Executive Assistant, Director's Office
Location: King’s Cross, London*
Contract: Full time / Permanent
Salary: c £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. We believe that art can make you see, think and feel differently, and through our work we help make art more accessible to as many visitors as possible, wherever they are.

We give grants to help museums and galleries acquire works of art for their collections, share them with wide audiences, and support the training and professional development of curators. We are supported by our growing membership of 159,000 through the National Art Pass, as well as the generosity of many trusts, foundations and other individuals.

We are recruiting for an experienced, self-motivated EA to provide support to the Director and Director of Programmes and Policy. Essential to this role is a meticulous attention to detail, excellent stakeholder management, and the capacity to work across multiple areas simultaneously. With the ability to juggle competing priorities, you will be motivated by finding ways to streamline and optimise the work of two senior staff. The role also provides secretariat support for the Senior Management Team weekly meetings and plays a key role in coordinating their annual strategy planning; excellent minute-taking and agenda management is essential. This is a wide-ranging and versatile role which will allow the successful candidate to grow in many areas and develop an excellent understanding of the strategic and operational running of a national charity.

*This role is located at our King’s Cross office (2 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH) although staff are currently remote working. Following the anticipated change to government advice, a hybrid working trial will commence from September.

Closing date: 23 June 2021
Interviews: to be held on 29 & 30 June.

If you would like to apply for this position, click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us. Please use the attached job description to inform your application. 

This post is UK-based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.

Art Fund is committed to recruiting applicants from a diverse pool this includes attracting talent from diverse geographical locations. This information will also be used to shape our approach to flexible working.

No agencies please.

Position:  Chief Executive

Organisation: Redress Scotland​

Location: Scotland, Central Belt

Salary: £77,340 to £83,233 per annum + pension + holiday + flexible remote working

Closing date: 12.00 noon on the 31st May 2021

Background

For decades, children in residential care in Scotland were failed by those entrusted to look after them.  Scotland is taking steps to face up to those failing by establishing a financial redress scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in care.

While nothing can ever make up for the suffering survivors have endured, financial redress can provide acknowledgement and recognition of the harm done.  A national redress scheme will offer a non-adversarial alternative route to justice and access to support and apology.

To deliver this, the Scottish Government is supporting the creation of a new ‘non-departmental public body’ entitled Redress Scotland.  This body will assess and make decisions on applications from survivors (and in some cases next of kin) seeking redress.  Redress Scotland will be entirely independent of the Scottish Government.

Organisation

Redress Scotland is primarily a decision-making body.  It will not process applications, provide support to applicants or arrange payments.  In order to make best use of public resources, all administrative aspects of the national scheme will instead be carried out by Scottish Government without impinging on the independence of Redress Scotland’s decision-making.

The Role

Redress Scotland is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive who will be the board’s principal adviser on the discharge of its statutory functions.

You will provide strong leadership from the outset, working to establish a strategic framework for Redress Scotland and putting in place the right resources, processes and policies to ensure success.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing and implementing organisational strategies, governance arrangements, resource plans and corporate reports. 

You will operate with high levels of personal integrity and be able to build new trusted relationships across organisational boundaries, helping to create a trauma-informed organisation that inspires the trust of the survivor community.

Main duties include:

• Working closely with the Chair, you will establish the strategic framework for Redress Scotland, translating this into operational processes and creating the right conditions for success as an independent public body.
• Make evidence-based recommendations to the Board on the action and resources required to achieve its vision – including recruitment, training and wider business infrastructure.
• Recruit and develop a small secretariat team, confidently communicating the needs of survivors in a clear and compelling manner and instilling a culture of trauma-informed practice. 
• Provide concise advice to the Board on the effective discharge of its responsibilities – as set out in legislation and statutory guidance – demonstrating a clear commitment to continuous improvement.
• Put in place robust governance, risk and reporting arrangements, following best practice to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.  This includes annual corporate, financial and operational reports as set out in legislation.
• Build new and trusting relationships with survivors, survivor organisations, care providers and other key stakeholders, working collaboratively across boundaries to promote the purpose and values of Redress Scotland.
• Work to ensure Redress Scotland is a professional and accessible organisation.  Role modelling a commitment to integrity, accountability, objectivity and equality.  This includes setting high standards of performance and establishing appropriate monitoring arrangements.

