Job Title: Head of Finance

Contract type: Permanent 

Starting date: ASAP (December 2020 - January 2021)

Department: Finance

Line Manager: Chief Executive Officer

Location: London office, Old Street. We are temporarily working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hours of work: 1.0 FTE (equivalent 37.5 hours per week) 

Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days in December

Application deadline: 10:00 (UK) Monday 16th November 2020

We are looking for a Head of Finance who is excited to work at an organisation which values the following principles:

1. Fairness, openness and decency: As the Head of Department with accountability for finance across the organisation, your role will be to ensure that our financial policies, procedures and systems are robust yet workable – for our staff, for beneficiaries and other stakeholders.  You will value ‘diversity’ in its widest sense, and will be an ‘enabler’, working with the CEO and Leadership Team to provide clear financial analysis and embed sound financial practice into day to day decision-making.  You’ll provide proactive support and guidance to your colleagues, and will strive to make ‘finance’ a positive, empowering and engaging experience.  You will be a fair, supportive and enthusiastic leader of your team, providing leadership and guidance on personal, professional and technical development.

2. Ensuring our programmes are helping to challenge injustice and inequality:  We must use our organisation’s financial resources in the best way possible to deliver maximum impact for our beneficiaries.  As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will work with your colleagues to ensure that we develop trainings and programmes which are founded on sound financial principles and an informed understanding of costs and pricing.  In close liaison with the CEO, you will be excited at the prospect of seeking and developing partnerships with funders which focus on effective, efficient and impactful use of funds, supported by clear and timely reporting.  You will relish the opportunity to guide the Trustees in their strategic finance and business planning discussions, providing insightful management and monitoring information which highlights challenges and risks, as well as opportunities.

3. Balancing process and pragmatism:  As a relatively small but ambitious and growing organisation, we know that we have to make trade-offs about what to prioritise. We need to mitigate and minimise financial risks where we can, and build a sustainable financial base, culture and systems to support our plans for the future.  As an experienced Head of Finance, you will have a keen understanding of the critical balance between prudence, financial control, bureaucracy and the need for ‘audit trails’, whilst encouraging flexibility, responsiveness and innovation.  Engaging your colleagues – especially those who are not primarily in a ‘finance’ role or confident about ‘finance’ – will be crucial in helping you to successfully address this part of your role.

4. Supporting a learning approach and encouraging innovation:  We need to be nimble and keen to try new things, but also quick to understand if they are successful or not.  You will draw on your expertise and creativity to actively seek opportunities to ‘do things better’ whether in relation to advising on financial governance and compliance, or through considering changes to the organisation’s financial processes and systems.  You will seek and value the views of your colleagues and key stakeholders, and will work collaboratively with the Head of Operations and other Leadership Team members to collectively address concerns and to continually look for opportunities to champion financial best practice.

5. Passion for our purpose:  Whilst we believe that it is not crucial to have experience within any particular sector, it is important that every member of our senior team has a passion, and optimism, for our mission and ways of working.  As Head of Finance you will be passionate about conveying Campaign Bootcamp’s story and call for action ‘through’ and ‘beyond’ the numbers – whether that’s in relation to the information on our website, reports for funders, regular management reports, or the annual statutory reporting process. 

Role description:

Your role as Head of Finance will centre on four key areas:

1. Helping the organisation grow its impact by:

• Leading and developing the finance team (Finance Officer, and Finance & Business Support Manager) who are well-motivated, productive, and who are enthused to support their ‘non-finance’ colleagues to take ownership for the financial aspects of their roles. You will use your experience to ensure that the organisation’s finance and related systems ‘enable’ growth in order to deliver maximum charitable impact.
• Advising and supporting the CEO, the Board and the Finance and Fundraising Committee through providing technical input and financial analysis, modelling and scenario planning to inform their decision-making.  You will take a lead role – with the CEO and Head of Income Generation - in the development of the financial strategy and business plan to support the organisation’s overall strategic priorities.
• Working with the Finance & Business Support Manager to produce timely, accurate, insightful and incisive management and forecasting information for staff colleagues and Board members.  You will consider and implement the most effective way to portray financial and non-financial indicators which highlight and address organisational challenges and risks as well as opportunities.
• Working with the CEO and Head of Income Generation, you will seek and develop partnerships with funders which focus on effective, efficient and impactful use of funds, supported by clear and timely stakeholder reporting.

