An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a new manager to lead the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) Future Horizons Team.

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​The principal responsibility within this key management appointment is the strategic leadership and management of the CTP Future Horizons programme, in providing high level direction, planning and coordination of all operational delivery and activities. This will involve managing a multi-disciplined team of 15, remotely situated, Employment Advisors within both the Community and Transition space. The successful applicant will have a comprehensive understanding of all RFEA and CTP Pathways including deliverables, KPIs, funding requirements, Operational Procedures and Work Instructions and be the lead Subject Matter Expert on supporting Early Service Leavers including ‘at risk’ clients within the Core Resettlement Programme (CRP) and ‘at risk’ clients within the Employment Support Programme (ESP).

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​Key Responsibilities​

• Lead, develop and operationally manage the provision of case-working employment support provided to referred clients by the team of Employment Advisors (EAs) - both Transition and Community.
• Manage and own the CTP ESL and “At Risk” Client Case Management Policies (CCMP), ensuring all EAs adhere to it.
• Line management of all CTP Future Horizons EAs.
• Ensure the CTP Future Horizons model maximizes the delivery of positive outcomes within 6 months post discharge for those referred.
• Build and maintain appropriate tracking measures to ensure sustained engagement by ESLs and referred CTP “At Risk” SLs under CTP Future Horizons, particularly post discharge and as defined by the CCMP.
• Develop, sustain and manage the relationship with all CTP Future Horizons Consortium stakeholders to ensure continued cohesion and access to appropriate interventions for ESLs and CTP “At Risk” SLs.
• Owner of relationships with Tri-Service Training Establishments.
• Work closely, co-ordinate CTP Future Horizons activity and liaise with the CTP Regional Resettlement Centre Managers (RRC), Employer Engagement Manager (EEM), CTP Assist Manager, RFEA Support Centre Manager and Ex Forces Employment Manager.
• Responsible for all reporting and Quality Assurance (QA) on ESLs and referred CTP “At Risk” SLs - recording and reporting against agreed Performance Indicators (PIs).
• Act as the CTP SME on ESL and relevant sections of JSP 534 policy.
• Provide pro-active advice to both MoD and CTP to ensure ESL and CTP “At Risk” employment support is based on best practice.
• Work directly with the Employer Engagement Manager (EEM) to develop the employer engagement strategy, ensuring that suitable employment and other vocational opportunities are generated to meet the needs of ESLs and referred CTP “At Risk” SL.
• Ensure all key ESL employment and vocational opportunities sourced are fed into the EEM, thus ensuring a joined up and integrated CTP employer approach.
• Within the CTP construct, market CTP Future Horizons to external organisations, employers, training providers and educational establishments to obtain further offers of suitable employment, training and placements on a UK wide basis.
• Deliver CTP Future Horizons media and communications plan in conjunction with CTP and Future Horizons Consortium members.
• Conduct other CTP and RFEA business as directed by the Head of Employment.

Essential Competences​

• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team spread across the UK, working with a complex client cohort in a complex and uncertain operating environment.
• Ability to deliver proven outcomes in accordance with demanding performance targets.
• Proven ability to deliver outcome focussed employment programmes in a demanding environment.
• Be able to operate effectively with others and influence their behaviours.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgement and manage and mitigate risk.
• Be capable of dealing with the rigours and issues created by working with ESLs and those identified as “At Risk”.
• Ability to communicate confidently with managers and officials in the private and public sectors of employment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills and experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to initiate and manage high-level and influential external relationships.
• Driving licence and exclusive use of a car

Desirable Competences​

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Empathy with and a good understanding of Armed Forces personnel and the challenges they face in finding appropriate and sustainable employment.

• Knowledge of the welfare to work environment
• Knowledge of the recruitment industry and marketing.

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This is a permanent full-time position or 37 hours per week. Salary for the role is £41,000 per annum. To apply please submit your CV and a covering statement. The closing date for applications is 22nd February 2022. Interviews will take place during the week beginning 1st March.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain Ministry of Defence (MOD) security clearance which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years. Successful candidates will also be the subject of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (EDBS) check.

