Sir Gabriel Wood's Mariners' Home specialises in Residential Elderly Care and Korsakoff Syndrome, situated on Newark Street, Greenock. We are located in a quiet residential area of Greenock, with pleasant gardens at the front and rear of the building with just under 8 acres of land. It is one of the finest A listed buildings in the West End of Greenock with a prestigious history. It was founded by Sir Gabriel Wood's in 1850
We aim to provide the highest standard of individually tailored person centred care for the elderly, those with Korsakoff's Syndrome, Dementia & Alzheimer's, special needs, rehabilitation, short term and long term care and also end of life care with the intention to make life as comfortable, fulfilling and satisfying as possible.
Job Title: General Manager
Responsible to: Committee of Management
Job Specification: To take responsibility as the person-in-charge for the day-to-day running of the home.
To take Joint professional accountability in respect of the clinical management of the home alongside Care Manager.
To promote a caring environment for service users through high standards of professional practice which are conducive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the service users.
To demonstrate leadership of your staff team and to act as a positive role model ensuring your presence is visible within the community of the home.
To ensure that each service user receives care appropriate to their individual need.
To manage expenditure in accordance with allocated budgets.
To ensure achievement of S.G.W.M.H Standards by the implementation of the Investors in People Standard Principles
To implement the requirements of the recognised outcomes for Care Homes for Older People, published in accordance with Codes of Practice and ensure that all outcomes are met.
Job Description:
Day-to-day running of the home
1. To manage the day-to-day running of the home and to act as person-in-charge.
2. To provide all relevant information and leaflets to prospective new service users and to make appointments and show them and their relatives around the home.
3. To arrange and access trial visits.
4. To assess whether the home is able to meet the personal care needs of any prospective service user and to negotiate an appropriate fee with the purchasing authority or the client or client’s family.
5. To ensure that each new service user receives a written copy of the “Terms and Conditions” of residence, a copy of the Pre-Admission Assessment and letter confirming admission to the home. Ensure that each service user and, where appropriate, their representative or carer understands them.
6. To ensure that adequate arrangements are made for the introduction and reception of new service users.
7. To investigate complaints in accordance with Care Inspectorate Guidelines and Charity Policy, take appropriate action and report to Committee of Management or the Care Inspectorate.
8. To liaise with and co-operate with Care inspectors and inspections.
9. To implement and operate the Charity Quality and Observational Tool.
10. To ensure that all data held on behalf of staff and service users is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Service User Care
1. To ensure that the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material needs of the service users are recognised, assessed and met.
2. To support service users in the taking of decisions in matters which affect their lifestyle.
3. To make or contribute to the assessment of needs of each service user in conjunction with the service user, relevant professional agencies and, where appropriate, the service user’s family, and develop a care plan which provides a satisfactory quality of life for that person. Ensure that all care plans are reviewed regularly and kept up to date in accordance with Care Inspectorate and Charity requirements.
4. To promote relationships which enable each service user to participate in social activities within the home and in the life of the local community to the maximum of their ability.
5. To ensure that regular relative’s and resident’s meetings are arranged. In addition, to ensure that Service User Focus meetings are held.
6. To ensure the provision of health care arrangements, which may include the ordering, recording, and where appropriate, the administration of prescribed medication.
7. To undertake regular clinical audits such as pressure ulcer, accidents and care plans.
8. To be responsible, for the efficient running of the domestic character of the home, which will include the following:
a) Planning menus with service users and Head Cook.
b) Ensuring that the dietary needs of the service users are met
c) Ensuring that good standards of food presentation are maintained
d) Ensuring that supplies are ordered
e) Ensuring that good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained.
f) Planning social events/activities with service users and staff
g) Ensuring that the house has an homely feel and is tidy
h) Ensuring that fresh flowers are visible daily
i) Ensuring that background music is played throughout the day
9. To ensure the provision of care, including that which may be provided by a competent and caring relative and which may include terminal care, under the direction of the GP and with the support of the community nursing service.
Staff Matters
1. To recruit, appoint and deploy care, catering, administrative and domestic staff according to Charity Policy and Care Inspectorate requirements.
2. To ensure that there is a good communication with and between staff and to arrange regular staff and Head of Department meetings. Staff meetings should be minuted and carried out every 3 months and Head of Department meetings every month.
3. To ensure that effective induction, supervision and assessment of staff is carried out and that training needs are identified and met. Organise training sessions in accordance with Charity Training Plan.
4. To ensure that employment protection legislation is implemented.
5. To oversee staff rotas one month in advance.
6. To implement the Holiday Management System in accordance with Company guidelines.
7. To oversee and manage the preparation of payroll to ensure correct payment of staff.
8. To oversee the mentorship of SVQ students within the home.
9. To ensure that each member of staff is aware of the Home’s policies and has recorded their awareness in the Charity documentation.
