British Gas Energy Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) that contributes to the relief of poverty in England, Wales and Scotland; with a particular focus on fuel poverty by helping those who are struggling to pay for their consumption of gas and electricity get back on their feet and remain debt free going forward.

The Trust provides relief and support for around 20,000 people a year through its dual approach of direct debt relief from energy bills and support for vulnerable lower income families and individuals and through funding projects delivered by 17 organisations located across England, Wales and Scotland to provide money and fuel debt advice services.

The Trust is now undergoing a period of change with a new grants administration contract coming into force next April and we will be taking the opportunity to bring certain activities in house. We are therefore looking for an experienced, enthusiastic individual with strong leadership skills who will relish the challenge of this exciting and rewarding role and work collaboratively with a small but highly committed team to lead the Trust towards the next phase of its existence.

To apply please click on the link to the comprehensive Application Pack. Applications are by C.V. and supporting statement.

We are looking for an exceptional, highly organised Executive Assistant who will be able to provide an effective and comprehensive range of managerial and administrative tasks, including taking personal responsibility for a range of delegated projects and business to ensure the smooth running of the Chief Executive’s function.

This role sits at the heart of this energetic Charity which supports two of London's leading specialist hospitals. 

Managing much of the Charity's Governance, you will have a passion for providing exceptional customer service, be proactive, accountable and self-motivated and looking to expand your career in our growing Charity. You will handle confidential data and information in a professional manner. You will possess strong business awareness and develop a deep understanding of the challenges and ambitions facing our Charity. You will be educated to degree level or have relevant equivalent experience.

You will provide vital support to the Chief Executive. This will include working with colleagues and stakeholders to proactively arrange regular meeting meetings in advance, managing the Charity office ensuring cover at all times and. preparing agendas, minutes and action trackers for meetings involving the Chief Executive.

About You:

The successful candidate must possess high organisation skills, attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate information and above all the correct attitude and ethos to work as part of an energetic team. You will be IT competent and familiar with administration systems.

You are accustomed to having a broad spectrum of tasks and can multi-task whilst producing high quality outputs within agreed time frames. Your prioritisation skills will be flawless, and you can quickly establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels. You will be able to build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. An awareness of the Charity sector is an advantage but not essential.

You will play a key part in delivering these dynamic, cutting edge projects, making a huge difference to the lives of thousands of people every year.

Do you think you have what it takes to make a difference?  If so, we want to hear from you. Interviews will take place on Friday 13th December.  There will be a test as part of the interview. 

About the Youth Endowment Fund

The Youth Endowment Fund is a bold new attempt to put early intervention at the heart of efforts to tackle youth offending.

Over the last few years, evidence suggests that growing numbers of children and young people have been affected by violent crime. More children have been found carrying knives and a growing number have been recorded as victims. We believe that each individual statistic is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.

The Youth Endowment Fund is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We exist to prevent children and young people from getting caught up in violent crime. Many organisations have this calling. Our unique role is to identify what works best and to spread the good news.

The Fund is run by youth charity Impetus, in partnership with the Early Intervention Foundation and Social Investment Business. Impetus is a charity that transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life. 

About this role

The Personal Assistant to the Executive Director role offers a fantastic opportunity for an excellent administrator or personal assistant to join an exciting new team. The post will report directly to the YEF Director and will play a vital role in supporting them in their role, including effectively managing and coordinating a number of committees and panels. As well as being responsible for administrative support, the Personal Assistant to the Executive Director will also assist with the collation and analysis of data to produce reports.

If this is the job for you, you will have exceptional organisational skills with experience working in a support role. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and confidently. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to take initiative and act with discretion, whilst establishing effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You also like the idea of being part of a committed team working to reduce youth violence.

Key responsibilities

Diary management for YEF Director

• Provide diary management for the YEF Director, juggling multiple demands on their time.
• Provide a high level of management over the Director’s day to day actions and tasks.
• Ensure the Director is fully prepared for all meetings and has key documents printed to ensure they are fully briefed
• Manage key projects as requested
• Manage expenses for the Director and book travel when required.
• Keep important databases of contacts up to date
• Organise regular team meetings for the whole team

Support to the Board and Committees

• Provide support to key committees including the overall Youth Endowment Fund Committee, our Expert Panel, our Advisory Council and Senior Management Team
• Manage the process for ensuring that paperwork for all meetings is received in good time
• Prepare agendas, take minutes and action points and follow through to ensure these are actioned
• Manage the YEF calendar - order and schedule meetings for committees
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Board members and their assistants.

