ECPAT UK is recruiting a CEO to provide highly effective leadership of ECPAT UK. You will use your demonstrated skills and experience to ensure ECPAT UK’s mission and strategic objectives are achieved through excellent organisational management and administration. As CEO, you will maintain and develop external relationships and use your strategic vision to lead the organisation through an exciting period of evolution. The CEO of ECPAT UK is a central player in the fight against child trafficking, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of very many children around the UK and internationally.

About ECPAT UK

Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT UK) is a leading children's rights organisation working to protect children from trafficking and transnational exploitation. We support children everywhere to uphold their rights and to live a life free from abuse and exploitation.

Since its establishment as a multi-agency coalition in 1994 (registering as an independent charity in 2004) ECPAT UK has played a pivotal role in raising the awareness of policymakers, professionals and the general public in order to tackle and prevent the exploitation of children.  We work directly with victims of trafficking to support them and to enable their voices to be heard across the spectrum of debate - at all times ensuring that our work is child-centred, rights-based and that it is rooted in every child’s fundamental human right to be protected from trafficking and exploitation.

We are part of the ECPAT International network, which is present in 93 countries, working to end child exploitation.

Our vision

Children everywhere are free from exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery

Our Mission

• To improve legislation and policy to end child trafficking and transnational child exploitation
• To improve the child protection response of professionals in the UK and overseas
• To ensure that the views of children affected by exploitation are part of the solution

Our strategic priorities

1. Improve legislation and policies protecting children trafficked and exploited in the UK and overseas through research, campaigns and advocacy
2. Promote new and increased understanding of child trafficking and exploitation in the UK and internationally, with a specific focus on root causes and gaps in protection
3. Improve the practice of frontline professionals through capacity building and sharing of specialist expertise
4. Promote active and meaningful youth participation with young people and those affected by trafficking and transnational exploitation, to inform policy and practice in UK and abroad
5. Position ECPAT UK as a key knowledge hub campaigning and advocating for every child’s right to be protected against trafficking and transnational exploitation 
6. Strengthen and sustain ECPAT UK’s growth

Our team

In addition to the CEO role there are currently 11 posts, covering policy and research, parliamentary affairs and campaigns, youth programmes, projects, training, communications and media, development / fundraising, finance and administration.

Recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer

We believe this to be an exciting and crucial time in the evolution of ECPAT UK and of the fight against child trafficking and transnational exploitation.  There is an increasing awareness of the various forms that modern slavery can take, and how that interfaces with the trafficking and exploitation of children; at the same time the situation is constantly changing, and at times seemingly intractable.  It is the role of ECPAT UK and the other actors in our space to tackle this intractability and to make sure that the issue remains at the forefront of our society’s attention so that it can be addressed effectively and permanently.  The CEO of ECPAT UK is a central player in this fight, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of very many children around the UK and internationally.

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location The post is based at ECPAT UK’s Office in central London

Reporting to: ECPAT UK Board of Trustees

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus 6% pension paid by ECPAT UK.  An additional 1% allocation to pension will be taken from your wage (this is subject to change due to pension regulations).

Working hours: This is a full-time position and work will be carried out during normal office hours from the ECPAT Office. However the pattern of hours may vary according to operational needs and travel requirements, including overseas travel where appropriate.

Contract: Permanent after probationary period (6 months). The post requires a satisfactory DBS check.

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum plus statutory holidays.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1 Leading and managing the organisation

• To ensure that a long-term strategy, reviewed and approved by the trustees, is in place to guide the organisation in achieving its objectives.
• To ensure the production of appropriate business plans to implement and achieve the strategies agreed by the board.
• To ensure that the organisation has the human, material, financial and research resources it needs to operate effectively.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK has the right management systems and structures to carry out its work effectively, accountably and safely.
• To build the internal culture of ECPAT UK and strengthen the organisation by ensuring that staff are suitably equipped, provided with training, appraised in their work and given opportunities for professional development.
• To review with staff all new developments for the organisation and proactively research and promote ways to increase ECPAT UK’s influence and impact.

