We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Project Management Office (PMO) to join our team on an interim basis for up to 12 months. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £51,969.27 per annum plus excellent benefits

Although this role is currently working from home due to Covid restrictions, it is based at the National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, on the edge of Ashdown Forest. This is a remote location and public transport is limited.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Responsibilities of our Head of Project Management Office:

As Head of PMO you will report to the Director of Finance and work with a range of stakeholders across the organisation in developing and leading the PMO function to deliver a range of key strategic projects. You’ll be the Charity’s lead on project, programme and portfolio management ensuring best practice and driving development and maturity in these areas. The role will have a particular focus on developing Cat Protection’s approach to portfolio management in the next 12 months, building on some foundational work already in place but also driving this forward through the development and implementation of a portfolio roadmap.

What we’re looking for in our Head of Project Management Office:

• educated to a degree level standard with a project management qualification – ideally in programme and portfolio management
• demonstrable experience of developing a PMO function as well as developing and delivering portfolio management capability
• strong project management experience having managed and led project teams through the delivery of complex and cross organisation projects
• excellent interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate substantial experience of working with and successfully managing complex stakeholder relationships
• the ability to influence at a senior level, role model collaborative working and have significant leadership experience in a project environment

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £51,969.27 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Head of Project Management Office and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 25 April 2021

Virtual interview date: w/c 05 May 2021

About the Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home

The RSPCA Cotswolds, Gloucester & District Branch has been providing support and care to the most vulnerable animals in our community for over eighty years.  In 2016 we completed the build of the Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home and the centre became operational in September 2016.  Our vision is that no abused, neglected or abandoned animal in our community is without a safe space.

To support our rehoming centre, we have ten busy charity shops located throughout the South Cotswolds and we are continuing to grow our retail operation. We also work hard at generating funds through generous donations, grants and attendance at our annual events.

The Finance Administrator role will be working closely with the Resource Manager to support the Charity’s operations, fifty employed staff and over two hundred dedicated volunteers. As the charity continues to grow, the demand for administrative and organisational support has grown too. The Finance Administrator is a key member of the support function, the post-holder will be a highly organised, independent worker who is pro-active, tenacious and a proven completer-finisher.

About the post

Overall role description: A full job description can be found on our website

The Finance Administrator will work closely with the Resource Manger to administer the day-to-day financial operations of the charity.

The role will also provide further administrative support to a busy, growing organisation; specifically, in areas including HR, Health and Safety, Facilities Management and Legislative Compliance.

The post is 30 hours per week to be worked flexibly over 4 or 5 days.

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 per annum pro rata dependent on qualifications and experience

Responsible to: Resource Manager

Location:  Tetbury, GL8 8DA

Required Skills:

• Highly numerate.
• A detailed knowledge and experience of Excel.
• A detailed knowledge and experience of Xero.
• Competent in using the Microsoft Office software suite, including Outlook.
• Ability to manage a time-critical workload and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to manage own time and remain flexible to the needs of the business.
• Ability to carry out accurate and detailed work.
• Highly developed organisational skills.
• Ability to create effective and efficient processes.
• Ability to understand the impact of the fine details on the larger operation.

The post may require the successful candidate to travel between our locations. The post holder will require a full clean driving licence

Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.

Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty.

Parkinson’s UK is an ambitious charity, passionate about improving the lives of everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are working towards bringing forward the day that no-one fears Parkinson’s, and our pace and determination is stronger than ever. Join us!

About the role 

As part of the Network Volunteering Team, the Network Support Officer role will provide a high quality and consistent volunteering support service for volunteers across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset and West Sussex. 

You will act as the main point of contact for lead volunteers in our local group network, providing the highest quality support to approximately 325 volunteers across 45 local branches, support groups and cafes. You’ll recruit, train and support our volunteers to lead their groups in line with the charity’s governance requirements as well as our policies and procedures. 

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in…

• Providing an excellent volunteer support service to local group lead volunteers, mainly through telephone and digital support

• Promoting and facilitating local group network volunteer recruitment, induction and training and manage all volunteer records using online tools such as Assemble, as well as reporting to inform service development, charity insights and volunteer trends

• Supporting volunteers to lead their groups in line with governance requirements through provision of information and relevant tools and support the review of their activities and budgets including the maintenance of the Local Activity Database

What you’ll bring

• A friendly and approachable manner, able to build good relationships and provide first class volunteer support service across a dispersed team of volunteers

• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers, with the ability to work in a user focused and inclusive way

• Proven ability to take a solution focused approach taking ownership of issues and queries raised by the volunteers we support

• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using volunteer management systems and other relevant databases and digital communication routes

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Interviews will be held on 20 May.

Please note: supporting statements must fully demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria of the role ("What you'll bring").

