Unchecked UK Director (maternity cover)

• Available as a full time role, or as 0.8 FTE
• Contract (fixed term for 12 months). Employed by the Ecology Trust
• Responsible for: Digital Communications Manager, Campaigns and Research Manager, Press and Media Consultant
• Responsible to: Jon Cracknell, Unchecked UK Advisory Group Chair and Trust Secretary of The Ecology Trust. Additional support is provided by an appointed Advisory Group.

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ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Who we are

Unchecked UK launched in Autumn 2019, and now has a team of five part-time staff, all working from home.  To date we have received grants from 14 philanthropic foundations. We are a non-partisan organisation, incubated as a project of The Ecology Trust. 

Our vision

Unchecked UK makes the case for common-sense protections which help keep people safe and allow businesses to thrive.

Over the years, successive UK governments have weakened or removed important standards and protections across public life. Regulatory enforcement capacity has been subjected to swingeing cuts, and government departments have been obliged to constantly try and reduce the UK’s regulatory stock, so as to cut costs for businesses, regardless of environmental or societal costs.

Unchecked UK believes that the deregulation pendulum has swung too far. The impacts of this are being borne by some of most vulnerable people in the UK (those whom regulations are often designed to protect), whether through poor quality food, lax workplace safety rules, a damaged natural environment, or inadequate consumer protections. We believe that the UK, one of the richest countries in the world, should be aiming higher. Our vision is for a United Kingdom where sensible protections are recognised as central to a prosperous, thriving, fair economy and society.

What we do

Unchecked UK aims to change the cultural and political dynamic around regulation. Our focus for 2021 is on workplace protections and the enforcement of tax law. Our work spans four areas:

Research

We produce original and rigorous research to show the extent and impacts of deregulation and the erosion of UK enforcement capacity. We carry out quantitative and qualitative research to demonstrate that there is no enthusiasm for a weakening of protections among the British public.

Narrative building

We are working to generate a new narrative that counters the idea that regulations are ‘burdens’ and establishes strong protections as an integral part of what makes Britain great. We are exploring new ways of talking about public protections which resonate with key voter groups, with a particular focus on engaging and activating individuals who voted Conservative for the first time in 2019.

Cultural campaigning

We run cultural campaigns across our thematic areas of focus in turn, with the aim of raising awareness and securing demonstrable support for strong rules from diverse audiences. Our current focus is on workplace protections and the enforcement of tax rules. As above, our key audience for this work is first-time Conservative voters in so-called ‘Red Wall’ constituencies, a cohort which – our research finds – strongly supports robust, well-enforced rules and standards.

Movement building

We are building a network of supporting organisations and other partners, and hope to develop further relationships with individuals, community groups, and organisations across the political spectrum, in order to build a broad and diverse movement for strong public protections.

Our goals in 2021-22

Unchecked UK has just completed a strategy review, identifying and refining our strategic priorities over the next few years. Our organisational focus over the duration of this role will be on a) exploring ways to truly drive a new narrative on regulation; b) expanding and broadening our network of partners, in order to drive and support the wider civil society response to damaging deregulation; c) improving our ‘cultural’ campaigning to ensure that we are reaching, and resonating with, non-traditional audiences; d) establishing Unchecked UK as a central voice on this issue with the mainstream media and within political circles. The interim director will oversee and deliver this work.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious leader to run Unchecked UK for one year on a maternity cover basis.

You will be leading a small team, providing vision and strategic direction in order to maximise the impact of Unchecked UK’s work, with a particular focus on the following:

1. Developing high-level and collaborative external relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including: civil society organisations, politicians, sympathetic businesses, strategic funders, statutory bodies, and journalists.

2. Acting as the organisational knowledge-base, and keeping up to speed with policy developments relating to regulation, deregulation and the erosion of UK enforcement capacity in relation to our thematic focus areas (particularly workers’ rights).

3. Developing a new positive narrative in support of regulation, building on research insights from Unchecked UK and others, and engaging civil society partners to ensure they are bought-in to this process.

4. Establishing Unchecked UK as a high-profile champion for strong public protections in the UK, while showing that those advocating endless deregulation are out of step with public opinion. This will involve regularly representing Unchecked UK in the media.

5. Building a network of political (broadly defined) supporters, so as to lay the foundation for UK government policy changes.  We are very keen to move beyond the traditional support base for work of this kind.

6. Building on and implementing the strategy for our work on tax enforcement and workplace protections, and working with the relevant staff to execute campaigns and research projects on these issues, commissioning high quality research and polling where applicable.