2 Promoting the mission and strategic objectives of the organisation

• To represent ECPAT UK in a variety of settings including government, industry and NGO partnership work and to ensure that all internal and external stakeholders are aware of ECPAT UK’s mission, vital activities and success.
• To protect and enhance the reputation of the organisation and at all times model the highest ethical standards and ensure that ECPAT UK maintains the highest quality of work.
• To take appropriate steps to protect the organisation from risk, including undertaking an annual risk audit.
• To represent the organisation, including speaking at conferences and participating in national and international fora and meetings.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK is well profiled in the media
• To manage the links with the ECPAT International Secretariat and other ECPAT groups worldwide.

3 Advocating for children and young people

• To be committed, at all times, to working for the best interests of children.
• To ensure that the views of children and young people are represented both in the external arena and within the organisation.

4 Overseeing income generation

• To work with staff to ensure income targets are set, effective fundraising strategies and activities are implemented and that the organisation is able to capitalise on its income generation activities.
• To meet with key funders regularly ensuring that supporters are kept up to date with work and recognised for their contributions.
• To research new funding sources and work with fundraising staff to bid for contracts, apply for funding and new work, and proactively seek out new funding partnerships.

5 Exercising financial stewardship and governance; ensuring organisational effectiveness

• To ensure that the annual budget and projected income and expenditure are set, monitored and regularly assessed.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK is in a position to fulfil its financial obligations under the Company and Charity Laws.
• To ensure that the annual accounts and Directors’ report are completed, audited, approved by Trustees and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission annually.
• To ensure that the responsibilities of Company Secretary are discharged appropriately.

• To oversee operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• To ensure that the culture of quality improvement is maintained, ensuring that evaluation (external and internal) processes are carried out which measure the success of ECPAT UK’s programmes of work and that staff refine or change programmes in response to that information.

6 Working with the Board of Trustees

• To support the Chair and the Board of Trustees in formulating and regularly reviewing the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
• To develop, in partnership with the trustees, a long-term strategy for the organisation within the vision, mission and values established by the board.
• To review and develop, with the board, the organisation’s policy proposals and activity and adequately monitor annual plans, targets and performance.
• To report to the board on organisational progress, providing information on targets and organisational performance.
• To establish, with the Chair, the annual calendar for board and subcommittee meetings. 

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

1. Highly motivated with strong leadership qualities and experience of managing staff, programmes and projects in a non-governmental organisation (charity, development agency or human rights organisation).
2. Sound understanding of ECPAT UK’s key policy issues
3. Experience of representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials.
4. Experience of working collaboratively with external organisations whilst maintaining the unique vision of the charity
5. Experience of fundraising from trusts, governmental and/or corporate sources.
6. Experience of developing and managing budgets.
7. Good written communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in staff leadership, management and development.
9. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines and to react quickly when unexpected demands from the external environment occur
10. A willingness to ‘roll up the sleeves’, working flexibly within a small inter-disciplinary team
11. Ability to work pro-actively and reactively with all forms of media
12. Sensitivity to issues of children, gender orientation, race and religion and commitment to ensuring equal opportunities.
13. Education at degree level or equivalent
14. Willingness to travel abroad and to work outside usual office hours if necessary.

DESIRABLE

1. Knowledge of voluntary sector governance practice
2. Proven track record of influencing governmental/inter-governmental policy.
3. Experience of working internationally and/or in children’s rights and campaigning for change
4. Experience in, and understanding of, different methods for measuring, demonstrating and communicating successful outcomes
5. Working knowledge of / fluency in a second language

Recruitment process

A CV, plus a two-page personal statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification, should be submitted by 9am on 2nd December.

Shortlisting will take place during the week of 2nd December, with shortlisted candidates being notified by 11th December. 

Interviews will take place at ECPAT UK’s offices (81A Endell Street, London WC2H 9DX) during the week commencing 16th December (precise date to be confirmed).

The process will consist of a panel interview, to include a presentation.  Shortlisted applicants will be informed of the presentation topic at the point of notification.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Supporter Experience team is involved in ensuring the supporter experience is at the heart of everything we. We are aiming to increase the depth and value of supporter relationships whilst encouraging repeat giving or multiple interactions. The purpose of this role is to design and implement first class stewardship plans to ensure our amazing supporters have a great experience with Muslim Aid and care about the cause for many years.

About the Role:

The post holder will play a pivotal role in making Muslim Aid more data and insight driven in the way we fundraise and communicate with supporters. The Supporter Experience team will take a lead in mapping supporter journeys by using a data driven methodology to ensure we are implementing insights to improve the way we engage with our supporters.

