The University of Essex Students’ Union is an organisation that is coming out of the pandemic in a strong position and we are in the market for a new Deputy Director of Student Services to oversee our student service operations.

This role will be long hours, hard work but more satisfying than any role you will ever have undertaken. When you go home you’ll feel like you’ve accomplished something and contributed to the bigger picture - you can literally look out of a window on campus and see the difference you’ve made.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Services department is here to ensure that students at Essex experience an incredible time and have access to high quality Venues, Retail Offerings, Events, Catering outlets and an SU run Lettings Department. They are supported by the Facilities Department who oversee maintenance and cleaning. No two days in the department are the same and the department embraces the Work Hard, Play Hard ethos. It is a fast paced, dynamic and challenging department that consistently strives to deliver its targets to ensure students at Essex have the best time while here.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As Deputy Director of Services, you will be responsible for the strategic direction of all student facing operations including Licensed Trade, Catering, Retail, Salon, Lettings, Premises and our operations at the Loughton Campus. You will lead your teams to deliver an outstanding experience for our members.

Reporting to the Director of Services, Activities and Support, you will be the operational lead for all your areas in meeting the targets and driving membership satisfaction. You will ensure that departments are achieving budgets and you will also be a member of the Director Team and will be part of developing and leading strategy across the SU.

· Support, and deputise for as required, the Director of Services, Activities and Support in all aspects of their role

· Provide line management and operational support for all service outlet teams, Retail, Licensed Trade, Catering, Entertainments, Facilities, Lettings and Loughton Campus.

· Assist with the development of strategic plans for service outlets in line with organisational objectives

· Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of strategy implementation throughout service outlets

· Support service outlet teams to set, monitor and meet achievable budget targets

· To develop the services offered by the Union in line with members’ needs

· Build effective networks within the University and externally to promote and develop services offered

· Lead on relevant projects, supporting the implementation of change where appropriate

· Identify, promote and deliver on projects and initiatives within agreed timescales

· Ensure that the work of the service outlets is publicised and celebrated

· To be responsible for the management of all resources including budgets, equipment and stock within your areas

· To carry out regular 121’s appraisals and reviews with all staff that report to you.

· Acting as coach and mentor to all managers in developing skills to effectively manage staff teams

· Acting as a mentor to Sabbatical Officers, including support to achieve goals as well as managing expectations

To keep up-dated with relevant national and local developments and attend staff, departmental meetings, external meetings and conferences as required.

· Maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, including local authority, police and local community members

· Representing Essex at local and national events

· All staff will have the opportunity to be involved in key Union projects outside their day to day remit.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Significant management experience at a senior level in a field relevant to the role

• Holds a professional or management qualification relevant to the role, or is willing to undertake

• Evidence of successfully leading and motivating teams to meet organisational targets

• Significant experience of project management, including chairing meetings, monitoring progress, delivering briefings, evaluation outcomes

• Proven ability to think strategically for a diverse organisation

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective networks with colleagues and stakeholders

• Operational understanding of risk management and compliance in relevant field to the role

• Significant experience of all aspects of Line Management, including recruitment, development and appraisal

• Experience of setting and monitoring budgets

• Ability to ensure organisational compliance with GDPR Regulations

• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate at a senior level

• Ability to interpret complex data and scenarios and provide solutions

• Evidence of continuing professional development at a senior level

• Experience analysing and producing financial and statistical reports

ROLE SPEC

• Holder of, or able to hold Premises Supervisor Licence, Personal Licence and SIA licence

• Strong background in setting, monitoring and achieving large scale budgets

• Ability to evidence an understanding of relevant legislation, e.g. Health and Safety, Licensing Law, EHO, EMO

• Willingness to work late nights and weekends as required

• Ability to evidence leading and achieving customer service initiatives

• Understanding of the student market and associated trends

• Understanding of the Higher Education environment in relation to the role

The Students' Union is committed to Equality and Diversity

WHAT YOU’LL GET

You’ll get to be part of a vibrant and exciting organisation that thinks the place you work should be amazing.

You’ll be joining an unconventional family where everyone is passionate about doing the best for our members and achieving our ambitious vision of becoming the world’s most student-centred organisation.

We believe in creating a workplace where you can be the very best, and if you‘re the sort of person who wants to get stuck in to everything they do, then you’re really going to shine here.

You’ll get a competitive salary starting at £48,114 in return for working an average 35 hours per week, and generous opportunities to take time off. We are looking for someone who is able to work flexibly as hours will fluctuate based on the time of year.

