NYAS is the leading provider of advocacy and associated service across the UK. NYAS shares the opinion that every child or young person experiencing care should have the same chance to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives as their peers. At NYAS we listen to what children and young people want, care about what they say and empower them to get their voice heard. We ensure their wishes and feelings are expressed and acted upon to improve their situation and help them to build a better future.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with an organisation that makes a difference to young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for a Service Manager who will have the responsibility for local authority commissioned Advocacy and Independent Visitor services in Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire, as well as some independent services to other providers.

In this role you will be responsible for the management and support of staff delivering these services and you will also be expected to support new services in the surrounding areas. Other key responsibilities the Service Manager will hold includes:

• Responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of identified services according to the opportunities and service specification of the contracts commissioned in the region.

• Convene, co-chair and participate in meetings in consultation with the operations manager/ director and to support and participate in training events and any promotional work of NYAS.

• Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant agencies and stakeholders in accordance with the development strategy for the region

• Identify opportunities for the growth of potential NYAS projects beyond that of local authority contracts.

• Have responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of identified services according to the opportunities and service specification of the contracts commissioned in the region.

You must have a professional qualification in social work or another relevant field and have substantial proven practice experience in delivering direct work to children, young people and vulnerable adults in a social care setting. You will also need to have experience in supervising staff and volunteer as well as experience and understanding of budgets.

Due to the geographical area of our services, we are looking for candidates who reside within Lancashire, Cumbria and West Yorkshire. This is a home based role but you will be expected to travel widely according to the demands of the post.

In return for joining NYAS you will receive the following benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years (pro rata)

• Company sick pay

• Salary sacrifice pension contributions

• Learning and development opportunities

• Cycle to work scheme

For more information please view the attached recruitment pack which contains the job description and person specification.

Note for candidates - please apply through our website and when completing the application form, it is important that you refer to the person specification within the job description and detail how you can evidence the criteria.

NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and a Digital Risk Assessment.

NYAS is an equal opportunities employer

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Job Description 

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Management:

• To identify service needs and inform the Operations Manager as appropriate.
• To ensure that services comply with the funders’ criteria and with agreed quality standards.
• To act as the designated lead on safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• To monitor and evaluate the service, via various methods including feedback from service users and by producing statistical information.
• To prepare quarterly reports for the Chief Executive Officer.
• To be responsible for ensuring that returns are forwarded to funders as appropriate.
• To ensure that monitoring systems are maintained and used by staff.
• To ensure that Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid (BSWA) administrative and financial systems are maintained across the service.
• To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users.

Development:

• To develop the services to meet the needs of the service users.
• To promote the project to external agencies, as well as to potential and existing service users

• To develop a work plan for the services.
• To work with the Chief Executive Officer and Management Board to develop, agree and implement a fundraising strategy.
• To develop and ensure the implementation of appropriate policies and procedures with the management team.
• To develop links with outside agencies and attend relevant fora and meetings in order to enhance the work of BSWA.
• To participate in the development of Strategic and Annual plans for the organisation.

Staff Management:

• To offer line management, support, case reviews and annual reviews and plans for the staff team.
• To assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• To devise and run induction programmes, in consultation with the Operations Manager.
• To ensure that staff are aware of and follow policies and procedures.
• To ensure that staff receive appropriate training within budgetary constraints.
• To facilitate team meetings and ensure that they are recorded.
• To ensure that staff provide adequate support and supervision for volunteers and that they are integrated into the team.
• To work alongside colleagues, including the Home Options Hub Manager, to provide adequate management cover for projects.
• To participate in 24 hour on call cover

Communication:

• To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by:

1. maintaining BSWA communication records
2. following safety procedures
3. attending team and organisational meetings

• To attend in-house training.
• To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager.
• To develop professional working relationships internally and with external agencies.
• To contribute towards your project’s quarterly Management Board report.
• To be involved in the Annual Review process.

Financial Management:

• To ensure that appropriate finance systems are maintained and that staff are aware of and follow finance systems.
• To ensure that the services run within budgetary constraints.
• To keep the Chief Executive Officer informed of the financial needs of the project.

Support Work:

• To ensure that an Individual Support Plan is produced for each service user, in conjunction with the service user, and reviewed on a regular basis.
• To ensure that individual needs of women and children are identified and to ensure that these needs are met by using both in-house resources and external agencies.
• To ensure that appropriate methods of communication with service users are developed and implemented.
• To maintain the confidentiality of the women and children using the service.
• To ensure that safeguarding issues in relation to service users are identified and dealt with in line with relevant policies.
• To ensure that information for service users is developed and kept up-to-date.
• To develop and maintain appropriate referral systems
• To ensure that services to women and children meet statutory requirements.

