The Operations Manager is a pivotal role within the charity. Working closely with the Corporate Services Director the postholder will collaborate across the organisation to embed outstanding practice in the key disciplines of Property & Facilities Management, Procurement and Central Administration. The ethos of the Corporate Services directorate is very much to establish the best ways of working that enable other colleagues to achieve their objectives.

You will have a Facilities and Office management experience, with an awareness of health and safety requirements for workspaces, and the ability to oversee and co-ordinate our business continuity plans.

You must have experience of building, developing and managing supplier relationships (including managing outsourced services), ensuring development of clear briefs, value-for-money, achievement of results, compliance and commitment to our values and goals.

You should also have experience of leading, developing and managing a high-quality administrative support function with competing priorities, and of managing complex programmes of work and projects using structured project management techniques.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people. This is a crucial role for us, and we want someone brilliant to help transform our existing information and advice offer creating a brilliant service that reaches those who need us most. There will be a focus on the development of new, exciting and accessible digital and telephone services that reach a diverse range of people. We want to create forums, groups and platforms that enable people to connect, offer advice and share their stories, fostering a sense of community and peer support.  

The ideal candidate will have a strong affinity with our mission and will be driven by making a real difference. You should have significant leadership experience and understand the challenges and opportunities of developing a range of national services designed to support older people.

Dandelion Time is recruiting a Finance Officer who will record all financial transactions of the charity, and implement controls to achieve accuracy, minimise the opportunity for financial loss and provide up to date information.

The Finance Officer will work closely with the Director of Finance to achieve good segregation of duty.  Initially working from home, this role would suit someone who is qualified or working towards a qualification in accounting and who ideally has some experience working within the charitable sector. You will have experience of working with accounting and CRM software (the charity currently uses ‘myfundaccounting’  and eTapestry), have excellent IT, communication and interpersonnel skills. 

The ideal candidate would be interested in taking on additional finance responsibilities as the charity continues to grow in the years ahead. 

To apply  download and complete the application form and equal opportunities form.  Please note that curriculum vitae will not be accepted. 

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 18th October 2020*

*Please note that we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis for this position and the job advert may be withdrawn before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Interviews will be held via Zoom during October 2020.

Only those with the right to work in the UK will be considered for this position.

Dandelion Time is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Applications from all sectors of the community are actively encouraged.  If you have any questions regarding the role, you have a disability or require additional support, please contact us 

We are looking for an Office Manager to be the key person of the organisation's central operations, providing an effective administrative support function at our offices. You will need to be proactive, systematic and solutions focused, have two years administrative experience, be literate, numerate and have good IT skills and the ability to provide a high quality,professional service to our clients and the beneficiaries we support. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, a willingness to explore new ideas and approaches, learn new skills and take on new challenges is essential. Experience of working in a growing charity or income-generating organisation in the sector, and direct exposure to and knowledge of the needs of the Latin American communities and the charity sector will be distinct advantages.

The post is part-time, 28 hours per week over four days. Flexible working arrangements may be available and you will occasionally be available on evenings or weekends.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Job vacancies section on our website and submit your completed application and monitoring forms by the 6th of October 2020.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th of October 2020

We may receive a large number of applications and unfortunately we may not be able to reply to everyone. If you do not hear from us five days after the deadline, please assume you have not been shortlisted. We wish you good luck.

We welcome applicants for all age groups, backgrounds and genders. We are a London Living Wage Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation focused on protecting the public through efficient regulation and a culture of continuous improvement. Working as part of the Fitness to Practise management team, you will lead on business improvement projects to enhance the efficiency and quality of our processes, procedures and decisions.

You will join us at an exciting time as we develop our work practice improvement programme, establish an agile change management model for the team, and cultivate a human centred approach to regulation, as we strive to fulfil our ambition to become a beacon of good practice.

