The Rainbow Centre is a vibrant Christian Charity that supports individuals and families who are experiencing deprivation and hardship in the Folkestone and Hythe area.  

We operate a range of services including the Homeless Support Service, FoodStop - a mobile soup kitchen, a Winter Shelter for rough sleepers, run the Shepway Foodbank and Family Contact Centre.  Additional revenue is provided through our trading arm, the Rainbow Shop. We have a small staff team which is supported by over 300 volunteers.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead and inspire the team of staff and volunteers and move the charity forward as it seeks to develop its services further in the light of changing needs.  The Rainbow Centre is a charity at the heart of the community, so this is your chance to make a real difference at a local level. 

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, your application should comprise:  

• A covering letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience for the role.  Please ensure that you give details about your Christian faith as this is an Occupational Requirement for this position. 
• A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held and relevant achievements. 

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 7th January 2020.  Enquiries about the job role can be made to the email stated in the covering letter. 

Interviews will be held on Friday 17th January and Monday 3rd February 2020 
 
 

Are you passionate about Social Justice and understand issues of HIV and Christian faith? CAPS 'grass roots' charity seeks a leader to strategically develop our services over 2/3 years. This is the first f/t post with a view to establishing a team to include p/t Pastoral Support Worker and p/t Education Worker by 2022. Your role will be very 'hands on' ensuring that CAPS HIV pastoral support for PLWH in London, Manchester and nationally is maintained and developed. You will understand what 'a preferrential option for the poor' means within a HIV community setting, and be competent in delivering community based workshops and education events. You will support trustees to ensure longer term sutainability of CAPS pastoral and educational services within the UK. You will represent CAPS within the HIV sector and within the churches, strengthening existing partnerships and establishing new relationships with NHS clinics, local govt. commissioners, church groups, funders and relevant vol sector agencies. Flexible working conditions are available for a suitable candidate with relevant experience of working with marginalised groups, who has strong organisational skills, and the capacity to lead strategically, regardless of HIV status.

Toybox is looking for a dynamic, experienced leader, with a strong background in International Development.  We need someone who is prepared to think differently; who will contribute to our innovative culture and; someone who embodies our core value of Courageous.

You will be an integral member of the Leadership Team as well as holding responsibility for all our international work. You will lead the engagement with our portfolio of partners, driving forward programme quality and accountability, and at the same time improving our impact reporting.

If you have a solid knowledge of International Development programming, a strong, proven success in accessing Institutional Funding and want to excel in spearheading Toybox’s income growth in this area and a passion to add value and constantly improve impact, then this job is for you.

Interview information

Interview 1st round: 23/24 January 2020

Interview 2nd round: 31 January 2020 

About Toybox

Toybox is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment. Toybox values diversity and therefore we encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We will only use the information you provide to process your application. For more information about how we use your information, see our Privacy Policy. In submitting an application for this role, we will deem that you have read and understood this Policy. Toybox has signed the ACEVO Diversity Charter for Charity Leadership.

Toybox is based within walking distance to Bletchley train station with direct links to London Euston.

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Director of Finance & Resources on a 6-9 month basis for this charity based in Leeds.

Experience:

CCAB / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent.

Experience of managing charity accounts

Minimum 4 years' experience in business or charity environment

Summary of Role:

* To manage the finance, administrative, IT and Facilities functions to be responsible for the efficiency, accuracy and integrity of the Charities financial information and utilisation of financial resources.
* To work with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to ensure that there is visible leadership in all operational matters relating to finance, administration, IT and Facilities and to contribute to the preparation and evaluation of strategic business plans and proposals.
* To provide expert advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team (SMT) and the Board of Trustees on interpreting the management accounts, risks and forecasts and to provide remedial action as required.
* To be the Company Secretary for the Charity and Trading arm.

Location: Leeds

Salary: £61,000pa Pro Rata plus company benefits or Day rate for the right person.

