With the planned retirement of the current CEO Citizens Advice in May 2021, Citizens Advice Waverley (CAW) is seeking an interim CEO to lead on a number of key strategic initiatives currently underway, together with senior management and Trustees. The successful applicant will work alongside the current CEO to manage a smooth transfer of responsibilities and on the departure of the CEO, assume executive leadership of the organisation until such time as a permanent CEO is appointed. The appointment is for a period of 12 months, with the potential to extend for a further 6 months.

Accountabilities:

This interim role will ensure there is effective ongoing executive management of Citizens Advice services, Citizens Advice Waverley

The following key strategic initiatives are currently being established and a primary responsibility of the post-holder will be to ensure their successful delivery:

• Strategic priorities as defined in the 3 year strategic business plan including development of digital services and building referral pathways and relationships with partners including health, local authority and other charities
• Collaboration with Citizens Advice Guildford and Citizens Advice Ash on several priorities. This will involve working in collaboration with the current CEOs of Citizens Advice Guildford and Citizens Advice Ash and their board of trustees initially on areas of common purpose. The post-holder will also form part of a working group to assess opportunities for further development of the collaboration.  

Additionally, you will be expected to work alongside the CEO South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service (SWSDAOS). These services were formally merged into CAW and we continue to embed the synergies.

Citizens Advice Waverley provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on social welfare (debt, benefits, housing, employment and family issues) that will help people get their lives back on track, as well as using on-the-ground knowledge to improve local and national social policy.

South West Surrey Domestic Abuse Outreach Service (SWSDAOS) provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to anyone aged 16 or above affected by domestic abuse living in the boroughs of Waverley and Guildford.  The service provides ongoing emotional support, and advice on issues such as safety planning, housing rights, relationships and separation, civil and criminal court proceedings, and the needs of children affected by domestic abuse.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• experience of providing inspirational leadership to an organisation going through extensive change, ideally gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity (c.20 staff &140 volunteers and a turnover of over £0.4m).
• experience of leading and managing staff in the voluntary sector, motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, demonstrating personal commitment to organisational and staff development.
• experience of building and maintaining partnerships within and across organisations and sectors.

• a track record of financial management and budgetary control, and ability to manage a budget under the guidance of the treasurer.
• and ideally have experience of successful income generation and business development, through fundraising, commissioning and marketing activities.

We encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate.

Every local Citizens Advice is a registered charity.

All local Citizens Advice produce their own annual reports, and you can find out more about the Citizens Advice network from the website.

About The Lord’s Taverners

The Lord’s Taverners is the UK’s leading youth cricket and disability sports charity. It breaks down barriers and empowers disadvantaged and disabled young people to fulfil their potential and build life skills. Founded in 1950, the Charity has a proud history supported by its members and stars from the world of sport and entertainment.

Its programmes support some of the most marginalised and at-risk young people in the UK using sport and recreation to build links between communities and encouraging groups to play sport together.  These programmes include Super 1s, Table Cricket, Wicketz and Sports Kit Recycling.

The Role:

The Lord’s Taverners (LT) is currently seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive the charity forwards. Accountable to the Chair and Board of Trustees, the new CEO will be responsible for the successful delivery of the LT’s strategic objectives and goals. The new CEO will be a transformational leader who will implement organisational and cultural change that result in the LT’s being viewed as a centre of excellence in all that it does.

Role Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Chair, Board and Executive Team to ensure the successful delivery of the LT’s five-year vision and strategy.
• Transform working practices within the LT; overseeing a period of significant change management, ensuring that best practice processes and procedures are implemented.
• Act publicly as an ambassador and figurehead for LT, engaging with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including: members, beneficiaries, employees, government, the media etc.
• Work closely with existing and future funding partners to ensure the long-term financial security of the charity.
• Be a credible leader for LT, by embodying the organisation’s values, ambitions and commitment to ensure the charity is a more equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation.

The Candidate:

Skills:

• Exceptional leadership skills, capable of inspiring, growing and developing a team through a period of transformation.
• Outstanding operational skillset, efficiency with finite resources and the ability to successfully lead a process of change management.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering results in a fast-paced and pressured environment.
• Strong knowledge of best practice in terms of EDI and experience of driving this through an organisation.
• Excellent communication skills - a strong presenter, articulate and good on their feet.

