About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2020.

About the Role: [Role Overview]

Reporting directly to the Deputy CEO, this pivotal new role will drive culture change across the charity, ensuring our change programme is underpinned by a coherent, long-term and practical commitment to building all aspects of a modern, diverse, capable workforce. In this exciting and wide-ranging role, you will deliver our strategies.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre, big picture thinker with considerable experience of advising Chief Executives and Boards and whose experience combines both strategic and operational leadership ability.  You will be skilled in driving and embedding organisational effectiveness and cultural change in line with organisational strategies.  With a demonstrable track record of delivering strategic impact, your approach to leadership will embody five core leadership traits: academic, learning, adaptable, inclusive and trustworthy. 

Main Responsibilities:

• To act as the authoritative People Strategy adviser to Muslim Hands and, where necessary, supporting the CEO in engaging with Trustees and governance Committees on key People issues, risks and priorities.
• To be a powerful advocate for Muslim Hands ambitions for workforce development and capability (paid and unpaid) by creating a visible personal leadership presence in all aspects of workforce development and culture change.
• To devise and deliver a transformative and innovative people and cultural change strategy that aligns fully with our values and Muslim Hands Strategy and sets us apart as a great place to work.
• Be an active, effective and accountable member of the organisation, exhibiting strong leadership, leading by example.
• To establish the development of our organisational learning and development agenda.
• To formulate credible proposals on all strategic considerations for our people and organisational culture – with a particular focus on increasing our equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels across the charity.
• To coach the senior leadership team as necessary, ensuring expert support is put in place that drives high standards of leadership, talent development and employee engagement.
• To create and lead a People and Culture function that is recognised and valued as a centre of excellence in delivering our strategic goals and organisational development priorities, offering relevant expertise and, proactively sharing insights that add value.
• To ensure all contributions from the People and Culture team fully meets expectations including quality of People Policies, Talent acquisition, Compensation and Benefits. Specifically, Employee Relations and support to Senior Leadership roles.
• To exhibit Muslim Hands core values.
• To deliver and lead a People Strategy focused on culture change and organisational development intervention which creates a progressive, agile, dynamic workplace experience and environment for the future which enhances employee engagement and wellbeing.
• To work with colleagues to identify the skills, knowledge, and capability and culture of Muslim Hands needs to deliver future plans.
• To implement new talent management and wider learning programmes at all levels which align with our ambition to be a ‘learning organisation’, engaging our people to fulfil their potential, perform better and want to stay longer.
• To keep under constant review the charity’s approach to pay, reward/recognition and benefits to ensure we attract, recognise and retain talented paid and unpaid colleagues who are committed to Muslim Hands mission.
• To lead a department that provides an effective business-focused employee relations approach.
• To lead the charity’s approach to performance management, focusing on inspiring, equipping, empowering and rewarding colleagues to meet and exceed expectations.
• To ensure that paid and unpaid colleagues have access to appropriate support to maintain their personal wellbeing and maximise their contribution.
• To ensure that all other people and volunteering policies and procedures are as robust and efficient as possible; are legally compliant, fit for purpose and take account of emerging external risk factors and support delivery of the Strategy.
• To use data proactively to improve our organisational performance and encourage business-focused decisions.
• To ensure meaningful people insight (including through regular Employee Opinion Surveys) is provided in order to assist the Chief Executive and SMT in decision making and planning.
• To keep up to date with relevant Government policy proposals and legislation, and the best practice of relevant organisations, ensuring that the charity complies with legislation and adopts prevailing best practice wherever feasible.
• To act as a professional role model that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff within the team and more widely across the charity, promoting a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation, celebrating successes and encouraging ambition and achievement.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

(A) Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

(B) Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values
• Hold a relevant Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (Level 7) with proof of Suitable HR related experience
• 7+ years' experience in HR, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in team management / in a senior leadership role
• Expertise in Employee Relations, Employment Legislation, Policy and Procedure and the ability to recruit and train new staff and instil highest standards amongst new employees
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current UK Employment Law
• Extremely confident communicator with the ability to easily build relationships, rapport and trust with all types of people at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in leading a People Operations or Human Resources functions.
• Previous experience of leading operational change programmes within a HR environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and programme leads to deliver results on time, on budget and to high standards.
• Able to make connections across the organisation and provide support and challenge, working collaboratively across functions.

