• Permanent, full-time post
• Based at CMS House, Oxford, with some flexibility for home working
• Starting salary £47,390 and generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• As an equal opportunities’ employer, we particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

Do you have a passion for both mission and management? A love of spreadsheets as well as spreading the gospel? CMS is looking for a servant-hearted leader to join our senior leadership team (SLT) in Oxford. The post holder will be responsible for strategic development in the area of finance, leading and coordinating policy for financial planning and budgetary control. In addition, they will take responsibility for corporate strategic development and leadership of the ICT and facilities teams (including property management, pensions and risk management). As a member of the SLT they will play a full role in developing and implementing the CMS mission strategy.

The post will continue the work towards financial sustainability, while further developing excellent relationships with other teams within CMS and the wider CMS mission network. They will be a prayerful, discerning Christian who will nurture a healthy mission spirituality within CMS.

It will therefore be a requirement for the post holder to be a committed and practising Christian who would uphold CMS’s values and ethos.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the ideal candidate will be a chartered accountant or equivalent, a member of an accounting body with at least five years’ relevant experience in a senior role, a proven track record of working in finance in a business or charity context and experience of leading, developing and motivating others.

For the past two years CMS has been carrying out an organisational strategic review to address three key issues:

1. A need for greater focus and clarity of purpose
2. A need for clarity of identity and role
3. A need for financial sustainability

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download.

This post has an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising and committed Christian, committed to the aims, values and the ethos statement of CMS. Occasional travel may be required.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

•  Midnight 14 November 2021

Interview dates:

• First round of interviews will be held on 29 and 30 November 2021 via Zoom.
• Final round of interviews will be held in person at CMS House, Oxford, on 9 and 10 December 2021.

Executive Director

NCW is a dynamic literature house for contemporary writing. Our home is a Grade One-listed medieval building consisting of a 120-seat venue for live events, workshop spaces, a two-bedroom cottage for writers and translators and modern open plan offices. Dragon Hall is located on the historic King St on the banks of the Wensum River in the heart of Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature.

NCW launched in summer 2018 but dates back to the early 2000s. Growing from just three staff in 2006, then under the name Writers’ Centre Norwich (WCN), the organisation has grown consistently under the leadership of CEO Chris Gribble. We are a friendly, hard-working team, passionate about working with a whole range of people and communities, supporting people to own and share their own stories.

The Executive Director (ED) works collaboratively with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to deliver NCW’s vision and strategic ambition. The position’s focus is internal strategic development, promoting an organisational culture which achieves the highest standards of inclusive artistic and community outcomes.

The ED leads on business planning and works closely with the CEO to deliver strategic expectations to stakeholders, partners and audiences. They lead a senior team responsible for programmes, communications, development, HR, operations, venue management and commercial hires. With the CEO and Finance Director they ensure robust financial performance and monitoring is maintained, and act as Deputy CEO as required.

Director of Airwars

Do you have what’s needed to lead and grow our world class organisation, by leveraging our high quality research findings towards better protections for civilians on the battlefield? Can you inspire and direct our outstanding international team, as we seek to hold belligerents better to account?

Seven years after our founding, Airwars is seeking a new full-time, self-motivated Director to play a pivotal role in shaping our organisation as we continue to grow and thrive.

Applications are welcomed from candidates from diverse backgrounds who have passion, compassion, drive, commitment, tenacity, resilience, and integrity - and who can demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to the aims and ethos of Airwars as a values-led organisation, with a clear and enduring focus on our work towards better protection of civilians in conflicts, based upon our research-led findings;
• Strong team leadership skills, with a proven record of recruiting, motivating and retaining a diverse team of exceptional staff, contractors, managers and volunteers around the world;
• Excellent communications skills, both external and internal - and demonstrable experience of effective public speaking and organisational representation;
• A clear vision of how to evolve and grow Airwars, as it enters its next critical development stage;
• Direct experience of working in the human rights field - preferably on Protection of Civilians issues - to be able effectively to champion our research, investigations and advocacy work towards better protection of civilians in conflict, with both credibility and expert insight;

• Senior leadership experience, and a track record of achievement in the sector, either from leading a not-for-profit organisation, or running a significant NGO department;
• Sound financial, governance and risk management experience and ability;
• Ability to work with a proactive and dynamic Board in supporting good governance, and  oversight of operational matters.

