This is an exciting opportunity for a gifted leader who wants to impact the quality of life for thousands of terminally ill children and adults in South East Europe, where access to dignified care at the end of life is very limited. 

Hospices of Hope is an international charity that has been pioneering the development of hospice care in this region since 1991, beginning in Romania and expanding to Serbia, Republic of Moldova and Albania. However, other countries in the region are also needing help. 

Hospices of Hope's partner charity in Romania, Hospice Casa Sperantei, has become the leading provider of palliative care services and education in the region. More than 40,000 patients have received care to date. Hospices of Hope has led capital campaigns to successfully build two in-patient hospices and a Centre for children and families affected by life-limiting illnesses in Romania, as well as establishing the first hospice centre in Serbia and setting up mobile teams in all 4 countries. It has campaigned, together with its country partners for improved legislation, local funding and better access to services. 

Hospices of Hope's UK operation is based in Sevenoaks, Kent (30 minutes from London), and has a branch office in Edinburgh and a sister charity in New York. The CEO will lead the UK team and should have management experience and a good knowledge of fund-raising, finance and development issues. They will also work with the country partner charities to further their development and initiate new developments in coooperation with the Board of Trustees. Previous experience in an international development charity, a palliative care organisation or similar organisation would be an advantage but not essential.

Hospices of Hope is a non-denominational Christian-based charity network which serves some of the most vulnerable people in South East Europe, regardless of religion, ethnicity or ability to pay (all services are provided free of charge). It has received numerous awards and international recognition for its pioneering work.

The CEO will have a crucial part to play in the next chapter of the charity's development. 

Full job description and one-page summary of our work is attached

The Chief Financial Officer will provide advice on strategic financial issues, be responsible for financial management for the Academy and the leadership and management of the finance team.

The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Academy’s Senior Management Team and is expected to bring a modern, business-like approach to the leadership of the finance function, running it as a highly competent and efficient service. The appointee will develop and deliver a proactive, customer–focused service.

The Chief Financial Officer will line manage the Finance Controller, the Finance Officer and reports directly to the Principal and to the Board of Trustees.

In addition to leading the finance team, the Chief Financial Officer will contribute to strategy and policy development to support the academy’s aims and objectives, will ensure the provision of management information for the schools planning and monitoring systems, and will ensure the completion of statistical returns to external agencies.

Post Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Salary / Grade:

P07:  43-46:  £47,511- £50,448  (Outer London)

Responsible for:

The Finance Team

Responsible to:

  Principal

Key Contacts:

  Principal

  Chair of Governing Body

  Chair of the Resources committee

  Senior Leadership and Management Team

  Business Management Team (Support Services Manager, Chief Operations

  Officer, Human Resources Manager, Site Manager)

  Professional advisers including Auditors, Bankers, Investment advisers,

HMRC and relevant personnel within funding bodies

 The Chief Financial Officer will be directly responsible to the Principal who is the Accounting Officer for the

 Academy and is ultimately responsible for the proper financial conduct of the institution.

 The Chief Financial Officer will provide advice on strategic financial issues, be responsible for financial

 management for the Academy and the leadership and management of the financial team. 

 The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Academy’s senior management team and is expected to

 bring a modern, business-like approach to the leadership of the finance function, running it as a highly

 competent and efficient service. The appointee will develop and deliver a proactive, customer–focused

 service.

 The Finance Team consists of three staff, comprising one Finance Controller and a Finance Officer.

 The team is responsible for all aspects of financial management.

In addition to leading the finance team, the Chief Financial Officer will contribute to strategy and policy

development to support the academy’s aims and objectives, will ensure the provision of management

information for the schools planning and monitoring systems, and will ensure the completion of statistical

returns to external agencies.

Main Duties

  This is a senior management team post that will change over time and where the post holder needs to be

  responsive and proactive in the context of strategic priorities.  It is not possible therefore to set out a full

  range of duties.  The following is an indicative list.  It is not in order of importance.

