ROLE Description

Caritas Social Action Network is the official domestic social action agency of the Catholic Church in England & Wales, a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Inspired by the life and example of Jesus Christ we animate and coordinate our Network of Caritas dioceses and member charities to help poor, vulnerable and marginalised people find their voice and to enable them to improve their lives. We work in collaboration with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales (CBCEW) and as part of the Caritas Internationalis confederation. We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of development and delivery of the work of the agency.

The Chief Executive Officer will have personal responsibility for:

Strategic direction and stewardship:

Realising the vision and mission of Caritas Social Action through the development and delivery of our strategic framework. S/he will ensure that the organisation has long-term impact for the people we serve and that our strategic framework is translated into effective annual operating plans.

Organisational leadership:

Leading a small national team, enabling them to achieve agreed outcomes. Driven by commitment to our values, s/he will ensure high levels of performance, be accountable for the well-being and development of staff and a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Representation and advocacy:

Offering a coherent Catholic voice in the public arena to inspire and catalyse social change. S/he will collaborate with the CBCEW and seek to engage, convene and influence our members and other stakeholders to generate and apply evidence to support this advocacy.  

Network development and resource management:

Developing our Network of Caritas dioceses and independent charities. S/he will promote and nourish the distinctive quality and character of the Network, promoting collaboration and cohesion. S/he will work closely with the CBCEW and strengthen our partnership with our sister agency CAFOD to advance Caritas within England & Wales. S/he will develop funding relationships which allow for a steady expansion of our impact and be responsible for the effective deployment of our resources.

Corporate governance:

Ensuring that trustees are enabled to carry out their role and that all legal and regulatory responsibilities are discharged. S/he will ensure that the governance of the organisation meets the highest possible standards.

The CEO will:

• Provide strategic leadership for Caritas Social Action national team to ensure that our vision is achieved;
• Manage and develop the staff team, encouraging their personal, professional and spiritual development within a culture of continuous improvement;
• Ensure clear organisational objectives and professional delivery of projects to deadline and budget in an ambitious, impact-oriented culture;
• Promote a culture of mutual support and collaboration within the wider Network;
• Ensure the long-term financial health of organisation;
• Oversee all operations and business activities ensuring that they produce the desired results and are consistent with our strategy and mission;
• Ensure that CSAN advances the education, training, practice and formation of those active in the field of Catholic social action to promote continuous improvement across the Network;
• Generate and lead initiatives that reflect CSAN’s values and positioning within the Church and the sector;
• Act as an ambassador for us, influencing and developing productive relationships at all levels within the global Caritas confederation and beyond;
• Engage with donors, corporate sponsors, other charities and other relevant organisations; and
• Model our values and ways of working, challenging and addressing behaviour that contravene these.

Person Specification

It is essential for candidates to demonstrate effectiveness as well as knowledge and experience in the following areas:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A contemporary understanding of the Catholic Church and how Catholic Social Teaching guides its witness and mission to people in need;
• Leadership and senior management, preferably within the voluntary sector;
• Social policy, current systems and developments affecting responses to those experiencing poverty, exclusion and injustice;
• Strategic planning, consistent management, dealing with change and budget discipline;
• The role of faith-based charities and the ecclesial context for Catholic charitable activities in England & Wales;
• Relationship building with multiple stakeholders; and
• Navigating tensions within small organisations, within membership associations and in relationship to large, complex institutions, coalitions and points of view.

SKILLS & APTITUDES

Candidates should be able to explain how they would:

Strategic direction and stewardship

Provide appropriate leadership in a variety of situations and contexts. Identify and implement responses to constant change within the operational environment, including the development of the staff team; the future strategic direction of CSAN; its work plan and priorities; its contribution to the evolution of Caritas within England & Wales; as well as the securing of funding streams to support its future work.

Organisational leadership

Manage a small staff team to meet a full and wide-ranging work programme which is constantly liable to scrutiny and change to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders, especially of the growing membership; whilst working within budget and the strategic framework agreed by trustees.

