Salary:
£35,000 (minimum)

Hours:
Full time 37 hours per week

Contract Term:
Permanent

Location:
ased in Castleford office, but will be travel throughout the Wakefield District.  Some working from home

Age UK Wakefield District is a successful, growing charity providing a range of innovative services to support older people’s independence across Wakefield District.

A unique opportunity has arisen to join our successful Leadership Team as we enter into a new phase in our development. We are seeking a Commercial/Business Development Director to develop our paid for service offer and to create new, innovative, opportunities to work with older people to co-produce approaches that meet their needs.

As part of an effective Executive Team, you will build on our successful commercial offer; will lead on commercial and tendering opportunities, particularly with our public sector partners.

You will work with older people and our team to develop creative solutions to the challenges facing our older communities, developing business cases and pursuing funding opportunities to enable them to be implemented, and mainstreamed.

Age UK Wakefield District is a modern, outward-looking charity, seeking to optimise use of our resources. We are founding members of CASEwork, a shared services partnership with several Partner Age UKs. We are currently implementing a shared Microsoft Dynamics Finance system and team, and have plans for a range of shared support and commercial services, both support services to ensure that we have the capacity and capability to respond to any challenge.  The post holder will manage our relationship with the new Organisation.

Closing Date: 12 noon – Monday, 15 March 2021

Interviews: w/c 22 March 2021

We are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our highly successful independent charity. The Students’ Union supports over 15,000 students at Huddersfield University with representation, social activities and advice and support, and we are proud of the levels of engagement we have achieved over the last three years with the current strategic plan. Our new Chief Executive will have the opportunity to develop that strategy to the next stage and use data to gain a detailed insight into the diverse student community at Huddersfield University.

We are looking for someone who is a motivating leader and a real team player. Someone who has the enthusiasm to support five elected Officers in their roles and responsibilities, as well as supporting a great team of over 40 permanent staff and up to 90 part time student staff.

You will have a good knowledge, and feel passionate about, the importance of extra-curricular activity as part of the University experience and understand the value it has in personal and skills development, as well as in social mobility. You will also have some understanding of the current Higher Education landscape and demonstrate strong partnership working skills, as the University and Students’ Union relationship will be a key part of your role.

The Students’ Union is emerging from the current pandemic in a strong financial position, so there will be plenty of opportunity to maximise the opportunities for students going into the next academic year and develop the digital as well as physical capabilities of the charity. All surplus generated, including income from a retail outlet and a lettings agency, is invested back into the facilities provided across the organisation for our members.  

To find out more and submit your application, please visit our website https://www.huddersfield.su/main-menu/jobs/su-staff-vacancies

The closing date for applications is 14th March.  A shortlisting process will then take place and applicants will be invited to interview with dates set for 24th, 25th or 26th March, depending on the number of applications we receive.

Director of Communications

12 month Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity leave

The successful applicant must be available to start before 1 June 2021

Full Time 37.5 hours per week (flexible and part time working by agreement)

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre.  At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We’re passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

The Role

The Director of Communications is responsible for leading the Communications and Marketing Team.  The role provides strategic direction as well as leading the delivery of all aspects of both internal and external communications for the charity.  This role works closely with the Trust and as a part of the Senior Leadership Team, is responsible for reporting back to the Board of Trustees at regular intervals.

The Person

We are looking for someone who has:

• substantial experience in running a marketing and communications team in a charity or similar organisation,
• developed, written and delivered strategic plans,
• the ability to maintain brand awareness of the charity and its work,
• worked as part of a senior leadership team.

Experience of working in a healthcare charity or working with the NHS would be an advantage.

You will:

• be an experienced manager of people, able to lead and motivate a team,
• have excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to professionals, patients and the public at all levels,
• be able to manage and negotiate with suppliers,
• possess a high level of emotional intelligence.

To apply for this position please send a copy of your up to date CV with a covering later.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 18th March 2021.

Help People Help Themselves

Key Purpose 

To work as part of a Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to create a healthy, positive and high performing team and organisational culture. Working to achieve our strategic objectives while promoting our values at all times and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Director of Finance Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the CEO and SLT colleagues to deliver a shared vision and deliver strategic priorities in line with the organisation’s business plan.   
• Reporting directly to the CEO; providing sound financial advice to the Finance Committee and the SLT in line with our values.  
• To take the lead on projects specifically related to finance; working with other SLT members as appropriate.  
• To develop, implement and direct Financial systems and procedures in conjunction with senior managers and external advisers, where necessary.  

