About us

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

Penrose is a key delivery partner of the London HMPPS/CFO Activity Hubs, working with Reed in Partnership. The Hubs have been specifically designed to support those furthest from the job market and most difficult to engage towards employability through the delivery of alternative, innovative interventions in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.

We are looking for a talented, passionate and ambitious Service Manager to lead a team of skilled Support Workers, Facilitators and a Deputy Manager based across the 2 Hubs in Croydon and Lewisham, holding them accountable for delivering high-quality support whilst ensuring they are equipped with the skills and support to thrive. You will maintain a culture of learning and development through supervisions, appraisals and continuing professional development processes. You will ensure a coaching approach to line management is implemented throughout your team and adopted by frontline staff when supporting service users.

Experience of contract performance reporting will be essential to the role. You will be responsible for contract compliance, supporting your team to ensure they meet or exceed contract performance targets and achieve positive outcomes for their service users. You will be responsible for reporting our performance to our commissioners and executive team in a clear and timely fashion and taking swift action to address any areas of underperformance.

Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, excellent communication skills and being able to develop strong working relationships with your teams, commissioners and other key stakeholders will be vital to the role. Along with the qualities to build and maintain successful partnerships and relationships, you will have understanding of budgeting and financial reporting so as to ensure your service is delivered within budget.

Benefits of working with us:

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

You will have a passion for working with people with experience of the criminal justice system and/or with other marginalised groups, and a belief that everyone can turn their life around regardless of past or present circumstances. You will have some previous management experience, an ability to motivate and inspire, and a keen eye for detail.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

TITLE OF POST: REGISTERED CARE MANAGER

SALARY: £35,637

WORK PATTERN: FULL-TIME

ANNUAL LEAVE: 20 DAYS + 8 BANK HOLIDAYS

RESPONSIBLE TO: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

RESPONSIBLE FOR: HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES [REDBRIDGE]

LOCATION: ILFORD

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Apasen is an established and experience provider for high quality care services for over 30 years. We are renowned in the care sector for providing quality support workers and care assistants. We are a local provider working in partnership with local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and private clients.

Our range of services are designed to meet the needs of the older adults and children who need to be cared for in their homes and in the community.

We are passionate about improving the lives of people by delivering the highest standard of care that enables people to live independently in their own homes. Our care is not only designed to meet your physical challenge, but also your spiritual, emotional, and other needs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Registered Care Manager in our Ilford office. You will be responsible for the efficient running of our domiciliary care service, quality control, managing the needs of our clients, management of staff and ensuring the delivery of outstanding quality of care.

In this varied and exciting role, you will be:

• Working closely with the Director and service manager and will be taken through a highly structured induction programme with full support from the highly
  engaged and experienced team.
• Networking in the local community to raise awareness of the service
• Promoting the highest standards of care and service
• Recruiting, training, retention of staff
• Converting new client inquiries and coordinating staffing rotas
• Care planning and conducting risk assessments ensuring compliance to relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Managing a team, making sure that exceptional service is delivered to our clients and workloads are managed accordingly
• Ensuring successful operation of quality control systems and performing quality assurance visits for clients
• Continually reviewing and improving our processes to ensure the most effective and efficient service is always being delivered
• Effectively managing complaints and incidents, carrying out investigations
  relating to the quality of the service and using those findings to initiate
  improvements
• Promoting a positive culture in line with the Apasen ethos and values.

PERSON SPECIFICATIOB [QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE]

To be successful, you will:

• Registered Manager: 1 year min (Required)
• Previous experience in Health & Social Care, preferably as a Team Leader or Care Manager
• Experience of CQC and compliance
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to manage and develop teams
• Have extensive care experience with excellent customer service and people management skills in domiciliary care
• Be commercially aware
• Have strong influencing skills
• Be able to demonstrate achievement of business growth targets
• Can build good working relationships
• Have strong organisation and planning skills
• Have the drive and motivation to take on a broad role and develop our care
  services
• Be able to work well and accurately under pressure whilst working independently with minimal supervision
• Be flexible to meet the demands of the business including participating in an
  on-call rota.
• Possess a minimum qualification of NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care and be willing to work towards CQC Registered Manager.
• A warm and approachable personality who works well within a close-knit Team environment.

QUALITY OF PRACTICE

• Ensures regular supervision of care coordinators and FCS, either directly and/or through direct reports assess the quality of practice and the impact made on service users.

