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- Applications close: 9am, Monday 10th May 2021 (Please note that late applications cannot be accepted)
- Salary: £35,000 - £39,500 p.a. (+ £3,000 London Weighting, where applicable)
- Contract: Full-time, permanent
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week. We are open to agreeing a flexible working pattern to best suit the successful applicant.
- Location: London or Birmingham (with travel to London for meetings). Remote working initially until staff return to office-based working.
- Interviews: Tuesday, 18th May 2021 (TBC)
- Start date: ASAP
- Function: Partnership Team
- Reporting to: Partnerships Director
About The Access Project
In the UK today, students from the most advantaged backgrounds are six times more likely to make it to a top university compared to their least advantaged peers. To change this, The Access Project supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
Our approach works: our students are more than twice as likely to place at top universities compared to similar peers.
Through the COVID crisis, we have remained student-focussed and continued our support by rapidly moving all provision online. In summer 2020, we were selected as a Tuition Partner for the highly competitive National Tutoring Programme, in recognition of the quality of our work. This partnership has enabled us to expand and we now serve 1,700 students in London, the East and West Midlands and Bradford. As the country emerges from COVID, tackling educational disadvantage is an urgent social challenge - a challenge we aim to meet by expanding our footprint and reaching more students than ever before.
Why we need you
We are looking for an experienced communications professional to capitalise on our media profile and brand awareness as we expand into new regions. You will be finalising and embedding a new communications strategy while we prepare for our next phase of growth.
The pandemic has put the national conversation on higher education, inequality and social mobility into the spotlight. The Access Project has the insight, data and student stories to be prominent in this debate and has achieved a significant increase in national media coverage over the last year. Making the most of the charity’s growing profile will play a central part in attracting more volunteers and donors, raising awareness of the educational disadvantage and influencing change.
The successful candidate will be passionate about levelling the playing field for disadvantaged young people in education, with significant experience of communications strategy development. You will have a strong editorial eye and copywriting skills. You will build strong relationships with colleagues across the organisation and with journalists and ambassadors for our cause.
Some initial focus areas for the role will be:
- Work with the Partnerships Director and senior management team to finalise an integrated communications strategy. As part of this, identify key pieces of work to take forward and recommendations for the future structure of the communications team.
- Lead a review of TAP’s website, refreshing content and consulting across the organisation to produce recommendations for redesign and future maintenance of the website.
- Secure high profile press coverage for The Access Project around A Level results day in August and proactively spot and take advantage of other media opportunities as they arise.
- Look into the feasibility of TAP using high profile ambassadors to build its profile and how these would be managed, and research candidates.
- Line management of our Senior Communications Officer.
Please see below/attached for full job description and person specification
Job description
Integrated Communications Strategy
- Development & implementation of integrated communications strategy to support TAP’s strategic plan.
- Set appropriate indicators of success for effective delivery.
- Develop processes, tools and ways of working to deliver integrated communications.
- Participate in external relations working group to develop stakeholder relationship strategy and public affairs objectives.
- Ensure best practice in crisis communications and reputation management for TAP.
Raising TAP’s profile
- Develop powerful campaigns and secure national, regional and local press and broadcast coverage to raise the profile of The Access Project, placing us in the national conversation around social mobility, equality and university access.
- Develop media campaigns to support communications strategy objectives.
- Build relationships with journalists, proactively pitch stories and maintain a media contacts database.
- Make the most of local and regional press opportunities where our partner schools and universities are based.
- Coordinate interviews and brief spokespeople.
- Facilitate media training for TAP spokespeople.
- Keep track of relevant news and policy developments in social mobility and higher education.
- Help to source and steward high-profile ambassadors for TAP.
- Grow our profile in the higher education sector, promoting us as leaders in our field through specialist HE platforms.
- Ensure The Access Project is nominated for relevant awards.
- Work with MPs and relevant select committees to gain traction for TAP on priority policy areas.
Communicating our impact and student stories
- Ensure our sector-leading impact is clearly communicated on our website, social platforms and other channels.
- Ensure our student stories are told in a compelling way, working with colleagues to source these and giving guidance on interviewing and storytelling techniques where needed.
- Work with our student ambassadors to bring their voice into media coverage.
