The National Brain Appeal’s mission is to support the development of new treatments and cures for the 100s of devastating neurological conditions that affect 1 in 6 people in the UK (current figures stand at 14.7m). The charity makes a major contribution towards capital appeals, in funding pioneering research, providing access to the best technology for expert diagnosis and treatment, and towards training tomorrow’s clinicians at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and the UCL Institute of Neurology, known collectively as “Queen Square”.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Charity at a very exciting time as we gear up towards two major capital appeals. You will work with some amazing people across the organisation and Queen Square. With the support of the wider fundraising team and with access to a rich pool of prospects and prospect research, you will create and make the asks that shape our future and help transform research, diagnoses and outcomes for devastating neurological and neurodegenerative conditions.

We are looking for candidates with a broad range of professional expertise, a creative approach and a passion for fundraising across multiple – and sometimes competing – priorities to shape and deliver activity and income around the Charity’s mid-level and major donors, our capital appeals, corporate partnerships and large trusts and foundations programmes

As an established philanthropy and major gifts professional, you will join us at an exciting period of growth and alongside five other new recruits. You will lead a newly created team (with four direct reports) to help us to develop and deliver our ambitious major gifts and corporate fundraising strategy. You will have a proven track record of personally securing gifts of £100,000 plus and will use your knowledge and expertise to deliver powerful recruitment and retention campaigns and strategies to engage and excite key audiences. Working in collaboration with the executive team, you will drive innovations in fundraising, making the best use of data driven decisions and technology to support growth and increase our efficiency and reach.

This role requires strong personal relationship management skills and the ability to develop and deliver effective, long-term engagement strategies to ensure sustainability. You will demonstrate a good understanding of major donor, trust and corporate fundraising market trends alongside strong influencing and negotiation skills. You will be accustomed to dealing with senior level figures and in managing the highest-level relationships between the charity, corporates, trusts, and mid-level and major donors.

As Team Leader, you will be proactive, highly organised and with excellent problem-solving skills. You will inspire and motivate your team at all levels while setting ambitious stretch targets aligned with the charity‘s vision and strategic goals ensuring projects are delivered effectively and efficiently.

The National Brain Appeal is an independent charity operating within the UCLH NHS Foundation Trust framework. As such, you can take advantage of numerous excellent benefits including:

• Travel season ticket loans

• NHS staff discounts

• 27 days annual leave on appointment

• Hybrid working options available

• Attractive NHS pension scheme

• A staff psychological and welfare service

For more details, please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.

Deadline: Monday 1 November 2021
Interviews: week commencing 8 November

Please note, applications need to be made via the NHS Jobs Portal and will require you creating an account.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. 

ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY

About us

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 330,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

In Spring 2020 we launched our £3m Children’s Mental Health Appeal. Our 7 in 10 Appeal highlights that 70% of young people with a mental health condition are currently missing out on vital mental health interventions at a sufficiently early age. The Appeal is aiming to raise vital funds to enhance inpatient and community mental health services at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, enabling more children to access the treatment they need at the time they need it, an already vitally needed service which is seeing increasing demand due to the impact of Covid-19.  We have also recently launched our new Surgical Neonatal Appeal to raise £2.5m towards a brand new, state of the art Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the hospital.

About this role:

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to work with an enthusiastic and experienced team here at Alder Hey, the UK’s busiest Children’s Hospital.

We’re looking for a natural relationship builder, someone who is passionate about fundraising with lots of experience securing high value gifts from trusts and foundations. You’ll also be an inspiring manager and an excellent collaborator, who enjoys working to co-create visionary propositions around the charity’s strategic priorities. If you’re excited by the sound of this, we’d love to hear from you!

The role will lead Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s trusts and foundations income stream including developing and implementing the Trusts and Foundation’s strategy, annual plan and budget for sustainable growth and contributing to our capital fundraising campaigns and the development of ‘wow’ projects.

