We are working with a national charity who offer support and advice services to young people and their families. They help young people over come barriers, and offer a range of support services to them and their beneficiaries. These include; their helpline and children and family support.

They are now looking for a Deputy Director of Support Services to lead on all issues related to support and advice, and to implement their ambitious strategy in relation to support services UK wide.

You will continue with their good work; improving the organisations information sharing, support and advice services, and work collaboratively with Scotland and Northern Ireland teams. This role will directly manage a team of 4, and indirectly a team of 30.

They are looking for someone who;

• Has extensive knowledge of the education, welfare or advice services.
• Significant senior management experience, delivering national family support, or advice services within the third or private sector.
• Business planning skills, with the ability to manage, guide and support a major function.
• Experience of developing and rolling out relevant service models.
• Operational management experience at senior level - including planning, process mapping, monitoring KPI's and impact reporting.

Deputy Director of Support and Advice Services
London, EC2A 
£46,118 - £54,232 per annum

National Deaf Children’s Society is looking for a Deputy Director of Support and Advice Services. This unique role will lead the UK-wide tiered provision comprising: Universal Helpline and online community, targeted Children and Family Support and specialist Appeals and Disputes casework.

The role demands an understanding of running effective advice and support services combined with knowledge of the relevant education and welfare legislation. The post holder will have experience of providing strong leadership ensuring that the delivery of the service is of high quality, rooted in good practice and enables positive outcomes for deaf children and young people. A culture of continuous improvement is necessary to drive forward the ongoing improvement of the service, as well as the need to maintain its relevance across the four UK countries.

In both the written application and during the interview process, applicants will be expected to demonstrate they have proven experience in the management of large teams as well as supporting and empowering others. This exciting role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to formulate and produce detailed management information reports and convey complex information succinctly. You will come with extensive experience of operational management at a senior level including service planning, setting and monitoring KPIs, outcomes and impact reporting and financial management.

If you think this is the sort of environment you would like to work in and have the skills and experience to join a team of professionals committed to making a difference to the lives of deaf children and young people, then we would like to hear from you.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description (found at the beginning of the application process) prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is on Monday 17th February at 23:59.

We expect first round interviews to be held in London on Tuesday 25th February 2020.
Second round interviews are scheduled to be held in London on Wednesday 4th March 2020.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long-term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

To apply for the role of Deputy Director of Support and Advice Services, please apply via the button shown. 

This job is being posted by Webrecruit on behalf of National Deaf Children's Society. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Head of Operations, Head of Support and Advisory Services, Senior Operations Manager, or Head of Service Delivery.

To lead on all issues related to support and advice provision and to provide strong leadership to the teams ensuring the delivery of services provided by our client are high quality, rooted on good practice and facilitate positive outcomes for young adults.

Client Details

Charity

Description

You will be:

• implement our client's strategic ambitions in relation to support and advice services, UK wide.
• continue to improve the organisation's information sharing, support and advice related services, so that they deliver effective interventions for deaf young people and young adults; working collaboratively with Scotland and Northern Ireland teams as well as in partnership with others.
• take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and adults at risk.
• in conjunction with stakeholders continuing to improve and develop portfolio of support and advice service models (including digital) based on research, insight and evidence of need and gaps, ensuring reach and accessibility to vulnerable groups
• support our clients work in influencing and shaping national and local services by ensuring data from Support and Advice Services and experiences from families contribute to our Policy and Campaigning activity.

Profile

Essential skills:

• Knowledge of the education, welfare and/or advice sectors.
• Significant senior management experience of delivering a sizeable national family support, family information or advice services within the third or public sector.
• Proven strategic and business planning skills, with the ability to manage, guide and support a major function.
• Experience of developing, piloting funding and rolling out relevant service models.
• Experience of operational management at senior level - including planning, process mapping, setting and monitoring KPI's, outcome and impact reporting and financial management.
• Extensive recruitment and line management experience of teams (involving geographically dispersed and home-based staff), including performance management, recruitment, objective setting, coaching and training.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, through: management information reporting, motivating staff, managing multiple relationships and influencing.

Job Offer

Job Offer: £46,118 - £50,000

Deputy Director For Old People's Services Job, London Bridge, £63,857 Per Annum

Your new company
This is a rewarding role created to assist the Director of Older People's Services (DOP) in directing and managing our Residential Care Home operations.

Your new role
As Deputy Director of Older People's Services you will lead and ensure that the Christian values of the organisation are a key focus of all our older people's work, and that our mission is realised at local level and as a service.

