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The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Head of Governance to lead its complex governance operations and work closely with the Bishop of London and General Secretary in developing church and charity best governance practice, based from Pimlico (London).
Job Summary
The Head of Governance is responsible for the effective and efficient running of the key governance bodies of the Diocese of London and its main charity, the London Diocesan Fund, providing strategic governance, constitutional and compliance advice to the Bishop of London, General Secretary and Trustees, offering first line advice and training service to deaneries and parishes on synodical governance.
Job responsibilities
- Provide strategic support to Trustees aligned with the Diocese's Vision.
- Ensure adherence to governance standards and oversee Synod planning.
- Stay updated on governance trends, offering strategic advice to stakeholders.
- Manage meetings, ensuring inclusivity and constitutional integrity.
- Lead election processes and facilitate member development initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Offer advisory support to clergy and oversee leadership development.
- Manage operational aspects, including line management and financial responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of working in a pressured governance environment and to tight deadlines.
- Educated to degree level or experience of governance in a charity or not for profit environment.
- IT proficiency (MS Office suite)
- Empathetic to the mission and values of the Church of England.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Willing and able to work evenings and weekends as required.
Desirable
- Experience of working in value-based organisation.
- Fellow or Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute, or comparable experience.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
- Season ticket loans of public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Interviews will be held on 11/12 July 2024 and second round interviews on 16 July 2024.
Key Details
Salary: £62,100 per annum with generous benefits including 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays, enhanced pension contribution, private medical health insurance, life assurance and flexible/hybrid working.
Hours: 35 per week over 5 days.
Contract type: This is a full time permanent role. The role is advertised as “full-time”.
Location: Hybrid working with office in central London and options for flexibility to work from home. The postholder will be expected to attend our central London office regularly - minimum of 2/3 days a week.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Campaigns with a dotted line to the Chief of Staff ensuring effective communications with the Executive Director’s team. This role will lead, grow and maintain Good Law Project’s relationships with a wide network of political stakeholders to support the organisation to develop its political impact and reach.
What we're looking for
- Significant experience of working in the public/government affairs environment, either through government, a political party or within a public affairs role.
- Experience of working with a range of senior stakeholders and working on high profile/politically sensitive and complex issues and campaigns.
- Experience of writing short, sharp briefs for internal (to brief internally) or external (to influence on Good Law Project priorities/issues) audiences.
- Track record of delivering real world change and measurable evidence in positively influencing change in UK Government and/or and the political landscape.
What We Do
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Good Law Project is a not-for-profit campaign organisation which uses the law to hold power to account, protect the environment and ensure no one is left behind.
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We had a primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament in 2019. We successfully challenged the Government’s operation of a fast track ‘VIP lane’ for awarding lucrative PPE contracts to those with political connections and our campaigning played a key role in the Met Police opening an investigation into Boris Johnson over the Partygate scandal. In July 2023, we forced the Government to accept that its flagship Net Zero strategy is unlawful and to develop a better plan.
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Our close-knit team of staff work across three core areas: campaigning, legal and operations. We are nimble and reactive to external events which means Good Law Project suits people who thrive in a fast-paced, at times quite pressured environment. You must share our passion for upholding democracy, protecting the environment and ensuring no one is left behind. Our culture is one of openness and innovation which encourages all staff to pitch ideas and influence the organisation’s direction. We are brave, honest and decisive – those are Good Law Project’s values. We recognise the value of our employees, individually and collectively, and are committed to investing in their welfare and development.
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In August 2022 we established an independent SRA-regulated law firm in London, Good Law Practice, to support and develop our work.
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See our website for more information.
Further Information / How to Apply
To view the full job description, personal specification, interview stages, Good Law Project values, our structure chart and to apply for this role - click on "Apply via Website".
Contact
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BACKGROUND
The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a pioneering Human Rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are the survivors of trafficking and torture, including gender-based and ‘honour-based’ violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s suffering and needs, the Foundation provides specialist medical consultation, therapeutic care, legal protection and practical support to survivors of human rights violations by helping men, women and children heal the emotional and physical damage they have suffered through torture, trafficking or other forms of cruelty. We take the learning from our work to develop partnerships to increase survivors’ access to services, and use the learning generated by our clients and partners to drive system change.
