This role will be responsible for the development, management and implementation of a collection of inter-related projects.  These projects comprise the implementation of two of the recommendations in the IICSA Report and other related developments which the Church has been planning.

In Phase One, this programme of projects will be introduced with a group of “pathfinder” dioceses and cathedrals. Following evaluation and adjustment, Phase Two will be rolled out across the Church.

The five projects which make up this role are:

1. The implementation of IICSA Recommendation 1

This is a major structural change in which the role of “Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser” changes to a new one of “Diocesan Safeguarding Officer” with greater autonomy. Supervision arrangements also change from being arranged locally to being directly supervised and quality assured by the National Safeguarding Team.

2. The introduction on a pilot basis of a “regionalised” model of support for dioceses and cathedrals in respect of safeguarding.

This is the second major, and related, structural change. In this pilot Regional Safeguarding Leads (RSLs) will be appointed to work with small groups of dioceses and cathedrals. The RSLs will supervise the dioceses’ / cathedrals’ safeguarding advisers but will also lead cross-diocese developments such as survivor engagement, sharing of expertise and good practice, joint commissioning of resources, peer review.

3.The implementation of IICSA Recommendation 8.

This involves the design and implementation of independent external auditing of the Church’s safeguarding practices.

4. The introduction of the Church’s quality assurance framework and national safeguarding standards.

The Church has a draft quality assurance framework. This now needs to be introduced into use in the pathfinder dioceses and cathedrals so that it can be further developed in readiness for implementation across the Church.

5. The development of a consistent methodology to enable dioceses and cathedrals to assess local safeguarding need and determine the resources needed to deliver good safeguarding practice.

The 42 dioceses and 42 cathedrals are responsible for the funding of their safeguarding arrangements (which include, for example, investigation of allegations, responding to survivors, training, quality assurance). The level of funding varies considerably between dioceses / cathedrals. One reason for this is the lack of a consistent methodology to assess both local need and the resources needed to achieve a good standard of safeguarding.

The role is based in the National Safeguarding Team but also links with the Church’s Project Management Office.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and co-designing (with the pathfinder dioceses and cathedrals) the projects and proactively monitoring progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• Ensuring the integrity and coherence of the projects, and its continuous alignment with organisational strategies and departmental goals.
• Developing the plans for the delivery of the individual projects, setting out the key actions, steps and timescales needed for each project, the critical paths and the co-dependencies / interfaces between them.
• Leading on the direct management and delivery of specific elements of the projects. 
• Establishing effective working relationships (individually and collectively) with the key stakeholders in the pathfinder dioceses and cathedrals. This will include, in particular, bishops, diocesan secretaries, deans, cathedral administrators, and diocesan and cathedral safeguarding advisers.
• Supporting the pathfinder dioceses and cathedrals in the establishment of local project groups and governance arrangements.
• Developing arrangements for the engagement of victims and survivors of abuse in co-design and programme development.
• Managing risks to the programme's successful outcome.
• Developing the evaluation framework for Phase 1 and potentially leading the evaluation process.
• Developing the plan for roll out of the projects across the Church in Phase 2.

The main duties and responsibilities of your post are outlined in your job description.  This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work.  Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your banding and in line with the general nature of your post.  You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Skills and Aptitudes

• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills including the ability to clearly communicate technical / complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to build relationships, trust and credibility with a wide range of diverse stakeholders including the ultimate beneficiaries of the change management.
• Able to influence and persuade at all levels and with a range of stakeholders.

Knowledge / Experience

• Significant experience in complex programme and project manager roles, including:
• Experience managing end-to-end projects (full project life cycle) that include substantive business change and transformation elements (i.e. not only technical activities).
• Experience managing multiple projects in parallel.
• Reporting to the senior leadership.
• Proven track record of proactively delivering successful results.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or another equivalent Project Management Information System.
• Good knowledge of Excel (e.g. pivot tables, diagrams, formulas).
• Good knowledge of project finance and budgeting.
• Experience of working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams in a complex environment

Personal Attributes

• Able to be rational, objective and unbiased when making decisions and taking action.
• Relational: emotionally intelligent and expert in valuing and managing relationships with others as the means of delivering change.
• Politically astute – understanding, and managing successfully, organisational politics.
• Principled – strong value base and committed to doing the right thing.
• Brave – willing to challenge others (including those with power) constructively.
• Self-reflexive, welcoming and using feedback.
• In sympathy with the aims of the Church of England.