1. Providing strong, fair and insightful financial leadership which ensures we are a compliant and financially sustainable organisation by:

• Sensitively and appropriately challenging financial systems and processes where you feel that they could be enhanced to improve efficiency and effectiveness.  You will balance consideration of risk and compliance, with the needs of the organisation’s staff and the circumstances of its beneficiaries.
• Leading – in conjunction with the Head of Operations – the development and implementation of the organisation’s financial systems and controls.  You will blend commercial knowledge with experience of charity best practice / requirements and risk management.
• Working with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop the annual budget and business plan, and managing the input of the budget into the accounting system.  You will lead the organisation’s re-forecasting process (2-3 times annually) and support colleagues with information for financial assumptions, scenario planning, coding, and cost / pricing structures - particularly relevant for the ongoing development of sustainable future income streams.
• Leading the relationship with the external auditors to ensure that the statutory audit process is efficient, cost-effective and extracts maximum value for the organisation.  You will guide the Finance & Business Support Manager in the production of the draft statutory accounts and you will ensure that the Annual Report and Accounts comply with relevant accounting and reporting requirements, particularly in relation to fund accounting, income recognition, cost allocations and other charity / SORP requirements. You will advise and support the Finance and Fundraising Committee and the Board as they develop, review and approve the Annual Report and Accounts, in order to discharge their responsibilities in this important area.

3. Ensuring our financial governance is fit for purpose, and is aligned with our mission, vision and culture by:

• Ensuring that the organisation is compliant with all relevant financial, accounting, tax, VAT legislation and regulations; you will create time to ‘horizon-scan’ and research upcoming developments in financial, charity and governance best practice for discussion with the CEO, Leadership Team and Trustee Board to ensure that all responsibilities and obligations in this area are appropriately addressed and discharged.
• Overseeing particular areas of financial development, improvement or risk on behalf of the Board, as delegated through the CEO; you will develop and value regular liaison with the ‘Finance’ Trustee and Finance and Fundraising Committee.
• Providing financial and management information for the CEO, Board and Finance and Fundraising Committee on a timely basis, including KPIs and commentary; You will be expected to attend and present at the required meetings, and will be responsive to questions and suggestions, and requests for further analysis or information.
• Acting as a strong role-model to promote the culture, principles and values of the organisation in a practical and visible way at a senior level.

4. Continually reviewing and improving how the organisation runs by:

• Overseeing the day to day operation of the finance function, including the use and proactive development of the accounting system (currently QuickBooks), and implementation of other financial systems and processes throughout the organisation.  You will proactively engage with users to ensure that the financial systems continue to best support the organisation’s needs and challenges.
• Supporting the Finance Officer and the Finance & Business Support Manager with the production of accurate and timely financial reports.  You will act as a sounding board and quality control, and will support your team in resolving queries from their ‘non-finance’ colleagues.
• Encouraging increased financial awareness and understanding of financial matters, and appropriate ownership of financial and budgetary responsibilities by staff in other teams; in conjunction with your team, you will develop and implement tailored financial training and appropriate support structures for your ‘non-finance’ colleagues to help them deliver their objectives better.
• Engaging with the Head of Income Generation and their team to ensure effective use of the Salesforce and other fundraising systems.  Together, you will agree mutual responsibilities to ensure clarity of tasks and prompt and accurate financial / fundraising / funder data and reporting thereof.

General

• Work in a sustainable manner with consideration of the natural environment.
• External customer service: answer the general Campaign Bootcamp phone via Circleloop and emails relating to fundraising via the charities inbox.
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
• At all times adhere to relevant legislation including GDPR.
• At all times take personal responsibility for exhibiting behaviours in line with the person specification and the values of Campaign Bootcamp.

Person specification:

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Recognised UK or equivalent accounting / finance qualification (for example, CCAB or CIMA) and full membership of the accounting / finance body
• Evidence of up to date and ongoing commitment to continuing professional and personal development which is relevant to this role
• Working knowledge of finance and reporting, accounting, tax, payroll, governance requirements / regulations / best practice as applicable to Campaign Bootcamp
• Working knowledge of financial policies, systems and controls which would be relevant for Campaign Bootcamp (refer to the role description)
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing staff in a finance team / function, and in a wider organisational context, to achieve results against team / organisational goals
• Experience of working collaboratively and proactively with colleagues at a senior management / leadership team level
• Experience of actively shaping strategic, financial and business planning in a commercial and / or charity setting
• Experience of successfully leading finance and / or systems projects and influencing change within the wider organisation

Desirable

• Working knowledge of payroll systems, processing and regulations; ability to oversee a payroll function and liaise with an external payroll bureau
• At least 5 years’ experience of working in a not for profit / charity finance role, preferably at manager or equivalent level
• Experience of working effectively and proactively with Board members and Finance (or equivalent) Committees; ability to inspire Board level confidence in your work
• Experience of building and sustaining successful relationships with funders
• Experience of working in an organisation focused on championing the rights of, and voice of, groups who may otherwise be viewed as disadvantaged and / or marginalised

SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALITIES

Essential

• Competent at using accounting software, such as QuickBooks or equivalent online / Cloud-based packages in a physical and virtual (remote working) office environment
• Competent at using IT packages such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint in a physical and virtual (remote working) office environment
• Proficient at developing and producing timely, insightful and incisive financial and management information, including financial and non-financial Key Performance Indicators, and adapting this for all levels of staff, and for Board members
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information and requirements to non-finance colleagues
• Strong leadership skills; proven ability to develop teamwork and build trust and commitment within your team and across other departments
• Ability to effect positive change through consultation with, and effective influencing of, staff at all levels within an organisation - especially non-finance staff
• Highly developed personal and interpersonal skills; demonstration of tact, teamwork, diplomacy and high standards of integrity
• Ability to develop and lead relationships with external auditors, in line with budget and within Board reporting deadlines [Desirable – for this to be in a not for profit / charity context]
• Ability to build effective relationships with, and inspire the confidence of, funders
• Passionate about promoting equitable opportunity in the workplace and / or service delivery, and in the wider society
• Awareness of how systemic injustice operates in our society; tangible commitment to progressing and achieving sound practice in relation to inclusion and diversity in their widest sense
• Ability and desire to be a strong internal role model, and enthusiastic ambassador for Campaign Bootcamp

Desirable

• Competent at using other IT packages and systems such as Salesforce, G-Suite, Slack, Zoom in a physical and virtual (remote working) environment

If you have any questions about this role please contact hr {at} campaignbootcamp {dot} org

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and committed Director of Clinical Services overseeing our clinical department at the hospice.  The successful candidate will provide strong, visionary, inspirational, clear, open leadership to all care teams and ensure effective management, organisation, delivery and quality of all care services and educational activities.

The post holder will already be a clinical manager with previous experience in a relevant clinical lead role and will be able to show continual clinical and managerial development throughout their career.

This is a permanent, full time role with flexible working hours. This role is paying up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Some of the key result areas are:

Strategic Management

As a member of the Senior Management Team, lead on the strategic shaping of the organisation, ensuring that clinical services develop and integrate with the existing and future strategic direction of the hospice as agreed by the Board and the developing/emerging world leading edge provision of palliative care.

Clinical Governance

Operational management of all clinical services, supporting staff to take a fully integrated holistic team approach to delivering high quality, adaptable patient/client led services.

Education and Training

Develop and support the implementation of an education strategy for the hospice workforce.

Job Purpose:

• To provide strong, visionary, inspirational, clear, open leadership to all care teams and ensure effective management, organisation, delivery and quality of all care services and educational activities;
• To contribute fully to the strategic planning and corporate management of the South Bucks Hospice;
• To develop and deliver a clinical strategy able to respond to the changing environment in hospice care which recognises both social and clinical models of care;
• To provide clear leadership on clinical governance and risk management for clinical services;
• To be the link between the hospice and the key regulatory bodies that monitor the hospice’s care (such as CQC);
• To be the registered manager as required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC);
• To act as the hospice Caldicott Guardian.

Role requirements include:

• Registered nurse (essential);
• Current and valid NMC registration (essential);
• Evidence of ongoing and continuing professional development (essential);
• Masters level qualification in a relevant subject e.g. palliative care (desirable);
• Experience in working with commissioners and external stakeholders and other service providers;
• Experience in a specialist palliative care setting (desirable).

Benefit

At South Bucks Hospice we promote a friendly and supportive working environment. You will be working as part of your local community, making a difference to the lives of those with life limiting illnesses, their families and carers. You will receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with length of service plus an employer contributory pension. Free on-site parking is also provided.

Job Overview

A government funded charity is seeking an Interim Director of Finance to start immediately.

£400 per day

Home based

3 month Contract

Responsibilities

The role would include:

1. Line managing a financial controller and ops manager
2. Signing off financial reporting to CEO, Finance and Risk board committee, and the board itself
3. Signing off financial plans if a new contract is bid for, and working with the financial controller if any ad hoc requests come in around reporting from our government contract managers
4. Overseeing HR, IT and legal (with the support of an ops manager using mainly outsourced services)
5. Overseeing office space work (particularly ensuring covid regulations are maintained)
6. Oversight of compliance and other policies, and risk management

Really bringing in safe pair of hands would be the ideal situation to keep things in good order while the client looks to appoint a permanent Director of Finance

Qualifications/experience required

ACCA, CIMA, ACA Qualified

Director of Finance, Planning and Governance

Permanent

£71,338 - £94,114 (Executive Grade D)

Edinburgh or Glasgow (*remote working required)

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is responsible for supporting improvements in health and social care in Scotland. We have a broad portfolio of responsibilities from sharing the most up-to-date evidence of best practice, offering improvement support, providing rigorous external quality assurance, and supporting people to have a greater say in the design and delivery of health and social care services.

