Director of UK Policy and External Affairs

London (Union Street, SE1)

£68,741 per annum plus Inner London Weighting (£3,000)

Permanent, Full Time

London based (3 days minimum) plus regular UK travel

Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.

We are currently looking for a Director of UK Policy and External Affairs who will work across all four nations of the UK and ensure that Carers Trust is positioned at the leading edge of policy making and strategic influencing in relation to unpaid carers.

Main aims

• Acting as a senior representative who will inform policymaking, develop our positioning and inform public opinion so that it supports our mission, reflecting the quality and ambition of the work that we do.

• Overall responsibility for all non-devolved policy matters and for all devolved matters in England. You will work closely with the teams in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales in order to shape policy and practice.

• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team the Director will oversee a high performing team that lead on our work to shape our external affairs agenda in order that we can be ambitious and effective in our pursuit to Make Carers Count.

The successful candidate will have experience of:

• Experience of working at a senior and national level to influence policy change
• Being an inspiring leader with a collaborative and flexible approach
• Experience of working across a range of complex partnerships and relationships to achieve strategic buy in and commitment.
• A knowledge of policy, best practice and legislation in relation to unpaid carers.

In order to apply, please send a CV which outlines your achievements and a supporting letter (not more than two pages of A4) addressing how you meet the person specification.

Closing date for applications is Friday 13th March (12 noon) with interviews being held on 23rd or 24th March at CarersTrust, Unit 101, 164-180 Union Street, London SE1 0LH.

Second interviews planned for 1st April 2020.

Carers Trust is committed to valuing diversity. 

Carers Trust has a number of measures in place to support the carers in its employment including carers leave.

Charity numbers: England and Wales 1145181, Scotland SC042870.

About Us: Harrow Mencap is a campaigning organisation and a multi-project service provider supporting adults, young people and children with learning disabilities, autism and their families and carers – to ensure their needs, rights and aspirations are met.

Reporting to: Deputy Chief Executive, responsibilities include:

• Overall accountability for the operational performance of a range of community-based services across Harrow, Hillingdon and Brent while ensuring attainment of targets and business sustainability
• Develop and implement cost effective means of delivering services, optimising operations and delivering within budget
• Lead a team of business managers and professionals in a multidisciplinary team that deliver best practice, achieving quality outcomes for clients and families
• To foster and maintain excellent collaborative, strategic and operational relationships with partners from the public, private and voluntary sector to enhance and develop services and provisions
• Develop positive and effective relationships with the Board, Executives and staff and promote the organisational brand and ethos in a strong and positive manner in the community.

This post is ideal for those with diverse senior management level experience within the voluntary, public or private sector, with a proven track record of success in leading strategic change and organisational development. An inspirational leader able to motivate teams to gain strategic advantage, audacious in breaking new frontiers and delivering quality outcomes that are both innovative and responsive. We are interested in hearing from people who share our ethos in campaigning for the rights and supporting people with disabilities to enhance their independence.

We are committed to safeguarding, equal opportunity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview.

To manage, lead, shape and develop SCT’s frontline services including all aspects of our ‘Recovery Hub’, Drop-in and service user involvements in SCT’s social enterprises.

See attached Job pack for further details.

Please complete the application form and send a copy of your CV.

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted on Monday 2nd March 2020

Informal Interviews will take place on Friday 6th March 2020

Final Interviews will take placeon Wednesday 11th March 2020

Salary: £38,000 to £40,000, plus pension

Hours: 35 hours per week

Accountable to: Director of Services

Accountable for: Services Managers, Caseworkers, Purple Door team

Permanent

Benefits: 28 days holiday, 8 Bank Holidays and pension

akt is looking for a dynamic person to join our leadership team as our Assistant Director of Services, helping to shape the future of the national charity for lgbtq+ young people experiencing homelessness. Based in our Manchester service centre, you will lead on expanding our Greater Manchester based offer as well as supporting our Director of Services by overseeing the operational delivery of our services to young people across our other three regions. You will ideally have a strong background in housing and homelessness.

