Open Doors is an international, interdenominational organization that supports Christians who are persecuted for their faith. Open Doors International supports the worldwide organization with services such as IT, DME Program Management, Finance, Advocacy, and HR by working in a service-oriented way with teams and colleagues in countries with an Open Doors Development or Field office.

Our Global IT Team consists of 22 colleagues, allocated in different parts of the world, like the Netherlands, Philippines and Brazil and they support about 1500 users worldwide. The team consists of an IT Service Team, which is responsible for the development, maintenance & support of all systems and an IT Change team, which is responsible for Business Analysis, Application Management and Programming.

The IT Project Manager is working next to these teams and is responsible to lead IT projects, in close collaboration with your internal stakeholders and IT specialists. This position reports directly to the Global IT Manager.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop and lead multiple project plans simultaneously.
• Achieve objectives within the set conditions and timeframe, with a strong focus on delivering high quality results and people skills to lead project teams.
• Timely flag when and how planning or content needs to be adjusted, taking appropriate action and maintaining contact with the stakeholders.
• Oversee and monitor progress of all different projects running simultaneously.
• Work closely with the IT Business Analyst and IT Services Manager.

Your profile

• A committed Christian* with a passion for the Persecuted Church
• Bachelor degree or equivalent work and thinking level in a relevant area
• Significant breadth and depth of experience in a relevant position, including system development, process analysis and/or IT functional management 
• Knowledge of and experience with the latest project methods and their customer-friendly application, like Agile/Scrum/Kanban. 
• Proven ability in planning and organizing, advising and leading stakeholders and project team members, in a continuously changing environment.
• Result-oriented, pro-active, culturally sensitive and able to self-manage.
• Strong leadership, networking and communication skills (in English).

This is a salaried position. Working at Open Doors means that you are actively involved in the worldwide Persecuted Church. We offer you a versatile position in an international environment and a professional team with development opportunities. The position is allocated in the Netherlands (Harderwijk) or in the UK(Witney/home-based). 

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an actively practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.

If you’re an experienced leader passionate about improving the lives of others through the provision of mental health, housing, and domestic abuse services then this is an exciting time to join the Inspire North Group!

We are a forward-thinking, growing organisation with services across Yorkshire and the Northeast. Our values are at the heart of all we do. We are bold in our ambitions and firmly believe we can make change happen.

As Group Director of Operations, you will be a key member of our friendly Senior Leadership Team and be responsible for the delivery of efficient, high-quality services.

We are looking for a creative and strategic thinker, who can build effective relationships, work at pace and lead in implementing innovative and pro-active solutions.

We want you to be your true and authentic self and play a key role in helping shape our future, by continuing to develop Inspire North’s well-earned reputation for being a first-class service provider and drive forward our anti-racist strategy.

Some of the many benefits of the role include: flexi-time, ability to mix home and office working, great colleagues and the opportunity to make the role your own.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and would encourage applications from groups who are marginalised and racialised.

The VCS Alliance is a successful organisation that prides itself on delivering high quality work through partnering with a wide range of Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations across Bradford District and Craven. We work closely with the local Health and Care System, and co-ordinate some of the local VCS representation within this thematic area.