You will also be responsible for managing a wide variety of internal stakeholder relationships with senior colleagues in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and deliver the fundraising plan for the Trusts & Foundations income stream, including creating and meeting income targets and KPIs.
• Lead, line-manage and develop the Trusts and Foundations Team, including carrying out regular 121s, development reviews and annual appraisals.
• Build, manage and maintain a full and consistent pipeline of prospects and ensuring timely progression through each stage from identification to stewardship.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of our biggest funders, both existing and new, delivering excellence in relationship management to meet an individual fundraising target from high value trusts and foundations.
• Ensure reporting requirements and funding criteria for all grants are met, corresponding effectively with funders using creative and engaging methods of communication.
• Lead and work with colleagues and clinicians in the development of funding proposals, including world leading innovation projects and capital appeals.
• Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
• Be the lead specialist in Trusts and Foundations fundraising and maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice.
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of trends and developments in the sector, through completing relevant training, reviewing relevant press and publications and keeping up to date with industry news.
• Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Charity’s work, priorities and future plans and represent the Charity at functions and events, to promote the objectives of the Charity.
• Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
• Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.

Our Values

Here at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide the way in which we work. By being courageous, working together, being passionate about our work, and making sure that we are creative in what we do, helps us to deliver the support necessary so that our Hospital can continue to deliver the very best care for our young patients and their families. Our values are:

Courage: we try new things and take risks to innovate and drive forward new ideas. We have the courage to speak up and take a stance. We are accountable, responsive and responsible. We are unstoppable.

Together: we work together as one team, sharing our knowledge and learning. We work in partnership with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We are respectful, celebrate diversity and empower each other to achieve our aims.

Passion: we are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We work together to share and grow. We inspire others.

Magical: we are fun, creative and child led. We create special moments, provide little extras and go further for our brave young patients.

Location

We’re open to this role being a mix of home working and office based (our offices are located on site at Alder Hey in Liverpool).

How to apply

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter which explains how you meet the requirements of the role.

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Closing date: Sunday 14 November 2021

Telephone interviews: Thursday 18 and Friday 19 November 2021

Video interviews: Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 November 2021

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make every endeavour to make any reasonable adjustments for applicants who require assistance in carrying out their duties due to a disability. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to equal opportunities and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Alder Hey Children’s Charity is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post holder may be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

We are recruiting an experienced and motivated Senior Finance Officer with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines in a busy and dynamic environment. This is a varied role that will process transactions, perform reconciliations and help ensure that financial controls and policies are followed across the charity and its trading subsidiaries.

For more information about the role, please read the Job Pack. 

Job Title Capital Appeal Assistant

Responsible to Capital Appeal Manager

Hours of work 35 hours per week

Place of work/Base Martin House. Hybrid working arrangements will be considered, where possible.

Type of contract Full time, permanent, starting from January 2022 onwards

Overall purpose of the role

To support the implementation and delivery of a successful capital appeal to extend and refurbish Martin House.

Tasks and duties

• Support the capital appeal team across all work packages and fundraising activities
• Deliver an effective programme of stewardship activities related to the capital appeal that engage and acknowledge key supporters
• Complete regular reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Work cross-functionally to support the delivery of capital appeal cultivation and stewardship events
• Deliver all administration for the capital appeal team, including managing capital appeal merchandise, producing and distributing meeting documentation, and writing thank you letters
• Maintain the fundraising CRM system effectively with all relevant contacts, correspondence and documentation
• Support the development and delivery of the capital appeal strategy and action plan
• Work cross-functionally to support the creative development and delivery of capital appeal communications, including website copy, proposals and newsletters
• Ensure all activity is regularly and consistently evaluated to drive continual improvement

• Work cross-functionally to ensure that the content we create for the capital appeal is relevant, engaging, timely and fit for purpose for all areas of the organisation
• Support accurate financial reporting & forecasting in line with budget
• Be innovation-focused and on the lookout for industry trends, tools and techniques
• Provide administrative support for the wider fundraising team as required

Health & Safety

• To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal.
• To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a basic DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation.

The VCS Alliance is a successful organisation that prides itself on delivering high quality work through partnering with a wide range of Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations across Bradford District and Craven. We work closely with the local Health and Care System, and co-ordinate some of the local VCS representation within this thematic area.