Representation and advocacy

Use high level skills to communicate the ethos, mission and priorities of the network effectively in person and through a diversity of media forms. Develop alliances to benefit those in need in England & Wales and to serve the common good. 

Network development and resource management

Create, develop and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders, sectoral bodies and interested parties, which include trustees, CBCEW, members, funders, supporters, Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Europa, government and the voluntary sector. 

Corporate governance

Support and facilitate the trustees in their governance duties and systems.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

A practising Catholic[1] committed to improving the circumstances of those from all faiths and none who are in poverty, excluded or unjustly treated, together with a demonstrable commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and to the vision, mission and strategic direction of Caritas Social Action Network.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The successful candidate will be:

• Accountable to the Board of Trustees and line managed by the Chair of Trustees;
• Based at the CSAN office in Romero House, London, although distance working may be requested and/or required;
• Able to work a full time 35 hours per week flexibly as required including some evenings and weekends;
• Able to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as required;
• Appointed on a salary of up to £60K;
• Eligible for 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and membership of the defined contribution pension scheme including an annual employer’s contribution of 6% and employee’s minimum contribution of 3%;

[1] This is an occupational requirement of the role.

Carers Trust is a major charity for the UK’s seven million unpaid carers. We are a dynamic and forward thinking organisation with ambition to extend our reach and services so that with our Network Partners we can increase the support, services and recognition we provide for anyone living with the challenges of caring for a family member or friend.

The number of unpaid carers is increasing significantly, with three in five of us likely to become an unpaid carer at some point in our lifetime. Unpaid carers save the state £132bn worth of care every year and act as a main support to our stretched health and social care systems.

Following a refresh of the Trustee board, Carers Trust are looking to appoint two new Trustees with the following areas of focus:

Chair of our England Board 

One of the new Trustees of our UK Board will also become the Chair of our England Board which is in an exciting developmental phase. 

With growing regional representation, the England Board will be crucial in helping shape the future direction of our work to influence society for unpaid carers and deliver impactful programmes for unpaid carers with Carers Trust Network Partners.

Our England Board is part of our formal governance structure at Carers Trust and will act as a conduit between Network Partners and our Board of Trustees.

As Chair of our England Board and a Trustee of Carers Trust, you will be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding and commitment to the needs of unpaid carers.

• An ability to play a key role in the continued growth and success of Carers Trust.

• The ability to provide leadership to a diverse range of stakeholders across our England network.

In addition, you will bring your in-depth knowledge of the health and social care landscape in England and excellent interpersonal skills to take on the role of Chair of our England Board. 

Legal Trustee

We are also seeking a new Trustee with a legal background to support the UK Board and Carers Trust in achieving our charitable aims.

We are looking for someone who has skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• A suitable legal qualification.

• Experience in or knowledge of legal requirements relating to charitable/ company law and associated governance.

• Experience of corporate social responsibility partnerships/collaborations.

Both Trustees will play a vital role in the oversight of the charity ensuring that it delivers against its charitable objectives, is financially sustainable, has strong governance and safeguards the name and values of the organisation. We also welcome applications from those who have/have had experience of a caring role.

Trustee

London

Share your expertise as a Trustee of London’s most vibrant community for adopters

We Are Family (WAF) is an adoption community group providing opportunities for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents to meet and share experiences of parenthood. We strongly believe in and advocate supporting the parent to support the child. We also pride ourselves on being a parent to parent group offering not advice but a shared experience.

We have recently been successful in securing some substantial grants to help develop our capacity and sustainability, and to provide online services specifically tailored to the needs of our community in the current context.

We have now established a team of two members of staff to drive this work and provide a platform for the Trustees to lead WAF to an exciting new level.

We are looking to strengthen and enhance our board of trustees with new skills and ideas. We want to appoint new board members to help consolidate and broaden our influence and capacity to provide support for adoptive parents.