This job description is subject to review.

This job is for you if:

• You have experience of working with a senior staff member helping to manage their diary and support them in their role.
• You work in a systematic, methodical and orderly way but are also very good at handling change and uncertainty
• You have excellent written communication skills. You have experience of producing clear, well-structured minutes and actions from senior level meetings. You have great attention to detail. You can write concisely and clearly and to summarise effectively
• You communicate clearly, succinctly and correctly
• You have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
• You can build good relationships with people over the phone and face to face.
• You naturally plan activities well in advance and takes account of possible changes
• You manage your time very effectively
• You take, and enjoy taking, responsibility for actions, projects and people
• You take initiative and like getting on with things
• You are discreet, and are able to handle, manage and keep confidential information
• You maintain a positive outlook at work
• You adapt very well to changing circumstances
• You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

• You have a keen interest in working on an issue that matters to young people

The CEO will lead UpRising, taking overall financial and managerial responsibility as the internal and external face of the organisation. They will be responsible for identifying and implementing development strategies, stewarding our resources, fund raising and ensuring that UpRising continues to be effective and sustainable in our work with young people.

Reports to: Chair & Board of Trustees

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Strategy

• Work with Trustees and Senior Management Team to ensure an effective fundraising and operational strategy is in place to deliver the organisation’s mission. 

Income Generation

• Take overall responsibility for fundraising and the ongoing development of a sustainable business model – with specific responsibility for monitoring the overall budget. 
• Work alongside Head of Development on the delivery of a fundraising plan to ensure diverse and sustainable revenue streams (including via grants, corporate sponsorship, local stakeholder investment, alumni and individual giving). 

Business Model

• Lead the ongoing evolution of the UpRising delivery and replication model. 
• Grow our social franchising model and other earned income streams (to sit alongside traditional direct delivery).

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the external face for UpRising, developing and managing key national relationships. 
• Manage key partnerships with funders, corporate supporters and public sector bodies.
• Work alongside leadership team and local managers to ensure effective regional and local stakeholder management.

Operations

• Work with the Senior Management Team to ensure effective staff management and delivery of programmes, devolved budget management, and impact and evaluation in each of our locations.

Communications

• Ensure that UpRising maintains and continues to build a strong brand and reputation across all sectors. 
• Attend key internal and external events and articulate UpRising views and experience regarding participation, diversity and inclusion.

Governance

• Work with the Chair to enable the Trustees to fulfil their duties and legal responsibilities, including responsibility for risk register.

General Responsibilities

• Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work and maintain and improve personal competence through continuous professional development. 
• Take direction on projects and priorities from Trustees, which may vary from time to time. 
• Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice. 
• Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

We’re recruiting: Chief Executive Officer

After five years leading the Lab’s work at the forefront of systems change in finance, our CEO Anna Laycock will be stepping down in 2020. Today we launch the search for our new CEO.

The Finance Innovation Lab works for a financial system that serves people and planet – one that’s democratic, responsible and fair. We incubate the ideas and people with the potential to transform the system, and we advocate for changes in the rules that shape the way finance works.

We’re a unique charity with a global reputation as a pioneer in systems change. Our work is driven by the belief that the dysfunctions of our financial system contribute to some of our most pressing social and environmental challenges, from fossil fuel extraction to unaffordable housing, but that it doesn’t have to be this way: people created the system and people can change it.

The Lab began as a collaboration between WWF-UK and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales in 2009, and became an independent charity in 2015. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved since independence, including:

• Lab Fellowship, our flagship programme for financial innovators focused on social and environmental impact
• Our groundbreaking report The Regulatory Compass, arguing that policymakers and regulators should put social purpose at the heart of their work
• Our pioneering work supporting finance professionals to transform their organisations from the inside
• Our growing community of changemakers in finance – innovators, intrapreneurs and influencers all working to build a better financial system.
• Our highly-regarded publication A Strategy for Systems Change, documenting the Lab’s journey from conception to independence.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a global pioneer in systems change. You’ll shape our vision and strategy for a financial system that serves people and planet, guiding our programmes and scaling our work to achieve maximum impact. Acting as a strategic partner to our COO, you’ll support the development and delivery of the Lab’s financial strategy and operational plans, and you’ll work with the COO, chair and vice-chairs to ensure we have a strong, engaged board.

