Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Today, the diseases that cause dementia are diagnosed when symptoms like memory loss start. To have the best chance of halting them, we need to intervene decades earlier, when these diseases first start to take hold.

The charity’s landmark Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases (EDoN) initiative is already bringing together experts in data science, digital technology and neurodegeneration from over 49 universities, institutes, research projects, patient cohorts and technology companies from across UK, Europe and the US.  With funders including Bill Gates, this innovative consortium of partners and collaborators, led by Alzheimer’s Research UK, is collecting and analysing huge amounts of clinical and digital health data (like sleep, gait, heart rate, smartphone interactions etc.) to create machine learning models to identify patterns of early neurodegenerative disease. The ultimate goal is to integrate the measurement of the most useful digital markers into a cost-effective, non-invasive digital toolkit that can be used to detect dementia-causing diseases at a population-wide scale.

As Director of EDoN, your remit will be to drive forward the strategic vision of EDoN, to ensure its success. Working closely with the Hub Leads, funders and other key stakeholders, the Director will provide the leadership to ensure that the many component parts of such a consortium are delivered. Adept at building strong working relationships, the postholder will work closely alongside the Director of External Affairs for EDoN, and the charity’s Director of Research, reporting directly into the Deputy CEO.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the EDoN initiative, working with senior stakeholders to define and deliver the strategic vision and its implementation, and representing the initiative to its committees and Boards.
• Lead the Research Informatics team of eight people dedicated to coordinating EDoN alongside other emerging data informatics projects, with line management of the Head of Research Informatics.
• As a proactive member of Senior Leadership Team, make a clear and distinct contribution to the strategic and operational aims of the charity, by constructively challenging opinion, identifying solutions and making recommendations.
• Work closely with the EDoN Hub leads to ensure the EDoN initiative has the right support to implement its strategic programme.
• Work closely with the EDoN Board to ensure they are kept informed of key developments and in a position to approve annual plans and budgets.
• Support the Research Informatics team to deliver effective project management, including; planning, budget management, resource and risk management as well as supporting the team to build strong strategic collaborations.

Requirements:

• A postgraduate degree in technology or biomedical research or equivalent.
• Lead complex multi-disciplinary projects, programmes, consortia ideally, from a clinical, data or technology background.
• Knowledge of project management approaches and best practices.
• Strategic, analytical thinker you will have exemplary leadership skills and have the ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
• Define and deliver scientific/technological strategies and vision.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills to support colleagues in the delivery of projects.
• First class communications to enable the delivery of complex science to a range of stakeholders.
• Successfully deliver digital health technology and/or big data projects.
• Confidently build strategic collaborations in a public-private partnership setting.
• High level stakeholder influencing skills and reporting to Committees and Boards.

For an initial discussion about the Director of EDoN role, please call Rob Gill, our retained consultant, at Red International Resourcing on 0 7 9 7 1 2 2 3 4 3 5 in confidence.

The Grange is an enterprising and dynamic not-for-profit business with a turnover of over £4m. We provide accommodation, care, training and social opportunities for 120 adults with learning disabilities.

We are recruiting for a new, full time role, providing strategic leadership alongside the Chief Executive Officer. You will drive delivery of our long term plan and foster innovation, whilst maintaining careful stewardship of the charity’s finances. A qualified accountant, you will have an excellent understanding of charity finance and good governance, fulfilling the role of Company Secretary. You will lead a diverse group of teams, encouraging a collaborative and efficient culture.

This is an exciting time in the life of our 80 year old charity, when you can use your skills and knowledge to support digital transformation, identify new income streams and build new alliances to increase our resilience.

The Grange is based in a beautiful Victorian mansion set in eight acres of landscaped grounds in the Surrey countryside. It is an exciting, creative and rewarding place to work. We are an inclusive and welcoming organisation, where we celebrate people’s differences and harness individual strengths. Come and feel the magic for yourself – and help to transform the lives of others.

Due to the nature of the role we will undertake an enhanced DBS (at the cost of The Grange), and two satisfactory references will be required. The Grange is an equal opportunities employer.

To find out more please take a look at the Recruitment Pack available on our website.

Interviews to be held on 11th June, 2021. 

We always encourage prospective staff and volunteers to visit the site: this will form part of the selection process, but you are welcome to come at any time.  Just contact our HR Officer via the main switchboard or email to arrange a visit (this is currently dependent on the latest infection control restrictions for the Covid 19 pandemic).