Our new Director is also expected to help us strengthen and diversify our current funding model; to effectively and organically expand Airwars research towards new conflicts and activities; and to work - both independently and with partners - to best amplify the critical work of Airwars to both global and specialist audiences.

This is a full-time, London-based, direct employment post, expected to begin no later than January 2022. As an organisation committed to diversity, we encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds - including candidates from conflict-affected nations - who are entitled to work full time in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, as a small NGO we are not able to provide support with relocation costs and UK work visa sponsorship.

Our full information pack on the Director’s role and responsibilities are attached

 Please send your comprehensive CV, along with a detailed cover letter explaining your suitability for the role,  no later than Wednesday November 17th 2021.

Location: London, WC1N

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £85,000 per annum

The Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity), which exists to transform the lives of seriously ill children and their families from across the UK, is seeking a Deputy Director of Public Fundraising to lead their public fundraising department to deliver growth in voluntary net income, tailored supporter journeys and exceptional supporter experience.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is one of the world’s leading children's hospitals. Since its formation in 1852, the hospital has been dedicated to children’s healthcare and to finding new and better ways to treat childhood illnesses.

GOSH Charity supports rebuilding and refurbishment at the hospital and helps support families and children, as well as funding research into children’s health and life-saving medical equipment.  

Following a recent organisational restructure, the charity is launching a recruitment drive this October to create a new Fundraising Directorate to support a new and bold five-year strategy and investment. This includes the role of Deputy Director of Public Fundraising, the strategic lead for the charity’s investment in public fundraising at a truly exciting and transformational point in the charity’s history.

The role will be responsible for managing Heads of Committed Giving, Legacy and Donor Development, Legacy Management, Mass Participation and Community, and will develop and lead the charity’s high performing public fundraising team, enabling them to raise more than £50m a year.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership of a public fundraising function, with success in innovation and driving significant income growth across a multi-million pound fundraising portfolio. You will also have experience of delivering seven or eight figure income growth through individual giving and mass participation events/products. You will be an experienced people leader, able to inspire, unite and motivate diverse and talented teams. You will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, and be highly skilled at internal and external networking and in developing relationships at all levels.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you require an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner at AAW Group on +44 (0) 7960 932 315

PLEASE NOTE: We expect high demand for this opportunity and will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest. 

CLOSING DATE: Monday 15th November, 9am (GMT).

Deputy Shop Manager (Stratford-Upon-Avon)) (TRD3143)

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

 Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

Deputy Shop Manager (Cheadle Hulme) (TRD3166)

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers

The main focus for the DSM will be the Cheadle Hulme online shop.

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)

• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

My client is An NHS Trust organisation who is looking for some support for an initial  period of 8 months.

The role will primarily be focused around the year end accounts and you will be required to support the Head of Financial Accounts and Deputy CFO during this busy period and also provide financial advice to the wider organisation to ensure year end runs smoothly

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparations of budgets
• Managing year end process
• Budget monitoring
• Production of final accounts
• Financial advise and support

You should be a qualified account and confident in the year end process and systems, in particular excel

Flexible working arrangements can be organised for the right candidate

Prior experience of working in the public sector in a large and complex organisation is advantageous

The main purpose of this role is to lead Muscular Dystrophy UK’s (MDUK) policy and campaigning activity, focusing primarily on health policy and new treatment approval activities.

You will lead our work to influence national policy development and implementation to improve health services for people living with a muscle-wasting condition, their carers and families, including influencing for new treatments approvals and managing MDUK’s responses to treatment approval consultations.