  Leadership & Strategy

1. Attend SLT meetings as guided by the Principal and all Business Management Team meetings with the Head of IT, HR and Facilities and Governing Body meetings to provide financial advice.
2. To approve any changes in Payroll and HR processes proposed by HR Manager.
3. To be involved with the preparation of the census and review the final submission to ensure that student numbers and course completion are correctly built into budget plans.
4. Advise the Principal as Accounting Officer and the Trustees of their responsibilities under SORP, Companies House, the Trust’s Funding Agreement with the Department for Education, and the regulations of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
5. In the absence of the Principal, support the designated Deputy Principal so that they can take delegated responsibility for financial decisions.
6. Ensure a sound Medium Term Financial Plan for the future development of the Academy in line with the Academy’s development priorities. (Maintaining a three and five year plan for the ESFA and Trustees)
7. To keep up to date with national issues relating to financial management of an Academy. Briefing the Principal and Trustees on the ESFA updates.
8. Negotiate, manage and monitor contracts, tenders and agreements for the provision of support and ancillary services.
9. Coordinate respective line managers to ensure that the recruitment, professional development, annual review and training of support staff is conducted appropriately.
10. To assist the Company Secretary for Highams Park Academy Trust.
11. Maintain the Academy’s Risk Register and Business Continuity Plan present this for review to the Governing Body on an annual basis.

1. Financial Resource Management

1. To be responsible for the effective design and management of financial procedures and internal controls.
2. Manage the work of the Finance Controller and the team to ensure that  financial procedures are followed, including:
   • Managing the Purchase ledger. Ordering, processing and payment for all goods and services provided by the Academy according to Scheme of Delegation
   • Operation of all bank accounts, ensuring that a full reconciliation is undertaken at least once a month with adequate segregation of duties in the preparation and approval of BACs runs.
   • Calculation of depreciation charge from the asset register and maintaining an accurate up to date Fixed Asset register.
   • Managing the sales ledger account. Preparation of invoices and collection of fees and other dues.
   • Ensuring the correct processing of VAT liabilities and providing detailed reconciliations.
   • Assisting with the termly audit visits to test the internal controls are robust and acting on recommendations for corrective action.
3. Check and challenge the work of the Finance Controller in their provision of detailed management accounts for the Principal and Trustees according to the agreed schedule, thus identifying and informing the Principal and Trustees of the causes of significant variance and take prompt corrective action and achieve value for money on a Monthly basis
4. Monitor all capital projects and submit returns to the ESFA.
5. Prepare Budget forecast returns for approval by Trustees
6. Discuss, negotiate, and submit a balanced budget to the Principal for submission to and approval by the Trustees.
7. Prepare all financial returns for the DfE and ESFA including the final accounts and liaise with the auditors and Companies House within statutory deadlines.
8. Ensure that the Finance Team provide timely in year budgetary information to budget holders.
9. Advise the Principal as Accounting Officer if non-compliant or fraudulent activities are suspected or uncovered, ensuring efficient operation according to agreed procedures and maintain those procedures by conducting at least an annual review.
10. Maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate the trends and requirements of the Academy’s development plan and will forecast future year budgets.
11. Identify additional finance required to fund the Academy’s proposed activities.
12. Develop income streams through lettings and other activities within the ethos of the Academy and actively seek other funding opportunities
13. Seek and make use of specialist financial expertise, in order to select types of investments which are appropriate for the Academy, taking account of risks, views of stakeholders and identify possible and suitable providers in order to maximise return.
14. In conjunction with external consultants and / or other Senior Leaders present timely and fully costed proposals, recommendations or bids.
15. Put formal financial agreements in place with suitable providers for agreed amounts, at agreed times and appropriate agreed costs and repayment schedules.
16. Monitor the effectiveness and implementation of agreements; ensure best value principles are adopted.
17. Deal with the Academy’s rates valuation.
18. In conjunction with the auditors advise on the financial implications of charitable status with respect to the current and any future tax legislation.
19. Understand and advise the Principal of the financial effects and implications of government policies, legislation and directives for current initiatives and long term educational trends and developments
20. Ensure that the Finance Controller is acting as the point of contact with central government and other agencies, with regard to grant applications, gifts and other donations
21. Oversee ancillary services to include:
    • Energy supplies
    • Catering contract
    • Transport including minibuses and drivers
    • Bookings for Academy facilities
    • Provision of facilities for additional tuition out of school hours, including music lessons
22. Achievement of streamlined and cost-effective processes for financial administration.