Your role will be to:

• Lead improvement projects within the Fitness to Practice department, undertaking root cause analysis and impact analysis to deliver and embed sustained, evidence-based changes.
• Be proactive in identifying and making a case for appropriate improvements to meet challenges head on.
• Work collaboratively with other Operational Managers and colleagues across the organisation to deliver the department’s strategic objectives and priorities, actively engaging with others to develop and embed robust and effective change.
• Ensure the team have the skills and capabilities required to deliver high quality service outputs, fostering a learning and development culture.
• Utilise quality assurance strategies to identify, develop and share best practice, ensuring that recommendations and learning from audits, reviews and other feedback is taken forward and embedded in the department.
• Be a role model for the department’s commitment to embrace change and different ways of working.

You will have excellent communication skills, be Lean Six Sigma qualified and have experience of managing teams in delivering time and quality critical business processes. You will also have experience of working within healthcare, professional regulation or other regulatory environments.

The people we work with are central to helping us achieve effective and efficient regulation and in return we offer our employees generous benefits. As a member of the team you will have access to wide range of employee schemes and benefits including:  

• 30 days annual leave plus discretionary days at Christmas
• Interest free season ticket loan  
• Cycle to work scheme
• 7% employer contribution pension  
• Employee discounts on gym membership and a broad range of retail outlets
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 Virtual GP

Alongside our excellent employee benefits, we are committed to your ongoing learning and development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

You can find out more about our benefits on our website

Closing Date: Monday 12 October (applications closed at 1pm)

Interview Date: w/c 26 October

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

Please note that due to the current situation with Covid-19 the post holder maybe required to work remotely at the beginning of their employment.

The HCPC welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and we promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and committed Director of Clinical Services overseeing our clinical department at the hospice.  The successful candidate will provide strong, visionary, inspirational, clear, open leadership to all care teams and ensure effective management, organisation, delivery and quality of all care services and educational activities.

The post holder will already be a clinical manager with previous experience in a relevant clinical lead role and will be able to show continual clinical and managerial development throughout their career.

This is a permanent, full time role with flexible working hours. This role is paying up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Some of the key result areas are:

Strategic Management

As a member of the Senior Management Team, lead on the strategic shaping of the organisation, ensuring that clinical services develop and integrate with the existing and future strategic direction of the hospice as agreed by the Board and the developing/emerging world leading edge provision of palliative care.

Clinical Governance

Operational management of all clinical services, supporting staff to take a fully integrated holistic team approach to delivering high quality, adaptable patient/client led services.

Education and Training

Develop and support the implementation of an education strategy for the hospice workforce.

Job Purpose:

• To provide strong, visionary, inspirational, clear, open leadership to all care teams and ensure effective management, organisation, delivery and quality of all care services and educational activities;
• To contribute fully to the strategic planning and corporate management of the South Bucks Hospice;
• To develop and deliver a clinical strategy able to respond to the changing environment in hospice care which recognises both social and clinical models of care;
• To provide clear leadership on clinical governance and risk management for clinical services;
• To be the link between the hospice and the key regulatory bodies that monitor the hospice’s care (such as CQC);
• To be the registered manager as required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC);
• To act as the hospice Caldicott Guardian.

Role requirements include:

• Registered nurse (essential);
• Current and valid NMC registration (essential);
• Evidence of ongoing and continuing professional development (essential);
• Masters level qualification in a relevant subject e.g. palliative care (desirable);
• Experience in working with commissioners and external stakeholders and other service providers;
• Experience in a specialist palliative care setting (desirable).

Benefit

At South Bucks Hospice we promote a friendly and supportive working environment. You will be working as part of your local community, making a difference to the lives of those with life limiting illnesses, their families and carers. You will receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with length of service plus an employer contributory pension. Free on-site parking is also provided.

Full time post based in Reading Berkshire or Pimlico, London

Full time salary in the range £43,084 - £52,657 pa plus £3,299 pa location allowance if based in London  

PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are genuinely passionate about delivering positive outcomes for children and their families.  We have been at the forefront of adoption services for nearly 70 years, working with Local Authorities and Regional Adoption Agencies across the country.

