Permanent Development Officer Jobs
Who we are
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
The purpose of this role is to lead on our finance strategy, and ensure all of our systems, reporting and processes are helping to drive forward the charity and deliver on our objectives at scale. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Directors to ensure that financial planning is effective and supported by accurate data analysis. You will report directly to Trustees as required and ensure that the highest standards of transparency and probity are maintained.
You will be joining the team during a period of growth in the size and complexity of our delivery. We currently have 20 employees and anticipate doubling in size within three years. You will have a crucial role in shaping our systems and processes to ensure we can scale effectively, both our existing programmes and a new membership-based programme that is in development. We’re looking for an experienced finance professional with an interest in effectively using technology and systems to drive efficiency, without compromising on accuracy or compliance.
You will support and mentor the Finance and Office Manager, ensuring that financial administration is carried out proficiently and in line with all legal and regulatory requirements, including ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all statutory filings are made accurately and on time. Your role will also encompass ensuring that we operate within legal & regulatory frameworks and stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every single requirement, but feel as though you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we would urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us, the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the delivery of the charity’s objectives and activities
- Reviewing suitability of our current systems: Quickbooks for accountancy, Beacon CRM, PLEO for expenses management, Survey Monkey for data collection etc.
- Where necessary, identifying and implementing new software to ensure all systems and processes are robust, user friendly, deliver useful data analysis, integrate and/or improve automation
- Working closely with the Director of Transformations to translate the annual activity plan into an accurate organisational-level budget
- Advising the Chief Executive, team and Trustees, ensuring that benefits and risks of decisions are fully considered and fit with the overall financial strategy
- Oversee sound financial management and governance across the organisation
- Provide leadership and guidance to all things finance related, providing mentoring and support to the team
- Accountability for monitoring that the organisation’s services are, and will, run to budget, supporting budget holders and reporting promptly on risks
- Have ultimate oversight of the external audit and production of the statutory accounts, supported in delivery of this by the Finance & Office Manager
- Oversee production of management accounts and bespoke financial reports, including accurate forecasting, incisive analysis and accessible narrative commentary
- Support the Development team with financial submissions and other compliance areas (eg advising on and supporting with due diligence processes)
- Constantly seeking to develop and improve the organisation’s financial systems, policies and procedures to promote dynamic, best practice and up-to-date application of tools, systems and approaches
- Oversight of finance, governance and basic HR administration, supporting the Finance & Office Manager with high profile or complex queries, seeking specialist advice on financial or compliance matters as required
- Ensure the organisation’s compliance with charity law, in accordance with the Charity Commission in England & Wales
Skills & experience:
- You have interest and belief in our mission, to improve kids’ health through improving food and food education in schools
- You have full or partial qualification through an accredited accountancy body
- You have some experience in a senior finance role (eg Director, Head of, Management Accountant) in any sector, and some experience within a finance function in the 3rd sector (in particular familiarity with the Charity SORP and experience of administering restricted funds)
- You have experience of audit
- You enjoy a mix of leadership and rolling up sleeves to get hands on when the need arises
- You take a pragmatic and dynamic approach to robust financial management
- You can turn complex and dry data, into clear and engaging narrative
- You have project managed the implementation of new systems (accountancy / CRM / data)
- You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead
- You are skilled in building rapport with people and strike a balance between being supportive and challenging
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year, including bank holidays, a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues, enhanced parental leave. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30-mins online interview to take place on Weds 19th June. Successful candidates will then be invited to a second interview that will be in person at our offices in Brixton, London, on Weds 26th June.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.
Grants and Trust Fundraiser
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fundraiser to work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Chief Executive to maintain a fundraising pipeline, research new prospects and write high quality bids to a range of grant and trust funders.
The organisation is at an exciting stage of its development with a strategy of cautious and sustained growth, so if you want to be part of the next chapter of growth and development… then apply today!
