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Check my CVCould you lead a proactive Voluntary Sector organisation in Bassetlaw, North Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas?
BCVS is a highly respected Local Infrastructure Organisation (LIO), working in a large geographical district covering the northern third of Nottinghamshire and beyond. It is a complex district, which, although in Nottinghamshire, has close relationships with other neighbouring areas, in particular, South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.
This role is a rare and unique opportunity to maintain the existing strong partnerships, and to seek further links to ensure and support positive relationships.Could you lead a proactive Voluntary Sector organisation in Bassetlaw, North Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hillside Clubhouse is a dynamic resource for people with mental health problems that makes social inclusion and participation in everyday life a reality. Getting a paid job, having a social life and going to college are the norm for many of our members. Members work alongside staff to co-produce the daily business functions of the Clubhouse and we now seek a senior member of staff to develop opportunities further. You will be responsible for all areas of day to operations and you will also be responsible for developing and building on existing services as well as seeking out new opportunities for business development.
Our diversity is our strength - and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Director of Clubhouse Operations
RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Director
SALARY: £42602
HOURS: 35 per week
ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Board of Trustees
LOCATION: Hillside Clubhouse, Unit A, 30 North Road, London, N7 9GJ and any other locations as may be required
Role overview:
To oversee all operations and the development of the Clubhouse including all the activities that are available to support service users and the kiosk retail outlet and catering services.
Main responsibilities:
- Supporting the creation of, and implementing strategic plans for the service;
- Full responsibility for the Clubhouse, including employees, building management and all service users attending;
- People management of all within the clubhouse remit;
- Managing the maintenance of the premises;
- Responsible for all reporting in remit of the role;
- Maintaining quality systems;
- Project planning and implementation for new services and any changes;
- Ensuring that all clinical and renewal plans are in place;
- Responsibility for all risks within Clubhouse;
- Maintaining compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) under area of responsibility;
- Ensuring that the Clubhouse operates at all times in line with the organisation’s values, mission and strategic aims;
- Building and maintaining partnerships and links with external organisations to promote the service;
- Supporting the growth and development of the service by increasing income streams in place and developing new income;
- Promoting the service through in-house projects;
- Working closely with the Director of IPS and the Executive Director to build the overall Clubhouse service;
- Regularly review relevance of the Clubhouse, against requirements, regulation and those services offered by other charitable organisations.
Specific Duties:
Operations
- Recruiting, inducting, supervising, supporting, coaching and appraising the performance of staff (including sessional staff) and volunteers;
- Ensuring that operational policies, procedures, plans and project designs are properly formulated and operated;
- Ensuring cost effectiveness and financial control, including ongoing financial performance monitoring, budgeting, costing and the control of income and expenditure where appropriate;
- Ensuring that services are appropriately and effectively marketed;
- Ensuring that proper systems are established and operated to deliver, monitor and evaluate the services;
- Ensuring that requirements set by multiple funders (including charitable, statutory and any other funders), regulators, partners and the Executive Director and Trustees are met;
- Being responsible for Health and Safety and other statutory duties;
- Ensuring that new services are developed and managed according to organisational requirements;
- Ensuring that services are in line with the organisation’s values, mission and strategic aims;
- Participating in the delivery of services where appropriate, including the design and provision of training;
- Development and implementation of cyclical maintenance plans for the building;
- Sound risk management and acting as organisational safeguarding lead;
- Specific responsibility for ensuring that risk assessments are in place, up to date and appropriately acted upon and communicated for all service users/potential service users to ensure safety of service users and staff at all times
- Being responsible for overseeing the ‘customer journey’ (i.e. from point of initial enquiry through registration, induction and engagement in the Clubhouse;
- Being responsible for day to day management and member issues relating to Clubhouse area of operation.
- Responsible for management and planning of IT systems and equipment
Corporate:
- Representing Hillside Clubhouse and its work to external audiences and stakeholders
- To deputise for the Executive Director when required e.g.
- To cover the management responsibilities of the Chief Executive in his/her absence;
- 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.