Job summary:

To provide management and leadership for the organisation’s direct service offer to young people: strengthening and developing our position as the national LGBT youth homelessness provider

Key Tasks:

• As day to day operational lead for akt’s services, oversee the re-shaping and effective delivery of our offer to young people nationally
• To ensure the effective design and delivery of akt’s digital offer to young people
• Be responsible for managing the Services Team managers and providing oversight to the management of the direct delivery team
• Lead on the forthcoming programme to redesign / develop our offer across the north of England, including the expansion of our Purple Door housing project
• To lead on the management of contracts and partnerships relating to our services
• To lead on the performance management of our service delivery
• To deputise for the Director of Services when requested and to undertake the role of deputy safeguarding lead nationally
• In this national role, to undertake regular travel between akt’s bases and also to other locations in developing akt’s national footprint
• In conjunction with the Director of Services, liaise with and brief Trustees, as appropriate, including attending Services Committees and Board meetings

Senior Management Team Responsibilities:

• To be a public leadership figure for the organisation in the North at external and internal events and deputise for the Director of Services when requested
• In partnership with the Director of Services, identify and develop business opportunities to ensure the growth and sustainability of the organisation, to include developing strategic partnerships nationally to ensure the growth of our services
• As a member of the Leadership Team, contribute to strategic planning and business development, including supporting the Chief Executive in facilitating the process of establishing the business plan and strategic plan
• Work in partnership with the Director of Services to implement the delivery of the strategic plan as agreed by the board
• Take a leadership role in promoting the organisation and representing the organisation effectively to external stakeholders
• Work with the Director of Services to ensure that the Board receives appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters to enable akt to fulfil its governance responsibilities
• Undertake any other tasks that may be requested, commensurate with the nature and level of the post and as may be required by the Director of Services

Performance Management:

Performance in the role will be assessed against key performance indicators and other targets relating to the organisation’s business plan.

Other Responsibilities:

• To represent akt appropriately and effectively at all times
• Comply with akt’s policies, procedures, management and monitoring systems
• To organise and participate in some events out of hours, e.g. fundraising and publicity events
• Other duties commensurate with the nature of the post
• Act as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead

All akt employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the values, codes of practice and involvement of young people, which underpin and govern our work

Person Specification

Essential:

• Significant demonstrable experience in a housing or homelessness setting
• Experienced manager with proven track record of success, excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Natural leader, capable of innovative thinking and the ability to inspire others
• Experience of managing targets and developing operational plans for a team/department
• Proven experience of partnership working and stakeholder management
• Strong budget management skills
• Ability to review and manage service delivery risks, implement change and ensure the development of an effective team/department
• Proven experience in managing change, achieving objectives and establishing and implementing innovative solutions
• Experience in contract management
• Demonstrable strong team-work skills
• Ability to negotiate, influence and persuade others in complex situations to achieve required outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written – including the ability to interpret complex information and advise clearly and concisely to a range of audiences
• Flexibility to undertake national travel and evening and weekend working
• Direct experience of preparing high-quality written work in a professional environment
• Excellent information technology skills

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification in housing, social work or equivalent
• Experience of working within a senior management team
• Experience of negotiating contracts and partnership working with the statutory sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing young LGBTQ+ young people
• Degree-level education or equivalent
• Lived experience of homelessness
• Experience of leading and managing a multi-site department
• Knowledge of the issues facing young LGBTQ+ homeless people, including the consequences of vulnerability and poverty, intersectional identities and multiple disadvantage.

At AKT we are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity, we are committed to our team reflecting the diverse community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. We particularly encourage applications from BAME, transgender identities and disability groups, who are currently under-represented within AKT. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Job Title:  Director of Patient Support Services

Hours/Contract:  Full time/ permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Salary:  £60k - £70k

Location: Alton, Hampshire (will be required to work away from base and with the flexibility for home working)

We are working in partnership with Kidney Care UK, the leading kidney patient support charity in the UK, providing practical, financial and emotional support for kidney patients and their families, and campaigning to improve kidney care services across the UK.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a Director of Patient Support Services to lead the strategic, financial and operational management of Kidney Care UK’s suite of patient support services to maximise patient outcomes and wellbeing through the delivery and development of existing services; as well as developing new patient support services.  You will also support the Chief Executive in development of the Charity’s overall strategic direction going forward, as one of the UK’s leading patient support charities.

