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The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
Reporting to the Head of Development – Student Support, the Senior Development Executive will develop and implement plans to generate major gifts for Student Support with an emphasis on outreach, internships and postgraduate support.
About the Role
- The post holder will be expected to spend the greater part of their time identifying, meeting and stewarding current or prospective donors.
- The post holder will manage a portfolio of more than 100 major gifts prospects. The post holder will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of potential donors, typically in the range of £250,000-£1,000,000.
About you
- You are a motivated fundraiser with experience of raising at a minimum six-figure gifts and a keen interest in widening access to Higher Education by gaining support for scholarships and graduate scholarships across a wide range of areas.
- You are highly motivated and will possess a strong drive towards getting out in the field, developing purposeful and effective relationships with prospective benefactors and advancing social mobility through philanthropic investment.
What We Offer
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 4 April 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on week beginning 15 April 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
University of Oxford Development Office:
The role of the University’s Development Office is to help secur...
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This might be your first leadership role, or you might be looking to move to a different type of organisation; whatever your background, you will be great with both people and data. We need someone who can take our CRM system to the next stage, building on the excellent work of our outgoing Co-CEO. You will thrive on a varied workload and want to collaborate with colleagues both inside and external to our organisation
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We are seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to lead the smooth, effective operation of the organisation so we can best support people in the UK living with thyroid disease. This is a senior leadership role leading on all operational activities, supporting and working in close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with the expectation of becoming the CEO when the current CEO retires, upon satisfactory appraisals. Salary to be reviewed after initial 6 month probation period.
Thyroid UK is a charitable organisation working to inform and support people living with thyroid disorders in the UK and campaigning on their behalf for the right tests to diagnose thyroid disease and to have a choice of treatment options.
The provision of quality information for people with both diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders is the primary concern of Thyroid UK, and we work effectively in this field through dialogue with NHS departments, networking with other voluntary organisations, and providing services directly to patients. We work to encourage scientific research for the education, alleviation, care, treatment and cure of thyroid disease and seek to influence public health policy for the benefit of people affected.
Responsibilities of this role include:
General Operations and Office Management
To support the CEO in ensuring systems and processes run efficiently, with responsibility for:
- general office management, including overseeing general secretarial and administrative support
- oversight and management of the office building including leases, insurance, health and safety, maintenance and security
- oversee the management of the CRM system
- oversee the purchasing of merchandise and sales of our products
- preparation of the annual report, under the supervision of the CEO
- undertaking routine office tasks where needed
Stakeholder Relations
To support the CEO in:
- fostering good relationships with other charities, organisations and research groups
- supporting beneficiaries
- liaising with patrons, trustees and supporting continued engagement
- gathering data on beneficiary support for example data from our online community, helpline use, website visits etc.
Fundraising and Donor Management
To lead on:
- working closely with fundraising team including planning and delivery of fundraising events
- managing donor relationships and implementing fundraising strategies
- conference organisation under the supervision of the CEO
Finance
To oversee:
- the preparation and maintenance of the financial accounts
- membership payments
- the management of Testing Commission and other commission
- the management of other income
IT and Digital Communications
With responsibility for:
- oversight of the maintenance of the charity’s website, social media accounts and other digital communication channels
- working closely with the CEO on continued development of the website
- management of effective IT and phone systems
- managing and maintaining the technology and systems infrastructure including software and hardware
People Management:
With responsibility for:
- leading on the recruitment, management and supervision of volunteers
- leading on the recruitment and line management of staff
Governance and Compliance
To lead on:
- support for the Board by setting Board meeting dates, preparing Board meeting papers, agendas and minutes, and liaising directly with Board members, in close collaboration with the CEO
- maintaining and updating the suite of governance policies to ensure Thyroid UK is at all times compliant with legal requirements and, where possible, best practices
- identifying opportunities to improve policies and procedures
- GDPR compliance in the role of GDPR Officer
- Strategic planning – participating in the development and execution of the charity’s strategic plan, helping to define the charity’s goals objectives and initiatives
- Organising webinars to meet our strategic goals
Skills
Skills required to be successful in this role include:
- Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A collaborative working style
- Ability to lead and motivate a small team
- Good problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks and establish clear lines of accountability
- Strong understanding of business operations and workplace legislation
- Ability to work with flexibility and adapt to changing circumstances
- High standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a similar or related role in a small charity.