Since August 2020, Asylum Aid has been part of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. Asylum Aid operates as an independent charity, led by its own Executive Director within the group structure, and is ambitious about growing its impact and reach in the future to ensure protection from persecution for those who need it. For over thirty years, Asylum Aid has been providing legal representation to some of the most vulnerable people seeking asylum. It has built an expert service, delivering vital and life-saving services in some of the most complex legal cases, with a particular speciality working with unaccompanied children, survivors of trafficking, torture or other forms of human cruelty, and stateless people. In this role you will support both charities alongside the CEO, Executive Director of Asylum Aid and Senior HR and Operations Officer.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Head of People is a new role for the organsiation and you will be joining us at an exciting time, as we are moving into new offices and seek to drive forward our new 2025-2030 strategy. This role will play a pivotal role in implementing our objective to be an employer of choice. maintaining and evolving our strong team culture, and strengthening our position as leader in evidence based management and leadership practices. In this role you will be supported to develop the capacity, capability and human resource systems of the organisation to achieve impact at scale with a strong and effective team and will work in close collaboration with the CEO, the members of the Executive Leadership Team and Management Team as well as the Senior HR and Operations Officer.
You will provide leadership in developing and implementing our People and Culture strategic objectives. Some of your immediate priorities will be undertaking a review of our current policies and systems, preparing for our Pay and Benefits Review and setting up a Wellbeing Review and Consultation. You will also be asked to undertake a review of our equality, diversity and inclusion policy and the accompanying anti-racism action plan. You will bring your expertise in people and human resources to help secure the organisation’s long-term sustainability and impact.
It is an exciting time to be joining us and you will help ensure we build upon our success to date to increase impact, income and team satisfaction. We would like to hear from you, whatever your background. We do not believe that prior charity experience is necessary for this role, please do apply if you believe you have the skills, experience and confidence to make a people and strategic contribution to our ambition to grow impact with our team.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Helen Bamber Foundation is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that you will require the right to work in the UK and the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS check. If appointed, you will be required to give your consent to HBF to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.
Please submit an up to date CV and a covering letter, no longer than 2 pages, by 9am on 1st July 2024 by outlining your relevant skills and experience, as well as how your previous experience that matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role. Longlisted candidates are scheduled to be invited to a short introductory interview of 15 minutes on the 9th or 10th July. Shortlisted candidates are scheduled to be invited to interview in the week commencing 15th July and will be conducted either in person or where needed via Zoom.
We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about the role please contact Kerry Smith, Chief Executive Officer.
We give Survivors of trafficking and torture the strength to move on.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The King’s Trust International (KTI) has been supporting young people worldwide since 2015. Founded by HM The King, our Royal Founding President, to tackle the global crisis of youth unemployment, our vision is that every young person should have the chance to succeed, and our mission is to empower young people to learn, earn and thrive.
Our programmes and interventions are now present in 20 countries within the Commonwealth and beyond, across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East.
We are committed to amplifying the voices of young people on the global stage and putting their needs at the very heart of the design and delivery of our work. This complements global efforts to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those relating to quality education and decent work.
The King’s Trust International is committed to representing, at all levels, the global communities and young people that we serve.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our regional programme staff and a global network of over 35 partners, providing technical design and digital product support and developing projects in line with partner and donor requirements.
In this interim role, you will support KTI’s Digital and Design team in implementing the core programme design strategy, including our digital products, working alongside the Director of Delivery and Impact and with the Senior Leadership Team. You will work closely with regional functions within the programmes team, supporting the delivery of high-quality programmes and digital platforms for our young people across 20 countries via a network of in-country delivery partners.
In this fixed-term maternity cover position, you will lead and manage a team of technical programme design, content and digital product experts, ensuring that KTI’s strategic goals and objectives are met and that regional programmes are effectively and efficiently supported.
The Digital and Design team is a central function within KTI, working closely alongside Impact and Safeguarding teams to support the delivery of global and regional frameworks and tools for our programmes. In this role you would be responsible for ensuring best practice for programme design and digital product development are prioritised in our regional delivery, as well as in the global tools and processes which inform and guide our work with young people.