KEY PURPOSES OF THE POST

• To develop and manage contracts and grants managed and delivered via The VCS Alliance.
• Responsibility for ensuring that contracts of The VCS Alliance are delivered in line with contract specifications and to a high standard. 
• To develop, maintain and manage relationships with a wide range of delivery partners, to support the development of a diverse Provider Community as a resource pool for contract delivery.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Creation of suitable contracting documentation, in collaboration with team colleagues and Delivery Provider organisations.
2. Ensure the successful delivery of The VCS Alliance contracts and grants of varied sizes and complexity within legal requirements.
3. Establish, manage and develop arrangements, frameworks and systems to ensure appropriate monitoring of all contracts and grants under your responsibility, including performance and finances.
4. Take responsibility for monitoring and analysing performance within The VCS Alliance contract frameworks by leading on regular contract management processes with delivery partners.
5. Collation and analysis of information to highlight all contractual and performance issues in accordance with contract timetables.
6. Advise line manager of all contract performance issues, along with issues relating to compliance against contract/service level agreement terms and conditions.
7. Ensure all contract management issues are resolved in a timely manner.
8. Undertake the central administration of the contract arrangements including supporting the development and production of information systems and reports to support the contract monitoring process. 
9. Ensure effective processes are in place to answer all contract queries efficiently and in a timely way.
10. Produce regular reports updating the Board on the delivery and performance of The VCSA contracts.
11. Produce contract and activity monitoring reports for funders as required.
12. Any other tasks required in line with the role.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Complete relevant administrative tasks including record keeping and data management.
2. Contribute to The VCS Alliance’s general administration through dealing with enquiries via the telephone, email and drop-ins when needed.
3. Contribute information to The VCS Alliance’s newsletter/mailings/e-bulletins/website, where relevant to the role.
4. Complete any other related administrative tasks.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Undertake any training or development opportunities as may be required to keep up to date and fulfil the requirements identified for this role.
2. Attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings.
3. Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
4. Undertake any other duties as prescribed by and agreed with your Line Manager.
5. Work in line with The VCS Alliance’s Code of Conduct and maintain good relationships within and outside of The VCS Alliance.
6. Have a collaborative and flexible approach to work undertaken.
7. Work in accordance with The VCS Alliance’s Aims, Objectives and Values.
8. Promote The VCS Alliance with all relevant stakeholders.
9. Flexibility is an advantage. Please contact us to discuss what this means before accepting any offer of employment.

EQUAL OPORTUNITIES

The VCS Alliance is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive policy and practice. Everyone who comes into contact with The VCS Alliance and its staff and volunteers will be treated with dignity and respect, and will not be discriminated against directly or indirectly on the grounds of any protected characteristic described in the Equality Act (2010) including their gender identity, sex, race/ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, mental health status, age or disability. Job applicants, employees, volunteers and service users will be entitled these protections too.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The post holder is expected to comply with The VCS Alliance Health and Safety Policy and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the work.

NOTES

All job roles are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. The job description is a guide to the work that you will be required to undertake and represents a range of responsibilities commensurate with the seniority of the post.

This post is subject to a 3 month probationary period. This post is currently fixed for two years (subject to review of ongoing funding).

Regional Operations Manager - WHP WLA

Salary:  £57,795.00 - £68,303.00 per annum

Location: Home Based but prepared to travel as necessary within the West London area

Contract type: Permanent Total hours per week 37.5

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry and looking for Operations Manager.

Reporting directly to the Contracts Director- West London Alliance, the role will be to ensure the operational delivery of Work and Health within the designated region Programme (both internally and supply chain) meets all contractual requirements and/or exceed all performance targets.

To stand-out you need to champion and embrace change, balance the empathy of a charitable heart with a commercial edge, and be willing to learn and collaborate with others.

This role is ideal for a person with a background in management, budgeting and delivery of continuous improvement. Working with key stakeholders, the successful individual would have a proven track record of achieving objectives through strong relationship management. A solution focused approach, which enables risks and issues to be minimised is ideal, as is the ability to make decisions based on analytical assumptions.

This is a complex and challenging operations management role, which requires strong management and contract delivery skills. The post holder has responsibility for the efficient, effective and evidence based delivery of excellent performance in all services measured against contractual requirements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within West London and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply online please click the "Apply on website" button quoting Job ref: 23526

Closing date: 26th October 2021

Employee Benefits

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Health and Wellbeing division. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

 Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year

 Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network

 Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform
• Access to internal apprenticeships
• Cross organisational career paths

 Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership

Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available via our website.

 Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

 Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 local Homeshare organisations. Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives and Homeshare into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

We have recently secured funding to further develop Homeshare in the UK in areas of the country that are currently not well serviced by our existing network. One of the ways we aim to achieve this is by developing a Social Franchise model to support the start-up and delivery of Homeshare in smaller towns and rural areas.

The Homeshare UK Social Franchise Manager is a key role in our new service delivery team. You will work closely with the Homeshare UK Services Manager and the Head of Homeshare UK to bring Homeshare to many more people across the country.  The role will also contribute to the further development of knowledge, expertise, and practical resources supporting the wider Homeshare UK network.

