The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynaecologists on a global basis. For nearly 70 years FIGO has collaborated with the world's top health and donor bodies. FIGO currently has member societies in more than 130 countries and territories.

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of women’s health and rights and to the reduction of disparities in healthcare available to women and newborns, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. The organisation pursues its mission through advocacy, programmatic activities, capacity strengthening of member societies, education and training.

We are looking to recruit a Committees Coordinator. This is a new post that will contribute to the continued strategic development of engagement and communications within FIGO, in particular with our divisions and committees. The postholder will help bring greater synergy across the previously separate functions of Communications and Membership.

(For further detail about this role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification). 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Location: The role is based from FIGO House, Waterloo, London SE1. FIGO staff will be working on a trial ‘hybrid’ basis from September 2021 i.e. with combined office and home working.

We’re recruiting for a new Development Officer to join our team supporting CTA members in Scotland. Community transport operators have a great story to tell and it is CTA’s job to help them tell it and to support them to develop excellent services that can transform lives and communities. We champion, connect, support and grow a thriving community transport movement across all parts of the UK.

Our work in Scotland is integral to this. We have around 160 members and many other stakeholders across Scotland that all help to provide accessible and inclusive transport solutions in their community.

Working with our team in Scotland you will develop our support programmes and look for opportunities to make a difference on behalf of the people and communities who need transport that is accessible and inclusive, so everything else in life can be accessible and inclusive too.

One of your priorities will be a project to map the community transport sector and support the development of forums, so if you have any experience of doing similar work, please let us know in your application. You’ll also work collaboratively around the UK to develop activities with all our Development Officers to develop activities, resources and deliver key member services such as our Advice Service.

If you like the sound of this challenge and have the credentials and self-confidence to rise to it, then we’d love to hear from you!

To find out more about the role, and how to apply,  you can download our recruitment pack by clicking the link below or head to our website. 

Up to 20 days per year (+ training days)

£150 per Panel (£300 if required to substitute for Chair of Panel)

TACT, the UK’s largest fostering charity and has been providing loving families for vulnerable children and young people across the country for over 25 years. Our reputation and growth rests upon our strength in providing successful placements. As a charity, we do not have shareholders who receive profits - we invest all of our surplus income into service, staff, carers, and children’s development.

Our vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people.

The West Midlands team are seeking a Fostering Panel Vice Chair to support the Chair in conducting monthly virtual panel meetings held on Wednesdays via Microsoft Teams.

In line with our values, we expect each panel member to ensure that all decisions are made regarding the interest of ‘children in care,’ foster carers, and the community in which they live.

The successful candidate may need to travel to West Midlands to attend occasional in person meetings and attend 2 training days per year.

As a Fostering Panel Vice Chair, you will be able to evidence:

• Your understanding of the fostering process and practice within the legislative framework or similar.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience of sitting on a fostering panel.
• A history of employment experience at team manager level or above, ideally in a social work or family placement setting.
• Having substantial experience of chairing child focussed meetings e.g., child protection, childcare reviews.
• An ability to evaluate complex reports and assessments while maintaining clarity within the decision-making parameters.
• The capability to develop, monitor and maintain policies and procedures to the highest standard within TACT

As a Fostering Panel Vice Chair your duties will include:

• Occasionally chairing Panel meetings, in the absence of the Chair, ensuring that multifaceted issues are thoroughly considered and recorded, having undertaken thorough preparation for meetings.
• Co-ordinating and directing the work of the Fostering Panel and ensure the quality of foster carers recruited, meet relevant standards.
• Facilitation of the active participation of all panel members alongside the Chair of Panel.
• Regular liaison with the Chair of Panel, decision-maker and with other senior managers as required.
• Participation in the recruitment, selection, and induction of new panel members.
• To assist the Chair in regular planning of training for and appraisal of panel members and support with Ofsted Inspections as and when required.

Full details of the Fostering Panel Vice Chair role are available via the Job Description tab and our Applicant Information Booklet - a social work qualification may not always be necessary.

A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role. This check will be undertaken by TACT on your behalf. The successful applicant will be engaged on an office holder basis and be required to have professional membership to a social work body if they are currently a practicing social worker or other professional. 