In particular we are seeking trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas:

professional experience of working with or in the adoption sector, preferably at a senior level;

• Information Technology and/or Digital Media;
• Human Resources;
• a qualified lawyer;
• a qualified or part qualified accountant with experience of financial management in any commercial or not-for-profit organisation.

Although many of our current trustees are adopters themselves, we are also keen to recruit suitably qualified people who are not, but who can demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of WAF.

One of the great strengths of We Are Family is that it is volunteer and member driven, and that it represents a diverse community across London. We particularly welcome trustees from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to ensure that the board can benefit from this diversity of experience. We would also welcome single adopters to the board.

Board meetings currently take place six times a year – currently these are conducted remotely but longer term we aim for at least four of these to involve attendance in person. Trustees are also expected to serve on at least one Board committee and will need to be able to do around 10 hours of work per month. The normal term of appointment for a trustee is three years.

If the opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly growing new charity appeals to you as someone able to make a valuable contribution, please send your CV and a covering e-mail setting out why you would like to join us and how you meet the requirements set out above to us via the link.

Closing date for applications is 15th November 2020.

Theatre for a Change is a registered charity in the UK, with a unique approach to sexual and reproductive health and rights. We have become a respected brand with international funders, global INGOs and within the local communities in which our work is delivered. 

At this particularly exciting point in our organisation’s development, we will be appointing a new Executive Director, with overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding individual with strong relevant experience and alignment to our mission, values and approach, and will be experienced in the development and delivery of organisational strategies and business plans. They will have experience of developing leadership and management teams, and bring a substantial track record of leadership mentoring, training and development.

We highly value our collaborative culture and the successful candidate will work closely with all members of the leadership teams, and also with the Board of Trustees and Directors in the UK and Malawi.

Salary: £55,000 per annum.

Letters of application and CV’s by 31st October 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly encourage applications from women and people of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently underrepresented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.

Founded in 1963, we operate as an independent charity with a vision to make a real difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of mathematics education and learning.

We are passionate about mathematics and mathematics education, and the users of our services are at the centre of what we do. We offer professional development for teachers and innovative resources for teachers and students, and are recognised national experts in mathematics curriculum development. We find our work hugely rewarding and stimulating, and our innovative and collaborative work with a range of partners, including government, enables us to deliver flagship mathematics education development programmes for teachers, as well as informing national policy. We run some government contracts, in partnership with others, where we believe they are consistent with our charitable objects. We also promote innovation through ground-breaking development work and awareness raising.

We work at the forefront of innovation in education. To maintain and build on this innovation and leadership we hope to work with a wider range of donors who share our aspirations for improved maths education for everyone. The fundraising trustee is a new role to help us steer this new ambition.

If you have the experience to support us, and you are passionate about the development of the next generation, we would love to have you on board!

We are looking for a Trustee with experience of fundraising with corporate funders and high net worth individuals. In addition to the standard trustee responsibilities of setting strategy and policy for the organisation while ensuring that it is operating efficiently and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, the Fundraising Trustee supports the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and the contracts and finance committees.

This is a new post and an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a national charity at a critical stage in developing its ambitions for the future.

The statutory duties of a trustee:

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: it must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the Board by giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation and its sustainable growth.
• To secure the appointment of the Chief Executive and monitor his/her performance.

