Executive Assistant needed to ensure CEO is super efficient and keep the organisation running smoothly. Humour, loyalty, flexibility and pzzazz with IT will be appreciated and rewarded with respect, variety and massive job satisfaction.  You need to be able to multi task, organise, forward plan and support the CEO to meet deadlines, achieve quality and compliance and more. You need to be a team player, tactful and professional. The post is brand new as the charity is growing (again) and so there is potential for you to mould the role and develop it, long term.

INTERVIEWS AND ASSESSMENT CENTRE ARE 6TH JANUARY 2021

Description of Paces Charity:

Paces is a specialist centre and Charity for children and adults with neurological conditions (mainly Cerebral Palsy), and motor disorders – Stroke, Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis.

Paces delivers Conductive Education: a holistic package of support that aims to help individuals obtain the greatest level of independence through a range of supportive measures.

Paces aims to meet the physical and cognitive needs of individuals which are often not met holistically elsewhere.

Paces focuses on ability, not disability.

Paces was established in 1997; the charitable organisation was born out of the experiences of parenting children with physical disabilities and their related learning difficulties.

Trustees, Governors, staff and parents have overseen the growth of Paces as a Charity, with Paces School gaining Department of Education Non-Maintained Special School status in 2009.  Paces School was rated GOOD by Ofsted in 2019, with the school currently educating 37 children from ages 4-18.  The school provides a personalised curriculum based on the National Curriculum through the medium of Conductive Education. 

Paces has an Outreach Team that currently supports 28 families in the community.

Families come into Paces for bespoke 1-1 and group Conductive Education sessions. 

Paces also has an Adult Services Team; and in addition, Paces operates a sessional Conductive Education Programme for individuals with Parkinson’s, Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis.   

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is a new role.

The CFO will be a senior strategic member of the Charity Management Team, taking overall responsibility for the leadership, organisation and management of finance across all aspects of the Charity. This includes responsibility for financial records, payroll and financial performance reporting. 

Included in this significantly expanded role will be the financial leadership of helping the Charity to procure much improved building accommodation.

The Chief Finance Officer is responsible for the financial health of the organisation, ensuring an environment of tight financial control and delivery of the Charity financial strategy, in alignment with the overall vision as set by Trustees.

The CFO position has been created to support the Charity as it aims to acquire ownership and the building of its own brand new and bespoke facility.

The successful candidate will have an energy, passion and vision to support Trustees and Governors as they aspire to help Paces deliver world leading facilities in their new national centre of excellence. 

For the right individual, the exciting vision and plans that Paces brings forward will offer a career opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of the children and adults that our Charity supports.

Roles and Responsibilities:

All duties required within the remit of this role, including but not limited to:

Strategic Management.

• The overall performance of the finance function, including line management as identified
• A strong focus on effective financial due diligence and identification of financial risks and liabilities.

• Strategic financial planning to support the CEO in the development and implementation of the finance strategy.

• Key decision making of the Trust Board and Executive Board.

• To ensure the effective development, implementation and evaluation of finance policies and procedures, ensuring their consistent and compliant application.
• Embed the principles of a business partnership approach with Heads of Department to ensure proactive and effective finance support across the organisation.
• Network with other peer organisations to keep up to date to support role and function development.
• Identify needs and opportunities to improve the finance function and service in conjunction with other Senior Management colleagues.
• Communicate, present and provide information to the Board of Trustees and Governors.
• Network with other peer organisations to keep up to date with systems, processes, and best practice – in particular, with Charity auditors, legal partners and all financial authorities as required.
• Ensure own continuous personal development.
• Attend Management, Committee and Board meetings as required.

Manage the processing and recording of all financial transactions.

• Processing of sales, purchase, cash book and journal transactions.
• Ensuring appropriate checks and balances are in place to mitigate the risk of error and fraud.
• Ensure all accounts are reconciled, documented, and signed off in a planned and timely manner in accordance with agreed timetable.
• Ensure the monthly processing and payment of payroll in accordance with Charity policies and timetable.
• Continually monitor financial systems and processes to identify improvements or efficiencies as part of a continuous improvement plan.
• Closely liaise with all local authority and other finders including the department of education.
• Work to agree annual increases with all local authorities, whilst achieving the best possible value for each commissioned contract.
• Liaise closely with Head of Fundraising, Capital Projects Officer and Monitoring Officer, to be sure all bid/grant applications are financially compliant with organisational needs, and maximise opportunity for the Charity.

