Job Title: Deputy Health Manager

Department: Health 

Reports to: Health Development Manager 

Salary: £37,000 (equivalent of top of Band 6 NHS) 

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week 

Location: Home based (but willing to travel as required) 

Purpose of Job 

To support the Health Development Manager to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and to build Shine’s networks to increase our influence in the health sector.

To learn from the Health Development Manager’s experience, become a key member of the health team and an integral part of our succession planning, with a view to replacing the Manager upon retirement. 

Core role 

To support the Health Development Manager in day-to-day operations and deputise for her where required 

To assist delivery of the Corporate Plan by supporting the health team to achieve their objectives set out against the annual workplan

To ensure coordinated planning and delivery of the workplan to meet milestone deadlines 

To deal with health-related member queries, giving up to date information advice and support to assist Shine’s members to manage their conditions well and live healthy and fulfilling lives 

To develop virtual health services for members and contribute to the delivery of a regional and national programme of events to Shine’s membership (virtual or face to face) 

To provide information to professionals working with individuals and families affected by Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus. 

To raise greater awareness of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus amongst professionals, external organisations and the general public through presentations, training and attendance at professional events. 

To promote Shine, support the building of networks and the increasing of Shine’s influence in the health sector and to support campaign work 

To actively promote membership of Shine to people with the relevant conditions when the opportunity arises 

To keep clear and accurate records for monitoring and evaluation on Shine’s database

To undertake any other duties in line with the job role. 

Essential criteria 

• Ability to travel across the designated areas 

• Flexible working hours, this may include some weekends 

• Ability to work from home (a quiet area where confidentiality could be assured when communicating with or about members) 

• Motivated and able to work on your own initiative working from home, and as part of a team. 

• Full Enhanced DBS checks and referencing will be completed 

Experience and qualifications – essential 

• NHS Band 6 level registered nurse with at least 5 years' experience 

• Significant experience of working with disabled children and/ or adults, preferably both 

• Experience of leading a team and supervising staff 

• Knowledge of the health system (it is desirable to also have knowledge of the social care system)

Knowledge, skills and abilities – essential 

• Knowledge of spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions and of the issues and challenges faced by people living with these conditions 

• Ability to develop practical solutions for dealing with members’ complex health issues 

• Ability to understand and analyse complex research/medical information 

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written 

• IT literate with a good knowledge of computer systems and programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a working knowledge of virtual delivery mediums such as Zoom, Teams 

• A non-judgemental and inclusive approach 

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job. 

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 14th February 2022 (but we reserve the right to interview early so encourage you to apply as soon as possible) 

Interviews (by Zoom): Monday 21st February 2022

We are currently looking for a Deputy Director for our Patient, Public and Stakeholder Engagement team within our Communications and Engagement Group.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Informal hybrid working arrangements may be available as agreed with the line manager.

Who are we? 

The MHRA is transforming to be a world class regulator through making the right benefit risk judgements and delivering the right outcomes for patients. We have an exciting opportunity in our multi award-winning Communications and Engagement group for a new Deputy Director for our Patient, Public and Stakeholder Engagement team. This is a new role and you will oversee the delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of all aspects of our patient and public involvement strategy, working with colleagues and senior stakeholders across the agency and externally.

What’s the role? 

This is a senior leadership role and the successful candidate will work with and influence colleagues, providing strategic advice, ensuring we put patients first and delivering a step change in our patient and public engagement. You will develop and deliver programmes of engagement activity with a wide range of stakeholders, including patients, public, healthcare professionals, industry, academia, and research bodies. You will advise senior leaders on high-profile, confidential and sensitive engagement issues, developing engagement strategies and approaches.

Who are we looking for? 

With a demonstrable track record of successful leadership and management in engagement roles, you will bring significant experience of developing impactful patient, public and stakeholder engagement strategies and delivering complex engagement programmes at a senior level, using a range of tools and techniques, including an understanding of customer and business insights. 

You will be able to engage with internal and external stakeholders at the highest level and be adept at leading programmes and projects across functions. A confident self-starter, who can operate independently and manage conflicting priorities while delivering strategically, your depth and breadth of knowledge within engagement roles will be vital to your success 

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification! 

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The selection process: 

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. 

• Online application form, including a statement of suitability of no more than 2000 words. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
• Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.
• Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. 
• An engagement exercise with existing members of the Communications and Engagement Group and a fireside chat with the Director of Communications. 