7. Liaising with and reporting to funders, and working with the Unchecked UK Advisory Board to develop the governance of the organisation.

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PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Experience and skills

This is an exciting role which requires a mix of skills and experience – including movement and relationship building, narrative development, political acumen, campaigning, and research.

Applicants need to be able to demonstrate their skills and experience in relation to the following:

ESSENTIAL

• Leading teams or large-scale projects, including building and leading coalitions
• At least five years professional strategic communications experience, OR demonstrable experience of driving narrative change via storytelling, campaigning or public affairs
• The ability to quickly grasp a wide range of topics relating to UK regulatory policy and enforcement
• The ability to translate policy detail and statistical data into clear and compelling content
• Strong knowledge of UK political institutions and governance processes, and a track record of influencing and engaging with stakeholders in government, parliament and civil society to influence social change or public policy
• Experience of developing and deploying communications tailored for a range of public and professional audiences, using a range of channels and tactics, and the ability to act as the primary media spokesperson for Unchecked UK
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Educated to at least degree level

DESIRABLE

• Experiencing of working with and crafting messages for broad political audiences
• Knowledge of the UK regulatory landscape

Personal attributes

• An innovative and strategic thinker
• Collaborative leadership style, well-suited to a highly-participatory model of working
• An open-minded, empathetic disposition, well-suited to encouraging an inclusive and empowering organisational ethos
• Confident and driven, with the ability to engage with external stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• An energetic and motivated individual, with the resilience required to steer our growing organisation through challenges and opposition
• Values and principles are aligned with those of Unchecked UK

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SALARY/ BENEFITS

The salary for this role is £55-60,000, depending on experience. This position is offered on a one-year fixed term, to provide maternity cover for the existing Unchecked UK director. The role is available as a full-time role, or as 0.8 FTE (hours can be flexible). We offer 33 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata), including public holidays. All reasonable expenses will be covered.

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INTERVIEWS

The first round of interviews will be held in early April 2021, with the second round held in mid April. We would prefer the successful candidate to start in mid-May, ensuring at least three weeks handover time. The post will conclude in May 2022.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification to Emma Rose (Unchecked UK director) by close of business on Tuesday 6th April.

The Operations Manager will lead, direct and manage services and business operations across Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham. The post holder will work with external partners/funders and be responsible for all aspects of service operations ensuring delivery of services in line with contract and funder requirements achieving high quality and positive outcomes for service users. This is a new, senior role within the charity.

The post holder will have wide ranging responsibilities for the performance and development of internal services and operations. The post offers significant opportunities for innovation, development and growth of existing services, working closely with the Service Development Manager/Fund raiser.

The post holder will also work with the Chief Executive, as part of a Senior Management Team, and will be the Deputy Chief Executive and be responsible for implementing the strategic plans and overall management of Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham ensuring the successful strategic development of the organisation, including business planning, internal policies, procedures and quality standards, cross-departmental working and external relations. The Operations Manager will be required to represent the organisation at a senior level both internally and externally.

The post holder will require business and financial acumen to ensure that current and future operations continue a sustainable and viable basis and can evidence positive outcomes and value in the market we are operating in.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified financial professional to join the Home for Good team as our Director of Strategic Finance and Impact. Candidates will need an analytical mind, strategic financial acumen and excellent leadership skills, in this vital role which will support organisational growth, bring stability commercially, focus on sustainability and strengthen the organisations values-proposition for every stakeholder.

At the heart of Home for Good’s team culture is our love for Jesus and passion for serving and supporting vulnerable children. As well as delivering excellence in strategy and innovation, the post-holder will also be expected to model these core values and help shape team life. Therefore this post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder be a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

This is a home-based role, so we welcome applicants from anywhere in the UK. Regular travel will be required when regulations allow. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. We would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in the organisation.

Please see the application pack for more information. The closing date for this role is 9am on Friday 19 March 2021. To apply please submit a CV and covering letter, illustrating how you meet the requirements of the role. 

Operational Deputy Manager

At One Housing, we don’t only believe that everyone deserves a safe, secure, affordable home. We also believe that everyone deserves to realise their full potential and lead a fulfilling life.

Our Mental Health team is vital to helping us deliver on this vision. We work to transform the life experience of people with mental health support needs. The support we provide is delivered in a range of settings (like supported housing, assessment centres and outreach) and our customers’ support needs can include psychosis, forensic and personality disorders.
 

Join our Mental Health team as an Operational Deputy Manager
We have spent the last 10 years designing our services to be fully psychologically informed. Most of our services have specialist therapeutic input and colleagues have access to specialised mental health training delivered by MH professionals. All our services provide regular reflective practice spaces to our colleagues to formulate complex cases and find constructive ways forward. All these measures make us the ideal partner for NHS trusts across London with whom we deliver several integrated services.

