At a pivotal moment in United World Schools’ history, join us to take our fundraising to the next level. We are developing our bold 2030  strategy to reach more children than ever over the next decade and you can help to make it possible. 

The corporate partnerships team is in an exciting stage of growth. This role will be key to delivering ambitious targets, shaping and implementing the new business strategy to secure new long term mid-high value corporate partnerships - both commercial and strategic. This role will take the lead on strategy development and the delivery of prospect research. 

We are seeking an energetic, passionate and proactive corporate partnerships expert who is an excellent relationship manager, able to lead the stewardship of mid value partnerships. The ability to communicate complex messages to a wide ranging audience and to create, and deliver, high quality, innovate proposals are essential for success in this role. 

The successful postholder will be an integral member of the Funding and Communications team at a time of increased investment to deliver our ambitious next steps for the organisation’s growth. 

Join us and you could soon be sat at the forefront of our growth in corporate income and be a key driving force behind those transformational partnerships we aim to attain.

Person Specification

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent. 

• Passion for education and international development. 

• At least 4 years experience in partnership fundraising, or other relevant fundraising experience. 

• Demonstrable experience of corporate prospecting and building a pipeline from its infancy. 

• Experience identifying and securing partnerships of 5 and 6 figure value. 

• Strong writing skills for fundraising proposals, strategic partnerships, and the ability to build multi-year charity partnership applications. 

• A strong relationship manager with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, evidenced by successful relationships with donors and senior stakeholders within partnerships.

• Confident self-starter who is able to work alongside our Senior Leadership Team to research and identify key opportunities and drive forward the approach, owning some big wins as you go.

• Entrepreneurial fundraiser looking for an exciting new challenge. This role presents the opportunity to grow with us and will offer huge developmental scope.

• Determined, persuasive ambitious, flexible and a proactive team player which means you commit and deliver for the cause.

Desirable

• Experience of senior stakeholder management

• Experience of managing and developing staff. 

• Experience working for an international development NGO.

UWS is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is central to this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment.

Closing date: Monday 18th October 5pm 

Interviews will be held on w/c: Monday 25th October 

Due to the urgency of the role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To avoid disappointment, apply as soon as possible. 

Location: UWS offices in Vauxhall, London.

Contract: Permanent, full time (flexible working available)

Salary:£40-50K p.a. depending on skills and experience

The award-winning United World Schools (UWS) charity is seeking an Associate Director, Philanthropy to help them take on the challenge of reaching millions of children with life-changing education.

United World Schools works to improve the life opportunities of some of the world’s poorest children living in remote and marginalised communities. Right now, there are around 258 million children who are missing out on an education. UWS partners with local communities and supporters around the world to build, equip and resource primary schools sustainably.

The charity is seeking a dynamic philanthropy expert with a genuine passion for relationship-based fundraising to lead a small team in a fast-paced environment dedicated to supporting an ambitious 10 year high-value growth strategy.

The role is responsible for developing and delivering that strategy in a way which fosters a culture of innovation and relationship-focused fundraising. It will build on an already highly successful philanthropy programme which raises over £1 million annually. The role also involves working with the UK Directors and Executive Director (USA) on long-term global philanthropy strategy and plans.

The charity is looking for highly motivated candidates who have extensive understanding and experience of philanthropy trends and a strong track record in a high value environment, whether that is high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and/or corporates. You will be accustomed to building and securing new business, have strong project management skills and be able to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest. 

CLOSING DATE: Monday 8th November, 9am (BST). 

About Us

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health and physical health services to adults and children across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We provide NHS community, mental health, dementia and learning disability services to approximately 450,000 people and most of our services are based in local communities, enabling care to be provided as close as possible to where people live. Our clinical services are organised into localities and our quality achievements are underpinned by a strong track record of successful service and financial delivery. We have wonderful staff whose drive and commitment is outstanding and unfailing during the most difficult circumstances.

Our Trust objectives are:

• Improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities by working in partnership and creating opportunities for our citizens.
• Provide safe, high quality, timely and compassionate care and support, in local communities wherever possible, and informed by experience of people who use services.
• Make Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly a great place to work in health and social care.
• Working efficiently so health and care funding give maximum benefits.
• Create the underpinning infrastructure and capabilities that are critical to delivering high quality care and support.

As Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust navigates the new ways of working with our ICS partners and a post-Covid world, it is crucial that the right level of expertise is available at the Trust and the Associate Director of Finance will play a key role in this journey.

The Role

Working with the Deputy Director of Finance, the Associate Director of Finance will act as the operational lead for the Trust’s Financial Planning, Financial Accounting and Contracts functions, providing professional leadership, and supporting the associated Teams in the formulation of Trust and departmental financial and business development strategies.

This is a key role in the senior finance team and will work closely with the wider Trust board members and Executives to ensure that highly specialist and robust financial and business advice and information on the income and expenditure, cash planning, capital programme, contracted activity and other key financial metrics are delivered.

About You

To succeed in this role you will:

• Be a qualified accountant with significant experience working in a large, complex organisation and ideally an understanding of the current NHS Agenda specifically focused around financial control, contracting and financial planning processes.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading and engaging with finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service.
• Be financially and politically aware, bringing a high level of NHS knowledge on the delivery of good financial control and financial governance ensuring that an effective service is delivered; deputising for the Deputy Finance Director as appropriate
• Be a strong leader able to communicate well with your peers and team members and have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders and the wider health economy.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• Band 8D salary package £78,192 - £90,387 dependant on experience
• At least 27 days holiday each year and a generous NHS pension

For a candidate pack which contains a job description and full details on how to apply, please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law or to apply please send a CV and covering letter.

Closing date: 19th September

Interview date: 1st October

Head of Communications and Development

NCW is a dynamic literature house for contemporary writing. Our home is a Grade One-listed medieval building consisting of a 120-seat venue for live events, workshop spaces, a two-bedroom cottage for writers and translators and modern open plan offices. Dragon Hall is located on the historic King St on the banks of the Wensum River in the heart of Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature.

NCW launched in summer 2018 but dates back to the early 2000s. Growing from just three staff in 2006, then under the name Writers’ Centre Norwich (WCN), the organisation has grown consistently under the leadership of CEO Chris Gribble. We are a friendly, hard-working team, passionate about working with a whole range of people and communities, supporting people to own and share their own stories.

This is a new role, combining our communications and development functions to best communicate our vision and activities to our audiences and stakeholders. You would be responsible for developing, leading, implementing and evaluating the organisation’s communications and development strategies as part of the organisation’s overall business plan. The role works across the organisation to drive innovation and creativity in order to increase reach, value, revenue and reputation. The Head of Communications and Development works closely with the Senior Management Team with the CEO, Executive Director, Head of Programmes and Head of Commercial and Operations) and manages a small Communications and Development Team.

The University of Cambridge are looking to recruit an Associate Director for Advancement Services to join our successful team.

Associate Director, Advancement Services
Reference: DH27944
Department/Location: University of Cambridge Development and Alumni Relations
Salary: £42,149 - £53,348
Category: Academic-related

This is an opportunity to join a remarkable Development and Alumni Relations office. Working directly with the Director of Advancement Services, the Executive Director and the Leadership Team, you will manage a variety of organisational priorities and projects.

Engaging with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, you will help to coordinate organisational priorities on a day-to-day basis whilst taking a lead role in managing various strategic initiatives. You will participate in future planning processes for the department and help to manage and periodically re-evaluate the strategic plan. Additionally, you will be responsible for promoting organisational culture including the development of departmental best practices.

Development and Alumni Relations reflects the University's mission - innovating and transforming approaches to fundraising, leading the sector and working at the cutting edge of what we do. We have transformed Higher Education fundraising and launched an ambitious campaign in 2015. The "Dear World... Yours, Cambridge" campaign for the University and Colleges of Cambridge is raising £2 billion to continue to respond to the world's greatest challenges.

The Associate Director, Advancement Services, is an exciting opportunity - we have incredible momentum and we want you to help us get to the next level!

If you are someone who is collaborative, passionate and a great project manager, if you have experience of providing senior level administrative support and of working with senior leadership teams in fundraising or higher education, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is based in central Cambridge; we welcome discussions on hybrid working based on role requirements.

Closing date: 11 November 2021
First round interviews for this position is anticipated to take place week commencing 29 November 2021.
Second round interviews for this position is anticipated to take place week commencing 6 December 2021.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can find further details on how to complete your application.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Please quote reference DH27944 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Job Title: Head of Operations

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract length: Permanent

Salary: £35,745 - £40,876

Location: Chorley, with some weekly home working negotiable

Are you an experienced manager, with experience in areas such as: HR,  governance, facilities management, and awareness of charity finance? Do you want to join an organisation who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for Lancashire communities? 