KEY PURPOSES OF THE POST

• To develop and manage contracts and grants managed and delivered via The VCS Alliance.
• Responsibility for ensuring that contracts of The VCS Alliance are delivered in line with contract specifications and to a high standard. 
• To develop, maintain and manage relationships with a wide range of delivery partners, to support the development of a diverse Provider Community as a resource pool for contract delivery.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Creation of suitable contracting documentation, in collaboration with team colleagues and Delivery Provider organisations.
2. Ensure the successful delivery of The VCS Alliance contracts and grants of varied sizes and complexity within legal requirements.
3. Establish, manage and develop arrangements, frameworks and systems to ensure appropriate monitoring of all contracts and grants under your responsibility, including performance and finances.
4. Take responsibility for monitoring and analysing performance within The VCS Alliance contract frameworks by leading on regular contract management processes with delivery partners.
5. Collation and analysis of information to highlight all contractual and performance issues in accordance with contract timetables.
6. Advise line manager of all contract performance issues, along with issues relating to compliance against contract/service level agreement terms and conditions.
7. Ensure all contract management issues are resolved in a timely manner.
8. Undertake the central administration of the contract arrangements including supporting the development and production of information systems and reports to support the contract monitoring process. 
9. Ensure effective processes are in place to answer all contract queries efficiently and in a timely way.
10. Produce regular reports updating the Board on the delivery and performance of The VCSA contracts.
11. Produce contract and activity monitoring reports for funders as required.
12. Any other tasks required in line with the role.

ADMINISTRATION

1. Complete relevant administrative tasks including record keeping and data management.
2. Contribute to The VCS Alliance’s general administration through dealing with enquiries via the telephone, email and drop-ins when needed.
3. Contribute information to The VCS Alliance’s newsletter/mailings/e-bulletins/website, where relevant to the role.
4. Complete any other related administrative tasks.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Undertake any training or development opportunities as may be required to keep up to date and fulfil the requirements identified for this role.
2. Attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings.
3. Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
4. Undertake any other duties as prescribed by and agreed with your Line Manager.
5. Work in line with The VCS Alliance’s Code of Conduct and maintain good relationships within and outside of The VCS Alliance.
6. Have a collaborative and flexible approach to work undertaken.
7. Work in accordance with The VCS Alliance’s Aims, Objectives and Values.
8. Promote The VCS Alliance with all relevant stakeholders.
9. Flexibility is an advantage. Please contact us to discuss what this means before accepting any offer of employment.

EQUAL OPORTUNITIES

The VCS Alliance is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive policy and practice. Everyone who comes into contact with The VCS Alliance and its staff and volunteers will be treated with dignity and respect, and will not be discriminated against directly or indirectly on the grounds of any protected characteristic described in the Equality Act (2010) including their gender identity, sex, race/ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, mental health status, age or disability. Job applicants, employees, volunteers and service users will be entitled these protections too.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

The post holder is expected to comply with The VCS Alliance Health and Safety Policy and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by the work.

NOTES

All job roles are subject to change from time to time and this job description will be reviewed regularly. The job description is a guide to the work that you will be required to undertake and represents a range of responsibilities commensurate with the seniority of the post.

This post is subject to a 3 month probationary period. This post is currently fixed for two years (subject to review of ongoing funding).

Agency Reference Number: 7083640

A position has arisen for a Head of Finance and IT to work for a small Charity based in Central London. This organisation is community based that strives to increase community development and environmental and economic wellbeing.

Salary: £70k per annum

Length: Permanent

Location: West London

Job Role entails:

* Lead, manage and improve the Trust's finance function and provide accurate, timely and relevant financial reports, forecasts and other information throughout the organisation, including reports for Trustees and the Executive Team
* Together with a small team of two Finance Officers and a Financial Accountant, provide an excellent Business Partnering service to all budget managers, enabling them to make effective use of financial systems for monitoring income and expenditure, Board reporting, planning and decision- making
* In collaboration with members of the Executive Team, prepare the financial components of robust property development and project viability proposals, including the development of fully costed proposals for submission to external funding bodies
* Lead the development and compilation of the associated operating and capital budgets and regular forecasts
* Prepare monthly management accounts and be responsible for the integrity of those accounts, the ledgers and VAT accounting
* Prepare year end financial accounts and manage the external audit
* Account manage the Trusts third party IT provider, ensuring cost effective and adequate levels of service
* Act as the Trust's lead on data security, providing support to the Trust's nominated Data Controller as required.

