In this newly created role, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Safeguarding with immediate effect to take specific responsibility for safeguarding and child protection matters in the school. The school is committed to providing the highest possible safeguarding provision and the role holder will be supported in all aspects of delivering their role.

The successful candidate will join the school’s Leadership Team and have extensive safeguarding experience and/or a relevant qualification in safeguarding. They should have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and procedures and good practice in respect of children and vulnerable adults. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the UK, with outstanding academic results and first-class facilities. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England.

For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: noon on Tuesday 4th May 2021

King’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting all those working and retired from the British horseracing and breeding industry.  Following an exciting period of growth and development we are looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Welfare to support the Director of Welfare in order to deliver an effective and efficient welfare service to the horseracing industry.

The new post holder will have direct responsibility for a number of key welfare projects and will ensure successful delivery and development of these as well as being responsible for supervising, coaching and guiding the Regional Management Team.  Reporting to the Director of Welfare you will have proven and demonstrable experience of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable people and will ensure that standards of excellence, best practice and efficiency are delivered through highly effective teams.  It is essential that you have the ability to manage budgets, allocate resources, line manage, decision make and problem solve. 

You will be a highly driven self-starter and an innovative, strategic thinker with a passion to improve wellbeing outcomes for people in their workplace. You will be an excellent communicator across a range of stakeholder groups and will remain strategically aligned to the charity’s core objectives and purpose. A keen interest and knowledge of the horseracing industry is desirable but not essential.

This post can be home or office-based or a combination of both and you should be willing to travel across the UK as part of the role. This role is a fixed-term contract of initially 12 months.

If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity then please send your CV with a covering letter by: Thursday 22nd April 2021

Interview date: Wednesday 28th April 2021.

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.

Racing Welfare is an equal opportunities employer.

Location: Islington/Central London
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: SWA3072

Closing Date:   10th May 2021 (9.00 am)
Interview Date:   17th May 2021

Solace Women’s Aid is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, and in particular women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital.  We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our senior management team and help us make a difference.  We are an Investors in People Employer, committed to attracting, retaining and developing excellent people.

About the Service
You will be working with a diverse team of dedicated Managers, within our community and accommodation services, working closely with staff teams and the senior managers across the organisation.  We are responsive to the needs of our service users and continuously seeking ways to improve our services. 

About the Role
The Head of Community and Accommodation Services has overall management responsibility for the allocated services, which comprise of independent domestic abuse advocates (IDVA’s), IRIS, Caseworkers, Specialist Mental Health Advocates, overseeing our perpetrator programme and Refuge Accommodation.  You will need to have a solid background in safeguarding, health and safety in relation to supported accommodation and a thorough understanding of trauma informed practices, as well as being a strong leader who can manage a variety of complex services and budgets.  A key function of the role is to develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally with our VAWG partners and commissioners. 

About You
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and grow our community and accommodation services, and equip our teams to work effectively within an ever changing environment. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to build dynamic and effective working relationships with managers and staff.  The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be flexible and have an appetite to learn new skills in a fast-growing charity.

You will have experience of providing similar services within a domestic abuse setting and have excellent organisational and planning skills.   Be able to drive our practices forward including introducing new ways of working in order to maximise service offer.  You will be working with the senior management team to lead the strategic direction of solace across all services areas.   

In return, we offer great employee benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and a genuine commitment to learning and development.  We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognising black and ethnic minority candidates are under-represented within our organisation at this level. As part of our commitment to improve this, we encourage applications from such groups.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs and request no contact from recruitment agencies.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Deputy Head of Advancement Services for Advancement at the University of Surrey. Based in Guildford, The University of Surrey is a global university with a world-class research profile and an enterprising spirit.

The Advancement Team seeks to build and sustain lifelong relationships with our global alumni community of over 127,000 graduates. Within the last three years we have more than doubled the funds raised to support students and the University's research and teaching activities. We are a professional, collaborative and supportive team, working in an agile manner. We have a high standard of output and a strong work ethic, working together to achieve our common goals. Currently we are building towards publicly launching our first comprehensive global fundraising Campaign.

The main focus of this role is to develop and manage the team which is responsible for prospect research, data and insight, donor relations, gift processing and financial/KPI reporting.  Reporting into the Head of Advancement Services, you will also take the lead in establishing policies, procedures and practices and the management of the systems necessary to create an environment in which relationship building and fundraising can thrive. This role will be crucial in establishing key elements that will underpin a well-managed Campaign.