10. To enforce any disciplinary procedures and dismissals when necessary. To ensure Charity Indemnification.
11 To ensure that each member of staff is providing safe and good care for each resident by following the Charity Policy and Procedure in respect of staff supervision.
12. To provide regular teaching sessions on topics relevant to activities and residents within the home.
Premises
1. Manage any malfunction of the heating, lighting or emergency systems and ensure the security of the premises. Advise the Committee of Management of any issues that have been addressed.
2. Ensure that the Monthly environment audit is carried out.
3. Ensure that risk assessments are carried out as per Charity and Legislative requirements.
4. To ensure that the fire regulations are complied with, ensuring that any items of risk are managed effectively. Advise the Committee of Management and Maintenance Officer immediately if there are areas of risk.
5. To ensure that legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, infection control, building control, planning and health and safety are complied with, and to advise the Committee of Management and Trustees accordingly where action is required.
6. To read the Annual Health and Safety Reviews and instigate all requirements.
7. To ensure that the standards in the kitchens meet current EHO guidelines in respect of cleanliness and regulatory guidelines
Finance
1. To be responsible for overseeing all petty cash transactions, and accurate records and auditing the funds on a monthly basis.
2. To be responsible for the monitoring and control of day-to-day expenditure within the limits prescribed by the home budget provided by the Committee of Management.
3. To ensure that service users are, whenever possible, supported in retaining responsibility of their own money and financial arrangements.
4. To ensure that, where a service user is assessed as incapable of handling their own financial affairs, that their money is handled properly and with the utmost probity and that records are kept of all financial transactions.
5. To ensure that monies collected via donations are managed correctly. Ensure that the Resident fund account requires two signatures for all expenditure. Liaise with families and residents in respect of the way the monies are to be spent.
6. To ensure that all fees are paid on time, by implementing standing order payments wherever possible.
Marketing the Home
1. To ensure good relationships are formed and maintained with Care Managers to establish open communication and continual referrals.
2. To work closely with all professionals attending the home to encourage their continuing involvement and ensure positive feedback about the home and the Charity.
3. To maintain strong connections with the community via newsletters being issued to GPs, Solicitors etc.
4. To ensure that the Client Contact Base is kept up to date at all times.
5. To complete Client Enquiry forms and Pre-Admission Finance Forms for all enquiries. Ensure that all Enquiries are followed up on a weekly basis.
6. To maintain an awareness of the current Average Fee and ensure that all new fees negotiated maintain or improve this.
8. To provide training to your Deputy and other senior staff in respect of marketing the home, showing potential clients around the home, making assessments and liaising with families in order that admissions may take place during your absence.
9. In addition to the planned events for the residents, to provide two planned occasions to extend the home’s hospitality to the local community, professionals, family and friends, as a marketing opportunity.
Personal Responsibilities
1. To act at all times in a manner that promotes the Charities best interests.
2. To act at all times in a manner which promotes harmonious working relationships with all colleagues.
3. To maintain at all times a dress code appropriate to the working environment and the Charity.
4. To undertake the Registered Manager Award and keep up to date professionally.
5. To undertake any training necessary for the completion of your duties.
6. To undertake any other duties as and when required.
7. To abide by all Charity Policies and Procedures in accordance with the Staff Handbook and Policy and Procedure File.
CHARITY BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
Sailors’ Society is a maritime welfare charity that meets the practical, emot... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
The Physiological Society (‘The Society’), a registered charity, brings together over 4,000 members from over 60 countries. Since its foundation in 1876, our members have made significant contributions to our knowledge of biological systems and the treatment of disease. The Society promotes physiology and supports those working in the field by organising world-class scientific meetings, offering grants for research, collaboration and international travel, and by publishing the latest developments in its leading scientific journals.
Job purpose and background
The Society is recruiting for a new role as part of the Professional Development and Engagement team. The Professional Development and Grants Manager will support the delivery of The Society’s professional development programme, with an initial focus on introducing a refreshed grants programme. This role will form part of a small team that together is responsible for the growth of membership, with Professional Development being a key aspect.
Applicants should have some experience of a grant-giving, research, research funding or scientific environment; the individual should have excellent communication and team working skills. The role will involve travel (primarily in the UK) to support the delivery of the Professional Development Programme.