Desirable:

• Associate member (or higher) of the CIPD with evidence of continuous personal development
• Track record in developing and delivering HR/ People and Culture strategy and of advising HR managers and senior staff
• Previous experience of working closely with an Exec Board member, delivering clear communications on their behalf.
• Working knowledge and experience within a similar Role
• Working knowledge and experience of working within an International NGO

This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Friday, 14th February 2020, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Vacancy Reference Number:

HPC/PC/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of People and Culture

Reports to:

Deputy CEO

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £44,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Friday, 14th February 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 24th February 2020

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.

Red Rose Recovery is exclusively recruiting for a strong dynamic leader to drive forward and create a culture to support the ethos of the organisation and provide value based, clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to both Red Rose Recovery (RRR) and the Lancashire User Forum (LUF). 

You will have responsibility for the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure, financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.You will ensure financial sustainability and growth and be responsible for the delivery of the strategic plan.You will lead an organisation where teamwork is essential but where individual skills and co-production leadership equally need fostering. You’ll act an ambassador for the organisation and inspire the organisation and drive progress with the same determination and compassion demonstrated in our operational delivery.

OUR VALUES

• Hope- inspiring people to believe that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.
• Commitment - working passionately to improve the lives of those in recovery.
• Respect - judging and valuing people for who they are and where they are going, not what they have been.
• Community - connecting people together, make recover a reality for the whole community.
• Transformation - changes the lives of those in recovery. 
• Legacy – building sustainable recovery for service users, families and communities.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are strongly committed to the aims and ethos of RRR and the LUF and have a desire to bring about positive change in the lives of people in recovery.
• You have proven success in working closely with ambitious Management Teams and/or Boards.
• You are fun, warm, approachable, energetic, confident, outgoing, creative, empathetic, determined, ambitious, flexible, resilient, discreet, organised and professional.
• You are confident in presenting to large groups and contributing influentially in meetings.
• You have the capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small but wide-reaching charity.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working strategically with the Board of Trustees to deliver our ambitious strategy, identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Ensuring all staff understand and embody the organisation’s mission, strategy, culture and values, so that everyone is supported and equipped to perform to the highest level and meet the fullness of their potential.
• Managing the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure and financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing line management to the Senior Leadership Team and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel valued and able to work effectively. 
• Ensuring there are clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team which foster and maintain effective working relationships for the organisation.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, potential funders, corporate partners and agencies.
• Leading internal communications strategy to ensure that RRR’s values are lived day-to- day, and potential for sharing and learning is maximised across the organisation. 
• Acting as an ambassador for RRR, networking widely to build new and existing strategic relationships. 
• Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and maintain a proactive relationship with the Chair and Trustee Board, supporting them to fulfil their duties and legal and other responsibilities for the proper governance of RRR and the LUF.
• Ensuring full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial accounts, making returns to Charities Commission and reporting back at the AGM.

YOU’LL HAVE 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a professional environment.
• Experience of working at operational & strategic levels and driving success across organisations and partnerships.
• Excellent leadership skills, line management experience, and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams to deliver results.
• Experience in dealing with multiple tasks, sensitivities and challenges at the same time.
• A track record of driving quality and innovation and encouraging enterprise in others. 
• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge and ability to run an organisation that is compliant with all regulatory and statutory obligations, and which is financially stable.
• Proven track record of securing new business in a tough financial climate.
• Willingness to travel locally across the Lancashire and North West region and nationally as required.