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 
• have a confidential space in which to work
• have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; if you don’t have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one - refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn
• live in the area covered by the post and be able to travel when needed within the area  and occasionally further afield

If you are passionate about the power of adult education, an expert in your field, and a born leader able to inspire and empower your team, this could be just the role for you.

Founded in 1903, the WEA (formerly the Workers’ Educational Association) is a charity dedicated to bringing high-quality education into the heart of communities across England and Scotland. Initially WEA’s focus was to bring access to the liberal arts, otherwise inaccessible to workers. Now, we deliver a hybrid of arts, crafts and essential employability training from English as a second language, digital skills, literacy and numeracy, opening doors to opportunity. 

We are here to serve those who need us, often in some of the most deprived communities in the UK. Unlike other educational institutions, our students do not need any previous knowledge or qualifications to join most of our courses, only a willingness to share with others their curiosity, ideas and experience.

In 2020 we fast-tracked the conversion of our teaching and learning online. This has proven essential through the pandemic. Though we look forward to returning to face to face delivery, which we know many of our students prefer, online delivery will continue to be a core part of our offer.

The opportunities for the WEA, even in challenging times, are endless. 

About this role

As Head of Region, you will be responsible for building on the success of our rich and popular community-based adult learning provision in your region, supporting our Director of Education: Community Learning who will be your line manager. You will also support the delivery of our employability curriculum in your region, lead by the Director of Education: Employability & Skills.

You will be an advocate for the organisation, developing relationships with funders, community leaders and partners. You will also manage the finance, governance and regional educational team to ensure student number and financial targets are met and all our learners receive an excellent learning experience.

You will need to balance long-term strategic improvements, medium-term development of new curriculum and services, while maintaining robust operations which mean our tutors deliver an excellent experience every day for our students.

Reporting to the Director of Education: Community Learning you will be welcomed into a dynamic, creative, quality and target-driven team of fellow Heads of Region and my extended leadership team. 

We are determined to maximise the impact of the WEA, whilst ensuring sustainability in a post-Brexit and pandemic economic environment. To achieve this we are building a positive, collaborative and supportive culture, focussing our teams on delivering our One WEA mission. 

Contract type: Permanent
Based - North East
Salary: £48,753 to £51,319
 

Application process

Our candidate pack is available below on the WEA website. 

You should apply by submitting your CV and a personal statement demonstrating your suitability for the role as per the application process on the WEA website.

Closing date - 25 April 2021 
Interview date - TBC

If you are passionate about the power of adult education, an expert in your field, and a born leader able to inspire and empower your team, this could be just the role for you.

Founded in 1903, the WEA (formerly the Workers’ Educational Association) is a charity dedicated to bringing high-quality education into the heart of communities across England and Scotland. Initially WEA’s focus was to bring access to the liberal arts, otherwise inaccessible to workers. Now, we deliver a hybrid of arts, crafts and essential employability training from English as a second language, digital skills, literacy and numeracy, opening doors to opportunity. 

We are here to serve those who need us, often in some of the most deprived communities in the UK. Unlike other educational institutions, our students do not need any previous knowledge or qualifications to join most of our courses, only a willingness to share with others their curiosity, ideas and experience.

In 2020 we fast-tracked the conversion of our teaching and learning online. This has proven essential through the pandemic. Though we look forward to returning to face to face delivery, which we know many of our students prefer, online delivery will continue to be a core part of our offer.

The opportunities for the WEA, even in challenging times, are endless. 

About this role

As Head of Region, you will be responsible for building on the success of our rich and popular community-based adult learning provision in your region, supporting our Director of Education: Community Learning who will be your line manager. You will also support the delivery of our employability curriculum in your region, lead by the Director of Education: Employability & Skills.

You will be an advocate for the organisation, developing relationships with funders, community leaders and partners. You will also manage the finance, governance and regional educational team to ensure student number and financial targets are met and all our learners receive an excellent learning experience.

You will need to balance long-term strategic improvements, medium-term development of new curriculum and services, while maintaining robust operations which mean our tutors deliver an excellent experience every day for our students.

Reporting to the Director of Education: Community Learning you will be welcomed into a dynamic, creative, quality and target-driven team of fellow Heads of Region and my extended leadership team. 

We are determined to maximise the impact of the WEA, whilst ensuring sustainability in a post-Brexit and pandemic economic environment. To achieve this we are building a positive, collaborative and supportive culture, focussing our teams on delivering our One WEA mission. 

Contract type: Permanent
Based - Yorkshire & Humber area
Salary: £48,753 to £51,319
 

Application process

Our candidate pack is available below on the WEA website. 

You should apply by submitting your CV and a personal statement demonstrating your suitability for the role as per the application process on the WEA website.