About you
You will have extensive experience of leading and managing high-performing teams to deliver impactful quality programmes. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to adapt your communication style to diverse audiences both in the UK and internationally, with a strong understanding of youth-centred design practices and an appreciation of the use of technology for development. A team player, you will work well across teams with a proactive and solutions-focused attitude. Skills in organisation and collaboration are key, you will be confident in bringing together project teams to drive the best outcomes for young people both on and offline.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Where will I be working?
Your role will be for a renowned not-for-profit company which cares for many historical monuments, buildings and places in and around the UK. Through those places, this organisation takes the rich history of England to 10 million visitors every year.
Your new role
As the Executive Assistant, by supporting the Director of Development, you will be playing a vital role in also looking after some of the greatest places in England so that they can be enjoyed today and for generations to come. You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference!!! What you'll need to succeed
- Experience of office organisation and administration, in a busy office, and at an executive level.
- Experience of working for a senior executive director.
- Experience of working with external stakeholders, including trustees, Non-Executive Directors and people of influence.
- Experience of supporting a director frequently travelling and working away from the main office.
- Experience of organising large meetings and conferences with a range of important and influential stakeholders.
Skills and knowledge required - Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads
- Knowledge of and awareness of the workings of a charity
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English, editing and proofreading skills
- Good computer skills, including the ability to use the full range of Microsoft Office applications, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
- The ability to write accurate and clear minutes
- The ability to prepare briefing materials
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid/remote working
- £19 - £21 per hour depending on experience
- Ongoing contract
- Flexible working
- Great networking and strong connections
- Immediate start
What you need to do now
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Head of Centre Operations
We are seeking an experienced Head of Centre Operations to work for one of the UK’s top animal welfare charities based in Watford, committed to improving the lives of the UK’s pets and striving to give every animal the best chance of finding a new home.
Position: Head of Centre Operations
Location: Watford/Hybrid
Contract: Full time, 35 hours per week, Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience, plus £5,000 car allowance
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, access to free 24/7 support service including legal, financial, emotional, and medical advice.
Closing Date: 5th July, 2024
About the role:
The Head of Centre Operations is responsible for delivering the Trust’s strategic aims through a team of over ninety employees, as well as a significant number of volunteers across the organisations five rescue and re-homing centres and remote supporter groups.
This is a ‘hands-on’ role, the Head of Operations will plan, lead and consistently deliver in the charity’s rescue, rehoming and preventative work; maintaining high standards of animal welfare and customer service at all times.
About you:
The ideal person for this role will have a strong track record of management and leading teams across multiple site locations, you will also have experience in the following:
- A strong focus on coaching and a history of employee development
- An excellent verbal and written communicator
- Confident in using IT in the workplace, particularly Microsoft word, excel and presentations
- Experience in managing diverse operations across multi-site locations.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and workflows simultaneously
- The ability to influence organisational strategy as part of the senior team
- An empathy with animal welfare
- A driving license
Although not essential, experience within the animal welfare sector would be beneficial for this role.
Please include your CV and a cover letter and tell us why you want to work for us and what you will bring to the role.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Director of Operations, Operations Director, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Regional Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Multi-site Director, Senior Operations Manager, and Senior Operations Director. #INDNFP
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Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events that make a real impact? Join this charity as a Senior Events Manager and take the lead in their dynamic fundraising events portfolio.
Key Details:
- Salary: £47,000 - £53,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- Location: London-based/hybrid working with some UK and International travel (minimum 1 day per week in the office on a Monday)
- Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (some weekends and evenings required)
About the Role:
As a Senior Events Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Development to build a sector-leading international corporate events programme. You'll manage a balanced portfolio of high-profile events and participatory fundraising initiatives, ensuring each event aligns with strategic goals.
Your Responsibilities:
- Strategic Event Planning: Work with the Director of Development to devise cost-effective, high-impact events.
- Corporate Events Management: Oversee board-level events, challenge events, and international flagship events.
- Royal Events: Liaise with royal representatives to ensure the seamless delivery of events attended by members of the royal family.