1. Administration Management

Via the Support Services Manager:

1. Oversee the preparation and submission of the Census, Admissions and other returns within statutory guidelines.
2. Design and maintain administrative systems of the Academy, to deliver best outcomes based on the Academy’s core values and development aims.
3. Develop process measures that are affordable and that will enable value for money decisions for those managing resources
4. Working with the Support Services Manager establish, benchmark and use effective methods to review and improve administrative systems.
5. Obtain necessary licences and permissions and ensure their relevance and timeline

1. Management Information Systems & ICT

Via Deputy Principal and Chief Operations Officer:

1.  Ensure the provision of ICT and management information systems are delivered within budget.

1.  Human Resource Management

Via the Human Resource Manager:

1. Ensure that the following services are provided for the Academy:
   • payroll services for all Academy staff
   • all employment related policies are compliant with legislation including but not limited to safeguarding, employment protection, equal pay, sex discrimination, absence, recruitment, grievance, disciplinary and redundancy: and the communication and implementation of these polices to all staff.
   • Pre-employment clearance for new staff
   • Issue of contracts of employment for all staff
   • Review and updating of job descriptions for all staff
   • Attend employment tribunals as necessary
   • Maintain confidential staff records and ensure staff records held in the school by others are kept confidential
   • The use of specialist expertise in relation to HR issues
   • Maintain the Teachers pensions database and prepare the End of Year certificate and liaise with auditors to submit an audited return to Teachers Pensions each year.
2. Monitor levels of staffing absence and report as appropriate to the Principal
3. Advise the Principal on assessment of salaries, expenses, sickness and maternity procedures, redundancy and other matters of dismissal.
4. Oversee via respective line manager’s appraisal and development for all support staff
5. Administer pension schemes and associated services
6. Preparation and submission of the School Workforce Census

1. Facility & Property Management

Via the Deputy Principal and Site Manager ensure that:

1. Safe maintenance and security operations of Academy premises are in place.
2. Maintenance of the Academy site including the purchase and repair of all furniture and fittings is within budget
3. Utilities, site services and equipment continue to be available and value for money is secured
4. Ancillary site related services (e.g. cleaning, grounds maintenance) are monitored, managed effectively and secure value for money
5. Advise the Principal as to the financial implications of proposed and ongoing construction projects.
6. Support in the development and submission of capital bids
7. Monitor, assess and review contractual obligations for outsourced Academy services.
8. Seek professional advice on insurance and advise the Principal on all appropriate insurances (not exclusive of facility and property policies) for the Academy and implement and manage such insurance policies and claims accordingly.

1. Health & Safety

1. Act as the Academy’s Health & Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Officer
2. Plan, instigate and maintain records of fire practices and alarm tests
3. Ensure the Academy’s written Health & Safety policy statement is clearly communicated and available to all people

1. Ensure the Health & Safety is compliant with the requirements Health and safety at Work Act and other legislation then ensure that this is put into practice and is subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as situations change
2. Enable regular consultation with people on health and safety issues and know how the main issues relate to Academy staff, visitors, contractors and other users of Academy premises and facilities
3. Ensure systems are in place to enable the identification of hazards and risk assessments, including a disaster recovery plan
4. Ensure systems are in place for effective monitoring, measuring and reporting of health and safety issues to the SLMT, Trustees and where appropriate the Health & Safety Executive
5. Ensure the maximum level of security consistent with the ethos of the Academy
6. Oversee statutory obligations are being met for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring that financial and supporting agency services are adequate for their diverse needs
7. Implement risk management and loss prevention strategies in the Academy to reduce risks and insurance costs

Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal

  Person Specification

  The role of chief financial officer calls for a finance professional with the necessary experience, skills and

personal qualities to be able to operate as part of a close-knit senior management and business team.  There

is an important role to play leading the finance team in providing a robust financial infrastructure as well as

an excellent opportunity to play an important and active part in the strategic direction for this forward

  looking, successful and thriving academy.

  The post holder:

• Will be expected to have a degree or equivalent qualification.
• A qualification from a major accountancy body would be beneficial but relevant experience would be considered and be essential.
• Should be able to demonstrate a track record of successful financial leadership and building effective teams
• Will require financial reporting and management skills, and experience of working with stakeholder to develop strong financial understanding and empathy across an organisation.
• Should have high ethical standards and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with all staff across the academy and governing body
• Should show evidence of entrepreneurialism and innovation, with an ability to identity commercial opportunities to maximise income
• Should have excellent analytical skills and sound judgment
• Should have excellent communication and presentational skills
• Should have experience of financial information systems and be computer literate
• Should have a good knowledge of the funding, regulatory and legislative environment of academies.

Interested in managing some life-changing projects across the world? Join Development Pathways!