As a confident communicator, you will help develop a culture based on understanding and interpreting supporter behaviours and motivations. Using this information, you will lead on mapping journeys and experiences across communications, campaigns and the fundraising portfolio to maximise a supporter’s lifetime value.

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

• Maximise retention of existing supporters and grow the long-term value of the supporter base.
• Maximise the effective use of insight, data and knowledge in building and maintaining long-term relationships with supporters.
• Complete an audit of current supporter journeys across the organisation.
• Through research, testing and analysis, create new supporter journeys to increase engagement and improved income generation.
• Ensure we provide first class supporter care and stewardship through personalising and valuing our donors, fundraisers and volunteers and to build long term relationships.
• Ensure that all teams are enabled and empowered to identify opportunities and resolve issues to improve supporter care, loyalty and supporter retention.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Significant supporter/customer care experience obtained from the commercial or charity sectors.
• Proven experience developing internal relationships across a complex organisation – working with internal clients to develop and adapt briefs to improve supporter experience.
• An understanding of the ‘Supporter Journey’ preferably gained in the charity sector
• Experience working in a busy environment, prioritising activities appropriately and managing multiple, conflicting priorities.
• Thorough understanding and experience of the principles of stewardship and a proven attitude of customer care.
• Excellent understanding of customer service and complaints management practices.

Why you should apply:

If you are process and data-driven and motivated by providing high standards of customer care, this role is an exciting opportunity for an goal-orientated individual to be able to lead on the mapping of the supporter journey and to build the processes supporting that journey.

You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to us. 

[For Country Offices]: Please do not include photo/Date of Birth/Marital Status/ Religion/Address on your application.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that children with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, get the care and support they are entitled to.

Applicants

The successful applicant should have a SEN Teaching or Supervision, Social Work or Occupational Therapy background.

Expectation in the role

1. Meet families in outpatient clinics at GOSH to offer support and signposting
2. Take on advocacy casework – working with GOSH Family Support Officer/Social Worker
3. Arrange and deliver fun and information events outside of the clinic
4. Operate thorough record keeping on case work and any work with families
5. Identify volunteers and support the Volunteer Engagement Manager to recruit and empower volunteers to manage and lead local Muscle Groups and peer support groups

Please be aware this is a 2 year contract.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, season ticket loan, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is based at our office in Southwark, London. It is within a short walking distance of Southwark and Borough Tube stations. It is also a short distance from Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station and Blackfriars Station. We are also a 5 minute walk from the Tate Modern and Southbank, perfect place to go for lunch during the warm summer months.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

Interviews due to be held on 9 December.

Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

Job title: Helpline Services Support Officer

Salary: £28,458 - £32,082 pa (inclusive of Inner London Weighting)

Location: London, SE1

Job type:  Full time, 3 year contract

About you

This role is ideal for someone with direct experience of working on a helpline. You will already have some experience providing information and support on benefits and employment.  You will be confident finding your way around databases and have an eye for detail when it comes to collating and analysing activity data.

Above all though, you must have a deep-felt commitment to providing high quality information, advice and support services to carers. 

About the role
Carers UK provides telephone, email and online support to unpaid carers through a national helpline service and its national offices in London, Cardiff, Glasgow and Belfast.

We are looking for a Helpline Services Support Officer to provide expert information and advice to carers who contact us for help. Additionally, you will contribute to crafting our information resources and digital content.

About Carers UK

Carer UK is the leading national charity, supporting, advocating for and connecting unpaid carers across the UK.

With over 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK and 6,000 individuals becoming a carer every day the need to support them is growing and urgent. Unpaid carers save the country an estimated £132 billion each year and are vital to the friends and family members they support, as well as to the wider community.

Established in 1965, Carers UK has a long heritage of making life better for carers, wherever they may be, through providing advice, information and support, pioneering innovation and the creation of a workplace best practice forum, Employers for Carers (EfC). With over 21,000 members Carers UK is the voice of unpaid carers in the UK.

For an application pack please see application pack below this advert or visit our website.

Closing date: 22 November 2019, 10 am

Interview date: w/c 2 December 2019

CV, personal statement and completed monitoring form should be emailed to email address on the website. Please send in your application as soon as possible. Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Are you the Executive Director of the Roddick Foundation?

Are you passionate about issues such as social, labour and environmental justice? 

Are you courageous and keen to support and work with us on our programme of what Anita Roddick called “difficult philanthropy”? 