This is an important time to be joining Healthcare Improvement Scotland.  With changes in the Executive Team, and a growing range of responsibilities in supporting higher quality health and social care in Scotland, this presents a major opportunity to make your mark in a national organisation. 

As the Director you will provide strong, visible and engaging leadership to the Finance, Procurement, Corporate Governance and Planning/Performance Management functions, ensuring that the highest professional standards are maintained. You will have a strong commitment to supporting and motivating people to give their best and in building high performing teams. 

You will provide the core financial accountability role within HIS, supporting the Chief Executive as Accountable Officer. You will also ensure the organisation has a robust financial strategy for the short, medium and long-term which enables the delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives.

You will be responsible for ensuring effective management arrangements are in place for the corporate governance of the organisation, including support to the Chair and the Board. This also includes the development and oversight of the risk management system. Additionally, you will provide leadership for the development and co-ordination of the planning and performance management function within HIS.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you must be a fully qualified Accountant, holding CCAB membership with significant post qualifying experience. You will understand the importance of retaining a very firm grasp on the day to day delivery of the directorate’s objectives, whilst influencing and shaping the future strategy of Healthcare Improvement Scotland.  You will have a high level of political acumen and resilience in handling the demanding aspects of the role.

A natural team player, you will also work collaboratively with other members of the Executive Team in supporting the delivery of improvements in health and social care.  You will also be adept at building alliances with a range of stakeholders such as Directors of Finance and Planning within the NHS, and senior staff and colleagues within Scottish Government.

​​​​*Extended periods of remote working will be required until March 2021 at the earliest. Further details will be given at interview.

The Association for Science Education (ASE) is the largest subject association in the UK. We are an active membership body that has been supporting all those involved in science education from pre-school to higher education for over 100 years; members include teachers, technicians, tutors and advisers.  We are a Registered Charity with a Royal Charter, owned by our members and independent of government. We seek to create a powerful voice for science education professionals in order to make a positive and influential difference to the teaching and learning of science throughout the UK and internationally.

About the role:

As the Director of Finance & Operations, you will join the ASE at an exciting time as we broaden our programme of online activities and enter our next three year strategy. You will take a key role in advising the Chief Executive and Trustee board on strategic financial issues, ensuring that the charity’s finance and office management systems support the efficient and effective delivery of our Mission to promote excellence in science teaching and learning.

We’re looking for someone with strong experience of financial management, particularly in the charity sector, to join our team and help to deliver our exciting plans for the future. The role reports directly to the CEO and has responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, governance and compliance as well as line managing a single member of staff. We’re looking for someone who is able to think and work strategically, manage a diverse workload, meet deadlines and who can communicate key information in a clear way to internal and external stakeholders.

The Association for Science Education is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to flexible working, we will be happy to consider a range of options for the successful applicant, which can be discussed at interview stage.

Additional benefits include 25 days holiday per year pro rata (plus statutory holidays) as well as a contractual salary sacrifice pension scheme that matches employee contributions up to 4% in the first five years and 7.5% thereafter.

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Closing date Midday, Friday 30 October 2020

Interviews will take place on week commencing 9 November 2020

King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) works for a future where every member has the opportunity to thrive. As a highly inclusive charity, democratic organisation and membership body, we are run by students, for students. Our decisions, policies and what we do are decided by our 30,000 plus student members. We operate across five campuses and support a diverse membership as well as over 300 student groups. We are the UK’s oldest students’ union as well as one of the largest.

KCLSU has just begun our new, six-year strategic journey, developed with our members, staff and university stakeholders. Together with our members, we are a union of students where individuals connect, have fun, build communities, share experiences, and make change. We're here to make sure every King's student has the best student experience possible.

Director of Finance and Resources

King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU)

£46,793 - £64,504

London – choice of multiple sites as well as some home working

As part of our new strategy, we have designed an exciting new post of Director of Finance and Resources. The new Director will lead our finance, people and governance work to ensure that our team, policies and finances are all able to support our members to have the best possible student experience. Working with an inclusive and diverse membership, the Director of Finance and Resources will develop new finance, governance and people strategies that support and enable our response to COVID 19 which has included accelerating our digital transformation and reimagining what our services (commercial and charitable) look like. As an organisation, we are committed to using our power to help challenge discrimination, resist against structural oppression, and institutional racism. The Director will work collaboratively with the CEO and directors on long-term strategic planning and organisational capacity building.

We are seeking a highly collaborative, financially adept leader, with experience of broader organisational operations, particularly in HR. A qualified accountant, you will bring experience of senior level financial planning and delivering opportunities and efficiencies that maximises organisational impact. You will also bring experience of leading change programmes whilst bringing people with you. We are looking for an engaging and inclusive leader, who enjoys working in collaborative cultures and cultivating positive relationships and engagement across a diverse range of stakeholders. If this sounds like you, we’d be very interested to hear from you.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

We are open to flexible working practices and Prospectus would be happy to discuss these with you.