Main tasks and responsibilities
-
Delivery of a Professional Development Programme that supports and recognises the career progression of our members, in line with The Society’s strategic framework for Diversity and Inclusion;
- Implementation of a new portfolio of impactful grants recently agreed by The Society’s Board, which supports members throughout their careers;
-
Management of the grant-making cycle from grant set-up through to grant closure, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, with administrative responsibility for some schemes;
-
Ensuring that everyone involved in applying for funding has the best experience possible and that the grants database is effectively maintained in line with good governance;
-
Liaising with the Communications Team to proactively generate interest in the grants programme among potential applicants, showcasing case studies from awardees to raise the profile of the opportunities,
-
Working with the Professional Development Officer to develop an impact and evaluation process for grant schemes, through engagement with grant holders and effective use of data;
-
Ensuring the practical training opportunities offered by The Society are fit for purpose and meet the needs of the membership, supporting career progression within physiology research;
-
Developing the existing mentoring scheme to refine the aims and objectives, increasing impact for participants and outcomes for physiology;
-
Keeping abreast of changes within the wider education and professional development landscape, and identifying opportunities to enhance the professional development programme;
-
Managing the Professional Development Officer including ongoing performance management and undertaking performance appraisals;
-
Providing any additional support as required, ensuring that the Professional Development and Engagement team (and other areas of The Society) meet the strategic objectives of the organisation.
Key attributes:
-
A Life-Science degree or experience of working within the Life Sciences;
-
Experience of successfully managing staff;
-
Demonstratable experience of managing projects and grants programmes including evaluation and learning;
-
Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude;
-
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills;
-
Good administration and organisational skills;
-
Ability to interact with grant holder constructively and effectively;
-
Demonstratable knowledge of academic sector;
-
Good research and analytical skills;
-
Ability to work confidently, using own initiative with a proactive problem-solving attitude;
-
Resilient with the ability to respond flexibly to work priorities and requests;
-
Willingness to travel in the UK and Ireland.
Benefits
Our offices are bright & modern, and we offer a competitive salary alongside generous benefits including: 27 days annual leave; 8-10% pension contribution; life assurance; worldwide travel insurance; flexible working; employee assistance programme and more.
How to apply:
Please send a supporting letter alongside your CV via the button below. Closing date for candidates is currently 22 February 2020, however, depending on the number of good candidates, we may decide to close this at an earlier date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Insight Manager
£31,971pa
Living Planet Centre, Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL
This is an incredible opportunity to use your experience of managing research projects to help find solutions to the greatest environmental problems facing our planet. As part of the world’s principal independent conservation organisation we want you to take a key role in helping bring our organisation closer to our supporters and the broader public by providing strategic and tactical consumer research and insight to help unlock the potential, as well as drive impactful delivery, of our audience engagement.
We have ambitious goals to increase our support and income over the next few years, and research and insight will be key to delivering this strategy. As Insight Manager you will collaborate with colleagues to deliver insight to support the design and evaluation of our supporter financial and non-financial engagement activities. You will plan and schedule research activities, ensuring it is delivered to the highest quality and with commercial and practical relevance. You will also lead on managing our in-house monthly brand tracking survey and consult on the design, monitoring and evaluation of campaigns and products. You will oversee partner organisations too. Important will be the ability to drive innovation and embed and champion our analysis and insight in the organization.
Comfortable working the full quantitative and qualitative research cycle, you must have extensive experience in designing and managing research projects. You will demonstrate the ability to take projects through from research design and proposal through to presentation and embedding too.
Highly analytical and creative, you will be adept at interpreting data, possess an in-depth understanding of online surveys can produce high quality reports that inspire. Calm under pressure you will also possess good communication and presentation skills, an eye for detail and the ability to multi-task. You will be an effective project manager too.
Knowledge of the charity sector as well as analysis tools, such as SPSS would be an advantage.
How to Apply
Use your expertise in managing research projects to save nature. We would love to hear from, so please visit our website via the link and complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV with cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this role as well as why this role is for you.
Closing Date : 05/02/2020
At WWF-UK we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits to encourage a work life balance.
Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.
Supporter Insight Manager, London, £42,000
- Do you have a supporter insight background?
- Have you used Alteryx and Tableau online?
- Would you like to work for an established national health charity?
Pro-Marketing has partnered with a fantastic health charity who are seeking a new Supporter Insight Manager in London. In this position, you will be responsible for developing deeper relationships with existing supporters and will help to identify opportunities to recruit new supporters.
What's great about this organisation?