To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.

We want someone who demonstrates our values in being Bold, Caring, Open and Real.

This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind at the start of our new 5-year strategy. We have a growing portfolio of services and increasing numbers of staff; so we need a dynamic, committed, and proactive individual to oversee and support the smooth running of the organisation. This role in particular needs someone who is passionate about developing people and can effectively manage cultural change. We want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone has the opportunity to have the best mental health and wellbeing possible. 

We offer a workplace pension scheme, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and usually three additional days over Christmas), a sick pay scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, a suite of wellbeing support measures, and a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Deadline for applications: 11am Monday 8th of November

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 15/11/2021

Registered Charity Number 1081427

Registered Company Number 3888655

Lancashire Mind

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re determined to make the biggest difference possible for people affected by dementia. Focussing all our efforts on helping people navigate some of the hardest and most frightening times of their lives.

From diagnosis, to adjusting to life with dementia and getting the care and support they need. We are advisors, supporters, fundraisers, researchers, influencers, communicators, technical specialist and more. We are volunteers, we are employees, and we are all here to make that difference.

Associate Director Responsibilities:

Finance & Corporate Resources enables our people, and sustains the organisation, through their processes, infrastructure, and expertise. A high performing team. Trusted experts in their field who are business focused and enable better outcomes for people affected by dementia.

As the Associate Director, Finance & Compliance, you will direct teams to deliver outstanding results, working effectively and collaboratively at pace.

You will provide strategic direction and leadership on the Society’s financial and governance matters. You will be accountable for designing and delivering strategic plans that ensure the financial affordability and long-term sustainability of the Society. You will lead on the delivery of efficient and effective service provision and robust control environment. You will have functional responsibility for the Finance and Compliance & Risk teams and will lead on transformation projects that drive a step change in our performance and impact.

As a senior leader you have corporate accountability for the operational, day-to-day success of the organisation and its continued growth and development through innovation and collaboration at every level.

Acting as a role model you will drive forward an inclusive and high-performance culture making sure that our values and expected standards of behaviour are embedded across the entire organisation, as well as in your own teams.

Dimensions and limits of authority

• This role reports to Director of Finance and Corporate Resources and manages direct reports which include the Head of Finance, and Head of Compliance & Risk.
• The post holder will be a member of the F&CR Leadership Team and will collaborate in the development and oversight of the Directorate business plan
• The post holder will be a member of the Associate Director leadership team, and will hold corporate accountability for the operational, day-to-day success of the organisation, for its continued growth and development

Associate Director Requirements:

Skills, personal attributes and experience

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant post-qualified experience in senior finance and commercial roles
• Ability to drive step change in financial performance and areas of compliance in large and complex organisations
• Ability to successfully deliver and embed transformational change impacting finance and governance functions
• Possess a track record for delivering measurable improvements in compliance and risk management
• Ability to manage senior roles and performance.
• Demonstrates sound decision-making taking personal accountability for risks and decisions which carry organisation-wide impact.
• Skilled at using data, insights and evidence to deliver impact.
• Experience of building collaborative relationships, using appropriate challenge and support, managing conflict and behaviours and role modelling positive values-led leadership.
• Skilled at developing and delivering change and continuous improvement at all levels.
• Demonstrates influencing and negotiation skills to achieve the best outcomes for the
• organisation overall.
• Ability to think strategically and corporately, shaping organisation thinking, projecting direction and considering future consequences.
• Skilled at balancing delivering sustainable results with supporting the positive wellbeing of our people.
• Is able to inspire and lead people. Attracting and including a diverse workforce.
• Experience of driving a high-performance culture, at an organisational level, through clear accountabilities, objective setting, performance management, coaching, feedback and development for all.
• Experience of financial planning, including setting, managing and monitoring significant budgets and proven track record in achieving financial targets.
• Demonstrates resilience under pressure, working with ambiguity, competing priorities and delivering at pace.
• Ability to demonstrate proactively seeking and acting on feedback and exceptional skills in listening and communicating across multiple audiences - often on high impact, high profile and complex topics.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity. We campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.