We believe in providing care and support to our clients that will enable them to make informed decisions about their life that will increase their sense of wellbeing: this might be greater independence, better coping strategies or a richer network and sense of self achievement.
We offer you the chance to develop your own skills through regular line management supervision, reflective practice, access to a ten-day course on relevant mental health topics and working together with your specialist colleagues.

We’re an organisation with strong values. We keep our promises; we do a great job; we value diversity; we work together; and we look for ways to improve. These are what make us such a great team, working together as one to achieve our vision.

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Operational Deputy Manager to join us at our Camden based high-needs mental health scheme. From day you will manage and lead a close-knit team to provide practical and emotional support to 29 customers with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar and personality disorder.

• Location: Camden, Crescent Project.
• Salary: £26,500-£27,000 per annum.
• Contract: 6-month FTC
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. 08:00-16:00/ 09:00-17:00/ 10:00-18:00 Monday to Friday with roughly 1 weekend a month.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Day to day responsibility for deployment of staff and maintaining the rota and caseloads.
• Participating in the training of staff as required, especially in the area of disseminating good practice within this specialist field.
• Performance management including setting targets, monitoring, and taking action to address any performance issues.
• Holding regular team meetings with staff
• Monitoring service provision on a regular basis and assist the manager in ensuring that all service audit improvement action is completed.
• Where required to oversee a caseload of customers

What you will need to succeed

We are looking for someone who believes in working together as part of a team, who shares our values and who is friendly, engaged and committed to achieving great outcomes for our customers. The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Team Lead/ Deputy in a similar service
• A minimum of 1 year working experience relevant to mental health
• Experience of implementing service improvement plans
• Experience of assessment, risk management and support planning relevant to mental health
• Hold a Management qualification or other relevant professional qualification- Desirable
• A minimum qualification level of NVQ level 3 or equivalent in subjects such as therapeutic studies, psychology, counselling, CBT or dialectical behavioural therapy- Desirable

The offer

Our [email protected] benefits offer you an array of perks designed with your wellbeing in mind.
Salary: £26,500-£27,000 per annum
Your holidays are important to us. Take up to 28 days annual leave
Lean travel. Spread the cost of your commute with a season ticket loans and our Cycle2Work scheme, open to all colleagues
Get paid to do good. We offer you two days off on full pay each year to volunteer in our communities.
Look after your loved ones. Our healthcare cash back plan allows you to claim back cash for you and your family’s healthcare.
Well done! With our colleague recognition programme, you will know when you’ve done a #greatjob
Learning never stops. One Academy, our innovative, in-house learning and development offering is designed to help you take your career to the next level.
We’re here for you. Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you and your family 24/7.
Stay book-smart. Take up to five paid days off per year to study toward a relevant qualification.
Experience new things. We offer you a career break after 3 years’ continuous service.

About us

As an organisation with a strong social purpose, One Housing works in some of the most diverse communities in the UK and their workforce reflects that. We understand the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. The different skills and experiences that our colleagues from different backgrounds bring to us allow us to make better decisions, consider different views and be an altogether more interesting and cohesive place to work.
We welcome applications from everyone.

Hillside Clubhouse is a dynamic resource for people with mental health problems that makes social inclusion and participation in everyday life a reality. Getting a paid job, having a social life and going to college are the norm for many of our members. Members work alongside staff to co-produce the daily business functions of the Clubhouse and we now seek a senior member of staff to develop opportunities further.  You will be responsible for all areas of day to operations and you will also be responsible for developing and building on existing services as well as seeking out new opportunities for business development.

Our diversity is our strength -  and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Director of Clubhouse Operations

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director

SALARY: £42602

HOURS: 35 per week

ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Board of Trustees

LOCATION: Hillside Clubhouse, Unit A, 30 North Road, London, N7 9GJ and any other locations as may be required

Role overview:

To oversee all operations and the development of the Clubhouse including all the activities that are available to support service users and the kiosk retail outlet and catering services.

