Student Hubs is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for an outstanding CEO committed to youth social action to lead Student Hubs through its next phase of development.

Student Hubs designs and delivers social action programmes for students in partnership with universities across the UK. Each year we support 2,500 students to take part in long-term volunteering, community action, impact consultancy, Service Learning and social innovation projects. This role is a fantastic opportunity to lead an exciting small charity working in the higher education sector.

This is a challenging and varied role, which will require you to lead and oversee a range of organisational functions. You’ll be setting the direction for a dynamic, fast-paced team full of people who are passionate about social impact and the student experience. You will receive support and space to rapidly develop professionally; this is a fantastic opportunity for significant learning and career progression.

The successful candidate will bring a track record of strategic leadership in the charity sector, higher education, youth social action or a related area. We will also consider candidates with experience transferable from another sector. They will need to help navigate Student Hubs through the extraordinary long-term challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic, while continuing to grow the organisation sustainably, develop partnerships and maintain a strong financial position.

Please visit our website to see our application pack with further information about Student Hubs and the role.

Deadline: 5pm, Monday 20 July 2020
Location: London preferred (remote working considered), with travel required to Hub cities
Start date: October 2020 preferred

Job: Director of Finance & Resources

Reports to:  Managing Director

Location: Flexible, can be based anywhere in the UK

Salary: £52,460 - £63,976 + 5% pension

Hours:  35 hours/week (28 hours will be considered for the right candidate)

Contract: Permanent

We’re looking for a Director of Finance and Resources who would love to join an entrepreneurial organisation to help look after all of SSE’s assets; its people, its finances, its technologies, its facilities and its services contracts.

We can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists. SSE helps 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems. We run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. But we are not a traditional school. Learning with SSE is inspiring, action-based and accessible.

As Director of Finance and Resources you will build on SSE’s existing operational capabilities and harness the potential of the finance and resources function in support of SSE’s strategic ambitions.

The role will be best suited to a collaborative leader who is comfortable working in a dynamic organisation across a number of workstreams, and who is as motivated thinking strategically as delivering operationally.

Our commitment to inclusion

Diversity is a fact of life. Inclusion is a choice and a practice – for organisations and individuals. At the School for Social Entrepreneurs, our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do: from access to programmes, to grant investment, to board, staff and partnerships.

However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In our commitment to continue to diversify our teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as: being from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds; LGBTQ+; and those with disabilities.

To apply, please see details in enclosed application pack.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 17th July

Off The Record (OTR) has been active within the Havant and Portsmouth area for over forty years and has a proven track record of delivering Counselling, Support and Groupwork services to address a range of issues that young people face, such as anxiety, family & relationship problems, anger, low self-esteem or mood.  We are looking for a new Chief Executive to start in August 2020 and reporting to the board of trustees.

As our new Chief Executive you will have the following main responsibilities:

· Establishing the overall strategic direction at OTR and delivering key objectives.

· Providing inspirational leadership to OTR staff, volunteers and supporters.

· Developing new service models to further OTR’s charitable objectives

· Representing the charity externally, fund raising and establishing new partnerships

· Facilitating good governance and high ethical standards

· Leading the operations of the charity and ensuring sound financial management.

· Supporting the OTR Board of Trustees

The Chief Executive will be someone who has the skills and expertise to lead all aspects of the charity as it explores new directions, service lines and partnerships.  The successful candidate will work with the board of trustees to develop and deliver a portfolio of counselling, and group work services aimed at establishing a community where young people are happy, independent, cherished and nurtured with a significantly improved sense of wellbeing.

We are looking for an influential and inspirational leader with a strong external focus and natural ability to engage. Excellent leadership, communication, administration, outcomes management and team-building skills are all a must.

The successful candidate will be educated to at least degree level (desirable) and have a track record of five years plus operational and strategic leadership within the charity/social enterprise sector. They will also need experience of the financial management of an enterprise working with annual revenue in excess of £250k.  Experience in social care, well being and the mental health of young people would also be a strong advantage.

OTR has a core team of 12 staff plus approximately 80 volunteer counsellors and support workers who operate out of two locations in the Havant area.

SUMMARY OF REPONSIBILITIES

To lead and manage the service and charitable activity of Off The Record. To lead the development and enhancement of services to ensure future sustainability.

