Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Are you looking for a varied role that will see you leading a team dedicated to developing impactful and profile-raising communications for Alzheimer's Research UK’s Policy and Corporate Partnership functions?

This varied role with see you boost the profile of our work to the public to shape policy, while also enhancing engagement with businesses that support Alzheimer’s Research UK. The role requires a varied skill set, covering multichannel content development and PR to support the work of two key functions within the charity.

We are looking for a confident team leader with excellent journalistic news sense and experience of working across a range of communication channels to join our Communications and Engagement Department.

As Communications Manager for Corporate and Policy, you will have oversight of the work of the entire team, while working closely with the Senior Communications Manager to deliver the key objectives. You will manage three direct line reports, supporting them to develop in their roles, by sharing your expertise and providing constructive feedback.

The role requires a varied skill set, covering multichannel content development and PR to a range of important stakeholders. You’ll lead communications support for the National and Regional Corporate Fundraising teams, providing copy, videos and PR support for pitches, stewardship, and joint campaigns. In addition, you’ll oversee the communications support for our busy Policy and Public Affairs Departments, including shaping public health messaging, lobbying for government funding and rapid PR responses to breaking news about political activities influencing dementia research.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Senior Communications Manager to plan and implement communications programmes and initatives to support the charity's ambitions.
• Line manage a team of two Officers and an Executive.
• Develop effective relationships with Policy and Public Affairs Departments and Regional and National Corporate Fundraising Departments in order to identify communication needs and opportunities, and proactively plan activity.
• Oversee all of ARUK’s proactive and reactive media communications relating to developments in government, policy and public health. Develop effective working relationships with relevant members of the media; respond promptly to queries, including out-of-hours queries (organised through an on-call rota, and occasional ad hoc), seek appropriate sign off.
• Work collaboratively with the Policy and Public Affairs Departments to develop communications campaigns and messaging around key issues, leading the team to provide copywriting and editing support for written reports, assets for webpages, social media and marketing guidance for launches and events. This includes the charity’s campaign calling on government to meet its promise to double funding for dementia research, and preparing for new developments in treatments and early detection.
• Oversee communications and PR support for the Regional and National Corporate Fundraising Departments including the development of marketing material, press releases and multichannel written and digital stewardship materials.
• Assist on the development of pitches to win new Corporate partnerships, helping to shape the narrative and positioning of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
• Provide support for ARUK’s own corporate communications function, including developing media Q&As and guidance documents.
• Act as spokesperson in media interviews, alongside others, where necessary.
• Project management and partnership development working with colleagues, in particular the Senior Communications Manager and the Head of Communications.
• Budget planning and monitoring.
• Liaise with scientists, journalists, ARUK colleagues, Trustees, Patrons, other charities and organisations, IT and other support agencies.
• Ensure activities comply with ARUK’s branding and style guide.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Senior Communications Manager and Head of Communications in line with the responsibilities of the post.

What we are looking for;

• Educated to degree level in related subject or equivalent level of experience.
• Experience of working with the media, at both a national and regional level.
• Experience of working with external stakeholders and partners.
• Experience of delivering communications programmes through a variety of media (e.g. press, social media, email, events).
• Excellent journalistic skills and news sense.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and communicate scientific work and complex policy to the public.
• The ability to manage many tasks with internal and external stakeholders to multiple deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: £37,500

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 14 February 2021, with interviews likely to be held on the 18 February 2021 and 22 February 2021. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a particular day.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

Open University Students Association
Salary: £33,797 - £40,322                   
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term. Maternity Cover, 8 months with potential to extend.
Location: Home-based until at least April 2021. Normally based in Milton Keynes.

The Organisation
The Open University Students Association serves the interests of around 170,000 part-time and distance-learning students spread across the UK, continental Europe and beyond. Our role is to represent and support the interests of this vast and diverse community of students. The OU Students Association is an independent registered charity, governed by elected student leaders. Our team of vibrant, friendly and dedicated professional staff provide the vital support needed to deliver our ambitious strategy.

The Job
In this exciting and challenging role, the postholder will work closely with the Chief Executive to support the development and maintenance of our HR policies and staff management and wellbeing in addition to the efficient administration of our governance. This is a busy, varied and demanding role at the very centre of the staff team and the postholder will have the opportunity to make a real mark in the role by taking forward a series of important projects, including work to support our team culture and wellbeing, implementing a staff survey to support our culture objectives and supporting our work to consider our future working arrangements for post-Covid. Further information can be found in the Job-Related Information on the OU webite (click on apply for more information).