Prepare the management accounts and financial performance information.

• Produce the monthly management accounts and monthly reports, in a timely, accurate and consistent manner – and presented in a way as requested by Trustees.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts and manage the investment of monies in short and medium-term accounts.
• Liaise and work closely with the CEO in the compilation of all management reporting.
• External interface with banks, auditors, pension funds and others.

Prepare and control the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

• Prepare timetable templates and guidelines for the annual budgeting process and lead the quarterly forecast process.
• Co-ordinate, coach and support all budget-holders and managers in delivering budgets and forecasts as required.
• Consolidate and evaluate budgets in conjunction with financial strategy.
• Report and present results to Management team, and the Trustees and Governors as needed.

To lead and manage the Finance Team.

• Manage, motivate and lead our small Finance Team, ensuring that all finance employees are being effectively managed, developed and motivated, providing leadership, direction, motivation, clear objectives and meaningful feedback.
• To build and maintain excellent working relationships with other Department Heads, ensuring the provision of a positive and professional service that enables the overall progression of the financial strategy as set by Trustees.

Be responsible for the production of annual statutory accounts.

• Ensure a year end timetable is agreed with external auditors that enables the production and audit of annual accounts.
• Ensure draft statutory reports are prepared with detailed documentation and supporting analysis to assist the external auditors with their work.
• Liaise with external auditors on audit planning, current accounting requirements and audit issues.

Manage quality and assurance controls and audit compliance.

• Establish and maintain a robust controlled environment providing mitigation and minimisation of risks of fraud and error in the books and records of the Charity.
• Establish, maintain and review a suitable system of recording and monitoring internal and external audit recommendations relating to the works of the finance department – oversee and deliver all improvements as required by audit.
• Ensure that appropriate guidance and support is available to ensure high quality customer service is provided to all.
• Ensure all financial activities and reporting are in compliance with financial regulations including the Charity Commission, FCA and Companies House.

Manage Organisational Change.

• Ensure a full understanding of the Charity long-term strategy and management plan, and ensure departmental strategy and priorities are aligned with said plan.
• Oversee all financial aspects of the purchase and procurement of the proposed New Home for Paces.
• Support Trustees, CEO and the Senior Management Team with high level advice on how to secure relevant lending streams to make our Capital Project come to fruition.
• Be well versed in all aspects of VAT issues, with particular reference to the purchase of land and the building of a new Capital Project.
• Maximise VAT rebates where able, here particularly focused on rental of Charity Office and Adult Service space.
• Seek out opportunities for the Charity to maximise, where able, the very best financial returns.
• Manage and direct the financial aspects of capital projects in order for the Charity to move forward.
• Be a positive change champion for the organisation, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies.
• Communicate Charity strategy to all employees where required and support them in understanding the departmental strategy and implementing change initiatives as required.

• Other Duties.

• Liaise with local authorities as needed.
• Carry out additional duties as required.
• Attend relevant training courses and participate in staff development initiatives to improve knowledge and working practice.
• Attend out of hours functions, meetings or events as required.
• Ensure the principles and values of the Charity are understood and communicated, and report and resolve any concerns in relation to a breach of policy.

Person Specification

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Successful leadership and management experience in a Charity of similar or larger extent.
• Evidence of full compliance with the core principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership.
• The ability to use and interpret complex data to measure, benchmark, evaluate and account for the Charity and School’s financial performance.
• Experience of supporting a Trustee and Governing Body to ensure that they are effective and fulfil their statutory responsibilities concerning School and Charity financial management.
• A clear sense of perspective and a positive ‘can do’ approach.
• Extensive experience of budgeting account management and strategic planning.
• Experience of the leadership and management of change.
• Precise and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven work experience as a Chief Finance Officer, Director of Finance, or similar role.
• ln-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping.

• Hands on experience with budgeting and risk management.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills.
• A positive, visible and approachable role model to others.