For more information about the recruitment process or to request information in a different format, please contact John Lavictoire, Director at Seymour John Public Services.

If you would like to review the job application pack and apply, please follow the links and send your CV and accompanying letter of application by 12.00 noon on 31 May 2021.

Any third-party applications will automatically be passed onto our Retained Executive Search Consultants at Seymour John Public Services. 

Trustee

London WC1 (and via remote working)

Three year appointment in the first instance, commencing 1st December 2021, with a possible extension of two years

Four meetings per year – average 6 hours per month total

As a member of the RCPCH’s Board of Trustees, you will play a central role in helping the College in its mission to improve child health and ensure that our paediatricians have the skills they need to deliver excellent care. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK.  We advocate on child health issues at home and across the world, working in more than 20 countries.  Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. More detailed information can be found on our website.

The College has more than 20,000 members and fellows and employs around 170 staff across the UK who work closely with governments, regulators and many charity partners to support children and young people.  We work with contracted people across other countries including College members on short-term assignments.

The Board of Trustees has four committees which report directly to it – the Appointments Panel, The Audit, Finance and Risk Committee, The Council and the Executive Committee. The Board of 12 Trustees offers guidance and governance oversight on a range of issues and risks that helps shape the College’s UK and worldwide work, and the delivery of its strategic goals.

In addition to responding very well to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College is especially focused on paediatric workforce pressures, the delivery of improved services to members, and the overall prospects for child health provision in a volatile political environment.

The Board needs to offer clear leadership while working effectively with other College bodies to ensure a smooth delivery of the College’s objectives and scrutiny of the new College strategy. This strategy is currently being finalised and will come into effect from autumn 2021. The Board will then have a central role in ensuring that its objectives are delivered, therefore being a Trustee at the RCPCH offers the opportunity to influence the College’s UK and worldwide work at a high level during a vital period in its history.

The Board holds four meetings per year, one of which is also an extended half-day away-day. You would also be expected to demonstrate your expertise by serving on other College committees and bodies as required. Additionally, in order to observe and better understand the College’s work, you would be encouraged to visit the College (or conduct virtual visits) for a minimum of two days per year to conduct discussions with colleagues to enhance your knowledge. (The total time commitment set out above reflects these additional expectations.)

With senior level experience gained in either Charity Governance, Finance or Fundraising, you should have demonstrable strategic vision and the ability to think creatively, have strong independent judgment and be capable of working effectively as part of a team.

A background in child healthcare is not essential for the Trustee role as the College is looking to broaden its areas of expertise, but an understanding of and commitment to children’s health and well-being, and to the College’s principles and objectives, are crucial. Previous or current experience as a Trustee would be desirable.

The Trustee role is non-remunerated but expenses will be paid in accordance with RCPCH policy.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please visit our website and view the role within the Volunteering section, where contact details can be found. Please outline your enquiry and provide your contact details.

To apply, please submit a personal statement outlining your suitability and qualifications for the role along with your CV via the application link.

The Jon Egging Trust is a dynamic and innovative youth engagement charity supporting vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential. We are an early intervention organisation, stepping in to help young people whose life challenges may put them at increased risk of becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training).   Over the past decade, JET has supported more than 30,000 young lives through our unique motivational, inspirational and confidence-building programmes in schools which we deliver in collaboration with corporate and military partners across the UK. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on young people, with those from disadvantaged backgrounds disproportionately affected, our interventions are needed more than ever. With ambitions to reach out to 1 million young people by 2031 it’s truly an exciting time to join our team. 

The Trust was set up in honour of Flt Lt Jon Egging, who lost his life following a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival in 2011. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team ‘The Red Arrows’ flying in the position of Red 4. 

The Jon Egging Trust currently has two main youth programmes: Blue Skies and Inspirational Outreach.