The Person
You will be reliable, highly self-motivated with outstanding organisational skills, bundles of energy, enthusiasm and a positive outlook coupled with proven ability to deliver. You’ll be excited to work for a supportive and empowering organisation which values staff and puts wellbeing at the forefront. You will be a real team player with a professional approach and a high degree of integrity and tenacity. If this sounds like you, we’d welcome your application. A full person specification can be found in the Job-Related Information on the OU website (click on apply for more information). 

The Sussex Archaeological Society (trading as Sussex Past) is a multifaceted organisation operating six high-profile visitor attractions and museums across Sussex (including Fishbourne Roman Palace which is the largest Roman villa in Northern Europe), producing high quality archaeological and historical publications, supporting research initiatives and providing learning opportunities for thousands of schoolchildren and students.

The Society is at a critical stage of its development, working hard to stabilise and recover from the impact of the Covid crisis and seeking a truly sustainable financial operating model for the future.

We wish to appoint an experienced and innovative CEO with a proven track record of success to lead the Society’s team of 62 staff and over 300 volunteers. The CEO will be someone with the drive, creativity and entrepreneurial approach to energise and mobilise a wide range of stakeholders including staff, members, visitors, funders and donors.

The postholder will be responsible for developing with the Trustees, a new Purpose & Vision for the Society and a new 5-year strategy that has the buy-in of all stakeholders. This strategy will be expected to develop the Society’s financial sustainability, grow and diversify its visitor and audience profiles, care for its significant collections and properties and deliver research and advocacy.

If you are interested in applying for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement which should set out clearly how you meet the essential criteria of the post and supply specific examples and evidence of success (including figures where possible). It should be no more than two pages in length.

In the UK, currently there are around 950,000 young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs). The Trust works with around 55,000 young people across the UK. We support young people through teams of staff, volunteers and delivery partners in three English regions and offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each of the regions and countries has a Director and in the countries they are supported by Country Advisory Councils, which are made up of non-executive volunteers.

This role is responsible for ensuring we maximise our income in compliance with our funding agreements and alerting in a timely manner any issues preventing us from doing so. It is part of the Contract Management Team, which is responsible for maximising our income by working effectively across operations, finance and fundraising in a proactive manner to maximise income, ensure compliance and raise awareness of our performance. 

Homebased during Covid restrictions and then this role will be based in our Birmingham centre.

This role is part-funded by European Social Funding

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform!Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

Women’s Aid in Luton (WAIL) has been established for over 40 years.  We are the sole provider of refuge accommodation in Luton for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse and are the lead delivery partner for refuge and community based services to women with complex support needs.  As a member of Women’s Aid England, we are committed to enabling survivors to be able to lead safe and independent lives.

Our constantly changing environment presents us with both challenges and opportunities and we are looking for a leader who can embrace these to build a robust and resilient organisation, which is fit for the future.

The Chief Executive Officer is our most senior staff member, reporting to the Board of Trustees and leading the Organisation on all aspects of our strategy, finance, risk, commercial development and transformative service delivery.

This post would potentially suit someone who is looking to progress into their first CEO role; but who has established senior management skills, experience of strategic planning and of reporting to a non-executive Board.  If you can demonstrate experience of contributing to the development and achievement of organisational aims and objectives, this role could be for you. 

You should be able to demonstrate experience of contract management, within the context of service delivery and of budgetary management with a proven track record of securing funding through application and tendering processes.  In addition, you will have experience of leading change management and of being responsive to the needs of service-users and stakeholder through the transformation of services.  An understanding of the charity sector is desirable and you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to addressing violence against women and girls.  You will also have a proven track record of building and maintaining networks and working with partner agencies and other key stakeholders.

WAIL undertakes values-based recruitment and you will be required to demonstrate how your own values and behaviours are aligned with our values of; Commitment, Integrity, Leadership, Progress, Empowerment and Working Together.

Due to the sensitive nature if this role we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1).  Applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Justice Studio is a values driven social enterprise entering an exciting new phase of development in our mission to reduce social inequality.We are looking for a leader to to manage our progressive, non-hierarchical, trust-based team.  Committed to social justice, our values, and with high emotional intelligence, you will direct the company’s operations and strategy to ensure that the company achieves its purpose.

We are based in London and work both in the UK and across the world for governments, charitable and not-for-profit organisations, and social enterprises that are striving to promote global social equality.Our work for them spans strategy, research, and demonstrates impact. Since our establishment in May 2011 we have undertaken over 80 social justice consultancy and research projects for a range of clients in over 30 countries. 