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the statement of suitability provided. You can view the criteria for this role in the job description.

If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact us as soon as possible. 

Closing date:23rd January 2022

If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact us.

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. 

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. 

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact us.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations. 

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: 

Civil Service Commission 

Room G/8 

1 Horse Guards Road 

London 

SW1A 2HQ 

We are currently looking for an experienced Deputy Director – Communications to join our Communications and Engagement group.

This is a full- time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Informal hybrid working arrangements may be available as agreed with the line manager.

Who are we? The MHRA is transforming to be a world class regulator through making the right benefit risk judgements and delivering the right outcomes for patients. We have an exciting opportunity in our multi award-winning Communications and Engagement group for a new Deputy Director – Communications. You will lead our Communications team, with your focus being strategic communications, risk communications, marketing, and internal and transformation communications.

What’s the role? The successful candidate in this high profile and influential senior leadership role will provide strategic advice, leading high-profile, agency-wide cross cutting communications projects to improve operational effectiveness and public and patient safety, working with senior stakeholders internally and externally. You will advise senior leaders on high-profile communications and engagement issues, many of which are confidential, sensitive and involve understanding of complex issues, development of communications strategies and approaches. In addition, you will develop and lead on internal communications and engagement strategies, enabling employee engagement and promote a patient and customer focused culture. 

Who are we looking for? With a demonstrable track record of successful leadership and management in communications at a senior level, the successful candidate will bring significant experience of developing communication strategies and delivering complex communication campaigns and programmes. 

You will be able to engage with internal and external stakeholders at the highest level and be adept at leading programmes and projects across functions. A confident self-starter, who can operate independently and manage conflicting priorities while delivering strategically, your depth and breadth of knowledge within Communications will be vital to your success in the role. 

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification! 

Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact us.

The selection process: 

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. 

• Online application form, including a statement of suitability of no more than 2000 words. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application.
• Presentation, to be prepared as part of your interview, with further information being supplied when you reach this stage.
• Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. 
• An engagement exercise with existing members of the Communications and Engagement Group and a fireside chat with the Director of Communications. 

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the statement of suitability provided. You can view the criteria for this role in the job description.

If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact us as soon as possible. 

Closing date:23 January 2022

If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact us.

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. 

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. 

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact us.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Mira Mepa, Head of Recruitment and Operations.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at:

Civil Service Commission 

Room G/8 

1 Horse Guards Road 

London 

SW1A 2HQ 

Do you have demonstrable experience of supporting, including through line management, a staff team working with vulnerable individuals in a homelessness, social care or similar setting?

Would you like to be a key part of a management team, dedicated to providing a high-quality service to residents across multiple sites?

Can you be proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to One YMCA’s growing work supporting clients with varying and complex needs?

Based across Bishop's Stortford, Borehamwood, Stevenage and Hoddesdon.

In 2020/21, One YMCA provided over 185,030 nights of safe and secure accommodation to those most in need. Providing considerably more than just accommodation, our highly experienced support and complex-needs team deliver over 23,000 housing related support sessions each year through which our housing team were able to support a total of 992 vulnerable individuals to escape homelessness and rough sleeping with 463 of our residents being helped to move-on positively into their own long term settled accommodation.

Benefits: As well as fulfilling work and lots of support from your manager, we offer a health cash plan, 24/7 GP adviceline, an employee assistance programme, pension and life cover.

About the role:

One YMCA is entering a period of rapid expansion and growth, with aspirations to both diversify and strengthen our housing provision. Working with and supported by local partners, whilst accessing a range of funding streams, by 2025 we aim to successfully deliver our five-year strategy, Mission 25, to reduce or end homelessness and rough sleeping across the three counties. This is an exciting time to be joining One YMCA as we embark on an ambitious plan to grow our housing service and double the impact we have across all our accommodation sites.

Whilst part of a rapidly expanding staff team, currently with over 100 employees, this is a new role as part of the management team overseeing multiple accommodation projects.

As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager to support geographically dispersed staff teams to deliver high quality services at different stages of our Dynamic Pathway to Independence. 

As a Deputy, you will role model person-centred support and guide the team to work to the best of their ability. You will work across sites and be flexible to the needs of the services in your area. 