You’ll lead our relationships with a wide range of influentials, harnessing our networks to develop powerful new initiatives and secure new sources of income for the Lab. You’ll build our reputation as a thought leader and maximise our brand profile with key audiences, and you’ll lead our relationships with key funders. As custodian of our methodologies and theory of change, you’ll ensure we’re responsive to change and we embed evaluation and learning throughout our work. You’ll lead and inspire our team to fulfil their potential, and support them to develop thought leadership around their work.

In all of your work and relationships, you’ll reflect the unique nature of the Lab’s approach to financial systems change and you’ll act in line with our values of collaboration, action learning and empowerment.

The role involves frequent travel, both in the UK and internationally, and you’ll need to attend events in the evening and at weekends (for which time off in lieu can be claimed). You’ll be based in our modern offices in Farringdon, with flexible working hours and scope for remote or home working some of the time. We also welcome applications from candidates wishing to job share, either individually or in a pair.

The person specification asks for a wide range of competencies and we recognise that we’re unlikely to find a candidate who fits every requirement. If you don’t meet all of the essential requirements but still believe you could thrive in the CEO role, please consider applying or get in touch to discuss your fit for the role.

Please note that from 20 December to 6 January we will have reduced capacity for responding to enquiries, so we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.

Applications close at 9.00am on 7 January 2020. Please do not send a CV or letter of application – these will not be read.

Interviews will take place week commencing 27 January, with second interviews week commencing 3 February.

No recruitment agencies please – we will only consider direct applications for this role.

ECPAT UK is recruiting a CEO to provide highly effective leadership of ECPAT UK. You will use your demonstrated skills and experience to ensure ECPAT UK’s mission and strategic objectives are achieved through excellent organisational management and administration. As CEO, you will maintain and develop external relationships and use your strategic vision to lead the organisation through an exciting period of evolution. The CEO of ECPAT UK is a central player in the fight against child trafficking, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of very many children around the UK and internationally.

About ECPAT UK

Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT UK) is a leading children's rights organisation working to protect children from trafficking and transnational exploitation. We support children everywhere to uphold their rights and to live a life free from abuse and exploitation.

Since its establishment as a multi-agency coalition in 1994 (registering as an independent charity in 2004) ECPAT UK has played a pivotal role in raising the awareness of policymakers, professionals and the general public in order to tackle and prevent the exploitation of children.  We work directly with victims of trafficking to support them and to enable their voices to be heard across the spectrum of debate - at all times ensuring that our work is child-centred, rights-based and that it is rooted in every child’s fundamental human right to be protected from trafficking and exploitation.

We are part of the ECPAT International network, which is present in 93 countries, working to end child exploitation.

Our vision

Children everywhere are free from exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery

Our Mission

• To improve legislation and policy to end child trafficking and transnational child exploitation
• To improve the child protection response of professionals in the UK and overseas
• To ensure that the views of children affected by exploitation are part of the solution

Our strategic priorities

1. Improve legislation and policies protecting children trafficked and exploited in the UK and overseas through research, campaigns and advocacy
2. Promote new and increased understanding of child trafficking and exploitation in the UK and internationally, with a specific focus on root causes and gaps in protection
3. Improve the practice of frontline professionals through capacity building and sharing of specialist expertise
4. Promote active and meaningful youth participation with young people and those affected by trafficking and transnational exploitation, to inform policy and practice in UK and abroad
5. Position ECPAT UK as a key knowledge hub campaigning and advocating for every child’s right to be protected against trafficking and transnational exploitation 
6. Strengthen and sustain ECPAT UK’s growth

Our team

In addition to the CEO role there are currently 11 posts, covering policy and research, parliamentary affairs and campaigns, youth programmes, projects, training, communications and media, development / fundraising, finance and administration.