With a generous pension scheme, we’ll invest in your future as well as your present. We offer a comprehensive range of family friendly policies so that you can get that all important work/life balance right. Don’t forget one of our Tattoo’s in Work Hard, Play Hard and we mean it! We’ll even give you your birthday off, for free.

If all this sounds like the sort of the place you want to be a part of then we’re really excited to hear from you.

About the charity

Our mission is to build hope, enable lasting change, and end homelessness for people in East London. We are here to help people in our local community to build their new beginnings, by:

• Providing a safe place - to make sure that people experiencing homelessness have somewhere safe to stay as they begin to rebuild their lives
• Offering support - to encourage and enable people to build a better future for themselves, through the provision of personalised support, educational and life skills opportunities
• Building resilience – to build networks of support, and empower people to navigate services with confidence and be a proactive member of their community outside of and beyond life at Caritas Anchor House.

We are going through an exciting period of change and growth, having recently launched an ambitious strategic plan, with goals including having a positive impact on the lives of more people experiencing homelessness than ever before.

With great ambition comes the need for great people, and we’re looking for someone fantastic to support our Team Manager in leading the Complex Needs team throughout this one-year maternity cover.

About the role

This post will provide a critical role in supporting the Team Manager for the day-to-day development and management of the Complex Needs team and its service delivery. The role will also deliver assessments, support planning, risk management, and reconnection/move on for residents.

We are looking for someone to take a positive, trauma-informed approach to work with residents with complex needs and challenging behaviour and conduct regular reviews of Support Plans and risk assessments as required.

It is essential that you keep abreast of current housing legislation, welfare benefit legislation, and other matters relevant to successful support and move on of residents and liaise effectively with the external Outreach Workers, Housing Support Workers, specialist workers, police, and other agencies.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll have the following experience:

• Working with vulnerable adults including people with complex needs, including managing the provision of a safe operating environment in a relevant context.
• Experience in case management and delivering best practices around; assessment of need, high-quality personalised support or advice services to vulnerable adults, including people with complex needs.
• Experience in using case management information systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressured environment, with multiple competing priorities and to quickly adapt to new situations.
• Self-sufficient, tenacious, and highly organised with the ability to accomplish goals according to deadlines, and the flexibility to juggle a variety of tasks.

About applying

To apply, please e-mail your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role.

Our people are the key to our success. We aim to attract a diverse community of employees and volunteers from a broad range of backgrounds, demographics, and cultures and create an inclusive environment in which everyone can succeed and flourish. We want to foster a culture in which everyone is united around our shared vision, values, and common purpose, and in which individuals are active participants and stakeholders in our success.

To have an informal discussion about this opportunity, discuss support for disabled applicants or to find out more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion please contact our People team.

Deputy Shop Manager (Gloucester) (TRD3038)

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

Location - preferred location London or Bangkok (any other location in Asia needs to be discussed and approved). Salary grade and benefits will vary depending on country.

JOB PURPOSE

The successful candidate will be responsible for directing an integrated, cross-functional team to implement high-quality, strategic research, campaigning and communication strategies that deliver impact in relation to serious human rights concerns associated with China, including the human rights implications of China's foreign policy and overseas influence. This means being responsible for managing and expanding the portfolio of China-related work across the International Secretariat and the Amnesty International Movement, whilst representing Amnesty International at the highest levels. As part of achieving this, you will be responsible for providing high-level and strategic advise to the Regional Director of the region on major human rights trends, developments and key drivers of human rights abuses related to China, as well as China's foreign policy and overseas movements. As a member of the Amnesty International Management Team you will contribute to the management of the International Secretariat and deputise for the Regional Director in their absence or as so nominated.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership and Strategic Oversight
• Staff Wellbeing and Management
• Quality Assurance and Reporting
• Finance and Risk Management

Please refer to the attached JD for additional information

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Do you have demonstrated knowledge and direct experience of the human rights and political context in China and an expert understanding of the international human rights legal framework as well as relevant regional and national legal frameworks?
• In-depth experience of human rights research for advocacy purposes: conducting research using a range of appropriate methodologies, analyzing and presenting findings, identifying advocacy targets and applying research-based analysis to campaigning for human rights change;
• Knowledge and experience in carrying out or directing research on China's activities and investments abroad.
• Knowledge and experience of field security issues and the ability to manage them appropriately, ideally gained through work in conflict or other high-risk situations;
• Ability to represent AI in difficult and high-profile environments;
• Do you have the ability to steer innovative and creative approaches to campaigning, including use of a range of digital channels to achieve campaign objectives;?
• Ability to develop strategies and plans and review them and adapt them as required, exercising and promoting creative thinking.
• Experience of working in a key leadership role in a complex organization ideally based outside the organization's global "head" office and preferably with experience of maintaining a successful operation during times of organizational change
• Experience of successfully integrating and coaching a cross-functional and multi-cultural team toward a new way of working
• Do you have substantial experience of working in the region?