Trust Fundraising Officer

Romford, East London/Essex

About LUPUS UK

LUPUS UK is the only registered national charity supporting people affected by the autoimmune disease lupus and assisting those approaching a diagnosis. Many people know little about lupus but we are providing information, campaigning for greater awareness and understanding, investing in ground-breaking research and funding Specialist Lupus Nurses in hospitals across the UK. We’ll keep fighting until we live in a world where people with lupus can live full and active lives.

About the role

You’ll join LUPUS UK during an exciting time as the charity grows and begins to implement its new 5-year strategy.

You will take the lead in researching and identifying new fundraising opportunities from trusts, foundations and companies, producing high quality, bespoke proposals as well as cultivating fundraising relationships over the long-term.

You will also be able to explore and propose new fundraising opportunities and ideas with the potential to implement them within our small, flexible team.

What we are looking for

• Someone with previous experience of trusts and foundations fundraising and proposal writing, ideally within a medical charity.
• Working knowledge of the principles of trust fundraising, including identification, research, solicitation and stewardship of funders.
• A proven track record of delivering income against agreed targets and timescales.
• Excellent communication and networking skills, able to influence and persuade a wide range of stakeholders and facilitate strong relationships with people inside and outside the charity.
• Someone who is highly organised with a track record of successfully working to deadlines and prioritising tasks.
• Ability to be self-motivated, with a pro-active approach to problem solving.
• Able to display patience, resilience and optimism in the face of periodic pressure.

The closing date for applications is 3rd January 2020. Interviews will take place in our Romford office until 10th January 2020.

We are looking forward to hearing from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a short covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you are right for the role.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, and who wants to be part of a growing team that works across the UK.

You will support the development and delivery of the Charity’s policy and public affairs programme and work across the Charity so that policy informs and supports all aspects of our work.

Job Description

Supporting the development and delivery of the Charity’s policy and public affairs programme and working across the Charity so that policy informs and supports all aspects of our work. The Parliamentary Officer will be responsible for all assemblies across the UK.

1.1 Key Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain a good knowledge of political and policy issues, and service developments, relating to elder abuse spanning all four UK nations and internationally, with a particular focus on ageism.
• To represent the charity in alliances, working and advisory groups, providing advice and information on the nature, extent and issues associated with elder abuse.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of policies to protect older people from abuse, collaborating with statutory and Third Sector colleagues to establish a UK perspective, and propose methods by which such policies could be improved, contributing to the development of more holistic and integrated services for victims across the UK.
• To deliver key aspects of AEA’s parliamentary activity, including proactively building contact with parliamentarians, identifying political opportunities for AEA to have influence, lobbying on relevant Bills, drafting briefing materials and responding to incoming parliamentary enquiries.
• To provide direct advice, guidance and information to social policy makers, including appropriate Members of Parliament, responding to demands for information and calls for evidence along with identifying gaps in knowledge and existing service provision.

1.2 Financial Responsibility

• To work within authorised spending and purchasing limits, monitoring and controlling individual budgets as required.

1.3 Policy Activity

• To influence and provide direct advice, guidance and information to social policy makers, including appropriate members of parliaments, on the nature, extent and issues associated with elder abuse.
• To represent the charity at key external meetings and to take strategic decisions at those meetings in order to further the charity’s strategies. This may involve advising staff and volunteers on social and health care policy and campaigns.
• To draft policy briefings, newsletters, and other public documents, coordinating and producing robust evidence-based material for submission to Government, parliamentarians, the civil service and other statutory bodies, working to tight external deadlines.
• To write policy resources, policy messages including reviews, positions, briefings and blogs for a variety of stakeholders using our website and social media platforms.
• In conjunction with the Chief Executive and Director of Policy, to plan and lead on campaigning and lobbying strategy on policy areas, working with internal and external colleagues and volunteers.

1.4 Media Activity

• To actively work with the communications agency, identifying opportunities for promotion of the charity, providing any necessary information or research, and acting as a spokesperson for the charity in newspapers, radio and television.
• To represent and promote the work of the charity at events, conferences and seminars as required.

