Title: Director of Programme

Reports to: Chief Executive

Budget Responsibility: Responsible managing the Programme Team budget

Based at: Head Office, Southampton

Hours of work: Full-time [37.5 hours per week]

Team Association: Works with Fundraising and Media & Advocacy Teams

Team Purpose: The Programme team exists to deliver the Society’s charitable objects, by developing and managing an impactful programme of activity around the world

Job Purpose – Director of Programme:

• To manage the Programme Team and its resources and deliver a programme of activity that creates maximum impact for the beneficiaries of Sailors’ Society

• To uphold the Christian ethos of the organisation, provide pastoral support to staff and, when required, lead Christian worship services

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing the Programme team on the Strategic Leadership Team, contributing to the overall strategic direction of Sailors’ Society and reporting to the Board of Trustees and its sub-committees as required.

• Managing the Programme team, chaplains, and other project workers on a day-to-day basis, providing pastoral support and actively supporting the spiritual development of the chaplains.

• Assisting the Chief Executive in the discharge of his duties, deputising when required.

• Working closely with the Fundraising team to deliver a programme that attracts support from donors, sponsors and grant makers.

• Working with the Media & Advocacy team to develop and deliver the Society’s impact reporting to secure new and ongoing support.

•  Developing and managing impact reporting for the Society, delivering high quality impact reports to all stakeholders.

• Supporting the Fundraising team by making the ground fertile for them to achieve budgeted growth targets.

• Ensuring the Programme team is equipped, through training and resources, to deliver its objectives in line with the strategic plan.

• Attending public events and functions, within church and corporate contexts, to represent the Sailors’ Society, as and when required.

Personal Development:

• The Director of Programme will be expected to maintain a high level of competence and capability, identifying appropriate training and development opportunities as required.

  Line Management:

• All staff within the Programme Team

Prospect Hospice is looking for a talented, passionate professional to become our new chair of trustees.

We believe everyone should have access to excellent end-of-life care. As chair of our trustees, you can help make this a reality.

Over four decades, Prospect Hospice has become the organisation that people in Swindon, Marlborough and north Wiltshire turn to when they, or the people they love, are diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. We have cared for and supported many thousands of local people, which is why so many people contribute in their own way to a charity that makes a positive difference in our community. Are you the person to oversee the continuing development and expansion of our care and services in the coming years?

Our vision is for excellent, personalised and compassionate care for everyone affected by a life-limiting illness. Working with local health and social care partners, and stakeholders from across the community, we have a vital role in improving end-of-life care for everyone. We are looking for a chair of trustees with the skills, knowledge and expertise to help drive our organisation forward, as we aim for outstanding performance in all that we do. 

This important and rewarding role provides a unique opportunity to be part of something very special, entrusted by the 300,000-strong community we serve to make a real difference in their loved-ones’ lives, at a time when they most need it.

Who we are looking for

You will have a proven, professional track record of leadership at the highest level. You will share our vision, and ambition to take a leading role in our journey to be recognised as an outstanding organisation.  Ideally, you will have experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees.  

For more details of the role and for an informal discussion with a current trustee and more information contact Siobhain Acott, Executive Assistant. Please see our website for contact details.

Join us to create a world safe for every child

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Trustee, to join our passionate, dynamic and collaborative Board of Trustees at Unicef UK. You will be a committed individual who will bring their expertise and skills to help us deliver our ambitious strategy and our vision to do whatever it takes until every child is safe and able to fulfil their potential.

You will be an individual of exceptional calibre with a clear commitment to children and their rights. We would like to hear from candidates from variety of professional backgrounds but particularly welcome experience in, marketing, digital or public engagement. You will bring vision, excellent communication skills and an understanding of governance in order to help guide and enhance the strategic development of Unicef UK.

If you are motivated to help to us achieve even more impact for children, you can apply or download further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for the role on the website quoting reference 4564. The closing date for applications is Sunday 15th March 2020.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for children.

Protecting your personal data is of the upmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Seeking an experienced minute taker, to join the Company as an Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees.

Following a restructure, we have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our Company. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board Chairperson, supporting the Board Chairperson, Committee Chairperson(s), and Company Secretary in ensuring the smooth functioning of the Board and associated Sub Committees and will include ensuring meetings are effectively organised, planned and minuted and maintaining effective records and administration.