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian ’s charity. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

Southwark Foodbank is committed to ending the need for Foodbanks. Whilst we campaign on the issues driving people to foodbanks, we want to ensure that the service we provide for people facing food insecurity is rooted in dignity. This role is key in setting the service delivery standards and culture. As Foodbank Deputy Manager, you will assist the Southwark Foodbank Manager in all operational aspects of running the Southwark Foodbank within the social franchise of the Trussell Trust. You will play a key role in the organisations aim of transforming the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinating a team of staff and volunteers and serving clients.
• Co-ordinating Voucher Holders and managing the E-referral system.
• Facilitating the effective running of Foodbank Welcome Centres.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about food security
• Have a good knowledge of advice and support services for people in financial crisis
• Have experience of working at a fast pace with people in crisis

Please read the job description before applying. To apply please read and follow the application instructions below.

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th August 2021, 9am

Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 16th August 2021

Title of Post: Deputy Manager

Hours of Work:35 per week over 5 days (varying shift hours between 8 am and 8 pm including weekends(This post is part of an on call rota system)

Rate of Pay:  £11.95ph

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST:

• To ensure the smooth daily running of accommodation projects.
• To ensure the delivery and integration of services of high quality which are compatible with the residents' needs and reflect Falcon Support Services’ overall policies.
• To train and supervise staff to meet Falcon Support Services objectives.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic and Policy Responsibility

To take lead responsibility for specific tasks/projects to ensure efficient service delivery as directed by the Manager.

Tasks include:

• To ensure maximization of occupancy levels and a minimisation of voids.
• Ensure service user personal charge contributions are paid, recorded and logged achieving expected budgeted levels.
• To ensure the cleanliness of the Falcon Centre and other accommodation projects.
• Dealing with breaches of the License Agreement, issuing sanctions and Support Arrangements.
• Managing responsibility for safeguarding and serious incidents. 
• Work with the support team to ensure correct implementation and monitoring of personalised Support Plans.
• To ensure regular monthly team meetings and case conferences take place.
• To maximise positive outcomes and appropriate timely move on’s into independent living adhering to contract specifications (maximum of 10 months stay at Falcon Centre).
• Monitoring Meaningful use of Time for service users
• To support the Senior Support Worker to carry out monthly resident meetings
• Dealing effectively with complaints in a timely manner and recorded in a consistent, precise manner.
• To work in accordance with Falcon Support Services Psychologically Informed Environment Framework.
• To ensure health and safety responsibilities are carried out and recorded by the responsible member of staff.

This includes:

• monitoring the testing of alarms
• room checks carried out and recorded
• maintenance issues recorded and completed
• First Aid box supplies are up to date along with blood clean up kit
• Food hygiene checks and standards are maintained
• To ensure Personal Emergency Evacuative Plans are completed for service users with additional needs.
• To ensure Centre Management Duties are carried out by the responsible member of staff.

These include:

• Responding and log referrals promptly, performing Desk Top Assessment of clients seeking admission.
• The Kitchen budget is spent wisely to purchase healthy food; kitchen cleanliness is maintained and the rota is filled.
• To work with Cooks to plan healthy and diverse meals.
• To ensure the Warden Rota is filled appropriately.
• To supervise Senior Wardens/Weekend staff
• Coordinating internal referrals from the Falcon Centre to other Falcon Support Services projects.

• Additional projects as and when instructed by the Centre Manager

• To assist in the development of, and to implement, monitor and review Accommodation projects policies, procedures and ensure that they are in accordance with overall organisational policies and procedures.

• To ensure that the service meets all contractual and statutory obligations at a high professional standard.

• To ensure the delivery of housing related support to Falcon Support Services’ service users is in accordance with internal and external quality standards and relevant social policy.

• To identify gaps and improvements in service provision and bring these to the attention of senior managers and find solutions to meet identified needs, to achieve continuous improvement and high professional standards.

Ensuring the good reputation of the organisation is maintained

• To competently ensure all communication about the service is communicated in a professional, accurate and effective manner.

• To represent and the wider organisation in a competent and professional manner and maintain the highest professional standards at all times.