With our outstanding rating with Ofsted, we work with a high degree of flexibility and innovation and with a range of adopters from all backgrounds, including those from black and minority ethnic heritage and the LGBT and faith communities.

Our adoption teams focus on recruiting and assessing adopters and the placement of children. We then provide high quality post placement support to adoptive parents and their children to help them reach their potential.  

If you are a registered and qualified senior social worker or manager, with over three years of experience in adoption seeking an exciting opportunity to shape the continuous development of our adoption services we would love to hear from you.

Alongside our Team Managers, you will lead a small team of experienced and dedicated social workers plus contractors, managing all aspects of the team’s work supporting our valued applicants from recruitment, initial interview, preparation and training, through to successful placement and adoption order, supporting families for life.

Further information (including the job description) together with details of the benefits we offer, is available on our website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date:   Friday 9th October 2020

Interview date: Friday 16th October 2020

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks and overseas checks (where applicable). Please note prospective employees will need to evidence they have the relevant permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please

Finance & Administration Manager

Hours: 3 days/week (24 hours) ideally spread over 4 or 5 days
Contract: 1 year with the possibility of extension
Annual Leave: 4 weeks pro rata + statutory holidays
Location: Stonebridge, London Borough of Brent

Sufra NW London is a Community Food and Advice Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.

Role Description

We are recruiting a Finance and Administration Manager to help scale-up the charity’s financial and administrative infrastructure in line with the growth and development we have experienced in recent years. The postholder will work closely with the Director and the Senior Finance Advisor to prepare and manage budgets, monitor income/spending and prepare management accounts for the Board of Trustees. Among other responsibilities, they will line manage the Administrative Officer and oversee the charity’s digital infrastructure and HR systems.  

We are seeking someone with at least 3 years’ charity finance experience who can take responsibility for ensuring financial procedures are maintained in line with the charity’s policies and can identify/make improvements to systems and processes, as necessary. This is a hands-on role in a grassroots charity where you will be working closely with the existing part-time Senior Finance Advisor (who works remotely) and members of the Management Team to re-shape how we manage all aspects of our financial administration.

The candidate will be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have experience managing staff and be capable of prioritising urgent tasks and working under pressure. The ideal candidate would be interested in taking on additional finance responsibilities as the charity continues to grow in the years ahead. 

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has an adaptable and flexible attitude. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and help the charity transform the lives of beneficiaries.

Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working.

Appointment Type: Full-time, permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week, usually 8.30am-4.30pm. However, some flexible working will be required including regular Saturday working on rotation.

Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP

Salary, pension and benefits: £22,000-£25,000 per annum depending upon skills and experience, 25 holidays plus bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days, employer’s pension scheme.

About:

The Catholic Truth Society (Diocese of Salford) is a Catholic Charity which has been involved with the circulation of theological, catechetical, and educational books and publications. The Cathedral Centre is the Diocesan Centre for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford, housing all the professional support services offices of the Diocese as well as exceptional conference and meeting facilities. 

The Manager will be responsible for day-to-day operational management of the Bookshop, including the selection and ordering of publications and other materials, maintenance of the bookshop website and supervision and management of the staffing to ensure high standards of customer service.

What we are looking for:

An enthusiastic and motivated team leader who will establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide and diverse range of internal and external customers. The successful individual will maintain a good working knowledge of the Society’s bookshop stock and product lines to fully inform and advise customers. The post-holder will be able to contribute and deploy new ideas and programmes to develop the work of the Bookshop and Catholic Truth Society. They will possess proven commercial judgment and be committed to building and developing a host of customer bases and work creatively and determinedly to maximise sales opportunities and provide excellent customer service.

What you will need:

• Retail experience, commercial judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal positively and resiliently with challenging customers or situations
• High level of numerical and both written and verbal communication skills
• A sound knowledge of sales and marketing within the Christian book and gift environment
• Grade C in GCSE Maths (or equivalent), proven experience of cash handling and maximising sales

It is not required for the post-holder to be a Catholic but it is expected that they will be interested in and sympathetic to the aims and objectives of the Society, the Catholic Church and its community with a good knowledge of the Catholic faith.

