We present an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Management Team of one of the largest charities in the UK.

About the Organisation

The organisation is the largest community funder in the UK – they have supported over 11,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life. They support a wide range of health, educational, environmental, and charitable projects.

As part of their transformation to working more closely to the communities they support, they have created 6 regional teams across England, run out of 6 regional offices: London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds and Exeter. Team members are dispersed, based in their local communities.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Management Team and to lead their responsive funding across their 6 regions. The regions span a diverse and complex geography and their grant portfolio reflects this. They are present in almost all communities across England and their funding supports communities to address almost all of what matters to them today.

The aim of the role is to maximise the impact of their funding and lead the strategic direction and management of the regional grant portfolios. You will be accountable for all aspects of strategic and operational management, including development of funding priorities, management of the grant budget, operational excellence, staff support and development and key stakeholder management. 

Working with the 6 Heads of Region who report into you, you will ensure a level of consistency in the ways of working across the regions.

You will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, maintaining strong relationships with other members of the SMT as well as with colleagues in other country portfolios and in the corporate support teams. 

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference through the organisation's funding, with a deep understanding of the communities they serve. You will have experience of building and leading teams and driving a high-performance culture through your ability to coach, inspire, and empower people. Your ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with a range of senior-level internal and external stakeholders will be second to none, and you will be a confident communicator, comfortable in all environments. You will demonstrate an ability to work in an agile way, ensuring we are flexible and continue to improve in line with feedback and insights from customers and frontline staff.

About You

As an experienced senior leader, you’ll have an excellent understanding of the organisation's sector combined with a focus on delivery and operational excellence, an eye for improvement opportunities and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. In addition to this you’ll need to demonstrate your experience and qualifications in these areas:

• Experience and understanding of the environment they operate in and the communities they serve
• Excellent leadership capabilities and highly developed people skills, using your gravitas to enable and develop the regional teams and motivate them to succeed.
• Introducing consistent and realistic core principles, priorities and deliverables based on an understanding of the organisational as well as local context
• Good decision-making skills, considering evidence, analysis and personal experience to take and mitigate risk as appropriate
• Critical thinking, with a natural inclination to challenge the status quo as and when required to drive improvement
• Implementing effective performance management, planning, risk analysis and governance resulting in greater impact and efficiency
• Developing and enhancing relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors, representing the Fund externally
• Experience in budgeting and data analysis, as well as developing and delivering annual and longer-term strategic operating plans
• Values-driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose

For You

• A competitive salary package
• 25 days of annual leave, rising to 30 days with service, plus public holidays.
• A generous company pension scheme
• They have a variety of flexible working options available to support staff with their work life balance, whilst ensuring the organisation is able to work effectively. This takes into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals.
• Employee Assistance Programme & Cash Healthcare Plan
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Season tickets and cycle to work loans
• Paid volunteering leave

Deputy Director - Mental Health

We are working in partnership with a small Mental Health Charity to recruit an Interim Deputy Director for a period of around 3 months. This is a wonderful organisation who are looking for an expert to oversee their team who provide a range of mental health support services within the community.

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate excellent leadership skills alongside strong mental health knowledge within the sector. In return you will have the opportunity to work for a great team and make a real difference to the Charity.

If this sounds of interest to you please contact us ASAP to discuss the role further.

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Transnational Strategies programme are now seeking a Deputy Programme Director- Head of Gender Sexuality and Identity (GSI) to lead in the planning, coordination, development and implementation of Amnesty International's work on Gender Sexuality and Identity issues. This position is advertised as an 18-month contract due to organisational policy however the post is permanent in the Transnational Strategies (GSI Unit) structure.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Deputy Programme Director - Head of GSI, you will act as the movement's principal policy adviser on Gender Sexuality and Identity issues, developing AI's policies and research, advocacy, and membership strategies on these issues. You will lead and coordinate the planning, development and implementation of AI's strategy for the protection and promotion worldwide of Gender Sexuality and Identity issues and to ensure that AI takes an effective and coordinated approach on these issues.

You will provide expert advice and will supervise and coordinate the team's provision of expert advice, including campaigning advice, on Gender Sexuality and Identity issues to AI staff, sections/structures, and other AI membership bodies. You will have the opportunity to develop and manage a programme of quality research, ensuring the quality of AI's research output through training, advice and review of documents produced by other IS staff and the movement relating to Gender Sexuality and Identity issues.

