Overview 

At the Talent Foundry we are obsessed with helping young people discover what they are amazing at and we work with around 60,000 young people from across 1,600 secondary schools every year with this goal in mind.

We work only in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, running employability programmes in partnership with some of the most recognisable UK brands.  On top of this, we host our showcase Rock Assembly event for 10,000 young people at Wembley Arena – a unique blend of careers fair and pop concert for the schools we work with. Everything we do is free of charge for schools and pupils.

As we move into this next phase of our development, we are looking to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive. This is a new role which will oversee the operations of the trust and look to develop new charitable partnerships with both philanthropic grant givers and corporate partners.

We will be appointing to this role with succession planning in mind and are looking for a highly-energetic and inspirational leader who excels at building relationships and advocacy. The role will involve a significant amount of external facing work, including with potential funders and media.

Specific Responsibilities

New business:

• Engage with external partners, both corporate and philanthropic to grow the funding base for the trust.
• Write bids and programme plans and prepare budgets to secure external funding from corporate partners and attend meetings with other senior members of TTF (or alone) to discuss and agree these.
• Assist the CEO with budget planning for new programmes or initiatives.

Programme Oversight

• Working with the Head of Programmes, maintain oversight of the delivery of programmes against relevant and applicable key performance indicators to ensure all programmes are delivered on time, in budget and that they meet the stated aims and objectives.

Advocacy

• Lead on external relations, including building a media profile for TTF to grow its reach and sphere of influence.
• Develop the social media strategy, including growing audience and honing TTF’s voice across key platforms.
   

Operations

• Supported by the Finance and HR officer, overall responsibility for signing off budgets and accounts, including overseeing the annual audit.
• Oversight of overall cashflow to ensure financial stability of the trust.
• Oversee engagement of self-employed freelance staff and contractors and maintaining accurate records in line with data protection requirements.
• Working with the Head of Programmes, responsible for ensuring all due diligence checks are completed as requested by corporate partners and contract management.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g. pension scheme, Charity Commission)
• Responsible for the Risk Register, updating this as necessary and present this to the Board for approval at least termly.
• Act as Data Protection Officer for the trust.
• Manage office moves as needed

Line Management

• Head of Programmes and Finance and HR Officer.

Other General Responsibilities

• Operate as a flexible team player and deputise for the CEO as required
• To provide a high level of customer care to anyone connected with TTF
• To be aware of and support diversity and equal opportunities for all, appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of TTF
• To undertake all other duties commensurate with the level of the post as required, to ensure the efficient and effective running of TTF

TTF is committed to embedding Equality and Diversity across all its work and believes that a diverse range of perspectives at all levels is essential for our legitimacy and effectiveness.  We therefore strongly encourage applications from suitably experienced applicants from all walks of life who will continue to strengthen the diversity of our team.We would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates as they are under represented on our team at the present time. 

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Talent Foundry Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, they must report this in line with the Safeguarding policy. 

Community Southwark is the infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Southwark. We aim to bring about positive change for people living in Southwark by championing, supporting and working with the wonderful and diverse organisations and individuals that make up the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Southwark.

We support non-profit organisations to run effectively, efficiently, sustainably and legally through providing a range of activities including training, face-to-face advice, online resources, holding events for information and engagement as well as hosting networks and working groups and providing policy insights and influence.

We also work with individuals and informal groups on social action, engagement, supporting campaigns, providing information on how you can get involved in improving your community and more. We are a champion for the sector and look to ensure we have a seat at the right table on its behalf. We host Healthwatch Southwark and have strong and productive links with the VCS in Southwark, its funders, Southwark Council, Partnership Southwark and others. We are now looking to recruit for a new CEO, and I am delighted you are considering applying for it.