- Drafting business plans for areas of operational and organisational responsibilities;
- Generating and contributing to fundraising and income generation plans;
- Supporting the Executive Director in the drafting of service specifications, tenders and funding applications and mobilising any implementation plans for new services;
- 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
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Circa £80,000 pro rata per annum
Job share – currently 0.75 FTE but flexible
12 months from mid-April (maternity cover)
Currently working from home
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an award-wining direct marketing team at Unicef UK.
Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
Key to achieving this objective is ensuring the public supports our work and gives generously. The Direct Marketing team at Unicef UK inspires members of the public to support Unicef’s amazing work. We do this using a wide range of media channels and across a number of successful fundraising products. Direct Marketing delivers nearly half of Unicef UK’s income and we have ambitious plans to increase this income significantly.
We are seeking to recruit a Director of Direct Marketing to cover maternity leave (we call this early moment leave). This role is offered as a job share and you will co-lead a high performing, passionate and friendly group of 28 people. You will oversee the development and delivery of Unicef UK’s ambitious strategies and plans to build relationships with and inspire donations from the UK public through inspiring campaigns, outstanding supporter experience, and innovative new products.
To succeed, you will have significant indepth experience of direct marketing. You will be an experienced leader, able to motivate and inspire a high performing team with different disciplines and skill levels, and you will have experience of managing income and expenditure budgets of £5m+. A supporter-centric perspective and digital innovation will be at the heart of your approach and excellent relationship management skills will help you bring together colleagues inside and outside of the organisation to deliver results for children.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 22 March 2021.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 5 April via video conferencing and with a start date shortly after that.
We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights. CVs will not be accepted.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The Opportunity
The Director of Organisational Effectiveness will play a key role in raising the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of Plan International’s operations, globally, by strengthening core integrating systems, processes and capabilities, across all support functions and across Global Hub, Regional Hubs, Country Offices, and National Organisations where relevant.
Working with other Directors, including the Executive Director of Resources to identify organisational improvement opportunities across key global functions, you will play a key role in helping to increase our impact for children and in particular girls, who are so often left behind.
You will lead on a range of organisational performance improvement interventions and initiatives and support other global operational and functional leaders to execute appropriate solutions, integrating and streamlining processes and approaches to strengthening capabilities across the organisation.
You will develop and introduce an integrated portfolio view and approach and track the progress, risks and measures of all interventions and initiatives towards appropriate solutions.
Immediate priorities include;
- Reviewing current key organizational change projects and improvement plans to assess interdependencies and overall coherence, identifying risks and opportunities and make tactical as well as strategic recommendations and support any immediate or medium term steps for improving our approach to accelerate and increase the likelihood of success, impact and business benefits
- Support the organisation to identify opportunities to simplify and more effectively prioritise and sequence initiatives taking into account resource constraints and operational realities;
- Assess and make recommendations in relation to business preparedness for an ERP roll out, and support initiatives including changes in priorities to make improvements.
- Support relevant Executive Directors in developing and implementing a portfolio view and approach to managing key change projects and improvement plans. This approach should take into account the current strategy (2017-2022) and the process currently underway to update the global strategy (for 2022-2027)
- Support the leadership to bring a focus on organizational efficiency and effectiveness within the strategy update (process already underway), to enable us to meet our ambitions to maximise our impact for children and girls and ensure we are agile, legitimate, efficient and effective as an organization and have the resilience to stay the course.
About You
With significant professional expertise and in-depth knowledge of transformative change management and process improvement acquired in core functional areas such as Finance and HR you will have a fundamental understanding of the strategic and operational aspects of large, geographically dispersed, complex organisations.
Your ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work within diverse contexts including where resources are significantly constrained will be imperative.
An experienced facilitator and highly collaborative team member, you will have strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, strong soft skills and the ability to lead through influence
A strategic and creative problem solver, you are adept at developing and implementing simplified, lean and efficient systems, processes and decision-making frameworks.
Location: Flexible where Plan International has a legal entity and the applicant has the pre-existing right to work and live may be considered. Those locations closest to the point of impact are preferred.
