Lucy Air Ambulance for Children is the only charity in the UK that flies children to hospital by aeroplane. This role is essential to our ambition which is to ensure that every child who needs a transfer to hospital by plane receives one. You will be joining a passionate and ambitious organisation, that works hard to deliver a life-changing service for children. You will manage all aspects of our corporate fundraising strategy, and will be enabled to make decisions and work independently but with the support of a brilliant team.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and people-focused Senior Operations Manager to oversee, drive and improve business processes across our Community directorate and ensure our delivery teams receive the first-class back office support needed to enable lives to be changed. 

This is a diverse role which encompasses operational oversight of a busy day nursery, a full programme of family support including one-to-one support and group work, a growing number of youth programmes including sport, informal education and social action, and work with seniors and adults encompassing training, employability, volunteering, peer support and wellbeing.

The post holder will be responsible for effective resource allocation (including staffing and budget), internal and external reporting including to trustees and funders, managing our data, organising administration support for front line workers and managers, developing and maintaining business systems, policies, procedures and processes, securing fees and optimising income for the work we do, and management of a small support team.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Minimum of four years’ experience of managing finance and/or operations at a senior level
• Proven track record of leading day to day operations and project planning in a complex environment on a tightly managed budget
• Experience of establishing and maintaining data and administrative systems, financial and non-financial
• Ability to translate data and delivery into clear written reports and analysis
• Strong people skills, with the ability to build relationships both inside the organisation and with a wide range of external partners across our community

Based in the Coin Street neighbourhood centre, minutes from Waterloo and Blackfriars stations and at the heart of a thriving local community, we are proud to have been judged as an outstanding family and children’s centre by Ofsted and to have built a national and international reputation as a leading social enterprise.

About Coin Street Community Builders

Coin Street Community Builders (CSCB) is a social enterprise responsible for developing and managing a significant part of London’s South Bank. We have transformed a largely derelict area into a thriving place for people to live, work and visit.

In return we can offer you:

• 27 days’ annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• 8% pension (5% employer contribution with 3% employee contribution)
• Season ticket loan
• Health and wellbeing package including free gym membership and a confidential employee assistance programme
• Commitment to training and development
• And many, many more benefits

To apply please submit an up to date CV and the supporting questions form. We are unable to consider CVs if they are not accompanied by the supporting questions form. The equal opportunities form is optional.

Please note that an enhanced DBS check is required for the post and you will be subject to satisfactory references and checks.

Interviews scheduled to take place on 8 & 11 June 2021.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two people to join Salford CVS to support our grants and investments programme.

We’re looking to recruit 2 full-time (37.5 hours per week) Grants Development Workers, initially on 12-month fixed-term contracts. It is our intention to extend these contract by an additional 2-years, subject to additional funding being secured.

The post-holders will assist Grants Manager in the development and delivery of a large grants and investments programme (aimed at voluntary, community, social enterprise organisations and schools) in excess of £1m per year, largely focused on addressing health inequalities in the city of Salford. The roles will be based in both the office and community settings.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week 

Location: Multiple sites across London (maybe required to work from different offices each day)

Contract: Permanent

Toynbee Hall is a charity where people come for excellent local services and where they can share ideas and experience, gather information and knowledge that we use together to take action to change lives and eradicate poverty. Our programmes include free advice services, financial inclusion services, wellbeing services, including work with older people and community learning services supporting young people and new migrants.

Debt Free London is a unique partnership of charities led by Toynbee Hall and funded by the Money and Pensions Service, that provides free, expert advice to Londoners with problem debt. Our trained and accredited advisors support Londoners with all types of money worries – from rent and council tax arrears, to credit card and catalogue debt. We work with clients to prioritise their bills & debts, helping them to write letters and advocating on their behalf.

Job Purpose:

1. To ensure the quality of advice are compliant, consistent and meets both external and internal requirements.
2. To provide day to day guidance, set targets, implement guidelines and assist with any issues the team may have. To ensure that all members understand the team’s objectives and work together to achieve it.
3. To ensure career progression is identified and implemented for all Trainees.

Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 25th May 2021
Interviews: w/c 31st May 2021

Position Summary 

This role is pivotal for  FoodCycle’s growth strategy to build sustainable Community Dining Projects across the country. The post holder will identify opportunities to increase the number of Projects in each region predominately from Newcastle to Bedford and will work in close collaboration with Regional Managers and a Research officer to deliver on ambitious 3-year growth strategy.

Main aim of this role

To establish and get ready for launch, new community dining projects in multiple regions. You will develop a network of community organisations and relationships with local authorities, councils, church groups and other charities to find suitable locations where FoodCycle can open new Projects. You will identify where we will find our guests, volunteers, venues and surplus food in multiple towns and cities predominantly from Newcastle to Bedford and get our Projects to the stage where they can be opened and supported by our team of Regional Managers. You will seek to continuously be building an excellent pipeline of new Projects. You naturally build great relationships and will enjoying sharing with us your wealth of knowledge around community networks, volunteers and community spaces in order for FoodCycle to support more people who are facing hunger and loneliness.

The Role

Is to provide financial control, management and reporting to support our day-to-day operational services, business systems and governance. We are a long-established, caring charity gearing up to grow. We currently have an office in Newick but given the geography of our area the role can be managed remotely with occasional visits only to Newick and to other venues to meet with the team. 

The Finance and Business Manager will be a key player in the charity leadership in contact with Trustees and managers and liaising with frontline staff, clients, carers, funders and all partner organisation colleagues. The role requires a dynamic multi-tasker and people-person of integrity who is also keen to deliver a professional client finance service. 

We want Headway to be cost-efficient, competitive and 100% client and carer friendly in all financial transactions. This will help us achieve excellent, user-friendly, communications around all aspects of our finance and business. 

There is plenty of opportunity to shape the finance and business function and make the role your own whilst helping the charity evidence its financial value. A go-ahead approach to setting and delegating budgets, sharing finance information and securing best value will be timely across our changing team.

There is also scope to work with the Chief Executive to progress business sponsorship, funding development and use of IT as part of business planning and strategy.

Skills and Experience

The essential and desirable skills and experience are shown in the Job Description Person Spec and include an accountancy or AAT qualification and at least 4 years in finance management. You will have the aptitude  energy and cheerful personality to contribute positively to our small, friendly and committed team. 

Newham & Leytonstone Branch Organiser (Maternity Cover) 

The role of the Newham & Leytonstone Branch Organiser is to support the growth and collective leadership of the Newham & Leytonstone branch, while our current organiser is on maternity leave. This work will support the union’s fundamental goal of transforming the housing system, in alignment with our values and strategy agreements. The work will include facilitating leadership from a broad base of renters, with a particular emphasis on working with those who face the worst impacts of the housing crisis.

The successful candidate will be available to start in June or July (at the latest) for one year.

Core responsibilities 

• Building relationships with renters in Newham and Leytonstone, including through phone calls and one-to-one meetings.

• Supporting renters to take action, such as by helping to organise pickets against estate agents, landlords and other power holders who profit from the housing crisis. 

• Ensuring the Branch is reaching and recruiting a wide range of renters, such as through organising street stalls and door knocking sessions and meeting with local renters and leaders. 

• Empowering renters facing marginalisation and deprivation to participate and lead the branch, by developing their skills and confidence through coaching.

• Supporting the organisation of branch meetings and other meetings and events to ensure they are welcoming and empowering spaces for a wide range of members. 

Additional responsibilities when time allows

• Supporting the development of teams and roles within the branch, including the outreach, member solidarity and planning teams, so as to ensure the branch is led strategically and effectively by renters, especially renters most impacted by the housing crisis.

• Identifying opportunities for and coordinating collective action on the housing issues that are important to renters.

• Building strong, deep relationships with relevant groups and organisations in the area. 

St Joseph’s Hospice provides palliative care for people with progressive and life-limiting illnesses living in East and North London. The Hospice has a contract with North Central London CCG to provide Component 2 bereavement support to Islington residents according to the three-component model of Bereavement Care, defined in the NICE Guidelines for Palliative and Supportive Care 2004. This award-winning service has been developed in partnership with the ELiPSe Palliative Care Team – Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust.

