NHS Trust in Devon is urgently looking for some interim support at Deputy Director of Finance level for the next 3 – 6 months

Prior experience of working in the NHS would be extremely advantageous and the ability to juggle a number of changing priorities and demands on a daily basis is key.

You will be expected oversea the day to day activities of the Finance Department and deputise for the Finance Director on strategic matter when needed

A key part of this assignment will also be to support high level
Projects and strategic workstreams especially related to current COVID demands and short term delivery of services

Ambitious College is London's only registered Specialist College dedicated to educating and training young people with a primary diagnosis of autism aged 16-25. The college is currently based on two permanent campuses co-located and in partnership with mainstream further education colleges.

Ambitious College is an award winning, Ofsted “Good” day college. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our person-centred educational approach ensures we focus on the individual learners requirements at all times. We are proud to be an inclusive college with a diverse co-hort that values difference.

If you are ambitious about making the ordinary possible for young adults with autism, can inspire, lead and innovate we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Deputy Head who has:

• High expectations of our learners achieving their goals and aspirations, along with a commitment to providing education that promotes excellent progress and improves life chances, ‘making the ordinary possible'.
• Experience of successfully leading and managing a transdisciplinary team to ensure young adults are prepared for adulthood.
• Experience of working in a culture of change.
• Extensive teaching experience with young adults with complex special education needs.
• Experience of ensuring the objectives outlined in the service development plan are realised through a regular cycle of development planning, implementation, review and evaluation.
• Experience of leading, managing and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching or mentoring.

What we offer:

• Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
• As a growing organisation there is opportunity to progress your career.
• Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes and learning programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
• Access to physiotherapy.
• On-site parking. 

The position will require regular travel to both college sites.

Role Closes: Sunday 31st January 2021

Applicants informed of outcome: W/C 1st February 2021

First stage interviews: Thursday 11th February 2021

Second Stage Interview: W/C 15th February 2021

Start date: As soon as possible.

To find out more about this position please find attached the recruitment pack entailing the role details. For an informal discussion regarding this exciting senior leadership role, please follow the link to our website. 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Deputy CEO & Head of Programmes 

We are looking for an energetic, positive and ambitious person with an established track record. Someone who is absolutely committed to our mission and values and  excited by the opportunity to grow the charity with us in our Senior Management Team.

About you: An experienced leader, bringing excellent interpersonal, project management, and line management skills, and able to motivate your team to deliver high quality projects and engagement. Innovative, authentic, adaptable and action orientated. you have excellent communication skills and an ability to build strong relationships across a complex range of stakeholders. Most importantly, you agree with and live our values, have personal integrity and an absolute commitment to diversity, and anti-oppressive practice, in particular anti-racism.

• you have a high level of knowledge and understanding about diversity and can demonstrate how you work to eradicate oppression throughout your career

• you have excellent interpersonal skills, calm under pressure, and have a high level of social and emotional intelligence. You are empathic, fair and kind, and can relate and connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences

• you are ambitious, and you thrive working in fast paced environments, getting stuck in, solving problems and you love to work in a place where you can influence growth and innovation

• you will relish the challenge and autonomy this role presents, and in getting involved with all aspects of a young charity, by putting processes, manuals and systems in place to support our growth

• you really understand coproduction, collaborative working, and are excited to work alongside young people and our staff team, sharing decisions and budgets 

• you are passionate about social justice, opening opportunities for young people and ‘going the extra mile’ to demonstrate that you care to young people and to those in our team

More information can be found in the applicant pack.

How to Apply: Please send a CV and letter (2 sides of A4 maximum) outlining why you would like to apply for the role at Peer Power, demonstrating how you meet each of the essential criteria and personal qualities on the role description – this will be used for shortlisting.  If you meet any of the desirable criteria, please also indicate this too. 

Important: Please indicate in your application the date at which you are available to start work, (subject to references and employment checks) 

The deadline for applications is Monday 18th January 2021 at 12pm Noon.

We have ambitious five year - plans for growth.  The Deputy Director will be critical in helping us to realise those aims with the continued support of our loyal funders and through developing new relationships and opportunities. This exciting new post offers the opportunity to work with a talented trustee and staff team at a very important time for criminal justice. 

