Director of People, Education and Inclusion
Up to £70,000 per annum plus benefits
35 hours per week

NCT, are delighted to be inviting applications for the newly created role of Director of People, Education and Inclusion. 

In recent years, NCT has embarked on a transformation programme to put our People at the heart of our mission and impact. We want to build a truly open, diverse, inclusive culture that enables our work and our charity to thrive. Additionally, after a number of years of building NCT’s new educational model, we are at a crucial launch point in recruiting and preparing our future perinatal leaders.

We are looking for a Director of People, Education and Inclusion to drive the leadership transformation of these key areas for the growth, vision and development within NCT.

About the role

We are looking to bring on board a true partner to the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, and a demonstrable leader in enabling NCT to achieve our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality and build an inclusive workforce and environment, to support our People strategically, in terms of their wellbeing and in their day-to-day impact, and driving the delivery of our new education vision and plans.

You will be a strong HR leader with experience in leading strategic people and change management projects to completion, ideally coming from a not-for-profit background, or with experience working within a corporate governance framework. Successful experience in driving impactful inclusion strategies as well as expertise in leading cultural and behavioural organisational change is desired. Experience within education and workforce learning and development would be a great addition to your skillset.

• Acting as a key member of the NCT’s Leadership team, promoting our vision, mission, values and the impact we want to make in the world.
• Developing our People strategy, plans and practices to drive our agenda on people, performance, culture and inclusion.
• Acting as the lead Director in supporting the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Board, who provide governance accountability on all People & Inclusion matters
• Prioritising equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and career development across NCT. Demonstrating leadership and championing our inclusion commitments; drawing on external expertise and leadership where required.
• Ensuring our education work can support the longer-term sustainable development of our courses and services to parents and can act as a channel to drive the cultures and behaviours that will serve the most diverse parent audiences we can; at NCT we are committed to high quality services for parents and your leadership will ensure parent experiences, feedback and needs continue to shape our education approach.

Please see the attached job description for further information. 

Please apply for the role via our careers page

This role is home based during current restrictions, but as we unlock our services occasional visits to London and / or to our head office, which is based in Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3NG will be required.

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.  More details about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion action can be found at http://bit.ly/3c86BUf.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th March 2021 at 12.00pm

Interviews: Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st March 2021. The first stage interviews will be a competency-based panel interview with our Chief Executive, a member of the Senior Leadership Team and a member of our Board of Trustees.  Final interviews expected to take place week commencing 12th April and will consist of an assessment alongside a getting to know you interview with other members of the Senior Leadership Team/Board of Trustees.

As a charity, we are hugely proud of the impact we have had on behalf of people affected by blood cancer. The £500million we have invested in research over the last 60 years has saved many thousands of lives, and we are now in a position where the day we will beat blood cancer is finally in sight. But with the coronavirus crisis already having had a big impact on our income, it is more vital than ever that we have the strong strategic leadership to keep our mission to beat blood cancer on course.

The single biggest factor holding back our mission is that we don’t raise enough money. We already have a team of fantastic fundraisers who are expert in their area and dedicated to the cause. What they need is a leader who can provide them with the vision and sense of ambition to enable them to make our income levels increase more quickly than most people reading would think is possible.

We know achieving this will be really hard, and you’ll need to be someone genuinely exceptional to achieve it. But if you’re that person, you’ll be coming to a charity where the whole organisation is focused on fundraising, from Board to the support-line team, from Chief Executive to research grants committee and where we’ll be alongside you, doing everything we possibly can to help you succeed. The rewards for getting there will be immense. This is a real chance to change the lives of people with blood cancer forever, and to lead a fundraising team to transformational growth and so establish yourself as one of the leading fundraisers in the UK.

We're passionate about doing more to increase the diversity of the Blood Cancer UK team, we can’t be there for the community we serve unless we are a better reflection of it, so we’d particularly welcome applications from people of colour for this critical role. If this is the sort of challenge that makes you feel excited rather than daunted, come and join us and together we can change the world for people affected by blood cancer. 

