Chair And Trustees Jobs
Summary
- To design and implement a suite of training programmes and professional learning networks for FLOURISH young leaders in education settings (primary, secondary and FE), who will be equipped to play a core leadership role in the outworking of the FLOURISH network of worshipping communities in schools/FE colleges
- To work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders (e.g. internally - Church of England Foundation for Education Leadership, Growing Faith Foundation, Archbishops' Young Leaders Award, and externally - a range of parachurch and leadership development organisations) to embed these FLOURISH programmes in the life of schools, colleges and dioceses
- To ensure a strong link between FLOURISH and the Archbishops' Young Leaders Award in the further development of its engagement with primary and secondary schools
- To work collaboratively with colleagues within Education Team (including the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award and Growing Faith Foundation teams) and across the national church to support the effective implementation of proposals to hear the voice and children and young people at a range of governance bodies
- To create and publish a range of media showcasing and highlighting the voice of children and young people, informing wider thinking of strategic leaders
- To positively impact the faith development of young people involved through effective strategies for leadership development
- To support the Head of Growing Faith Foundation and Head of Archbishops' Young Leaders Award in building and sustaining effective partnerships with a range of external organisations
- To work with diocese education teams to support their work in developing young leaders, creating national synergies and opportunities to showcase effective practice
- Outstanding track record of impact of leadership development in relation to adults and/or children/young people
- Ability to design effective research-led approaches to programme design
- Engaging presentation and facilitation skills with large and small groups, both virtually and face to face
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders - including written reports, high-profile events, and online presentations
- Successful leadership experience within the education, church, charity or youth work sector
- Experience of designing and delivering effective leadership development course content (in relation to adults and/or children/young people)
- Leadership of a wider team of professional development facilitators/coaches
- Clear understanding of educational landscape, and the relationship between education institutions, churches and households
- Secure understanding of the Church of England Vision for Education and its outworking in schools
- Clear understanding of the work of the Growing Faith Foundation to date
- Degree level qualifications or equivalent professional qualifications in a related field
- Personally committed to and passionate about changing the culture of the Church of England Innovative, creative and responsive to feedback
- Commitment to excellence and a pride in assuring quality and consistency across a wide team of facilitators
- Systematic and strong evidence of successful project implementation
- Ability to work independently, a motivated 'self starter'
- Postgraduate qualifications in a related field
- Specialist theology, leadership and/or coaching qualifications
- Effective delivery of online/blended learning experiences using a range of technology
- Coaching skills and training
- Experience of working at a regional, diocesan or national level
- Involvement in the work of early Growing Faith/ 'Faith at Home' work at a school, college, Diocese of parish context
- Commitment to deepening your own theological understanding and furthering your own spiritual development
- Experience of embedding the Church of England Vision of Education within a school or systems leadership context
- Experience managing projects with significant numbers of stakeholders
- We strive for excellence
- We collaborate
- We act with integrity
- We show compassion
- We respect others
Purpose of the position
The primary role of the Governance Assistant is to provide administrative support to the workstreams under the Head of Governance, which include but are not limited to, annual work plan, royal charter, bylaws, elections, policies and procedures and GDPR compliance.
The Governance Assistant will act with integrity, positivity, energy, and adaptability, using their skills to build effective relationships and work within a shared vision.
The Governance Assistant will be a member of the Business Administration Team and will focus on supporting the Head of Governance to ensure the maintenance of high-quality governance processes within the organisation.
Key relationships
The Governance Assistant will be expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with these key positions within the College of Paramedics including:
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Head of Governance;
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Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive;
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Other members of the Business Administration Team;
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President and Vice President;
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Chief Operating Officer;
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Chief Executive Group;
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Chairs and Members of the Paramedic and Student Councils;
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Administrative, membership, marketing, IT, and finance staff;
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Board of Trustees
The Governance Assistant’s duties and responsibilities include:
Governance
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Work closely with the Head of Governance to ensure the charity is compliant with regulatory requirements
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Maintain a good understanding of the governance processes and requirements, and work closely with the Head of Governance to ensure they are efficiently and effectively managed
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Maintain a good understanding of the implications for the role and organisation of the requirements of GDPR and other relevant legislation
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Maintain a good understanding of the need for effective policies and procedures, sustained within a robust review process
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Support the efficient and effective day-to-day functioning and co-ordination of the administrative activities associated with governance within the College of Paramedics
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Prioritise and time manage the administrative workload appropriately to meet specific deadlines.
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Support the Head of Governance on the election of trustees and member representatives as required, working with the Membership, Marketing and Engagement team and liaising with candidates, election services and incumbents.