1.5 Trustee Board

• To contribute to and produce reports for the Board of Trustees as required and to speak to them when requested.
• To attend meetings of the Board as requested.

1.6 Human Resources

• No direct line management responsibilities
• To provide supervision and/or support to any volunteers working to the post.

2.0 General

• To support our UK-wide Helpline by covering Helpline shifts for at least 4 hours per week, and record calls accordingly using our Customer Relationship Management System.
• To respond appropriately to telephone, written and email enquiries, and maintain own diary (making travel/booking arrangements as necessary). 
• To travel as required. Meetings may be in different parts of the UK, and some meetings may be during evenings or at weekends.

2.1 Information

• To provide information and updates on a weekly basis to ensure that the AEA website is regularly updated, and to directly contribute to the social policy outlets of the charity.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field

Experience of working with Board Directors/Trustees

Good experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent

Experience of working in Westminster Parliament, a devolved assembly or for a political party

Good understanding of legislative requirements applying to adult protection and domestic abuse

Experience of website content management systems

Effective communication skills both written and oral

Experience of issuing press releases

Proven ability to develop effective relationships with senior staff in statutory agencies, voluntary agencies, regulatory bodies

Knowledge of major developments in terms of adult care provision, adult protection, domestic abuse and care regulation

Ability to manage a complex and varied workload

Experience of disseminating research findings

Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and agencies

Skills

Ability to think and plan strategically

Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, sensitivity and negotiation skills

Excellent presentation skills

Skilled at developing and maintaining internal and external working relationships

Strong networking skills

Excellent project management skills

Personal qualities

Innovative and creative, able to identify and act upon new opportunities

Proactive, and able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team

An excellent communicator with strong persuasive skills

Inspirational to both internal staff and external supporters

Targets and results oriented

Education

Thorough knowledge of charity law and parliamentary process, including GDPR.

Degree level education

Thorough working knowledge of MS office

Other

Willingness and ability to operate in accordance with the values and policies of AEA and work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements

An ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to older people and a demonstrable interest in challenging elder abuse, coupled with an ability to deal appropriately with sensitive issues

Flexibility and willingness to travel in the UK and to work some unsocial hours

Commitment to bring into the work the views and needs of people with direct experience of abuse

Personal Independence Coordinator, Nightingale Service (x2)

Temporary, fixed term contract

December 2019 (actual start date tbc) – Tuesday 31st March 2020

Hours – Approximately 30 per week by agreement and will include some out of hours work (until 20:00 hrs)

£14.25 per hour

Age UK Richmond is seeking two temporary staff members to work alongside its Nightingale Service Manager and wider team, providing temporary cover until March 2020, complementing its current day to day service by providing out of hours cover.

The Nightingale Service provides support to people over the age of 65 living in the Borough of Richmond on their return home from hospital or during a period of ill health at home.
The type of support we offer is wide ranging and depends on the persons specific needs, but includes for example organising or delivering:

• shopping
• assistance with arranging appointments and travel
• help around the home with housework or handyperson jobs/ including preparing the home for discharge
• assistance with managing money, such as welfare benefit checks and applying for grants for essential items
• Signposting to other Age UK Richmond services and the wider community

We also provide information and advice to ensure the individual is given as many opportunities to improve the quality of their life and help keep them out of hospital. 

You will manage a caseload of referrals from GPs, hospital discharge teams, RRRT team or other referrals as well as supporting existing clients. 

You will:

• have a guided conversation with the client and, where appropriate, their families carers and referrers about their needs in order to identify support required:
• develop a holistic plan of support and/or support the individual with their existing plan
• ensure the person gets the support/services they need working with other members of Age UK Richmond staff and other organisations as necessary.