You will set the strategy for policy prioritisation within the context of our organisation’s ambitions. You will oversee a programme of policy work including ensuring the delivery of high-quality consultation responses, policy positions and reports.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Thorough understanding of and proven experience of campaigning and influencing government, decision makers and public policy in the health and social care sector at every level
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of the health landscape and commissioning structures in the NHS (particularly specialised and community based care), with working knowledge of health structures in the 3 devolved nations.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the drug approval pathways in the UK

Expectations in the role

• To ensure MDUK is driving the specialist commissioning agenda; with neuromuscular services adequately funded and embedded within the commissioning infrastructure; leading a constructive relationship with NHS England, devolved bodies and commissioners across the United Kingdom
• To oversee the development of Managed Clinical Networks and Neuromuscular Forums across the United Kingdom, involving patients, local and regional commissioners, as well as health professionals
• To lead MDUK’s relationships with the specialist neuromuscular clinical community, including the maintaining of tools for health professionals such as MDUK’s online training modules and the delivery of MDUK’s flagship professional development conferences

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, season ticket loan, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is based at our office in Southwark, London with flexibility for home working. It is within a short walking distance of Southwark and Borough Tube stations. It is also a short distance from Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station and Blackfriars Station. We are also a 5 minute walk from the Tate Modern and Southbank, perfect place to go for lunch during the warm summer months.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

Please note interviews likely to be held w/c 1 November 2021.

*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

Hebron Hall is a Christian centre on a seven-acre campus in Dinas Powys, South Wales. Established in 1983 as an independent non-denominational charity, our site includes a conference centre for residential and day groups, a care home for up to 39 residents, management of 15 independent living units, 9 tenanted properties, a swimming pool, sports hall and tennis courts.

We’re looking for a Finance and Operations Manager to join our senior leadership team. The successful applicant will lead on financial management and processes, office systems, governance, payroll and HR administration. In addition, you will work closely with the General Manager in the day-to-day running and strategic development of the Charity. You will also work closely with the Board of Trustees and ensure compliance with company and charity law and financial regulations.

We are looking for an accountant who is a skilled strategic thinker with an active approach to solving problems and a strong desire to build sound and efficient structures and processes, so that the needs of the Charity, our staff, residents and visitors are met.

There is an Occupational Requirement that the Finance and Operations Manager is a practising Christian who is able to uphold the Christian faith in line with Hebron Hall’s Vision and Purpose. Notwithstanding this, Hebron Hall is committed to diversity amongst its employees and will not discriminate on grounds unrelated to our ethos. We believe that defining our occupational requirements does not restrict, but enhances our commitment to diversity.

Temporary accommodation in a self-contained flat on site may be available for a successful candidate relocating from outside the area.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and regular Covid-19 tests.

For a full job description and application form go to the downloads page of our website.

Applications will be considered by completed application form only. CVs submitted without a completed application form will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Saturday 13th November 2021

Interviews will be held on Friday 26th November 2021

No agencies

Our Financial Planning & Analysis team are looking for someone who is enthusiastic to become the new Assistant Finance Manager working with the Operations and Commercial teams.

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 commercial advice to management teams, input into business planning & budgeting, monitoring of financial, contractual, and operational performance, challenging senior teams as appropriate. Review of contract income accruals / deferrals, support for smaller local bids. Training budget holders to improve financial management & accuracy of monthly management accounts. The role will be responsible for the management of restricted funds locally. Knowledge of financial management within a charity is desirable.

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. 

Lee Abbey London is looking for a new Director to manage the business interests of a hall of residence for 160 students and to lead the Christian community who run the residence.

About us

The Lee Abbey London Christian Community seeks to serve students from around the world through hospitality, outreach and service. Students can be of any nationality or faith and they study at many different colleges in London. With over 60 years’ experience of serving students and “communicating Christ through relationships”, Lee Abbey London has a strong history of ministry and service but also faces new challenges as we look to refurbish our building and renew our ministry and effectiveness for years to come, and particularly in light of the ongoing impact of the global Covid19 pandemic.