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Provide administrative support for various governance aspects around the Board, Councils, member meetings, reporting and the Chief Executive Group
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Provide administrative support for aspects of Board Meetings/Committees and resources in the absence of the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
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Support with timely production of relevant minutes, reports, action summaries and follow ups alongside the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Head of Governance
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Coordinate travel, venue bookings and accommodation for Board, Committees and Councils where appropriate
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Provide administrative support to the Royal Charter project
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Work closely with the Head of Governance to ensure relevant information is shared with third parties or stakeholders
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Oversee the formatting and editing process associated with key documents, in line with branding guidelines;
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Develop and maintain effective electronic filing systems ensuring that information is kept securely and is accessible as appropriate;
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Attend physical meetings at locations within the United Kingdom, as required;
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Undertake other tasks or projects that may arise;
Business Administration
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Providing cover and administrative support to the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Personal Assistant in any absence or when the needs of the business demand
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Coordinating electronic diaries;
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The coordination and business arrangements for College of Paramedics meetings, including serving as a Secretariat for meetings, various established or short-term functions of the College. This includes but is not limited to preparing agendas, taking minutes, action logs, sourcing venues, liaising with delegates, booking travel and accommodation, catering, sourcing audio visual equipment and facilitating remote attendance, collating meeting documentation, recording minutes and /actions;
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Assist with the co-ordination of General Enquiries received by the College of Paramedics over the phone or via email/dedicated mailbox, including tracking responses to ensure all enquires are dealt with in a timely manner;
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Undertake and complete an ongoing development review process, set by, and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
The Tudor Trust is a grant-making organisation with a long-standing commitment to funding smaller, grassroots organisations. With an endowment of around £220m, our annual commitment to grants has averaged £20 million. We are winding down our current grant-making strategy, and are reevaluating and developing a new strategy centred around racial, social and economic justice.
In tandem with our strategy review, we are undergoing a comprehensive change process, which includes refreshing our Board and rebuilding our staff team. This transformation extends to the redevelopment of our internal people culture policies and practices with Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at its heart.
About the role
As the Executive Assistant and Operations Manager at Tudor Trust you will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation and effective management of both administrative and operational functions within the organisation.
With a focus on providing comprehensive support to the Board and CEO, the role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, including executive assistance, operations management, HR administration, and financial support.
Key Responsibilities
Board and CEO Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, Chair of the Board and Trustees, including proactively managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling travel arrangements.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Attending meetings for notetaking, to capture actions for next steps.
- Assist in organising events, workshops, and training sessions.
- Coordinate logistics, invitations, and follow-up activities for meetings, and in particular, board and committee meetings.
Operations Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation, including facilities management, office supplies procurement, and equipment maintenance.
- Develop and implement efficient processes and procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and streamline workflows.
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to ensure smooth operations and timely resolution of any issues.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures related to health and safety, data protection, and organisational governance.
- Support the review and planning of opening up the use of the building to external stakeholders for social and creative purpose.
- Handle general administrative tasks such as managing office supplies and maintaining SharePoint.
HR and People Administration
- Assist with recruitment processes, including posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, and candidate communication.
- Coordinate employee onboarding and induction programs, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal information, employment contracts, annual leave and sickness absences.
- Support the organisation in implementing policy changes and fostering a positive people culture, addressing routine employee inquiries and offering guidance as needed.
- Liaise with our outsourced HR provider to ensure our HR documentation and records, including employee contracts, policies, staff handbook and compliance requirements are kept up to date.
Financial Administration
- Assist with basic financial tasks, including processing invoices, expense reports, and reimbursements.
- Review all our insurances and support the Head of Resources with the administration of the charity’s bank accounts.
As our organisational change initiatives progress, the EA & Operations Manager role will evolve, facilitated and managed by ongoing reviews conducted in collaboration with the Head of Finance and Resources.
Person Specification
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
- Experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrator.
- Experience in coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to maintain smooth operations and address any operational issues promptly and effectively.
- Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate and address the CEO's needs
- Forward thinking, organisational and project management skills
- Organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficiency using Microsoft 365 tools, including PowerPoint, excel, SharePoint and teams,
- Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
- Understanding of best practices in operations administration, including facilities management, procurement, and health and safety regulations.
- Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Knowledge of / interest or understanding of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
At Tudor Trust, we value and celebrate the differences that make us who we are. We respect the unique differences that each individual brings to the table, whether it's age, cultural heritage, disability and mental health, ethnicity, race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or social background.
Tudor Trust is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we are particularly interested in applications from people from all backgrounds.