SERVICE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

1. Take ultimate responsibility for the day to day management of the service and charity

2. Reporting to and supporting the Board of Trustees to ensure effective strategic management, development and future funding of the charity

3. Ensuring all policies and procedures are effectively implemented and reviewed regularly

4. Ensuring effective administration and financial systems are in place to ensure a quality service is maintained

5. To ensure service performance is reviewed and evaluated and reporting to funders is achieved in a accurate and timely fashion

6. Lead on recruitment, selection, induction, management and deployment of staff on behalf of the Board of trustees

7. Lead the employed team, ensuring all employees receive adequate supervision, direction and opportunities for development. Directly line-managing the senior staff members and monitor their management of other staff

8. Maintain an overview of the work with clients and the performance of all Off the Record services, encourage positive and inclusive stakeholder engagement from all section of the community internal to OTR and external

9. Lead and manage a range of effective communication approaches to build a cohesive supportive and informed culture within the volunteer cohort and the staff team

10.  Map local need and trends, analysis data and research to inform reports and proposals to support the Board of trustees decision making or potential projects or services for future funding

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

1. To lead the strategic development of all Off The Record services

2. Use data and research to creatively propose options for funding, partnerships and new service models

3. Produce with the trustees and staff team a strategic plan, monitor the plan’s performance and provide annual operational plans with targets and progress measures

4. Manage the PR, marketing and local networking of the charity, support operational staff and trustees to be actively involved in promoting the values of the service, its impact and ability to meet new needs

5. To seek active involvement in relevant projects, partnerships and consortiums that will benefit clients, provide additional services and enhance future sustainability

6. Seek audiences with others to build professional alliances and potential funding partnerships

7. Promote partnership with all sections of the local community and attend appropriate networking meetings and events to enhance Off The Records standing as a valued and respected partner in all aspects of emotional health, youth and volunteering work in the area

8. Lead sub-groups and project teams to develop new practices and services, empower operational managers to lead and manage effectively their team, their resources and positive outcomes

9. Work closely with the operational managers and bid writers to develop sustainable services for current and new clients

10.   Ensure all projects, pilots and new services are established with strict adherence to Off The Records values, policies and procedures.

11.  Ensure risk and quality assurance procedures are implemented, evaluation and monitoring of performance is central to all service developments  and measurement of client impact is recorded

12.  Lead the trustees and staff to be focused on financial sustainably, promote a mindset of openness, creativity and responsiveness to fundraising and funding opportunities.  

GENERAL

1. To attend managerial supervision and to maintain and enhance own professional skills and competence through professional development

2. To adhere to all internal policies and comply with relevant external legislation

3. To create and maintain effective working relationships

4. To prioritise a demanding workload

5. To work flexibly to meet charity and service needs – attendance at evening Trustee Board meetings, attendance at evening service meetings to meet volunteers needs and involvement in fundraising, networking  and PR held in the evening and at weekends

6. To undertake any other such duties as are commensurate with this post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications

· Business and Management qualifications

· Essential - continuous professional devlopment can be shown in the undertaking of day/short courses in topics related to the role e.g. project management, recruitment/people management, evaluation/monitoring, train the trainer, safegaurding, complex support issues

Experience

· At least 5 years’ experience of working in the voluntary sector

· At least 5 years’ experience of project, team of organisational management

· Experience of working in a support/care environment

· Leadership and management experience which involves some: budget setting and management, fundraising, PR, marketing, data analysis, evaluation/monitoring, service delivery, strategic planning 

· Experience of project/service development, from needs analysis, to planning, delivery and review

· Experience of managing the staff

· Experience of change management

· Experience of building externally to deliver support services

· A good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, data protection and managing the related processes and policy adherence

· Experience in managing budgets and multiple funding streams

· Experience of funding and fundraising, build bids and monitoring work for grant or contracts

· Experience in using office packages particularly Word, Excel and Outlook

Skills/Attributes

· Strategic thinking

· Ability to analyse data and research and re-use with the

· Effective communicator across a range of levels

· Strong leadership and co-ordination skills

· Ability to work on own initiative and manage a team or project

· Excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise workload effectively

· Ability to work at times under pressure and within directed time scales

· Ability to work creatively and professionally

· Flexible, proactive and positive attitude

· Assertiveness and the ability to manage change and set-backs

Values and Attitudes

· Clear professional boundaries

· Non-judgemental and committed to anti-oppressive practice

· Tactful and discrete

· Energetic and passionate for the work delivered Off The record

· Committed to delivering and contributing to the development of a quality service

· Committed to continued professional development

· A willingness to be flexible to cover unforeseen demands and deadlines

If you have bags of enthusiasm and a vision of how to progress the services we offer, we would love to hear from you!

Please apply with covering letter explaining why you feel you are right & how you meet the person specification for this role with a full CV.