Representing AI to governments, international financial institutions, other intergovernmental bodies and civil society representatives, in coordination with relevant staff in ILOP and other programmes; you will act as AI's expert spokesperson on Gender Sexuality and Identity issues to raise public awareness of AI and its calls for action, build support for concrete recommendations for change, and help position AI at the forefront of the human rights movement.

ABOUT YOU

With significant expert knowledge -- demonstrated through academic qualifications or the equivalent and substantial professional experience - on gender, sexuality and other aspects of identity, you will bring with you to the role extensive professional experience involving the intersectional analysis of aspects of identity, including ways that human rights abuses target these multifaceted identities.

You will have strong analytical, credibility and relationship building skills and demonstrable experience in conducting and managing research including field research, for advocacy purposes. An experienced manager of people and resources, you will also be familiar with developing and managing advocacy and campaigns; you will have a proven ability to formulate coherent policies based on a comprehensive understanding of relevant human rights issues.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the movement's principal policy adviser on Gender Sexuality and Identity issues, developing AI's policies and research, advocacy, and membership strategies on these issues and monitoring adherence by IS programs and the movement in order to ensure consistent and coordinated implementation at the international level, including in the context of the relevant AI campaigns.
• Lead and coordinate the planning, development and implementation of AI's strategy for the protection and promotion worldwide of Gender Sexuality and Identity issues and to ensure that AI takes an effective and coordinated approach on these issues.
• Provide expert advice and supervise and coordinate the team's provision of expert advice, including campaigning advice, on Gender Sexuality and Identity issues to AI staff, sections/structures, and other AI membership bodies (including directly providing advice to these stakeholders); supervise and coordinate the provision of campaigning advice on Gender Sexuality and Identity issues to ensure that AI takes a consistent and coordinated approach to these issues in its research, campaigning and other activities

• Represent AI to governments, international financial institutions, other intergovernmental bodies and civil society representatives, in coordination with relevant staff in ILOP and other programmes as appropriate; develop media and other professional contacts; and otherwise act as AI's expert spokesperson on Gender Sexuality and Identity issues to raise public awareness of AI and its calls for action, build support for concrete recommendations for change, and help position AI at the forefront of the human rights movement.
• Develop and manage a programme of quality research, including by organizing or participating in field research missions; develop appropriate research methods for AI's work in these areas, and ensure the quality of AI's research output through training, advice and review of documents produced by other IS staff and the movement relating to Gender Sexuality and Identity issues.
• Write or contribute to the writing of timely and effective reports, briefings, correspondence, action materials, press releases, and other internal and external documents to contribute to the implementation of AI strategies on Gender Sexuality and Identity issues.

Teenage Cancer Trust create world-class cancer services for young people in the UK, providing life-changing care and support so young people don’t have to face cancer alone. They are now looking for a new Deputy Director of Public Fundraising to deliver significant income growth across all areas of Public Fundraising and to drive and implement their fundraising strategy to help them increase and deepen their impact for all young people with cancer in the UK, now and in the future.

Famous for its annual Royal Albert Hall concerts featuring some of the world’s biggest names in music and comedy, Teenage Cancer Trust offer services that put the needs of young people first and allow them to face the particular set of challenges that come with having cancer at a young age together.

The charity is looking to establish a new, significant and innovative Public Fundraising and Individual Giving programme at the Trust using a direct marketing led approach. The role will be responsible for leading the strategic development of a broad range of public fundraising activities raising millions of pounds for Teenage Cancer Trust, setting strategic goals and translating these into insight-led, profitable and engaging mass market supporter relationships.

The Trust is looking for an exceptional, inspiring professional with a proven track record in fundraising leadership across a range of public fundraising streams and with proven success in innovation and driving significant income growth across a multi-million pound portfolio. You will have a strong working knowledge of a wide range of fundraising activities and demonstrable experience of leading a complex multi-channel direct marketing programme within a charity setting.

Finally, you will be a skilled networker and a natural collaborator with outstanding senior leadership and line management skills, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a charity that is full of energy and packs a big punch, with a clearly defined brand and some great building blocks and talented, experienced teams already in place. For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

TreeHouse School has a career defining opportunity for an exceptional person, who can inspire, lead and innovate.  If you are ambitious about making the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism, share our forward thinking, open minded values then we would love to hear from you.