You will be part of university-wide project groups, as well as lead Advancement project teams. You will deal and resolve problems and challenges that arise through routine work or due to a new team activity.  You will enjoy working in an agile and flexible manner to juggle multiple and complex challenges simultaneously, switching your attention between challenges as required.

We are looking for you to demonstrate a strong track record of successful team management and the ability to coach and influence others to achieve results.  You will have substantial experience and background working in fundraising within charity or higher education sectors and be skilled in producing MI outputs (benchmarking, surveys, reporting) and working with data analytics and insights.

In addition to a sector-leading salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement and excellent personal development opportunities. Benefits package includes a comprehensive pension scheme, child care assistance and discounted membership to the Surrey Sports Park.

Closing date: 7 May 2021

Interviews will be held on: 17 and 19 May 2021

Come and play an integral role in helping shape the next, exciting stage of our development as a charity and be a part of a brilliant team working with children and young people all across Salisbury and South Wiltshire!

The role of Deputy-Director is a senior-level position, reporting to the Director and crucial to enabling us to move to the next level as a charity; to ensure future sustainability and to bring Christian faith, hope and love to young people!

Key aspects of this role will include:

• Developing a funding model and income streams that can resource the ongoing and future work of the Bridge, particularly through trusts, foundations, statutory funding, the Diocese, school income, major donors and networking.
• Working closely with the Director to develop and implement a cohesive and ambitious 3-year strategy that aids our vision.
• Liaising with operational colleagues to identify innovative and ground-breaking projects and priorities for funding, and in consultation with the Director, develop them into compelling projects for funders.
• Reviewing and developing our impact measurement and monitoring, ensuring that it is effective and captures the difference we’re making.
• Conducting an ongoing review of our policies and procedures.
• Line-management of the Operations Manager.
• Hands-on schools work where appropriate, including mentoring.
• Deputising for the Director, where necessary.

Essential Characteristics:

• A committed Christian with a strong desire to see our vision lived out.
• Extensive experience in trust fundraising and income generation.
• A strong, strategic thinker and leader with proven experience leading teams.
• Experience in project development, from infancy to delivery.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Able to take the initiative.
• A strong networker with influencing skills.
• Experience in either education, or work/ministry relating to children and young people.
• It is a genuine occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a committed, practicing Christian.

  Desirable skills and experience:

• Qualified youth worker.
• Leadership and management/fundraising qualification.
• Experience in charity management.

We have a vision to…

Bring Christianity alive in classrooms across South Wiltshire and beyond; through professional, creative RE lessons; impactful emotional literacy programmes; faith-inspiring collective worships, transition work and transformative whole day events.

Enable young people to engage with Christianity by reframing chaplaincy for the modern age, to stimulate spiritual curiosity and to develop young people holistically. We want to deliver a service that brings positive change and hope to the mental health & wellbeing of young people through the delivery of exceptional pastoral care, youth work that breaks new ground and mentoring streams.

Build on our existing partnerships with schools and, where appropriate, to develop outstanding and innovative youth and community work that spills out of schools and brings Christian faith, hope and love to young people in other contexts.

How to apply…

Please send your CV and a covering letter to Alex Ewing, the Director, explaining how you meet the requirements of this role and why you want to work for the Bridge. No more than 2 sides please.

Please visit our website to find out more, where you can watch our promotional video and see our job pack.

For an informal conversation about the role, please do not hesitate to email Alex and a chat can be arranged.

About us…

The primary schools’ team deliver engaging RE lessons, whole-day events, transition work, social skills programmes and collective worships. The secondary team provide lay chaplaincy to schools, focusing on 1:1 pastoral support, drop-in’s, specialist group work, assemblies, lessons and prayer spaces. Our Mentoring Scheme matches 40 mentors from local churches with a mentee from a local school. They meet together once a fortnight in school-time, for a whole academic year, setting goals in the process. Finally, we have recently established an exciting primary school chaplaincy programme in the north of the county, working with 4 schools as part of a pilot scheme.

We want to act as a bridge between schools and churches, giving young people an opportunity to discover more about the Christian faith in a relevant and engaging way. We have an active and passionate board of trustees with a wide variety of experience.

So come and join us and be part of the Bridge family! We have an exciting vision to grow the impact and geographical scope of our work across the schools in the years to come, as well as implement new lines of work that might spill out into the community.

