Are you an organised and motivated forward-thinker?

We are looking for an experienced manager with a background in Health or Social Care to join our Social Prescribing team working with patients with complex needs, helping them to access the support they need to live independent and healthier lives.  

You will manage a team of Social Prescribers who work alongside GP practices under the Primary Care Networks, providing personalised support and connecting patients with community services to improve independent living, health and wellbeing. You will oversee day-to-day operations and manage service performance, ensuring that targets and outcomes are met.

You should have proven experience of managing people and projects, project development, and of multi-disciplinary working. As a manager, you will demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work.

You will use your professional expertise to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and resources within the team, manage challenging situations and advise on more complex cases. Additionally, you will be required to provide essential cover where necessary and assist in developing the service.

The service is currently delivered across Kent and Medway. The post holder will be based in Medway and must be able to travel to other areas, so a car driver is essential.

Join us in helping people reach their full potential.

Imago  is a long established, well respected and effective charity working across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London to deliver a range of services to individuals, voluntary and community organisations, the public and private sector.

Our mission is to promote, develop and facilitate social action, support independence and empower communities. User and volunteer engagement, leadership and involvement in decision making are core principles.

We deliver a wide range of services in partnership with funders, public sector commissioners and private sector sponsors to children and young people, older people, carers, and volunteers.

Underpinning our work is a commitment to excellence, evidencing impact and safeguarding vulnerable people.

Imago offers a competitive remuneration package consisting of salary, contributory pension, healthcare benefits and 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check

Please submit your CV with a short covering note outlining your CURRENT SALARY.

Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. These include: race, religion, creed, colour, national and ethnic origin, political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability (including mental illness), HIV status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity status, responsibility for dependants, appearance,  geographical area, social class, income level or criminal record.

Imago aims to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. Imago sees these differences as an asset to our work as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we serve. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within the communities we serve.

Would you like to work within an innovative and engaging organisation that is working towards bettering the lives of others through cycling?

Cycling UK, the national cycling charity, is on a mission to inspire a million more people onto their bikes. We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Cycling UK Volunteering team as a Groups Development Manager. This role is an integral cog to support our groups provision and help us reach our organisational goals of enabling a million more people to cycle.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic Development Manager to formulate, develop and roll out a group’s strategy and support package. We currently have over 1000 groups and an ambitious target to increase this to 1500 by 2023. This post will lead on achieving this target, whilst ensuring a wide range of group activities take place across the UK.

You will also have direct responsibility for a Groups Engagement Officer who is the main groups delivery support.

Purpose of Job – To develop and lead on:

• Effective and centralised support systems
• Accurate and strategic financial leadership and management
• Effective administration of the charity and its compliance
• Data management and production of reports

The role will suit a decisive and articulate team player whose experience may have been gained in either the commercial or charity sectors. Highly organised and capable, you will have proven ability to ensure both day to day and strategic management of people, systems and resources.

This role represents a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to play a key role in Walton Charity’s continued success.

An exciting opportunity for an energetic General Manager to lead and manage our successful boating charity with a fully accessible community centre in our iconic canal-side building in Camden.  We promote life chances, learning and healthy-living and have been flying the flag for adventure and opportunity on the Regent's Canal for 53 years! 

Reporting directly to the Charity's trustees, the General Manager will be responsible for delivering the Charity's aims, all aspects of our operational management including of our five employees, our finances, iconic building and our future funding sustainability.

The candidate we are looking for will have a proven track record in leading and managing all aspects of a business, charity or educational establishment with hands-on experience of managing projects and change, operational delivery, financial literacy, human resources, marketing and future charitable funding initiatives.

The comes at an exciting time in the Charity's development.Drive, enthusiasm and a sense of humour are all essential! 

A full job description and person specification is attached. Please apply with your CV and a statement outlining how you meet the person and role specification.

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

This exciting new role will be the operational glue that brings together the valued work of the Content and Creative team, making sure that the right creative minds are working on the right projects at the right time.  The Studio Manager will have oversight of all jobs coming through the team and will help ensure resources are available for the team to work at their best.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should not be afraid to push back, but always eager to support and find a solution.  You should also have excellent project management skills, have the ability to keep a cool head under pressure and be eager to build strong relationships with the team.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Sunday, 8th March 2020

First interview date and location: 10th and 17th March 2020

Second interview date and location: 23rd and 24th March 2020

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

We encourage applications from minority backgrounds.

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity. 

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate!

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

Full time – Starting date flexible

Are you a skilled programme manager with the ability to design, secure funding for and deliver outstanding programmes?

