• organisational culture and strategic change
• staff development
• employee relations
• recruitment
• reward and recognition
• people management
• guidance and support on HR matters and employment law

A priority for this role initially will be the development of HR policies, procedures and strategies to support Elrha’s organisational change and growth from 30 to circa 50 staff members. This role will also line manage the admin team (currently two staff members) and supervise all responsibilities associated with that function.

We’re a global charity, working to find solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support work that goes on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis.

We are based in London and Cardiff but our roles have a global reach. As an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, we work closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.

If you feel you have the skills and knowledge required for this post and want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, and you strongly believe you can contribute, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.

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We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality and are committed to improving employment opportunities for minority groups. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled candidates, as BAME and people with disabilities are currently under-represented throughout our work. We also welcome applications from LGB and Trans, and non-binary candidates. 

The role will be appointed at the start of the salary band advertised, unless there are exceptional circumstances. This allows for incremental progression within the role and movement up the scale.

Closing date: Sunday, 21 June 2020 

Interview date: Monday, 29 June 2020

Due to the urgency of the role, we reserve the right to offer the position prior to the closing date.

Background

The British Deer Society is an incorporated charity, funded by membership, a trading subsidiary and philanthropic contributions.  BDS promotes deer education, research and management best practice to ensure a healthy and sustainable deer population in balance with the environment; a key feature of the biodiversity of the UK landscape.

The Role

The Chief Executive is a key member of the BDS Leadership Team and pivotal in the Society’s strategic direction and stakeholder management.  The primary role, working with the Society’s Chair and Board of Trustees, is in setting the strategic direction of the Society. The Chief Executive maintains a strong relationship with the Society’s Board of Trustees.  In particular, the Chief Executive engages with local, regional, national and international organisations in the identification, specification development and management of Society projects.  The Chief Executive plays a central leadership role in maintaining service levels to the membership, Regional Branches and the general public.  The role holder, through their institutional network, assists in the management of external relationships.  The Chief Executive ensures that the governance and financial integrity of the Society is maintained at the highest level.  The Chief Executive oversees the Society’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing. A significant part of the role is overseeing the staff and contractors of the Society on a day to day basis. There may be some expectation for evening and weekend work and domestic and international travel. 

The following provides an indicative* percentage weighting of the role’s responsibilities in terms of the role holder’s time:

• Management  of the Team 25%
• Employee development 10%
• External Organisation Relations 15%
• Strategic Oversight 10%
• Society Governance 10%
• Programme Project Management 10%
• Systems oversight 10%
• Other Duties 10%

*N.B. This is indicative only and may not reflect the actual allocation of the role holder’s time.

Main Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for:

1. Management of team

• Management of staff of the Society on a day to day basis.
• Supervision of the recruitment and performance of contractors.
• Monitoring performance of the team.
• Conducting a regular review process.
• Recommending an incentive plan for outstanding performance of staff member

2. Staff Development and Performance

Ensuring a continuous staff performance and development process through the following actions:

• Building a positive and productive culture in the workplace by listening to employee and Trustee opinions, making adjustments where necessary. 
• Evaluating and implementing the Society’s HR review.
• Creating an effective staff development programme.

3. Strategic Oversight

Working alongside the Chair, Board of Trustees and Leadership Team, the Chief Executive will:

• Create, communicate, and implement the Society’s vision, mission, and overall direction.
• Lead the implementation of the overall Society’s strategy.
• Solicit advice and guidance, when appropriate, from the Chair and Board of Trustees.
• Formulate and implement the strategic plan that guides the direction of the Society.
• Oversee the complete operation of the Society. 
• Evaluate the success of the Society in achieving its goals.
• Pursue potential sources of funding for the Society.
• Represent the Society to all stakeholder groups. 

4. External Organisation Relations

Ensuring a proactive and high standard of external institutional relations through:

• Maintaining and extending the Society’s active engagement with both private, public and third sector stakeholders. 
• Identifying and nurturing external commercial sponsors for the operations and programmes of the Society.
• Liaising with the Marketing Manager to deliver member acquisition and retention strategies. 
• Creating effective media strategies with the Board of Trustees.
• Nurturing philanthropic sources of funding for the Society. 

5. Society Governance

With the Finance Officer, ensure the highest level of governance and financial probity are maintained through:

• Ensuring good governance structures for the Society and the good conduct of all aspects of the Society’s activities.
• Assuring all regulatory and legal documents are filed.
• Monitoring compliance with laws and regulations. 
• Overseeing the Society’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.

• Policy setting, financial probity and annual budget setting.
• Implementation of the agreed policy and budget.
• Managing the Risk Register for the Society in conjunction with the Board of Trustees.

6. Programme Project Management

The Chief Executive is responsible for providing high quality services in the following areas ensuring the efficient and effective management of programme projects through:

• Government and Higher Education relationship development.
• Project identification.
• Developing suitable project specifications (briefs).
• Alongside the Committees ensuring periodic reviews of the projects undertaken.

7. Training Programmes

Overseeing training activities. Working with the Head of Training, the post-holder is responsible for providing high quality services in the following areas ensuring efficient and effective training programmes to the Society’s membership and general public:

• Maintaining a relevant training curriculum.
• Management of overall programme costs.
• Monitoring the financial viability of taught programmes.
• Ensuring quality and value of the taught curriculum.
• Supervising the transition to on-line learning platform delivery when appropriate. 

8. Other Duties

As a member of the Leadership Team, the post holder is responsible for providing high quality services in the following areas ensuring the development of the Society through:

• Providing good leadership and guidance to the wider team and a high level of support for the administrators in the on-going development of the Society. 
• Ensuring access to relevant management and benchmarking information, sharing with and advising team members.
• Engaging with any other duties appropriate to grade as required by the Chair and Board. 