This is an exciting role for a change maker and social activist with political acumen and excellent senior leadership, diplomacy, team working and interpersonal skills. If you are committed to supporting and advocating on behalf of our member oganisations at a strategic and localism level, and as comfortable working with local residents as you are with politicians and public servants, then this could be the perfect job for you. A new CEO will join Community Southwark at an exciting time for the organisation and following a period of change you will get the chance to implement and embed a number of organisational changes such as a move to new premises and implementing the 2022- 2026 strategy to name just a few. While the 2022-2026 strategy will not complete until early 2022, it is likely focus will be .

- The needs of ethnic minority led groups in Southwark.

- Strengthening the representation and advocacy for Southwark VCS;

- Ensuring the sustainability of Community Southwark by fundraising for our own building via our Designated Property Fund.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and people from the LGBTQ+ community.

Nicola Howard, Chair of the Board of Trustees

About the role

Acting as ambassador for Southwark VCS, you will provide the public face for our activities, supporting the voluntary sector and wider communities in Southwark. You will lead the organisation and its membership in building the local VCS capacity and direction in collaboration with others. A key element of the role will be to maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders in local government, Partnership Southwark and business acting as a conduit between all these sectors.

VCS Representation • .

VCS Development • .

CS Strategy and Governance • .

CS Leadership •.

CS Financial Management •.

CS Operations •. 

Next Steps

Closing date: 9 AM on Monday, 3rd January 2022  (NB - AD WILL BE EXTENDED TO CLOSING DATE)

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Friday, 7th January 2022

Interviews: Friday, 14th January 2022

Preferred Start Date: Monday, 14th March 2022

We are looking for a capable, confident and experienced PA and office manager to work at a senior level in a well-respected charity. The role involves supporting the Chief Executive, SMT and Trustee Board and includes responsibility for HR and office management. The role would suit an experienced administrator who is familiar with working at a senior level. There is real scope here for making your mark and establishing new ways of working. You will be working at a high level of skill across an organisation which is working on an issue of real importance – child poverty.

With an energised Board full of strategic ambition and a team with a deep understanding of the community we support, we are seeking an inspiring, dynamic and visionary individual to join us as our new Executive Director to build on our success and take Trekstock to the next level.

Every day in the UK, 34 young adults are diagnosed with cancer and face its long-term effects. From this point, they enter a system that is not designed  to support  them.   

Teenage and Young Adult services finish once a patient reaches their 25th  birthday but mainstream  cancer services cate r for an older demographic (50% of cancer diagnoses occur over the age of 70). They are often  the youngest person on their ward by decades  and the support  they  are  offered does not reflect their  unique  needs. As a result, they feel isolated and unsupported, both by the mainstream services which are not age-appropriate and from the older patients they meet on the ward whose concerns are markedly different from their own.    

Trekstock exists and is uniquely placed to provide a community to young adults in their 20s or 30s who have been diagnosed with cancer through informative events, expert advice and physical activity support, co-designed with them to keep them active during or beyond treatment, improve their physical and mental well-being and overall quality of life.

As our new Executive Director, you will have the confidence and the expertise to deliver on our vision where every young adult receiving a cancer diagnosis is given the tailored support they need. You will bring strategic leadership experience, a high level of organisational ability, self-motivation and self-discipline, a passion for extending our reach and in relation to business development and demonstrate experience of managing budgets, effective business planning and the ability to add value to what already exists and position us to achieve even greater success in the future. 

Supported by the Founder who maintains responsibility for major relationships, special projects and communications, you will be responsible for our high performing department heads for programmes and fundraising, both of whom are used to operating in a relatively autonomous and collaborative way, HR, all facets of office management, finance and accounting (with external support from accountants and bookkeepers) and Board of Trustees liaison and reporting. 

You will act as the lead Ambassador for the charity, raising its profile amongst supporters and stakeholders. Leading and empowering staff whilst fully embracing diversity and inclusion and instilling a culture of professionalism.  As the face and voice of the charity, you will successfully build the future sustainability and viability of the charity, ensuring that it remains relevant to the needs of the young adults it serves. 