You will strategically lead and inspire the Fundraising Department to deliver and grow a multi-million pound portfolio of events campaigns and external communications, to generate the money we need to fund the vital research that brings us closer to beating blood cancer and improving lives of people affected by blood cancer. 

More specifically the purpose of the job is: 

1. Strategic fundraising leadership to increase income.

2. Working as part of the Executive team, develop and guide the strategic direction of Blood Cancer UK, ensuring we achieve our organisational goals and performance targets. 

Our leaders need to be inspirational, bringing enthusiasm, energy and conviction – to lead by doing, not just saying. With a ‘can do’ attitude and collaborative management approach, our leaders engage their teams and make their work fun as well as rewarding. 

Director of Intelligence & Implementation Research

Salary: £85,000 - £100,000 p.a.

Permanent, Full time role

Stratford office based

CRUK encourages flexible working, and we would be happy to discuss requests for a change in hours or location for the right candidate.

Are you a strategic leader with extensive experience working with the NHS, ready for your next challenge?

Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is the world's largest Charity dedicated to fighting over 200 types of cancer. We think big, we are market leading, ambitious and innovative. Our vision for three in four people to survive the disease in the next 20 years means that we need to accelerate everything that we do. Through our cancer prevention initiatives, scientific research and fundraising - we have a passion to do things better and faster.

Our Information & Intelligence Research department plays a critical role in driving CRUK's influence on health services and developing our strategy addressing inequalities across the cancer pathway. You will set the vision for the department, delivering CRUK's evidence and intelligence strategy, underpinned by relevant research and clinical engagement. Through strategic evidence we inform the direction of cancer services in the UK and help drive evidence and research into identified gaps. Through this we engage with health professionals, from primary care right through to the highest levels of the NHS, to improve cancer prevention and early diagnosis at local level. This work is underpinned by a strong foundation of producing and disseminating high quality cancer intelligence to deliver our strategic priorities.

As Director of Information & Intelligence Research, you'll operate with a broad remit, overseeing a workforce of up to 100 people. You'll lead high performing and experienced teams across areas including Strategic Evidence, Cancer Intelligence, Clinical Engagement and Policy & Implementation research.

You can find a full job description here:

Help us lead the way through your...

• Deep understanding of the NHS and it's complexities

• Functional experience in voluntary, medical, health and research sectors

• Strategic leader with a track record in designing strategies and translating them into operational plans

• Expansive thinking with the ability to drive innovation across your department

• Proven leadership skills in a large/complex organisation with the ability to build a vision and align others behind it

• Ability to build collaboration across diverse functions, roles and levels of seniority

• Evidence of building and leveraging broad external networks

Please note that we are open minded regarding industry experience. You do no need to come from the Charity or Non-Profit sector but need to have a deep understanding of how the NHS operates, developed from working within the NHS or alongside it. You do need to demonstrate a strong passion for beating cancer and a commitment to improving health outcomes.

Salary – £53,341 per annum

Term – Full Time role, 3-year Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date – 26th March 2021 at 9am

Interview Date –20th April 2021 via Zoom

The Diocese of Manchester has an inspiring vision for 2030 and we are already on our journey towards this. We now wish to appoint an experienced and dynamic Transformation Director to bring to life our vision for Transforming Manchester Diocese and in particular our proposals for mission communities.

Working closely with the COO/Diocesan Secretary, the post-holder will lead the development and implementation of the diocese’s transformation programme at a local level and oversee its delivery.  

Working closely with and supporting our newly appointed full-time Area Deans, the Transformation Director will ensure that local implementation plans are developed based on a robust analysis of the opportunities for mission and growth, as well as identifying the main challenges to be addressed.  They will also put in place appropriate programme management arrangements. All of this activity will be underpinned by a governance framework for the programme.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of delivering organisational change through programme management, and evidence how they have embedded changes firmly within organisations.  Their profile will also reflect the following essential competencies:

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Strategic and pragmatic approach to planning.
• Change management skills and the ability to promote good practice.