Position: Associate Director – Finance and Compliance
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 per week
Salary: £80,000 actual per annum

Closing Date: 03 November 2021
Interview Date: 08 November 2021

You may have experience of the following: Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Director of Compliance, Compliance Manager, Head of Compliance, Project Manager, Director, Finance and Compliance, etc.

Ref: 103 937

Head of Creative Services

We provide support, practical advice and ‘navigation’ to others that can help. Together with people affected by dementia, we are a force for change - using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will help people keep control of their lives. As the Head of Creative Services, you will lead your team to design, develop and deliver outstanding results that contribute to our corporate strategy.

Head of Creative Services Responsibilities:

This post is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to our inhouse creative team. Using their expertise, this postholder will ensure the team deliver a consistent and joined up approach to all our external content. Working across the Society, the role will maximise the impact of our creative content to raise awareness, build emotional engagement and champion the needs of people affected by dementia.

As a leader you will drive forward an inclusive, collaborative, high-performance environment, making sure that our values and expected standards of behaviour are embedded across the organisation, starting with your own team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Brand & Marketing, you will be responsible for setting creative direction (film, photography, brand identity and design, copywriting) and owning brand guidelines across all channels, leading for consistent implementation across all touchpoints. You will bring proven experience of leading creative excellence and innovation in content development which leads to increased awareness, engagement, and impact.

Head of Creative Services Requirements:

You'll be a first-class people manager able to inspire, coach and unite people towards a common goal. You’ll demonstrate compassion – operating with kindness and empathy and not shying away from tough conversations. You’ll be comfortable with working and leading through ambiguity. And demonstrate sound judgement in the evidence-led decisions you make for us.

If you're interested in being part of this exciting future, we want to hear from you. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications for all people. If you are considering applying, and something is holding you back – just give us a call, we love to talk!

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer’s Society is here for anyone affected by dementia to help them navigate some of the hardest and most frightening times of their lives, to provide help and hope for those who need us.

Position: Head of Creative Services
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £58,931 - £66,214 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London Allowance of £3,600 where appropriate

Closing Date: 01 November 2021
Interview Date: TBC (Interviews will be conducted via Zoom or Teams)

You may have experience of the following: Head of Creative Services, Creative Services, Marketing Communications, Marketing & Communications Manager, Campaign Management, Creative Director, Head of Advertising, Media Sales etc.

Ref: 103 823

Alzheimer’s Society is here for anyone affected by dementia to help them navigate some of the hardest and most frightening times of their lives, to provide help and hope for those who need us.

We provide support, practical advice and ‘navigation’ to others that can help. Together with people affected by dementia, we are a force for change - using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will help people keep control of their lives.

We are looking for a Head of Media to join our Marketing and Communications Directorate at an important time in terms of tackling the challenge of dementia, and helping influence the future of social care. The directorate is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the Alzheimer’s Society’s marketing and communications functions to build emotional engagement and impact among our external audiences, and to champion the needs of people affected by dementia. We use our media, marketing, brand, audience insights and content work to increase awareness and understanding of dementia, and the support and information we provide. We support our influencing, fundraising and research strategies, as well as raising the profile of Alzheimer’s Society.

Head of Media Responsibilities:

As a leader you will drive forward an inclusive, collaborative, high-performance environment, making sure that our values and expected standards of behaviour are embedded across the organisation, starting with your own team.

Reporting to the Associate Director of External Relations and Media, you will be responsible for leading the Society’s media function and development of media strategies and campaigns. You will play a key role in positioning Alzheimer’s Society as the leading dementia charity in the UK and ensure that dementia and social care reform remain a public and political health priority. You will support the Director of Marketing and Communications and Associate Director of External Relations and Media in the development and implementation of an integrated organisation-wide marketing and communications strategy to improve the lives of people affected by dementia .You will collaborate with directors and senior managers in preparing for and supporting the brand re-fresh for the Alzheimer’s Society, and other such significant Society-wide projects.

Head of Media Requirements:

You'll be a first-class people manager able to inspire, coach and unite people towards a common goal. You’ll demonstrate compassion – operating with kindness and empathy and not shying away from tough conversations. You’ll be comfortable with working and leading through ambiguity. And demonstrate sound judgement in the evidence-led decisions you make for us.

If you're interested in being part of this exciting future, we want to hear from you. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications for all people. If you are considering applying, and something is holding you back – just give us a call, we love to talk!

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. With people affected by dementia among the worst hit by the pandemic, there has never been a more important or exciting time to join us and help to deliver the lasting change which people with dementia desperately need.