The successful candidate MUST :

* ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
* Have experience working in a small Charitable organisation
* Experience dealing with a Board of Trustees
* Have a good knowledge of Finance systems
* Have excellent communication skills
 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job Overview

Interim Head of Commercial Finance for an expanding NHS Trust in London

6 month minimum assignment

Flexible working

Responsibilities

An expanding NHS Trust in London is seeking an interim Head of Commercial Finance ASAP.

You would be the Trust wide senior Finance lead for the Private Care Division and the strategic finance lead for the R&D Division, responsible for leading and managing the financial performance of the Private Care Division.

The role will encompass maximising revenue, controlling expenditure and whilst providing financial and commercial advice to the Head of Private Care, the Private Care senior management team and Trust Board in order to achieve the unit’s financial plan and strategic aims.

Please see below for a brief snapshot of the role’s primary duties and responsibilities:

Strategic Planning for Private Care and R&D Divisions

 The post holder will have overall responsibility Trust wide for both Private Care and R&D Divisions including financial leadership and financial strategic direction for the Divisions.

 Provide clear financial leadership and commercial support including developing the current year and future year annual plans and cash flow forecasts for both Divisions.

 To utilise a wide range of often complex financial and commercial information to advise the Heads of Private Care and R&D as too the direction and formulation of business strategic plans.

 To support the Heads of both Private Care and R&D in identifying and reacting accordingly to any competitor or market activity to minimise the adverse impact on the unit and take potential advantage to deliver enhanced commercial performance.

 Contribution to strategic projects where appropriate  

Operational Private Care

 To produce periodic reports on income and activity including forecasts and to analyse the information and to make recommendations to achieve and exceed the financial plan.

 Identifying the main drivers to contribution within the unit to drive change.

 To ensure processes and mechanisms are in place and improved on a continual basis to ensure all PP activity is recorded and invoiced in a timely and accurate manner.

 To support the Head of Private Patients and other members of the PPU management team in the management of expenditure budgets, advising on variances and challenging expenditure.

 To update the Trusts finance team on any cash flow forecast variances and any deviations from the financial plan in a timely manner.

 To support the unit in producing business cases for operational and capital expenditure

 To ensure that the units trading accounts are produced and maintained on a regular basis including liaising with the Trusts senior managers to ensure accurate accounts.

 To ensure that the unit delivers the maximum amount of revenue for the unit by gaining market intelligence on pricing strategies and building relationships with insurers and embassies to deliver the best possible prices. To ensure the unit provides competitive quotes to self-fund patients and develop profitable procedure packages.

 To generate, monitor and respond to KPI’s for the finance and administration functions.

 To establish processes and mechanisms to ensure Consultants are paid in an accurate and timely manner through direct line management of billing staff using the provider ledger function in the units invoicing system.

 To deputise for the Head of Private Patients in their absence.

 To ensure that Standing Financial Instructions are followed at all times.

 To maintain financial policies in accordance with Department of Health, professional and other guidelines.

 To implement and maintain procedures and working guidance notes to preserve consistency in the financial advice and information provided on income.

Dealing with a rage of complex financial enquires on a day to day basis, you would directly manage one member of staff but be accountable for three teams of staff, which include ten employees of varying grades.

Qualifications/experience required

ACA, ACCA qualified

Experience of working within large and complex private health organisations

Some NHS Trust experience would be a bonus, but is not essential

What’s on offer?