Qualifications / Training

• Qualified Accountant.
• A degree or similar level of qualification in accounting, business management or a related discipline.
• A further education related business management qualification.
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA would be advantageous).

Work Circumstances

• A flexible approach to required duties.
• A full UK driving licence.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Probation: There will be a probationary period of three months.

Holidays: 25 days holiday a year in addition to relevant public holidays (pro-rata for part time staff).

Hours: 37.5 hours per week which may include evenings or weekends.

NO CONTACT FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

For almost 75 years, the Inlands Waterway Association (IWA) has been the leading membership charity dedicated to protecting and restoring Britain’s network of 6,500 miles of canal and river waterways; using our extensive experience and member knowledge to formulate policy and to undertake local and national campaigns that have brought huge benefits to the UK's inland waterways. Our vision is “A thriving, growing network of sustainable inland waterways for everyone.”

We are now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer who will steer us through the next stage of our journey,  building on our success, addressing the challenges identified in the review of the Association’s work and objectives, while retaining our independence and respecting our charitable objectives.  The CEO will work with all areas of the Association to ensure the successful implementation of our One IWA ambitions, ensure that governance arrangements are fit to deliver the benefits to the sector that are sought by our members, and secure and retain funding sources to ensure we maximise the achievements of our organisation. Crucially, they will represent IWA in the wider inland waterways community to a range of audiences, from partner organisations, to policy-makers, to the general public.

Key details:

Title: Chief Executive Officer – the Inland Waterways Association (IWA)

Salary: Circa £65,000

Hours of work: Full time/permanent 

Location: Chesham

We are looking for an exceptional leader who can both manage the charity, its team and resources to achieve our goals, and also inspire people internally and externally to deliver on our vision in a time of significant change for the organisation. 

As well as a clear passion for the outdoors environment including a deep appreciation of the waterways, the successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience of leadership at CEO or senior director level at an organisation of comparable scale, structure and complexity, with experience of operating at Board level.
• Proven experience of developing and implementing wide-reaching strategies that successfully deliver objectives.
• Experience of acting as an ambassador, engaging with external stakeholders to achieve impact and change.
• A successful record of engaging, supporting and motivating staff and volunteers to perform to the best of their abilities.
• Proven experience of creating and sustaining a high performance culture with a track record of success in driving impact.
• Proven track record of increasing achievement, income and scope within the charity, private or public sectors.
• Strong financial experience, including the ability to plan resources appropriately and understand financial reports.

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 via the apply button.

For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at Harris Hill with your number and suitable times to speak. 

Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application. We will need a CV and a supporting statement addressing the full person specification in the information pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 4th January 2021.

Stay Safe East

Supporting disabled survivors is seeking an exceptional disabled person to become our next Chief Executive Salary: £45,000 per annum. 35 hours per week.

Post open to job-share.  

Stay Safe East is the only specialist Disabled People’s Organisation in the UK working on domestic and sexual abuse, hate crime, institutional and other forms of abuse against disabled people . After ten years of developing the organisation’s work with clients and establishing Stay Safe East as a nationally recognised authority on supporting disabled survivors, our current Chief Executive is stepping down. The Board are seeking to recruit a new Chief Executive to lead our organisation into the next phase of its work. The CEO will have strategic and operational responsibilities, help the organisation to grow sustainably and move on from the challenges of the Covid pandemic. The CEO will consolidate our capacity to influence national strategies, and support our staff and volunteers to support our clients.

This post is only open to disabled people. We particularly welcome applications from disabled women who reflect London’s diverse communities of faith, sexuality, culture, ethnicity and age.

You will have the leadership and organisational skills, resilience and charisma to lead and manage Stay Safe East at an exciting turning point in its existence. You will have experience either as CEO/Director or as a senior manager in a voluntary or public sector organisation, experience of managing financial and HR functions and effective fundraising skills. You should have experiencing of working with disabled people, and a background in managing casework with trauma survivors and ideally experience of policy work. You should be practical and ‘hands on’, be willing to intervene in a crisis and able to offer empathetic support to staff dealing with distressing situations.