Main responsibilities:

• Supporting the creation of, and implementing strategic plans for the service;
• Full responsibility for the Clubhouse, including employees, building management and all service users attending;
• People management of all within the clubhouse remit;
• Managing the maintenance of the premises;
• Responsible for all reporting in remit of the role;
• Maintaining quality systems;
• Project planning and implementation for new services and any changes;
• Ensuring that all clinical and renewal plans are in place;
• Responsibility for all risks within Clubhouse;
• Maintaining compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) under area of responsibility;
• Ensuring that the Clubhouse operates at all times in line with the organisation’s values, mission and strategic aims;
• Building and maintaining partnerships and links with external organisations to promote the service;
• Supporting the growth and development of the service by increasing income streams in place and developing new income;
• Promoting the service through in-house projects;
• Working closely with the Director of IPS and the Executive Director to build the overall Clubhouse service;
• Regularly review relevance of the Clubhouse, against requirements, regulation and those services offered by other charitable organisations.

Specific Duties:

Operations

• Recruiting, inducting, supervising, supporting, coaching and appraising the performance of  staff (including sessional staff)  and volunteers;
• Ensuring that  operational policies, procedures, plans and project designs are properly formulated and operated;
• Ensuring cost effectiveness and financial control, including ongoing financial performance monitoring, budgeting, costing and the control of income and expenditure where appropriate;
• Ensuring that services are appropriately and effectively marketed;
• Ensuring that proper systems are established and operated to deliver, monitor and evaluate the services;
• Ensuring that requirements set by multiple funders (including charitable, statutory and any other funders), regulators, partners and the Executive Director and Trustees are met;
• Being responsible for Health and Safety and other statutory duties;
• Ensuring that new services are developed and managed according to organisational requirements;
• Ensuring that services are in line with the organisation’s values, mission and strategic aims;
• Participating in the delivery of services where appropriate, including the design and provision of training;
• Development and implementation of cyclical maintenance plans for the building;
• Sound risk management and acting as organisational safeguarding lead;
• Specific responsibility for ensuring that risk assessments are in place, up to date and appropriately acted upon and communicated for all service users/potential service users to ensure safety of service users and staff at all times
• Being responsible for overseeing the ‘customer journey’ (i.e. from point of initial enquiry through registration, induction and engagement in the Clubhouse;
• Being responsible for day to day management and member issues relating to Clubhouse area of operation.
• Responsible for management and planning of IT systems and equipment

Corporate:

• Representing Hillside Clubhouse and its work to external audiences and stakeholders
• To deputise for the Executive Director when required e.g.

1. To cover the management responsibilities of the Chief Executive in his/her absence;
2. To make any necessary decisions to ensure the sound operation of the organisation in consultation with the Chair and/or other Trustees in the absence of the Executive Director.

Strategic:

• To contribute to the longer-term strategic direction of the organisation: e.g.

1. Drafting business plans for areas of operational and organisational responsibilities;
2. Generating and contributing to fundraising and income generation plans;
3. Supporting the Executive Director in the drafting of service specifications, tenders and funding applications and mobilising any implementation plans for new services;
4. Developing the Kiosk and external catering areas of the business to maximise market positioning, benefit and income generation.

General:

• Maintaining back office systems (including risk assessments) and contributing to the development of online services including social media, websites and other platforms;
• Attending, chairing and/or convening supervisions, organisational meetings, cross team working groups and external meetings as required;
• Preparing reports for the Board of Directors and Executive Director on all areas of responsibility and attending Board meetings to present them where required;
• Being accountable for all aspects of your work and the work of your supervisees;
• Covering for other members of staff where required;
• Out of hours working when necessary;
• Other duties as reasonably required by the Executive Director/Trustees;
• Working in close co-operation with the Executive Director and Director of IPS and acting as a member of the senior management team.

The postholder will be accountable to the Executive Director or the Chair in his/her absence.  Corporate and strategic duties will be carried out in conjunction with the Executive Director or as delegated by him/her. The postholder will also be expected to supervise new staff where new services are developed.

There are likely to be some overlaps/sharing of work areas between the posts of IPS Director and Director of Clubhouse Operations and it is expected that both post holders work closely together and co-operate to devise solutions jointly where appropriate.