Position: Head of Media
Location: Home Based in London and the South East
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £58,931 - £66,214 - actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + London Allowance of £3,600 if the role holder lives in Greater London

Closing Date: 28 October 2021
Interview Date: Tuesday 9 November 2021

You may have experience of the following: Head of Marketing, Marketing Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Senior Marketing Officer, Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Executive, Senior Marketing Specialist, Marcomms, Marketing Communications Manager, Marketing Specialist, Marketing Director, Director of Marketing, Medical, Healthcare, etc.

Ref: 103 780

The Head of Services is a newly created role at Open Door that is focused on ensuring  that our therapeutic services and programmes for young people and adults are high impact and high quality.

It is a senior leadership position and an extremely important role; you will lead a team of Project Leads whose teams of staff and peer mentors are delivering therapeutic experiences in person and online and you'll be developing the staff team, whilst  creating organisational systems and approaches that ensure every Open Door member experiences a brilliant service when they engage with our organisation. You will directly oversee four areas of work including our core therapeutic offer, our family support department, our innovative Looked After Children support offer called ‘oomoo’ and some of our smaller, short-term therapeutic projects. Key to this will be the day-to-day management and leadership of 4 brilliant project leads associated with these areas.

As well as leading the team, you'll be overseeing the impact of each project, working with our Impact Lead to create Impact Frameworks for each service and developing systems and processes that streamline our Member and Mentor experiences so that we are working in the most efficient and effective way. You'll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, working with the Charity Director and Head of Development to respond to organisational opportunities and challenges, to create our annual business plan and to monitor risk, impact and financials.

We want to recruit this position now as we have undergone an important period of growth in responding to the rising need of mental health support in Wirral; we have grown significantly over the past 2 years and want to make sure that the organisation remains sustainable, responsive and high impact into the future. 

Essential duties:

• Key member of Open Door Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, reporting and oversight
• Ensuring consistency, quality and impact of Open Door's key services
• Leading the Project Team, fostering a supportive culture across the organisation, where staff feel focused, valued and motivated
• Overseeing engagement, attendance and capacity across main project portfolio
• Overseeing the membership journey across the Charity

• Reporting regularly to Charity Director and the Board of Trustees
• Managing key stakeholder & partner relationships
• Setting project and team KPI’s, overseeing staff training and development and troubleshooting project problems
• Supporting service design and development
• Developing strong Impact Plans for each project so we understand what our projects are achieving and foster a learning culture
• Reviewing and maintaining key organisational policies
• Deal with high level organisational concerns or complaints and resolving these appropriately in line with organisational policies
• Overseeing ODC's Safeguarding approach
• Complete necessary training as part of role which may include courses necessary to effectively develop within role
• Supporting development of new initiatives, project improvements and organisational policies / procedures
• High level oversight and understanding of our new CRM system
• Attending relevant meetings regarding service delivery internally and with external partners
• Mitigating project risks
• Supporting Project Leads to create strong project reports

Candidate requirements:

• Essential (E) / Favourable (F)

• Able to build a good rapport with all members, volunteers and staff (E)
• Able to manage people, their performance and ensure compliance with organisational values (E)
• Must demonstrate compassion, empathy and a non-judgmental approach to all (E)
• Experience of working in a mental health service/ similar charity setting (E)
• Able to fully satisfy our core values: Fire, Human, Professional, Visionary (E)
• Excellent writing skills (E)
• Considerate and compliant of managing risks, safeguarding and regulations (E)
• Accountability, ownership and demonstratable problem solving skills and initiative is essential (E)
• Pass an enhanced DBS check (E)
• Experience of working in a leadership, service lead or project lead type of role (E)
• Able to work with Macintosh system (F)
• Understanding of CRM systems and managing / utilising data (F)
• Has a good knowledge of local area and local relevant services (F)

How to Apply

To apply please send CV and cover letter via the apply button.

Opportunity closes at 5pm on Friday 5th November 2021.

We are committed to having a diverse workforce and promote equality. We value and respect all differences in all people (seen and unseen) and we aspire to inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the communities we serve, where our people have equal access to opportunities, their voices are heard and they can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those with a disability. If you will require any special provision as a result of any disability, should you be called for interview, please do let us know. Finally, please ensure that you have included your contact number and email address.

