National Youth Agency (NYA) are looking for a Deputy Director of Youth Work to work across the organisation, with key partners and across the youth work sector to support implementation of the national Youth Work Strategy and Workforce Development Strategy.

We are seeking an exceptional individual with proven leadership skills, with a record of driving and delivering impactful change. Creative, innovative and visionary, Our Deputy Director of Youth Work will be an outstanding youth work expert, providing advanced knowledge and systems thinking leadership. The successful candidate will have high levels of emotional intelligence, a naturally collaborative approach, and deep insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by the youth work sector.

NYA holds a unique position within the youth sector. We are bot the national body and the Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) for youth work in England. We are the cornerstone of a great profession and we have been transforming lives through youth work for over 50 years. We strive every day to champion, professionalise and enable great youth work, driving up the quality and quantity of safe and impactful practice.

If you are as motivated and committed to driving youth work excellence across the youth sector as we are then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to inclusivity and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. To reflect the communities we serve, we strive to bring different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to enrich our insights and power the work we do together. We welcome applications from people currently under-represented in our organisation including Black, Asian and Minoritised groups.

Why join us

Our work is vital, we are passionate and committed to what we do and we need the very best from our talented team to thrive. At NYA we operate as a people first organisation, with a flexible working approach that helps us balance our work with life. We are a predominately remotely based team across England with a head office in Leicester. Despite the geographical distance between us, our digital use, shared focus and supportive culture make us a highly connected team. We also provide committed time and funds to support personal and professional development.

We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme and 5% NYA pension contribution.

Overview 

At the Talent Foundry we are obsessed with helping young people discover what they are amazing at and we work with around 60,000 young people from across 1,600 secondary schools every year with this goal in mind.

We work only in areas of high socio-economic deprivation, running employability programmes in partnership with some of the most recognisable UK brands.  On top of this, we host our showcase Rock Assembly event for 10,000 young people at Wembley Arena – a unique blend of careers fair and pop concert for the schools we work with. Everything we do is free of charge for schools and pupils.

As we move into this next phase of our development, we are looking to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive. This is a new role which will oversee the operations of the trust and look to develop new charitable partnerships with both philanthropic grant givers and corporate partners.

We will be appointing to this role with succession planning in mind and are looking for a highly-energetic and inspirational leader who excels at building relationships and advocacy. The role will involve a significant amount of external facing work, including with potential funders and media.

Specific Responsibilities

New business:

• Engage with external partners, both corporate and philanthropic to grow the funding base for the trust.
• Write bids and programme plans and prepare budgets to secure external funding from corporate partners and attend meetings with other senior members of TTF (or alone) to discuss and agree these.
• Assist the CEO with budget planning for new programmes or initiatives.

Programme Oversight

• Working with the Head of Programmes, maintain oversight of the delivery of programmes against relevant and applicable key performance indicators to ensure all programmes are delivered on time, in budget and that they meet the stated aims and objectives.

Advocacy

• Lead on external relations, including building a media profile for TTF to grow its reach and sphere of influence.
• Develop the social media strategy, including growing audience and honing TTF’s voice across key platforms.
   

Operations

• Supported by the Finance and HR officer, overall responsibility for signing off budgets and accounts, including overseeing the annual audit.
• Oversight of overall cashflow to ensure financial stability of the trust.
• Oversee engagement of self-employed freelance staff and contractors and maintaining accurate records in line with data protection requirements.
• Working with the Head of Programmes, responsible for ensuring all due diligence checks are completed as requested by corporate partners and contract management.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements (e.g. pension scheme, Charity Commission)
• Responsible for the Risk Register, updating this as necessary and present this to the Board for approval at least termly.
• Act as Data Protection Officer for the trust.
• Manage office moves as needed

Line Management

• Head of Programmes and Finance and HR Officer.

Other General Responsibilities

• Operate as a flexible team player and deputise for the CEO as required
• To provide a high level of customer care to anyone connected with TTF
• To be aware of and support diversity and equal opportunities for all, appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of TTF
• To undertake all other duties commensurate with the level of the post as required, to ensure the efficient and effective running of TTF

TTF is committed to embedding Equality and Diversity across all its work and believes that a diverse range of perspectives at all levels is essential for our legitimacy and effectiveness.  We therefore strongly encourage applications from suitably experienced applicants from all walks of life who will continue to strengthen the diversity of our team.We would particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority candidates as they are under represented on our team at the present time. 