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining how you fulfil the person specification (experience, skills and knowledge, key attributes and values) for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CEO (Age UK Sutton)
Age UK Sutton (AUKS) is an independent, local charity with a turnover of around £1.4m. The charity is a brand partner of Age UK, and as such benefits from membership of a network of similar independent charities across the UK, whilst being able to maintain a focus on local issues in the London Borough of Sutton.
As the CEO, you will be working with a dedicated and experienced support network that includes the Chair and the wider Board of Trustees.
Overarching roles and responsibilities
The key purposes and elements of the Chief Executive role are:
- Supporting the Board in delivering its charitable objectives efficiently and effectively, complying with all its legal and regulatory obligations and maintaining high standards of corporate governance;
- Working with the Board to shape the organisational strategy and to oversee its delivery, ensuring the success and sustainability of AUKS as both a charity and a business;
- Maximising efficient use of all AUKS’ human, financial and other resources;
- Ensuring the range of services offered by AUKS is appropriately matched to the needs of local older people and sufficiently funded;
- Building strategic partnerships and managing AUKS’ external relationships both locally and nationally.
- Be a champion for equity, diversity and inclusion, understanding the demographics and specific needs of local older people, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
The following is not an exhaustive list but identifies the most significant duties which link to the responsibilities described above.
- Working with the Chair and Board of trustees
- Resource management
- AUKS Services
- External relationships
- Continuous Professional Development
Person Specification
Essential experience, qualifications and attributes for the post are demonstrable ability to:
- Inspire, lead and motivate people towards the achievement of excellence;
- Be values-driven and compassionate
- Think strategically and translate strategy into measurable objectives underpinned by robust measurement systems;
- Recognise needs and opportunities in the development of services;
- Manage day-to-day operations to a firm budget with effective systems of financial management, control and reporting;
- Employ detailed knowledge of the charity sector and related funding issues including identifying and developing new sources of voluntary income;
- Manage organisational change and restructuring effectively and sensitively, including introducing new services / closing down services, staff redeployment and TUPE
- Work effectively with external partners, stakeholders and a governing Board;
- An affinity for older people and championing their needs.
It would also be highly desirable for candidates to have:
- Knowledge of NHS and local authority / public sector context, and implications for commissioned services
- Commercial acumen, developing and marketing paid-for services
- An understanding of the implications of digital developments for older people.
Eastside People is supporting Age UK Sutton in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, which should address the points in the Person Specification.
Please note that we will focus on your demonstrable experience and potential in the above areas and do not expect candidates to have experience in all responsibilities outlined in the Job Description.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 18 April 2024. An informal discussion with a number of stakeholders will take place on 6 or 7 May, and interviews will take place later that week or week beginning 13 May 2024.
Our commitment to diversity
As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
About Age UK Sutton
Age UK Sutton (AUKS) is an independent, local charity with a turnover of around £1.4m. The charity is a brand partner of Age UK, and as such benefits from membership of a network of similar independent charities across the UK, whilst being able to maintain a focus on local issues in the London Borough of Sutton.
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5
Benefits: 25 days annual leave
Closing date 18-04-2024
REF-212 752
We have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Officer to join our small team. You will help to lead on governance projects to support our Charity’s strategic objectives.
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working)
Salary: £35,339.79 per annum, Band E, Level 3, inclusive outer London weighting and a market supplement
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (1-2 days minimum in the office per week)
Job Type: Permanent
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
The Governance Officer Role:
As our Governance Officer, you will play a key role in the management of the Board’s committees and the production of the documentation required to facilitate each meeting.
Key responsibilities as our Governance Officer:
- Supporting the Company Secretary and Governance Manager with effective management of the Committees serviced by the Governance Team. This includes being aware of agenda items prior to each meeting to mitigate any potential issues that may arise
- Taking the minutes of agreed Committee and Board meetings and producing a set of minutes for approval within the agreed time period
- Sharing meeting details with Committee members in a timely manner
- Following up on agreed Board/Committee actions in collaboration with the Company Secretary, Governance Manager and Governance Officer, ensuring actions that may interlink between committees are understood and developed accordingly
- Responsible for the annual trustee appraisal schedule, ensuring all trustees have an effective meeting with the Chair of the Board
What we are looking for in our Governance Officer:
- Highly competent with MS Office (Word, Excel, databases and Outlook) and Adobe
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent experience
- GCSE A*-C grade (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language
- An understanding and interest in the work of the organisation and its strategic objectives
- An understanding of how an organisation’s Board and Committees shape decision making with an awareness of risk and interdependencies between committees
- Proven competence in this type of role
- Experience working with trustees and volunteers
What we can offer you as our Governance Officer:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
Closing date: Wednesday, 3 April 2024 at 23:59pm
Interviews will be held in-person at Gilwell Park, Chingford: Week Commencing Monday 15 April 2024
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply’ now!