Liaising with our committed Board of Trustees, you will develop the charity’s strategic vision, taking ownership and ultimate responsibility for the delivery of the strategy, all major decision making and reporting the implementation and monitoring of business plans and the achievement of the required financial and quality outcomes. 

You will have substantial experience of working at the Executive or Senior Management level that requires an organisation-wide strategic perspective and a successful track record of leading, motivating and managing high-performing teams and achieving improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.

Relate London North East and Essex, the leading provider of relationship support services across the region, is seeking a Chief Executive.

Relationships with family, partners, friends and colleagues play a big part in how happy we are, and when they aren’t healthy, we suffer. Relate is here to develop and support relationships particularly by helping couples, families and individuals to make their relationships work better through counselling or mediation. 

Part of the national federation of Relate, we are a local charity with a turnover of around £980k and a team of 74 employees including 54 practitioners.

To be considered for this post you must have proven management experience, the ability to implement projects and plans to achieve targets and results, excellent communication skills, and the energy and commitment necessary to lead a busy charity at a key time in its development.

We expect candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the kind of services Relate provides and a passion and commitment to our social purpose.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check.

Closing date 10th December 2021,  Interviews will be held on 17th and 18th January 2022

Healthy Living Platform are looking for their next Chief Executive Officer to help drive forward this exciting new stage of growth for the organisation. Healthy Living Platform has been working to embed food and sustainable lifestyles in communities across Lambeth for the last 2 years. The organisation, a registered charity, has gone from strength-to-strength and built a fantastic team of people along the way. From the continuing success of the LEAP into Healthy Living programmes for families; securing a long-term contract with Lambeth Council to deliver community surplus food initiatives across the borough; and a growing network of community pantries- we have put healthy food and community back into the heart of Lambeth and it’s networks. 

As Chief Executive Officer, you will be someone who relishes a challenge and looks for opportunities to build, grow and question. You will oversee the management of all teams and programmes, monitor and support the development of new projects and funding applications and build the organisation’s networks to enable and grow our future. You will be just as comfortable talking to external partners & managing budgets across projects as you are with talking to community members & attending large-scale events.

Why Healthy Living Platform? 

We are an organisation that values the assets and skills of both our team and the communities we work with. We come together with people to coproduce initiatives and projects from the beginning and we consult with our communities constantly. Every idea is listened to and we work collaboratively across projects. We are a small and friendly team of 10 staff members; plus a network of over 60 local volunteers and partners. We couldn’t do what we do without our community. Being part of Healthy Living Platform means being part of the future for sustainable healthy food, activated communities & thriving neighbourhoods.

Citizens Advice Hillingdon

Chief Executive

Salary £54,000

Will consider 4 or 5 days per week

Do you enjoy your using your skills to develop a community-based advice service on which thousands of local people rely each year?

A multi-faceted, creative individual is sought to lead our local Citizen's Advice service on the next stage of its journey following the retirement of our long-serving Chief Officer. The community in Heathrow's borough has been hard by the pandemic with our advice services needed more than ever before. We've just secured 3-year funding from the National Lottery and Henry Smith Charity, but still believe there is lots of scope here to use your skills in partnership building and resource acquisition. We have the full engagement of a dedicated and professional Board and the backing of a Council which values advice services. Our diverse staff and volunteer team will support our Chief Officer ably to build our service to be the best it can be.

We would love to hear from you if you have run a voluntary organisation, or have senior leadership experience and looking to take on your first CEO role.

We work from fully accessible offices in Hayes and Uxbridge with the added benefit of the flexibility to work part of the week from home and welcome applications from those looking to work 4 or 5 days per week.