About the role

The Director should be a committed Christian, secure in and enthused about their faith in Jesus Christ. Together with the other Lee Abbey Communities, Lee Abbey London is an “Acknowledged Community” by the Church of England. While Lee Abbey is Anglican in foundation, its culture and outlook is ecumenical and welcoming.

Supported by the Board of Trustees and working with a core leadership team, the Director has overall responsibility for:

• Commercial management of a successful international student residence
• Leadership of the international and ecumenical Christian Community
• Promoting a culture of hospitality and ministry to both students and Community members.

Lee Abbey London is part of a wider network under the umbrella of the Lee Abbey Movement, sharing Christ through relationships, nationally and globally.

This position requires full membership of the Christian community at Lee Abbey London on a non-residential basis. The post is:

• Full-time
• For an initial 5-year contract (fixed term)
• With pension & benefits
• With 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Based in Kensington, London.

Lee Abbey London is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults and expects all who join our team to share this commitment.  A DBS check is required for this appointment.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Academy, the Florence Nightingale Foundation is seeking a Head of Nursing Leadership & Scholarship Programmes.

The post holder is required to work flexibly across the organisation.The portfolio of programmes that they manage is likely to vary over time as will the balance of academic and managerial duties.

• Provide strong academic leadership within the Academy and have a specific role responsibility in respect of quality assurance and improvement for scholarship and leadership programmes, including online.
• Support the future strategic and operational development of the Academy across learning and teaching.
• Contribute to our thinking and be challenging on how FNF can transform the way it addresses equity disparities, embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive.
• Foster the development of an inclusive learning community, using teaching approaches which encourage transformational learning, working in partnership with commissioners and associates.
• Manage a team to deliver the end to end process of all scholarship and commissioned leadership programmes.
• Establish and maintain robust processes and systems to ensure good governance and transparency 
• Overall responsibility to manage all the programme contracts 
• Establish and maintain a robust system to administer and manage all programme and scholar finances
• Contribute to the delivery of programmes inline with education and practice expertise

 1. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

• Work with Deputy Director of the FNF Academy to manage change in response to external events and new policies; this may require the reformulation and adjustment of plans and strategies to ensure that the programmes in the post holder’s portfolio remain fit for purpose, for example virtual delivery 
• Handle complex queries and complaints about the application process and funding decisions by telephone, email, and in person 
• Co-ordinate planning the annual cycle and timing of programmes
• Monitor workload and co-ordination of administrative functions
• Write evaluation reports and provide data for board papers as required 
• Research and publicise outputs and impacts of the programmes
• Ensure accurate maintenance of a scholar and sponsor database (Central Records Management, CRM) 

2.   FINANCE

• Oversee the preparation and tracking of scholar employer contribution invoices 
• Oversee administration of scholars’ expenses throughout their scholarship, for example payment of expenses/invoices 
• Work with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure financial records are available for the Finance and Investment Committee and Board meetings
• Use Salesforce to prepare reports for sponsors to provide assurance the funding has been appropriately spent and accounted for and are aligned to the sponsor’s reporting requirements

3. COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT  

• Contribute to the delivery of programmes inline with education and practice expertise
• Oversee promotion of the FNF scholarship and leadership opportunities through website and social media in collaboration with Communications team
• Organise workshops and stakeholder meetings as required 
• Work in partnership with the Communications, events and marketing team to facilitate opportunities to showcase the impact of programmes including annual scholar conference. 
• Assist the Deputy & Director of the FNF Academy in generating and maintaining strong nationally-based networks and positive working relationships within NHS, HEIs and other health-related organisations to benefit the FNF programmes.
• Liaise with members of the Executive Senior Management Team in order to meet responsibilities and undertake duties effectively 

4.STAFF MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION  

• The post holder will manage a Programme Manager and their administrative support. They will take responsibility for the supervision of day to day administrative staff workloads as appropriate.

