PA to Chief Executive

We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, secretarial and organisational support to the Chief Executive.

Position: PA to Chief Executive

Location: Huddersfield (with some flexibility for home working) and occasional travel  

Hours: Full time, 37 hours/week with occasional out of hours 

Salary: Circa 25-26k depending upon experience

Duration: Permanent 

About the role:

As Personal Assistant you will provide first class support to the Chief Executive and act as the primary point of contact for Trustees, the senior management team, colleagues and external organisations.

Other key duties will include:

• Communicate effectively with Trustees, staff and external agencies
• Organise the Chief Executive’s diary
• Organise travel and accommodation
• Deal with correspondence
• Organise, facilitate and gather information for board meetings
• Company secretarial duties to cover the completion of Annual Returns
• Work closely with the HR team for the effective smooth running of daily office administration

About you:

To be successful in the role of Personal Assistant you will need the following skills and experience:

• Secretarial/business administration or office qualification
• Proven experience within a senior administrative/secretarial role
• Previous experience of Board and committee procedures
• Experience of report writing and meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment
• Excellent communication and IT skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally

Although not essential, an understanding of charitable organisations would also be highly beneficial for this role.

About the Organisation 

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish. 

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society. 

You may also have experience in areas such as: Personal Assistant, PA to CEO, Executive Assistant, PA to Board of Directors, PA to Group Directors etc.

We’re seeking an Executive Assistant for a maternity cover position. The position is due to start in mid-November and is likely to be for a fixed period of 9-12 months. This is a crucial role where you play a key part in developing and supporting our charity and strengthening our administration and governance.

You will be providing flexible assistance primarily to our CEO, in the planning and delivery of their workload. You will also provide administrative support to the Management Team, Trustee Board and other structured groups which shape the charity’s strategy and activities, for example our Clinical Advisory Group. As such, the post holder will have the opportunity to work with the entire Student Minds team and a variety of stakeholders across the health and higher education sectors.

This role requires flexibility, initiative and discretion. You should be highly organised and proactive with strong people and communication skills. The ideal candidate is a ‘safe pair of hands’ who builds good relationships with others and is able to be efficient without compromising standards. In return we offer a role which is interesting, rewarding and varied within a supportive organisation. 

In response to the ongoing challenges associated with the pandemic, Student Minds launched Student Space in August 2020, an ambitious mental health programme to provide additional support for students across England and Wales. It includes the commissioning of services (e.g. text support, services for minoritised students), online psychoeducation resources designed to be responsive to need, and a directory of services available through HE providers.

The programme was developed collaboratively with a variety of partners, thanks to up to £3 million of funding from the Office for Students (OfS) and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW). We recently announced that utilising the existing funding allocation, the Student Space programme delivery period has been extended from August 2021 until January 2022. It is expected that the programme will continue over the course of the whole 21/22 academic year.

This post holder will be responsible for the effective delivery of the next phase of this programme including leading on the effective day to day management of the Student Space programme, progressing a number of key workstreams (e.g. programme governance, service commissioning and management, monitoring and evaluation), as well as supporting the leads of other programme workstreams to deliver key outcomes (e.g. communications and partnerships, content, insights, website development). It is a role that involves coordinating a range of colleagues across a diverse and interesting range of activity.

Working closely with the CEO, the Student Space delivery team and senior stakeholders within partner organisations, this is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the 2.3 million students studying across England and Wales. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaboration happening at the intersection of innovation in mental health and wellbeing, student voice, and digital. We are looking for a confident and proactive project manager with excellent planning, multi-tasking skills and attention to detail to join our vibrant team and oversee this priority programme for Student Minds.

This autumn, our client is moving into their new home. It is a world class rehearsal facility for their orchestra, chorus and all the artists they work with, sharing the same building as their new education studio where everyone is welcome to learn about and make music. They have also created a modern flexible working environment for their staff and given their venue a new lease of life with a dedicated entrance and public spaces together with restaurant and bar in the heart of Leeds.