The Deputy Director is responsible for raising and growing revenue to increase CJA’s capacity and impact, producing all financial reports required for the organisation, maintaining high standards of governance and increasing operational effectiveness.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Fundraising and Reporting

Work with the Director to:

• Develop and implement the CJA Fundraising Strategy for 2021-26 to support our ambitions to grow in capacity and impact over the next five years.

• Pro-actively develop relationships with new funders and maintain relationships with a wide range of trusts, foundations and other grant giving institutions.

• Increase and diversify existing and new revenue streams specifically digital, corporate social responsibility and private philanthropy.

• Work closely with colleagues to understand the work of the charity and build strong cases for support.

• Prepare high-quality funding applications in line with the requirements of potential funders, using your creative writing skills to create compelling cases for support.

• Ensure that the terms and conditions of all funding are complied with.

• Ensure that all income is recorded, monitored and reported.

• Ensure fundraising is delivered against ethical standards and meet fundraising and data protection regulations.

• Ensure robust monitoring and reporting of operational targets to provide assurance to the Director, funders and trustees of operational effectiveness and impact.

• Report to the Board on progress against the fundraising strategy.

Finance

Work with the Director and Treasurer to:

• Prepare budgets for fundraising applications.

• Ensure that management and statutory accounts, forecasts, budgets and cash flow forecasts are prepared and reported as required to the Board.

• Ensure that the charity's resources are utilised to maximum advantage and that financial controls are adhered to.

• Liaise with the external accountants on a day-to-day basis regarding management accounts, payroll, pensions, invoicing and annual accounts.

• Liaise with the Independent Examiner regarding the annual accounts

• Ensure all reporting to Charities Commission, Companies House and other regulatory bodies is accurate and timely.

Governance and Operations

Work with the Director to:

• Manage all aspects of the effective management of the office, including sourcing and setting up a new office for CJA

• Maintain and develop all CJA internal policies relating to HR, Data Protection and safe operational processes

• Maintain high standards of governance, including supporting the CJA through the Trusted Charity accreditation process.

• Maintain high standards of operational effectiveness including by reviewing and refreshing the use of databases to more effectively track engagement and contact with members, funders and other key stakeholders across the organisation.

• Work as part of a Senior Leadership Team with the Director, inputting into CJA strategy and providing cover for the Director when required.

Other 

- Conduct the duties of the role description in accordance with the operational policies of the CJA, including but not limited to the Diversity Policy and Safeguarding Policy

- Maintain good working relations with trustees, staff and volunteers

- Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required

The Head of Operations will lead the Equine and Community operations of Mane Chance Sanctuary, managing the team to ensure they provide the best possible care for our beneficiaries. As the main point of contact for external visitors, including community groups and suppliers, the Head of Operations will manage the diary, organising people and resources as appropriate.

It will be essential to demonstrate experience in managing a diverse team, encouraging engagement and co-operation across different functional areas. The ideal candidate will have experience working with horses and vulnerable people though the team will include direct reports with appropriate expertise in all areas of activity. 

Key Responsibilities

1.1. To line manage the Groom and Community teams, enabling them to deliver the front-line work of the Charity.
1.2. To support the General Manager as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and help to deliver the Charity’s objectives.
1.3. Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in support of the Designated Safeguarding Lead in all matters regarding Safeguarding at the Sanctuary.
1.4. Lead compliance with the Charity’s Health & Safety, and other relevant policies, ensuring appropriate inductions, training and reporting are in place.

Duties
1.1. Management
i. To line manage the Equine Supervisor and Grooms ensuring they provide the best possible care for our horses. This will include setting objectives, co-ordinating daily activities, monitoring progress, arranging rosters and leave, managing appraisals and any other relevant HR related administration.

ii. To line manage the Community Supervisor and Community Assistants ensuring they are delivering our community work to the highest standard. This will include setting objectives, co-ordinating daily activities, monitoring progress, arranging rosters and leave, managing appraisals and any other relevant HR related administration.

iii. Attend any relevant meetings, including the Senior Leadership Team, as directed by the General Manager.

iv. Lead and monitor the team’s compliance with Safeguarding and other relevant policies ensuring all members of the team are aware of their requirements. Take the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead in all matters regarding Safeguarding at the Sanctuary.

v. Adhere and lead the team’s compliance with Health & Safety and Fire Policies as well as any other Charity policies as deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Founding Trustee or the Chairman.

vi. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, ensure that all necessary Health & Safety inductions
are carried out.

vii. In conjunction with the General Manager and lead volunteers, manage the volunteering and
work experience activities on site, ensuring maximum volunteer engagement and appropriate
and timely administration.