Citizens Advice Hillingdon values diversity within our organisation and is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

OVERVIEW 

The voluntary youth sector plays a vital role in the lives of young people, but the barriers they face are  complex and won’t be solved in isolation. Young Camden Foundation (YCF) is a community of  organisations working together cross-sector to improve opportunities for all young people in Camden. The  Foundation was created in May 2017, with the support of the London Borough of Camden and John  Lyon’s Charity, to address the growing uncertainty of long-term investment in the local youth sector and  the need to build more cross-sector partnerships. Since that time, the organisation has grown into a  strong position, both operationally and financially. As such, the team is highly professional and has  considerable expertise. 

YCF aims to provide an innovative new model of local support to promote: 

RESILIENCE | We work to build capacity and better equip the community with resources and funding 

COLLABORATION | We connect and work with organisations to develop and new and entrepreneurial  approaches to working and income generation that will improve opportunities for young people 

ADVOCACY | We champion Camden’s youth sector, working to raise the profile of existing youth services  and influence decision making 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

The current CEO, Keith Morgan, was appointed in 2018 and has been tremendous in his tenure. Three  years later, we’re saying a fond farewell to Keith as he takes up a fantastic new opportunity in the sector.  Whilst we’re hoping to appoint an Interim CEO during the search for a permanent replacement, the recruitment process will be fast, and we hope to appoint by 1st March 2022. 

We are now looking for a passionate and visionary leader who understands the unique needs of the  young people of Camden and how we can change their lives; someone who will shape the Foundation in  the next phase of its growth and lead our small enthusiastic team. 

For us the role of CEO also means Chief Engagement Officer. You will be nurturing relationships with a  wide range of Member organisations in our diverse local community 

We would welcome applicants from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, race,  disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. While this is a full-time, permanent position, we have  embraced the hybrid working model, split across office and remote working, and are committed to  offering flexible working arrangements. We are open to discussion regarding how this flexibility might be  achieved.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1) Lead the development of the Foundation’s strategy 

The first step will be to work with the Board to review the Foundation’s strategy and develop a new  mid to long-term plan that supports and furthers our vision, mission and values. 

You will also work with the Board to make sure skills and capabilities represented on the Board are  relevant to the needs of the organisation, and work closely with the Trustees on the progress made,  collaborating with them, and capitalising on their individual expertise. 

2) Provide financial stability  

You review and build on existing plans to develop a sustainable funding strategy that has a healthy mix  of sources, both trust/foundations and business partners, and then a plan that makes this easy to  implement and monitor. 

You will be responsible for the financial health of the Foundation, effectively manage the budget and  ensure appropriate healthy reserves. 

Risk assessments of funding applications will need to be completed with appropriate actions built into  contracts to make sure financial and delivery targets are met. 

3) Consortium building 

You will be responsible for establishing and leading a dynamic and exciting new consortium.

YCF has received training on the development of a consortium and is now ready to consult with  Members on the process for establishing a Camden-based consortium. The consortium is expected to leverage more investment in the CYP sector in Camden by convening Members to co-design services,  create single point of contracting, and by bidding and tendering competitively for public service  contracts and large-scale grants. 

The structure and composition of the consortium needs to be informed by Members. However, the  consortium is expected to be a not-for-profit subsidiary of YCF that will exist to support collaboration,  partnership working and co-designing of services for children and young people. 

4) Develop business partnerships 

The Foundation has already had great success in building partnerships with businesses based in  Camden. These partnerships have enhanced the opportunities we can provide for our young people. 

The next stage in YCF's strategic plan is to develop these partnerships further and to seek new ones,  and you will lead these relationships and create a plan to develop the opportunities that are available  within the borough. 

5) Manage performance 

Ensure the highest standards from staff and volunteers, to ensure they are engaged in their roles and  share the vision of the Foundation, and have personal and professional development planning. Key will  be the development of the team into future leadership roles. 

Alongside the membership development staff, you will also be responsible for ensuring the  interventions provided by Members are regularly evaluated to show they are effective and are  delivering the local priorities.

6) Develop Foundation membership 

Developing the membership of the Foundation is a core part of its success and will require ongoing  relationship building and encouraging Members to learn from and support each other. 