This is an office-based role that will involve travel throughout the Diocese.  Some evening and weekend work will be required, for which time off in lieu will be given.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practising Christian of a denomination which is a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland in accordance with Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with Helen Platts, COO/Diocesan Secretary, about the role before applying, please contact Sue Brown through Diocese of Manchester website.

Are you a well organised PA? Do you provide excellent customer service?

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with an iconic membership organisation based in central London to appoint their PA to CEO.

The purpose of this role is to assist the new CEO in managing their engagement with members, ensuring they are well prepared for meetings and their time is organised effectively. The PA will take responsibility for fielding enquiries via phone, email and face to face, always ensuring a receptive and friendly style on behalf of the CEO's office. Strong organisation and prioritisation skills will be delivered in the collation of reports and taking minutes for relevant meetings along with excellent diary management. You will be also involved in ad-hoc activities related to the organisations administrative and operational running.

To be successful, you will be a highly organised professional with proven track record of working within a PA role. You will have exceptional administrative and secretarial experience including minute taking, diary management and acting as first point of contact for queries. You will have a great attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written English skills, and an understanding of the importance of providing exemplary customer service to individual members on behalf of the CEO. As such a background in a similar role in hospitality, events or membership organisations is highly desirable.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to apply please submit your CV (Word format) in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. Cover letter are not required at this stage.

Please note, due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

We are looking for a person who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to support the Chief Executive, Chairperson and Boards of Trustees of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell. You will undertake a range of administrative and secretarial duties for the organisations, as well as support the Chief Executive and Board to facilitate the general efficiency and governance of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell.

You will administer HR activities and utilise and develop a range of systems to support efficient, high quality HR processes and practices across the organisations.

You will be able to demonstrate commitment to the values and mission statement of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell, by providing the highest possible level of service to your internal customers.

Application forms must be completed fully; CV’s will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26th February 2021 

Interviews will be held on a date to be arrange, week commencing 8th March 2021

I am currently looking for an experienced Administrator to provide PA/Admin support to the CEO of an amazing membership organisation. This short term temporary role is to provide cover for one month. The postholder will be line managed by the CEO but will also be a member of the people, governance and culture team.

Main duties:
Manage the CEO's diary including:
scheduling and organising meetings, and managing internal and external colleagues' expectations
liaising with staff and external contacts in order to schedule meetings
Support the CEO:
monitoring emails and flagging urgent emails that need a response
managing travel arrangements including booking tickets and accommodation where necessary
providing administrative assistance and ensuring office systems run smoothly
recording the CEO's work-related contacts, and tracking emails and appointments

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, please apply online today!

Director of Strategy & Operations

OVPA
London
Full Time
Permanent
Salary: The appointment will be on UCL Grade 10. The salary range will be Competitive between £80,000 - £90,000, inclusive of London Allowance.

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From climate change to plastic pollution, infant mortality to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

The Office of the Vice-Provost, Advancement (OVPA) manages UCL’s philanthropic relationships and alumni engagement programmes. The Office has one overarching mission – to engage and grow all of UCL’s communities and to convey the brilliance of UCL to generate income through philanthropy and to build of mutually beneficial relationships with UCL’s alumni, supporters and friends.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our Advancement office. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets. And we particularly welcome applications from people of colour.

As Director of Strategy & Operations you will transform UCL’s vision for philanthropy and alumni engagement into a cohesive strategy and a set of operational plans that ensure UCL’s activity is strategic, effective and well-coordinated. You will lead a range of specialist operations teams that provide the expertise that underpins UCL’s global fundraising and alumni programmes.