Do you have experience of grant-making and leadership, and are you ready for an exciting and rewarding challenge? 

If so, then you might well be the right person to join the Roddick Foundation at this key point in our lifespan. 

About the Roddick Foundation

The Roddick Foundation is dedicated to supporting, empowering and celebrating those who make the world a better place. Our mandate is simple: to be courageous in our decisions as to who we support. We make grants to organisations and campaigns that effect social change.

The Roddick Foundation was established by Gordon and Anita Roddick, founders of The Body Shop, and is overseen by the Roddick family. In our two-plus decades of work, we have set ourselves apart from traditional charitable giving by focusing on people and organisations that take unconventional approaches to advancing justice and empowering communities. We push the boundaries of grant-making when necessary.

Why now?

Social and political upheaval around the world … the grave prognoses given the global environment … we urgently need connected holistic solutions, now more than ever. There is a palpable urgency in our commitment to find and support the critical work being done at the grassroots. 

Opportunities for the Executive Director to help us do this include:

• Working with strategically to map our way forward and taking ownership of our grant making processes, management and governance.
• Working strategically with Trustees and grantees to effect influence with policymakers, other funders, the media, and beyond.
• Collaborating with grantees.
• Refining our place-based giving in West Sussex.
• Working with us to further our commitment to the women’s movement.

About you

The Executive Director may come from any of a wide array of relevant backgrounds. You should be ready to take on a demanding but rewarding leadership role within a collaborative and collegiate group. Whatever your background, we are excited to hear from you, especially if you, amongst other things:

• Have knowledge and experience of the grant making world and a relevant management and leadership background.
• Are open-minded, even-handed, and emotionally empathetic — an active listener and team player, with a sense of humour, courage, enthusiasm and integrity. 
• Are keen and able to do some moving and shaking with grantees and are able to see potential in the quirkiest ideas that come from grassroots groups. 

CRAWLEY COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Charity Number 1094699

Prescription Plus Engagement Officer

24 hours per week (37fte)

Salary £13,827 (full-time-equivalent: £21,317)

Maternity Cover: 2nd December 2019 to 17th September 2020

Managed by Crawley Community & Voluntary Service (CCVS), Prescription Plus is a social prescribing project in Crawley which improves the health and wellbeing of local people by supporting them to connect with community support and activities.

We are recruiting a Prescription Plus Engagement Officer to join the Prescription Plus Team to cover the position while the current job holder will be on maternity leave. You will be responsible for recruiting and supporting a small team of volunteers, engaging with patients from local GP surgeries and providing administration support to the Community Support Co-ordinators. You will be part of a small team maintaining this project in Crawley.

The Projects Officer sits within the Programme Management Team, who are responsible for the effective management and oversight of the national logistical and administrative functions of the Frontline programme.

The Projects Officer will be responsible for delivering a number of high-quality events and projects to ensure that participants on the Frontline programme have a positive and seamless experience of its administrative elements. In particular, the Projects Officer will lead on the logistical management of Frontline’s annual five-week Summer Institute, as well as the Consultant Social Worker training programme.

The successful candidate will be someone with experience of managing complex projects and large-scale customer-facing events, and who enjoys managing relationships, developing processes, multi-tasking, and problem solving. This role is fantastic opportunity for someone looking to use and develop their skills in project delivery and events management to transform the lives of vulnerable children.

At Frontline we celebrate difference and believe the strongest teams encompass a wide range of backgrounds and experience. We are actively seeking to diversify and to create a workplace that is welcoming for all, regardless of disability, religious belief, sexuality, gender or ethnicity.

For a full job description, please download the job pack.

Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world. Sightsavers offers a great working environment.

Contract: 24 months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions Apply

The Administrative Officer will provide administrative support and office services to ensure the smooth running of the Ghana Country Office and provide management services to the Drivers team.

In addition to the day to day administration and maintenance of the office and IT systems, you will assist with programme support by organising programme and project meetings, assisting with programme documents and records and liaising with partners. Your experience of working within an INGO will inform your development and implementation of systems to implement and improve processes.

The Administrative Officer is responsible for the management of the Drivers; including monitoring of procedures and systems that are in place and all insurance, road tax, maintenance and servicing needs. 

Other responsibilities include overseeing procurement processes such as ordering of stock and local purchases and supplies, working closely with the global procurement team, liaising with clearing agents and keeping efficient records.