Ambitious about Autism has an amazing opportunity for an exceptional leader.  

• Do you put children and young adults at the heart of your thinking?
• Will you stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities?
• Do you want to work with an organisation whose people work together for a future where every autistic child and young person can be themselves and realise their ambitions? 
• Do you want to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported?

If the answer to all of these questions is yes, we are the organisation for you!  

We are seeking an outstanding and innovative Executive Head. The successful person will help build on our successes and be responsible and accountable for the operational direction, quality and outcomes of our schools and college, including leading on the development of our new free school. The Executive Head will act as an ambassador for education services with internal and external stakeholders. 

What we offer: 

• Amazing colleagues with a shared passion for autistic children and young people. 
• Stong values-based culture.
• Excellent training and development opportunities including an ILM accredited leadership and management course.
• Flexible working.
• Re-location package. 
• Access to bespoke executive leadership coaching.
• Annual staff recognition awards. 
• Interest free season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual fitness classes, art & cooking classes and learning programmes. 
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life. 
• Free physiotherapy. 

Key dates: 

Role Closes: Sunday 20th Februrary 2022

Applicants informed of outcome: Monday 21st February 2022

First stage interviews (Virtually): Monday 28th February 2022 

Second Stage Interview (In Person): Wednesday 2nd March 2022

To find out more about this position please find attached the recruitment pack entailing the role details. For an informal discussion regarding this exciting senior leadership role, please find out contact details in the recruitment pack attached.  

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance

Do you have a passion for ensuring people with disabilities live fulfilled lives? Do you want to help lead a community that really values people for who they are and what they can do? 

L’Arche London is more than just a service provider, we’re a diverse, inclusive community of nearly 100 people, with and without learning disabilities who live, work and celebrate together. We provide registered care and supported housing as well as specialist day services. Our aim is to provide a place of belonging, to help people with learning disabilities live independent yet connected lives.

We’re now looking for a new Deputy Service Coordinator to join our leadership team. You will support the Service Coordinator to deliver high quality person centred support for the Oak Group, one of our three community groups. Oak group supports 8 people with learning disabilities with differing needs, who live in 3 houses in our supported living programme. Together with the Service Coordinator you will manage and inspire a team of 14 support assistants, who facilitate the practical, social and spiritual needs of everyone in the group.

Deputy Service Coordinators split their time between the office, organising rotas, liaising with families, social services and health care professionals and providing a minimum of 24 hours a week direct support.

L’Arche London is a vibrant, joyful place to be. We’re part of an international federation of L’Arche communities in over 35 countries worldwide. Founded in the Christian tradition, L'Arche Communities welcome people of all faiths and none. Our vision is a world where all belong.

Throughout the pandemic, the community groups at L’Arche London have remained strong and positive teams, who have ensured that the people we support have been able to flourish despite COVID restrictions. In 2022 we are beginning to reimagine what support, care and shared lives can look like, building on our existing quality and on the unique faith-based values of L’Arche. This role will be part of a group of key leaders during this exciting time.

This is an ideal step up for someone with knowledge and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, who has an enthusiasm for our values and the ability to inspire and manage others.

(Please note we also have the same Deputy Service Coordinator role available as a short-term fixed term contract. See our website for details of this second opportunity.)

How to Apply

Please download and read the full job pack. 

Applicants are asked to send a CV AND a letter of up to two sides of A4, outlining why you feel your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role. Your CV must include a full work history from leaving full time education to the present. Please include an explanation for any gaps in your employment. 

The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 21 February 2022. First round interviews will be held during the week commencing 28th February 2022. The initial interview will involve a task and a panel interview. Interviews will be in person where possible. All candidates and interview panel members will be required to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test on the morning of the interview.

PLEASE NOTE: To ensure we comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (“the Regulations”), the post holder will need to be either fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless clinically exempt or partially vaccinated and intending to complete their vaccination within 10 weeks of their first vaccination. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their vaccine status or exemption via the NHS COVID App as part of the conditions of the job offer. Candidates will not be able to start in the role until this evidence has been received.