Location: London, EC4

Salary: £41,000 - £47,250 (depending on experience)

Accountable to: Senior Finance Manager

Contract type: Permanent, full time (open to flexible working and job-share options)

Overall Purpose of the Role:

As we launch an exciting and pioneering new Social Impact Investment trust- the Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust (SBSI) and come to launch our new 2025 strategy, it couldn’t be a more exciting time to join Big Society Capital. We are looking for an enthusiastic accountant with strong investment, fund accounting or financial services experience to play a critical role as part of a lean and motivated Finance Team.

This is a unique opportunity – your work will be complex and varied, offering exposure to a range of pioneering projects across Big Society Capital’s corporate and investment activity and supporting all financial processes in the organisation.

The position will support month end processes, assisting with the development of management information that enables deeper understanding of the organisation and its performance. You will also support investment accounting, fund and treasury accounting, the preparation of statutory reporting and returns; managing Big Society Capital’s liquidity and cash flow; and preparing and monitoring departmental budgets. The position will ensure that effective financial controls and procedures are maintained and will include some responsibility for the valuation of investments. 

Internal Contacts:

Work in the Finance team consisting of the Head of Finance, Senior Advisor – Financial Management, Senior Finance Manager, Management Accountant and Finance Assistant. Extensive contact with all members of staff, particularly the Investment team, the Legal and Compliance team and the Operations team.

External Contacts:

 Auditors, investees, administrators, bank, treasury management providers, regulatory advisers, FCA, HMRC,

Other Requirements:

Flexibility to develop the role and take on additional tasks as required

Key Accountabilities:

• Support month end processes for BSC, SBSI and any future client portfolios.
• Review quarterly Fund reporting and Audited Accounts from investments and ensure Fund income and expenditure and valuation gains/losses are accurately recorded in BSC’s accounting system.  Liaison with Fund Managers as required.
• With the team, maintain and develop accurate accounting systems, records and reporting, with adequate financial controls. Review and develop processes for the valuation and financial monitoring of Big Society Capital’s social investment portfolio, including preparation for the Quarterly Valuation Committee.
• With the team, manage the organisation’s liquidity effectively, so that funds are available when required.
• With the team, develop departmental budgets and input into the forecasting process.
• Support statutory reporting, including group consolidation, and liaise with auditors to ensure accurate and timely completion of the year end process.
• Support preparation of annual tax returns and other tax requirements, liaising with external Tax advisers as required.
• Assist with the preparation of FCA reporting and other requirements.
• With the team, research and stay current with accounting standards, guidance and legislation, and apply to BSC’s financial and FCA reporting requirements.
• Undertake project work to support the development of BSC and the finance function, including supporting the introduction of external social impact investing products.

Essential experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CA)
• Sound and up to date knowledge of UK GAAP
• Investment management, Fund Accounting or financial services experience
• Development of management information and insightful analysis
• Development of internal control procedures and frameworks
• Previous experience in a similar position

Desirable experience

• Charity or not-for-profit organisation experience
• Social Investment experience
• FCA regulatory reporting
• Knowledge of IPEV (International Private Equity and Venture Capital) valuation guidelines
• Excel modelling experience

Skills, abilities and attributes

• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and relevant knowledge of accounting IT systems
• Demonstrates excellent financial and numerical awareness: fully conversant with financial accounts and accounting procedures
• Analytical with excellent attention to detail and embraces complex data
• Ability to apply statutory principles, guidelines and legislation in practice
• An excellent communicator and strong team player, who can build solid relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Superior judgment, discretion and utmost integrity
• Flexible and willing to take on different tasks as required
• Well organised & able to prioritise workload effectively

Salary and terms of employment

This is a full-time permanent role – open to flexible working or job-share options

Salary of £41,000 - £47,250 depending on experience)

Big Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you.

If you have a disability and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch with Ruth Davidson (HR Manager).

Applications

Please apply through BeApplied by midday on Wednesday 26th May 2021

Interviews – If your application is successful, you will be invited to a first-stage interview with Big Society Capital in late May - early June. Second-stage interviews will take place in early - mid June.

All Big Society Capital staff are currently working from home. We will be as flexible as possible in light of any COVID-19 priorities and challenges which you may be facing.