Closing date:  Sunday 15th November 2020

Initial interviews with Prospectus: 19-24th November 2020

Engagement meetings with KCLSU stakeholders: 27th November 2020

Panel interviews with KCLSU: 30th November 2020

KCLSU recognises the value of diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. We are a highly inclusive organisation and are committed to ensuring our members, staff and stakeholders thrive and have their talents nurtured.

Currently approximately 30% of our staff group come from a BAME background & 64% self-identify as female. Our new equality and diversity policy will include an equality, diversity and inclusion action plan co-produced with staff and a commitment to create a more diverse staff group, including at senior leadership and Board levels. We recognise we have more to do and are fully committed to it.

We wish to recruit a dynamic, driven and inspiring leader to be jointly responsible (alongside the Director of Family Services) for providing strategic vision and day to day management of SNAP.  This is a key role in ensuring SNAP has the capacity to continue to provide support to our families due to its strong financial management, broad ranging fundraising activities and effective governance.

You will join our core team of 21 dedicated professionals who work alongside external specialists and a large team of volunteers to ensure our families get the support they deserve.

Who we are and what we do

We could spend days telling you how phenomenal we are but it would be best if you looked at our website to see who we are, what we do and the impact we have.

By way of a short introduction SNAP (Special Needs and Parents) is a Brentwood based organisation that supports Essex families who have children, aged 0-25, with any special need or disability. We aim to inform, encourage and support parents so that they can grow in strength and knowledge and become better equipped to give the best possible help to their children. Over the past 27 years (supporting 5523 families) we have gained an in-depth understanding of the everyday demands encountered when a child has an additional need or disability. At the heart of our work we aim to help and empower the whole family, enabling them to meet the challenges they face by providing a safe environment which offers a wide range of support and specialist services.

In these uncertain times, despite the insecurity and fearfulness of COVID-19 SNAP has found ways to remain a key point of contact and support for families. The switch to remote working enabled us to be there for our families; at the end of the phone and via zoom.  We have been able to continue to offer music therapy, yoga, parent training sessions, counselling, drama and even several virtual fundraising events during this period, whilst dealing with 3,331 Helpline calls and emails from existing and new families, proving how vital SNAP’s work is.

The role and its responsibilities

As a member of the senior leadership team you will work closely with the Board of Trustees and the Director of Family Services to nurture the culture, strategy, systems and structure within SNAP to ensure it continues to deliver outstanding services that support our families.

This is a unique role where you will have the opportunity to create and implement a forward-looking visionary strategy to support the aims and objectives of SNAP. Always looking at the bigger picture, you will be a central figure in the success of SNAP over the coming years.

The actual role is varied but in summary the successful candidate will work closely with the Treasurer and be responsible for:

• Leading the finance team in maintaining strong financial and budgetary management controls.
• Producing regular management accounting, cash flow reports, forecasting and financial analysis to ensure SNAP has the strong sustainable foundations that underpin work with our families.
• Strategic management of our Fundraising and Marketing team that encompasses all corporate and community fundraising alongside our statutory and grants application team.
• Managing our HR, IT and facilities management functions to ensure best practice in all operational and administrative areas.

What can you offer SNAP?

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader who can demonstrate their commercial and financial acumen balanced alongside the desired outcomes that drive a successful charity.

Are you:

• An inspiring leader, with a strong collaborative approach that fosters participation and “buy-in”
• An individual who has a proven track record in a senior commercial management role, preferably from a charity or a not for profit organisation
• Someone who is familiar with Charity Commission Guidance and Regulations for best practice Governance and confident in implementing these for everyday use
• Someone who can demonstrate their extensive financial management experience in both hands-on and strategic roles
• An individual who has experience of complex funding applications to statutory authorities and to charitable foundations for grants
• A forward looking visionary who questions, challenges and continually strives to optimise resources to achieve day to day goals
• Someone who has experience of representing an organisation at senior level with statutory bodies, key stakeholders, high profile funders and the local business community.
• Confident in your communication style and ability to deliver compelling and eloquent presentations aligned to an organisation’s strategy and objectives
• A team builder, who nurtures, develops and unleashes the full potential of your team
• An ambitious individual with a desire for personal development with the potential to take on more senior Director level duties.

This is an exciting time to join us. Recognised as the UK’s Best Charity to Work For by the prestigious Sunday Times Annual Awards in 2019, we have developed three high-impact programmes that more and more churches across the UK are running and funding. This has led us to double in income in the last four years. We expect to do so again by 2026.