1.2. Site Management
i. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, Community Supervisor and any other relevant
colleagues, manage the routine maintenance tasks on site, scheduling and monitoring their
completion.

ii. Liaise with the Equine Supervisor, the General Manager and any relevant external contractors
on decisions surrounding field work and field maintenance e.g. spraying, harrowing.

iii. Manage the stock of feeds, medication and other materials held on site, liaising with the
General Manager regarding replenishment and budgetary monitoring.

iv. Monitor the condition of the Charity’s vehicles and machinery and ensure appropriate routines
and reporting procedures are in place. Manage routine and unscheduled maintenance liaising
with the General Manager as required.

v. Working with the General Manager, Fundraising team and Community team as appropriate,
assist in the organisation of all on-site events.

1.3. Equine & Animal Care
i. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, monitor the wellbeing and rehabilitation of the
horses on site, reporting back to the General Manager on a monthly basis or as directed.

ii. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, liaise with external professionals including vets,
barefoot trimmers, dentists and equine manual therapists, to book appointments and
recording information ensuring that treatment and visits are conducted in a timely manner.

iii. Manage the relationship with guardians of any rehomed or loaned horses.

iv. Manage any out of hours horse care that may be required in conjunction with the Equine
Supervisor.

v. Manage the completion of any relevant horse records, ensuring that all information pertaining
to professional visits, health, incidents and behavioural development of the horses is
completed and current.

1.4. Community Work
i. Manage the community diary and complete any relevant administration including preparation
of contracts, risk assessments, terms and conditions and all relevant consents.

ii. Organise the staffing of all community sessions in conjunction with the Community Supervisor
and Equine Supervisor where relevant.

iii. Act as the main point of contact for community groups including but not limited to schools,
care homes and private referrals.

iv. Actively engage with local groups and schools to explore opportunities for general visits and
educational sessions to be held either at the Sanctuary or on the group premises. This may
include visiting such stakeholders to present information on the Charity.

v. In conjunction with the Community Supervisor investigate new opportunities for community work, organising staffing and resources as appropriate.

vi. Ensure the Community Supervisor and Equine Supervisor arrange suitable horse interaction requirements each week, with optimum consideration to the horses’ wellbeing.

vii. In conjunction with the General Manager and Community Supervisor, produce testimonials and reports for grant applications and funders.

viii. Ensure that all information relating to children and vulnerable persons (whether paper footage or downloaded video/photographic footage) is appropriately stored and locked away on site.

ix. Assist in the continued development of opportunities possible at the Sanctuary, working with the General Manager, Founding Trustee and Chairman to maximise potential.

1.5. Other Duties
i. Act as a first aider of the site.

ii. Undertake any other reasonable activities in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the General Manager.

Come and support our vision that all disabled young people will enjoy, achieve and participate. We are looking for someone inspirational to empower our young people using creative methods of working. We are looking for someone who has experience supporting young people with disabilities to have more control, involvement and choice in their lives as they move from childhood to adulthood. As well as having experience of direct project planning and delivery.

The Diocese of Southwark is seeking an experienced Finance Director to support the work of one of the largest, and most diverse dioceses in the Church of England. It serves a growing population and is seeking to grow God’s Kingdom, across South London and some of East Surrey, covering some 15 local planning authorities. Founded in 1905, it forms part of the Province of Canterbury in England and is part of the wider Church of England, and in turn part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The Diocese is a Christian presence across the diocese and seeks to build and share the Christian faith through nearly 300 parishes, for which it is also Custodian Trustee. The Diocese works in partnership with the parishes and is also committed to investing in its parishes to encourage growth. Clergy, congregations, schools and chaplaincies all play significant roles in its work and it has a particular concern for those most in need.

