Our mission is to be the lead deliverer of educational, rehabilitation and care services in the UK, creating a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence and providing class-leading support. We provide an environment in which our children, young people and adults can thrive. Formed in 1841 to care for the growing number of blind people in Liverpool, Catholic Blind Institute (CBI) now provides two exceptional residential services using our values-led ethos to deliver top quality care and a highly personalised approach.
St Vincent's School is a globally recognised, high quality, residential OFSTED Outstanding school for visually impaired children with access to the full national curriculum. Christopher Grange is a highly respected residential, nursing and palliative care home that also offers visual rehabilitation services, via its sight loss learning hub. We are inclusive and welcome diversity, including those of all faiths and those of none.
We are consistently acknowledged for our high standard of care by regulators and our deeply committed staff create an environment in which our children, young people and adults are enabled to achieve a life of fulfilment, security and dignity, irrespective of disability, infirmity or age.
Catholic Blind Institute
Chief Executive Officer
Competitive salary
Liverpool
We are looking for a CEO to build, shape and develop CBI for the next step in our history. Working with the Board and building on our strong local, national and global reputation as well as our stable financial position, the CEO will strategically review the current landscape and identify new opportunities to maximise our impact and grow services that best support our clients. This will include reviewing new partnership opportunities, diversifying our funding and maximising our resources and reach. The CEO will act as an ambassador externally with key stakeholders and will lead and support our inspiring staff.
In order to continue our enviable success and remain flexible in the market place, we seek an individual with sound strategic experience and a creative approach. Our next CEO will have experience of developing strategies that maximise growth opportunities and deliver long-term sustainability as well as successfully adapting to changing external environments. A visionary and inspiring leader driven by strong values, the incoming CEO will demonstrate exceptional communication skills and experience of building strong relationships with a breadth of stakeholders. The successful candidate will also share our commitment for providing a high quality environment that ensures people and staff thrive.
To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.
Closing date: 7 October 2019
Initial interviews with Prospectus: 14 - 24 October 2019
Site visits to St Vincent's School and Christopher Grange w/c 4th November 2019
Panel interviews at CBI offices: 11 November 2019
Catholic Blind Institute is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
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Knowsley Youth Mutual Fundraising Manager
Salary of up to £38,000 per annum
Permanent, full time
KYM is an independent mutual organisation, that serves young people across the borough of Knowsley with a range of open access and targeted youth programmes.
We are at a very exciting point in our journey. Following an extensive strategic review, Autumn 2019 we will relaunch the organisation with a new brand and exciting vision for young people.
We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to join our team to drive the organisation’s exciting growth ambitions.
The role will report into the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, and will be based at Our Place youth centre in Huyton.
We will offer you a competitive salary, and a stimulating and meaningful work environment.
Further details can be found on our website.
Please send:
- Your cv
- A cover letter, outlining your suitability for the post
Applications will only be considered upon the receipt of both a cover letter and your CV.
Application deadline: Friday, 27 September 2019.
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 07 October 2019
We are looking for people who will be committed to helping us to change the lives of young people.
We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres which provide an education programme addressing underachievement and social exclusion. We target children and young people most at risk of failing to meet their potential to go to university due to economic, social, cultural, or linguistic disadvantage.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff are transforming the fortunes of thousands of young people each year. At an exciting time in our evolution, we are looking to expand our teams in regional centres across the network. We are therefore looking for high-calibre candidates to join us as part-time Programme Support Tutors. You will work closely with our existing IntoUniversity teams, acting as a tutor at after-school Academic Support sessions and supporting the team with programme preparation.
Our ideal candidate has either paid or voluntary experience working with young people, is well-organised and efficient, a good team-player and is someone excited and enthusiastic at the prospect of helping young people reach their potential. You will have achieved a minimum of a GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. You might be a retired teacher keen to use your skills to continue to support children or someone who wants rewarding work to fit in with the school holidays but applications are welcome from anyone interested. No specialist subject knowledge is required for this role and training is provided.
If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to achieve their potential regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please visit our website to view the job description and apply online. You will be asked to upload the following:
• your CV (including details of any periods where you were not in education or employment);
• a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the post and why you would like to work for IntoUniversity.
There is not an application deadline, so if you are interested in the role then please apply as soon as possible.
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