- Develop publicity materials for the organisation including our annual review, brochures, leaflets and short films.
- Ensure the privacy and safety of the young people we work with in all communications and media work.
Developing our messaging and brand
- Ensure our brand guidelines are up-to-date, practical and accessible
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure they have suitable messaging and materials for their key audiences (e.g. funders, volunteer tutors, school partners).
Internal Communications & cross-organisational collaboration
- Ensure joined-up communications plans across TAP.
- Contribute to internal communications, including our internal newsletter.
- Editorial oversight of internal communications platform.
Line managing our Senior Communications Officer
- Provide oversight and guidance; develop and monitor objectives..
- Create opportunities for professional development.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience developing and implementing an organisational communications strategy.
- Proven track record of pitching and securing press and broadcast coverage.
- Superb copy writing skills.
- Ability to convey complex and technical information in an appealing way, understanding the needs of different audiences.
- Ability to form excellent working relationships with colleagues, journalists and ambassadors.
- Flexible and able to work under pressure to short deadlines.
- Good knowledge of digital communications and what a good digital and social strategy looks like.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the higher education and social mobility policy environment.
- Line management experience.
- Experience of brand development.
- Experience of crisis communications and reputation management.
For detailed information regarding this job opportunity, please see the following link below to our online application portal.
About The Access Project
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Sense is recruiting an experienced People Director as our outgoing Director is retiring. The People department is based in our offices Birmingham and you will be expected to travel between Birmingham and our office in London. Until we are able to re-open our offices, the post holder will be based at home.
We are a charity that supports people to be their best and to succeed. We are looking for a People Director who is responsible for the overall development and delivery of our people strategy and to ensure that as an organisation we live by our values and are motivated by empathy and compassion.
Our workforce consists of around 2,400 staff and 1,600 volunteers working in a wide variety of roles in England, Wales and Northern Ireland across social care, education, retail and charitable services, including fundraising, communications and other support functions.
About Sense
Sense is a national charity supporting children and adults with complex disabilities. For everyone living with complex disabilities and for everyone who is deafblind, Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. You can read more about the benefits of working with us on our website.
About the role
The People Director is a member of the Executive Team, supporting the Chief Executive and Directors of operational, retail and support departments.
The People Director will lead the work of the department under four key strands:
In the HR team: workforce planning, advice, change, reward, recognition, policy and equality, diversity and inclusion
In the L&D team: induction, ongoing professional development and our leadership and management development programme
In the Services and Systems team: the implementation of our new HR Information system, all of the administration work for the department, our management information and analysis, and all recruitment, selection and onboarding work.
Internal Communications: employee engagement and the purchase a new intranet.
Key skills and experience
We're looking for a collaborative and innovative senior leader who can demonstrate:
A successful People / HR track record at senior leadership level in a complex multi-faceted organisation. Our preferred candidate will have experience of social care or a related area and whilst it’s not essential, an understanding of the not for profit sector would be an advantage.
Evidence of a strongly collaborative leadership style. The successful applicant will be a skilled collaborative partner able to work alongside their peers on all people matters.
Credible experience of HR systems. We are currently implementing a new HR Information system and LMS, soon to be followed by a new intranet so we are looking for someone with recent experience of complex change programmes.
A clear commitment to the people we support. Our vision and values drive our work every day so we’re looking to see that commitment evident in the successful candidate.
Please refer to the job description for further details of the role.
About the application and selection process
If you think this is you then we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for applications from individuals only, no agencies please.
Informal stage
Application
Once you’ve decided to apply, there are three things we need from you by 9am on 27th April:
Complete the online application process available from our website.
A brief CV outlining your key achievements.
A short supporting statement illustrating how you fit the post requirements.
Accessibility and inclusion are important to us so please ensure that your CV and supporting statement are in FS Albert or Arial minimum point 12 and are no longer than two sides of A4 each.
Please click 'apply now' below to complete a short application form, and send your CV and supporting statement
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We are seeking an experienced senior marketing professional looking for their next exciting opportunity.
As the new Brand & Marketing Director for The Prince’s Trust, you will be responsible for developing the marketing strategy to recruit young people onto our life changing programmes, engage and acquire donors to support our work and be responsible for part of our fundraising portfolio.