Person specification

Essential

• Experienced in and passionate about mental health services;
• Experience in managing a similar service or in a similar role;
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of mainstream and national initiatives to support people with mental health problems;
• Forward thinking and up-to-date with current practices in mental health;
• Confident, calm and with a hands-on approach;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Commitment to equal opportunities;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and databases (including Microsoft Access) including reporting functions and database structures and development;
• Ability to write highly accurate reports with attention to detail on written work and figures;
• Expertise and understanding of mental health models;
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation (including food hygiene);
• Facilities management experience including the ability to deliver robust cyclical and renewal plans (building maintenance, renewal and expiry of agreements, leases, certifications, regulatory requirements including those related to the building itself); 
• Ability to see complex projects through from implementation phase to completion including the use of project planning tools including Gantt charts;
• Experience and understanding of implementation phases and mobilisation of complex services;
• Business development skills (ideally in catering or retail);
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities including risk management and safeguarding;
• Experience of managing teams and task allocation;
• Ability to work with people who may present challenging behaviours and ability to respond to crises including the ability to calm situations and deal with conflict;
• Ability to develop policy and procedure in an organisational context;
• Ability to generate and use methods for collecting data for diverse purposes (e.g. needs analysis, monitoring, research, fundraising);
• Ability to set up and use management information systems to control the quality and quantity of service delivery;
• Sound knowledge of IT systems and planning infrastructure
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritise your own and others’ work;
• Ability to see tasks through to completion with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of implementation of quality systems (D)
• Experience of liaising with and reporting directly to commissioners (D)

We are committed to equality of opportunity and diversity in the workplace; all managers and staff are responsible for ensuring that this is delivered in practice.  We will not tolerate any forms of bullying or harassment in the workplace. Everyone has a personal responsibility to seek to improve their own and colleagues working lives to create a healthy and productive working environment 

Director of Heart of the City

£66,400 - £75,880 per annum inclusive

Permanent, Full-time

Ref: TC849

HEART OF THE CITY

Heart of the City, the UK’s only non-profit that specialises in working with small business, is recruiting a new Director.

The charity has developed a programme to encourage and support SMEs with 10-250 to start responsible business activities for the first time. Heart of the City works with an inspiring array of industries and entrepreneurial individuals.

In addition, Heart of the City has agreed to work with its closest partner, the City of London Corporation, to work with SMEs in the Square Mile to achieve net zero.

This is an exciting time for Heart of the City, as having celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020, it is looking to aiming to complement its responsible business programme with a stronger focus on sustainability, as well as diversifying its funding base.

The new Director will be innovative, collaborative and with a proven record of working with business leaders across industry.

The charity has a dynamic, but small team and is supported by senior business leaders on our Council, as well as our networks of responsible business experts from firms across London. We pride ourselves on our professional and high-quality work and are always seeking to improve and to develop, to keep up with the rapidly changing responsible business sector.

Closing date: 12 noon on 15 March 2021.

Interviews will take place w/c 22 March 2021.

For further details on the role and how to apply please click on the Apply Button

The City of London Corporation aspires to be a leader in diversity, equality and inclusion. We are committed to building and supporting a strong, sustainable and cohesive society in the capital and beyond, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and dedicated individual as our new Director of People and Organisational Development. 

As a professional membership organisation, the Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians has a global mission to improve the health of women and girls. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area and have recently celebrated our 90th year, supporting 16,000 members both in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

Our new Director will work in partnership with our CEO to ensure that we provide the best possible work environment for all of our staff and focus on how we can ensure that the College is well placed to deliver across its strategic agenda. 

In 2021 we are committed to reviewing and modernising our workforce processes to better support our people, particularly as we look to recover from the impact of the global pandemic. 

The post holder will have the opportunity to work across the whole spectrum of workforce and OD and will be a member of the RCOG senior leadership team, with ample opportunity to lead on organisationally significant projects. 

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

You will be asked to complete an on-line application including the need to submit a Supporting Statement and complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Closing date for applications: 09:00am on Monday 15th March 2021.

Interviews are currently planned to take place on Wednesday 24th March 2021.

At the RCOG we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Director of Strategy & Operations

OVPA
London
Full Time
Permanent
Salary: The appointment will be on UCL Grade 10. The salary range will be Competitive between £80,000 - £90,000, inclusive of London Allowance.

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From climate change to plastic pollution, infant mortality to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

The Office of the Vice-Provost, Advancement (OVPA) manages UCL’s philanthropic relationships and alumni engagement programmes. The Office has one overarching mission – to engage and grow all of UCL’s communities and to convey the brilliance of UCL to generate income through philanthropy and to build of mutually beneficial relationships with UCL’s alumni, supporters and friends.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our Advancement office. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets. And we particularly welcome applications from people of colour.

As Director of Strategy & Operations you will transform UCL’s vision for philanthropy and alumni engagement into a cohesive strategy and a set of operational plans that ensure UCL’s activity is strategic, effective and well-coordinated. You will lead a range of specialist operations teams that provide the expertise that underpins UCL’s global fundraising and alumni programmes.

We’re looking for an exceptional operations professional with a flair for managing people and resources. You must have experience of a leadership position in a complex operations role, demonstrable experience of formulating and implementing strategy, and evidence of quickly establishing credibility with senior staff and stakeholders. You will have outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills and be committed to championing a culture that values and develops its talent.