It is expected that the new Trustee will:

• have senior strategic level experience or as a charity Trustee;
• understand the role of the Trustee and be able to add value to the charity through expertise, counsel and sound judgement;
• understand the competing pressures (financial, operational, personnel) involved in running a complex organisation;
• have experience of dealing with the challenges associated with delivering organisational and governance changes;
• have a broad range of business and financial skills and experience;
• be able to contribute strategically on a wide range of issues;
• take collective responsibility for the direction of the organisation, be good at working in teams, and able to be effective in a complex organisational environment where significant cross-boundary collaboration and partnership are essential.
• In addition to these generic duties and responsibilities, the specific responsibilities of the fundraising trustee will entail the following:
  • To have a substantial background in either a corporate giving/CSR or fund/foundation management role, or as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.
  • Bring overall leadership and drive as the Fundraising Trustee, supporting the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO and Trustee for Finance.
  • To ensure that there is the right breadth and depth of fundraising and related communications skills within MEI and the Board of Trustees, with access to the right networks, in order that the charity is in the best possible position to develop and deliver high quality strategies in fundraising and related communications.
  • To be an active member of the Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee, ensuring that fundraising and related communications strategies are aligned to the wider budget strategy.

MEI is committed to promoting and ensuring equality and valuing diversity. We will not discriminate unlawfully in any aspect of employment and want MEI to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Further information available on application.

Girlguiding London and South East England (LaSER) are looking for an energetic, organised manager for Cudham Shaws outdoor centre. The person appointed to this role will have an active and rewarding opportunity to strengthen the financial position of the outdoor centre, by widening the customer base, and maximising the use of the site, particularly by schools and disadvantaged groups during the week in term time. If you could grow a busines, manage a property and a staff team, and have a love of the outdoors – we want to hear from you!  

You will be based at Cudham Shaws, Cudham Lane North, TN14 7QT. You will also be required to attend meetings and training at the Region office, Wandsworth Common.

Job Title: Chief Executive

Salary:  Circa £55k pro rata

Hours of work: 3-days a week / part-time

Location:  Home based

We are working in partnership with Citizens Online, a charity passionate about digital inclusion that helps organisations ensure the switch to online doesn't exclude people.  Since 1999, the charity has developed a wealth of experience in digital and social inclusion, digital skills, leadership and transformation.

The Board is seeking to appoint an experienced Chief Executive who will provide leadership through an exciting period of organisational change and bring ‘fresh eyes’ to the vision of the charity.  The principal focus of the new Chief Executive will be outwards, developing innovative approaches to digital inclusion and securing new business that enables the charity to expand, whilst ensuring good financial control.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Drive and energy to seek out innovative new opportunities for growth
• Successful experience in fundraising and developing a robust fundraising strategy
• A proven track record of senior leadership within a charity or relevant social sector organisation
• Experience of strategy development and delivery
• A good understanding of financial modelling, systems and management  
• An ability to work well both with the highly-motivated staff and with the Trustees 
• Excellent written and verbal communications at all levels and forms, both internally and externally
• Strong business analytical skills, commercial acumen, and an ability to respond to a changing political landscape
• Knowledge of financial controls, operating budgets, management accounts and human resources 

As an experienced leader you will be highly motivated, innovative and creative.  You will be able to inspire and persuade others.  The ideal candidate will be resilient, forward thinking and have a visionary approach.  It is important that you are passionate about the cause, the ethos and mission of the organisation.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jenny Warner, Managing Director and Adam Stacey, Associate Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2783.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 25 October

Interview date: w/c 9 November 202

Operations and Development Lead/ Manager

• Location: Home Working & CHAS (Bristol) Housing Advice Service, The Assisi Centre, BS5 0RE
• Hours and leave: 28-35 hours per week (negotiable) 25 days leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• Salary: £24,313 -  £35,934 (pro rata) dependent on experience
• Contract: 12 month fixed term ( extension subject to performance and funding)

About CHAS

We are a small yet highly ambitious charity, and have used the last few years to begin a journey of substantial change and growth. We’ve formalised our internal structures, expanded our staff team and developed a growing portfolio of additional projects and partnerships. CHAS have a special place in Bristol and the local community, offering a high-quality advice service and community partnership projects since 1965.

CHAS offer advice, advocacy and practical, hands-on support to prevent homelessness and keep people in their homes. The need for our service and quality housing advice has never been higher, and it is vital we grow sustainably to play our role in helping Bristol meet this need, maximise our impact and influence real change.