Education / Professional qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Formal qualification in Project Management e.g. PMP (PMI), Prince2 Practitioner (Axelos), PPQ (APM) or equivalent certification.

Circumstances

• This role will require some travel to different dioceses involved in the programme.

DESIRABLE

• Understanding of the structures of the Church of England.
• Experience working for the Church of England, for Christian Charities, in the public or charity sectors.

Interviews and assessments will take place on either Tuesday 18th May 2021 or Thursday 19th April 2021.

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

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

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

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

Job Purpose

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

Our Financial Planning & Analysis team are looking for someone who is commercially astute to become the new Head of Finance, for the Operations and Commercial departments of the Trust.

The Financial Planning & Analysis function is responsible for strategic, commercial financial advice and financial performance management for the Trust including management accounting, financial bid support, budgeting, and forecasting activities. The team provide key analysis and insights for budget holders and senior leaders to inform decision making and drive effective, sustainable, and commercial planning.

This role has responsibility for the Commercial advice to Management Teams, Business Planning & Budgeting, monitoring of monthly expenditure, challenging senior teams driving value for money within our operations and commercial departments. Review of expenditure accruals / deferrals. Training budget holders to improve financial management & accuracy of monthly management accounts. You will also be managing a remote team of finance managers and deputising for the Senior Head as and when required.

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. 

The successful candidate will lead on supporting parish-related administration and Synodical Governance activities for the Diocese ensuring that these continue to develop in support of the “Transforming Church, Transforming Lives” vision and mission of the Diocese of Guildford, specifically Goal 10. They will also lead on the administration and operation of the parish-needs-process through the parish co-ordination team, ensuring the annual review, planning and delivery against a “one set of services” list for Church House, and lastly, they will lead on all matters relating to Parish Share, including modelling, communication and recovery, whilst actively engaging in work to deliver financially sustainable ministry in all parishes.

The full job description, person specification, further details about the diocese and information on how to apply for the role can be found in the application pack attached and on our website.

How to apply

A completed application form - attached or on our website, including a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing your reasons for applying, what you bring to the post and how you meet its requirements should sent by email to the address on the bottom of our application form no later than the closing date: 30th April 2021.   

Director of Finance vacancy for respected Sussex based Charity

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant required for a 12 month FTC

Client Details

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Director of Finance to join a leading Sussex based Charity on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide strong financial management and control across the Charity, to ensure effective financial governance and successful strategic implementation. To share in the collective accountability and responsibility for leadership of Charity, including:
Leading the development of strategies, polices and plans to discharge the Charities purpose
Monitoring the performance of the Charity, to ensure it meets its strategic objectives and targets
Promoting high standards of propriety, best practice and the efficient and effective use of people and resources
To mobilise, engage and inspire all employees, volunteers and supporters

Description

Ensure the EMT and Trustees can discharge their responsibilities in overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements

To be the accountable executive for all the finance activities of the Charity including planning, budgeting, forecasting, decision-making and monitoring through 2021

To oversee procurement activities of the Charity ensuring service excellence and cost effectiveness, so that budget holders spend the charity's money wisely

Drive the development of financial management methodologies for 2022 to meet organisational needs, support change and ensure robust financial management

Ensure appropriate and effective overall management of risk for the charity

Ensure the development of financial aspects of the Charities strategy and transition planning

To oversee the implementation of effective and useable project, portfolio and programme management across the charity

To support the Audit and Investment Committees and internal and external audit functions

Lead the Directorate teams and manage the above reports.

Take a major role in the leadership of the charity & promote a positive organisation-wide culture linked to our values. Develop the strategy, and to deliver the goals set out in the charity's corporate strategy

Create a climate of trust, constructive challenge and personal and shared accountability for decision making

Commit to building the Executive team through collective and personal development

Ensure organisational decisions are taken with full consideration to strategic priorities and direction

Hold self and all reporting relationships to account through leadership change principles, reviewing, building and aligning these principles with delivery of strategic aims

Ensure compliance with the Charities policies and procedures, statutory obligations (including under GDPR), and best practice.