Your ethos, values and approach must match those of Stay Safe East. You must be able to work from a human rights, intersectional and social model of disability perspective. You will have a thorough understanding of abuse against disabled people and of gender based violence against women and girls and of the barriers faced by disabled survivors from all backgrounds. You must be passionate about bringing about change for disabled survivors.

In the first three months of the post, you will be working alongside our current CEO, who will then remain as a policy consultant, so you will not be expected to step into all aspects of the role immediately.

First stage interviews will be by zoom on December 18th, second stage interviews on January 8th 2021.

Executive Director

c.£60,000 pa + benefits

Location: London EC2, though consideration could be given for some remote working

The International Lawyers Project (ILP) was founded in 2005. We facilitate the provision of pro bono legal expertise from our volunteers to government agencies, to civil society groups, to communities, and others, principally, but not exclusively, in Africa. Our key thematic focuses are to combat bribery and corruption, support tax reform, and curb illicit financial flows – areas in which our staff and volunteers have deep technical knowledge and experience – to promote economic justice.

We are client-led and respond to requests from local actors to build their capacity, whether through formal training sessions, workshops, representation, or advice, or through extended engagement and mentoring for communities, officials, and civil society representatives. To provide this assistance we draw on a bank of highly qualified lawyers from the UK and other countries who offer their services for free. As a charity, our ultimate aim is to help our clients to create long-lasting change in some of the world's poorest regions. 

The role of Executive Director is a key appointment within ILP. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will undertake full direction of this small but highly effective organisation. This involves managing a small team of staff and interns and a wider network of volunteers, maintaining our reputation as a provider of high-quality pro-bono legal advice, developing the strategic vision and new areas of work, consolidating and strengthening ILP’s institutional basis through effective fundraising, as well as nurturing partnerships with all our stakeholders.

We are seeking a person with experience of innovative applications of the law to achieve policy reform in a sustainable development context; deep expertise in one of our programmatic areas; as well as proven experience in fundraising, budgeting, and programme management. 

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for ILP’s work, building on its existing focus areas and developing new themes, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and programme staff
• Lead on the formulation of new initiatives in line with that vision, as approved by the Trustees
• Manage fundraising efforts and take responsibility for all stages of the fundraising, building relationships with foundations, private law firms, and individual donors
• Identify new opportunities for ILP to develop its portfolio, expand our bank of volunteers and the clients that we have assisted
• Build on our reputation for providing high quality legal support, including by ensuring that goals are met and that quality of delivery is maintained
• Represent ILP in a variety of fora, ensuring our work is communicated to key stakeholders.

Programme Management

• Deliver high quality programmatic work for at least one of ILP’s thematic priorities
• Oversee/manage/support ILP programmes and staff, ensuring appropriate monitoring and evaluation
• Build relationships with existing and new clients and volunteers
• Oversee the implementation of policies and guidelines for operations
• Oversee all employment obligations including payroll, pensions, employment entitlements
• Oversee the ILP budget and budget process.

Are you suitably qualified for this position and looking for a new challenge? Maybe you are a lawyer and keen to use your experience and knowledge within an organisation working internationally? Or perhaps you have been working for a civil society organisation, and would like the opportunity to bring legal expertise to strengthen the capacity of reform-minded government officials or national organisations to bring lasting change. Whilst this role is advertised as a full-time, permanent position, there could be flexibility for a 4 day week, rather than 5 and this will be discussed at interview stage.

The Job Description and Person Specification is attached.

If you are interested in joining ILP, please send a covering letter with a detailed account of how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this position, along with your CV by email to our Advising Consultant, Sue Sowerby. Sue will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.

All candidates must be fully eligible to live and work in the UK

Closing date for applications: 31st December 2020

ILP is an Equal Opportunities Employer • Charity No.: 1114502

The International Lawyers Project is committed to equality in employment and service delivery. Our Equal Opportunities Policy aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, religion, marital status, sexuality, age or disability and is not placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified.  All those working for ILP are expected to actively promote equality and diversity in all aspects of their work.

Chief Executive (CEO)

Salary: £57,000 to £62,000 PA depending on experience

Closing date: Monday, 7th December 2020

Location: Oxford & Buckinghamshire/Milton Keynes

Connection Support is a positive, forward thinking organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering quality care and services for our clients.