We are an Ofsted “Outstanding” non-maintained special school and sixth form for pupils aged 4–19. We have been providing specialist education for children with autism since 1997 to enable them to learn, thrive and achieve. We are person-centred, we thrive through challenge, we are caring and we are creative.

What we offer:

• We are committed to CPD, we are a part of the Haringey Education Program providing NPQH
• Subsidised weekly classes including; Yoga, Zumba and Running
• Free healthy breakfast
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000
• Season ticket loans
• Wellness programmes
• On-site physiotherapy for all employees

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Deputy Head who has:

• High expectations of our pupils' learning and a commitment to providing education that promotes excellent progress and improves life chances, ‘making the ordinary possible'
• Experience of successfully leading and managing a transdisciplinary team to ensure young people are prepared for adulthood
• Experience of working in a culture of change
• Extensive teaching experience with young people with complex special education needs
• Ensure the objectives outlined in the School Development Plan are realised through a regular cycle of development planning, implementation, review and evaluation
• Experience of leading, managing and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching or mentoring.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. 

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

Role Closes: Monday 6th April 2020
Interview Date: 27th April 2020 

The Deputy Manager will work two days with the people we support on shift  and three days in the office supported by the service manager.

You will be working with the Service Manager to provide exceptional support to these residents and to manage the staff team.

Vacancy available:

• Full Time 37.5 hours per week

A full driving licence is essential for this position

Duties include:

• Support - Ensure sustainable, quality person-centred support is provided and that all the service users’ needs are met,
• Development – Responsible for team development including recruitment, training and development & developing innovative and engaging activities and plans
• Management – Ensure quality, compliance and financial requirements of the service are met, e.g. budgets, CQC requirements, Health & Safety

What we look for in our Deputy Managers:

• 2 years Leadership/Management experience
• Level 2 or 3 diploma or NVQ in Health and Social Care- desirable
• Reliable and dependable
• Passionate for leading positive change
• Respectful towards others
• Empathetic, understanding and caring attitude
• Drivers Licence essential

Benefits?, In addition to £23,000 pa FitzRoy offer some fantastic perks which include: 25 days holiday, + Bank Holidays, holiday purchase scheme, annual leave rising with service, enhanced overtime, pension, DBS, cycle to work, enhanced parental leave, life insurance & access to a variety of online discounts with major retailers.

We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.

You will provide inspirational leadership and bring strong matrix management expertise to help transform our communications and engagement model, supporting the organisation to meet its goals as set out in our five-year strategy to 2022

The post holder will be responsible for:Providing robust, clear and strategic communications and stakeholder engagement advice and challenge to senior managers and leaders, including the organisation's Chief Executive, Chair and other members of the Board.

• Leading the development of stakeholder engagement program among system partners, involving the enhancement of senior-level strategic stakeholder relationships in external bodies,and in particular overseeing the provision of high-quality and systematic support to the Chair and CEO in their peer-level relationships across the wider healthcare and legal services systems.
• Being a highly trusted, credible and visible leader of the organisation's communications and stakeholder engagement function, both internally and externally - working with senior leaders to help direct and provide professional assurance regarding the development, delivery and impact of the organisation's communications and engagement plans and activities.
• Establishing a new stakeholder relationship function on behalf of the organisation.
• Leading and developing a high-performing communications and engagement operation of approx. 18 FTEs in delivering high-quality, accurate, creative communications and stakeholder engagement solutions and approaches, across an integrated range of channels and disciplines - media relations, corporate publications, campaigns, events, digital and social media, and internal communications, plus strategic stakeholder engagement.
• Working closely with the Director of Membership and Stakeholder Engagement to ensure that day-to-day activities and commitments best meet the longer-term interests of the organisation and its sponsoring government department, the Department of Health and Social Care, and our indemnity scheme members.
• Developing work plans, systems, processes and infrastructure, and associated deliverables and creative approaches, using credible sources of customer, member and stakeholder insight, and presenting these work plans in line with agreed resources and priorities.
• Acting as a strong role model to foster a culture of learning, delivery and collaboration, both within the MSE directorate and between the directorate and all other parts of the organisation, demonstrating exceptional levels of customer focus and quality assurance; supporting the integration of our external affairs work, ensuring that opportunities to engage or inform are maximised across the organisation
• Overseeing the development of creative and innovative internal engagement plans that seeks to raise awareness of key programs of work that will enable the implementation of our strategy and business plans, and drive culture change and improvement internally across dispersed office sites and home workers.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all the below: -

