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- Amazing dyslexia Charity
- Opportunity to lead from the front as the 1st Chief Executive of the charity
About Our Client
Did you know that Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in the UK?
It is estimated up to 1 in every 10 people in the UK has some degree of dyslexia and around 70 to 85% of children who are placed in special education for learning disabilities suffer with a form of it. People with dyslexia can display mild to severe daily issues in the areas of reading and writing and those who suffer can face higher rates of anxiety and depression because of how it can impact on day-to-day activities.
Founded by the entrepreneur Anders Hedlund, Tomorrow's Generation (TG) is a specialist Dyslexia charity aimed at primary school aged children in Wales.
Anders (a dyslexic himself) established Tomorrow's Generation in 1999 with after-school and holiday clubs until the learning centre officially opened full time in 2014.
Tomorrow's Generation was founded with the objective of helping dyslexic children in Wales achieve their full potential. This is currently achieved through specialist teaching at a learning centre in Cardiff and by working in partnerships with schools and trainee teachers to raise awareness and develop teaching methods.
TG wanted to open more learning centres, but the lack of suitable physical school buildings limits the number of dyslexic children they can reach. However, TG are keen to develop partnerships with state and private schools as well as launching a bespoke online offering that will be tailored to each learner's needs.
TG trustees recently reviewed their strategy and concluded that a digital offer would greatly increase the number of children they could help, especially as children tend to be more comfortable with the internet and digital platforms. A digital offer would also be less expensive for parents making learning in this way more inclusive. Physical learning centres will continue to be an important part of the TG future but it is envisaged that the digital offer will be the central strategy for reaching dyslexic children over the coming years.
Job Description
"My dream is to help as many people as possible who suffer from Dyslexia." Anders Hedlund, Founder.
The role of Chief Executive is pivotal in the ongoing success and development of the charity.
TG has made excellent progress since it was set up, but the Founder and Trustees want to significantly develop the Charity so that they can help more children affected by this debilitating condition.
They have come a long way, however there is still a lot to do and big dreams and ambitions to be met.
TG currently employs a range of specialist teachers and support staff and needs a full time Chief Executive to drive a number of key strategies and initiatives forward. These will include;
Fundraising - to be able to have the funds to develop more offerings to learners at a more affordable price.
Developing an online digital platform for learners - to make learning more accessible to more people.
Recognition - working with State and Private schools as well as the Welsh Government and Local Authorities to highlight relevant issues and solutions faced by those affected.
You will work with the Trustees, the Founder and the staff to provide a platform for where children with Dyslexia can feel safe, valued and also provide them with the skills that they require to take them forward in life.
The Successful Applicant
The Chief Executive will have;
- Proven track record in raising donations from private individuals and corporates.
- Proven track record in raising funding from Government and the Third Sector.
- Experience of raising awareness of a charity's objectives with Government and Third Sector and demonstrating the ability to influence key decision makers.
- Senior management experience of running a substantial Third Sector or educational organisation including strategy development, budgeting and operational delivery including managing teams.
- Track record in developing digital strategy for Third Sector or educational organisation and successfully implementing that strategy.
- Good interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Candidate must demonstrate a clear vision for improving the opportunities for those with additional learning needs including dyslexia as that is our core mission.
What's on Offer
A competitive basic salary and benefits package.
Home working during lockdown
Flexible working
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
Ref Code: MPCYJN-082020-386955Z
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
Llamau is daring to imagine a world without homelessness – will you help us to create it?
Llamau’s mission is to end youth homelessness and homelessness for women in Wales. It’s a big ambition and to some people it might seem impossible, but we know that if we all work together, homelessness genuinely doesn’t have to exist.
We’re looking for a passionate, talented and experienced person join Team Llamau and develop, motivate and lead our skilled Income Generation and Fundraising Teams.
You’ll be an excellent relationship builder with a proven track record in developing and meeting income generation targets. You will have demonstrable experience of working in a senior role and in supporting and motivating your teams to deliver the charity’s income generation and communications strategies.