Personality:

• Highly motivated, possesses natural gravitas and leads by example.
• Strong emotional intelligence and an ability to work effectively with a diverse range of contributors and stakeholders.
• Logical and good under pressure, capable of juggling multiple demands at the same time.
• Invested in the professional development of LT employees and contributors.
• Ethical, culturally sensitive, and fully committed to LT’s mission.

How to apply:

The Lord’s Taverners recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We particularly encourage applications from disabled candidates, female candidates and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as these groups are underrepresented in leadership positions throughout the charity sector.

To apply, please send an up-to-date CV, Covering Letter (which expresses your motivation for the role and highlights your relevant experience) and Diversity Monitoring Form.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 4th March 2021.

The Lord's Taverners is a Disability Confident Committed and an equal opportunities employer.

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c.500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals.  We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership.

We are seeking a Chief Information Officer to take forward a transformational data and information strategy for Battersea.  The CIO will lead on significant IT architecture transformation, including the delivery of new core software solutions to underpin our operational work with animals and our fundraising work.  They will bring together stakeholders across Battersea to make a step change in our approach to use of systems, data and insight to maximise the impact we deliver for dogs and cats.

This is a significant and exciting strategic change programme for Battersea, requiring a postholder with the drive and ambition to lead a new approach to IT systems and data.  If you are passionate about dogs, cats and our work, and have technical IT and data platform management skills combined with people leadership and organisational development experience, join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Salary: £90,000 per annum

Contract: 2-year initial fixed term

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. Please apply by submitting a copy of your CV and covering letter. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Executive Assistant

We are recruiting for a dynamic, professional and effective organiser to provide high level assistance to our Chief Executive Officer, the senior management team and Board of Trustees.

Company Secretary and Governance duties are a key responsibility for the role and require a versatile, assertive and discreet individual.

The role will initially be home based due to current covid restrictions but it will involve office working in the future.

Deadline for Applications: March 2nd 2021

Interviews to be held virtually and timings to be confirmed.

We are looking for a motivated, determined and resourceful individual with knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector and experience of delivering quality programmes to take our highly regarded CYP services to the next level. The Head of CYP will lead on the development and delivery of our services for children and young people from the age of 5 to 24. 

These services include one-to-one mentoring and counselling support and psychoeducational group programmes, to build resilience and strengthen emotional competence, along with providing safety for children that have witnessed or experienced domestic violence and abuse. In addition the Head of CYP will be responsible for our specialist services for 16-24 year old young women, comprising mentoring, domestic abuse advocacy, psychoeducational groups and supported accommodation.

Our CYP team is made up of talented and committed team members, with experience and qualifications in youth work, teaching, counselling, supporting young people with special educational needs and providing supported accommodation. The Head of CYP will lead and motivate the team, bringing them together to share learning, best practice and to provide training and development opportunities. They will line manage Project Managers who in turn line manage others and are responsible for our primary school services, adolescent services, and accommodation services.

Multi-agency and partnership working is a key part of the role and the Head of CYP will build and develop relationships with external stakeholders including schools, social services and other organisations in the sector. They will represent Rising Sun at local partnership meetings to influence priorities and ensure that domestic abuse is on the agenda.

The Head of CYP will be part of our Senior Management Team (SMT), working alongside the CEO, Head of Adult Services and Head of Income and Partnerships to shape and deliver vital support for survivors. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, manage and develop the Children and Young People team and programmes, ensuring adequate training, case management and supervision, effective assessment of referrals, quality delivery and positive outcomes for service users.
• Be responsible for Rising Sun’s CYP programmes, including set up, implementation, monitoring, reporting and resource management, as well as managing partner organisations in joint work, in line with the operational plan.
• Work within our ethos of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all times and instil these values in all areas of work, with service users, staff and external stakeholders.
• Be aware of financial budgets for programmes and work within the budget requirements.
• Set up and oversee the running of our new supported accommodation service for young women, ensuring policies and Health & Safety compliance are in place, with the support of the Housing Support Project Manager.
• Ensure a holistic, trauma informed, strengths based and needs led approach is embedded in all CYP programmes, and stay up to date with the latest research and best practice in these areas.
• Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to review and report on outputs, outcomes and impact of CYP programmes, ensuring feedback forms are completed and our case management database is up to date.
• Work with survivors, partners and team members to gather and develop case studies and testimonials to demonstrate the impact of the CYP programmes.
• Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including referrers, delivery partners, other local agencies and partnership groups, taking a lead on effective multi-agency working, identifying opportunities to collaborate and share good practice.
• Work closely with other SMT members to ensure joined up working across the wider team, enabling us to take a holistic family approach to supporting adults and children and ensure our feminist values are embedded in the organisation.
• As a member of the SMT support the development and delivery of the charity’s strategic and operational plans, feed into organisation wide discussions and decisions, and be involved in updating policies and procedures.
• Produce reports for senior management and the Board of Trustees on progress and upcoming activities.
• Represent Rising Sun at key sector meetings, network events and pitches as required.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for children and young people.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Carry out any other duties that support the growth of the organisation as deemed appropriate.