Training:

• To identify and attend training relevant to the post in agreement with your line manager.
• To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users.
• To raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on women and children and of the BSWA services.

General:

• To maintain the confidentiality of the women, young people and children using the service.
• To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation.
• To offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation, adhering to BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
• To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level with a particular reference to those of relevance to child work.
• To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times.
• To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA.

To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop or be assigned commensurate with the post.

Education Safeguarding Manager 
Main Working Location: Denmark Road, Carshalton 
Salary Range: Band 5/6, Point 77-93 
Permanent: 37 Hours per Week  
 

If you are seeking a significant challenge and have a strong track record of safeguarding in an education environment then we want to hear from you. 

We are looking for a professional and experienced leader who is passionate about the safeguarding in education and society. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, can lead a team and develop the service, is organised, creative, flexible and has excellent people skills.  You will be tasked with the necessary reporting, performance management and line management responsibilities, and importantly you will bring energy and inspire those you lead and have the ability to build relationships across the local area. You will be able to deliver with excellence, working within a culture of empowerment, and operating in a cycle of continuous improvement 

You must be a confident and effective communicator and be comfortable working through complex issues and appropriate challenge with Head Teachers, Senior Leadership Teams and other organisations, and be experienced in working in a multi-agency environment. You will represent Education and Cognus at key partnership board meetings, building positive relationships between these groups, and take professional ownership for education safeguarding in Sutton 

This role is the key link to ensure school staff are trained and updated on local and national safeguarding policy, best practice and procedures. The postholder will work closely with multi-agency partners that include senior leaders in both primary and secondary schools, the Local Authority, multi-agency partners, other providers as well as Cognus teams to ensure robust safeguarding procedures are in place and followed.

An ability to lead training sessions with education staff is vital, together with understanding how to develop training and guidance material to the needs of this audience. 

Managing the Education Safeguarding Team, you will also ensure the team continues to develop its practice and delivery through its business plan and quality framework, and that opportunities for growth are identified and implemented.

Whilst we continue to work in line with legislation and best practice we are ambitious about developing the local area safeguarding agenda and are looking for an individual who is able to think creatively and flexibility about delivering statutory duties, while maintaining a focus on safeguarding practice and the best outcomes for the children, young people and families that we support.

You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including: 

• regular support and supervision; 

• professional advice and support:

• an excellent group of leaders as colleagues;

• excellent CPD opportunities;

• flexible working;

• workplace pension scheme; 

• competitive salary;

• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of 3 days between Xmas & New Year);

If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, with a CV and covering note (of no more than two sides, minimum font size 11) outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is midnight on 31st  January 2020. Candidates are requested to be available on Wednesday 12th February for interview (including a brief presentation).

For an informal conversation about the role please contact the existing postholder, Jenny Rowley or the Head of Quality & Customer Care, Peter Gasparelli, contact details via the Cognus website. 

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Partnership.  

We have several other roles we are recruiting to at different levels within Cognus. Please get in touch for an informal conversation about these and other opportunities if you or anyone else you know may be interested in working with us.  

Are you passionate about ensuring people get the support they need?  Would you like to use your lived experience to make a real difference to people's lives?  Whether you're an existing manager or an experienced caseworker looking to take the next step, if you want to join a vibrant and friendly team, please send us your CV and covering letter.

Inclusion Barnet is looking for an empowering and supportive manager with an understanding of the social model of disability and peer support to manage the Touchpoint Service on a day-to-day basis including:

• line managing the Touchpoint team including supervising, and being ultimately accountable for, each team member’s caseload and casework;
• holding a small caseload of complex cases where required;
• managing the monitoring and evaluation of the service in line with our service outcomes and funder requirements;
• monitoring and ensure the quality and safety of all aspects of service delivery and record keeping, in line with our service and organisational policies;
• establishing good working relationships with external organisations, including leading on the local promotion of the service and establishing referral protocols;
• working with our senior staff team to ensure that the service is in line with the values and strategic aims of Inclusion Barnet.

Key Relationships

• Reports to: Deputy-CEO
• Responsible for: You will line manage and supervise all members of the Touchpoint Team, which currently includes: Touchpoint Volunteer Coordinator, Welfare Benefits Advisor, 2x Touchpoint Peer Workers.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience of:

• Personal lived experience of disability, a long-term condition or mental health issues (please note, this does not include experience as a carer)
• Working in a related service delivery environment, e.g. advice, advocacy, support brokerage, social care etc.
• Project management.
• Significantly contributing to the evaluation and monitoring of a project;
• Successful internal and external relationship building.
• Producing promotional/communication materials such as Powerpoint presentations and leaflet copy.
• Successfully delivering activity against objectives and KPIs.
• Working on a day-to-day basis with a Customer Management System such as Salesforce, Charity Log, Nutshell, FLG, Mosaic etc.