Level Trust is looking for a new Chief Executive to join us as we seek to build on the excellent work of our outgoing CEO and to take the charity forward on its journey to help even more children and families in poverty. This role is offers the unique opportunity to shape a grassroots community charity, leading it towards greater future developments.

The successful applicant will be passionate about fighting the injustice of child poverty and will bring with them a strong track record of visionary leadership. They must be an outstanding communicator and able to enthuse the children, families, schools and funders about the values of Level Trust. We are looking for someone with a clear vision as to how the charity can be expanded in the future and the commitment and drive to carry this out. 

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: 

• Inspirational leadership
• Excellent people management skills
• Financial acumen and budget holder experience
• Experience of working or volunteering with children and young people
• Strong fundraising background
• Experience of writing and delivering business plans and strategies
• Great affinity with Level Trust's values
• The flexible attitude required when working with a small team

The successful candidate will lead our senior team and take overall responsibility for the operation of the charity ensuring it is managed efficiently and effectively. Central to the role will be the ability to grow income for the Trust to meet current and future needs.

To find out more please visit the careers section of our website where you can download the full job description and applicant information. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jane Malcolm at Level Trust. 

If you would like to apply please submit your CV and a covering letter by 23.59 on 28th of February. Covering letters should be no longer than 1000 words, should demonstrate how you meet the person specification and give us an idea of your personality and motivations.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held on the 14th and 15th of March 2022. 

Level Trust is passionate about equal opportunities and dedicated to safeguarding. For more information please see the policy page of our website. 

Are you a motivated and passionate individual looking to make a difference in your career?

We are seeking a talented Digital Marketing and Communications Lead to join our hospice team. Playing an important role in a growing team, you will be quick-thinking, creative and understand the power of storytelling in the charity sector to increase brand awareness, income and referrals.

This exciting, hands-on role within the Marketing and Communications team will drive a greater focus on new digital ventures to support all departments in the organisation, with the aim of engaging with new and existing stakeholders, transforming tailored communications and content to gain results and increase our reach, audience and results.

Your knowledge in the field and ability to spot and implement the latest trends will play a vital role in shaping the future success and continued growth of Garden House Hospice Care, supporting end of life care for local people, today, tomorrow and in the future.

We reward our staff with autonomy in their role and a supportive culture that encourages healthy work life balance. Our benefits include a generous annual leave package, pension, individual personal development plans, and staff discount across our shops.

If you’re ready to make the next step in your career and really make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

This post is subject to compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (“the Regulations”), which requires the post holder to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless clinically exempt.

Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week Monday to Sunday

Closing date: 31st January 2022 at 11.30pm

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has experience of managing a team and can demonstrate how they have empowered and motivated that team beyond expectations. With the added experience of being able to recruit and develop a diverse team, in particular volunteers, you may be exactly what we are looking for to join us in this role as Shop Manager* at our shop in Batley.

 *This role is being advertised as Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.

What are the benefits?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don't have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Your role will be varied and will challenge you, but will provide you with stimulating and satisfying work. Our Community Shop Managers do not have a typical day and that's because they are continually seeking different opportunities to engage with the local community and increase their shops contribution to Shelter's cause. This could be through local community links, such as with other retailers, schools, churches or the local food bank.

You will develop and encourage your own and your team's interest and passion in merchandising the shop to attract those customers and donors through the door as well as continually developing your own and your team's knowledge of who Shelter are and what we do.

It goes without saying that your volunteers, under your leadership, will run an exceptional shop that will raise as much money as possible for Shelter's work.

How do I demonstrate I am who you are looking for?

You will need to address and provide examples of the following in your application and at interview:

• Experience of managing a team of staff and or volunteers, including recruitment and development of that team
• Experience of providing excellent customer service, preferably in a face-to-face role
• Experience of being enterprising and innovative

How do we describe our Community Shop Managers?

If we were to describe our Community Shop Managers in 4 key words, they would be Confident, Inspiring, Enterprising and Influential. Our Community Shop Managers are happy to roll up their sleeves and lead by example and their aim is to develop and empower their team.