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.  

We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.  We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Job Objectives

The overarching objectives of this role include:

• Supporting initial development of the Franchise Model
• Take the lead on the development of key resources for the Social Franchise programme including online training, guidance, and tools and templates.  
• Managing the day to day activities of the Social Franchise strand of our work including; recruitment, initial training, and providing ongoing support to Franchisees
• Line Management of Social Franchise staff  
• Promoting the Homeshare model
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholder groups
• Be an active and cooperative member of the wider Homeshare UK team who provides support advice and guidance to our 25 existing Homeshare UK network members.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Developing the infrastructure for the Homeshare UK Social Franchise programme

1. Take the lead on collection and collation of underpinning feasibility work to help identify key areas of the UK that would support Homeshare Social Franchise activity.
2. Work with The Social Franchise Company to support the development of our Social Franchise offer
3. Working within the Homeshare UK, Quality Assurance Framework and Good Practice Guidance develop appropriate onboarding training, processes, and paperwork for the delivery of the Social Franchise programme
4. Support the development of a CRM system and online monitoring tools to help manage the programme and to capture information about participants.

2. Day to day delivery of the Homeshare Social Franchise programme

1. Line Manage Social Franchise staff as they come on board (1 person in year one)
2. Recruit Franchisees to the programme
3. Provide initial training and start-up support to new Franchisees including; reviewing business plans and support with marketing
4. Provide ongoing support to Franchisees ensuring they are working in accordance with the Homeshare UK Good Practice Guide and Quality Assurance Framework.
5. Ensure Franchisees are maintaining accurate records and standards
6. Identify and support the development of ongoing training support for our Franchisees
7. Take the lead on bringing our Franchisee network together regularly to support the development of a thriving Homeshare UK Social Franchise Community.
8. Take the lead on any safeguarding issues that may arise within the programme
9. Provide regular verbal and written reports and information.
10. Be responsible for collecting and collating outcomes data for the programmes and provide quarterly and annual reports.

3. Raise awareness of Homeshare and the Homeshare UK Social Franchise programme  

1. Promote the Homeshare Social Franchise Opportunity and the Homeshare model in key development locations across the UK.
2. Actively promote Homeshare and the Social Franchise programme through our existing social media channels and by providing regular content for the Homeshare UK website
3. Support the wider work of HSUK and the HSUK Communications Officer by helping coordinate effective and timely engagement between the Homeshare participants (generated by our Social Franchisees), media, and PR opportunities.
4. Attend any conferences, seminars and meetings representing Homeshare UK and promoting the programme through delivery of talks, briefings, and round table discussion at both local and national level

4.General

1. Working with the HSUK Team help Identify the need and scope for new resources including learning materials, guidance updates, and training that will be beneficial to the wider Homeshare sector
2. Actively support the collection of data, case studies and provide content for the annual Homeshare Sector Reports
3. Actively engage with the Homeshare UK network attending monthly practice meetings, training events and annual conference
4. Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisations and its members
5. Engage in continuous self-development and training
6. Promote diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and Human Rights
7.  Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post. 

Operations Manager - WHP WLA JETS

Salary £56,100.00 - £66,300.00 per annum

Location:  Home Based – but prepared to travel within the North and West London areas

Contract type: Permanent Total hours per week:  37.5

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS WLA) and looking for WHP/ JETS Operations Manager.

Reporting directly to the Contracts Director- West London Alliance, the role will be aimed at supporting the performance of the expanded Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS). The role will ensure all operational delivery is operated safely, efficiently and achieves or exceeds performance expectations.

We need an Operations Manager to lead the regional delivery of services supporting people to change their lives positively through finding work. Our staff strive to make an impact by looking for new and innovative ways to motivate people who are disadvantaged in the job market. They deploy out-of-the box thinking to provide personalised support to help people take control over their lives.

To stand-out you need to champion and embrace change, balance the empathy of a charitable heart with a commercial edge, and be willing to learn and collaborate with others.