You will work closely with membership development staff to support Members in being sustainable,  robust and effective. This will involve a capacity building programme to improve policies, procedures,  HR protocols, leadership, use of shared resources and quality marks. 

You will also ensure that Members understand their obligations under the membership of the  Foundation. 

Crucial to managing membership will be your ability to bring providers together to work in partnership  and submit consortium bids for funding. This will involve careful negotiation and mediation between  Members around funding amounts and delivery expectations.  

7) Engage stakeholders 

Camden is a London borough with a rich mix of public, voluntary, business and creative sectors with  whom we want to work collaboratively. You will develop the stakeholder engagement plan to make it  clear, how, when and who to engage as key stakeholders. This will include our key funders - Camden  Council and John Lyon’s Charity, and the network of other Young People’s Foundations currently  operating in 6 other London boroughs. You will act as the Foundation’s spokesperson protecting and  enhancing the Foundation’s reputation and seeking new opportunities to grow by collaborating with  other agencies and foundations.

Working with young people’s forums and actively encouraging their participation, you will ensure that  services being delivered are relevant to them.

You will actively drive the formulation of marketing strategies and campaigns ensuring all marketing  materials and forms of communication clearly and persuasively present the mission and values of the  organisation. 

8) Support YPF network 

YCF is a member of the Young People’s Foundations (YPF) network developed in response to the  ongoing challenges facing the Children and Young People’s sector. The network brings together the  public, private and voluntary sectors to implement positive change for young people. 

You will be expected to contribute to the strengthening of the network by meeting quarterly,  contributing to discussions about the proliferation of the YPF model, and exploring opportunities to  form delivery partnerships and joint bids. 

9) Governance 

Ensure that the Board is kept informed about the progress being made on strategic objectives and  develop policy proposals for Board discussion and decision. Work with the clerk to ensure that Board and committee meetings are scheduled, minutes are accurate, and papers are distributed on time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

The Foundation values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and  to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. 

We are looking for someone who is a visionary, with demonstrable leadership experience. Whilst you do  not necessarily need to have been a CEO before, you will be comfortable and confident in leading and  driving our mission whilst ensuring the organisation is efficiently managed. We are looking for someone  who is passionate about the sector and can ensure the Foundation is fulfilling its vision and objectives – candidates will be able to demonstrate their experience in this area during the appointment process. You  will ensure that the organisation remains fit for purpose and that everything behind the scenes works  smoothly, but will also support the needs of all stakeholders. 

You will be leading a small team, which means you will need to provide strong leadership while also  offering encouragement at a very personal level and at times working closely together to ensure things  get done. Equally we want everyone to be bringing new and innovative ideas, contributing to all aspects  of the development of the YCF. You will have an interest in developing the team through shared  leadership by providing opportunities, where appropriate, for individuals to demonstrate leadership  qualities particularly in their area of work. 

You will be responsible for engaging a wide range of people to deliver on the vision of the Foundation. To  do this, you will need to have: 

• Passion.  
  You will be passionate and committed to improving the lives of young people 
   
• Strong visionary leadership.
  People will want to get on board with what you are doing, and you will be able to clearly demonstrate  substantial and successful experience of team leadership and managing people 
   
• Exceptional people skills.
  Whether working with the Board of Trustees, heads of multinational corporations, Camden young  people, or simply your own team members, you can talk to them all, and you can unite them towards  a shared vision. You’ll be brilliant at presenting and engaging all types of audience is natural to you.  
   
• Financial responsibility.
  Sensible use of money is a core aspect of the Foundation, so this is not a job for the fiscally  irresponsible. Fundraising experience or in-depth knowledge of securing income through donations,  sponsorship, membership or other traded income 

It would be advantageous for you to have experience with: 

• Managing consortium projects 

• Grants’ distribution

• Local knowledge of Camden and its voluntary organisations

• Major donor and/or legacy income programmes 

• Legislation in the areas of employment, equality and diversity and data protection • Management of HR strategy, systems and processes 

• CRM systems 

• Working in the third sector

• Board level reporting, including ability to clearly and coherently present complex information

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TIMINGS 

Closing date for applications: midnight on Friday 10 December 2021 

Review of shortlisted candidates: w/c 13 December 2021 

Interview to take place: w/c 10 January 2022 

Please note: Due to the high level of interest in our organisation, we are unfortunately only able to  acknowledge the individual applicants invited to interview.

