Are you a strong and inspirational leader committed to developing and delivering the strategic vision of a charity?

Executive Recruit is recruiting on behalf of the Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust, which is a registered charity dedicated to providing hospice care for the people of North Liverpool, South Sefton and Kirkby in Knowsley. The charity is committed to delivering the best possible practice and development of Specialist Palliative Care for people with life-limiting illnesses and complex needs. At every stage of your illness, the charity honours a patient’s right to dignity and respect by aiming to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

We are looking for an outstanding person, who passionately shares the values of the organisation and has the ability to lead the charity into a new phase of development. The new Chief Executive will make their mark at a crucial time when there will be ample opportunity to make a real and lasting contribution.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and deliver on the Hospice Charitable Trust strategic vision.
• Take responsibility for overall leadership, management, performance, governance and development of the Hospice Charitable Trust.
• Take responsibility for the efficient, effective and safe running of the Hospice Charitable Trust, ensuring the organisation meets its professional financial, statutory and legal obligations.
• Work with Woodlands Hospice clinical and organisational leaders to support the continuous improvement of specialist palliative care services for patients and their families.
• Be an ambassador for the Hospice Charitable Trust, representing it, and building strong relationships with stakeholders including NHS, corporate and individual supporters and the media.
• Support Woodlands Hospice CQC Registered Manager in meeting fundamental standards of quality and safety under the Hospice CQC Registration, ensuring patient and family services meet or exceed regulatory standards.
• Undertake continual personal development to maintain professional registration and to keep pace with developing needs in hospice care and the charitable sector as well as individual needs.
• Oversee all Human Resource issues for staff including disciplinary, capability issues, sickness absence management taking the most senior role in accordance with HR policy e.g. dismissals, final stage sickness.
• Overall responsibility for developing and implementing the Financial Strategy (Income and Expenditure) in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, setting and agreeing the financial budgets.
• Develop existing and build new income streams and financial controls which can protect the financial security of the Hospice Charitable Trust.

About you

The new Chief Executive could come from a range of relevant backgrounds, but will need to hit the ground running in terms of charity/healthcare sector experience and knowledge.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience as a Senior Manager, Assistant Director, Chief Executive or CEO.
• Experience of working in the charitable sector that offers the breadth and depth of knowledge required to meet the demands of the role.
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning.
• Experience of influencing key stakeholders.
• Experience of networking with potential partners and experience of business development.
• Experience of financial management at organisational or department level.
• Experience of leading, implementing and thriving on major change – both cultural and organisational.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced and developing organisation.
• Professional or Management qualification to degree/post-graduate level.

If you are keen to make a positive difference in improving the quality of life for patients and their families, then we would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV by applying to this advert. If your experience is deemed suitable you will be sent an application form to be considered for further review.

Chapter are seeking an experienced, highly motivated and strategically minded individual to become our Operations Manager. We are looking for someone who is experienced in a senior management role to ensure the smooth running and ongoing development of the organisation.

Due to the growing demand for our services, Chapter are seeking an Operations Manager to oversee its day-to-day operations. You will form part of a senior management team reporting directly to the CEO and be responsible for ensuring Chapter’s services, projects and activities operate to a high standard and in line with operational procedures.

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring effective delivery of Chapter’s services, supporting and managing staff teams in line with Chapter’s strategic plan and service outputs. The role requires experience and knowledge in charity activity and mental health services, including service design and co-production.

Ideally, but not essentially you will be experienced in leading change management with an understanding of continuous improvement concepts. You will have experience of mobilising new services and a proven ability to mobilise teams of paid staff and volunteers. Additionally, you will be responsible for the HR function across the organisation, taking an active role in recruitment, onboarding, contract changes, appraisals and performance management.

As a member of the senior management team, you will need to work effectively with the Board of Trustees and the CEO to develop strategies, policies and processes for the organisation. You will deputise for the CEO in their absence and provide capacity at a strategic level to ensure that Chapter is a leading mental health charity across Cheshire.

We have a strong commitment to promote equality and equal opportunities. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental ill-health.

Visit our website to download an application pack. Closing date for applications is Sunday 21st March 2021.

Interviews will be held on Monday 29th March 2021. Due to current Government restrictions, it is likely that initial interviews will take place virtually.