The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service and all employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups. 

They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found on the CSAS website.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 16th October 2020

For more information and to download an application pack, please visit our website.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact the HR department.

Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity - Registered Charity No. 250037

Bexley Mencap is a small and dynamic local charity focused exclusively on supporting people with learning disability and their families.  Our vision is that people with a learning disability are respected, valued and empowered to live life to the full.

We provide support and opportunities to people with learning disabilities and the people that care about them.  We work to raise awareness, break down barriers and promote understanding within the community.

Whilst the people we support are facing significant challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this is an exciting time to join our organisation.  We have a range of new opportunities and are actively expanding and developing the support and services that we provide. 

About the role

As the Community Support Manager, you’ll lead a team to support adults with learning disabilities to live life to the full.  You’ll do everything to make sure that we provide high-quality person-centred support to help every individual achieve the outcomes that are important to them.  The role will involve working directly with service users and their families to identify the things that are most important to them then matching them with a support worker who can help them achieve their aims.  

You will develop and review the policies and processes for the service, manage a team of support workers and review the service to ensure that it is always delivering the highest standard of care and support.  This will include regular finance audits, updating the support plans, risk assessments and completing person centred plans. The ability to plan and prioritise your workload is essential.  This is a varied role and you’ll need to be flexible to make sure that the support that we offer is personalised to the individuals that access our services.  This is 21 hour per week, fixed term post to March 2021.

About You

We are seeking a candidate with experience in leading a support service, ideally with people with disabilities.  You will hold a minimum NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, but ideally Level 5, and be experienced in leading a team.   Our ideal candidate has an enthusiastic attitude and person-centred approach as well as experience in developing and growing services.  We do ask that all our staff live our organisation’s values and demonstrate them in their day to day work. 

You will need to be caring, patient and have excellent communication skills.  You’ll need good IT skills to be able to complete online records and be able to drive with use of a car.  What matters most is that you are passionate about making sure that people with a learning disability live the life that they want to lead and providing a range of opportunities that members want and value.

What we offer

We offer full training to our team and ongoing support.  We offer a range of benefits including discounts at local shops and restaurants, as well as options to purchase health plans at discounted rates.  We also offer 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (Holidays pro-rata for this position).

What we're looking for

Our work is underpinned by our values and you will be expected to demonstrate these in your daily work:

Nurturing:You work in a person-centred way supporting every individual to reach their full potential.  You empower people to take risks and develop their skills

Approachable:You can communicate with a range of people with differing abilities and maintain a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for the people you support and their families.

Inclusive:You involve people you support in all aspects of services.  You are able to communicate effectively with people with a learning disability and adapt your approach where need.

Passionate:You are dedicated to improving the lives of the people that we support.  You will professionally challenge where necessary whilst maintain effective working relationships.

Respectful:  You treat everybody with compassion, dignity and respect ensuring privacy and confidentiality for the people we support.

You will also be able to demonstrate or tell us about the following areas in your application and at interview:

Personal Characteristics

• Have a passion for supporting people with learning disabilities
• Caring and considerate
• Calm under pressure
• Organised
• Uses initiative and creativity to make decisions
• Always looking for ways to improve service
• Committed to inclusion of people with learning disabilities in all aspects of community life

Knowledge and Behaviours

• Demonstrate good understanding of the support needs of people with learning disabilities and the issues they may face
• Able to develop rapport with people with learning disabilities and their families
• Able to maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people with learning disabilities
• Experience of developing and managing a service
• Good level of English to enable you to fulfil your role
• Confident to work without direct supervision

Skills and Experience

• Minimum Level 3 Social Care qualification or equivalent
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Experience of leading a team
• Good IT, literacy and numerical skills
• Holds a valid, clean driving license and owns car

The Public Interest Law Centre (PILC) uses the law to fight for the dispossessed and marginalised.  We fight to hold Government and public bodies to account, challenging unlawful and poor decision-making and abuse of power.  We use the law as an instrument of change.  We will not rest until we see a fairer and more equal society. 