POST: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Salary:£42 – 44k per annum (depending upon experience)

Responsible to:Chief Executive Officer

Duration:Permanent (subject to an initial 6 months probationary period)

Hours:Full time – 35 hours per week

Benefits: 28 days Annual Leave and 6% pension contribution

Location:  Kings Cross, London

The main purpose of the post:  

To work with the Chief Executive and the Board of Directors/Trustees to deliver the strategic and operational priorities of the organisation. The Deputy CEO will work to strengthen Islington’s Voluntary and Community Sector through the delivery of capacity building initiatives and volunteering services and through cross-sector collaboration with statutory partners and community/resident engagement.

The Deputy CEO will be responsible for creating new opportunities for service development, contributing to income generation strategy and implementation and monitoring and evaluation of our programs.

Main areas of responsibility: 

Developing our People

• Provide line management of Voluntary Action Islington’s Volunteer Services Manager, Development Officer, and the Local Wellbeing Network Co-ordinator
• Providing leadership, direction, and motivation for staff and volunteers involved in the day-to-day delivery of services and community engagement
• Ensure plans are in place for training and developing staff to build capacity and capability to suit business needs
• With the CEO, building and maintaining a high-performance culture evidenced through effective management of performance
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the CEO and the Board of Directors/Trustees
• Ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the organisation are effectively and efficiently managed and conducted within the framework, resources and timescales agreed

Developing our Relationships

• Deputising for the CEO internally and externally, upon request, in a range of functions
• Developing and maintaining effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders including the local Voluntary and Community Sector, elected members and senior officials of Islington Council, NCL Clinical Commissioning Group and Public Health and existing and potential funders
• Supporting the development of active and thriving communities in Islington by working closely with Islington’s Fairer Together initiatives including the Locality Networks
• Acting as a key representative of the organisation ensuring that a positive reputation is built and maintained and promoting strong links with all stakeholders

Delivering our Services

• Contributing to the development and implementation of VAI’s strategic and operational plans and income generation strategy
• Leading on/contributing to funding applications and proposals to a diverse range of funders including charitable trusts and foundations; corporate organisations and statutory bodies
• Ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the organisation are effectively and efficiently managed and conducted within the framework and timescales agreed with funders
• Managing the reporting of performance against an outcome framework agreed with funders
• Establishing and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the work of the organisation, including the achievement and maintenance of quality standards against a quality framework, capable of external scrutiny
• Developing operating policies to ensure that programs and activities are implemented effectively
• Implementing stringent project management processes to ensure the timely and cost-effective development of services

General

• Any other reasonable duties specified by the CEO
• We reserve the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post-holder at any time according to the needs of the organisation’s business.
• There is a requirement to work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to ensure appropriate fulfilment of duties.

Spires is a London based charity that will support anyone who is in a state of need. Our clients have a range of complex needs including homelessness, insecure accommodation, unemployment, mental and physical ill health, addiction and substance abuse. Some are victims of domestic abuse and others imprisoned in sex work with entrenched addictions and chaotic lifestyles.

We are committed to promoting the dignity of individuals by working to restore their self-esteem and relieve their loneliness. We strive to discover the unique qualities of everyone accessing our services in order to meet individual needs.

Our new CEO will lead the implementation of an exciting new strategy that will greatly increase our reach, both geographically and in the number of people we work with.

Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: South London

Salary:  £50,000 - £55,000

Contract: full time, permanent

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of people affected by homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, or involved in sex work
• Experience of leading an organisation, service or team and coordinating a wide range of people to achieve strategic goals
• Experience of implementing strategic plans, including business planning systems and ensuring good governance and performance
• Experience of building and maintaining successful partnerships with funders and other service delivery organisations
• Well-developed people skills and the ability to create positive relationships with staff, volunteers and service users

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny via the apply button with suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 29th November 2021.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Formed in 1890, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK’s largest Deaf-led membership organisation supporting Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL). We stand for Deaf Equality, Access and Freedom of Choice.

The CEO of the British Deaf Association has a unique role in leading an organisation that is respected, a mover and shaker in improving Deaf people’s lives, makes things happen, and, impacts positively on the UK’s Deaf Sign Language Community across the UK.

For this full-time, high profile, national role, we are looking for a dynamic and suitably experienced person who will be relentless in articulating the BDA’s vision and values, and, able to inspire and empower others to share in achieving them by providing solid leadership. Our next CEO will lead the BDA through its next stage of developing and delivering a new 3-year strategy including increasing opportunities and income.

We are looking for someone who is a natural collaborator and networker with knowledge of Deaf and Sign Language issues, highly adaptable, and, able to consolidate existing work and develop new opportunities.

Working with the Board of Trustees and key members of the Management Team, the CEO will ensure that the BDA remains responsive to the needs of the UK’s Deaf Sign Language Community and is able to articulate these at a high level, guiding and challenging politicians, policy makers and others.

Are you a high-level, creative, experienced leader with a vision to improve and make a positive impact on Deaf people’s lives in the UK’s Deaf Sign Language Community?  If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Negotiable. Possibility of part-home and part-office at one of the BDA’s offices – preferably London.
Salary: Negotiable, but starting at £50k per annum.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Interview Dates: Friday 17th and Saturday 18th December 2021

The British Deaf Association expects the talents of all employees to be used fully. No employees should be treated differently because of their sex or gender reassignment, sexual orientation, abilities, language, marital status, religion, social class, race, ethnic origin, employment status, age, health status or pregnancy/maternity.

Details of the position, job description, person specification, application form, who to contact for an informal chat and a short video in BSL are available. Please click Apply to visit our website.

No agencies please.

We have an interim opportunity for the Deputy Chief Officer at Redbridge CVS on a fixed-term/temp basis until Friday 14th January initially, with potential to extend. The post has been designed to bring in additional capacity to the leadership team as sadly one of their senior colleagues is unwell and on long-term sick leave.

They are looking for someone with previous experience of working in a local infrastructure organisation such as a CVS, Volunteer Centre or community development charity. They must have experience in a senior management role in the charity sector, ideally as a CEO, Deputy CEO, COO or Head of/Director of a department relevant to the role. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge and understanding of human resource, operational, financial and risk management.

The role will involve overseeing their programme of support for the voluntary and community sector so they will need an excellent understanding of the sector, and ideally skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:
* Asset-based community development
* Training
* Volunteering
* Capacity building/organisational development support

Due to the nature of the role we're looking for someone who can 'hit the ground running', ideally with previous experience as an interim/or short term contracts.

Please send in your CV to [email protected]

Due to the high levels of responses we are getting, if you haven't heard back from me within a week of your application then on this occasion I am unable to help you.
I wish you much success in your job hunt.

Do you thrive in a varied environment where you are juggling different topics? Are you happy combining meticulous administrative work with bigger projects and strategic thinking? Do you want to work for a campaigning human rights organisation? We’re offering a rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated and efficient person to work as Assistant to the Executive Director of Survival International.

This is a fascinating role where you will have insight into all aspects of the operation of a mid-sized, international campaigning organisation, and the chance to make a significant impact on our crucial work to uphold Indigenous Peoples’ rights. The right candidate will be able to develop the role in line with their strengths. Previous holders of this position have gone on to varied roles inside and outside Survival, and include the current Executive Director.  