Reporting directly to the Diocesan Secretary and a member of the senior management team, we are looking for an experienced Financial Director, ideally with an interest or background in church and charity finances. This role has arisen following a retirement announcement. One major requirement for this role will be continuously building financial resilience and contributing to the ongoing shaping of investment and reserves policies post Covid, and the review and implementation of a new finance system in the next few years. The Director of Finance and Financial Investments will lead the Finance Department of the Diocese, which is both an internal function and is also outwardly focused. This therefore includes proactive management of financial assets, and also collaborative team working with senior clergy and other teams and includes provision of specialist advice to Parishes and Deaneries. You will work closely with the Diocesan Secretary with whom you will regularly present to and brief trustees and enable the Diocesan administration to deliver its objectives in line with the vision, values, and aims of the Diocese.

This is an important role for the right person with the following attributes to take a significant part in the work of the Diocese. We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively:

• To lead the Finance Department of the Diocese, which provides full financial and accounting services
• To support and contribute to Diocesan financial asset investment strategy that will enhance the assets of the Diocese to enable it to support mission and ministry
• To identify and implement a new financial accounting system (by 2025)
• To be a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), under the guidance and leadership of the Diocesan Secretary

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are a qualified member of a recognised accountancy professional body
• Have knowledge of charitable accounting regulations (SORPs)
• Have experience in compliance, governance and internal control
• Have experience of leading and managing a finance function including staff management
• Are Capable of ensuring that IT systems, both financial and those related to other data and processes, are used to their maximum benefit
• Have a strong commitment to the culture and ethos of the Church of England

Please apply by visiting the Thewlis Graham website, by clicking to apply, and following the instructions in the candidate brief quoting reference U0102. The closing date is 5pm on 27 January 2021.

For a confidential conversation with Sarah Thewlis or for any other information please follow instructions on the Thewlis Graham website.

I’m working with an established not-for-profit organisation based in Leicester who are looking for their new Director of Finance & Governance. The role joins a high performing team and continues an ongoing change programme, after a reshuffle in the responsibilities of the SLT. With a strong leadership team and a new 5 year strategy soon to be rolled out, it’s an exciting time to join a growing organisation which still has a family feel. As with many charities, it is a challenging time as the pandemic has dented their income streams but has increased demand on services.

Reporting into an experienced COO, who places a high priority on personal development in the team, the main responsibilities of the role are:

• Lead and develop a broad team of 23 across Finance, Governance, GDPR and a newly formed Contracts Management division.
• Ensure continuous development of the organisational governance structure, becoming a champion of this area both internally and externally.
• Nurture and build on the current team culture, expanding this to the newly created teams which has been given increased prominence with the change to home working.
• Ensure board confidence in the execution of the business plans by providing analysis and modelling during the decision-making process
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, such as banks and investment partners to ensure continued growth and return on investments.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant who has an excellent understanding of the governance requirements at a senior level.
• Have experience managing and developing a multi-functional team in a director level position.
• Enjoy working in an environment where continuous improvement is ingrained and enjoy making improvements to processes and policies.
• Have a commercial mindset and have demonstrable experience of developing strategic objectives alongside the business aims.
• Thrive when working in a high performing team where the culture is valued as much as output.

The organisation has an excellent flexible working policy with an option to work at least 50% at home. The closing date for applications is the 27th January, although applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, so please don’t delay in applying.

For more information, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

Job: Director of Finance & Resources (Imperial College Union)

Salary: £57,606 - £65,949 – the successful candidate will be expected to start at the lower end of the scale subject to particularly relevant skills and experience.

Location: Central London with the main office in South Kensington

Job Summary

This is a mission-critical role for Imperial College Union, a registered charity that exists to support and represent all students at Imperial College Union. As the Director of Finance & Resources, you will lead a range of core infrastructure and service functions for the organisation, as well as be member of the Union’s Senior Management Team. You will join the organisation at a crucial time, as we embark on a wholescale transformation and development programme to better serve our members.

Working alongside the Managing Director and Board of Trustees, you will act as the most senior finance professional in the organisation, ensuring we are sustainable in the long-term, and maximising the resources we have available. This will include directing a series of process and system reviews within the finance function and leading a new strategic approach to the Union’s financial operating model. In addition to this, you will also take on the responsibility for a number of income-generating services, ensuring they meet the needs of students and operate within an agreed commercial framework.