This role is ideal for a person with a background in management, budgeting and delivery of continuous improvement. Working with key stakeholders, the successful individual would have a proven track record of achieving objectives through strong relationship management. A solution focused approach, which enables risks and issues to be minimised is ideal, as is the ability to make decisions based on analytical assumptions.

This is a complex and challenging operations management role, which requires strong management and contract delivery skills. The post holder has responsibility for the efficient, effective and evidence based delivery of excellent performance in all services measured against contractual requirements.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within West London and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply online please click on the "Apply on website" button quoting Job ref: 23525

Closing date: 26th October 2021

Employee Benefits

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Health and Wellbeing division. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year

 Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network

 Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform
• Access to internal apprenticeships
• Cross organisational career paths

 Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership

 Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts please see our 2030 Strategic Directive via our website. 

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Support Operations Manager – A Role with a Difference – £23k - £26k depending on experience - Winchester – (Part Time Considered)

The right person will have-:

A “can do attitude” that can utilise their wide range of experiences, whilst juggling an ever ending set of priorities in this dynamic organisation with competing priorities. Ideally we are seeking someone who has experience in managing, training, counselling and coaching people. All the better if at some point in your career you have been exposed to the social care, retail, catering or/and service sectors. We are very open minded to individuals who may be wanting to change careers or return to work. Providing you can match our skills, competencies and have some past experience in one of the areas described at some point in the past.

Emmaus Hampshire is a vibrant and thriving social enterprise community and registered Charity. Emmaus provide accommodation and meaningful employment for ex- homeless people, who contribute 40 hours a week in our recycled furniture retail stores, our warehouse, workshop and community kitchen. The income our Companions raise through these activities funds the community.

Our goal is to support as many of our Companions as possible to return to work and live independently, which makes this job so rewarding. We are an ambitious charity with a vision for further expansion within Hampshire.

We are looking for an individual who has a passion for seeking a role in the charity sector and would like to give something back, whilst earning an income. We are seeking someone who is comfortable working across all levels of the organisation with a confident and professional outlook.

The support manager role is for someone who is capable of multi-tasking and able to support our Companions (ex homeless residents) welfare and development, using your coaching and counselling skills. In addition you will be supporting the overall day to day delivery of the retail social enterprise and our community accommodation services.

Apply- Please click the apply button.

Background

Shared Lives Plus is the UK membership charity for more than 6,000 Shared Lives carers, 150 Shared Lives schemes and a growing network of over 25 local Homeshare organisations. Our vision is a kinder, stronger society built on sharing our lives and our homes. We help build communities where everyone lives a full life, regardless of the support they need. We do this by turning Shared Lives and Homeshare into thriving, mainstream options, with all the right structures in place to support and guide those who want to share their lives and homes.

We have recently secured funding to further develop Homeshare in the UK in areas of the country that are currently not well serviced by our existing network. 

The Homeshare Services Manager is a key operational role providing support to our new service delivery team working across the North East and North West regions. Working closely with the HSUK Social Franchise Manager and the Head of Homeshare UK the primary focus of the role will be to support the sustainable growth of Homeshare across two northern regions. The role will also contribute to the further development of knowledge, expertise and practical resourses supporting the wider Homeshare UK network.   

Shared Lives Plus is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do.

We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives.  We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

Job Objectives

The overarching objectives of this role include:

• Take the lead on setting up and promotion of Homeshare programmes in the North East and North West

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the programme and support and line manage a team of Homeshare Coordinators.

• Oversee the recruitment, matching, and support for Homeshare participants

• Promote the Homeshare model widely across the regions

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholder groups

• Take the lead on the development of key resources for the programme including an online management tool. 

• Use learning from the project to support the development of new guidance for the wider network

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Developing the infrastructure for Homeshare programmes in the North East and the North West

a. Take the lead on collection and collation of underpinning feasibility information for the region including focus group sessions with older people, potential Homesharers, and wider key stakeholders.

b. Working within the Homeshare UK, Quality Assurance Framework and Good Practice Guidance develop appropriate processes and paperwork for the delivery of the Homeshare programme.

c. The development of a CRM system and monitoring tools to help manage the programme and to capture information about participants.

d. Development of project policy for the delivery of Homeshare.

e. Develop links with key local stakeholders including; local charities, statutory authorities, and organisations who can be potential referral partners and supporters of the project.