Founded in 1985, Vision Aid Overseas has been helping some of the poorest people in the world to see more clearly. Whether you are a teacher in Ghana, a seamstress in Zambia or a school pupil in Ethiopia, poor eyesight can have a devastating impact on your life and livelihood.

We are seeking three new Trustees to join our Board of Trustees:

• The first Trustee will be an Optometrist working in or alongside public health (ideally with programmes experience in Africa)
• The second will either be working in or have recently worked in or with a University Department related to Optometry or Ophthalmology and is enthusiastic to take forward our education and training work with Universities in Africa
• The third trustee will come from a fund-raising or communications background

This is an opportunity to help shape the fortunes of a charity whose work is transforming the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across Africa. We have ambitious plans in our new strategy 2020-2030, to reach many more people, both in those countries where we currently operate and in new locations and through new partnerships.

We are looking for Trustees who are interested and committed to the aims of Vision Aid Overseas and would like to join a dynamic, welcoming Board. All will have governance responsibility for overseeing the affairs of the charity and ensuring it is solvent, well-run with thorough safeguarding procedures in place and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up.

In line with our equal opportunities policy we welcome the widest possible range of expressions of interest in order to increase the diversity of our Board.

These roles are not remunerated but modest expenses will be paid. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Vision Aid Overseas.

If you are interested in applying for any of these trustee roles, please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter detailing your interest and in which role and the particular skills and knowledge you bring.

The Royal Female School of Art Foundation (RFSA) is a growing grant-making charity (registered no. 1169925) which provides grants to art students and arts outreach programmes through academic institutions. Our mission is to widen access to the arts, design and associated professions by supporting those who might otherwise be unable to start or stay in further and higher education, in Greater London. They may be suffering disadvantage because of financial hardship, cultural barriers, physical or mental disability, or caring responsibilities.

The charity has up to eight trustees responsible for directing the charity’s affairs.  Our Trustees play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction of our organisation, as well as ensuring we are delivering our best to widen access to arts education in Greater London. The Trustees wish to recruit a further trustee, ideally with some artistic, art world or further education knowledge and experience.

RFSA recognises the value of diversity in all its forms at all levels of the organisation, including at Board level. A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our values and we celebrate its role in the creation of an inclusive workplace culture.

You must be eligible to be a trustee and have no conflict of interest with the charity’s work.  An information pack is available from the Foundation Secretary, Cat Armstrong using the application email.  Please submit a CV, two references, and an explanation of why you think you would make a good trustee to the Foundation Secretary by Friday 31 January 2020. Interviews are expected to take place in mid February in central London.

As we strive to protect the environment and tackle climate change at this critical time, we are seeking to appoint a Board member to join the Friends of the Earth Board.

Friends of the Earth is one of the UK’s most influential environmental campaigning organisations with an increasingly important role to play. We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it, with around 2 million supporters across five continents and more than 75 national organisations worldwide.  Every one of our people is vital to us achieving our goal; that by 2030 the next generation will enjoy an environment that's getting better: a safer climate, flourishing nature, and healthy air, water and food. 

Board member 
Unremunerated
London 

Coming up to our 50th anniversary, Friends of the Earth is seeking a new Board member to provide high quality governance as the organisation continues to effect positive change on behalf of the environment. 

The new Board member will share the motivation and values of Friends of the Earth, make a strategic contribution to the board and will bring a background in and thorough understanding of finance. 

You will have a sound understanding of governance/board experience within a medium or large organisation and senior leadership experience within a public, private or charity sector setting.

Friends of the Earth is committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are keen to encourage applications from people currently underrepresented in the environment movement and on our Board, including BAME, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.

As we are engaged in campaigning across Northern Ireland, Wales and England, we also welcome applications from people based outside London and the South East. 
     
     
To read full details of the role and to find out how to apply please read the detailed Appointment  Brief attached on the Prospectus website which can be reached by clicking on the apply button.   
   
