Oasis Charitable Trust is a ground-breaking group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 35 years.  We are now seeking a dynamic and transformational leader as the Director of Learning and Enrichment for Oasis Restore – the UK’s first secure school. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our bespoke integrated care and education for young people in custody.

Oasis Restore will offer a reparative opportunity to children and young people, who have become criminally involved, often as a result of high levels of trauma, vulnerability and threat. Our vision for Oasis Restore is focused on restoration, rather than retribution, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunities equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives.

We are looking for an organisational leader with the ability to lead and develop an education offer that is highly differentiated and innovative to achieve our shared vision. You will be values-led and have sustained, relevant leadership experience of working with children who are neurodiverse and those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, challenging behaviour and experience barriers to learning.

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit the Oasis UK charity website or download the documents from this page. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

Applications should be received by noon on Friday 30th April 2021.

Leadership interviews will take place on the 6th and 7th May via Teams.

Assessment and final panel interviews will take place on the 12th and 14th May and are being held at South Quay College, East London.

Job title: Director of Learning and Enrichment

Job reference: OR-DLE

Closing date: Friday 30th April 2021

Contract:  Full-time, Permanent

Salary:  £67,364 - £74,295 (L20 - L24)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role.

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.

We are looking to appoint a Chief Executive who has a non-judgemental approach to those in crisis to provide strategic and operational  leadership. The Andover Crisis and Support Centre is a registered charity providing help and support for women, men and children who have been affected by domestic violence and abuse. 

About the role

Following an extensive review of our services we have created a new Chief Executive role to take the charity to the next level and help us identify new opportunities to reach more people who would benefit from our support. We have a small team of 17 committed staff and the Chief Executive will play a key role in leading and developing both the organisation and the team.  The role is based in our women’s refuge in Andover.

About you

This exciting and challenging role is for someone who wants to make a difference with their drive, integrity, empathy and passion for our field of work. We’re looking for an enthusiastic leader who has a successful track record of securing funding applications from a variety of sources and with experience of working with a range of stakeholders including funders and service users. You will also play a key role in ensuring that we have the financial stability to continue and grow.

The successful candidate will have:

•Significant experience of working at an appropriate level and capable of leading and developing the organisation, working alongside the Trustee Board.

•Success in seeking out suitable funding sources and preparing funding applications.

•Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.

•Collaborative leadership skills with the ability to bring the best out of a team.

How to apply

For more details about the role, including details about how to apply, please download our candidate application pack which is available from our website.

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 4th May 2021. Interviews to be held shortly after.

Due to the sensitive nature of the charity’s work this vacancy is open to females only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part1).  This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

With the retirement of the current Director later this year, the Chair and Trustees are looking for someone with a passion for community development, who is an innovative, flexible leader with prior fundraising or income generating experience and comfortable in public, private and voluntary sector settings. 

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to respond to this exciting challenge, then we would like to hear from you.

The closing date for recipt of completed applications is Friday 28 May and interviews will be held in Wakefield w/c 21 June. 

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.

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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Trafford Carers Centre is seeking an inspiring individual to shape, influence and drive forward our organisation to deliver services that best meet the needs of unpaid carers supporting someone in Trafford.

The Deputy CEO will support the management and leadership of the organisation.  They will combine strategic oversight with operational management supporting service leads responsible for adult casework, health & wellbeing services and young carers project.  The post holder will have a pivotal and influential role in developing partnerships, strategic growth and demonstrating impact

You will be educated to degree level or have an equivalent level of proven experience relevant to the role. With a strong emphasis on building successful partnerships, delivering results and inspiring others, you will work effectively in collaboration with funders, VCSFE groups and carers.

The post holder will need to exercise initiative, good judgement and react to unplanned and irregular events

Job Purpose

• To deputise for the Chief Executive.
• To ensure that Trafford Carers Centre fulfils its charitable objects and meets compliance requirements.
• To ensure effective administration, financial controls, health & safety management and accountable resource management.
• To enable effective strategy and operations and assist in developing and implementing Trafford Carers Centre’s business plan.
• To have strategic oversight and operational management of service areas
• To develop strong and effective external relationships and partnerships.
• To support growth and sustainability and enhance the reputation of Trafford Carers Centre

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.

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

CHIEF EXECUTIVE & CHAPTER CLERK

Supporting the ‘Dean and Chapter’ in developing strategy and leading the Cathedral’s administration.

The Chapter is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive & Chapter Clerk in a newly created post as a key member of the Cathedral’s senior staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with significant experience in a senior administrative position. The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. The post holder will have a key role in the life and mission of the Cathedral and be central to the implementation of an ambitious strategic vision.

We would expect our new Chief Executive & Chapter Clerk to be:

• Committed to helping us serve the mission and ministry of God’s church
• Sympathetic to the ethos, aims and values of the Cathedral
• A well organised leader, good with detail, with drive and creativity
• A good communicator at all levels
• The person with oversight of the delivery of the strategies and policies set by Chapter.

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.

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. 

We are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to work alongside our Programme Manager who will have the drive and ambition to lead the charity, expand current services, as well as developing new avenues of support to the community which fall within the charity’s objectives.

The successful candidate with require good interpersonal skills, organisational ability and the drive to lift the charity’s profile.  Experience in the voluntary sector in the fields of special educational needs and mental health is vital in this role.  As our title suggests, music is the main driving area of our provision so a candidate with experience in the field of music therapy or similar would be a great benefit.