Civitas Recruitment are excited to be working with a fantastic youth homelessness charity to help source their new Executive Assistant to the CEO. The charity has an international link however its core focus for this arm will be working on youth homelessness within the London Boroughs. The role of Executive Assistant will be varied and fast paced working to ensure robust administrative and governance processes are developed and delivered.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience of working in a fast-paced environment with previous of providing administrative support at executive level. You will have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable with minute taking, board report preparation, project management and other secretarial duties. You will possess excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills being able to work with a range of stakeholders. Charity sector experience will also be an advantage. Finally, a desire and motivation to work within the non-profit sector will be vital, ideally with youth-based programmes and services. Please apply directly or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for further information.

Purpose

This role is key to the Centre running as effectively as possible. Responsible for the overall coordination and administration of the Centre, you set the stage, providing the necessary foundations for the Centre to thrive and deliver on its mission. You will work closely with the Director, Head of Finance and Board as part of a small team with support from a Senior Administrator. You will liaise with colleagues in the Centre, the Board and with our partners. You will be expected to work independently and will hold a central liaison role within the Centre.

The Centre is a small community interest company, recently out of start-up phase, so all our colleagues are self-sufficient, energetic and organised and work well without the support system of a big enterprise, in a growing, close knit, team with a broad range of partners. We value teamwork, collaboration, being open, practical and iterative to make things work for our audience and the people in our teams.

Objective 1 – Finance and contract management

Managing the centre’s Business Plan, budget and finances, working with the Head of Finance, Treasurer and Senior Administrator.

• Finance and sustainability planning, including:
  • Development and implementation of a sound fundraising strategy aimed at diversifying income streams and building on the assets and expertise of the Centre
  • Bidding and fundraising coordination across teams
  • Reporting to the Board of Directors and funders
• Budget development, monitoring and planning
  • Oversight of day to day finance with Senior Administrator 
  • Monitoring progress against the budget with the team, as well as with the Head of Finance and Treasurer/Finance Committee
  • Implementing the budget for 2019/20 and preparing the business plan and budget for 2020/21 
  • Sustainability plan, business development, proposal development
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
• Setting up and maintaining financial compliance processes

Objective 2: Overall oversight and coordination of the Centre’s Programme, including 

• Facilitating the implementation of the Centre’s Strategy 
• Managing and improving commissioning and contracting processes 
  • Working across teams to ensure appropriate commissioning and contracting processes that allow flexibility and diversification of work
  • Contract management and reporting 
• Programme Oversight and Coordination
  • Working closely with the teams and the Senior Administrator to ensure overall effective programme management and reporting
  • Ensuring good communication across teams 

Objective 3 –  Secretary to the Board of Trustees and ensuring the organisation meets its legal requirements

• Preparing high quality board meetings, agenda, papers on time 
• Working with Chairman, Vice-Chair & Executive Director to deliver and continuously improve: 
  • Governance processes
  • Risks assessment and mitigation
  • Financial review
  • Strategic direction
  • Programme update & reporting
• Maintaining a positive and relationship with members of the Board of Directors, pairing available skills with the Centre’s work, priorities and teams 
• Legal requirements
  • Leading on the Annual Financial and Director’s Report in collaboration with the Executive Director, Head of Finance and Board of Directors

Objective 4 – Oversight and supervision of the day to day operations (people, IT and administration) of the Centre through the line management of a senior administrator

• Developing the Centre’s People Strategy 
• Line Management of the Senior Administrator, whose responsibilities include:
  • Day-to-day finance & accounting, Accomodation, IT, Phones, HR, Legal and contracting 
  • Reviewing and improving related processes e.g. HR processes, Finance and IT support
  • Coordination of the Centre’s teams and culture through weekly team meetings and bi-monthly full days including shared learning sessions. 

Person specification

You are:

• organised, efficient and responsive
• work well as a part of a small distributed flexible team in a fast-paced environment
• think strategically, exercise initiative and work independently to ensure effective.

Essential experience

• Business Planning, Budget and finance management
• Governance and reporting including working with Boards or High level meetings
• Operations/resources management
• Project and programme management, including risk, proportionate to a small business 
• Strategy development and delivery 

Desirable experience

• Interest in wellbeing, evidence or knowledge mobilsation 
• Bidding and proposal writing 
• Governance requirements of a Community Interest Company or company secretary experience 
• Knowledge and experience of working on Government Tenders
• People management experience
• Experience of work in a small growing organisation
• Experience of working in a research or university environment
• A proven track record in being able to write effectively for and communicate with a range of audiences
• ‘PRINCE2’, MSP practitioner or other relevant training completed
• Company Secretary training or experience
• A first bachelor’s degree or an equivalent relevant qualification, or equivalent experience

Working arrangements 

Accountable to: Executive Director

Management of: Senior Administrator 

Relationship with: Head of Finance and Board of Directors 

Salary: £28k- £35k per annum

Duration: Permanent – full time or part-time (min 4 days a week) or equivalent

Location: London preferred, but open to variety of working arrangements and location. We will consider flexible working arrangements and the post can either be London based or involve remote working as part of a virtual team. The post holder must be willing to travel to London regularly.