The role encompasses a wide variety of tasks, subject to change as the organization evolves, and as the post-holder develops their skills. The following list is not exhaustive; but please note that this role will combine routine administrative support alongside other, more varied projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative support

• Manage the Director’s schedule and calendar, and support travel arrangements.
• Manage the flow of documents and processes needing sign off by the Director (and, on occasion, other departments), ensuring no bottlenecks arise.
• Organize our biweekly (virtual) global staff meeting, our annual global staff gathering (once Covid precautions allow), and other internal events.
• Administer our board of trustees, including sharing relevant information, arranging meetings, preparing relevant papers, taking minutes, etc.
• Provide some basic HR support, including sending reminders on annual processes, keeping internal records up to date, and supporting recruitment as needed.
• Support the Director and leadership team with other administrative tasks as they arise.

Communications and relationship management

• Maintain relationships with high-value donors and support the Director in maintaining communications with these donors, and with high-profile / celebrity supporters (in coordination with Head of PR).
• Deal with email correspondence for the Director, and assist the Supporter Services department with more complicated correspondence requiring Director input.
• Serve as an internal communications focal point for the organization, sharing updates and organizational priorities with all staff as needed.
• Help to manage our intranet and ensure it is kept up to date.
• Lead production of our annual report.
• Possibly manage any future Executive Director social media channels.

Project management

• Coordinate between departments and act as a focal point when the organization as a whole is planning major events, initiatives or reactions to external happenings.
• Provide coordination or other support for major projects, as these arise and in line with the strengths of the post-holder.

SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage processes meticulously.
• Excellent personal and networking skills, and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively; strong time management.
• Flexibility and the demonstrated ability to manage a varied workload.
• Good written and oral English, and numeracy.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
• A desire to serve the cause of Indigenous Peoples’ rights.
• Commitment to Survival International's vision, mission, and values.
• Availability for occasional travel.

Preferred

At least one (or more!) of the following would greatly strengthen your candidacy, although the job can evolve in line with the particular skills and interests of the successful candidate, and we are willing to consider supporting an excellent candidate in developing their skills in areas of interest to them.

• Outstanding writing, editing or copy-editing skills.
• Competence in any of Survival’s other working languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Hindi, Oriya).
• Skills and experience in training and/or meeting facilitation, (including virtual).
• Visual / graphic design skills.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

When you join Survival International, you’re getting more than just a career: you’re gaining a unique opportunity to join an exciting and unique campaigning organization. You will be working with an international team of passionate people who really care about human rights and want to change the status quo.

Being part of such a small (but growing!) team offers the opportunity for real variety in your day-to-day work and the development of your role.

We have generous annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays) and a cycle to work scheme.

Salary range: £26,000-£28,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours of work: This is a full-time position (Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm)
Location: London head office, with remote working*
To apply: Please visit our website
*Our staff are currently largely working remotely because of Covid precautions; we are assessing this on an ongoing basis.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Survival is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and actively welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We will not discriminate on the basis of any aspect of your identity.

National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 180 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them, with a particular focus on people affected by inequality and disadvantage.

We are looking for a personable and capable Executive Assistant for our Chief Executive, Charlotte Augst. The role will provide high-level support across a range of areas, enabling Charlotte to focus on leading the charity, growing the National Voices coalition and maintaining our considerable influencing success.

This is a varied role which requires someone who can think on their feet at the same time as ensuring high-quality administrative and organisational support. The postholder will have the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders from across our member charities, the NHS and government, whilst supporting a growing organisation to undertake vital work that makes a tangible difference to people using health and care services.

National Voices has a strong commitment to tackling inequality and racism. We especially welcome applications from Black and Brown people/people from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic communities (BAME), or candidates with lived experience of using health and care services. You do not need a university degree to do this role, if you can demonstrate you have the required skills and experiences.

For a full job description and application form, visit the National Voices website

Applications must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 7 December. Initial virtual interviews will take place on Friday 17 December.