Justice Studio is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to reducing discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we particularly encourage applications from people of colour, disabled, LGBT and other people that are under-represented in the workforce. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job title: Managing Director

Salary Band: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, pro-rata if part time is preferred + Share Option Scheme. 

Hours: 4 days a week.

Job Location: North Road, London, N7.While this is an office-based role, we are a flexible employer and support flexible working.

Reports to: Chair

Line managing responsibilities: Operations Director, Head of Programmes, Communications Lead.

Anticipated Start Date: April 2021

 Overview

As Justice Studio’s Managing Director you will be responsible for the day to day running of the organisation as well as its strategic direction. With experience in, and commitment to, progressive, non-hierarchical, trust-based organisations like ours, you will set the culture for our organisation. You will play a key part in business development, maintaining client relationships and representing us externally. Committed to social justice, our values, and with high emotional intelligence, you will direct the company’s operations and strategy to ensure that the company achieves its purpose.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £43,059 pa - Full-time

Derman provides a range of health related services including health advocacy, mental health and welfare advice to Kurdish, Turkish and Cypriot Turkish people. Derman is a medium size fast developing charity for the last thirty years with over 25 staff. Derman has an excellent reputation with the local Kurdish, Turkish and Cypriot Turkish communities as well as being respected by health professionals. 

The new Chief Executive Officer will lead the organisation into its next development phase. Applicants will need proven experience of managing an organisation or large team at a senior level and evidence of success in developing a service, working in a complex environment. You will need to speak English and Turkish. Speaking Kurdish (Kurmanci) would be a great advantage. The post is subject to a DBS check.

Derman strives to be:

· Community Led and Community Based

·Inclusive: We provide a service at no cost and accessible to all regardless of ethnicity, political or religious background.

· Professional: the best possible service in the most effective way

· Responsive: responding sensitively to the communities we serve.

· Caring: committed to providing a caring services.

Closing date: 5PM on 26th February 2021

Interviews will be held on 19th March 2021

Only those short-listed will be informed of the result.

Events Fundraising Executive

Home Working / St Barnabas House / Chestnut Tree House

37.5 hours per week

£24,570 - £27,230 p.a. depending on depth and variety of experience in a similar role

St Barnabas Hospices offers specialist palliative care through two hospices: St Barnabas House adult hospice in Worthing and Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice near Arundel in Sussex.

Are you passionate about organising events? Do you want to do it for a great cause? Then we have just the job for you! 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and skilled event organiser to join our busy and fun Events team. You’ll be responsible for delivering some of our exciting plans for the future and will bring your enthusiasm, knowledge and passion to the team. You’ll need to have a flexible attitude and be happy to muck in with this dynamic world.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have excellent project and time management skills
• Have a background in events management and marketing
• Are results and target-driven and enjoy being part of a passionate and successful team
• Have excellent communication and cross-team working skills
• Have a flexible attitude and are willing to go the extra mile

This role is varied and busy and is at the heart of the charity, contributing to a wider team income target. Tasks include planning and delivering the hospice events programme, including the development of marketing plans and campaigns, and supervision of junior staff and volunteers. Budgeting experience is a must, and some fundraising experience would be a bonus.

The role requires some flexibility to work evenings and weekends at events, so, a full driving licence and access to your own transport is essential.  You will also be required to work from home.

If a rewarding and fulfilling career is top of your requirements along with working as part of a great team and making a difference to people’s lives, then this job is for you.

Closing date: Sunday 14 February 2021

Interviews expected: W/c 22 February 2021

Benefits included: Enrolment onto our company pension scheme or the option to continue in the NHS pension scheme, up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, Free parking, On-site education support, Option to join Healthcare Cash Plan & Corporate Rate Gym Membership

An enhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful in this role. The safe recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.

If you have the passion and drive to succeed, please visit our website for an application form and job description. Alternatively, you can contact the HR department 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

The information you provide on your application form is the only information we will use to decide whether or not to short-list you for interview.

Following the retirement of its long serving CEO and now after a period of commercial stability through an interim CEO, Royds Community Association is looking for a highly motivated and experienced leader to continue the development of our organisation.

Comprising community, charitable and commercial elements, including the nationally recognised Royds Enterprise Park, Royds is a unique organisation delivering significant local community benefit as well as managing an important commercial business park and a number of funded projects.