2. Day to day operational management of Homeshare programmes based in the North East and the North West

a. Day to day line management of Homeshare UK Services programme staff

b. Support regional coordinators to recruit, match and support participants to the programme and ensure that practice and process are followed

c. Take the lead on any safeguarding issues that may arise within the programmes

d. Ensure that accurate records of Homeshare activity in both regions are maintained and provide regular verbal and written reports and information.

e. Be responsible for collecting and collating outcomes data for the programmes and provide quarterly and annual reports. 

f. Take the lead on liaising with any third-party stakeholders involved in the Homeshare match as appropriate e.g., Health care professionals, domiciliary care providers, family members

3.Raise awareness of Homeshare in the North East and the North West. 

a. Promote the Homeshare programmes locally in both regions through appropriate channels to potential participants and wider stakeholders including Health and Social care professionals. 

b. Actively promote the Homeshare programme through our existing social media channels and by providing regular content for the Homeshare UK website

c. Support the wider work of HSUK and the HSUK Communications Officer by helping coordinate effective and timely engagement between the Homeshare participants, media, and PR opportunities.

d. Attend any conferences, seminars and meetings representing Homeshare UK and promoting the pilot project through delivery of talks, briefings, and round table discussion at both local and national level

4.General 

a. Working with the HSUK Team help Identify the need and scope for new resources including learning materials, guidance updates, and training that will be beneficial to the wider Homeshare sector

b. Actively support the collection of data, case studies and provide content for the annual Homeshare Sector Reports

c. Actively engage with the Homeshare UK network attending monthly practice meetings, training events and annual conference 

d. Work in accordance with Shared Lives Plus aims, objectives, policies, and procedures and promote a positive image of the organisations and its members

e. Engage in continuous self-development and training

f. Promote diversity, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and Human Rights

g. Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level of the post.

Please note that this role is homebased but within easy reach of the North East or North West and with extensive travel across both regions. Occasional travel to our head office in Liverpool and potentially other locations in the UK.

About Young Enterprise
Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast moving, youth focused, charity and play a pivotal role in the delivery and development of our flagship financial education programme, Centres of Excellence.  We are looking for an experienced, creative and proactive individual to join Young Enterprise as the Centres of Excellence Programme Manager on a permanent basis.

About the role
This is an important Programme Management role that will be the driving force in the development and delivery of the Centres of Excellence programme at Young Enterprise. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for the management of other projects and programmes as agreed.

The Programme Manager will lead on all aspects of the programme, considering options for digitisation and development as the programme grows in its work with schools and other education settings. They will build and manage effective working relationship with multiple programme stakeholders (internal and external), including teachers, senior leaders, funders and evaluators.

Who we are looking for
We are seeking an individual with strong organisation and project management skills, a solution focussed attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function. A successful track record of delivering projects on time and within budget is critical. An understanding of education and school centred programmes, plus experience working with high profile funders and stakeholders would be a distinct advantage.

The successful candidate will be operationally, politically and commercially astute with considerable operational and financial skills and should be able to demonstrate their success in complex project management alongside an understanding of the challenges that face education settings.

They will have the ability to think strategically and analytically, and be able to make quick and appropriate decisions to ensure the continuity of the project.
 

This is a full-time, permanent position and may be worked in the London Office or be home-based with some travel required. Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

Why work for us?

• People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture
• An active commitment to equality and diversity
• Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks
• Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group Life Assurance

If this role appeals to you - we would like to hear from you!

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Interviews will take place via Teams on Tuesday 2nd or Wednesday 3rd November.

Your New Organisation

We envision a world in which young people gain the tools they need to navigate life, with creativity, resilience and brilliant mental health.

Oxfordshire has a cutting edge youth sector full of grassroots leaders wanting to give young people the space and support needed to be the best and happiest they can be. Our organisation provides both direct delivery: through innovative youth leadership programmes, workshops and a young peoples supported accommodation service and sector support: by providing holistic support to the frontline organisations, so that they have everything they need to be delivering high impact work that is grounded in best practice safeguarding and youth work.