Development Pathways is a leading advisory services and project management organisation in the areas of social protection, social development, poverty and vulnerability analysis, payment systems and financial inclusion, monitoring and evaluation, research and training. We have our head office in London, UK, and a subsidiary in Nairobi, Kenya. Our offices are located in the Orpington area (Greater London, United Kingdom) and Nairobi (Kenya).

The Senior Operations Manager (SOM) will be based in our London office where we have three technical teams delivering projects focused on social policy, financial inclusion and social and economic analysis, delivered across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific. The SOM will directly support the Chief Operating Officer and work across all three teams, managing a team of 4 programme officers and assistants. The job will involve some international travel, but no more than 6 weeks per year.

For more information about our organisation, please visit our website.

Purpose

The Senior Operations Manager will lead our UK programme management team to ensure effective and efficient management and administration of our projects worldwide that are delivered by our London office.

Responsibilities

1. Project Administration and Management

• Ensure the delivery of all projects within our London office within their agreed timeline, budget, scope and to high quality, working alongside the Heads of the Technical Units;
• Ensure all project procedures, administration and systems are functioning and effective e.g. contracting and invoicing, and travel and security policies;
• Oversee the financial management of projects, including forecasting, and regular reporting on variances;
• Support the Heads of Technical Units to ensure that systems for the quality assurance of deliverables are functioning and effective;
• Ensure the filing and archiving of project documentation and support the reporting on all projects, ensuring that the Chief Operating Officer and Heads of Technical Units are adequately informed of progress;
• Help build strong and productive relations with clients and partner organisations, supporting contract negotiations, ensuring contract compliance and administration, and effective communications on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer and Heads of Technical Units;
• Ensure that consultants are given effective support and develop a strong allegiance to Development Pathways;
  • Ensure regular and accurate monthly financial forecasts;
  • Oversee risk management processes for the London office;
  • Provide oversight and support to field operations teams across all projects.

      2. People Management

• Provide effective line management, advice, support, professional development and mentorship to Programme Officers and Programme Assistants in our London Office.
• Lead the recruitment and training of new Programme Officers and Administrative Assistants within the Social Policy Team
• Undertake other activities as required.

Person Specification

The Senior Programme Manager must have the following qualifications, skills and competencies:

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Management, International Relations, Social Policy, Business Management, Law or other relevant discipline;
• Seven (7) years of experience in project management, operations and administrative management, with skills that are transferable to international development projects;
• 5 years of experience in managing individuals and teams;
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and communications skills;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently;
• Commitment to social justice, gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Desirable:

• PRINCE2, PMP or another project management qualification desirable;
• Masters degree.
• Experience of international development.

Terms of Employment and Benefits

Salary will be assessed during the selection process, to reflect level of experience and qualification.

The successful candidate would receive an attractive package inclulding:

• Entry into the company pension scheme;
• Entry into the bonus scheme;
• Flexible working practices;
• 30 days holiday in a year (excluding public/bank holidays);
• Group life assurance;
• Company laptop;
• And, upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period of 6 months, access into the company private health insurance scheme.

Equality Statement

Equality and diversity are at the core of Development Pathways’ values. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and are inclusive of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

How to apply

We invite interested candidates, who meet the requirements, to email their applications.

Applications must include:

1. A cover letter of up to 2 pages explaining why you are applying for this position, and how your experience and skills meet the requirements of this position;
2. A Curriculum Vitae (maximum of four pages) specifying your qualifications, education and relevant work experience.

If successful, we will expect the names, email addresses and day-time contact numbers of two referees, one of them being your current line manager/supervisor (please do not send this information with your application).

Please also note that this position is only open to those who have the right to reside and work in the UK, so we will expect relevant proof of such, if asked for an interview (please do not send this information with your application).

Closing date for this post 23rd February 2020.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and a successful candidate may be selected prior to the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

Shortlisted candidates will undertake an initial telephone interview and then invited to undertake an assessment of their skills and participate in an interview. 

We are seeking to recruit a proactive Tenancy Services Officer to provide a fantastic service to our residents, dealing with all tenancy related matters including managing arrears, ASB, allocations, complaints and resident engagement.  This is a new role and will be crucial to our future success, ensuring the service we provide to residents is positive and proactive.  We have a small but dynamic team and this means that you will have the unique opportunity to make a real difference to both PCHA and our residents.