Position: Senior Grant and Trust Fundraiser
Location: London or West Midlands/hybrid (with frequent travel to London if you are based in the West Midlands)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5hours, flexible working
Salary: £35,000
Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 6th June
Interview Date: Stage one interviews will take place week commencing 20th May, although it may be earlier for particularly promising candidates, we reserve the right to close the application window early.
The Role
You will be instrumental in securing the funding, which the organisation needs to continue to deliver and develop its services, across a wide range of functions and projects. You will be an entrepreneurial, knowledgeable fundraiser, adept at finding the right opportunities to fit the right projects. You will also be meticulous and organised in your approach to stewardship, maintaining contact with funders and working with colleagues to collate the information needed for reporting.
The fundraising strategy contains plans to further develop specific areas of fundraising such as individual giving, corporate partnerships and legacies, and you may be called upon to support the Head of Fundraising in putting plans together for the implementation of these, working alongside the Senior Administrator (Fundraising and Communications).
About You
You will have experience in a fundraising, philanthropy or relationship management role and a track record of success in securing at least five-figure donations from grant and trust funders.
You will have:
· Knowledge of digital fundraising approaches
· Outstanding writing and communication skills
· The ability to understand financial language and budgets
· Strong research and prospecting skills
· The capacity to build excellent relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally
· Experience of measuring impact and delivering evaluation reports
You will be asked to submit a one-page covering letter and your CV.
About the Organisation
The charity have been around since 1997, when it started as a small playgroup set up by parents dismayed at the lack of provision for their autistic children. Since then, it has grown into a major deliverer of services and support in London and the West Midlands with a turnover of around £2.6m per year. The mission is to support autistic people to live happy and fulfilling lives and change society’s attitude to autism, whilst also providing essential services and enriching opportunities to autistic people.
Join a value-driven organisation, which employs value-driven people who want to make a difference and play a vital part in ensuring that it can resource and sustain this amazing work.
Benefits include:
· Flexible working patterns with the option to work in a hybrid way
· 25 days of leave (pro rata for part time roles) each year plus 8 bank holidays and the additional office closure between Christmas and New Year
· Access to ongoing training and progress in the areas that interest you
· Access to our wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme
· Enrolment on to our pension scheme
· A supportive, warm and fun working environment made up of values driven people who are passionate about changing the world for autistic people
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and global majority candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and disabled candidates.
The charity is a neuro-affirming employer, with a strengths and rights based approach to neurodiversity which affirms neurodivergent identity – they don’t want to “fix” or “cure” autism, and don’t see it as a “disability”. The team are working to improve the ways in which they recruit and support neurodiverse employees and those with lived experience of neurodiversity.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Employability Programme Manager (Ardwick)
35 hours a week
£31,757 - £34,609 (starting point dependant on experience)
This position is primarily based in Ardwick
Manchester Young Lives does education differently. We building trusting relationships that enable young people to feel respected and safe, facilitating engaging creative personalised learning programmes that leave young people with SEND believing they can succeed. We are looking for a passionate values driven professional who will support young people in our Learning Hubs to believe in themselves and achieve their aspirations.