- Well established national health charity
- Large modern London offices
- Recognised brand
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Family-friendly policies
- Gymflex
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Interest-free season travel loans
- Social environment with lots of clubs and events
In this role, you will be responsible for…
- Leading the production, communication and circulation of strategic insights and recommendations to improve overall supporter engagement
- Engaging external suppliers where necessary to deliver reports, analysis and insight across both quantitative and qualitative data
- Using analytical methods and insight to identify any opportunities for charity growth
- Ensuring all key insights and outcomes are communicated clearly across the organisation and that key stakeholders are engaged
- Monitoring external trends and activities to build the brand of the charity
- Identifying and activating supporters for the charity
- Connecting with teams across the business to help generate engagement
- Line managing the Support Data Analyst
You will be perfectly suited for this role if you have…
- A successful supporter insight management background
- Experience of using packages such as: SQL management studio, FactStats, SPSS, CHAID, Alteryx or equivalent statistical/analytical modelling and segmentation would be highly desirable
- Experience of using data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau would be highly desirable
- Previously developed audience segmentation through statistical analysis / clustering techniques
- Previously line managed
What next?
If you are interested in applying for this Supporter Insight Manager role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP:
Tel: 020 7269 6338
Email:
Would you like £500 in high street vouchers?
Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £500 in high street vouchers of your choice.
As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £500 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.
The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .
Our Marketing team has an extensive network in the UK with a wide range job opportunities which include, but not limited ... Read more
Individual Giving Manager
£30,328 per annum plus Inner London Weighting (£3,000 per annum)
35 hours a week
Permanent
London SE1 0LH
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
We do this with a UK wide network of quality assured independent partners and through the provision of grants to help carers get the extra help they need to live their own lives. With these locally based Network Partners we are able to support carers in their homes through the provision of replacement care, and in the community with information, advice, emotional support, hands on practical help and access to much needed breaks. We offer specialist services for carers of people of all ages and conditions and a range of individually tailored support and group activities.
We are currently looking for an Individual Giving Manager who will support the organisation to realise it’s vision by;
- Recruiting, retaining and cultivating relationships with donors including cash, regular gifts and legacy giving.
- Working with the Director of Fundraising and Communication to ensure cross organisation development of stewardship for individuals leading to engagement, conversion, value and long-term support.
- Overseeing the challenge events activity by working with colleagues to recruit and provide a high quality experience for our participants.
The successful candidate will have
- Experience of individual giving and legacy fundraising.
- Experience of managing integrated campaigns including digital and offline channels
- Experiences of databases preferably Raisers Edge and the ability to segment audiences
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in joining a vibrant organisation and a successful fundraising team.
Please note that we will only accept completed application forms or a CV and covering letter.
Closing date is 6th February and interview date is 13 or 14 February 2020
Carers Trust is committed to valuing diversity.
Carers Trust has a number of measures in place to support the carers in its employment including carers leave.
Charity numbers: England and Wales 1145181, Scotland SC042870.
Carers Trust is a major new charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the... Read more
The deadline for the role has now passed. For information about similar roles, please email us your CV.
The position:
This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your significant experience working for an outstanding international client in the role of Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. Focusing on low and middle-income settings, specifically Bangladesh and Kenya, you will oversee data collection and analysis and manage a robust data management system, develop monitoring tools (including beneficiary feedback tools) and build the M&E capacity of project staff and partners.
Requirements:
- You will have strong M&E experience and ideally previous experience of country based programmes.
- You will have excellent data collection, management and analysis experience.
- You will have a proven ability to provide technical support and build the capacity of others based remotely.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with partner organisation.
Longmire Recruitment are a specialist search and selection recruitment consultancy servicing the nonprofit sector.
We work in partner... Read more
We're looking for a Fundraising Manager who will increase our fundraising income to support our aspiration to create inspirational parks that improve people's health and wellbeing, reconnect people with nature and bring diverse communities together.
You will develop and implement a fundraising strategy to accelerate income growth in a sustainable manner across a diverse range of income streams, focusing on generating donations from trusts and foundations as well as corporate sponsorship.
For this exciting opportunity, you will need to have fundraising experience ideally gained in a charitable environment, whilst also having strong previous experience in building relationships with major donors and corporate partnerships.
If you're looking for your next step in your fundraising career and don't have all the experience on the person specification, but are a wizz at writing grant applications we'd still love to hear from you.
This is a fixed term post until 31 May 2021. We will consider both full-time and part-applications for the post.