Future Men has an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to become the Chief Operating Officer of our award-winning charity.

Future Men specialises in providing emotional and practical support for boys and young men. Through our practice-led services, we work with boys and men from childhood to 25 to help them become healthy, dynamic, future men. From structured school programmes and youth hubs, to individual one-to-one sessions and outreach work, we provide the vital support and advocacy that changes boys and young men’s lives for the better. We focus our work with boys and men who face structural discrimination and disadvantage, including of race, income, and community.

Our interventions focus on the transitional times in life such as starting school, getting a job or becoming a parent; these are the times when men and boys are most likely to encounter challenges and therefore most likely to engage or seek help. Our aim is to significantly reduce the number of boys and men, particularly from socially excluded or disadvantaged backgrounds, who are unable to achieve their full potential to become productive and active members of society.

The most useful gift we can give to young men individually and collectively is the gift of hope and self-belief that comes with finding the tools to foster resilience and navigate their own future. We work to enable boys and men to thrive rather than simply survive. This builds social and community capital and affects issues of poverty, violence, lack of education and aspiration for all.

Chief Operating Officer role

As the Chief Operating Officer, you will strategically lead on the finance, HR and operational activities of Future Men to ensure that strategic and business objectives are delivered and the organisation is protected.

You will report to the Chief Executive and support the Board of Trustees.  You will join the Senior Leadership Team, comprising the CEO and three Head of Programme, and you will line manage the HR and Office Manager and a newly created Finance Manager role.

The position will suit a strategic and innovative thinker with experience in growing and developing organisations. Above all, you will be a team player who can help take the organisation to its next level.

Working in a small organisation you will need to be hands on and flexible in your approach in supporting the small team to meet and deliver to objectives.

What we can offer you

• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24 days annual leave pro-rata

How to apply

For the full application pack please see the Future Men website.

• Review the Job Description and Person Specification
• Download and complete the Future Men job application form
• Download and complete the Equal Opportunities form
• Return the forms by 11pm, 30th May 2021

• Interviews:  During week commencing 7th June 2021

Thank you for your interest. We will only contact you if you have been shortlisted.

Future Men is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process.  All employees within our organisation are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Future Men is an equal opportunity and a Living Wage employer.

About us

The National Composites Centre is a world-class research centre, run as a non-profit employer, and one of seven research centres across the UK that form the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.

Established by Innovate UK, the UK Government's innovation agency, these centres bridge the gap between business and academia, turning great ideas into commercial reality by providing access to world class research and development facilities, and expertise that could otherwise be out of reach for many businesses in the UK.

The role

As part of a recent expansion and development programme, The National Composites Centre is now looking to recruit a Deputy Director of Finance on a permanent basis.

Reporting into the CFO, this role will be responsible for delivering all the financials of a small yet rapidly growing SME, in an efficient, well managed and effective manner leading a small finance team in the process.

You will also be expected to contribute to the financial strategy across the business and define the business partnering approach going forward determining how budgets are managed and how cost improvement projects are delivered successfully.

This is a challenging and exceptionally interesting role and organisation for someone who is happy to be involved in the detail of a smaller organisation whilst at the same time contributing to the strategic remit with a forward thinking and experienced Executive team.

About you

To succeed in this role you will be:

• A qualified accountant with substantial management experience in all areas of finance including financial management and reporting, transactional support and finance business partnering.
• Have a commercial and creative approach when working with different stakeholders and operational and business units, contributing to the strategic direction of the business and assisting in the delivery of the overall business strategy.
• Have extensive experience of leading and motivating a high performing team through periods of change and be able to evidence a leadership style with credibility, respect and knowledge that aligns to the business strategy of an organsiation.
• Be able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, considering different solutions along the way and be able to handle high level pressure and critical decision making in short timescales.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of managing a team to deliver a mature and rounded service.

For more information on this opportunity including a detailed job description please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law by applying now.

Response Organisation is the largest mental health charity in Oxfordshire that has expanded into Berkshire, and more recently into Buckinghamshire!

Deputy Director of Finance and Information - £55,000.00 - £65,000.00 per annum

In return as our Finance Assistant we offer fantastic benefits including:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Shopping
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Free Parking on Site
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and Development
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Opportunities (Role Dependent)
• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Do you have the desire to help change lives and an interest in mental health?