Terms of Employment

Salary: £27,000-30,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (negotiable) - occasional evening and weekend working may be required.

Annual Leave: A generous 30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Location: Our office in Salisbury/some optional home-working

Pension: 7.5% employer contributions

Term: 3 years (to be extended subject to funding)

Closing date: 19th April at midday. Interviews w/c 26th April

Large complex charity seeking a Finance Director to lead their large team.

Your new company
Large and complex charity with a presence throughout the UK and an income of over £200m.

Your new role
You will manage a large team (3 direct reports and circa 100 people total) to deliver and monitor finance related strategies, policy and plans including: statutory and management reporting, budgeting and budget monitoring, taxation and treasury management, cash flow forecasting, auditing and liaison with external auditors, and ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC. Although not the number 1 position within the finance team, you will be the most senior qualified Accountant. The complexity and size of this organisation means that there will be a number of projects to manage from the beginning. There will also be opportunity for improvements to ways of working and systems/processes.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate with be a qualified accountant who has previously managed large teams. You will ideally have some experience within the charity sector. The organisation is willing to consider a candidate ready to step up in to the role if they have the necessary level of staff management and complex organisation experience. For example a 'Head of' from a large charity moving to this role.

What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to lead a large team within a well know UK charity. The organisation offers a good level of work life balance whilst also offering a challenging role.

What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered - the client is considering CVs as they come through. You can contact me via email for more information:

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Are you an experienced leader who has delivered transformational change and income growth through Individual Giving? Are you committed to working with the world’s poorest women and girls to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want?Are you an experienced leader who has delivered transformational change and income growth through Individual Giving? Are you committed to working with the world’s poorest women and girls to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate, inclusive and forward thinking organisation. As part of the ActionAid Federation, ActionAid UK (AAUK) works with women and girls, our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries.

The role of Deputy Director of Individual Giving is a varied and high-profile role within AAUK. As a member of our leadership team you will oversee our Acquisition and Retention Teams, and work in an integrated way to deliver large cross-organisational projects and campaigns. You will create excellent supporter engagement and fundraising success that makes it possible for us to achieve our mission and deliver our strategy. You will understand the importance of a strong brand, and prioritising our values in our fundraising communications.

We are looking for a strategic thinker and a collaborative leader.  Someone committed to putting power in the hands of women and girls to tell their own compelling stories of change that will engage and inspire supporters.  You use insight and evidence to make decisions, and are innovative in your ideas and courageous in your approach.  You are also capable of bringing your team on a journey of change and development.

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process. ActionAid is committed to driving improvement through digital channels, tools and ways of working. We will ensure that we provide the technology and the training to enable all staff to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. In return, we ask that all staff are committed to continually improving their digital skills and knowledge within the working environment. Our recruitment processes will evaluate the digital skills of all applicants. 

The Director – Hampstead Wells and Campden Trust (“HWCT”)
HWCT is a £16mn grant making charity with its principal objects being the alleviation of
poverty and the advancement of health within a specified geographical area based on
Hampstead, North West London.
The retirement of the current Director provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual
to help steer the future of HWCT and create a sustainable charity worthy of its origins in
1698.
Applicants should have experience in a senior management role in not-for-profit
organisations, an understanding of the governance and regulatory environment for
charities, be able to manage a small team and take responsibility for running the charity on
behalf of Trustees. Clear communication internally and externally is important as is an
understanding of charity finance.
Position Type: Part Time, 20 -30 hours over 3-4 days a week flexible by agreement
Salary Indication: £50,000, based on a 35 hour full time equivalent salary and pro rata for
hours worked, the actual level depending on skills and experience. Pension contribution
matching up to 10% of Salary.
Contract: This is a permanent contract.
Work location: HWCT’s office currently on Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead.
Application deadline: 30th April 2021
Interviews commence: 11th May 2021

To apply in confidence Please send a CV and a personal statement by email, showing how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification, to the Chair, please see infomation on how to apply on attched Job and person pack.

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

Our diversity is our strength -  and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.  After initial covering letters and CV sifts successful candidates may be invited to make a  full application.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Director of Clubhouse Operations

RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director

SALARY: £42602

HOURS: 35 per week

ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Board of Trustees

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

Role overview:

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

Main responsibilities:

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

Specific Duties:

Operations

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

Corporate:

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

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

Strategic:

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

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

General:

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

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

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

Person specification

Essential

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

Desirable

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

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

Post Title:  Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: NJC scale point 33 – 35:  £36,922 to £38,890

The employer will provide an allowance for personal pension

Holidays: 25 days per year + public holidays. All bank holidays are given plus 3 additional days leave which must be taken between Christmas and New Year

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Evenings and weekends may be required.