You must have minute taking experience and experience in a similar role within a highly pressurised environment requiring tact, judgement and discretion in handling internal and external contacts.

You must also have excellent attention to detail, the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, able to work confidently on own initiative with limited supervision.

 If you are interested in this exciting challenge and think you have the required skills to work in our busy office, we look forward to hearing from you.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and applications from skilled disabled people are particularly welcome.

Our Trustees play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction of our organisation, and also have governance and oversight responsibility for financial sustainability, risk assessment, performance and impact to ensure that the charity delivers on its mission to end the practice of FGC.

The Trustees meet once a quarter, and in addition attend Orchid Project events and provide ongoing guidance and support to the CEO and staff team.

This is an opportunity for a committed individual to help shape the future of a highly reputable charity that punches above its weight and whose work is transforming the lives of thousands of women and girls around the world.

This role is not remunerated but reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed.

Join us to create a world safe for every child

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Treasurer, to join our passionate, dynamic and collaborative Board of Trustees at Unicef UK. You will be a committed individual who will bring their financial expertise and skills to help us deliver our ambitious strategy and our vision to do whatever it takes until every child is safe and able to fulfil their potential. As Treasurer you will maintain an overview of Unicef UK’s financial affairs and seek to oversee the organisation's financial viability.

You will be an individual of exceptional calibre with a clear commitment to children and their rights. You will bring vision, excellent communication skills and an understanding of governance in order to help guide and enhance the strategic development of Unicef UK. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of strategic finance, a CCAB Accounting qualification and an understanding of the Standard of Recommended Accounting Practice (SORP) for charities.

If you are motivated to help to us achieve even more impact for children, you can apply or download further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for the role at the website quoting reference 4563. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15th March 2020.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for children.

Protecting your personal data is of the upmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.

Do you believe everyone should have a place to call home and the chance to lead a fulfilling life?  If the answer is yes, then please read on.

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities, a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London – from supporting people in crisis to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

With homelessness at its highest level for a decade, our work - with its focus on early intervention, prevention and breaking the cycle of behaviours that trap people in homelessness – has never been more important or needed.

We currently have vacancies on our Board of Trustees for candidates with knowledge, skills and expertise at a senior level in Finance. We are seeking two candidates who will also sit on the Finance and Audit Committee, one of whom who will be appointed as Chair.

As member of the Board, you will be joining us at an exciting time as we shape and implement our new strategy for 2020 and beyond.  Ideally, you will have experience of supporting an organisation to successful financial sustainability combined with strong analytical skills, a commercial mindset and the ability to consider the strategic significance of opportunities and risks.

So, if you are resourceful, supportive and want to join us in achieving our ambitious goals, as well as help us change the lives of the people we support, we want to hear from you.

We will require your time and commitment to 1-2 days per month; this includes attending six Board meetings per year (in the evenings). The Finance and Audit Committee will meet at least four times per year.

We are committed to developing a Board of Trustees that reflects the diversity of our employees and the people that we support.  As we currently have under representation on our Board, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from people within the BAME communities.

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.

Elders Voice is a forward-thinking and caring organisation dedicated to improving quality of life for older people in Brent. We provide practical and social opportunities to people ranging in age from 50 years upwards, and our services are as varied as the people who use them. 

Our objectives are to:

• Keep people safe, secure and independent in their own homes for as long as possible
• Provide day care provision for older people and older people with dementia
• Provide housing support to older people
• Offer exciting opportunities for people to make friends, learn new skills and have fun

Our reputation within the local community and the Borough of Brent has been earned over many years of Elders Voice delivering quality services which have older people at the centre.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead the development and strategy of the organisation and the expansion of service delivery within the borough. 

You will be:

• Dynamic and creative
• A strategic thinker
• Able to achieve the unthinkable

You will have experience of:

• Senior management
• Voluntary or statutory sector
• Fundraising

Full Job Description

Purpose of the Job 

• To work on behalf of the Board of Trustees to develop and deliver the business plan and business strategy to ensure the ongoing sustainability, growth and success of Elders Voice.
• To act as a strong figurehead for the organisation, a positive ambassador with our stakeholders, and a confident and inspiring leader for staff and volunteers. 