The key elements of the post are to:

• Work closely with the team, and those you line manage, to deliver a high-quality service and meet key service targets
• Work with colleagues to promote a safe environment for all, managing sometimes challenging behaviour and ensuring staff are aware of and implementing One YMCA’s policies and procedures, including around Health & Safety and Safeguarding
• Use your leadership skills to promote a culture of continuous improvement across all areas including support plans, risk assessments and supporting residents using the Outcomes Star methodology  

We are looking for substantial and proven experience across the above responsibilities, as well as those in our full job description (attached).

Location and travel:

This role requires regular travel between One YMCA sites in Bishop's Stortford, Borehamwood, Stevenage and Hoddesdon. You may be based at any site but will work between sites as required. 

Daily access to a car (insured for business use) is essential for use in the course of your employment. One YMCA will reimburse you for mileage incurred in the course of work duties.

Working hours:

This is a 37.5hr per week, Monday-Friday role, with occasional shift working where required based on service need and to provide guidance/1:1 supervision to staff.

Some evening or weekend hours will be required from time to time.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience to maximise positive outcomes for our residents by fostering a culture of excellent customer service, genuine care and team spirit, then we would welcome your application.

An Enhanced Disclosure DBS check is required for this role. 

Deputy Crisis Service Lead

Bury Involvement Group (BIG) in Mental Health is an independent charity run by, and for, people with personal experience of mental and emotional distress, with the purpose to build a healing and compassionate community for those in need of sanctuary and support. We support adults in the community and on the psychiatric ward in Bury, who experience a range of mental health conditions.

As part of our charity we are funded to deliver the Bury Peer Led Crisis Service, which provides a high quality, person centred, service in a non-clinical environment within the community open to adults experiencing mental health crisis. We are excited to have secured funding allowing us to further develop and expand the current service. We are seeking a person with personal experience of mental and emotional distress to join our team as Deputy Service Lead of our crisis service.  

As Deputy Service Lead you will be the ‘go to’ person on a day to day basis for the crisis service whilst on shift, ensuring its smooth and effective functioning. You will work alongside the Service Lead to support the evaluation and development of the service. You will line manage personnel within the service, supporting the team to perform their duties, whilst supporting their development, providing advice and guidance as required. You will provide therapeutic face to face, and occasional telephone crisis support, through a mutual negotiation of the visitor’s needs, within the service.

We wish to recruit someone with personal experience of mental distress and substantial experience of working with people with mental health problems. This must include experience of working with adults at risk of suicide and self-harm. We are looking for someone with a great combination of skills. You will need to have proven experience of managing and leading a team or service, and great therapeutic skills with the ability to support and develop a team. Your high level of experience and understanding of community-based mental health needs will enable you to advise and guide the team and support the development of the service.

You’ll be joining a team which is friendly, supportive, and committed to our mission of empowering adults with mental health conditions towards recovery and improved quality of life. You will be integral to the continued development of a well-respected local mental health charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives.

• 32 hours a week
• £33,280.00 FTE
• 12 month fixed term contract, with the option of this being extended beyond this date, dependent on the long term commissioning of the project.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days (plus 3 bank Holidays)
• Supportive induction, including training, alongside a training budget
• Regular Clinical Supervision with a counselling psychologist to support professional development, paid for by the organisation
• Closing Date Monday 24th January 2022
• Interviews week commencing 24th January 2022

Deputy Manager

AFC Band 6 £32,306 - £39,027

Permanent

37 hours per week

Leeds

Ref: J268- B0447-22-1615

If you are a dynamic Deputy Manager passionate about improving the lives of others, we may have the opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Manager who will support the Service Manager in the effective management and operation of the service, its staff, clients, finances and premises, and in the absence of the Service Manager will be delegated to take overall responsibility.

We are seeking a dynamic Deputy Manager to assist in leading our friendly Leeds Mental Wellbeing Team.  With a proven track record in social care or supported housing service management, you will work creatively to ensure the smooth running and continual improvement of our services.

To be successful in this role, you will be proactive, an excellent communicator and willing to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver excellent services for our clients.

In return for your exceptional work you’ll receive a competitive salary and you'll be part of a growing, friendly and talented team. We are happy to be flexible on the hours for the right candidate.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us and our partners we would love to hear from you.

You will be joining Community Links, an award winning, leading mental health provider working across the region of Yorkshire and the Humber whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you

Founded in 2009, IHRB is the leading international think tank on business and human rights. IHRB’s mission is to shape policy, advance practice, and strengthen accountability in order to make respect for human rights part of everyday business.