Effectively monitor annual budgets and performance, ensuring that all activities are delivered on time and within budget; devising, implementing and monitoring charity planning with relevant KPIs designed to achieve continuous improvement and taking appropriate corrective action if required

Continuously seek to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation, collaborating with others to eradicate duplication and ensure resources are redistributed, where required, to achieve the organisation's goals

Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required by the Chief Executive In common with all posts, ensure compliance with the Charities policies and procedures, statutory obligations and best practice

Profile

Fellowship of Professional Accounting Body (ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA)

Previously undertaken a similar position within a Third Sector Organisation

Membership of professional business management body or association (IoD, CMI)

Setting relevant policy, processes and controls and providing professional expertise, advice and guidance at the highest level

Significant experience of developing and implementing successful organisational and financial plans in line with an organisation's purpose and resources

Significant knowledge of a cross-section of legislation, regulations and financial issues relating to the not for profit environment.

Job Offer

25 days holiday

Free parking

Generous pension scheme

Friendly team

My client is a high profile, nationwide charity and a household name, frequently featured in the news. We are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join the organisation at a time of transformation in a newly created post, acting as a deputy to the Head of FP&A.

This is a fantastic opporutnity for somebody looking to advance their career and make a name for themselves in the sector.

We are looking for somebody with a strong sense of commercial acumen and a passion for change and improvement. You will have solid background in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, preparing business cases and supported change programmes. The successful candidate will likely come from a charity/third sector background, ideally with experience of supporting Children's Services. 

For more information and to apply, please send your CV via the link or contact Bryony Feeney via the agency website.

West London Zone is an early intervention charity.  We help children and young people build the relationships and skills they need to get on track Socially, Emotionally and Academically, believing that by targeting these key areas of development we can empower children to fulfil their potential.  We call this “creating SEA change”.

Inspired by the Harlem Children’s Zone in New York to do ‘whatever it takes,’ we co- developed our collective impact model with our community in West London and deliver early intervention, two-year personalised support plans to children and young people who otherwise may slip through the cracks. We recently approved a new 5-year strategy that includes working with more young children and young people, building our evidence base and sharing our learning. 

The Head of Partnerships will lead the strategic development of the West London Zone Delivery Partnership. We are seeking a dynamic individual who will work well in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in partnership and/or relationship management and must possess the high levels of energy, integrity and creativity that this exciting role demands. Reporting to the Delivery Director, the Head of Partnerships will lead a team of 4 staff, including 2 newly created posts, to achieve performance and growth targets, delivery partner, school and child and parent satisfaction and create the SEA change needed for children and young people in West London.

For a conversation, or more detail about this opportunity and how to apply, please visit the website of our recruitment partner Society.

The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday, 4th May 2021.

If you are passionate about the power of adult education, an expert in your field, and a born leader able to inspire and empower your team, this could be just the role for you.

Founded in 1903, the WEA (formerly the Workers’ Educational Association) is a charity dedicated to bringing high-quality education into the heart of communities across England and Scotland. Initially WEA’s focus was to bring access to the liberal arts, otherwise inaccessible to workers. Now, we deliver a hybrid of arts, crafts and essential employability training from English as a second language, digital skills, literacy and numeracy, opening doors to opportunity. 

We are here to serve those who need us, often in some of the most deprived communities in the UK. Unlike other educational institutions, our students do not need any previous knowledge or qualifications to join most of our courses, only a willingness to share with others their curiosity, ideas and experience.

In 2020 we fast-tracked the conversion of our teaching and learning online. This has proven essential through the pandemic. Though we look forward to returning to face to face delivery, which we know many of our students prefer, online delivery will continue to be a core part of our offer.

The opportunities for the WEA, even in challenging times, are endless. 

About this role

As Head of Region, you will be responsible for building on the success of our rich and popular community-based adult learning provision in your region, supporting our Director of Education: Community Learning who will be your line manager. You will also support the delivery of our employability curriculum in your region, lead by the Director of Education: Employability & Skills.

You will be an advocate for the organisation, developing relationships with funders, community leaders and partners. You will also manage the finance, governance and regional educational team to ensure student number and financial targets are met and all our learners receive an excellent learning experience.

You will need to balance long-term strategic improvements, medium-term development of new curriculum and services, while maintaining robust operations which mean our tutors deliver an excellent experience every day for our students.

Reporting to the Director of Education: Community Learning you will be welcomed into a dynamic, creative, quality and target-driven team of fellow Heads of Region and my extended leadership team. 

We are determined to maximise the impact of the WEA, whilst ensuring sustainability in a post-Brexit and pandemic economic environment. To achieve this we are building a positive, collaborative and supportive culture, focussing our teams on delivering our One WEA mission. 