With more than 100 staff and income of over £5m, we have been upgrading our finance system and growing the finance team to keep pace but there is much more to do. Your task will be to continue this good work so that we have the appropriate systems, reporting and team capabilities for our scale now and in the future. Overseeing a team of 5 staff across finance and compliance, you will bring coherence, order to complexity and organisational excellence. You will also serve as Director of our commercial subsidiary Hope Park Business Centres that generates £800k of unrestricted funds for the charity.

We’re looking for a commercially minded and relational leader capable of developing the finance team and bringing strategic financial leadership to the organisation at every level. You’ll enjoy working in a growth context and come with an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset and the high expectations that inspire excellence in all those around you. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and playing a central role in developing the organisational strategy and culture you will have outstanding judgement and integrity.

If this sounds like you and you share our passion to see UK churches transforming the lives of struggling children, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, click apply and send your CV and covering letter explaining why you meet the criteria.

Initial Interviews will take place on Friday 6th November via Zoom and final interviews at National Support in West Yorkshire, Thursday 12th November.

TLG welcomes applications from many diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Theatre for a Change is a registered charity in the UK, with a unique approach to sexual and reproductive health and rights. We have become a respected brand with international funders, global INGOs and within the local communities in which our work is delivered. 

At this particularly exciting point in our organisation’s development, we will be appointing a new Executive Director, with overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding individual with strong relevant experience and alignment to our mission, values and approach, and will be experienced in the development and delivery of organisational strategies and business plans. They will have experience of developing leadership and management teams, and bring a substantial track record of leadership mentoring, training and development.

We highly value our collaborative culture and the successful candidate will work closely with all members of the leadership teams, and also with the Board of Trustees and Directors in the UK and Malawi.

Salary: £55,000 per annum.

Letters of application and CV’s by 31st October 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly encourage applications from women and people of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently underrepresented at this level in this area. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.

DIRECTOR:  An exciting opportunity to lead the Brazelton Centre UK, a national charity dedicated to supporting healthy parent-baby relationships though promoting an understanding of newborn babies’ communication.

Background

The Brazelton Centre UK aims to support the transition and adjustment to parenthood, focusing on the development and mental health needs of both babies and parents. Holding the baby in mind, the Centre, which is research and practice based, enables health professionals to facilitate early relationship building between parents and their newborn at a time that is experienced as a major life event. The philosophy of the organisation is one of enabling effective service development, appropriate clinical intervention and sharing of expertise.

The Centre, established in Cambridge in 1997, is a training organisation for health professionals and researchers who work with babies and parents.  We offer training courses in the Newborn Behavioural Observations System (NBO) and Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale (NBAS). Brazelton Centre UK is one of four Centres in the world, teaching the NBO and NBAS, and the most active.  Brazelton UK works in partnership with other organisations on training, surveys and research, including third sector organisations, universities, NHS trusts and organisations providing support for the under-fives. Almost 6,000 practitioners have undertaken the UK training courses in both the NBO and NBAS.

The Centre currently has a staff of 6 from different professional groups, in a range of roles, and 17 Trainers (including 2 Master Trainers and 6 Senior Trainers) countrywide able to teach specific courses as required. 

The charity has a Board of Trustees to whom the Director reports and is responsible.

This is a part-time post and entails some travelling in the UK and abroad for meetings. Flexible working can be considered.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:      

Strategic leadership and planning

• Plan, lead and further develop the Brazelton Centre UK, working continually to extend the reach of our existing NBO and NBAS courses.  There may be an opportunity to develop and deliver a menu of additional options to support health professionals and others working with parents and families

• Form strategic partnerships and networks within the public, voluntary and private sector nationally and internationally, maintaining and developing positive relationships with all stakeholders. These include, but are not limited to, health services, local councils, universities, community health services and service users

• Actively lead, with the support of Trustees, refresh and implement the  Brazelton Centre UK’s business plan and long term strategy

Development of services and growth

• Promote the activities of the Brazelton Centre UK in enabling the highest standards of service delivery, supervising marketing and communication

• In line with our strategy, where relevant seek new projects, research and funding opportunities related to the aims of the Centre

• Represent Brazelton Centre UK and its work within the UK and where appropriate, abroad

• Promote and support effective working relationships with local and national partners

• Direct and engage with the appropriate resources and media to promote and develop services offered by the Brazelton Centre UK

Governance and Trustee Board

• Organise, attend and report to Brazelton Centre UK meetings of Trustees

• Supported by the Operational Manager, monitor and ensure compliance with all local, national and professional health and safety, security and confidentiality policies and advise on governance matters as appropriate.

Finance

• Be accountable for the budget and provide oversight to the Operational Manager who will manage the budget for the Centre and provide regular reports to the Trustees in accordance with the Centre’s financial procedures.

