Our next CEO will inherit an organisation universally respected for the difference it makes in support of people in difficult and vulnerable circumstances. We are therefore looking to appoint a leader who will bring vision, collaborates by instinct and has the professional confidence to inspire others to exceed expectations. A track record of values-based leadership will shine through those qualified to take up this unique role, having established their credentials in an environment focused on tackling poverty and addressing social exclusion. This is not a role for everyone, but it will instantly resonate with those whose values fit and profile stands out.
We hope that the information set out within the candidate pack, which can be accessed via the Distinctive People website (please click on the Apply button), gives a strong flavour of who we are, what we do and the difference we make. If you are as comfortable engaging with the people Shelter Cymru support, as you are in challenging politicians and policy makers to shape future policy, then this is a role not to be missed. The need to fulfil our Purpose has never been more important, can you rise to the challenge?
For a confidential discussion with Distinctive People's lead consultant, please call Mark Glinwood (telephone number can be found in the candidate pack).
Applications should be submitted no later than 9:00am, 6 July 2020 as per the guidance set out in the candidate pack.
Shelter Cymru is the people and homes charity in Wales and works for the prevention of homelessness, the improvement of housing conditions, and the right of everyone to a safe, suitable and affordable home.
We are now looking to recruit for the following position to join our team.
If you want to help end homelessness in Wales, we would love to hear from you.
Head of Campaigns
South Wales
35 hours per week
£42,735 - £44,735 per annum
Shelter Cymru’s reputation as an innovative campaigning charity at the forefront of leading and delivering change for people in housing need, is well known across Wales. The Charity has one of the highest public profiles among the public and is respected and listened to by decision makers at all levels.
We are now looking for a Head of Campaigns who will lead our campaigns strategy and contribute to the overall leadership of our organisation.
Working as part of the Senior Management Team you will play a key role in ensuring that our reputation and influence is maintained throughout Wales and will strive to gain support for change that will see an end to homelessness in Wales.
Shelter Cymru offers generous terms and conditions, including 29 days annual leave for full time members of staff plus 2 concessionary Shelter Cymru days.
CLOSING DATE: 20 July 2020
Shelter Cymru challenges discrimination in all areas of its work and employment practices.
Registered Charity No: 515902
Shelter Cymru yw'r elusen pobl a chartrefi yng Nghymru sy’n gweithio i atal digartrefedd, gwella amodau tai, a hawl pawb i gael cartref diogel, addas a fforddiadwy.
Rydym am recriwtio rhywun ar gyfer y swydd ganlynol i ymuno â'n tîm.
Os hoffech chi helpu i ddod â digartrefedd i ben yng Nghymru, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.
Pennaeth Ymgyrchoedd
De Cymru
35 awr yr wythnos
£42,735 - £44,735 y flwyddyn
Mae enw da Shelter Cymru fel elusen ymgyrchu arloesol sydd ar flaen y gad o ran arwain a chyflawni newid i bobl mewn angen tai, yn adnabyddus ledled Cymru. Mae gan yr Elusen un o'r proffiliau cyhoeddus uchaf ymhlith y cyhoedd ac mae'n cael ei barchu a gwranadewir arni gan y rhai sy'n gwneud penderfyniadau ar bob lefel.
Rydym nawr yn chwilio am Bennaeth Ymgyrchoedd a fydd yn arwain ein strategaeth ymgyrchoedd ac yn cyfrannu at arweinyddiaeth gyffredinol ein sefydliad.
Gan weithio fel rhan o'r Uwch Dîm Rheoli byddwch yn chwarae rhan allweddol wrth sicrhau bod ein henw da a'n dylanwad yn cael ei gynnal ledled Cymru ac yn ymdrechu i ennill cefnogaeth ar gyfer newid a fydd yn dod â digartrefedd i ben yng Nghymru.
Mae Shelter Cymru yn cynnig amodau a thelerau hael, gan gynnwys 29 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol i aelodau staff llawn amser yn ogystal â 2 ddiwrnod ychwanegol Shelter Cymru.
DYDDIAD CAU: 20 Gorffennaf 2020
Mae Shelter Cymru yn herio gwahaniaethu yn ei holl feysydd gwaith ac arferion cyflogaeth.
Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig: 515902
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 2020, 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 our 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 commercial services whilst assisting their own career development. As a Charity, we partner with the Welsh NHS Health Boards and the Ambulance Services NHS Trust, providing Non-emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) 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 school 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)
Since March 2020, SJAC has worked in an even closer partnership with WAST and NHS than ever, as we have increased capacity and developed new innovative ways of working in order to assist and relieve the overwhelming pressure brought by COVID-19.