You will maintain overall control and responsibility for all operational care services to the quality expected and will be accountable for compliance with regulations and sustainability for the future. In addition you will take responsibility for the line management of the Assistant Directors who carry delegated responsibility from the nominated Individual -providing and ensuring professional support, supervision, performance management and learning and development as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed

• Management at a senior level in a social care setting
• Understanding of the regulatory frameworks in which OPS operates
• Proven management skills in delivering services with demonstrable success in responding to the needs of service users across a wide range of cultures.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• contributory pension scheme
• season ticket loan
• employee assistance programme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Asylum Matters is looking for a Director to cover maternity leave and help us bring about positive change for refugees and people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

As a small, specialist team of campaigns professionals based around the UK, we work with an extensive network of frontline partners to advocate for progressive change in the asylum and immigration system. We have been at the forefront of a number of significant campaigns in the sector, bringing together high-profile national campaigning organisations with front-line charities to expose and address the issues that impact on the rights and wellbeing of people in the asylum system.

We’re looking for a dynamic leader, passionately committed to upholding the rights of people seeking asylum and motivated by the possibility of bringing about progressive reform in a challenging external context.

The Candidate:

The Director will be a strategic thinker with strong political insight, able to guide the team of campaigners in devising and executing engaging and impactful campaigns. Experience of building broad-based coalitions and managing a partnership network is important as Asylum Matters exists to strengthen collaborative efforts across the sector.

As the most senior role in Asylum Matters, the Director will have ultimate responsibility for setting and delivering the organisation’s strategic objectives and maintaining effective systems to ensure the smooth-running of the organisation, good governance and financial sustainability. Our ideal candidate will enjoy managing staff and empowering our small, remote team of regional campaigners to operate effectively.

It is an exciting time to be joining the Asylum Matters team as we are in the process of establishing ourselves as a charity, after three years operating as an independent project hosted by the registered charity, City of Sanctuary UK. Independence will allow us to be more flexible and adaptive to the external environment, allowing for the growth and evolution of our work. If you think you fit the bill, after reading the job description, we look forward to hearing from you.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading and well-respected charities.

The Prince's Trust is a leading youth charity that believes every young person should have the chance to succeed regardless of their background. The Trust supports 11 to 30 year-olds who are unemployed or struggling at school to transform their lives.

The Prince's Trust is in the middle of an ambitious five-year strategy that will increase their reach over the next decade. They plan to help one million more young people over the next ten years to help transform their lives. They will help them develop the confidence and skills to live, to learn, and to earn, giving them an increasing stake in our economy and society.

To continue their path to reach as many young people as possible the Trust is now looking for an inspirational and passionate leader to join them in the capacity of Director of Fundraising on a permanent basis.

The Prince's Trust - Director of Fundraising

Location: One of the major Prince's Trust Centres (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle or Glasgow). Travel across the UK will be required.

Salary: 110,000 - 130,000 + Benefits

Contract: Permanent

The organisation's growth to date has been driven by their expertise in relationship fundraising with businesses, philanthropists and governments. Now, the Trust is keen to diversify their fundraising efforts and grow income from individuals that will create greater income stability and sustainability.

As Director of Fundraising you will lead the organisation in their part in the funding effort. You will need to be a visionary and tenacious leader, who can inspire a high performing fundraising function of 200 fundraisers, and ultimately champion all supporters across the organisation.

To be considered for this position you will have demonstrable experience of income generation, having made financial asks of 1m+ and held budget responsibility at c 30m+. In addition, you will have experience of long-term strategy development and significant experience of leading a function including remote management of teams and other stakeholders.

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am Monday 2nd March 2020
First stage interviews: 18th or 20th March 2020
Second stage interviews: 30th March or 31st March 2020 (PM)

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact either Natalie Lawford or Faye Marshall:

We look forward to hearing from you.

Great opportunity to join this much loved charity, as part of the SMT you will have responsibility for developing and leading on the delivery of the Income Generation strategy.

The Role
Take a strategic role in the leadership and management of fundraising activities
Achieve income targets to ensure the delivery of the charitable objectives now and in the future.
Inspire, develop and implement an ambitious, innovative and comprehensive strategy which is best in class in the sector
Maximise income and increase the supporter base.
Raise the profile of the charity, internally, locally and nationally, to facilitate the delivery of the strategy and income generation.
Lead and empower the fundraising team

The Candidate
Proven ability at a senior level across a range of fundraising and income generation activities.
Experience of communications development in the Voluntary and/or Healthcare sectors.
Proven ability to manage significant annual budgets.
Evidence of making the ask effectively.
First class leadership and management skills and the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of staff.
Ability to think strategically and understand financial management.
Evidence of achievement in producing and presenting quality reports and plans together with a range of correspondence to high standard with great attention to detail.
Up to date knowledge of communication media used to help promote communications and fundraising campaigns.
An excellent team player with the ability to contribute to the Senior Executive team

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Deputy Head of Finance, Finance, London Head Office

Family Action is recruiting a Finance Manager reporting to the Director of Finance. The Finance manager will be a member of the Senior Management Group (SMG) and have significant input to the development of strategic planning and commercial targets, ensuring that financial forecasts and assumptions are robust.