You must have:

1. Experience of working in a care related field, Social care, health, therapeutic setting
2. Ability to positively, clearly and sensitively communicate with older people
3. Ability to acknowledge, respect and respond to individual differences and diversity requirements
4. Excellent organisational and coordination skills and a collaborative approach
5. Ability to problem solve in a positive, outcome focused way
6. Be available for an December start
7. A portable DBS check would be an advantage
8. Access to own transport is essential for travel within the borough and surrounding areas.

If you have the skills we are looking for and you are available to start immediately please

complete the  application form on our website.  CVs will not be accepted. Please include two work related references, one from your previous or current employer and a covering letter detailing your suitability.

Applications by email or by hand delivery/post to:

Age UK Richmond upon Thames

Suite 301, 3rd Floor

Parkway House

Sheen Lane

East Sheen

London SW14 8LS

Your expertise can help us to save nature!

We have an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant (ACA/CMA/ACCA), to join the executive board of the RSPB, one of Europe’s leading nature conservation charities!

With over 1.2 million members, the RSPB have around 2,000 employees and 12,000 volunteers and undertake a wide range of research, policy, advisory and educational activities, both in the UK and internationally.

Position: Director of Finance and Governance

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: Circa £90k

Hours: Full time, permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2020

Interview Date: W/C 27th January

About the Role:

As Director of Finance and Governance you will report directly to the CEO. As an important member of the leadership Board team you will be directly responsible for the leadership and management of the RSPB’s Finance and Governance & Risk directorates. You will lead on financial strategy, financial management processes throughout the organisation, risk management, internal audit, legal support for the organisation, innovative finance and governance.

You will be able to provide clear strategic priorities and direction and deliver a culture of sound financial management together with innovative thinking and development of solutions. Under your lead the charity will continue to deliver robust financial analysis, full regulatory compliance and be quick to react to create and take opportunities for further funding.

The Finance and Governance & Risk directorates have a combined staffing of around 55. Finance includes the Pensions Team, whilst Governance and Risk includes the Legal Team. 

About you:

As Director of Finance and Governance you will bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Experience within a Finance and Governance role at the most senior level

• A thorough knowledge of, and experience in, developing financial and risk management frameworks

• Experience of leading a large multi-skilled team delivering a high-quality support function

• An extensive technical knowledge of tax and treasury matters

• Excellent communication and analytical skills, enabling you to convey complex financial, regulatory and legal issues to a range of audiences

• In depth experience of financial forecasting and financial reporting (to board level) to maintain good governance and financial stability

• A comprehensive understanding of governance structures and how they support the effective delivery of an organisation’s goals

• Commercial insight to support the development of new and existing income generating activities 

• Demonstrable evidence of building a financial strategy supporting delivery of strategic goals

• Experience in conducting reviews and management of Governance frameworks, preferably in a charity setting.

In return:

As well as working for an organisation that makes a real difference to the world we live in, you will also receive a highly competitive salary, defined contribution pension scheme, Flexible working and much more !

As part of the application process you will be sent a job pack with a detailed description of the role. Based on this, you will be asked to complete a supporting statement asking you to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. To request further information please contact NFP People.

You may also have experience in areas such as Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Senior Finance, Resources Manager, Finance Director, Head of Finance / Governance, Director of Corporate Governance, Director of Policy, Governance and Finance, Head of Operations & Finance, Governance Director, Finance and Governance Lead 

The Initiative:

We want to see a world where everyone, everywhere, has someone to turn to in support of their mental health. However, this is not currently the case.  Worldwide mental health conditions are increasing, and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. The world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low and middle-income countries where the majority of conditions occur.  United for Global Mental Health was established in 2018 as an organisation focused on increasing global advocacy, campaigning and financing for global mental health to address this growing global need and increase the political and financial commitment so that everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to when their mental health needs support.

Together with over 80 people from 14 countries, we have launched the first global mental health campaign that is led by passionate campaigners and people with lived-experience of mental health from all over the world: from Nigeria to the US, from Indonesia to Australia and from Sierra Leone to Tonga. Supported by high-profile partners and ambassadors, our campaign unites efforts to bring greater action on mental health.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Executive Assistant to join a growing charity in supporting the Chief Executives in the planning and delivery of their workload.