Band 8c rates, inside of scope

We have an exciting opportunity for Finance and Operations Manager to join a small
team. This is a new role and it will report to the Head of Finance and on occasion
deputise. You will have the responsibility for the management of financial and
operations of the organisation. The post-holder will need to be comfortable with
project management and co-ordination role across the organisation and will
oversee the day-to-day operations of finance, systems and IT, and HR queries.
We’re therefore looking for someone to join UpRising who is a natural people-
focused problem solver, with good financial acumen and a track-record of
successfully managing projects with a wide-range of stakeholders. The successful
candidate will be able to balance the rigour and attention to detail needed to lead our
finance function with the big-picture skills necessary to work with members of the
Senior Leadership Team. 

Our Mission is to… open up the pathways to leadership for talented young adults
from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and to equip them with the
knowledge, networks, skills and confidence to fulfil their leadership potential, find
new opportunities and transform the world around them through social action.

Our Vision is for… public leaders to better reflect and represent the communities
they serve; with the motivation and character to bring about a substantial shift in
power, enabling more people to take charge of their future and positively change
their communities.

Person Specification

Finance

Relevant, recent experience of working in:

• You understand SORP accounting rules and have applied them
• Have a track-record of financial management experience in the not for profit sector
• You are able to reconcile up to trail balance
• Year end experience and working with Auditors
• You have experience developing management accounts and talking them through with budget holders. You are highly numerate and have an analytic approach to your work.
• You are able to use excel to a high level, using pivot table function and complex coding to manipulate financial data for end users ease
• Working with Trusts/Foundation and creating finance reports based on their needs

HR and other

• Working with payroll and payroll agents
• Advised/completed recruitment and induction process for staff
• Implemented learning and development objectives
• Able to manage and coordinate external consultant contracts
• Understand supplier contracts, how to source and negotiate contractual terms
• Conducting IT projects from beginning to end with little support
• Understand GDPR processes and implement
• Able to conduct health and safety checks, reports and assessments

Education/training

You are part qualified, fully qualified accountant or have experience to this level

How to Apply

Deadline to apply: Sunday 31 st October 2021

Please apply as soon as you can: we will interview candidates as appropriate
applications are received. Please email hr at Uprising stating how you meet the
requirements for this post.

Please send a completed application form and up to date CV (include contact details of
two references in CV). 

Please note that to keep our recruitment process open and fair, we will not negotiate
salaries outside the advertised range. Position remains open until filled.

Seamab is a unique charity committed to transforming the lives of some of Scotland's most vulnerable children.  Our work gives children back their childhood, making sure they feel safe, loved and happy.  Making sure they feel joy.  We are looking for a Grants Manager to join our team, who will raise income from grants, trusts and foundations for our charity.  If you would like to help our children reach their full potential and enjoy the childhood they deserve, apply now.

Are you passionate about organising and co-ordinating Training & Development, and would you like to work in a friendly and supportive team?

Then we are pleased to invite applications for the following opportunity:

OPERATIONS AND TRAINING MANAGER (London)

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, from Thursday to Monday (mandatory requirement)

SALARY: £35,000.00

BASED AT: BoB Head Office (currently 69 Warwick Road, London SW5 9HB), with weekend work at BoB’s service centres (several locations across London).

A rare opportunity to join a unique service user charity working with individuals who have, or have had substance use issues, Build on Belief is looking for an Operations and Training Manager to help develop our peer run services, support, and supervise our service managers and help deliver training to our volunteers and staff.

We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who has direct working or lived experience of substance use problems.

You will work closely with the Chief Executive to develop and promote this exciting, and growing organisation across seven London boroughs. The post will include weekend working (Thursday to Monday) and is initially for one year, with the potential to extend.

Closing date: Friday 29th October 2021

The job description and person specification can be found below. 

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible to ensure the efficient operations of the charity and the ongoing improvement and development of the services centres in line with the agreed business plan and BoB’s policies and procedures; and to manage, train and develop the team of managers and volunteers running the service centres.

