Summary 

Over the last few years Prostate Cancer Research has grown significantly increasing the number of academic research projects we fund from 4 to 11 whilst placing collaboration and patient voice at the heart of our research strategy. Deep engagement with our patient population in recent years has highlighted a desire for Prostate Cancer Research to fund work that can deliver new treatments with a greater sense of urgency. As a result, we make sure that any research we fund has a clear roadmap to the clinic. Furthermore, we are also looking to increase our funding of later stage research, including in a commercial setting.

Like all organisations Covid-19 has impacted fundraising. However, thanks to a strong financial base, a forward thinking board and flexible staff team we have been able to spend the last 12 months building internal structures, creating new relationships and focusing on potential areas of growth. A new Translational Research Director is now required to bring a scientific, innovative and commercial approach to transform the impact PCR can have in academic and translational research for prostate cancer. 

The two areas which the Translational Research Director (TRD) will be required to lead on are;

• The scientific lead when developing commercial partnerships.

The successful candidate will be the scientific lead on creating new industry relationships and identifying opportunities to translate our academic research into commercial opportunities. This could include linking with biotechs, pharmaceuticals and governments for licensing, spinning out, or clinical trials. You will understand the cross over between industry priorities and PCR’s research, identify where PCR can add value and then work alongside the fundraising team to secure new funding.

• The creation of a translational research fund focused on prostate cancer. 

The Translational Director will be responsible for identifying the best academic research with commercial potential as well as identify companies with existing oncology assets that could be successful utilised for new treatments or diagnostics for prostate cancer. The TRD will lead on establishing this new fund either through working with an external fund manager or setting up a fund internally. 

Job Description

The successful candidate will be someone who has a strong understanding of oncology, along with an innovative and commercial approach to transforming the impact PCR can have in academic and translational research.

Relationship Building

• Position PCR as the key partner to work with in the prostate cancer field.

• Identify therapeutic pipeline opportunities that correlate with PCR’s project portfolio.

• Ensure the organisation identifies opportunities for research and educational partnerships to co-fund or create new projects with external partners. These could include biotechs, large pharma or investors. 

• You will be the scientific lead to enable us to create new partnerships. You will work alongside the CEO, Head of Research and Communications, Head of Major Gifts and Head of Partnerships to realise collaborative funding deals, educational grants for specific projects and sponsorship agreements.

• Identify potential reputational risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation when developing joint projects.

Project Management of commercial partnership projects

• Ensure that any joint project with a commercial partner is kicked off and that the delivery team understand the nature of the relationship with the partner and key deliverables.

• Ensure that projects are sufficiently and appropriately resourced. 

• Take an overview of the management of all live projects, ensuring that relevant meetings take place - initiation, mid-project update, data processing and final evaluation.

• Keep abreast of outstanding proposals to foresee and plan workload levels. 

Creation of a Translational Research Fund

• Create a portfolio of investment opportunities in both diagnostics and therapeutics and carry out the required analysis and due diligence of any given opportunity.

• Help to select an external fund manager who we will work alongside to raise circa £40-£60m to invest in translational research and/or help to set up an internal fund to invest in early stage research.

• Work alongside the fundraising team to find a cornerstone investor for this fund.

• Work with an investment committee and potentially an external fund manager to find, select and support seed funded companies and more established firms as necessary.

• Be the bridge between PCR and an external fund manager/committee.

Act as a key member of leadership team of PCRC

• Work together with other senior staff to provide leadership for the organisation.

• Have an input on the overall direction of the organisation and contribute to the growth and success of the charity. 

• Identify key areas for organisational development which will provide better opportunities for the organisation to meet its goals. 

• Take a lead role in establishing development plans for the more junior members of the team.

Person Specification

• Educated to MSc or PhD level in relevant medical sciences.

• Significant experience of translational research as an investor, or director level experience at biotech or pharmaceutical.

• Strong understanding of the oncology pharma world and ability to think creatively around new ways to create prostate cancer breakthroughs playing to our strengths

• Significant experience of working effectively with other organisations.