Are you an effective communicator and relationship builder with experience of working in partnership with community based organisations?

Do you have knowledge and understanding of community forestry and agroforestry to promote environmental and human well-being?

If your answer is ‘Yes’ to all these questions then this could be the role for you.

International Tree Foundation (ITF) is a charitable company that runs tree planting, forest conservation and tree education programmes in Africa and the UK. ITF supports community-led initiatives that protect, plant and promote trees and forests in order to preserve biodiversity and habitats, reverse deforestation, improve livelihoods and tackle climate change.

The Programmes Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of ITF’s grant giving and grant funded programmes.

Bonny Downs Community Association (BDCA) is seeking a dedicated Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the smooth running of our community centre and sports venues.  The Facilities Manager will drive high standards in customer service, maintenance, and security, and improve our offer to ensure our venues reach their full potential as spaces for our local community to use and enjoy.

Key qualities you will bring include:

• Customer-focus (friendly, welcoming, well-presented)
• Organised, problem-solving approach
• Enthusiasm for community buildings/spaces
• Passion for community development
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practice

About BDCA:

BDCA's vision is of a thriving community where everyone feels valued, connected and fulfilled.

Our values are: INCLUSION - we believe that everyone is a valuable member of our community and we are shaped to care for and support each other. CELEBRATION - We encourage an attitude of thankfulness and celebration – even in the midst of life’s disappointments and challenges.  EMPOWERMENT - Our role is to work WITH others, encouraging everyone to be the best they can be, developing their own unique gifts and seizing opportunities.

Our existing staff say: 

“I love working with BDCA. I can be pioneering and innovative. I love the community and the opportunity to work alongside a diverse workforce.” (Staff survey 2019)

If you are interested in joining our wonderful team, please consider the attached job information and send us a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 explaining why you think your skills and experience match the role, together with an up to date copy of your CV.

BDCA is committed to inclusion, one of our core values, and we will therefore ensure that no applicants or employees receive less favourable treatment than others on grounds of race, sex, marital status, religion, disability or sexual orientation or be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Closing date: 1st March 2020

Interviews:  week commencing 15th March 2020

Fixed term contract until August 31, 2020

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Programme Officer for the Migration Emergency Response Fund (MERF) and play an integral role in managing the MERF alert cycle, which aims to allow its 24 member agencies quickly respond to new or unforeseen needs along the migration routes in North, West, and Central Africa.

In our Humanitarian department, we fight for children every single day. We integrate emergency and development work, through our country programmes. We increase our capacity to meet the assistance and protection needs of children and their families affected by crises. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Programme Officer you will manage and implement the MERF alert cycle in order to enable the Start Network to deliver on its commitment to activate and disburse the MERF funds within 72 hours to one week depending on the type of crisis. You’ll facilitate country-based staff to discuss emerging crises and activate the MERF where relevant, supporting the MERF Manager with reporting and processing project disbursements. You will ensure that MERF alert and project data is accurately recorded, working with the MERF programme manager to set up structures for gathering and centralising the information relevant to the programme. In addition you will:

• Support record keeping of all grant documentation, project data, and MERF contacts
• Link with external information sharing platforms (for example, the Mixed Migration Centre and IOM) in order to filter and share useful information with the team and other relevant stakeholders
• Manage the relationship with the contractors (ACAPS and REACH) who provide external third-party briefings
• Work with the wider team to develop communications products (articles, blogs, case studies, etc.)

To be successful you have a good understanding of the intricacies of the Mediterranean migration context, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and previous experience in the humanitarian sector.  Experienced in providing physical and virtual training, you’ll have strong data management and analysis skills, with proven problem-solving skills in order to understand the range and content of the programmes’ work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges. Additionally, you will have:

• A flexible and initiative-taking attitude with the ability to manage an unpredictable workload
• Strong computer skills including word processing, presentation and use of spreadsheets
• Willingness to travel occasionally in the region
• Experience working with Start Network and Start Fund, or other rapid response mechanisms is desirable
• Fluency in French and/or Arabic is desirable.

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: 5th March 2020

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.

In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need.

Impetus currently has 35 members of staff, supporting 19 charities with programmes across England, Wales and Scotland.

About this role

The Investment Manager (IM) works as a part of the Investment Team to deliver the charity portfolio strategy for Impetus through performance, portfolio and charity-facing work streams.

The IM will contribute to the refinement and execution of Impetus’ performance management processes and systems and help manage the pipeline of new investments. The IM will also support the charity peer learning network and they will disseminate wider learnings from and about the charity investments.