Person Specification 

The person will demonstrate the following core values which relate specifically to this post: 

• Integrity 
• Flexibility 
• Quality focus
• A supportive style 

Professional Knowledge and Experience 

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Masters level qualification in a healthcare or leadership related topic 
• Experience of working in Higher Education setting

Competency 

1.Decisiveness

The ability to make active decisions or to commit oneself by speaking one’s mind and taking position. 

• makes decisions that affect other departments, units, clusters
• makes decisions that promote efficiency and effectiveness of his/her own and other departments 
• translates policy into actions for his/her department, taking other departments into account
• makes decisions and takes actions that solve recurrent problems 
• takes up a position in meetings that reflects a super-departmental point of view 

2.Result-Orientedness

The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.

• sets high standards, defines challenging yet feasible objectives
• looks actively for the best way to achieve goals, considers his/her options carefully
• mobilizes means and people, even when others need to be persuaded of its necessity
• redirects processes regularly, focusing on objectives
• does not give in, looks actively for alternative possibilities when confronted with adversity

3.Learning Ability

The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively.

• develops new ideas and proposals after studying and processes matters that have to do with his/her position 
• asks for feedback on his/her performance in order to improve
• is able to absorb complex information and integrate it into his/her own method 
• learns readily from his/her mistakes
• uses newly acquired knowledge readily for his/her own organization 

4.Planning and Organizing

The ability to determine goals and priorities and to assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.

• translates management proposals into feasible action plans
• makes realistic budgets
• sets strategic priorities for his/her department based on the organization`s policy
• finds the right moments for making decisions
• assigns people and resources effectively

5.Problem Analysis

The ability to detect problems, recognize important information, and link various data; to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.

• notices problems that occur and oversees their consequences for the work`s progress
• looks at a problem from various points of view: financial, strategic, personal, et cetera
• is able to place a problem`s development in time
• sees connections between seemingly unconnected operational problems and events 
• gets to the heart of a matter readily by asking the right questions and using the right sources 

6.Written Expression

The ability to express ideas and views clearly to others in writing.

• presents complex issues in simple language that everybody understands
• structures a complicated story in logical steps
• provides sufficient, not too much, instruction and information
• structures an argument in way that conclusions follow logically
• adjusts his/her use of language to the audience

Database Administrator

Responsible to:Individual Giving Manager

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Place of Work:Martin House and in the Community

Overall Purpose of Role:

Supporting the database team to process all fundraising income

Work closely with Finance & Fundraising on a day to day basis ensuring that both departments get the required information

Being responsible for all different types of administration tasks within the database team.

Tasks and Duties:

Income Processing

• Use the fundraising database (ThankQ) to support input of all fundraising income
• Ensure all activity and correspondence is recorded accurately on ThankQ, Azurri and Mstore.
• Prepare batches of transactions for fundraising income as required for banking
• Work closely with the database team to ensure end of month figures can be reported on in a timely manner.
• Deal with any problems arising e.g. cheques returned by bank, insufficient payment, queries from correspondence, discrepancies in amount deposited into bank
• Create invoices and take payments for conferences etc
• Process online donations by Worldpay and Paypal
• Liaise with colleagues in fundraising & finance to ensure accuracy and consistency recording income on the database
• Process donations from bank statements including standing orders, direct debits,

General

• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility and team work as there will be some overlap with other departments and wider organisational need.

• Hold each member of the team in positive regard and foster a culture of respect and consideration between all staff.
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Individual Giving Manager
• Positively promote the work of Martin House with all supporters either by email, letter or phone.
• Being aware of events organised by wider team & identifying need to set up new codes to enable reports to be produced. 

Health & Safety

• To be aware of the safety needs of the children, siblings, parents and colleagues and adopt a preventative safety approach to all times.
• To report all accidents incidents and untoward incidents to a Deputy Head of Care and Clinical Services.
• To be aware of your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and adhere to these.