We’re looking for an exceptional operations professional with a flair for managing people and resources. You must have experience of a leadership position in a complex operations role, demonstrable experience of formulating and implementing strategy, and evidence of quickly establishing credibility with senior staff and stakeholders. You will have outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills and be committed to championing a culture that values and develops its talent.

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part-time opportunities (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, with stated salary to be pro-rata).

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering, values-based environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays.

For further details about the vacancy and to apply online, please click on the “Apply on Website” link below and search for Reference Number 1874089.

When applying for a role, please do address the essential and desirable criteria from the job description in your supporting statement.

The UCL Ways of Working for professional services supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work.

Closing Date: 8/4/2021 - latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

Interview Date: TBC

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

The Challenge

Every day 41 of England’s most vulnerable children– equivalent to more than a full classroom of pupils – are permanently excluded, with disastrous personal and societal consequences.

These are the country’s most disadvantaged: 4 times more likely to have grown up in poverty, 7 times more likely to have special needs, 10 times more likely to have mental health problems and 20 times more likely to be interacting with social services due to safeguarding concerns. These children are at serious risk of knife crime. 

Once they are excluded, life chances are bleak. Less than 2% of excluded pupils finish school with the qualifications they need in maths and English; 50% are immediately not in education, employment or training (NEET) straight after GCSEs. This small group of pupils goes on to make up half of the prison population, and is more likely to reoffend. It is estimated that each excluded child will go on to cost the state £370,000 in extra education, health, welfare and criminal justice spending. For last year’s cohort of excluded pupils, that’s a total cost of £2.9bn to the Exchequer.

Yet too little is known about how to break this tragic cycle. While some parts of the school system have seen an evidence-led revolution, there has been insufficient research and teacher training in how to measure or move outcomes for these most complex and vulnerable pupils. This impacts teacher satisfaction. Increasing numbers are leaving the profession, disillusioned and disempowered by this lack of expertise. Meanwhile, the numbers of young people whose lives are written off through school exclusion continues to rise, year on year.

Operations & Development Director - Priorities Ahead

The Difference are looking for a fourth member of our Executive team to achieve the following:

Support Business strategy - Work closely with the CEO and Directors to finalise and set out strategic finance aspirations and delivery plans for our 2021-25 Strategy for scaled impact.

Develop People strategy 

• Design of hiring, contracting and work experience processes to reflect The Difference’s values and strengthen our ability to achieve our mission.  Implemented through hiring 2-3 new staff, preparing contracts for ~10 Programme and Recruitment contracted colleagues.

• Design of new talent management strategies to gain diversity of thought and skill in our organisation.  Including developing a programme to give seasonal support work to young people 16-21 in the delivery of our conference and selection centres; and management of summer internships opportunities from sister public sector charities.

• Design of professional development offer to make The Difference’s staff sector-leading in their increasing specialisms.  Including matching staff roles to sector-leading courses, pro bono mentors and coaches; developing performance management processes and training growing from our developing use of Objectives and Key Results; evolving organisation policies and practices to ensure staff retention, wellbeing and effectiveness.

• Support ongoing development of organisational culture which grows the relationships, safety and belonging alongside challenge, continuous feedback and improvement.

• Co-design, and coordinate our staff residential; away-days; and trustee residential.

• Support CEO and Chair in the Governance strategy including recruitment, training, routines and relationships of a diverse and effective trustee board.

Lead Operations function 

• Map reactive and proactive Operations work ahead in implementing 21-25 Strategy including in premises, IT, legal, governance and team logistics.

• Organise and line-manage the team to deliver Operations (currently 2.2 FTE) and build pro-bono relationships as necessary to meet strategy aims including leading new Salesforce build for Programme team and Comms function.

• Diagnosing need for and developing systems to support delivery at scale and efficiency including project management and use of IT.

• Lead project to find and set up The Difference’s post-lockdown Premises and to develop working practices as lockdown eases which promote physical safety and wellbeing.

Develop Finance function 

• Set strategic direction as part of our business strategy.