• To work with the Centre Manager to ensure there is regular and effective liaison, consultation and effective publicity available about the service, with other relevant agencies such as referring agencies, monitoring bodies and the general public.

• To manage, monitor and respond effectively and appropriately to service users, neighbours and other agencies or individuals who have complaints about the hostel service.

Service Delivery and Housing Management

• To work with the Centre Manager to ensure that service delivery is compliant with all relevant contract specifications to achieve high professional standards.

• To ensure that all service policy and procedure is understood and implemented by service delivery staff consistently and effectively, in compliance with legal requirements and other identified best practice.

• To ensure that the fabric of all accommodation, their furnishing, equipment and the physical environment are regularly maintained to a high standard and in line with Health & Safety requirements. To report any concerns to the Health and Safety officer.

• To ensure that all staff operates in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and they adopt safe working practices in line with Falcon Support Services policies and procedures.

• To assist in ensuring that the service has a maximisation of occupancy levels and a minimisation of voids and take the lead on good practice standards where appropriate.

• To ensure the referrals spreadsheet is kept up to date, desktop assessments are carried out and to have good communication with the referral hub and other referral pathways

• To ensure that all required documentation is completed for new clients moving into the project in particular risk assessments and needs assessments

• To assist in ensuring good practice on reducing abandonments and evictions within the projects

• To oversee and ensure that all working practice is compliant with Social Policy, Housing Law and relevant good practice standards, with particular regard to tenure and internal warning processes.

• To respond to, monitor and report on complaints received in line with the Complaints Policy.

People management

• To assist in the operational responsibility of support staff, non-support staff and other contracted staff, relief workers and volunteers including all aspects of housing management, maintenance, health and safety, support and assessment planning.

• To assist in leading and motivating the staff team to perform effectively and in line with internal and external quality standards, the Quality Assessment Framework and organisational policy and procedure and contract requirements.

• Monitor, develop, improve and manage staff rotas to ensure the needs of the service are met efficiently and effectively. Ensuring that staffing levels are maintained to meet the organisational and operational objectives of the service at all times.

• To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and provide and arrange effective induction training for new staff as required.

• To identify training needs of staff and ensure the training needs are addressed through personal development, on the job training, supervision and formal training.

• To provide effective communication to all staff through written information, team meetings and formal supervision using effective management approaches to foster a positive culture and ensure high performance at all times.

• To assist in providing annual staff appraisals in line with Falcon Support Services appraisal processes, and service and organisational objectives.

• To participate in the on call rota and ensure that on-call arrangements are effective, monitored and meet the needs of the service.

Financial Monitoring

• To oversee and ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place for the collection and processing of Housing Benefit and Personal Charge in order to maximise income and minimise bad debt.

Continuous development of quality standards and controls

• To ensure throughout all working practices and service delivery a high professional standard is established and maintained.

• To assist in leading the staff team in providing a stimulating, client focused and supportive environment to meet the social, emotional, physical, health and resettlement needs of residents at the Falcon Centre.

• To ensure that the rights of residents are understood, respected and actively promoted and that their views on Falcon Support Services performance are considered fully in decision-making.

Safeguarding

• To ensure good practice in the Falcon Centre, including referring and reporting, liaising with the organisation’s lead safeguarding officer.

• To assist in ensuring that all staff are fully conversant with all Child Protection & Safeguarding policy & procedure.

• Lead any crisis management response required during work hours.

Organisational Development

• To promote the organisation and effectively publicise and market the core services at FSS, identifying funding and other initiatives within the local community.

• To work collaboratively with the Centre Manager to develop the implementation and effectiveness of volunteers based within the service.

General

• To undergo further training where required.

• To adhere to and promote Falcon Support Services policies and procedures, in particular Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity Policy and Health and Safety Policy and procedures.

• To collate information and evidence for service user involvement in monthly and other reports as necessary.

• To undertake other duties as may reasonably be required by senior managers.

These duties are neither exhaustive nor exclusive and the post holder is required to undertake reasonably determined duties within the organisation driven by needs of the business

Join our dynamic and fast paced Corporate Partnerships team in a newly created role of Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships. Reporting to the Head of High Value Partnerships, your role will be to lead and manage our Corporate Partnerships Team. Ensuring that the team successfully win new Corporate partnerships that support our core and programmatic priorities, maximising income through multi-year, strategic relationships. This role will also be personally responsible for securing and managing our key strategic Corporate relationships. 

One person in five in the UK is affected by lung disease. As the only UK charity for people affected by all lung diseases – from mild asthma through to lung cancer – the Asthma UK-British Lung Foundation is here for every one of them. We provide support, fund vital research, and campaign for better prevention, treatment and care.