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
Main purpose of job:To provide specialist counselling and support to adults who have experienced rape, sexual violence or sexual abuse. The role includes mentoring sessional counsellors and activities to raise awareness of the impact of sexual violence amongst agencies and the wider community.
Start date: As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).
Salary: £30,151 - £32,020 per annum pro-rata.
Hours: 28 or 35 hours per week (to be agreed).
Contract:This will be a one-year fixed term contract in the first instance, but we hope to secure funding to extend.
Place of work: To work flexibly at CARA premises across mid and north Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester and Dunmow. The post may also involve some remote working, if a suitable home working environment is available.
Holiday:25 days per year, pro-rata, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.
To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website, explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification. Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criteria, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications.
Application deadline: 9am, Tuesday 16th April.
Interviews: Monday 22nd April.
Mandatory Training Dates: To be confirmed.
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Job Description
To provide specialist counselling and support to adults who have experienced rape, sexual violence or sexual abuse. The role includes line-management of sessional or volunteer counsellors and activities to raise awareness of the impact of sexual violence amongst agencies and the wider community.
Main Responsibilities
• To provide one-to-one counselling and support to adults, holding a caseload of clients.
• To undertake client assessments and make appropriate arrangements for their support.
• In the first instance the post is likely to cover Braintree, Clacton, Colchester and Chelmsford but the postholder must be able to work flexibly at CARA centres across mid and north Essex.
• To liaise with other agencies and attend meetings, where required, ensuring best support for clients with multiple and/or complex issues.
• To mentor CARA sessional counsellors and volunteers, where appropriate.
• To keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy and practice issues.
• To participate in CARA team meetings, supervision, training and development.
• To provide specialist advice to other workers and agencies, including participation in delivery of training sessions.
• To keep appropriate records in accordance with CARA policies and procedures.
• To raise awareness in the community and within other agencies of the short and long-term responses people may develop to sexual violence.
• To work flexible hours to meet the needs of our clients, including some evening work and occasional weekends.
• To adhere in full to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
• To be administratively self-servicing.
• To report to the Adult Practice Manger, Head of Operations, Chief Executive Officer and Trustees as required, including the production of regular written reports and verbal reports.
• To undertake any other related activities as required by the Adult Practice Manager, Head of Operations, Chief Executive Officer or the Chair of the Board of Trustees.
About CARA
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex. We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich. We also provide remote services.
CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers. We wish to create a culture in which discrimination, in all its forms, is recognised and addressed.
You can read more about CARA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on our website. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
About Synergy Essex
CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work closely with SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Please upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (attached in the vacancy).
If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading . org
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading.
We are looking for a talented and experienced Corporate Partnerships professional to head up our rapidly growing Corporate Partnerships team. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will provide senior, strategic oversight of a portfolio of major partnerships while actively delivering new business opportunities to maximise income from new partners and build a strong pipeline.
Job Description
Delivering the Corporate Partnerships plan
- Manage the Corporate Partnerships programme at Bookmark, working with the Head of Fundraising to grow the partnerships portfolio within the wider strategy, driving both income and impact
- Lead a team to deliver on the fundraising strategy, line managing both our Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive and Corporate Partnerships Executive
- Manage high-value partnerships by working closely with senior internal and external stakeholders to deliver on partnership goals, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey
- Build a robust pipeline of high-value partnership opportunities by researching and identifying new potential Bookmark corporate partners, working with trustees, staff, and wonderfully supportive Corporate Partnerships Board to facilitate introductions
- Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals, reports and collateral to inspire and inform corporate partners, reflecting Bookmark’s strong brand
- Work closely with the Philanthropy team to ensure opportunities to maximise income
- Bookmark is lucky to have a strong corporate volunteering proposition and it is at the heart of many of our corporate partnerships. Work with our partners and Volunteers team to ensure the corporate volunteering journey is engaging and impactful
Work with the rest of the Fundraising team
- Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with the charity’s strategic objectives
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Chair of Trustees and colleagues across the charity to ensure corporate fundraising activity is aligned with the charity’s wider plans and objectives
- Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of major donor income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management
- Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant
- Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to
Person Specification
Essential
- A successful track record in corporate fundraising, including a proven track record of securing five or six-figure gifts, to meet or exceed targets
- Experience line managing individuals, nurturing their development and managing their performance to achieve results
- Demonstrable experience of growing and managing a robust pipeline of supporters, planning for your portfolio and increasing income
- Experience of delivering high value partnerships, working closely with senior internal and external stakeholders to deliver on partnership objectives
- Great verbal communication skills, a passion for presenting and public speaking.