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. We are looking for a Deputy Director of Finance and Information to join the Finance team at Response. The Finance team focuses on all financial management and information systems in a £15 million plus turnover organisation. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website: Response – Mental Health Care & Support

Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day. Our clients are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such, this is also how we approach recruitment at Response. It is essential that you have significant experience in a similar role, demonstrable experience in financial and management accounts, experience in improving financial performance and setting high standards and experience of supporting the development of bids for new business. It is also essential that you are a fully qualified accountant with strong leadership skills. Experience within housing, care or mental health settings is desirable, but not essential. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

The duties within any role vary from day to day. Some of the core duties within the role will include: managing, leading and developing the finance team; ensuring appropriate financial governance and control is in place and working effectively across Response; monitoring and driving financial performance in partnership with other senior leaders across Response through the provision of meaningful financial insight and constructive challenge; presenting financial information to a range of audiences including the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees; ensuring the team delivers on all reporting requirements on time and to an appropriate quality level. Above all, we are looking for people that share our values, as set out below, and who want to make a real difference to people’s lives:

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

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

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

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

You will be required to work 37 hours per week, standard hours are Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 – flexible working opportunities are available. Salaries vary depending on the role and experiences.

If this Deputy Director of Finance and Information position sounds like the role for you then please click ‘Apply’ today! We would love to hear from you! We may close this vacancy early.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Deputy Director of Finance

Your new company
A large, high profile London-based charity .

Your new role
You will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of the organisation, managing a sizeable team with three direct reports. It will be an interesting and varied role, overseeing the efficient delivery of the production of the statutory accounts, budgeting and forecasting and treasury management. Anticipated duration is for 3-9 months.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent experience as an FD within a large, complex charity.

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to add value for a leading charitable organisation. WFH for the foreseeable.

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

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My client is a globally renowned organisation with an ambitious future strategy. We are looking for a dynamic and commercially astute Deputy Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, CCAB qualified finance professional with strong people management and leadership skills, to lead a team of Finance Business Partners and management accounting staff to provide a high quality strategic business partnering service to the organisation, underpinned by excellence in core financial reporting and planning activities.

You will ensure the delivery of timely and accurate financial planning and reporting processes, maintaining consistent service levels and developing enhanced reporting packs incorporating relevant analysis appropriate to the needs of each department (e.g. dashboards, KPIs etc.). You will work with other members of the Finance team to implement appropriate technology solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of reporting and planning processes.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will also have highly developed analytical skills, and be able to provide value-added strategic decision support to your internal clients. You will be passionate about delivering best practice and growing a high performing team. You will also promote collaborative working across the Finance department to ensure high standards of service for our customers. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone with a commercial background looking to make their first move into the sector.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Third Age Trust as its Head of Finance, Resources & Internal Services / Deputy CEO

Founded in 1982, the Third Age Trust (u3a) is a UK-wide movement of locally run u3a charities that provide a wide range of opportunities for members who are no longer in full-time work to come together to learn for fun. There are 1,057 u3as with over 450,000 members across the country.

The Trust defines the third age as being people who are no longer in fulltime work. Each u3a is a locally run charity that provides a wide range of opportunities for its members to meet ,draw on their knowledge and experience to learn and develop their interests, and also to make new friends, and have fun.

Members deliver this on an entirely voluntary basis, and a typical u3a will be home to many interest groups together covering hundreds of different subjects - from art to zoology and everything in between.

The Third Age Trust has recently undergone a reorganisation which has created the need for the role of Head of Finance, Resources & Internal Services / Deputy CEO

Key details:

Role: Third Age Trust - Head of Finance, Resources & Internal Services / Deputy CEO

Location: A mix of in the office in Blackfriars and home working

Salary: £65,000 per annum plus benefits      

Contract: Permanent        

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising and supporting the Chief Executive on all internal service operational issues.
• Overseeing financial procedures including budget setting, financial reporting and monitoring of financial risk and all regulatory matters.
• Providing line management support to the Finance Team. Operations Manager and Contracts Manager.
• Identifying and delivering opportunities for raising charitable funds for example through fundraising bids and partnerships.
• Overseeing all aspects of the office processes, policies and procedures, HR, and premises.
• Overseeing the IT infrastructure including the membership database and annual return process.

