As the star of “24 Hours in A&E”, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the best-known hospitals in Britain. St George’s is also one of the country’s largest teaching hospitals, treating over 500,000 patients every year, and has an international reputation for quality of care and cutting-edge treatment.  St George’s Hospital Charity is central to the Hospital’s continued success.

The Grants Department was established in March 2019 with the recruitment of its Grants Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a Grants Administrator to join the Charity, working closely with the Grants Manager to increase the reach and impact of the St George’s Hospital Charity grants function.

The post holder will support the grants function across all aspects of its work taking pride in developing a respected operation, working in partnership with St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, St George’s University and the local community.

The successful applicant will be a highly organised individual who enjoys bringing order to systems with a keen eye for detail, a questioning mind and the confidence to follow up with questions wherever necessary. They will be flexible and willing to adapt to requirements to bring their excellent administration skills to bear across all grant department activity. It is a role which could develop in a multifaceted way with a strong element of providing a service to our stakeholders and showing initiative.

Programme Leader Postgraduate Diploma/MA Programme

£40,000 - £45,000 p.a
Full -Time (Monday - Friday) including half day clinical practice

Location: Homebased during lockdown /  Core, 175 St John Street, London EC1V 4LW

Your new employer:

Place2Be seeks to appoint a senior academic with considerable experience in managing academic programmes at Post-Graduate and Masters level. As the successful candidate you must hold a counselling qualification at Level 7 or above and have experience and knowledge of working within the school system.  You must be capable of overseeing the complete student experience from recruitment, teaching, assessment, through to graduation, alongside development and re-design of the Post-Graduate course and the introduction of a new MA programme.

Your new role:

As our new Programme Leader  you will have overall  responsibility for leadership of the PG Dip/MA Programme which includes curriculum development, programme delivery, delegate learning, assessment and the assurance and enhancement of academic and quality standards. You will lead on the development and delivery of an outstanding student / delegate experience from enquiry through to programme completion and becoming part of the Place2Be alumni community. 

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of providing mental health provision for children, young people and families in schools. We require the Programme Leader and tutors to be skilled in facilitating the development of self-awareness, reflexivity, and the therapeutic use of self in participants in order that they are able to reach the competence requirements for professional practice. Specific training/teaching experience that addresses the planning, creation and facilitation of curriculums and experiential learning forums to support the development of these attributes, alongside robust theoretical knowledge and ethical professional practice, is required.

As Programme Leader you will be responsible for:

· Leading on the development, re-design, organisation and day to day management of key programmes, ensuring their relevance, currency, coherence, attractiveness and distinctiveness to delegates

· Contribute to new programme development as appropriate and ensure it reflects up-to-date practice in Place2Be Partner schools along with best practice in the wider field  

· Work closely with the Programme Co-ordinator to ensure the smooth day to day running of the programme in line with the annual budget and departmental plan

· Ensure that all learning interventions reflect high quality standards including delegate understanding of content, ethical and safeguarding requirements

The successful applicant:

The ideal candidate, will already be working in an education or charity setting, perhaps as a Course Director, Course/Programme Lead or Head of Department with significant experience of delivering at MA/senior level. 

The successful applicant, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following as part of your application:

· Qualified as a counsellor/psychotherapist  to Level 7 (Masters Level) or above

· Experienced counselling/psychotherapy tutor at Level 7 or above in an HE setting

· Experienced assessor of counselling skills and theory at Level 7 or above

· BACP Registered/Accredited or UKCP/HPC registered

· Extensive experience of working as a counsellor/psychotherapist in a school setting

In return we offer  a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance 5X annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended maternity/paternity pay
• Mobile Phone discount

A supportive organisation we offer strong and clear leadership as well as a fantastic working environment to ensure your early success.

For further information, or to speak to someone about this role please contact us.  

Closing Date: Sunday 26th July 2020 at 11:59pm

Interviews: TBC

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work - but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping give young people brighter futures.