Your educational background in Administration or Management, or equivalent experience, will be supported by your excellent planning and organisation ability. Ideally you will have experience of managing a team, dealing with procurement and providing programme support.  

The Ghana Country Office supports many programmes and as such this is a busy and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or experience requirements. For full details please look at the job description.

Closing date: 17 November 2019

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Qualified persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

The role

Breast Cancer Now’s researchers are working tirelessly to find ways to prevent breast cancer, to stop people dying from the disease and to improve the lives of those affected by breast cancer. Right now, we’re funding just over £26 million worth of ground-breaking research projects and supporting almost 340 of the world’s brightest researchers.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the newly formed Policy, Evidence and Influencing team, and alongside our research team, to help to ensure a supportive environment for breast cancer research.

You will develop evidence-based positions and recommendations and build strong relationships with key external stakeholders on medical research policy and other related areas. You will act as a source of expertise across the organisation and externally, working with colleagues to support the development and delivery of influencing strategies, and developing contacts and relationships to increase the charity’s profile.

You will work within the Communications & Influencing Directorate which markets and communicates the new charity, its work and impact to all those affected by the disease, provide high quality information about breast cancer, and keep the cause and patient voice high on the policy, political and media agenda to influence policy and practice.

About you

You will have experience of working in a relevant policy role delivering significant change, of undertaking research and analysing data to support policy development, and of advising on the development of influencing strategies. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage projects and think strategically, and to build strong relationships with external stakeholders to influence change. You will have an excellent understanding of the current policy landscape.

About us

In April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.

By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well. 

For further information and to apply

Please download a copy of the job description and person specification. Please submit your application through our online application portal.

Closing date: 11:55pm on Sunday 24 November 2019

Interview date: Wednesday 4 December 2019

Job / Employment / Career Coach (Information, Advice and Guidance)

£24,528 per annum

Evesham, Worcestershire - Mobile / remote working also considered

1 x Fixed term contract until March 2022. 

37 hours per week

Our client is delighted to be a key partner in an innovative Worcestershire consortium who has been successful in securing £3 million of Lottery Building Better Opportunities (BBO) and European Social Investment Funding – Building Better Opportunities.

The project has been shaped by the Local Enterprise Partnership and The National Lottery Community Fund is matching funds from the European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020 to invest in local projects tackling the root causes of poverty, promoting social inclusion and driving local jobs and growth.

The role will contribute to the development and delivery of BBO project. This includes working to an agreed BBO programme management and reporting targets and achieving BBO outcomes and results. The BBO project aims to promote social inclusion and combat poverty through providing support to those who are economically inactive or unemployed. 

To take forward their success they are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced person to be a Job Coach. You will work with the team to provide employment support to their participants.

As a Job Coach, your role will be to contribute to the development and delivery of the projects through providing individualised support to those furthest from the labour market facing social and economic barriers who are economically inactive or unemployed and assist them in accessing work, education and training. You will identify any barriers to employment and assist them to access individual grants to enable them to achieve the project outcomes. Keeping up to date with legislation and best practice on employment advice, welfare benefits and financial inclusion, you will collect job market information regarding job entry and skills requirements ensuring positive working relationships are maintained. Additionally, you will produce statistical reports, case studies and data as required relating to the provision of project outcomes.

The successful candidate will need to have an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) qualification, preferred level 4, a full, current driving licence and use of own vehicle.

You will have experience of delivering to a diverse range of participants with varying learning needs and levels as well as entry to employment programmes. With the ability to gather and report on financial and non-financial data, you will be a competent IT user and maintain occupational and professional competence at all times.

Enhanced disclosure and barring service check is required.

**This will be funded by European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund.

The vacancy closes at 12 noon - Sunday 17th November 2019.

Interviews are on Friday 22nd November 2019.

The Governance Secretary will play an important role within the governance team at Alzheimer’s Research UK. A key element of this new role will be taking on the core responsibility for supporting our charity partner, the UK Dementia Research Institute Ltd (UK DRI Ltd). The UK DRI is the single largest initiative in dementia research ever launched in the UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK is one of the founding funders. As part of this commitment, Alzheimer’s Research UK manages the governance function of the UK DRI Ltd and this role will provide critical support in this area, enabling the Board of Trustees to carry out their important role effectively.