We are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead us into the next stage of our journey. We’re clear about our future direction; we’ll not be standing still so continuous improvement is high up on our agenda, as well as delivering value for money so that we are using our resources to maximise opportunities for clients and providing high quality care and support services.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in strategic delivery and transformational change and like us, have a real passion for social care.

As a strategic leader, you will understand the importance of a positive organisational culture and will set the standard by role modelling the behaviours associated with our values. We are looking for a real people person who can inspire and motivate our team to deliver the best possible service to our clients and key stakeholders. You will have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to make sure Connection Support remains a financially strong, successful organisation.

In return, what you can expect from us is a supportive environment created by the Board and backed by colleagues across the organisation, to enable you to get the job done. You can also rely on a hardworking, passionate team focussed on doing the right thing for our clients and the business.

If you think you’ve got what we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date is 10am on Monday, 7th December 2020

Chief Executive Officer for the South West MS Centre

Salary: £35k to £45k per annum (pro rata for reduced hours), dependant on skills, qualifications and experience.

Location: at our therapy centre in Exeter with some travel in Devon.

Hours: Full time role (4 days considered)

This is a new role and an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who is an exceptional and inspirational leader, who has the aspiration, integrity and ability to help us shape the future of our charity.

The Chief Executive will be working with the staff and trustees to provide collaborative leadership and be responsible for the management of the charity. Together with the Chair and the Board of Trustees they will create an environment of growth and create and develop opportunities to enhance our services and our charity.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of small charity management and if possible some clinical/medical management experience.
• Experience of working at a strategic level developing and implementing new services and products.
• Rounded management skills to include risk management, HR and Health and Safety and financial planning.
• Proven commercial acumen and business management and income generation.
• Thorough understanding of marketing and fund raising strategy.
• The ability to build strong networks with potential external sponsors.
• The ability to inspire confidence and develop our vision, cultivating valuable internal and external relationships.

To learn more about our charity visit our website.

We are keen to represent the diversity of the people we serve, and welcome applications from communities who may be under-represented in our workforce.

To apply please in the first instance send your CV and a covering letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Closing date: 5 pm on 18th December 2020. Interview date 26th January 2021. Interviews will comply with social distancing protocols.

Wakefield Hospice is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to the CEO.

This is a busy and demanding role which requires a professional and flexible approach.

JOB ROLE:

To provide comprehensive and professional administrative support to the CEO and the Board of Trustees, using personal initiative and experience to progress key tasks, and to manage day to day office business confidently and with discretion. The postholder will be a front-facing ambassador for the hospice, and will be required to anticipate the needs of the team, understanding sensitivities and offering solutions within a given timeframe.

The CEO is looking for an exceptional candidate; a well- motivated and energetic individual, who will be proactive in supporting her role and that of the Board of Trustees. A varied and challenging post awaits the right person, who will respond calmly and confidently to the needs of the teams, prioritising and organising work to meet deadlines, and dealing professionally with internal and external contacts and stakeholders. A high level of initiative and sometimes sensitive judgement will be required, and a friendly and approachable manner will be an absolute asset. 

A full Job Description is attached.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Hold a recognised typing/word processing qualifications.
• Be IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Be educated to GCSE or equivalent English, at Grade C or above.
• Have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Be well organised with excellent time keeping skills.

We may close the advertised post before the stated closing date once enough applications are received.  We recommend you apply as soon as possible.

We are seeking a commercially minded Chief Executive who will be a driver to lead our senior management team and develop our services through the charity and our trading company.

Youth Options was established in 1937 as a charity that empowers and supports children and young people across Hampshire to improve their life opportunities for a better future.

We have again been recognised for the way we support, develop and manage our staff with a successful accreditation from Investors in People (IIP) Gold status. We have sound finances and dedicated teams of staff and volunteers.