Essential
- Experience leading and motivating a small team, including recruitment and performance management
- Experience/knowledge of the voluntary sector including charity governance
- Experience of budget and financial management
- Experience of planning and project management
- Experience managing meetings, including co-ordinating attendees, agenda preparation and minute taking
Desirable
- Experience/knowledge of fundraising
- Experience with CRM databases
- Experience implementing digital technology to improve operations
- Experience/understanding of buildings and facilities management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the role: To manage the day-to-day finances of the Booth Centre and support the development and improvement of the financial systems, processes and reporting.
Our Agreed Behaviours & A Little About Us
We live our values and act within the agreed behaviours, which we coproduced as a team.
The Booth Centre is an award-winning community run in partnership with people affected by homelessness. We provide a warm welcome, an opportunity to belong, to find purpose and to affect systems change across the city and more broadly. Our offer includes activities such as volunteering, creative projects and sports, training and help to gain employment. We also support people to improve health and wellbeing, to access emergency accommodation, and to secure and maintain a permanent home. We are recognised nationally as a beacon of best practice and have delivered workshops, training, toolkits and guidelines on ways of working in partnership, which have been adopted by many services nationwide.
The Booth Centre is a safe, welcoming environment where everyone is included, respected, heard and empowered; our strength is that we are a community.
Agreed Behaviours
Compassion
Dedication
Integrity
Respect
Kindness
Sense of Fun
Supportive
Cheerleading for one another
Openness
Non-judgemental
Job Description
Main Tasks:
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To implement and refine financial processes and procedures and ensure they are adhered to.
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To provide financial information and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team.
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Compile our quarterly and end-of-year management accounts.
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Line management and provide cover for the Finance Officer
Financial Administration
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Bookkeeping and various financial processes as required by the role, these may include but are not limited to the following: POs, balance sheet reconciliations and petty cash administration.
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To ensure that payroll (including HMRC and pension payments and administration) are processed when the Finance Officer is on leave, and to oversee the Finance Officer undertaking these tasks monthly.
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To update and monitor cashflow providing the CEO and Deputy CEO with monthly updates.
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To raise the monthend and year end journals – e.g. prepayments and accruals, deferred income, etc
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To ensure that financial information is accurately recorded on our accounting software (Xero) and reports produced.
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Regular banking and overseeing weekly BACS run
Budgets and Reporting
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To lead and support the SLT with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts and lead on the monitoring.
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To prepare monthly management accounts for budgets holders and quarterly management accounts, cash flow and finance reports for the Board of Trustees, attending meetings as required.
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Support the reviewing and setting of annual budgets.
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Monitor restricted funding income and expenditure.
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Liaise with the auditors as necessary.
Governance
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To ensure that processing and storage of financial data is in line with Data Protection Legislation, including the GDPR.
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To support the Board to ensure all finance reporting for the HMRC and Charity Commission is in line with legal requirements.
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To ensure the charity meets all its financial statutory and compliance obligations
General
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To attend regular supervision sessions and staff meetings
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To attend meetings and training as requested by your line manager or the CEO
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To carry out all duties in a way which accords with the Centre’s Vision, Mission & Values, following policies and practice, to show commitment to equality of opportunity
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To contribute to fundraising activities and be committed to promoting the Booth Centre at every opportunity.
Booth Centre, Senior Finance Officer Person Specification
We would like to welcome a flexible, positive, dedicated, respectful person to the team as Senior Finance Officer. We are looking for a dynamic, team player, who enjoys working with others, taking on a challenge and takes pride in their work. You will become part of a dedicated, supportive and friendly team. You will be supported to develop and learn, to build your skills and knowledge in a sometimes challenging, often rewarding setting.
Skills and Knowledge
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Ability to communicate financial information in an appropriate manner for those without financial experience
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Excellent database management skills
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Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel
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Excellent organisational skills, including time management
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Excellent customer service skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent attention to detail
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Ability to work independently and manage own workload
Experience
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At least 2 years' experience of a similar role.
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Experience of using Xero or equivalent financial management software
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Experience of preparation of management accounts and monthly finance reports
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Experience of payroll management
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Experience of pensions management
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: 2 years fixed term
Salary: Salary: NJC SO2 pt.26 - 28 - £30,451 to £32,234
Reporting to: Deputy CEO
Location: Hybrid – Centre-based office (Manchester M3)/home mix to be agreed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have a passion for ending poverty, building partnerships, and growing the Kingdom of God? Then join our energetic, visionary and creative team.