Our values and culture

With dedication and commitment, CHAS work creatively and inclusively to put people first. CHAS empower people to take action, resolve issues and move forward with their lives. We are committed to doing a lot with a little, and driving forward positive change; this feeds into our ethos within the charity and our partnerships.

Within our small team of six, we have a strong culture of mutual support. We have been working remotely during lockdown, but stay in regular contact. CHAS has a flexible working policy so staff organise their working day around core hours. We frequently have interns and assistants working alongside us, driving forward new ideas and projects such as our new digital strategy.

The opportunity 

Our Covid-19 response has resulted in a larger staff team, increased project and contract management, more reporting, and ultimately more referrals into the advice service.

A key new funder, Community Justice Foundation, has committed to fund the first 5 months of this post, to ensure CHAS is able to continue responding in a managed way. This key new position will secure the charity's sustainability, while supporting the staff and service to develop and grow.

As CHAS' Operations & Development Lead/ Manager you will be ambitious, passionate and committed, with the energy and experience to play a key role in shaping and influencing the next stage of our development. This is a new position within the charity, inheriting many of the operational responsibilities that currently lie with the Director. There is therefore ample opportunity to shape the role and make it your own.

Working closely with the Director and Advice Service Lead, you will ensure the charity’s day-to-day operations run efficiently as we develop and grow, supporting processes such as IT, quality, finance & reporting; whilst driving change and development within the service. The position will be supported by our team of external consultants (HR, IT, Fundraising) and trustees with specific expertise (including H&S). 

About you

We are advertising a Lead/ Manager position, as in addition to relevant experience we are seeking the right energy and enthusiasm to drive forward positive change. You might be a senior manager looking for a new, dynamic challenge, you might be relatively new to management but in possession of the skills and aptitudes to excel in this role.

Either way, you’ll have exceptional communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a creative, collaborative and committed team. We are looking for a highly organised and process- orientated person to fulfil this role.

What we offer

• An enhanced holiday entitlement
• A flexible working policy
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Subject to successful completion of a probation period, enhanced sick pay
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
   

The deadline for application is 5pm on 26th October.

Could this be you?  Interested in getting involved with
Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation?
If so, we would love to hear from you…

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation are seeking an experienced CEO to manage day-to-day operations of the organisation.

The CEO will play a critical role in managing the governance of the charity, build and model an ethical and sustainable culture, provide inspired leadership to the Executive Team and establish a great working relationship with the Board of Trustees.

The CEO will develop and spearhead a Donor Relationship Management Plan to seek opportunities and new funding relationships.

We are looking for an individual with essential experience within the 3rd sector and a strong link to the work within BLCF.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12:00 hrs Saturday 31 October 2020

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: W/C Monday 23rd November 2020

Please get in touch and become a valued member of BLCF’s diverse community

Would you love to use your accountancy skills to grow gospel impact in London?

Do you have a passion to see difficult to reach communities impacted with the gospel?

We are seeking a Charity Accountant who is a Gospel-hearted individual with experience in accountancy in a charity organisation. This role will support the Head of Finance and IT in the management of the Finance team, VAT & payroll and in the preparation of financial analysis reports for the Leadership Team, and Trustee Board and sub-committees.

About Us

London City Mission serves the Church in London in sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with people in London who are least likely to hear it.  This is an exciting time to join LCM as we embark on our new strategy: Because London Needs Jesus!

About You

• You will be hands-on, adaptive and a flexible fully qualified accountant.  You will have extensive experience in the preparation of financial statements, financial and management reporting, annual financial planning, VAT and supervising Payroll for a Christian Charity. 
• You will have excellent people and administration skills.
• You are wholly committed to growing in your evangelical faith, rooted in Christ.
• Prayer and the study of the Bible is foundational in your own spiritual walk.

There is an occupational requirement that the person appointed be an evangelical Christian.