Recruitment of a Chief Executive Officer

We believe this to be an exciting and crucial time in the evolution of ECPAT UK and of the fight against child trafficking and transnational exploitation.  There is an increasing awareness of the various forms that modern slavery can take, and how that interfaces with the trafficking and exploitation of children; at the same time the situation is constantly changing, and at times seemingly intractable.  It is the role of ECPAT UK and the other actors in our space to tackle this intractability and to make sure that the issue remains at the forefront of our society’s attention so that it can be addressed effectively and permanently.  The CEO of ECPAT UK is a central player in this fight, with the opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of very many children around the UK and internationally.

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location The post is based at ECPAT UK’s Office in central London

Reporting to: ECPAT UK Board of Trustees

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus 6% pension paid by ECPAT UK.  An additional 1% allocation to pension will be taken from your wage (this is subject to change due to pension regulations).

Working hours: This is a full-time position and work will be carried out during normal office hours from the ECPAT Office. However the pattern of hours may vary according to operational needs and travel requirements, including overseas travel where appropriate.

Contract: Permanent after probationary period (6 months). The post requires a satisfactory DBS check.

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum plus statutory holidays.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1 Leading and managing the organisation

• To ensure that a long-term strategy, reviewed and approved by the trustees, is in place to guide the organisation in achieving its objectives.
• To ensure the production of appropriate business plans to implement and achieve the strategies agreed by the board.
• To ensure that the organisation has the human, material, financial and research resources it needs to operate effectively.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK has the right management systems and structures to carry out its work effectively, accountably and safely.
• To build the internal culture of ECPAT UK and strengthen the organisation by ensuring that staff are suitably equipped, provided with training, appraised in their work and given opportunities for professional development.
• To review with staff all new developments for the organisation and proactively research and promote ways to increase ECPAT UK’s influence and impact.

2 Promoting the mission and strategic objectives of the organisation

• To represent ECPAT UK in a variety of settings including government, industry and NGO partnership work and to ensure that all internal and external stakeholders are aware of ECPAT UK’s mission, vital activities and success.
• To protect and enhance the reputation of the organisation and at all times model the highest ethical standards and ensure that ECPAT UK maintains the highest quality of work.
• To take appropriate steps to protect the organisation from risk, including undertaking an annual risk audit.
• To represent the organisation, including speaking at conferences and participating in national and international fora and meetings.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK is well profiled in the media
• To manage the links with the ECPAT International Secretariat and other ECPAT groups worldwide.

3 Advocating for children and young people

• To be committed, at all times, to working for the best interests of children.
• To ensure that the views of children and young people are represented both in the external arena and within the organisation.

4 Overseeing income generation

• To work with staff to ensure income targets are set, effective fundraising strategies and activities are implemented and that the organisation is able to capitalise on its income generation activities.
• To meet with key funders regularly ensuring that supporters are kept up to date with work and recognised for their contributions.
• To research new funding sources and work with fundraising staff to bid for contracts, apply for funding and new work, and proactively seek out new funding partnerships.

5 Exercising financial stewardship and governance; ensuring organisational effectiveness

• To ensure that the annual budget and projected income and expenditure are set, monitored and regularly assessed.
• To ensure that ECPAT UK is in a position to fulfil its financial obligations under the Company and Charity Laws.
• To ensure that the annual accounts and Directors’ report are completed, audited, approved by Trustees and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission annually.
• To ensure that the responsibilities of Company Secretary are discharged appropriately.

• To oversee operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• To ensure that the culture of quality improvement is maintained, ensuring that evaluation (external and internal) processes are carried out which measure the success of ECPAT UK’s programmes of work and that staff refine or change programmes in response to that information.

6 Working with the Board of Trustees

• To support the Chair and the Board of Trustees in formulating and regularly reviewing the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
• To develop, in partnership with the trustees, a long-term strategy for the organisation within the vision, mission and values established by the board.
• To review and develop, with the board, the organisation’s policy proposals and activity and adequately monitor annual plans, targets and performance.
• To report to the board on organisational progress, providing information on targets and organisational performance.
• To establish, with the Chair, the annual calendar for board and subcommittee meetings. 