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are keen to reflect the diversity of the partner schools we work in and are particularly interested in attracting applications from male candidates, as well as candidates from Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Angel Shed Theatre is an inclusive children’s theatre company based in Islington, North London, with the objective of providing every child and young person, regardless of ability or background, the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. We work with children and young people creating imaginative, inclusive and inspiring workshops and providing performing arts activities for those often excluded from such activities, including those with disabilities, children and young people at risk of social exclusion through their behavioural difficulties and those from disadvantaged backgrounds or living in vulnerable home situations.

We are looking for a self-driven, dynamic, resourceful and committed Executive Director to help shape the next stage of our company. This is an exciting opportunity to have a positive and lasting impact on a growing charity that is making a vital difference for children and young people in Islington.

Duties include managing the charity’s funds, securing the resources (income and staff) and ensuring the operational efficiency to enable the Artistic Team to maintain and grow what we deliver while identifying, developing and maximising opportunities for Angel Shed.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for theatre and its impact with children. They must demonstrate they are flexible and creative to deal with the demands of a small charity and to be able to put the vulnerable children and families we work with at the forefront of the charity. They must possess a strong entrepreneurial drive, outstanding communication skills, strong leadership qualities and excellent planning and organisational skills. The candidate is expected to effectively fundraise, create and manage budgets, and enhance awareness of the charity within the local community.

The Wolfson Foundation is a charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts, with education and research underpinning everything that we do. We are one of the country’s largest funding charities, and in 2019 we allocated some £40 million in grants.

We are recruiting for an important and exciting role: our Programme Manager for Heritage, Arts and Schools.

The post reports directly to the Head of Funding, line manages a Programme Officer and delivers all of our grant programmes in these areas, in line with our new Strategic Framework launched spring 2020. The key areas of focus are heritage, museums & galleries, libraries & archives, performing arts, as well as secondary schools.

The successful applicant will have an enthusiasm for the sectors covered by this role, and it is expected that they will have at least three years of experience in one or more of the programme areas. Some experience of grant-making would be preferred, although we recognise that the role is also likely to appeal to individuals looking to build on their experience in the cultural or educational sectors and take their first step into a philanthropic organisation.

Essential skills include outstanding organisational and administrative skills, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly, managing a varied workload under pressure. The individual needs to be able to work effectively as part of a small team while also being capable of undertaking independent work. Creating and maintaining high quality relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority is critical.

The Foundation is able to offer £35,000-40,000 per annum as part of a competitive remuneration package, including private health insurance and pension contribution.

Further information about the role can be found in the job description.

Please note that, due to Covid-19, the Wolfson Foundation office is currently closed and the role will be remote based until at least September 2020.

How to apply

To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a cover letter (addressed to the Head of Funding) which outlines why you are suited to this role and how you meet the skills and experience profile listed in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 13 July 2020.

It is expected that first stage interviews will take place virtually week commencing Monday 27 July 2020, with final interviews (virtually) week commencing Monday 3 August 2020.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is at the heart of all that we do.  We are on a journey, taking all possible steps to ensure that our churches and worshipping communities are truly a place where all are safe and can flourish. 

The Diocesan Safeguarding team plays a key role in promoting a culture of safeguarding across the Diocese of Guildford through our communications, management of incidents and cases, training and DBS activity. 

We are seeking a Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor to join our team. The primary purpose of the role is to advise on safeguarding issues, cases and incidents, ensuring that all advice is in line with the law, government guidance and the Church of England safeguarding policies and practice guidance.

The role is a busy and varied one, in which every day is different. It is for 28 hours per week with some out of hours support and will require travelling around the diocese to support parishes and their teams.

Our salaries are competitive within the charity sector with a generous non-contributory pension provision. Due to the Covid pandemic, we are currently able to work remotely from the safety of our own homes, but once we are able to return, we have an attractive, open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford (with free parking available).

If you have extensive safeguarding experience and a passion to join us in our journey to promote a safe environment for all, we would like to hear from you. Your application should consist of a completed application form and supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) detailing your reasons for interest, what you can bring to the post and how you meet its requirements. The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12 July 2020, midnight.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is a registered educational charity and membership association. Our mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms: to promote knowledge of dance; provide up-to-date techniques for members and maintain and improve teaching standards.