If you wish to have an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Lottie Wihl or Camille Revuelta at Prospectus.
     
Closing date: 20 January 2020     
Initial interviews with Prospectus: w/c 27 January 2020     
Panel Interviews with Friends of the Earth: w/c 10 February 2020 

War Child is the global charity for children affected by war and conflict. It educates, protects and stands up for the rights of those children.

Founded in 1993, War Child  currently works with children affected by war in nine countries and reached over 126,000 children in the last year

Chair
Unremunerated
London

War Child now seek a new Chair to lead the board in support and provision of governance of the highest quality and rigour as the organisation enters a phase of significant growth and increased impact.

The new Chair will bring experience of chairing an organisation of size and scale, preferably with an international element. You will be an effective communicator able to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders.

War Child is committed to achieve greater diversity in its board, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

To read further details of this role, and to find out how to apply,  please visit the dedicated Microsite by clicking on the Apply Button.   

If you wish to have an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Jess Stockford or Camille Revuelta at Prospectus.

Closing date: 26 January 2020
Initial interviews with Prospectus: w/c 3 February 2020
Panel interviews with War Child: w/c 17 February 2020

Thank you for your interest in the role of Clerk to the Board. This is a key role within YGAM supporting the Trustee and
Trading Boards and their supporting Committees.
YGAM is a national charity with a social purpose to inform, educate, safeguard and build digital resilience amongst the
young and vulnerable people. YGAM Innovation objects are to undertake commercial and trading activities to make profits for the provision of funding for YGAM to carry out purposes.
Over the last two years YGAM has worked with charity governance leaders Peridot Partners and an experienced
governance specialist, to recruit a core team of trustees and trading company non-executive directors and establish a
strong foundation for the effective operation of our governance meetings. Together with the charity’s senior leadership
team the Boards are steering the charity through the next stage of its development in line with its new three year strategy.
The YGAM board operates as a modern, 21st Century board whose members embrace their strategic role and generate new thinking that will keep YGAM relevant and responsive to the emerging needs and challenges facing young people around gaming, gambling and digital resilience. The Boards are equally clear on their fiduciary legal, ethical and social
responsibilities and how the different Boards and committees undertake their differing responsibilities. The YGAM boards focuses on what will be happening in the future, looking to understand trends in the sector and economy at large to stimulate ideas and innovation, maintain relevance and even perhaps to enjoy first mover advantages. For us a 21st Century Board is set up to spark ideas, support calculated risks and deploy the expertise of their members in a more expansive way to expedite the reaching of our charitable objectives.
To support the Boards and ensure their time is used most effectively, we are seeking a highly organised and efficient Clerk to the Boards who will service the main YGAM Board, its two committees (Finance, Audit & Risk and People &
Transformation) and the Trading Company Board – YGAM Innovation.
The responsibilities of the role will include organising board meetings; producing accurate minutes; advising Trustees and Directors on governance and compliance; reviewing and maintaining governance policies, procedures and related
documentation. The role will also lead on trustee inductions, training and work closely with the chair regarding Board
effectiveness, and trustee recruitment.
The role averages 25 hours per month, flexing in line with the quarterly cycle of meetings.
The role is offered as a 2 year fixed term contract. Reasonable travel and other expenses necessary to attending meetings in Central London will be covered.
To apply for the role please email your up-to-date curriculum-vitae and a cover letter of more than two sides of A4. Only curriculum vitaes with supporting statements will be accepted. The closing date for applications is
Friday 24th January 2020 - all received applications will be acknowledged. Successful applicants who make the shortlist
will be asked to attend an interview, which is planned to take place on Friday 14th February 2020 in London. Please make sure you can attend this selection day before applying.

YGAM are proud to be recognised as an Investors in People organisation, guaranteeing you a purposeful job with plenty of training and career opportunities for the right person.

Could you be our next Executive Director of Business Development?

Livability is seeking a dynamic strategic leader to lead our business development function.