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Talent Foundry Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, they must report this in line with the Safeguarding policy. 

Grade 1  Senior Leadership Team/Senior Specialist. 

Hours: Full time Permanent (37.5 hours per week). Flexible hours considered.

Responsible to: Director of International Programmes

Direct reports: Head of Emergency Response, Regional Director (x3 Asia/MENA, West Africa, East Africa), Safety & Security Advisor 

Key Interdependencies Executive/Senior Leadership Teams, Head of Supply Chain, Head of Programme Quality, Head of Programme Funding 

Location: Truro, Cornwall, or Remote Working (with regular travel to Truro) 

Travel: Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or in-country Programme support. You may be required to deploy for up to 25% of your time in any calendar year. 

Role Purpose 

ShelterBox is searching for a senior humanitarian leader with significant programme management experience to join the leadership team of our agile and effective International Programmes Department. Reporting to the Director of International Programmes, this is a transformational and impactful role. The successful candidate will manage urgent priority activities and manage all international programmes/projects, ensuring we deliver high quality, impactful outcomes at speed and scale for the people we support.

As Deputy Director of International Programmes (Head of Programme Delivery), you will lead and oversee the humanitarian programmes of the International Programmes Department, providing direct line management to staff in the UK, developing workplan priorities and overseeing management of response team volunteers and overseas humanitarian staff. The Department has recently completed a humanitarian operational review, which will form the basis of strategic and departmental changes for growth, building on a significant increase in programme size in 2022. This role will be expected to support the Director in the aim of leading and delivering greater scale in our programmes, including working in partnership with the Head of Programme Funding and relevant Programme Managers to support the development of fundable packages, helping to drive sustainable income growth in line with programme strategies. 

This role will also report to the CEO/Board of Trustees on a regular basis on Programme delivery performance. The International Programmes Leadership team will also work closely with our Fundraising /Finance teams and larger affiliates (particularly ShelterBox USA) to ensure an aligned approach to programme funding. 

The role will also encompass high-level relationship building and advocacy with partner organisations to consolidate the reputation and position of ShelterBox within the humanitarian sector. 

The successful candidate will be starting a role within a fast-paced organisation realigning itself for further growth in the face of mounting humanitarian needs. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our passion and teamwork to achieve this. 

Duties will include but not be limited to: 

• Management of a broad and growing portfolio of regional programmes (including reactive/emergency and protracted projects) in line with the organisational strategy ensuring quality, timely, impactful, and on-budget programme/project implementation.

• Ensuring ShelterBox has the appropriate infrastructure to respond in a timely, effective way to humanitarian emergencies. 

• Overseeing effective decision-making with respect to ShelterBox’s deployments, including how/where ShelterBox will deploy, and legal/best practice compliance. 

• Working closely with the Safety & Security Advisor to prioritise the safety of our teams and our deployments. 

• Embedding and supporting a culture of programme cycle management. Mentoring and coaching staff on practical implementation steps. 

• Participate actively in and contribute to strategic meetings and initiatives of the humanitarian community where relevant e.g., Shelter Cluster, etc. 

• Deputising for the Director of International Programmes (as where appropriate). 

• Responsibility for identifying and developing key partnerships that will enhance ShelterBox’s programme effectiveness. Strategically positioning ShelterBox by fostering innovation, and in identifying new opportunities and partnerships. 

• Account for the best use of financial resources within the Programmes & Projects team, ensuring all budget and procurement processes are effective and efficiently implemented.

• Prioritising ‘do no harm’ principles. Ensuring those who encounter ShelterBox as a result of our activities are safeguarded from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings which place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. 

• Maintain exacting standards in all aspects of ShelterBox’s activities so that the reputation of the organisation is protected in the view of donors, partners & the people we support. This includes effective measurement of impact and overall performance. 

• Leading a culture which actively promotes improvements in its practices, processes, and outcomes, across all aspects of its work, seeking feedback from all stakeholders including other depts such as Fundraising& Communications and Finance. 