Owing to an internal promotion, and starting as soon as possible, they have a vacancy for an Executive Assistant to the General Director, working at the heart of the company to provide administrative and secretarial support to him and his wider office of directors. The broad and busy role includes diary management, meeting minute-taking and acting as a main point of contact and filter for queries.

The assignment is offered initially on a temporary and mostly on-site basis starting as soon as possible and lasting for three months, but there is the potential for a longer-term or permanent, hybrid-working appointment.

Executive Assistant Requirements:

A full induction will be provided by the current job holder.

Senior administrative/PA/Microsoft office experience is essential, as well as minute-taking and diary management, supported by excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills.

Applicants must live within a commutable distance of central Leeds and be able to provide proof of the right to work in the UK. Please note that as they are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, they may close the vacancy earlier than the closing date in the event the vacancy is filled before then.

If you share their mission and meet these criteria, we want to hear from you. We particularly welcome applications from communities who are under-represented in our workforce and the arts sector.

About our client:

They are England's national opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. They tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for their imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, they also programme their own venue with an enormous diversity of activity.

They are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 per annum

Type: Temporary, Full Time

You may have experience of the following: PA, Personal Assistant, EA, Executive Assistant, Administration, PA to CEO, Secretary, Administrator, Team Administrator, etc.

Ref: 103 077

Position: Service Coordinator

Hours:  Full Time (35 hours per week). We would also accept applicants for part time job share.

Location: Office S4, Flexspace, Monckton Road, Wakefield, WF2 7AS

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for: Volunteers

Salary: £21,818 - £23,147 (Fixed Term until July 31st 2023)

Holidays: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays

The Charity:

Speak With IT (SWIT) is a Yorkshire based charity whose mission is to improve the wellbeing of people with aphasia and their carers, by using technology, supported conversation and through the dedicated help of trained and compassionate volunteers, providing long term support.

SWIT are looking to recruit a Service Coordinator to manage our growing group of volunteers and to ensure SWIT provides consistent and appropriate communication support for people with aphasia and their carers along the charity’s new pathway of support.

This role is central SWIT’s operational activities, coordinating activities with volunteers, clients and other key stakeholders whilst undertaking key administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be involved in training and supporting volunteers and overseeing SWIT’s supported conversation 1:1 support offer for people with aphasia. They will work closely with all staff members at the charity, including the CEO, administration and fundraising staff and speech and language therapists. They will ensure that guidance from speech and language therapists is central to the support the charity provides.

SWIT undertook a strategic review in 2021 which has culminated in the charity seeking to provide a clearer pathway of support for clients and carers. This role will be primarily responsible for stage 2 of the pathway of support (see job pack for further information) which will focus on supported conversation, but they will oversee volunteer recruitment across the whole pathway. The Service Coordinator will work with colleagues to ensure people move through the pathway of support, and as an individual they must show an active willingness to learn about supported conversation techniques and therapy apps to support speaking, reading, writing and understanding.

What's essential is that you love what you do. We want you to enjoy coming to work every day and to care about your job, your colleagues, and our beneficiaries. If you think you can do an outstanding job for us, then we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

Job Purpose

To manage our growing group of volunteers and to ensure SWIT provides consistent and appropriate communication support for people with aphasia and their carers along the charity’s new pathway of support.

Main Tasks:

• Oversee the implementation of the supported conversation 1:1 support offer for people with aphasia.
• To recruit volunteers to work across the SWIT pathway of support.
• To inspire and motivate SWIT volunteers to provide outstanding support for people with aphasia across the pathway of support
• To lead on the organisation of volunteer training programmes and the volunteer competency scheme.
• To support the development of a carer training package.
• To provide friendly and supportive information, advice and guidance to any client, carer, trustee, therapist or volunteer when needed.
• To proactively create case studies which showcase the charity’s work
• To report all safeguarding concerns to the CEO
• To provide timely and accurate reporting to the CEO in agreed formats
• To provide 1:1 communication support to clients, if required
• To signpost clients to other services as appropriate.
• To assist with individual grant applications, as appropriate
• To support new projects which seek to further develop the charity’s reach
• To undertake such other duties which are commensurate with the role