Type of Role: Two-year fixed term contract
Reports to: Executive Director of Resources
Grade: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore it is not possible to include full details here.
Closing Date: Monday 15th March
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from 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 their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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Working to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people
Catholic Care is an ambitious Charity. We are always striving to offer even better services to give the children, young people, families and schools we work with quality and highly regarded support services. This means that as we look to the future we have the confidence to try something new.
We know it is our professionals working with children and young people who make the biggest difference to their lives and as we look to integrate our services, we require a Senior Manager who will share this vision and manage a team of experienced practitioners. Your role will be to provide management, professional support, advice and supervision to frontline practitioners, ensuring that a quality service is delivered to children and young people.
You will be responsible for the development of the teams and the results delivered. You will work in partnership with other agencies and with our commissioned services to ensure the best possible outcomes for the children and young people that we work with.
This is an exciting time where we are keen to make a difference to service delivery. This is an inspirational opportunity to be part of the team and join us on our journey.
We are looking for a Senior Manager who…
• Is committed and compassionate
• Enjoys working in a dynamic environment
• Wants to make a big difference to children’s and young people lives
• Wants to work creatively and inspirationally to offer the best support and solutions to meet our children and young people’s needs
If you are as excited by the prospect as we are, then we would like to speak to you as it may be just the role for you.
Job Title: Senior Manager for Children and Young People’s Services
Salary: SP38 to 41 £40,760 to £43,662 plus pension and other benefits.
Post: Permanent Full Time
Location: Based at Head Office in Headingley, Leeds
Closing Date: 26 March 2021
Interview Date: 16 April 2021
Catholic care was founded in 1863 and has evolved its services now caring for older people, adults at risk, children & families and helping those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalized; people of all faiths or of no faith at all. The charity also employs people of all faiths and none.
Disability Business Partner
We are Business Disability Forum. We believe the 26 million people in the UK and over 1 billion people worldwide with disabilities and long-term conditions enhance the social and economic health of our societies. We help remove barriers in business structures and Government that prevent disabled people from thriving and making their contribution to the world.
We are unique. There are many great disability charities and disabled persons’ organisations. Our niche is our expertise in disability as it affects business.
The role
To engage with and develop productive working relationships with the BDF membership helping to further their disability agenda over time using our knowledge, member services and paid for products where appropriate. Disability Business Partners have direct responsibility for their assigned Members and are expected to ensure each of their Members uses the members services available most appropriate to them and takes opportunities to introduce our paid for services where it is beneficial to the Member.
The requirement
- Track record of successfully providing paid for solutions meeting agreed financial targets (A, I & T).
- Proven experience in face to face and telephone sales (A, I & T).
- Experience of providing support and advice to experienced professionals (A, I & T).
- Experience of working in or with business (private sector) (A, I & T).
- Knowledge of disability Best Practice – or interest and the ability to learn it quickly (A, I & T).
For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:
How to apply
Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk
- Closing date for applications: 7 February 2021.
- First interviews are planned for the week commencing 8 February 2021.
- Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 15 February 2021.
Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.
If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.
For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the button below
Equal opportunities
We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will lead a team of 3 and be the second in command within Finance.
You will need to be a Chartered Accountant (ACA) with initial experience in a recognised auditing firm followed by commercial and or charity experience.
You will produce high-quality monthly management accounts for the Director of Finance, Senior Management Team, Trustees and key stakeholders.
Salary: £53,000pa - £58,000pa
* Chartered Accountant (ACA) with initial experience in a recognised auditing firm followed by commercial experience
* Good written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate financial information effectively to a broad range of people including Trustees.