The Governance Secretary will have excellent experience in building strong relationships at a high level and providing a high standard of confidential support to the Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chair. They will manage a busy cycle of Board and Sub-Committees, support and produce high quality papers, have excellent minute taking skills and liaise with colleagues as necessary to deliver follow up actions.

The Governance Secretary will have the flexibility to manage a range of tasks/responsibilities whilst working within a fast-paced environment and maintaining a high level of discretion.

Reporting to the Corporate Governance Manager, this post is offered on a one-year fixed term with potential to extend. While the role can be flexible, peak times will fall around trustee and committee meetings which will require travel to London.

This is a part time; fixed term contract/secondment opportunity working a minimum of 3 days per week (22.5 hours per week), for a period of 12-months.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• To act as the first point of contact for the Chairman and Trustees, providing them with high quality, confidential support that enables them to carry out their roles effectively.
• To deliver highly effective Board and Sub-Committee 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 and Sub-Committee meetings, minute taking and recording actions. 
• Arrange all logistics for Board, Sub-Committee and other ad hoc meetings as required to ensure they are delivered to a high standard.
• Liaise with colleagues to support the flow of information between the Executive and the Board, liaising with them on the preparation of key reports, papers, agendas and action reports.
• To ensure all actions from Board and Sub-Committee meetings are updated in the relevant action log, communicate actions with colleagues and ensure these actions are delivered and reported back to subsequent meetings.
• Manage trustee correspondence and co-ordinate timely communications, briefings and updates for Trustees as required. 
• Maintenance of the register of Board members’ interests and any arising conflicts.
• Co-ordinate and manage the submission of regulatory returns and updates in accordance with statutory requirements and deadlines
• Present, record, file and store data (including all minutes of meetings and trustee related data) in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain and review as necessary key governance documentation, processes and policies
• Support Trustee recruitment process, induction and ongoing development of Trustees, proactively seeking out opportunities to support Trustees in their roles.
• Support the Corporate Governance Manager in other tasks as necessary to deliver best practice in governance at Alzheimer’s Research UK and the UK DRI Ltd.
• Key interface between the Trustees and the Executive Team at the UK DRI Headquarters

What we are looking for:

• Education to A-level or equivalent level of relevant experience
• A good understanding of governance issues and ability to learn about new governance and regulatory guidelines quickly and apply these to the role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to record and present information and meeting minutes in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.
• Experience of minute taking
• Able to build rapport and demonstrate influencing, negotiation and decision-making skills and build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
• Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality always
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise and coordinate workloads
• Experience working in a similar governance or secretariat role
• Experience of a fast-paced role managing multiple priorities.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge with regular travel to London when required

Salary: Circa £16,800 per annum, pro rata (£28,000 FTE per annum) plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 24th November 2019, with interviews likely to be held on either the 3rd and 5th December 2019. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on these dates.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Hospitals’ charity Above & Beyond needs an enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated Community Partnerships Officer to help grow our community and events income at an exciting stage in the charity’s development.

This is a great opportunity to join an established and growing charity.  You will be responsible for harnessing the passion of supporters in the community and within the hospitals, motivating and inspiring them to maximise their support.  You will recruit new supporters, build relationships and deliver excellent stewardship to engender long term and sustainable support.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable knowledge and experience of community fundraising with a passion for excellent supporter stewardship and a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.

Above & Beyond fundraises for Bristol’s city centre hospitals.  We have a passion for improving patient experience and enhancing healthcare in Bristol and the South West and belief in the cause will be fundamental to your work. 

To apply please send a CV and covering letter.

Grants Administration Officer - Haringey Giving (Part Time)
Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 pa + 6% pension (Pro rata)
Employment type: Fixed Term 1 Year, 15 hours per week
Location: North London
Closing date: Tuesday 19th November 2019, 12 noon

Do you have excellent organisational, administration, communications and event organisation experience gained from the voluntary, public or private sector? Do you have experience of maintaining effective systems and databases? Do you have experience of creating publicity information and content for a website and social media channels to reach a variety of different audiences?

Haringey Giving, which is administered by the Bridge Renewal Trust, is a unique, ambitious and new local partnership who want to enable local people to take action on what matters to them and live fulfilled lives. This initiative aims to inspire and enable Haringey’s residents, communities, businesses and funders to give their time, talents and funds to support good causes in our borough. One of its core functions is to distribute funds locally through a range of grant programmes.