Person Specification

Essential

• Good general level of education or equivalent work-based experience

• Previous experience of working in the third sector and supporting people with disabilities and/or people who are socially isolated.
• Previous experience of supporting volunteers
• Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for supporting people with aphasia and their carers.
• Experience of lone working and personal safety
• Good verbal, written and numeracy skills sufficient to be able to make accurate written records
• Good technical literacy of Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and CRM systems
• Good interpersonal skills including listening and display empathy
• Have access to a car for work purposes and hold a full current UK driving licence
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake work with high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people with aphasia
• Experience of using supported conversation techniques and therapy apps
• Hold a Project management qualification.

Please visit the Speak With IT website jobs page and request a job pack to apply for this position.

Closing Date: Thursday 7th October at 12 midday.

Interviews will be held in Wakefield on Tuesday 12th October

This internship aims to be a broad introduction to Youth and Community Dance practice, administration and coordination. 

Position in the organisation

The post-holder is based within the Youth & Community team and reports to the Programmes Director and Youth & Community Dance Manager.

Location of the job

The job is based at Yorkshire Dance, 3 St Peter’s Square, Leeds, LS9 8AH, with an option for some home working.

Scope of the job

To assist with administrative and marketing duties relating to Youth & Community projects and programmes.

General duties applicable to all Yorkshire Dance staff

• To undertake all activities in compliance with Yorkshire Dance’s policies and procedures with particular reference to equality and health and safety
• To promote the activities, products and values of Yorkshire Dance
• To participate in the staff review and development scheme, and undertake continued professional development activities as identified

Terms and Conditions

Salary: £9.50 an hour (18,525 per annum)

Pension: Where eligible, auto-enrolment in company pension scheme

Period of contract: This post is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend for a further 12 months

Hours of work:  37.5hrs per week including occasional evening and weekend work

Note: Yorkshire Dance currently runs a weekly Youth Dance Company on a Wednesday evening between 5.30 – 7pm. We also run a Saturday children’s programme on a regular basis. The applicant is expected to attend the above sessions on some occasions.

Annual Leave: 20 days plus statutory holidays (28 days in total) per year

Probation period: 3 months

Notice period: 1 month

 

Please note, upon appointment the candidate will be asked to provide evidence for right to work in the UK. This position does not support sponsorship for candidates outside the UK. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to a DBS check.

We recognise the positive values of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our jobs are open to all and we particularly welcome applications from people with a disability, and people of African or Caribbean heritage and people of South, East and South East Asian heritage, as they are currently under-represented at Yorkshire Dance.

We will commit to interviewing people who are ethnically diverse or have a disability who meet the essential criteria of this role.

*** Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2022 ***

About Us

We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

We are looking for a Participation Project Leader who will help support the development, delivery, and evaluation of our community engagement activities within the Yorkshire & North East region. 

The post holder will build effective relationships with local communities/partner organisations to develop and deliver a variety of projects/activities for a range of people including young people (13 & 25 yrs old).  This work will be delivered through both digital and face to face engagement.

Location & Coverage

The role will be based working from home, with the allocation of a nearby Hub for collaborative working in Leeds.

This is a regional role but there will be an expectation that the successful candidate will be able travel to attend meetings or fieldwork throughout the regional waterway network. 

About the role

Key Accountabilities: 

• Develop and deliver a diverse programme of participatory activities, project and events that meet the specific needs and interests of local communities. 
• Lead on the delivery of the Trust initiatives including local Plastics Challenge, Lets programme, preventative health programmes within defined geographic locations. 
• Lead on monitoring and evaluating the programmes and activities. 
• Initiate, develop and maintain positive and strong relations with key stakeholders, partners and communities including; schools, universities, local authorities, businesses, uniformed groups, canoe clubs, canal societies, other charities etc. 
• Lead on the delivery of community consultation events to promote the Trust and its aims, meet local people and identify local issues and priorities that may inform the development of the programmes locally. 
• Ensure participation is representative of the diverse and varied local communities involved. 
• Work with regional operations team to plan, deliver, and manage volunteers. 
• Work with regional teams to deliver the priorities of the region and work closely with the Regional Directors and the leadership team to develop models for participatory activities that can be utilized across the Trust network of canal and waterways. 
• Manage the participatory project budget
• Work with the Trust's digital and communications teams to positively promote to the Trust and the outcomes delivered. 
• Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promote inclusion bg challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case by case basis.