We are looking for a real people person who is a great communicator and is able to build positive and successful relationships with a diverse range of people.  In addition, the successful candidate will need to:

• have a positive outlook and approachable manner
• be customer focussed and able to solve problems
• have experience of delivering a holistic and generic housing management service, ideally gained in a housing association, including the management of arrears, ASB and allocations
• be highly organised, with good admin and IT skills
• be resilient and able to stay calm under pressure

The purpose of the Sigrid Rausing Trust is to promote the values and principles of human rights and freedoms, equality and the rule of law, and to preserve nature from further degradation.

With a current annual budget of £40.85million, the Trust supports advocacy, creativity, research and scholarship to these ends. It funds ten programmes with a focus in five geographical regions across the globe.

We identify new grantees through recommendations and fieldwork. The Trust places particular value on long term, unrestricted funding and only a few of our grants are ear-marked for specific projects. Many of the groups we support have relatively easy access to project funding, but may find it difficult to raise funds to cover their running costs. We believe that donors can best encourage innovation and imagination if they allow grantees to develop their own ideas.

The Trust currently employs 19 staff and it is led by five Executive Trustees, who together with a further three members also comprise an International Board.

During 2019 the Trust began a period of organisational review and restructure.  The incoming Chief Operating Officer will take forward these changes and hold lead responsibility for the strategic development of the Trust’s operational systems and processes.

The post has overall responsibility for finance, compliance, human resources, office management, grants administration and grants management, and information technology systems. 

We are seeking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer who can demonstrate senior management experience of operational support, including financial management, human resources and administration, preferably in civil society or foundation environment.

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 10.00 a.m., Monday 17th February

Established Charity with strong roots seeks its first Chief Executive.

Salary £43k

Epping Forest Heritage Trust has just begun its second year following the successful merger of its two founding charities with a combined 90-year history operating in Epping Forest. It is a splendid time to join us. We are financially strong and have recently secured Heritage Fund support to help us develop a more resilient and sustainable charity, enabling us to make an increased contribution to preserving and promoting the heritage of Epping Forest.

You will bring an enthusiasm for heritage, a proven track record of leadership, charity experience, marketing and fundraising experience with good skills in advocacy and partnership working. You’ll need to have a good oversight of
a charity with ambitious plans to develop new services that will enable the charity to move into its next phase of growth. Candidates must have experienced a successful career in the heritage/environmental sector.
For more information, including how to apply, visit our website.

Closing date is 12 February 2020. Initial interview will be held on 24 February 2020.

#Charity no 275076 Limited Company 1339783

Headliners (UK), an award winning youth charity, is looking for new Chief Executive who is passionate about improving the lives of the most vulnerable young people and can provide transformational leadership to a committed staff team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the team to deliver our strategy and shape our plans through the next stage of development.

You will be a curious and forward-thinking leader who is able to inspire a range of stakeholders and have a total commitment to involving young people in decision making throughout the organisation.  You believe that young people are assets and deserve to be listened to and have equal opportunities to achieve their potential.

You will have a strong interest in journalism, media and the power of storytelling.

Our ideal candidate will have senior level management experience, outstanding communication skills, proven influencing skills and organisational profile-raising and a track record of fundraising and building partnerships.

The role is 4 days per week (28 hours) with flexible working including some home working with a salary of £36,400 (FTE £45,500). You must be able to travel throughout the UK to our offices in Northern Ireland, North East England and London. 

Please visit our website for an application pack with details of the role description and person specification and full instructions of how to apply and send us your CV with a 2-page supporting letter by 12 noon January 31st 2020. 

The Organisation

The Young People's Foundation (YPF) model is the response of John Lyon's Charity to the ongoing pressures on the Children and Young People's sector and specifically the issues faced by the voluntary sector in their Beneficial Area. To support the establishment of YPFs nationally, the YPF Trust is now being established.

The primary purpose of the YPFs is to support and build capacity in the Children and Young People's sector. They work strategically to bring different groups together to develop partnership projects and share resources and good practice.

The YPF family has grown considerably since the first three were established in 2015, and there are now nine across North and West London and Manchester. The charity is now looking for an experienced and enterprising individual who has a strong track record of collaborating to achieve high impact, and who can lead the YPF Trust through its start-up phase, support the engagement of a wide range of local and national stakeholders and learn from and build on their existing network of YPFs.