You will lead on building and managing our trusted brand, build on our digital marketing capability and lead and inspire our highly motivated marketing team to deliver exceptional results at a time when young people in the UK have never needed our support more.
If you are a proven marketing leader with strong brand, acquisition and digital experience and are passionate about our cause we would love to hear from you.
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Permanent
Full Time
Location Midlands
Salary £56K + Benefits*
We are delighted to be recruiting a Regional Director to our new operational region Midlands and Wales!
As the Regional Director you will provide strong strategic and professional leadership for all aspects of Place2Be service delivery; translate and deliver Place2Be’s mission, values and business priorities into operational plans, KPIs and local delivery.
You will have overall responsibility for leading and developing our mental health services in the region. In your position as Regional Director, you will lead, build and develop school-based service management teams, ensuring appropriate professional development, training and succession plans are in place and that resources are available to meet service commitments.
To be considered for this position you will have a demonstrable track record of delivering results with quality outcomes. You will need to be a collaborative team player, concerned with team success as well as individual performance.
You must have experience of financial and budget management including planning, development, forecasting and business development. The successful candidate needs to have an astute understanding of the clinical work carried out by Place2Be.
What will I be responsible for in my new role?
following geographical regions:
• South Wales
• East Midlands
• West Midlands
Travel across this region may be required
Main responsibilities:
You will:
- drive and deliver high quality standards in Place2Be schools; ensuring standards are met or exceeded
- ensure policies and procedures are effectively implemented and adhered to
- hold accountability for school retention and development of best-in-class partnerships with Place2Be schools
- identify opportunities for growth and development through partnership building with a range of stake holders such as Clinical Commission Groups, Academy Trusts etc.
- lead, build and develop effective relationships with the regional Business Development Managers and Regional Clinical Lead to ensure continued delivery and expansion of Place2Be services
- take lead responsibility for safeguarding management and work with the Head of Safeguarding to ensure best practice of all safeguarding issues and concerns in line with Place2Be’s policy
- be accountable for Place2Be service that delivers a whole-school approach to mental health; involving sourcing adequate numbers of trainee counsellors through local colleges, universities and other providers.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will:
- have a degree level qualification or equivalent
- have experience leading multi-functional teams at senior management level and fostering a culture of learning, growth and professional development
- have a track record of delivering results with quality outcomes
- have demonstrable experience in leading and developing clinical services for children and young people
- posses experience of previously building and nurturing strong relationships both internally and externally
- experience of financial and budget management including planning, development, forecasting and setting
- have a proven ability to think strategically, use initiative and to actively seek innovative approaches to problem solving and delivering results
- possess strong interpersonal skills including motivation, negotiating, influencing and networking to build strong internal and external relationships
- have good understanding of quality assurance and effective performance monitoring
1st Interview date: Tuesday 4th May 2021
2nd Interview date: Friday 7th May 2021
If you wish to have an informal discussion, have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, or need additional information please contact our recruitment team via our website.
*In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:
- Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
- Robust Learning and Development Programme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
- Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
- Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay
If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.
About Us
Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. Place2Be provides mental health support and training for over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils.
Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life. Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the ‘comprehensive CAMHS system’.
Through our professional development programme, we are training c1200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build ‘mentally healthy’ schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.
We continue to pilot, trial and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children, families and schools we support.
We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.
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Our mission is to take Good News relevantly to every young person in Quinton and the surrounding areas. We are looking to appoint a pioneering and visionary director to lead the centre in this new exciting chapter as we enter our eleventh year of ministry. The person we appoint will be passionate about seeing all young people encounter Jesus and this will have an impact on everything they do. They will be able to develop a creative strategy that will grow the work of Quinton Youth for Christ, establishing strong relationships with schools and local churches, as well as developing our detached work and ensuring we are engaging with young people across all demographics. We are excited to work with a charismatic, enthusiastic leader with a heart for evangelism and community engagement, who is able to cast vision and inspire others to join the mission.
To receive a copy of the Job Description and an Application Form, please email us by clicking 'How to apply'.
Quinton Youth For Christ may close this position early if sufficient applications have been received.