Desirable

Demonstrable experience of:

• Working in a managerial and supervisory role
• Designing and leading the evaluation and monitoring of a project;
• Leading a team to deliver activity against objectives and KPIs
• Managing a Customer Management Systems such as Salesforce, Charity Log etc. including constantly improving protocols and functionality, and designing and running data reports in line with evaluation requirements.
• Leading the evaluation and monitoring of a project;
• Embedding peer support, co-production and person-centred practice into every stage of service delivery, including staff management.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including confident use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and the ability to quickly grasp and effectively utilise cloud-based CRM systems.
• The ability to lead a team in a supportive and consultative way.
• An understanding of the basics of HR in relation to line-managing teams
• Knowledge of peer support theory and practice.
• Understanding of the social model of disability, and how to apply this to deliver and person-centred and empowering service
• Understanding of health and safety and safeguarding within a service delivery environment
• Understanding of best practice in volunteering, advice and advocacy service delivery
• Knowledge of the health and social care environment, including key policies and legislation (particularly the Care Act 2014)
• Strong initiative and an ability to work in a solution focused way.
• Ability to work flexibly, remain calm under pressure and to think on your feet

Hours: Part time - 21 hours per week.

Contract: Fixed term contract – until 31st July 2021 with renewal subject to funding.

Working Pattern: Regular pattern to be mutually agreed at start of contract. Pattern must sit within 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, but beyond this can be designed to suit applicant (e.g. three 7-hour days, five 4.2-hour days etc.). Reasonable flexibility within agreed pattern available by mutual agreement.

Based at: Inclusion Barnet Headquarters in Colindale, with regular travel across the borough of Barnet.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

Based in the UK HQ in London, the post holder will be a technical lead on Safeguarding and children’s Safety, delivering high quality, accessible and reliable support, guidance and capacity to emergency/humanitarian response teams, country offices and headquarters, in order to challenge and encourage engagement, as we further develop our Safeguarding programme, procedures and education plans.

 About the Role:

The post holder will oversee and manage the Safeguarding framework and tools, in order to strengthen the capabilities and knowledge of all our stakeholders, ensuring we safeguard the children and vulnerable adults we serve.

The Key Accountabilities are as follows:

1. Establish and develop Regional and Country child safeguarding networks to support local implementation.
2. Coach and support where needed Country Focal Points and Investigation Officers to improve Child and vulnerable adult Safeguarding practice. Share learning from these experiences across the organisation. 
3. Support colleagues in Regional Programme Teams/Country Programmes to undertake risk assessments and solutions to mitigate risks
4. Ensure all incidents are appropriately documented, reported and considered. 
5. Design and deliver a suite of mandatory core training workshops as part of the continuous learning and development of employees. Deliver on-going refresher training and senior representation induction as appropriate, members of the HR function.
6. Support effective auditing and certification of the Country’s safeguarding systems and provide guidance to the countries on action plans. Oversee follow-up action in order to ensure maximum levels of compliance and competence.

About You:

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of child protection/child safeguarding practice within developing countries
• Experience of working with children in international development and humanitarian settings
• Proven experience of conducting investigations in an INGO or international context
• Proven experience designing, facilitating and evaluating Safety and Safeguarding training in different cultural and organisational contexts
• Knowledge of gender, inclusion and conflict-sensitive programming
• Extensive experience of planning and undertaking training programmes/workshops in child protection/safeguarding at a range of levels
• Knowledge and experience of Incident investigation and how to improve policy and practice in the light of findings.

Why you should apply:

If you are self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy this role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Safeguarding professional to be able to lead on, build and develop internal Safeguarding framework and tools allowing us to demonstrate accountability internally and externally.

You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to us. 

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

The Chief Financial Officer will provide advice on strategic financial issues, be responsible for financial management for the Academy and the leadership and management of the finance team.

The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Academy’s Senior Management Team and is expected to bring a modern, business-like approach to the leadership of the finance function, running it as a highly competent and efficient service. The appointee will develop and deliver a proactive, customer–focused service.

The Chief Financial Officer will line manage the Finance Controller, the Finance Officer and reports directly to the Principal and to the Board of Trustees.

In addition to leading the finance team, the Chief Financial Officer will contribute to strategy and policy development to support the academy’s aims and objectives, will ensure the provision of management information for the schools planning and monitoring systems, and will ensure the completion of statistical returns to external agencies.