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part-time opportunities (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, with stated salary to be pro-rata).

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering, values-based environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays.

For further details about the vacancy and to apply online, please click on the “Apply on Website” link below and search for Reference Number 1874089.

When applying for a role, please do address the essential and desirable criteria from the job description in your supporting statement.

The UCL Ways of Working for professional services supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work.

Closing Date: 8/4/2021 - latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

Interview Date: TBC

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

Looking for a new role that utilises operational and managerial experience, whilst delivering for a purpose driven cause?

The North Paddington Foodbank is an evolving dynamic charity providing emergency food to local people experiencing food poverty and we are looking for two new people to join our team.

We have an immediate need for temporary managerial support, we require an experienced manager ASAP to lead a team of 13 staff and ensure the operational stability and smooth running of the Foodbank.

We are also looking for a Head of Foodbank to join the North Paddington team, who will lead on strategy, governance, finance, fundraising and steer the organisation, supporting the team and volunteers to deliver services to people in need. Reporting to the Trustee board, you'll be responsible for all senior functions and line manage senior members of the team.

Director of ICT

£62,208 - £84,065pa

Woking, Surrey, GU21 4LL

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic ICT leader, with technical expertise in developing, implementing and supporting a wide range of ICT services and business systems. We are the world’s leading independent conservation organisation and are fighting for nature and our planet. You can now join the battle as our Director of ICT and use your strategic and technical skills to support our mission.

As Director of ICT, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the business systems strategy and roadmap to support delivery of our organisational strategy, and line management and professional leadership of the IT Services team and. You will consolidate and integrate business information and systems to support our conservation work and corporate strategy, with an initial focus on finance, grants, project/resource planning, fundraising and relationship management.

You will ensure we implement technology improvements that deliver measurable benefits and encourage collaboration on ICT trends and solutions across the international WWF network. You will also ensure technology standards, policies and governance for ICT services including cybersecurity, best ICT practices and business continuity. Important will be the ability to develop IT capabilities both within the IT department and across the organization through training, coaching, collaboration and effective internal communication.

We are looking for someone with a university or technical school degree in computer science, information systems, related discipline or equivalent experience. We are also looking for significant experience in planning, development, implementation and support of a wide range of ICT services and systems.

You will already have run an IT department within a multi-location, medium sized organization and be experienced in a broad range of technological solutions too. A strong people manager and leader you will have the ability to develop team members by identifying and fulfilling gaps in skills and knowledge. Analytical, you will also be a strategic thinker adept at business change management. Experience in partner selection and management and contract negotiation is vital.

If you have the technical expertise to help build a movement for nature, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website via the link to complete the online registration and submit a copy of your CV with cover letter highlighting why this role is for you.

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF we’re committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection, and shared purpose.  We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re looking for people who share our determination to make it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Director of Finance and Business for this Well-Established Charity based in Birmingham

The position: Reports directly to the CEO and part of the Senior Leadership Team

Direct Reports: 2 x finance admin and 1 x IT

Location: Birmingham (with option of remote working)

Hours: 4 or 5 days a week

FTE salary: 50,000pa to 55,000pa

Person Spec

* Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA/ACCA) - essential
* At least 5 years experience as an accountant
* At least 3 years senior leadership experience
* Experience in registered charity or health & social care (essential)
* At least 2 years experience of working at board level
* Proven track record of facilitating growth and development
* Proven track record of facilitating change and continuous improvement
* Proven track record of successfully implementing new IT systems
* Good understanding of IT systems including SAGE (or equivalent finance systems) and Salesforce (or equivalent CRM system)

Job purpose & Business

* Act as Company Secretary supporting trustees to ensure all legal and statutory compliance with Charitable Articles and Charity Commission requirements
* Oversight of all HR including recruitment, resource planning, pay & rewards, and Health and safety (with support from out-sourced HR support) and supporting and motivating staff team
* Oversight and continuous improvement of IT (and data) systems (with support from out-sourced IT support) to ensure efficient and effective workflow across the organisation
* As business manager lead on risk management and KPI dashboard reporting to trustees and deputise for CEO on internal matters as required