You’ll be working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues in a rewarding environment, where you’ll be making a huge contribution to creating a Wales without homelessness, every single day.
Reference: SFC07
Location: Head Office, Cardiff
Working hours: Full Time working hours are 37 hours per week. This will include some evenings and weekends for which TOIL will be given. Please note that flexibility is required to work outside these hours in order to fulfil the responsibilities of the post.
On Call: Participation in Llamau’s office buildings On Call rota
Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Please submit your completed application by midday on 8th March 2021.
Executive Assistant
We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to provide support to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees to enhance their effectiveness in delivering the organisation’s activities and projects.
Position: Executive Assistant
Location: Home based
Hours: 22.5 hours per week worked over at least 3 days or 20 hours over 4 days would also be considered
Salary: £16,800 to £19,200 (£28,000 - £32,000 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Excellent benefits package including 35 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays), Employer Pension contribution of 5%, Death in Service benefits, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity for flexible working.
Closing Date: 21st March 2021
Interviews: Interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Role
The Executive Assistant will provide Executive and Administration support to the Chief Executive.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Interpreting and communicating policies and processes
- Planning and delivering projects
- Day to day communication with and support of the Trustees and other relevant committees
- Coordinating and recording meetings of the Trustees and Senior Leadership Team
- Drafting and proofing reports to the Trustees
- Keeping all company documentation for Trustees up to date
- Assisting in fulfilling charity compliance and audit requirements
- Managing the Chief Executive’s diary, appointments and documentation
- Coordinating travel and accommodation as required
- Act as an authority and champion of good governance
About You
As Executive Assistant, you will be efficient and well organised with demonstrable experience in a similar role with the ability to work with diplomacy and integrity.
You will bring with you:
- Demonstrable experience of working with Boards
- Solid working experience of office administration processes, including implementation and maintenance of filing systems
- Customer services and relationship management skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Project management and communications skills
- Report writing and proof reading skills
- The ability to work flexibly and be able to adapt according to business requirements
- The ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines and adapt to change
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work across teams
When applying for this role you will be asked to submit a CV and Covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4.
About the Organisation
The charity improves the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music. Every year, professional musicians share live music with over 100,000 people from across the UK, who may not otherwise get to experience it. This includes those living with dementia, mental health problems, or who are seriously ill.
You may also have experience in areas such as Personal Assistant, PA, Executive Assistant, Assistant, Executive Support, EA, Executive Assistant to, Administration Manager.
Position: Insight and Impact Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible (currently home-based)
Salary: £38,506 - £43,897 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 2
Department: Information and Support
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
In our Insight and Impact Manager role, you’ll be leading the collection, analysis, and presentation of evidence to measure our impact across our services. This is an important role that helps provide greater insight into the service needs of the MS Community.
You’ll be working closely with colleagues across the organisation to support the further development, promotion and innovation of our services to people affected by MS.
We’re looking for candidates with:
- A proven track record of data collection and analysis, using a range of techniques
- Experience in evaluating and organising information
- Experience of developing databases and data capture systems
- Excellent knowledge of the use and application of statistical techniques (eg. averaging, correlations, statistical significance)
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, graphs, and formulae.
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.
As part of this exciting transformation, we’ll be moving from our current National Centre based in Cricklewood, London to Finsbury Park, London later this year. We’re expecting to be moving into our new office from August 2021.
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 10 March
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We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
No agencies please.
We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager at Hope Rescue, a busy dog rescue centre in South Wales. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of the facilities at the Hope Rescue Centre (Llanharan) and Charity Shop (Pontypridd), ensuring they are fit for purpose, statutory compliant and provide a safe operating environment.
They will also be responsible for the development of a capital projects programme for minor capital and refurbishment projects taking responsibility for projects from initial proposal, through to feasibility and all subsequent project stages to completion.
This role is funded by the Third Sector Resilience Fund for Wales Phase 2 Scheme, administered by WCVA.
Closing date: midnight 12th March 2021
Interviews: week commencing Monday 15th March 2021
Full Time (40 hours)
Salary: £25,000 to £28,000
Full job description and person specification can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.