Fixed-term post for 12 months to cover maternity leave

35 hours per week

London WC1H

We are looking for an experienced External Contracts Manager to manage the ACU’s provision of administrative support services to three external organisations, ensuring the ACU delivers high quality professional administrative services and maintaining a good working relationship between the ACU and these clients.

The largest of these organisations is SEDA (the Staff and Educational Development Association), a membership association for those working to improve teaching and learning in higher education. In addition, there is ICED (the International Consortium for Educational Development) and HEDG (the Heads of Educational Development Group), also membership associations concerned with teaching and learning in HE.

The post holder will also be responsible for managing the ACU’s Academic Promotions Assessments scheme.

The ACU is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education.

We believe that international collaboration is central to this ambition. By bringing universities together from around the world – and crucially the people who study and work within them - we help to advance knowledge, promote understanding, broaden minds, and improve lives.

We champion higher education as a cornerstone of stronger societies, supporting our members, partners, and stakeholders as they adapt to a changing world.

As External Contracts Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Running the SEDA administration office, including line-managing the Events and Publications Officer and Administration Assistant
• Governance including servicing the SEDA Executive Committee (Board of Trustees), managing the annual trustee election and appointment process, advising trustees on constitutional matters, co-ordinating the production of the SEDA Annual Report and ensuring SEDA meets its statutory obligations with regards to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Administering the SEDA Professional Development Framework,
• Working closely with the SEDA Treasurer to ensure activities are costed appropriately and remain within budget.
• Management of the in-house SEDA data-base – having a good understanding of its underlying structure and an overview of the data content
• Managing the ACU’s provision of administrative services to the International Consortium of Educational Development (ICED) and oversee the ACU’s provision of administrative services to the Heads of Educational Development Group (HEDG).

Some of the skills/experience you need to be able to demonstrate include:

• At least five years’ experience of working in an administrative role, ideally in a membership association/charity environment .
• Experience of servicing committees and/or working with committees.
• Experience of governance work, especially in the charity sector.
• Experience of conference and event organisation.
• Ability to learn quickly, for example to gain a quick understanding of new processes, policies and systems.
• Ability to understand basic accounts and other financial information.
• Experience of line-management and/or planning and supervising the work of others.
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative to tackle and solve problems independently.

Our benefits include 31 days holiday per year (including 4 Christmas closure days) plus bank holidays, competitive pension scheme (10% employer contribution plus 5% employee contribution), season ticket loan and excellent support for learning and development through a range of educational and networking activities.

At the ACU, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, marital status, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

As External Contracts Manager you will be employed by ACU Trading Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

How to apply

Closing date: 9th March (12pm)

Interview date:  16th-18th March

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website.

Contracts Manager

After obtaining European Regional Development Funding to support “SME Competitiveness” in East Herts, there is an exciting opportunity to work on a 3-year project to expand the council’s flexible working facility (the Launchpad) and support social enterprise, bio-science and airport MRO sectors, as a Contract Manager.

Position: ERDF Contract Manager

Salary: Grade 8, £32,878 to £35,934 (not inclusive of local weighting) with part-time working and job share considered

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term contract for 3 years

Location: Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford

Closing Date: 8th March

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to contract manage key parts of the project. Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Monitor delivery of the contract ensuring that agreed targets, outcomes and outputs are met, on time and on budget, to agreed standards.
• Collation and reporting of budget, outputs and outcome data, in accordance with ERDF reporting and auditing requirements.
• Provide strategic advice on the overall Launchpad 2 project as required.

About You

The Contract Manager role would suit an individual with a strong eye for detail and accuracy, an understanding of the challenges facing business growth in the district and with some experience of managing externally funded projects.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of managing contracts.
• Experience of writing business cases and specifications.
• General knowledge of the barriers and opportunities for business growth amongst small businesses.
• Ability to form positive relationships with different stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful.

If your application has been successful, the recruiting manager will contact you to invite you to an interview.  We hope you enjoy the process and look forward to making contact with you very soon.

About the Organisation

East Herts is consistently rated as amongst the best areas in the country to live, with excellent schools and healthcare, a huge array of green space, beautiful waterways, unique market towns and picturesque villages.

Whatever the role, everyone contributes to delivering great services to the local community. The vision is to preserve the unique character of East Herts and ensure it remains one of the best places to live and work.

Our client is dedicated to staff development and individual success within a team framework. To help their staff deliver, they provide a supportive work environment, development opportunities and work to help everyone achieve their potential, whilst enjoying a positive work-life balance.