*Please submit a cover letter including your reason for wanting to work in/interest in Wellbeing*

St John Ambulance Cymru (SJAC) has supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. We existed before the National Health Service and provided the earliest ‘medical’ support to those who were sick or injured.

Now, in 2020, SJAC continues to perform a major role in strengthening community resilience, ensuring people are trained in first aid and able to fulfil key front-line roles to support our vulnerable people, in addition to offering the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to develop their personal skills and confidence to support our charitable and commercial services whilst assisting their own career development. As a Charity, we partner with the Welsh NHS Health Boards and the Ambulance Services NHS Trust, providing Non-emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) in addition to a falls service as well as maintaining our reputation as being the leading organisation to deliver first aid training to both commercial businesses and local-based communities including school throughout Wales.

We also provide additional support to the people of Wales through:

• Medical duties at events
• Community based divisions
• Falls Assistant programme
• Caring Caller programme
• Community First Responders (CFR)

Since March 2020, SJAC has worked in an even closer partnership with WAST and NHS than ever, as we have increased capacity and developed new innovative ways of working in order to assist and relieve the overwhelming pressure brought by COVID-19.

We have helped by providing an average of 30 additional ambulance crews per week, 3707 volunteer ambulance hours throughout April and May and 873 volunteer hours at the Dragon’s Heart Field Hospital. We are now also providing volunteer support to Pharmacy Deliveries throughout Wales.

St John Ambulance Cymru is currently undergo an extensive and exciting programme of modernisation, forward thinking, encompassing a review of its existing service, financial and workforce model, developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values to improve the volunteer experience and our offer to the people of Wales.

Your new role

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance and Corporate Services is a strategic and visible senior leadership role.

You will be technically and intellectually strong and have excellent vision and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement, providing high quality financial information and advice to enable the Senior Management Team to meet its operational and strategic challenges. You will provide strategic financial leadership to St John Ambulance Cymru (SJAC) through the development and implementation of financial plans to ensure that the business remains financially sustainable.

Within this, you will develop and lead the overall annual and long term strategic financial planning process across the organisation, including delivery and presentation of the financial part of the annual plan. You will lead the development of internal audit systems/processes and St John Ambulance Cymru’s strategic approach to finance and resourcing, including annual and long-term budget setting, performance analysis, capital expenditure/investment, risk management, project evaluation and decision making.

Additionally, the position will oversee responsibility for the provision of IT services equipped to support the overarching modernisation agenda, requiring development and implementation of a sponsored IM&T strategy which clearly outlines SJAC’s IT platforms and systems to meet our ambitions. This role will further require the post holder to develop and oversee the delivery of a property strategy to ensure robust management of the Charity’s assets and facilities management, aside from developing and implementing an effective procurement strategy to provide service improvements and cost reduction. This is envisaged to be a broad financial role that encompasses not only financial and treasury management but will also provide strategic leadership for the development of a modern corporate services function.

What you’ll need to succeed

To be considered for this role you will be a senior finance professional (i.e. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA), educated to Masters Level with a proven track record of positive financial leadership. You will be able to evidence being an effective leader with exceptional people management and first class communication skills, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service, working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels. Commercially astute, you will have the ability to influence at Senior Management Level and at Board level.

Experience in financial management within the charitable sector is a distinct advantage.

For full details of the role including the required personnel specification please download the attached job description and application form.

To apply, please email your CV along with a statement of suitability (no longer than 2 pages) and your completed application form

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th July 2020.

The Executive Director serves as Chief Operating Executive of LCT and works in partnership with the Principal (the Academic Lead) and the Board, who are together responsible for the success of the organisation.

Lindisfarne College of Theology (LCT) is built on a record of high standards of delivery of flexible student-based learning. LCT has secured the contract for the delivery of context-based part time Common Awards validated programmes of IME1 for Ordinands and Readers in the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle.