- Regional Events: Develop and execute regional events aligned with the charity's global strategy.
- Budget Management: Create and manage event budgets, ensuring maximum ROI and timely invoicing.
- Line Management: Supervise two Events Coordinators, guiding them to deliver exceptional events.
What they're looking for:
- Someone with proven expertise in events management and fundraising, with a track record of delivering high-quality, complex events.
- Have exceptional organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage budgets, negotiate, and influence stakeholders.
- A proactive self-starter with a creative and solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career, working with stakeholders and creating extraordinary events on an international scale, apply now by submitting your CV and a statement (up to 500 words) outlining your suitability for the role.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
- Contract: Full time
- Starting salary: £42,979 (Band C1)
- Location: ActionAid, 33-39 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BJ (hybrid)
Background
The Gender & Development Network (GADN) brings together expert NGOs, consultants, academics and individuals committed to working on gender equality, development and women’s rights issues. Our vision is of a world where social justice and gender equality prevail and where all women and girls are able to realise their rights free from discrimination. Our goal is to ensure that international development policy and practice promote gender equality and women's and girls’ rights. Our role is to support our members by sharing information and expertise, to undertake and disseminate research, and to provide expert advice and comment on government policies and projects.
Overall role of the Network Coordinator
The Network Coordinator is part of a small team comprising of the Director, Head of Policy, Network Coordinator, Communications and Policy Assistant and volunteers.
The Network Coordinator role lies at the heart of the network ensuring it functions efficiently while leading our activities to support our members in their work on gender equality and women’s rights. They work alongside women’s rights advocates and practitioners across a range of issues within the international development sector, while ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly.
Specifically, the role is to:
- Manage the network’s finances and funding processes
- Manage the administration of the Secretariat
- Coordinate support to the network’s members
- Coordinate support for the different branches of the network
Specific Tasks
1. Manage the network’s finances and funding processes
- Manage the finances and accounts including invoices, receipts, payments, book-keeping and quarterly budget updates and liaising with GADN’s accountants and payroll providers
- Complete all required financial reports and file tax returns
- Manage annual membership subscriptions
- Work with the Director in identifying and securing core grant funding
- Manage the administration of grant funding including invoices, activity monitoring, donor reports and relations with any sub-grantees
2. Manage the administration of the Secretariat
- Produce GADN’s Annual Review
- Respond to external enquiries in the ‘Coordinator’ and ‘Recruitment’ inboxes
- Manage GADN volunteers
- Keep all HR and other files and records in order
- Maintain internal communications systems (email, calendars, document sharing, team meetings)
- Manage the monitoring and evaluation processes of the network
- Ensure all legal reporting requirements are met
3. Coordinate support to the network’s members
- Act as a friendly, supportive and approachable face of the network
- Provide support to the network’s Working Groups, liaising closely with their Chairs
- Organise four Members’ Meetings per year, working with others in the team
- Organise other events and support for network members working with others in the team
- Induct new members
- Respond to requests for information from members
4. Coordinate support for the different branches of the network
- Service the Board of Trustees including arranging meetings, preparing papers and taking minutes
- Organise and minute meetings of the Network’s Advisory Group and Chairs of Working Groups
- Ensure communications and updates are shared between different branches of the network including reporting to the Board on Working Group activities
- Administer annual planning processes and support the development of the network’s next three-year strategy
5. Other
- Undertake any other reasonable task as needed
Management
The post is line managed by the Director. The Network Coordinator will also work closely with the Head of Policy, Communications and Policy Assistant, Co-Chairs of the Board, Treasurer, Working Group Chairs and members of the Advisory Group.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable financial numeracy and experience of organisational financial systems including accounts, budgets, spreadsheets and banking
- At least two years worth of administrative experience
- IT literacy - ideally including Microsoft Word, Excel, G Suite, and Squarespace
- Ability to write clearly
- Proven ability to organise and plan effectively, prioritise workloads and work on own initiative with limited support
- Demonstrated commitment to, and enthusiasm for, promoting women’s rights and gender equality
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Also desirable
- Understanding of gender and development issues, including racial justice
- Experience of organising meetings and events
- Experience of working with a network
- Experience of working with a Board of Trustees
- Experience of minute taking
- Experience of working in an NGO
To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please download and complete the application form and return it to us by 9 am on Monday, 24 June 2024.