We look forward to hearing from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to help us realise significant growth through securing new contracts and the development of our products and services

They will help to deliver the Charity’s five year strategy to develop our work with young people in schools, those who are NEET and our work with offenders in prison and the community. We are looking for candidates with at least five year’s experience of working in business development, ideally leading successful large bids (worth £500k+ p/a), business analysis of opportunities, development of service solutions and project management. Candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to build relationships, negotiate with and persuade a wide range of commissioners/funders/partners. They will have the ability to motivate and influence across a range of levels internally, including with senior leadership team members and trustees. Context. In return we offer a generous package which includes Perkbox, Green Cycle to Work scheme and flexibility in your working pattern. 

Your place of work will be Walker house exchange flags Liverpool L2 3YL (Flexibility for home working). This is a permanent position within our organisation.A full job description please see attached. 

Interviews will be 4th November via MS Teams or Face to Face. Successful candidates will be invited to a 2nd stage interview which will include a test to follow of which further details will be given to the successful candidates at the time.

Based at our office in beautiful Findhorn,Moray, Trees for Life are searching for our next Head of Finance and Resources to lead and manage our team. With a special focus on developing, implementing, and constantly refining Trees for Life’s financial management systems to ensure they are effective and fit for purpose as the organisation grows, the post holder will have an important supporting role in ensuring TfL’s projects and programmes are properly budgeted and that all aspects of project funding and associated running costs are included. 

Trees for Life has grown significantly in scope and size in recent years and sound, efficient and effective financial and human resources management and systems are essential in ensuring that the organisation can continue to develop. The overall purpose of this post is to have responsibility for finances, human resources, financial systems and other organisational systems within the charity.

Please see the Job Description for further details.

Cambridge House is looking for those willing to go the extra mile to create a more just society. Our innovative London-based charity has been tackling poverty, inequity, and social injustice since 1889. We provide a range of services that are designed to improve peoples lives as well as transform society through research and social action.

The role reports to the Chief Executive and our ideal candidate will have: 

• At least 3 years’ relevant service leadership experience at strategic, change management and operational levels.

• Awareness of the barriers facing young people and adults, particularly disabled people and young people living with complex needs.

• Knowledge and understanding safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, confidentiality and data protection policies and procedures.

• Financial and HR management experience.

• Experience of designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation tools and processes.

The salary for this role is £35,000 per annum and the contract is 12-month fixed term.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 31 October 2021.

To apply, please visit our website and download the recruitment pack, diversity monitoring and criminal record declaration form. 

Are you passionate about unlocking the value of data and leading cultural change to embed data in ways of working?  Do you have experience of managing and delivering complex data change projects, improving data management and governance and a track record in strategic planning & translating strategy into operational delivery? Then join Shelter as a Head of Data and Business Intelligence and you could soon be playing a vital strategic role at the heart of our Technology & Data team.

About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the team
Within the wider Technology and Data department, the Data and Business Intelligence team lead the development of our data management and governance across Shelter, ensuring that business change is driven by data informed decisions and intelligent insight. The team is pivotal in leading the change to embed data within our culture and ways of working.

About the role
As Head of Data and BI you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering an evolving data strategy and plan that embeds a data informed culture within Shelter. We’ll also rely on you to lead the implementation of the strategic plan, which will involve working collaboratively across the organisation to ensure alignment to your vision and the achievement of agreed benefits. Co-ordinating and documenting the data landscape will be an important aspect of the role too, as will managing specific projects to improve data management and governance. And, when it comes to managing and facilitating our data governance framework and implementing a robust technology infrastructure that will allow simple and high-quality access to all Shelter information, regardless of location and thus enabling effective collaboration, again, we’ll count on you to deliver.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About you
To succeed, you’ll need advanced experience of data modelling, data analytics design and implementation, and data management technologies, plus knowledge of a range of data science and analytics methodologies and technologies. You’ll also need a good understanding of data warehousing and data integration platforms such as Azure, Talend etc. and a proven ability to develop and implement performance frameworks and evaluate impact and outcomes. Someone who is able to think creatively, solve complex problems and make evidence-based decisions, you also have a flair for analysing and interpreting complex data and producing meaningful insight from it in a clear and comprehensible format. What’s more,

you’re great at developing relationships, negotiating and influencing at all levels and working with senior leaders on progress, strategy and key decisions and know how to build, motivate and develop self-managing teams and manage team and project budgets.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.