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Check my CVThe Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is seeking an exceptional Director of Internal Audit & Investigations (SCS2), responsible for providing an independent assurance, investigations, counter fraud and safeguarding investigations service to FCDO in line with international audit and investigators standards.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DfID) merged on 1 September 2020 to form the new Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The FCDO pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. It promotes the interests of British citizens, safeguards the UK’s security, defends our values, reduces poverty and tackles global challenges with international partners. This is a unique career opportunity to take up a stretching, high-profile and business critical SMS/SCS2 position within the newest ministerial department.
The FCDO employs 17,300 staff in diplomatic and development offices worldwide, including in 280 overseas embassies and high commissions. Their UK-based staff work in their joint headquarters in King Charles Street, London and Abercrombie House, East Kilbride (and you may be based out of either with travel to both expected).
Operating at the centre of world events, this newly created role will be demanding and rewarding in equal measure. You will form a key part of the senior leadership team reporting into the Director General, Corporate & Finance; your duties will include:
- Bringing together two legacy audit and investigations teams into a single team, developing a single audit and investigations approach that reflects the risk profile of the new FCDO, and establishing a new structure and operating model.
- Leading a world class independent internal audit assurance service within FCDO.
- Leading a centre of expertise on safeguarding investigations, providing independent and objective investigations, quality assurance and oversight of allegations of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment within FCDO and across the programme portfolio.
- Delivering an annual programme of risk-based audits, management assurance and consultancy at home and overseas; attending ARAC meetings; and providing an evidenced annual opinion on departmental risk management, governance and internal control.
To succeed in this outstanding role, applicants must demonstrate evidence and proven examples across the following essential selection criteria:
- Strong track record of leading and delivering a high-quality, strategic risk-based Internal Audit programme in a large complex organisation, managing relationships between departments and their sponsored bodies;
- A professional qualification in Internal Audit or Accountancy (i.e CMIIA, CCAB or equivalent), with a sound understanding of best and modern counter fraud practice in compliance with the Conference of International Investigators’ standards or equivalent;
- Strong corporate and team leadership experience, including leading transformation, change and capability building. Experience successfully leading strong professional teams and managing own and team resilience within a complex working environment;
- Track record of working across counter fraud and/or safeguarding investigations and internal audit issues, managing sensitive and difficult issues, both within the UK and overseas; Experience of delivering investigations into allegations concerning sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and sensitivity to the complexities associated with these cases;
- Experience building effective relationships and influencing a diverse senior stakeholder community to adopt good practice internal controls and risk management processes.
This role is available as full-time but flexible working arrangements including job share arrangements may also be considered. The successful applicant will have access to the Civil Service pension scheme, 25 days per annum leave allowance and be required to work a minimum of 37 hours per week.
For an informal confidential discussion about the role please contact Tim Salmon at Allen Lane.
Requests for the candidate pack and application submissions (CV, supporting statement of no more than 2 sides and diversity form) should be submitted to Allen Lane. It is mandatory that your application includes a completed diversity monitoring form.
Please note, for security and intelligence purposes, this post is reserved for British citizens.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 15th March 2021.
The FCDO is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion, and want our workforce to reflect the communities that we serve. We are also committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work and perform at their best.
The Civil Service Commission provides assurance that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
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Flexible location - Fixed term maternity cover contract for a period of 14 months from April 2021
The role
The role is maternity cover during a key period of cross-organisational activity for the Digital Product team. Expected outcomes for this period include the development of a new website for Breast Cancer Now, and a related project to ensure cookie compliance across all our websites and apps.
The Head of Digital Product leads on the development and management of digital platforms, website content and technology.
The role will manage the Digital Product team, who work on website projects, digital services and apps, and support the delivery of content for these, including but not limited to health tools and products, ecommerce systems and fundraising campaigns.
The role will work with the Associate Director, Digital and Strategic Insight to deliver a digital product and content strategy for the charity, including the development of new digital products to achieve marketing and organisational objectives.