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Key responsibilities:
Develop a fundraising strategy that will ensure the financial sustainability of a relatively new, but fast-growing charity, meeting annual targets:
- Work closely with the Foundation Manager to review existing fundraising activity
- Create a fundraising strategy to grow income across all fundraising streams
Trusts, Foundations and Grant-making Bodies:
- Identify and research opportunities, keeping an accurate record of opportunities and applications applied for, creating an annual calendar of key prospects
- Develop core generic trust proposals for each project that requires funding
- Write tailored applications, addressing grant making priorities or specific requirements of each trust/application
- Develop and maintain reporting systems to ensure each funder is kept up-to-date with our project’s progress
Corporates and major donors:
- Develop corporate partnerships, maximising engagement with employees at all levels
- Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions and the support of employees
- Grow relationships with major donors across the region
General Fundraising - develop and implement other elements of fundraising mix:
- Create, implement and manage fundraising campaigns for specific projects within our parks and open spaces
- Work with community groups to increase local fundraising activities
- Develop a legacy plan
- Support the implementation of a new CRM system to increase donations and monitor donor journeys
- Ensure data is collated in accordance with GDPR regulations
- Monitor income and effectiveness of fundraising campaigns, producing accurate financial information and keep appropriate funding records for auditing purposes
Support the marketing and communications plan to increase relationships with supporters and donors, as well as tell the story of our fundraising projects:
- Write copy for the website, social media and e-newsletters
- Collate case studies and photographs/video content
How to apply: Please send your CV and covering letter detailing how your meet the Person Specification and stating whether you'd like to work full or part-time by midnight on Sunday 23rd February 2020.
Provisional interview date: Friday 6th March 2020.
For further information please contact Cathi Farrer, Foundation Manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Evaluation and Impact Manager
Salary: £30,942 to £38,017 per annum
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Job Ref: 1220919VB
Location: Southampton Science Park, Chilworth
Fixed Term (12 months)
Closing date: 31 January 2020
We are looking for experienced Evaluation and Impact Managers to join our Research, Insight and Analysis Team. As an Evaluation and Impact Manager, you will support the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) by leading on the design and delivery of process and impact evaluation, and the identification and curation of key portfolios. Working collaboratively within and beyond the NIHR, you will provide advice and support to colleagues to improve understanding of evaluation, research impact and portfolio insight. The NIHR is the nation’s largest funder of health and care research and has a mission to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research, both in the UK and beyond.
Successful candidates will be experienced in the design and delivery of mixed-method evaluation; hold a degree in in a social science, health science or other relevant research methodology discipline; have effective project management skills, including strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills; will demonstrate strong communication skills and be able to work effectively and collaboratively within teams. We would welcome applications from those with experience of undertaking impact evaluation and from those with experience in community or international development.
We are looking to recruit the equivalent of two full-time equivalent members of staff. We will consider applications on a full or part-time basis for up to 12 months, fixed term. We would also welcome the opportunity to consider secondment opportunities (full or part-time) from those working in similar roles in other organisations.
You should submit your completed application form online. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. References are requested along with your application, so please allow time for these to be received prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting. If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Farrance (Recruitment Team)
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert
Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Charity (GSTC) and Battersea Power Station Foundation (BPSF) have awarded Oasis Hub Waterloo further funding for an exciting multi-year programme of work to tackle childhood obesity in a neighbourhood within the London Borough of Lambeth and Southwark through the Waterloo Neighbourhood Scheme.
To help us achieve our next set of ambitious goals, we are looking for two skilled, adaptable and committed Project Managers, to work alongside the Project Director and other dedicated Hub staff, who can work with a range of partners and professionals to trail-blaze a community led approach to increase healthy-weight by creating health enhancing, protective or habit disruptive - home, street and school environments.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering interrelated projects that deliver impact within agreed timescales, directed by the evidence base and the local context to create sustainable changes to the local food and physical environments.
- Support the development of a community movement which prioritises children’s health - through improving or creating local spaces children and families spend their time in.
- Working closely with the project evaluation partner provide data when required for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
- Commitment to Oasis’ ethos and joining in with the wider work of the Hub to make a difference to the lives of others.
To be successful you will have:
- Experience of managing competing demands, projects, budgets, evaluation and staff.
- Experience of building relationships with a variety of stakeholders across different organisations/sectors – particularly education professionals, businesses, school communities, especially parents and young people.
- Ability to take the lead and work independently as well as collaborate for success.
- The ability to overcome challenges and be solution focussed.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. community development, health, education) or are able to demonstrate qualification by experience.
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding children and young people and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Interviews will be held on Friday 7th February 2020, in London Waterloo with a potential follow up interview booked during w/c 10th February 2020.
You don’t have to look very far in this world to see the injustice that surrounds us – there’s a lot of people living difficult lives in even more... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Manager (Supported Living)
Location: North London
Salary: £24,905.66 per annum
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (including days, evenings, occasional waking nights and some weekends)
About the Company:
Are you organised, driven and eager to contribute to the development of high-quality services for people with learning disabilities? Look no further!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and adaptable manager to assist with the management of two small supported living projects supporting adults with learning disabilities.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
* Responsible for coordinating and providing support for service users in 2 small supported living services, enabling them to take responsibility for the running of their home and to promote their development in living independently in the community.
* Providing leadership and direction to the support team, developing and maintaining quality standards and person-centred ethos in line with the principles and philosophy of Centre 404's Housing Service
* Undertaking direct support duties as and when needed to service users, acting as a role model and ensuring continuity of service standards.