Please download the full job description, person specification and application form for more details and to apply.

This post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010. 

Position: Regional Development Officer (South East)
Type: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home based in either Kent, Surrey, Sussex or Hampshire
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Community Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Regional Development Officer (South East) is one of 9 Regional Development Officers within our new Regional Development team which is part of our wider Community Networks team.

As part of the Regional Development team your role will be to develop our local community presence across the South East of England, developing awareness of and engagement with the MS community by the wider community.

As a Regional Development Officer you’ll support our local volunteer groups to develop new partnerships, share good practice, respond to local need and engage with the wider community. This includes the development of events and services, with MS professionals and local groups where appropriate, to engage the community in our work.

The role also focuses on developing our connections with communities we currently under-engage with and to support the development of informal groups within the MS community, and our relationship with them.

The post-holder will have experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities, and a commitment to the principles of coproduction; experience of managing the delivery of activity plans in partnership with volunteers, as well as experience of partnership working to improve local services and outcomes for beneficiaries.

The post will cover the following areas:

Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Guernsey and there will be occasional travel to London.

As this role covers large geographical areas you will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 8 March 2021
Interview date: Wednesday 17 March 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) are looking for a Criminal Justice Project Officer to support the Criminal Justice Team in the coordination of the Specialist Domestic Abuse Courts (SDAC) and the wider Criminal and Civil Justice work at STADA, including the national Mentor Court Project.

STADA coordinates the ground breaking Coordinated Community Response to domestic abuse in West London and the SDACs are part of a multi-agency partnership approach to domestic abuse in the Criminal Justice System. 

The position will require you to work closely with our Criminal Justice Programme Managers, DA Court Coordinator and other members of the team and our partner agencies including Police, CPS, HMCTS and domestic abuse support agencies.

You will need an understanding of domestic abuse and VAWG, its dynamics and its impact on women and their children.

You will need to be highly organised with strong computer literacy skills and be proficient in word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, data collection systems, email and Website technology, preferably in a Windows based environment. An ability to produce project resources, toolkits, training materials, reports and briefing papers is also required.

Work Location: 

 A combination of:

· Remote working

· STADA office at Hammersmith

We welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates.

To apply download the application pack on our website and fill the application form. 

Manufacturing Assistant

£18,500 - £20,500 (dependent on experience)

(Part time/flexible hours will be considered)

Carshalton, Surrey SM5 4AW

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a Manufacturing Assistant to be responsible for manufacturing MERU products including the Bugzi powered wheelchair, and to assist in the design and prototyping of new and existing products.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a great opportunity to be an important part of a small team dedicated to creating products to give disabled children and young people choice and independence.  You will work closely with all of the team to coordinate the manufacture of a range of MERU products and liaise with the Design Lead to help create new products. The role includes supporting our fantastic volunteers and students to assemble products and adapt battery operated toys.

ABOUT YOU

• You will enjoy practical workshop work and are interested in making things
• You are interested in working in the field of inclusive design/healthcare design
• You will enjoy working as part of a small team and supporting the team to achieve
• You will have a keen eye for detail and insist on maintaining quality
• You are keen to learn new skills and processes
• You value working with people from different backgrounds and with different abilities and can demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equality.
• You celebrate the achievements of the team rather than personal wins and are ready to work flexibly to ensure the team succeeds.
• Our Values and Behaviours inspire you.

BENEFITS

Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work.  You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users.  In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

BEING PART OF QEF MEANS

• Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities.
• Promoting QEF’s Equal Opportunities policy.
• Being an active team player.
• Being an ambassador of QEF’s Values and Behaviours.

DIABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER

• QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
• We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job
• Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in becoming part of team QEF please APPLY NOW via the link!

At Ronald McDonald House Charities UK we build and run Houses that provide a ‘home away from home’ for families who have a sick child in hospital. To do this, we recognise the importance of having strong support in our House teams.

We are excited to be able to offer a position within our Finance, Data and Technology department at Ronald McDonald House Charities. We are looking for an IT Support Analyst who is self-motivated and able to work independently to support our operations. You will have a proven track record of working in IT Service Delivery and will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of IT Support across our UK estate, including our 12 Houses.

Working with the Systems and Technology Manager, you will strive to create a technology-focused environment, ensuring technology is used as an enabler for our internal teams, at a time of growth in the Charity when there is more focus on technology than ever before. You will act as first response through providing support by phone, email and our ticket management systems, and gather common problem information to reduce incidents. The role is field based and may require frequent travel within the UK.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply. Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 7th March 2021.

We are looking for an ambitious, organised and resourceful individual with experience of generating income from a variety of sources and a passion to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) to join our Senior Management Team and help achieve our vision. 

The Head of Income and Partnerships will be responsible for the development and management of the charity’s long-term income strategy. This will include a variety of income sources including commissioned income, government funding, trusts and foundations grants, and community fundraising. A part of this strategy will be to develop appropriate fundraising materials and case studies alongside our delivery teams and survivors, and to set up a structure to manage funder relationships.

In addition to income generation, the post-holder will oversee Rising Sun’s strategic partnerships, building strong relationships and working with key stakeholders to seek out opportunities to improve services for survivors and contribute to the success of the VAWG sector. This will include both internal stakeholders, such as trustees, team members and service users, as well as external such as delivery partners, other organisations and influencing bodies in the sector, commissioners and funders.

The Head of Income and Partnerships will be responsible for maintaining funding for our established programmes as well as play a key role in developing new and innovative projects to meet the needs of survivors of domestic abuse. They will work with the CEO and Heads of Services to manage the process from concept to proposal, seeking funding and resources to see the projects through to delivery.

Working with them in the Fundraising Team will be the Trusts and Foundations Manager, Fundraising and Communications Officer and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. The Head of Income and Partnerships will lead, manage and develop the team to deliver the income strategy.

The Head of Income and Partnerships will be part of our Senior Management Team, working alongside the CEO, Head of Adult Services and Head of Children & Young People Services to deliver vital support for survivors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deliver a long-term income strategy for the organisation, building a portfolio of diverse income and funding streams.
• Be responsible for setting and achieving income targets, showing year on year development.
• Liaise internally across the organisation to become familiar with our services and stay up to date with current trends to feed into funding applications and develop project proposals.
• Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including trusts and foundations, delivery partners, commissioners, other local agencies and partnership groups.
• Develop new partnerships with organisations and community groups in the sector, identifying opportunities to collaborate and share good practice.
• Lead, manage and develop the Fundraising Team, including the Trusts and Foundations Manager, Fundraising and Communications Officer and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
• Oversee all funding applications using a systematic approach, keeping the funding pipeline healthy and up to date, carrying out research into new opportunities and meeting application deadlines.  
• Be responsible for management of successful income agreements, including contracts, grant agreements and reporting requirements, working with the wider team to gather information and data as required.
• Work with the Fundraising and Communications Officer to develop an online communications strategy to build the charity’s profile, develop our supporter base, promote the work of the charity and support our fundraising efforts.
• Work with survivors and team members to develop case studies, presentations and fundraising materials as required to support income generating activities.
• Maintain and develop quality assurance standards and accreditations, such as the Women’s Aid National Quality Standard.
• Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to review and report on outputs, outcomes and impact of the charity.
• As part of the SMT support the development of charity’s strategic plan, feed into organisation wide discussions and decisions, and be involved in updating policies and procedures.
• Produce reports for senior management and the Board of Trustees on progress and upcoming activities.
• Lead on organisational research projects, including linking with relevant bodies and identifying outcomes.
• Represent Rising Sun at key sector meetings, network events and pitches as required.
• Ensure compliance with current Institute of Fundraising Code of Fundraising Practice guidelines and Data Protection legislation and ensure that all fundraising is carried out on an ethical basis.
• Carry out any other duties that support the growth of the organisation as deemed appropriate.

For further information and a person specification please download the job pack from our website.

This post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010. 