Contract type: Permanent
Based - North East
Salary: £48,753 to £51,319
 

Application process

Our candidate pack is available below on the WEA website. 

You should apply by submitting your CV and a personal statement demonstrating your suitability for the role as per the application process on the WEA website.

Closing date - 25 April 2021 
Interview date - TBC

Greenwich Hospital is thrilled to offer this opportunity, seeking a candidate who will strive  to develop a diverse and historic property portfolio for a good cause - a charity that delivers support to Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel, past and present, and their families.

We aspire to be innovative, proactive, collaborative, and accountable.  Our management culture believes in supporting a diverse and accountable team.

We can be great together.  Join us.

Job title:                           Director of Finance and Resources

Department:                   Finance

Salary range:                 £65,000-£68,000

Working hours:             Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (1hr lunch).  (Scope for flexibility around core hours of 10am-4pm.)

Location:                         London (may include some time working from home and travel)

Job Purpose

Lead the Finance Team of two qualified accountants and steer other aspects of resource management, managing the HR and Office Manager.  You and the team are responsible for the financial soundness of the processes around Greenwich Hospital’s investments and spending.  Much of the work, in accounting terms, is to lead and consolidate delegated day-to-day work.  You will be accountable day to day to the Director of the Hospital, but also work to its (non-executive) Advisory Panel, Board and Audit Committee.

The day-to-day management of the financial investments and commercial property is also outsourced, and the accounting records are maintained by the managing agents and consolidated into the Greenwich Hospital Accounts. 

You will have budgets to enable you to bring in specialist advice where required.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

• As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) contribute to the development and implementation of the Hospital’s strategy, especially the Investment Strategy where the Director Finance and Resources leads.
• Provide analysis and constructive challenge regarding potential strategies and initiatives, especially in relation to the Hospital’s finances and governance.

Finance and accounts

• Business planning and budgeting, to include:
  • Co-ordinating the timely preparation of the annual income and expenditure budget, and overseeing financial performance against budget throughout the year, including monthly management accounts.
  • Devising and delivering appropriate and timely financial forecasts, management reports and other data in support of each area of the Hospital’s business and advising on the likely financial consequences of all proposed courses of action.
  • Developing appropriate business plans to support the Hospital’s medium- and long-term strategic plans.
  • Leading work with SMT colleagues to ensure the Hospital’s risk management is kept current and relevant.
  • Developing, monitoring and preparing a quarterly report of the Hospital’s performance against its KPIs and strategic objectives.
• Finance and accounting processes, to include:
  • Overseeing and developing the financial systems, accounting, and payroll processes of the Hospital effectively in the service of its charitable aims
  • Safeguarding probity and efficiency by overseeing effective internal financial controls and audit procedures.
  • Ensuring that an appropriate financial policy framework (e.g. in relation to reserves, investments, and mix of income sources) is in place to guide financial decision-making.
• Working with the Advisory Panel, Board and Ministry of Defence to oversee the management of investments by the Hospital’s investment managers.
• Liaison with the Hospital’s professional advisers, bankers etc on financial and legal matters.
• Liaison with the Hospital’s Estates managing agents on financial and legal matters concerning the running of the estates.
• Ensuring compliance and good practice on all financial matters relating to the Hospital and related bodies.
• Ensuring effective record-keeping to meet legal and tax requirements.
• Management and satisfactory completion of the annual accounting and audit processes.
• Providing the Non-Executive and Management teams with information and advice about the finances of the organisation in support of their work .

Human Resources

• Oversee delivery of the Hospital’s HR function.

IT

• Oversee the security and delivery of the GH IT systems, delegating to other staff as appropriate.

Building and Facilities

• Oversee the work of the Office Manager who is responsible for delivery of the Hospital’s facilities function.

Staff management and Team working

• Lead the Finance and Resources staff, directing and developing their work and ensuring that the team successfully underpins and fully integrates with GH Charity and Property teams.
• Participate in the Staff, Review and Development programme, encouraging staff development and ensuring that individual and departmental training needs are identified and met.
• Work effectively with the Senior Management Team, attending the weekly SMT meetings, and pro-actively contributing to discussions where appropriate.
• Develop good working relationships with Hospital staff at all levels and participate fully in the life of the Hospital.