• Closing: Midnight on Tuesday, 26th October 2021
• Interviews: Friday, 5th November 2021 via Microsoft Teams

TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believe that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

10 hours per week | Home Based with some travel

At Citizens Advice Lewisham, we help people find a way forward. Our informed, independent advice assists service users to overcome life’s challenges – from managing money to understanding their housing rights; from navigating benefit rules to clarifying their employment rights. Every year, we support thousands of people in need, giving them a voice and a chance to make things better. You can play an important part in our vital work.

Whilst we rely on volunteers to take-on a wide variety of roles, the day-to-day management and organisation is undertaken by a dedicated team and we are currently looking for a Governance Officer to provide a secretariat function to the Trustee Board and Governance support to the CEO.

In this key role, you will:

• Assist the Chair of Trustees and Company Secretary in managing the governance of the Charity including organising the AGM, liaising with the Charity Commissioners and Companies House and any other regulatory matters
• Distribute Trustee board and subcommittee papers as required to trustees
• Attend Trustee board meetings and record minutes of those meetings, accurately and concisely
• Follow up action points from board meetings
• Deal with any correspondence for the Chair and Trustees
• Organise meetings and book rooms etc. as required
• Support the CEO with compliance and governance issues
• Contribute to the organisational strategy
• Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues
• Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the Citizens Advice service
• Undertake such other duties and tasks as may lie within the scope of this post

To be successful, you will:

• An organised approach to their work
• The ability to store and retrieve data both in digital and hard copy format
• Experience of minute taking in a formal setting
• A good understanding of committee process and protocols
• A working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook email system
• An understanding of the need to balance confidentiality and transparency in a charitable environment
• A working knowledge of the UK-GDPR Regulations in relation to Information Assurance regulations and the protection of sensitive information
• A willingness to attend meetings in person for which travelling expenses will be paid

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

Closing date: 9.30am on 19th November 2021

Citizens Advice Lewisham is the operating name of Lewisham Citizens Advice Bureaux, charity number 1075040.

The Audit Committee Chair is a key governance role for the Royal Society of Biology RSB), a registered charity with nearly 18,000 individual members and 90 member organisations. The turn-over will be around £3m over the next three years. The Chair  has direct access to the Board of Trustees with a focus on the annual audit process, internal controls and risk management.

The position will commence in May 2022 (AGM) and the successful applicant will ideally shadow from 1 January 2022 (one meeting planned in February). Meetings may be virtual or physical at the discretion of the Chair and by agreement.

The role provides both a development opportunity and an insight and association with the UK’s national body for biology. Most of the global challenges we face have biology as part of their solution, from climate change to the burden of disease. The RSB is at the heart of contributing to national debate, policy formulation and supporting the bioscientists of the present and future.

You will ideally have experience of financial and risk management in the charity sector. A financial or accounting qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. A background in biology is not required but it is hoped the Chair will have a keen interest in the area.

The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the sector; at school and in higher education, in the workplace and training and development.  We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

To Apply

Please visit our website via the Apply button for further details.

Applications will close 23:00 BST on Sunday 24 October 2021.

Interviews will take place week commencing 1 November 2021.

3 year initial appointment

The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.

The RSB has a defined benefit scheme closed to both new members and accruals. The Board of Trustees consists of the independent Chair, an employee trustee and an external trustee. Historically all trustees, including the Chair, have been volunteers. Given the increasingly technical nature of pension provision and regulatory requirements, the Society has agreed to appoint a professional Chair upon retirement of the current incumbent at the end of 2021.

The initial appointment will be for three years with a salary of between £5,000 and £10,000 per annum for approximately ten days’ commitment.  The successful applicant will be expected to help the scheme continue on a path to self-sufficiency and potentially medium term buy-out.

The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the sector; at school and in higher education, in the workplace and training and development.  We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

To Apply

Please visit our website via the Apply button for further details.

Applications will close 23:00 BST on Sunday 24 October 2021.

Interviews will take place on Monday 1 November 2021 via zoom (by invite only).

Trustee

We are seeking Trustees with a senior-level background in Health and/or social care, Business/stakeholder management or Treasurer/finance.

As a Trustees you will ideally have a connection to Wiltshire and/or Dorset. This is a great opportunity to strengthen the board and help the organisation remain focused on its mission to support unpaid carers in Wiltshire and Dorset.