We are currently recruiting an organised and creative Grants Administration Officer to provide flexible and efficient administrative support and communications, raising awareness of and supporting Haringey Giving grant giving activities.

We are looking for someone who is able to engage with a wide range of audiences, including hard-to-reach communities through different channels, including face-to-face and social media; who is able to organise small scale events, meetings, peer support groups and administer grant panels.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to help support the development and implementation of an effective grants administrative process in line with good practice in accessible and inclusive local grant giving.

To be considered as our Grants Administration Officer, the successful candidate will have strong administrative, organisational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; and will be proficient in the use of a range of software including MS Office, Mailchimp and Survey Monkey.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff.

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Other organisations may also call this role Grants Administration Officer, Grants Administrator, Funding Administration Officer, Grants Officer, Funding Officer, Charitable Grants Officer, Grants and Finance Officer, or Charitable Funding Officer.

Summary

Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by tourist attractions and the head offices of major companies as well as the seat of London government.

The Cathedral is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year. There are many activities that compete for space and time in a very full diary - however, the Cathedral's mission and ministry would not be possible without the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities. The Cathedral recognises it needs to broaden its appeal to different visitors by bringing new people to the Cathedral as visitors or events delegates and by doing so positively enhance our core mission.

Package

As Visitor Engagement Officer you will be responsible for generating income and expanding Southwark Cathedral's audiences though visitor led activities. You will be responsible for the planning, marketing and delivery of an engaging programme of events, tours and exhibitions at the Cathedral, as well as working with us on identifying and putting plans in place to remedy barriers to achieving fantastic visitor experience.

Working with our spirit of place, you will work with the visitor services team to link everything we do back to our cause and the on-going work we do. As a champion of great Visitor Experience you'll deliver high standards of presentation at the Cathedral, maximising opportunities to deepen visitors understanding of our stories and mission.

Main Responsibilities

Main duties

Visitor Engagement Programme

• Plan, co-ordinate and deliver an engaging commercial programme of visitor led events, aimed at expending our audiences and boosting our visitor numbers
• Working with the Head Guide and VSM, develop the group visit offer, ensuring forthcoming anniversaries and activities are exploited
• Active involvement in the development and delivery of online and internal exhibitions
• Administration of all group visits and special tours, ensuring they are booked and co-ordinated accurately
• Coordinate and evaluate visitor and tour guide feedback, taking action to make improvements as necessary

Marketing & promotion

• Working with the VSM, implement a audience focused marketing plan to actively promote the Cathedrals events and group visits, making best use of available budget
• Actively manage marketing of events and visits, creating and delivering content for the website, listings, social media and e-newsletters
• Attend relevant tourism industry trade shows
• Engage with local stakeholders and organisations to promote events and group visits and raise awareness of the Cathedral's role in the community

Financial administration

• Working with the Finance Team, ensure all fees are invoiced and paid for in advance
• Take active management of the tours and events income and expenditure budget lines, ensuring income targets are met and expenditure lines not overspent

Relationships

• Take an active role in the Visitor Experience Group, working with internal teams to ensure barriers to increased positive visitor engagement are remedied
• Work with the Head Guide in managing the tour guides, ensuring they are kept up to date of Cathedral policy and are trained and delivering excellent customer service
• Work with the Verging and Facilities team to ensure events are coordinated and delivered to a high professional standard

Other

• Respond to requests for information from the Cathedral's archive
• Any other ad hoc duties as required by the VSM and Commercial Director

The post holder is expected to monitor and report on their work as directed by their line manger and adhere to office guidelines on manual handling, health and safety, lone working etc as advised, taking responsibility as appropriate

Ideal Candidate

Experience

• Developing and delivering income generating visitor engagement programmes
• Working within a cultural, commercial or visitor attraction setting
• Working with and supervising volunteers
• Some knowledge and experience of managing budgets and finance
• Marketing and promotion of cultural events and programmes

Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent people skills, enabling good working relationships with internal teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with a variety of visitors
• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work both collaboratively and on own initiative
• Works well under pressure, prioritising to meet deadlines

Person

• Customer focused, passionate about excellent visitor experience
• Flexible, positive and creative
• Results focused, self-motivator with an entrepreneurial attitude
  

This post is open to candidates who are in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the Christian Church and the Anglican tradition. The Cathedral encourages equal opportunities.