Blue Skies works with young people 12 – 16 years old over 3 years through a set and standardised curriculum, in partnership with a particular school in each region, and military and civilian partners. Blue Skies Inspire Packages are bespoke sessions of 5 or more totalling 10 hours and agreed in partnership with Schools to meet learning objectives. 

Inspirational Outreach works with children and young people from key stage 2 through to school leavers participating in bespoke programmes developed in partnership with schools to meet specific needs. 

Work with us… 

The Jon Egging Trust is looking for a highly motivated and innovative thinker with youth work or teaching experience and preferably a connection to the military, to facilitate and deliver Blue Skies and Inspirational Outreach programmes in the West Midlands Area. Working with existing schools in Telford and reaching out to further schools in Birmingham and Coventry in conjunction with the RAF and corporate partners.

We are looking for someone who can not only inspire the young people on our programmes but also manage key partnerships in the region to enhance and develop our offer. A desire to grow the trust’s presence locally and work with Area Director Central to identify new opportunities will be vital. To find out more about the programmes  phone 077 14 25 8 528 if you have any questions.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are interested in the role, and why you feel you are best placed for the job (no more than 2 A4 sides) 

We have a brand-new and exciting opportunity for a highly organised forward thinker to join us as our Head of CEO’s Office. This role will cover a wide spectrum of responsibilities to ensure that the CEO can focus on strategic priorities and can deliver on their responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

Duties include:

• Holding responsibility for the smooth running of the office of the CEO, ensuring coordination across the organisation and managing the CEO’s communications and preparations for key meetings.
• Maintaining a social media presence for the CEO: drafting tweets to send out on projects being launched, identifying key debates for them to engage in and ensuring their online presence is maintained by working closely with the communications team.
• Liaising with clients, donors and partners to ensure the CEO remains in contact with priority stakeholders throughout the year.
• Overseeing coordination of all reporting to the CEO from programmes, projects and departments, prepare pre-meeting briefings, undertake research and ensure actions are completed.
• Supporting the Chair of the Board to staff the Board meetings, produce accurate minutes, follow up on actions and provide coordination support as required.

About you

This role requires someone who is highly organised, with the ability to prioritise to ensure the CEO can focus on strategic projects while managing the urgent tasks for them. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling confidential or sensitive information and will need to have excellent social and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships with internal personnel, Board members and key external contacts.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in international relations or development, political science or business management. The successful candidate will also need seven to 10 years’ experience providing support for upper-level management in a related or similar organisation.

If you would like to contribute to increasing the impact of a dynamic organisation committed to ending poverty, we would love to hear from you. Please download and read the full recruitment pack and apply by uploading your CV and cover letter.

StreetGames is a national charity passionate about harnessing the power of sport, physical activity and volunteering, to change the lives of young people growing up in poverty, and the communities where they live. The work that StreetGames does makes young people and the communities they grow up in healthier, safer and more successful.

StreetGames understands that for the 1 in 3 young people growing up in poverty in the UK, life is hard.

Over the past 15 years, Locally Trusted Organisations (LTOs) in the StreetGames network have engaged with over 680,000 young people through Doorstep Sport, our proven methodology that provides sport in the right place, at the right time, led by the right people, in the right style and at the right price (usually free). Doorstep Sport provides young people growing up in the most disadvantaged communities with accessible and affordable opportunities to take part in sport within their local community, with a strong emphasis on youth leadership. We have delivered training workshops to over 43,000 community coaches and volunteers and together with LTOs in the network empowered over 20,000 young people through volunteering and social action.

We believe in building the resilience of communities and giving them the power to address their own unique needs, so we use a community asset-based approach, delivered in partnership with a network of over 1,400 locally trusted organisations with reach into poverty-hit communities across England and Wales.

The LTOs we work with can be small charities and youth clubs, or refugee groups and community trusts, these organisations are the lifeblood of their neighbourhoods. They have earned their spurs, built trust and won the right to make a difference in their community. They understand what will work and what’s needed on their patch. They reach those that others find ‘hard to reach’ and are able to work with us to replicate what works at scale and at pace.