We’re looking for an experienced and driven fundraising and communications professional to help us achieve God’s vision of human flourishing.
In this varied and versatile position, you’ll lead our fundraising and communications team and play a key role in resourcing and promoting CUF’s work to follow Jesus in serving the most disadvantaged people in our communities. You will help us communicate and celebrate the positive impact that churches have in the places in which we live.
As a key member of our management team, you’ll develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and communication strategies to help us deliver impactful work with the Church of England and other Christian denominations.
With a broad range of responsibilities across fundraising, communications, marketing and public relations, you’ll play a leading role in celebrating the CUFs achievements through powerful story-telling, impact reporting and effective media relations. You’ll also develop our digital strategy, with overall responsibility for our website, social media channels and email marketing.
How to apply
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, The Rev’d Adam Edwards
To apply, please send/email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification
Closing date: Midday Monday 15th April, with interviews Tuesday 30th April (in London)
Location: Blended working between home office and community venues in North Lanarkshire
Contract; Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £57,000 to £62,500, with starting point depending on experience
About the organisation
Our client is a major charitable organisation which provides support to community and voluntary organisations across the whole of North Lanarkshire. They are one of 32 Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) in Scotland and a registered charity. The role is to:
providing guidance and support to community and voluntary sector (CVS) organisations of all types and sizes on a wide range of issues such as funding, strategy, governance, HR, ICT and more
Role Background and Purpose
- support capacity building and effectiveness of the third/community and voluntary sector (CVS), including social enterprises
- support volunteering
- support public empowerment and CVS engagement in community planning and other cross-sector partnerships
- manage a Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire’s strategic investment programme in the CVS – Community Solutions.
They are committed to fulfilling our role to a high standard, informed by the needs and views of the CVS, residents and our public sector partners and working
collaboratively with the CVS and public sector partners. VANL champions the vital role and contribution of the CVS.
The role of CEO is to:
- Lead and steer the organisation in achieving its vision, mission, values, objectives, and outcomes.
- Ensure they remain a high-performing Third Sector Interface (TSI).
- Effectively manage and develop resources to achieve organisational strategies.
- Represent the organisation externally, promoting services, and enhancing its reputation with partner agencies and member organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Provide vision and strategic direction for the organisation, ensuring alignment with its mission and goals.
- Governance: Work with the board of directors to establish and maintain effective governance structures and practices.
- Resource Management: Secure and manage resources, including funding, to support the organisation's activities and sustainability.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners.
- Organisational Culture: Foster a positive organisational culture that aligns with the values and objectives of the third sector organisation.
- Program Development and Delivery: Oversee the development and delivery of programs and services in line with the organisation's mission.
- Financial Management: Ensure sound financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Advocacy and Representation: Serve as the public face of the organisation, advocating for its mission and representing it in various forums.
- Risk Management: Identify and manage risks that may affect the organisation's operations and reputation.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor and assess the organisation's performance against established goals and objectives.
- Innovation and Adaptability: Encourage innovation and adaptability to respond to changing external factors and emerging trends.
- Communication: Effectively communicate the organisation's mission, goals, and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
- Legal and Ethical Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws and ethical standards in all organisational activities.
- Human Resources Management: Oversee the recruitment, development, and retention of a skilled and motivated staff.
- Crisis Management: Be prepared to address and manage crises that may impact the organisation's operations or reputation.
About you:
Educated to degree standard or equivalent professional qualification.
Ability to pursue the mission and objectives of an organisation with passion and drive and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Inspirational leadership, management, and motivational skills with a balanced approach that is:
Inclusive, flexible and consultative.
positive, pro-active and dynamic
confident and assertive
How to Apply:
You should send your CV and cover letter by the 29th of March 2024. Any applications made after this date will not be considered for the role.
You may also have experience in the following: Chief Executive, Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive, Chief People Officer, CEO Team Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc
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About Future Frontiers
Our Vision: A society where equal access to education and career opportunities enables potential to overcome poverty.
Our Mission: To provide disadvantaged young people with the guidance, networks and opportunities they need to realise their potential at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that build towards secure, fulfilling employment.
We are an award-winning UK education charity committed to improving life outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our head office is in London, and we have over thirty employees in the central charity team, who are supported by our Board of Trustees, our Youth Advisory Group and over 1400 volunteer coaches.