As such we are looking for someone who has:

• A relevant experience in understanding and examining charity accounts or professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA).
• Experience of providing financial information for fundraising bids, competitive tenders and reports.
• The ability to communicate complex financial and legal issues clearly to non-finance experts and develop effective financial management systems.
• The ability to think strategically and deliver against the charity’s strategy.
• Proven experience of building strong staff teams including developing a shared vision where every team member counts.

This will be an ideal role for someone who wants to make a significant difference to people in their third age who has the talent and experience in leading and managing services to achieve impactful results.

Closing date for applications:   5pm on Friday 28th May    

Initial Interview: W/C 1st June    

If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and Cover Letter to Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button.

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

Please note: an earlier version of this role was previously posted in error, for which Harris Hill apologises. Please use this corrected version in considering this position.

Director of Finance vacancy for respected Sussex based Charity

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant required for a 12 month FTC

Client Details

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Director of Finance to join a leading Sussex based Charity on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide strong financial management and control across the Charity, to ensure effective financial governance and successful strategic implementation. To share in the collective accountability and responsibility for leadership of Charity, including:
Leading the development of strategies, polices and plans to discharge the Charities purpose
Monitoring the performance of the Charity, to ensure it meets its strategic objectives and targets
Promoting high standards of propriety, best practice and the efficient and effective use of people and resources
To mobilise, engage and inspire all employees, volunteers and supporters

Description

Ensure the EMT and Trustees can discharge their responsibilities in overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements

To be the accountable executive for all the finance activities of the Charity including planning, budgeting, forecasting, decision-making and monitoring through 2021

To oversee procurement activities of the Charity ensuring service excellence and cost effectiveness, so that budget holders spend the charity's money wisely

Drive the development of financial management methodologies for 2022 to meet organisational needs, support change and ensure robust financial management

Ensure appropriate and effective overall management of risk for the charity

Ensure the development of financial aspects of the Charities strategy and transition planning

To oversee the implementation of effective and useable project, portfolio and programme management across the charity

To support the Audit and Investment Committees and internal and external audit functions

Lead the Directorate teams and manage the above reports.

Take a major role in the leadership of the charity & promote a positive organisation-wide culture linked to our values. Develop the strategy, and to deliver the goals set out in the charity's corporate strategy

Create a climate of trust, constructive challenge and personal and shared accountability for decision making

Commit to building the Executive team through collective and personal development

Ensure organisational decisions are taken with full consideration to strategic priorities and direction

Hold self and all reporting relationships to account through leadership change principles, reviewing, building and aligning these principles with delivery of strategic aims

Ensure compliance with the Charities policies and procedures, statutory obligations (including under GDPR), and best practice.

Effectively monitor annual budgets and performance, ensuring that all activities are delivered on time and within budget; devising, implementing and monitoring charity planning with relevant KPIs designed to achieve continuous improvement and taking appropriate corrective action if required

Continuously seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation, collaborating with others to eradicate duplication and ensure resources are redistributed, where required, to achieve the organisation's goals

Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required by the Chief Executive In common with all posts, ensure compliance with the Charities policies and procedures, statutory obligations and best practice

Profile

Fellowship of Professional Accounting Body (ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA)

Previously undertaken a similar position within a Third Sector Organisation

Membership of professional business management body or association (IoD, CMI)

Setting relevant policy, processes and controls and providing professional expertise, advice and guidance at the highest level

Significant experience of developing and implementing successful organisational and financial plans in line with an organisation's purpose and resources

Significant knowledge of a cross-section of legislation, regulations and financial issues relating to the not for profit environment.

Job Offer

25 days holiday

Free parking

Generous pension scheme

Friendly team

Head of Operations

£45-50k depending on experience
London N3
12 months fixed term contract (due to maternity leave)

Rays of Sunshine is an award-winning national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. We believe that every child deserves to experience happiness and put their illness on hold – even if it is just for one day. Our vision is to make wishes come true and turn them into happy memories.

We are seeking a Head of Operations to lead Rays of Sunshine’s work with children and families, delivering its programme of wishes, hospital services, and community support.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder.

You will need to have experience of leading large scale or national services coupled with a strong track record of leading and managing a team. You will also have a thorough knowledge and experience of being the Designated Safeguarding Lead as this is a key element of the role. You will need to be an organised strategic thinker and have excellent time management skills to succeed in this role.