Reporting to the Finance & Operations Manager, the EA will regularly liaise with Trustees, the Board, Donors and high net worth individuals.

As an Executive Assistant you will be a confident and energetic individual with proven experience to provide comprehensive support to the CEOs, including but not limited to:

• Proactive diary management

• First point of contact for the CEOs

• Managing the CEOs’ worldwide travel arrangements, including flights, ground transportation, transfers, hotels and produce detailed itineraries and packs

• Use judgement and knowledge to answer queries without asking the CEOs and delegate actions to others when necessary

• Commission briefing and other materials for all appointments from members of senior staff, ensuring the CEOs are fully prepared for all meetings in a timely manner

• Project manage workstreams close to the CEOs priorities ensuring there are clear agendas, actions and next steps. 

• Collate business expenses with the support of the Office Administrator

• Working with the Finance & Operations Manager to assist in the administration of board meetings, including board paper collation, formatting and distribution.

• Production of board meeting minutes and updating of actions

• Timetabling of 1:1s and internal meetings

• Working with the Office Administrator to coordinate operational set-up of internal & external meetings 

• Support the wider team when required

• Occasional travel alongside the CEO may be needed 

About You:

The right candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach, have strong interpersonal skills and will have provided executive support to an executive team in the past and maintain discretion at all times.

You will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and working as part of a team to achieve goals.

Communication

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, internal & external stakeholders and people with lived experience of mental health

• Building lasting relationships with staff and stakeholders 

Organisational

• Highly organised, confident and diligent EA with excellent communication skills

• The ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively

• Have the ability to meet changing and challenging deadlines while maintaining rigorous attention to detail

Requirements

• Three years’ experience of working in a similar role 

• Ability to work proactively and under pressure

• Excellent computer literacy. Experience in Google Apps (Mail, Calendar, Docs), Mac OS (Mail, iCal), Excel, PowerPoint and Word to an advanced level

• Previous experience supporting senior executives as a PA/EA is essential

• Ability to travel

• Solution oriented

Desirable

• Third sector experience

• Experience of working in a small, entrepreneurial team

What’s on offer

The opportunity to work within a growing team located Somerset House on the Strand, overlooking the Thames, with regular invites & discounts to Somerset House events.

5% Employer pension

28 days annual leave

Weekly fruit delivery

 

United for Global Mental Health is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals therefore this position will be subject to a background and DBS check.

This document must be read in conjunction with the attached Staff Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Would you like the opportunity to lead a new ground-breaking charity which is furthering medical research into one of the most neglected of common diseases?

The 'NewCo' is an independent charity formed through the merger of Bowel & Cancer Research and the Bowel Disease Research Foundation.  We believe that creating a single organisation provides the opportunity for real additional benefits; to be the leading specialist Bowel Research Charity in the country; to increase understanding while delivering direct and demonstrable improvements in the treatment of and survival rates for people with bowel disease; and to fund the best research and the best researchers in this field. Together the two charities have awarded grants totalling £9 million in the last 10 years and more than £3.5 million in the last five years towards research into bowel cancer and bowel disease. That positions the new organisation as the leading charity dedicated to funding research into both bowel cancer and bowel disease in the UK.

We are looking for a Chief Executive to join us at this exciting time in our development who can lead and inspire our new organisation as we continue to provide an invaluable service in an area where there is potential for significant advance.

The new CEO will be a senior leader of the highest calibre.  The successful applicant will provide strategic and operational leadership and be able to demonstrate outstanding management, communication skills and financial acumen.

Working with the Board of Trustees the Chief Executive will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership and management
• Lead on the integration of BCR and BDRF to form the NewCo
• Develop the organisation in accordance with its constitutional and statutory obligations, financial framework, code of conduct and best practice
• Report regularly to the Board of Trustees on progress and any other matters relevant to the discharge of the Board’s responsibilities
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation and develop relevant and effective strategic relationships

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with an organisation at a key point in their development.  We are looking for a CEO who shares our ambition for the new charity to become the go-to organisation in this field.