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Management & staffing

• Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of all service centres
• Supervise, guide, motivate and engage a team of currently 22 managers and volunteers to achieve performance, in line with required service levels and contractual arrangements. In particular, this includes the regular performance management of 7 direct report Lead Managers according to the charity’s processes. It ensures the proper staffing of all service centres and ensures that lead managers manage and supervise their own direct reports and the team of volunteers according to the charity’s processes.
• Undertake regular supervision sessions with Lead Managers and conduct annual appraisals.
• Organise staffing rotas to ensure local services are open at agreed days and times and step in as locum Service Manager to cover sick leave and holiday entitlement, as an emergency, if necessary.
• Convene and help to chair the monthly Service Managers’ meeting and other meetings as necessary.
• Ensure that all managers understand and abide by relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
• Support the Chief Executive on various projects as defined by the Chief Executive and/or the Board of Trustees.

2. Training & development

• Identify the training and development needs of the managers and their volunteers, including if appropriate accreditation, and report to the Chief Executive.
• Develop and deliver information programmes and training workshops on a regular basis as determined by the Chief Executive.
• Support the Service Managers to deliver/organise training to their volunteer teams on a regular basis.

3. Funding and finances

• Monitor the budgets for each of the Build on Belief services, in conjunction with their Managers and ensure that services operate within agreed budget limits. 
• Ensure that all required documents (such as attendance registers, petty cash spreadsheets, timesheets etc) are submitted by the service managers in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Actively participate in various activities to raise funds for the charity; promote the charity and its work, and work with the Chief Executive and managers to identify sources of funding from the voluntary and statutory sectors.

4. Services development

• Support the Service Managers to innovate, develop and deliver a range of social activities for their respective centres. Ensure that all activities in the service centres remain relevant and innovative.
• Help develop information systems and gather quarterly intelligence around the impact of the service centres on its users, organise the regular evaluations of the services offered to volunteers and service users and actively engage, involve, and consult with service users regarding on-going service development, and report monthly to the Chief Executive.
• Ensure the services provided by Build on Belief are run in a safe, supportive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory fashion and work within the aims, objectives and ethos of the charity.

5. Marketing & public relations

• Act as a champion of the charity. Promote and represent Build on Belief services to service users and service professionals in the Borough(s) where Build on Belief operates.
• Facilitate the building and maintenance of constructive and supportive relationships with our partner organisations.
• Maintain regular good communications internally and externally with local partners, commissioners and other key stakeholders and contacts.

6. General.

In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:

• Work closely with the Chief Executive to optimise their respective roles.
• Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge, and skills.
• Ensure the implementation of all Build on Belief Policies and Procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check at an enhanced level and the right to work in the UK.

PERSON SPECIFICATION CRITERIA

Required Experience

• Experience of working with service users and/or volunteers in the substance misuse treatment and recovery field or those with complex needs.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience for managing/supervising a team successfully within the substance misuse, recovery, or allied fields (e.g., mental health, criminal justice)

Knowledge and Skills

• Educated to at least degree level OR with a relevant vocational qualification OR demonstrable equivalent experience in the substance misuse, treatment and recovery mental health or homelessness fields.
• Proven people management skills (i.e.: motivate, engage, supervise a team of local managers to improve the service delivery.)
• Knowledge of the range of services and activities available and necessary to improve the quality of life for people who have substance use issues, eligibility criteria and practical ways to develop recovery capital.
• Demonstratable skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of partners within both the statutory and voluntary sectors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on record keeping, monitoring, case supervision, and report writing.
• Good computer skills in the use of Word, Excel and Power-point.

Personal qualities:

• The ability to maintain safe professional boundaries with professionals, colleagues, and volunteers/service users at all times.
• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing environments and to balance competing demands.
• Employ a flexible, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards those with substance use issues.
• Empathy with staff and volunteers who themselves may well be in treatment/recovery (lived experience of addiction or dependency is not essential but would be clearly valued.)

Location: Vauxhall, London with remote working up to 80%
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 2-year fixed term contract
Closing Date: 24th October 2021
Interview Date: TBC

As the Finance Partner to Major Projects and Change you will join Marie Curie at an exciting time in its journey to ensure a better experience for everyone at the end of their lives. You will lead support to an ambitious change agenda. Projects range from transformational capital investment in systems and processes to innovation of digital service delivery that aim to shape Marie Curie into a lean and agile organisation, maximising our reach and impact.