We have a number of high-profile partnerships, including organisations such as; Allen & Overy, Coutts, Marex, Investec and Vitality UK. We also have a broad and diverse range of supporters, including; Garfield Weston Foundation, Wimbledon Foundation, Goldman Sachs Gives, and The London Community Foundation. We are proud of the sustainable charitable model we have developed, with good reserves and a range of funding and traded income streams, although income generation remains a priority for the effective delivery of our programmes.
Recognising the profound impact of family income on educational outcomes and future opportunities, Future Frontiers delivers a two-year programme of coaching, advice, and guidance. This highly personalised approach equips young people to realise their potential at school and transition positively into further education or training at sixteen.
Our programme is proven to enhance student engagement and increase progression to sustained destinations, and we are dedicated to breaking cycles of disadvantage and fostering equitable futures.
About the Role
The Chief Executive Officer will have as their overarching purpose the realisation of the mission of the charity; to provide disadvantaged young people with the guidance, networks and opportunities they need to realise their potential at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that build towards secure, fulfilling employment.
They will be responsible for safeguarding, leadership, financial sustainability, management and administration of the charity in delivering against the mission and in the development and execution of strategy, in agreement with the Board of Trustees.
The Chief Executive Officer will support the Chair to ensure that governance arrangements of the charity are effective and in line with the requirements of the Charity Commission.
About You
We welcome applications from a broad range of contexts and backgrounds; particularly those with significant strategic and leadership experience who have a track record of success and values-led working.
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Are you a “people person”?
Do you enjoy being “out and about” in the community?
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of others?
This could be the perfect job for you.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team.
This role will lead our volunteering activity across our fundraising and services. It will build on the amazing contributions our existing volunteers make to the lives of people affected by cancer in our region, ensuring they are supported and recognised, while building our future strategy to develop our volunteering programme.
Our Volunteer Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. Are you the type of person who loves to engage and motivate people, who can develop new plans and see them through, who likes to be ‘out and about’ within the community and at events? If you are interested in working within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.
What you do
Main purpose of post
This role will lead our volunteering activity across our fundraising and services. It will build on the amazing contributions our existing volunteers make to the lives of people affected by cancer in our region, ensuring they are supported and recognised, while building our future strategy to develop our volunteering programme. At its heart will always be our commitment to making sure volunteers feel valued and appreciated.
You will report to the Deputy CEO and work alongside our Fundraising and Services team to ensure effective development and implement of an annual volunteering programme covering South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire. You will collaborate with our marketing team to ensure volunteering for the charity is promoted and we show the impact volunteers make.
This is the perfect role for anyone who loves to engage and motivate people, who can develop new plans and see them through, who likes to be ‘out and about’ within the community and at events, and who understands that no two days are the same, as such, some out of hours, evening and weekend work should be expected, for which an excellent time off in lieu benefit will be applied in return.
Key Responsibilities
· Contribute to development of the volunteering strategy by collaborating with colleagues to identify volunteering needs and working with the Deputy CEO to produce the strategy.
· Develop and implement the annual volunteering plan to support our fundraising activity and delivery of our support services for people affected by cancer.
· Ensure the charity provides a high-quality experience for volunteers, regularly seeking volunteer feedback and undertake evaluation to make improvements.
· Lead the recruitment, selection, onboarding and training of volunteers.
· Manage the day-to-day volunteer activity programme, coordinating volunteer participation in fundraising events and regional fundraising activity. Work alongside our services team on volunteer involvement in providing services.
· Supervise volunteers and provide effective support and guidance.
· Develop and deliver a volunteer recognition programme including ‘thank you’ events.
· Lead on development and implementation of volunteer policies and procedures, using national best practice and regulatory guidance (e.g. Safeguarding).
· Ensure volunteer data and files are maintained.
· Ensure our volunteer programme reflects the charity’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
· Work closely with our marketing team to ensure we promote volunteering opportunities and show the amazing impact volunteers make to people affected by cancer.
· Lead the volunteering team, providing effective line management and development.
· Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team.
· Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region to attend charity fundraising events and support volunteers who are involved in community transport and outreach services.
· Able to work flexibly, including working in the evenings and at weekends.
General Responsibilities:
Every employee is required to:
• Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.
• Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations.
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.
• Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Who you are
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Volunteer Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.
About you:
· You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced charity team
· You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
· Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines
· Participate in and contribute to team meetings
· Co-operate and liaise with colleagues, working in a professional manner at all times
· Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity.
· Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships
· Make a positive contribution to volunteer involvement in delivering the charity’s strategy and raising the profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards Package is the result of staff feedback and best practice across the charity, public and private sectors. Some of our key benefits, depending on eligibility, include:
· 27 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave
· Option to purchase additional five working days per year
· Westfield Health level 4 coverage
· 12 weeks maternity leave at 100% pay and an additional 6 weeks at 50%
· Up to 2 weeks full paternity pay
· NHS benefits
· Hybrid working
· A minimum 4% employee / 6% employer contribution through our Auto Enrol private pension scheme. *Tax relief is automatically claimed for the staff member.
· Death in service cover
Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to face cancer with you. Our services, advice, therapies and support are for you and the people close to you...
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Location: Hybrid working (two days per week in Cambridge office)
Contract term: Permanent
Salary band: £61,350-£72,550
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Open to discussion around part time)
Reporting to: CAVA Chair and CAVA Board
Benefits:
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Generous auto-enrolled pension scheme
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28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
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Group Life Assurance Plan
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Group Cash Plan
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Generous sick pay and parental pay schemes
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Employee Assistance Programme helpline
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National Cycle to Work Scheme
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Annual training and development budget
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Biannual team building events
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Join a small and dedicated team in a welcoming work environment.
About CAVA
The Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) was founded in partnership between eight further education providers and three higher education institutions more than 20 years ago, united around their central passion for supporting social mobility and lifelong learning. That same passion drives us today to help adults achieve their aspirations through education.
Our original members have stayed with us on this journey, and our membership community has grown to over 30 further education providers and six higher education institutions across England. As an Access Validating Agency (AVA) licensed by the QAA, we design, validate, quality assure, and award the Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas. We also work in partnership with the NOCN Group to offer Pre-Access qualifications. We have thousands of adult students studying our courses at our members nationwide every year.
About the role
We are seeking a new CEO to take CAVA forward to its next stage of development. As CEO, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and directing CAVA as an Access Validating Agency licensed by the QAA. The full job description and person specification can be found in the attached recruitment pack.
How to apply
If you share our values and passion for social mobility through lifelong learning, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the attached application form. Closing date for applications is 20 March 2024 by 5pm - applications received after this time may not be considered for the role.
CAVA is committed to nurturing a staff team and CAVA community that is equal, diverse, and inclusive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, or belief.
As a Disability Confident Employer, CAVA will shortlist applicants who meet the minimum criteria for roles and who live with a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) for interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustment during the application, interview, or psychometric testing process, please contact us to discuss your requirements. Please let us know if you require any of the documentation in an alternative format.
CAVA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good. Our mission is to develop leaders, strengthen civic organisations and make change. Our 550 member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas and connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Through the method of community organising we enable people experiencing powerlessness to develop their leadership and come together with the power and strategy to make change.
This leads to hundreds of neighbourhood improvements - from zebra crossings outside primary schools to renovated public toilets in cemeteries. And it leads to some of the biggest campaign impacts in the UK, such as winning over £2 billion of wages through the UK Living Wage campaign, securing a legal cap on the cost of credit to control exploitative lending, and ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We enable local campaigns to grow into large-scale social change projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, Parents and Communities Together (PACT), Sponsor Refugees, and Refugees for Justice, that form an integral part of our theory of change. The most prominent of these is the rapidly growing Living Wage Foundation with a network of over 13,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across the UK.
Purpose
This role will report to the Senior Project Manager, Learning & Innovations Unit, and will be responsible for providing executive assistance to both the Deputy Director (DD) and the Finance & Operations Director (F&OD). The main duties include scheduling meetings, handling correspondence and assisting with the management of projects that both Directors are involved in. To be successful in this role, you will be able to initiate, meet deadlines and communicate effectively. Ultimately, you will be identifying and addressing the needs of the Deputy Director and the Finance & Operations Director, performing management and administrative tasks and building good working relationships to increase the effectiveness of the organisation.
Main Responsibilities
Working as the Executive Assistant & Project Manager your main responsibilities will include:
Contribute towards CUK’s mission and strategic objectives through Executive Support function
· Manage DD and F&OD’s diaries including booking meetings, scheduling attendees and organising venues, in person and online.
· Manage DD and F&OD’s correspondence including prioritizing and responding to emails.
· Schedule Appraisal and Supervision meetings and visits: ensuring both Directors’ time is well used through proper preparation and follow-up with direct reports, other local staff and external stakeholders.