Main responsibilities 

Strategy, planning and control 

• To develop Elders Voice’s strategic business plan in response to key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. 
• To manage the organisation effectively, ensuring that its financial security and risk management is maintained and enhanced. 
• To lead the development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives and financial plans to meet both the short term and long term business plan aspirations. 
• To take overall responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of the charity’s activities. 
• To develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of Elders Voice’s work. 
• To take overall responsibility for fundraising. 

Financial management 

• To oversee budgets, expenditure and management accounts ensuring that income and expenditure is within business plan targets. 
• To be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of Elders Voice ensuring that new funding opportunities, tenders etc. are pursued. 
• To identify and put in place an effective risk management strategy and framework for the charity to support business plan objectives and robust financial and strategic management. 

Robust governance  

• To foster good working relationships and ensure systems and structures are in place for the Board of Trustees to fulfil its statutory requirements and exercise effective control of the charity’s affairs. 
• To report to the Board on progress against key strategic objectives, providing information and answering for organisational performance. 
• To advise the Board in all aspects of leading Elders Voice, including short term and long term strategic planning for the financial welfare of the organisation. 

Leadership 

• To provide leadership to Elders Voice and to take responsibility for the effective delivery of all functions within the strategic and accountability frameworks established by the Board of Trustees. 
• To develop a culture which motivates all staff to enable them to provide a high quality service focussed on the wellbeing of older people. 
• To lead key strategic projects including those bringing significant changes for the organisation, ensuring that risks and threats are robustly managed. 
• To promote Elders Voice so as to ensure a positive external image and highly motivated workforce. 

Other responsibilities 

• To participate in external meetings including meetings with commissioners, market engagement forums and provider forums. 
• To ensure that all Elders Voice’s policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• To work in accordance with Elders Voice’s culture, values, aims and objectives. 
• To raise the profile of Elders Voice to act as a positive ambassador for the organisation at all times, and to lobby on its behalf. 
• To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required from time to time. 
• To acknowledge the need for professional sharing of information and, when required, to maintain a strict confidentiality of information conveyed by the Chair, the Board of Trustees, beneficiaries, staff and external organisations. 
• To ensure service users’ views and aspirations are taken into account for all service delivery. 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in social policy, health/social care or community development 

Desirable

• Professional qualification on health/social care and/or management 

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a senior management role 
• Demonstrable experience of service development and project management 
• Demonstrable experience of fundraising 
• Demonstrable experience of organisational financial management 
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting 
• Experience of working in the voluntary and/or statutory sector 

Desirable

• Experience of service level agreements, contracts, tendering and commissioning 
• Experience of delivering front line services in a community setting 
• Experience of research and analysis 

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding and application or Equal Opportunities 
• Comprehensive understanding of the issues affecting older people 
• Understanding of service provision for older people 
• Understanding of quality assurance frameworks and standards 

Desirable

• Basic understanding of employment law 
• Understanding of Health and Safety 

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to inspire and lead an organisation 
• Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and written communication skills 
• Excellent IT and multi-media skills 
• Excellent presentation skills 
• Ability to think strategically 
• Ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure 
• Ability to manage own learning 
• Excellent people management skills 

Freeways, as part of our business plan for expansion, have an exciting opportunity for new trustees to join our Board/s based at Abbots Leigh, Bristol.  This is a voluntary role and will require commitment for approximately 8 hours each month.

About us:

Freeways is a local charity that supports people with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of residential care and supported living services. The aim of our services is to support people to become as independent as possible by helping them make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.  We fundamentally believe that all individuals should be treated with respect and supported to be valued members of our communities irrespective of their ability. 

Freeways Trust own, manage and maintain the majority of properties that Freeways use.

The role:

Trustees may work across two charities; Freeways and Freeways Trust.  The trustee role is a voluntary position that helps oversee the running of the charities. As part of the Board of Trustees you will provide sound governance, strategic oversight, guidance and support to further the charitable aims and objectives.

What does the Trustee role involve?