Post Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Salary / Grade:

P07:  43-46:  £47,511- £50,448  (Outer London)

Responsible for:

The Finance Team

Responsible to:

  Principal

Key Contacts:

  Principal

  Chair of Governing Body

  Chair of the Resources committee

  Senior Leadership and Management Team

  Business Management Team (Support Services Manager, Chief Operations

  Officer, Human Resources Manager, Site Manager)

  Professional advisers including Auditors, Bankers, Investment advisers,

HMRC and relevant personnel within funding bodies

 The Chief Financial Officer will be directly responsible to the Principal who is the Accounting Officer for the

 Academy and is ultimately responsible for the proper financial conduct of the institution.

 The Chief Financial Officer will provide advice on strategic financial issues, be responsible for financial

 management for the Academy and the leadership and management of the financial team. 

 The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Academy’s senior management team and is expected to

 bring a modern, business-like approach to the leadership of the finance function, running it as a highly

 competent and efficient service. The appointee will develop and deliver a proactive, customer–focused

 service.

 The Finance Team consists of three staff, comprising one Finance Controller and a Finance Officer.

 The team is responsible for all aspects of financial management.

In addition to leading the finance team, the Chief Financial Officer will contribute to strategy and policy

development to support the academy’s aims and objectives, will ensure the provision of management

information for the schools planning and monitoring systems, and will ensure the completion of statistical

returns to external agencies.

Main Duties

  This is a senior management team post that will change over time and where the post holder needs to be

  responsive and proactive in the context of strategic priorities.  It is not possible therefore to set out a full

  range of duties.  The following is an indicative list.  It is not in order of importance.

  Leadership & Strategy

1. Attend SLT meetings as guided by the Principal and all Business Management Team meetings with the Head of IT, HR and Facilities and Governing Body meetings to provide financial advice.
2. To approve any changes in Payroll and HR processes proposed by HR Manager.
3. To be involved with the preparation of the census and review the final submission to ensure that student numbers and course completion are correctly built into budget plans.
4. Advise the Principal as Accounting Officer and the Trustees of their responsibilities under SORP, Companies House, the Trust’s Funding Agreement with the Department for Education, and the regulations of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
5. In the absence of the Principal, support the designated Deputy Principal so that they can take delegated responsibility for financial decisions.
6. Ensure a sound Medium Term Financial Plan for the future development of the Academy in line with the Academy’s development priorities. (Maintaining a three and five year plan for the ESFA and Trustees)
7. To keep up to date with national issues relating to financial management of an Academy. Briefing the Principal and Trustees on the ESFA updates.
8. Negotiate, manage and monitor contracts, tenders and agreements for the provision of support and ancillary services.
9. Coordinate respective line managers to ensure that the recruitment, professional development, annual review and training of support staff is conducted appropriately.
10. To assist the Company Secretary for Highams Park Academy Trust.
11. Maintain the Academy’s Risk Register and Business Continuity Plan present this for review to the Governing Body on an annual basis.