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive, and technically accurate cases for support and proposals tailored to a corporate audience
- An understanding and ability to build budgets and work with financials. Experience of preparing and managing reports and budgets
- Experience using of Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database
Desirable
- Experience working in a charity with a strong corporate volunteering proposition
- Experience managing a fundraising board
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time, four-day week considered
Salary: £48,000 - £50,000
Location: Bookmark Reading Charity, Charles House, 5-11 Regent Street Saint James's, London SW1Y 4LR. Two days per week based at the Bookmark office
Hours: 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday). Compressed hours considered
Deadline: Friday 5th April 2024, 11.59pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer (Nature Conservation)
Location: Guisborough, North Yorkshire, at the edge of the North York Moors National Park. - some flexible / hybrid working
Contract: Permanent, subject to a 6 month initial probationary period
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) with occasional evening or weekend work
Benefits: A contributory pension scheme with employer contributions. 22 days annual leave per year pro rata (rising to 24 days through service) in addition to bank / public holidays
Closing Date: April 15th 2024
Interview Date: April 24th 2024
Are you looking for a senior opportunity in a renowned charitable organisation?
This is an exciting opportunity to lead nature recovery in the Tees Valley
Based in Guisborough, our client are involved in the conservation and restoration of a variety of habitats including woodland, freshwater, marine, moorland, and meadows. They work with local landowners, resident groups, schools and local communities to achieve their objectives.
The Chief Executive Officer leads the delivery of their strategy and operations. You will be responsible for all operational activities and financial management.
Working closely with the Chair and Trustees you’ll ensure the smooth and efficient management of the Trust, leading an innovative but respected and financially sustainable organisation. As the principal external ‘face’ of the Trust, you'll be expected to play a leading role in strengthening relationships with partners, supporters, agencies and other organisations, and to foster and enhance the reputation of the Trust.
What they’re looking for:
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Sound knowledge and understanding of wildlife, nature conservation and environmental matters
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Significant leadership and senior management experience of an organisation or department and an understanding of the principles of strategic leadership.
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Experience of leadership or management in charitable or not-for-profit organisations
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Experience of writing and delivering impactful strategic plans.
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Experience of working collaboratively with Trustees or non-executive Directors and stakeholders
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A track record of supporting or leading income growth strategies.
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Knowledge of relevant Charity Law
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Experienced in the development of operational plans, financial budgets, and staff development plans.
Please note a valid UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is required for travel and occasional overnight stays.
About our client:
Our client are part of a network of 46 Trusts around the UK. Although our client operates as an independent charity focused on valuing nature in Tees Valley, working effectively within the wider federation is a critical part of the role.
Equal opportunities: our client are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among its workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation. The client’s policy is to provide equality, fairness and respect for all staff, whether temporary, part-time or full-time.
Charity Operations Manager
About Thyroid UK
Thyroid UK is a charitable organisation working to inform and support people living with thyroid disorders in the UK and campaigning on their behalf for the right tests to diagnose thyroid disease and to have a choice of treatment options.
The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients. We work to encourage scientific research for the education, alleviation, care, treatment and cure of thyroid disease and seek to influence public health policy for the benefit of people affected.
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a Charity Operations Manager to run the smooth, effective operation of the organisation so we can best support people in the UK living with thyroid disease. This is a management role leading on all operational activities, supporting and working in close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Salary will be reviewed after an initial 6 month probationary period.
This role involves minimal supervision and is responsible for the day to day running and management of the charity.
General office management:
· General secretarial and administrative support including routine office tasks where needed
· To manage all operational activity of the charity according to the strategic direction provided by the Board of Trustees
· To be responsible for all aspects of staff and volunteer management, including recruitment, training and supervision
· Collaborating with other team members to ensure that information flows effectively
Support the CEO:
· Foster good relationships with other charities, organisations and research groups; supporting beneficiaries; liaising with patrons, medical advisers and trustees to support continued engagement
· Plan, market, manage and organise/deliver our projects such as conferences, webinars, surveys etc. to meet our strategic goals
· To ensure the financial sustainability of the charity by identifying and securing appropriate funding that supports the charity in achieving its objectives.
· To lead on trust and corporate fundraising to ensure our income streams remain stable and sustainable.