 “By combining our individual strengths we are confident that we will be able to raise more money and fund more research aimed at ending the scourge of bowel cancer and chronic bowel disorders, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, for which there are currently no cures.” Asha Senapati, Chair of Bowel Disease Research Foundation

If you want to play a leading part in shaping the future of our services across the UK, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is a full-time role although we are happy to consider applications on a part-time basis (e.g. 0.8 days). Our offices are based in London.

Eastside Primetimers is supporting us in recruiting for this role. Please download the candidate information pack for further information. Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements. If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Paul Venning on +44 (0) 77 71 99 71 24.

The closing date for applications is Saturday 28th December with initial interviews with Eastside Primetimers taking place in week commencing 6th January. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the Board.

We are looking for a dedicated person to assist in generating fundraising revenue for Phase 3 of The Prehistory Centre.

Celtic Harmony is a charity that aims to improve the well-being of children, young people and adults through an emotive experience of life in Prehistory, creating a more sustainable future in harmony with the natural world.

Benefits to you:

• Opportunity to gain experience in a fundraising role in a growing charity
• Enable you to 'make a difference' and the charity to improve well-being for more children, young people and adults.
• In-house and External Training
• Work as part of a dynamic charity team

The ideal candidate will have:

• educated to degree level
• some experience in fundraising desirable but not essential
• excellent verbal and written communications skills
• good organisational skills
• able to use your initiative
• ability to work in a team
• good communication skills- verbal and written
• adaptable
• strong IT skills with experience on Apple Mac
• ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
• your own transport due to rural location of office and site

Apply soon by submitting a CV and cover letter in the first instance, as we run an ongoing assessment for good candidates.

Operations and Governance Manager - Full Time - 2 years fixed term contract initially

Location - Central London, with some travel within the UK and potential for international travel. Flexible working available

Salary - £35,000 - £38,000 + Benefits

Reporting to Chief Executive

Overall purpose of job

To support the Chief Executive and team in delivering the strategic objectives of the Society.

The Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM) is one of the world's leading microbiology societies. It is recognised internationally for the support it provides the microbiological community, the scientific integrity and quality of its academic journals and its accurate and evidence-based communications.

Key responsibilities:

The Operations and Governance Manager will provide key support to the Chief Executive (CE) and Executive Committee (EC) of trustees to achieve the strategic objectives set out in the Society’s strategic plan through the following but not limited to:

Governance

• Management of all governance tasks, such as the filing of the annual return and accounts and updating Directors/Trustees registration with the Charities Commission and Companies House
• Contribution to, and collation of, all high-level papers and briefing documents for EC and all subcommittee meetings
• Minute-taking at all EC and subcommittee meetings 
• Co-ordination of the writing and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts

Operations

• Management of liaison with Biochemical Society and/or LABS regarding operational premises-related issues
• Assistance to EC with any necessary travel/accommodation requirements
• Management of incoming and outgoing mail • Maintenance of CE’s contacts database
• Maintenance of the society’s asset registers
• Management of external contracts ensuring they deliver optimum value for the Society
• Full briefing of CE in preparation for internal and external meetings
• Collation and preparation of presentations for CE
• Organisation, planning and preparation of internal and external meetings and activities as directed by CE

Compliance

• Leading on the provision of information on matters relating to GDPR, Data Protection and compliance issues
• Ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant legislative requirements and best practice standards
• Undertaking the role of Health and Safety Officer; ensure that essential policies are in place and that the policy and staff training are kept up to date

Person specification

You will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following:

Essential

• Graduate qualification
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience of working in operations management and/or charity governance
• Knowledge and/or understanding of wider charity governance issues such as information governance and risk management
• Working knowledge of governance issues affecting charities
• Practical knowledge of data protection related legislation and compliance best practice
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with diplomacy and the ability to influence: credible and able to deal comfortably with key individuals at all levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent administration skills including proven ability to take accurate and informative meeting minutes
• Ability to work autonomously for significant time periods
• A proactive work style with demonstrable ability to use own initiative
• Ability to time-manage effectively and to prioritise work, working well under pressure
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to build sound and diplomatic working relationships with others and in particular the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience of health and safety management