The successful applicant will be a member of the Senior Management team reporting to the Chief Executive, with the following skills and experience:

• At least five years’ experience of developing and delivering patient/ carer support services across health or social care
• Experience of working for a charity or health related organisation
• Experience of managing in a patient support or health/ care setting
• A track record of successfully managing large teams across multiple sites/ locations
• Experience of developing and managing strong relationships and partnerships with external organisations, bodies and stakeholders
• Understanding of the commissioning and delivery of patient care services in the UK
• Experience of managing change and translating strategy into practice in a patient care setting.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual with excellent people management and interpersonal skills.  You will have a proactive, innovative and collaborative approach with commitment and passion to delivery excellence, patient support and care.  Experience of kidney care is desirable rather than essential.

If you have the qualities we are looking for and would like to play a central role for Kidney Care UK, please email your CV and Supporting Statement to Jill Livingstone, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting our reference JO1738.

Closing date for applications: 10 March 2020

Interview date: week commencing 23 March 2020

General Description

• To support the ministry of Children of the Nations (COTN) by facilitating and mediating communication between the International President, the COTN Uganda Country Director and COTN Uganda National Board.
• To manage details of the designated country and its coordination with other supporting countries.
• To represent the children and programmes of COTN Uganda to the greater COTN family.
• To engage and educate individuals and groups in the UK and Ireland, acquiring new partners and developing existing relationships, with the goal of mobilising them to participate in the vision of raising children who transform nations. 

Communication/Information/Follow-Up

•  Ensure weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports are submitted to the International President
• Facilitate the flow of information between COTN Uganda and Supporting Countries across all divisions and departments (calendar, budget, projects, pictures, stories, other media, etc.)
• Create agenda for and facilitate all regular meetings involving the International President and the COTN Uganda Director or COTN Uganda National Board
• Meet regularly with the COTN Uganda Director and manage information flow/issues to bring up with the International President and/or International Founder & Executive VP
• Ensure effective communication between COTN Uganda National Board Members and International President as needed
• Be a knowledgeable information source: COTN staff, children, programmes, culture, and government, etc. related to the implementing country
• When working in Uganda, represent the International Development Branch at meetings of management staff, National Board, and at other functions as requested or invited

Organisation Development:

• Assist COTN Uganda Board and Country Director in strategic and annual operational planning (calendar, annual goals, annual budget, project proposals, budget reconciliations, reporting, etc.)
• Research and seek out new partnerships that can help COTN Uganda move forward strategically
• Strategise with the COTN Uganda Country Director and COTN Uganda National Board in the coordination of training and problem-solving
• Help facilitate/complete programmatic audits of implementing country’s activities, ensuring compliance with Standards of Service, Partnership Covenant, and Grant Agreement
• Liaise with International Development Heads and COTN Uganda Country Director/Program Directors
• Liaise with International Finance Director and COTN Uganda Country Director regarding COTNI grant and project disbursements.
• Track budget performance and compliance with COTNI grant requirements through analysis of monthly financial reporting and regular communication with International Finance Director
• Participate as part of the International Development Branch in the development of goals, systems and organisational infrastructure for COTN.

Partner Development:

•  Alongside the UK & Ireland Director, help develop an annual partner development and fundraising strategy including clear objectives, timelines, targets and performance measures
• Engage and cultivate partnerships with individuals, churches and groups to provide financial support for projects and programmes, generate volunteers and recruit Venture teams.
•  Develop and coordinate strategic events throughout the year with key partner churches, individuals and groups
• Oversee implementation of the COTN UK & Ireland Social Media Strategy and contribute to its ongoing development
• Assist in the leading of Vision Trips to COTN implementing countries when requested for the purpose of service, exposure, and solicitation of resources for future ministry activities.
• Manage partner database and prepare accurate reports