PILC was initially set up in 2016 as a project of Lambeth Law Centre. Since then we have made great strides in becoming an independent organisation. We act as an agent of Camden Community Law Centre in relation to its Public Law and Claims Against Public Authorities contracts with the Legal Aid Agency. Over the next 12 months, our priorities lie in strengthening the organisation’s core functions to which this role is pivotal. 

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager who will be able to support PILC in developing policies and procedures that ensure the highest standards of service as well as strengthen the organisation’s core. You will need to be confident, self-reliant and able to work autonomously as you will become a key person to the organisation's central operations, providing an effective administrative support function at our offices. Experience of working in a growing charity or income-generating organisation would be a distinct advantage. 

The post is part-time, 21 hours per week over three days with possibility of extension. 

Equality & Diversity

PILC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our organisation.  Applications from under-represented groups are particularly encouraged.

The Mulberry Centre is a walk-in cancer information and support centre with a welcoming and non-clinical environment based in the grounds of West Middlesex Hospital in Isleworth. We aim to provide support and information for anyone affected by cancer, offering practical ways of enhancing physical, psychological and emotional well-being of people. We provide free services for anyone affected by cancer - not just those with cancer, but also carers and those bereaved by cancer.

Our services are delivered by a compassionate team of knowledgeable staff and skilled volunteers who embrace our core values: inclusive - welcoming anyone affected by cancer, irrespective of who they are; responsive - tailoring our support to individual need; caring - acting in a gentle and compassionate manner out of genuine concern; positive - a real optimism that what we do will improve people's wellbeing; and professional - delivering a professional service in which people can have confidence.

The Mulberry Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services Manager is responsible for the delivery of our comprehensive support and information programme and ensuring consistent high-quality delivery to anyone affected by cancer. This role will oversee the delivery and development of all our client support services. You will ensure that our projects meet the needs of the people we serve, are delivered safely and effectively, and meet all relevant legislative and safeguarding requirements.

You will be an experienced leader with a strong track record in contract, performance and/or people management. You will have the ability to be analytical, innovative and will have a collaborative and strategic approach to developing the charity’s services and staff.

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check, will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 29th September 2020

Interview date: Monday 12th October 2020

How to apply

To apply you will need to submit a comprehensive CV AND Cover Letter containing a supporting statement showing evidence of how you meet the personal specification of the role.  For further details, please refer to the job application pack.

**Any CV's sent without an accompanying Cover Letter will be automatically sifted out of the recruitment process**

As the representative body for homelessness, housing and support services in Wales we aim to make a big difference to people's lives. We're looking for a new Finance Manager to work as part of our small team of friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff help us to end homelessness in Wales.

Our ideal candidate will possess relevant accountancy qualifications, demonstrate exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills, have experience in using excel and finance packages, and the ability to clearly communicate financial information to staff and Board members.

We are a small and friendly team, we support flexible working practices and provide 30 days annual leave per year (pro rata), a generous pension contribution, life insurance, and an employee assistance programme with free counselling.

• This is a part-time role, working 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
• The salary is £16,065 per year (based on a full time salary of £32,130)

Application deadline: 00:01 on Monday 5th October

Join our wonderful team at this exciting charity in Walthamstow.Your role is to be an integral part of the management Team. We work with disabled children and young people and you can play your part in changing lives and making a difference to the children young people and families we work with.

The Head of Services (HoS) is responsible for the management of The Limes services.  Accountable to the CEO, you will lead and develop the services aimed at children, young people & vulnerable adults up to age 25, to ensure that the strategic vision becomes a reality.  The HoS will work with the CEO to ensure the development of user involvement and to ensure that our services reflect the core values of inclusion and support the whole family.