Job purpose & Finance

* You will provide Strategic Financial Leadership through strategic planning and robust reporting to ensure financially sustainability and facilitate growth of the organisation in order to maximise impact in line with charitable objectives
* Company secretary and oversight of HR, IT & H&S
* Financial oversight & leadership
* Provide robust financial information to inform and improve operational management and decision making to further the charities objectives
* Ensure financial sustainability of the charity and facilitate growth and development to further charitable aims
* Ensuring appropriate financial probity and controls in place
* Financial planning including budgeting and forecasting
* Financial reporting including monthly management accounts so Directors and Trustees understand the financial health of the organisation
* Financial compliance including with HMRC and Charity Commission
* Facilitating Finance Sub Committee of the board in coordination with Treasurer
* Support Chair of FSC in providing assurance to the Trustees in relation to financial strategy, performance and financial sustainability
* Effective management of financial risks as part of organisational approach to risk management
* Oversee and be responsible for the preparation and submission of all statutory
* Financial accounts and returns
* Ensure effective Payroll function and Pension scheme
* Effective procurement procedures to ensure services are best value for money

Prospectus is excited to be working with the World Wildlife Fund to help them recruit their new Director of Supporter Operations & Data Services (6 month maternity contract). WWF's mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.

You will lead, motivate, manage and develop their 22-strong Data Services and Supporter Operations teams with two direct reports and manage a £1 million expenditure budget. Your remit will be to keep supporters at the very heart of what they do by ensuring that all the people, systems and processes that manage all inbound supporter interactions are effective, inspiring and engaging.

As Director of Supporter Operations and Data Services you will lead a highly motivated delivery team and empower your direct reports to deliver excellent supporter operations and communications. Important will be the ability to collaborate with senior level colleagues to ensure outstanding supporter experiences are always delivered through the highest quality data and care. You will also oversee the strategic development and operational management of the organisation's CRM (including Fundraising) databases.

The team are looking for someone who has extensive experience in successfully leading supporter operations and data teams as well as working in an organisation engaging with large numbers of individual supporters. Ideally you will have work at the interim Director level before and will be comfortable managing suppliers and overseeing commercial relationships.

This role is offered as a 6 month maternity cover contract that will be initially home based with travel to the WWF Living Planet Centre in Woking paying £73,000 per annum. We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Greenwich Hospital is thrilled to offer this opportunity, seeking a candidate who will strive  to develop a diverse and historic property portfolio for a good cause - a charity that delivers support to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel, past and present, and their families.

We aspire to be innovative, proactive, collaborative, and accountable.  Our management culture believes in supporting a diverse and accountable team.

We can be great together.  Join us.

Job title:                           Director of Finance and Resources

Department:                   Finance

Salary range:                 £65,000-£68,000

Working hours:             Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (1hr lunch).  (Scope for flexibility around core hours of 10am-4pm.)

Location:                         London (may include some time working from home and travel)

Job Purpose

Lead the Finance Team of two qualified accountants and steer other aspects of resource management, managing the HR and Office Manager.  You and the team are responsible for the financial soundness of the processes around Greenwich Hospital’s investments and spending.  Much of the work, in accounting terms, is to lead and consolidate delegated day-to-day work.  You will be accountable day to day to the Director of the Hospital, but also work to its (non-executive) Advisory Panel, Board and Audit Committee.

The day-to-day management of the financial investments and commercial property is also outsourced, and the accounting records are maintained by the managing agents and consolidated into the Greenwich Hospital Accounts. 

You will have budgets to enable you to bring in specialist advice where required.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) contribute to the development and implementation of the Hospital’s strategy, especially the Investment Strategy where the Director Finance and Resources leads.
• Provide analysis and constructive challenge regarding potential strategies and initiatives, especially in relation to the Hospital’s finances and governance.

Finance and accounts

• Business planning and budgeting, to include:
  • Co-ordinating the timely preparation of the annual income and expenditure budget, and overseeing financial performance against budget throughout the year, including monthly management accounts.
  • Devising and delivering appropriate and timely financial forecasts, management reports and other data in support of each area of the Hospital’s business and advising on the likely financial consequences of all proposed courses of action.
  • Developing appropriate business plans to support the Hospital’s medium- and long-term strategic plans.
  • Leading work with SMT colleagues to ensure the Hospital’s risk management is kept current and relevant.
  • Developing, monitoring and preparing a quarterly report of the Hospital’s performance against its KPIs and strategic objectives.
• Finance and accounting processes, to include:
  • Overseeing and developing the financial systems, accounting, and payroll processes of the Hospital effectively in the service of its charitable aims
  • Safeguarding probity and efficiency by overseeing effective internal financial controls and audit procedures.
  • Ensuring that an appropriate financial policy framework (e.g. in relation to reserves, investments, and mix of income sources) is in place to guide financial decision-making.
• Working with the Advisory Panel, Board and Ministry of Defence to oversee the management of investments by the Hospital’s investment managers.
• Liaison with the Hospital’s professional advisers, bankers etc on financial and legal matters.
• Liaison with the Hospital’s Estates managing agents on financial and legal matters concerning the running of the estates.
• Ensuring compliance and good practice on all financial matters relating to the Hospital and related bodies.
• Ensuring effective record-keeping to meet legal and tax requirements.
• Management and satisfactory completion of the annual accounting and audit processes.
• Providing the Non-Executive and Management teams with information and advice about the finances of the organisation in support of their work .