There is an occupation requirement that the role holder is a committed Christian in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Location: Quinton, Birmingham, UK
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 depending on experience
Deadline for applications: 6th June 2021
The Trust is looking to appoint a Disability Inclusion Manager to ensure that all aspects of the Trust’s activities are fully accessible to D/deaf, disabled* and/or neurodivergent employees, artists, audience members, stakeholders, participants, or volunteers.
*We are defining disability based on the Social Model approach, which, by focusing on the disabling barriers imposed by society, embraces all physical, sensory, and invisible impairments, learning disability, mental health, neurodivergent and fatigue conditions.
Deadline for applications: 30 April, 12noon
For more information and details of how to apply, please visit our website.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 37 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.
IRW are currently recruiting for the position of ‘International HR Manager' to join its dynamic International Programmes Division. The purpose of the role is to lead and strengthen the global HR remit and provide empowerment to the function by building global people practices that enable success. The post holder will provide strategic leadership, coaching and supporting globally based HR staff to enable good people management, empowering others to lead, and delivering on strategic ambitions relating to people and culture. The post holder will actively align to the CHS HR standards and implement within practises.
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Level 7 CIPD qualified
- Strong and seasoned analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally to overcome challenges
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail to ensure high quality in ones work
- Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities; proven experience of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution
- Excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Excellent levels of computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications and HR software
If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 12/05/2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:
(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
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We are seeking an inspirational Chief Executive Officer to join our small independent charity, someone who shares our vision and values, invites innovation and thrives on making a positive difference to the people and communities we serve.
Martineau Gardens, holders of the Queens Award for Voluntary Service, is an organically managed community garden close to Birmingham city centre. We offer volunteering opportunities for Social and Therapeutic Horticulture; work placements for SEN students; environmental education for schools; family activities and courses for adults. We supplement our charitable income through public engagement activities including events; plant and produce sales; venue hire and visitor donations.
The opportunity to join as our new Chief Executive comes at an exciting time for the charity as we seek to grow our resources and expertise to support more people and maintain the restorative properties of the Gardens. We are seeking an individual who can develop strategy using a creative approach; someone with high levels of emotional intelligence and the ability to influence, who has experience of managing a team with diverse skills and who has expertise in budgeting and governance.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will lead and guide your team of 10 and support them to adapt and develop their services to ensure sustainability and identify opportunities for new ways of working, delivering plans that meet strategic and operational aims.
Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, the role of Chief Executive will support the Board of Trustees in fulfilling their responsibilities in the governance of the charity and will bring good strategic and analytical skills coupled with the credibility and gravitas to represent the charity, motivating and empowering through values driven leadership.
Potential candidates will need to be fully motivated to provide the dynamic and inspiring leadership needed to ensure the charity grows and to be able to support the Charity’s vision, mission and values. You will ideally have previous experience leading in the Charity sector, however we will consider applications from a wide range of backgrounds. Knowledge of Social and Therapeutic Horticulture is desirable but not essential.
If you have the ambition, credentials and values to help steer our charity to the next level, we would love to hear from you. Any offer made is subject to satisfactory references to the charity and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring service (DBS) will be essential if successful.
Closing date: 27th May 2021
Interview date: Week commencing 9th June 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Officer
Carers Careline require a part time Chief Officer to lead and manage a small team based in the Ecumenical Centre in Redditch. Well established, the charity offers various forms of support to unpaid Carers in Redditch.
Role Requirement
The role requires that the Chief Officer:
- Be a dynamic and strong team leader
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be prepared to be in the public eye representing the charity
- Have excellent networking and presentation skills
- Have an understanding of the issues affecting unpaid carers
- Be a successful and experienced fund raiser.
- Have an understanding of working with communities
- Have financial management experience, be able to read and interpret accounts, set and manage budgets
- Be competent in using the Microsoft Office software suite.
Key Responsibilities:
- To develop and implement a fundraising program, that will ensure a sustainable revenue stream.
- To provide leadership to the organisation by creating an adaptable and responsive team through their personal development.
- To manage the IT system development with the aim to improve our level of services.
- To evaluate and manage risk in all areas of operation.
- To develop and ensure that all legal requirements, organisational policies and procedures are adhered to in relation to service users, staff and volunteers.
- To ensure that all evaluation and monitoring processes meet funding criteria. and produce detailed reports for the funders.