The Person

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities, skills and attributes:

     Essential

• Proven experience as a Chief Executive or other senior managerial position.
• Experience in developing successful strategies and implementing vision.
• Strong understanding of financial and performance management principles.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills.
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance etc.
• An ability to create a harmonious working environment and manage conflict.
• Ability and confidence to work independently and unsupervised and to make decisions as necessary.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and cultures and at all levels of society.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet multiple deadlines, and forward plan.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, and ability to maintain this under pressure.
• IT Skills, using MS Office. Strong spreadsheet skills are particularly important.
• Understanding of the Charities Commission Governance model.
• Educated to at least degree level standard or equivalent.
• Car owner/ full UK driving licence.

     Desirable

• Professional or Trustee experience within the third sector.
• Experience of working in a customer-service focussed environment.
• Quantitative and accounting skills.
• An understanding of digital marketing including content management and social media
• Experience in Government relations.
• A proven track record of working with the media.
• Ability to engage with unfamiliar systems; CRMs, content platforms and databases and assist with development of those systems.
• Proof reading skills.
• Experience in fund-raising.

Benefits

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.  Holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus eight days of public holidays. Pension.

The Chief Executive will be based at the British Deer Society offices in Fordingbridge, Hampshire on the edge of the New Forest, an area with unparalleled wildlife, ancient woodland, heathland and endless opportunities for outdoor activities. 20 miles to the South lies the Dorset coastline with its glorious beaches and havens, a paradise for sailors and water sports enthusiasts. To the North and North East lie the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester.

To apply: Your application consisting of a CV and covering letter should be sent online for the attention of The General Manager .

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 30th June.

It is expected that first interviews will be held remotely during July followed by a second stage interview for successful candidate/s, venue to be decided but most likely Oxford or Swindon.

The British Deer Society Charity No: 1069663(England & Wales); SC037817 (Scotland)

Do you want to be part of an organisation setting professional standards and protecting the public?  Join us as Operations Administrator to make a difference with your skills.  Working from home you'll be provide support to all our activities - helping coordinate internal finances, membership governance, and the delivery of our events.

COSRT is the national professional body for psychotherapists and counsellors.  We make a difference to people's lives.  We set professional standards, inform the public and deliver training.  We set high expectations for ourselves and don't rest until we meet them.

As Operations Administrator you'll be pivotal in our work, administering a range of processes so we can deliver for our Members and the public.  To succeed you’ll need a practical skillset and a proactive attitiude - keen to improve and look for solutions to challenges.  Being organised, working independently, prioritising work and delivering great outputs on time will all be second nature.You'll have experience of providing administrative support that is efficient, effective and high quality.  But where you've worked is less important than the ability and attitude you bring.

Some key details... 

• The role is part-time, working from home. 
• Hours will be between 16 and 20 per week, to be negotiated with candidate.
• Salary is between £18,000 and £20,000 FTE depending on candidate skills and experience.
• Closing date is 5pm Sunday 21st June.
• Interviews will be held remotely week beginning 29th June.

Please see the Job Description for full details of responsibilities and candidate requirements.

COSRT reserves the right to close the recruitment process early

The position of Administrator of the British Moroccan Society, a registered charity dedicated to promoting closer links between the people of Morocco and the United Kingdom, will be key to the good running and the impact created by the Society. The job holder will be selected by and report to the Chair, the Trustees and the Committee of the Society, in practice working to one or two Committee members. The job holder will:

• Ensure the Society membership is kept in good order and that prompt and clear communication is carried out
• Act as the central manager of the website and other means of communication with the membership
• Communicate personally with members and enquirers
• Contribute to ensuring consistency in the Society’s output and quality
• Assist in, and on occasion take a lead in, organising Society activities (meetings, conferences or events
• Keep simple accounts (the Society uses external accountants)

Essential competences

• Organisational ability and experience
• Experience of communication platforms
• Telephone and personal communications skills
• Windows, Outlook, Excel
• Experience and skills in cross cultural communications
• Languages: fluent/native spoken and written English
• UK resident

Desirable experience and skills

• Languages: French, Moroccan Arabic, Classical Arabic a non-essential but desirable extra
• Knowledge of Morocco
• Experience in a core Society area – culture, economic and social, charity giving

Working hours/contract terms

• Four half days a month guaranteed; flexible to four days a month
• Three year contract with first year on probation (during which termination can be proposed by either side)
• Remuneration: £60 per half-day

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a paragraph explaining why you are applying for this position.

An exciting opportunity for a pro-active and conscientious individual with excellent numerical and organisation skills to join a small team at our offices in Marylebone.

This role has been newly created to support the Help Refugees charity and will be a key part of our Collective Fund team focusing on data processing as well as other financial administration and office tasks.

OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANISATION

Prism the Gift Fund is a UK registered charity, and company limited by guarantee in England and Wales. We have been named as one of the Best Charities to Work For in the UK in 2020, ranking no. 13 in the UK on the inaugural Third Sector/Best Companies shortlist!  Our mission is to increase the flow of funds into the charitable sector which we deliver through 3 key offerings:

• Donor Advised Fund (DAF) services to HNW / UHNW individuals & families who channel their national and international philanthropy through Prism the Gift Fund as a time, cost, and tax effective alternative to one’s own grant making foundation.
• Collective Fund services - charitable, finance, and governance infrastructure - to groups who want to create brands or projects of a charitable nature under the auspices of Prism the Gift Fund. The Collective Fund founders enter into a relationship with Prism, benefiting from our charitable expertise and where we provide the administration, due diligence and disbursement of the funds raised in their name.