Other duties

• Other duties as may reasonably be required by the Director of Greenwich Hospital

The job description set out above may be subject to amendment at the discretion of the Director of Greenwich Hospital

Person Specification

Essential (E), Desirable (D)

Qualifications

• Good education to degree level (D)
• Qualified Accountant (E)

Experience and Knowledge

• Background with substantial experience in financial administration  (E)
• Familiarity with financial administration of at least two of commercial, public sector and non-profit organisations. (D)
• Sound knowledge and understanding of:
  • Preparing business plans (E)
  • Preparation of Statutory Accounts (E)
  • Project Appraisal (E)
  • Contract management (E)
  • Accountancy requirements for running a charity (e.g. management & annual accounts, budgeting, audit, payroll administration, financial controls) (E)
  • Risk assessment. (E)

• Sound familiarity with charity law, governance, and appropriate codes of practice. (E)
• Knowledge of accounting systems and software, including Xero, ApprovalMax, ContractZen, Citrus HR. (D)
• Experience of effective staff management and development. (E)
• Experience of successful change management. (D)
• Experience of managing property/leaseholders. (D)
• Experience of leading the provision of HR services. (D)
• Experience of leading the provision of outsourced IT services. (D)
• Computer literacy (MS Office, email, internet), with solid working knowledge of Word and Excel. (E)

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral communication skills with a wide range of people. (E)
• Excellent written communication skills including:
  • proven ability to prepare effective minutes, reports, and presentations, to express complex financial issues to non-finance specialists in a clear and comprehensible style (E)
  • proven ability to compose appropriate letters to a range of external bodies (E)

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate well with staff, stakeholders and contractors at all levels. (E)

• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a senior management team and to contribute constructively to wider management team discussions, not exclusively concerned with financial matters. (E)
• Proven ability to organise own work and use time effectively. (E)
• Proven ability to initiate, follow through and complete projects, especially projects delivering substantial change. (E)
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff, organising teams effectively and engendering and maintaining consistently high-performance standards. (E)
• Understanding of the constraints on organisations with small staff teams: flexibility to shift focus of activities when necessary. (E)
• Demonstrable experience of successful performance management. (E)
• Attention to detail: ability to work accurately, methodically, and successfully to deadlines. (E)
• Creative ability to think beyond existing practices to identify and implement potential improvements. (E)

Personal impact

• A sympathetic attitude to the traditions and reputation of the Hospital as a unique Crown Charity working with the Royal Navy. (E)
• Ability to combine tact, diplomacy, flexibility, and a pro-active approach in a positive manner even under pressure. (E)
• Patience, resilience, and a good-humoured approach to problem-solving (E)
• A positive attitude towards change. (E)

Senior Financial Accountant reporting into the Head of Financial Accounting and acting as the deputy in the preparation of the statutory accounts.

Client Details

The organisation is a health charity and is seen as a key market to protect in the current environment, as they are providing care and support for some of the most vulnerable in society. The charity has also secured a number of government grants to increase the level they provide to those most effected by the impact of lock down.

Description

The Senior Financial Accountant position will involve the following responsibilities:

• Line manage 1 finance assistant providing support, training and development opportunities.
• Responsible for all the financial accounting activities and financial control monitoring.
• Maintain and develop accounts payable and receivable services.
• Manage all restricted funding and ensure all funds are agreed and utilised in line with business aims.
• Maintain compliance with HRMC gift aid requirements and prepare VAT returns for the organisation.
• Produce and review annual reports and month-end balance sheet reconciliations.

Profile

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Exposure to the preparation of statutory accounts and ideally hands on experience of preparing them yourself.
• Experience of developing complex spreadsheet models for record keeping and reporting financial information with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and experience of managing VAT, Gift Aid, and tax matters.
• Experience of working within the charity sector.
• Technical understanding of Charity SORP.