At Shelter we value our people and the skills and expertise they can bring to their role to help further Shelter's cause. As a Community Shop Manager, how you manage people is the most important skill we are looking for and it will be critical to your success in this role.

How is this all possible?

It's simple, with a strong, motivated and committed volunteer shop team behind you, anything is possible!

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week Monday to Sunday

Closing date: 2nd February 2022 at 11.30pm

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has experience of managing a team and can demonstrate how they have empowered and motivated that team beyond expectations. With the added experience of being able to recruit and develop a diverse team, in particular volunteers, you may be exactly what we are looking for to join us in this role as Shop Manager* at our shop in Worthing.

 *This role is being advertised as Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.

What are the benefits?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don't have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Your role will be varied and will challenge you, but will provide you with stimulating and satisfying work. Our Community Shop Managers do not have a typical day and that's because they are continually seeking different opportunities to engage with the local community and increase their shops contribution to Shelter's cause. This could be through local community links, such as with other retailers, schools, churches or the local food bank.

You will develop and encourage your own and your team's interest and passion in merchandising the shop to attract those customers and donors through the door as well as continually developing your own and your team's knowledge of who Shelter are and what we do.

It goes without saying that your volunteers, under your leadership, will run an exceptional shop that will raise as much money as possible for Shelter's work.

How do I demonstrate I am who you are looking for?

You will need to address and provide examples of the following in your application and at interview:

• Experience of managing a team of staff and or volunteers, including recruitment and development of that team
• Experience of providing excellent customer service, preferably in a face-to-face role
• Experience of being enterprising and innovative

How do we describe our Community Shop Managers?

If we were to describe our Community Shop Managers in 4 key words, they would be Confident, Inspiring, Enterprising and Influential. Our Community Shop Managers are happy to roll up their sleeves and lead by example and their aim is to develop and empower their team.

At Shelter we value our people and the skills and expertise they can bring to their role to help further Shelter's cause. As a Community Shop Manager, how you manage people is the most important skill we are looking for and it will be critical to your success in this role.

How is this all possible?

It's simple, with a strong, motivated and committed volunteer shop team behind you, anything is possible!

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Ambitious College is London's first specialist Day College for autistic young people aged 16-25. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. 

“I find it very satisfying knowing that we are changing the lives of those who are around us and making positive impacts on them” - Employee at Ambitious College

Due to continued growth we are looking for Learning & Behaviour Specialists that will deliver high-quality learning support to autistic young adults to enable them to pursue their ambitions in relation to further education, work and leisure. Learning and Behaviour Specialists support learners' person-centred study programmes in a range of environments.

The day will involve:

We want to invite you to spend the morning on Saturday 5th February getting to know our college, speak to key members of our team and understand how our services work in line with our core values. There will be opportunities for discussions and more informal assessments to understand your values, skills and experience through activities including individual and group tasks.

This is the impact you could have as a Learning and Behaviour Specialist at Ambitious College:

“There isn't anywhere else where my son would be so well looked after with such determination and energy…” - A parent of an Ambitious College learner

"At College, the more I've progressed, the happier I've felt. The college has helped me to develop more strategies in general, testing my social skills and gaining more knowledge before I move on." - An Ambitious College learner

Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with an annual review 
• We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities support your personal and professionally development 
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000
• Season ticket loans
• A wide range of wellness programmes both in person and online including: community groups, virtual fitness classes, arts and cooking challenges 
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
• Access to free of charge physiotherapy

For more information on the role as Learning and Behaviour Specialist please find the recruitment pack attached.

Working pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday.
You will be required to work 41 weeks per year, including two weeks full training in July/August, but will be paid for 52 weeks per year.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

A forward looking social business, Catch22 has more than 200 years’ experience of providing public services that help people turn their lives around. We work with troubled and vulnerable people, helping them to steer clear of crime or substance misuse, do the best they can in education or employment and play a full part in their family or community. Our vision is a strong society where everyone has a good place to live, a purpose and good people around them, no matter what their background.