1. Financial Resource Management

1. To be responsible for the effective design and management of financial procedures and internal controls.
2. Manage the work of the Finance Controller and the team to ensure that  financial procedures are followed, including:
   • Managing the Purchase ledger. Ordering, processing and payment for all goods and services provided by the Academy according to Scheme of Delegation
   • Operation of all bank accounts, ensuring that a full reconciliation is undertaken at least once a month with adequate segregation of duties in the preparation and approval of BACs runs.
   • Calculation of depreciation charge from the asset register and maintaining an accurate up to date Fixed Asset register.
   • Managing the sales ledger account. Preparation of invoices and collection of fees and other dues.
   • Ensuring the correct processing of VAT liabilities and providing detailed reconciliations.
   • Assisting with the termly audit visits to test the internal controls are robust and acting on recommendations for corrective action.
3. Check and challenge the work of the Finance Controller in their provision of detailed management accounts for the Principal and Trustees according to the agreed schedule, thus identifying and informing the Principal and Trustees of the causes of significant variance and take prompt corrective action and achieve value for money on a Monthly basis
4. Monitor all capital projects and submit returns to the ESFA.
5. Prepare Budget forecast returns for approval by Trustees
6. Discuss, negotiate, and submit a balanced budget to the Principal for submission to and approval by the Trustees.
7. Prepare all financial returns for the DfE and ESFA including the final accounts and liaise with the auditors and Companies House within statutory deadlines.
8. Ensure that the Finance Team provide timely in year budgetary information to budget holders.
9. Advise the Principal as Accounting Officer if non-compliant or fraudulent activities are suspected or uncovered, ensuring efficient operation according to agreed procedures and maintain those procedures by conducting at least an annual review.
10. Maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate the trends and requirements of the Academy’s development plan and will forecast future year budgets.
11. Identify additional finance required to fund the Academy’s proposed activities.
12. Develop income streams through lettings and other activities within the ethos of the Academy and actively seek other funding opportunities
13. Seek and make use of specialist financial expertise, in order to select types of investments which are appropriate for the Academy, taking account of risks, views of stakeholders and identify possible and suitable providers in order to maximise return.
14. In conjunction with external consultants and / or other Senior Leaders present timely and fully costed proposals, recommendations or bids.
15. Put formal financial agreements in place with suitable providers for agreed amounts, at agreed times and appropriate agreed costs and repayment schedules.
16. Monitor the effectiveness and implementation of agreements; ensure best value principles are adopted.
17. Deal with the Academy’s rates valuation.
18. In conjunction with the auditors advise on the financial implications of charitable status with respect to the current and any future tax legislation.
19. Understand and advise the Principal of the financial effects and implications of government policies, legislation and directives for current initiatives and long term educational trends and developments
20. Ensure that the Finance Controller is acting as the point of contact with central government and other agencies, with regard to grant applications, gifts and other donations
21. Oversee ancillary services to include:
    • Energy supplies
    • Catering contract
    • Transport including minibuses and drivers
    • Bookings for Academy facilities
    • Provision of facilities for additional tuition out of school hours, including music lessons
22. Achievement of streamlined and cost-effective processes for financial administration.

1. Administration Management

Via the Support Services Manager:

1. Oversee the preparation and submission of the Census, Admissions and other returns within statutory guidelines.
2. Design and maintain administrative systems of the Academy, to deliver best outcomes based on the Academy’s core values and development aims.
3. Develop process measures that are affordable and that will enable value for money decisions for those managing resources
4. Working with the Support Services Manager establish, benchmark and use effective methods to review and improve administrative systems.
5. Obtain necessary licences and permissions and ensure their relevance and timeline

1. Management Information Systems & ICT

Via Deputy Principal and Chief Operations Officer:

1.  Ensure the provision of ICT and management information systems are delivered within budget.

1.  Human Resource Management

Via the Human Resource Manager:

1. Ensure that the following services are provided for the Academy:
   • payroll services for all Academy staff
   • all employment related policies are compliant with legislation including but not limited to safeguarding, employment protection, equal pay, sex discrimination, absence, recruitment, grievance, disciplinary and redundancy: and the communication and implementation of these polices to all staff.
   • Pre-employment clearance for new staff
   • Issue of contracts of employment for all staff
   • Review and updating of job descriptions for all staff
   • Attend employment tribunals as necessary
   • Maintain confidential staff records and ensure staff records held in the school by others are kept confidential
   • The use of specialist expertise in relation to HR issues
   • Maintain the Teachers pensions database and prepare the End of Year certificate and liaise with auditors to submit an audited return to Teachers Pensions each year.
2. Monitor levels of staffing absence and report as appropriate to the Principal
3. Advise the Principal on assessment of salaries, expenses, sickness and maternity procedures, redundancy and other matters of dismissal.
4. Oversee via respective line manager’s appraisal and development for all support staff
5. Administer pension schemes and associated services
6. Preparation and submission of the School Workforce Census

1. Facility & Property Management

Via the Deputy Principal and Site Manager ensure that:

1. Safe maintenance and security operations of Academy premises are in place.
2. Maintenance of the Academy site including the purchase and repair of all furniture and fittings is within budget
3. Utilities, site services and equipment continue to be available and value for money is secured
4. Ancillary site related services (e.g. cleaning, grounds maintenance) are monitored, managed effectively and secure value for money
5. Advise the Principal as to the financial implications of proposed and ongoing construction projects.
6. Support in the development and submission of capital bids
7. Monitor, assess and review contractual obligations for outsourced Academy services.
8. Seek professional advice on insurance and advise the Principal on all appropriate insurances (not exclusive of facility and property policies) for the Academy and implement and manage such insurance policies and claims accordingly.

