This is an exciting time to join APIL’s executive committee members who are committed to injured people. You will help to deliver key aspects of our challenging and visionary new strategic plan, ‘Building a Brighter Future for Injured People’.

We want to build a larger and more diverse community of lawyers committed to injured people. We strive to do our best for our members so that they are happy, engaged advocates of our Association, committed to excellence through ongoing professional development.

About APIL

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has been fighting for the rights of injured people since 1990. A not-for-profit campaign organisation, APIL’s 3,000 + member lawyers (mainly solicitors, barristers and legal executives) are committed to protecting and enhancing access to justice, improving the services provided for victims of personal injury, and campaigning to change the law wherever appropriate.

Over the years APIL has grown to become the leading, most respected organisation in this field, constantly working to promote and develop expertise in the practise of personal injury law, for the benefit of injured people.

As a unique voice for injured people it is essential that, as the beneficiaries of our campaigning work, they have a say in what we do and how we do it. Therefore in 2021 we brought forward a special resolution to enable lay persons to join the Executive Committee alongside lawyers.

About the role

We are looking to recruit our first Lay EC Member this year. The term of office is three years, with the possibility of an extension to that term, at the discretion of the EC.

Remuneration is an honorarium of £500 per EC meeting (4 x EC meetings a year); plus expenses in accordance with APIL’s travel and subsistence policy.

APIL holds four executive committee meetings a year, currently in virtual format. It is envisaged that the meetings will move to a hybrid format when safety permits. In addition, the Lay EC member will be expected to assist with some working parties convened to work on and/or respond to government consultations or other policy areas of work.

Person Specification

We are particularly interested in candidates who fit the following criteria:

Essential

• Has experienced personal injury, either to themselves or members of their family;
• A commitment to APIL’s aims and objectives;
• Good, independent judgement and the ability to think creatively;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strategic and forward-looking vision in relation to APIL’s aims and objectives;
• Active commitment to equality and diversity;

• Not a personal injury lawyer;
• Free from conflicts of interest.

Desirable

• Has knowledge of and experience with the not-for-profit sector.
• Has experience of working within a committee structure;
• Demonstrates skills which are of assistance to the association.

We are looking for an individual who shares our vision for the future to help injured people not only within the litigation process, but in respect of rehabilitation and injury prevention. We are also keen to broaden the diversity of the EC to include people from a range of backgrounds and different life experiences, who support our commitment to equality and diversity.

The closing date for applications is 5 pm Friday 29th October 2021.

To apply, please download our recruitment pack and recruitment monitoring form from this site and submit:

1. A detailed CV of no more than 2,000 words;
2. A supporting statement, of no more than 500 words, describing how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification outlined in the recruitment pack. Please provide examples of where your knowledge and experience match the required criteria;
3. Full contact details for two referees;
4. Completed recruitment monitoring form,

Project Administrator

Part Time - 21 hours per week

£19,704 to £22,605, pro-rata, per annum

Fixed term until 31st December 2023

Closing date: noon Monday 1st November 2021

Interview date: Thursday 11th November 2021, via Zoom

The Diocese of Manchester is the Church of England in Bolton, Bury, Leigh, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, and parts of Rossendale, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. To find out more about the unique make-up of the diocese and its diverse activities, please visit our website.

We are seeking a well-organised, adaptable and professional administrator to join our Strategy team.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Strategic Programme Director providing a wide range of administrative support for the effective governance and delivery of funded projects.

The post holder will be experienced in office administration and able to prioritise their work, with good attention to detail and excellent IT and minute-taking skills.  They should be comfortable dealing with a diverse range of people, including clergy, laity and other members of the diocese.

Although experience of working within the Church of England is not required, the post holder should be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Church.

The role is based at Church House, 90 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2GH.  However, there is the possibility of a move to Bury in 2023.

Benefits include generous annual leave: 22 days plus public holidays and 3 additional allotted days.  This rises to 25 days after 12 months’ service.  There is automatic enrolment into a Church Worker’s pension scheme and the support services of the Employee Assistance Programme.

Please click the APPLY button for application form.  Full job description/person specification are attached below.

SDAC provides a vital 24 hour freephone, confidential helpline and a telephone counselling service to residents of Surrey who are worried about their own or a loved one’s drug or alcohol use. The Helpline also supports people who are concerned about their mental wellbeing.