* Attention to detail meticulously checks figures to ledgers, supporting documentation and other collaborative data
* IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
* Be able to work very effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines and pay excellent attention to detail
* Be someone who can actively seeks solutions to problems and uses initiative
* Identifies with charitable purpose and working for beneficiaries
Job summary
* Lead preparation & presentation of all required financial reports, budgets and forecasts
* Ensure compliance with all statutory & regulatory reporting; respond to information requests
* Monitor budgets, cashflow and payments to drive financial robustness and improve performance
* Ensure secure, robust & effective systems are in place for all financial transactions
* Ensure effective day-to-day financial activities, including invoicing, payments, payroll and reconciliations
* Lead business planning, projects & contribute to the SMT; act as the deputy to the finance director
* Ensure effective audit, risk & insurance functions underpinned by appropriate financial policies
* Lead, motivate & develop the finance team, supporting the CE in delivering strategic outcomes
* Advise on income, cost optimisation, spending and financial analysis of investment decisions
* Lead financial strategy planning and delivery, targets, KPIs & budgets, policies; manage contracts
* Present financial date in a clear, informative and easily digestible form to a wide variety of audiences
* Contribute to the overall resilience of the charity, building confidence in the financial performance
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Director of Heart of the City
£66,400 - £75,880 per annum inclusive
Permanent, Full-time
Ref: TC849
HEART OF THE CITY
Heart of the City, the UK’s only non-profit that specialises in working with small business, is recruiting a new Director.
The charity has developed a programme to encourage and support SMEs with 10-250 to start responsible business activities for the first time. Heart of the City works with an inspiring array of industries and entrepreneurial individuals.
In addition, Heart of the City has agreed to work with its closest partner, the City of London Corporation, to work with SMEs in the Square Mile to achieve net zero.
This is an exciting time for Heart of the City, as having celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020, it is looking to aiming to complement its responsible business programme with a stronger focus on sustainability, as well as diversifying its funding base.
The new Director will be innovative, collaborative and with a proven record of working with business leaders across industry.
The charity has a dynamic, but small team and is supported by senior business leaders on our Council, as well as our networks of responsible business experts from firms across London. We pride ourselves on our professional and high-quality work and are always seeking to improve and to develop, to keep up with the rapidly changing responsible business sector.
Closing date: 12 noon on 15 March 2021.
Interviews will take place w/c 22 March 2021.
For further details on the role and how to apply please click on the Apply Button
The City of London Corporation aspires to be a leader in diversity, equality and inclusion. We are committed to building and supporting a strong, sustainable and cohesive society in the capital and beyond, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: Monday 15th March 2021
Our Financial Accounting team are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and driven to become the new Head of Financial Accounting.
The Financial Accounting function is responsible for the management of transactional finance and leading on production of The Trust’s statutory accounts and regulatory reporting. This includes the management of sales ledger and purchase ledger and treasury functions and overseeing The Trust’s purchase-to-pay processes.
This role has responsibility for the day to day management of the Financial Accounting Team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the Trust’s financial transactions. The role will also oversee the management of the ledgers and lead on the Trust’s regulatory reporting and the statutory audit.
You will initially be based from home and then based at one of our key centres with the opportunity to work flexibly. There will also be opportunities for you to work with Young People and witness the fantastic work of the Trust.
Why we need a Head of Financial Accounting:
Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training.
The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.
We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.
Perks for working at The Trust:
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- In-house learning platform!Develop your skills for your career and your role
- The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.
The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Operations Manager will lead, direct and manage services and business operations across Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham. The post holder will work with external partners/funders and be responsible for all aspects of service operations ensuring delivery of services in line with contract and funder requirements achieving high quality and positive outcomes for service users. This is a new, senior role within the charity.
The post holder will have wide ranging responsibilities for the performance and development of internal services and operations. The post offers significant opportunities for innovation, development and growth of existing services, working closely with the Service Development Manager/Fund raiser.
The post holder will also work with the Chief Executive, as part of a Senior Management Team, and will be the Deputy Chief Executive and be responsible for implementing the strategic plans and overall management of Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham ensuring the successful strategic development of the organisation, including business planning, internal policies, procedures and quality standards, cross-departmental working and external relations. The Operations Manager will be required to represent the organisation at a senior level both internally and externally.
The post holder will require business and financial acumen to ensure that current and future operations continue a sustainable and viable basis and can evidence positive outcomes and value in the market we are operating in.
Our services
Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham offers lots of services for older people and their carers.
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Working closely with Trustees, The Clerk is central to all matters related to strategy, governance, finance and compliance. He / She is responsible for all operational matters, supported by a small, dedicated staff and will oversee the Charity's engagement with others, including commercial partners.