We require a part-time Community Development Manager to work closely with the other part-time Community Development Manager, the Development Officer and bereavement colleagues at St Joseph’s Hospice to provide an effective, high-quality, community-based peer-to-peer Bereavement Service for residents of the London Borough of Islington. This will include managing the day-to-day running of the service, working with people from different cultural and religious backgrounds, recruiting, selecting, training and developing volunteer befrienders, promoting the service widely, and maintaining close links with the ELiPSe Palliative Care Team.

Applicants will have proven experience of delivering bereavement services, working with volunteers, working within a diverse multi-cultural environment, and working with local communities. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and leadership skills and also demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and innovation. This is a part-time post. Working days will be Monday to Wednesday.

We encourage applications from innovative individuals who are committed to partnership working, improving access to bereavement services and working with volunteers in this area of London.

We offer 27 days’ holiday plus eight public holidays (pro rata) and an excellent pension scheme. Continuity of NHS Pension scheme is available.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 06/06/21
Interview date: 23/06/21

Applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The WEA has an exciting opportunity for an Estates Manager to join the Quality and Student Services Team.

As an Estates Manager, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of all estates and facilities services across the WEA.

You will provide building and construction expertise to support the development of the organisation and be the principal advisor on all land, property, estates and facilities matters to the Leadership Team through the Director of Quality & Student Services.

Key areas of responsibility:

You will work closely with internal colleagues and external partners to ensure all estates and facilities matters are considered as part of any business / service reconfiguration and in the development of any new services. Quality, compliance, commercial awareness, construction management and leadership will be paramount.

About you:

To apply for this post please attach your CV and a supporting statement / covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the person specification.

Clare College, Cambridge is seeking to appoint a talented fundraiser as its new Development Director, a key position within the College.

Development Director
Clare College, Cambridge
Salary is expected to be in the range of £78,000-£88,000 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the most successful College development offices as it moves into the next stage of its 700th Anniversary Campaign – securing philanthropic support for access, student support, teaching, research, and community.

Working closely with the Master and supported by a highly engaged Fellowship, you will play a key role in developing the 700th Anniversary Campaign.  You will be responsible for developing and implementing an ambitious and innovative programme, supported by a dedicated and talented team of development professionals.  Holding a portfolio of key donors and prospects, you will identify, cultivate and personally solicit potential benefactors for major gifts.

Founded in 1326, Clare College is the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, it is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive. The appointment of Loretta Minghella as the new Master has the potential to open new conversations and possibilities with potential donors.

You will be an experienced and innovative fundraiser with a proven record of raising significant gifts.  You will have the desire and drive to identify, cultivate and personally solicit potential benefactors for major gifts from a global alumni and supporter population.  Strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the presence and intellect to operate at the highest levels, are all prerequisites.

This is an exciting and pivotal time to be joining Clare. With clearly articulated priorities for future funding, an engaged leadership and a warm alumni body, this position is an outstanding opportunity for a proven fundraiser to play a pivotal role in one of the most successful fundraising teams in Cambridge.

The closing date for this position is 10th June 2021.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can view the full Job Description and download the application form.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

Mahdlo Youth Zone is a young people’s charity based in Oldham with a vision to be a beacon of excellence for youth-led provision. Our mission is to deliver high quality, innovative activities and experiences for young people aged 8-19 (25 with a disability) to provide opportunities to raise aspirations and support young people to be the best they can be.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated and pro-active person to the role of Partnership Manager. The post holder will have significant experience in trust fundraising, writing compelling funding bids and strong relationship building skills. You will work closely with the income generation team to deliver a coherent fundraising strategy, ethos and message that meets Mahdlo’s business needs and exploits all viable opportunities.

Experience in three or more of the following areas are essential:

• At least 3 years’ experience of business development through trusts and grants fundraising.
• 3 years’ experience in writing high-quality winning bids in the public or third sector.
• Experience of working competently under pressure and to tight deadlines, often without direction/continuous supervision.
• Excellent rapport building, networking and relationship management experience.

You must be committed to working within the spirit of Mahdlo’s core values – Passion, Respect, Inclusion, Dependability and Excellence – which describe the way we work.