About being Vice Chair

You will be working with an energetic, passionate and creative team of trustees providing leadership and direction to the charity. As Vice Chair you will be aiming for the position of Chair in the future. 

The main responsibilities of the Vice Chair are to:

· Ensure the charity is run in accordance with the governing document, charity law, company law and that the decisions of the Board and any other appropriate legislation or regulations are upheld.

· Actively seek new opportunities and pathways to reach out to vulnerable residents of Surrey.

· Supportively work in partnership with contractors, trustees and volunteers to achieve the aims of the charity, ensuring good communication exists between all.

· Lead and take responsibility for the Board in the development of strategic plans and ensuring that it operates efficiently.

· Assist with writing reports including bid writing for tenders and trustee’s report for the annual SORP.

· Attend monthly internal and quarterly external meetings.

Personal Qualities we are looking for:

· A passion for helping to relieve sickness caused by substance misuse and those struggling with mental health.

· Strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities.

· Exemplary professional integrity.

· Sound independent judgement and creativity.

· Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively and objectively.

· Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity.

· Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.

· Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, with flexibility around daytime and evening engagements.

Your Experience:

· Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation.

· Successful track record of achievement through their career.

· Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees.

· Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders.

· Significant experience of chairing meetings (preferably of a charity) and events.

Your Knowledge and Skills:

· Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate contractors, trustees and volunteers and bring people together.

· Good understanding of charity governance issues.

· Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues.

Commitment

· Time and days flexible

· Monthly Board meetings

· Quarterly external meetings

· Annual AGM

· Ad-hoc meetings and engagements as required.

· The role is voluntary but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

· Initial 3 Year term.

What difference will you make?

You will work with a diverse and energetic team of trustees, TCS Manager and Helpline Coordinator. The aim of the Vice Chair is to enable the board to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation.

What's in it for you?

You will contribute to a charity that enhances the wellbeing of hundreds of people which in turn improves their family relationships and work life. These changes benefit the community and wider society too. The work would be extremely rewarding and your contribution will hopefully have a lasting legacy.

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st-century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Summary

This role provides high-quality executive personal assistance and administrative support to the CEO and Deputy CEO, to the part-time Chairman and to other Board members. In addition, the post-holder is responsible for the administration of meetings and other arrangements associated with The Careers & Enterprise Company Board and Senior Leadership Team. The role requires an adaptable individual who can flex their style and pace. The post-holder will be part of the Operations Support team and will work with the Internal Operations Manager and wider Operations team to ensure effective delivery.

Our organisation has a privileged opportunity to make a difference to the lives of millions of young people, helping to inspire and prepare them for the fast-changing world of work, and we want you to help us make it happen.

To apply, please click the Apply button to send us your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 x A4 pages with a minimum font of 11). In your cover letter, please demonstrate how you meet the job profile, in particular the following:

• Managing complex diaries
• Managing senior-level stakeholders
• Working proactively in an ambiguous environment

This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient applications have been submitted. Therefore, please do not delay in submitting your application.

Closing date: 9.00am on 25th October 2021.

It is our policy to review all applications within two weeks from the closing date. If you do not hear from us within three weeks following the closing date, then your application has unfortunately not been successful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted and attended an interview.

Community Hub Development Advisor- Children & Young People Engagement

To lead on supporting community hubs in identified locations to develop positive activities rooted in the voice of local CYP, as part of the work in the diocesan priorities of: Transforming lives and communities, collaborative leadership and discipleship and evangelism

Rationale: Young people across the diocese express a desire to discuss big issues, explore their worldview and have opportunities to develop supportive relationships with trusted adults and peers. This post will provide practical support, through the community hub model to:

• Support young people’s engagement in social justice and mission opportunities.
• Enable parishes and schools to work in their communities to provide meaningful opportunities for young people to explore and develop faith and for personal and spiritual development and reflective practice.

Develop community and school based support that meet needs of children and young people and creates a culture of instinctive engagement with CYP

Community Hub Development Advisor- Children & Young People's Mental Health & Well Being

To lead on the development of local initiatives that support CYP mental health and wellbeing in community hub locations. As part of the work in the diocesan priorities of Transforming lives and communities, collaborative leadership and discipleship and evangelism.