PEOPLE AND LEARNING

• Acts as a role model to staff, setting a clear agenda for the service, contributing a sense of common purpose.
• Keeps up to date with developments in social care, education, health, and other relevant legislation; disseminates information to staff and encourages continuing professional and career development in staff.
• Ensures all employees and volunteers undertake relevant/required/regulatory learning and development to meet the needs of their service users and to comply with prevailing policy and procedures

SERVICE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS

• Actively supervise, and conduct performance appraisal for direct reports and submit them to Associate Director and HR.
• Plans and monitors the budget for the Service, exercising good cost
  management and appropriate financial control to maintain efficiency and
  effectiveness.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve the effectiveness and quality of the service delivery to achieve better outcomes for clients.
• Promotes a culture of safe and effective services.
• Promotes a culture of continuous development and learning.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

• Is proactive in promoting equality and diversity matters; monitoring compliance to legislation, policy, and practice in all aspects of the project operations and encourage full engagement on such issues by staff, workers, and volunteers.
• Promote good practice in equality and diversity in all working.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Career progression
• Supportive & nurturing work culture

Due to the need to support the On-Call function, which may require you to support team members out in the field in emergency situations, and the requirement to travel throughout the community to conduct new client assessments, you should have a driving license and access to a vehicle.

This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as they exist currently. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties
commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.

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

About the role:

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

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

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

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

Experience Required:

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

Benefits of working with us:

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

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

Are you looking for an opportunity where your skills will make a difference in helping to end

homelessness and rebuild lives?

About the role

The Lodge team is dedicated to providing long term entrenched rough sleepers with a safe environment in which to build their confidence, promote opportunities for positive change and support their recovery journey and move on and become more independent.

In the rewarding role of Deputy Manager you will be supporting the day-to-day management of our projects’ accommodation; providing a safe and supportive environment to vulnerable homeless men and women in which to build confidence and ‘promote opportunities’ for positive change.

As a Deputy Manager you will support and supervise staff to work effectively with a recovery focus with our clients. You will also deputise for the manager in their absence and be involved in external liaison and developing the service.

You will also be responsible for the line management of team members; offering motivation and supervision to deliver high quality housing related support with a recovery-focused and person-centred approach.

About you

A dynamic and committed individual who has a good understanding of supporting individuals who have been rough sleeping, some for many years.

Well organised, proactive and able to prioritise work on your own and use your initiative.

Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

.What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am, 10 December 2021

Interview and assessments on: 20 December 2021, to take place via video call

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Our client, a prestigious London based conservatoire are looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Estates on a full time basis, reporting to the Head of Estates and to start in January 2022.

In this position you will be responsible for all areas of operational estates management and the smooth running of the facilities on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for providing a high level of service to staff, students, and visitors. Areas of management include all aspects of building security, maintenance, safety, soft services and the helpdesk. You will be responsible for financial control for the areas that you manage directly. Maintaining the contracts database, you will have regular review meetings with suppliers and manage all contracts in relation to mechanical, electrical and fire. You will oversee the work of the H&S manager ensuring compliance and risk management.

To be considered for this role, you will need demonstrable experience of working in a Estates management role and managing multiple sites, capable of working under pressure and used to managing competing and sometimes conflicting priorities. You will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, demonstrating strong intellectual, analytical and organisational skills with experience of managing in house and outsourced teams. You will have experience in Change Management, Contract/Supplier Management and Procurement and have strong technical knowledge.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit a Word Document version of your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

Overview 

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

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

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

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

Specific Responsibilities

New business:

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

Programme Oversight

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

Advocacy

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

Operations

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

Line Management

• Head of Programmes and Finance and HR Officer.

Other General Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Apply and for More Information:

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

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

No agencies please.

Job Purpose

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of "one of the bravest and most inspired underground troupes on the planet" (New York Times, 2015). Belarus Free Theatre is a unique campaigning theatre company highly respected in the UK and internationally, whose work crosses the arts, human rights and advocacy. Based between Belarus and the UK you will be part of a small team working from the offices of the Young Vic, where BFT is an associate company. Our London team supports international work created between Belarus and the UK, including vital political theatre, education programmes and international campaigning activities.

Job description

The General Manager, under the oversight of Co-Executive Director, will lead the UK office activities, including the company’s financial and administrative management.

Working closely with the Artistic Directors and Co-Executive Director, the General Manager will support the production of the company’s programme of events and campaigns in the U.K. and internationally, liaising with partners and negotiating a future life for all company projects. The General Manager will also support BFT’s media work under the leadership of BFT’s Head of PR.

The General Manager needs to be flexible in their approach and ready to react accordingly to the constantly changing realities of the company’s existence in Belarus and creative work in the UK. 