We are looking for a talented individual to support our Local Project Manager and Volunteer Caseworker to deliver our Parents in Mind perinatal mental health peer support project in Halton and St Helens – initially until April 2022, but with the possibility of extension, subject to funding.  This role is home-based but will include travel (sometimes at short notice) to the Halton and St Helens area, so access to transport and a flexible approach to working are essential. The post will be for 14 hours per week.

You must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to quickly create rapport with volunteers, service users, NCT practitioners and a range of staff from local services. An understanding of mental health support pathways is also essential to the post. This is a complex project and covers multiple locations, so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently. In this largely pastoral role, the core of the work will be ensuring Parents in Mind peer supporters are able to provide service users with safe, well-informed and reliable support, so outstanding relationship building skills are vital. Good IT skills will also be required – including use of Outlook, Word and Excel. Ideally you will also have the skills to be able to engage with parents via social media. Please note some evening work may be required to support volunteers providing evening peer support.

It is essential for this post that you are, or undertake the training to become, a Parents in Mind peer supporter. This training requires lived experience/close support of another who has experienced mental health difficulties during the transition to parenthood, and the accredited training would be undertaken in addition to your paid hours.

The job description for this role can be found here.

The closing date for the role is 8th March 2021 with interviews intended to date place on either 11th March or 16th March 2021.

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.  More details about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion action can be found here.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

This is a rare opportunity to develop your career by becoming the leader of a small charity.

Aftermath Support began as a pilot scheme for Merseyside, funded and supported by the Home Office, with the single aim of improving the support provided to victims of incidents involving road death and serious injury. The pilot scheme ended in 2005 and since then the charity has grown to be a registered charity that offers free, confidential advice and support from trained volunteers. This ranges from emotional support on how to cope with grief to practical support such as advice on funeral Grants and civil law.

The charity works closely with victims and bereaved families and is supported by numerous other organisations to form a considerable network of support. An essential component of this work is that it empowers victims to make informed choices in relation to the support available to them as well as raising public awareness of the devastation road traffic collisions cause to the victims and their families.

As one client said:

“I found it very hard to process and cope after my accident. Julie guided me through it and I always felt that I could trust her 100%. I don’t know how I would have coped without her help and can honestly say that the work you do is fantastic”.

Following the retirement of the current General Manager, the Board are keen to appoint a new leader that can work with them to develop the charity further. The role is about building internal capacity and resources, especially IT and systems. It’s also about continuing to expand and develop a skilled and passionate group of volunteers who work directly with clients and partner organisations.

You’ll be someone that has management experience and is ready for a leadership role. You’ll have the skills to motivate staff and volunteers and the personal drive and energy to bring about change in the organisation.

As you’d expect with a small organisation, you’ll need to roll your sleeves up and help deliver the service – supporting the staff team and volunteers in working directly with victims and families. You’ll also manage the organisation – its finances and processes, so fundraising skills would be a huge advantage. In return, you’ll get a job that is fast-paced, flexible, important and incredibly rewarding.

How To Apply

Please contact BTA to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.

Please get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Midday, Monday 22nd March 2021

Interview Date: Friday 2nd April 2021

This search is being conducted exclusively for Aftermath Support by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Job Title: Senior Service Manager - Restoration

No of Posts: 1

Salary: £29,545 - £32,545 (dependent on experience) plus Pension and Health Benefits

Status: Full Time, Substantive

Hours: 37.5 per week

Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum

Based at: Wigan and Leigh

Responsible to: Operations Director

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

SUMMARY

The Brick is a growing charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to join the charity in a new and exciting role. Your role will be to enhance integrate and develop all aspects of restoration within the Charity. You will need to be as committed as we are to equip people from diverse backgrounds for self-sustaining and independent living.

To be successful, you will be a person who has

• high integrity,
• commitment to organisational development, and good governance,
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to work at pace in a complex context,
• the ability to work in a team in a practical, flexible and cooperative way
• passionate about supporting people to transition

To Apply: Please send your CV along with a brief overview of why you feel you are perfect for this role in no more than 500 words. Please submit your documents using the link.