The IHRB Deputy CEO plays a key role in shaping the direction and leadership of the organisation, collaborating closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer and other team members. This position contributes to the strategic development of IHRB and its subsidiaries (currently IHRB Trading Ltd and Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business Ltd), and associated entities (currently CREER, IHRB USA and IHRB Nordic).

The Deputy CEO also provides oversight of monitoring and evaluation of programmes, contributes to good governance procedures, and manages certain day-to-day aspects of the organisation. The Deputy CEO will deliver on IHRB’s vision, mission and goals, motivating and supporting colleagues to do the same.

The Deputy CEO will also play a key role in representing IHRB externally, speaking on platforms, building strong relationships with funders and strategic partners, and deputising for the CEO when required. This will involve participation in some meetings outside of normal working hours to accommodate multiple time-zones. IHRB has always worked remotely (pre-pandemic) with a geographically dispersed team, and welcome applications regardless of location; candidates must however have easy access to international travel and be willing and able to represent IHRB in person across multiple continents when required. 

For full details and to download an application pack please visit the IHRB website. Deadline for applications 9am GMT, 7th February 2022. 

About the Role

Volunteers are vital to the successful delivery of many of SSAFA’s services to the Armed Forces Community.  With Healthy Volunteering at the heart of the Directorate’s strategy for the next 5 years, the Deputy Director of Volunteering (DDV) is the organisational focus for volunteering good practice and will be integral to the delivery of the Healthy Volunteering strategy.  This role will action volunteering development and set the framework for good practice in volunteer management across SSAFA’s volunteering portfolio, both UK-based and overseas.  As an ambassador for volunteering in SSAFA you will promote its benefits both internally and externally, making best use of existing contacts and developing new ones.

About the team

The Deputy Director Volunteering will work closely with the Director of Volunteer Operations and be a key player in the directorate’s leadership team but will also need to form effective working relationships across the whole of SSAFA to promote and support volunteering.  The Volunteer Operations staff are based across the UK, supporting a volunteer network that encompasses all nations within the UK, fourteen sites overseas and a diverse range of roles.  Staff are committed, skilled and effective, we promote flexible working, concentrating on outputs and impact. 

About you

You will be an experienced volunteer manager, already experienced in developing and implementing a volunteer strategy in a national environment with multiple stakeholders.  You will be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, focussed on creating roles that are accessible to all and an environment which is welcoming and non-judgmental. 

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 79,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to those who have served in more recent conflicts or are still currently serving, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

National Youth Agency (NYA) are looking for a Deputy Director of Youth Work to work across the organisation, with key partners and across the youth work sector to support implementation of the national Youth Work Strategy and Workforce Development Strategy.

We are seeking an exceptional individual with proven leadership skills, with a record of driving and delivering impactful change. Creative, innovative and visionary, Our Deputy Director of Youth Work will be an outstanding youth work expert, providing advanced knowledge and systems thinking leadership. The successful candidate will have high levels of emotional intelligence, a naturally collaborative approach, and deep insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by the youth work sector.

NYA holds a unique position within the youth sector. We are bot the national body and the Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) for youth work in England. We are the cornerstone of a great profession and we have been transforming lives through youth work for over 50 years. We strive every day to champion, professionalise and enable great youth work, driving up the quality and quantity of safe and impactful practice.

If you are as motivated and committed to driving youth work excellence across the youth sector as we are then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. To reflect the communities we serve, we strive to bring different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to enrich our insights and power the work we do together. We welcome applications from people currently under-represented in our organisation including Black, Asian and Minoritised groups.

Why join us

Our work is vital, we are passionate and committed to what we do and we need the very best from our talented team to thrive. At NYA we operate as a people first organisation, with a flexible working approach that helps us balance our work with life. We are a predominately remotely based team across England with a head office in Leicester. Despite the geographical distance between us, our digital use, shared focus and supportive culture make us a highly connected team. We also provide committed time and funds to support personal and professional development.

We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme and 5% NYA pension contribution.

Deputy Director (External Relations)

Women for Refugee Women

£45,000 - £50,000

London

Full-time, permanent (flexible, part time and job share considered)

Women for Refugee Women is a dynamic charity that was founded in 2007 to support and champion women who have sought asylum in the UK.

We work alongside women who have lived through extreme trauma, and are trying to create change at a time when the political environment is increasingly resistant but we are always eager to move forwards and to find ways to support one another, and the women in the network, to build a fairer world for women who have sought asylum. 