· Process expenses.
· Maintain an electronic filing system, ensuring processes and software are up to date and in working order.
· Provide management and administrative support to assist DD and F&OD in their workload.
Build and manage projects and achieve work targets effectively
· Co-ordinate projects and ensure follow-up with team members where required.
· Create and manage systems to monitor performance of the Chapters, Projects and staff supervised by DD: e.g. through reporting mechanisms and supervisions and appraisals.
· Maintain an action log for DD including following up with those responsible to ensure actions are taken. Manage DD’s workflow and to-do list, assisting with prioritisation and the delegation of tasks to staff.
Learning, expertise and inclusion
· Undertake appropriate personal and professional development.
· Provide others with relevant and helpful advice and technical support.
· Proactive in maintaining own wellbeing at work.
Develop and manage internal and external relationships
· Build and maintain good working relationships with staff and stakeholders.
· Schedule meetings as required, setting agendas and circulating any papers.
· Work collaboratively across Citizens UK to ensure that interactions meet the expectations of our network and stakeholders.
· Take minutes at meetings as requested e.g. Executive Team, CUK Leadership Team, staff meetings and external meetings.
· Manage and coordinate work within team and colleagues across CUK.
· Effectively liaise with external stakeholders, suppliers etc.
Communications
· Assist with drafting and producing communications e.g. newsletters, emails and other media, liaising with the Comms Team.
· Attend/dial in and take minutes of meetings.
· Provide team and stakeholders with regular, timely communications.
· Attend meetings and represent CUK effectively to audiences in meetings and at events.
Knowledge Management
· Ensure data is handled and managed in a GDPR compliant manner.
· Maintain an electronic filing system, ensuring processes and software are up to date and in working order.
Generate income and resources
· Assist with funding applications to generate project income.
· Ensure careful use and stewardship of CUK’s resources when booking venues, travel and incurring other expenses.
· Process expenses.
· Create and manage admin systems to track income resources effectively.
Person Specification
REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL (E), DESIRABLE (D)
QUALIFICATIONS
· Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or associated subject (D)
EXPERIENCE
· Provision of administrative and diary assistance to Executive level (E)
· Experience of handling a wide range of correspondence (E)
· Project management skills to track and monitor progress across teams (E) (D)
· Taking and writing minutes, developing reports and presentations (E) (D)
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
· Able to build relationships with a range of people and communicate clearly (E)
· Advanced level Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook (E)
· Diplomatic approach and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. (E)
· Previously developed time management and prioritisation skills. (E)
PERSONAL QUALITIES & VALUES
· Ability to take initiative and work independently (E)
· Self-motivated and adaptable (E)
· A positive enthusiasm for working within third sector and aligned with Citizens UK’s values (E)
The deadline for applications is Friday, 12 April 2024 at 9:00.
Interview are scheduled to be held on Monday, 22 April 2024. (Subject to change.)
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Main Purpose of the Job
- To design, deliver and manage a structured education programme to schools, alternative education settings, youth organisations, corporate volunteers and our community.
- To engage with the local community by providing outdoor and indoor learning and environmental events and activities for children and young people.
- To market the educational opportunities of Vauxhall City Farm to schools and organisations in Lambeth and targeted London Boroughs and to maintain strong working relationships with schools and partners.
Main Responsibilities:
- To promote, deliver and staff a range of educational programmes at Vauxhall City Farm around the areas of farming, animal care, food production, wellbeing and environmental and sustainability themes.
- To develop and run programmes in line with the National Curriculum that meet the needs of specific audiences with a focus on under-represented audiences and those with complex needs.
- To lead on the facilitation of inclusive, interactive and engaging workshops.
- To design and conduct formative and summative assessment to measure the impact of our educational programmes.
- To use assessment and data to report on the impact of programmes for funders and trustees. - To recruit and manage educational staff and sessional workers.
- To build and maintain relationships with schools, educational organisations and community groups in Lambeth and the surrounding boroughs.
- To create educational resources for programmes at Vauxhall City Farm.
- To manage the administration of educational programmes and bookings.
- To design, develop and manage outreach programmes to schools and organisations.
- To attend education related meetings representing Vauxhall City Farm with or in lieu of Deputy CEO.
- To work closely with the Events and Marketing team on publicity and marketing of education programmes, events and activities.
- To work with other staff to improve and maintain the interpretation of the farm, to enable a wide audience.