Rationale: Young people across the diocese express a desire to discuss big issues, explore their worldview and have opportunities to develop supportive relationships with trusted adults and peers. This post will provide practical support, through the community hub model to:

• Enable parishes and schools to work in their communities to provide meaningful opportunities for young people to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop a strong holistic culture of MHWB.
•  Support young people’s engagement in personal and spiritual development and reflective practice.

Develop community and school based support that meet needs of children and young people and creates a culture of instinctive engagement with CYP

The Biochemical Society/Portland Press is looking for two enthusiastic and driven individuals to join the editorial team as Commissioning Assistants, supporting the Managing and Commissioning Editors in developing a pipeline of commissioned article content for its journal portfolio.

This position is ideal for bioscience graduates looking for a career in scientific publishing. This is an opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic team, and build relationships with key stakeholders in the scientific community.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 25th October 2021 

“Please note that this role is home-based and interviews will be virtual”.

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter via the button below. It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter

This is because the Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

The position is for a temporary contract (up to 18 months) to be employed by the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes (TMCP) to provide legal support and advice to the Methodist Council in relation to its legal obligations in Charity and Trust Law and its oversight of Methodist connexional property; and as directed also to support the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes in connection with their obligations under The Methodist Church Act 1939 as well as Charity and Trust Law. The successful candidate would ideally have background knowledge of the Methodist Church and its structure.

The primary function of the role will be to respond to enquiries, draft reports, guidance and other documentation, deal appropriately with requests for assistance from the Conference Officer for Legal and Constitutional Practice, manage and advise on a portfolio of cases relating to Connexional property and trust matters, provide legal support and guidance to the Connexional Team (the Methodist Council) and, where directed, the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes, as appropriate.

You will need to have:

• At least two years post qualification or equivalent experience, ideally with a working knowledge of Charity and Trust Law, and how these relate to property transactions.
• Experience of residential and commercial property transactions.
• Experience of implementing legal policies and practices.
• Effective communication and presentational skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to work with board members and committee members. 
• Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams and Sharepoint.
• The ability to work collaboratively over a remote network.

You will also need to be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to colleagues and stakeholders in all parts of the Methodist Church and work effectively as a member of the Legal Team. The applicant need not be a member of the Methodist Church but must be sympathetic to the mission and aims of the Methodist Church. You must also show commitment to the principles of Equal Opportunities and ability to implement them in post.

Due to the short term nature of the contact, training time will be limited: the successful candidate must be able to adapt quickly and follow tasks through with minimal supervision.

To Apply

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to the TMCP site.

Expressions of interest in this role should be sent to the Legal Manager at TMCP,  by no later than 5pm on Monday 8th November 2021.

Interviews will take place on 18th and 19th November 2021.

Vision 2026 is an agenda for growth and change agreed by the Blackburn Diocesan Synod in 2015. It challenges our parishes to be healthy churches which can transform the communities in which they are set. It also lays out four ways in which this over-arching goal can be achieved: Making Disciples, Being Witnesses, Growing Leaders and Inspiring Children and Young People for Jesus Christ.

Two central aspirations under Vision 2026 are to see 10 new Strategic Church Plants by 2026 and to see a step change in ministry with those aged 11 - 16. Resourcing Churches are key to realising these aspirations and in early 2021 we were successful in our application for £3.5 million Strategic Development Funding from the Church Commissioners to part-fund new Resourcing Churches in Blackpool and Blackburn. The project to establish and develop these two new Resourcing Churches is titled ‘Lighting Up New Generations’ and runs from July 2021 to June 2026.

The Project Manager will manage this new project as well as playing an important role in the wider delivery of Vision 2026 through analysing and reporting on statistics and data, communicating stories relating to Vision 2026, monitoring the realisation of aspirations under the Vision 2026 Implementation Plan (2021 – 2024), and working with the Director of Vision Delivery to encourage and enable the network of volunteer Vision Champions.