Job Offer

£55,000-65,000 + Excellent benefits

A Bit of Background

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Head of Student Voice to join our senior leadership team at one of London’s most engaged Students’ Unions. The role has 5 primary functions including (but not limited to):

1. To lead the Advice and Representation teams to enable effective student voice and advocacy across the whole of LSE

2. To provide strategic leadership by driving quality Student Voice, increasing impact, & maximising deployment of resources to improve the experience for students at LSE

3. To support and empower the elected Officers to represent LSE students to make effective positive change

4. Responsible for the department’s operational planning, and involvement in delivering the Union’s strategic aims

5. Deputise for the Chief Executive as required

Key Responsibilities

Leading service delivery

• Lead the Union’s provision of representation, democracy, welfare, advice, and advocacy
• Overall responsibility for the legal compliance issues relating to Advice and Representation teams
• Lead the continual development and maintenance of processes through which the student view on quality of their educational and community experiences are collated
• To enhance the democratic operation of the Union through coherent governance and a robust elections process including acting as the Deputy Returning Officer for LSESU Elections
• Develop and lead on the strategic aims and enablers to deliver the greatest impact for members
• Identify and secure resources needed to deliver the teams’ strategic aims and enablers
• Ensure the maximum impact and value is delivered by the teams
• Lead the Advice and Representation teams in identifying and communicating key issues for students throughout the Union
• Lead the department’s operational planning, and involvement in delivering the Union’s strategic aims by developing and continuously improving service delivery

Quality, impact & resources

• Ensure performance management of the teams’ strategic aims and enablers
• Ensure the allocation of the teams’ staffing and resources to improve quality, performance, and impact
• Set challenging targets to ensure efficient, effective, and impactful use of resources
• Report on the performance of the department to Chief Executive, and members, trustees and stakeholders
• Manage and update regulations and procedures relating to the Advice and Representation teams
• Budget development and management relating to the Advice and Representation teams
• Manage legal compliance issues, reputational issues and relationship development relating to provision of activities
• Manage the processes through which all union departments get feedback from students and stakeholders, working closely with the Chief Executive

Management

• Arrange, chair, and keep a record of management and all staff meetings within the Advice Representation teams – including performance reviews, appraisals, and investigation
• Manage the teams’ attendance at relevant events and conferences
• Manage the team members’ learning and development
• Ensure overall support, advice and guidance for Officers and representational structures within the Union, such that induction, training, support, and development of individuals is tailored to specific needs
• Ensure that Officers are supported to represent the membership in dealings with School Committees, School staff, and external people and bodies with reports and briefings
• Support the Chief Executive to review and report on strategy, policy and research to the Trustee Board & funders
• Sabbatical support: ensure the creation of a supportive and empowering team to provide support to elected Officers to assist them in the formulation and execution of their plans
• Support Chief Executive as organisational ambassador working with officers and partners for the benefit of LSESU
• Impactfully engage and operate as part of an effective senior leadership

For more details, please refer to the full job description and person specification for this role on our website.

Why Apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. We also encourage any candidates to approach us for reasonable adjustments during our application process.

Benefits and Perks

For non-student staff, we offer in return for your passion and experience:

• 25 days holidays per year to 30 days of annual leave after 5 years
• Up to 6 additional days at Christmas and Easter closure periods
• Enrolment into the pension scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals
• Wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance and pilates classes
• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Access to LSE staff training courses
• NUS card
• Flexibility for work-life balance
• Interest free Travel loan

Interested?

Get in touch with James Hann (Chief Executive) for an informal chat via email - this can be found on our website.

How to apply

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

To apply, please complete our online application form on our website.

Programme Manager, Climate Governance and Finance
Central London (Please note that whilst this role is advertised as office based, IIED will remain a remote-working organisation for the foreseeable future)

The closing deadline for applications is midnight on the 25th April 2021.

This is a Permanent contract.

The Company

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 100 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of policymaking in sustainable development for over 40 years.

We are now looking for a Programme Manager to join the Global Climate Governance and Finance Team within the CCG Group on a permanent basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £47,432 - £58,980 depending on experience
- Benefits package

The Role

As a Programme Manager, you will manage the operational delivery of the Climate Governance and Finance Team’s portfolio of work, focusing on project and financial management and team management, which includes overseeing HR decisions, strategic business development and partnership engagement.

You will provide management oversight and expertise to the team and projects, ensuring successful delivery of activities and smooth functioning of systems. You will co-ordinate business development processes and take the lead on proposal development for complex projects/tenders whilst always ensuring compliance with donor contractual requirements. This position will sit on the leadership team of the Climate Change Group.

About You

To be considered as a Programme Manager, you will need:

- Relevant postgraduate degree, or a relevant first degree and equivalent experience- Understanding of the thematic issues, actors and institutions related to the work of the team or the focus of the project(s)
- Excellent knowledge of effective principles and approaches to programme and project cycle management
- Excellent knowledge of office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, databases and communications)
- Substantial professional experience in similar or related roles
- Experience working collaboratively with southern partners (governments, NGOs, private sector) to deliver complex projects

Other organisations may call this role Partnership Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Programme Lead, Senior Project Manager, or Team Manager.