We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and collaborative senior leader, who takes personal responsibility for their work, and relishes the opportunity to solve problems. Working with bright and talented young leaders in a students’ union creates an exciting and fast paced environment – one where you can see real change happen very quickly. If you’re excited by the challenge and keen to get stuck in, then we want to hear from you.

Duties and responsibilities

You will be a member of the Students’ Union’s Senior Management Team, with shared corporate responsibility for the management of all services and activities undertaken by the organisation.

You will responsible for the following services within the organisation, developing controls, and setting policies and procedures as required:

• Finance
• Systems, IT & HR
• Retail

Alongside the Managing Director and wider SMT, you will lead on developing the strategic financial and wider resource goals for the organisation, ensuring viability in line with the mission, aims and values.

Essential requirements

The full requirements are set out in the Job Description and Person Specification. However, we’d like to particularly highlight the following as important:

• CCAB or CIMA Accounting Qualification with significant PQE/evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of managing (or involvement in the management of) one or more of the following other functions within an organisation: Information Technology, Human Resources, Commercial Services.
• Experience of change management and organisational transformation, preferably within the charity or education sectors.
• Knowledge of key relevant legislation particularly relating to charity accounting, VAT, payroll and pensions.
• Knowledge of structures, issues, and trends affecting higher education, students’ unions and the wider charity sector.

Further Information

Please note you’ll need to complete the online application to be considered for this role.

To apply please visit our website and search for the ref PRO00468

Should you require any further details on the role please contact Dr Tom Flynn

Closing date: 7 December 2020

Interviews: Tuesday or Wednesday 15/16 December 2020 by video software

I’m partnered with Vista, a leading blindness charity based in Leicester who are searching for their new Director of Finance & Governance to lead them through one of the most exciting periods in their long history with a wide variety of change ongoing. With advanced plans for a new HQ for both support services and service delivery, this is an exciting time to join an organisation with a fantastic purpose! Focussed on the local area, they work with all age groups to battle the causes of sight-loss and provide support to those suffering from sight-loss.

Reporting into an impassioned CEO, who’s career has been spent in the not-for-profit sector, the main responsibilities of the role are:

• Build, lead and develop a team of 12 across finance and wider corporate services with a specific focus on the finance side
• Lead a finance transformation programme which will likely include systems selection and implementation, process and policy review and an overhaul of governance
• Manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders, such as banks, funding partners and the payroll function
• Ensure board confidence in the execution of the business plans by providing analysis and modelling during the decision-making process
• Implement strict governance procedures and deliver internal and external audit compliance

The successful candidate will:

• Have significant experience working in the charity sector and understand the various reporting standard that are required
• Have gone through a transformation programme in previous roles, preferably in the charity space
• Have strong governance experience and preferably have been company secretary previously
• Enjoy the variety in a role where two days are never the same, be happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in where necessary
• Preferably be a qualified accountant, although those with demonstrable experience who tick all other boxes will be considered.

The organisation particularly welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities, especially sight related. They operate a very flexible working policy – the role is c.30 hours per week, but this can be structured in virtually any manner. If this role is of interest to you, please do not delay in applying as applications are being reviewed regularly and the role will likely be filled before the closing date.

For more information, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

In the UK, currently there are around 950,000 young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs). The Trust works with around 55,000 young people across the UK. We support young people through teams of staff, volunteers and delivery partners in three English regions and offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each of the regions and countries has a Director and in the countries they are supported by Country Advisory Councils, which are made up of non-executive volunteers.

This role is responsible for ensuring we maximise our income in compliance with our funding agreements and alerting in a timely manner any issues preventing us from doing so. It is part of the Contract Management Team, which is responsible for maximising our income by working effectively across operations, finance and fundraising in a proactive manner to maximise income, ensure compliance and raise awareness of our performance. 

Homebased during Covid restrictions and then this role will be based in our Birmingham centre.

This role is part-funded by European Social Funding

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.