Personal/ Professional Growth

•  Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of COTN
• Faithfully uphold COTN’s ministry in prayer
• Raise awareness and financial support for COTN
• Encourage professional growth by monitoring and keeping up with culture and politics, current affairs, development trends, best practices, etc.
• Foster connectedness to COTN "family" and organisation by regular participation in COTN prayer meetings, All-Staff meetings, and yearly International Branch meetings and Homecoming weeks.
• Participate in COTN staff enrichment training sessions when provided
• Participate in personal/employee goal setting and evaluations, including regular one to ones with UK/Ireland Director
• Participate in meetings of the COTN UK and Ireland Board when requested to do so
• Perform all duties in accordance with COTN policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation

•  Basic annual gross rate of £27,000 with “additional annual gross salary” of up to £8,934 making the salary range £27,000 - £35,934, as determined by qualification and experience.
• Additional annual gross salary payments only paid when support personally raised
• Expenses: According to approved budget and funded from support personally raised
• Employer’s Pension Contributions: 3%
• Paid holidays and sick leave

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential:      

• Third level qualification

Desirable:      

• Full driving licence (and access to a car)

Experience and knowledge

Essential:          

• Experience of overseas ministry (in a paid or voluntary capacity)
• Minimum two years’ experience strategic planning, partnership or ministry development
• Knowledge of issues and needs among children in Uganda
• Fundraising experience

Desirable:      

• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of raising personal support
• Experience of public speaking in a church context

Skills and abilities

Essential:      

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build a network for spiritual / prayer support
• Excellent computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Apps and Skype
• Able to work on own initiative
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Persuasive – helping people to capture the vision for the work and support it
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable:      

• Book-keeping skills

Personal / character / other

Essential:

• Personal faith in Jesus and a passion for reaching the world with the gospel
• Strong commitment to uphold the vision and mission statements of the employer
• Willing to work flexibly, including evening and weekend working
• Willingness to travel internationally

Organisational Lead – Children and Young People Affected by Violence and Exploitation

0.6 FTE

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our high performing team. As an organisation that works alongside young Londoners affected by violence and exploitation, we need someone who is committed to managing high performance, trauma-responsive services. You will have experience of working with young Londoners, an in-depth understanding of safeguarding children and young people and a passion for developing and delivering high quality services.

We want someone who is flexible, innovative and passionate about their work. To apply, please select the button shown. Applications must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Monday 2nd March 2020.

Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 4th March 2020.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Service Lead, Head of Support Services, Young People’s Service Manager, Head of Social Care Services, or Senior Programme Manager.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Our innovative education, employment, housing and well-being services address individual needs and help homeless people to transform their lives. We measure our success and can demonstrate tangible results and value for money.

About the role
Crisis is recruiting for a D.I.Y and Skilled Trades Tutor to develop and deliver an engaging and varied programme for members across Birmingham. This is a great opportunity that will give the post holder the chance to deliver activities in your specialist area as well as planning and overseeing the delivery of high-quality programmes that will support members to leave homelessness for good.

You will be responsible for developing a diverse programme to include technical skills to support homeless and vulnerably housed people to develop their confidence, self-esteem and inter-personal skills.

About you
To succeed, you will have a formal qualification and demonstrable experience of at least one of the following (but not exclusive) areas; painting and decorating, carpentry and joinery, horticulture, plastering, CSCS, as well as holding or working toward a practical teaching or assessment qualification. The role would be ideal for an ex or current trades person; who wants to help and support vulnerable individuals to learn and develop new skills.

You will also be committed to empowering homeless people through the development of life and social skills and participation in engagement and learning activities. You will need an understanding of the issues affecting homeless people or have experience of working with vulnerable clients in a similar setting.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please submit a CV and cover letter addressing how you meet points 1,2,3,4 and 6 only of the person specification. 

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Thursday 5 March 2020 (23:59)

Interviews will be held on Monday 16 March 2020

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work please visit our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

You will be a member of the organisation’s senior team with responsibility for attracting and selecting the best candidates to join the Frontline programme. We have a well-established brand and selection system but we need a candidate excited by the responsibility of leading and developing this excellent team to achieve further success. The role needs an individual comfortable with marketing, recruitment processes, systems design and analysing data. The successful candidate will need to be an effective communicator given the need to make presentations to the charity’s board, external stakeholders and to large recruitment events. You will lead the 20-person Recruitment Team made up of undergraduate attraction, graduate attraction, selection and admissions teams. ​

The role comes at a time of innovation and change as we start to set in place strategic plans to achieve our 2020-2025 strategy – you’ll be responsible for exploring and delivering some of the early phases of those plans and contributing to the longer-term direction of the team.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and Hearing Link are looking for a full-time Manager to work at our Head Office, based in Saunderton.