Interview process
There will be two rounds of virtual interviews. The first will be held on Friday, 5 July 2024 and the second on Friday, 12 July 2024. Please note that for candidates shortlisted for the first round of interviews, there will be a one-hour virtual test on Tuesday, 2 July 2024. If you are not able to make any of these dates, please let us know in your cover email.
GADN is seeking people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our team. As we continue working to decolonise our practice and build an anti-racist organisation, we actively welcome applications from Black women and Women of Colour who we recognise are under-represented in the UK international development sector. If you share our core commitments we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Philanthropy - Join Our Fundraising Team in London
Charity People are delighted to be working with a leading membership organisation to find their new Head of Philanthropy to lead the engagement with donors. Are you passionate about making a difference and building strong relationships with major donors and trusts/foundations? This is a brilliant role to make a real impact in growing a major donor programme from an engaged pipeline.
Head of Philanthropy
Reports to: Director of Development
Working hours - 35 hours a week This role requires travel within the UK and attendance at evening and some weekend events
Salary: £50,000-£60,000
Location: London/Hybrid (at least 6 days a week in the office)
About the Organisation
They are a professional membership organisation representing more than 40,000 healthcare clinicians worldwide. Their mission is educating, improving and influencing for better health and care. You will join a small, friendly and high performing team who deliver impactful work.
About the role
As the Head of Philanthropy, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to meet targets, nurture relationships with donors, and engage new supporters. You will have the opportunity to cultivate, solicit, and steward your own prospect portfolio to secure funding for the charity's strategic priorities.
Key responsibilities include making recommendations to shape the strategic goals of the multi-year fundraising campaign, developing and implementing the major donor engagement strategy, and working with senior stakeholders to grow and manage your portfolio of major donor prospects. Additionally, you will be responsible for expanding the program of major donor events and engagement activities, ensuring due diligence on prospective major donors, and contributing to department-wide planning.
About you
To excel in this role, you should have a substantial track record of meeting income targets in fundraising or an equivalent results-oriented environment. You should also possess an entrepreneurial approach, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, budget management, and events management.
Success in this role will be measured through the development and implementation of the major donor engagement strategy and your level of engagement with your prospect portfolio. You will also play a key role in strengthening major donor relationships through face-to-face meetings.
Your ambition and hunger to succeed will be key to this role.
This is a senior role reporting to the Director of Development, and it offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact. If you are interested in hearing more the please get in touch with Tanya or Katharine with a CV to arrange an informal chat.
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Job Description
Job Title: Operations Manager
Reporting To: Operations Director
Salary:£35,000 - £38,000 per annum ( based on Experience)
Seniority Level: Management
Location: On-site in Tooting Broadway, London
Contract:Full-time, 12-months fixed term, with potential to make permanent
POSITION SUMMARY
Business Launchpad wishes to hire a highly organised, process-driven individual to oversee operations for its Tooting Works business centre.
As a key member of the Tooting Works team, the Operations Manager oversees the renting of our office units, tenant relations, and building maintenance and management, among other things. The post holder ensures the centre is run to a high standard, including excellent customer service, compliance with all current building and health and safety legislation, a high occupancy level and operation within budget.
The Operations Manager line manages four team members, making up the lettings team and the maintenance team, and works closely with other teams, including marketing, finance and the delivery team for the Business Launchpad charity.
About Us
Tooting Works is a business centre and community hub in Tooting Broadway, offering office space, co-working, an event space and more. It has been offering affordable office space and helping local businesses and organisations to flourish and grow for over 30 years.
Business Launchpad operates on-site at Tooting Works and is a registered charity which provides support and training for entrepreneurs aged 16-30 years from across London who want to set up their own businesses.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Centre Operations Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the business centre, ensuring all facilities are well-maintained and running smoothly, and that the lettings process is compliant and well-managed.
- Implement and monitor operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency and service quality, including opportunities to digitise procedures and services.
- Manage building improvement and repair projects in collaboration with the maintenance team and the operations director.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and manage risk assessments.