- To follow all Vauxhall City Farm policies and procedures, especially equal opportunities, health and safety and child protection.
- To ensure that all Health and Safety requirements visiting groups are implemented and adhered to.
- To ensure high levels of Safeguarding of children and young people in accordance with our safeguarding policy.
- To work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
- Other duties as require
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you confidently manage the finances for the largest division of a household name INGO? Are you experienced in international finance business partnering and looking for a new challenge? Are you excited at the prospect of international travel and the opportunity to upskill finance teams based all over the world? If yes, read on!
This industry leading INGO is currently seeking a Deputy Director of Donor Finance to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis. This critical position holds ultimate financial responsibility for their largest directorate, including providing leadership and guidance to the internationally based finance teams, to maintaining and developing longer term plans and being accountable for financial performance against budget.
The key duties of this Deputy Director of Donor Finance are as follows:
- Ensure the maintenance of the directorate’s 2030 financial plan.
- Drive the development of the directorate’s annual business plan and subsequent budget cycle, validating financials and assumptions prior to submission.
- Provide critical challenge of all actual vs budget analysis. Ensuring all risks and opportunities have been understood and accurately captured.
- Business partner with the Country Directors to ensure their finance teams are operating at the highest efficiency level, providing opportunities for upskilling as required.
- Regularly produce reports for and present to the Head Office senior management team, keeping them abreast of in-country programme progress.
- Full responsibility for ensuring donor and year-end audits are conducted in accordance with respective standards, acting as the key point of escalation for anything high risk.
- Work closely with the COO in the development of working papers for the Board and Trustees, attending meetings to present the financials as required.
This role offers a unique opportunity for someone with a strong background business partnering with international teams and stakeholders, who is looking to take their experience to a new level in operational donor finance. This INGO have one of the best reputations in their area of expertise for hiring and developing first-class finance professionals, so this is not a role you want to miss. Please note this role is required to be in their London office for two days per week, and there is a requirement for international travel up to 5 or 6 times pre year.
The successful candidate will have:
- A full accountancy qualification.
- Demonstrable finance business partnering experience in a senior capacity.
- The confidence to challenge and build rapport with Director and Executive level stakeholders.
- Experience working on an international scale, ideally within an INGO but other sectors will be considered.
- A strong track record of capacity building and upskilling.
If this Deputy Director of Donor Finance is of interest, please don’t delay in applying as CVs are under continuous review.
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Read moreFor over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
We are looking for a Deputy Director to lead on delivery of our Education and Early Years strategy and programme of work.
Deputy Director of Practice and Programmes: Education and Early Years
Reference: 2379
Location: Mentmore Terrace, London Fields. NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working, staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and, in the office, or face to face for at least 2 days per week.
Status: Permanent. 28 - 35 hours per week.
Salary: £72,353, with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.
This varied role will oversee the quality delivery of our exciting programmes of work which include the Anti-Bullying Alliance, our role as delivery partner for Stronger Practice Hubs and SENDIASS provision and our systems change work in the field of early years SEND.
The successful candidate will be a leader in the field of early years and/ or education with a clear vision of how best to support the workforce and therefore children and young people, including those with SEND.
You will need to have a comprehensive understanding of and interest in the systems and services that support schools and early years services to best support children and young people and their families.
Excellent leadership, people and programme management and communication skills are essential for this role as are strong IT and writing skills, along with experience of managing contracts generating income and supporting quality delivery.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 2nd April 2024.
Please quote the job title and reference number in your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Please address the person specification in your supporting statement.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 12th April 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
NCB is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, political opinion, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, and carer status.
No agencies please.
A fantastic opportunity for individuals with interest in bringing people together to join our team as a Partnerships Officer.
As a Partnerships Officer (PO) you will be responsible for providing support across our national partnership team. This team is responsible for developing and engaging our corporate, trust, school and individual supporters, helping Envision to grow with impact. This role will have a particular focus on the development of corporate partnerships which provide mentor teams to support our young people’s development and funding to support our own sustainability.
Working closely with the Director of People and Partnerships, Regional Managers, the Senior Partnerships Manager and another Partnerships Officer, you will provide research, administration, and business development across the wider team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Partnerships Team in meeting income targets from diverse donor sources.
- Research and grow potential supporters across various donor types.
- Manage partnership records and serve as the primary contact for inquiries.
- Provide administrative support to the wider team.