MYL is recruiting for an Employability Manager to lead our Post 16 programme in Ardwick for young people 16 - 25 with SEND. You will need the skills to manage the multi-disciplinary team providing a flexible and engaging curriculum of learning alongside high levels pastoral support and enrichment activities. You will work with colleagues and partner agencies to coordinate admissions and meet young people’s needs, including acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
This is a full-time year-round role but we are happy to consider job shares, reduced hours or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. Application forms must be returned either via email or by post to us. Please ensure you complete the final section of the application from, giving information as to how you meet the person specification.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The closing date for completed application form is Monday the 10th of June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Main Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver a structured programme of enjoyable, recreational, high-quality activities to meet the needs of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities who attend Short Breaks clubs
Lead and line manage a team of workers and volunteers, and to assist in the recruitment and training of the Disability sessional team
To coordinate and take responsibility for the planning, allocation of places, and staffing to ensure safe delivery of Short Breaks clubs
Have responsibility for processing of new referrals, initial assessments and individual care plans and any associated risk assessments
To develop strategies and behavioural support plans for young people attending activities and access YMCA Disability Services
To be aware of Ofsted requirements and ensure Short Breaks clubs for children are compliant, with ongoing monitoring
Administer medication for children and young people with health needs and undergo relevant training and transfer this knowledge onto the staff team
Work closely with individual children and young people and their families to identify a range of social, recreational and leisure activities to meet the needs of young people and children
Ensure that all young people are made to feel valued and enabled to develop and improve self-esteem, life skills, self-confidence and positive experiences
To gain young people’s feedback and capture their voice in shaping and evaluating future club sessions
Work as part of the delivery team, initiate programmed activities, alongside additional opportunities
To be responsible for the Health and Safety of children, young people and staff, above all, ensuring that Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at Risk policies are adhered to
Provide information, guidance and advice for parent/carers about local services for young people and families
Attend and participate in relevant internal/external meetings and forums related to the CYP services activities
To provide operational Coordinator cover for other Disability Services or locations as required
To undertake the role of Duty Officer at the Sovereign Centre, at times to be agreed with Disability Services Manager
Undertake any other duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by the Disability Services ManagerTop of Form
DESCRIPTION
Job Purpose:To coordinate and deliver an exciting range of Short Breaks activity clubs for children and young people aged5 - 17 with additional needs and disabilities at weekends and school holidays.
Hours of work:35 hours per week including one evening per week.
Term time hours: Wednesday – Sunday 09:00 – 17:00 or Tuesday – Saturday 09:00 – 17:00
School holidays hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Location : Based at YMCA Sovereign Centre, Slipshatch Road, Reigate, RH2 8HA. Managing Short Breaks Schemes located in Epsom.
Annual leave:Starting allowance - 25 days plus Bank Holidays
NB: School holidays are key delivery periods and annual leave is not usually agreed during these periods.
Benefits:
Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.
Free Parking : There is free parking available at The Sovereign Centre and at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.
Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.
Closing date & interviews:
Closing Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024 9am
Interviews are scheduled : Week commencing Monday 20 May 2024
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Scheme Manager: Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands
Closing date: 9am 20th May, 2024 Interview date: Week beginning 3rd June, 2024
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Salary: NJC Scale 26 – 30 (£34,834 - £38,223)
Permanent contract dependent on future funding.
Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands have a rewarding opportunity to lead our team committed to providing support to families across the Moorlands, responding to the challenges within the charity sector.
We are seeking a manager, with a range of skills, able to lead the team, oversee the operations of the charity, provide support to the Trustee board, and ensure the future financial strength of the charity. We are seeking a manager who can provide strategic leadership and vision, has strong communication skills, has knowledge of charity finance and skills in bid writing and income generation, and who is passionate about the early years and the work of Home-Start.
Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands has operated successfully in the Moorlands district for 25 years. We have a strong track record in the delivery of both home visiting support through our skilled Coordinators and Volunteer team and in Group provision for the early years.
The successful candidate should
- Demonstrate commitment to the importance of the early years and the importance of support to parents who may be facing difficulties
- Demonstrate experience of leadership and management in a changing environment
- Have experience of securing funding and income generation
- Be able to form partnerships with voluntary, statutory and community organisations
Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £34,834.00-£38,223.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
We are looking for an experienced professional to lead and manage YMCA East Surrey’s Childcare Services including our Early Years provision. If you are committed to make a positive difference in the lives of children - and the staff that support them - we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead on service delivery, management and governance
– To provide strong leadership for the service based on a clear vision for the service, clarity of standards and outcomes to be achieved.
– With the Head of CYP support the strategic development, planning and delivery of specialist services for children and families ensuring an effective co-ordinated offer for these families is in place and to develop new childcare settings as appropriate.
– To have the primary responsibility for establishing, maintaining and developing consistent and high standards of professional and managerial competence amongst all staff involved in the delivery of Childcare in line with that of internal policies and procedures and of regulators such as Ofsted.
– To provide line management to the Service Managers and Co-ordinators and work with them to ensure they provide an effective service to children and families in Surrey.