StreetGames are the ‘people beside the people’, supporting local super heroes who work day in day out in LTOs supporting young people in their neighbourhoods. Our Doorstep Sport Advisors, Sustainability Leads and Tutors work to empower and upskill project leaders, youth coaches, volunteers and young participants to deliver a Doorstep Sport offer within their own communities that is sustainable and fit for the future. 

Alongside this we are able to offer training in new skills, national and local advocacy and the space to share ideas and connect with other LTOs facing the same challenges. All of this ultimately leads to better outcomes for thousands of disadvantaged young people.

Our current business plan focuses upon five themed areas: ensuring access to doorstep sport for young people from low income, underserved communities underpins all other aspects of what we do; our ‘Healthier’ work is currently focused upon our leadership of the national Social Prescribing Youth Network and upon further developing our approach to supporting mental wellbeing; our ‘Safer’ work is predominantly focused around Police and Crime Commissioners, we bring the sport and community safety sectors together to tackle youth crime and anti-social behaviour and the issues that can lead to serious youth violence; in our ‘More Successful’ workstream we are focused on strengthening the role of youth voice in all that we do and supporting young people as volunteers, in their local social action and in activities that will develop their employability; finally we have separately identified the ‘Holiday Gap’ and the triple inequities of inactivity, isolation and holiday hunger that blight the holidays of low income children and families.

In 2021 we are launching our strategy for the next 10 years. This sets out how we plan to have a real impact on those young people and families in poverty. We continue to be an insight driven organisation. Putting learning into practice is how we stimulate change.

About the Role of the Trustee

As a trustee of StreetGames, you will be responsible for developing and guiding the strategic

direction of the organisation as well as ensuring the long-term stability of the charity. You will

need to persuade, influence and communicate effectively with the rest of the board.

• To commit to the vision and values of StreetGames.
• To safeguard the good name and reputation of the organisation, and to act as an effective ambassador.

• To understand the issues and challenges faced by those affected in disadvantaged

communities.

• To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees through giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and priorities, setting targets and evaluating performance.
• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing documents, charity law, company law and other relevant legislation and regulations.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation and its efficient administration.
• To act as a ‘critical friend’ to the Senior Management Team, offering both support and constructive challenge.

Person Specification

This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals with a passion for transforming lives through sport.

As well as replacing Trustees who are leaving after a wonderful service to StreetGames, we are seeking individuals to supplement our current skills and experience, with a particular emphasis on broadening our Board diversity. We have a good gender balance within our current Board composition and want to maintain that, however, we are particularly committed and want to focus on achieving better representation and broader diversity of individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds and individuals with disabilities Additionally, we would like to add representation from groups that we serve as a charity e.g. individuals from or who grew up in low-income families. We believe in order to develop our mission and be forward thinking, adding a diverse range of individuals to our Board is paramount.

We operate across the UK and we would especially welcome applications from candidates in Wales.

Trustees are often chosen for existing board experience. However, we are interested in talking to anyone who can demonstrate strategic thinking and enthusiasm – we provide mentoring and training. We are looking for individuals who will encourage, challenge and support us to be the best we can be.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working collaboratively on a Board or at a strategic level
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion

We are also keen to find experience and knowledge in the following areas to supplement the skills of the existing Trustees:

• Accountancy
• National Governing Bodies of Sport
• Communications and PR
• Safeguarding

Skills

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, ambassadorial and networking skills
• Good judgement
• Creative thinking
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Personal style and behaviour

• Passion for StreetGames’ mission and commitment to our values
• Willingness to speak up but also to work as a member of a team
• Able to embrace and enact Nolan’s Principles of Public Life – selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

Background

The FaithPlans Programme is a joint initiative of FaithInvest and WWF (Beliefs and Values Programme). The programme has been established to create new impetus for environmental action within the biggest organised sector of civil society in the world – the faiths – to help them channel their assets, investments and influence to drive practical action to address the ecological and climate crisis. This is an exciting programme designed by faiths for faiths. 