About You

Work experience

• Comprehensive working knowledge of issues relating to young people including safeguarding.
• Considerable experience of collaborative working and developing and delivering social action / youth projects in partnership with other relevant organisations.
• Substantial experience of community engagement and relationship management.
• Experiencing managing volunteers.
• Proven experience of working with people and growing engagement.
• Proven experience of working in the third sector / voluntary organisation.
• Some knowledge of working safety.
• Proven experience of planning and managing practical activities for volunteer groups.
• Experience in canoeing and/or water based recreation activities (Desirable).
• Experience of working in an outdoor visitor focused environment (Desirable).
• Experience of developing and supporting youth leadership opportunities (Desirable).

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to inform, help and advise participants, volunteers, staff and partners and liaise with other professionals using a wide range of media.
• Excellent listening skills and high levels of empathy and understanding.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills, managing a diverse workload.
• Project management & problem-solving skills.
• The ability to enthuse and motivate individuals and teams of both volunteers and staff.

 Qualifications and Attainments

• Degree / HND / NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in Youth / Community or Event Management or similar area (Desirable).
• NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety (Desirable).
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable).

*** Driving is integral to the role - driving licence is essential and use of your own vehicle ***

Applications 

To Apply:click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates. You may be invited to a face to face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer 

In addition to your annual salary of £23,700 (FTE), we can offer competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found all of which can be found via our 'apply' portal. 

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations.  Come and put your skills to use on our waterways.

Find out more about the work we do and opportunities we have on our website. 

ABOUT THE JO COX FOUNDATION

The Jo Cox Foundation was established in 2016 by the friends and family of the late Jo Cox MP. The Foundation exists to build a positive legacy for Jo and to create something positive from the tragedy that was her murder. Just as Jo did, we believe in working together effectively with individuals and organisations that share the belief that we have more in common than that which divides us.

Our mission is to build stronger communities, a better public life and a fairer world in Jo’s name. To date, our campaigns and initiatives have addressed a broad range of issues including tackling loneliness, reducing abuse and intimidation in public life and preventing atrocities in conflict-affected countries. No one day is ever the same as the next!

We are a close-knit, passionate and dedicated team. Whilst we work hard, it’s incredibly important to us that we have fun and look after ourselves and each other too.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In early 2020, with the support of Spirit of 2012, the Jo Cox Foundation embarked on the Moment to Movement project. Moment to Movement explores the relationship between two of the Foundation’s community programmes - the Great Get Together and More in Common Network - asking under what conditions ‘moments’ such as the Great Get Together might spark long-term social change via movements such as More in Common.

Now, eighteen months into this three year project, we’ve set the foundations for the More in Common Network to grow, laying out clearly what it means to be a More in Common group and working collaboratively with our existing More in Common groups to understand and respond to their support needs. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to take the More in Common Network to the next level, developing and implementing a strategy that will enable new More in Common groups to form across the UK, and further developing the support offer for our existing groups. You will also oversee the wider delivery of the Moment to Movement project, acting as the key point of contact to our funders Spirit of 2012, and leading on monitoring and evaluation.

ABOUT YOU

You will have extensive experience of working to develop or deliver community building initiatives and will be confident galvanising and supporting volunteers. You’ll have strong project management skills, including experience of developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and an ability to work well with a wide range of stakeholders, from community volunteers to funding partners. 

In addition, you will have strongly held personal values which align with The Jo Cox Foundation’s vision and Jo’s ‘more in common’ ethos. These will be reflected in your respect for others and the desire to make a truly positive contribution through your work.

Please see the attached JD for more information.