For a thorough job description/person specification and to apply for this role, please visit our website...

We have recently undertaken the challenge of looking at ourselves in terms of diversity and inclusion and would be delighted to see applications from all the communities we exist to support, particularly from people from BAME communities, who are under-represented within our organisation.

Closing date: Friday 5th March 2021 at 5pm

Interview date/s: W/C 15th March 2021

Job Title: Interim Director of Services

Salary:  £53K-£60K FTE depending on experience

Hours of work: 9 Month contract

Location:  Leeds

We are working in partnership with GIPSIL, who work with children, young people and families in the most disadvantaged communities in Leeds to realise their potential.  GIPSIL’s services include ‘Community Health Prevention’, therapeutic and wellbeing services for the local community and schools across Leeds, ‘Our Way Leads’ (OWL), a housing support service for Young People and ‘Engage Leeds’, a homeless prevention service for adults and families across Leeds. 

Having experienced significant changes within the past year, whilst maintaining momentum, GIPSIL now seek an Interim Director of Services on a 9-month contract to assist in the development of the organisation’s enabling strands and to ensure service delivery, driving forward key changes within the organisation. This will be achieved by providing direct line management to members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the People’s Team Manager, providing strategic leadership, developing teamwork and the sharing of best practice across all GIPSIL services.

The successful candidate will bring a fresh pair of eyes to look at systems and advise and collaborate with the SMT and board on a resilient permanent structure for our growing, values-based organisation. They will have:

• Demonstrable track record of strategic management of a variety of support services meeting the needs of a wide range of client groups with complex needs including children and young people, homeless people, care leavers, vulnerable families and those experiencing mental health issues 
• Experience of leading successful significant change management in an environment which promotes inclusion, equality of opportunity and diversity
• Experience of identifying service areas which can be enhanced via integration, sharing best practice and facilitating teamwork between services including the use IT platforms to maximise connectivity
• Experience of identifying unmet need and service area gaps and appropriate funding to enhance existing and to develop new strategically relevant and viable services
• Experience of co-producing services with those who use our services, staff and stakeholders including responding to feedback to make improvements
• Substantial experience of report writing, developing and implementing restorative organisational policies, procedures and guidance documents

The Interim Director of Services will have experience of managing staff who are working remotely, co-located and work across different sites and delivering staff reflective supervision and support. They should also ensure delivery within the organisation’s Core Values: Restorative Practice, Inclusion and Cohesion and Excellence.

The duration of the role is for a total period of 9 months, with recommendations in relation to a more permanent structure to be agreed by board within the first 3 to 4 months and you will provide support until this structure is in place; a 9-month placement would allow for the recruitment process and also to have additional capacity until a permanent structure is in place.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Adam Stacey, Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO2815.

Closing date for applications: Please apply ASAP, due to interim nature of the role.

Vacancy Reference Number:

HOHR/FS/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Human Resources

Reports to:

Deputy CEO

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £44,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

Reporting directly to the Deputy CEO, this pivotal new role will drive culture change across the charity, ensuring our change programme is underpinned by a coherent, long-term and practical commitment to building all aspects of a modern, diverse, capable workforce. In this exciting and wide-ranging role, you will deliver our strategies.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre, big picture thinker with considerable experience of advising Chief Executives and Boards and whose experience combines both strategic and operational leadership ability.  You will be skilled in driving and embedding organisational effectiveness and cultural change in line with organisational strategies.  With a demonstrable track record of delivering strategic impact, your approach to leadership will embody five core leadership traits: academic, learning, adaptable, inclusive and trustworthy. 