- Identify, anticipate and address problems and opportunities for the business centre in collaboration with senior management.
Customer Service
- Act as a point of contact for tenants, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
- Foster strong relationships with tenants, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement strategies to attract new tenants and retain existing tenants with the goal of maintaining high occupancy levels.
Financial Management
- Manage the operational budget, ensuring cost-effective management of resources and that projects are delivered within budget.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers to secure cost-effective deals.
- Ensure tenant arrears are regularly monitored and managed.
Line Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage the lettings and maintenance teams, ensuring high performance and productivity.
- Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Handle recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding of staff members as needed.
Essential Skills / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- At least 2 years’ experience in operations work.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Desire to drive operational excellence.
- Line management experience.
- Experience of managing a building, property or facilities beneficial.
- High comfort level with online tools such as MS Office, project management software, or similar.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Negotiation and customer service skills.
- Resilient and adaptable with ability to multi-task.
- Solution finder.
About Rewards
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Personal annual training budget
- Employee assistance programme including counselling
- Regular team socials throughout the year
- Generous sick pay allowance following probation
- General eye test
- Well-being day ( 1 day per year)
- Volunteer day ( 1 day per year)
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and therefore the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Pre-employment Checks
Any employment with Business Launchpad will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Receipt of two satisfactory references
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Please email your CV with a cover letter stating why you are interested in this role.
Please be aware that this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in our employment decisions and policies. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and have the opportunity to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background or circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of role
To manage the annual programme of the PPA psychoanalytic psychotherapy qualifying training and the Advanced Clinical Course. To promote and grow the trainings. To manage the budget and collect and report on performance management data. To track all trainees’ progress, to ensure the smooth running of all elements of the teaching provision and to liaise and work in collaboration with the PPA training committee (TC), curriculum committee (CC), selection committee (SC) and post graduate committee (PGC).
Accountable to
The post will be line managed by the office manager will be accountable to and work in close collaboration with the committees of the PPA.
Key responsibilities
1) To oversee and manage the delivery of the annual programme of the PPA trainings in collaboration with the TC and PGC.
a) Booking clinical, theory and group seminar leaders in collaboration with TC and PGC.
b) In liaison with the Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement place adverts for supervisors, teachers, and group leaders as appropriate.
c) Ensure that trainees and TC have an up-to-date list of Training Analysts, Training Supervisors and Approved Therapists
d) Room booking for all aspects of the programme.
e) Annual review, update and production of handbooks and all written materials for course.
f) Collaboration with the library to track reading list production.
g) To be the first point of contact in cases of emergency.
h) To collect, collate and report on trainee feedback.
2) To oversee the annual trainee selection for the trainings.
a) To be the first point of contact for potential applicants, giving out appropriate information about the trainings and passing appropriate inquiries onto the training advisors.
b) To liaise with interviewers and arrange trainee selection interviews.
c) To attend selection week/day process.
d) Collate information on the number of applicants and successful candidates and report to TC.
3) To support the TC in the monitoring and management of trainees’ progress throughout their training.
a) To record which tutors have been assigned to trainees in collaboration with training committee.
b) To receive monthly updates from training tutors, collate and report to TC as required.
c) To manage collection and evaluation of all feedback from trainees and seminar leaders and send as appropriate to the training committee.
d) To find readers and markers for final clinical papers and arrange dates for reading ins.
4) To promote and grow the trainings.
a) In collaboration with the Director of Marketing, Comms & Engagement to develop and implement a marketing plan for PPA trainings.
b) To work with the Events Officer to promote the trainings at bpf open days.
c) To liaise with the PPA newsletter editor to ensure the production and circulation of the newsletter and to communicate with the Membership Officer about any PPA items for the bpf newsletter.
d) Ensure consistent messaging about PPA trainings across internal and external communications.
e) To have oversight of the cycle of reaccreditation with the BPC.
5) To ensure effective administrative and financial management of PPA trainings.
a) To take lead on ensuring all communication with trainees is up to date including collection of fees, sending out handbooks, curriculums, all training materials, and dates.
b) To work with the Director of Corporate Services to oversee and maintain budgetary control of both trainings.
c) To work with the Director of Corporate Services to provide management reporting data.
d) To collect and report on data collection of protected characteristics.
e) To provide budget updates to the training committee.
f) To recommend and implement improvements to PPA training admin systems and processes.
g) To manage all payments from trainees and to teaching staff.