Rays of Sunshine is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our team (staff & volunteers) to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we carry out basic disclosure checks on all staff and volunteers and require all roles working directly with children and young people to have an enhanced disclosure check. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check.

For more information, please see the job description for this role.

Closing date: 12pm Friday 28th May 2021
Interview dates (by zoom): During the week commencing 7th June 2021

You may have experience of the following: Deputy Service Manager, Service Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Ops Manager, Ops Director, Service Delivery Manager, Project Manager, Project Management, Charity, Charities, Not For Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 98906

Note: In The Trust, we call these roles 'Princes Trust Executives'

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our South Coast Hub as an Operations Youth Support working in and around the Southampton area.  Working on our Explore personal development programme we are looking for an experienced Youth Work practitioner who can build effective relationships with hard to engage young people aged 16 - 25. 

Although the role is home based you will be expected to deliver face to face sessions in and around the Southampton area once restrictions allow.  With flexibility needed to travel around the Solent area as well as to support residential work once this resumes.

• You will be experienced in delivering personal development sessions to groups of young people both face to face and virtually.  Will be skilled at building rapport quickly with those that require additional support to engage in positive activity. 

• Be experienced at providing one to one support which focuses on goal setting and moving young people towards employment as well as managing a caseload.

• You will be comfortable working in an outdoor, adventurous activities and residential environment with either NGB, Youth Work or Teaching qualifications.  You will also have experience in working in a multi-agency environment and building relationships with other organisations including undertaking outreach work. 

Alongside this you will also be confident with completing reports, risk assessments and other programme related paperwork.

This role is perfect for you if you are passionate about developing young people and giving them the tools to transform their lives.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Shop from Crisis exists to deliver sustainable revenue streams to the organisation, raise Crisis’ profile with new audiences and provide opportunities for members. This role sits in a newly formed E-commerce team within the Shops from Crisis retail team. With 9 shops across London and an ambitious growth strategy, we have exciting plans to expand our e-commerce activity and need experienced team members to help us deliver this. 

About the role
As an E-Commerce Operations Manager, you will lead a small team in our London warehouse to deliver a high-quality customer experience for online donated goods sales across various e-commerce marketplaces. You’ll develop efficient and productive operational processes to list and fulfil a high volume of goods for sale online and achieve sales and profit targets. You will also recruit, train and inspire volunteers in a variety of digital and e-commerce roles. 

About you
To be successful in this role you will have experience of the following:
•  Working in retail management and managing operational aspects of online sales to high levels of customer service, ideally in a warehouse environment. 
•  Using online sales marketplaces and an understanding of high-volume stock processing for sale online.
•  A track record of managing and achieving targets with a strong commercial focus.
•  Recruiting, managing, and developing a wide range of people – ideally with experience of working with volunteers and your local community.
•  Communicating with and presenting ideas and training to a range of audiences.
•  Engaging audiences via e-commerce and/or social media communications.
We want Crisis to be an inclusive employer which then reflects our members and the communities we work in. We want to offer opportunities to everyone regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. 

Working at Crisis
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
•  Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
•  Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
•  25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. 
We have 5 staff diversity networks which include Black, Asian and Ethnic people, LGBTQ+ people, those with Lived Experience of Homelessness, Women at Crisis and Disability Awareness. 

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Tuesday 18th May 2021 (at 23:59)

Accessibility
We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact the Recruitment team, contact details can be found on our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

We are currently looking to recruit a Director of Studies for a leading higher education institution. This is a permanent role for 3 days a week (21hours) paying £54,600 pro rata. Benefits package includes a very generous annual leave entitlement.

This is an exciting and pioneering programme, the first dedicated qualification in the teaching and learning of the psychological therapies. As the Director of Studies you will oversee the complete student experience from recruitment, teaching, assessment, supervision through to graduation. You will line manage the programme team to ensure the quality of provision and student outcomes and lead on the innovative design, development and delivery of these programmes. You will also be responsible for the Post Qualification Continuing Professional Development.

The role will suit a senior academic with considerable experience in managing academic programmes at post-graduate level. You will have a Masters Degree or equivalent qualification, a PGCert HE (or recognised teaching qualification) and Senior FHEA as well as be a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and/ OR BACP accredited counsellor.

To apply or organise an informal discussion please get in touch with your CV today!