• Provide timely updates to /International Programmes Director/CEO/Board of Trustees on all aspects of ShelterBox’s programme/project delivery and impact. 

• Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or deployment to disaster affected areas. Whilst you are unlikely to respond for more than six weeks at any one time, you may be required to deploy for up to 25% of your time in any calendar year. 

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is a leading UK based charity, providing bespoke person centred social and health care solutions. Utilising strength-based models of working, we specialise in rehabilitation and supporting people who have complex needs, empowering them to achieve their full potential. We deliver social and health care services through our subsidiary charities SIG Penrose, SIG Equinox, Pathways to Independence and SIG Investments.

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for a caring and dynamic individual to join us as a Deputy Manager of this supported accommodation services based in Hammersmith and Fulham, offering support for single homeless people who have experienced complex trauma and similar needs. Based across 3 sites in Hammersmith and Fulham, SIG Equinox supports the Council’s strategy to prevent homelessness and rough sleeping by offering strength based and personalised support to those with multiple and complex needs, in psychologically informed environments.

Working alongside the Service Manager, you will help deliver the highest standards of service quality, performance, and improvements across their service through excellent leadership and embodiment of the values of the organisation. This role will be busy and varied, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the skills within the team are deployed effectively, ensuring all staff have appropriate training and development plans in place, supporting with staff appraisals and supervisions and implementing the organisations' policies and procedures all while ensuring the highest level of care is delivered to service users.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is passionate about promoting positive outcomes and independence for the people we support. Along with sound knowledge and practical application of key legislations including Mental Health Act; Health and Social Care Act and others, you will have the ability to work flexibly and respond to the changing needs of our service users within an environment that is empathetic but firm in their approach to supporting both our staff members and those we support.

If you have a background in mental health, complex needs, homelessness and substance misuse provision, are innovative, inspiring and visionary, and hold NVQ / Diploma level 3 in Management / Health & Social Care / Mental health or professional equivalent then we would like to hear from you.

Experience Required:

• NVQ / Diploma Level 4 in Health & Social Care / Mental Health or professional equivalent
• Direct experience of service delivery within housing and/or social care or similar services
• Team management experience with the ability to work under challenging circumstances
• A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable households, both families and single individuals
• Proven ability to provide clear leadership and management to a team
• Experience of housing management including voids and evictions
• Knowledge and practical application of key legislation – mental health, criminal justice, social care and housing etc
• Ability to influence and form strong relationships with commissioning bodies and professional agencies

Benefits of working with us:

• Excellent core and on-going training aligned with personal development plan
• Access to employee assistance programme
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Medi-cash which includes the following:
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Head Massage and a range of other therapies
• Life Assurance

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and provide employment references covering the last 5 years period including one from your most recent employer.

Supporting the roll out of the We Can Talk project (70% of time)
 

• Lead workshops on embedding the project and delivery quality improvement in conjunction with Young Advisors, We Can Talk National Director & Associate Trainers

• Deliver training, facilitate events and support the evaluation and ongoing sustainability of the project.

• Mentor and coach local leads to develop, sustain and embed the We Can Talk project in their Trusts. This can include:

  • Answering questions relating to their work on the project

  • Helping them identify transferable skills and shared learning opportunities between mental health and acute care specialities.

• Ensure that there is regular contact and updates (both verbal and written) with the We Can Talk project team to ensure the agreed work plan is on schedule

• Develop effective working relationships with local hospital leads and Trust communication teams to raise the profile and ensure widespread staff engagement of the We Can Talk project.

• Deputise for the National Director We Can Talk when required

Supporting the growth and development of Healthy Teen Minds (30% of time)
 

• Providing clinical expertise to help develop existing and new projects

• Supporting the development of Healthy Teen Minds’ organisational policies and procedures by providing clinical expertise where needed

• Actively participate in wider Healthy Teen Minds team events 

• Expected future coordination and line management of up to six people (currently there are no direct reports attached to this role, but with the right candidate we plan to develop your role beyond the initial fixed term period including managing a team of young advisors).

The Phoenix Project is an exciting and innovative service, delivering sexual violence and domestic abuse services across Wiltshire and Swindon. Join us at a time of growth and development to support victims and children and help perpetrators change their behaviour.