You will lead our growth agenda by playing a pivot role in identifying and following through successful development opportunities for both our Special Education, Adult Care and fundraising directorate.

You will have excellent knowledge and experience of the growth landscape in the Special Education and/or Social Care, with significant strategic experience. You will drive and embed a commercial culture across the organisation promoting our “business courage” initiative for sustainable growth.

Could this be the opportunity for you?

If yes, you could be part of a dynamic Executive Team, playing a vital role in leading Livability’s work across the UK -  enabling disabled people to live flourishing and fulfilled lives.

About Us

Livability is the charity that exists to support disabled people to live flourishing and fulfilled lives by enabling connections to self-chosen activities, relationships and preferences.

We tackle barriers that affect disabled people, by enabling better wellbeing and strong connections to the things that matter most to each individual.

Delivering a wide range of care, education, vocation and rehabilitation services, we strive to grow community connections that help disabled people thrive.

Trustee - St George's Hospital Charity

We are looking for a new Trustee who will take on the role of Honorary Treasurer at St George's Hospital Charity.

The Treasurer role is both a strategic position, working with fellow Trustees and the charity Senior Leadership team on developing a financial strategy to support our ambitious growth plans, and also a tactical position, involving oversight of the charity’s finances and financial operations and providing reassurance to the Board.

The Treasurer is Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee, which meets quarterly. This committee provides oversight, constructive challenge and support for the Charity’s Finance and Operations function on behalf of the main Trustee Board, covering investment performance, budgeting and financial reporting, internal and external audit, and aspects of operations including risk register review. Day to day responsibility for financial operations and control is in the hands of the Director of Finance and Operations.

In addition to the four Finance Sub-Committee meetings, there are five meetings of the Board of Trustees each year (including an away day) and the Treasurer also may be invited to join one of the other sub committees.

We are looking for a qualified accountant, preferably with knowledge or experience of investment portfolios who has the ability to work at a strategic level, to advise the Board on the financial implications of its policy objectives and strategic plan, and the ability to work closely with the charity finance team to monitor the charity’s finances and to give advice and guidance when needed.

As with all our Trustees, we would prefer a person who lives in the area served by the Trust and has some connection with St George’s Hospital in Tooting and/or Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton.

As a member of the charity’s Board of Trustees, the Trustee will support appropriate decisions and good governance by the Board.

The role of Trustee includes:

• Ensuring the charity keeps proper accounts.
• Reviewing the charity’s financial performance.
• Reviewing finance and investment policies and strategy.
• Reviewing the robustness and effectiveness of the financial controls in place.
• Liaising through various committees with finance staff, including Finance Director and the charity’s independent auditor.

Knowledge and experience:

• A qualified accountant
• Outstanding record of professional achievement in their field, with a commensurate personal reputation for excellence, with a particular focus on strategic finance, audit and risk, planning and performance. Investment experience is also helpful
• Ideally, experience gained as Trustee or Non-Executive Director in a similarly complex service orientated or influential organisation preferably with charity and/or NHS experience
• Strong understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
• Appreciation of the nature of risk management at Board level.

Skills and abilities:

• Able to distil complex information and bring a pragmatic approach to its application.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to galvanise external relationships and build support for St George’s Hospital Charity.
• Strong ambassadorial and influencing skills – inspires trust and confidence quickly.
• Able to think strategically and work well with/ challenge a finance team

Personal style and behaviour:

• Independent, strategic and creative thinker.
• Driven and self-managing with sharp commercial acumen.
• Collaborative team player.
• Sound judgement and political sense.
• Committed to the values of St George’s Hospital Charity; leads by example in upholding these values and demonstrates the utmost integrity.

Additional duties:

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions. These may involve scrutinising Board and Committee papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives and other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. A Trustee is required to act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to St George’s Hospital Charity and must always bear the interest of the charity in mind.

Remuneration:

The role of Trustee is unremunerated.