• Masters degree or equivalent demonstrable experience of working in a senior level role
• Specialist in-depth knowledge and expertise in strategic and operational communications and stakeholder engagement
• Programme and/or project management qualification - e.g. MSP, PRINCE 2 or equivalent
• Proficient IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office packages (ie Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
• Ability to lead and influence managers and stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff, including in cross-matrix working environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, allied with creative and operational skills to support exceptional stakeholder engagement
• Able to analyse and interpret complex information, financial data and statistics to assess issues, identify trends, anticipate issues and generate solutions
• Able to plan and prioritise work in the context of a fast-paced and changing environment to meet deadlines
• Able to plan for and manage change, in particular through creative and engaging internal communications campaigns across dispersed office locations and home workers
• Able to build and work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams at all levels
• Proficient at influencing and engaging senior management, including NEDs
• Worked across organisational boundaries, delivering communications and engagement initiatives as part of or leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Delivering robust business management systems and processes, including quality assurance and impact measurement
• Leading change and/or project management
• Developing and managing governance arrangements for oversight of communications and engagement
• Producing management information and analysis for development and implementation of communications and engagement
• Experience of budget management
• Extensive knowledge and experience of central government communications and engagement, plus thorough understanding and working knowledge of stakeholder engagement, internally and externally

If this role is of interest, please do apply ASAP with an up to date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience as looking to submit on Monday the 30^th of March or call me on 07514539772

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The Position

The Development Team Administrator is responsible for a range of administrative and development activities that support Lewa UK’s fundraising goals and provides Executive Assistant support for Lewa’s International Executive Director. **To apply please provide a CV and covering letter**

The Role

The Development Team Administrator will be detail-oriented, familiar with fundraising processes and the importance of data management, a team-player, self-driven, and passionate about contributing to high standards of excellence. A commitment to and interest in wildlife conservation and community development is advantageous. This full-time position is based in London close to Hammersmith underground station.

Broadly, the Development Team Administrator is responsible for supporting the UK team in meeting ambitious annual fundraising targets, overseeing operations of Lewa’s London-based office, and ensuring excellent donor stewardship and data management. 

This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development Europe, Middle East & Asia (DDofD EMEA), currently based in London. Lewa’s International Executive Director (IED) has overall responsibility for all staff and consultants who are hired to work on Lewa’s behalf outside of Kenya. 

Responsibilities

Administrative Duties

• Schedule meetings, set up conference calls via Zoom, keep global calendar up to date;
• Handle mailing requests from donors including mailing of impact reports, donation receipts, special gifts and other items;
• Implement new filing system and ensure ongoing proper filing practices under guidance of the Global Data and Administration Officer;
• Arrange conference rooms and food catering when needed;
• Provide administrative support to DDofD and IED for scheduling meetings, data entry, arranging travel, etc.

Donor Information and Support Management

• Enter donations and detailed notes into Salesforce and process donor acknowledgement letters under the direction of the DDofD;
• Ensure tasks and deadlines assigned to consultants are entered and updated in Salesforce;
• Monitor general Lewa email account for follow up tasks and responses;
• Support in data management via Salesforce and Dropbox by logging call notes, next steps, donor information, and follow-up tasks;
• Support all fundraisers on data entry, especially during heavy workload times of the year.