1. Health & Safety

1. Act as the Academy’s Health & Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Officer
2. Plan, instigate and maintain records of fire practices and alarm tests
3. Ensure the Academy’s written Health & Safety policy statement is clearly communicated and available to all people

1. Ensure the Health & Safety is compliant with the requirements Health and safety at Work Act and other legislation then ensure that this is put into practice and is subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as situations change
2. Enable regular consultation with people on health and safety issues and know how the main issues relate to Academy staff, visitors, contractors and other users of Academy premises and facilities
3. Ensure systems are in place to enable the identification of hazards and risk assessments, including a disaster recovery plan
4. Ensure systems are in place for effective monitoring, measuring and reporting of health and safety issues to the SLMT, Trustees and where appropriate the Health & Safety Executive
5. Ensure the maximum level of security consistent with the ethos of the Academy
6. Oversee statutory obligations are being met for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring that financial and supporting agency services are adequate for their diverse needs
7. Implement risk management and loss prevention strategies in the Academy to reduce risks and insurance costs

Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Principal

  Person Specification

  The role of chief financial officer calls for a finance professional with the necessary experience, skills and

personal qualities to be able to operate as part of a close-knit senior management and business team.  There

is an important role to play leading the finance team in providing a robust financial infrastructure as well as

an excellent opportunity to play an important and active part in the strategic direction for this forward

  looking, successful and thriving academy.

  The post holder:

• Will be expected to have a degree or equivalent qualification.
• A qualification from a major accountancy body would be beneficial but relevant experience would be considered and be essential.
• Should be able to demonstrate a track record of successful financial leadership and building effective teams
• Will require financial reporting and management skills, and experience of working with stakeholder to develop strong financial understanding and empathy across an organisation.
• Should have high ethical standards and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with all staff across the academy and governing body
• Should show evidence of entrepreneurialism and innovation, with an ability to identity commercial opportunities to maximise income
• Should have excellent analytical skills and sound judgment
• Should have excellent communication and presentational skills
• Should have experience of financial information systems and be computer literate
• Should have a good knowledge of the funding, regulatory and legislative environment of academies.

(equivalent level of Account Manager in agency)

Circa £30,000 per annum

Permanent

We’re looking for a dynamic and creative individual, who feels passionately about protecting children in danger around the world, to join our award-winning Media Relations team.

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done and we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

As PR Officer, you will work as a part of a team to promote a range of Unicef’s flagship fundraising campaigns such as Soccer Aid for Unicef, Water Walk and our annual star-studded Halloween Ball. You will also support public campaigning and work with a variety of corporate partners, high-profile celebrities and ambassadors to secure media coverage and raise awareness of Unicef’s life-saving work.

In our busy media team, no one day is the same. Your duties will range from drafting press materials and media plans to briefing talent and spokespeople for exclusive broadcast interviews. You’ll have the unique opportunity to attend photo shoots and high-profile events, giving you a breadth of experience in all areas of PR. You’ll also get to work with colleagues in our News & Emergencies, programmes and global teams on some of the most pressing issues affecting children around the world.

Our ideal candidate will have worked in a PR agency or media relations office at Account Manager level or above, and/or in journalism, ideally with experience of working on fast-paced and high-profile issues in order to proactively deliver high-level consumer media coverage.

Marketing Officer

(ref: SUS2842)

£24,446 pro rata per annum

22.5 hours per week (possibility of increasing to full time)

Initial contract to 11 September 2020 - based in central Bristol

Working as part of the UK-wide Brand & Marketing team, this exciting new role will support the development and delivery of B2C marketing campaigns, plans and new initiatives, building understanding, interest and engagement with our target audiences using the marketing mix, including content, social media, web, email and partnerships.

With a good standard of education, you will have experience of working in a results-driven B2C marketing role as part of a marketing team.  You will also have experience of creating audience-focussed digital content, of planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns and building good working relationships with partner organisations.  Excellent communication skills are required to produce engaging copy for the web, email, social media and for marketing materials.  You will be able to think creatively and use your excellent interpersonal skills to work with partners to help us reach new audiences.

You will have good editing and proof-reading skills and be organised with a good working knowledge of digital marketing principles and best practice, a high level of IT and digital literacy and be committed to the promotion of the Sustrans cause.  

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 3 February 2020.  Interviews will take place in Bristol on Friday 14 February or Tuesday 18 February 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Community Engagement Officer

Winstree Rd Colchester

 (ref: SUS2794)

£24,446 pro rata per annum

18.75 hours per week – main base being Colchester

Fixed term contract to 31 December 2020

The focus of this exciting role is leading community engagement activities on and around Winstree Rd in Colchester. The objective will be to give the community including the schools, greater control over their immediate environment. Enabling them to shape and experience potential changes that can encourage active travel.