Our Catch22 College is the collective name for 7 sites we have across the country delivering academic and vocational training programmes for young people aged 16+ who, for whatever reason, are not suited to a mainstream college setting. Our  College Site, like our all our other College sites, provides learners with a highly supportive environment where they have access to opportunities to build up their confidence and self belief, and to gain new skills and experiences that will help them to achieve their goals in life. We exist to help our learners find their future.

Job Description

As Lead Teacher you will be providing effective leadership and management on a specific site for a College for 14-19 year olds, delivering a safe and secure education provision for students, some with complex needs and behaviors.

The Lead Teacher will be the driver in behavior management and student support for complex and vulnerable students.

Main Duties & Accountabilities

Teaching and learning:

• Teaching GCSEs in Maths and/or English
• Creating an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner attendance, achievement, success and progression.

• Implementing the agreed curriculum and being accountable for its quality as defined by the Catch22 college offer, the commissioner and the individual needs of the students.
• Engaging with parents regarding the progress of learners, ensuring that they are engaged and supportive in all aspects of our delivery.
• Building effective and supporting relationships with students and families/carers; embed that trust and support within the education process.
• Ensuring that lessons are well planned and enable learners to achieve and progress.
• Through the assessment process, ensuring that learners’ needs are identified, overseeing the development of IEPs and implementing strategies to monitor performance regularly and effectively.
• Overseeing and coordinating the development of your subject(s) area. 
• Planning, producing and updating schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements, taking into account guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all current requirements.

Leadership and management:

• Being the lead for improving the quality of teaching and learning by following and implementing the College’s observation of teaching and learning procedures.
• Managing and implementing the contribution review process by setting targets for individual and team performance. Managing direct reports and dealing with staff under performance effectively and timely.
• Supporting the training and development of staff to ensure the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• A recognised QTS qualification (or willing to work towards), .
• Degree in related subject.
• Designated Safeguard Lead
• significant experience in Teaching and Planning
• Extensive behaviour management experience with students who have complex needs and extreme behaviour

Additional information

Contract: Full-Time - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Hours per week: 37

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Action Hampshire has been a champion for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations for more than 70 years. We enable them to deliver great services to local people and communities and speak for the changes they want to see where they live and work.

We support the people and organisations that make a difference serving their communities across Hampshire and beyond. We do this by connecting, representing, and developing skills and expertise across the VCSE sector and by collaboration that creates social change and makes society a better and fairer place.

After a period with an interim CEO, we are now seeking a Chief Executive to work with our newly appointed Chairman and lead our team into the post pandemic era. We are seeking a strong, visionary leader who can inspire and influence, and advocate for the VCSE sector.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our talented, expert, and friendly team. The work of the VCSE sector has grown and changed rapidly during the past two years and our role has never been more appreciated or important. We are now looking for a powerful communicator who can ensure that the expertise and passion of the sector has a real influence with local authorities and the health sector.

Our senior leadership team is working to embed our new culture and ways of working, driven by our values of being bold, enterprising, informative, and empowering. We very much welcome applications from all members of the community regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, or disability.

• Permanent appointment. Full time (37 hours) or part time depending on the successful candidate
• Salary scale:  c£53,000 per annum (or pro rata for part time)
• Competitive Terms and Conditions

Closing date: 31 January 2022

Interview date: w/c 14 February 2022

Role & Responsibilities

Medair is seeking a Finance Director who will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and will lead the organisation’s finances with integrity to face the challenges and opportunities of the future. While directly reporting and accountable to the CEO, the Finance Director is a true team-player in the ELT. In close cooperation with the ELT, the Finance Director will lead, support and guide all departments, country programmes, affiliate offices, and Medair teams in our financial management.

The Finance Director will be in control of Medair’s financial condition, assessing our organisational performance against both annual budgets and long-term strategic objectives. We are seeking a gifted leader and team player who will strengthen organisational budgeting, financial risk management, accounting, financial controls, cash management, and financial reporting.

The Finance Director position offers major responsibility and influence across our worldwide operations, creating a critical platform for further improving Medair’s financial sustainability and impact within the humanitarian sector.