Benefits:

• A variety of flexible working options available, including part-time working, job share, compressed hours and home working
• Flexi-time scheme
• Free tea and coffee
• Local Government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave
• A range of discounts including high street retailers and local leisure centres
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by the organisation
• Flexible and supportive team

You may also have experience in areas such as Contract Manager, Contracts Manager, Contract, Contracts, Services Manager, Programme Manager, Commercial Contracts, Project Manager. 

Centre Manager – Fixed-Term Contract
Southampton, Hampshire

About Us

Blue Cross is one of the UK’s leading rehoming organisations for animals. We support sick, injured and homeless pets and care for more than 40,000 animals every year through our rehoming, veterinary and education programmes.

Our large and bustling Southampton Rehoming Centre has kennel and cattery facilities, an on-site veterinary suite, a puppy and kitten unit and isolation facilities. The centre has a large network of volunteers, including foster carers who look after dogs, cats and smaller pets.

We are now looking for a Centre Manager to join our team on a fixed-term contract until June 2021.

The Benefits

- Salary of £29,230 - £33,000 per annum
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company sick pay
- Life assurance
- Shopping discounts

If you are a manager from an animal welfare environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with a charity that has been helping animals for over a century.

No two days will be the same in this diverse role and you will have the chance to use your expertise and passion for animal care to make a real, positive difference to the lives of pets.

We’re looking for someone to inspire and lead our team and get involved in all aspects of running our centre. You’ll be there to celebrate the good times and provide support for the bad, build skills across the centre and ensure success at every turn.

So, if you are game for an exciting challenge and eager to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, this is the role for you.

The Role

As the Centre Manager, you will be tasked with managing our large, busy centre in Southampton, managing the team and ensuring all rehoming and veterinary services are of the highest standards.

Joining a strong, experienced management team, you will oversee all aspects of the centre, providing strong leadership and support to all staff and volunteers and developing their skills and resilience levels.

About You

To join us as the Centre Manager, you will need:

- Demonstrable experience of managing and leading a team in an animal welfare environment
- Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets
- Experience of delivering high standards of customer care
- Experience of managing Health and Safety including Risk Assessments and COSHH
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach
- Proven ability to develop and deliver operational strategy
- A full, valid driving licence
- At a minimum, GCSE level qualifications in English and Mathematics (or equivalent)

Ideally, you will have a recognised management qualification, but this is not essential. Previous experience of working within a pet rehoming environment would be beneficial, as would experience of managing volunteers. Experience of managing operational change would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Rehoming Centre Manager, Animal Welfare Manager, Animal Centre Manager, Animal Service Manager, Service Manager, Rehoming Service Manager, or Animal Care Manager.

This is a full-time role, working 42 hours per week on a rota basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

The closing date for this role is the 15th March 2020. Interviews are scheduled for the 24th March 2020, with shortlisted candidates being invited back to attend an assessment centre on the 1st April 2020.

Grade: 3.1

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. For more information on this role, please select the apply button to read the full job description.

Webrecruit and Blue Cross are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to make a positive impact as a Centre Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Contract Manager

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As with all social care providers we are facing challenging times as commissioned fees are restricted and costs increase. In response, we have developed a framework informing how we run our business support activities, processes and systems across the organisation, in order to maximise efficiency and best returns on investment.

This is your opportunity to join an organisation that welcomes creative ideas based on sound judgement and experience and allows for growth and efficiency. Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, and managing a team of 6, the successful candidate will maintain a close relationship with the service Operations and Central Support teams and take ownership of revenue assurance, contract management and all invoicing activity for the organisation, along with analysis and recommendations to drive positive change whilst supporting the organisations delivery of quality services and financial sustainability.

Salary: Up to £50,000 pa

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours

Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

The successful individual will be forward thinking and commercially astute as well as having strong people management and data management skills.

You will provide timely and effective support, with challenge where necessary, whilst also maintaining responsibility for a robust controls and compliance framework and reporting. You must be a credible and persuasive professional with experience in a similar role including process and systems implementation.

We need you to have:

- Business management qualification
- Experience of contracts management, preferably with knowledge of LA commissioning terms and conditions
- Project management skills
- A strong work ethic
- The ability to work under pressure
- A full UK/EU driving licence.

Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Business Management, Project Management, Reporting, LA Commissioning, Charity, Third Sector, Social Care, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Creative Resources Manager – Part Time (Contract)
Burford, Oxfordshire

About Us

Blue Cross is one of the UK’s leading rehoming organisations for animals. We support sick, injured and homeless pets and care for more than 40,000 animals every year through our rehoming, veterinary and education programmes.