Our services are individually tailored to deliver vibrant, dynamic and ever-evolving opportunities that connect with and inspire young people. We work with a wide range of organisations and business - from local authorities, central government, housing associations to telecoms, digital media, communications and print management companies - covering outdoor learning, youth work, parental support, child care and breakfast and after school clubs

If you have

• achieved demonstrable success in significant leadership and management roles in either the business/commercial and or not for profit sectors
• outstanding advocacy, presentation and interpersonal skills
• experience of delivering creative programmes and measuring their impact
• successful contract/tendering experience, brokering and maintaining partnerships
• a positive and ambitious outlook

We would like to hear from you

Youth Options is an equal opportunities employer. This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Closing date for applications: 7 December 2020

Long List interviews: 8– 21 December 2020

Final Panel Interviews: 14 & 15 January 2021

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are areas often perceived as affluent, without economic or social deprivation. The truth is that there are  very real issues  in some areas that are as severe as any of those anywhere in the country.  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) specialises in identifying the areas of greatest deprivation and awarding grants to support the fantastic smaller charities and community groups who work so hard to help local people in need.

HIWCF has built endowment funds of over £15m for the long-term benefit of our communities and in the last 10 years we have distributed over £10m in grants to support over 3,000 community projects across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. We are proud to have reached nearly 500,000 people living in our local communities and to have raised over £2.2m since March 2020 to help those most effected by Covid 19, thanks to the generous support of our donors and partners.

Chief Executive Officer

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF)

Up to £63,000

Hampshire

Over the past three years, HIWCF has increased its reach, grown in size and achieved financial sustainability. We are ambitious to continue our development to ensure we can support as many charities and community groups as possible, particularly as the lives of those in need in our community become even harder in 2021. Our new CEO will lead the development of our new strategy to ensure we are as effective as possible in providing this support. The CEO will build close personal relationships with donors to secure additional corporate, foundation and philanthropic income; raise our profile and represent the organisation across a broad range of stakeholders, from local grassroots partners to local government and MPs . Working with the Board, the CEO will offer support and development for our staff and oversee a collaborative and inclusive culture where the whole team  can thrive.

We are looking for a highly effective ambassador for those in need of support, who brings a track record of raising income from a range of private, corporate, public or charitable sources. We are seeking an individual with sound strategic experience and a creative approach, who has successfully reviewed, developed and implemented growth strategies. With strong networking skills and evidence of profile raising, you will be adept at building long term relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including new and existing donors. With high levels of emotional intelligence and the ability to influence, you will bring Director level experience, having led and empowered effective teams and managed broad budgets. This is an opportunity to play an instrumental role in tackling social inequalities and deprivation, in order to make a lasting impact in our communities.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date:  6th January 2021

Initial interviews with Prospectus: 11-14th January 2021

Meetings with HIWCF stakeholders: 18-20th January 2021

Interviews with HIWCF: 21st or 22nd January 2021

HIWCF is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team/board, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

Centre for London is seeking a new Chief Executive who is passionate about cities and public policy to support our committed team and deliver our strategic vision. 

As Chief Executive your role will vary from day to day, from meeting and sharing ideas with policymakers, to fundraising for new projects, writing persuasive opinion pieces for newspapers, chairing panel discussions and leading motivational sessions with the team.

There has never been a more pressing need for politically independent thought and reliable evidence-led research to guide the capital through the present crisis and the challenging years ahead.

You will join Centre for London just as a new mayoral term gets underway and will ensure our ideas have traction within City Hall through London’s recovery and beyond. You will lead the team as we undertake our largest engagement programme yet through our London Futures review, which aims to build a vision for London’s future with Londoners. You will develop the next phase of our strategic plan, creating a sustainable business model, and will be ready to work with the team to raise the funds necessary to achieve our mission.

Application information 

If you are excited about this opportunity and fit the criteria we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.

Applicants are asked to submit:

• A blog that would be appropriate to be shared on Centre for London’s website to share your thoughts on the role of a think tank like Centre for London in addressing the city’s critical challenges. The blog should be 500 words maximum, saved as a PDF with your initials as the title. This will be reviewed without reference to your personal information.
• A CV and cover letter, which should show how your experience and achievements to date would make you a suitable candidate for this role. Your file should be saved as a single PDF with your initials as the title. It should be no more than four pages in total (including both the CV and cover letter). 