Personal development

• To adopt a positive and reflective approach to personal and professional development.
• To participate constructively in a yearly annual appraisal.
• To undertake core competencies for clinical skills and specific training and to remain updated.
• To work in conjunction with the education co-ordinators to develop your practice and care for the children.
• To work contracted hours including unsocial hours as required weekends evenings and nights.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and will form the basis of performance appraisal.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and necessary changes made with consultation.

Employees may be required to drive a Martin House pool car. These cars are insured by Martin House and it is a requirement of the insurers that we have checked that any staff who drive the cars have a current driving licence.

Martin House has a multi-professional, multi-skilled team seeking to reach out to each family in a way that most helps them.  Because of this team members may be expected to accept a different or unusual task or role.

Equality statement

Martin House is committed to providing care and improving services irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, marital status, or sexual orientation

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Martin House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with safer recruitment standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake a basic DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

All Martin House employees are expected to

• Uphold the values of Martin House and behave in a professional manner at all times.
• Value equality and diversity and comply with relevant equality legislation.
• Attend 1:1s with line manager, team meetings and annual appraisals.
• Take part in all relevant mandatory training and any other education and training considered necessary to carry out the role.
• Take responsibility for one’s own personal development.
• Cooperate with colleagues, encourage and support positive working relationships (both internally and externally) and foster a culture of respect and consideration at work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with relevant individuals and groups, both internally and externally.
• Take responsibility for one’s own health and safety and the health and safety of others whilst at work, and comply with Health and Safety legislation.
• Comply with information governance requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times, as required.
• Work within all Martin House policies and procedures.
• Communicate a positive image of Martin House and protect its reputation

Staff who support Martin House volunteers are expected to

• Carry out effective inductions for new volunteers in your department
• Lead and guide volunteers, providing the support needed to maintain morale and enable them to work effectively
• Supervise your volunteers appropriately in their day to day work and actively work to recognise the work that they do
• Ensure your volunteers have access to some personal time with you on a regular basis
• Ensure that your volunteers have an annual opportunity to reflect on their volunteering role with you
• Support appropriate volunteer learning and development within your team
• Communicate effectively with your volunteer team, and in line with the Martin House Staff Charter
• Play a role in the recruitment of new volunteers within your area, once appropriate training has been given
• Support the Manage performance issues with volunteers fairly and sensitively, taking advice from the HR department where appropriate

Join our dynamic and successful Trusts and Statutory Team as our Trusts and Statutory Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Trusts and Statutory, you will have responsibility for managing a number of high value grant partnerships as well as leading on prospecting and applying for high value bids. You will manage key relationships with funders, as well as coordinating cross-organisational responses to large opportunities. You will be joining a dynamic team with big ambitions for growth, in a well-established Fundraising department. You will have an opportunity to make a considerable impact on our work.

As a team we frequently punch above our weight, and recent successes have included six figure partnerships with Clean Air Fund, Fidelity, and NHS England amongst others. This role will be responsible for building on this success ensuring that we continue to win new relationships with Trusts, Foundations and Statutory donors that match the Partnerships core and programmatic priorities. Focusing on maximising income through multi-year, strategic relationships that meets both ours and the funders needs.

One person in five in the UK is affected by lung disease. As the only UK charity for people affected by all lung diseases – from mild asthma through to lung cancer – the Asthma UK-British Lung Foundation is here for every one of them. We provide support, fund vital research, and campaign for better prevention, treatment and care.

You will be joining an exciting team with big ambitions for growth, in a well-established Fundraising department. You are an experienced manager who thrives on building and winning high-value transformational partnerships with a proven ability to build excellent relationships and networks to deliver our ambition.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to supporting everyone whose life is changed by lung disease.

Please ensure the file name for your CV and application form includes your full name

Please note that CV’s in isolation and any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.