• Foundation administration - Prism can assist foundations with a whole host of services to ensure that the foundation runs smoothly, at a much lower cost than a staff member and an office.

The service offerings have increased exponentially in popularity over the last five years, with the charity’s income and grant making last year being in excess of £44 million and £32 million respectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate information on the internal database as well as other accounting tools
• Support the Finance team in maintaining the correct processes to ensure all financial data is captured and reported on a timely basis
• Process Gift Aid claims and support the team with other VAT related administrative tasks
• Assist the Compliance Officer with the administration of Help Refugees services
• Ensure thank you letters are drafted and sent to donors appropriately
• Assist with answering the phone and fielding enquiries
• Maintain an organised computer filing system
• Work with the Help Refugees team to provide further administrative support
• Ensure the smooth running of day to day office operations
• Support and deliver other projects and tasks in line with developing your skills and experience

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Graduate or equivalent mix of qualifications and experience
• Excellent organisation and administration skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong numerical skills
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material
• Highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills to a wide range of people at all levels of situations on the phone, face to face and in writing, for engagement with staff, Trustees and external contacts
• Able to prioritise a varied and fast paced workload
• Able to make judgement as to when to take the initiative
• Self-motivated, proactive and solution driven in approach
• Passionate and interested in the charitable sector.

Please apply via email with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to be part of the Prism the Gift Fund team.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Administrative Services 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.

About You

Due to some changes within our team structure we are looking for an experienced and high-calibre candidate to join our small central team as our Administrative Services manager. You may have been a senior administrator, Office manager or company secretary, governance manager or board administrator or similar in a busy organisation.  You will have excellent communication skills and a great attention to detail. You will computer literate and proficient in office software applications and most of all you will be adaptable and flexible, a strong team player and a self -starter.

You will have a relevant degree 2:2 or above or equivalent experience and project management experience.

You will have an understanding and sympathy with the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

Main duties of the role

You will be supporting the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership in ensuring the smooth governance and administration 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 within 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

Please apply by sending in 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: Friday 12th June 2020 at 1300 hrs

Interviews: to be confirmed

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.

Administrative Services Manager

Job purpose

The post-holder will be part of a small team supporting the governance needs of the Diocese of Portsmouth and maintaining an efficient administrative function.

To ensure that the Diocese has in place the governance framework, policies, procedures and support it needs to function as an effective Charity.

The post-holder will manage the development and implementation of governance policies and procedures and provide advice on wider governance issues.

The post-holder will be expected to provide comprehensive and high-quality secretarial support to the Trustees and Subcommittees, ensuring that they have the support required to enable them to fulfil their functions and responsibilities effectively, meeting the requirements of the charity commission legislation and policy framework.

Main accountabilities

1. To provide comprehensive and high-quality secretarial support to the Trustees, the Finance Audit & Risk and Remuneration Committees, and other Committees or advisory groups as required, and managing the relevant budgets.

2. To work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop the Trusts work programme.

 3. To provide support to the Senior Leadership Team( SLT).

4. To ensure good quality information flows between the senior management and trustees.

5. To oversee compliance with Trust governance policies, procedures and relevant provisions in legislation.

6.To provide clear and effective line management for the Administrative assistant.

Governance, Compliance and Board Management

• Work with Secretary to Trustees and the Chief Operating Officer to set and manage meeting date schedules for all Board and Committees to achieve efficient diary management.
• Capturing the outcomes of meetings and taking responsibility for communicating these throughout the organisation, obtaining updates from action owners and preparing a report on the status of completion.
• Prepare papers for the Trustee Board, and other Board committees.
• Organise and administer meetings, including taking and distributing minutes.
• In conjunction with the Secretary to Trustees, organise the Trustee training days.
• Responsible for keeping the register of signing and sealing official documents.
• Providing direct advice and guidance to chairs and members in meetings on matters relating to regulation, governance and constitution.
• To attend, prepare agendas for and take minutes at meetings of key management committees, including the Senior Leadership Team.
• Develop draft reports for regulators (principally Charity commission) including serious incident reporting.
• Liaise with legal advisers as directed.
• Work with senior leaders to develop risk reporting and board assurance framework.
• Take a lead role in ensuring Information Governance (GDPR) Compliance acting as the Data protection manager for the organisation.
• Develop Organisation Risk reporting and Board Assurance.
• Supporting the Chief Operating Officer in making sure the decisions of the Trust boards are implemented.
• Keeping handbooks for staff and trustees up to date.
• Supporting the induction of new Trustees.
• Deliver specific training related to portfolio as required, for example for parish administrators.

Training and Events Management

To work with the Senior Leadership Team to organise:

• Charity-wide events such as the annual parish administrators conference, other seminars, gatherings and events as required. This includes the logistical arrangements, liaising with speakers and venues as well as ensuring dissemination of notes and tracking actions.
• To undertake a range of ad-hoc tasks, projects and responsibilities for members of the Senior Leadership Team in accordance with management requirements and organisational demands.
• To act as a representative of the organisation on behalf of the Senior Leadership team at external conferences, meetings and other events as agreed with the Chief Operating Officer.

Project Management

• To lead on specific projects or pieces of work, undertaking research, and writing reports on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team.
• To work with the property team to ensure the presentability of head office premises and to arrange improvements and repairs.