Family Action has been a leading provider of services to disadvantaged and socially isolated families since its foundation in 1869. We work with over 45,000 children and families a year by providing practical, emotional and financial support through over 100 services based in communities across England.

A further 150,000 people benefit from our educational grants and information service. We tackle some of the most complex and difficult issues facing families today – including domestic abuse, mental health problems, learning disabilities and severe financial hardship.

You will have the confidence to act independently to improve Family Action’s financial performance. You will have excellent analysis and reporting skills and be able to recommend improvements that support Family Action’s strategies.  You will also be able to lead a team to manage critical processes such as credit control, restricted fund accounting, cash flow forecasts and compliance with SORP 2005 and the Companies Act 2006.

You will have a formal accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA preferred) and have experience of senior financial management within a commercial or charitable sector and the assessment of risk.  You will be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including Family Action’s auditors, funders and senior managers.

We are forward looking, ambitious and with a commitment to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operate with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and a 'hands on' finance professional keen to develop commercial experience as a member of the Senior Management Group within the charity sector, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Chelsea Physic Garden is London’s oldest botanic garden and contains a unique living collection of around 5,000 different edible, useful and medicinal plants that have changed the world.

First established as the Apothecaries' Garden in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to grow plants to be used as medicines. This four-acre physic garden, the term referring to the science of healing, is among the oldest botanical gardens in Britain, after Oxford founded in 1621 and Edinburgh in 1670.

Our rock garden is the oldest English garden devoted to alpine plants, and we are home to the largest fruiting olive tree in Britain and what is doubtless the world's northernmost grapefruit growing outdoors. Jealously guarded during the tenure of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, this Grade 1 listed Garden of Special Historic Interest became in 1983 an independent registered charity and was opened to the general public for the first time.

Chelsea Physic Garden Commercial Director £42,000 to £45,000

Following a review of the senior management team structure in 2018 the Head of Marketing and Commercial was replaced by the new role of Commercial Director, with responsibility for income generation associated with the Chelsea Physic Gardens commercial activities, the development of the Friends Scheme and for the overall promotion of the Garden.

We are also at a particularly exciting time in the development and evolution of the Garden, in a period of large scale project development and implementation and a supporting major fundraising appeal launched to restore, refurbish and re-present the listed Garden and its supporting Glasshouses and buildings as it moves toward a celebration of its 350 anniversary in 2023.

With the role of Commercial Director prominent comes responsibility for ensuring that the commercial opportunities that are or may become available to the Garden are considered and taken to ensure that the Garden’s charitable activities and aims can be executed. This will also encompass leveraging the commercial opportunities presented by the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Glasshouse Restoration and Reinterpretation project.

Closing date: Monday 17th February

Interviews: Thursday 20th February

If you are potentially interested and would welcome a confidential conversation, please contact our advising consultant, Philip Nelson at Harris Hill.

Hong Kong Watch is looking to appoint a part-time Fundraising and Communications Director to expand our organisation’s capacity and improve our communications. This is your chance to work for a leading organisation focusing on one of the world’s most important foreign policy issues. 

Hong Kong Watch is a UK-based registered charity which researches and monitors threats to Hong Kong’s human rights, rule of law and autonomy. We are experts on Hong Kong, regularly commenting on issues in the international and local press. We work with high-level stakeholders to pressure international governments to stand for human rights in Hong Kong. 

The desired candidate will be an experienced professional with a proven track record of raising substantial funds from major donors, grant giving bodies and fundraising events. They will be experienced in developing and maintaining donor relationships and have an excellent understanding and experience of all digital, marketing and communication channels, particularly in the context of NGOs/charities. They will be passionate about defending the freedoms of people in Hong Kong. 

Key responsibilities will involve: 

Fundraising

• Develop and implement fundraising strategy, in line with organisational strategy and communications strategy
• Develop and manage major donors and maintain strong relationships and engagement with existing supporters
• Identify new fundraising and partnership opportunities to ensure long-term sustainability of the organisation
• Work closely with the Finance and Operations Director to identify grant opportunities
• Work closely with the Finance and Operations Director in tracking key performance indicators and regularly report to the Director and the Board of Trustees on funding

Communications

• Develop and implement the organisation’s communications strategy and grow the organisation’s profile in key locations
• Understand the policy development in Hong Kong and ensure all communications brief are in line with in-house policy and research
• Responsible for the organisation’s image and communication work to identify creative and novel approaches for communications, with particular emphasis on social media, digital engagement, and digital fundraising

Person Specification:

Required

• Proven track record of raising substantial funds from major donors, grant giving bodies and fundraising events
• Experience in developing and maintaining donor relationships
• Demonstrated skills in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of raising funds with major donors is required 
• Excellent understanding and experience of all digital, marketing and communication channels, particularly in the context of NGOs/charity is required
• Experience in social media engagement and digital fundraising is required
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when necessary 