At OY, we listen to and harness the creative powers and relentless energy of young people to drive real change at a grass roots and strategic level.

Oxfordshire Youth is a boundary-breaking organisation, passionate about creating a future for and with young people that gives them the best possible opportunity to realise their potential.  2020 was a year like no other, and it was also the year that we saw Oxfordshire Youth enter an unprecedented transformation in our work.

Together, we will redefine the youth sector in Oxfordshire and young people will become the leaders we know they are capable of becoming. Oxfordshire Youth recruits outstanding talent to ensure we provide outstanding programmes and services to the young people of Oxfordshire and the organisations who serve them.

OY culture revolves around our core values: Ambitious, Reflective, Innovative, Self-nurturing, Inclusive and Trustworthy.

Job Purpose

To lead the enabling services for Oxfordshire Youth – finance, HR, fundraising, premises, Health and Safety, GDPR and IT ensuring that we position ourselves to be financially sustainable, adaptable and responsive to external factors and an employer of choice.

To develop the operational infrastructure ensuring our policies, processes, procedures and systems are appropriate and efficient.  This includes, Finance, premises, IT, compliance, impact measurement, insurance, procurement, safeguarding, HR, fundraising, data analytics and reporting. 

To be the lead on financial planning and annual budget setting highlighting financial risk and monitoring the financial health of the charity.

To oversee the People function ensuring our structure, culture, behaviours and people processes support us in delivering impactful services with committed, motivated and valued employees. 

Through superb leadership, support OY to deliver on current commitments, whilst seeking new opportunities aligned to our strategic imperatives. The role is both strategic and operational in nature.

Key Responsibilities and Main Duties

Strategic Planning and Transformation

• In collaboration with the CEO shape the strategic direction of the charity, regularly reviewing and improving the strategy on an ongoing basis ensuring the operational infrastructure supports the achievement of the strategy. 
• Ensure that all programs in our portfolio are managed effectively in terms of prioritization, funding, resourcing, people, outcomes and reporting in order that they are delivered in line with the organisational strategy.

Financial Management

• To monitor the financial health of the charity. Create monthly management accounts; report bi-monthly to the Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee and ensure that we are constantly highlighting financial risks and opportunities
• To lead on financial planning and annual budget setting. Provide high quality monthly reports on budget progress, support staff members struggling with budget adherence.
• To champion the use of robust financial processes and procedures for book keeping, record keeping, month end, expense claims, procurement, payroll and income generation.
• To lead on annual statutory accounts, the annual audit, and filing obligations with the Charity Commission. 
• To expand and develop the organisation’s financial strategy. Increase assets and reserves, diversify income and support gradual sustainable growth.

Fundraising and Donor Management

• To line manage the Corporate Fundraising Manager and support them to implement our fundraising strategy.

• To gradually build our fundraising capacity and unrestricted turnover by increasing the size of the fundraising team in a sustainable manner.
• To create a can-do relationship-led fundraising culture; supporting the fundraising team to outperform their targets in every area. Produce monthly reports monitoring performance against targets.
• To promote a donor love ethos ensuring donors feel valued and engaged.
• Lead a project to formalise our volunteer base with clear recruitment, induction and management processes. 
• To drive forwards Oxfordshire Youth’s plans for continuous sustainable growth

People Management

• To inspire and motivate the team, building a collective ambition to deliver on the mission and strategic imperatives.
• To line manage the People and Development Manager and to support her to lead the people function ensuring that our processes, systems and procedures create a fair and cohesive approach to people management.
• Alongside the People and Development Manager, support managers to ensure that OY values are lived and the organizational culture supports our mission helping us to deliver our social purpose with pride.
• Support the People and Development Manager to build capability in performance management, modelling the way, ensuring the approach to talent, succession and learning, positions OY for success and as an attractive employer.

IT

• To be the lead on IT in terms of hardware, software, procurement and system implementations including Xero, MyConcern, Lamplight, website, and other systems.
• To ensure that technology enables our staff to deliver and supports us to effectively engage with all of our stakeholders.  To ensure our technological capability supports us to be at the forefront of youth engagement, marketing, communications and service delivery.