About the Role

As Trustee, you will add capacity and expertise to a vibrant team of a local charity that supports all carers in Wiltshire. The aim of the organisation is to create carer friendly communities where carers are recognised, valued and supported. As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will contribute actively to the Board's role in giving strategic direction and vision to the organisation, its governance, agreeing overall policy, defining goals, agreeing targets and evaluating performance.  There will be the opportunity to make a real difference to carers’ lives through supporting the staff team and volunteers as they deliver in all areas of Carer Support Wiltshire.

Trustees will need to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the vision, mission and values of the organisation and work well as part of a committed team.

The average time commitment of a Trustee is one day per month. This includes 5 full board meetings per year, and subcommittees, most of which meet quarterly.  In the first couple of months, induction will require some additional time. All successful candidates are expected to sit on at least one relevant sub-committee.

About You

As Trustee, you will ideally have experience in one of the below fields.

Health and/or social care

Senior-level experience as a current or recent practitioner in the NHS and/or social care sectors. Knowledge of best practices in the sector, to help shape offerings and service developments to meet carers’ needs.

Commercial/business/stakeholder management

Strong stakeholder management skills and experience, well-networked in Wiltshire/Dorset or both, with a background in business development/fundraising/events management. Ideally, with experience of exploiting intellectual property.

Treasurer/finance

A background in finance and accountancy would be helpful as is an understanding of charity accounts.  The ability to advise and assist the Board of Trustees, the Chair and the Chief Executive on strategic aspects of the financial running of a charity.

When you apply you will be asked to email your current CV and a Covering Letter detailing:

• What motivated you to apply to become a trustee?
• What other experience or skills do you feel you could offer?
• Are there any areas of the organisation’s work you have a particular interest in and/or would like to become more involved in?

You may have experience in areas such as Organisational Development, Change Management, OD, People, Employee Relations, HR, NHS, Council, Commissioning, Local Authority, Trustee, Board, Board Member, Chair, Health, Social Care, Care, Support, Care and Support, Social Care Development, Care Management, VCSE, Service Delivery, HR Director, HR Manager, Head of HR, Operational management, Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, RGN, Physician, Commercial Director, Head of Commercial Development, Head of Commercial Operations, Commercial Operations, Commercial Operations Director, Director of Development, Director, Business Development, Business Development Manager, Sales Director, Event Manager, Director of Events, Fundraising, Head of Fundraising, Director of Fundraising.

VOLUNTEER TREASURER & TRUSTEE

A professional Finance person who understands accounts and business planning, you are used to contributing at a strategic level and seeking an opportunity to give something back to the local community whilst learning a tremendous amount along the way. A team player capable of working in a small team that is the functioning heart of a small/medium sized organisation, you are prepared to roll up your sleeves when required and, preferably but not necessarily, familiar with the VCSE sector.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES mostly working from home for around 2/3 hours per week:

• Liaising with and supporting the Bookkeeper (who is self-employed), supervising financial accounting and reporting to ensure compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC regulations.

• Ensuring controls are in place on income and expenditure, and financial regulatory compliance

• Overseeing income, expenditure and cash flow and minimising BADT’s exposure to VAT and tax etc.

• Liaising with the Chair on Grant, Council and other funding applications requiring financial information and with external auditors/examiners as required.

Bridport Area Development Trust (BADT) is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee established in 2009 and currently run mainly by a team of 8 experienced and highly motivated Volunteer Trustees. The Trust works in partnership to identify, plan and deliver regenerative projects that meet local need and provide long term economic, educational and community benefit to the town and beyond with the one key criteria for BADT support being that of sustainability. 

And in relation to sustainability a spokesman for BADT said “the Trust’s finances are currently stable and the projections are for a sustainable level of income over the next 3 years”.

BADT’s most recent successes are two major renovation and refurbishment projects. The Georgian style, Literary and Scientific Institute a historic Grade 2* listed building in the centre of Bridport built in 1834, has been brought back into use after lying empty since 1997 and becoming derelict, saving the public purse around £1million in the process. Another Jewel in BADT’s Crown is the West Bay Discovery Centre a former Methodist Chapel and now an award-winning visitor centre providing an insight into the hidden history of West Bay and the Jurassic coast by bringing to life local stories and fascinating facts about the natural, using interactive experiences that make learning fun for all ages.