The programme aims to enable faith groups to create their own long-term plans for the decade of Action on the SDGs (up to 10 years) which will enable them to mainstream their environmental and sustainability activities across all of their operations, including their investments; to create a framework for faith-motivated environmental sustainability projects which will introduce technical skills from specialist agencies; create opportunities for funding; signposting thematic projects and partnerships. The project also aims to create a showcase of the scope and scale of faith environmental and sustainability activities and thus help raise ambition amongst governments and multilateral structures at key international moments such as COP26 and Stockholm +50. 

The role

The project team are now seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead the internal organisation and management of this project. The position will be located within the Movement Building team of FaithInvest, reporting to the Director of Movement Building. They will have overall responsibility for planning and execution of this project under the guidance of the FaithPlans Core Group chaired by FaithInvest CEO. 

Responsibilities

• Be the main person responsible for overseeing and coordinating the FaithPlans project team. 
• Ensure regular project team meetings and updates take place.
• Work with each lead to fulfil their roles and responsibilities, make sure timetables are adhered to, coordinate with each team member as appropriate.
• Oversee logistics involved in ensuring a successful FaithPlans programme.
• Keep abreast of the key relationships with partners and participants working on FaithPlans.
• Oversee the management of the database of faith groups and organise data protection and guidelines.
• Design and oversee the implementation of an online campaign strategy for the recruitment and retention of programme participants
• Assist with content of webinar programme.
• Organise online working groups on each part of the FaithPlans framework.
• Manage programme budget.
• Prepare reports to donors on the project deliverables.
• Oversee the small sub-grants to partners: design grant criteria, M&E, reporting.
• Conduct periodic analysis of programme for adaptive management.
• Help identify additional funding for FaithPlans Programme.
• Support the senior team in FaithInvest in external advocacy with UK government, UN and key external partners.
• Support the Director of Communications in drafting statements and engaging with media in relation to the FaithPlans.

At the University of Manchester Students' Union, our mission is to be the voice of students at Manchester, effecting change and enriching student life together.  Diversity, liberation and inclusion is at the core of our organisational values and key to our work with staff, student leaders and students. 

We are looking for a Diversity and Inclusion Manager to manage our newly created Diversity, Liberation and Inclusion Team, set up to develop, enhance and coordinate our equality, diversity, liberation and inclusion work with our students and student leaders.  This is an exciting time for the newly formed team, as we develop and implement a Diversity and Liberation Strategy to meet the needs and aspirations of our staff, students and student leaders.

Youth Liaison Officer – Lincolnshire Region 

25hrs a week, term time only.  

Salary £22,000 pro rata at 25 hours per week for 39 weeks per year. (£12,805) 

Who are we? 

The Jon Egging Trust is a dynamic and innovative youth engagement charity supporting vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential. We are an early intervention organisation, stepping in to help young people whose life challenges may put them at increased risk of becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training).    

Over the past decade, JET has supported more than 30,000 young lives through our unique motivational, inspirational and confidence-building programmes in schools which we deliver in collaboration with corporate and military partners across the UK. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on young people, with those from disadvantaged backgrounds disproportionately affected, our interventions are needed more than ever. With ambitions to reach out to 1 million young people by 2031 it’s truly an exciting time to join our team. 

The Trust was set up in honour of Flt Lt Jon Egging, who lost his life following a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival in 2011. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team ‘The Red Arrows’ flying in the position of Red 4. 

The Jon Egging Trust currently has two main youth programmes: Blue Skies and Inspirational Outreach.

Blue Skies works with young people 12 – 16 years old over 3 years through a set and standardised curriculum, in partnership with a particular school in each region, and military and civilian partners. Blue Skies Inspire Packages are bespoke sessions of 5 or more totalling 10 hours and agreed in partnership with Schools to meet learning objectives from the Blue Skies curriculum. 

Inspirational Outreach works with children and young people from key stage 2 through to school leavers participating in bespoke programmes developed in partnership with schools to meet specific needs. 

Work with us… 

The Jon Egging Trust is looking for a highly motivated individual with youth work or teaching experience and preferably a connection to the military, to facilitate and deliver Blue Skies and Inspirational Outreach programmes in the Lincolnshire area in conjunction with the RAF and other local businesses whilst helping us secure more corporate delivery partners.