Main Responsibilities:

• To act as the authoritative People Strategy adviser to Muslim Hands and, where necessary, supporting the CEO in engaging with Trustees and governance Committees on key People issues, risks and priorities.
• To be a powerful advocate for Muslim Hands ambitions for workforce development and capability (paid and unpaid) by creating a visible personal leadership presence in all aspects of workforce development and culture change.
• To devise and deliver a transformative and innovative people and cultural change strategy that aligns fully with our values and Muslim Hands Strategy and sets us apart as a great place to work.
• Be an active, effective and accountable member of the organisation, exhibiting strong leadership, leading by example.
• To establish the development of our organisational learning and development agenda.
• To formulate credible proposals on all strategic considerations for our people and organisational culture – with a particular focus on increasing our equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels across the charity.
• To coach the senior leadership team as necessary, ensuring expert support is put in place that drives high standards of leadership, talent development and employee engagement.
• To create and lead a People and Culture style Human Resources function that is recognised and valued as a centre of excellence in delivering our strategic goals and organisational development priorities, offering relevant expertise and, proactively sharing insights that add value.
• To ensure all contributions from the Human Resources team fully meets expectations including quality of People Policies, Talent acquisition, Compensation and Benefits. Employee Relations and support to Senior Leadership roles.
• To exhibit Muslim Hands core values.
• To deliver and lead a People Strategy focused on culture change and organisational development intervention which creates a progressive, agile, dynamic workplace experience and environment for the future which enhances employee engagement and wellbeing.
• To work with colleagues to identify the skills, knowledge, and capability and culture of Muslim Hands needs to deliver future plans.
• To implement new talent management and wider learning programmes at all levels which align with our ambition to be a ‘learning organisation’, engaging our people to fulfil their potential, perform better and want to stay longer.
• To keep under constant review the charity’s approach to pay, reward/recognition and benefits to ensure we attract, recognise and retain talented paid and unpaid colleagues who are committed to Muslim Hands mission.
• To lead a department that provides an effective business-focused employee relations approach.
• To lead the charity’s approach to performance management, focusing on inspiring, equipping, empowering and rewarding colleagues to meet and exceed expectations.
• To ensure that paid and unpaid colleagues have access to appropriate support to maintain their personal wellbeing and maximise their contribution.
• To ensure that all other people and volunteering policies and procedures are as robust and efficient as possible; are legally compliant, fit for purpose and take account of emerging external risk factors and support delivery of the Strategy.
• To use data proactively to improve our organisational performance and encourage business-focused decisions.
• To ensure meaningful people insight (including through regular Employee Opinion Surveys) is provided in order to assist the Chief Executive and SMT in decision making and planning.
• To keep up to date with relevant Government policy proposals and legislation, and the best practice of relevant organisations, ensuring that the charity complies with legislation and adopts prevailing best practice wherever feasible.
• To act as a professional role model that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff within the team and more widely across the charity, promoting a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation, celebrating successes and encouraging ambition and achievement.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values
• Hold a relevant Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (Level 7) with proof of Suitable HR related experience
• 7+ years' experience in HR, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in team management / in a senior leadership role
• Expertise in Employee Relations, Employment Legislation, Policy and Procedure and the ability to recruit and train new staff and instil highest standards amongst new employees
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current UK Employment Law
• Extremely confident communicator with the ability to easily build relationships, rapport and trust with all types of people at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in leading a People Operations or Human Resources functions.
• Previous experience of leading operational change programmes within a HR environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and programme leads to deliver results on time, on budget and to high standards.
• Able to make connections across the organisation and provide support and challenge, working collaboratively across functions.

Desirable:

• Associate member (or higher) of the CIPD with evidence of continuous personal development
• Track record in developing and delivering HR/ People and Culture strategy and of advising HR managers and senior staff
• Previous experience of working closely with an Exec Board member, delivering clear communications on their behalf.
• Working knowledge and experience within a similar Role
• Working knowledge and experience of working within an International NGO

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

CHIEF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS OFFICER Salary £70,745 (L22) - £79,958 (L27)

Ethos Academy Trust currently comprises of 3 Academies based within Kirklees, West Yorkshire. We are leaders and pioneers in our field, aiming to create centres of excellence that others in our sector will seek to emulate. Our overarching ethos is in establishing environments that stretch our learners academically, support them pastorally and develop them socially and emotionally. We seek to explore and celebrate the qualities that make our pupils unique and believe passionately that education is about the development and nurture of the whole child.

The role of Chief Finance and Operations Officer is a pivotal appointment for the Trust and is integral to its future success. It is an exciting time to join us as we are poised to enter our next phase of growth. We are therefore looking for an inspirational individual who will lead the strategic financial and operational aspects of the Trust, supporting the CEO in implementing a sustainable business strategy and long-term financial plan that will maximise income in order to maximise outcomes for our pupils.