• Review our internal bookkeeping/payments/accounting processes and scope a specialist hire in Finance.

• Line-manage Development Manager (who leads fundraising) and set income generation targets for teams.

• Develop our team budget-setting processes, spending review and financial reporting to Trustees.

The Difference Values

• Purpose: Our work is guided and galvanised by our values and beliefs.  We are problem solvers, and do not wait to act. We are inspired by our purpose to improve life outcomes for the most vulnerable young people, and to develop the people, practice and public perception required to achieve this.

• Collaboration: We build relationships into our work, give to others readily and use others’ strengths alongside our own, to have greater impact in our work. We are inspirers and facilitators of others; able to influence and to advocate. We see the big picture and strive for better collaboration across services.

• Bravery: We are independent thinkers, willing to speak out, to challenge others and the status quo, where it is inconsistent with our shared aims and values.  We are able to take decisions despite ambiguity, and are resilient and persistent in the face of challenging odds.

• Excellence: We expect the best from people and ourselves, and do not prejudge. We value quality work, tangible results, and feedback to inform continuous improvement.

• Pragmatism: We are able to recognise current limitations and strive for improvements within and beyond them.We are flexible in our thinking, willing to be proved wrong, and able to plan for strategic change, prioritised over shorter-term, shallow goals.

• Humility: We are able to be challenged and to learn from experiences and interactions. We are aware and respectful of others’ dignity, insight, knowledge and agency.

Person Specification

Essential – We are looking for the following skills, aptitude and experience; though you may be stronger in some areas than others

• Values – Your experience evidences shared values with The Difference (see above) and a personal commitment to our mission to improve life outcomes for vulnerable people.

• Leadership of self and others – Evidenced capacity to proactively diagnose skills and information gaps; making use of others’ expertise to continually grow the skills of yourself and the complementary skills of members of your team, to make a success of tasks at hand and those on the horizon.

• Business Development – Track-record in building or supporting revenue-generating enterprises.

• Team leadership – Proven ability to manage complex work across a team to tight deadlines with quality output; and of developing coaching style and project management systems to achieve this.

• Growing People and Team Culture – Experience in growing productive team cultures, and developing individuals’ capacity and skills with tangible results.

• Finance Management -  Proven track-record leading Finance in an organisation, including experience setting and managing budgets, and working with accountants.

• Operations – Experience establishing or re-designing operations functions to meet emerging and growing needs; ability to diagnose and act quickly where systems need to evolve; up-to-date knowledge of data protection and compliance for charities, or networks and ability to quickly hold this work.  

• Proactive problem-solving – Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment, comfortable with making decisions in ambiguous contexts and rapidly diagnosing need to reprioritise and change course.  Ability to problem solve: in the micro, rolling sleeves up and diving into detail; in the macro, informing organisational strategy; and collaboratively to build capacity, supporting others’ development of problem-solving skills.

Desired – You are likely to be successful in this role if you have any one of the following additional experiences: 

• Insight into the schools market – You may have experience working in the education sector; building businesses or charities working directly with schools.

• Product design experience – You may have experience building business cases for new products or services to go to market and working with experts to develop these products towards the needs of customers.

• Early-stage social enterprise experience – You may have specific experience growing charities or businesses for social good and at early/start up phase.

• HR background – You may have completed CIPD courses or qualifications, specifically developing hiring practices, performance management structures, professional development and leading compliant capability and dismissal procedures.  Through prior work you may have networks which you can access to give you continuous professional development in these areas; and may have experience finding and developing pro bono relationships with expert organisations in HR and people management.

• Legal background – You may have some legal background in drafting contracts and ensuring legal compliance.  Through prior work you may have networks which you can access to give you continuous professional development in these areas; and may have experience finding and developing pro bono relationships with expert organisations in legal and compliance.