If you are interested in applying for the role and finding out more then please send BADT a copy of your CV with a covering email explaining why and what you have to offer.

The charity 

Established 140 years ago, we are there for everyone working in education. 

Through our free helpline, grants, counselling, guidance, professional and organisational development services, we work with hundreds of organisations and thousands of staff across the sector. The impact can be lifesaving and more teachers, lecturers and support staff turn to us for help each year.

We have ambitious plans for the future, as we grow to meet the needs of an ever-changing education sector. We are focused on our vision of everyone working in education feeling respected, supported and resilient.With 34% of teachers planning to leave in the next few years due to stress and workload, the work we do is very important. 

The vacancy 

We are looking for a diligent individual who can support our CEO with diary management, meeting preparation, relationship management, event attendance and travel administration and ad-hoc research.

You will also support and develop key internal and external stakeholder relationships. Work closely with the Chair of the Trustees and all individual Trustees as well as the Leadership team and senior management.

In return you can expect a friendly and flexible work environment, generous holiday and pension arrangements, company sick pay, and more. 

How to apply 

Please apply with your CV and a Supporting Statement explaining how you meet the role requirements outlined in the Job Description/Person specification for this role.

Follow the apply button to our recruitment portal where you can upload your CV and Supporting Statement. 

Closing date is Friday 22nd October, however we do recommend early applications as we may opt to interview on a rolling basis, and so the vacancy could close early. 

We have a vacancy for a Team Administrator with specialism in Governance to join us on a full time permanent basis.

The role of Team Administrator – Governance is designed to provide professional and high-quality support to our nine key governance forums and trustee meetings.

The role includes organising meetings, issuing meeting invites and being the point of contact for queries from external stakeholders/partners. A large proportion of the job is taking and drafting minutes, reviewing  the drafts with the Chair of the respective governance meeting, distributing the minutes to governance meeting members / trustees and following up on key actions arising in readiness for the subsequent meeting.

Another important aspect of this specialism is to act as the point of contact for our key stakeholders and trustees including head teachers and governors of our Church schools and representative of our multi-academy trusts.

It should be noted that many of the meetings take place outside of normal office hours, so some flexibility will be required for evening or very occasional weekend meetings.

We welcome applications from all suitable candidates including those independent of the church, and for clarification, this role does not carry a Genuine Occupational Requirement to be a Christian or person of faith.

To the successful candidate, we offer a salary which is competitive within the charity sector, a very generous non-contributory pension scheme, and a modern open plan office environment with free onsite parking for when you are not working flexibly from home.

If you feel excited about being part of this team, have extensive administration experience (particularly in detailed and accurate minute taking), work with an efficient and organised style delivering a confidential and professional service, we would very much welcome an application from you.

The full role details including job description and person specification can be found in the attached application pack. There is also contact details for the line manager of the role, Mia Elliott, Office & Facilities Manager, who would be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

Your application should consist of a completed application form and supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4) detailing your reasons for applying, what you can bring to the post and how you meet its requirements.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Midnight on 31 October 2021 and the application should be sent by email - details of the address are in the pack and at the end of the application form.

We look forward to hearing from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary leader to build on a strong foundation to expand and grow our services across Kent. 

The Kent MS Therapy Centre Charity (“KMSTC”) aims to radically improve the lives of those with Multiple Sclerosis, their families and those who care for them.

We aim to:

• Provide a range of complementary therapies and specialist clinics
• Give advice, support, and information to those living with MS, their carers and families, in an   environment which encourages mutual support and friendship
• Become a Centre of Excellence which enables self-management of the condition

JOB PURPOSE 

The Chief Executive Officer will enhance the senior leadership team at the charity. The individual will lead the delivery of our objectives for financial sustainability and improved access to services for potential members across Kent.

The existing team is highly effective operationally, and we are looking for a leader who will drive forward the positive culture within KMSTC: which is defined by a passion to support the members and a desire to learn. 

Applicants will need a blend of strategic and commercial experience, as well as the ability to oversee the day-to-day operational challenges of running a busy centre to meet member satisfaction targets. 

The CEO will work closely with the board of trustees to develop and implement the centre’s long-term strategy.