Compliance

• To lead on policies, processes and systems around compliance including GDPR, DBS, safeguarding and HR. 
• To work within the organisational GDPR policy and procedure to lead on and strengthen adherence to GDPR across the whole organization and to ensure a high level of staff understanding across all teams.
• To lead on Oxfordshire Youth’s Health and Safety across the whole organisation including for all premises and YPSA accommodations.

Facilities Management

• To be the key landlord contact for all of our premises, managing all contract negotiations.
• Oversee all maintenance for our premises ensuring repairs are booked and carried out in a timely fashion.
• To lead on the fundraising for and purchase of a new Oxford Youth Hub; chairing the joint staff and trustee working group.

Other Duties with Oxfordshire Youth:

• To lead on the coordination of other training contracts as and when they arise within the organisation
• To contribute to the content of Oxfordshire Youth’s communications including the newsletter, website and other internal and external communications
• To work towards annual KPIs agreed with the Line Manager
• To attend team meetings and regular supervision meetings with the Line Manager
• To liaise and work alongside other team members and to maintain good inter-agency links
• To ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Oxfordshire Youth’s values, guidelines, policies and procedures
• To undergo training that will enable personal and workforce development
• To undertake any other relevant duty related to the further development, promotion and sustainability of the organisation as agreed with Line Manager
• Subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Safeguarding

• To recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyone’s business and access training and supervision as appropriate to the role.
• To support the organisation in ensuring young people are protected from abuse or the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
• To ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the OY's Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.
• To comply with recruitment and other checks as requested by the organisation including undertaking a DBS check.

This job description is subject to amendment following discussion with the post holder.

October 2021

EXPERIENCE, QUALITIES AND APTITUDE

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified, with significant post qualification experience (qualified by experience may be considered)
• Experience of leading a finance function in an organization
• An understanding of HR and employment law; integrity and discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
• Excellent leadership skills with proven experience in a leadership role.
• A strong line manager with demonstrable experience of delivering through a team
• Experience of managing complex projects
•  Experience of implementing and managing IT within organisations
• Experience of managing significant budgets of over £1m.
• Ability to carry out research and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data
• Strong presentation, reporting and communication skills
• In depth experience of using Xero, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and databases
• Committed to treating people equally, respecting differences and challenging prejudice and discrimination
• A positive, enthusiastic and ‘can do’ approach to work
• Committed to own learning and development
• A commitment to the social ethos of the charity and an ability to relate to Young People

Desirable:

• Prior experience of charity accounting and of leading on the audit process for a charity
• Understanding of learning and professional development
•  Understanding of the youth sector and current challenges that young people face
• Understanding of the challenges facing the third sector
• Experience across all sectors (corporate, public and third sector)
• Experience of contract management and the delivering of sizeable contracts in public or private sector

The Huntington's Disease Association is the leading national charity working to improve care and support for people and their families affected by Huntington’s disease. The charity is committed to educating families and professionals about this rare and complex disease.

Based in central Liverpool, the post holder will work from the Charity’s Central Office. During COVID-19 restrictions, some home working may be required.

The Huntington's Disease Association is seeking an efficient organiser with great administration skills to join its small Operations Team and support the charity's activities. 

Experience in prior administrative roles is desirable, however we would be happy to consider those looking to gain further experience in this area.

As the primary point of contact for all enquiries to the office, the successful applicant will be friendly, compassionate and confident. The post holder will provide day to day administration to support activity across the charity. Duties will include booking travel, accommodation and training and supporting with the organisation of charity events. Another key task will be to maintain and input data on to client databases and help maintain financial records. Please refer to the job description for full details of the role.

Whether you have worked in a charity before or this is your first move into the sector, you will be keen to use your skills where you can make a difference every single day.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check for enhanced disclosure.

To apply, email a copy of your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant skills and why you want the position along with a completed safer recruitment form to recruitment @ hda . org .uk

We are committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment process and in order to find out how well we are doing, we collect monitoring data. This will not form part of the selection process in any way and will be used for monitoring purposes only. The completion of this form is voluntary.