We are now looking for a part-time Creative Resources Manager to join our team for a 12 month maternity cover contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £27,650 - £32,550 pro rata
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company sick pay
- Life assurance
- Shopping discounts

This is the ideal role for a project manager from a creative or design background to take on a new challenge and support the work of an organisation that helps thousands of animals.

Leading our enthusiastic Creative Team, you will have the chance to put your expertise and imagination to the best use possible ensuring that Blue Cross stands out and our reach and support are increased.

This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on a three year journey across our rehoming, behavioural and veterinary services. You will be uniquely placed to showcase and create a fantastic narrative for others to follow our progress.

The Role

As the Creative Resources Manager, you will lead our Creative Team in the creation of communication material which promotes and tells the story of Blue Cross.

Directly managing our in-house Copywriter, Designers and Production Assistant, you will also oversee external projects and supplier relationships.

Reporting into the Head of Creative Resources, your role will involve:

- Overseeing work and projects from brief to completion
- Managing multiple creative projects at one time
- Ensuring content is within brand guidelines
- Overseeing the workflow of commissioned work

About You

To join us as the Creative Resources Manager, you will need:

- Demonstrable experience of working in a fast-moving creative and/or design environment
- Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Proven project management skills
- Experience of managing busy office-based teams and their workflow
- A proven track record of prioritising and organising work and projects
- Excellent communication and collaborative working capabilities
- Competency in Microsoft Office, InDesign and Photoshop
- The ability to work proactively, without supervision and independently
- Excellent attention to detail

Ideally, you will have experience of working within the voluntary sector, but this is not essential. Knowledge of brand management would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Creative Project Manager, Creative Team Lead, Multimedia Project Manager, Studio Manager, Creative Studio Manager, Creative Services Manager, or Media Services Manager.

This is a part-time role, working 21 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Due to the nature of the role, it may be necessary to exceed these hours when the workload demands.

Grade: 3.2

The closing date for applications is the 6th March 2020. First stage interviews are scheduled to take place on the 12th March 2020 at our offices in Burford and second stage interviews are scheduled to take place on the 17th March 2020 at either our Burford or London offices.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. For more information on this role, please select the apply button to read the full job description.

Webrecruit and Blue Cross are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to create positive change as a Creative Resources Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Our partner is a leading global not for profit working to positively impact the lives of children and youth around the world. They are seeking a Head of Central Finance to provide financial accounting, reporting and planning services, treasury and the financial systems, processes and control structures to support the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Controller duties. Overseeing the financial processes and ensuring that operational requirments are met.

• Subject matter expertise of SAP BPC consolidation and reporting system and SAP Finance module for the organisation.

• Responsible for all management reporting, budgets and forecasts.

• Continuously improving financial processes and controls in consultation with stakeholders.

Requirements

• ACA or equivalent professional qualification with significant post qualification experience.
• Strong and proven technical accounting ability with knowledge of corporate accounting, under both IFRS and US GAAP.
• Substantial experience of financial reporting, including consolidations, at a group level in an international organization.
• Strong knowledge of and experience of applying financial accounting controls.
• Knowledge and awareness of generally applicable financial policies and procedures.
• Experience of SAP BPC and SAP’s Finance module is preferred.
• Excellent business partner, with strong communication (written and verbal) and influencing skills, and the ability to see the bigger picture.

Health and Safety Manager (Contract) 
Chalk Farm, London

As our Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the entire Roundhouse estate, buildings and processes are managed in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated HSE Guidance Documents and Approved Codes of Practice.

Offered on a 12 month fixed-term basis, the post holder will interrogate our most recent Health and Safety Audit and Fire Risk Assessment, implementing all recommendations. They will also be responsible for updating and centralising documentation and reviewing SOPs, SSOWs, Risk Assessments and the Risk Reduction Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

- Inspections – review of ad-hoc, daily, weekly and monthly inspections
- Training – implementation of Training Matrix and eLearning. Creation of an accurate training, competency and qualification logging system
- Monitoring systems, policies and operational environment
- Risk Assessment management and creation of central COSHH register
- Major Incident Plan update – review link to operating plan, evacuation plan, emergency procedures, first aid provision, business continuity and counter terrorism planning
- Statutory compliance/inspection
- Culture – daily tool box talks, posters and information availability
- Accident investigation, analysis, benchmarking and reporting
- PPE guidance and inspections
- Work with the HR team to ensure correct health surveillance

We are looking for someone with:

- Significant Health and Safety management experience
- Proven experience in implementing Health and Safety management systems/processes in a business
- To hold a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification
- Excellent people management skills and the ability to lead and motivate teams
- Experience in working cross-departmentally with stakeholders of all levels up to director level
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one, due to the nature of the role.