- Always act in the best interests of the charities.
- Ensure that the charities comply and are operating within their governing document, charity law and company law.
- Ensure that the charities pursue their objects as defined in their governing document.
- Ensure the charities apply their resources exclusively in pursuance of their objectives.
- Safeguard the reputation and values of the charities.
- Contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the charities, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
- Ensure the financial stability of the charities.
- Protect and manage the property of the charities and to ensure the proper investment of their funds.
- Work with the CEO, Strategic Estate Manager and the Board of Trustees to oversee the effective delivery of the charities’ strategy.
- Connect the charities with appropriate stakeholders and to represent the charities and their vision.
- Commit to attend board meetings, working groups and complete the preparation for such meetings (approximately 8 hours each month).
- Commit to occasional travel to our services across Banes, South Glos, Bristol and North Somerset areas.
- Be appointed for 3 years initially but may be re-elected for a second term.

We are looking for a range of skills and experience including (but not limited to):

- Finance (at a senior management level)
- Property Development and/or Construction
- Business Development
- IT/Systems
- Marketing/PR/Communications
- Care Sector

Other skills and abilities we are looking for in our Trustee:

- A commitment to the charities and their business aims.
- A commitment to devote the necessary time and effort.
- Strategic vision.
- Good, independent judgment and decision-making skills.
- An ability to think creatively.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- An ability to work effectively as a team member.
- A commitment to Freeways values.

In return for your commitment, as a Trustee you will have the opportunity to:

- Make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities.
- Benefit from a tailored induction.
- Receive training and development in areas such as governance, leadership and safeguarding.
- Work alongside highly experienced board professionals.
- Extend your network and enhance your influencing and leadership skills.
- Demonstrate your leadership skills to future employers.
- Be reimbursed reasonable travel expenses. 

Closing date: 25th February 2020

Initial interview date: Week commencing 9th March 2020

Freeways is committed to promoting equal opportunities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

All trustees must complete a range of statutory and regulatory background checks including enhanced DBS check.

For more information about Freeways and the valuable work we do, please visit our website.

If you have the requirements listed to become our Trustee, please click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!

At Depaul UK we currently have an exciting opportunity for two Trustee’s to come and join our team. This a nationwide voluntary position, so you can be based anywhere across the UK.

There are no set hours but we do require someone with flexibility who is easily contactable and can attend meetings and events when they happen.

The Trustee role:

Depaul UK is seeking two individuals to join its Board of Trustees.  The persons we are looking for must have a sound understanding and background in the housing sector, with specific expertise in Social Housing and Housing Management. In addition, one of the Trustees out of the two posts will join the Board of our subsidiary, Depaul Housing Services, a Registered Provider of Social Housing. We are passionate about the difference we make and we wish to appoint Trustees who will be as passionate.

We actively encourage equality and diversity in Depaul UK, and look to recruit across age, gender, ethnicity and backgroun

We are keen to see the membership of both the Trustee body and Committees reflect as closely as possible the diverse backgrounds of our clients.

Given the nationwide nature of Depaul UK, we actively encourage applicants based outside of London, especially the Northeast and the Northwest.

Who are we?

Depaul UK delivers a range of support and housing services around the UK for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We are a creative organization, regularly reviewing and developing new ways to support our clients. We provide services that:

- Prevent homelessness

- Increase the resilience of those we work with

- Energise opportunities for employment, education, training & volunteering

We're dedicated to putting our values into action to achieve a society where everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.

What we will do to support you in the Trustee role:

- Out of pocket expenses in line with the Trustees’ expenses policy

- Access to the Depaul UK Governance Manager for help and support in their role as Trustee

- Equal opportunity to participate regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation

What will ideally support your success in the Trustee role?

- A commitment to the vision and values of Depaul and to take decisions for the good of the organisation

- Sound knowledge of and background in the housing sector, social housing and housing management

- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship

- Strategic vision with the ability to think creatively

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Trustee then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date – Sunday 08 March 2020 at 23:59

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

HASU are looking for two externally appointed professionals to join our Trustee Board as External Trustees. As a charity Trustee, you will be a member of the Trustee Board that ensures the Union has necessary financial and structural stability to carry out its aims effectively. On a practical level, this means you need to be able to contribute to major decisions on legal financial issues and ensure that the Union is delivering on that political policy set by the elected representative. 

We hope to strengthen the range of competencies across the Trustee Board in order to support our student leaders. We would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with experience of financial management/audit and/or commercial services management, Charity and Company directorship, Human Resources, strategic and change management. However, these are not essential. 