– Maintain up to date detailed knowledge of legislation and national policy and to ensure SLT, CYP management team and the service are briefed on changes. This will include the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children’s Act 2014 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 amongst others.
– To have lead responsibility for ensuring the Childcare operates in a way which safeguards children and is fully compliant with children’s safeguarding procedures.
Manage stakeholder engagement and financial integrity
– Lead on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in conjunction with the Quality and Insight Manager.
– With the Head of Finance and HCYP to produce annual budgets for Childcare services and monitor them to ensure financial viability and appropriate use of charitable resources
– To ensure that key relationships and business processes are in place to improve outcomes for children and families.
– Work with the Development Manager to support the Managers and Co-ordinators to write funding bids and reports for new and existing work
– To ensure childcare services meets both national, local performance and quality indicators in an effective and timely way.
– Ensure all key policies and processes are up to date and fit for purpose.
– Work collaboratively with Quality and Insight Manager to ensure services deliver value for money, within budgets and are evidence based, ensuring that services are rigorously evaluated working with the in terms of quality and outcomes and that they continuously improve and are provided in response to children’s needs.
Training and Development
– Contribute to an in-house training programme for CYP staff and volunteers, which is also offered to all YMCA East Surrey staff and volunteers and key partners
– Manage, and when required, deliver in-house training sessions supported by CYP Managers and Co-ordinators
– Work with the Head of CYP and HR to develop volunteering, apprenticeship, and traineeship opportunities across the department
Provide effective management and support and demonstrate the values and culture of YMCA East Surrey.
– Ensure that all activities demonstrate the values and culture of YMCA East Surrey.
– Work with the Head of CYP/Deputy CEO to support the implementation of YMCA East Surrey strategy and Operational Plan.
– Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role.
– We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure. We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training.
Job Purpose:To be responsible for the management and effective delivery of multi-disciplinary services for children and families. The aim of the services managed by this post is to provide support to children and families to help to belong, contribute and thrive within East Surrey. Also, to support the HCYP with quality, development and training for staff and volunteers across the Children and Young People services.
Hours of work: 35 hours a week,Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with flexibility
Location : YMCA Sports and Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJ .
Annual leave: Five weeks (pro-rata) plus bank holidays. Holidays increase after two years’ service to a maximum of five weeks pro-rata after six years’ service. The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year.
Benefits:
Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.
Free Parking : There is free parking available at The Sovereign Centre and at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.
Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.
Closing date & interviews:
Closing Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024 9am
Interviews are scheduled : Monday 20 May 2024
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The Winch is a dynamic children and young persons’ charity in north Camden which delivers a cradle to community pipeline of opportunity, through family support, play, youth-led, sports and social action programmes, working alongside children, young people and parents to develop their strengths, skills and sense of belonging of purpose. We want to appoint a dynamic Community Library Manager to run the library and grow our provision, based on the three key themes that reflect our aspirations; Belsize Reads, Belsize Creates and Belsize Connects. They will be a friendly and welcoming face to a wide range of library visitors, be opportunity-focussed and keen to take the initiative. They will champion the power of reading and creative arts for all
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
At Streatham Youth and Community Trust, our vision is that all children and young people living and going to school in Streatham reach their full potential, should have a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.
We are looking for a committed and collaborative senior leader to help us improve and expand our service offer at our Streatham Vale Park and Wellfield Road sites.
The succesfull candidate will be a proactive and confident leader, with strong community engagement skills and a track record of delivering high quality after school and holiday provision for children and young people. In addition to our afterschool and holiday provision, you will also be responsible for our stay and play services and our sports-focussed youth work at Streatham Vale Park and our employability services at Wellfield Road.
The role is a great opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a well-established local youth charity and help us to shape and grow our service offer to meet the changing needs of the local community.
SYCT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and people with lived experience.
How to apply
To apply please download the recruitment pack and application form. You can also use the quick apply option to express your interest.
Closing date: 8am on Tuesday 28 May
Interviews: Tuesday 4 June and Wednesday 5 June
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.