Closing date - 25 April 2021 
Interview date - TBC

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a Senior Policy Advisor to join our Population Health team within our Public Health and Healthcare Policy Function - on a fixed-term basis to provide cover for a colleague currently on maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in shaping the BMA’s high-profile policy work on a broad range of issues relating to population health.

Your role will be to drive forward our programme of policy work, developing proposals that will help us influence the debate around key issues that affect the health of the public.

You will provide expert policy advice and guidance to a variety of audiences including senior staff, committees, chief officers and members, as well as producing briefings, guidance and other practical support materials and representing the BMA at external events as required.

The Public Health and Healthcare Function sits within the BMA’s newly formed Policy and Comms Directorate. The Function’s remit spans a range of topics including:

• supporting the NHS to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, building future resilience beyond the pandemic,
• the development of new integrated models of care, workforce and innovation
• dealing with current and future public health challenges. 

You will have experience of:

• evidence-based policy development (ideally in a health or health-related context)
• excellent writing skills
• ability to confidently analyse and help solve policy problems
• confidence to build influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Why work for us?

As a BMA employee, you`ll receive:

• Generous annual leave provision, plus 1 company day and public holidays
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period
• Additional flexible benefits.

You may be working remotely initially, but we`ll provide all the support you need.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website.

Closing date: Tuesday, 27th April 2021

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:
We need your support to make sure our staff come from a variety of backgrounds so we especially welcome applications from disadvantaged communities. Even if you`re not selected, it would be really helpful if you could complete the diversity & inclusion data when you apply for this role, because we can make sure we are encouraging a diverse mixture of candidates to apply. Thank you very much.

Professional Standards Officer job | Tax qualified / tax experience |up to £40,000 | Home based

Your new company
Leading UK membership body in the UK for taxation professionals are seeking a permanent Professional Standard Officer. The registered charity and regulator body, supports 17,000 members and 4,000 students throughout their tax careers, providing assistance through our London-based head office and worldwide network of 40 branches.

As Professional Standard Officer you will work collaboratively with the relevant governance and professional standards teams and committees, and the wider organisation, to ensure that the professional and compliance standards are up to date, fit for purpose, conform to statutory requirements where relevant and are adhered to by members.

Your new role
Reporting into the Head of Professional Standards, as Professional Standard Officer you will work collaboratively with the relevant governance and professional standards teams and committees, and the wider organisation, to ensure that the professional and compliance standards are up to date, fit for purpose, conform to statutory requirements where relevant and are adhered to by members.

Typical duties will include:

• Assisting with Professional Standards policy and guidance work
• Preparing statistics and papers for meetings
• Assisting with CPD audit and PII checks
• Assisting with updating website material
• Research for consultation responses
• Participating in Anti Money Laundering (AML) visits and in due course carrying out visits
• Assisting with writing reports e.g. HM Treasury AML report
• Assisting with clearing cases of non-compliance arising from the Annual return and AML return
• Answering member queries about professional standards and AML matters
• Setting up and attending working party meetings

For candidate who are more experienced and skilled, there is scope to be given responsibility for rather then assisting with, specific areas of Professional Standards and AML work, or for the successful individual to develop and gain that responsibility over time.

What you'll need to succeed

• Practical experience of working in tax and ideally a relevant professional qualification
• Basic understanding of Anti Money Laundering
• Strong communication (written and oral) skills
• Capable of and comfortable with speaking to members to answer their queries, follow up non-compliance etc
• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative as well as a team member
• Flexible mindset and willing to learn new skills
• Conscientious and thorough approach to work Friendly and approachable manner

What you'll get in return
This is a permanent position paying £30,000 to £35,000 per annum depending on experience, with a generous benefits and 22 days holiday per year excluding bank holiday. The role is for 35 hours a week and will be home based, with occasional travel required to their London offices, which will be covered by expenses. The holiday is 22 days per year plus bank holidays and a generous benefits package.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is an independent charity which provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation to families with children in hospital.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Community Fundraiser to join our fast-growing Charity. The role will initially be remote until restrictions ease, with the anticipation that you will then split working hours between home and the two Ronald McDonald Houses in the North West; Manchester and Arrowe Park (Wirral).

Our Community Fundraising team work with a vast range of supporters, inspiring them to help support the families we serve. In the North West, our support is ever-growing and we are looking for someone to support our North West Community Fundraiser to maximise the full potential of the region. In this role, you will be working alongside the Community Fundraiser to provide high standard stewardship to supporters within certain communities whilst cultivating new partnerships in all areas of community fundraising including community groups, the local community and the families that have used our Houses.

This role is perfect for someone who has previous experience in a customer care role who is looking to develop their skills in community fundraising. You will be personal and approachable in order to build lasting relationships, confident in order to present to potential supporters and make proactive approaches and driven by the important work we do in order to provide the best care for our families.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply, and if this sounds like something you will excel in, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 22nd April 2021.