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL

1. Highly motivated with strong leadership qualities and experience of managing staff, programmes and projects in a non-governmental organisation (charity, development agency or human rights organisation).
2. Sound understanding of ECPAT UK’s key policy issues
3. Experience of representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials.
4. Experience of working collaboratively with external organisations whilst maintaining the unique vision of the charity
5. Experience of fundraising from trusts, governmental and/or corporate sources.
6. Experience of developing and managing budgets.
7. Good written communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English.
8. Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in staff leadership, management and development.
9. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines and to react quickly when unexpected demands from the external environment occur
10. A willingness to ‘roll up the sleeves’, working flexibly within a small inter-disciplinary team
11. Ability to work pro-actively and reactively with all forms of media
12. Sensitivity to issues of children, gender orientation, race and religion and commitment to ensuring equal opportunities.
13. Education at degree level or equivalent
14. Willingness to travel abroad and to work outside usual office hours if necessary.

DESIRABLE

1. Knowledge of voluntary sector governance practice
2. Proven track record of influencing governmental/inter-governmental policy.
3. Experience of working internationally and/or in children’s rights and campaigning for change
4. Experience in, and understanding of, different methods for measuring, demonstrating and communicating successful outcomes
5. Working knowledge of / fluency in a second language

Recruitment process

A CV, plus a two-page personal statement demonstrating how you meet the person specification, should be submitted by 9am on 2nd December.

Shortlisting will take place during the week of 2nd December, with shortlisted candidates being notified by 11th December. 

Interviews will take place at ECPAT UK’s offices (81A Endell Street, London WC2H 9DX) during the week commencing 16th December (precise date to be confirmed).

The process will consist of a panel interview, to include a presentation.  Shortlisted applicants will be informed of the presentation topic at the point of notification.

Hunts Forum of Voluntary Organisations

We encourage (guide), support and develop voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations and individuals across Cambridgeshire to have real influence over the places and communities in which they live

Deputy CEO

37 hours per week

Salary £34,788 - £37,849

We require a dynamic, inspirational and collaborative person, preferably with experience of the voluntary sector, who will support our ongoing growth and development. They will manage and support projects and partnerships with voluntary and business sector organisations as well as the public. 

This exciting and challenging new position requires you to be professional, flexible and have good leadership and people management skills.  You will work closely with the CEO and other partners as part of our senior leadership team.

Application forms and further details are available from our website. Link below

Closing date for applications: noon 9 December 2019

Interviews: 18 December 2019

Hunts Forum, The Maple Centre, 6 Oak Drive, Huntingdon, PE29 7HN

The ADD-vance ADHD and Autism Trust (charity reg no. 1158968) has an exciting opportunity!

Due to the retirement of our current Director, we are looking for an inspirational and passionate leader to become the new part-time CEO of our charity.

Established over 24 years ago, this small Hertfordshire charity supports families of children and young adults who have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and/or Autism.  In addition, we support professionals and the wider community to understand these lifelong conditions and how best they can be supported.

As CEO, you will report to the Board of Trustees and will take responsibility for leading the organisation, service provision and strategic direction of ADD-vance. As well as further developing the organisational structure, you will continue the work currently being delivered, increasing into new workstreams.

If you feel passionately about making a difference and would like to lead a growing charity, then we would welcome your application. For a copy of the full role specification, please email to the address given below . We would then invite you to send your CV and a short written piece describing how your experience, skills, knowledge and personal attributes would make you an ideal candidate for this role.

The closing date for applications is 22nd November 2019 and interviews will be held during December.

The Sycamore Project (Zac's Youth Bars) is seeking a new CEO to have oversight and responsibility for all aspects of the organisations work. "Zac's" is a Christian charity providing a wide range of activities and support for over 1,400 young people annually in Bolton and seeks to have a positive and lasting impact, helping young people to achieve their potential.  

We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual who will continue to build on the foundations, address the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities to lead the charity forward. You will be working alongside a dedicated team of currently seventeen full and part time staff, together with a team of volunteers.

The successful candidate will be required to provide Christian leadership and have specific focus on funding bids and fund raising, as well as ensuring aims are achieved, targets met, and legislation and regulation complied with.

Overall, you will need to be able to hold and manage the  bigger picture.

Zac’s ( The Sycamore Project) has always put the needs of the young people at the heart of all it does, and so its projects are always evolving, with new services being set up all the time in order to meet the increasing needs of its young people and the wider community.