· Draft, proofread and publish the quarterly member magazine
· Draft and send our E-news to our beneficiaries
· Development of the website
· Management of IT systems
· Recruit, manage and supervise our volunteers
· Recruit and line manage staff
· Maintain and update the suite of governance policies to ensure
Thyroid UK is compliant with legal requirements and, where possible, best practices
· Identify opportunities to improve policies and procedures
· Prepare the annual report and other necessary documents and send to the Charity Commission and Companies House
Support the Board:
· Set Board meeting dates; preparing Board meeting papers, agendas and minutes, and liaise directly with Board members, in close collaboration with the CEO
· Contribute to the development and long term strategy of the charity providing regular reports to the board of trustees
· GDPR compliance in the role of GDPR Officer
· The role will require attendance at Board meetings that take place on Saturdays quarterly with one in London per year
Skills required to be successful in this role include:
· High standard of literacy and numeracy
· Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· A collaborative working style
· Ability to lead and motivate a small team
· Good problem solving and decision making skills
· Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks and establish clear lines of accountability
· Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of most Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience of using a customer relationship management system would also be helpful
· Ability to work with flexibility and adapt to changing circumstances
Experience
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a similar or related role in a small charity who ideally has experience in charity operations and governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re just beginning our journey… Join us as we move into our next strategic phase of growth, change and evolution…. ensuring a brighter future for young people.
About us
Founded in 2022 by four co-leaders with experience of charity-led mentoring provision and philanthropist John Caudwell, Caudwell Youth mentors at-risk young people aged 11-24 years into new futures.
Through our unique 1:1 mentoring programme we bring positive change, showing clear movement towards reducing risk of exploitation and offending, whilst engaging more in their community, bettering their relationships, finances and overcoming personal hurdles.
We currently work across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, but with significant ambition to reach at-risk young people across the UK.
About the opportunity
We now seek a values led CEO for Caudwell Youth to play a pivotal role in steering the organisation through its next phase of development.
You will work closely with the leadership team, the Chair and Trustees and to secure sustainable growth and drive the strategic direction of the organisation ensuring continued outstanding delivery through dynamic leadership.
About you
We are looking for an exceptional and inspirational people leader who is focused on mission, vision and the values of our organisation. As a collaborative leader you will empower and motivate our skilled and high performing staff.
You will be skilled in working effectively and confidently across a broad range of stakeholders and crucially have a proven track record of success within the non-profit or social impact sector, with a deep connection and understanding of the complexities and challenges facing young people.
You will be ambitious and keen to develop Caudwell Youth whilst remaining committed to supporting the vulnerable young people we support. Developing an ethos of shared values and a positive and inclusive culture, your strategic vision will translate passion into measurable impact and ultimately increase our reach.
Closing date: By 9am, Tuesday 23rd April 2024
About this role
Director of Policy and Advocacy is a senior leadership role within Sustain, working across a range of policy, project and campaign areas. We are seeking a strong leader, with management experience and a keen interest in promoting solutions to many of the biggest challenges currently facing us: climate change, restoration of nature, and achieving a healthy, fair, diverse and sustainable system for food and farming. Leadership includes senior oversight:
- On ‘policy’, of the priorities, coherence and cross-fertilisation between our various projects and campaigns and the priorities identified by our alliance members, expert working parties and project/campaign leads.
- On ‘advocacy’, of Sustain’s range of approaches to achieving change – e.g. campaigning, partnership working, standards-setting as well as soft influence, at national and local level.
The Sustain alliance – members and colleagues – represent a rich source of expertise and well-proven, viable solutions to many of the challenges that face us. These need to be supported and replicated at scale, with barriers to adoption removed. It is the job of the Sustain alliance to cultivate the movement, win the policies and other support for solutions, and accelerate the process of change.
As a Director, you will have a key role in supporting the development of new and fundable areas of work, as well as contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making for Sustain. You will also hold strong people leadership skills, as the role oversees key teams at Sustain with five direct reports, and will support the delivery of our organisational plan.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Director of Policy and Advocacy for Sustain will have a varied and stimulating workload, working closely with the Chief Executive and in collaboration with Sustain’s senior management, project and campaign leads, project partners, Sustain alliance members and associates, and strategic funders. The postholder will provide strategic leadership on a range of policy, campaign, influencing and communications matters relating to advocacy for healthy and sustainable food and farming. The work will include:
Policy, advocacy and campaign development
- Creating an advocacy strategy for Sustain, working with colleagues and members, and building productive relationships with key audiences and partners, including an annual programme of activities and events.
- Leading on publishing policy reports, evidence submissions, statements and press releases, and overseeing those generated by Sustain colleagues and/or wider alliance activities.