To support the growing expansion of our services, we are recruiting for a new Deputy Manager for the Phoenix Project. With responsibility for the support of adult victims of domestic abuse, you will lead an innovative and experienced team of Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) and Domestic Abuse Specialist Advisors (DASAs) to support hundreds of victims of domestic abuse, stalking and harassment.

You will have direct experience of supporting vulnerable people and of working in a multi-agency environment, exceptional communication skills and a dedication to safeguarding. We are keen to hear from passionate individuals who are motivated to help change lives for the better.

Staff who work at Splitz gain amazing experience across our full range of services, incorporating domestic abuse, sexual violence and behaviour change. You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time, with a new Chief Executive leading the charity and with an opportunity to influence our future direction.

Splitz recognises the importance of the well-being of our staff and all post holders are provided with independent clinical supervision alongside supervision and case management. We offer 25 days annual leave in addition all bank holidays (FTE) and the opportunity for some working from home.

We are proud to be an all-inclusive service, supporting victims regardless of: age, gender, sexuality, or relationship status. We welcome applications from all of our community, including males.

POST: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Salary:£42 – 44k per annum (depending upon experience)

Responsible to:Chief Executive Officer

Duration:Permanent (subject to an initial 6 months probationary period)

Hours:Full time – 35 hours per week

Benefits: 28 days Annual Leave and 6% pension contribution

Location:  Kings Cross, London

The main purpose of the post:  

To work with the Chief Executive and the Board of Directors/Trustees to deliver the strategic and operational priorities of the organisation. The Deputy CEO will work to strengthen Islington’s Voluntary and Community Sector through the delivery of capacity building initiatives and volunteering services and through cross-sector collaboration with statutory partners and community/resident engagement.

The Deputy CEO will be responsible for creating new opportunities for service development, contributing to income generation strategy and implementation and monitoring and evaluation of our programs.

Main areas of responsibility: 

Developing our People

• Provide line management of Voluntary Action Islington’s Volunteer Services Manager, Development Officer, and the Local Wellbeing Network Co-ordinator
• Providing leadership, direction, and motivation for staff and volunteers involved in the day-to-day delivery of services and community engagement
• Ensure plans are in place for training and developing staff to build capacity and capability to suit business needs
• With the CEO, building and maintaining a high-performance culture evidenced through effective management of performance
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the CEO and the Board of Directors/Trustees
• Ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the organisation are effectively and efficiently managed and conducted within the framework, resources and timescales agreed

Developing our Relationships

• Deputising for the CEO internally and externally, upon request, in a range of functions
• Developing and maintaining effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders including the local Voluntary and Community Sector, elected members and senior officials of Islington Council, NCL Clinical Commissioning Group and Public Health and existing and potential funders
• Supporting the development of active and thriving communities in Islington by working closely with Islington’s Fairer Together initiatives including the Locality Networks
• Acting as a key representative of the organisation ensuring that a positive reputation is built and maintained and promoting strong links with all stakeholders

Delivering our Services

• Contributing to the development and implementation of VAI’s strategic and operational plans and income generation strategy
• Leading on/contributing to funding applications and proposals to a diverse range of funders including charitable trusts and foundations; corporate organisations and statutory bodies
• Ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the organisation are effectively and efficiently managed and conducted within the framework and timescales agreed with funders
• Managing the reporting of performance against an outcome framework agreed with funders
• Establishing and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the work of the organisation, including the achievement and maintenance of quality standards against a quality framework, capable of external scrutiny
• Developing operating policies to ensure that programs and activities are implemented effectively
• Implementing stringent project management processes to ensure the timely and cost-effective development of services

General

• Any other reasonable duties specified by the CEO
• We reserve the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post-holder at any time according to the needs of the organisation’s business.
• There is a requirement to work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to ensure appropriate fulfilment of duties.

Deputy Director (Practice & Programmes)
Advertising Reference: 2140
Location: London, Mentmore Terrace  (NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working and many staff work remotely for part of the week. Staff can choose to work in the office or remotely as much as their role allows) Other benefits include 30 days holiday - excluding bank holidays, plus an additional 3 days x-mas company shut down
Status: Permanent - 35 hours - Full Time (open to 28 hours - 0.8 FTE)
Salary: £65,936.40 per annum

For over 50 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

We are seeking an experienced manager, with a significant background in children’s services to be part of a key leadership team supporting NCB’s practice and delivery through a range of teams and programmes.