For more information, please download the full job description and if you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit your application by 10am on Monday 2nd March 2020.

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Interviews: 10th and 13th March 2020

All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.

Other organisations may call this role H&S Manager, SHEQ Manager, Occupational H&S Manager, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager, EHS Manager, or Site Health and Safety Manager.

To apply for the role of Health and Safety Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

HeadStart Programme Manager, 37 hours per week (Contract)
Birmingham, West Midlands
Grade 3: £26,682 - £29,280 per annum

Fixed term contract until 31st January 2021

HeadStart is a bold initiative, which seeks to address the challenges of social segregation and youth employability in society. Delivered by Family Action, the HeadStart programme offers diverse groups of 16-19 year olds the opportunity to develop their employability skills through volunteering and professional workshops and then rewards their social action with interviews for paid work with partner businesses.

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic HeadStart Programme Manager who will use their excellent skills in people and project management to set up and deliver the HeadStart programme in their region.

HeadStart is going through an exciting period of transition and growth; therefore, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to flourish in an innovative and changeable environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an entrepreneurial and innovative team, grow in a dynamic and supportive environment and contribute to an exciting programme for social change.

Our Values:

People focus, mutual respect, excellence in all we do and a can-do attitude. 

If you can relate to these and have the necessary skills and attitude, we can offer you:

- A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme
- Career development opportunities
- A full induction and on-going quality training
- The opportunity to become part of Family Action initiatives
- Flexible working hours
- Managed workloads with regular supportive and reflective supervision

For information on the filtering criteria and further information about the role, including the benefits we offer, please select the apply button shown and download the person and job spec prior to completing your application.

Closing date: 5th March 2020, 10am
Interview date: TBC

Family Action offers good working conditions, a comprehensive training programme and final salary pension scheme. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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

Other organisations may call this role Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, Youth Employment Programme Manager, Social Mobility Programme Manager, Regional Programme Manager, or Employability Programme Manager.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Data Planner and play a crucial part in driving a data driven strategy for supporter- centric marketing. This is a 12 month fixed term contract position.

In our Fundraising and Marketing department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As a Data Planner, you will be a source of expert knowledge deployed to a mass supporter engagement squad, providing data planning expertise to deliver great multi-channel campaigns. You will use Adobe Campaign Manager to deliver warm audience selections for direct mail, email, SMS, telephone and paid social marketing campaigns, with a focus on driving supporter action, income and loyalty targets.

You’ll assist in the implementation of new technology initiatives that will enable enhanced data capability for Save the Children, in addition to:

• Using Adobe Campaign Manager to provide targeted audience selections to enable exceptional communications to our supporters.
• Developing strong relationships with other squad members, in order to position data at the heart of decision-making processes
• Being the gate keeper to data integrity, ensuring all marketing meets GDPR standards
• Assisting in the implementation of new organisational initiatives where data planning can add significant value, e.g. improved supporter journey planning

To be successful you will have a passion for using data to optimise marketing and fundraising, with significant experience creating logical queries to select audiences for marketing communications. A pro-active and logical thinker, you’ll be experienced at building reports and providing recommendations to inform marketing strategy. As someone with a superb attention to detail, you will be committed to adhering to the highest levels of data quality and integrity. In addition you will have:

• Excellent stakeholder management and time management skills
• Strong communication and influencing skills, both written and oral
• Experience using relevant tools including Adobe Campaign Manager, Oracle SQL, FastStats and Advanced Excel skills
• Fantastic end to end project management skills including planning, testing and delivery
• The ability to be curious and brave; we encourage you to question the norm, try something new, propose solutions and ways to optimise existing processes.

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

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

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 27th February 2020

The focus of the role is to effectively manage the procurement process across the organisation, to manage contracts with external suppliers and to gather, analyse and disseminate data that demonstrates our impact and directs future developments. The postholder will also have responsibility for increasing the understanding of and use of data in decision making across the organisation.

The postholder will also have responsibility for increasing the understanding of and use of data in decision making across the organisation.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll have experience of managing procurement processes, and gathering and managing data to produce easily understandable outputs and inform decision making. The ability to juggle competing demands on your time and to prioritise effectively is essential, and you must be a team player.

In return we offer:

A salary of £28,732-£31,924 per annum (pro-rata) plus pension contributions of up to 10% and the chance to be part of a friendly, enthusiastic team who really care about what they do.

How to apply:

If you like what you’ve heard please visit our website for further details and apply by 3rd March 2020. Please note we do not accept CVs - we ask you to fill in our application form, paying particular attention to the personal statement.