- Overseeing key policy, advocacy and campaign themes, to ensure these are pursued effectively and prioritised within advocacy and campaign work, with line-management responsibilities in relation to relevant campaign coordinators and their teams.
- Providing everyday advisory and/or skills-building support or other opportunities for colleagues to develop their policy, influencing and communications work.
Stakeholder relationships
- Ensuring that members of the Sustain alliance are engaged in policy and advocacy and benefiting from the opportunities provided by their alliance membership.
- Building trusted relationships with a range of alliance members, government departments, elected representatives, project and campaign partners, journalists, media outlets, funders and opinion formers; and cultivating opportunities to work together to achieve positive change, including potential partnership initiatives.
Leadership in organisation management
- Working with the core team to ensure that this work is adequately resourced, and budgets are managed effectively, understanding and contributing to how this fits within Sustain’s overall financial management, resource use and fundraising needs.
- Developing compelling and impactful activities, evidence-gathering, partnerships and funding bids and feeding into development of impact reporting and theories of change.
- Leading on one or more operational priorities, working with the senior team and other key members of the staff team to ensure that tasks happen in a timely and effective way.
- Maintaining excellent financial records, contact databases and mailing lists, in line with good governance, data protection and accountability.
- Ensuring that monitoring, evaluation and learning is undertaken in relation to the campaigns and advocacy work, to help shape the way these develop, and to ensure that this informs reporting to funders and Sustain’s Council of Trustees, organisational learning and development of future activities.
Oversight on public communications
- Overseeing public communications in service of advocacy goals, working with expert project and campaign coordinators at Sustain. This will include representing the Sustain alliance externally – for example, with journalists, in the media, at high-level political opportunities such as giving oral evidence to parliamentary enquiries, chairing or speaking at panel events, organising roundtables or conferences, pitching or reporting to funders, etc.
- Overseeing the work of Sustain’s colleagues who lead on communications, social media, digital and design and parliament/public affairs to enable effective delivery of the policy and advocacy strategy.
- Editorial oversight and senior sign-off for Sustain’s political, campaigning and public communications activity, ensuring consistency of tone and approach and cultivating helpful cross-fertilisation of ideas and joined-up policy responses across the range of Sustain activities. Also ensuring that communications and public affairs activities serve and respect the alliance’s strategy, agreed tone, opportunities to influence, political impartiality, legal boundaries and our charitable objectives.
The Head of Policy and Advocacy will also:
- Undertake other tasks and responsibilities that may arise from time to time.
This is a Hybrid Role however the succesful candidate will be based On Site for the duration of their probation period.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location Home based, with travel throughout England
An exciting opportunity for a motivated person to join the Trust and play a key role in securing the future of a number of nationally significant historic chapels.
Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration for its own estate. For this reason CCT has been contracted to deliver a programme of work for Historic Chapels Trust (HCT). HCT owns and cares for 20 of the most significant Nonconformist and Catholic chapels no longer in regular use by their congregations, all listed at Grade I and Grade II*. Key to the project is management of the assets, funded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) through their Cultural Assets Fund (CAF).
You will have previous experience in the field of historic buildings maintenance, repair or property management. You will be an effective communicator, be able to plan and deliver your own workload and also work as part of a team. As you’ll be working at chapels throughout England it is essential you have a full driving licence.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our vacancies pages to find out more and begin your application.
Please submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 8th April 2024.
The interviews will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 17th April 2024. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a unique opportunity to join a small but ambitious grassroots charity run by and for women seeking asylum. WAST has a proud track record of providing a safe space for women to come together in solidarity and campaign for justice in an increasingly hostile environment.
We are looking for the right person to work alongside WAST’s management group of women seeking asylum to successfully take forward WAST’s development priorities – supporting women through the asylum system, campaigning on the issues affecting them and supporting wellbeing through a trauma informed approach. You will work to maintain and develop WAST’s infrastructure and resources to ensure its continued strength and stability.
As WAST is a women led organisation, working to support the development and empowerment of the WAST Management Group and membership will be central to your role.
You will need to have a good background in charity or public sector management and fundraising, with a positive participatory leadership style. You will have excellent interpersonal and partnership building skills with a commitment to supporting women seeking asylum and to WAST’s values of compassion, respect, inclusion and empowerment.
Background Information
WAST is run by and for women seeking asylum, and currently has 170 members. It was started in 2005 by WAST’s current Chair whilst fighting her own anti-deportation campaign, and became a constituted charity in 2014. Its purpose remains to provide a safe space for women coming together in solidarity to offer support, share information and help each other to survive and to get their leave to remain in the UK. Women are at the sharp end of the current ‘hostile environment’ with increasingly punitive government immigration policies and practice. WAST enables a process of empowerment through which women gain the confidence and strength to voice their experience and campaign for justice.