• Accounting background – You may have completed AAT courses and a background in accountancy. Through prior work you may have networks which you can access to give you continuous professional development in this area; and may have experience finding and developing pro bono relationships with expert organisations in accountancy.

Deadline for applications: midnight of Sunday 11th April

We are looking for an experienced and qualified financial professional to join the Home for Good team as our Director of Strategic Finance and Impact. Candidates will need an analytical mind, strategic financial acumen and excellent leadership skills, in this vital role which will support organisational growth, bring stability commercially, focus on sustainability and strengthen the organisations values-proposition for every stakeholder.

At the heart of Home for Good’s team culture is our love for Jesus and passion for serving and supporting vulnerable children. As well as delivering excellence in strategy and innovation, the post-holder will also be expected to model these core values and help shape team life. Therefore this post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder be a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

This is a home-based role, so we welcome applicants from anywhere in the UK. Regular travel will be required when regulations allow. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. We would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in the organisation.

Please see the application pack for more information. The closing date for this role is 9am on Friday 19 March 2021. To apply please submit a CV and covering letter, illustrating how you meet the requirements of the role. 

Lead and develop a team and ensure that supporter interactions are effective, inspiring and engaging.

The Director of Supporter Operations and Data Services is an important and critical function for the income generation directorate, ensuring the strategy of the department supports the long term income growth plans. The charity aims to be best in class with all fundraising activity and this role is integral to that.

Job specification

• Responsible for the strategic leadership of supporter operations and data services, with two direct reports and a team of 20
• Work across all income streams to ensure excellent supporter experiences are being delivered
• Sits on the senior leadership team for the charity as the voice of the supporters
• Works collaboratively with other directors and supports the Executive Director

Person specification

• A director-level candidate who is able to provide leadership and strategic support to the Head of Supporter Operations and Head of Data Services
• Has held senior roles where supporter operations and data services were part of their overall remit of responsibilities. Extensive technical expertise is not necessary
• Exceptional leadership qualities, the ability to influence across organisations, and excellent team management skills

Salary £73,000. Flexible work from home options once restrictions lift. Closing date Monday 15 March with interviews the latter part of the week.

                                 

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Janice Hardy at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW)is an important national charity representing and supporting the work of our highly respected Mountain Rescue teams. MREW is registered a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and is embarking on a new and exciting phase of organisational development.

We are now seeking one or two individuals who, between them, will bring a balance of experience, skills and knowledge to the Board of Trustees of the CIO. At present, we would particularly value experience of:

• Marketing, fund raising and the strategic use of social media;
• operating at strategic level in the emergency response, outdoor pursuits or volunteering sectors.

More general experience at senior level of business or financial management would also be desirable.

We are committed to promoting equality and working inclusively and are keen to develop a more diverse Board. We would therefore welcome interest from underrepresented groups and backgrounds.

MREW is an unusual organisation of its size: at present, we are managed and run entirely by volunteers. Potential Trustees must therefore expect to engage directly in the work of the Board.

Chief Operating Officer

Salary: Circa £60k

St John Ambulance Cymru (SJAC) has supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. We existed before the National Health Service and provided the earliest ‘medical’ support to those who were sick or injured.

Now, in 2021, SJAC continues to perform a major role in strengthening community resilience, ensuring people are trained in first aid and able to fulfil key front-line roles to support vulnerable people, in addition to offering the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to develop their personal skills and confidence to support our charitable and income generating services whilst assisting their own career development. As a Charity, we partner with the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust and the NHS Health Boards, providing ambulance support services in addition to a falls service as well as maintaining our reputation as being the leading organisation to deliver first aid training to both commercial businesses and local- based communities including schools throughout Wales.

We also provide additional support to the people of Wales through:

• Medical duties at events.
• Community based divisions.
• Falls Assistant programme.
• Caring Caller programme.
• Community First Responders (CFR).

We are also keen to focus on the development of new, innovative services which will support us in achieving our mission to save lives and enhance the health and well-being in the communities of Wales.