The Role

The new CEO will be responsible for providing strong leadership and representing of the YPF network and support member YPFs to be sustainable and achieve high impact in their communities. The CEO is also responsible for developing and implementing the YPF Trust Strategy, including income generation, and be accountable for all aspect relating to finance and the broader operations of the Trust.

The Person

Attributes to include:

- Track record in strategic leadership and management, working in or with the charity sector

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders

- Understanding of the challenges currently facing the community and voluntary sector, particularly as it relates to young people

- Experience of leading change management, replication or scaling of programmes

- Leadership in a commercial or not-for-profit environment with a successful track record of organisational development

- Proven track record in business development, income generation and partnership building

- Experience of staff and volunteer management

- A strong understanding of good governance and legal responsibilities and the ability to work successfully with a board

- Commitment to the vision and values of the Charity

To Apply

To apply, please upload your CV in Word format and include a supporting statement as part of your application, addressing your experience in relation to the key points on the person specification, which should be no longer than 2 sides of A4.

A Prospectus consultant will review and assess all submitted applications. As part of the selection process candidates may be invited to meet with a consultant at our offices.

To Learn more; please see downloadable Job Description on the prospectus website.

With over 30million workers in the UK, speaking up or raising a concern in the workplace is crucially important to stop harm; to individuals, to organisations and to whole sectors. Whistleblowing ultimately protects customers, staff, beneficiaries, and the organisation itself by identifying harm before its too late. 

Protect are the leading experts in whistleblowing. We aim to stop harm by encouraging safe whistleblowing We have advised around 40,000 people on our free, confidential advice line, trained thousands of managers, senior managers and board members and currently support hundreds of organisations to strengthen their internal whistleblowing or ‘speak up’ arrangements. We also campaign for better public policy and legal protection.

Chief Executive Officer

Protect, the whistleblowing charity

Competitive

London

We are looking for a CEO to lead Protect in supporting whistleblowers and promoting whistleblowing. Our new CEO will ensure we encourage a culture of ‘Speak Up, Stop Harm’, that we provide the best possible support to innocent people at risk and that Protect is known for its impact. Building on our solid reputation, the CEO will act as ambassador for Protect, building impactful relationships with senior stakeholders and the media to promote our proactive approach to preventing harm. They will lobby government at national and international levels for improvements in legislation affecting public interest disclosures. They will develop new partnerships across all sectors to support employers to make UK workplaces safe. The CEO will ensure our funding continues to grow and will also inspire and support our staff team to develop their best potential.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with experience at CEO or Director level, demonstrably capable of influencing a variety of stakeholders, including the media, to challenge perceptions and secure cultural change. You will have a proven ability to build strong business development partnerships to allow us to maximise our reach, and a track record of growing and developing an organisation. You will possess strong leadership skills and be adept at guiding, coaching and supporting others at all levels to realise their potential. Crucially you will be passionate about our work and the impact we have on preventing harm.

Protect offers flexible working and is happy to consider applications based on working four days a week. This role could also be delivered as part of a job share so long as both parties have the required experience needed.

For further information about the role, please download the appointment brief . If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact Anna Gardet or Roberta Giubilini with a copy of your CV.

Closing date: Monday 3rd February 2020

Initial interviews with Prospectus: 13th- 17th February 2020

Site visits at Protect’s offices: 3rd March 2020

Panel interviews: 11th March 2020

Protect is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team/board, and welcome applications regard

Million Minutes is seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Director/Chief Executive Officer to lead us into the new decade, with our renewed vision to reach thousands more young people across the country. Our new CEO will lead our small staff team, with support from our committed Board of Trustees and dedicated volunteers.

BACKGROUND
We want young people to know that society needs them and that the Church needs them. They should know that their energy and vibrancy are valued and that others have faith in them to change their world. For this to be realised we need a Church committed to making a real change for young people. This means making young people a priority and taking real time for them. So, inspired by Pope Francis’ vision – put forward in his letter on youth, Christus Vivit– we work to inspire, accompany and equip the Catholic community to reach out to more young people and to support them to be the means of change in their lives and world.

Million Minutes is a small charity with a small enthusiastic staff team and committed volunteers, still led by our founding voluntary CEO. We now need to move into the next stage of development by increasing our capacity to ensure we can grow and sustain our activity. We first plan to expand the team by recruiting a full time CEO.