The process will include two interviews with trustees and the opportunity to meet with members of the team. These interviews will be conducted over Zoom or Microsoft Teams, unless applicants have access issues that require use of a different platform. We will speak with all candidates and will share some of the interview questions ahead of the interview.

Full details of application process can be found on our website. 

About Migrant Help: 

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work. This includes understanding the importance of having a work life balance, offering enhanced family friendly provisions, additional holiday entitlements, Perkbox benefits and a non-contributory pension scheme.

About you: 

As Chief of Staff, you will have the skill and experience to integrate yourself into an organisation quickly and assess issues that serve as barriers to a team or organisation operating at maximum effectiveness. You must be a strong relationship manager and be well connected with those reporting into the CEO and others across the organisation to influence outcomes. This cross-functional perspective not only helps garner support for the leadership team, but also fosters long-term partnerships that are critical to organisational success. 

The role will be based at Migrant Help’s head office in Dover, Kent, with some opportunity for mixed home working. Travel across the UK will be required at times along with occasional need to work outside of office hours. 

Purpose of the job: 

To provide support to the CEO and coordination of the senior team, as a member of senior leadership. Serving as the “right-hand wo/man” to the CEO, assisting and advising on a broad range of issues. Overseeing large, often cross-functional organisation-wide projects or initiatives. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead for the organisation on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, championing our anti-racism agenda, engaging with staff and increasing awareness, working with colleagues to challenge ourselves
• Proactively advising SMT on key issues, escalating as necessary
• Keep a pulse on the business and help connect the dots with others in the team 
• Assemble dashboards and analysis to track company-wide goals and progress, including Financial data, KPI and people and user metrics 
• Lead on special projects and task and finish groups to tackle priority projects
• Lead on Information Governance on behalf of the senior team
• Play a key role in the Critical Incident team, acting as a coordinator of activities and ensuring important documentation is collected and managed throughout
• Plan and coordinate weekly, monthly and quarterly planning processes as required 
• Lead on updating and managing the Risk Register and Risk Management Policy, to ensure mitigating actions are implemented and changes reflected by appropriate managers
• Monitoring information flow: Sometimes acting as a gatekeeper, ensuring a CEO’s involvement in a project or decision-making process at the right moment 
• Ensure clear action items are captured, communicated and delivered in time with the relevant stakeholders 
• Develop, implement, and manage internal processes to improve the overall workings of the charity when issues are cross functional
• Meeting preparation and follow up: reviewing upcoming meetings for the week to ensure the CEO has all of the information needed to be as productive as possible 
• Keep on top of sector trends by reading literature and communicate out to relevant team members 
• Responsible for the quality of papers and agendas to stimulate discussion and drive good quality decisions 
• Line management of the Executive Assistant to the CEO/CoS
• Develop and lead on the use of tools such as Slack or Teams to support the senior team in managing prioritisation of work, increasing visibility of tasks and priorities to improve the effectiveness of the senior team 
• Working with each of the directors of services, to ensure that monthly meetings are held, to review minutes and ensure that important issues are escalated to senior team discussions
• Support in the recruitment approval process, owning and updating the agreed establishment chart and circulating forms through the process

Skills & Knowledge:

• At least 3 years of work experience in consulting, a scale-up, or a fast-paced environment 
• At least a bachelor’s degree in business, the social sciences, or relevant area; an MBA would be considered an advantage 
• Experience in leading teams 
• A track-record of successful project management 
• A deep desire to improve inclusion, a passion for equality and a genuine appreciation of diversity
• Exceptional organisational and strategic communication skills to create and maintain cross-departmental relationships to enable leadership success 
• The ability to work very independently, and to make decisions despite high levels of uncertainty and ambiguity 
• Previous experience in conducting financial analysis, creating dashboards, and using quantitative data and metrics to make decisions 
• Good understanding of GDPR and data protection
• High levels of discretion and strong interpersonal skills 
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills 
• Previous charity experience and high-growth phase company experience desirable 
• Effective, versatile and action-oriented 
• Willing to engage on high-level strategic discussions one day and to assist with diary management the next

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.

Special Requirements:  

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

- This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC).