The post holder will also lead on key areas of work and be accountable for generating income and supporting quality delivery.

Please quote the job title and reference number in your application. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 3 January 2022.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 13th January 2022. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

NCB is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, political opinion, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, and carer status.

No agencies please.

A great opportunity to work as part of the Senior Management Team within a charitable organisation that really makes a difference. Focusing on strategic development of the charity.

The role:  

· Working closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to execute the organisational strategy, raise brand awareness and drive stakeholder engagement;

· Line managing Project Managers supporting them in the delivery of a range of projects;

· Operational support for the CEO;

· Data Protection Officer for the Charity;

· Networking with partner organisations.

· Active member of the Senior Management Team.

Living Options Devon exists to ensure people with physical, learning and/or sensory disabilities and Deaf people with sign language can make an active and equal contribution in society.

 To become part of our organisation you should have the following skills:

· Excellent understanding of successful operational project delivery;

· Understanding of Data Protection, confidentiality and safeguarding issues;

· Strong problem-solving skills;

· An interest in disability and Deaf issues.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working location – remote/Exeter office based
• Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fully Accessible office with on-site parking

Closing Date: 5pm on Tuesday 21st December 2021  

Interview Date: Friday 7th January 2022

PLEASE NOTE: All applications have to be received by a completed application form which can be downloaded from our website. 

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Living Options Devon strives to be user-led in all that we do and we welcome applications from disabled and Deaf people.

Grade 1  Senior Leadership Team/Senior Specialist.  

Hours: Full time Permanent (37.5 hours per week) 

Responsible to: Director of International Programmes (Head of Programme Delivery) 

Direct reports: Grants Manager, Programme Funding Manager, Partnership Manager 

Key Interdependencies Deputy Director of International Programmes (Head of Programme Delivery), Director of Finance, Director of Fundraising & Communications, Head of Supply Chain, Head of Programme Quality, Head of Emergency Response, Head of Legal & Risk 

Location: Truro, Cornwall, or Remote Working (with regular travel to Truro) 

Travel: Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or in-country Programme support.

Role Purpose 

The Head of Programme Funding will manage and provide strong leadership to a dynamic team securing funding from donors and funding streams. 

They will strengthen and expand the existing programme funding portfolio through the development and implementation of a global programme funding strategy, which considers external factors and drivers for displacement.

The Head of Programme Funding will also ensure that funding activities are effectively coordinated. They will support the development and implementation of funding proposals and strategies which align with International Programme activities and capacities, and which align with donor priorities. 

Provide support to the Programme Funding team in developing quality proposals/bids to achieve high success rates, including working with wider teams to facilitate strong proposal development and design processes. 

This role will provide the support and guidance to the team to build programme units, and grant management capabilities to both manage and account for project funds. This will be achieved by developing policies, protocols, guidance on specific institutional donor rules and compliance, and development of appropriate tools (e.g., templates, trackers) for end-to-end project management cycles with a particular focus and getting ShelterBox ready to be able to manage institutional funding. 

This role will also report to the CEO/Board of Trustees on a regular basis on Programme Funding performance. The International Programmes Leadership team will also work closely with our Fundraising /Finance teams and larger affiliates (particularly ShelterBox USA) to ensure an aligned approach to fundable opportunities. The role will also encompass high-level relationship building and advocacy to consolidate the reputation and position of ShelterBox within the humanitarian sector. 

This role will be joining a fast-paced organisation realigning itself for further growth in the face of mounting humanitarian needs. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our passion and teamwork to achieve this. 

Who are we looking for?  

We are seeking an individual with significant relevant experience working within the humanitarian sector and a solid understanding of humanitarian principles.

ShelterBox is seeking an experienced, delivery focused, practical, motivated and proactive individual with a strong understanding of major fundraising. The role requires an ability to build strong relationships, negotiate, influence and inform colleagues across the organisation in order to strengthen our ability to win and manage grants.

You will need to be comfortable creating and developing the systems, processes and tools required for success, rather than working within a mature existing framework. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of building on ShelterBox’s funding growth with the right approaches and strategy. 