Full details of how we securely handle the data you provide to us as part of the recruitment process can be found in our privacy notice for job applicants on our website or in the document attached.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 4 November 2021.

As the Volunteering Development Manager, you will manage the overall development and delivery of our Shaw Trust Volunteer offer, ensuring that we offer meaningful volunteering opportunities across Shaw Trust.

We currently have 750 volunteers, who gain valuable work experience across our different business areas including retail, employability, and education, utilising and developing their skills whilst supporting their local community. As Volunteering Development Manager, you will take the lead on the day-to-day support for our volunteers, managing governance around our volunteering opportunities, supporting with the recruitment and onboarding strategy for new volunteers. You will support our volunteer coordinators and develop our volunteer offer across the business working with a range of stakeholders, and lead on opportunities to grow and develop our volunteer offer.

We are looking for a Volunteering Development Manager who has:

• A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of volunteering innovation, best practice and sector standards.
• Demonstrable evidence of delivering service improvements, leading change and responding appropriately to internal and external pressures.
• Solid skills in identifying and analysing problems, issues and areas of improvement, working collaboratively to develop creative solutions.
• Demonstrable evidence of building and managing effective, credible and productive stakeholder relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Experience of or is comfortable working remotely.

For full details, including the job description, person specification and how to apply online, please click on the apply button.

Closing date: 24 October 2021.

Employee Benefits

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we go through a period of growth. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year

Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network, Women’s Network

Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform
• Access to internal apprenticeships and masters level qualifications
• Cross organisational career paths
• Management and leadership development programmes

Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym and online fitness membership

Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive, please visit our website.

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career:

• We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
• We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. 
• Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format, please email the HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

The Whitechapel Centre is a Liverpool based charity which provides support to people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and / or have support needs. We offer help with building confidence, developing independent living skills and supporting people to address substance use or other health and wellbeing issues. We also help people to access social and community networks, training, education and employment.

We are looking for an exceptional Services Manager with a proven track record as a strategic leader who is able to undertake a key role in creating, building and sustaining our Vision and delivering results by empowering and supporting the people you work with.  As part of our Senior Management Team you will be responsible for the day to day operation of our Rough Sleeper and Street Lifestyle Outreach services and our substantial volunteering programme. You will also be instrumental in the development of new contracts, contract compliance, quality assurance and outcome monitoring.

With a background in a related homelessness, housing or support setting, you will have a proven track record of delivering multifaceted services to service users having a wide range of differing and complex needs.

This is a demanding, fast-paced role which will suit an experienced manager with first class planning and organisational skills, who can provide strong and directed leadership and maintain high levels of personal credibility.

Please note: we do not accept CVs without an accompanying application form.  You can request an application pack via our HumanResources mailbox. Packs can also be downloaded from our website.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Wednesday 27th October 2021. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced level check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

The Whitechapel Centre.  Committed to addressing discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in the provision of services and employment.

Registered Charity No 1013060

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is seeking a Head of People and Operations who will lead the Trust’s human resources strategy, culture and policy work, as well as ensuring the effective running of our operations, including our IT and grant administration systems and premises. The role will suit an experienced leader who brings a passion for both people and systems, and who is committed to creating a culture and infrastructure that enables teams and work to flourish.

JRCT is a grant-making Quaker Trust that supports people who are passionate about making a positive difference; whether they are advocating for some of the most vulnerable people in our society, promoting nonviolent responses to conflict, or taking steps towards an environmentally sustainable future. Every year JRCT makes about 100 grants for all kinds of charitable work, from grassroots community groups to well-established charities working to build a peaceful and just world. 

Following an increase in our grant-making budget, we are in a process of growing both our programmes and our staff team in response to this commitment. The Trust employs 22 staff, as well as contracting a range of external service providers and consultants. Most staff work from our office in York, but a significant number work remotely.

About the Role

As Head of People and Operations, you will have a personal commitment to the mission and values of the Trust. You will use your experience to shape the development of JRCT’s human resources strategy, policy and practice, and lead of process of culture change that centres equity, inclusion, wellbeing and belonging. You will also lead the internal processes of the Trust, to ensure the effective running of our operations, including our grant administration systems and processes, IT and data management, and premises.