We are looking for someone who is excited about the vision of seeing Healthy Churches Transforming Communities across Lancashire with a real passion for the role that Resourcing Churches can play in delivering the Vision. They will need excellent written and verbal communication skills as the role will involve regular communication and interaction with ordained and lay colleagues across the diocese and national church. Strong project management skills and experience with the ability to analyse complex datasets and produce strategically useful reports are also essential.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact: Director of Vision Delivery, Carolyn Barton, details available via the recruitment pack.

All interviews to take place at the Diocesan Offices, Clayton House, Blackburn, BB1 2QE

Diversity - The Board of Finance believes that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK Minority Ethnic backgrounds

There is an occupation requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

The salary shown is for 35 hours, salary for 28 hours would be £30,635 per annum.

Main purpose and scope of the post:

To encourage and assist parishes in the vision objective of ‘Giving Generously of our time, talents and money to the cause of Christ, with particular emphasis on the IDEA section of the National ‘Building a Generous Church’ Strategy, helping parishes to Inspire, Disciple, Embed and Activate generosity across the diocese.

This will involve working in partnership with the current Stewardship Resourcing Officer (who will be focussing on the MINT section of the National Strategy (Mechanisms, Impact, Need and Trust) and other colleagues within the Diocesan Offices, churches and PCC’s to ensure the ongoing development of Christian Stewardship and Generosity throughout the Diocese.

Duties and Key responsibilities will include:

Parish Visits

• Visiting parishes to speak and teach about generosity to PCC’s, parish groups, deaneries and other natural groupings.
• Assisting and supporting parishes in the local use of Stewardship and Generosity resources including parish and deanery visits and offering advice and support where appropriate
• Keep records of parishes who have been visited and, in conjunction with other colleagues, identify those where input would be beneficial and endeavour to meet with them.

Resourcing a Generous Culture

• Helping parishes choose resources and methods that will help them explore generosity within their own context.
• Offering support and guidance to Bishop’s staff on issues of Christian Stewardship and Generosity.
• Creating resources for parishes to use, including further materials for small groups to help embed a culture of generosity across the diocese.
• Promotion of stewardship and generosity principles at all levels of the diocese

Communication

• Provision of appropriate articles on generosity for inclusion within Money Matters and other diocesan e-bulletins and publications.

Training

• Assisting the existing Stewardship Resourcing Officer in the training of PCC treasurers and Gift Aid Secretaries.  This is done in collaboration with the Finance Team.

Responding

• Work with the existing Stewardship Resourcing Officer and the Finance Team to provide ad hoc support to treasurers

For more information or to arrange an informal chat about this role please email Mark Ireland, Archdeacon of Blackburn, who is lead for Making Disciples: please see contact details on the website link

Closing date: 7 November  

Interview date: 22 November 

Diversity - The Board of Finance believes that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK Minority Ethnic backgrounds

All interviews will take place at Clayton House, Blackburn, BB1 2QE 

The Audit Committee Chair is a key governance role for the Royal Society of Biology RSB), a registered charity with nearly 18,000 individual members and 90 member organisations. The turn-over will be around £3m over the next three years. The Chair  has direct access to the Board of Trustees with a focus on the annual audit process, internal controls and risk management.

The position will commence in May 2022 (AGM) and the successful applicant will ideally shadow from 1 January 2022 (one meeting planned in February). Meetings may be virtual or physical at the discretion of the Chair and by agreement.

The role provides both a development opportunity and an insight and association with the UK’s national body for biology. Most of the global challenges we face have biology as part of their solution, from climate change to the burden of disease. The RSB is at the heart of contributing to national debate, policy formulation and supporting the bioscientists of the present and future.

You will ideally have experience of financial and risk management in the charity sector. A financial or accounting qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. A background in biology is not required but it is hoped the Chair will have a keen interest in the area.

The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the sector; at school and in higher education, in the workplace and training and development.  We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

To Apply

Please visit our website via the Apply button for further details.

Applications will close 23:00 BST on Sunday 24 October 2021.

Interviews will take place week commencing 1 November 2021.

An exciting opportunity to bring your experience, skills and creativity to help us reinvigorate our back office and support functions.

As a key member of Rathbone’s senior management team, you will be responsible for management of the back office and support functions, including:

• Overseeing the organisation’s human resources administrative needs
• Ensuring efficient and effective governance support is provided to the Board
• Managing the organisations outsourced IT support contract
• Managing data, records and information
• Co-ordination of all other business support requirements.