Values

• To maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church and positively promote the work and activities of the Catholic Church.
• To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
   

Person Specification - Administrative Services Manager

Supporting Evidence

In the supporting evidence of your application form, you must demonstrate your experiences by giving specific examples for the criteria within the person specification.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Degree in relevant subject (or equivalent ) - Essential

RSA level 3 - Desirable 

GDPR/Information governance related qualification - Desirable 

Demonstrable experience of Governance and compliance in an administrative environment and working with computerised data systems - Essential 

Working Knowledge of risk management and board assurance.

Excellent written communication skills and command of the English language to draft letters, briefing notes etc. and meticulous attention to detail - Desirable 

Experience of working for senior staff at board level in a busy environment - Desirable

First class organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, balance conflicting priorities, monitor progress and exercise judgement about chasing progress as necessary - Essential 

Experience and proficiency in minute taking and keeping actions trackers and excellent record - Essential

Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Powerpoint - Essential 

Kowledge of the values and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church - Desirable 

Understanding of Data Protection legislation - Essential

Communication Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with people at every level - Essential 

Ability to work effectively as part of a team - Essential 

Problem solving skills - Essential

Equality and Diversity

Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships - Essential

Autonomy

Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines - Essential

Other

An ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and trust - Essential

Good time keeping - Essential

Positive and flexible approach to work - Essential

Terms of Employment

Information Management

• To accurately update and input data to relevant data systems.
• Ensuring all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.
• Inputting, monitoring and checking data, required for finite and ongoing projects within the teams.
• Working with all team members in the collection of information for reporting on relevant projects and cases.
• Running and collating reports including which may include statistical and performance management reports to senior management as required.
• Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

Complaints

• Ensure that any concerns or complaints about the team are recorded, and where immediate resolution is not possible are passed to the relevant party to respond/manage.

Audit and review

• To participate in regular reviews as required.

Staff Management

• To adhere to all staff management policies applicable to the Diocese of Portsmouth.
• To provide a supportive environment for staff with appropriate levels of performance management in order to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Provide support and mentoring to members of the team encouraging continuous improvement.
• To be responsible for receiving annual appraisal and providing an annual appraisal for staff you directly manage.

Organisational Vision, Mission, Aims, Culture and Behaviours

• You will be expected to contribute to the development of the culture of the Diocesan team. You will also be required to understand the organisation’s mission, aims and objectives and demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours throughout your work.

Engagement with staff

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is committed to ensuring relevant and appropriate engagement with you to make sure the Diocese of Portsmouth develops in partnership with staff. Opportunities will be provided to hear your views and it is expected that you will engage with this process to make sure that there is active engagement with all our staff.

Engagement with the public

• The Diocese of Portsmouth wants to make sure it listens to and acts on the view of its local communities and parishes. Where appropriate, you will be expected to follow the principles laid out by the organisation to ensure effective engagement with stakeholders at an early stage in any development project.

Equality & diversity

• You have a personal responsibility for your own behaviour and for ensuring that you comply with the Equality Act 2010 by eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations. This means you must help promote an inclusive environment by treating everyone with dignity and respect; by respecting and responding to the diverse needs of staff, service users and others and; appropriately challenging and/or reporting behaviour that may be considered to be offensive when directed against yourself or others.

Improving working lives

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is currently working to develop an appropriate health and wellbeing programme. You are expected to participate and support this and other well-being initiatives designed to improve the overall working lives of staff.

No smoking policy

• You and your visitors are not permitted to smoke on Diocese of Portsmouth premises. You should only smoke during recognised breaks throughout the day, and not at the front of the building. The Diocese of Portsmouth does not allow the smoking of electronic cigarettes in the offices.

Alcohol and substance misuse policy

• Diocese of Portsmouth expects all its employees to conduct themselves in a way that ensures that standards of service, image and the reputation of the Diocese are maintained. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs/other substances and are unfit to work, you may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Diocese of Portsmouth’s Disciplinary Policy. The Diocese of Portsmouth will assist and support you and your manager if you have an alcohol, drug or substance related problem.

Health, safety & security

• You have a responsibility to follow the Diocese of Portsmouth’s health and safety policy and arrangements which ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of staff. This applies to those members of staff that are directly employed by the Diocese of Portsmouth and for whom the Diocese of Portsmouth has legal responsibility.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

• You have a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable adults and children and must be aware of, and comply with, the Diocese of Portsmouth policies for safeguarding adults and children. You should familiarise yourself with these policies and ensure that you access appropriate safeguarding training commensurate to your role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

• This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are ‘spent’ must be declared.  Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the Diocese of Portsmouth but you must declare this in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

Confidentiality

• The Diocese of Portsmouth requires that you maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality in the course of your duties. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty may be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
• Additionally, the Diocese of Portsmouth recognises that confidentiality is an obligation not just for all staff but also for third party contractors supplying services to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Data Protection Act 1998

• Under the provision of the Data Protection Act, the Diocese of Portsmouth determines that it is your responsibility to ensure that all data, whether computerised or manual, is kept secure at all times.  This includes data relating to clergy, specific casework and colleagues.  Data must not be disclosed to any unauthorised person and must be regarded as strictly confidential at all times. Failure to adhere to this instruction will be regarded as serious misconduct and could lead to dismissal.

Information Security

• Whether you are permanent, temporary or contracted you are responsible for ensuring that you are aware of the legal and policy requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth and for ensuring that you comply with these on a day to day basis.  You must abide by the information security policy and associated policies and procedures.
• You should report any suspected breaches of this policy to your line manager.
• You must be aware of and understand that failure to comply with the rules and regulations contained within the information security policies may result in disciplinary action.

Sustainability

• The Diocese of Portsmouth is working towards reducing its impact on its environment. You will be expected to support this commitment, make your own contribution to sustainability and ensure that any processes or policies developed to support this approach are delivered.