Travel and Event Planning

• Provide travel support to Lewa staff and partners visiting the UK, under direction of DDofD and Global Data and Administration Officer, including booking internal flights and hotels when needed; developing and keeping a travel itinerary up to date; requesting meetings; arranging in-country travel; and fulfilling special travel or hosting-related requests;
• Event support including planning, guest list creation and management (with the Global Data and Administration Officer) set-up and overall administrative management. Specific tasks may include logging auction items, photos and descriptions; helping to coordinate and deliver purchased auction items; posting purchased auction items; preparing and printing table place cards; updating attendance lists; delivering supplies to event location; assembling gift bags; ordering thank you gifts for committee members, etc; 
• Coordinate quarterly board committee calls and attendance at three annual board meetings, including polling board members about date availability, setting up Zoom calls, ensuring technology needs are in place for meetings, etc;
• Responsible for planning all UK board meetings and International Advisory Council meetings annually including booking hotel room blocks, arranging catering if necessary, answering questions from board and staff who are traveling to the meeting, distributing schedules and materials, etc.;
• Assist with meeting material preparation including proofreading, editing, and organizing board books via PDF;
• Attend board meetings and take detailed meeting minutes.
• Assist the DDofD in supporting the Lewa Next Gen programme and on average two events annually and associated Communications.

Fundraising Support

• Play a key supporting role in annual direct mail activities including mail merges, formatting, printing letters, troubleshooting, etc.
• Draft emails and donor correspondence as requested;
• Respond to donor and board member queries in a timely, professional manner.
• Proof read proposals and other communications text
• Assist the Fundraising and Communications Officer in writing Social Media posts and other Communications relevant to Lewa UK/ EMEA.

Office Oversight

• Office oversight and management including making sure the office has proper supplies and functioning equipment;
• Coordinating IT support for the team when necessary;
• Track expenditures for key staff and events in cooperation with Global Data and Administrative Officer and Senior Finance Manager;
• Pricing research for supplies, services, travel, etc.;
• Manage vendor relationships for UK under direction of Global Data and Administrative Officer and DDofD;
• Research and query common HR and administrative practices to establish better office and employee management systems when needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

The Person

This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong communication skills and the ability to work with limited supervision.  We are looking for someone to join our growing team who has a genuine passion for the cause and pride in their work, as well as understanding the vital contribution this role makes to a busy team!

Qualifications and Competencies

The Development Administrator must demonstrate:

• Attention to detail and willingness to carefully track data related to donors and office management.
• Strong writing and editing skills to assist on proposals.
• Ability to keep to budget
• Should be skilled in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and a CRM database.
• The ability to initiate and complete long-term projects as well as manage time-sensitive daily activities, and the flexibility to work as part of a collaborative office environment. 
• The ability to foster a healthy organizational culture in a multinational, multicultural environment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently against pressing deadlines.
• Ability to work in harmony with teammates and enthusiastic about contributing to team goals.
• The ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity. 

Education, Training, and Experience 

• University degree preferred; strong professional experience without a University degree also considered.

Compensation 

Lewa UK provides a competitive salary, benefits and holiday compensation package.

**To apply please provide a CV and covering letter**

CANDIDATES

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy UK is committed to building a truly diverse and inclusive organization with a focus on valuing, serving, and understanding Lewa’s constituents in Kenya and globally. Lewa UK is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its hiring and promotion process without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, partnership status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital, parental or familial status, national origin, ethnicity, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Racial and ethnic minorities and men are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Lewa UK is not able to sponsor employment visas.

Overview:The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Established in 1995, the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (Lewa, or the Conservancy) is an award-winning catalyst and model for community-centric conservation in northern Kenya. Lewa has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and features on the IUCN Green List of Excellence in protected area management. The Conservancy is the heart of wildlife conservation, sustainable development and responsible tourism in northern Kenya. Lewa’s successful working model has inspired replication by other conservation organizations in the region, notably through its close partner organization, the Northern Rangelands Trust, which now comprises 39 community conservancies.

Lewa is home to 14% of Kenya's rhino population, the world's largest resident population of the endangered Grevy's zebra, and many other species. The Conservancy also promotes landscape connectivity for wildlife, especially for more than 6,500 elephants that move from the high-altitude areas in the Mount Kenya Forest, through Lewa and the neighboring Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve, to habitats in Samburu and areas further north. 

Lewa’s success can be attributed to its close working partnership with neighboring communities through education, clean water projects, health clinics, microcredit programs, and sustainable agriculture work. Through a broad range of programs, the Conservancy benefits more than 60,000 people in surrounding communities who in turn have become Lewa’s first line of defense against poachers and criminal elements who seek to profit from illicit trade in rhino horn, ivory, and other wildlife products.