With a good standard of education, you will have experience of delivering a practical project with community engagement as a core element, involving local people using creative and eye catching methods.  You will also have experience of leading group workshops and organising and running events.  You will have excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills, the ability to delivery engagement activities and promotional events and to motivate and enthuse others. You will have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise and manage your own workload.  You will also be IT literate and committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.  Clearance by a DBS Disclosure check is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 17 February 2020. Interviews will take place in Chelmsford on Thursday 27 February 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

A client of Morgan Hunt is looking for an experienced Supported Housing Officer to be based in South West London

The main responsibilities of the Supported Housing Officer will be:

• To provide assistance, advice and liaison as appropriate in delivering support, dealing with emergency situations as they arise, and ensuring services are delivered promptly.
• Assess the needs, and associated risks, of prospective tenants to identify appropriate housing options, and appropriate levels of support.
• Work with tenants to complete agreed support plans and risk assessments and support them to achieve their goals including income maximisation, feeling safe, being involved in the local community, accessing appropriate housing and having choice in the range of services they receive.
• Identify and report safeguarding and case management concerns relating to adults at risk and work effectively with the Supported Housing Lead Officer and designated safeguarding leads to support statutory agencies in safeguarding investigations.

The Successful Candidate for the role of Supported Housing Officer will be:

• An individual who has previous experience as a Supported Housing Officer
• Has a DBS check that is registered with the update service.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people and provided support to those in regards to housing management issues.

If you feel that you meet the criteria below then please contact us now.

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment 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 are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role

A client of Morgan Hunt is looking for an experienced Supported Housing Officer to be based in Surbiton

The main responsibilities of the Supported Housing Officer will be:

• To provide assistance, advice and liaison as appropriate in delivering support, dealing with emergency situations as they arise, and ensuring services are delivered promptly.
• Assess the needs, and associated risks, of prospective tenants to identify appropriate housing options, and appropriate levels of support.
• Work with tenants to complete agreed support plans and risk assessments and support them to achieve their goals including income maximisation, feeling safe, being involved in the local community, accessing appropriate housing and having choice in the range of services they receive.
• Identify and report safeguarding and case management concerns relating to adults at risk and work effectively with the Supported Housing Lead Officer and designated safeguarding leads to support statutory agencies in safeguarding investigations.

The Successful Candidate for the role of Supported Housing Officer will be:

• An individual who has previous experience as a Supported Housing Officer
• Has a DBS check that is registered with the update service.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people and provided support to those in regards to housing management issues.

If you feel that you meet the criteria below then please contact us now.

Morgan Hunt is a multi award winning Employment 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 are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role

Age UK are offering a fantastic opportunity for a professional Executive Assistant to support our passionate Leadership Team.

Ideally with a proven background in a similar role, you will provide efficient, proactive support to the Chief Financial Officer and help to the wider Leadership Team. Managing day to day administration, executive support and project assistance. This role will particularly suit a candidate familiar with digitally based systems.

You will be:

* Experienced in a similar role
* Confident organising and managing the CFO's ever-changing diary, planning ahead and keeping abreast of daily alterations
* Producing high quality board presentations, financial analysis and board papers
* Producing internal communications on behalf of the CFO
* Coordinating meetings, booking travel and venues, arranging agendas
* Building positive relationships with others to support the CFO in all areas
* Sensitively and confidentially handle all tasks, providing a triage service on the CFO's correspondence, calls, enquiries and requests
* Digitally focused, fully conversant with MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Office 365 and MS Teams
* Manage projects/research as designated by the CFO, including preparation of papers, first draft documentation for presentation by CFO
* Quick to embrace Age UK's vision, mission, values and objectives

What we offer in return

* 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* A fantastic pension (with up to 9% employer contributions)
* Health cash plan
* Annual Season Ticket loan (spread the cost of your commute)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Shopping discounts and many more excellent benefits

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Sustrans, the charity that's making it easier for people to walk and cycle, is seeking to fill the following key vacancy within our Research & Monitoring unit:

Senior Evaluation Officer

Research & Monitoring Unit

(SUS2772)

£27,255 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Cardiff

Sustrans Research & Monitoring Unit provides evidence on sustainable and active travel that is transparent and authoritative and which influences and shapes policy, practice and behaviour across the UK.  This role will play an important part in developing our understanding of active travel in Wales with responsibilities for evaluating major infrastructure programmes and leading aspects of our work focused on school travel and will include developing and managing a small team as well as overseeing aspects of our wider programme of monitoring, evaluation and appraisal work.