* Ensuring expenditure remains within the budget and looking for efficiencies where possible.
* Acting as the lead on liaison with others inside and outside Centre 404 who have links with the service users.
* Contributing to the development of the Housing Service as a whole.
* Expand the service and take on additional service users.
Project Manager Requirements:
* Understanding of what makes a quality support service for people with learning disabilities, including Social Role Valorisation
* Knowledge and awareness of legislation (CQC, DoLs), current and forthcoming issues relating to services for people with learning disabilities
* Understanding of Data Protection and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
* Experience of staff management and of providing support and supervision
* Substantial experience of working with people with learning disabilities, including people with high and complex needs and additional physical disabilities
* Experience of enabling people to access the community and maximise their independence
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent administrative skills
* Good numeracy skills and ability to manage a budget
* IT proficient, with the ability to use a range of computer software (i.e. Office and others)
* Ability to adapt and respond positively to a dynamic work environment and manage change effectively
* Ability to organise own and others' workloads effectively and to delegate tasks
* Understanding of and commitment to concepts of inclusion and diversity, equal opportunities and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
* Able to travel to a variety of locations
* Able to offer physical support to tenants in a dignified and respectful way
Project Manager Benefits:
* Annual Leave entitlement to increase with length of service -after 12 months' continuous employment, increase to 24 days pro rata, 25 days after 2 years
* We contribute 3% towards your pension through the People's Pension
* We offer a token of gratitude for longstanding staff. Whether it is 5, 10 and 15 years of service, we really appreciate it!
* In-house training tailored to your role, as well as opportunities for external training courses.
* Opportunities to develop your career with a strong internal promotional culture and grow with us!
* Regular opportunities to offer feedback, make your voice heard, and to contribute to organisational actions and objectives.
* After 3 years working with us, opportunity to take up to 6 months sabbatical leave.
* Empower people with learning disabilities and Autism to live fulfilled lives and reach their goals - make a real, lasting difference
* And many more!
If you think that you are suitable for this Project Manager role, please apply now!
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
A new role created to lead Jami's existing volunteering programme and develop Compeer's community based mental health programme.
Develop effective systems for the recruitment, induction, training, supervision and retention of Compeer at Jami volunteers, administer a programme that utilises volunteers in supportive friendship relationships with people who experience mental illness.
Our 220 volunteers play a significant role in Jami, providing essential support in our hubs and at Head Room Café; through hospital visiting and befriending; providing financial or benefits advice; fundraising trust research; through hospitality for Jewish festivals and beyond.
Jami is the specialist provider of mental health services in the Jewish community
We understand that everyone’s experience of m... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview of the role
Playing a central role within a small, growing team, Borne’s Finance & Office Manager provides financial, administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive team, enabling the effective running of the charity.
The ideal candidate is a motivated individual who can multi-task and has a high attention to detail. We are looking for someone who is extremely organised, self-motivated and makes things happen. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive and ambition to develop as Borne continues to grow.
Key responsibilities
- Finance administration (50%) - You will be a key point of coordination for the charity’s financial processes and responsible for managing the relationship with our external accountants.
- Office administration (20%) - You will oversee the running of the charity’s office and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure the provision of all requirements.
- Charity governance (10%) - You will assist the COO with charity governance and the Board of Trustees.
- Risk Management (10%) – You will work with the COO to review and implement an effective risk management policy for the charity.
- Human Resources (10%) – You will oversee the human resources aspects of the charity.
Essential skills
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role with finance and office management duties.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Experience in managing financial processes and accounting systems for payroll, invoice processing and financial reconciliation.
- Experience in working with CRM systems for fundraising, record-keeping and GDPR compliance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a range of senior audiences.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, multi-task, work to tight and changing deadlines.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build good working relationships within the office and with key stakeholders and suppliers.
- Possess strong judgment and discretion, ability to recognise urgency/sensitivity of issues arising with high profile donors, ambassadors or stakeholders to handle tactfully and escalate in a timely manner.
- Ability to work independently with initiative, and well as part of a team.
About Borne
Borne is a young medical research charity at the forefront of funding preterm birth research to make childbirth safer for mothers and babies. The research that we support has changed our understanding of labour, taken forward promising new treatments to delay the onset of premature labour and improved clinicians’ knowledge and ability to manage complicated pregnancies.
Our fundraising events bring together the influential, curious and passionate to raise awareness and funding to stop premature birth. Our supporters help us create unique experiences that help grow our network of support and broaden the impact of our research. Our Patrons and Ambassadors include British icon Dame Darcey Bussell, rugby great Will Greenwood MBE, television personality Jason Fox, golf champion Francesco Molinari, fashion icon Erin O’Connor, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor and tennis champion Greg Rusedski; they are all passionate and proactive in their support of Borne.