The successful applicant will hold a professional finance qualification and will be able to demonstrate significant leadership experience across a broad range of functions with a particular expertise in finance. You will be an effective decision maker with the ability to influence, inspire and motivate those around you. If you are an individual who combines these skills with a desire to work with a passionate and ambitious Board to facilitate the provision of outstanding learning environments for pupils with a range of special educational needs, then we look forward to hearing from you.

All third-party agency applications will be passed to Hays Senior Finance.

Key dates Closing date Monday 8th March

Preliminary interviews 10-12th March

Final interviews – 18th / 19th March

Salary: £9.30 per hour during waking hours, some shifts includes an 8-hour 'sleep in' rest break                                        (dedicated staff sleeping facilities available and attracts a sleep-in payment of £30)

Hours: 24 hours per week with some flexibility available

Annual Leave:             144 hours including bank holidays

This role requires working on a rota basis with typical shifts including: 

- 1pm - 7.30pm (weekdays only); 

- 4.15pm - 9am including an 8-hour 'sleep in' rest break (attracts 'sleep in' payment of £30)

- 8.30am or 9am - 5pm (weekends only)

Application Deadline: 2nd March 2021 

Interview Date: As and when applications are recieved

Here at Mercy UK we have a passion for God, passion for people and passion for excellence – this means we are committed to becoming an organisation where team members feel supported, valued and challenged to deepen their personal and professional growth. As an agile and fast-moving team, we seek to give our very best to what we do in attitude and activity.

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you carry heart and passion for the emotional, mental and spiritual health of the incredible women who are residents of the Mercy UK home. You have a unique set of skills; bringing together keen organisational and administrative skills with pastoral people skills. You are a cheerleader and at times, a coach to a diverse set of residents, all of whom are wired differently, with different learning styles, outlooks and life experiences but all of whom are united in their pursuit for freedom from life-controlling issues and into intimacy in their relationship with God, self and others.

You are safe hands as the primary point of contact and support for residents during evenings and weekends and your experience and abilities in pastoral support and communication equips you to deliver a fun yet informative schedule. You are able to perceive the needs of the group as well as the individual resident and you can hold these in tension. You are confident in your judgement and decision-making and understand the importance of working as a team and seeking guidance, where needed.

As residents wrestle through their own healing journey and put into practice all they are learning, you can prayerfully direct them, support and signpost them towards healthy choices and ways in which they can strengthen themselves in their own relationship with God, understanding that your best days are when you are in overflow in your own discipleship journey.

Candlelighters is committed to fighting children’s cancer, improving treatment and finding cures, and in doing so is helping ordinary families who are facing extraordinary circumstances. Candlelighters is one big family, and anyone touched by children’s cancer in Yorkshire is considered to be a member of that family and is able to access the charity’s varied range of support and services. We are looking for a Head of Marketing and Engagement to join this values driven, ambitious and collaborative organisation

As Head of Marketing and Engagement you will be responsible for the effective strategic leadership of marketing and communications across the charity. The keys aims of this role are to increase income and improve the journey for families, ensuring they receive the right type of support, at the right time, in an accessible way. Reporting to the CEO, you will take the lead on shaping this new department, devising and implementing Candlelighters’ engagement strategy focussing on marketing and communications (to include both on and offline activity). In this role you will play an integral role in ensuring the charity gets recognised as ‘a centre of excellence’ for its family support delivery model. The role will be varied and interesting and will involve strong leaderships and close work with a range of teams and individuals within the organisation.

To be considered for this unique opportunity you should come to us with substantial experience of creating and delivering successful engagement strategies and a proven track record of influencing a team at a strategic level. You should have a demonstrable track record in increasing income and improving customer journey experiences, and also possess strong budget management and financial forecasting experience. A strong and confident communicator, you should be able to relationship build with ease and influence teams in an inspiring way. Candlelighters is an inherently values driven organisation with big ambitions, a high-performing ethos and a collaborative approach to success – if this sounds like the kind of environment in which you would prosper, then apply today.

The role is a permanent full-time position and will be based partly from the charity’s wonderful premises in Leeds, but also allows for some flexibility to work from home. The recruitment for this position is ongoing, and when a sufficient number of suitable applicants have applied the role will close – early application is therefore advisable. Apply below or, for more information, contact Leanne or Charlie at Charity Horizons.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Leeds Community Foundation and GiveBradford are looking for an experienced Development Director to join our Senior Leadership Team and head up our private philanthropy work, supported by a committed development team of four.