We are looking for someone who can not only inspire the young people on our programmes but also manage key partnerships in the region to enhance and develop our offer. A desire to grow the trust’s presence locally and work with Area Director Central to identify new opportunities will be vital. To find out more about the programmes  phone 077 14 25 8 528 if you have any questions.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are interested in the role, and why you feel you are best placed for the job, paying particular attention to how you meet the competencies outlined in the job specification (no more than 2 A4 sides) 

Background

In December 2019 Ealing Council took the decision to hand over a number of branch libraries to community-based organisations. Ealing and Hounslow Community Voluntary Service (CVS) put in a successful bid for the management of the new West Ealing Community Library, which will open its doors in July 2021.

Ealing and Hounslow CVS is a registered local charity that has been supporting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in Ealing for over 30 years and Hounslow groups since 2012. We incorporate Ealing and Hounslow Volunteer Centres and run a wide variety of projects including community and volunteering development and provision of training to local voluntary groups. 

We aim to develop the new Library as a thriving community centre where people can go when they need information and advice. We will be based in part of the Library building, and aim to build on the links between advice and library services to develop a vibrant community hub, as well as an outstanding library.

We are looking to appoint a Facilities and Service Delivery Manager to help turn this vision into a reality.

Key objectives for this role will be to:

• Promote a range of volunteering opportunities within the Library, engage new volunteers and create a positive working environment where volunteering is fun, purposeful and rewarding.
• Develop strategies for supporting, developing and retaining library volunteers.
• Help us make West Ealing Community Library a thriving local community centre.
• Actively engage, support and empower local people to address the issues that are most important to them by drawing on their local knowledge, common interests, skills, ideas and shared experiences in order to develop and implement sustainable local solutions.
• Work closely with the community, project partners and volunteers to help deliver a successful Community Managed Library and build a positive new environment in which community involvement and volunteering is at the heart of successful service delivery.

PayScale:  £25,000 pro-rata  (inclusive of OLW Allowance) for 28 hours per week.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

• Operational leadership and management of all matters relating to the accommodation of the Library.
•  Promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, implementing the  Health and Safety policy.
• Managing security systems.
• Procurement and maintenance of all non-IT equipment and furniture.
• Acting as Fire Liaison Officer.
• Playing a key role in the development of Library strategy and operations.
• Overall facilities management. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Contributing to the development of the Library’s space management strategy.

• Developing an operational plan for Library Facilities & Estates, ensuring delivery of objectives, reporting to the CEO.
• Actively communicating and collaborating with colleagues (internal and external) to achieve shared aims.
• Co-ordinating Library planning as it relates to buildings, including the maintenance of an accommodation schedule and associated statistics.
• Planning and managing projects, including the day-to-day coordination of building projects.
• Making arrangements for the planned and reactive maintenance of Library and services, including liaison with external contractors.
• Management of the Library’s security systems, including alarm systems, keys and CCTV, and the reporting and monitoring of incidents.
• Selection, procurement and maintenance of all furniture, non-IT equipment, telephones and alarm systems, including maintenance contracts and the provision of an equipment inventory.
• Planning, organising and supervising the movement of equipment

• Ensuring the insurance of the Library’s buildings and contents.
• Monitoring the cleaning of the Library.
• Ensuring implementation of health and safety legislation within the Library, chairing the H&S working group, promoting staff awareness of health and safety issues, developing resources, providing guidance, and delivering or arranging for appropriate training.
• Seeking, analysing and utilising feedback to inform planning and services.
• Participating in appropriate committees and working groups
• To provide supervision and ongoing training and support to individual volunteers at West Ealing library and develop successful strategies for the retention of existing volunteers.
• Ensure that volunteer rotas are well managed so that the Library has a sufficient workforce, coordinating day to a day volunteer activity, managing the events programme and dealing with any operational matters.
• Work closely with the LB Ealing Library Service to ensure that West Ealing Community Library maintains the required standard of library resource. Ensure that operational and administrative procedures are in place to run the library efficiently and in line with agreed standards, including unlocking and locking the building, and liaising with partners, Take due care of your health and safety and that of others in the working environment.
• Developing policies to govern the use of the building and to protect the safety of its users.
• Managing the relationship with office tenants and any clients hiring the space.
• Set up and manage a room booking system.
• Site maintenance and management:Fire Health and Safety. Maintaining landscaping and planters. Security.
• Building maintenance; managing Repairs, Cyclical/preventative planned maintenance, e.g - heating and boiler, internal/external decoration, electrics, gas equipment and boiler, carpets and flooring, fixtures and fittings.
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required and are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job