Time Commitment:

Up to five Board meetings per year, plus at least one Committee membership with four additional meetings per year. Trustees are also expected to attend occasional public or private events, e.g. supporter/fundraising events, strategic planning Board away days and public profile events.

Trustees are required to agree to abide by the Trustees’ Code of Conduct and to declare as appropriate their business interests.

Location of meetings:

St George’s Hospital in Tooting and Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton.

Expenses:

Reasonable out of pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Terms:

Trustees will serve an initial four-year term and be eligible for re-appointment for a further four year term.

To be considered for the role:

To express an interest in the role and to be considered, please submit the following:

• A detailed and up-to-date CV.
• A supporting statement that addresses all criteria in the Person Specification and outlines your motivation for applying.

The closing date for applications for the Trustee role is Friday 7 February 2020.

Interviews will begin on the afternoons of 25 and 26 February 2020.

To download the full job description for this role, please follow the link to our site.

We are looking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors to join our Board at Spectrum Community Health CIC.

With our headquarters located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, we are an innovative, not-for-profit social enterprise providing award-winning, high quality healthcare services across the North of England, within health & justice, sexual health services and substance misuse services.

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time of expansion, as we continue to evolve and achieve our ambitions. We are seeking leaders who share our vision and values, are enthusiastic and have the ability to positively engage and influence.

Previous healthcare experience is not essential; however, we are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate experience and skills in one or more of the key strategic areas:

Financial planning and analysis (based around a professional accountancy qualification)

• Business development and the opening up of new markets, including growth via mergers and acquisitions
• Introducing cultural change and transformation in a growing and complex organisation
• Implementing digital innovation, including the use of social media.

For more information about Spectrum Community Health CIC, do visit our website.

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and tenacious person to join an established team that facilitates groups of disabled people and people with mental health challenges who want to influence and change things.  

Barnwood Trust is a charitable foundation with aims to create the best possible environment in Gloucestershire for disabled people and people with mental health challenges.

The Lead for Opportunities Development is part of a team within Barnwood who work in strengths-based ways with individuals, groups and whole communities. We work alongside people to explore what else might be possible in their lives and with groups to equip them to take action about the things they care about.

We are looking for individuals who have experience (lived or working) with disabled people or people with mental health challenges. It is important that you have skills in and a passion for group work that assists people and groups to reach their potential.

Barnwood Trust welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. As a committed equal opportunities employer the Trust guarantees an interview to any disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role.

Key duties:

This role will work in partnership with groups of disabled people and people with mental health challenges who want to draw on their experience to influence communities and organisations. The person will develop group opportunities for people to:

• Grow confidence and skills
• Develop and deliver workshops and learning events
• Influence organisations and communities based on their lived experience

It is an exciting and challenging development role, in a team with a culture of mutual support and shared learning.

Experience and skills required for this role:

• Practical experience of facilitative group work
• Experience of developing and delivering participative workshops
• Excellent communication, organisational and negotiation skills
• Experience of working in partnerships with other organisations

Benefits:

• 36 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Work within a team and organisation that’s committed to equality and diversity
• Highly competitive pension contribution rates

Contract Terms:

• Permanent contract. Full-time role, 37.5 hours a week. Usual working hours to be worked Monday to Friday, but some evening and weekend working, as required.
• A job share for this position would be welcomed
• Based at our Overton House office, central Cheltenham

Closing date, interviews and start date

Deadline for applications is noon Friday 24th January 2020. First interviews will take place Wednesday 5th February 2020, with the second interviews on Wednesday 19th February 2020.

To apply

Click on Apply to be redirected to the Barnwood Trust website where you will find the application pack which contains further information on the role, along with the application form and equal opportunities form, both of which need to be completed and returned to the recruitment team. The contact details for the recruitment team can be found in the application pack. Should you have any questions or require a hard copy please contact the recruitment team directly as well. 

Do you want to work for a charity exclusively focused on ending the scourge of older people being abused?