Befriending Development Officer

Full time - 37.5 hours per week, £24,000-£25,000 Fixed Term contract with potential for extension

Be part of  Age UK Sutton’s vital befriending services for older people, at a time when they are never more needed

Contract to 31 March 2021, with potential for extension.

Age UK Sutton is seeking to appoint a Befriending Development Officer to support the Volunteering Manager to develop Befriending across the charity.  This is a new role, made possible by a National Lottery Community Fund grant.  The objective of this fixed term project is both to support and coordinate our current befriending programmes, and to work with the Volunteering Manager to review, develop, and put in place a long term befriending plan for the charity. We are actively seeking long term funding for this role, so there is potential for this fixed term contract to be extended.

Reporting to the Volunteering Manager, you will coordinate the befriending service, supervising and supporting the volunteers, and evaluating and developing the service which provides enabling support to a wide range of clients, including beneficiaries of our commissioned Home From Hospital service and a grant funded project.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, so please apply early

Independent Committee Member

Remuneration and Nomination Committee

No salary

London and remote

Comic Relief is a leading, high profile charity which harnesses the power of entertainment to fundraise and uses such funds in support of its vision of a just world free from poverty. Comic Relief operates in accordance with the highest values, in a complicated political and societal environment.

The Role

The R&NC is the Comic Relief committee which discusses remuneration and nomination matters across the organisation and reports on such matters and recommends any changes to Trustees. The R&NC comprises Trustees and Independent Members.

Independent Members are appointed because they have skills, experience and qualities which facilitate good decision making and help ensure that the Committee successfully discharges its responsibilities.

The time commitment

The R&NC meets quarterly with additional ad hoc meetings if required.

Person Specification

It is expected that candidates should have some, but not all, of the following characteristics:

• the ability to perform an advisory ‘critical friend’ role with respect to all matters within the remit of this Committee, including making recommendations to the COO, the Head of People and the Trustees.
• the ability to provide oversight on human resources initiatives, organisational and governance structure and management processes.
• a deep and informed understanding of the charity sector
• first class communication and interpersonal skills
• commitment to diversity and inclusion
• commitment to Comic Relief’s mission to drive positive change through the power of entertainment and vision of a just world free from poverty
• human resources expertise.
• experience of talent management.
• experience of leadership or governance within non-profit/charity or social enterprise.
• an overall understanding of the voluntary and philanthropic sector in its broadest sense either in the UK and/or internationally.
• experience of development and oversight of human resources initiatives.

Length of Appointment

The Independent Member initial term is three years or another term by agreement with the committee chair, subject to performance review. This can be extended by the Board (in consultation with the CEO) for a further three-year period and for a further period of three years after that (therefore up to a maximum of nine years from the date of appointment).

To apply please visit our website via the link.

Role closes - 12:00pm, 27th Oct 2020 GMT (Europe/London)

Inclusivity at Comic Relief

We recognise diversity and inclusion are a source of strength in achieving our mission. We therefore welcome everyone, trusting what makes us different brings creativity, styles and experiences to help us collectively do our best work. That’s regardless of your gender, age, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and cultural identity. We especially welcome those from under-represented groups in modern grant-making and fundraising. We are on a journey, but if you join our team you will be part of a community that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where we want you to:

• Be valued for being yourself
• Do your best work, and be supported to break down barriers so you can succeed
• Be heard, respected, and treated as an equal, whatever your level, experience or background
• Be part of a team that is committed to making this happen – with our colleagues, partners, and contributors.

Openness and Accountability

Comic Relief is committed to operating with openness and accountability, recognising that this commitment goes to the heart of public trust in Comic Relief.

Comic Relief is committed to preventing and protecting all people from harm in their interactions with us. We expect all those that act in our name to uphold our approach to doing no harm.