ABOUT OUR ACTIVITY
Launched in 2010, Million Minutes works to create a world where all young people enjoy a life of dignity and are accompanied to discover and fulfil their purpose. We know that the treasure of Catholic social teaching (CST) is ideally placed to inspire and underpin young people’s participation in the world. So, we have developed new ways to educate and engage young people with CST and social action, alongside celebrating their contribution to society: 

• the ‘Courtyard Project’ puts CST into action, educating and resourcing parishes to use detached youth work to reach local young people. Parishes then accompany and support young people to discover how they can transform their lives and the world.

• our small grants scheme awards grants to CST-inspired youth action. All the money raised by siLENT (see below) is awarded in small grants (usually £200-£1000). 

• the Celebrating Young People Awards enable the Catholic community to honour young people who exemplify CST. In four years we’ve celebrated nearly 1000 11-25yr olds.

•  siLENT– sponsored silence – is a way for people to discover a tradition of the Church and to take a stand for young people without a voice. It raises money for the small grants fund. 

The new CEO will lead on implementing our three year strategy to provide more support for the Church`s mission to young people. Read the full Job Description below.

Paddington Sports Club has been hosting social and high-level sport in Maida Vale since 1905. With top of the range tennis facilities, two squash courts, a bowls section with over 100 years of heritage, a gym and fitness classes, the Club also hosts several tournaments and corporate events. The Club has an ambitious growth strategy and as such is now looking for a Director to lead the organisation forward.

In conjunction with its engaged Board and staff, the Executive Director will lead PSC across all areas of a thriving operation, ensuring that players and members are supported, and that the organisation is a financially sound and growing business. Specific projects will include an upgrade of facilities and engagement with the wider community through partnerships and promotion.

With a proven track record at both a strategic and operational level, you will ideally have an accounting or business qualification. An all-rounder, you will have been responsible for business and financial planning, budgeting, and have reported to boards or committees ideally within the sport and leisure industry. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to working with an organisation that operates seven days a week.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please email [email protected] for an information pack. Alternatively contact Rob Hayter or Brigitte Stundner on 020 7198 6060. The closing date is Friday 24^th January 2020 at 9am.

Please note any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

United World Schools (UWS) is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of children living in some of the most remote and marginalised communities around the world.  By providing children with a basic education, we are striking at the heart of long term poverty and deprivation – a long game but one we are tackling head on and with ambition and commitment.  UWS provides a flexible education model that is simple yet effective in remote regions.  The model follows the national curriculum, whilst supporting teachers to implement educational programmes that are appropriate for the contexts in which they are working.

We are an ambitious and growing team based in London and we have a much bigger team delivering our programmes in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal.  All of our staff are incredibly passionate about what they do, and are committed to going above and beyond for the cause.

Reporting to the UWS Finance and Operations Director you will be critical for the success of the day-to-day operations of the charity.  Specifically you will focus on the smooth running of all aspects of the UK office, and on core processes which have an impact on all of the charity’s employees and volunteers.  You will be a strong communicator, positive and proactive with a can-do attitude, and will be organised with great attention to detail. 

Your core responsibilities will be:

Team Coordination and Support

• To support the Finance and Operations Director with the general day-to-day operations and running of the charity and aspects of governance
• To lead the management of the UK office, including premises and facilities, office resourcing and procurement, insurance, communication and IT systems (Finance, Fundraising and Programmes)
• To support the team in coordinating meetings and conference calls with delivery teams, and making travel arrangements where appropriate, providing some ad hoc administrative support to the CEO/Director team
• To manage the charity’s information account to ensure all correspondence is appropriately actioned

Human Resources

• To support all line managers in the recruitment and induction of new starters, including the liaison with external recruitment providers where appropriate
• To ensure all employment documentation and data (for example new contracts, changes in individual circumstances) is kept up to date and secure
• To ensure all staff policies and procedures are kept up to date, including support with updating / writing new policies as relevant.  Also to ensure the staff handbook stays up to date and is accessible for all staff
• To manage processes for setting and reviewing objectives and for requesting and approving annual leave.  Also to support the development of personal and professional development of staff where relevant
• To ensure Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies are adhered to and there are procedures in place to maintain the relevant policies.  To ensure emergency contact details for all employees are also kept up to date
• To ensure that all employees / volunteers are DBS checked and relevant certification is checked and kept on file
• Ad hoc / other relevant team co-ordination duties as required

Governance

• To support the governance of the charity through the general management of Board (Trustee) meetings, in particular supporting the collation of papers for meetings
• To support the Finance and Operations Director in all communication with relevant statutory bodies such as the UK Charity Commission and HMRC

Overview of the role

Playing a central role within a small, growing team, Borne’s Finance & Office Manager provides financial, administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive team, enabling the effective running of the charity.