Please apply early as we reserve the right to bring forward or extend the deadline for applications, so please get your applications in as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March 2021 Possible Interview days: 11th and 12th March

 JOB PURPOSE

The focus of the Senior Service Manager - Restoration is to ensure that sustainable yet robust transitions are being achieved for residents in temporary or emergency accommodations, that they remain financially viable and appropriately resourced at all times. A key aspect of the role is to deliver a high quality and balanced customised service to residents with the ultimate objective of placing them in suitable, good quality long term accommodation, alongside meaningful training and employment opportunities. We are keen to deliver projects that enhance wellbeing, skills development and employability opportunities. Thinking ahead to what resilient communities and the future of work may look like, including innovative thinking around the types of skills and practices that may become even more valuable in a climate-changing and post-pandemic world. As senior service manager responsible for restoration you will manage all activities that take place within the Brick Works and Cross Street warehouse and develop long term strategic plans for these facilities, embedding them into the local community.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To be a member of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for managing the delivery and development of high quality restoration services at our numerous sites to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Restoration services are designed to prepare individuals for sustainable tenancies by developing independence, expanding communication and providing social opportunities to support general health and wellbeing. You will effectively manage and motivate a staff and volunteer team to deliver high quality services, meeting organisational and regulatory standards, for people attending our training, education and day opportunities provision. As well as managing people, you will be responsible for the health safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in our restoration projects, ensuring that the projects are equipped appropriately and the facilities are robust. To be successful in this role you will have a sound knowledge of person centred planning for individuals with complex needs, people management and budget management. You will need to demonstrate proven experience of supervising and line managing staff in accordance with policy and legislation and all that it entails. You will be a commercially minded person with the ability to encourage ambition, innovation and a culture of entrepreneurialism whilst managing risk. An action-oriented person who enjoys working hard and looks for challenge.

People we work with;

• Create and oversee a robust process of meaningful engagement from people living in Supported Housing and the Hubs
• Oversee a process which ensures individual personalised plans are fulfilled
• Understand the opportunities for people with lived experience and create and maintain a suitable programme which encourages growth within the Charity whilst at the same time understand the additional support needs that may be required.
• Manage the Brick Works and Cross Street facilities.
• Work directly with the other areas of the Charity that promote engagement.
• Oversee the Training and Resource Manager
• Continually seek opportunities to improve the quality and effectiveness of the services delivered and to enhance their experience; monitor the external environment and ensure that new services are developed in line with changing demographics and needs.

Accommodation

• Focus on positive outcomes for people living in our accommodation through work and training engagement
• Understand and embed an Asset based Approach to all areas within the Charity
• Maximise rental income from the Brick’s Accommodation by working in close partnership with other departments in the charity and other agencies
• Oversee the Intensive Housing Management Manager
• Oversee the Facilities and Properties manager

PARTNERSHIP WORKING

The Brick is committed to delivering Wigan Council’s Deal approach and as such we are asking for applicants who adopt the 3 core behaviours being; positive, accountable and courageous. We are looking for innovation and creativity, The Brick is not afraid to do things differently and pilot new initiatives to trial and test new ideas.

Good Practice

Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all young people and adults, In line with our Safeguarding policies. We will carefully select, train and support all those with any responsibility within the Charity, in accordance with our rigorous recruitment and selection policies.

The Brick is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of our workforce.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and support or staff from different backgrounds

Job Title: Senior Service Manager - Accommodation

Salary: £29,545 - £32,545 (dependent on experience) plus Pension and Health Benefits

Status: Full Time, Substantive

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings on a shift pattern

Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum Based at: Charity locations across Wigan and Leigh Responsible to: Operations Director

Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees

SUMMARY

The Brick is a growing charity with big aspirations for people in need within our community. We provide RELIEF, RESTORATION and REFORMATION by offering tailored support, hope, and opportunity to those looking to improve their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual in a new and exciting role. Your role will be to enhance, integrate and develop all aspects of relief, whilst looking towards restoration within Emergency Accommodation delivered by the Charity. You will need to be committed in order to ensure support is provided to people from diverse backgrounds and that they are provided with information which could help self-sustaining and independent living. You will empower your team to achieve positive outcomes whilst undertaking shift work where necessary, including nights.

To be successful, you will need to be

• A person of high integrity, committed and organised
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop excellent relationship with all stakeholders and be able to be solution focused and proactive in partnership working.
• Flexible and able to adapt to new settings and environments and be able to work at a pace in a complex context.
• To have a proven track record of leadership and management to empower teams to reach their potential and therefore the potential of the individual
• To have a proven track record of performance management including contract delivery and KPI’s
• To be able to have good knowledge of safeguarding and risk management
• To be have knowledge of health and safety
• To be able to manage budgets
• To have a knowledge of national and local housing and homeless strategies
• To work within the Brick and Wigan Deal principles

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 5th March 2021 Possible Interview days: 11th and 12th March

To Apply: Please send your CV along with a brief overview of why you feel you are perfect for this role in no more than 500 words. 