Office base: The Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 8QR

Responsible to: The Chief Executive

The Deputy CEO will support the management and leadership of the organisation.  They will combine strategic oversight with some hands-on management of operational functions where this adds to the leadership capacity of the senior managers who are responsible for Social Prescribing, Community Development, Volunteering and Central Services.  The post holder will have a pivotal and influential role in developing partnership and collaboration, projects (ideas, bid writing and project management) and performance management including impact measurement.

Purpose of Job

• To deputise for the Chief Executive in the role and functions of Head of Paid Service and Company Secretary.
• To ensure that LCVS fulfils its charitable objects and meets compliance requirements.
• To ensure effective company and business administration, financial controls and accountable resource management.
• To enable effective strategy and operations and assist in developing and implementing the LCVS business plan.
• To have strategic oversight and hands-on management of some functions and projects as required.
• To develop strong and effective external relationships and partnerships.
• To support growth and sustainability and enhance the reputation of the sector. 

Main Areas of Responsibilities

• Deputy to the Chief Executive regarding overall functioning and management of the organisation including policy and procedures.
• Oversight and coordination of internal and external communications.
• Hands-on management of operational service functions and projects as required.

SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES

Financial

• Assist with management of the financial affairs of LCVS including preparation of budgets, financial reports and grant applications and the effective monitoring of income and expenditure.
• Work with appointed contractors, auditors and other advisors and relevant staff to maintain a sound financial programme to safeguard the organisation.

Leadership and Governance

• Deputise for the Chief Executive in relation to Company Secretary duties.
• Deputise for the Chief Executive in advising and assisting the Board of Trustees on the present and the future operation of LCVS.
• Assist the good governance of the Organisation in compliance with Company and Charitable Law and its legal compliance obligations.

Management and performance

• Take a strategic role across services, taking on some operational functions, working alongside and supporting the senior management team responsible for Central Services, Social Prescribing, Community Development and Volunteering.
• Assist the Chief Executive on developing and implementing policy and practice in the operation and development of the organisation.
• Work with the senior management team to develop new projects and services.
• Develop new project ideas and write funding applications.
• Provide strategic leadership on performance management including project management, impact measurement and reporting.

Organisational Development

• Help to identify the need for potential new services and projects and secure resources for the sustainable provision and development of LCVS services.
• Advocate the concerns of the voluntary sector and encourage joint planning and codesign of solutions.
• Help to communicate key messages and promote the activities of the LCVS.
• Monitor issues which have a direct influence on the work of LCVS and ensure that Board Members and other voluntary organisations are made aware of relevant issues.
• Contribute towards insight gathering and organisational research with production of evaluative reports.

Staffing

• Support and encourage staff members and LCVS volunteers in the performance of their duties.
• Identify and maintain staff training and development plans and to promote staff development.

Partnerships and collaboration

• Assist and deputise for the Chief Executive in the development of partnerships and collaborations.
• Deputise for the Chief Executive at meetings of other voluntary and statutory bodies including district, county and regional organisations.
• Facilitate co-operation between LCVS and other voluntary and statutory organisations.
• Take a leadership role for communications with member organisations, partners and the general public. 
• Lead on Media interaction, including Press and Public Relations.

The range of contacts will encompass exchange of information on complex issues with potential significant and major implications for the organisation and local communities.

Work Demands

The post holder will need to act from time to time on his/her initiative and good judgement and react to irregular and unplanned events without necessarily consulting the Chief Executive.  The post holder will be required to set and work to deadlines to secure new or additional funding and contracts. 

General duties and responsibilities:

• To work in co-operation with other team members, adhering to all policies and procedures, including Equal Opportunities.
• To prepare activity reports and statistics as requested.
• To work flexibly as part of the team including cover for other staff as required.
• To help identify and agree a training and personal development programme.
• To promote the delivery of services in line with quality standards.
• To supervise staff and volunteers as required.
• To participate in regular supervision and appraisal meetings with the Chief Executive.
• To participate in any internal/ external meetings as required.
• The specific duties and responsibilities of this job description are not restrictive and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties as required.