The CEO will be accountable to the Board of Trustees and will be based at Royds Enterprise Park in Bradford. As CEO you will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the Royds Community Association business. Further it is important that the preferred candidate will have experience managing a numer of commercial assets to esnure they remain fit for purpose and meet all the latest legislational requirments.

Applications close on Friday 26th February 2021. Interviews will be held early / mid March 2021.

No Recruitment Agencies or Sales Calls / Emails please as they will be ignored.

MIF invites great artists from across the globe to create extraordinary new work for the Festival, which is staged every two years at venues and found spaces across Manchester. Our future home is The Factory, a world-class cultural space being built in the heart of the city, where we’ll present a year-round programme and artists will be able to develop work of huge ambition and scale that they might not be able to anywhere else.

To support and administrate the Company’s Governance schedule which helps deliver the strategic objectives of the organisation.

To manage and provide a comprehensive operational support service to the Executive Team.

Closing date 04 February 2021

The role

You will provide strong leadership both internally and externally, working with the staff, the Board of Trustees, volunteers, partners and stakeholders to position SMA UK firmly as the SMA Community’s leading charity and voice.

Your key responsibility of developing and driving the strategic plan and vision for SMA UK includes ensuring the ongoing delivery of our support services to the SMA Community; increasing our financial resources through fundraising, partnerships, and campaigns; building public awareness and understanding of Spinal Muscular Atrophy; ensuring the highest standards of governance.

You will also be the lead advocate, spokesperson and liaison for SMA UK engaging with the SMA Community, Regulatory Authorities, Government, Pharmaceutical Companies, Patient Groups, clinicians, media, press and other national and international SMA organisations.

We are committed to safeguarding all children and adults at risk and expect you to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record in leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to engage with people from different backgrounds
• An ability to present people’s views and experiences in ways that will be accessible and capture people’s attention
• Creative vision and drive to develop new ideas
• An interest in quality of life for disabled people and a commitment to gaining an in depth understanding of SMA and the challenges faced by people affected by the condition
• All the qualities of an effective team player with a willingness and ability to work with and across all teams to meet the wider organisation’s objectives.

Diversity and equality of opportunity matter at SMA UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our team – the more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect the breadth of our Community. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to, you are welcome. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

About us

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare, genetically inherited neuromuscular condition. It causes progressive muscle weakness and loss of movement due to muscle wasting (atrophy). This may affect crawling and walking ability, arm, hand and neck movement, breathing and swallowing.

Established for over 35 years, SMA UK is a national charity committed to providing support and services to those impacted by this rare and complex genetic condition. We are also active in funding research into SMA, involved with advocacy for access to drug treatments, and raising public awareness.

Location

SMA UK’s office is in Stratford-upon-Avon with staff living within commuting distance. Volunteers are UK wide. The charity has a good IT infrastructure. Working from home is possible but regular travel to the office and other locations will be required.

Closing date: Friday 14th February. Provisional Interview Date: Monday 1st March.

We are seeking to recruit a strategic and commercially focused, proactive and solutions orientated leader for our charity.

After 10 + years in post, our CEO is standing down which means there is a real opportunity for the next CEO to lead Wandsworth Oasis to achieve the next exciting stage in its development.  Working with the Board of Trustees and the newly appointed Head of Retail (95% of funds are currently generated through the retail operation), the CEO will assist the board to review the values and ethos of the charity and to create a new vision and strategy to ensure we safeguard the future for our beneficiaries.   The right candidate will be a great people person, who can inspire  staff and volunteers and, in particular, provide leadership to the senior management team.

Reporting into the Chair of the Board of Trustees and working closely with individual Trustees on special projects, the CEO manages a Senior Management Team of 3 currently – Head of Retail Operations, Head of Finance & Support Services and Community Engagement Manager.   

Wandsworth Oasis raises more than £1 million per annum through its shops and events programme to fund its fundraising operations and multiple projects that support the most vulnerable people living with HIV, HIV prevention and awareness raising projects.   

This an opportunity for an innovative, experienced and grounded individual – with senior leadership experience in business or charities - to work with the Board and senior management team to capitalise on the wide range of opportunities available to Wandsworth Oasis and really deliver value to the HIV community in terms of funds available for its development at a time when the overall funding environment is really uncertain.

A great opportunity has come up to join the Linnean Society as we are looking for a Chief Executive Officer.