Duties will include:

•  Effectively manage the Programme Funding Team to deliver on this Strategic Plan, including identifying key KPI’s & action plans. 

• Ensure the timely identification of funding opportunities through regularly monitoring calls for proposals, communicating opportunities to the relevant ShelterBox teams (at national, and international levels).

• Working with Head of Legal & Risk in negotiating and signing contracts with the donor and/or consortium partners. 

• Working closely with ShelterBox staff (both national and international level, including Programmes & Finance staff) to understand and manage their contract obligations with respect to funding grants. This includes ensuring compliance with grant/contract management, reporting processes and outputs, and negotiations with the donor/consortium partners for any issues or revisions. 

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a functioning pipeline of ‘Fundable Opportunities’ that supports the Programme strategy and enables Fundraising to meet income goals. 

• Own and manage processes and resources related to the effective coordination of Fundable Opportunities with stakeholders from across the global organisation. Oversee and serve as decision maker on new bids against Fundable Opportunities (escalating as appropriate) based on assessment of fund absorption capacity.

• Manage Fundable Opportunities and the tasks against them, advising Finance, Grants Manager, Programme Teams and Fundraising staff on their responsibilities for coordinating activity.

• Oversee a system to maintain relevant project, finance and reporting information (including restrictions on asks and grant management) for fundable activities, packaged Fundable Opportunities, proposals, and awarded grants.

• Provide thought-partnership to restricted income fundraisers, guiding them on appropriate projects for which to apply for funding and support their use of the Fundable Opportunities process to facilitate this. 

• Ensure understanding of any implications, risks and opportunities of funding applications/awards, and that all relevant team members understand the terms and conditions of successful donor grant agreements/contracts, including key deadlines. 

• Facilitate input from, and work collaboratively with, staff from programme, technical and finance teams on the development of proposals and budgets 

• Programme Funding Monitoring, and Management: Monitor project compliance and implementation to ensure projects are delivered to specifications.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key Affiliate staff ensuring that the strategy is understood, and fundraising opportunities are maximised.

Helpline Deputy Manager 

Birmingham 

£24,610 per annum

Our client is a leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. 

Their Helpline service is aimed at service users and their carers living in Birmingham and Solihull, to offer a range of interventions to support individuals who are experiencing psychological distress and/or a mental health crisis. Additionally the service has been designed and developed to help reduce the burden on statutory services including A&E departments and the police.

The role:

The Deputy Manager for the Helpline service will provide support to a team of Helpline Intervention workers and volunteers with the day to day management of the Helpline Service.

The Helpline Service is a 7 day a week service operating between the hours of 9am -11pm and requires a member of the management team present at all times. Under the direction of the service manager you will support the running of the Helpline service in line with contractual requirements, their Vision and Values, its Operating Policy and Procedures, and any relevant legal requirements.

About you:

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience;

• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Previous experience of working either in a voluntary or paid role within the Health and Social care sector.
• A positive attitude to people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
• Experience of managing challenging situations and working under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A flexible approach in terms of your working hours which will include evenings and weekends. 

Rewards:

Benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training Programme.

Our client's people are key to the success of the organisation and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

If you wish to apply please provide a detailed explanation of how you feel that you have the skills and experience required for this position.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th December 2021

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 22th December 2021

A great opportunity has arisen for a Head of People and Talent to cover a period of approximately 12 months. You will be playing a key role in developing and implementing an informed HR strategy and action plan to meet the strategic needs and objectives of the organisation.  

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, the Head of People and Talent is accountable for providing organisation-wide leadership on HR, people-related issues, and policies and work strategically to embed great people practices that are aligned with, and enhance our core values

You will also be accountable for representing HR and advocating for HR amongst organisation leaders as well as influencing and securing support for HR initiatives across key organisational stakeholders, Leading, managing, and developing an inclusive, efficient, and highly competent Talent and HR team who serve as valuable partners to the management of the organisation, and supportive advocates of effective staff management and development. Fostering a team culture that is focused on collaboration, continuous improvement, ongoing personal development and the provision of an excellent HR service and employee experience.