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About Us

Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent cancer charity in England. With an ambitious goal of saving 2000 lives a year, it is an exciting time to be joining the charity. Every week in Yorkshire almost 600 people are told they have cancer, by working for Yorkshire Cancer Research you are helping to protect and save these lives.

Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us achieving our strategic goal of saving more lives in our region. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. As such, we are now looking for a Health Initiatives and Services Manager to support our Research and Services team.

The Benefits

We offer all our employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Harrogate train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Health Initiatives and Services Manager, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player. To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please visit our website.

The Role

As a Health Initiatives and Services Manager, you will be tasked with managing the development, delivery and evaluation of a growing portfolio of health initiatives and services that are funded by our organisation.

Supporting the Head of Services, you will work with service providers and commissioners across the NHS, public health and local communities to support the improvement, innovation and delivery of health initiatives and cancer services across Yorkshire. 

Specifically, you will:

• Support the ongoing development and implementation of our services strategy.
• Support the ongoing development of a pipeline of new ideas for our health initiatives and services to deliver and fund, from concept through to delivery.
• Review and evaluate a portfolio of health initiatives and services to ensure it is achieving expectations and value-for-money for our donors and beneficiaries.
• Work in collaboration with the key stakeholders and health organisations involved with the portfolio of health initiatives and services to ensure they are successfully developed, delivered and evaluated.
• Ensure learnings from the management, delivery and evaluation of our health Initiatives and services influence and improve our future services strategy and are communicated to key stakeholders across the region to aid future commissioning decisions and delivery practices.
• Work with the Head of Services to ensure that the health initiatives and services that we fund include public and patient insight and involvement, which will shape the development, delivery and evaluation of our programmes to make sure they are patient centred.
• Work in collaboration with the Communications and Marketing teams to provide cancer-related information, advice and support to our beneficiaries, and ensure maximum publicity and recognition is gained through health initiatives and services.
• Work in collaboration with the Finance team to ensure finances for health initiatives and services are effectively managed.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, or a degree with substantial experience working in a similar role at a similar level.
• Demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with a broad range of external and operational stakeholders including health service providers, commissioners and patients and service users.
• Experience of developing, implementing, managing and evaluating health initiatives and/or services in collaboration with health partners and service users.
• Experience of managing contracts, as well as monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Understanding and awareness of the health services delivery landscape and the necessity to deliver patient impact.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders and service users.
• Ability to oversee and manage large service contracts with commissioners and service providers.
• Excellent financial planning and monitoring skills.
• Formal project management skills.
• Ability to produce reports and present complex information to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently both autonomously and as part of a team.

Please view the full role profile before applying and visit our Careers Page to find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Please read our privacy notice.

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.

About The Hilden Charitable Fund

The Hilden Charitable Fund is dedicated to funding community groups to work with asylum seekers and refugees, disadvantaged young people, penal affairs, homelessness and small projects in developing countries. The fund is committed to social justice and focusses its funding on grassroots organisations, which make a big difference at the community level.
As we begin the journey into a post-Covid and post-Brexit country the Fund approaches its 60th anniversary and there will undoubtedly be challenges and opportunities to be faced. So, we are now seeking a Director who will work closely with the Trustees to help shape and develop the Fund going forward.

A high impact, hands-on role, with scope for creativity and innovation!
The opportunities for the Director to make a real contribution are manifold, including:

• Working with the Board to develop strategies, plans and ways of working for the future, including supporting the trustees to set grant making policies.
• Managing the grant making process, including assessing applications for funding and presenting them to the trustees at quarterly meetings.
• Engaging with grassroots voluntary organisations in a period of major change.
• Building on our collaboration with the community and voluntary sector, other funders, and networks such as ACF and IVAR, enhancing Hilden’s profile and enabling its involvement in innovation.

About you

The Director could come from a range of relevant backgrounds and be someone who is ready to lead a small organisation for the first time, or who already has experience of being a Director. Whatever your background we should be delighted to hear from you, especially if you have a strong track record of:

• Voluntary sector experience at grassroots level and knowledge and understanding of grant making,
• Managing in a collaborative environment, and
• Relationship building and networking.

We value and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.