We have helped by providing an average of 30 additional ambulance crews per week, 3707 volunteer ambulance hours throughout April and May and 873 volunteer hours at the Dragon’s Heart Field Hospital. We are now also providing volunteer support to Pharmacy Deliveries throughout Wales.
St John Ambulance Cymru is currently undergo 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 the volunteer experience and our offer to the people of Wales.
Your new role
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance and Corporate Services is a strategic and visible senior leadership role.
You will be technically and intellectually strong and have excellent vision and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement, providing high quality financial information and advice to enable the Senior Management Team to meet its operational and strategic challenges. You will provide strategic financial leadership to St John Ambulance Cymru (SJAC) through the development and implementation of financial plans to ensure that the business remains financially sustainable.
Within this, you will develop and lead the overall annual and long term strategic financial planning process across the organisation, including delivery and presentation of the financial part of the annual plan. You will lead the development of internal audit systems/processes and St John Ambulance Cymru’s strategic approach to finance and resourcing, including annual and long-term budget setting, performance analysis, capital expenditure/investment, risk management, project evaluation and decision making.
Additionally, the position will oversee responsibility for the provision of IT services equipped to support the overarching modernisation agenda, requiring development and implementation of a sponsored IM&T strategy which clearly outlines SJAC’s IT platforms and systems to meet our ambitions. This role will further require the post holder to develop and oversee the delivery of a property strategy to ensure robust management of the Charity’s assets and facilities management, aside from developing and implementing an effective procurement strategy to provide service improvements and cost reduction. This is envisaged to be a broad financial role that encompasses not only financial and treasury management but will also provide strategic leadership for the development of a modern corporate services function.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be considered for this role you will be a senior finance professional (i.e. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA), educated to Masters Level with a proven track record of positive financial leadership. You will be able to evidence being an effective leader with exceptional people management and first class communication skills, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service, working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels. Commercially astute, you will have the ability to influence at Senior Management Level and at Board level.
Experience in financial management within the charitable sector is a distinct advantage.
For full details of the role including the required personnel specification please download the attached job description and application form.
To apply, please email your CV along with a statement of suitability (no longer than 2 pages) and your completed application form
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th July 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Size of Wales is a growing, ambitious Cardiff-based charity with global impact. We work to mobilise Wales to protect tropical forests and restore tropical forest landscapes as part of Wales’ national response to climate change. We do this through education and awareness raising activities in Wales as well as funding and supporting a number of overseas projects.
Size of Wales has been going through an exciting period of growth, having substantially increased our income and expanded our team. 2020/21 marks our 10-year anniversary and we are launching an ambitious new 5-year strategy seeking to respond to the climate emergency and to mobilise Wales to achieve maximum impact for tropical forests.
We are looking for an outstanding new Director to join the team and lead Size of Wales into this exciting next phase. Reporting to the board of trustees and managing a team of approximately 13 staff and freelancers, the new Director will be responsible for achieving Size of Wales’ new 5 year goals, raising the profile of the charity across - and beyond - Wales and increasing our global impact.
The successful candidate will be an experienced and skilled leader. You will have experience of working in the third sector, ideally on international development, tropical forests and/or climate change projects. You will be emotionally intelligent, creative, dynamic and strategic and have a strong track record in delivering results in leadership positions. Ideally you will have a good understanding of the devolved context in Wales and be able to speak Welsh.
Salary for the role is approximately £45,000 p.a., dependent on experience. The package of benefits includes a 6% pension contribution, 30 days annual leave including bank holidays and a flexible working policy. The role is based in Cardiff but with regular remote working if desired. The role is a full-time role but applications for flexible working and job shares will also be considered.
Size of Wales recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity and/or expression, or any other protected status. Size of Wales is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment where employees can bring their full selves to work. We celebrate diversity of thought and recognise the strength and dynamism that comes with it.
Size of Wales, and all its staff and volunteers, are committed to ensuring a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Any candidate offered a job with Size of Wales will be expected to agree to and adhere to Size of Wales’ Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.
Size of Wales was launched in 2010 and is based in Cardiff. We work to mobilise Wales to protect tropical forests and restore tropical for... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Caring Communities of Change is an innovative project putting learning disability family carers and their relatives at the heart of collaboration in service design and delivery across Health and Social Care in Wales.
We’re now looking for two dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team to help lead on the development and delivery of the organisations core finance, operations and communications systems and processes as part of this exciting project and achieve the best outcomes we can for families in Wales. Please find the job description for this post attached for further information.
You may or may not be currently involved in our field of work; but if you are someone with relevant or transferable experience, who likes working to make a difference, is both creative and organised, and is prepared to give 100 percent to go along on this adventure with us….then we’d like to hear from you!
The deadline for applications is now 6th July. Please note, late applications will not considered.
The All Wales Forum of Parents and Carers was formally constituted in 1998 and is a registered charity and limited company. Read more