6) To work with all PPA committees to maintain the functioning and growth of the PPA association.
a) To attend TC meetings, PGC meetings, bpf Heads of Trainings meetings and any other meetings to ensure the smooth running of the committees and clear communication between committee members.
b) Organise and oversee the termly PPA reading group and other social events in collaboration with the Events Officer.
c) Encourage and grow PPA members’ events in collaboration with the Membership and Engagement Officer.
7) General
a) Any other activities deemed appropriate by the CEO and Office Manager.
b) Supporting office colleagues with other trainings when necessary.
c) Working collaboratively with the whole bpf staff to ensure the smooth running of all bpf training and membership activities.
d) Being part of the office duty system.
e) Adhere to bpf policies and procedures.
This job description is intended as a guide and is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this role. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.
This job description and person specification may be subject to review from time to time in conjunction with the postholder.
Person specification
Qualifications
Good level of general education.
Experience
· Significant experience in an administration role, preferably in a client/customer-facing role, and ideally in a training, education, or membership environment.
· Knowledge of higher education or professional healthcare training, in relation to psychotherapy or counselling desirable.
· Experience of managing budgets desirable but not essential.
· Knowledge of financial and invoicing procedures desirable but not essential.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes.
· Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting.
· Able to understand the complexities of working in a membership organisation.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills.
· Able to work independently and be proactively as well as able to exercise judgement about when to draw on colleagues’ expertise and ask for assistance.
· Methodical with good attention to detail.
· Able to use initiative and continue to think under pressure when faced with sensitive interactions.
· Ability and commitment to maintain strict confidentiality.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of People and Culture
7 months contract, maternity cover
35 hours per week, full time
£59,389 FTE
Hybrid Working - Remote/London
Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with a membership body to help them find their new Head of People and Culture on a maternity cover contract. This role is to start in July for an extensive handover period and is a seven-month contract maternity cover role.
You will bring strong line management experience; this role has two direct reports (one Officer and one Co-ordinator) and you will report in to the Director of People and Operations.
With significant customer focused HR Generalist experience, you will have a proven track record of people-operations, including employee relations, performance management, change management, recruitment, learning and development, employee engagement, and pay and reward.
You will bring strong relationship building skills, in depth and up to date knowledge of HR legislation and best practice, and experience of managing challenging situations with tact.
Supporting the Director of People and Operations, you will help deliver cultural and development projects, lead on change management processes and oversee HR operations. Proven experience of salary benchmarking and recent change management is advantageous.
This role provides excellent benefits including 12% pension, flexible working and wellbeing perks.
There is a quick turn around on this role, with CVs being sent asap, with online interviews scheduled for Monday 17th June.
How to Apply
Please note we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with JUSTICE to help them recruit for a new Philanthropy manager to join their team. JUSTICE is a human rights and law reform organisation based in the United Kingdom. Over their 67-year history they have transformed the legal landscape for the better, led by evidence, expertise, and a focus on practical solutions. As the only NGO whose work spans the whole of the UK justice system - from family law to housing, criminal justice and more – their work touches the lives of people across the country. Members of Justice are predominantly barristers and solicitors, judges, legal academics, and law students.
This role is offered on a permanent basis paying a salary between £40,000 to £45,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their office in London.
This newly created role will be an integral part of the small but impactful Development Team currently comprised of a Trust and Foundation Fundraiser, an Engagement and Communications Officer and a Development Administrator. The post holder will play a pivotal role in developing and sustaining fundraising relationships, working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. They will be responsible for developing their major donor and mid-level giving programme. The post holder will also assist with individual giving campaigns, payroll giving and in-memory giving.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in acquiring and developing five or six figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of network and relationship mapping to build relationships with donors and secure donations. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to protecting human rights and building a fairer justice system within everyone’s reach.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Cancer52
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
£65,000 - £70,000
Permanent, full-time
Remote with the ability to convene meetings and events in London and elsewhere
Cancer52 is a national organisation, created in 2007 by Professor Sir Mike Richards, CBE, then National Clinical Director for Cancer, and registered as a charity in England and Wales in September 2017.