The ideal candidate is a motivated individual who can multi-task and has a high attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is extremely organised, self-motivated and makes things happen. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive and ambition to develop as Borne continues to grow.

Key responsibilities

• Finance administration (50%) - You will be a key point of coordination for the charity’s financial processes and responsible for managing the relationship with our external accountants.​
• Office administration (20%) - You will oversee the running of the charity’s office and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure the provision of all requirements.​
• Charity governance (10%) - You will assist the COO with charity governance and the Board of Trustees.​
• Risk Management (10%) – You will work with the COO to review and implement an effective risk management policy for the charity.​
• Human Resources (10%) – You will oversee the human resources aspects of the charity.

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Essential skills

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role with finance and office management duties.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience in managing financial processes and accounting systems for payroll, invoice processing and financial reconciliation.
• Experience in working with CRM systems for fundraising, record-keeping and GDPR compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a range of senior audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, multi-task, work to tight and changing deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build good working relationships within the office and with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Possess strong judgment and discretion, ability to recognise urgency/sensitivity of issues arising with high profile donors, ambassadors or stakeholders to handle tactfully and escalate in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, and well as part of a team.

About Borne

Borne is a young medical research charity at the forefront of funding preterm birth research to make childbirth safer for mothers and babies. The research that we support has changed our understanding of labour, taken forward promising new treatments to delay the onset of premature labour and improved clinicians’ knowledge and ability to manage complicated pregnancies.

Our fundraising events bring together the influential, curious and passionate to raise awareness and funding to stop premature birth. Our supporters help us create unique experiences that help grow our network of support and broaden the impact of our research. Our Patrons and Ambassadors include British icon Dame Darcey Bussell, rugby great Will Greenwood MBE, television personality Jason Fox, golf champion Francesco Molinari, fashion icon Erin O’Connor, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and tennis champion Greg Rusedski; they are all passionate and proactive in their support of Borne.

We hold family life, the health of mothers and babies and scientific excellence at the heart of everything we do. Research provides the foundations for lasting change, and our work has the potential to give millions of babies around the world a better start in life, unaffected by disability caused by being born too soon.

How to apply

Please send us your CV and cover letter by close of business Wednesday, 5th February 2020. 
A shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend two rounds of interviews on the week commencing Monday 10th February 2020. 

London Metropolitan University Students' Union (LMSU) is looking for a highly motivated individual to take up a new role of Head of Membership (Deputy Chief Executive). 

We are currently undergoing a period of significant change and development here at LMSU that has included re-founding the organisation, making changes to the way we are governed and working towards developing a new Strategic plan that maps out our future ambitions. A major part of this development includes looking at our people, with the next step in this being the introduction of this new and exciting role.

The Head of Membership will be responsible for developing and delivering high quality services and support to our members that postively influences their experience whilst at University. The Head of Membership will lead a team of staff who facilitate the provision of the Students' Union's membership services including advice provision, advocacy, campaigns & representation, democracy & governance, student activities, student media and volunteering.

We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational and collaborative person to help re-shape LMSU and bring about positive change and opportunities for our members. Supporting our on-going growth and development you will play a key role in the Union’s engagement with its members.

Ideally, you will have leadership experience in a member-focused role combined with demonstrable experience of managing change and service development, whilst managing a variety of competing priorities and stakeholder perspectives.

The Role

Key Areas:

• Lead, manage and develop the Membership Serivces functions including strategic planning and operational delivery.
• Act as a Senior Manager (Deputy Chief Executive) helping manage the human, financial and physical assets as well as supporting the financial sustainability and statutory compliance of the Students' Union.
• Support Elected Officers and Student Representatives through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
• Line management responsibility for all staff working within the Membership Services including casual/ student staff.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Management & Leadership
• Service Development & Delivery
• Financial & Operational Management
• Staff Management

To apply please complete an application form and submit it to LMSU via email.

Please note CV’s will only be accepted when submitted alongside a fully completed application form.

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on how closely they demonstrate a match to the criteria outlined in the job purpose and person specification.

For an informal conversation regarding this role or if you have any additional questions please contact Graeme Hope, Chief Executive at LMSU.