The charity is exclusively focused on supporting, advising and helping older people who have been the subject of abuse, while championing their cause with the police, government and statutory bodies

This role offers fantastic scope and opportunity as the charity continues to grow. You should have at least 2 years' experience and will need to be well acquainted with the world of fundraising and be flexible in your approach to this role. You will be reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Communications and working within a passionate team to drive fundraising opportunities and help to raise the profile of this amazing charity. There is great opportunities for advancement in the role as the charity is growing quickly. We are keen to appoint to the team quickly so interviews will be on a rolling basis. Please send your CV and a well thought out cover letter asap.!

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Raise funds to agreed targets and support the organisation's activities, predominately via trusts and foundations, corporate, individual giving, community as well as exploring new income streams

• Market and promote the work of the organisation to a wider audience using well written and impactful propositions and presentations in person where necessary.

• Undertake in-depth research to identify potential income and funding opportunities • Empower supporters to organise and undertake their own fundraising activities

• Maintain accurate records, including maintaining the fundraising and income generation database and CRM system with targets, pitches and asks

For this role, you will need to be a positive and proactive person with a caring yet driven nature as well as being happy to embrace the excitement of being able to join a company in a very busy time of growth! This is an unmissable opportunity to join a brilliant organisation, whilst contributing to their outstanding and meaningful work.

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity, to work in a vibrant environment supporting causes that really matter? Are you looking for the next stage in your career where you are required to think outside the box and contribute to managing change, by supporting the expansion of an already thriving organisation?

If yes, your next position should be at The Royal Foundation.

About us

When people come together, they can achieve great things. The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge unites people to tackle some of today’s biggest challenges. We use our passion and unique influence to change mind-sets to make a lasting difference on the issues that matter to us and to society.

The Royal Foundation supports a broad and ambitious spectrum of activity. We bring people, ideas and resources together to understand issues, explore creative solutions and be a catalyst for long-term impact.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Business and Governance Manager will act as the first point of contact for all office, Trustee and governance matters, administration and enquiries.

Principal Accountabilities

Trustees and Governance Management

• To provide high quality and confidential support to the Chairman and the Board of Trustees.

• To deliver highly effective Board meetings, ensuring the smooth conduct of business. This will include the production of high-quality agendas and papers, circulation of papers to strict deadlines, attending all Board meetings, minute taking and recording actions.

• Arranging all logistics for Board and other ad hoc meetings as required to ensure they are delivered to a high standard.

• To exercise sound judgement to ensure that key business items and decisions are identified, progressed and followed up accordingly. This will include email and correspondence review and decision-making about further action to be taken.

• To fulfil maintenance of the register of Board members’ interests and any arising conflicts.

• Supporting Trustee recruitment process, induction and ongoing development of Trustees, proactively seeking out opportunities to support Trustees in their roles.

• Maintaining and review as necessary key governance documentation, processes and policies.

• Ensuring business continuity and risk management arrangements are in place. This will include co-ordinating and maintaining risk registers and agreeing action plans to manage risk.

• Maintaining a good relationship with our legal advisors and ensuring budgets are followed, as well as having the ability to review and update basic contracts

Office, Facilities & Systems Management

• To be responsible for the smooth, efficient and cost-effective management of the Foundation’s space(s) and its facilities. This includes managing all central services, such as utilities, repairs, reception, archiving, cleaning, catering and recycling.

• Establishing and continuously improve office information systems and procedures to ensure an efficient and effective service, undertaking reviews of systems and procedures as necessary.

• To manage regular office checks (PAT, fire safety, alarm testing etc), maintain compliance and ensure the office is safe and tidy. The Business and Governance Manager will also act as the designated Health & Safety representative for the Foundation.

• Liaising and negotiating all office related contract services. This will include equipment lease agreements, IT & Telecoms providers, insurance renewals, cleaning, office stationery, travel agents etc.