In addition, the CEO will play an important part in income-generation activities, building the centre’s wider public reputation and in forming relationships with key strategic partners.

See attachment for more detail on main duties and responsibilities. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

• Demonstrable experience of leading a similar service-oriented organisation. 
• Evidence of significant personal success in developing and delivering fundraising initiatives.  
• Ability to think strategically, be flexible and to organise and prioritise a complex workload with tight deadlines and budgets. 
• Ability to identify future strategies and translate into operational plans. 
• Strategic financial knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting and review. 
• Ability to develop a team, drive performance, and improve quality. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication skills, in writing and in public presentations. 
• The ability to work autonomously within an agreed framework of accountability. 
• Competent IT skills and the ability to complete administrative tasks related to the role. 
• Good employment law knowledge to enable the right people decisions to be made. 
• Understanding of legal requirements and principles of good practice in the management and governance of charities. 
• Experience of stakeholder management. 

You are very welcome to contact the reception team at the Centre to arrange a visit in advance of making your application. 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS 

1. Applications will be longlisted against the best fit to the criteria in the job description.
2. Longlisted candidates will be invited to an informal video interview with the Chair of Trustees.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to meet the existing team, interview in person and prepare a short presentation for a panel of Trustees.
4. Interviews will be held in November (date tbc). 
5. Start date Q1 2022. 

As part of our investment in improving our communications at the MA, we're recruiting to this full-time post. It is initially for a period of six months while we recruit our new head of marketing and communicaitons - with the potential for it to be extended either temporarily or permanently.  If you are an experienced media/ communications professional, with a proven track record of working in or with the media we want to hear from you.

You'll be picking up immediately the running of our media relationships, working closely with the chair and chief executive in proactive and reactive media work, as well as working with the head of marketing and communications on developing future plans. On any day you might be:

• Responding to media calls for background information, quotes or interviews
• Drafting quotes and press releases for the chair and chief executive, and liaising with our policy committee chairs and others in the criminal justice system to ensure accuracy
• Writing copy and uploading to our website, or sending out via our e-news bulletin
• Writing articles for placement in external publications

Because of our small staff team size you'll have opportunities to develop your skills in a way unlikely to be possible in larger organisations. 

Download the recruitment pack for more details, including how to apply.

Company Secretary and Administrative Officer

Our Company Secretary and Administrative Officer will ensure the smooth and proper legal functioning and administration of the Crystal Palace Park Trust, making sure that necessary reporting is carried out, in particular to ensure proper compliance with Companies House and Charitable Commission requirements. The post will also  manage the Trust’s essential databases and policy documents and keep records and minutes of Trust meetings.

The successful candidate will report to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will make sure the Trust’s governance and administration are managed legally, smoothly and efficiently. The Trust is a new start up charity and the role will require a willingness to engage at all levels and the enthusiasm to drive the business forward in a flexible manner.

If you are a graduate with excellent writing and communications skills, are well organised, tech savvy, numerate and want to be part of an exciting new charity, focused on benefiting the local community and an historic park, this is a brilliant opportunity to utilise your expertise and knowledge, and we are interested in hearing from you.

The deadline for applications is 5:00pm on 15 November 2021.

We are now recruiting for the post of Director of Home-Start London.

The successful candidate for this exciting opportunity will be leading Home Start London forwards in its next stage of development. HSL is a consortium of 12 local Home-Starts supporting families in 24 boroughs across London. We are a community-based network of trained peer volunteers and expert support helping to provide families with young children with the emotional and practical support to give them a positive, nurturing start in life.

You will be driven and enthusiastic, a self-starter, able to work on own initiative or as part of a team with enthusiasm, knowledge, experience and ideas to offer practical hands-on support to others.

As Director of Home-Start London (HSL), you will be the public face of this increasingly impactful and dynamic organisation, promoting the services of our member schemes, the ethos of their work and the potential benefits and reach of the charity and ensuring it maintains its strategic direction, achieves its key aims and maintains financial sustainability.

You must have some experience of working in a leadership role, fundraising experience and managing bid applications, excellent project management skills and an entrepreneurial and self-motivating mindset. You will report to and collaborate with the Board of Trustees, on the  development of our fundraising and organisational strategies.