The successful candidate will be responsible for heading up the people-centered, non-canine generated support services team, which is part of the expanding hearing loss services team. The role includes the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of a range of services throughout the UK.

The successful applicant will have exceptional communication and relationship development skills, the ability to work as part of a complex and dynamic team and thrive on spending time with people of all types. Experience of training, coaching and mentoring others is desirable as well as a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by those with hearing loss.

Experience of working with volunteers is not essential, however, a good understanding of how peer-to-peer support programs work is necessary and an ability to understand the volunteer-charity relationship.

UK-wide travel will be a requirement of the post due to the diverse geographical nature of our volunteers and staff.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply link.

Closing date: 13th March 2020.

Please state your availability to interview from 23rd March and your current notice period within your application.

• Work for a fantastic and fast growing charity
• Lead the finance and services function, reporting into the CEO

About Our Client

The Felix Project is an exciting and fast-growing charity based in West London. Founded in 2016, by Justin Byam Shaw, The Felix Project works with food suppliers and charities to reduce food waste and food poverty. We collect food from supermarkets, wholesalers and other food suppliers right across the commercial food industry - food that is fresh and nutritious but cannot be sold for various reasons. We deliver this food free of charge to charities which provide meals or food parcels to their beneficiaries, many of whom are extremely vulnerable and living at the margins of society. Each week, the fresh food we redistribute provides wholesome meals for over 200,000 Londoners including the elderly, the homeless, people with mental health issues, refugees and asylum seekers and vulnerable families and their children.

It is an exciting time to joining the charity, we have very ambitious plans to continue to grow the whole organisation, including opening new depots to broaden our reach and become more efficient. Finance will play a key part in helping to deliver this growth!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• As part of the Senior Leadership Team, to play a full and active role in the development and implementation of organisational strategy
• Develop and monitor the charity's financial and services strategy to ensure the long-term financial and operational viability of the organisation;
• Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements
• Risk and the overall control environment, including insurance cover, business continuity and appropriate safeguarding of the IT environment
• Lead on the development of financial KPIs for the organisation
• Delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting to the Finance Committee, full Trustee board and Senior Leadership Team as well as other key stakeholders including internal teams and donors and supporters;
• Work closely with other Senior Leadership Team members, notably the CEO, Director of Fundraising & Marketing and the Director of Operations, to provide analysis and insight to improve the overall performance of the organisation;
• Treasury management, including cash flow forecasting and all financial processing;
• Responsibility for the management of IT and governance, including appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard the charity and its employees and to manage risk;

The Successful Applicant

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or Equivalent) with strong financial management and reporting experience. You will be able to demonstrate considerable experience of leading and developing the finance function within a not-for-profit organisation, with a strong understanding of all regulatory and statutory requirements. In addition, you will be able to liaise effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders at all levels.

What's on Offer

• Part time role - Salary circa £60,000 full time equivalent (3 days a week preferred on a pro-rata basis)
• Ambitious charity with an upbeat, passionate and collaborative culture.
• 25 days Annual Leave
• 5% Pension Contribution
• Park Royal Head Office base with some occasional travel across London to our other sites and external meetings where required

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPCY14080802Z

We are working with a national charity who offer support and advice services to young people and their families. They help young people over come barriers, and offer a range of support services to them and their beneficiaries. These include; their helpline and children and family support.

They are now looking for a Deputy Director of Support Services to lead on all issues related to support and advice, and to implement their ambitious strategy in relation to support services UK wide.

You will continue with their good work; improving the organisations information sharing, support and advice services, and work collaboratively with Scotland and Northern Ireland teams. This role will directly manage a team of 4, and indirectly a team of 30.