Since March 2020, SJAC has worked more closely than ever in partnership with WAST and NHS, as we have increased capacity and developed new innovative ways of working in order to assist and relieve the overwhelming pressure brought about by COVID-19. We have helped by continuing to provide care and support across the field hospitals, within the vaccination centres and have strengthened our Urgent Care Support within the Ambulance Service.

St John Ambulance Cymru is currently undergoing an extensive and exciting programme of modernisation, forward thinking, encompassing a review of its existing service, financial and workforce model, developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values to improve our overall People experience.

The Opportunity

To help promote, manage and deliver our modernisation strategy, as well as play a key role in the development of new services, we are seeking a talented Chief Operating Officer to oversee responsibility for the development of all operational services governing Ambulance, Training and Community services. This brand-new position will be key to identifying and articulating the vision and strategic direction of a newly established integrated Operations Division whilst developing and improving performance and outcomes.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and having line management responsibility for three Heads of Service, you will be expected to develop and oversee the delivery of charitable activities within our communities to further improve and impact positively on people’s health and well-being, balanced with the need to ensure St John Ambulance Cymru maximises opportunities available to deliver the right services, at the right time, in the right place, deemed commercially viable, generating income within a not-for-profit’ environment but which ensures the services provided by SJAC remain trustworthy, competitive and sought after by the public and also the independent and private sectors.

What you'll need to be successful

To achieve the above, we are looking for a talented Chief Operating Officer with a proven track record of credible and influential leadership, extensive experience in a senior management role and you will be able to evidence an ability to develop and manage services in a complex environment.

You will have first-class communication and influencing skills with a proven track record of achieving results through collaborative working with the added ability to motivate and inspire people to deliver the best possible services.

You will also be able to demonstrate your experience of driving strong operational performance and governance, working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels and encouraging creativity with a strong collegiate team ethic.

How to Apply

If you believe you possess the required skills and attributes to help us lead the delivery of our strategic vision, pathing the way for future growth, we would love to hear from you! To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity, please click the apply button. You will then be send an application pack which you must complete and return with a copy of your CV (no longer than one page) by Midday on Wednesday 10th March 2021. If you have any questions about this role, please contact Helen Smith, Chief Executive for an informal chat

For over 25 years, Global Witness has fought to end environmental and human rights abuses driven by political and corporate elites.  Through bold and hard-hitting investigations, campaigning, and advocacy, we have catalysed change across the world to challenge the systems that enable these harms.

Our work is needed now more than ever.

We are facing a crisis: the climate is being destroyed and civic freedoms are deteriorating.  Rampant abuse of power is pushing the world to breaking point as Governments and Big Corporations all too often go unchecked in their exploitation of our planet and its people.

For us to succeed, we need to embody the principles we fight for, strive for greater cohesion, solidarity, and inclusion internally and across civil society and stay ahead of the curve by learning from allies and other social and political movements that share our mission.

Only together can we protect one another and the planet to build a better, more just future.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO, this is an opportunity to bring your experience of achieving operational excellence and a track record of leading projects to create lasting positive change across the organisation.  Our new Director of Operations will lead experienced and dedicated teams across Finance, IT and Facilities.  You will also be an active and effective member of the leadership team making sure that we work together to set organisation direction, ensure financial sustainability, create a great place to work and ensure that those who we work with externally experience the best of us. 

About you

We are looking for a highly collaborative individual, with a ‘can do’ attitude.  You will be adept at identifying, planning for and delivering opportunities that maximise our effectiveness, support our passionate people and our board.

With a firm grasp of issues of financial strategy and sustainability, risk, data security and health and safety you are an engaging and inclusive leader with experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams. 

Working for us

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 25 days holiday (exc. Bank holidays), pension, private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

This appointment is being handled by our advising consultants, Starfish Search.  To find out more about the role please visit their website via the link below, where you can download a full copy of the candidate pack and apply.