The Housing Forum has a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Chief Executive to join the business on a full-time permanent basis, helping to implement the business plan and forming part of a medium-term succession strategy. The role will encompass increasing the reach and profile of The Housing Forum, engaging and influencing leaders at both local and central government level, widening the membership base in addition to also consolidating The Housing Forum’s position as the representative body for the housing supply chain.

The strategic responsibilities will include driving a programme of policy development, events and communications that influence Government and industry on key issues relating to quality, innovation and delivery of housing in the UK.

The Deputy Chief Executive will have a key role in establishing relationships with key stakeholder groups across the housing supply chain, raising the profile of the Housing Forum, attracting new organisations as members and increasing the value of the membership offer.

Operational responsibilities will include day-to-day operational responsibility for the work of The Housing Forum, producing content and output for the membership and the industry as a whole; involving working closely with a small, integrated team and acting as deputy to the Chief Executive.

This truly is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of UK Housing.

Role requirements:

-Experience of business development in the housing sector or related field
-Ability to shape the strategic direction of an organisation
-Ability to influence and engage at a senior level
-Highly organised with the ability to achieve objectives to a demanding timescale
-Ability to inspire confidence and trust from stakeholders at senior level
-Strong presentation skills
-Project management skills
-Strong interpersonal and networking skills
-IT and social media skills

Desirable requirements:

-Professional qualification in property, construction or related field
-Persuasive communicator
-Knowledge of the UK housing market
-Knowledge of housing policy
-Understanding of the housing development cycle
-Experience with a trade or professional organisation
-CRM, data base and web site integration knowledge
-Effective in collaborative and partnership work
-Experience in working with sponsors and developing alternative revenue streams.

The Housing Forum is a membership network of organisations and businesses who collaborate to develop and improve the nation's housing stock.  Our Vision is ‘A quality home for all’ and membership of The Housing Forum gives housing organisations the opportunity to shape the future.  Our views and content are drawn from the wide experience and innovation of the membership.

The Housing Forum is the only cross-sector, industry-wide membership network that represents the entire housing supply chain on behalf of the housing industry.

We have over 150 organisations from both public and private sectors, collaborating to inform, influence and network. Our membership network has a major influence on housing supply and quality, representing over £15 billion turnover, 1.1 million managed homes and 70,000+ homes in the build pipeline.

For further information, please contact Duncan Grant via our website.

Applications should be sent to Duncan via the application link, along with your CV.

The Housing Forum recruitment policies comply with the Equality Act 2010.

Deputy Manager – Oxford (City Patch)

Response has been successfully providing housing and support in the community for adults with mental health needs for over 40 years.

• £25,957 - £28,841 per annum (depending on experience)
• Permanent, 37 hours per week
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £100 towards gym membership of your choice
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Induction and Training
• Free flu jabs

We are looking for Deputy Manager who has excellent leadership skills to work in one of our projects in Oxford (City Patch). You will be supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health needs to live their lives in a positive way, and assist them to improve their physical and mental well-being and promote and encourage as much independence as possible. To do this you will attend and facilitate professional meetings when needed to ensure a cohesive and shared approach is being adopted by all agencies involved in supporting our residents. You will also provide day to day line management and supervision to a small team of support staff, in partnership with the Area Manager.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a track record of working with service users in the Mental Health or similar field and will ideally have previous experience with your own client caseload. You will have experience of working to safeguard and protect vulnerable residents/potential residents and manage crisis situations. This may involve raising safeguarding alerts and organising and attending multidisciplinary meetings. You will be expected to ensure; where possible, that family and friends are fully involved in the creation of bespoke support plans that guide the recovery of residents

Experience within a care or mental health setting is desirable, qualifications are advantageous, however, we have a Learning & Development team who will support you and your personal development and work to progress your career with us!

Above all, we are looking for people that share our values below and want to make a real difference to people’s lives:

Caring – Our residents are the heart and soul of all that we do, we provide person-centred care that enables residents to live a life worth living. We believe that differences should be celebrated, and each resident’s uniqueness enhances not only our community, but also the support we provide.

Safe – Honest and open relationships help to make all of our residents feel safe, and we provide a safe place for recovery for as long as a resident may require.

Creative – Continuous learning from one another is key. When working with a resident at their own pace there is/ are many ways to get creative with how they are supported.

Aspirational – Recovery is focused on what a resident can do, not what they can’t.