Mandatory training

• You are required to complete all training specified by the Diocese of Portsmouth. Some of this mandatory training is a legal requirement for the Diocese of Portsmouth, and some is considered essential for the employees. All new staff need to complete their mandatory training in first six months, during their probationary period. Thereafter required training needs to be completed within the first three months of each financial year.

Review of role

• This job description may change and develop over time, to reflect changing requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth you will need a high degree of flexibility and resilience. You will have the opportunity to review your job description at your annual appraisal meeting, which aims to reflect on your performance and development over the previous year.
• You will agree, with your line manager, your personal development plan for the year in order to further develop your skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities associated with this role.

GDPR

• Under the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the information you provide us with will be held in confidence and used for the purpose of Diocesan recruitment and no other purpose.

Volunteer Cornwall is a charity dedicated to building social capital and developing the wellbeing of individuals and communities across Cornwall. We do this by working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations to promote and support active citizenship and voluntary action covering the emotional, social, environmental and economic needs and opportunities in Cornwall. From our Head Office in Truro and our outreach teams across Cornwall, we provide support to all aspects of volunteering across the county. Volunteer Cornwall lives by 4 underpinning values which are: To be Creative, Caring Collaborative and Challenging.

Volunteer Cornwall’s new Accounts and Administration Manager is a critical role within our Senior Management Team, for the organisation and for the voluntary sector across the County. The successful candidate will work closely with managers and trustees across the organisation ensuring that resources are used to maximum effect, and that planning is undertaken in a robust and methodological manner. One of our main aims, and of particular importance, is to recruit a person who has values and ethics that fit with our principles and the work that we undertake. Working within the voluntary or charitable sector can be varied especially as charity accounting is not always straightforward and tasks do not always fit neatly within the job description. This role therefore requires flexibility, adaptability and a range of skills not always associated with a finance role.

Job Purpose

To provide financial and administrative services to support Volunteer Cornwall’s strategic and operational activities. To be responsible for ensuring that the Board of Trustees and Directors follow legal requirements of a charity and a company limited by guarantee.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide financial and administrative services to support VC’s strategic and operational activities, allowing operational managers and staff to concentrate on their front-line work. Ensuring full compliance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), financial regulations including VAT partial exemption rules, PAYE and Pension Auto Enrolment and other statutory and Charity Commission or Companies House legislation or requirements
• To prepare the annual Directors’ Report and Financial Statements and all financial accounts for audit and present the report to the Board of Directors with the auditors
• To prepare the annual budget estimates and salary review in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Senior Managers
• To prepare monthly financial management reports for the Chair, Treasurer and Chief Executive
• Company Secretary; helping the Board of Directors in their decision-making processes and providing relevant support and advice where needed especially in ensuring that the requirements of the Charity Commission and Companies House are met and maintained
• Data Security and Protection Lead to ensure VC’s compliance with current data security, protection and implementation of the legislation
• Chairs the H&S Committee overseeing the health and safety of VC’s employees and volunteers
• With the IT Officer, ensure that all VC Information, Communication and Technology systems are maintained and up to date
• Supervise finance and administration team members and ensure that daily operations are performed in a seamless and efficient manner

At Volunteer Cornwall we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion underpinning what we do and why we do it. These concepts encompass our attitudes as individuals and as an organisation.

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Subsidised gym membership

Key dates

• Closing date for applications Tuesday 14th July 2020 (midday)
• Interviews (Truro) Monday 27th July 2020
• START DATE: This post will become vacant due to retirement and will start in autumn 2020

How to Apply:

The full brief is attached. For an informal discussion about the role or the process, please contact our retained partner Anna Jay at Public Leaders Appointments - details in the attached brief. 
 
If you would like to submit an application, this should comprise a comprehensive CV, including details of two referees.  Please also provide a supporting statement (no more than 3 sides) outlining the reasons behind your application and describing how you meet the requirements of the role as set out in this document by using examples for each key task point in the person specification.  Please tell us in a few sentences or a paragraph how your skills and experience match the requirements detailed for each key task point in the person specification.

Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference to the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds?

Do you want to work for an organisation that positively looks to support causes that others might shy away from, tackling some of the most difficult social challenges in the UK today?

Do you have excellent Salesforce administrator-level skills, a flair for improving systems, a highly organised approach to your work, and enjoy communicating with a wide variety of people?

If so, we’d love you to join our committed Grants Team as our Grants and Digital Administrator!

Please note that whilst this role is being advertised as home based as well as within the City of London, this is in direct response to Covid-19 precautions. Any candidate would need to be able to (public health advice permitting) attend work in the office on a regular basis going forward. 

About the Leathersellers’ Company

As one of the oldest Livery Companies in the City of London, working for the Leathersellers’ Company Charitable Fund offers an exciting opportunity to discover more about England's heritage and history and to look to the future focusing on philanthropy and fellowship.

We donate around £3.4million each year to charities, schools and universities across the UK as well as supporting individual students. We support a broad range of activities from youth clubs to arts or singing in care homes; from helping refugees to homeless veterans and much more. Existing connections with six London schools, a number of universities, the armed forces and City groups have been built over decades (if not centuries) but we are also proud to hold open programmes to allow charities with no previous connection the opportunity of multi-year, core funding. We do not shy away from those tackling difficult social issues for the most vulnerable individuals in our society. The Leathersellers look to add value by not just providing funding but also making connections and sharing information as and when we can.

The Company has been an integral part of the City of London for almost 600 years. Working with us makes you a part of this rich history and key to its future.