We have an overarching vision that women who seek asylum in the UK should be able to live safely and with freedom to make their own choices. We currently work in three main ways:  to offer activities that enable women who have sought asylum to connect and build their confidence and skills;  to enable women who have sought asylum to communicate their own stories to wide audiences; to advocate for policy change and a fairer asylum process. 

The organisation is energetic and stable, with an experienced Board of Trustees, a skilled staff team, a good level of reserves in an endowment fund, as well as positive relationships with funders and donors, which all provide a great foundation for our future development.

Above all, Women for Refugee Women enjoys a high reputation because of our commitment to centring the women we work alongside, and creating opportunities for them to tell their own stories and campaign for changes they want to see.

The Role

As we seek to grow and increase our influence, the management of our external relations in support of our campaigning and advocacy work will be key to achieving our ambitions for the women we work with and represent.

We are looking for someone who will contribute to the overall strategic and operational leadership of the charity and have specific lead responsibility for the development and management of Women for Refugee Women’s external relations with partner organisations, influencers and policy makers in order to increase reach and impact of our advocacy, campaigning and communications work.

The Person

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrable experience of managing external relations and strategic partnerships in campaigning and advocacy, experience of devising and implementing communications strategies, networking, and building partnerships with influencers, policy makers, and key stakeholders.

If you bring experience of working with women who have sought asylum and/or survived gender-based violence this will be a bonus.

How to apply

Please register your interest with your CV in order to receive the Candidate Information Pack which will be available soon.

We are happy to accept written applications in whatever format works best for you. Please contact us and tell us how you would prefer to apply for the role.

Closing date: 10.00 a.m. Monday 17th January 2022  

Selection process and timescales

Stage 1 – week beginning 24th January

First round of screening interviews conducted by NFP Consulting.

Stage 2 – week beginning 31st January

Formal panel interviews with the Director and trustees.

During the course of the selection process there will be the opportunity for candidates to meet with staff and other stakeholders. The format and the conduct of the selection process will need to take account of, and comply with, legal requirements and Government guidance for the containment of the spread of COVID-19.

Women for Refugee Women is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We seek to attract applications from the widest possible talent pool and to appoint on ability irrespective of race, religion, age, disability (including hidden disabilities), marital/civil partnership status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of seeking asylum who can lead and influence change for the women we serve. Women for Refugee Women actively promotes a culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are recognised for the contribution they make to the achievement of our mission.

This is an exciting opportunity that requires excellent leadership skills, with the post-holder playing an important role in shaping new services. Beat’s Deputy Services Manager will be innovative and creative, with the ability to adapt and support colleagues and line reports with the development and implementation of new and existing support services. 

Beat’s services team is going through a period of significant growth. The team have been funded to deliver several programmes to those that are unable to access support or on a waiting list for NHS treatment. 

The successful candidate will be forward-thinking and passionate about providing high-quality support to individuals with eating disorders. This role will be busy and varied, and will involve ensuring that all staff have appropriate training and development plans in place and implementing Beat’s policies and procedures, while ensuring the highest level of care is delivered to our beneficiaries. 

Reporting to one of Beat’s Clinical Services Managers, the postholder will contribute to the effective delivery of specialist support services. This includes direct line management for Support Officers and also Volunteers that deliver our services.

The Specialist team work within the hours of 9am and 8pm Monday- Friday. The working hours of this role will be within these operational hours. 

Beat offers 26 days of annual leave + bank holidays rising by a day a year to a maximum of 30 days. Additionally Beat provides membership of a Cash Plan Scheme to all employees and offers flexible working.

Deputy Director of Estates

We are looking for a chartered surveyor or equivalent to support the Diocese of Portsmouth as we go through a period of significant change; to oversee the management of all Diocesan Properties, working towards the decarbonisation of our estate and to undertake line management responsibilities for the Estates Team.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading development projects including both refurbishment and new build schemes. They will also have proven team leadership experience, with the capability to lead internal staff members as well as external project teams. They must have excellent communication and leadership skills, along with the ability to operate successfully at a senior level liaising with a variety of stakeholders is essential to succeed in this role.

Experience of working with parishes, schools and residential property is advantageous although not essential. It is expected that candidates will be a Chartered Building Surveyor with 10 years post qualification experience or possess an equivalent professional qualification.

The Diocesan Estates Team is based in Portsmouth, with a hybrid office/home model. It will require occasional evening/weekend working and flexibility will be required. The role involves site visits throughout the Diocese, therefore a clean driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.