OTHER DUTIES

• Assist in producing briefings, information, and web material.
• Assist in producing monitoring and evaluation information
• Assist in developing and organising events
• Represent Ealing & Hounslow CVS at meetings and events relevant to your project.
• Undertake other related project duties as may be required

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure that Equal Opportunities and all other EHCVS organisational policies are actively implemented and adhered to in all areas of your work.
• To work with EHCVS staff and volunteers towards the effective achievement of the organisation’s objectives.
• To ensure all volunteers working with you are given appropriate induction and to provide information and support for all volunteers working for EHCVS

MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT

The postholder will be employed by Ealing & Hounslow CVS and supervised and managed by the Volunteering & Community Development Manager. The postholder will participate in monthly supervision with their line manager as well as a weekly team meeting and organisation-wide staff meetings. An individual induction and training plan will be agreed on.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The postholder will be employed for 28 hours per week. The post is offered at a salary of £25,000.

The postholder will be entitled to 25 days annual leave pro rata in addition to bank holidays. A flexible hours scheme will operate (subject to the demands of the service) and the postholder will be expected to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings. Time off instead of additional hours will be offered for any additional hours worked.

The postholder will be employed on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The post is subject to a three-month probationary period. EHCVS offers staff access to a stakeholder pension scheme with up to 3% matching employer contribution following successful completion of the probationary period.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• Certificate level NEBOSH qualification or equivalent occupational health & safety qualification.
• Substantial relevant experience of facilities management in a multi-function organisation.
• Experience in project management.
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use e-mail, database, spreadsheet and word processing packages, and collaborative tools such as SharePoint.
• Numerate and confident in data manipulation and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing, production of training materials and guidelines, and presentations.
• Evidence of successful co-operative working, negotiating and influencing to achieve results.
• Ability to lead projects and achieve results without direct line management responsibility.
• Experience in budget and financial management, able to understand and interpret financial information and to set, monitor and review budgetary targets.
• Understanding of and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Experience of direct and proactive contribution to the development of policy and/or innovative working practices.
• Creative approach to problem-solving, using initiative and collaborating with others to resolve issues.
• Confidence and ability to represent the Library professionally.
• Self-managing and able to work under pressure, prioritise, schedule and balance workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate personal motivation towards the job and the Library, and to modify own working practices in line with trends, developments and changing priorities.
• Confidence and ability to motivate, lead and develop a staff of a mixed range of skills and experience.
• Understanding of and commitment to best practice in staff management Work flexible hours

DESIRABLE

• Membership of an appropriate professional organisation eg. BIFM/IWFM.
• Training in a formalised project management methodology.
• Experience of managing or supervising staff and volunteers.

HOW TO APPLY

Application deadline: 17.00 (GMT), Friday 2 July 2021

Interviews will take place during the week beginning Monday 12 July 2021 (please note that due to COVID-19, all interviews for this position will be carried out online unless otherwise advised)

To apply, please email the completed application form and a supporting statement no longer than 1000 words) explaining why you want the role and how you meet the specification

Please also include two professional references. References will only be contacted if an offer has been made

We can only give feedback to candidates who are shortlisted

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom (UK) and provide information regarding the basis of their right to work in the UK with their application

Woman’s Trust is a mental health charity that aims to help women in London affected by domestic abuse by providing free, women-only, client-led counselling and support services.

We are seeking an Operations Assistant to provide operational and administrative support to the CEO and Operations Manager. To be successful in this role, you will need experience of operating office administration and IT systems in a busy environment.

As our Operations Assistant, you will work remotely initially, before continuing at the Woman’s Trust Offices (located in London NW1).

To apply, please send a CV, cover letter and equal opportunities form to us via the Apply button.