- To develop and manage policies and procedures that comply with the Charity Commission, Companies House and Governmental requirements,
- To ensure compliance with all financial legislation.
- To ensure that staff and volunteers are adequately informed and trained to carry out their duties safely and in compliance with all policy and procedures.
- To set, manage and present operational budgets.
Salary and Holidays
Type of Position: Permanent Part-Time
Number of Hours:25 hours per weeks Monday to Friday to suit the needs of the organisation, including some occasional evening and weekend work
Salary: £19,110 full time equivalent £28,282
Annual Salary: Paid Monthly
Holidays: Equivalent of 5 weeks holiday per year plus public holidays
Accountable to the Trustees, this position is demanding and the person selected will have patience, empathy and find satisfaction in helping others to improve their lives.
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The Citizens Advice Service provides free independent confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.
Citizens Advice Bromsgrove and Redditch (CABR) is an independent registered charity covering the Bromsgrove and Redditch area.
We are a member of National Citizens advice, the leading UK Advice Charity. The main areas we help our clients are in debt, benefits, housing and employment and offer information and advice to a large number of clients to a high, accredited standard of quality. We dealt with 5630 clients in 2019/20 and circa 20000 issues. The core areas are debt, benefits, employment and housing.
We are recruiting to the pivotal role of Chief Officer. We are looking for someone who will drive Citizens Advice Bromsgrove and Redditch forward to become a flourishing and dynamic organisation that will be there for the community long into the future.
Organisation: Citizens Advice Bromsgrove and Redditch
Job Title: Chief Officer
Salary: c. £37,000
Location: Based in Bromsgrove with some travel to key stakeholders within Bromsgrove and Redditch with some flexibility for home working
Reporting to the Trustee Board you have overall responsibility for the quality and delivery of advice provided by Bromsgrove and Redditch CA – ensuring we meet the standards required under the Performance and quality Framework (PQF) and the objectives of the Strategic Business and Development Plan.
Your direct reports will be the CA Service Manager, Senior management team, Paid staff team and volunteers responsible for service delivery.
You will have specific responsibility for all external liaison and activity and will be a proven relationship builder who has exemplary interpersonal skills to strengthen our reputation.
Our network includes National CA, Bromsgrove District Council, Redditch BC, other funders and stakeholders and the local community,
You will have a proven track record of maintaining and developing funding streams to enable continued support for our core service along with specialist service delivery to meet local needs.
You will ideally have managed or been a key influencer on a significant transformation project.
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the delivery of our advice service. Supported by a committed staff and volunteer team we have mobilised home working to continue helping local people in need by phone and email during this period.
Undoubtedly the landscape for local charities has dramatically changed and we are looking for a dynamic and innovative leader who can navigate us through the next steps in offering an excellent service to our clients.
We encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics, as we value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please click apply. This will contact our consultants, Aled Morris and Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, who will send the infromation pack.
Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application. We will need a CV and a supporting statement addressing the full person specification in the information pack.
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Friday 23rd April 2021
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) is one of Europe’s leading new music ensembles whose critically-acclaimed work includes concerts, tours, new music commissions and learning and participation programmes.
BCMG seeks a Head of Finance to lead the financial planning and management of the organisation.
BCMG’s Head of Finance plays a key role in enabling the company to realise its overall artistic, commissioning, performance and learning programme. As a member of the Strategic Management Team, the role has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation, accuracy and integrity of the financial accounting systems within the organisation. It covers leading financial planning for the business in close contact with the Artistic and Executive Directors; accurately preparing all budgets, cash flow plans, financial reports and quarterly and annual management accounts for the Board of Trustees; and a wider contribution to the development of specific projects of the company. The Head of Finance is responsible for the management and development of the Finance and Administration Coordinator.
Application deadline Tuesday 27 April at 10am. Applications received after this time shall not be considered.
Interviews will take place at CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF, on 3 or 4 May 2021. Should candidates prefer, a digital interview will be organised on the same dates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Job Title: Fundraising and Impact Manager
Salary Band: £27,588-£29,211
Fixed Term: 12-month initial contract
Location: Coventry
Hours of Work: 40 per week
The Positive Youth Foundation is a Coventry-based charity, established to support young people to achieve their full potential. We have a long-standing track record of developing services for young people, in particular, those who find themselves in challenging circumstances.