Role: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: c£75,000 to £85,000 per annum (negotiable based on skills and experience)
Location: Piccadilly, London (currently working remotely due to COVID-19)
Contract: Permanent, full time

About us

Since its foundation in 1788, The Linnean Society of London has been dedicated to the promotion of the study of nature. Through the expertise of our wide Fellowship and the heritage of our unique collections, we are a hub for the communication of science, via our lectures, tours, workshops, conferences and our ‘Linnean Learning’ educational resources. We aspire to inspire by bringing together all those enthusiastic about the natural world.

About the role

This is an exciting challenge for someone with excellent communication skills and proven track-record of highly effective, strategic and inspiring leadership.

The CEO must ensure that we provide modern and effective services reflecting the needs and interests of our members, further the advancement of the science of natural history in all its forms and fulfil our charitable purposes in the most effective way possible. The CEO has responsibility for the overall management and administration of the Society and the leadership and professional development of all staff, for building and sustaining relationships with key national and international stakeholders; this includes managing relationships with the Society’s Fellows and other members and associated Societies. This will be delivered through the development and implementation of strategy and business plans.

The CEO will be a confident public speaker, with excellent presentation skills and the ability to collaborate in working groups. They will also be an excellent communicator (written and oral) and have demonstrated ability to build meaningful and influential relationships with our key stakeholders.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is an integral part of the Linnean Society of London’s changing culture and identity. Our global Fellowship provides a forum for people from all walks of life to connect, creating a welcoming environment for all. We are committed to an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as real value for the Society and essential to achieving its mission, and a workforce thar represents diverse cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints.

Closing Date: 5.30pm Sunday 7 February 2021
Initial Interviews: Tuesday 23 February 2021 (to be held virtually)

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

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No agencies please.

Our project opened its doors in 2003 to provide a safe therapeutic space for young people aged 11- 25 who live in the district of Winchester.

Young people’s emotional well-being is important to us and therapy can help them to understand their thoughts, feelings and emotions in more depth.

Our aim is to help young people tell their story to a trained professional who can help them reflect, recover and learn more about themselves.

Therapy is a process which can help young people recognise what needs to change in order to enjoy life more.

Job description

Purpose of Role

To lead, promote, resource, and oversee the work of Winchester Youth Counselling. To ensure that Winchester Youth Counselling expands and continues to deliver a first class service to young people. Duties and Key Responsibilities Project development and fundraising

• To lead Winchester Youth Counselling’s business development and income generation strategies, including the development and preparation of bids for funding. To manage work with partners to secure funding for the Charity and manage funding bids accordingly.

• Where required, to provide direct project management to specific areas of work and support the provision of counselling and therapeutic services to young people. To work alongside the Manager to ensure the delivery of a high quality counselling service to young people. 2 We believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

• To seek and develop new streams of funding and build relationships with corporate partners and continue to strengthen the core purpose of WYC to provide free counselling and therapeutic services to young people. Leadership • To lead, develop and promote the work of Winchester Youth Counselling

• To develop partnerships and relationships with the statutory and voluntary sectors to enable the continued expansion of the work of WYC.

• To lead, develop and motivate the team to be collaborative and professional in their thinking and delivery, setting clear examples of excellence and best practice. Financial Management •

To prepare WYC’s Annual Budget in conjunction with the Treasurer and monitor income and expenditure within the budget agreed by the Board of Trustees, including authorising expenditure within the limits set by the Board.

• To oversee the financial administration of the organisation’s accounts and liaise with the Treasurer or the appointed financial accountant and advisors.

• To manage contracts, funding bids, monitor grants and report to funders. Robust Governance

• To advise the Board and ensure WYC complies with its responsibilities as an employer, ensuring that the organisation’s policy and practice meets legal requirements and supports best practice.

• To enable and manage the change from WYC being an unincorporated charity to an incorporated charity. • To act as the organisation’s Company Secretary to ensure the organisation meets all its responsibilities as a charity.

Other • To ensure the offices at WYC and all equipment are well maintained to enable a safe and healthy work space for all staff and users of the premises

• To represent WYC to funders, corporate organisations, statutory and voluntary agencies in order to promote the work of the charity.

• To take part in management and recruitment of staff and volunteers. • To manage personal administrative needs including use of computer.

• To be flexible in adapting the needs of the post according to the changing and emerging needs of WYC and to undertake other duties and responsibilities from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post.

• To ensure all staff and volunteers are appropriately trained and qualified.

Applications will only be accepted via the application process outlined on our website under our vacancies section. To apply for this position, download the application pack and return it by post or email as indicated on the Application Form.

Contact us for more information on our website or email us

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Application deadline: 19/02/2021

Expected start date: 01/04/2021