Do you have experience working with legal documentation such as leases and contracts?

About the role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lease and Contracts Officer within the Strategic Asset Management team to help ensure that St Mungo’s property commitments are compliant and fit for purpose and to oversee the management of organisation wide contracts.  The department is responsible for ensuring that the buildings we occupy provide good value for money, are legally compliant and provide the facilities our clients need to assist in their recovery from homelessness.

As the post-holder, you will be responsible for reviewing and collating all documentation required for agreeing new leases and management agreements in line with St Mungo’s policy. You will need to liaise with contractors, consultants and agents to co-ordinate information.  Added to this you will be working with Managers and Regional Managers, as well as specialist departments across the organisation to collate data from other internal information databases.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a proactive individual who will co-ordinate the leases, management agreements and contracts processes in order to support the Head of Facilities in ensuring that all leases, contracts and databases are accurate, up to date and compliant with organisational policy. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will manage a small, but motivated and dynamic team.

To be successful you will have experience in working with legal documentation such as leases and contracts.  You will be adept at gaining co-operation from a wide range of people, both internally and externally. You will also have the ability to manage time and workload effectively to achieve a variety of competing priorities within specified deadlines.

You will need to have strong communication skills and to be able to effectively use a range of computer software applications, to include databases and Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please visit St Mungo's Website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 10 March 2020

Interview and assessments on: Friday 20 or Monday 23 March 2020

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Back on Track is an independent charity and we run a learning centre in Manchester.  We work with people who experience disadvantage in our region and enable them to make positive changes that last.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and positive management team.  We are looking for an experienced, resilient and dynamic contract manager who has the ability to build strong relationships with existing and new partner organisations and across sectors. 

A large part of our work relates to the criminal justice sector and working with people experiencing multiple disadvantage. Ideally you would have experience relevant to this as well as contract management experience. 

Job purpose

To manage existing contracts and team members, and contribute to the overall running of organisation.

To develop new partnerships and opportunities in key sectors such as criminal justice, health, work and skills and build effective relationships within the business community

Main place of work:

Swan Buildings, Manchester. The post holder will also be expected to visit other venues in Greater Manchester.

Closing date:

Midday on Monday 9th March 2020

To apply please download a job pack and application form from our website

(CVs not accepted):

Groundwork London’s Employment & Skills team is seeking a proactive and skilled Contract Support Officer for our Employment Team. The role is a key part of the delivery team, responsible for providing high quality administrative and contractual support with the purpose of maintaining the Trust’s reporting and evidencing obligations.

Contract Support Officer (E&ST)
Reference: 680/CSO
Location: Waterloo, Islington and Groundwork London offices and sites as required
Contract: Full time and fixed term contract to end 2020
Hours: 37.5 hours over 5 days
Salary: £24,000

This role is funded by Building Better Opportunities. BBO is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and the European Social Fund.

Groundwork London is a leading social and environmental regeneration charity delivering over 500 social and environmental projects each year, many of which support people to stay in education, gain new skills and secure employment. The Contract Support Officer assists and supports Programme Managers by administering, checking and collating contract delivery paperwork and supports positive partner relationships through effective communication and accurate reporting. The role requires the ability to work flexibly within a multi disciplinary team, supporting internal and external partner delivery staff to meet performance evidence requirements.

This exciting role requires excellent data management skills, the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a commitment to accuracy. The Contract Support Officer is required to have strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders to ensure the positive partnership working.

An excellent team player, you have sound experience in office administration and of checking and collating documentation and evidence against agreed standards as well as sound Microsoft Corporate applications (MS Office) knowledge and skills.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 8th March 2020
Interview date: Thursday, 12th March 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

No agencies please.

Procurement Manager

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Procurement Manager
Location: London or Birmingham
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £41,585 to £46,725 depending on skills and experience, plus London allowance of £3,600 if applicable

Closing date: 3 March 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

This is an exciting time to join Procurement at the Society. We are a brand new function supporting one of the fastest growing large charities in the country. Your core role will be to manage a portfolio of procurement projects across Marketing, Fundraising and beyond, but in addition you will work alongside the Head of Procurement to develop and embed the policies and procedures that will ensure that every pound we raise is spent effectively.

About you:

You will have excellent commercial skills honed within a fast-moving commercial environment. Although you will have some experience buying marketing services, you will be excited at the prospect of working across a range of different categories. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, a can-do attitude and a real enthusiasm for becoming involved in all aspects of the running of a new and growing procurement team.

You may have experience of the following: Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Contract Manager, Portfolio Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Specialist, Category Manager, Buyer, Project Manager, Marketing Services, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.