Medair

As a Christian faith-based NGO, Medair embodies the compassion of Jesus Christ, as we relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. In this time of global pandemic, Medair’s humanitarian mission has never been more critical. Medair reaches out to people in need, saves lives, and restores hope in crisis-affected communities. We believe the image of God lives in each person we serve. Our teams do whatever it takes to bring assistance where it is needed most, regardless of religion, race or nationality. We work side by side with communities and partners to leave a lasting impact.

Workplace

The Finance Director position is a permanent appointment. The role has been based in Switzerland at our Global Support Office (GSO) in Ecublens (near Lausanne), but Medair is also open to considering candidates who would work from alternate locations but with a commitment to make regular visits to the GSO.

Starting Date / Contract Details

As soon as reasonably possible. Full time, open-ended contract.

How to apply

Application Process

For detailed information on the position, the application process and Medair, please read the accompanying Finance Director full profile pdf on our website.

Medair’s working language is English, but speaking French is helpful for this Swiss-based role, and German will be a strong asset. Applicants must be in good health and available to travel overseas for field visits under basic conditions as needed.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter, (as specified in the brochure), including the names of three referees, to recruit-fd(a)medair(org).

Applications Deadline

Applications must be received by 21st February 2022 at 6 p.m. CEST.

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Office of the Executive Director exists to ensure the proper and ethical governance of MSF-UK and Ireland (MSF-UK/IE) in order to enable and support the organisation to deliver its charitable objectives and assure a section and branch office that is fit for the challenges of the future.

Collectively, it is responsible for strategy and accountability; governance; compliance and risk management; ensuring effective leadership and management; change and innovation; relationships with the Operational Centre Amsterdam partnership and wider MSF movement; and the overall health of MSF-UK/IE.

The office of the Executive Director is comprised of the Head of the Executive Office and Company Secretary, Legal Counsel, Regulatory Policy and Risk Manager, Policy and Planning Coordinator, Safeguarding Lead, Association Board Coordinator and the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director.

JOB PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the growing Safeguarding Team at MSF UK. The Safeguarding Officer will provide support to the Safeguarding Lead to develop MSF UK’s safeguarding practice and implement MSF UKs strategy for embedding safeguarding in its work. The Safeguarding Officer will support the development, roll-out and socialisation of MSF UK and the wider MSF movement’s safeguarding policies and procedures; support Programs and Funding teams to integrate safeguarding and accountability issues into program design and project proposals; and lead on the design and delivery of training of MSF UK staff and development of the MSF UK Focal Point Network.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working independently and forming judgements in the complex operating environment presented by MSF UK’s work and able to provide technical guidance to staff seeking support for, what can be, sensitive issues.

This is an opportunity to take on a challenging and exciting role, working on safeguarding primarily focused on the UK but with the opportunity to develop international experience through working with MSF UKs operational partners across our movement and support ongoing collaboration with sector-wide initiatives.This is a developing area of work for MSF so the position comes with a significant opportunity for the successful candidate to undertake considerable professional development, particularly in delivering safeguarding initiatives in an international development setting, as the role would suit someone looking to move in to this area as a next step.

Summary of knowledge, skills and expertise

• Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience of safeguarding and/or child safeguarding, protection, gender, PSEA or SGBV.
• Experience in designing and delivering training or workshops.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in order to deal tactfully and sensitively with a wide range of people in a large organisation, often at a distance.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information and experience of applying survivor centred approaches.
• Highly organised and able to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently to balance a range of priorities and maintain focus.

MSF UK/IE is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date:

6 February 2022, 11.59pm (GMT)

Purpose of the post:

The Chief Executive provides strong and inspirational leadership to develop and deliver our strategic vision and navigate us through a rapidly changing environment.

The Chief Executive, working with the Board of Trustees, will lead the Hospice whilst building and maintaining excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, role modelling the Hospice values both internally and externally.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• An inspirational leader, creating an environment and culture where best practice, governance, relationships and professional development of staff and volunteers flourish.
• Be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall leadership, management, performance, governance, and development of KEMP Hospice.
• Build and nurture effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders and providers and act as an ambassador for the Hospice.
• Work with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement the strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the short- and long-term objectives.
• Lead all operational activities to ensure effective, efficient, and safe running of KEMP Hospice, meeting all clinical, statutory, financial, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Work closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Team to continuously improve palliative and bereavement care services for patients and clients, and to extend the reach to those whose need is greatest, responding to changing community needs and individual’s requirements.
• Ensure income streams and financial controls are developed and maintained which provide ongoing financial security of the Hospice.