We hold family life, the health of mothers and babies and scientific excellence at the heart of everything we do. Research provides the foundations for lasting change, and our work has the potential to give millions of babies around the world a better start in life, unaffected by disability caused by being born too soon.
How to apply
Please send us your CV and cover letter by close of business Wednesday, 5th February 2020.
A shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend two rounds of interviews on the week commencing Monday 10th February 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Through leadership of the research function, the Research Manager will ensure the Trussell Trust has the robust evidence base it needs to shape its influencing and operational activity, aimed at ending the need for food banks in the UK.
About you
You will have significant experience in a similar role, including a track record of developing and implementing research programmes to inform public policy. You will have mixed methods experience, with an interest in quantitative data exploration and visualisation, and communicating findings in creative and engaging ways. You will bring rigour and expertise to ensure outputs and the use and dissemination of findings are the highest quality.
How to apply
Please submit your application no later than 12 noon on Monday 3 February 2020. We reserve the right to close early or extend this date depending on the number of applicants.
Interviews will be held on the 24 February 2020 in London.
Please note, incomplete or speculative applications will not be considered.
More than 14 million people in the UK live below the poverty line. The Trussell Trust knows it takes more than food to end hunger. So they ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
United World Schools (UWS) is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of children living in some of the most remote and marginalised communities around the world. By providing children with a basic education, we are striking at the heart of long term poverty and deprivation – a long game but one we are tackling head on and with ambition and commitment. UWS provides a flexible education model that is simple yet effective in remote regions. The model follows the national curriculum, whilst supporting teachers to implement educational programmes that are appropriate for the contexts in which they are working.
We are an ambitious and growing team based in London and we have a much bigger team delivering our programmes in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal. All of our staff are incredibly passionate about what they do, and are committed to going above and beyond for the cause.
Reporting to the UWS Finance and Operations Director you will be critical for the success of the day-to-day operations of the charity. Specifically you will focus on the smooth running of all aspects of the UK office, and on core processes which have an impact on all of the charity’s employees and volunteers. You will be a strong communicator, positive and proactive with a can-do attitude, and will be organised with great attention to detail.
Your core responsibilities will be:
Team Coordination and Support
- To support the Finance and Operations Director with the general day-to-day operations and running of the charity and aspects of governance
- To lead the management of the UK office, including premises and facilities, office resourcing and procurement, insurance, communication and IT systems (Finance, Fundraising and Programmes)
- To support the team in coordinating meetings and conference calls with delivery teams, and making travel arrangements where appropriate, providing some ad hoc administrative support to the CEO/Director team
- To manage the charity’s information account to ensure all correspondence is appropriately actioned
Human Resources
- To support all line managers in the recruitment and induction of new starters, including the liaison with external recruitment providers where appropriate
- To ensure all employment documentation and data (for example new contracts, changes in individual circumstances) is kept up to date and secure
- To ensure all staff policies and procedures are kept up to date, including support with updating / writing new policies as relevant. Also to ensure the staff handbook stays up to date and is accessible for all staff
- To manage processes for setting and reviewing objectives and for requesting and approving annual leave. Also to support the development of personal and professional development of staff where relevant
- To ensure Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies are adhered to and there are procedures in place to maintain the relevant policies. To ensure emergency contact details for all employees are also kept up to date
- To ensure that all employees / volunteers are DBS checked and relevant certification is checked and kept on file
- Ad hoc / other relevant team co-ordination duties as required
Governance
- To support the governance of the charity through the general management of Board (Trustee) meetings, in particular supporting the collation of papers for meetings
- To support the Finance and Operations Director in all communication with relevant statutory bodies such as the UK Charity Commission and HMRC
United World Schools is a growing charity that provides education to children in remote and marginalised communities across Cambodia, Myanmar a... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Fundraising Team
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Hours: 35 hours per week (Office based)
Job Purpose / Summary
To work closely with the Head of Fundraising to deliver David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s portfolio of fundraising initiatives and events. This is an exciting role which will help to build fundraising income and develop our supporter base and stewardship programmes in line with our ongoing development plans for growth. The post holder will take ownership of specific areas of fundraising (including planning, management and delivery), and will also work closely with the Head of Fundraising to support our wider fundraising activities and internal administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
Events
1. To develop and deliver DSWF’s portfolio of fundraising events including planning across the year, researching and evaluating potential event opportunities and ideas, making recommendations for different events and growth in this area.
2. To manage the planning and implementation of each fundraising event in line with agreed aims and objectives and on time/to budget. Our current events include but are not limited to the following:
- Wildlife Ball: An annual dinner evening for up to 400 people at a central London Hotel, with entertainment, fundraising and other engagement activities.