With approximately 7,000 members in over 65 countries worldwide, ISTD conducts over 150,000 examinations each year. We have just been listed by Ofqual as one of the top 20 largest awarding organisations in England and are in the top five for delivery of performing arts examinations.

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

Trustee

Unremunerated

London

ISTD aspires to be a world leader in dance education, setting the bench mark for best practice through our extensive syllabi and teacher training. We are committed to becoming a dynamic, future-focused organisation that promotes the social, cultural, physical and educational benefits of dance for all.

We are looking for two Board Members to provide governance of high quality and rigour and play a vital role in delivering real impact and shaping the ISTD of the future. Working in close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and other Board members you will be offering expertise in key areas and actively contributing to the development of ISTD strategy.

We are particularly interested in senior professionals with experience in the following areas:

- Dance/Arts/Theatre

- Regulation of Qualifications and Examinations

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in organisation with a proud history and a brand that stands for the pursuit of excellence in the dance world.

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing recognises the value of diversity in all its forms at all levels of the organisation, including at Board level. We want to increase the diversity of our leadership and welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

For full details of this exciting role and how to apply please click on the “Apply on Website” button to visit our dedicated microsite

Timetable:

Closing date: 26th July 2020

Initial interviews with Prospectus: 3rd - 13th August 2020

Panel interviews at The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing: W/C 24th August

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

Heritage Centre Manager

£25,000 - £30,000 plus benefits

Boston, Lincolnshire

Set in the historic village of Benington in Lincolnshire, the Beonna at All Saints is a unique and exciting project which has been developed by Benington Community Heritage Trust (BCHT, registered charity 1121678) over a number of years. After successfully managing the £2.3 million conservation and refurbishment project of this historic building with the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Churches Conservation Trust and Architectural Heritage Fund - plus a soft opening and trial events in 2019 - The Trust are now launching and rolling out our new business plan for 2020 and beyond. We are now seeking to appoint a dynamic and entrepreneurial Centre Manager, with solid commercial and operational experience, to lead the delivery of this business plan and help lead the re-opening of the Beonna this year.

Our aim is to ensure that the Beonna becomes a popular venue for community, heritage and private events.

Role Purpose

As the lead manager for the Beonna, the Heritage Centre Manager will;

•  Manage the Beonna on a day to day basis
•  Drive and deliver the business plan, project outcomes and income targets
• Manage workforce and HR responsibilities
• Manage Health and Safety Responsibilities
• Identify and engage with prospective user groups for The Beonna at All Saints;
• Create and implement an events/community/heritage programme which will maximise the use of the Beonna;
• Engage with project partners and funders
• Manage the review, update and development of policies and procedures when necessary

Hours:

Full time - 5 days a week - 37.5 hours per week (Able to work a flexible working week including some weekends and evenings)

Salary:

£25,000 - £30,000 + NI and pension contributions plus 25 days holiday (excl. bank holidays)

Please send a cover letter and CV outlining how you meet the criteria (please set out your experience and provide evidence of this in your application) by email to us via the apply button.

Closing date for applications 17th July 2020

The Philanthropy Company is a high-profile fundraising and philanthropy advisory agency.  We work with non-profit organisations to grow their philanthropic income and we advise philanthropists on their giving. Our clients cover all sectors including arts and heritage, Universities and schools, hospitals, national and international charities, we also work with companies and private Trusts.  

The new role of Client Advisor will work closely with and support the CEO, Caroline Underwood and the Team, managing projects across a variety of initiatives for philanthropists, companies and charities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting new business opportunities, carrying out research, project management and liaising with key contacts.
• Building our marketing and social media activities, creating awareness of our amazing impact
• Being part of a team delivering high quality consultancy assignments.

This is a great opportunity for someone with excellent client facing or agency skills in the commercial sector as well as for those working in fundraising in a corporate or major gift environment.

If you have a ‘can do’ approach, outstanding communications skills and enthusiasm for growing philanthropy we are keen to hear from you.

In return we offer work flexibility and the opportunity to develop your career with a high-profile consultancy at the axis between the commercial and charity sectors.