The Jo Cox Foundation is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of people we aim to support and are able to fulfil our vision of a kinder, more compassionate society where every individual has a sense of belonging. We recognise that our team does not currently reflect a diverse range of life-experiences and perspectives. Currently, people from Black communities, people from minority ethnic communities and people who have a disability are underrepresented in our organisation. We would therefore particularly welcome applications from these groups. 

Registered Manager Learning Disability

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people? We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Learning Disability Registered Manager working 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis in Huddersfield.

Position: Registered Manager - Supported Living (Learning Disabilities)

Location: Huddersfield

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Your working pattern will be 5 days per week across a 7-day rota which may include some weekends.

Salary: £36,128.40

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4th October

Who you’ll be helping

You will be working for an established supported living and respite service in Huddersfield supporting adults with learning disabilities, offering a safe and responsive person-centred service. Positive Behavioural Support is a key pillar of the approach and the team will be trained to work in this way, ensuring that customers and colleagues work together to maximise quality of life and build independence.

What will you do?

This is a particularly exciting opportunity as the Registered Manager will be involved in the ongoing development of the service as well as overseeing the day to day operations and team leadership. You will be supported by the National Care Services Manager and will be responsible for the delivery of support and housing services in a safe and secure environment - ensuring the team deliver an outstanding service to customers.

Day to day

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Line manage a team and create a safe environment where colleagues can talk openly and honestly.
• Ensuring customers and colleagues are safe by consistently following the Policy and Procedure framework at all times.
• Implement and maintain an effective quality assurance programme to promote best practice and continuous improvement.
• Build effective partnerships with regional and other colleagues, participating in wider initiatives.
• Responsibility for the housing management service within the area, working with asset and compliance colleagues to ensure properties are safe and that voids and repairs are managed appropriately.

Does this describe you?

As the Registered Manager, you will have experience of managing a service for the required customers group (older people, mental health and learning difficulties). You’ll be a team player with a caring, empathic, supportive and resilient can-do attitude. Driving service improvements is important to you and you will be able to demonstrate competent IT skills, including using databases, producing reports and analysing key outcomes of data. You have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Social Care. Experience as a Registered Manager is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

The Registered Manager will be part of the supportive, national Care Management Team. A team that won a Care Management Team of the Year at the Great British Care Awards in 2019, and were Highly Commended in the national finals in 2020. All of our services are rated ‘Good’ by CQC and in some categories ‘outstanding’ and a culture of continuous improvement is promoted, with regular peer audits, Care Forums and opportunities for professional development.

In return for your hard work and dedication, the organisation can offer you:

• Access to ongoing personal career development opportunities through Learning Zone
• 5% salary increase after 18 months’ service, dependent on performance
• Opt-in to our auto-enrolment pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday per year
• Tax-free bikes and car loan scheme
• Eye tests, glasses and lenses
• Riverside Rewards scheme and app, providing valuable access to discounted benefits including high street and online savings

The Organisation

One of the UK’s leading social housing and regeneration organisations with group of not-for-profit and commercial companies with a charitable housing association at its core. Operating across 160 local authorities in England and Scotland and housing 100,000+ people, the organisation is fully committed to improving the lives of thousands of individuals and families, seeking to transform lives and revitalise neighbourhoods.

Is this role for you?

The organisation wants you to feel empowered and that your voice is truly heard. Being a company focused on people, it treats its customers with this same respect. You are trusted to protect customers, people and the business as it see’s outstanding worth in those with the courage to take responsibility, innovate and find solutions. Your focus on performance and ambition is rewarded with development opportunities. You can achieve.

If you’re thinking of joining as a Registered Manager, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community so that the organisation can truly reflect the neighbourhoods in which it works. Please Note: Measures to protect candidates and colleagues from Covid-19 are in place so virtual interviews will be held.

You may have experience in areas such as Registered Manager, Deputy Registered Manager, Acting Registered Manager, Registered Manager - Learning Disabilities, CQC Registered Manager, Registered Manager - Supported Living (Learning Disabilities), Supported Living Registered Manager, Registered Manager Supported Living, Social Care, Care, Disability, Service Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Disability Service Manager, Supported Living Service Manager.