You will be joining an exciting team with big ambitions for growth, in a well-established Fundraising department. You are an experienced leader who inspires teams to secure and grow high-value transformational partnerships, a proven ability to build excellent relationships and networks to deliver our ambition. You are a strategic and critical thinker with experience in identifying areas of opportunity across the portfolio to deliver higher income targets.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to supporting everyone whose life is changed by lung disease.

Please ensure the file name for your CV and application form includes your full name

Please note that CV’s in isolation and any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

We have a new exciting opportunity for a Deputy Projects Manager to join our team based in Hastings. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,685 per annum.

Do you have a flair for supporting and inspiring young people to achieve their goals? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced environment, have a sense of humour and the drive and determination to develop and deliver an outstanding service? If so, we want to hear from you.

About us:

YMCA DownsLink Group are opening a brand-new 47 bedded supported accommodation service in Hastings for young people between the ages of 16 and 25. We need an enthusiastic and determined Deputy Project Manager to work alongside the Project Manager to oversee this new service and lead the team to ensure effective delivery.

The role:

As our Deputy Projects Manager, you will provide high quality, safe, welcoming and secure supported housing for residents with a range of support needs, which enables them to articulate and achieve their aspirations and ambitions, and acquire the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives, by actively identifying, mapping and encouraging the growth of their assets, strengths and talents.

Key responsibilities of our Deputy Projects Manager include:

- Working alongside the Projects Manager to oversee the day to day operation of the service to ensure that the requirements of the service specification are met
- Ensuring that the accommodation and all shared spaces are Psychologically Informed, safe, warm, homely, welcoming and secure, and that staff are visible and accessible at all times
- Overseeing the resident referral process in accordance with the contract and service specification, and building and maintaining positive and effective relationships with referrers and partners
- Ensuring that staff record up to date and accurate information on Inform and organisational databases in relation to contacts, risks, rents, safeguarding, anti-social and risk-taking behaviour, multi-agency work, and incidents
- Ensuring that staff are adequately trained, and empowered, to work effectively and creatively with young people to enable them to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Attending relevant multi-disciplinary meetings, ensuring close working links with relevant agencies, operating a partnership approach to working with individuals, and maintaining positive and close working relationships with a wide range of partners

Our ideal Deputy Projects Manager will have:

- Undertaken training courses relating to housing, support work and working with young people or vulnerable people generally
- Safeguarding children and/or vulnerable adults training
- Relevant vocational qualification e.g. housing, social work or youth work
- A good understanding of the needs of young people and the components of an effective support service
- A good understanding of psychologically informed environments, trauma-informed approaches and the principles of restorative practice
- The ability to engage, inspire, motivate and empower people
- The ability to communicate well at all levels; including commissioners, senior management, partners and service users
- The ability to remain calm and solution-focused in order to deal with challenging behaviour, resolve conflict and help others do the same

Closing date for applications: Friday 16 July 2021 at 9am

Interview date: W/C 26 July 2021

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

If you feel like you have what it takes to become our Deputy Projects Manager click apply today, we would love to hear from you!

Are you ready to take the next step towards a management career in the charity sector?

About the role

Endsleigh Gardens is a busy and dynamic project that provides first-stage accommodation for male and female rough sleepers, many of whom have complex needs such as alcohol use, substance use, mental health issues and a history of offending.  We work in a trauma informed way to enable clients to identify their support goals and build towards their recovery.

In the rewarding role of Deputy Manager you will be supporting the day-to-day management of our hostel accommodation; providing a safe and supportive environment to vulnerable homeless men and women in which to build confidence and ‘promote opportunities’ for positive change.

You will also be responsible for the line management of team members; offering motivation and supervision to deliver high quality housing related support with a recovery-focused and person-centred approach.

About you

This role will suit a passionate and committed individual who has experience of coordinating or leading a service delivery team in relevant services; and experience of managing staff and volunteers in a fast paced environment; or the willingness to develop these skills.

If you have the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload and come up with practical ideas to improve services; also have excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, a staff team and other internal and external stakeholders we encourage you to apply.

Flexibility is necessary for this post, as you may be required to work outside of normal working hours

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

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

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

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

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

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

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

What we do

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

How to apply

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

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

Closing date: 10am on 11 August 2021

Interview and assessments on – dates tbc on either 23, 24 or 25 August 2021

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

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

Deputy Finance Manager – Newham

Band 7 - £45,780 - £51,393 (inclusive of inner London Allowance)

Location: Canary Wharf (with some travel to hospital sites)

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Allen Lane have partnered with Barts Health NHS Trust to support their appointment of Deputy Finance Manager. This role will work closely alongside the Senior Finance Manager assisting in the provision of a complete financial service to Newham Hospital; additionally working closely with non-finance teams on financial advice.