Salary £28,000-£35,000 pro rata, depending on experience

Full or part time (minimum 3 days per week), flexible hours

Location: Partly from home, partly London or Oxfordshire

Closing date: 10th July 5pm 2020

Video interviews: Week commencing 20th July 2020

Application is by CV and cover letter, please see the job description for further application information

Regent’s Park is a major component of the most important town planning exercise ever carried out in London.  It is a heritage asset of international significance.

The Crown Estate Paving Commission (CEPC) is a unique independent rating body set up by statute in 1824.  Today it is responsible for the management of The Crown Estate land, being streets and ornamental terrace gardens around Regent’s Park along with the latter at Carlton House Terrace, St James’s. The CEPC is independent of The Crown Estate, The Royal Parks and local authorities.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Supporting the Director (CEO) in carrying out his/her duties in running a significant heritage body including:

• Assistance with the day to day administration and running of the CEPC
• Organising the diary of the Director
• Ensuring that the Director is fully equipped with agendas, papers and other material as required for each day's schedule
• Responding to correspondence, answering queries on behalf of the Director.  Acting on their own initiative to resolve problems and ensure that the Director's priorities and commitments are communicated clearly
• Observing appropriate levels of confidentiality at all times
• Preparation of paperwork and minute taking for Board/Sub-Committee Meetings and for other meetings as required
• Managing the administration of events licences
• Uploading data and producing rate demands and other bills on electronic databases
• Opening, sorting and carrying out initial processing of post and incoming e mails on a daily basis
• Day to day running of the CEPC’s office premises, supported by colleagues in the general office
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• Sending out postal and email communications to residents/ratepayers
• Processing incoming payments.  Assisting on debtors and billing
• Filing and replacing files (including Board/Sub-Committee Meeting papers and minutes)

In collaboration with colleagues in the general office:

• Dealing with initial enquiries from telephone, e-mail and personal callers on all aspects of the CEPC’s work
• Welcome visitors to the office and ensure all visitors are dealt with courteously
• Maintain up to date customer relationship management database
• Arranging appointments and helping to keep the office diary
• “house-keeping”; including premises opening and closing routines, setting up spaces for events and meetings, posting mail, refreshments for external meetings and visitors

Other duties as instructed by the Director

SKILLS REQUIRED

The post holder must have a methodical approach and be well organised but be prepared to adapt to events and be flexible in dealing with people and situations. An interest in architectural and landscape issues would be an advantage.

The post holder must be able to:

• Deal in a patient, calm, courteous but firm manner with residents and their agents
• Understand, record and convey information relating to real estate
• Demonstrate good written and spoken English
• Apply information technology skills including Word and Excel
• Work as part of a small team in a practical, flexible and co-operative style

We have an exciting opportunity to join our small team to provide effective leadership and management of the organisation whilst the current Director takes maternity leave. 

You will have experience in leading organisations within the not-for-profit sector, and background in fundraising and financial management.

Salary: £35,000 per year, pro rata

Hours: 21 per week, flexible

Job Type: 12 months maternity contract

Location: Homeworking and Islington, London

Application deadline: 16th July 2020

Start Date: 1 September 2020

Duties will include:

• Provide general oversight and management of Artbox London’s activities and support and manage Artbox staff.
• Plan and coordinate engagement of volunteers in Artbox activities.
• Support Artbox activities such as exhibitions and special events.
• Drive and deliver business development activities to support the growth of the organisation, supporting the Partnerships Manager.
• Fundraise for the work of Artbox London through trusts and foundations and corporates, work to develop and maximise immediate and longer-term income growth for Artbox London by building effective relationships and funders and partners.
• Manage the financial activities of the organisation including budgeting and reporting and preparing annual accounts.  
• Lead on HR matters and recruitment, induction and support of permanent and freelance staff.
• Work with the Board of trustees and Chair to enable them to fulfil its governance functions.
• Oversee the charities internal and external communications, including website and social media.
• Find a suitable new studio space to accommodate Artbox during the planned renovation of Orkney House due to start in mid-2021.