What We are Expecting

HASU is currently working in partnership with the Harper Adams University following a period of change and is currently progressing with the development of its new strategic plan for 2020 and beyond after securing stability and new management in 2019. 

Attendance to Meetings

The Trustee Board will meet between four and six times a year, with potential involvement with sub-committees. Outside of board meetings, there may be occasions when the Officer Trustees will turn to you for your experience and knowledge.

The post of External Trustee is appointed for a period of four years, which can be extended for a second term. This role is not remunerated; however reasonable expenses will be reimbursed

Join our board and use your skills to help end gendered poverty. The Smallwood Trust has been helping women out of poverty for more than a century. Their work helps women on low incomes to become financially resilient - overcoming adversity to build a confident, positive and secure future. With c.£35 million investments, the Smallwood Trust's grant-making provides life-changing funds for individual women, women's voluntary sector organisations and practical policy initiatives that aim to promote systemic change.

The board of the Smallwood Trust are seeking to appoint up to three board members who share the Trust's aims, mission and values and feel able to make a contribution to the Trust's future.

Whilst the board are seeking a broad range of skills and experience, they would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a track-record in the following areas:

• Insights into how to achieve policy change through advocacy and lobbying

• Strategic communications with experience of how to build consensus for social change through effective messaging

• Building contacts and connections within wider grant-making and philanthropic networks

• Investment and asset management

The Smallwood Trust is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and actively encourage people from Black and Ethnic Minor­ity backgrounds, working class backgrounds, disabled people, people with lived experience of poverty and people with different views and perspectives. If you'd like to be a board member but face barriers in applying such as accessibility issues, health issues, caring responsibilities or other concerns, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you.

Location: Malvern /National / Flexibility dependent on new board members

Expenses: Board member roles are unremunerated but expenses are paid such as childcare and travel in order to support attendance at board meetings.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

• Closing date: 15 April

• Initial interviews with Prospectus: w/c 27 April - w/c 4 May

• Interview workshop with the Smallwood Trust: 21 May

Ensure that Deafconnect provides a high-quality range of projects/services for Deaf and hard of hearing people of all ages in line with need from the communities.

Ensure that Deafconnect services meet the standards required by all relevant, current legislation and the funding organisations for each project. 

To take a strategic and developmental role in identifying potential opportunities for Deafconnect to generate income for the provision of service and take responsibility for the ongoing improvement and development of services.

To provide senior management to all Deafconnect staff

To work closely with the Board of Trustees, provide regular reports and additional information as required.

Principal Accountabilities

MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE PROVISION / DEVELOPMENT

1. Manage projects and services – Ensure discussion with clients/service users takes place, in order to identify need and develop the project plan. Ensure funding is secured, to enable set-up and development of projects that will improve opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing people. Provide ongoing management and development support for all projects through team leaders and staff.

2 Develop Partnerships - To take a leading role in the identification, negotiation and development of partnership arrangements with other voluntary and statutory agencies to enable joint provision of service where appropriate. To provide advice and assistance to these partners.

3. Funding Opportunities

a. To actively seek out funding opportunities to generate income via funding applications, tenders for contracts and trading. 

b. Write and prepare a range of tenders and proposals to statutory bodies as appropriate, and communicate with organisations/agencies throughout the duration of application.

c. To submit funding applications to Trusts and other funding bodies.  To take an innovative and creative approach to service development and bid writing.

d. To liaise with the Board of Trustees as required to develop proposals ensuring bids have a strategic fit with the organisation and are operationally deliverable.

e. To keep up-to-date with best practice in developments regarding new sources of income.

f. To understand public sector commissioners’ aims and work with them to identify need in the Deaf and hard of hearing communities and assist in the development of the funded service.

4. Research current political and social developments which may have a bearing on service development and funding for the future

5. Ensure that progress is tracked and accurate records of funding applications are maintained. Ensure that management information is provided in order to assist understanding of achievement against service development income targets and strategic objectives.

6. Attend relevant funding events and report back to the Board of Trustees as appropriate. 

7. Undertake consultation exercises as required to inform service design and funding proposals.

8. To network and attend meetings as appropriate to establish good business relationships with a broad network of professional and non-professional clients

9. Represent the organisation and its objectives at meetings and in links with external agencies, advocating the merits of the organisation in a positive manner at all times.