The role can be challenging but very rewarding. You will be able to use your initiative and demonstrate your leadership skills to ensure that residents are empowered and supported to work towards their life goals and independence.

Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We aspire to achieve an equal and diverse workforce.  Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification will be given an interview. All roles have a requirement for successful applicants to hold a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB check) obtained by Response.

You have proven experience of assisting service users within a supported housing environment and a good understanding of health and social care management. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Deputy Manager.

Our Kensington & Chelsea Supported Housing Service is a preventative homeless service for adults aged 18 and over with housing and support needs. Providing accommodation based housing support services for people deemed to be socially excluded, our aim is to increase our clients’ capacity to maintain their accommodation and live independently in the community. Your challenge will be to assist with the day-to-day management of the service contract and support those that use our services. You’ll also be responsible for helping to manage our staff resources, manage a case load, including inducting new members, managing the daily Rota and ensuring team development plans are in place. And, when it comes to seeing that data is entered correctly onto our system, helping to prepare management information or deputising for the Service Manager, again, we'll count on you.

To take on this challenging front line management role you’ll need proven relevant experience of leading, supervising and inspiring staff, using a firm but inclusive management style. You’ll also need the ability to prioritise a busy workload and manage conflicting priorities, coupled with sound judgment and flair for delegating work appropriately. Good investigation and negotiation skills are also required, as is tact and diplomacy. Self-motivated, flexible about working hours and able to engage effectively at all levels, you’re outcome, solution and task focused and happy to participate in on call arrangements.

This is a full-time post at 37.5 hours a week.

This post is located in Ladbroke Grove.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Closing Date: 27th March 2020

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

An exciting opportunity to join Certitude as a Deputy Manager as we continue to grow as a Social Care provider in London.
Salary: £25,102 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours
Job Type: Permanent
Service: Mental Health
Location: Lambeth
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday - Flexibility for weekends as required

Benefits:

· A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop
· 25 days annual leave, pension scheme and 24-hour Employee Assistance
· Paid Enhanced DBS
· Eye care vouchers
· Travel season ticket loan
· Cycle to work Scheme

About the role:

The role of a Deputy Manager is to provide leadership, development and direction across the service ensuring that the team provides the people we support with the service they need to lead a good life and achieve the things that are important to them and their families.

Duties will include:

· Build great relationships with the people we support and the people important in their lives (families, other staff, and external professionals). Know their skills, interests, qualities, strengths, challenges, ways of communicating and aspirations and ensure the individualized service they receive plays to their strengths; helps them tackle their challenges and achieve their goals.
· Ensure all the plans and records relating to people are accurate and up to date using respectful language which allows people to see what progress is being made against goals; track areas of concern (e.g. health) and take action as agreed.
· To develop and implement individual Quality of Life plans that focus on individuals' preferences and needs and maximise and maintain their personal independence all the while promoting rights, autonomy and choices.
· Work in a consistent and positive way with local managers and other team members to ensure people get a great service from the whole team at any time. Ensure all organisation policies and specific agreed ways of working in the service are followed e.g. that specific support plans are being followed up, that medication processes are being adhered to, that money is managed effectively, that health and safety practices are carried out.
· Supervise, coach and train colleagues in person centred support practices, giving and acting on received feedback on what is going well and what is not going well.
· To use information technology (including a computer) to undertake a range of administrative tasks and to follow procedural guidelines and complete appropriate documentation in required formats and to compile detailed written reports and be able to communicate clearly to people we support, employees and other professionals all the while understanding the nature of confidentiality.

About you:

To be a Deputy Manager at Certitude, the following are essential:
· Experience of supporting people who have mental health needs or learning disabilities to become more active in their community
· Experience of mentoring/supervising/coaching others
· Person centred working & developing person centred support plans with individuals
· Knowledge of safeguarding
· A good communicator (written and verbal) and listener, someone who can communicate well with different people and can clearly get their ideas across in writing and verbally.
· Able to organise self and others to get things done with a high level of attention to detail

About the Organisation:

At Certitude we are proud of our history of supporting people with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities. We support more than 1500 people across London through a diverse range of support services and believe in providing the right level of support, to enable individuals to flourish, contribute and live a good life.