- Uphold Envision’s values and be a role model for young people and volunteers.
- Ensure that all activity is delivered in line with Envision policies and procedures.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Experience of project management – highly organised, with the ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines
- Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, partners and stakeholders – communicating effectively through written and verbal communication
- Experience of working within a fundraising capacity or generating new business – including desk research and self-generating new leads
- Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture
Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Understanding of, and/ or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
Please note, we are unable to support visa applications and therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.
Deadline - Midnight Wednesday 10 April
Please note:
- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Hours: Flexible part time, 22.5 hours per week
Location: Flexible, with periodic travel to EOA offices in East Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000 (pro-rata) + statutory pension and 30 days leave pro rata (+ Bank Holidays)
Reports to: CEO
Line Management: Roles within Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs, and Policy
The Head of Communications and Policy is responsible for leading the function to provide a coherent approach to communications, marketing and policy activity across the EOA. This pivotal senior role has oversight and performance management of the function to ensure our external and internal communications are effective against strategic goals. By leveraging your strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and role-specific responsibilities, you will play a vital role in positioning EOA as the go to place for all EO related matters.
This is an exciting time to join the EOA. The employee owned sector in the UK is growing rapidly, and the EOA is adapting to meet the needs of our membership. In the coming weeks, we’re switching on new systems and updating the way we interact with our members and stakeholders, so this is a great opportunity for someone to really make an impact in the role.
In our small but mighty team, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference, get involved in a variety of projects, and to develop your networks in the employee owned sector and beyond.
You’ll play a key role in advocating for employee ownership, influencing policy on EO, as well keeping EOA members engaged through impactful communications.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Strategic responsibilities
- Member of Senior Leadership Team, collectively evolving and delivering the strategic direction of the organisation.
- Oversee, support and develop communications, marketing and policy colleagues, providing the co-ordination, direction and guidance required for fulfilment of their goals.
- Analyse and report on performance of our communications, marketing and policy goals.
- Be a thought leader for the EOA, demonstrating our profile as an expert on employee ownership.
- Promote and maintain the positive reputation of the EOA positioning the EOA as a leading membership organisation in the UK.
- Utilising the EOA brand and narrative to oversee delivery of the communications, marketing and policy strategy for the EOA.
Leadership responsibilities
- Lead and manage colleagues in the Communications, Marketing and Policy function, providing support and fostering their professional development.
- Support the development and delivery of the EOA culture, demonstrating our values and empowering colleagues.
Collaborative responsibilities
- Lead and set the strategic direction on specific organisation wide objectives, jointly with the SLT to encourage collaboration across the team.
- Work across the organisation to embed the new ways of working and evolve and embed the culture and values of the EOA so they are fit for the future.
- Work with the Deputy CEO and Membership Community Manager to ensure that our membership proposition meets the needs of the sector and where appropriate act as catalyst for member recruitment, support member retention, overall engagement with member services, and increased awareness and uptake of employee ownership.
- Work with the Head of Digital and Operational Transformation to utilise our systems ensuring our communications are efficient and deliver strategic value.
Role specific responsibilities
- Ensure that the public profile of the EOA reflects our values and conveys our commitment to people powered growth in line with our strategic priorities, and reflective of the EOA brand.
- Implementing, and evolving a communications, marketing and policy strategy and plan that supports the EOA to deliver our commercial and non-commercial goals.
- Support the identification and relationship building with politicians, policy makers, public sector agencies and the sector to influence national and local agendas.
- Provide ad-hoc assistance to other team members as required.
ABOUT YOU
Knowledge and experience
- Experience in a Senior Leadership communications and policy role.
- Implementing organisational strategy and overseeing delivery through proactive and supportive line management.
- Co-ordination of a team of individuals in communications, marketing, policy roles.
- Experience operating in a customer/member centric organisation with commercial and non-commercial objectives.
- Demonstrable impact in similar role resulting in achievement against strategic goals.
Personal Attributes
- The ability to be an authentic, passionate and inspirational leader
- Growth-minded – able to lead, manage, motivate and develop a high performing team.
- Innovative, creative and proactive with an analytical and solution-orientated approach.
- Critical thinking – ability to seek out and then clearly present information and recommendations
- Exceptional organisational skills – coordinating projects identifying and coordinating the right people at the right time to deliver activity.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage and develop activities with varied audiences
- Self-aware with emotional intelligence, creativity, drive, resilience and integrity.
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