Duration: Fixed-Term until March 2025 (extension subject to funding)

Location: Cardiff or London (although all our staff are currently working at home. This situation is likely to continue until at least June 2021)

Are you a health expert with experience of working in the humanitarian sector?  Do you have a research background and a commitment to improving humanitarian effectiveness by increasing the public health evidence base? Can you communicate effectively with key stakeholders in the humanitarian sector, at all levels of seniority, both verbally and in writing?

We are looking to recruit a Humanitarian Health Research Advisor to join our dynamic Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) team. You will play a critical role in ensuring that the research we fund meets priority needs of the humanitarian community. Your professional credibility will position us well to share evidence generated through the R2HC with health experts. Your research skills will facilitate our collaboration with academics across the globe.

Elrha is a global organisation, working to find solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support work that goes on to shape the way 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 networks and actors to make change happen.

To be successful, you will have initiative and will be well connected in the humanitarian community. You will be flexible and will have the ability to work well in a busy and constantly changing environment. You will have strong organisational and communication skills.

If you are passionate about  improving humanitarian response through research,  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.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please review the full job description for further details. Please ensure you complete the personal statement as part of the application process to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.

We look forward to hearing from you

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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: Wednesday 28 October  Interview date: 10 or 11  November 2020

About the Role

The Audit and Risk Committee is a Board Committee of the Trustees of the two charities: The Priory of England and the Islands of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and St John Ambulance. We are recruiting a recruiting an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee to assist the Committee in discharging its role effectively by providing advice and scrutiny of the Audit and Risk Committee’s four fundamental responsibilities:

1. to oversee financial reporting;
2. to oversee the process related to risk management and internal control, including financial, clinical and all other operational risk and controls;
3. to oversee the Internal Audit process; and
4. oversee the External Audit process.

Throughout the year, you will attend a number of Committee Meetings to ensure the effective running of the charity by reviewing management, Internal Audit and External Audit reports on the effectiveness of the risk management systems, internal controls and financial reporting.

(For full details on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Recruitment Pack)

About You

To be successful as an Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee, you will have experience of serving in a non-Executive / Trustee role with recent and relevant internal / external audit experience. You will have experience of risk governance and an interest and knowledge of the challenges faced by charities.

This position is a volunteer position and is not remunerated, although reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

About Us

The Priory

The Priory of England and the Islands is part of the international Order of St John, a charity that spans over 40 international Priories and Associations and has a Christian heritage going back over 900 years, still providing healthcare in the Holy Land. The St John establishments are mostly in countries of the British Commonwealth.

The Priory carries out the Chivalric objectives of the Order’s Honours system, maintains the historic buildings (St John’s Gate, the church and the museum) and promotes the work of the Priory through over 40 County Priory Groups.

The Priory established St John Ambulance as a separate operating charity to deliver its first aid and community services and it is the country’s leading first aid charity.

St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance is currently involved in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic with more than 5,000 St John People having given their time to the front line, supporting local communities and the NHS. From providing ambulances and crew, supporting the delivery of care in hospitals, driving GPs and Nurses to community appointments, providing logistics to ensure supplies of equipment and of course the training, communications and administration to back up all of this, the operation is ongoing and represents the charity’s largest ever deployment.

The charity’s strategy is rooted in its heritage of supporting the health of communities. It aims to improve the health of the nation through communities that preserve and protect life through volunteering for health and first aid.

Close to 30,000 volunteers and 2,000 employees are involved in providing and supporting St John’s charitable services.

St John Ambulance volunteers provide first aid services at thousands of public events, from the London Marathon to Premier League football to the village fete,

St John Ambulance is also a major national ambulance provider of 24/7 support to NHS trusts as well as specialised services such as neo-natal transport.

St John Ambulance teaches first aid in workplaces, in communities, in schools and through its youth programmes. It teaches more people first aid than any other organisation in the country – more than 800,000 annually.

How to Apply

Application is by CV and covering letter that addresses your interest in the role and how your experience equips you to perform the role.

Please send your CV and covering letter to Tommy Hyun, Director of Governance.