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people

Beacon – Touchstone Dispersed Housing Support Worker
NJC Scale Points 12 – 17, starting at £22,183 pa
37 hours per week
Leeds
Permanent subject to funding

Beacon Leeds is a partnership of 3 Leeds-based charities; Turning Lives Around (TLA), Touchstone and Foundation. Beacon provides city wide Housing Related Support (HRS) accommodation service for vulnerable adults, couples and families to prevent homelessness and address housing need.  Beacon Intensive and Dispersed Support provides temporary accommodation for people experiencing a period of homelessness, have multiple and complex needs and may also display high risk behaviours.

The post holder will provide flexible, focused and short-term housing related support to clients with a wide range of support needs accessing dispersed accommodation with the aim of supporting clients secure their own accommodation within the contracted timescales.

You will need to have successfully engaged, supported and worked with people with multiple and complex needs, also have knowledge of housing management.  The successful applicant will also need to have excellent communication skills and experience of working with a diverse range of clients.

Closing Date: 8 October 2021

Interviews will be held: WC 18 October 2021

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the application pack.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly, BME and LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

No agencies please.

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

A core element of our Future of Advice strategic framework is to advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across our service. This role sits within the EDI Team, which provides strategic leadership and expertise on the delivery of Citizens Advice EDI goals, across the organisation. The team aims to secure​ an equitable and inclusive service for all clients, staff and volunteers.

The EDI team has three key business priorities for 2021/22
1) Improving the accessibility and inclusivity of our services
2) Addressing workforce equality disparities and advancing inclusion
3) Continuing to build EDI capabilities service wide

In this role, you will lead a high profile, strategically important programme of work to achieve greater diversity within our workforce and create an equitable and inclusive working environment service wide. You will be expected to contribute to our thinking and challenge the organisation to address equity disparities by working with our workforce, and helping everyone play their part in transforming the way we advance EDI in the organisation. You will be someone who takes a social justice approach to advancing EDI within workplace practices.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.

Closing date: 29/09/2021

Interview date: TBC

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.

• Opportunity to use your finance skills to work for a leading FE/HE College Group
• Great benefits - 30 days holiday plus statutory days & college closure days

About Our Client

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC) and White Rose Academies Trust (WRAT). Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest improving and most innovative education groups in the country.

Luminate provide a range of online training and workshops in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion and we are continually looking to support and advise our workforce on emerging trends and priority topics both within the Yorkshire and Humber region and across the country. We offer opportunities for individuals to join internal staff equality forums and currently have LGBT, disability, BAME and working carers forums running across the group. These forums are a great way for people from a range of backgrounds to share experiences, support organisation priorities, raise awareness and help educate the wider workforce.

Luminate Education Group are accredited Investors in People, Investors in Diversity, a mindful employer and a disability confident employer.

Luminate Education Group has a key set of values:

• Aspirational with heart
• Down to earth with huge ambition
• High performing with soul
• Everyone together, while championing the individual

Job Description

As Head of Finance Business Partnering you will be a critical member of the finance team providing a close link and support between senior stakeholders and your finance colleagues. Key areas of delivery will include:

• To lead the team in the provision of all aspects of financial reporting and associated KPIs to meet the requirements of the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Providing a robust and high quality financial business partnering service across the group, liaising with key stakeholders and adopting an approach of continuous improvement.
• Lead the group financial forecasting process (with reference to the quarterly submissions from Heads of Department) for presentation to the Executive Leadership Team and Group Board.
• To be the primary lead for the preparation of the budget through the group business planning process. Ensuring that the financial information is collated, reviewed and consolidated in a timely manner. Guide the team in training and supporting budget holders with the process.
• To be a member of the Finance Senior Management Team and provide a strategic input to the plans for the department and the group.
• To champion sound financial practice and compliance with Luminate Education Group Financial Regulations and procedures.
• Lead the completion of month end processes in line with the management accounts timetable and ensure delivery of meaningful and accurate reports in a timely manner to all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of funding streams to enhance the support provided to budget holders.
• Work in conjunction with budget holders and the financial systems team to continually improve information flow and financial reporting to support key stakeholders.
• Support the Chief Financial Officer in the production of the group three year plan for submission to the ESFA and other regulatory bodies.
• To lead the team in the active management of capital expenditure and capital grant application and allocation process.
• To lead the team in challenging poor financial control and supporting budget holders to ensure the best use of available resources, encouraging value for money behaviours.
• Provide ad hoc reports, reviews and project support to budget holders and the Chief Financial Officer and shared service customers as required.
• To liaise with internal and external auditors as appropriate and ensure implementation of any recommendations arising from reviews.
• Ensure adequate provision of financial support and training to all service users, engaging with shared service partners at all levels to maintain a high level of service.
• Provide management and support for staff in accordance with agreed policies.

The Successful Applicant

Candidates will need the following key skills, qualifications and experience to be successful as Head of Business Partnering.

• Fully Accountancy qualified CCAB (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA) or CIMA accountant
• Degree qualified
• Substantial post-qualification experience working at senior level in a complex organisation
• Experience of successfully leading, supervising and managing a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the education sector including regulatory frameworks, systems and external environment.
• Experience of using IT systems at an advanced level including Microsoft Office and proprietary financial systems.
• Experience of communicating to a wide range of audiences including writing reports and delivering presentations.
• Experience of UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice including FRS102.
• Experience of supporting colleagues from a non-financial background to understand their responsibilities as a budget holder, in developing business cases and utilising resources to the maximum impact.
• Able to use own initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of decisions made.
• Communicates, challenges and influences a variety of stakeholders effectively. Able to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change. Where necessary resolves highly charged, high-profile conflicts.
• Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Understands and appreciates different and opposing perspectives on an issue. Adapts approach as the requirements of a situation change. Builds strategic partnerships both internally and externally.
• Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment and motivation.
• Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to construct frameworks, for decision making and problem-solving.
• Takes decisions at times when there are many unknowns. Transforms proposals into practical reality.
• Understand the value drivers of Luminate Education Group and is commercially aware.
• Role models Luminate Education Group values, and behaviours.

What's on Offer

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

Working within an FE/HE environment can be very rewarding. At Luminate Education Group, we are looking for talented individuals who can help us to achieve our mission, which is "creating learning environments where every student can achieve their full potential."

There are a whole host of benefits available to employees of Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, University Centre Leeds, Keighley College and Harrogate College:

• GENEROUS PENSION SCHEME
• Employees can join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which offers pension and tax lump sum benefits on retirement, as well as life assurance benefits with a generous employer contribution.
• OCCUPATIONAL SICK PAY
• We have a generous sick pay scheme, offering employees up to 26 weeks at full pay, with a further 26 weeks at half pay, depending on how long they have worked with us.
• ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
• We offer an excellent annual leave entitlement plus up to five discretionary closure days at Christmas.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
• Through our employee assistance programme, staff can access free confidential advice and support via a 24/7 telephone helpline and structured telephonic and face-to-face counselling.
• FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES
• We offer flexible working opportunities to support the diverse needs of our workforce.
• METRO CARDS & NORTHERN RAIL
• Discounted travel cards for those who regularly use public transport across the region.
• CYCLE TO WORK SCHEMES
• Our salary sacrifice scheme enables employees to pay for a bicycle through our payroll and save on tax in the process.
• SIMPLY HEALTH
• Through a cash plan, employees are able to access healthcare treatment and claim back money from their bills. The cash plan includes 24/7 GP and counselling telephone services and cover for up to four children (under the age of 18) on their policy.
• DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS
• 20% off Bodyline gyms with no joining fee and £5 off monthly fees at Village Gyms.
• MEMBERSHIPS
• Employees can acquire various membership cards/schemes, such as Costco and The Gourmet Society. These offer cost savings on a number of products or services.
• IT PRODUCTS
• Employees can access Microsoft products at heavily discounted rates and free antivirus.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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