This is a great opportunity for a bright, motivated candidate to join the Barts Trust in a great period of growth and positive change. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders both inside and outside of finance, providing financial advice and managing the production of the service area budget reports. This is a great time to join the trust and be on a platform where your career will be supported and grow.

The successful candidates will be confident, and work well as part of a diverse inclusive team. You will also need to be a finance professional with at least 3 years of experience; have the ability to supervise a team of staff to deliver monthly financial statements; and have a good understanding and professional ability to use Excel and other accounting software.

We are delivering an inclusive and transparent process where we are actively seeking a diverse field of candidates to reflect the population that Barts Health NHS Trust serves.

For further information please contact our recruitment partner Tiffany Richards at Allen Lane. Please send your CV, supporting statement highlighting what role you are applying for by midnight on Sunday 25th July.

Goodman Masson are partnered with a prestigious non-profit organisation to recruit for their new Deputy Head of Finance. The role will report into their Head of Finance, overseeing financial management, statutory reporting and tax to the organisation and its subsidiaries.

You will be a qualified Accountant with experience overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts and managing the year end audit within the charity sector. Up to date knowledge of charity SORP is required.

Day to day duties:

• Managing and developing a small team
• Overseeing the preparation of statutory group and subsidiary accounts
• Reviewing the accuracy of Corporation tax and VAT returns
• Documenting and testing internal controls
• Working with the management accountant to support the preparation of management accounts
• Providing support, advice and guidance to budget holders and business managers
• Plan the annual audit and liaise with auditors

Essentials:

• CCAB qualified or equivalent
• Strong management and statutory accounting experience
• Managed teams within a charity environment
• Knowledge of charity SORP

Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your details are considered.

Starting Salary: £35,785 – 37,134 per annum

Other Benefits include: 10% Mobility Allowance +10% Pension + Hardship Allowance (£3,000 per annum)

Rest and Recuperation every 8 weeks 

Contract: 2 Years fixed term

Position Description 

Job Profile

The Deputy Country Rep and Programme Manager deputises the Country Representatives and is a member of the South Sudan Country Management Team (CMT). In liaison with the Country Rep the postholder is responsible for strategic development and management of the humanitarian and development programmes portfolio of the country team. The postholder provides humanitarian and development expertise for CAFOD and Trócaire in Partnership (CTP) work in South Sudan.  The postholder has the skills and experience to lead and manage complex and diverse programmes of work. S/he manages budgets and funding within the scope of their authority and is also responsible to proactively identify opportunities for scaling up our humanitarian and development programme work in South Sudan in order to effectively in respond to the scale and protracted nature of the ongoing crisis. S/he will have strong understanding and experience in Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods programming and resilience approaches.

The Deputy Country Rep and Programme Manager will be responsible for developing relationships with partners at strategic level in-country and formulating programme strategy as determined by the Country Strategy and Country Representative. The post holder is also responsible for building effective working relationships to foster learning, innovation, good practice, and fundraising. The role also has a number of cross-divisional and cross-organisational functions to work with CAFOD’s Education, Communities & Supporters Fundraising, Finance, Media, Policy and Advocacy teams and with relevant counterparts in Trócaire.

Line managed by the Country Representative, this post is based in Juba but is expected to undertake frequent in-country travel and travel within the region and to the UK and Ireland (approximately 20 weeks per year) S/he would also be expected to deputise for the Country Representative, when the CR is absent from South Sudan. The post holder line manages the following but may be asked to take on wider management functions as needed:

• Programme Quality Officer
• Field coordinators (up to 2)
• Programme Officer -Governance and Peace building
• Programme Support Officer

Staff management may extend to larger teams depending on programme responses. 