As a Gold Level Investor in People, we have high employee engagement and a strong commitment to people development from both our Board and Leadership Team. As a result, we can support people with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live the life they want to lead; happy, healthy, respected as equals and valued for their contribution within communities.

We aim to be the best social care employer in London and are proud of our reputation as a London employer - employing more than a 1000 staff and volunteers with a turnover of £34m.

Our Values:

Working Together
Continuously Improving
Inspired by People
Dependable

Do you want to be a Deputy Manager at Certitude? Complete an application form and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch!

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Merton Home Tutoring Service is now at a pivotal point in its development and we are seeking to appoint an experienced Director to be involved in helping to shape and develop it over the next 2 years and beyond.

Merton Home Tutoring Service (“MHTS”) is an 11 year-old charity which gives free English language tuition to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers who are not able to access local authority or other ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) classes because of poverty, lack of opportunity, childcare commitments, and disability. We teach learners in their own homes or in small community classes across the London Borough of Merton. These include a wide diversity of nationalities, ages and cultures.

We currently have 35-40 home learners and a further 80-90 attend our weekly community classes. We have 3 part-time staff responsible for the day to day operation of these services and 6 part-time staff who provide on-site creche facilities for the classes.

Leadership and Strategy

To provide strategic leadership to MHTS through a time of change and growth, taking staff, volunteers and trustees with them on developing a shared strategic vision and strategic plan.

Performance

To deliver effective organisational and personnel management and administration within the strategic and accountability frameworks established by the Board of Trustees, ensuring a well-supported and engaged workforce, future sustainability for the organisation, an effective performance culture, risk management, business planning and governance.

To ensure that the Board receives advice and data driven information in a timely and appropriate manner, and to ensure good communication with staff and volunteers.

Partnerships

To negotiate and influence constructive partnerships with local government, the voluntary sectors, and funders. To secure funding and/or contracts, develop strategic and operational alliances, influence policy and promote positive change.

To maintain the key role MHTS has as the lead provider of free ESOL services and support for pre-entry level learners in Merton.

Main Responsibilities

Leading and managing the organisation

Specific duties include:

• To provide line management to staff within the organisation
• To devise plans and strategies and to implement them in order to ensure delivery and performance
• To drive and manage income generation and be responsible to the trustees for the overall financial health of MHTS
• To ensure that the organisation has the human, material and financial resources it needs to operate effectively
• To develop and seek out new strategies for ensuring future resources
• To take appropriate steps to protect the organisation from risk and manage safeguarding
• To ensure that the organisation has the right management systems and structures to carry out its work effectively, accountably and safely
• To ensure that regular and appropriate evaluation is carried out, to both support and develop the understanding of progress within the learning environment and to inform staff, trustees and funding bodies
• To provide leadership, direction and good communication to staff and to work effectively as part of a team, maintain good relations with colleagues and all contacts
• To ensure that the organisation fulfils its constitutional, regulatory and legal obligations.
• To promote external relationships and act, with the Chair, as a spokesperson on behalf of MHTS

Financial strategy and management

• To manage the financial operations of MHTS in line with the budget agreed and set by the Board
• To work to achieve the targets set for income generation as identified in the budget and to review these regularly with the Board
• To review and research new funding opportunities, develop proposals in liaison with the Board and submit funding applications and bids as agreed
• To monitor existing grant funding projects to ensure that the terms of the agreement are met, and that the projects are delivered in line with expectations, on time and on budget
• To ensure that the financial risks to which MHTS is exposed have been identified, reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks
• To provide expertise in the full range of financial and operating functions, in the provision of a management information system and website/social media

Working with the Board of Trustees

Working effectively with the Chair/ other trustees:

• To ensure that the Board of Trustees formulates and regularly reviews MHTS’s vision, mission and values
• To work with the Board to develop a long-term strategy within the parameters of MHTS’s vision, mission and values
• To provide the Board with the necessary information to adequately monitor annual plans, targets and performance
• To report to the Board on organisational progress, providing information and accounting for organisational performance
• To develop policy proposals for Board discussion and decision
• To ensure the Board is aware of all risks to the charity
• To undertake the role of Secretary to the Board and set an annual calendar for Board meetings and events
• To suggest development opportunities for the Board and its members, as appropriate.

Other duties

Any other duties as commensurate with the role.