The IM will help drive charity partner outcomes through work on specific capacity-building objectives, with a focus on the development of charity programme design and impact management capabilities.

Finally, they will develop education and employment domain and practice expertise to inform and strengthen our work and their own knowledge and influence.

Key responsibilities

Impact and performance management

• Support the development and refinement of Impetus’ performance management process and systems;
• Assist with review, refinement and codification of our investment management approach, and the dissemination of learning across the team;
• Develop knowledge and insights into the education and employment domains, using expert advice and cultivating expert input and engagement, in order to advise on origination as well as the programme design and financial sustainability of potential grantees;
• Develop expertise in technical elements of impact management (e.g., data dashboard design and usage, system development, developing a performance culture, evaluative activity) to inform capacity support to charities, support colleagues and build team knowledge.

Investment management

• Manage, with the support of an Investment Director, our pipeline database and the annual origination cycle.
• Manage impact strategy workshop logistics, develop and analyse pre-workshop surveys, support facilitation planning and synthesise outputs
• Work closely with Investment Directors to support charity partners’ progression and strengthening of leadership, impact and sustainability, working towards lead management of specific work streams related to building the charity’s impact management capabilities, processes and performance;
• Guide charity partners in setting up effective impact management structures and systems and provide insight and thought-partnership in charity’s use to drive continuous improvement;
• Build trust-based relationships with charity leaders including delivery staff and programme leads;
• Assist in curating, coordinating and managing the support of pro bono partners to drive charity capacity development and ensuring their influence on charity partners strategy;

Support to the Impetus organisation

• Support Impetus’ public affairs and philanthropy objectives through input into case studies, research and policy campaigns;
• Share the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally;
• Work within Impetus strategy, policies and procedures.

Person specification

• Highly analytical and numerate
• Previous experience in performance management highly desirable
• Able to identify key points from a range of data outputs and translate into clear communication, including PowerPoint
• Proven ability to work independently, and ability to engage in substantive discourse
• Strong planning and time management
• Displays tenacity and initiative
• Growth mind-set; seeks out and acts on feedback
• A strong interest in partnering closely with charities that are doing what it takes to get better
• Able to build productive, trust-based relationships with internal and charity teams
• A strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace

NYAS is the leading provider of advocacy and associated service across the UK. NYAS shares the opinion that every child or young person experiencing care should have the same chance to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives as their peers. At NYAS we listen to what children and young people want, care about what they say and empower them to get their voice heard. We ensure their wishes and feelings are expressed and acted upon to improve their situation and help them to build a better future.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a Service Manager who will have the responsibility for local authority commissioned Advocacy and Independent Visitor services in Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire, as well as some independent services to other providers.

In this role you will be responsible for the management and support of staff delivering these services and you will also be expected to support new services in the surrounding areas. Other key responsibilities the Service Manager will hold includes:

• Responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of identified services according to the opportunities and service specification of the contracts commissioned in the region.

• Convene, co-chair and participate in meetings in consultation with the operations manager/ director and to support and participate in training events and any promotional work of NYAS.

• Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant agencies and stakeholders in accordance with the development strategy for the region

• Identify opportunities for the growth of potential NYAS projects beyond that of local authority contracts.

• Have responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of identified services according to the opportunities and service specification of the contracts commissioned in the region.

You must have a professional qualification in social work or another relevant field and have substantial proven practice experience in delivering direct work to children, young people and vulnerable adults in a social care setting. You will also need to have experience in supervising staff and volunteer as well as experience and understanding of budgets.

Due to the geographical area of our services, we are looking for candidates who reside within Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire. This is a home based role but you will be expected to travel widely according to the demands of the post.

In return for joining NYAS you will receive the following benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years (pro rata)

• Company sick pay

• Salary sacrifice pension contributions

• Learning and development opportunities

• Cycle to work scheme

For more information please view the attached recruitment pack which contains the job description and person specification.

Note for candidates - please apply through our website and when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

NYAS is an equal opportunities employer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

Previous applicants need not apply.

I am currently working with a charity organisation based in Sidcup, who are looking to recruit a HR Manager on an 18-month fixed term contract.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive HR transactional service to the group through the management and leadership of the team.