This is an exciting role within our organisation. We are looking for an individual who has a can-do attitude and thrives working within a small team.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree with a depth of experience in a leadership position.
• Business acumen: As LCT’s leader, this position requires an individual with knowledge of and experience in financial, operational management and administration.
• Knowledge in the following areas is required: human resources, finance; oral and written communications; planning and evaluation; and governance.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively (and the ability to help others achieve these things).
• Self-motivated; able to take initiative appropriately and respond calmly under pressure.
• Have strong inter-personal skills and an ability to work as part of a small staff team.
• Some experience in education/training and social sector management and governance, and Church relations is preferred.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financing

a) Promotes programmes and services that are produced in a cost-effective manner, employing economy while maintaining a high level of quality.

b) Oversees the fiscal activities of the organisation including budgeting, reporting, audit and investment/debt management.

c) Actively seeks to increase funding sources through grants and fundraising.

d) Works with Board to ensure financing to support short- and long-term goals.

e) Assures an effective fund development programme by serving as the chief developer, including income generation plans, grants, pursuit of business development opportunities and protocols for effective decision making in line with LCT values.

2. Management and administration

a) Provides general oversight of all LCT’s activities and assures a smoothly functioning, efficient organisation.

b) Responsible for operational compliance and registrations with various bodies.

c) Oversees the charities internal and external communications and public facing material, including websites.

d) Negotiates professional contracts and sees that relationships are maintained.

e) Acts as interim Data Controller for LCT.

f) Responsible for Alumni events and strategy.

3. Governance

a) Works with the Board Chair to enable the Board to fulfil its governance functions and facilitates the optimum performance by the Board, its committees and individual Board members.

b) Manages the Board’s due diligence process to assure timely attention to core issues.

c) Assures the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulation.

4. Business and Community relations

a) With the Principal of LCT acts as an advocate, on behalf of its commissioners, for issues relevant to education, its participants, services and constituencies.

b) With the Board and the Principal of LCT, initiates, develops, and maintains both cooperative and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and commissioners.

5. Mission, policy and planning

a) Drives and delivers business development activities to support the growth of the organisation.

b) Keeps the Board fully informed on the condition of LCT and on all the important factors and developments influencing it.

Occupational Requirement

An occupational requirement exists for the post holder to be an active communicant member of the Church of England or of a church in full communion with Church of England in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Due to the current government lock down, interviews will be held online in July 2020.

The role is located in North Shields. Homeworking is supported whenever attendance in meetings is not required.

This post will initially be a 9-month contract with the opportunity to extend.

Salary: £40,000 pro rata

Closing Date: 7 July 2020, 12:00

Start Date: 17 August 2020

Interviews: First round interview to be held online.

About the role: 

Spotlight on Corruption is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person with exceptional research and investigation skills and a flair for communication to join our growing team. The role is an exciting opportunity for a determined and ambitious person with a track record of producing rigorous and hard-hitting research for a wide range of audiences. 

Spotlight on Corruption is a dynamic new charity which focuses on ending impunity for corruption and holding the UK to account for its role in corruption at home and wherever it has influence. We track how the UK is implementing its anti-corruption laws and monitor whether anti-corruption enforcement in the UK is working. 

Spotlight on Corruption is led by anti-corruption expert, Dr Susan Hawley. We have a particular focus on following corruption trials, advocating for greater open justice and transparency in the UK courts and on tracking the effectiveness of enforcement bodies. We work to ensure that there is proper accountability for companies and senior executives that engage in corporate wrongdoing and compensation for the victims of corruption affected by corporate wrongdoing. Our work includes investigating cases, making the case for change, and using strategic litigation to bring change about.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about fighting corruption with strong analytical, investigative and research skills. The researcher will undertake targeted research into how the UK is enforcing its anti-corruption laws, investigate specific instances of corruption, and develop evidence based policy proposals to achieve change. The right person will have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, including social media experience, and will be able to demonstrate that they can help Spotlight communicate its research and messages more effectively. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake research and investigations, including writing accessible, evidence-based policy briefings and research reports.
• Produce blogs on key developments relating to corruption and enforcement.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Spotlight on Corruption’s communication strategy, so that its research and messages reach key stakeholders more effectively. 

• Build Spotlight’s social media presence and develop its email communications with interested stakeholders.
• Participate in core activities of Spotlight on Corruption including: assist with fundraising; attend meetings with government and other stakeholders; liaise with other anti-corruption NGOs; and present research to various audiences. 