Main duties and responsibilities

• Running of the day-to-day operations of the company and the UK office at the Young Vic or working remotely from home; 
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of individual project budgets, ensuring all budget tracking documentation is accurate and up to date; 
• Liaising with BFT’s Minsk office and company members in Belarus; 
• Responsible for organising all logistics and admin for the company's international tours (visas, booking tickets, covid-tests etc); 
• Conducting regular review and implementation of BFT’s policies (including insurance and security), procedures (including offline and online risk assessment) and internal controls; 
• Managing and regularly update the database (GoodCRM);
• Managing and regularly update the office filing systems;
• Processing payroll, invoices, staff expenditure, expenses and petty cash, managing reporting to HMRC and other bodies;
• Coordinating the company’s audit and financial reporting to funders; 
• Inputing all expenditure into Sage, run reports, keep accurate records;
• Leading on all communication tasks and projects;
• Managing BFT’s website and making updates across all sections. 

Person Specifications
Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• A relevant university degree in management and/or media field; 
• Three to five years of professional experience in management and/or communications with progressively increasing responsibility;
• Preferably previous work experience in human rights organisation and experience in advocacy; 
• Facility with social media and website content management, including Wordpress and other packages, and a drive to stay current with evolving digital technologies;
• Proven track-record of working efficiently with CRM databases (ideally GoodCRM) Knowledge of accounting systems (ideally Sage);
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages (preferably Russian) relevant to BFT’s focus region (Europe, particularly Central and Eastern Europe) is a plus;
• Training in cyber security is a bonus. 

Key competences and skills

• Organised, with an ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;
• Collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to adapt for a range of audiences, sensitive to cultural communication differences, and ability to work well others;
• Understanding of audiences, ability to identify different stakeholders and navigate between them;
• A keen focus on detail and accuracy while keeping sight of big-picture goals;
• Takes initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance;
• Good judgment and self-awareness. 

Apply for this role:

We ask you to submit your CV and supporting letter in a word document by 5pm, Monday 20 December 2021. Your supporting letter should demonstrate how you meet the person specification. Please note that the CV and supporting letter should be no more than two pages each in length. This length restriction is intended to limit the effort required of applicants, and enable a quicker first stage review on the part of BFT.

Offers of employment will be conditional upon the receipt of two satisfactory references and proof of the right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 20 December 2021, however we will be reviewing CV’s on a rolling basis and may shortlist before this deadline.

First round interviews will take place from 4 January 2022. 

The King’s Fund paid-for events business began in 2006 and has grown organically year on year by developing new products and increasing reach.  The events programme attracts participants from across the NHS, local authority, people using health and care services, commercial, statutory, and the voluntary and community sectors. The King’s Fund’s vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all and our work involves understanding developments, challenges and opportunities across health and care. The events programme supports our organisational goals and brings people together to discuss, share and learn.

The events and partnerships team is responsible for delivering a large portion of the free events that take place across The Fund; including online events, roundtables, workshops, receptions and dinners. The team also has ownership over our paid-for events programme; which includes virtual conferences, in-person conferences and congresses. The events and partnerships team ensures that there is a co-ordinated and uniform approach to delivering virtual or in-person events, and that each is delivered to the same high standard.

Working with the Head of Events and Partnerships, you’ll take on a varied and interesting role. You will take the lead in organising, delivering and evaluating a portfolio of paid for and free to attend events. You will liaise closely with colleagues across the Fund to generate new conference ideas and lead on specific event content, playing a key role in the process of researching and creating individual event programmes. You will support the development of partnerships to generate income and build strong relationships with external organisations. You will have responsibility for ensuring our annual programme of events run smoothly, keep to strict budgets, meet the expectations of our delegates and enhance the public profile of The King’s Fund and its work.

Here at the Fund, we actively encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, people from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBT+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Hybrid working: Our premises in London are open and for the rest of the year our staff are working in the office at least one day per week. We are in the process of developing our working patterns in the longer term (from 2022) which we expect to include some time working from the office each week to better deliver our work and support our colleagues and clients.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday, 7 December at 9am. 

Please note that in order to apply, you must have documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. Please do not send CVs. No agencies please.

POST: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

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

Responsible to:Chief Executive Officer

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

Hours:Full time – 35 hours per week

Benefits: 28 days Annual Leave and 6% pension contribution

Location:  Kings Cross, London

The main purpose of the post:  

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

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

Main areas of responsibility: 

Developing our People

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

Developing our Relationships

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

Delivering our Services

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

General

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

• £37,500 per year 

• Full time

• Permanent role

• Based in London Borough of Bromley 

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind is a highly regarded local charity, helping people to be mentally healthy and working together with those experiencing mental health problems and dementia to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £5M, over 150 staff and 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

As part of the Community Mental Health Transformation work in Bromley BLG Mind are working in partnership with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust to develop services to operate as a front-door to mental health support as well as a step-down support for people ready for discharge from secondary care.

This work aims to:

• Deliver support across both Primary and Secondary Care;

• Ensure there is no ‘wrong door’ into mental health support for those who need it and make it easier to access the right support at the right time;

• Provide support that focuses on both clinical and social needs;

• Work well as a multi-disciplinary team. 