The role manages two Digital Product Managers and the Digital Content Manager.
About you
At this key time for the Digital Product team, you will have demonstrable experience delivering large-scale website development projects using Agile methodologies.
You are a collaborative and effective communicator, with a track record of engaging internal stakeholders and managing multiple external agencies. You’re as comfortable managing teams and working with colleagues using remote working platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Slack as you are in an office environment.
You have a strong understanding of digital product management and digital content management and production, with direct experience in the development and maintenance of websites.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.
We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.
We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.
Please note that whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role will be based in your chosen office and the expectation is that once restrictions are eased that the post holder will be based within this office for the majority of the time. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.
Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.
Closing date Monday 15 March 2021 at 9:00am
Interview date Week commencing Monday 22 March 2021 (interviews will be held virtually)
Are you a service co-ordinator looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to support people with a visible difference across Scotland.
We are recruiting for a Skin Camouflage Co-ordinator that will take the lead in delivering the Skin Camouflage Service across Scotland working with colleagues across the organisation .
You will have experience of supporting volunteers accompanied with excellent organisational and communication skills. The service is in an exciting phase and about to embark on a transformational year and your experience of developing strong and productive relationships with partners including the NHS, local authorities and third sector organisations will be invaluable.
Key objectives of the role:
- Day-to-day co-ordination of the Skin Camouflage Service (SCS) in Scotland, liaising closely with the Head of Skin Camouflage Service on service innovation and continual improvement.
- Volunteer recruitment, training and co-ordination of Practitioners (SCPs),
- Clinic administration of all SCS appointments in Scotland, from enquiry/referral, appointment to completion, ensuring that all quality and operational KPIs, data management and evaluation requirements are met.
- To support the Head of Scotland in engaging and developing a range of stakeholders to ensure excellent referral relationships with healthcare professionals, third sector and local authorities.
We are looking for someone with:
- Demonstrable experience of engaging and developing relationships with healthcare professionals, local authorities and local providers.
- Previous volunteer management or co-ordination experience or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and a systematic approach to work with the ability to prioritise between competing demands.
- Strong commitment to Changing Faces values, vision and purpose and to keeping the voices of people with visible differences at the heart of all work.
If this sounds like you – we would love to hear from you.
We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us and help improve the lives of people with visible differences. In line with our commitments to race equity, we are particularly seeking applications from People of Colour/ BAME people. We are always open to conversations about flexible working.
About Changing Faces:
Changing Faces is the UK’s leading charity for everyone who has a mark, scar or condition that makes them look different (a visible difference). Being different in a society where there is such pressure to look a certain way is extremely difficult.
People with visible differences are vulnerable to isolation, loneliness, social anxiety and low self-esteem. They face staring, unwanted attention and even bullying and hate crime. They experience lowered expectations in education, problems getting work and stereotyping in the media. This can have a devastating, and lasting, impact on their wellbeing. Adults often come to us, having never spoken to anyone about the psychological impact of their visible difference before.
Changing Faces provides unique practical, social and emotional support for people affected by visible difference; we challenge discrimination and campaign for a world that respects difference.
Our services build confidence and resilience – giving people the tools to manage their feelings, cope in different social settings, handle other people’s reactions or deal with life, education, work and relationships. We are going through an exciting period of change and development across the organisation.
Changing Faces wants a future where everyone with a visible difference on their face or body has the confidence, support and opportunity to lead the lives they want.
Contract: Full time (37 hours per work).
Location: Home-based with travel across Scotland as required
Starting Salary: £26,868
Closing date: 10am Monday 22ndMarch 2021
Interviews: w/c 29th March 2021
Application method: Please download the attached Job Description and provide a full CV and a comprehensive supporting statement, with clear demonstration of how you meet each point of the person specification and job requirements. Please do let us know where you saw the role advertised too.
For more information, please visit the Changing Faces Website
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