Relevant skills, competences and experience:

• Strong skills in information gathering and investigation
• Strong skills in analysis and managing large quantities of information 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to write clearly and persuasively to influence Spotlight on Corruption’s stakeholders
• Proven ability to work remotely on own initiative with minimal supervision while maintaining strong communication with members of a small team
• Ability to use communications strategically, including social media, websites and email newsletters
• Adaptable and flexible
• Strong organisational and administrative skills including IT proficiency, including remote working platforms, web research skills, social media platforms and digital communication tools 
• Strong understanding of and a commitment to fighting corruption and/or economic crime and its impact on governance, democracy and development 

Applications should be made by submitting a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and CV, and an example of a piece of writing done within the past 4 months.

Volunteer Cornwall is a charity dedicated to building social capital and developing the wellbeing of individuals and communities across Cornwall. We do this by working in collaboration with a wide range of organisations to promote and support active citizenship and voluntary action covering the emotional, social, environmental and economic needs and opportunities in Cornwall. From our Head Office in Truro and our outreach teams across Cornwall, we provide support to all aspects of volunteering across the county. Volunteer Cornwall lives by 4 underpinning values which are: To be Creative, Caring Collaborative and Challenging.

Volunteer Cornwall’s new Accounts and Administration Manager is a critical role within our Senior Management Team, for the organisation and for the voluntary sector across the County. The successful candidate will work closely with managers and trustees across the organisation ensuring that resources are used to maximum effect, and that planning is undertaken in a robust and methodological manner. One of our main aims, and of particular importance, is to recruit a person who has values and ethics that fit with our principles and the work that we undertake. Working within the voluntary or charitable sector can be varied especially as charity accounting is not always straightforward and tasks do not always fit neatly within the job description. This role therefore requires flexibility, adaptability and a range of skills not always associated with a finance role.

Job Purpose

To provide financial and administrative services to support Volunteer Cornwall’s strategic and operational activities. To be responsible for ensuring that the Board of Trustees and Directors follow legal requirements of a charity and a company limited by guarantee.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide financial and administrative services to support VC’s strategic and operational activities, allowing operational managers and staff to concentrate on their front-line work. Ensuring full compliance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), financial regulations including VAT partial exemption rules, PAYE and Pension Auto Enrolment and other statutory and Charity Commission or Companies House legislation or requirements
• To prepare the annual Directors’ Report and Financial Statements and all financial accounts for audit and present the report to the Board of Directors with the auditors
• To prepare the annual budget estimates and salary review in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Senior Managers
• To prepare monthly financial management reports for the Chair, Treasurer and Chief Executive
• Company Secretary; helping the Board of Directors in their decision-making processes and providing relevant support and advice where needed especially in ensuring that the requirements of the Charity Commission and Companies House are met and maintained
• Data Security and Protection Lead to ensure VC’s compliance with current data security, protection and implementation of the legislation
• Chairs the H&S Committee overseeing the health and safety of VC’s employees and volunteers
• With the IT Officer, ensure that all VC Information, Communication and Technology systems are maintained and up to date
• Supervise finance and administration team members and ensure that daily operations are performed in a seamless and efficient manner

At Volunteer Cornwall we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion underpinning what we do and why we do it. These concepts encompass our attitudes as individuals and as an organisation.

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Subsidised gym membership

Key dates

• Closing date for applications Tuesday 14th July 2020 (midday)
• Interviews (Truro) Monday 27th July 2020
• START DATE: This post will become vacant due to retirement and will start in autumn 2020

How to Apply:

The full brief is attached. For an informal discussion about the role or the process, please contact our retained partner Anna Jay at Public Leaders Appointments - details in the attached brief. 
 
If you would like to submit an application, this should comprise a comprehensive CV, including details of two referees.  Please also provide a supporting statement (no more than 3 sides) outlining the reasons behind your application and describing how you meet the requirements of the role as set out in this document by using examples for each key task point in the person specification.  Please tell us in a few sentences or a paragraph how your skills and experience match the requirements detailed for each key task point in the person specification.

2020, the start of a new decade in which we want to do more and better, together – doubling our impact by 2025.

To achieve this we are investing in creating an exciting and new Fundraising and Donor Engagement team to provide stewardship to an ambitious Business Development strategy.

We are looking for two inspirational, energetic and committed individuals to pioneer and take us forward on this exciting journey.  The fundraising and donor engagement function will be broad, interfacing with all One YMCA’s services across family support, housing, gyms, youth, community hubs and nurseries.

We envisage that no one person will have the full breadth of experience we are asking for in the attached job description but we do ask our people to have a desire to learn and teach others what you know.  We are looking for people with an excellent track record in fundraising strategies including;

Donor relations and engagement (communities, individuals and groups),
Digital Fundraising,
Bid writing for funds from grant making trusts,
Corporate partnerships and sponsorship,
Individual giving and event fundraising,
Cause-related funding appeals/campaigns
Direct marketing and
Fundraising through storytelling

The final areas of responsibility will be shared depending on the skills and expertise of successful applicants.  You will have the opportunity to evolve as an individual and develop your skills into new areas of fundraising and donor engagement as we progress and establish the service.