This is a new role requiring excellent leadership, management and partnership working skills. The successful candidate will be required to manage a team of voluntary sector staff and work closely with our partners at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and across the local mental health system. 

You should have experience of managing services, supporting individuals and of working with people with mental health problems. You will be a key person in maintaining quality within service delivery and maintaining clear communication and representation with clinical teams and team leaders. 

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Staff benefits include a matched contribution pension scheme, 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata, rising with service), quality supervision and training opportunities. See our website for more reasons to work for Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind.

BLG Mind offer flexibility for hybrid working (some days at home and some in the office) where this supports staff wellbeing and fits with the needs of clients and the charity. As a people-focused organisation, we expect all staff to spend regular time at their work base as part of these arrangements.

We recognise the importance of having a diverse and inclusive work force, and would therefore particularly welcome applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

• People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds

• Young people

• Disabled people

• People with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities

BLG Mind is committed to meeting the reasonable adjustments of disabled people.

BLG Mind always welcomes applications from people with lived experience of mental health problems. 

Closing date: Sunday 5th December (11.59pm)

Likely Interview date: Week beginning 13th December

Please apply via our website

Morgan Hunt are currently looking for a Services Manager for a permanent position with a Mental Health charity based in South East London.

Providing Leadership and Senior Operational Management you will be overseeing a number of mental health services.

The role requires someone who has line managed and supervised staff including those with supervisory responsibility. You should have previously managed a service or a number of services and have contributed to service and project development.

You will also develop and maintain excellent partnership relationships with the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with management experience who loves to get stuck in.

The role is Monday to Friday 9-5 and is paying £41.5K

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Job Title: Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns 

Salary: £63,000 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours

Type of Employment: 6 month fixed-term contract  

Dept and Location: Marketing and Communications, Head Office, London W1T 

Line Manager:  Director of Marketing and Communications 

Direct Reports:  2 x PR & Communications Managers, Internal Communications Lead, Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigning 

Main Purpose of the Job 

Teenage Cancer Trust is looking for a confident and determined leader to ensure the voices and experiences of young people with cancer are put firmly, clearly and loudly at the centre of our work and more visibly on the public and political agenda.

This is your opportunity to make a difference to young people facing some of the toughest moments in their lives by leading creative and impactful campaigns to capture hearts and minds, secure attention-grabbing headlines and generate positive change. 

Before Teenage Cancer Trust kicked off in 1990, there was no specialist care and support for young people with cancer. 30 years later, that’s all changed. But, as we emerge from the pandemic, young people with cancer need us more than ever.

That’s where you come in. As Deputy Director of Communications and Campaigns, you will be playing a crucial role in helping us to achieve our purpose - ensuring that every young person with cancer has the best treatment, care and support.

You’ll do this by leading high performing teams working across PR, influencing and internal communications.

You’ll ensure we seek out every opportunity to tell our story through the media. From punchy, health sector opinion pieces, to story-led consumer features, you’ll ensure our key audiences are reading, hearing and seeing our work brought to life in creative ways. 

You’ll also be leading our policy, public affairs and campaigns work to influence governments and the NHS to deliver change for - and with - young people with cancer. Understanding and drawing on the lived experiences of young people and harnessing the clinical expertise in our community, you’ll generate compelling cases for change that energise and mobilise our supporters. 

You’ll also help us build an engaged, informed and passionate workforce that is strongly affiliated to our work.

We’re looking for an experienced senior professional who can fulfil the multiple demands of this key role while being a visible and inspiring leader in the Marketing and Communications function and across the wider organisation. 

In return, you’ll experience a motivating and energising role in a charity with a great culture and big ambitions to do all we can for young people with cancer.

*Candidates to be available to start in the new year. 

How to Apply 

Please apply by clicking the ‘apply ’button below. Don't forget to complete a supporting statement to accompany your CV which sets out how you meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications to be received by:Wednesday 08th December 

First interviews:                          Tuesday 14th December

Second Stage Interviews:            Friday 17th December 

We are committed to working towards ensuring Teenage Cancer Trust is a diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.  

At Teenage Cancer Trust we're committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance.  In line with our safeguarding approach this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

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Do you have an in‐depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a health setting? Have you ever worked in employment and understand the benefit and value of meaningful work as a recovery tool? Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as an Employment Service Manager.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day‐to‐day running of Laser House, our Employment Service in Chertsey. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, we’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety. Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. You’re open and encouraging too, and have lots of tact and diplomacy. What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements. And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports/recommendations or managing budgets, even better, although it's not essential.

This is a permanent position requiring the post‐holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this role is £26,856.00 per annum with potential progression of £28,151.00 per annum.

This is a rolling recruitment process, candidates will be shortlisted as and when they apply.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.