Benefit package

This role offers:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 33 days annual leave (including bank / public holidays) per annum
• Automatic enrolment to Medicash Health Care scheme on successful completion of probationary period
• Free onsite gym access

Application process

To apply for this opportunity please complete the Mahdlo application form and refer to the full job description and person specification as relevant experience is essential.

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 4th June 2021

Mahdlo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; therefore an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required with this post. The successful applicants will be expected to join the DBS Update Service. Job offers are also subject to two satisfactory references.

Mahdlo is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all candidates. We treat all applicants for employment and employees equally.

Langdon have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager to join their team based in Edgware.

Location: Edgware

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (Depending on skills and experience) 

Job type: Full Time

Programme Manager – The Role:

Langdon was founded 25 years ago, and we now help over 100 young Jewish people with learning disabilities providing education, supported living and employment services.

Working as a Programme Manager at Langdon you will feel enormously rewarded. You can use your skills and passion to make a real difference to Jewish adults with a Learning Disability and Autism.

Programme Manager - Key Responsibilities:

- To ensure all members are central to decision making and informed choices

- To engage with members focusing on the wellbeing benefits of the programme, building new friendships and employability skills

- To create programmes which are innovative and creative in conjunction with the Employment, Social Enterprise and Community team

- Line manage, coach, support and mentor sessional staff and volunteers

- Actively build and maintain relationships with parents and carers

Programme Manager – You:

- You will support members maintain independent lives, to identify what matters, engage with the communities around them and plan a positive way forward together

- You will have full responsibility for the operational delivery and on-going development of the member’s activity, skills and employability programme

- You will use your experience and ambition to lead sessional staff and a volunteer team working in coproduction with members and families to manage an exceptional programme

You will provide support members in four main ways:

- Wellbeing - Health, Interests, fitness, and holidays

- Community Connection – Jewish culture, arts, creativity, sport

- Employment and Skills - employability, digital inclusion, vocational training

- Beyond Business - social enterprise start up and support

To submit your CV for this exciting Programme Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!

MLC Partners are working with a large children’s charity who are looking to bring in a Head of Finance Business Partnering to fill a newly created vacancy. Having recently gone through a restructure in the finance team and wider organisational change, this role has the opportunity to shape their own team and work with other leaders to develop the culture in the team. With a clear progression path, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious person to grow into a broad role with exciting future plans.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead and develop four direct reports and a wider team of ten, some of whom are well experienced and others who are also new to the charity.
• Oversee and scrutinise the business partnering offered to the wider organisation, covering all of the children’s services directorate and offering support to the high growth areas of the team.
• Business partner with directorate leaders, setting the standard for the team in terms of delivery and service.
• Develop more standardised ways of working, ensuring there is consistency across all areas of the team, improving on existing processes and procedures.
• Analyse new and existing contracts with a focus on the margins, risks and opportunities that they present whilst always considering the value for money in the delivery of services.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience of managing teams in previous roles. You’ll be a highly competent business partner who sets high standards for themselves and those in reporting roles and be able to evidence the development you have driven previously. Charity experience will likely be essential, although if you have experience in a local authority which focuses on service delivery that would also stand you in good stead for the challenges in this role.

This is fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a move into a larger organisation or for a step up in their career and will add substantial value to any CV. The role will likely be filled before this advert closes, so please do not delay in applying.

For more information, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised Business Performance Manager who enjoys working in a demanding and varied environment.  You will join us at a time when we are transforming our services, this will be your opportunity to play an integral part in the development and implementation of new business practices.  You will already have homed your skills as a confident people manager with an eye for detail, strong IT skills and excellent communicator.

You will deliver and manage an administration, communication, and reception support service. Other responsibilities include the management and recording of H & S practices, producing management reports and KPIs, ensuring all front of house and back of house processes are efficient and compliant and audited as required.

You will have demonstrable experience in producing rotas, budget management and GDPR. You will demonstrate the ability to produce, communicate and update business critical information across various departments to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Please note this role is based at our Care Home, Maurice House, Callis Court Road, Broadstairs, CT10 3AH and requires working 5 days in 7 including some weekends. 

Address: Broadstairs, Kent 

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking "apply online"

Closing date for this role is 27th May 2021

The interview date for this role is scheduled to take place on 8th June 2021