You will receive full support in achieving your own, and our, ambitions for this role from an inspirational and visionary executive and senior management team.  We are a Charity with a deep-rooted desire to succeed in doubling our impact and we are not afraid to take risks along the way to meet the unprecedented demands on our service users.  If you want to be a part of our exciting mission, or find out further information about the role, get in touch today!

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send us your CV clearly headlining your fundraising achievements, and a letter of application no longer than 2 sides of A4 addressing the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.

Closing date: 09.00 6 July 2020

Location: London-based Hub in Islington with potential for remote working

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £70,000

Cruelty Free International is the leading charity working to end animal testing for cosmetics globally and is seeking a Director of Audience Development and Fundraising to implement strategies to grow income and deliver key messages across the range of their audiences to deliver a step change for laboratory animals worldwide.

Cruelty Free International’s brand and ‘leaping bunny’ symbol have a high level of recognition globally and the charity is one of the world’s longest standing and most respected animal protection organisations.

This new role will be responsible for the charity’s marketing, communications, audience development and fundraising functions. The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and other departmental leaders to develop and drive innovative and ambitious strategies to engage and increase the organisation’s audiences and at the same time build and maintain a sustainable income base. They will also be a leading advocate for the charity’s cause and a strong communicator that can represent Cruelty Free International at all levels.

The charity is looking for an inspirational leader who is a strategic thinker, but with a hands-on, ‘can-do’ approach. They must have experience of working in a similar role leading a small audience development team and of developing income generation strategies both in the UK and internationally. A strong track record in the field of philanthropy and corporate partnerships is also required. They will also have led and devised successful marketing and communication strategies for business and audience development and will have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Finally, the successful candidate must share a commitment to animal protection and to the values and aims of Charity Free International, to work with them to help create the tipping point for change for laboratory animals.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

Regent’s Park is a major component of the most important town planning exercise ever carried out in London.  It is a heritage asset of international significance.

The Crown Estate Paving Commission (CEPC) is a unique independent rating body set up by statute in 1824.  Today it is responsible for the management of The Crown Estate land, being streets and ornamental terrace gardens around Regent’s Park along with the latter at Carlton House Terrace, St James’s. The CEPC is independent of The Crown Estate, The Royal Parks and local authorities.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Supporting the Director (CEO) in carrying out his/her duties in running a significant heritage body including:

• Assistance with the day to day administration and running of the CEPC
• Organising the diary of the Director
• Ensuring that the Director is fully equipped with agendas, papers and other material as required for each day's schedule
• Responding to correspondence, answering queries on behalf of the Director.  Acting on their own initiative to resolve problems and ensure that the Director's priorities and commitments are communicated clearly
• Observing appropriate levels of confidentiality at all times
• Preparation of paperwork and minute taking for Board/Sub-Committee Meetings and for other meetings as required
• Managing the administration of events licences
• Uploading data and producing rate demands and other bills on electronic databases
• Opening, sorting and carrying out initial processing of post and incoming e mails on a daily basis
• Day to day running of the CEPC’s office premises, supported by colleagues in the general office
• Dealing with routine correspondence
• Sending out postal and email communications to residents/ratepayers
• Processing incoming payments.  Assisting on debtors and billing
• Filing and replacing files (including Board/Sub-Committee Meeting papers and minutes)

In collaboration with colleagues in the general office:

• Dealing with initial enquiries from telephone, e-mail and personal callers on all aspects of the CEPC’s work
• Welcome visitors to the office and ensure all visitors are dealt with courteously
• Maintain up to date customer relationship management database
• Arranging appointments and helping to keep the office diary
• “house-keeping”; including premises opening and closing routines, setting up spaces for events and meetings, posting mail, refreshments for external meetings and visitors

Other duties as instructed by the Director

SKILLS REQUIRED

The post holder must have a methodical approach and be well organised but be prepared to adapt to events and be flexible in dealing with people and situations. An interest in architectural and landscape issues would be an advantage.

The post holder must be able to:

• Deal in a patient, calm, courteous but firm manner with residents and their agents
• Understand, record and convey information relating to real estate
• Demonstrate good written and spoken English
• Apply information technology skills including Word and Excel
• Work as part of a small team in a practical, flexible and co-operative style

We have an exciting opportunity to join our small team to provide effective leadership and management of the organisation whilst the current Director takes maternity leave. 