Closing date: Noon on 5th July 2021.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and if appointment is made before the deadline, the post will be closed to further applications.

This post is women only; the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

About the GOC

We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct.

About the Position

We are seeking to appoint one lay independent member to the GOC Nominations Committee. 

The role of the Nominations Committee is to approve Council and Committee appointment processes; appraisal processes and plans for appointments and re-appointments. 

The successful candidates will contribute to the Nominations Committee by, providing independent, objective and impartial advice and judgement in compliance with the Equality Act.

You may wish to apply because general healthcare, regulation or public protection is something you are passionate about. 

Being an Independent member gives you the opportunity to share your particular skills and experience while learning from others too. We are committed to supporting personal and professional development in the role. 

Due to our statutory requirements, this appointment is only open to lay individuals who are not registered with the GOC as an Optometrist or Dispensing Optician.  

Remuneration

£421 per day plus reasonable travel and subsistence expenses

Time commitment

Minimum of 7 days per annum

Interviews (online)

Monday 26 July 2021

Induction

August 2021

Appointment start

1 September 2021

Please apply with your CV and a statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 indicating how you meet the person specification.  When submitting your application, you will also be asked to complete an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) monitoring form. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23:00 hours GMT, Sunday 20 June 2021  

We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and geographical locations outside of London.

You are passionate about fundraising for a small international development charity and confident about working remotely and securing grant income from a range of trusts and foundations. You will be responsible for identifying and cultivating new opportunities for small to medium sized grants as well as nurturing links with existing funding partners and making sure that we comply with all reporting requirements.

Educate for Life works to ensure integrated provision of education, healthcare and community development services in Bakhel, an extremely deprived and remote rural community in Rajasthan in India. Our aim is to enable socio-economic transformation in Bakhel and the surrounding area. Educate for Life works in close partnership with local organisations to successfully achieve this and to comply with Indian legislation.

You will maintain and develop trust and foundation fundraising activity in line with agreed objectives and targets for each quarter and financial year. You will be responsible for securing approximately half of Educate for Life's annual income from grants from trusts and foundations, with the support of our Director in the UK. You may have an interest in supporting the growth of other income streams, in particular individual giving and/or digital fundraising. There may be scope for this to form part of your responsibilities in the future. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Prospect research
• Managing grant applications
• Writing grant reports
• Supporting overseas partners with fundraising 

Job Requirements (Essential)

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Educated to degree level
• At least two years of experience of Trusts and Foundations fundraising
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively and independently
• Ability to set and achieve fundraising targets
• Strong interpersonal skills and wish to work remotely and in partnership with UK based colleagues and local operational team members in India
• Excellent IT skills including use of Excel, Word, G-Suite and Dropbox  
• Willingness to contribute to the day to day running and governance needs of a small charity
• A passion for working with us and our partners to achieve our vision and mission and a commitment to equal opportunities
• Ensure compliance with the Fundraising Code of Practice

Job Requirements (Desirable)

• Knowledge of India grant opportunities for a UK registered charity
• Experience of making successful grant applications for overseas projects
• Experience of meeting reporting requirements of trusts and foundations
• Understanding GDPR data protection requirements in the UK
• Experience of remote working
• Up to date on best practice developments within the charity sector
• Interest in developing other income streams – in particular, individual giving and /or digital giving

Educate for Life is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check.

The Philanthropy Manager will work with philanthropists, trusts, foundations and corporate partners to support income generation and to create meaningful partnerships for Imperial Health Charity.

Imperial Health Charity supports the five hospitals of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea, St Mary’s and the Western Eye. Following the incredible response to our Covid-19 Relief Fund Appeal, we are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our team, and help our hospitals do more.

The charity funds major redevelopments, research and medical equipment at our five London hospitals as well as helping patients and their families at times of extreme financial difficulty. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare for around 1.5 million people every year. Formed in 2007, it is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country with over 14,000 staff. If you're an experienced fundraiser with a strong interest in healthcare we would welcome an application to join our team. 

Please see the attached job pack for full details about the role. For application details please visit our website through the link below.