Do you want to advocate for a just and compassionate world where all people can access their rights and achieve their full potential? Are you passionate to help amplify the voice of people with disabilities who live in some of the world’s poorest communities?

CBM UK, part of the CBM Global Disability Inclusion Federation, is looking for two new exciting roles to join our Influencing team as part of a strategy to further increase our impact. The Head of Advocacy and Influencing will drive our advocacy and influencing strategies and build support for our work amongst target stakeholders and decision makers, in support of our commitment to promoting the rights of people with disabilities in the world’s poorest communities. We are seeking a confident and experienced influencer with a track record of impactful advocacy and a keen interest in strategic communications. The Research and Advocacy Senior Officer will support CBM UK’s evidence and learning, advocacy and influencing work. We are seeking an excellent writer with strong research skills and a keen interest in strategic communications, who can work across teams within CBM UK and Global to ensure evidence is captured, learnt from and shared.

CBM UK is actively committed to encouraging and promoting a positive and diverse organisation. We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly encourage people with disabilities to apply.

CBM UK offers competitive salary packaging, flexible working conditions and professional development opportunities. Full information can be obtained from our website.

At Ronald McDonald House Charities UK we build and run Houses that provide a ‘home away from home’ for families who have a sick child in hospital. To do this, we recognise the importance of having strong support in our House teams.

We are excited to be able to offer a position to the right candidate at our Ronald McDonald House situated opposite the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff. We are looking for a Deputy House Manager who is self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team and will share our vision of wanting to keep families close to their sick child.  You will have a proven track record of line management as you will be responsible for the management and development of the Front of House Team in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our families to stay in during difficult times.

You will be a proactive and positive individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the welfare and wellbeing of the families and staff at the forefront of all your work. The role is diverse and duties include management of the day-to-day duties associated with communal living, ensuring the premises are well-maintained, supervising employees, volunteers and other visitors. Managing office tasks and all administrative matters including computerised and manual systems and keeping up-to-date with matters of governance and compliance. 

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience of supporting families and managing a team who wants a job, which is creative, rewarding and makes a difference.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply. Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 28th February 2021.

We are seeking an Interim Head of Fundraising and Communications to lead and inspire our small fundraising and communications team to meet the goals set out in our business plans and achieve our income targets. You will also be joining at an exciting time as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of our flagship product and service, the Wizzybug Loan Scheme.

You will have:

• Experience leading and managing a team to achieve their goals.
• A successful track record in more than one field of fundraising.
• Experience and knowledge of marketing and/or communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage novel or conflicting demands.

You will be joining a team which includes engineers, technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers and administrators. Our team is led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every disabled person has the products they want to live the life they choose.

Designability is in a strong financial position, with healthy reserves to support our ambitious plans to expand our charitable operations.

We are really proud that we were recently awarded second place in the 'Best Charities to Work for 2020' list by Third Sector which is a reflection of our team highly rating the fact that we encourage activities that create strong teams and foster good personal relationships. Our staff also stated their confidence in Designability’s leadership and strategic planning.

The University of Bath provide us with recruitment support and applications are made through the University of Bath Jobs website. We choose to follow many of the University of Bath’s human resources policies. However, Designability is a fully independent charity and our staff contracts are not with the University.

For an informal conversation about this role, please email Genevieve Arney, Head of Fundraising and Communications, at Designability  

At Ronald McDonald House Charities UK we build and run Houses that provide a ‘home away from home’ for families who have a sick child in hospital. To do this, we recognise the importance of having strong support in our House teams.

We are excited to be able to offer a position to the right candidate at our Ronald McDonald House situated next to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. We are looking for a Deputy House Manager who is self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team and will share our vision of wanting to keep families close to their sick child.  You will have a proven track record of line management as you will be responsible for the management and development of the Front of House Team in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our families to stay in during difficult times.

You will be a proactive and positive individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with the welfare and wellbeing of the families and staff at the forefront of all your work. The role is diverse and duties include management of the day-to-day tasks associated with communal living, ensuring the premises are well-maintained, supervising employees, volunteers and other visitors. Managing office tasks and all administrative matters including computerised and manual systems and keeping up-to-date with matters of governance and compliance. 

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience of supporting families and managing a team who wants a job, which is creative, rewarding and makes a difference.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply. Closing date for applications is midnight on the 28th February 2021.