About the role 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic team player, passionate about enabling our funding to have the most positive effect on communities around the UK, to join our committed Grants Team. The primary focus of the role will be to support the operational efficiency of the team as well as manage key communications with both internal and external stakeholders.

About the person

You will be a team player who can demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal), Salesforce experience, initiative and the ability to be flexible, as you will be working in a busy office environment. You will be a quick learner and have a passion for continuous improvement, keen to contribute your ideas.

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter (up to two pages) outlining how you meet the skills and experience elements in the attached role specification and why you are a suitable candidate for the role. Applications must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 30th June in order to be considered. First round interviews will likely be held remotely in the following weeks, and a final interview in person after that.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We offer an attractive package, including a pension contribution equal to 15% of gross annual salary and a 35-hour week. Due to Covid-19 we are currently working remotely and foresee this being part of our working arrangements for some time ahead. Any candidate would however need to be able to (public health advice permitting) to attend work in the office at the Leathersellers' Hall on a regular basis going forward. 

Job Description: Trustee  

Reporting to: Chair

Responsible for: Organisational oversight

NOTE: The current recruitment drive for Trustees is in preparation for a potential merger or collaboration between the National Energy Foundation (NEF)and another organisation.

Summary

Salary: Unpaid. Expenses incurred while travelling to meetings will be reimbursed.

Hours: The total commitment is likely to be equivalent of up to 10 days a year (subject to change) including four Trustees meetings a year induction and briefing sessions, AGM, annual ‘away day’ and preparation time for meetings.

Location: These roles can be nationally based, although travel to meetings primarily held in Milton Keynes and London will be required. Some meetings and briefing sessions will be conducted online via video conferencing

Closing date: 10th June 2020

Background

NEF is an independent, national charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee based in Milton Keynes.  NEF’s Trustees are also members and Directors of the Limited Company. NEF has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. It aims to give people, organisations and governments the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand and improve the use of energy in buildings, in particular the UK’s housing stock. The NEF achieves this through:

• Delivering practical projects – using our experience and expertise.
• Inspiring action – providing building owners and occupiers with the encouragement, advice and real-life examples to achieve better performing buildings.
• Advancing knowledge - supporting collaboration to drive forward the frontiers of knowledge, innovation and practice.
• Identifying and addressing market failures using evidence, analysis and ideas.

Trustee Duties

The Charities Act 1993 defines charity trustees as those responsible under the charity's governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity. This is the case regardless of the terminology used to describe the role. With this in mind the duties of an NEF Trustee Board Member are to:

• Ensure that the NEF complies with its governing document (its Articles of Association).
• Ensure adherence to charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensure that the NEF pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• Ensure the NEF applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
• Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees by giving firm strategic direction to the NEF.
• Set overall policy, defining goals and targets; and evaluating performance of the Chief Executive and the organisation overall against these agreed targets.
• Promoting the organisation, its aims and impacts.
• Safeguarding the good name and values of the NEF.
• Ensuring the financial stability of the NEF.

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, identifying key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluating or offering advice on other areas in which the trustee has particular expertise.

Person Specification

Each Trustee must have:

• A commitment to the mission of the NEF and experience in related sectors
• A willingness to meet the minimum time requirement
• Integrity and ability to act solely in the best interests of the organisation regardless of other roles or business interests
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively
• A willingness to speak their mind
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of the NEF.
• Previous experience of being a Trustee is important for the majority of Board members, but we are also interested in recruiting new Trustees from among the beneficiary groups that we serve who wish to be trained in the role, want to commit to personal development and take on this role for the first time.  

The Board of Trustees collectively needs skills and experience in the following areas:

• Financial management, income generation and enterprise
• Public policy, public affairs and stakeholder engagement – particularly in the housing, energy, environmental sustainability and built environment sectors
• National and local voluntary sectors
• National and local government and statutory bodies
• Digital strategy
• Trading subsidiaries, social enterprises and joint ventures
• Human resources and performance management
• Funding/foundations
• Collaborative partnerships
• Quality Management Systems
• Strategic charitable business development
• Social investment and impact

Paul's Cancer Support Centre is seeking a bookkeeper and administrator to work closely with our Finance and Operations Manager in delivering the Charity's finance, HR and support services functions and to provide general administrative support. There is the opportunity for flexible working.

Are you the A B Charitable Trust Grants Manager?

• Are you committed to defending human rights and human dignity, and interested in issues affecting marginalised and excluded people? 
• Do you have experience and skills in grant making and are you keen to work in a small, developing Trust? 
• Are you emotionally intelligent and able to form and develop strong working relationships with a range of individuals and groups?

If so, then you might well be the right person to join the A B Charitable Trust at this exciting time.

About the A B Charitable Trust

The A B Charitable Trust funds charities that support marginalised and excluded people, with a focus on:

• Migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum
• Criminal justice and penal reform
• Human rights, particularly access to justice

The Trust was founded 30 years ago to promote and defend human dignity. Our grant total was £2.7 million in 2019/20 and is expected to be over £3.7m in 2020/21. In the coming years the Trust is going on an exciting journey to grow and develop, so that we can fund more essential work and have a greater impact. 

About the role

The Grants Manager’s role will work closely with the team, trustees and grantees to assess applications and deliver a range of grants. They will work across all three of our priority areas, and will be expected to develop their knowledge in one or more of our areas of interest. We are on upward trajectory, so the Grants Manager will also have the opportunity to be involved in developing and delivering how the Trust will grow over the coming years. 

About you

This could be the right opportunity for a range of potential candidates, but the A B Charitable Trust would particularly like to hear from you if you: have grant-making experience, have emotional intelligence, are a good communicator and relationship builder, are a team player, are flexible, are organised, and have a demonstrable passion for our work.