Salary: up to £50,000 per annum

Closing Date for applications: 12 noon on Monday 17th January 2022

Interview date: Friday 4th February 2022 

Please apply by sending:

A Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience, and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words) and why you would like to work for the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth.  

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees.

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives?

About the role

This position will provide you with the opportunity to support the management of a specialised and committed team and to take ownership over progressing lead areas that are of great value and importance to our residents. It is also an excellent opportunity to develop your career by supporting the management of a flagship service that works with vulnerable adults who have complex needs.

In this role you will:

• Line manage up to eight staff members, supporting their professional development and client facing work.
• Have exposure to a fast-paced environment with opportunities to develop staff members, implement new ideas and achieve KPIs.
• Have the opportunity to build on partnerships across BCP.
• Play an essential part in the continuous improvement of the quality of service that our residents experience

About you

The successful candidate will be committed to using, and coaching others to use, psychologically informed and trauma-informed working to engage multiple excluded and highly vulnerable adults to identify and achieve their goals. You will have experience of developing strategic initiatives that have proven results in improving the outcomes of a team.

Your strong emotional intelligence will underpin an empathetic approach to client-facing work and to working with a staff team that deals with highly complex individuals and situations on a daily basis. You will be able to demonstrate that you have a solid foundation of exceptional personal organisation, problem solving abilities, and initiative, to manage the responsibilities of the role effectively.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Flexible Working and Other Benefits

• We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 21 January 2022

Interview and assessments on: 1 February 2022

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Deputy Director (External Relations)

Women for Refugee Women

£45,000 - £50,000

London

Full-time, permanent (flexible, part time and job share considered)

Women for Refugee Women is a dynamic charity that was founded in 2007 to support and champion women who have sought asylum in the UK.

We work alongside women who have lived through extreme trauma, and are trying to create change at a time when the political environment is increasingly resistant but we are always eager to move forwards and to find ways to support one another, and the women in the network, to build a fairer world for women who have sought asylum. 

We have an overarching vision that women who seek asylum in the UK should be able to live safely and with freedom to make their own choices. We currently work in three main ways:  to offer activities that enable women who have sought asylum to connect and build their confidence and skills;  to enable women who have sought asylum to communicate their own stories to wide audiences; to advocate for policy change and a fairer asylum process. 

The organisation is energetic and stable, with an experienced Board of Trustees, a skilled staff team, a good level of reserves in an endowment fund, as well as positive relationships with funders and donors, which all provide a great foundation for our future development.

Above all, Women for Refugee Women enjoys a high reputation because of our commitment to centring the women we work alongside, and creating opportunities for them to tell their own stories and campaign for changes they want to see.

The Role

As we seek to grow and increase our influence, the management of our external relations in support of our campaigning and advocacy work will be key to achieving our ambitions for the women we work with and represent.

We are looking for someone who will contribute to the overall strategic and operational leadership of the charity and have specific lead responsibility for the development and management of Women for Refugee Women’s external relations with partner organisations, influencers and policy makers in order to increase reach and impact of our advocacy, campaigning and communications work.

The Person

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrable experience of managing external relations and strategic partnerships in campaigning and advocacy, experience of devising and implementing communications strategies, networking, and building partnerships with influencers, policy makers, and key stakeholders.

If you bring experience of working with women who have sought asylum and/or survived gender-based violence this will be a bonus.

How to apply

Please register your interest with your CV in order to receive the Candidate Information Pack which will be available soon.

We are happy to accept written applications in whatever format works best for you. Please contact us and tell us how you would prefer to apply for the role.

Closing date: 10.00 a.m. Monday 17th January 2022  

Selection process and timescales

Stage 1 – week beginning 24th January

First round of screening interviews conducted by NFP Consulting.

Stage 2 – week beginning 31st January

Formal panel interviews with the Director and trustees.

During the course of the selection process there will be the opportunity for candidates to meet with staff and other stakeholders. The format and the conduct of the selection process will need to take account of, and comply with, legal requirements and Government guidance for the containment of the spread of COVID-19.

Women for Refugee Women is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We seek to attract applications from the widest possible talent pool and to appoint on ability irrespective of race, religion, age, disability (including hidden disabilities), marital/civil partnership status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of seeking asylum who can lead and influence change for the women we serve. Women for Refugee Women actively promotes a culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are recognised for the contribution they make to the achievement of our mission.