The main accountabilities held within this role will include:

• Ensure the organisation is provided with a high-quality HR transactional service that meets the needs of the organisation through the management of the HR Admin team
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR
• To keep up to date with current employment legislation and assist the HR Shared Services Manager with the reviewing and drafting of policies 
• Assist the HR Shared Services Manager with initiatives, undertaking research
• Manage the employee life cycle working with the Recruitment and Payroll functions
• To build excellent internal relationships across the Group to understand their HR requirements and ensure they are achieved
• Undertake reporting analysis of data from the HRIS

Experience desired: 

• Employee life cycle from onboarding, changes to contracts and leaving the organisation etc
• Knowledge of HR administration processes and compliance
• Knowledge of safer recruitment practices
• IT literate with experience of HR Information Systems
• Managing a team
• Knowledge of UK & European employment legislation, including the application of TUPE Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of HR best practices, and how to apply these to support the Group’s strategic plan 

If you are looking for your next assignment and have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please submit your application ASAP to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Retail Area Manager

Employed By: Valley CiDS Ltd

Location: Derby/Nottinghamshire

Hours: 37.5 Mon – Sun, working 5 days/wk. (Including occasional evening and alternate Saturdays)

Base: Field-Based with Admin base in Hucknall

Responsible to: Head of Retail Sales and Marketing

Salary: £24,500 - £27,500, dependant on experience

Closing Date: - Sunday 8th March 2020

Interviews to be held: - Wednesday 18th March 2020

About Us

Are you passionate about the preloved, charity retail sector and would like to make a difference to a portfolio of your very own charity shops? Valley CiDS is a children and young people’s charity based over Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. As a local charity, we are dedicated to raising money through our growing retail portfolio to support the community by investing in the next generation.

Our Christian values of hope, compassion, belonging and inclusion embody our overall vision for the future and what we aspire to in all aspects of our work.

About You

Working as part of a dedicated retail team, you will be an ambitious senior manager able to lead and develop our existing staff and volunteers across Derby and surrounding areas to help maximise area sales and profit in up to 20 of our shops.

Reporting to our Head of Retail Sales & Marketing, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proven success in achieving and exceeding sales and profit targets within retail management as well as strong leadership and development skills to enable you to motivate, advise and encourage a diverse team of staff and volunteers.

You will be able to identify and develop new and improved strategies to ensure the very highest of standards in all of our shops in line with company polices. The Retail Area Manager will also be an advocate for our charity, promoting and enhancing the work we do in every aspect of day to day duties.

The desired candidate will have outstanding people management skills, the ability to identify and source stock, profiled to the different areas that our shops are situated in, to help improve our retail offering. Strong business acumen is essential along with the ability to analyse financial data, managing income and expenditure targets.

This exciting role requires a dynamic and motivated candidate who is eager for a challenge and is passionate about a more sustainable future.  As a Retail Area Manager you will be able to make a real difference to the local community through the creativity, innovation and commercial awareness that you will implement across your portfolio of shops.

Please apply by submitting a current CV and covering letter, which includes a suitability statement that makes clear reference to the Job Description & Person Specification.

Providence Row is looking for a marketing and communications professional with at least three years of experience, ideally in the homelessness sector.

You will be a strong communicator, able to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, including service users. Creativity and an ability to juggle multiple projects is very important in the role. You will be passionate about providing quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in East London, and will have the drive and ambition to support Providence Row to make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

About us 

Providence Row works with around 1,800 homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in East London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery and learning and training programmes. Our aim is to ensure that people who are so often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.

The role

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• The production of consistent, professional marketing materials which share consistent and clear promotional messaging across all mediums.
• The production of regular, engaging content, involving our clients. Where possible using a range of innovative and engaging methods/communications to share interesting stories, case studies and news about Providence Row (videos, audio, comic strips etc).
• The creation and maintenance of a range of far-reaching distribution channels and networks for Providence Row content, to include social media, email distribution lists, online advertising etc.
• The development of strategic relationships to raise Providence Row profile (in the sector, in the press, with faith groups and with central and local government (Public affairs – MPs, Government Departments etc).

Full job desription/person specification is available for download. 

We're a small, effective team looking for the right person to take us to the next level. We make a big difference to the lives of thousands of people each year, many of them marginalised, by building from the ground up, investing in our clients and earning their trust. We know we can do even better, by making our systems and processes more consistent, facilitating collaboration between our programmes, and having the data we need to monitor, evaluate, and learn systematically from what we do.

Our relational, developmental behaviours apply as much to the way we treat each other as the way we work. If this is the right role for you it will be because you want to learn and grow as a person and a professional. Initially, it will include project management of our move to a single CRM and a single online portal, in partnership with Do-it, alongside management of our Core Services team. You will work with our senior managers so that, as the systems upgrade moves to a conclusion, you will have developed the skills, knowledge and experience you need to to take on senior management responsibility for our systems and back-office processes.