To apply, download the candidate information pack, application form and EO form by clicking the links.

The United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) is looking for a General Manager to run its Office in Leicester (some Office work may, from time to time, take the form of home-working). The Association needs someone able to manage a small team of part-time members of staff. The Office staff team comprises: the General Manager (part-time, 28 hours on at least 4 days per week); a part-time Finance Administrator (23 hours on 3 days per week); a Membership Secretary (currently 10 hours on 2 days per week); an Admin and Awards Secretary (currently 10 hours on 2 days per week). It is the responsibility of the General Manager, in association with UKLA trustee line managers, to decide how and when to delegate tasks within the Office, and see that these are carried out effectively.

General Manager

Salary: Between point 20 and 27 (£25,217-30,942) pro rata

Contract, Part-time (28 hours on at least 4 days per week)

The General Manager should be a good communicator with excellent managerial skills and a keen interest in helping UKLA work effectively across the United Kingdom and beyond. The UKLA General Manager is expected to be reliable, systematic and proactive. She or he will have good interpersonal, administrative, communication and IT skills. The role requires someone who works well under pressure while also paying due attention to detail and upholding the values of the Association.

The UKLA General Manager has oversight of all communications and events from a UKLA Office perspective but is directly responsible to the trustees of UKLA for the efficient operation of the UKLA Office and its team of staff. On a day-to-day basis, however, the General Manager works independently and with minimum supervision, responding promptly and directly to the needs of trustees and committee conveners to ensure that UKLA’s programme of charitable activity and the implementation of delegated aspects of its strategy run as smoothly and effectively as possible.

The UKLA General Manager is expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities which the Association may from time to time reasonably require, and engage in any training which may be offered relevant to fulfilling the role more effectively.

Detail

1) Office management

Responsibility for the smooth operation of the UKLA office, including:

• acting as the UKLA’s Responsible Person for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensuring UKLA’s compliance with GDPR
• ensuring office procedures support the secure storage and backup of electronic data
• ensuring administrative systems are efficient and fit for purpose
• ensuring office accommodation and equipment are fit for purpose and meet Health and Safety requirements
• liaising and negotiating with the management of the office premises (Voluntary Action Leicester – VAL), on behalf of the Association
• ensuring UKLA is covered by appropriate insurance policies (with relevant trustees including the Hon. Treasurer), including for external events such as conferences
• maintaining and updating the Office Handbook
• contributing to the annual review and revision of UKLA’s guidance on office procedures (with relevant trustees including the Hon. Secretary and/or Hon. Treasurer).

2) Office staff management

Accountability for staffing, including:

• advertising for and appointment of new staff, in collaboration with trustees, and agreeing their job descriptions
• induction and supervision of new staff members
• monitoring and reviewing performance of all staff in relation to their job descriptions and providing brief monthly reports to line managers (Hon. Secretary and/or Hon. Treasurer)
• supporting and supervising staff on a day to day basis 
• planning the efficient deployment of part-time staff to make best use of office space
• maintaining and updating the office staff critical date planner
• maintaining a calendar of annual leave for all office staff to ensure coverage and consistency of operation, and informing trustee line managers
• maintaining a record of staff hours and leave taken, ensuring these meet contractual requirements
• overall management of staff pension arrangements (in liaison with the Hon. Treasurer/Secretary).

3) Supporting UKLA’s charitable status

Acting as the key contact for the Charity Commission, in liaison with the President/Hon. Secretary/Hon. Treasurer, as appropriate:

• maintaining an ongoing database of trustee details and updating it annually
• updating the Charity Commission’s register of trustees, as necessary
• ensuring UKLA’s Annual Return is completed each summer on the Charity Commission website, including the upload of the Annual Report and Accounts
• keeping up to date with Charity Commission requirements.

4) Supporting trustees and sub-committees

Responsibility for managing office systems to support the smooth functioning of UKLA as an organisation, including:

• providing administrative support for the President, Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer, as required, prioritising efficiently
• providing administrative support for the conveners of sub-committees, Special Interest Groups and Task Groups, and the Regional Representatives co-ordinator, as required, prioritising efficiently
• ensuring papers for Executive Committee (EC) and National Council (NC) meetings are pre-circulated, filed and stored
• minuting EC and NC meetings (in conjunction with the Finance Administrator) and ensuring minutes are sent to the Hon. Secretary for checking within 5 working days of each meeting
• ensuring all minutes are filed and stored
• organising efficient filing systems for all other UKLA documentation, in digital or print form, to enable others to locate documents quickly and easily
• addressing action points relevant to the UKLA office which arise from committee minutes
• managing website updates in liaison with the website designer
• maintaining and regularly updating the UKLA Archive.

5) Finance

Overall responsibility for the efficient management of UKLA’s finances, including:

• maintaining a strategic overview of UKLA’s finances
• ensuring compliance with UKLA’s internal financial controls, as specified in the Charity Commission’s document (CC8) and contributing to the annual review
• supporting and advising the Finance Administrator as required
• acting as an authorised signatory and authorising expenditure
• liaising with UKLA’s accountants and payroll as necessary
• substituting for the Finance Administrator on urgent matters, where essential
• providing guidance to conference organisers about managing and budgeting for a conference, and ensuring they understand their responsibilities for covering costs
• ensuring that conference bookings are promptly processed.