To be successful in this role you are likely, first and foremost, to have a talent for creating the conditions for people to succeed, acquired through your experience of people management and leadership. You will be inspired and driven by the positive and transformative impact of effective HR, and you are deeply committed, both personally and professionally, to equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will demonstrate enthusiasm to model impactful, influential leadership, creative problem-solving, and a learning approach to each aspect of your practise.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

Kindly note the above are some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements, please read the job description.

• Salary: Circa £54,000 per annum
• Contract duration: 12 month with the possibility of extension
• Location: London, UK
• Closing date: 5 December 2021 (23:59 UK Time)

As the world’s leading group of science museums, we at the Science Museum Group share our unparalleled collection of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine with over 5 million visitors each year. Our museums are located in London, Bradford, Manchester, York and Shildon.

We have a clear and ambitious strategic vision for our future, aiming to take a lead internationally in championing the understanding, enjoyment and prestige of science in modern society. We have a wide portfolio of programmes and projects underway to enable us to achieve our vision, including major international exhibitions, commercial developments and multi-million-pound gallery redevelopment schemes. 

We are looking for a Deputy Finance Director who can build and improve on our high-performing finance function and continue to instil rigour and robustness in our control environment. You will own our relationships with Internal and External Auditors and lead us through our ethos of continuous improvement. You will be responsible for managing financial operations, financial reporting, and business support services for the group. You will provide dedicated leadership for trustee committees including Audit & Risk Committee, SMG Foundation Board and Investment Committee matters.

Reporting into the Director for Finance & Corporate Services and responsible for leading a team of 16, this is a senior leadership role and a key position within the Science Museum Group.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant from the Commercial, Charity or wider Public Sector. You will have proven experience in a senior finance role within a large, complex, customer focussed environment. You will have outstanding people leadership skills, with the ability to direct the work of a large multi-site team, whilst motivating, encouraging and developing them. We are looking for someone resilient, organised and proactive, with robust communication skills.

If you want to champion the provision of a customer-focused finance function, drive continuous improvement and help make the Science Museum Group an even better place to work, we would love to hear from you.

Recruitment Timings:

Application deadline: Sunday 9th January

Shortlisting:Week of 17th January

First stage interviews: Week of 24th January

Second stage interviews: Week of 31st January

We are exclusively partnering with Allen Lane. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.

To apply please submit a supporting statement describing why you want to join this team and make the Science Museum Group the best it can be. 

Global Dialogue seeks a Development and Communications Lead for the Funders’ Initiative for Civil Society (FICS). 

FICS’ vision is a world in which people can leverage their collective power to push for political, social and economic transformation without harm, stigma, or fear.

Our mission is to defend and expand civic space through ensuring progressive movements and their allies have the resources they need to tackle the drivers of closing civic space – the systems, actors, and trends that sit behind growing restrictions on rights of assembly, association and other fundamental freedoms. 

Established in 2016 as a donor network, over the past twelve months FICS has shifted its model significantly in response to the compelling call to action we set out in our landmark 2020 report Rethinking civic space in the age of intersectional crisis: a briefing for funders. 

We offer: 

• Futures-focused analysis on the trends that will shape civic space, so that funders can be ahead of the curve in spotting opportunities and threats. 

• A platform for learning – enabling funders, movements and their allies to come together to strategise, track progress, and learn about what works. 

• Funding and incubation – providing direct resources to movements and their allies and incubating new vehicles so that funders can work together at scale. 

We are scaling up to deliver ambitious new grant-making and research programmes; this year alone we have more than doubled our budget and grown from a team of two staff to five, with two further appointments – including this role – anticipated by the end of the financial year. 

The Development and Communications Lead will be a critical member of our core team. The person appointed will take responsibility for stewarding existing funder relationships and developing new relationships, working closely with the Deputy Director, who leads fundraising, and the dynamic and well-known outward-facing Director, as well as our expert grant-making and research leads. They will also lead our external communications work at an exciting time as we build up the story of FICS and our platforms for delivering it, based on our new communications strategy. 

Job Description 

We are looking for an experienced Development and Communications Lead to oversee the development of FICS’ fundraising and external communications, and to act as a powerful advocate within our team for ambitious story-telling about FICS. 