They are looking for someone who;

• Has extensive knowledge of the education, welfare or advice services.
• Significant senior management experience, delivering national family support, or advice services within the third or private sector.
• Business planning skills, with the ability to manage, guide and support a major function.
• Experience of developing and rolling out relevant service models.
• Operational management experience at senior level - including planning, process mapping, monitoring KPI's and impact reporting.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Operations Advisor for the Start Network and provide operational advice and support to colleagues in the successful planning, implementation and ongoing delivery of the Anticipation and Risk Financing and portfolio. 

In our Humanitarian department, we fight for children every single day. We integrate emergency and development work, through our country programmes. We increase our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

The Start Network is made up of more than 40 aid agencies, and it aims to deliver more effective emergency aid, harnessing the power and knowledge of the network to make faster and better decisions to help people affected by crises. It advocates for radical change to the system so that the world can better deal with the humanitarian challenges of today and in the future.

As Operations Advisor you will contribute to the development of the Anticipation and Risk Financing portfolio of work, cooperating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of identified pilot projects.  You will support the Operations Lead in the establishment of effective and agile ways of working within the team, helping to recruit the talent needed to deliver on team objectives. You will contribute to the mobilisation of funds for Start Network initiatives by building strong relationships with relevant donor counterparts, as well as developing proposals and budgets to submit to donor targets for funding. In addition you will:

• Support the Operations Lead with financial management of the Anticipation and Risk Finance portfolio, ensuring compliance with donor and SCUK protocols
• Manage the operational requirements of current and future initiatives to identify, source and manage external advice as required (legal, risk, compliance)
• Support the development of a strong team identity and culture, developing effective ways of working with colleagues in other teams (Start Programmes and Start Network)
• Support the development and implementation of a strategy for nationally and regionally led network growth relating to crisis anticipation, early warning and risk financing.

To be successful you will be a strong analytical thinker and creative problem-solver with substantial experience in setting up and managing operational projects. This will include demonstrating capacity to design, plan, manage and report on multi-donor, multi-country projects.  You will need excellent interpersonal skills and a good ability to manage and build effective partnerships, with significant experience in procurement in financial management. You will ideally have worked in disaster-prone countries and be familiar with the operational challenges involved. Additionally, you will have:

• Substantial experience in humanitarian context, knowledge of the sector and current approaches to financing
• Experience in partnership development and/or networks, with a track record of brokering and/or cultivating successful relationships.
• Competency in a second language (specifically French, Spanish or Arabic)
• A good knowledge of the humanitarian financing policy arena and/or business development (desirable).

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 1st March 2020

This is a unique opportunity based in a state of the art multi-award winning building, where you will join an ambitious charity with the role of transforming the lives of autistic young people age 16 to 25 supporting them into employment.

This Employment Support project is a new development for the charity and an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of young people with autism. You will implement our plan reaching out to autistic young people to help them make the transition from education and further education to join the workforce.

You will work as part of our Service Delivery Team, in close collaboration with our autism service and our digital skills partner, Risual, who provide digital skills training.

You will lead on creating applications to the employment support service, work with young people on a one to one basis using a person centred approach, create an Employment Action Plan for each young person in collaboration with them and provide appropriate support and training to enable young people to secure and sustain paid employment in the digital skills industry.

You will require skills in relating to prospective employees and employers, a leadership approach exemplified by innovation and creativity to passionately seek and drive employment opportunities.  We carry out research into the effectiveness of all our activities and your work will be part of this programme.   

This is a fixed term position initially to 31st August 2022.

What's on offer?

State of the art facilities tailor made for employees, visitors, families and children in beautiful surroundings within the grounds of Keele University, including spacious work areas, sensory gardens, a fully equipped kitchen, in-door and out-door breakout areas, chillout areas, lockers and showers.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive salaries
• Flexible working hours
• Excellent working conditions on a university campus location
• Purpose built neurodiversity friendly building
• Good work-life balance
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free on site exercise classes
• A collaborative working environment
• Casual dress code for non-client facing roles
• Opportunities for volunteering
• Opportunities for training and development
• Support with professional CPD
• Employee and volunteer awards
• Social events
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Workplace pension scheme
• Staff discounts on spa’s, golf, health centres, restaurants and more to come
• Christmas shut down
• Free tea and coffee

The Charity reserves the right to remove this job listing once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days of submitting your application, please presume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Thank you for your interest in Caudwell Children.