Desirable

• Knowledge of Hong Kong politics and UK / US politics is desirable
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is desirable

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a great campaigning charity focused on creating a strong, responsible investment system which is geared towards sustainability and advancement of savers, communities and the environment. The organisation works with some of the largest FTSE 100 companies as well as smaller institutions including asset management firms both within the UK and globally to try and influence investment portfolios on a range of issues including; health, workforce issues and climate change. An opportunity exists to join this fantastic charity as a member of the senior leadership team as the new Director of Fundraising and Communications. The Director of Fundraising and Communications role will oversee the communications team however a large section of the role will be to develop and grow the fundraising function.

Who we are looking for?

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience of developing and implementing a fundraising/business development strategy working at a senior level within an organisation. You will be a natural communicator being able to inspire and influence internal and external stakeholders. Working across a range of fundraising streams, you will also have the necessary expertise to prioritise and raise income. As there will be an existing team to oversee, you will ideally also have experience of developing high performing teams in a supportive environment. Some experience and working knowledge of developing a broad communications strategy overseeing elements of PR, Marketing and Digital is also desirable. Finally, we are seeking those with a genuine passion for the third sector who can inspire our potential donors and supporters helping to impact on a range of societal issues

Please apply directly or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion and full JD. Applications are being considered on a rolling basis so early interest is encouraged.

Job Title: Fundraising Officer

Contract: One year fixed term.

Part time:  (21hours p/w)
Salary range: ££ 26,000 (pro rata) (£15,600 actual salary)

Closing Date:  3rd March 2020

Core Arts- a leading creative mental health charity in London  are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person to become part of our Fundraising team to assist the Deputy Director in fundraising bids. Ideally we are looking for someone who loves working as part of a team and is willing to learn and support applications for funds.  The role involves fundraising from Trusts, Foundations, Lottery and Statutory funds plus assisting in the PR of the Charity.

The person needs to be organised and efficient, eager to learn about our ethos and personalised way of working. The ideal candidate would have a passion for persuasive writing, they will be excellent administrators with good attention to detail, with an understanding of how the creative arts improves wellbeing. 

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills -both written and oral; be happy working independently but also in collaboration with others; have good arithmetic ability. Fundraising experience is preferred but not necessary.  More important is an understanding of the importance of creativity and education to improve adults mental health.

To apply please email a relevant CV and a Covering Letter explaining what has motivated you to apply for the role and how you feel you meet the requirements of the role to  Giuliana Molinari 

Please look at the Core Arts website for a full job description.

I am currently looking for an outstanding Executive Assistant to the Director of External Affairs for an amazing health charity. This exciting role will see you act as the first point of contact for the Director, liaising with internal and external contacts at all levels on their behalf.

Main duties:
To manage the diary for the Director
To coordinate effective directorate-wide management and planning, undertaking a range of tasks and projects.
Support the Director, the policy team, the press team, the public affairs team and the Devolved Nations teams with the administration of major supporter communications including email/letter drafting/writing, stewardship, stakeholder management and liaison.
Act as central point of both internal and external communication for the Director of External Affairs
Manage the diary of the Director of Research & Policy and support them in overall management and planning of work
Manage email in box, identifying emails that need a response and those that are urgent
Draft and proof-read routine correspondence, meeting notes and reports
Supply briefings and documents for meetings
Create presentations including sourcing of material and final production
Book travel as needed and process expenses
Ensure smooth running of Directorate and team meetings, including booking rooms/venues, compiling agendas, liaising with contributors and attendees, collating papers, facilitating workshop sessions, and capturing and circulating actions
Support Director and Heads in annual business and budget planning
Assist Heads to monitor and manage their budgets and process invoices

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online or contact Sekai today!

Finance Director role, reporting into the deputy CEO and leading on all financial management and control.

Client Details

This international charity are growing quickly. They work closely with corporate and institutional donors who provide funding for key projects, typically working with political leaders and influential people around the world. The organisation holds influence with these key figures and uses its fantastic connections and a high-profile board to develop these relationships.

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a finance team and oversee all matters of financial management, reporting and control.
• Lead on all financial decision making support and input into organisational strategy
• Develop robust finance infrastructure, including hands on involvement in processes, systems and controls
• Oversee financial year end and audit process
• Key contact for non-finance stakeholders across the SMT
• Reporting to Board of Trustees on a regular basis

Profile

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or Equivalent) with strong financial leadership skills that can be evidenced through experience. You will have a strong technical background and will be happy to take a hands on approach when required. In addition, you will have experience of providing an excellent finance business partnering service to non-finance.

Applications from all backgrounds will be considered, but experience within a fast-paced environment would be highly beneficial.

Job Offer

Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience plus benefits.

Flexible working available