Human Resources

• Oversee delivery of the Hospital’s HR function.

IT

• Oversee the security and delivery of the GH IT systems, delegating to other staff as appropriate.

Building and Facilities

• Oversee the work of the Office Manager who is responsible for delivery of the Hospital’s facilities function.

Staff management and Team working

• Lead the Finance and Resources staff, directing and developing their work and ensuring that the team successfully underpins and fully integrates with GH Charity and Property teams.
• Participate in the Staff, Review and Development programme, encouraging staff development and ensuring that individual and departmental training needs are identified and met.
• Work effectively with the Senior Management Team, attending the weekly SMT meetings, and pro-actively contributing to discussions where appropriate.
• Develop good working relationships with Hospital staff at all levels and participate fully in the life of the Hospital.

Other duties

• Other duties as may reasonably be required by the Director of Greenwich Hospital

The job description set out above may be subject to amendment at the discretion of the Director of Greenwich Hospital

Person Specification

Essential (E), Desirable (D)

Qualifications

• Good education to degree level (D)
• Qualified Accountant (E)

Experience and Knowledge

• Background with substantial experience in financial administration  (E)
• Familiarity with financial administration of at least two of commercial, public sector and non-profit organisations. (D)
• Sound knowledge and understanding of:
  • Preparing business plans (E)
  • Preparation of Statutory Accounts (E)
  • Project Appraisal (E)
  • Contract management (E)
  • Accountancy requirements for running a charity (e.g. management & annual accounts, budgeting, audit, payroll administration, financial controls) (E)
  • Risk assessment. (E)

• Sound familiarity with charity law, governance, and appropriate codes of practice. (E)
• Knowledge of accounting systems and software, including Xero, ApprovalMax, ContractZen, Citrus HR. (D)
• Experience of effective staff management and development. (E)
• Experience of successful change management. (D)
• Experience of managing property/leaseholders. (D)
• Experience of leading the provision of HR services. (D)
• Experience of leading the provision of outsourced IT services. (D)
• Computer literacy (MS Office, email, internet), with solid working knowledge of Word and Excel. (E)

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral communication skills with a wide range of people. (E)
• Excellent written communication skills including:
  • proven ability to prepare effective minutes, reports, and presentations, to express complex financial issues to non-finance specialists in a clear and comprehensible style (E)
  • proven ability to compose appropriate letters to a range of external bodies (E)

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate well with staff, stakeholders and contractors at all levels. (E)

• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a senior management team and to contribute constructively to wider management team discussions, not exclusively concerned with financial matters. (E)
• Proven ability to organise own work and use time effectively. (E)
• Proven ability to initiate, follow through and complete projects, especially projects delivering substantial change. (E)
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff, organising teams effectively and engendering and maintaining consistently high-performance standards. (E)
• Understanding of the constraints on organisations with small staff teams: flexibility to shift focus of activities when necessary. (E)
• Demonstrable experience of successful performance management. (E)
• Attention to detail: ability to work accurately, methodically, and successfully to deadlines. (E)
• Creative ability to think beyond existing practices to identify and implement potential improvements. (E)

Personal impact

• A sympathetic attitude to the traditions and reputation of the Hospital as a unique Crown Charity working with the Royal Navy. (E)
• Ability to combine tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and a pro-active approach in a positive manner even under pressure. (E)
• Patience, resilience, and a good-humoured approach to problem-solving (E)
• A positive attitude towards change. (E)

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation.  We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The Director of Partnerships at UNICEF UK leads the teams responsible for approximately one third of our income. You will have the opportunity to motivate and guide a high performing, multi-functional team to deliver our ambitious plans for increasing income from companies, trusts and foundations.

To succeed, you will be an inspiring fundraising leader who is supporter driven and results focused. You will have experience of long term strategic and tactical planning, and budgeting in a non-profit fundraising environment.  You will have personal experience of developing and managing high value relationships (£1m+) with companies, trusts and foundations, and you will have the appetite to explore innovative strategies for growing and stewarding our partnerships.  Above all, you will be motivated to use your talent, skills and experience to achieve greater results for children around the world.