- Wildlife Artist of the Year competition and exhibition: An annual art competition and exhibition Managing all aspects including communication schedules and plans (with our Comms and Marketing Manager), sponsors and categories, call for entries and entry administration, judges / judging panel sessions, artist liaison, exhibition planning, promotion, and delivery.
- Christmas Concert: Managing our annual festive and community celebration at a venue local to our offices, including (celebrity) readers, school and performer involvement, after concert reception.
- Conservation Led Events: Managing conservation focused events as planned throughout the year (i.e. panel discussions, film screenings, conservation talks etc.)
- Supporter Led Events: Liaising directly with supporters organising their own events, maximising these opportunities, considering relevant income generation possibilities and delivering exposure at events. To attend networking events and represent and promote the work of the Foundation.
3. To work closely with the Communications and Marketing Manager to develop strong promotional and marketing plans for each event which target existing and new audiences, utilising a variety of marketing and communication methods including direct marketing, key supporter/ major donor and corporate engagement and stewardship, wider press and social media activity.
4. To maintain an up-to-date schedule of planned events and ensure regular updates are provided to all DSWF staff. To manage all ticketing systems as relevant and the processing of relevant data, logging, recording, taking payments etc. To analyse each event to report on success and improvement / change measures.
Fundraising
4. To work closely with the Head of Fundraising to support and help develop other key areas of fundraising including (but not limited to) the following:
- Corporate Fundraising and Engagement: Including stewarding and developing our existing partnerships and developing and growing our new pipeline for corporate partnerships. In particular a key area for this role is to help develop sponsorship opportunities in relation to our events but also generally in relation to our project-based funding portfolio.
- Regular Giving: Managing and developing our Wildlife Shepherds (regular givers) ensuring excellent stewardship and engagement and growing this income stream where possible.
- Appeals: Working with the Head of Fundraising and Fundraising & Database Executive to manage our portfolio of fundraising appeals.
5. Supporting the Fundraising & Database Executive to manage, develop and steward our schools fundraising programme, including Charity of the Year partnerships and the World Animal Day initiative.
General
6. To take responsibility for key areas of fundraising administration relating to the role including:
- Data management: To be responsible for excellent data management relating to your fundraising areas, adhering to relevant fundraising rules and regulations and working with the Fundraising and Database Executive to ensure that all supporter and event information is recorded accurately on our Database. Utilising targeting and segmentation techniques where possible and analysing success of activities fully post activity.
- Budget management: To manage all aspects of the financial budgets (income and expenditure) relating to each area of fundraising or event for which the role has responsibility for. To ensure that all avenues for income generation through and at our events, for example through auctions, raffles, sales and donations, are optimised.
- Marketing, Communications and promotion: To work closely with the Communications & Marketing Manager to build plans for promotion of fundraising activities and events including direct supporter communications (post / email), press, e-news, DSWF magazine content, social media etc.
- Celebrity involvement: To liaise and work with the Head of Fundraising to develop celebrity, artist and education involvement in relation to our fundraising activities and events.
- Overall: To ensure that all fundraising activities and events are carried out professionally, on time and to budget.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- A Level or equivalent level of education
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing and developing fundraising initiatives and/or fundraising events.
- Experience of working with different stakeholders to fundraising including for example corporate partners, individual fundraisers, event attendees and volunteers.
- Experience of managing fundraising income and expenditure budgets.
- Experience of using and updating Raisers Edge (or other charity database software) including benefits of segmentation and targeting.
- A good understanding of excellent supporter stewardship, techniques and management.
- Start-to-finish project management experience, excellent administration and planning skills.
- Experience of managing budgets (income and expenditure).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally in writing, to be assertive, tactful and persuasive.
- Good IT skills and excellent knowledge and experience of MS Word and Excel, iPhoto and database entry/reporting experience.
- Good networking skills to be able to identify opportunities to meet relevant people and engage them in the work of the Foundation.
- Excellent ability to build, nurture and develop strong professional relationships.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Able to work to deadlines whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable
- An appreciation of classical and contemporary art including paintings and sculpture.
- Experience of setting, negotiating and agreeing contractual terms within a relevant setting.
- Experience of sales and marketing.
- Experience of working within the art sector and artist community.
How to apply: Please apply online with your CV and covering letter (covering letter no more than 2 sides of A4 referencing the job description above)
We will begin interviewing immediately, so this position may be filled before the deadline closes. Please don’t wait before applying!
Founded in 1984 by the late renowned wildlife artist and conservationist David Shepherd CBE FRSA (1931-2017), David Shepherd Wildlife Foundatio... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.