That work will range across philanthropic funds, legacies, endowment growth, trust transfers and individual/corporate memberships, as well as across the very different geographies of Leeds and Bradford.

The successful candidate will have a clear track record of achieving annual private income targets in the region of £2 million+, a natural ability to engage people at all levels and a professional yet warm demeanour.

Please note that our office is in Leeds city centre but the majority of staff are currently working from home, in line with government guidance on Covid-19.  We do envisage a return to working in the office as those guidelines change.

Our full portfolio of work includes aiming to increase the uptake of national screening programmes, implementing lung cancer screening, physical activity programmes for newly diagnosed cancer patients, and smoking cessation services. Some of these exciting programmes are delivered by the charity, whereas others are delivered in partnership with external organisations. Our projects with third parties involve the development of contracts and delivery is measured against key performance indicators.

As the Head of Services (Screening and Lung Health Checks), you will develop, deliver and manage a portfolio of evidence-based cancer services to ensure we meet our ambitious targets andfocus on increasing the uptake of national screening programmes and implementing lung cancer screening across Yorkshire. Your responsibilities will include: 

- Leading the Cancer Services Team

- Managing evidence-based cancer services that are supplied through third parties

- Reviewing and evaluating services

- Working in collaboration with key organisations, professional bodies, institutions and individuals

About You

To be considered as the Head of Services, you will need:

- A minimum of five years’ experience of building, managing and motivating talented teams

- At least three years’ experience at a senior manager/team leader level in a relevant environment (such as delivering or commissioning services in a public, healthcare or third sector setting)

- Substantial experience of implementing, managing and evaluating a strategic portfolio of health services

- Substantial experience of developing health services in collaboration with partners, patient advocates and service users

- Substantial experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad range of external senior and operational stakeholders including health service providers and commissioners in addition to patients and service users

- A degree level qualification in a public health, service management or health related subject OR a degree level qualification with at least five years’ experience in a relevant area.

The Company

Yorkshire Cancer Research is one of the most exciting and innovative charities in the UK. The charity is a leading funder of cancer research in the region and has a track record of supporting ground-breaking projects and clinical trials to help prevent cancer and increase survival. We are working to save an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire.

Whilst the majority of our employees are currently working remotely in accordance with government guidelines, we do endeavour to return to our Head Office in Harrogate, North Yorkshire as soon as we are safely able to do so. The role will also then require frequent travel across the Yorkshire region.

The Benefits

- Salary in the region of £50,000 per annum DOE

- Pension scheme

- Private medical insurance

- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays

- Offices within walking distance of the train station/free onsite parking

If you have experience of leading the delivery of health services, this is a superb opportunity to help us achieve our goal of saving an extra 2,000 lives a year in Yorkshire.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Head of Services, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role by 3rd March 2021. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer and an individual’s circumstances would be considered and balanced against the needs of the charity. We welcome any discussions for flexible working at interview/offer stage.

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Policy Team

Interview date: w/c 8 March 2021

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We are looking for an outstanding person to recruit for the position of Principal Policy Manager, Energy Company Performance and Monitoring at Citizens Advice for a fixed term of 12 months. 

We’re an organisation with a relentless focus on making society fairer. Each year we help 2.8 million people to solve their problems face to face and see over 34.5m visits to our website. This data and our reputation give us unparalleled influence. We have a unique insight into emerging trends and issues affecting people, and we use it to work with government, regulators and industry to improve people's lives.

Citizens Advice is the statutory advocate for energy consumers. We use research and evidence from the people who contact our advice service every day to understand the problems facing energy consumers in Great Britain. We help solve these problems by engaging with industry, changing policy and supporting consumers to navigate the market.

In recent years we have done this by representing the views of energy consumers including: 

• Advocating for an energy price cap, which is saving energy consumers over £1 billion each year 
• Persuading the regulator to strengthen the licensing regime for energy suppliers and to improve protections for consumers at risk of self disconnecting from their prepayment meters
• Marshalling evidence that convinced the regulator to reduce the cost of capital for energy network companies, potentially saving energy consumers up to £5 billion over the next 5 year price control period 

You will lead the energy team’s work on energy company performance and monitoring, developing our research and advocacy programme largely focussed on the retail energy market. This includes managing a team of policy specialists. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the energy team, as well as our data, public affairs, campaigns and media teams to maximise impact for energy consumers. 