Key Responsibilities

To lead and manage the programme/s (50%):

• Lead the development, implementation and regular review of the South Sudan programme, embedding a resilience and empowerment lens into all our programming. This should also include the integration of Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction (CMDRR), emergency preparedness and early warning, Psychosocial support (PSS) and peace building activities.
• Lead the country programme team in monitoring emerging humanitarian situations and programme trends, ensuring that regular Emergency Management Team (EMT) discussions take place with the CAFOD and Trócaire HQ humanitarian teams and the Country Representative to enable effective and timely responses, and keep relevant CTP staff and partners informed of the humanitarian situation, and emerging resilience approaches, techniques and methodologies
• Lead programme design and proposal writing in support of the programme/country strategy, ensuring compliance to Programme Cycle Management is carried out to a high standard. This may include providing field level operational support including needs assessment, monitoring and evaluation, programme leadership and management to CTP staff, partner organisations and inter-agency teams responding to any humanitarian crises, if necessary, at very short notice, and for extended periods of time.
• Promote the delivery of high quality and appropriate programmes that meet minimum international standards such as SPHERE, Red Cross NGO Code of Conduct, Core Humanitarian Standards, Caritas Internationalis Management Standards and country guidelines.
• Work towards fulfilling CTP’s Vision, Mission and Values and CTP’s strategic plans.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality programmes within agreed budgets and timeframes, in accordance with CTP’s values and working principles.
• Identify and actively promote opportunities to build the capacity of partner organisations to deliver high quality programmes, and to promote the sustainability of their work including mentoring support to partner personnel.
• Ensure the effective delivery of high-quality integrated programmes that include a resilience-based humanitarian assistance, risk reduction, woman and youth empowering lens delivered through CTP’s programmes.
• Monitor programme impact based on programme Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plans, using this information to support decision making. This will include commissioning reviews and evaluations as appropriate and promote learning into the wider organisation.
• In conjunction with the Programme Quality Officer lead and support the efforts of CTP in improving and developing the capacity of CTP staff and partners in monitoring and evaluation systems of projects and programmes to keep track of performance of projects and their impact.
• When required be a part of CTP's humanitarian department emergency response and surge capacity function in CTP’s designated areas of work including emergency responses coordinated by Caritas Internationalis.

Technical Support (20%)

• Work with Cafod and Trócaire Resilience, Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) advisors in incorporating resilience, PSS activities and DRR into existing programmes. Provide technical support on resilience and empowerment approaches particularly for Women and Youth.
• Engage the CR, Programme Coordinator South Sudan, and HQ Policy and advocacy teams, to ensure CTP’s policy and advocacy is coherent, effective and informed by our experiences and that of our partners.

Management Team (10%)

• Be an active member of CTP country management team which is led by the CR,
• Work in collaboration with Programme Quality Officer of CTP to ensure that CTP programmes are fully integrated into the country strategy, aligned to CTP’s corporate priorities,

Representation (10%):

• Represent CTP externally, as prioritised by the Country Representative, in relationships with institutional donors, national Church and government representatives, donors, inter agency coordination fora and strategic partner organisations.
• In liaison with Country Representative, provide effective collaboration with Caritas Internationalis (CI) and its member agencies, representing CTP where needed, and also liaising with relevant CIDSE agencies and working groups to build and strengthen relationships with sister agencies and agencies of strategic importance.
• Ensure representation and participation of CTP in UN Cluster Coordination mechanisms in-country and other programme related working groups and networks of relevance to CTP work.
• Develop supporter communications and work with the communications team in media, writing and undertaking interviews both on radio and TV.

Security Management (10%):

• Undertake security risk assessments as appropriate and as delegated by the Country Representative, ensuring appropriate Standard Operating Procedures are implemented by all staff and visitors to mitigate risk in relation to humanitarian programmes and in accordance with the Country Security Plan.
• Support partners to strengthen their understanding and practice of security risk management and ensure effective security-related communications to ensure CTP and partner staff well-being.
• May act as security manager in absence of CR.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD and Trocaire recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CTP, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CTP will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues.  If based in the UK the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).  If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

Person Specification

Key Competencies

Essential CTP Core Requirements

Understanding our context

• Demonstrates an understanding of the Catholic Church, Demonstrates behaviour in line with CTP’s vision, mission and values

Working together

• Skilled in working with people of varied backgrounds, cultures and abilities;
• Builds collaborative relationships across CTP and with external partners, donors and suppliers

Making change happen

• Can communicate complex issues simply and clearly to ensure understanding
• Recognises what needs to be done, makes decisions and takes action– even in challenging circumstances 

Essential Job Specific Requirements

• Proven experience of managing and delivering humanitarian and resilience programmes through partner organisations
• Experience in delivering operational emergency programmes within complex emergencies
• Sound understanding of humanitarian policy and best practice (e.g.  LEGS, SPHERE, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct)
• Understanding of approaches to ensure accountability programme work towards intended beneficiary communities and commitment to CHS
• Able to work with and develop the humanitarian capacity of local partner organisations/ national NGO’s
• Delivers work within the context of an agreed programme framework, uses programme cycle management tools effectively;
• Proactively monitors expenditure and is aware of current financial position; Strong budget management skills.
• Good analytical skills, skills in review of documents and report writing.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Ability to work and travel in insecure environments and to manage one’s own personal security and the security of our partners
• Good understanding of management principles and commitment to good management standards.