You will have experience in leading organisations within the not-for-profit sector, and background in fundraising and financial management.

Salary: £35,000 per year, pro rata

Hours: 21 per week, flexible

Job Type: 12 months maternity contract

Location: Homeworking and Islington, London

Application deadline: 16th July 2020

Start Date: 1 September 2020

Duties will include:

• Provide general oversight and management of Artbox London’s activities and support and manage Artbox staff.
• Plan and coordinate engagement of volunteers in Artbox activities.
• Support Artbox activities such as exhibitions and special events.
• Drive and deliver business development activities to support the growth of the organisation, supporting the Partnerships Manager.
• Fundraise for the work of Artbox London through trusts and foundations and corporates, work to develop and maximise immediate and longer-term income growth for Artbox London by building effective relationships and funders and partners.
• Manage the financial activities of the organisation including budgeting and reporting and preparing annual accounts.  
• Lead on HR matters and recruitment, induction and support of permanent and freelance staff.
• Work with the Board of trustees and Chair to enable them to fulfil its governance functions.
• Oversee the charities internal and external communications, including website and social media.
• Find a suitable new studio space to accommodate Artbox during the planned renovation of Orkney House due to start in mid-2021.

Person Specification:

• Experience of a leadership or senior management role in an arts/charitable organisation.
• Demonstrable and measurable success in fundraising from trusts and foundations and corporates.
• Knowledge of and experience in financial, operational management, human resources and administration.
• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively (and the ability to help others achieve these things).
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with people at all levels
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks at the same time
• Excellent written and communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with and coordinating volunteers.
• Experience of working with a trustee board to ensure good governance.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small staff team.
• The right to work in the UK

About the organisation:

Artbox London is a charity and social enterprise, based in Islington, that aims to improve the wellbeing and inclusion of people with learning disabilities and autism by engaging them in art. Our objectives are to improve their confidence and self-esteem, develop their creative and life skills, provide opportunities to make and meet friends and reduce isolation and loneliness, and give them the chance to earn some money from their skills and creativity. We also aim to raise the visibility of people with learning disabilities and autism in the community, and to raise the profile of their artwork in the wider art world. We achieve these goals by providing a range of art workshops from our studio on Caledonian Road in Islington, and by providing trips to galleries and museums in the local area and in central London. We also hold regular exhibitions at our studio and at least one per year in a central London commercial gallery. Artwork is sold at exhibitions and throughout the year via our online shop, and profits are split with the artists so they receive some income.

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post will initially be a 12-month contract with the opportunity to extend.

Interviews to be held in late July either via Zoom or in person depending on government advice at the time

Since YGAM was founded five years ago, we have quickly established ourselves as a leading educational charity which builds digital resilience in young and vulnerable people, by training professionals to raise awareness of the potential of gaming and gambling-related harm; making resources available for parents and delivering impactful student campaigns with partner universities. Last year alone, we have reached approximately 364,918 young people, students and parents and we have collaborated with almost 2,488 educational organisations (schools, colleges, universities and charities) to deliver our programmes.

YGAM are incredibly proud to be working with all stakeholders in this space, from the gambling & gaming operators who make products available to the public; education professionals who support young people & students learning; the criminal justice sector; partner universities; public health; third sector organisations; sports clubs; Local Authorities and young people, students and parents themselves.

YGAM is looking to appoint an independent Chair for its Finance, Audit & Risk Committee (FARC) with strategic insight, independent judegement, and commitment to delivering our vision.  As a growing registered charity with a turnover now approaching £2m, we are looking for an individual with experience of overseeing finances and risk management.

The FARC is responsible for the risk management, financial management and panning for YGAM.  The FARC is responsible for ensuring that there is an effective risk management framework at YGAM and is a formal advisory committee of the Trustee Board.

The Chair of the FARC committee will be expected to:

• Attend and prepare for four FARC meetings a year, following up on administration and actions.
• Meet with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance to review monthly management accounts every quarter.
• Meeting quarterly with the Chair of the Trustee Board.

An honorarium will be paid of £250pcm along with travel expenses to recognise the independent nature of this role.

To apply for the role please send a copy of your curriculum-viate along with copies of your accounting qualifications and membership of professional bodies, plus a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) outlining your experience and how you skills match those in the person specification, to the email address below.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th July 2020 at 1200 noon. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview which is planned to take place on Thursday 13 August 2020 in London.  Depending on COVID-19 restrictions, this may be a video conference interview.  Please ensure you can attend on this date before applying.

Good luck with your application and thank you for your interest in our work.