As well as centre-based activities,schools work emerged as another important strand of the charity, with support being offered to several schools across Bolton, in a variety of ways (e.g. lunchtime clubs, pupil mentoring support, and targeted issues-based work).

In 2017, with mental health concerns emerging as a major issue for the young people in the community, a new “Young Persons Listening Service” and “Healthy Minds” peer support group was set up as part of a new “Thrive alliance” working in partnership with other Bolton based charities and with funding from Bolton CCG.

Whilst the charity has changed and evolved since being formed, the heart of serving the community and being faith based not biased has never and will never change.

Please submit a cover letter, together with CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification by 5.00pm Tuesday 26th November

The new Chief Executive of The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) will assume an exciting and pivotal role. You will develop the strategy of the RCR in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, and be responsible for the operational management and performance of the organisation.

As the leader of the RCR, you will work closely with the President and the Council to support and guide the organisation’s mission, whilst overseeing the execution of its strategy. Taking responsibility for all legal requirements, risk management and financial obligations, you will ensure the robust financial health of the charity, as we move forward into the new decade.

With a track record in leading or delivering organisational transformation and influencing culture change, you will have leadership experience within a non-profit setting and an understanding of the position of medical Royal Colleges within the healthcare landscape.

An influential and strategic thinker, you will have a strong and proven background in engaging with regulatory and professional bodies, which may include healthcare organisations, sister Royal Colleges or equivalent organisations. Your professional relationships and networking capabilities will ensure you create the right opportunities to lead the organisation into its next phase.

Your knowledge of charity regulation and understanding of good governance along with your commitment to equality and valuing diversity will ensure the RCR continues to strive forward under compelling and trusted leadership.

The role requires tact and diplomacy, emotional intelligence, as well as resilience and flexibility. The Chief Executive will inspire staff and collaborate with new Trustees of the RCR, including Office bearers, from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to understanding and serving the interests of RCR members is essential.

This role offers the exciting opportunity to build on the outstanding growth and development of the RCR under the previous Chief Executive, as we continue to expand our diverse membership base.

The role is full-time, based at the RCR’s offices in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London.

The RCR has been working with members to improve the standard of medical practice across the fields of radiology and oncology for over 40 years. We collaborate impartially with our members and external parties across the healthcare landscape and support the education and training of doctors throughout their careers.

For further information on the RCR and the role please see the candidate pack. To apply, please contact our retained consultant Julian Smith at memcom executive, our specialist consultancy or visit our website.

First round Interviews will be held on 19 and 20 December 2019.

Second round interviews will be held on 24 January 2020.

This national charity is a small, rare disease charity that supports families and children affected by a group of devastating neurodegenerative diseases commonly known as Batten disease.

The organisation offers support and informed guidance to families and professionals who work with them as well as actively raising awareness.

A truly parent-led organisation, it was set up over 20 years ago by a group of parents and it has been a charity for 18 years. It is a small team comprising a CEO, two part-time Family Support Officers and a part-time Administrator. Support for families in a person centred way is absolutely at the heart of our work. 

As the patient organisation for those affected by Batten disease, this organisation also plays a key role around access to new treatments. A key role recently has been to work with families around a new drug for CLN2 Batten disease. 

The CEO is also responsible for developing and delivering the strategic aims of the BDFA, working with stakeholders across the UK to ensure that everyone who is affected by Batten disease can live life to the full and secure the care they need to support their needs.

To achieve these objectives, the CEO must create and deliver a sustainable financial strategy based on effective voluntary fundraising sources such as individuals, legacy donors, charitable trusts and corporate sponsors. The BDFA receives no statutory funding. 

The financial strategy must ensure that the organisation has sufficient resources to deliver its services and build up adequate levels of financial reserves.    

Job Purpose

To provide leadership and strategic direction to develop the BDFA, with the support of the Trustee Board, to meet the defined short and long term aims and objectives of the Association.