• With the Trustees and Operational Manager oversee the development and implementation of a financial strategy for the achievement of the Centre’s objectives

Operational management

• Be directly accountable for ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day functioning of the Centre

• Work with the Board of Trustees, Operational Manager, fundraising colleagues and partner organisations to increase voluntary income to the Centre to fund and trial innovative new services and research opportunities in line with our strategy

Recruit, manage, support and develop all staff, ensuring effective policies and procedures are in place and in compliance with legal requirements. 

• Oversee the Brazelton Centre UK staff including the development of objectives, work plans and monitoring ongoing performance. 

• Oversee the Trainers, including the development and implementation of work plans, recruitment, training and associated initiatives

• Performance manage, monitor and supervise audit of the delivery of courses and training programmes on an ongoing basis, providing clear analysis and evaluation evidence for users with a view to continuous improvement and development

• Ensure that Brazelton Centre UK Trainers maintain high professional standards in providing effective training in NBO and NBAS.

General 

This job description describes the major responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the post of Director.  It is not intended to be exhaustive and it should not be assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature appropriate to the role of Director are excluded simply because they are not itemised.  Similarly, it should be recognised that the duties of the post may alter due to changes in legislation or policy or the business needs of the charity.  Where such changes occur, training may be given where reasonable to enable the post-holder to undertake the new or varied work.

The Director is a key advocate for The Brazelton Centre and is expected to display the highest levels of personal and professional integrity at all times and always to act in a way which reflects positively on the organisation. 

Further details about the Centre can be found at Brazelton Centre UK.

For more information about the post, please contact Laura Hawksley, Clerk to the Trustees, Brazelton Centre UK.

Please apply by sending your CV with an accompanying cover letter saying why you are interested in the post to Laura Hawksley.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6th November 2020

The Surrey Wellbeing Partnership (SWP) is looking for an inspirational leader to fulfill the role of Independent Chair.  We need an extraordinary person who has the energy, drive and commitment to work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in Surrey.

SWP has recently secured a significant contract from the NHS and Local Authority to deliver emotional wellbeing and mental health services to children, young people and families across Surrey from April 2021. 

During the mobilisation phase for contract delivery, we are seeking to appoint an Independent Chair to fulfil the traditional Chair role of attending and managing monthly board meetings as well as a small executive role, representing SWP at some events and meetings with key stakeholders.

This role is largely working from home, with travel to meetings around Surrey expected.

Remuneration is £10k pa for 1 day per week (possibly two during the mobilisation phase).

Job Title: Director of Audience Development and Fundraising

Company: Cruelty Free International

Location: London-based Hub in Islington with potential for remote working

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £70,000

Cruelty Free International is the leading organisation working to end animal testing globally and is seeking a Director of Audience Development and Fundraising to implement strategies to grow income and deliver key messages across the range of their audiences to deliver a step change for animals worldwide.

Cruelty Free International’s brand and ‘Leaping Bunny’ symbol have a high level of recognition globally and the organisation is one of the world’s longest standing and most respected animal protection organisations.

This new role will be responsible for the organisation’s marketing, communications, audience development and fundraising functions. The post-holder will work closely with the Chief Executive and other departmental leaders to develop and drive innovative and ambitious strategies to engage and increase the organisation’s audiences and at the same time build and maintain a sustainable income base. They will also be a leading advocate for the organisation’s cause and a strong communicator that can represent Cruelty Free International at all levels.

The organisation is looking for an inspirational leader who is a strategic thinker, but with a hands-on, ‘can-do’ approach. They must have experience of working in a similar role leading an audience development team and of developing income generation strategies both in the UK and internationally. A strong track record in the field of philanthropy and corporate partnerships is also required. They will also have led and devised successful marketing and communication strategies for business and audience development and will have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Finally, the successful candidate must share a commitment to animal protection and to the values and aims of Cruelty Free International, to work with them to help create the tipping point for change for animals used in research and testing worldwide.  

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

Are you a dynamic, transformational leader with credible experience in delivering integrated, holistic care of highly vulnerable young people?

Oasis Charitable Trust is a ground-breaking group of charities that have been pioneering models of sustainable and holistic education and community development over the last 35 years.

We are now seeking a transformational leader as the Principal Director of Oasis Restore – the UK’s first secure school. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our bespoke integrated care and education for young people in custody.

Oasis Restore will offer a reparative opportunity to children and young people, who have become criminally involved, often as a result of high levels of trauma, vulnerability and threat. Our vision is focused on restoration, rather than retribution, on creating a safe environment with a holistic approach to life where every child is given opportunities equal to those offered their peers; ones that enable young people to make different choices and lead positive, productive lives.