An opportunity to join our award-winning charity as we start to grow beyond our local area in North London - enabling more places where people with and without learning disabilities can enjoy mixing TOGETHER.

You will likely come from a charitable or social enterprise background and will be looking to take on a fresh challenge, with moral and faith-inspired purpose. You will be motivated by the importance of reducing social segregation and supporting practical projects that positively shift unhelpful attitudes around learning disability.

You will have responsibility for

• Developing the partnerships and network that will help to promote and spread Wave's WithNotFor approach to inclusion
• Embedding operational plans, budgets and resources that will ensure the effectiveness of Wave's work
• Line-managing a team that includes a part-time administrator; fixed-term contractors and committed volunteers based in North London

We are looking for you to have

• An understanding of the need for and benefits of genuinely inclusive community
• 3+ years' experience in management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong networking and team building skills
• Charity sector/Fundraising knowledge
• Appreciation of the Christian faith that underpins our work
• Resilience and determination!

You will report to the charity's Co-Founder  and will be working as part of an established and collaborative leadership team.

 You will be responsible for overseeing and leading our wellbeing services, managing our wellbeing staff and volunteer teams, and ensuring quality of service positively impacts and makes a genuine difference to those using them. This is an exciting job opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team in a senior role and be part of supporting and driving forward the organisation’s future service development.

This will also include: monitoring and evaluation of direct work, ensuring impact and outcomes are demonstrated; maintaining & developing new cross-sector partnerships and collaborative relationships; advancing, developing & delivering training; and designing, developing & securing future funding for service activities to meet emerging needs.

ELOP – is a London based thriving community-led LGBT+ mental health & wellbeing charity offering a range of support, advice, information, counselling and group support services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) communities

Initially this work will take place remotely via home-based working whilst we are facing COVID-19 restrictions. 

Job Summary

This post will be part of Gaddum’s central services. As the Equality Diversion and Inclusion lead, the post holder will:

• Ensure that the Equality Diversion and Inclusion agenda is recognised as positive, proactive and influential in contributing to the organisation’s strategic and operational planning process.
• To support the development and implementation of Equality Diversion and Inclusion policies, procedures and guidelines, practices and behaviours to improve outcomes for the workforce, stakeholders, communities etc.
• Provide advice and support the development of workforce policies that promote fairness and embed diversity in the workplace.
• Provide relevant training in relation to Equality Diversion and Inclusion as part of induction.
• Develop and lead an integrated approach to Equality Diversion and Inclusion in line with the organisation’s values and behaviours and best practice.

Deputy Manager (RN)

Location: Gloucestershire House - Cheltenham
Employment type: Fixed term / secondment
Job type: Full time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Salary: £19.45 per hour; £38,031 for 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 23 April 2021

This temporary post is available to cover the Maternity leave of the substantive post holder for approximately 6 months. A great opportunity to gain management and leadership experience to progress your future career. Ideally we would like someone to start as soon as possible but can be flexible with this for the right candidate.

As a Deputy Manager / Deputy Home Manager with Leonard Cheshire you will support the Service Manager in the day to day operation of the service. This includes deputising in their absence and responsibility for the direct supervision and line-management of nurses, support staff and other staff in the service. You will be accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical, personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice of our residents.

Gloucestershire House is a purpose-built building, with six separate additional bungalows, for 36 adults with physical disabilities. It is a short drive from Cheltenham town centre. We offer an environment where you can be part of a team who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of adults with physical disabilities.

This is a great development opportunity for a qualified Registered Nurse who wants to move into Management and to gain experience in a CQC registered 'outstanding' service. The post holder will be supported by an experienced Manager and staff team, taking a lead Infection Control and Clinical role in the service. This will support your Revalidation requirements and be a great career development opportunity as well.

The successful Deputy Manager will:

• Be a registered nurse, holding current registration with NMC.
• Have a level of professional development and registration (may include level 5 leadership in health & social care qualification).
• Have experience of providing direct personal and social care.
• Be experienced in managing a team of nursing and support staff.
• Have experience of working with customers who have physical and/or learning
• disabilities.
• Be able to work flexibly in accordance with rostered hours.

Please see the Job Description for further details.

In return we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, discounts for high street retailers, contributory pension scheme and so much more!

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, helping where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

You may have experience of the following: Deputy Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager, Deputy Residential Home Manager, Nurse, Nursing, Registered Nurse, Charity, Not for Profit, etc.

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