Strategic:

• Provide visionary leadership within KEMP, ensuring the Hospice achieves its mission, values and charitable objects.
• Develop the strategic direction of the Hospice, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and Senior Team.
• Build effective strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders locally to improve end of life care in the Wyre Forest as well as regionally.
• Maintain a high level of up-to-date knowledge of national, regional and local end of life and healthcare strategy.
• Maintain a strong governance framework for KEMP to meet external legal, regulatory, and clinical requirements, including Charity Commission Guidance, the Charity Governance Code and the Care Quality Commission Standards.
• Develop and maintain a culture and environment where KEMP’s people feel motivated, and which promotes learning and development of staff and volunteers.

Operational:

• Act as an inspirational role model always, internally and externally as ambassador, demonstrating KEMP’s values and seeking opportunities to raise awareness and increase the profile of the Hospice.
• Recruit, lead and manage the Senior Team, ensuring their professional performance and development needs are addressed and that the culture of a learning organisation, delivering high quality services permeates through the hospice.
• Ensure the Hospice has robust financial management processes in place, including budgeting, reporting, and monitoring arrangements.
• Ensure that the necessary funds are raised to maintain the viability of the Hospice.
• Ensure the Hospice provides high quality, effective and efficient services, meeting the standards required of regulatory bodies.
• Seek ongoing improvements in services to meet the changing needs of the Wyre Forest community, regularly reviewing staffing structures to ensure they support service development.
• Ensure that KEMP has effective risk management and audit systems in place.
• Ensure that incidents and complaints are fully investigated and that learning from them is implemented effectively.
• Ensure that professional policies and procedures are developed, implemented and maintained to deliver safe, high-quality services an operations across KEMP.
• Ensure effective performance review and appraisal systems are in place, providing staff with ongoing learning and development, enabling them to deliver their contributions to the Hospice objectives.
• Create a culture that supports the retention and recruitment of high calibre, motivated staff and volunteers.

Key Working Relationships:

• Chair and Board of Trustees
• Senior Team
• All other staff and volunteers
• Key local partners
• Care Quality Commission
• Commissioners within Herefordshire & Worcestershire Integrated Care System
• KEMP House Trust Board of Trustees
• Peers at local, regional, national Hospices and other providers and charities
• Supporters and local businesses

Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 (including London weighting)

Contract: Permanent

Location: UK. (London, hybrid or home contract will be considered. Regular days in the office in London will be required in any case.)

Work Hours: 35 hours per week

Job profile

Are you an empathetic, sensitive, organised person with excellent verbal and written communication skills? CAFOD, one of the UK’s leading international aid agencies, is looking for an In Memory Giving Officer who will offer consolation to those who are bereaved; build loyal supporter relationships; and inspire people to give, fundraise and do amazing things in memory of a loved one.

The In Memory Giving Officer is responsible for promoting and delivering CAFOD’s remembrance programme including CAFOD Candlelight Funds, our popular and fast-growing remembrance scheme. As the first point of contact for people who are interested in commemorating a loved one, the In Memory Giving Officer is responsible for the day-to-day handling of enquiries, correspondence and database records. The post holder will be an empathetic listener, a calm and assured speaker, and will always find time to write sensitively-worded cards, emails and thank you letters. A flair for copywriting and project management is essential as the In Memory Giving Officer must successfully handle their supporter care responsibilities alongside organising events and preparing online and offline communications to inspire in memory giving.

The In Memory Giving Officer is managed by the Head of Legacy Funding and works closely with other members of the Legacy Team as well as colleagues in other teams, volunteers and suppliers. The post holder will have supervisory responsibility (shared with the Legacy Administration Officer) for the Legacy and Tribute Funds Assistant.

For further information on this vacancy and the application process, please visit the CAFOD website.