MANAGEMENT OF STAFF

1. Provide line management to Senior staff including personal supervision and performance reviews, to ensure highest standards of professional practice. To oversee the management of team members.

2. To be involved in the recruitment of new staff

3. To promote an effective team environment, ensuring that team meetings are well led, and ensuring effective communication and information exchange between team members.

4. To ensure that all staff have relevant training for their job responsibilities and that all training is up to date.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

1. To be responsible to Northampton Borough Council for the maintenance and development of the Community Centre

2. To manage the community centre ensuring engagement with the local community, working with community groups and local officers including the Police.

3. Ensure that the community centre is effectively marketed and publicised to enable the covering of costs through group bookings.

GENERAL

1. To be accountable for finance – ensuring creation, monitoring and control of the relevant budgets and accounts. Taking appropriate action, and keeping the Board of Trustees updated at Board meetings and other times as appropriate.

2. Undertake, or delegate, as appropriate, presentations to groups to enhance awareness of Deafconnect’s projects and services for Deaf people.

3. Co-ordinate and submit regular and timely reports in relation to service contracts, grant awards etc., liaising closely to maintain ongoing positive relationships. 

4. To be accountable for the planning, development and implementation of effective quality assurance systems and provide reports and updates to the Board of Trustees as required.

5. To be self-sufficient with administration tasks, utilising I.T. and data bases accordingly.

6. To improve skills and knowledge by participating in personal development as appropriate and attend relevant training courses and other events

7. To market and promote services for Deaf People in accordance with the Deafconnect mission statement, advocating the merits of the organisation in a positive manner at all times.

8. To work in accordance with all organisational policies and practices and ensure that such are up to date.

9. Undertake any other duties as may be required within the scope of the post and participate as necessary in corporate initiatives and projects.

Person Specification Form

Essential Knowledge

Of tendering and procurement processes

Of equal opportunities

Of Health and safety especially safeguarding and loan working

An awareness of Deaf issues and the needs of Deaf people 

Of recording and monitoring statistical information

Essential Skills

Ability to promote and market the services provided and the organisation as a whole.

Able to present to audiences of varied levels and professionals

Good written and IT skills and effective report writing

Ability to set up and establish projects

Able to manage and supervise a team of people

To be able to create a working budget and monitor the finances against these budgets

Essential Experience

Of Managing and developing a service

Of recruitment & selection

Of service development

Of dealing with employee relation issues

Of working to and within budgets

Of community development work

Of facilitation/group work

Of developing and managing projects

Of partnership working with statutory and voluntary organisations at a senior level

Of submitting tenders

A good track record of income generation

Of managing a team

Desirable Experience 

Of Managing and developing a service for Deaf and hard of hearing people

Of working with user representatives

Of dealing with employee relation issues

Of managing a servicedelivery contracts

Essential Personal Qualities

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all people

To have a flexible attitude and an ability to organise and prioritise own workload, working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.

Ability to work both as part of a team and alone

Able to network and build good relationships

A positive approach to work

A creative approach – to be able to think out of the box

Desirable Personal Qualities 

To be a problem solver

Essential Qualifications

British Sign Language to at least level 2.

English GCSE C and above

Circumstances

Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as dictated by the needs of the job

Able to travel freely and maintain flexibility in terms of working location

As Property Custodian Trustee working two days or four half days per week, in our modern open plan offices, your skills will be key to helping us work with Parishes as they manage their properties, particularly any commercial or legal aspects. The sucessful candidate will also assist the Head of Property and Diocesan Board of Finance with activities relating to investment properties, retired clergy housing, glebe lands and houses.

The Custodian Trustee Administrator is a key member of the property team and will be the main  contact for our parishes when they have a legal, commercial or planning issue with their property. You will work closely with our solicitors and other experts to agree appropriate actions that respond to issues raised.

Ideally you will already have a practical understanding of general property issues such as maintenance, buying, selling, leasing and other land transactions.

Previous experience of legal documents, concepts and trusts in addition to maintaining spreadsheets and databases will be essential. This job would suit someone who is familiar with the commercial and / or legal aspects of property management.

Please see the full recruitment pack for details of how to apply for this role and use the application form attached - we look forward to hearing from you soon!