We are seeking creative, passionate and experienced individuals to join our team.  If you have a good understanding of best practice in monitoring and evaluation techniques, have demonstrable project management skills and are a great communicator with the ability to present technical information in a clear way this could be the opportunity for you.  You will be able to draw on a wide range of research methods and apply them to real world projects, have strong analytical skills, experience of working with partners and clients and know how to get the best out of others both through line management and task supervision.  You will also be committed to the promotion of active and sustainable travel.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 3 February 2020.  Interviews will take place in Cardiff during week commencing Monday 10 February 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Mae Sustrans, yr elusen sy’n ei gwneud yn haws i bobl gerdded a beicio, am lenwi’r swydd allweddol hon yn ein huned Ymchwil a Monitro:

Uwch Swyddog Gwerthuso

Uned Ymchwil a Monitro

(SUS2772)

£27,255 y flwyddyn

37.5 awr yr wythnos – wedi’i lleoli yng Nghaerdydd

Mae Uned Ymchwil a Monitro Sustrans yn darparu tystiolaeth ar deithio cynaliadwy a llesol sydd yn dryloyw ac yn awdurdodol ac sy’n dylanwadu ar ac yn llywio polisi, arfer ac ymddygiad ledled y Deyrnas Unedig. Bydd y rôl hon yn chwarae rhan bwysig mewn datblygu ein dealltwriaeth o deithio llesol yng Nghymru gyda chyfrifoldeb dros werthuso rhaglenni isadeiledd mawr ac yn arwain ar agweddau o’n gwaith sy’n canolbwyntio ar deithio i’r ysgol. Bydd yn cynnwys datblygu a rheoli tîm bach yn ogystal â goruchwylio agweddau o’n rhaglen ehangach o waith monitro, gwerthuso ac arfarnu.

Rydym yn chwilio am unigolyn creadigol, angerddol a phrofiadol i ymuno â’n tîm. Os oes gennych ddealltwriaeth dda o arfer gorau mewn technegau monitro a gwerthuso, ynghyd â sgiliau rheoli prosiect amlwg, a’ch bod yn gyfathrebwr effeithiol gyda’r gallu i gyflwyno gwybodaeth dechnegol mewn ffordd eglur, yna gallai hwn fod yn gyfle delfrydol i chi. Byddwch yn gallu defnyddio ystod eang o ddulliau ymchwil a’u cymhwyso i brosiectau go iawn, bydd gennych sgiliau dadansoddi cadarn, profiad o weithio gyda phartneriaid a chleientiaid a byddwch yn gwybod sut i gael y gorau gan eraill trwy reolaeth llinell a goruchwylio tasgau. Rydych hefyd yn ymroddedig i hyrwyddo teithio llesol a chynaliadwy.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi’u cwblhau yw 9yb ddydd Dydd Llun 3 Chwefror 2020. Cynhelir cyfweliadau yng Nghaerdydd wythnos yn dechrau Dydd Llun 10 Chwefror 2020.

Mae Sustrans wedi ymrwymo i leihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth a

galluogi cynhwysiant. Croesawn geisiadau gan bobl sydd â’r sgiliau perthnasol o bob rhan o’r gymuned.

Location: The Cedars and within the community

Status: Permanent

Salary: £24,018 - £30,555

Closing Date: February 7, 2020 5:00 pm

If you are an enthusiastic professional with experience in sourcing and managing substantial corporate partnerships, there couldn’t be a better time to join Compton Care. We are going through a period of growth and have some very exciting future plans to help us reach our goals.

Our Corporate Fundraiser will play a big part in ensuring the success of our new strategy by helping to develop a range of activities and engagement tools aimed at our corporate supporters to achieve income targets as well as offering excellent supporter care.

Role requirements:

• To work with the Corporate and Trusts Partnerships Manager to develop and implement the Corporate Fundraising Strategy in order to significantly grow corporate income through a range of work streams such as partnerships, payroll giving, sponsorship and cause related marketing.
• Achieve an agreed income target and work with the Corporate and Trusts Partnerships Manager to seek out new opportunities developing new initiatives and toolkits to exceed those targets where possible.
• Organise a range of specific corporate events to increase acquisition of contacts and increase brand profile
• To develop and maintain an excellent corporate volunteering programme, offering volunteering opportunities that meet the needs of Compton and Corporate partners.
• Act as a key ambassador for Compton Care. Develop relationships within the business community, establishing links and raising awareness of Compton’s vision and mission. This will involve being a member of business networks where appropriate and in agreement with line manager.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

We are looking for a passionate corporate fundraiser with at least 2 years’ experience who can evidence their ability to achieve income targets through successful acquiring and managing partnerships with businesses. You will be used to reporting on financial performance and evaluating the success of projects and campaigns. You will need to provide our supporters with gold standard care and have excellent communication skills. You should have strong IT (including database) skills and a good eye for detail. The successful candidate will be highly organised and able to handle a busy and varied workload.

Interested applicants should be able to evidence how they meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.