• With support, manage and plan the co-ordination of any internal moves and changes, including office layout changes.

• Maintaining good landlord/tenant relationships and liaise with the building managing agent for any issues and for lease renewals.

• Take responsibility for ensuring all new starters receive a building, IT, and health & safety induction.

• To manage the setting up of all new starters and removal of leavers with the IT provider, and ensuring all equipment is ordered and retrieved in a timely manner.

• If required, to project manage and lead on the relocation to a new office space. When a move is required, the Business and Governance Manager will investigate availability and suitability of options for new premises. They will also plan how to best utilise the space and resources for a new building, as well as working with the Director of Finance & Operations to address any of the legal aspects of an office move.

Line management

• Providing line management to the Administration Assistant. This includes managing and supervising the activities, allocating and supervising work, providing support and performance development.

Person Specification

The Royal Foundation is a high-profile organisation and the successful candidate will appreciate the importance of discretion and confidentiality and have a mature and professional approach.

Key skills, Competencies, Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Degree-level Office administration qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of GDPR and information governance regulations

• Working knowledge of risk management and board interaction/assurance

• Strong experience of project management

• A strong awareness of Health and Safety legislation and ability to represent and enforce this across the Foundation

• Experience of managing third-party providers and budgets

• Experience of managing staff

• Sound knowledge and confident use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office Applications, SharePoint etc

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, persuasion and facilitation skills

• Excellent written skills, with the ability to record and present information and meeting minutes in a clear, concise and persuasive manner

• Well-developed influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Advanced IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), specifically the experience of supporting other users

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a complex and varied workload

• Project management skills

• Research skills and the ability to draw information from various sources

• Teamwork skills and the ability to lead and motivate others

• Experience of delivering work to tight deadlines

• Attention to detail, and understanding the importance of gathering and processing information accurately

• Practical, flexible and innovative approach to work

• Tackles difficult problems, and seeks to understand the reason for obstacles and takes personal responsibility for finding solutions

• Willingness to provide administrative and logistical support to ensure effective project delivery

• A professional and mature attitude to the tasks in hand

Desirable

• Specific knowledge of charity governance would be desirable but not essential

• Project / programme management qualification (such as PRINCE2).

Practical Requirements

Although the work will be predominantly office based, some UK travel will be necessary in order to oversee progress of projects in various parts of the UK.

How to Apply

To apply for the position please submit your supporting statement and CV, please note that if the position has a high number of suitable candidates, we may close the position before the closing date of Friday 24 January 2020 at 12 noon.

1st Round Interviews – Thursday 6th February and Friday 7th February 2020

The Royal Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity and to tackle any forms of discrimination within our working environment, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices and external relationships.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information.  If you would like to see a copy of our privacy notice please write to 5 St. Mary Abbots Place, London W8 6LS.

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Since its foundation 100 years ago, the RAF Benevolent Fund has supported past and present members of the Royal Air Force and their dependents who are in need, whether that is through practical, emotional or financial support.

In 2019, the charity launched a three-year, multi-channel and multi-million-pound campaign to double their reach from c.50,000 to 100,000 beneficiaries and to celebrate their Centenary year. They are now looking for an ambitious, experienced fundraising and communications leader to join their team and ensure that the campaign delivers on its targets. The role will support the work of a strong senior management team and a new CEO who joins the charity in Spring 2020.

As Director of Fundraising & Communications you will lead the charity’s income generation, awareness building and supporter, service user and public engagement programmes including the development and implementation of fundraising, communications and marketing strategies.

It is essential that you know how to lead, build and sustain teams and to deliver results. You will have a broad knowledge of fundraising (corporate and major donor fundraising and direct marketing in particular), communications, marketing and digital workstreams and be experienced in developing and implementing new business ideas. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong networking capabilities and proven abilities in delivering against challenging targets.

This is a great opportunity to work for an organisation that makes an enormous difference to the lives of people who have done their duty and made a personal sacrifice for this country.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.