Main Tasks

1. To provide the necessary daily and long-term leadership and direction to meet the Association’s aims and objectives.
2. To increasingly develop and secure fundraising opportunities to continue to fund and to grow the work of the Association.  
3. To build and grow the profile of the Association with stakeholders both in the UK and internationally by developing robust relationships and networking opportunities.
4. To deliver efficient and effective management of the Association.
5. To ensure that the Association’s funds are used effectively.
6. To provide strong leadership and a robust working environment to enable the staff team to meet their potential and deliver an outstanding service to stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning

• To develop and to deliver to the Board a realistic but also ambitious strategic business plan,resourced to meet the Association’s aims and objectives.
• To monitor team performance and report to the Board.
• To work with the Trustees to develop a robust, strong team to effectively govern the work of the Association.
• To operationalise the strategic plans to ensure participation and ownership by the staff team.

1. Developing Relationships and the position of the BDFA

• To develop and build upon ongoing relationships with organisations, companies and the media to raise the profile of the BDFA and Batten disease both in the UK and on an international platform.
• To provide strong leadership and build relationships to meet and resource the aims and objectives of the Association.
• To be the face of the BDFA and act as an ambassador.
• The CEO is a key figure leading on work around new treatments and must have the gravitas and interpersonal skills to negotiate a very stressful landscape, working with families at the heart of the process alongside NICE (the national institute of clinical excellence), the NHS and pharmaceutical companies.

1. Leadership and Management

• To lead, line manage and inspire the BDFA team ensuring that they are supported in their role and in their career development. 
• To develop and implement robust processes for performance management and monitoring.
• To monitor and minimise risk to the BDFA’s reputation and profile.
• To comply with all regulatory and legal requirements for the BDFA ensuring a culture of good practice and robust governance.

1. Fundraising and Revenue Development

• To implement and monitor a Fundraising Strategy to achieve defined targets for income generation.
• To personally secure new donors and sources of income.
• To maintain relationships with current major donors and corporate funders
• To work collaboratively with the Treasurer and the Board to deliver and review budgets, management accounts and enable the close monitoring of the financial performance of the Association.

Person Specification

Essential

1. Experience of leading a small to medium sized charity preferably health or social care related.
2. Experience of managing a small team
3. Track record of delivering organisational growth
4. Fundraising and experience of capacity building
5. Experience of managing high level relationships with stakeholders
6. Financial experience and literacy
7. Clear and persuasive communicator
8. Empathy and understanding of the needs of families living with a life-limiting diagnosis for their children
9. Ability to be able to be hands on with families, talking to families at point of diagnosis and through bereavement. To be able to harness the parent voice and experience so they are leading the direction of the BDFA.

Desirable

1. Capable of being both strategic and build a reputation as a key figure in the rare disease community 
2. Knowledge of rare diseases and development of therapies

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association exists to connect, develop and support the Parliamentarians and staff of the Commonwealth’s Parliaments. The Secretary-General is accountable for the overall success of the Association by driving, managing and promoting all aspects of the CPA’s aims and objectives. The Association has a key role at a critical period for the Commonwealth and its democracies. The Secretary-General will be at the heart of that: consolidating the Association’s financial position, winning the trust of its political leadership and delivering programmes which make a difference to Members and their Parliaments.

Please use the link below for further information and to access the job description and person specification.

Keep Scotland Beautiful is seeking a Chief Executive to lead the organisation in delivering our strategy to make Scotland a cleaner, greener place to live, work and visit.

This is a demanding and exciting opportunity to lead a first-class environmental charity during a crucial time for the organisation with the environmental challenges faced in Scotland and across the world, as such we require a highly effective leader.

This post is based in Stirling, with a requirement to travel locally, nationally and at times abroad.

The closing date is Thursday 21st November 2019 at 5pm.

We require all candidates to apply using the Application Form provided on request – applications by CV and Covering Letter will not be accepted.

Direct applicants only – we will not accept approaches from recruitment agencies.

Part time position (currently 22.5 hours/week)

Citizens Advice Winchester District is an independent charity providing free, impartial advice to local people on their rights and responsibilities. We deliver advice in person at our offices in Winchester and Bishop’s Waltham, as well as by phone and email.

Our service also collects evidence of client experiences and uses this to influence change to unfair policies and practices at both a local and national level.

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Chief Officer to join our team, supporting our experienced staff team and fantastic volunteer workforce to deliver the best possible services for our clients.

You’ll need to be a strategic thinker and have good business development and leadership skills. Advice delivery experience is not essential for this role as your focus will be on increasing income, building partnerships and raising our profile.

Deadline for applications: 30 November 2019

Interviews: 9 or 11 December 2019