Primary responsibilities will include: 

Fundraising and Development 

• Identify new sources of income from trusts, foundations and other institutional donors, conducting prospect research and working with programme teams to develop cultivation strategies. 

• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective US- and Europe-based donors, including those giving six-figure grants. 

• Learn about programmatic developments and drive forward programmatic goals by matching with funding opportunities. 

• Accompany and / or brief the FICS Director ahead of key meetings, ensuring FICS is able to build effective relationships with current and prospective donors. 

• Develop and draft compelling concept notes, letters of inquiry, grant proposals and reports for current and prospective donors. 

• Assist in donor engagement activities, such as occasional event planning and related tasks as needed. 

Communications 

• Oversee FICS’ communications strategy and workplan: working with the senior team and with access to an experienced external consultant, to agree clear influencing goals and recommending how communications activity can support these. 

• Working closely with programme teams – coaching them to identify opportunities for communications activity to add value to FICS’ work; and writing, editing, or managing the production of external-facing communications materials, both print and digital. 

• Manage FICS’ websites1, planning and updating content, and collating website and social media metrics. 

• Manage FICS’ e-communications, including drafting and publishing emails to key contacts lists. 

• Manage FICS’ image library and work with vendors to procure photo and video assets. 

• Maintain and oversee the FICS brand guidelines. 

• Where needed, work with FICS’ donors and partners to effectively promote shared goals and achievements. 

Supporting cross-fertilisation between and across FICS’ initiatives  

• Work collaboratively with other members of the FICS team to identify and assess opportunities to build FICS’ programming, strengthen its impact, and further develop its organisational infrastructure and staffing. 

• Other duties commensurate with the role. 

Person Specification 

We are committed to being a diverse team and are looking for talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Essential criteria: 

In your application, you need to demonstrate how you address most of the essential criteria. 

You will have: 

• Excellent copywriting and editing skills in English, up to a standard required for complex publications, strategic reports, and website and social media. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build highly effective internal and external working relationships. 

• The ability to analyse complex information and present it in an accessible format for different audiences. 

• A developed understanding or experience of the pressures on civil society organisations resulting from current political trends; familiarity with contemporary human rights and social justice issues. 

• Experience of building and drafting complex proposals in accordance with funder guidelines, which may include objectives, theory of change, and other materials. 

• Experience of successfully securing funds from a range of institutional, foundation and corporate donors. 

• Proven organisational skills, with the ability to juggle a wide range of responsibilities while also retaining thorough attention to detail. 

• Strong numeracy skills, with the ability to develop project budgets. 

• Knowledge and understanding of private philanthropy in an international context. 

• Proven ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. 

• Strong IT skills, with sensitivity to the relevance of digital security in human rights work (the main tools we use are O365 and Wordpress). 

• Permission to live and work in the UK. 

You will be: 

• Comfortable working in a ‘start-up’ culture – flexible, with the capacity to learn quickly, proactive in identifying new or improved ways of working and with a ‘pitch-in’ attitude (i.e., staff make their own copies and schedule their own appointments). 

• Committed to FICS and Global Dialogue’s values. 

• Methodical with strong record keeping skills. 

• Committed to your own personal professional development. 

Desirable criteria: 

We will use desirable criteria to help us make a final decision where we receive similarly strong applications. 

• Educated to degree level, or otherwise able to demonstrate the capacity to deal sensitively and appropriately with complex issues. 

• Experience of working with funders and/or civil society organisations in the global South or East. 

• Experience in creating content to suit a variety of formats. 

• Proficiency in a language other than English. 

Terms and conditions 

Hours: This role is advertised at 0.6 - 1 FTE. We are open to negotiating a working pattern that works for the successful candidate and for FICS and would welcome joint applications as a job share. 

Salary: £38,000-45,000 pro rata, depending on experience 

Terms: Permanent contract, subject to funding, with a three-month probationary period 

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata). Global Dialogue contributes 6% to its workplace pension scheme, has a flexible working policy, and offers personal development leave. 

Location: The FICS team works remotely and this role is home based. Once it is safe to do so, the successful candidate will be expected to be in London regularly for team meetings and other activities (up to 2 days per week) with occasional international travel. 

Reporting to: Deputy Director, FICS