 Therefore the applicant must:

- Hold a valid, full current 10 year British passport; full EU passport or have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

- Provide full UK address history for the last five years. 

See the Job Description for full person specification.

 Closing Date: 6 December 2020

Vacancy may close early depending on applicant numbers
 

As part of your role, it is important you operate within Migrant Help’s values:

Protection, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence.

Migrant Help is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. 

About the role

Our Students’ Union is the representative body of students at the University of Bath. We believe that when students come together, they can shape the communities they are part of for the better. Through our student leaders, elected representatives, staff and trustees, we grow and support communities of students as they provide opportunities for others and positively change the world around us.

We support a diverse range of activities, from helping students get their voice heard, providing advice, hosting student groups and offering a range of commercial events and venues, to ensure that students can have the transformative educational experience they deserve.

We enjoy an excellent relationship with our University partner and in recent years have modernised our infrastructure and developed a new cause-based strategy which will help us shape and evolve what we do in new and exciting ways. We have recently taken on two new additional venues which will allow us to provide more spaces on campus and in the city for students to socialise and enjoy extra-curricular activities, with dedicated spaces for art and community outreach as part of this.

Our new Chief Executive will pick up our new strategy as we set about re-inventing the Students’ Union for the 21st century, and help us agree a new bold set of inclusive values that are fit for a modern SU. We can then work towards delivering the ambitions set out in the plan.

Who we are looking for

Our ideal Chief Executive is someone with has high levels of emotional intelligence, who role models inclusive leadership and can thrive when working with multiple stakeholders to solve complex challenges.

We currently benefit from a good financial position but, like most charities, we could benefit from further diversifying our income streams and looking for more efficient ways to deliver our KPIs. It will be important that you have strong financial acumen and experience in income generation and leading sizeable budgets.

We are developing an action plan to help us deliver a structured approach to bringing together all equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives in one place; this includes us working towards Investors in Diversity accreditation. We strongly encourage any candidate who has a track record of demonstrating inclusive leadership to consider this opportunity, and especially welcome candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.

For more information and to apply, please visit the job page on Peridot Partners' website via the application method on this site.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 6th January 2021

The National Migraine Centre is the only national charity that provides clinical treatments for migraine sufferers and cluster headache patients. We are a Centre of Excellence which has been in operation for over 40 years, with a current turnover of £400k, an administrative staff of six with nine clinicians.

Our goal is to help our patients regain control of their lives, to manage this condition rather than allowing it to dictate their life. We get excellent patient feedback, with many citing their treatment at the Centre as life changing.

Due to the retirement of our current CEO, we are looking for a new Chief Executive. You will be joining us at an exciting and challenging period in our development. We are currently only seeing a fraction of the headache and migraine sufferers in the UK who could potentially be treated. We wish to grow further the impact of the charity, but this brings challenges, particularly in the current environment. Working with the Board of Trustees, the post holder will shape the strategic direction of the NMC and lead the charity into its next phase of development and growth.

Over the last few months, the team has successfully pivoted our services to be almost entirely remote, whilst maintaining excellent patient feedback. The new Chief Executive will need to grow the organisation, maintain quality and look at new operating models. You will need to have excellent people and leadership skills to manage our diverse stakeholders. You will have a willingness to get involved in all aspects to the operations and take a hands-on approach when required. The NMC remains a small charity and therefore you will need to focus on current operations as well as future growth.

We are looking for someone with:

• Substantial leadership experience within the healthcare sector, ideally NHS and charity exposure.
• An understanding of the issues involved in running a small charity and willingness to get involved in all aspects of the Centre’s work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to be an effective spokesperson for the Centre
• Financial and budgetary management experience.
• Experience of the NHS Commissioning process and working with Clinical Commissioning Groups would be ideal.
• Excellent people skills to motivate a small team of staff to grow the organisation.
• An affinity with the plight of headache and migraine sufferers and a passion for the National Migraine Centre’s mission to support their needs.

Please see the attached application pack.

Location: currently home working, but normally office-based in London, UK

Hours: currently full time but consideration given to part time

How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply with CharityJob' button to submit your CV and covering letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be accepted.

Closing date: 11.30pm 11th December 2020

Interview date: week commencing 14th December