WAST is a place of hope and belonging with its core values of compassion, respect, inclusion and empowerment and its continuous development of its trauma informed peer support approach.
WAST is proud of its pioneering work giving a voice to women seeking asylum and inspiring other women around the country to set up similar groups. WAST has been at the forefront of national campaigning against detention, has published three books and created two plays, giving voice to women’s experiences.
Activities are led by the WAST Management Group elected by the membership and supported by a part time Grassroots Coordinator.
Application information
The post is based at the WAST office in central Manchester with some opportunity for remote working. The post is for 28 hours a week, with the possibility of increasing to 35 hours in the future, dependant on funding.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. As an organisation led by and for women seeking asylum, we particularly encourage women with lived experience as a refugee or migrant.
There may be scope for the appointment to include a development phase for the right candidate. This could include the provision of some training and support to enable the post holder to fully meet all requirements of the role.
Application is by CV with covering letter. Please go to the WAST website for further information. You are welcome to email us to arrange an informal chat about the post.
The post is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1) and will require an enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive and her office to boost the impact of our holistic clinical services and campaigning for the benefit of torture survivors.
Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?
About the role
You will support the Chief Executive to ensure the smooth running of Freedom from Torture's services and national and global influencing work against torture and for the rights of survivors of torture.
You will work at the highest levels of the organisation, with Freedom from Torture's Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team and help to manage important relationships for the Chief Executive including with government and civil society.
You will report to our Head of CEO Office and spend a small portion of your time providing executive support to our Director of Fundraising and Communications.
You will also support our Chair to ensure our Board of Trustees provides the best possible governance for Freedom from Torture including compliance with legal requirements and best practice in areas such as charity finance, risk management and safeguarding.
There is also scope within the role to coordinate projects to support the continuous development of Freedom from Torture.
About you
You will be a born organiser, with superb judgment, a diplomatic approach and problem-solving skills. You will have the ability to think two steps ahead, guided by our strategic and operational priorities, and the confidence to steer senior managers accordingly.
As a right-hand person to the Chief Executive, you will bring a meticulous attention to detail and exemplary skills in prioritisation, time management and task completion. Your written and verbal communication skills will be first-rate, and you will be comfortable handling confidential material with the utmost discretion.
You will be enthusiastic about improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Freedom from Torture's leadership team.
Do you possess the essential qualities, experience, and skills for this important role? We would love to hear from you.
In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).
Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.
Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £37,874 - £43,934 per annum.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website
Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.
We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.
Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory standard disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Due to the nature of this rolling recruitment process, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Previously unsuccessful applicants for our January 2024 recruitment campaign need not re-apply.
?No agencies please
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our work is needed now more than ever before. This is why we have embarked on an exciting new strategy to make tackling low numeracy an urgent, national issue. However, we will only achieve significant and lasting change by engaging other organisations to support and fund our work.
We work with a wide range of partners: from corporate supporters and charitable trusts and foundations to employers, such as the NHS, unions, charities and the government. All of this is supported by a fantastic staff team, a highly active Board of Trustees and the National Numeracy Leadership Council.
We have an exciting new role for a skilled partnerships fundraiser to join our supportive team. You will spot and develop opportunities to establish new partnerships, as well as manage and help develop our group of amazing partners.
This role would suit a fundraising or partnerships executive, or equivalent, looking to step up, or it could be a great opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge and keen to take the lead on an increasing number of innovative, high-profile national partnerships.
You’ll need to communicate the vital importance of our goals in a way that persuades organisations to work with and, crucially, to fund our work. New business development and ongoing relationship management are crucial as we seek to establish long-term partners and sustainable income streams for the organisation. As Partnerships Manager, you will play an important role in realising our vision.
We are looking for someone who is flexible, a self-starter and able to use their own initiative to generate ideas as well as leads. It’s not imperative that you come from the charity sector as long as you can show us that you have relevant transferable skills and an understanding of what it takes to be successful in this role. We welcome applications from people who may have struggled with maths and numbers and have a personal understanding of the experiences of our beneficiaries.
National Numeracy is based near Brighton but with significant home working potential. The expectation is that you will be in the office occasionally when the work requires it, but we offer significant flexibility opportunities. The role may include regular travel to London and beyond.
We welcome applications from candidates looking to work either four or five days per week.
Applications without a cover letter detailing why you want to work for National Numeracy and detailing the ways in which you are a good fit for the role will not be accepted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.