We are an exceptional organisation, providing one voice for all those affected by rare and less common cancers. Historically, these cancers have been underrepresented and under-funded. Today, they represent 47% of people diagnosed with cancer, but 55% of all cancer deaths – a hidden majority. Cancer52’s aim is to change this by taking the collective voice of our members to those who influence cancer policy, research, services and treatment.
Cancer52 is recognised for its strong convening role, bringing together our 115 member charities with organisations in industry, government, the NHS and other stakeholders to address the inequalities faced by patients with rare and less common cancers. Our reputation is strong and we are in a unique position to provide a common voice for these underrepresented cancers. The figures for people with these cancers are challenging and there is much work to do.
After a hugely successful tenure during which Cancer52’s size and influence has grown dramatically, our current CEO is retiring from full time work in July. The Board of Trustees is now seeking to appoint a successor to build on the successes and achievements of recent years.
To be our next Chief Executive, you will be a talented leader, able to motivate and empower others and develop strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. You will also be an inspiring and authentic individual who is passionate, confident and engaging as the key spokesperson of the organisation and a representative of the diverse Cancer52 membership.
You will be capable of influencing decisions at senior levels of government, in the NHS and in partner organisations operating in the fields of cancer research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. As our Chief Executive, your role is to be a key proponent of the campaigning and influencing drive of the charity, setting the overall strategy and vision for the organisation.
In addition to the core management competencies required, the role requires demonstrable leadership which will inspire others, along with a comprehensive understanding of Cancer52’s purpose and the problems faced by those charities and organisations representing the rare and less common cancer communities.
Effective networking will be a key skill set, and will enable you to actively seek out, engage and establish productive relationships with political decision makers, NHS leadership and charity CEOs to further our goals. Your approach will be collaborative, motivating stakeholders to engage with our work.
Success will be achieved through collective effort, but what will also be fundamental to the achievement of our ambitions will be funding. Going forward, and alongside our influencing work, you will be seeking out the funding opportunities that deliver a sustainable financial future and enable us to increase our impact.
Cancer52 is committed to creating an inclusive environment, promoting equality, valuing diversity, and combating unfair treatment in recruitment. We want to make sure that we always recruit the best person for the job in a way that is fair and equitable and demonstrates our commitment to valuing diversity at all stages of the recruitment process.
How to apply
Click on Apply via website
Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partner, Simon Lloyd, Director, NFP Consulting. Contact details on our website listing
Closing date: Monday 8th July
The opportunity
Would you like to be a part of a decision-making body that aims to tackle inequalities across the sport and physical activity sector, by ensuring the financial investments it makes in engaging, delivering, and supporting activity are effective and help to meet respective outcomes?
As a committee of Sport England’s Board, the Investment Committee seeks assurance on delivery of investments which support our strategy in aiming to get the nation more active.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equity and inclusion is at the heart of the committee’s principles and the decisions we make on targeted investments aim to improve the lives of individuals in communities with known economic, demographic and societal challenges.
We actively encourage applications from people with an understanding and experience of the barriers communities face in the sector.
The candidate
We are looking for two individuals who will join the committee as Independent Members. The ideal candidates will have a background and specialism either in:
· measurement and evaluation of programmes or campaigns including outcomes; or
· innovative public service delivery.
The role
The role provides participation in the decision-making process. You will act as an impartial adviser, bringing relevant skills, knowledge and experience, and provide oversight to shape strategy and investment decisions.
Meetings and Time Commitment
The Committee meets in-person (London Office) four times a year. The remaining meetings scheduled for 2024 (10.00am – 3.00pm) are:
· Tuesday 3rd September.
· Tuesday 26th November.
About Sport England
We work to grow and develop grassroots sport and help more people get active across England, by investing money in organisations and in places. We also provide support to the sport and physical activity sector to ensure it can work as effectively as possible.
Sport England recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly where we are under-represented, currently, this includes disabled people and those from culturally diverse communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.