Job Purpose:
Our organisation has seen steady growth over the years, and to facilitate this further, we have an exciting new role within the leadership team. The successful candidate has a unique opportunity to lead on the implementation of our fundraising strategy and associated impact measurement work. Reporting to the Executive Director, they will support an established management team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Lead on an ambitious Grants, Trusts, CSR and Philanthropic investment strategy.
2. To advise the management team and lead on applications for funds from a range of relevant bodies to impact on positive outcomes for young people.
3. Support compliance of contracts and agreements across the organisations business.
4. To deliver effective impact measurement processes to inform funders of outcomes as well as influence strategic decisions of PYF.
5. To possess the relevant commitment to be able to involve young people in decisions.
All duties and responsibilities must be carried out with due regard to PYF’s Policies and Procedures.
Person Specification
Area Description
Knowledge:
Knowledge of fundraising within a social enterprise, charity or CIC (or similar) environment, designed to meet social outcomes. Knowledge of relevant local, regional and national sources of grant and unrestricted funding. Knowledge and awareness of issues affecting young people who find themselves living in challenging circumstances. Knowledge of compliance matters in relation to grant-related and other funding arrangements. Knowledge of how to design and utilise data capture processes, and use data to influence decision making and strategy developments.
Skills and Abilities:
To be forward thinking/non-conventional in your approach to fundraising. To be able to consult and involve young people and relevant partners to get their feedback which will help them to be involved decisions. To manage a comprehensive workload of funding applications and associated compliance measures. Ability to engage with a variety of professional sector groups, including funders and corporate bodies. Ability to design and implement a successful inward investment strategy designed to maximise resources for social outcomes. Ability to respond effectively and quickly to competing work priorities. Ability to work within and contribute towards a team approach.
Experience and Education:
Educated to degree level or with an equivalent/relevant proven track record in fundraising. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of relevant sector experience, attracting individual investments of around £100k-£250k.
Safeguarding
PYF puts safeguarding at the forefront of all its activities. The successful applicant will demonstrate their firm commitment to effective safeguarding practises and high professional standards around all safeguarding issues. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Equal Opportunities
PYF are fully committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Interviews to be held 14th-18th June 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- To provide specialist evidence-based trauma therapy in an age appropriate manner, to include play and art therapy to children and young people across the Midlands & Northamptonshire seeking help from ASSIST.
- To deliver robust assessment and formulation measures, ensuring effective and appropriate interventions are delivered.
- To deliver client services directly, and to receive appropriate clinical supervision accordingly.
- To attend multidisciplinary meetings and liaise with various professionals as required for the wellbeing of the clients.
- To be non-judgemental in approach to all work.
- To provide information on service provision and trauma/Post Traumatic Stress related issues to schools, parents and other professionals, and how children can be affected by trauma.
- To assist and maintain the administrative systems for managing casework and the upkeep of all client records, and to ensure confidentiality for all ASSIST Service Users, within the confines of the ASSIST confidentiality policy and Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
- To maintain confidentiality and respect when dealing with client information.
- To adhere to all ASSIST’s policies and procedures and to promote the values, spirit and ethos of the organisation at all times.
- To assist in the daily administration of the ASSIST Clinical service, including the support systems underpinning this service.
- To meet with the ASSIST Staff team to discuss appropriate development of the ASSIST service.
- To produce written reports related to the area of work as required.
- To be an active member of the ASSIST team, and to undertake other duties as commensurate with the nature of the post, as specified by the ASSIST Director of Client Services and Trustees.
- To participate in regular performance reviews, compiling or relevant statistical data, and annual appraisal.
- To fully recognise the complexity of the field of work, and continuously to update training and practice, according to current and on-going research findings.
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The Data Officer takes a proactive role within the ambitious Income Generation team compiling, collating and analysing the data required to drive our business forward and support the department in achieving demanding targets. Working collaboratively across the department, you will be taking responsibility for the delivery of high-quality data processing, ensuring our systems capture the right data about our supporters so we can plan more defined activity to raise the voluntary income we need to deliver our services.