Person Specification:

• Experience of a leadership or senior management role in an arts/charitable organisation.
• Demonstrable and measurable success in fundraising from trusts and foundations and corporates.
• Knowledge of and experience in financial, operational management, human resources and administration.
• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively (and the ability to help others achieve these things).
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with people at all levels
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks at the same time
• Excellent written and communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with and coordinating volunteers.
• Experience of working with a trustee board to ensure good governance.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small staff team.
• The right to work in the UK

About the organisation:

Artbox London is a charity and social enterprise, based in Islington, that aims to improve the wellbeing and inclusion of people with learning disabilities and autism by engaging them in art. Our objectives are to improve their confidence and self-esteem, develop their creative and life skills, provide opportunities to make and meet friends and reduce isolation and loneliness, and give them the chance to earn some money from their skills and creativity. We also aim to raise the visibility of people with learning disabilities and autism in the community, and to raise the profile of their artwork in the wider art world. We achieve these goals by providing a range of art workshops from our studio on Caledonian Road in Islington, and by providing trips to galleries and museums in the local area and in central London. We also hold regular exhibitions at our studio and at least one per year in a central London commercial gallery. Artwork is sold at exhibitions and throughout the year via our online shop, and profits are split with the artists so they receive some income.

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post will initially be a 12-month contract with the opportunity to extend.

Interviews to be held in late July either via Zoom or in person depending on government advice at the time

Gifts Administrator

£23,900 - £26,720 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

Fixed Term until 31 March 2021, Full Time: 35 hours per week

Location: London

Ref: GS549

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and theatre technicians in the heart of the City of London. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms across the world.

As well as providing professional training at undergraduate, postgraduate, junior and short course level, the School has a substantial programme of regular performances, encompassing concerts, recitals, plays, operas and musicals open to the general public.

We are looking for a Gifts Administrator to join the Development & Alumni Relations Office. This is a newly created role and the post holder will work across the team to process and administer all income received.

The Gifts Administrator will be responsible for the efficient processing of gifts received by the School from individuals and organisations, ensuring donors are thanked and acknowledged in an appropriate and timely manner, whilst maintaining the highest level of donor care. They will also process ticket payments received from events and performances, as well as membership fees.

The post holder will be responsible for the successful reconciliation between the fundraising database, the charity bank account and the Guildhall School Trust funds, and will be expected to produce and distribute standard reports to the Guildhall School Trust and the wider Advancement team.

Experience of the Raiser’s Edge/Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar CRM is desirable but not essential. Candidates will be highly organised and efficient, with excellent communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail. Knowledge of music, theatre and/or higher education is also desirable.

For more details, please go to our website.

Please click the button to apply.

Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday, 31 July 2020.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Interview date: week commencing 10 August 2020.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Are you an inspirer?  A motivator?  Great at bringing people together to help support green spaces? 

Then Urban Green Newcastle wants to hear from you!

We are seeking someone with energy and enthusiasm to encourage involvement with Urban Green Newcastle.  Someone to develop the volunteering offer, and create the most amazing experiences which will inspire, reward and help people feel welcomed and valued.  To help more people feel connected and committed to keeping our wonderful parks and allotments special.

As a new organisation, this is a rare opportunity to be part of something really special.  We are all about collaborating, building close relationships and working with others.  We love our green spaces and want more people to enjoy them – so if you feel you would love this challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications:  Monday, 3 August at 9am

Interview date: w/c 10 August

Do you love creating outstanding green spaces for people and nature?  Are you an experienced fundraiser?  And do you relish a challenge?

Then Urban Green Newcastle wants to hear from you!

As the charity’s main fundraiser, you will implement the full fundraising mix, maximizing income and developing new and innovative income streams. The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience in achieving significant income targets.

This is an opportunity to play an integral role in creating something really special.  We want to improve our parks, creating beautiful and vibrant spaces that are enjoyed by all.  Think you have the skills and experience to do this? Then we would love to hear from you. 

Closing date for applications:  Monday, 3 August at 9am

Interview date: w/c 10 August

We are looking for an expert in the art of digital communication who will broadcast our vision, mission and impact.

This is an exciting role that will enable OY to take its work to another level of activity. You will be responsible for ensuring excellent external communication and public relations and exceptional consistency in the values-driven communication internally and externally.