You will shape a new, high-profile role in the Finance Partnering Team, responsible for delivering a high quality, customer focused finance partnering service to the Director of Change Delivery, Head of Caring Services Project & Programme Management and Project and Programme Managers across the charity. You will also lead group capital accounting and reporting

Customer focused, with the ability to develop excellent working relationships and communicate with senior stakeholders, you will possess extensive finance partnering experience ideally within a medium/large sized finance function. You will have proven experience of supporting change and multi-million-pound investment programmes, including development of business cases, investment appraisal and benefits realisation.

You will hold a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) and will possess excellent skills in using IT systems with the ability to manipulate large amounts of data.

What's in it for you:
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact our recruitment team at

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Project Administrator

Part Time - 21 hours per week

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

Fixed term until 31st December 2023

Closing date: noon Monday 1st November 2021

Interview date: Thursday 11th November 2021, via Zoom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Accountable to:

National Leadership Team (EFGA Trustees)

 Responsible to:

Executive Director (ED)

Salary Scale:

Circa £45,000 - £50,000

 Hours:

36.25 hours per week

 Contract:

Permanent

(The post is subject to a six-month probationary period).

 Benefits:

Hybrid working arrangements to be agreed with the Executive Director.

· DB Pension Scheme

· Private Medical Insurance

· BHSF membership

 Location:

Elim International Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire.

Holidays:

Paid annual leave entitlement is 25 days pro rata (this excludes paid statutory and customary holidays, to which the post holder will be entitled).

 About Us

The Elim Pentecostal Church (or its legal name: Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance) is a UK-based Pentecostal Christian denomination and represents a global network of 500 plus churches in the UK and thousands overseas, operating in over 50 countries worldwide. Elim International Centre (EIC), our central administrative office is based in Malvern, Worcestershire where Regents Theological College is also co-located. EIC has approximately 100 staff.

 About the role

As an integral member of the Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in the leadership of the organisation in support of the Executive Director, the National Leadership Team, the Finance Board, the Management Board and the Audit & Governance Committee (AGC).

 Elim has an extensive property portfolio, which is core to the pursuit of our charitable objectives. An experienced, qualified professional will give day-to-day support to local churches on property matters and act as the primary liaison between the local church, national officers and decision-making boards.

 You will work collaboratively with the ED, the Management Board and the NLT to provide oversight to the property portfolio.  This in turn will deliver a future-fit business infrastructure that effectively serves EFGA’s mission and charitable objectives.

 There is an occupational requirement under paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 for this role to be held by a person who subscribes to Elim’s foundational truths.

Summary of Role Responsibilities

You will:

 · To provide leadership for and day-to-day management of EFGA’s property portfolio and oversee the development of its property programmes and projects.

 · To deliver a professional estate management and maintenance service at the EIC. 

 · To provide line management and hold budget responsibility for the EIC Estates/Maintenance team.

 · To oversee the legal processes for all property transactions in conjunction with external property solicitors.

 · To provide specialist, high-level, technical advice and guidance to senior managers, colleagues, church leaders on matters of strategic property management and investment.

 · Where delegated, to manage capital and revenue budgets in accordance with financial regulations and contract procedure rules making sure that resources and risks are well managed and deployed to best effect and provide value for money.

 · To provide direction and oversight of all EIC property capital projects working collaboratively with Heads of Departments. This includes the effective monitoring/reporting of planned and reactive maintenance programmes.

 · To be responsible for all property projects associated with EFGA loans administration and exploring and proposing solutions to the Management Board/National Leadership Team for "delinquent" projects

 · Provide professional support, advice and guidance to local churches on capital projects, tenancy and property issues.

 · Write reports for the Management Board, NLT, ED and/or partner working groups on issues relating to the EFGA’s capital estates, assets and properties,  making sure that all reports are appropriate, of good quality and that where warranted, necessary consultation has taken place.

 · Be an effective ambassador for the Charity, personally demonstrating its vision and values through active engagement and exemplary customer service.