You’ll also support our wider energy advocacy work as well as supporting junior members of the team to reach their potential. Our strong brand will give you unique opportunities to engage with those who have the power to make change. You’ll influence regulators, MPs, civil servants, industry on behalf of energy consumers and the people who rely on Citizens Advice. 

We’re looking for someone with a wide range of skills, from exceptional judgement and excellent stakeholder management, to being able to lead in a large organisation. 

We are always happy to consider flexible working, which may include arrangements such as part-time working, formalised flexitime, fixed (non-standard) working hours, working from home and job-sharing.  

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

“I wish everyone could see what a day at Martin House is like. It’s an amazing, magical place. It’s like coming home.”

It is an honour and a privilege to be supporting the wonderful Martin House Hospice in their search for a Project Manager to work on a key capital appeal. Martin House has been caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions for more than 30 years. Every year they care for more than 420 families at the hospice, in hospitals and in their own homes and they also support more than 150 bereaved families. By joining the team in this capacity, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the philanthropy income that allows the charity to achieve is ambitious goals and mission to allow more children, young people and their families to ‘live well and fully’.

As Project Manager (Capital Appeals) you will be responsible for project managing the exciting and ambitious capital appeal re-build project which will transform the way in which the hospice cares for babies, children and young people. As a key member of the Fundraising Leadership Team you will support with the with the development and delivery of the capital appeal strategy as well as an effective stewardship programme, engaging and acknowledging key supporters and prospects. 

To be considered for this role you should come to us with strong project management skills and demonstrable experience of writing and implementing strategy. You should be a strong and confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships with senior-level contacts both internally and externally. Most importantly, this roles provide an opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive team committed to achieving great things for a wonderful cause, so you should be a passionate collaborator determined to play your role and flourish in this environment. 

This role is full-time and permanent and comes with a range of excellent benefits, including 40 days annual leave (inc statutory holidays). Due to the impact of Covid-19 the role is currently based from home but, when it’s possible to return to offices, the hospice is situated in Boston Spa. 

The recruitment for this role is ongoing, and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please apply directly or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Are you a Capital Appeals specialist who wants to be part of a new development which will transform healthcare across Leeds for generations to come?

Leeds Hospitals Charity exists to ensure excellent healthcare for over a million patients and their families each year. We fund lifesaving equipment, ground-breaking research, and innovative healthcare projects that would not otherwise be funded by the NHS. We provide support for eight areas which make up the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Children's Hospital, Leeds Cancer Centre, St James's University Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital, Wharfedale Hospital and Leeds Dental Institute.

We are launching a major capital appeal to raise £30m to support the creation of two state-of-the-art hospital buildings on the Leeds General Infirmary site, which will deliver a range of adult health services and will also be the brand-new home for Leeds Children's Hospital. We are looking for a Capital Appeal Director; both strategic and operational to lead the charge. Working with the Fundraising Director, Appeal Committee and other stakeholders and managing the Capital Appeal team you'll develop, implement, and monitor the private and public phases of the Capital Appeal.

This is an incredible role and we need an incredible person. A senior major gifts professional with experience of successfully delivering a multi-million-pound capital campaign, and a track record of personally securing 7-figure gifts, the Capital Appeal Director will be proactive, dynamic and ambitious. It goes without saying that first class communication and relationship development skills are a must, as well as a fine tuned ability to influence and persuade prospects and senior volunteers. With excellent attention to detail, you'll be a creative thinker with the ability to work collaboratively to design, develop and deliver a successful multi-million-pound fundraising campaign. You will be comfortable working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders - both internal and external - including the Appeal Committee, the NHS Trust's leadership team, senior clinicians and the project delivery team.

Based in Yorkshire with flexible working options. Part-time by negotiation. Generous relocation package available.

To Apply

Please share your CV in the first instance with Ellen Drummond or Philippa Randle at Charity People. If your experience is suitable, we will send you the full application pack and arrange for a call and/or Zoom meeting to brief you on the role. Following this conversation you will have everything you need to formally apply. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing lots more details about this fantastic opportunity.

Closing 15th March
First stage interviews w/c 22nd
Second stage w/c 29th

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