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults..

Are you ready to take the next step towards a management career in the charity sector?

About the role

Endell Street is a busy, dynamic project in the heart of Covent Garden. It provides accommodation for up to 53 male and female residents, many of whom have complex needs such as alcohol misuse, substance misuse, mental health issues and a history of offending. Endell Street isn’t just about providing a roof, our goal is to support people throughout their recovery to maintain healthy and meaningful activities, relationships with others and good physical and mental health.

In the rewarding role of Deputy Manager you will be supporting the day-to-day management of our hostel accommodation; providing a safe and supportive environment to vulnerable homeless men and women in which to build confidence and ‘promote opportunities’ for positive change.

You will also be responsible for the line management of team members; offering motivation and supervision to deliver high quality housing related support with a recovery-focused and person-centred approach.

About you

This role will suit a passionate and committed individual who has experience of coordinating or leading a service delivery team in relevant services; and experience of managing staff and volunteers in a fast paced environment; or the willingness to develop these skills.

If you have the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload and come up with practical ideas to improve services; also have excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, a staff team and other internal and external stakeholders we encourage you to apply.

Flexibility is necessary for this post, as you may be required to work outside of normal working hours

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

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

How to apply

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

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

Closing date: 10am on 4 August 2021

Interview and assessments on: 16, 17 or 19 August 2021

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

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

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Community Shop Manager is busy and fun.

• Do you have a genuine interest in working with the general public?  
• Do you have what it takes to support recruit, manage and empower a diverse volunteer team?
• Are you self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills?
• Are you passionate about delivering the best level of customer service?

• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

We are now looking for a Deputy Shop Manager to assist the Shop Manager in the day to day running of our high profile store, to help build a fresh team of volunteers and lead the way to ensure we stay on the crest of the wave. The Deputy Shop Manager will also act as Shop Manager in their absence.

The Deputy Shop Manager will assist with recruiting, inspiring, supporting and empowering the team of volunteers. They will use the volunteers’ knowledge of the local community and enthusiasm for fashion to identify the right product mix and pricing levels for the shop to maximise sales.

They will generate high quality stock and lead a program of events to engage the local community and create a ‘buzz’ around the shop. They will also help to ensure that the shop is managed in accordance with our policies and procedures for health & safety, financial safeguards and the safeguarding of children.

The chosen candidate must enjoy the excitement of a retail environment but most importantly, love people and have the ability to lead, inspire and empower those around you. The ultimate purpose of the job is to make as much money as possible to save children’s lives

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

(Note: The role holder must be flexible and able to work weekends, bank holidays and additional hours when necessary)

Main Accountabilities

The Deputy Shop Manager will lead by example, being hands on when necessary. Key duties include:

Operations

• Supporting the Shop Manager with the day to day management of the shop. Helping to ensure that the organisation’s policies, procedures and safeguards are adhered to at all times

• Empowering volunteers to deliver and maintain exceptional retail standards (including visual merchandising, customer service, stock generation and management, range selection, edit and effective pricing) through on-going training and development

• Engaging with the local community to build the level of donations (from designers, retailers, brands and suppliers) and gift aid

• Supporting the Shop Manager to run an agreed number of events to bring energy to the shop and drive sales

• Working with the volunteer team to optimise the shop opening times and ensuring that the necessary cover is maintained when the shop is open

• Ensuring that the building and shop equipment are appropriately maintained at all times. Reporting any issues to the property department

Finance

• Working with the Shop Manager and volunteer team to reach agreed financial targets

• Actively promoting the shop. Engaging with the local community with the shop and Save the Children to bring energy and drive sales

People Management

• Supporting with leading, inspiring and developing the shop volunteering team

• Helping to ensure that the team feel valued, motivated, happy and supported. Help to ensure they are united in a common goal to raise as much money as possible for Save the Children

Person Profile

Experience

• Experience of leading teams and achieving results from developing and supporting others

• Enthusiasm for retail and fashion

• Experience in a customer facing role

Abilities

• Ability to lead and inspire those around them

• Ability to drive sales and control costs

• Ability to communicate effectively with others

• Ability to be able to work weekends, Bank Holidays and additional hours when necessary

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A confident approach to problem-solving and decision-making approach

• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.