Director of Finance, Planning and Governance

Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

£73,443 - £95,714 (Executive Grade D)

Edinburgh or Glasgow (*remote working required)

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is responsible for supporting improvements in health and social care in Scotland. We have a broad portfolio of responsibilities from sharing the most up-to-date evidence of best practice, offering improvement support, providing rigorous external quality assurance, and supporting people to have a greater say in the design and delivery of health and social care services.

You will support the Chief Executive, as Accountable Officer, and ensure our financial strategy is robust over for the short, medium and long-term to meet our strategic objectives. In addition to managing a high performing finance function, you will also lead on planning and performance management, and corporate governance with close interaction with the Chair and Board. You will also have oversight of the organisation’s risk management system.

The possession of strong, visible and engaging leadership skills are pre-requisites, as well as a commitment to ensuring the highest professional standards are maintained.  You will have the skills and experience to bring out the very best in your team. The role requires a natural team player who can work collaboratively with other members of the Executive Team, in developing and growing a successful organisation.  You will also have a natural ability to foster alliances with a range of stakeholders and senior colleagues within NHSScotland and Scottish Government.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you must be a fully qualified Accountant, holding CCAB membership, and with significant post qualifying experience in a similarly complex environment. You will have developed a high level of political acumen, resilience and vision to understand the collective overview required to perform at your best in this high profile corporate role.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and support the delivery of higher quality health and social care in Scotland, within a national organisation.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 31 January 2021

*Remote working will be required until March 2021 at the earliest. Further details will be given at interview.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is not licensed to sponsor working Visas under the current UK Tier system. As a result, we can only progress applications from those who can legally work in the UK.

Head of Contracts

(Ref: SUS3064)

£35,743 per annum

37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Location: Base is negotiable, but there is an expectation of occasional travel to the Edinburgh office

 Initial home working may be expected due to office closures and restrictions.

About the Role

At Sustrans, we are proud of our commitment to creating healthier places and happier lives for everyone. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our team in a brand new role as Head of Contracts and help us get things done, together.

Working on one of our biggest active travel infrastructure programmes for Transport Scotland, you will be responsible for managing the complete contract process; overseeing, handling and negotiating all contracts. As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders including internal project managers, partner organisations, funders, sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure appropriate contracts and funding agreements are in place.

About You

We are looking for excellent communicators and negotiators with significant experience of managing contracts in relation to grant funding. So, if you have a good understanding of written contracts and contractual arrangements, and are passionate and committed to the ideals of sustainable transport, this could be the role for you.

Apply to join our talented and dedicated team in Scotland today and help us work together to make change happen. 

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 20 January 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Tuesday 2 February 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Head of Multiple Disadvantage

Salary: £44,786
Responsible to: BVSC Director
Location: BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR
Hours of work: 35 per week
Duration: Fixed Contract until June 2022 (with potential for extension)

We are looking for a skilled professional who is ready to take the lead as Head of Multiple Disadvantage. As Head of Multiple Disadvantage you will be a critical member of our senior management team, joining a team of active changemakers.

You will be playing a pivotal role in informing the way Birmingham works with people experiencing multiple disadvantage.

Birmingham Changing Futures Together are committed to working with experts by experience in order to transform the way services are commissioned, and make service delivery more effective. As Head of Multiple Disadvantage, you will be confident in your ability to work alongside a diverse and vibrant range of people with a range or experiences and backgrounds.

In this role, you will be leading in the delivery of the business and systems change action plan, as well as the rebuilding process following the Covid crisis. You will be expertly line managing your team, encouraging development and well-being.

As Head of Multiple Disadvantage, you will use your financial skills to directly manage budgets and provide strategic oversight for delegated budgets, as well as ensuring that quarterly outcomes are met.

As Head of Multiple Disadvantage, you will play a pivotal role in engaging with local, regional, and national stakeholders. As part of the National Fulfilling Lives programme, you will be a sector leader, active in advocating for systems change, working towards achieving the local and national programme outcomes.

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following BVSC organisational values:

Commitment: Making a positive difference through passion, innovation and social action.

Collaboration: Connecting people and organisations to work together to improve lives.

Inclusion: Empowering and involving everyone in creating a fair and equitable Birmingham.

Integrity: Building trust through delivering excellent outcomes.

Closing date Wednesday 20th January 2020 at 10am

Interviews will be conducted Via Zoom