6) UKLA International Conference

Contributing to the UKLA’s annual International Conference in liaison with the conference organiser and the convener of the Conferences sub-committee by:

• co-ordinating practical details, including – as appropriate – venue, catering, accommodation, social programme, timetable and budget
• updating website pages for submission of proposals, where appropriate
• providing office administrative support for the proposal submission process
• creating the final programme
• creating the conference brochure with the support of the conference director and overseeing its production and delivery
• maintaining excellent communication with delegates and speakers, ensuring information is delivered effectively in a timely manner
• maintaining an overview of conference budgets and finances, and seeking to achieve best value for money at all times
• attending all International conference ensuring their smooth running and overseeing staff/helpers.

[Please note that for the July 2021 International Conference (postponed from July 2020), much of the above has already been begun.]

National Director

An experienced and dynamic manager is required to lead a growing and ambitious charity to consolidate and further develop its position as a key strategic national network. NACCOM was established in 2006 to support organisations that provide people seeking asylum, refugees, and other migrants with housing and other assistance to prevent their destitution. The network has grown to represent 112 member organisations housing over 3,000 people last year.
The National Director will be responsible for delivering and developing our strategy, building on the growth that the organisation has experienced. We are looking for someone; with a passion for social justice, with excellent organisational and communication skills with a wide variety of stakeholders, who can foster collaborative partnerships, and who can see the big picture as well as having an attention to detail. They will lead a small staff team, located in different parts of the UK, and be committed to supporting other organisations reach their full potential, representing a growing sector to influence policy makers and opinion formers for the benefit of destitute people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants.

This is an exciting role for an ambitious and tenacious individual who wants to shape the future development of the organisation and influence the sector to make a big difference to the lives of increasing numbers of vulnerable people and those that support them.

Job Description – National Director

Responsible to: Board of Trustees (primarily Chair and Treasurer)

Organisational Context: NACCOM is committed to bringing an end to destitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants with no recourse to public funds living in the UK. NACCOM exists to promote good practice in and support the establishment of accommodation projects that reduce destitution amongst people seeking asylum. In addition, they may also support migrants with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) and / or refugees facing barriers to accessing affordable housing.

It does this by:

• providing information, advice, and networking opportunities to share learning and good practices to provide pathways out of destitution
• working with others (including those with lived experience) to raise awareness of destitution and campaign for a just and humane asylum system
• gathering and disseminating data on the scale of destitution and positive outcomes achieved by members

Job purpose:

1. To lead the work of NACCOM, working with its Trustees, Staff, Members to implement its vision to end destitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants with no recourse to public funds in the UK;

2. To be responsible for the implementation of strategy, management and administration of the organisation, including its fundraising and finances;

3. To work with the Trustee Board to develop and review strategy, and fulfil its governance functions ensuring that it receives appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters;

4. To promote NACCOM and grow its membership and influence.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £40,760 - £43,662 p.a. (NJC – SCP points 38 – 41) + 6% pension

London allowance may be considered.

Contract: Permanent following a 6-month probation period

Location: Within the UK - home based or hosted within an office by agreement with regular travel to London and UK wide.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing NACCOM’s ‘Vision’ and ‘Strategic Plan’ working with trustees, staff, members, and partners.
• Lead and line manage staff, supporting them with regular supervision and appraisals to facilitate their work and development, including through appropriate training.
• Oversee the management of NACCOM’s finances together with the treasurer and finance administrator, including management accounts, audit preparation/financial reporting, to ensure that NACCOM remains financially healthy and complies with its legal obligations and good practice.
• Develop and lead the delivery of NACCOM’s fundraising strategy, including building relationships with grant making trusts, donors and supporters, reporting on the use of funds given.
• Work with staff, members and partners to identify and promote good practice in the delivery of accommodation for destitute people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants.
• Oversee and support the implementation of NACCOM’s advocacy and campaign strategy. This will include representing NACCOM locally and nationally; in the media, by meeting politicians, policy makers and other influencers.
• Work with members, key stakeholders and staff to improve the system of monitoring and collecting data from the network to record key outcomes/outputs of members work and the effects of destitution.
• Provide the Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders with timely, clear and comprehensive reports so they can monitor and evaluate NACCOM’s performance and governance.
• Promote NACCOM’s work to its members and externally building collaborative partnerships and engaging widely with cross sector networks.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and diversity within NACCOM and its member organisations.
• Oversee the organisation of the Annual Conference / AGM and other events as appropriate and the production of the annual impact report / report of accounts.
• Undertake other relevant duties as agreed with the Chair and the Board of Trustees

Person specification

The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate that he or she is/has;

• An understanding of the issues faced by people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants in the UK with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), particularly destitution.
• Experience of supporting and/or housing vulnerable people, identifying, and developing best practice, particularly from within the voluntary sector.
• Experience of strategic planning and implementation working with a diverse Board of Trustees.
• Proven success in raising funds from a variety of sources, including from trusts and foundations, as well as delivering and reporting on agreed outcomes and the evaluation of services.
• Management experience, including the management of staff, budgets, projects and volunteers.
• Proven track record of advocating for the rights of marginalised groups and experience of or an aptitude for working with the media.
• Demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The following key competencies will be required.

• A leader and effective manager who is dynamic, persuasive, and able to meet both the operational and strategic demands of the role
• An ability to manage competing priorities and a challenging workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling good relationships to be established and maintained with Trustees, colleagues, members, and other stakeholders.
• An excellent communicator with a high level of written and spoken English.
• A persuasive speaker, capable of positively influencing a wide range of audiences.
• Good networker with the ability to foster new partnerships, nurture and maintain existing ones and work collaboratively across sectors.
• The ability to work creatively and flexibly in a diverse range of situations and with a wide variety of people and organisations.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work independently whilst keeping others informed, working collaboratively and being accountable to the Chair/Board
• An excellent role model and team player, able to engender an environment of mutual trust and respect.