Desirable

• Interest and/or knowledge relevant to microbiology
• Working knowledge of the function of learned societies and/or professional membership organisations

We are committed to drawing on a wide range of knowledge and experience and strive to maintain diversity in all areas of our work (BAME, career level, disabilities, gender). For more information on the Society’s commitment to diversity and inclusion please see our position statement.

Personal responsibilities:

You will ensure:

• That you present a professional image at all times, both in the office and to members and external suppliers and act as an ambassador for the Society
• That you understand the consequences of your actions for the Society and actively share responsibility with the Chief Executive, Trustees, Managers and office team for the success of the Society’s work
• That you treat all colleagues fairly, working according to the principles of equal opportunity as outlined the Staff Handbook
• That you are willing to work in excess of usual working hours when the balance of the Society’s work or allocated responsibilities requires this. We do not expect excessive working hours, rather we require flexibility when there is a clear benefit to the Society
• That you are aware of basic employment and health and safety law
• That you are compliant with all legal requirements relevant to your role

Team participation responsibilities:

To ensure the following:

• That you understand the Team Objectives and your own Personal Objectives;
  • Can explain the expectations of your role and the measures of success
  • Attend one-to-ones on a regular basis to ensure your individual objectives are clear and up to-date
  • Help and support new staff into their new role as appropriate
• That you take ownership of work and contribute to making decisions
• That you are a team player by supporting your colleagues as appropriate
• That you seek to continuously improve performance by learning and developing new skills and keeping up to date with latest developments in the sector
• That you undergo appropriate levels of coaching, development and support when needed; helping to identify your own:
  • Development needs
  • Development activity
  • Expectations as a result of the development activity
  • Actions to support the development activity
  • Performance against business objectives as a result of the development activity  

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter by email via the button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 17th January 2020.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, who can develop ideas into sustainable business initiatives; lead, manage and engage people; understands the challenges and complexities of working in the third sector; and has some knowledge of therapeutic counselling services, or a willingness to learn. 

You must be self-motivated and have a ‘can-do’ attitude; able to adapt to and lead change; be positive and enthusiastic; have excellent interpersonal skills; have a sound understanding of financial management; ability to think and act strategically and demonstrate proven success in generating ideas that lead to income generation. 

Please submit a CV and seperate supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. Please pay attention to the essential and desirable requirements in the personal specification. Candidates who do not provide a seperate supporting statement will not be shortlisted.

Interviews: Monday 13th January 2020. 

Post commences on or after 1st April 2020. 

Job Title: Chief Executive

Salary:  £40 – 50K

Hours of work: full time/permanent

Location:  Bristol

We are working in partnership with PROPS, an established medium sized charity currently in a period of growth and expansion.  The charity provides work focused day care opportunities, and work opportunities to predominantly younger adults with learning disabilities from their centre in Bristol. The charity is now seeking to appoint a Chief Executive to deliver the strategy supported by a tangible set of actions, key dependences and outline financial modelling.  Reporting directly to the Trustees, you will lead a team of circa 30 employees and contractors through effective management of the leadership team.  

The successful individual will demonstrate the following:

• Professional experience of working within a similar sector
• Commercial acumen gained working in a growing enterprise
• Proven experience of leading successful teams in a senior role
• Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans
• Experience of managing strong stakeholder relationships
• Project management experience.

We are seeking an individual with a commitment to the vision and values of the organisation.You will be a team player, with drive, energy and enthusiasm.As a leader you will have the responsibility for ensuring a successful, motivated and happy team.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jill Livingstone, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting our reference JO1723.

Closing date for applications: 12 December 2019

Interview date: w/c 6 January 2020