Our fantastic Income Generation team have done an amazing job during the pandemic, working with our donors and supporters to generate similar levels of income to pre-pandemic times.
Our challenge now is to improve the way we organise and use our data to help us build stronger relationships with our supporters and increase the level of income we bring in to sustain the organisation for the future.
Your role will focus on streamlining the collection, management and use of our data which comes from a wide variety of sources, providing our team of fundraisers with the best possible information to raise the money we need.
You will be organised, familiar with data capture and storage, understand how different systems work together and how technology can support data development. You will have an understanding of Data Protection and GDPR, and the importance of communication preferences.
If this sounds like you, why not come and join our amazing, successful team and help us develop the way we use data for the benefit of our patients and families in the future.
This position is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract. The position may become permanent at the end of the fixed period. Part time hours will be considered for the right candidate.
There will be the opportunity to work from home.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Hannah Morris, Supporter Engagement Manager, The Myton Hospices.
Permanent
Full Time
Location Midlands
Salary £48K
We are excited to be recruiting a Regional Clinical Lead at Place2Be!
As the Regional Clinical Lead, you will ensure consistently high quality, safe, ethical and efficient clinical work is delivered across the Region. You will be accountable for clinical governance and ensure all services are clinically sound, effective and legally compliant.
As a senior member of the clinical team at Place2Be you will work with the Clinical Director and other Regional Clinical Leads to help shape the organisation’s approach and range of mental health interventions in schools.
To be considered for this position you will be able to demonstrate an ability to improve methods of clinical service delivery within the context of up to date research and emerging best practice in children and young people’s mental health services and in line with clinical policies and procedures. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering a range of clinical learning modules, to qualified clinicians and large groups.
To apply: for this position you must have a minimum Level 6 Certificate or equivalent qualification in Clinical Supervision (ideally Counselling, Psychotherapy or Therapy) and current membership of a relevant professional body (BPS, BACP, UKCP, HCPC, COSCA).
What will I be responsible for in my new role?
following geographical regions:
• South Wales
• East Midlands
• West Midlands
Travel across this region may be required
Main responsibilities:
You will:
• be accountable for clinical governance within the Region, ensuring our services are clinically sound, effective and legally compliant
• work closely with Regional Director to shape service delivery in the region
• lead (or co-lead) on national strategy, quality, cost effectiveness and delivery of one key area of clinical practice, such as:
• parent Work
• group Work
• secondary School interventions
• digital Integration
• be accountable for ensuring all new recruits go through a consistent clinical induction programme, that includes safeguarding
• set-up reporting and monitoring systems to ensure that rigorous assessment and formulation is embedded and at the heart of all clinical activity
• support the Regional Director, who is accountable for ensuring that there are adequate numbers of employees and Counsellors on Placement, to fulfil Partner School contracts, with interviews for School based clinical staff and Counsellors on Placement
• ensure all Counsellors on Placement have safeguarding induction and adequate measures are in place for measuring the effectiveness and learning from clinical placements.
About You
As the successful candidate, you will have:
- a minimum Level 6 or equivalent clinical qualification and current membership of a relevant professional body (BPS, BACP, UKCP, HCPC, COSCA)
- Level 6 Certificate or equivalent qualification in Clinical Supervision
- senior leadership and clinical experience in the field of children and young people’s mental health services, ideally with experience of working with/in a school setting
- experience of specialist assessment, formulation and treatment of individuals with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
- extensive experience of working as a clinical supervisor
- experience of managing and monitoring safeguarding disclosures and referrals and of handling risk
- Experience of delivering a range of clinical learning modules, to qualified clinicians and large groups
- Understanding and applied use of assessment, formulation and clinical outcome measures to improve practice
1st Interview date: Friday 7th May 2021
2nd Interview date: Tuesday 11th May 2021
If you wish to have an informal discussion, have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, or need additional information please contact our recruitment team via our website.
In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:
- Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
- Robust Learning and Development Programme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
- Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
- Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay
If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.
About Us
Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. Place2Be provides mental health support and training for over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils.
Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life. Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the ‘comprehensive CAMHS system’.
Through our professional development programme, we are training c1200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build ‘mentally healthy’ schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.
We continue to pilot, trial and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children, families and schools we support.
We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.
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