Please apply early as we reserve the right to bring forward or extend the deadline for applications, so please get your applications in as soon as possible.

An opportunity has arisen to join our charity Passion for Learning.  If you are keen to promote and support the enrichment, education and mental well-being of school age children, then we'd love to hear from you.

The role of the Fundraising and Development Manager is integral to the smooth delivery of our key services.

We would welcome applications from experienced fundraisers who are able to meet the criteria in the role description:

• Developing and managing a fundraising strategy to promote and enable the strategic aims of the organisation, both short and long term.

• Initiating and maintaining a strong portfolio of business partners willing to provide innovative support to our organisation and beneficiaries. 

• Supporting the work of the Senior Leadership Team. 

Holidays 

5.6 weeks per year plus public holidays

Hours 

37 hours per week to be worked flexibly to meet the requirements of the organisation 

Workbase 

Office in Ellesmere Port but with travel across Cheshire West 

Working remotely while restrictions are in place 

Checks 

DBS check and professional references

Role Purpose 

The role holder is responsible for the funding and partnerships which enable the organisation to achieve its objectives. From successfully applying for funding from various sources, to stewarding donors and corporate partners, the role holder is responsible for maintaining a strong funding pipeline in line with the organisation’s ambitions for growth. 

The role holder will help to inform and support the work of the senior leadership team. 

Responsibilities

Deliver an agreed income target, with significant growth year on year.

• Research potential funding sources and opportunities to create high-quality, compelling funding applications to grant making trusts and foundations to accurately reflect the organisation’s impact for beneficiaries. 

• Steward existing donors and corporate partners who sponsor Passion for Learning’s work, involving them in projects as appropriate to safeguard their continued support. 

• Maintain the funding pipeline with sufficient applications and requests for support to meet the organisation’s needs, regularly feeding back on outcomes to the senior leadership team. 

• Provide impact reports to funders and supporters based on organisational data, case studies and beneficiary feedback, reflecting the achievement of expected funding outcomes. 

• Develop new, sustainable major donor and corporate relationships, through cold prospecting, existing networks and working closely with the senior leadership team and existing supporters, to identify new prospects within their networks. 

• Produce high quality written proposals and make verbal presentations / face to face asks to a range of audiences. 

• Contribute to the social media and communications channels for the organisation, working with the team on key messages, posts and press releases as required. 

• Produce fundraising communications and promotional materials for relevant stakeholders with the support of the team.

• To undertake administration duties associated with submitting applications, thanking donors, completing end of grant reports and regular donor communications. 

• Ensure adherence to the relevant charity legislation and the Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Fundraising Practice. 

• Generate written reports and funding updates for management as required. 

• Carry out other, reasonable duties, as requested by the CEO, including attendance at events and meetings, as and when required. 

• Work as a positive member of the team, contributing to continuous improvement through flexible and creative responses and supporting the growth/evolution and development of the organisation to meet the developing vision. 

• Together with other members of the team, act as a champion for the organisation; representing and positively promoting the organisation at all times.

• Work inclusively and undertake all work in accordance with PfL’s values, policies, principles and procedures.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Educated to degree level

• Excellent standard of literacy, numeracy and IT competency 

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by Passion for Learning beneficiaries 

• Fundraising Qualification

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE  

(Paid or Voluntary) 

• Experience in fundraising to secure income from diverse sources including multi-year grants 

• Experience in networking and working collaboratively, demonstrating an understanding of the voluntary and community sector

• Experience of the charity sector 

• Knowledge of the education sector 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• High level of communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to deliver presentations professionally, taking account of diverse audience needs and to maximise impact 

• Ability to be proactive and to problem solve, including seeking creative or imaginative solutions 

• Able to demonstrate commitment to innovation and ability to support innovation and continuous improvement in practice

• Self-motivated and self-disciplined, able to prioritise own workload and deliver to deadlines

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, managing stakeholder communication and working to agreed plans 

• Good organisational skills and ability to work across a number of tasks and work areas

• Experience of communications across multiple channels 

PERSONAL  ATTRIBUTES & OTHER FACTORS 

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and ‘can do’ attitude

• Ability to work and travel flexibly 

• Positive, professional and pragmatic approach 

• Commitment to equality and diversity

• Full driving licence with use of a vehicle

• Clear enhanced DBS and satisfactory references 

• Interest in social enterprise and in collaboration with other organisations