Established in 1718, The French Hospital has a rich history and currently provides Almshouse accommodation in Rochester, primarily for those of Huguenot descent who are in need. The role requires a versatile individual, able to range easily from strategic to tactical issues. He / she must be able to work collaboratively, but also to act alone when appropriate. Confidence, fine judgement and excellent communication skills will be key to success.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic leader, excited about leading change?
Do you want to drive the development of a new partnership and an exciting new initiative?
Do you feel passionate about growing and developing the teaching profession?
Do you want to make a difference, making every day count for every child?
If you answered yes to the above, we want to hear from you!
Our partnership of existing Teaching Schools and Multi Academy Trusts, has just been awarded the status as national Teaching School Hub, led by the Flying High Trust with Flying High Academy, Ladybrook identified as the lead school. The Flying High Teaching School Hub will work across Mansfield, Ashfield, Broxtowe, Nottingham City and Rushcliffe, bringing the expertise of partners together to ensure we recruit, develop, and retain high quality teachers across this locality. The Director of the Teaching School Hub will be a skilled strategist, partnership leader and visionary, who will drive the development of this brand-new initiative. This opportunity will enable the successful candidate to work at a trust, regional and national level.
The role of the new Teaching School Hub builds upon an existing infrastructure and a track record of successful leadership across the system. As Director of Teaching School Hub, you will draw upon this significant expertise and capacity, to deliver this new initiative.
Leading the Teaching School will be Flying High Trust, a growing partnership of 28 schools, with a national reputation and ethos centered on putting children at the heart of every decision. Working alongside Flying High, we have an established partnership in place with Transform, Redhill, and Discovery Multi Academy Trusts.
The designation of existing Teaching schools will be removed at the end of this academic year, to be replaced by the new Teaching School Hubs. At the heart of Flying High, and across our partnership, is a group of existing teaching schools that have built the expertise and the capacity to drive teacher development.
Finally, as part of Flying High and this established partnership, we have a successful English Hub and developed Inspiring Leaders, which operates an outstanding SCITT (teacher training) and delivers NPQs, working at scale and with a strong reputation.
You will enable the practitioner expertise across the system to meet the needs of our teachers. Our ambition is to ensure that every child has a great teacher, who inspires and unlocks their potential. The post will bring together the skill set of an experienced strategic leader, with a passion to impact children’s lives and a detailed understanding of the educational landscape. We will welcome applications from both experienced practitioners and non- practitioners, as key to this role will be your ability to enable the system, so it is not a necessity to have classroom experience.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to be at the inception of a brand-new partnership and initiative.
- The support of an established partnership, with significant expertise and capacity in system leadership.
- A partnership with relationships at its heart, ensuring a friendly atmosphere encompassing a supportive ethos.
- Be part of a central team and Trust with an established track record of high-quality education and experience of leading rapid school improvement.
- An established operational infrastructure, to support coordination, administration and financial management.
- The opportunity to develop your team, in line with your vision.
- A comprehensive induction process for new Teaching School Hub Directors, led by the EEF.
- Opportunity for future career progression with Flying High Trust.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a significant strategic leader.
- Has a track record of successfully leading partnerships and change.
- Has a passion for education and a commitment an unshakable commitment to put children first.
- Has a deep understanding of the educational landscape.
- Has a commitment to teacher development.
- Is skilled in building strong professional relationships, both within a team and across new and existing partners.
- Is a skilled communicator, able to articulate a compelling vision that engages stakeholders.
- Has experience and an understanding of successful and sustainable school improvement.
- Has experience and an understanding of teacher development, including coaching and mentoring.
- Is a skilled manager of people, able to provide challenge and support to ensure we deliver KPIs, and an effective and efficient operation.
- Is a resilient leader, who will remain determined to deliver the improvements the school requires, secure in the knowledge that they have the full support of the Flying High Trust.
- Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
- Has a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Flying High.
If this is you, please get in touch! We wish you all the very best for your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have the passion, energy and drive to lead and grow our successful Relate counselling Centre?