Using a psychologically informed approach that integrates theories on attachment, trauma and human development we will offer:

• A holistic, integrated, safe environment
• A therapeutic model of care with a growth mind-set
• An ambitious and enquiry-based education offer
• Pathways for transition into community from day one

We are seeking someone with a proven track record of senior leadership to improve outcomes and life chances for young people. The new Principal Director must be someone with executive-level leadership experience who is values-led. They will have a deep understanding of how to lead person-centred care in the context of statutory frameworks and build the relationships to achieve it.

The incoming Principal Director will be adaptive to the leadership styles of their team to inspire them to be their best. They will be ego-aware and understand the pivotal role that character plays in transformational leadership.

The Principal Director will champion the Oasis ethos and be a known advocate for children who are often without a voice, ensuring that others play their roles to deliver the high-quality education, care and support that meets pupils’ needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for developing and delivering the UK’s first secure school – Oasis Restore, a therapeutic approach to education and care. You will recruit and manage a leadership team of experts across education, care, therapeutic interventions and health who will deliver this bespoke model of school for young people in custody.
• Have credible experience of executive leadership in a multi-disciplinary organisation or service focused on the care of highly vulnerable children and young people – be that education, social or health care, youth justice, local government, or the voluntary sector.
• Have a minimum of five years’ experience of transformative leadership – leading complex systems, thinking laterally and strategically in order to innovate and drive change for the improved care of children and young people.
• Be a champion of divergent thinking and creative and innovative practice balanced with commitment to providing psychologically informed, developmentally appropriate models of care and education for children.
• Demonstrate commitment to values-led leadership and proven track record of transformation of systems of care or education.

Working with Peer Power, Oasis asked young people about their vision for what a secure school could be. Their response was: “Operate in love, operate in trust, and listen to the young people.” We are looking for leadership who will respect, value and listen to the young people they serve.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate employment checks, including enhanced DBS checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Oasis Restore on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit the Saxton Bampfylde website.  Applications should be received by noon on Monday, 2 November 2020.

Direct Marketing & Supporter Services Manager – maternity cover                                             

The closing date deadline is now extended to Monday, 19th October ‘2020 - shortlisting and interviews will happen on a rolling basis while this recruitment is open – but please note that the closing date may be brought forward”

Salary:  £35,000 per annum pro rata (initial 9 month contract – with possible extension)

Based: Please note that in response to COVID-19, All We Can staff are currently working from home until the end of the year and a return to the office  (Baker Street, London) in 2021 will be subject to review and assessment nearer the time. Our homeworking has proved to be very successful and we are continuing to look at flexible healthy working options for staff as we move forward. 

All We Can is looking for an experienced direct marketing professional to lead our individual giving and direct marketing programme as a key manager within our Public Engagement team. You will help build on the success of recent years, including our Regular Giving Programme, as part of our individual giving programme. Our Methodist donor base has been our key supporter constituency over the years and one we seek to maintain and develop while also introducing new supporters, from new markets.

This person will be highly motivated, passionate about the impact of great fundraising, and committed to the vision, mission and values of All We Can.

With proven abilities drawn from a number of years direct marketing fundraising experience, you will have demonstrable skills in increasing fundraising results and engagement with supporters through direct marketing channels, combined with a strong understanding of best practice in back office processing, data management and supporter care. This is a perfect role for an experienced direct marketing fundraiser looking for an opportunity to lead a team and take overall responsibility for a direct marketing function within a charity. It would also suit an experienced direct marketing manager looking to break into fundraising within the international development and relief sector.

All We Can is an international development, relief and advocacy organisation. It helps people in some of the world’s poorest communities to become all that they can. Its approach of investing in partnerships with local organisations has improved the quality of life and created positive, long-term change for hundreds of thousands of individuals and families.

With a 70 year history, All We Can is a faith based organisation with its vision, priorities and values grounded in Christian principles and its roots in the Methodist Church. You will be joining a growing and friendly team at an exciting time in the organisation’s development.

The maternity cover would ideally start Tuesday 1 December 2020 to allow for some handover, with cover expected to continue until early September 2021.   All We Can strongly encourages those with relevant and applicable experience to apply. 

All We Can values people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances.  We are committed to building a culturally diverse team and therefore encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates to help us reflect our world and the communities we work alongside

To find out more and apply, please download the application pack from our website or get in touch for further information.

Closing Date:  Midday Monday 19th October 2020

Please note that the closing date deadline is now extended to Monday, 19th October ‘2020 and that shortlisting and interviews will happen on a rolling basis while this recruitment is open – but please note that the closing date may be brought forward”.

Interviews will take place on: Wed 21st October 2020

All We Can is the operating name of the Methodist Relief and Development Fund, a charity registered in England and Wales, number 291691.