 Main Duties and Responsibilities

 • Provide support and guidance to churches for both property management and tenancy support ensuring delivery of timely and high quality advice.

 • Explain building issues and regulations to the churches where sought.

 • Identify possible opportunities to enhance level of service provided to both internal and external customers.

 • Direct line management responsibility for the EIC Estates/Maintenance Team and the Property Administrative Assistant.

 • To be the point of contact for property related enquiries, advice and support where warranted.

 Management and working with colleagues

 • To be a senior manager of the organisation and to contribute to contribute to the setting of the organisation’s strategy and its achievement.

 • Compile reports for the ED and the Property and Projects Board.

 • Visit properties and liaise with appropriate parties when necessary.

 • Engage directly with any “delinquent” projects to find effective and efficient solutions.

 Systems and Controls

 • To compile and maintain a comprehensive property register

 • To encourage local churches to implement efficient maintenance programs that manage costs and preserve the value of their property

 • Prioritise risk management of the property portfolio, updating systems in accordance with any changes in legislation

 • Undertake any other related tasks commensurate to the seniority of the role as directed by the Executive Director.

Person Specification

The skills that we are looking for are detailed below and will be assessed initially via Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the supporting statement and if shortlisted, by interview and references.

Competencies - Essential, Desirable and Qualifications

Qualification At least 5 years’ experience of property management

 AND

 a) A relevant professional  qualification and/or educated to degree level or equivalent.

 OR

b) Evidence of equivalent  learning through experience.

 c)  Membership of a relevant professional body, (e.g. RICS, CIOB, RIBA, C.Eng)

A construction/building related degree

 Knowledge and Relevant Experience

A full understanding of Property Management, lease management/negotiation and Tenancy Support.

 Strategic property management experience at a senior level within a Local Authority or other large and/or complex organisation.

 Knowledge of legislation and statutory responsibilities in relation to property functions.

 Oversee the legal processes for all property transactions in conjunction with external property solicitors.

 Experience of leading and managing estates, projects, utilising a project management approach.

 Experience of budget management and reporting.

 Experience of working with contractors and liaising with external stakeholders

 Skills and abilities

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with enthusiasm for working as part of a team

 Ability to analyse information quickly and accurately and to think strategically, formulate decisions and make recommendations.

 Accuracy and attention to  detail, particularly when working to tight deadlines

 Self-motivated and ability  to use own initiative

 Capacity for innovation and  strategic thinking

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate complex information to laypersons.

 Experience of line management and leadership of a team to deliver strategic property management both internally and externally).

 Ability to manage relationships through listening, influencing, negotiating and collaborating

 Can-do attitude with a hands on approach and the ability to drive and manage change

 IT skills with competence of working with MS and Excel.

 Drive to deliver excellent customer service with the ability to be accessible to church leaders and their associate staff

 Personal Qualities

Strong commitment to the mission of EFGA

Commitment to continuous personal development

Awareness of and commitment to, confidentiality and handling data

High level of professional and personal integrity

Leading by example

Other Requirements

 Hold a Full UK driving  licence or the means to  travel

Independently as required.

Ability to work flexibly, which may include the need to attend meetings outside of normal working hours to successfully manage the demands of the role.

There is an occupational requirement under paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 for this role to be held by a person who subscribes to Elim’s foundational truths.

The main duties and responsibilities of the post are outlined in this job description. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect the main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and the post holder will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to the job description that are commensurate with the salary and in line with the general nature of the post. There will be consultation about any changes to the job description before any change is implemented.

Application Process

 The vacancy will close on 22nd October or earlier on receipt of sufficient applications.

 Please send the following:-

 · A full curriculum vitae and

· A covering letter setting out your reasons for applying and how you consider that you meet the person specification for this post.

 Applicants are encouraged to find out more about Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance, its ethos and activities via the webiste

 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact, Liz Lewin, PA to the Executive Director,  who will set up a virtual meeting or telephone call with the Executive Director.

 To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK or will have secured the right to work in the UK by the date of commencement of employment.

Further details regarding the interview process will be sent out to the interviewees ahead of the scheduled interview date.