We are willing to be flexible about the role and if you have the following experience and skills we would love to hear from you.
- Demonstrable experience of providing positive and inspirational leadership to an organisation
- A proven track record of successful income generation and business development, through fundraising, commissioning and marketing activities
- Demonstrable track record of financial management and budgetary control, and ability to manage a budget under the guidance of the Board
- Experience of leading and managing staff, motivating teams at all levels, building working relationships with colleagues, providing clear operational and strategic leadership for the future
- Proven experience of building and maintaining partnerships within and across organisations and sectors
We also encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate.
Closing date for all applications: 9am Friday 19th March
First interviews via Zoom: Wednesday 24th March
Second interviews via Zoom: Friday 26th March (we’re happy to make any reasonable adjustments)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Llamau is daring to imagine a world without homelessness – will you help us to create it?
Llamau’s mission is to end youth homelessness and homelessness for women in Wales. It’s a big ambition and to some people it might seem impossible, but we know that if we all work together, homelessness genuinely doesn’t have to exist.
We’re looking for a passionate, talented and experienced person join Team Llamau and develop, motivate and lead our skilled Income Generation and Fundraising Teams.
You’ll be an excellent relationship builder with a proven track record in developing and meeting income generation targets. You will have demonstrable experience of working in a senior role and in supporting and motivating your teams to deliver the charity’s income generation and communications strategies.
You’ll be working alongside passionate and supportive colleagues in a rewarding environment, where you’ll be making a huge contribution to creating a Wales without homelessness, every single day.
Reference: SFC07
Location: Head Office, Cardiff
Working hours: Full Time working hours are 37 hours per week. This will include some evenings and weekends for which TOIL will be given. Please note that flexibility is required to work outside these hours in order to fulfil the responsibilities of the post.
On Call: Participation in Llamau’s office buildings On Call rota
Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Please submit your completed application by midday on 8th March 2021.
Flexible remote working with regular travel to our London Bridge office (currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions)
What the job involves
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Direct Marketing professional to join our Individual Giving Team. This new role, focusing on our mid-value programme, will assist with the production and development of campaigns aimed specifically for this mid-value audience.
Direct Marketing plays an important role in the Charity’s fundraising and overall corporate strategy, and we are looking for a confident and proactive fundraiser to take responsibility for the delivery and development of this new audience focus. You will use a range of channel content to reach and meet the needs of your audience.
You will deliver timely, targeted, relevant communications to both cold and warm mid-value audiences to engage them wider with the work of Prostate Cancer UK with the overall aim to increase their life-time value.
With internal and external stakeholders, you will project manage direct marketing campaigns in the form of seasonal appeals, digital adverts, newsletters and occasional stewardship events. You will consistently analyse KPIs and make evidence-based decisions to help assist with growing the programme and delivering our overall financial target.
What we want from you
Aside from excellent knowledge and experience of working in a direct marketing environment, which includes developing and implementing direct marketing campaigns, you will also be able to demonstrate your knowledge and/or experience of stewarding donors by understanding the importance of meeting their needs.
You will possess first class communication skills; a strong team ethic and you will be at ease working with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels. The ability to manage budgets and projects is also essential, along with proven knowledge of data protection and sector compliance. Knowledge of direct marking and fundraising law would be advantageous.
Why work for us?
We’re here to stop prostate cancer killing men and damaging bodies and lives. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.
What we offer
Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will support you to develop your skills and expertise. We’re particularly proud of our agile working arrangements which allow (as appropriate to the role) for flexibility around where and when we carry out our work to ensure we can achieve the best results for the charity, at the same time as balancing our working lives with life’s other commitments!
We also offer a competitive benefits package including generous leave entitlements, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, an enhanced contributory pension scheme, life insurance and group income protection as well as free advice and support on pretty much anything via our Employee Assistance Programme.
Closing date: 14th March 2021 - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please do apply early if you're interested in the role.
Interviews: w/c 22nd March 2021.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
A note for recruitment agencies
We prefer to hire people directly and if we do need support, we partner with agencies on our PSL.