The James Percy Foundation is recruiting a new member to its Board of Trustees. The Foundation is an independent grant-maker supporting work on health, education and poverty in India and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Board is looking to add a trustee with experience of working for charities and/or in international development to help contribute to our decision-making and increase our impact.

About the Foundation

In 2020 the Foundation supported 10 organisations with a total grant spend of €2 million. We are a small but dedicated team, with a hands-on approach to project selection. The current Board is made up of four trustees from legal, IT, industrial and financial backgrounds. A new trustee from a relevant third sector background would complement the areas of expertise of the present trustees.

Role summary

In particular, we are looking for a trustee to join our Grants Selection Committee to help identify and review potential projects for the Foundation to support.

We would encourage applications from candidates with experience of:

• Working in international development, especially related to the Foundation’s priority countries (India, Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia)
• Experience of working in health and education in low-income countries
• Experience of assessing projects and potential partnerships, especially in an international development context

Applicants should:

• Actively contribute to the Board of Trustees' role in setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance,
• Give us a new perspective on the grant/partner selection process, where necessary,
• Be able to work effectively as a member of a team.

Remuneration

The role is unremunerated. Travel expenses may be claimed in line with the trustee expenses policy.

Location

Homeworking and two in-person meetings per year in London (if circumstances allow).

Time commitment

We anticipate that the successful candidate would need to commit to around 10 hours per month.

Main purpose of the role:

A temporary, fixed-term maternity cover role (expected 9 months – 1 year). During this time, you will lead on implementing Oily Cart’s communications and audience development strategies, including maintaining appropriate coverage across all social media platforms, the company website and newsletter. To liaise with company staff and the freelance PR representative to raise the company’s profile with its target audience, stakeholders and the wider sector. This may be suitable for a self-employed individual on a freelance basis.

Key terms:

Temporary, fixed term maternity cover (expected 9 months- 1 year)
Part time: 2 days per week
Annual salary: £28,000 pro rata for 2 days per week (i.e. £11,200 for 2 days Location: Tooting, London. We expect 1 day per week to be undertake from the company’s premises, but can be flexible with some home working if required. Reporting to: Executive Director & Artistic Director (Joint CEOs).

The full job description can be found below.

VOLUNTEER TREASURER & TRUSTEE

A professional Finance person who understands accounts and business planning, you are used to contributing at a strategic level and seeking an opportunity to give something back to the local community whilst learning a tremendous amount along the way. A team player capable of working in a small team that is the functioning heart of a small/medium sized organisation, you are prepared to roll up your sleeves when required and, preferably but not necessarily, familiar with the VCSE sector.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES mostly working from home for around 2/3 hours per week:

• Liaising with and supporting the Bookkeeper (who is self-employed), supervising financial accounting and reporting to ensure compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC regulations.

• Ensuring controls are in place on income and expenditure, and financial regulatory compliance

• Overseeing income, expenditure and cash flow and minimising BADT’s exposure to VAT and tax etc.

• Liaising with the Chair on Grant, Council and other funding applications requiring financial information and with external auditors/examiners as required.

Bridport Area Development Trust (BADT) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee established in 2009 and currently run mainly by a team of 8 experienced and highly motivated Volunteer Trustees. The Trust works in partnership to identify, plan and deliver regenerative projects that meet local need and provide long term economic, educational and community benefit to the town and beyond with the one key criteria for BADT support being that of sustainability. 

And in relation to sustainability a spokesman for BADT said “the Trust’s finances are currently stable and the projections are for a sustainable level of income over the next 3 years”.

BADT’s most recent successes are two major renovation and refurbishment projects. The Georgian style, Literary and Scientific Institute a historic Grade 2* listed building in the centre of Bridport built in 1834, has been brought back into use after lying empty since 1997 and becoming derelict, saving the public purse around £1million in the process. Another Jewel in BADT’s Crown is the West Bay Discovery Centre a former Methodist Chapel and now an award-winning visitor centre providing an insight into the hidden history of West Bay and the Jurassic coast by bringing to life local stories and fascinating facts about the natural, using interactive experiences that make learning fun for all ages.

If you are interested in applying for the role and finding out more then please send BADT a copy of your CV with a covering email explaining why and what you have to offer.