• Project management experience – experience of having overall responsibility for delivering on significant projects.

• Understanding of the investment landscape and significant financial acumen.

• Entrepreneurial mind-set – ability to overcome challenges, high level of motivation and strong decision making.

• Focus on impact for people with Prostate Cancer.

Location: Flexible - will be based at home to start with, and then time can be split between home and our offices in London 

To apply please send a cv and covering letter stating why you are suitable for the role

Programme Director – Tax and Public Finance

Salary: £40-45,000 + benefits

Location: London EC2 - remote working may be considered

Hours: Full time. 09:30 – 17:30, Monday-Friday. Some possible flexibility around hours worked

International Lawyers Project (ILP) was founded in 2005, We support civil society, investigative journalists and reform-minded governments in developing countries to address economic inequality issues. By leveraging our network of thousands of independent legal experts ILP has helped reformist actors balance the scales of justice in more than 80 countries to bring about economic and social justice through curbing fiscal leakages and tax evasion, reducing corruption, equalising tax policies and strengthening media freedom.

We are culturally sensitive and client-led. We help local actors build their legal capacity to achieve economic justice, whether through formal legal training sessions, workshops, reviewing or drafting legislation and policies, legal representation, and legal advice, or through extended engagement and mentoring for communities, officials, and civil society representatives on how to use legal approaches to create long-lasting change in some of the world's poorest regions.

The position of Programme Director is a prominent one within the ILP team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, we are looking for a highly experienced professional with a background in Tax Law and Development and Public Finance to join our small but dynamic team. The role represents an excellent opportunity to be involved in leading our public financial governance, tax reform and international development work. This entails developing projects with a range of clients and partners, including governments and government bodies (such as revenue authorities), as well as international agencies and NGOs who focus on taxation reform. 

You will advise and support developing countries by implementing strategies at both national and regional levels, to address inequitable taxation, facilitating learning from each other and from international best practices on issues such as royalties on natural resource management, advising on double tax treaties, drafting and reviewing tax policies, legislation and regulations. The work is intended to promote fairer and more effective taxation/public financial management to help meet development goals, including enhanced rule of law and sustainability.

This role encompasses the full project cycle and typically requires focus on, assisting in obtaining funding for these projects, fulfilling compliance obligations including budgets and board reporting and dealing with the evaluation of, and learning from, projects.

Relevant skills and experience

• Substantial experience as a qualified lawyer preferred or, in another relevant discipline such as accountancy, economics, international financial policy

• Significant, relevant experience and knowledge relating to tax systems in an international and development context

• Effective interpersonal and team working skills and a collaborative mindset

• Strong administration and coordination experience

• Demonstrable international development project management skills and experience

• Ability to develop and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, including donors, civil society organisations and government representatives on an international basis

● Experience or demonstrable ability in donor management, both in managing existing relationships and in raising funds for future projects and activities;

● Familiarity with, or understanding and enthusiasm for the concept and practice of, pro bono legal assistance

● Deep understanding (either from previous work experience or study) of key issues in sustainable international development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals

● Fluency in English is essential complemented by another language used in Sub-Saharan Africa such as French, Portuguese, Swahili (desirable)

● Experience in developing countries and transitional economies.

In addition to the salary range indicated, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, Employer Contribution Pension Scheme and Childcare Voucher Scheme.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.

If you firmly believe you are the ideal candidate for this key role, we would welcome your application as soon as possible. Please apply with full covering letter indicating how you meet the requirements of the role, along with your CV to: Gabrielle Beran using the email link provided.

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2020

International Lawyers Project is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes the opportunity to discuss possible modifications to make the interview process and job accessible to all qualified candidates.

Registered Charity No.: 1114502

Horticulture and creative arts have long been reported to be effective in helping to reduce the impact of mental health issues. As an early adopter of these therapies, SAGE has supported adults with mental health needs for nearly 20 years. We have worked with over 200 individuals with a wide range of psychological, social and physical needs to help them build resilience, enabling them to live more fulfilled lives. Most support has been delivered from a number of allotments and through a singing group. We have more recently successfully developed Covid secure services to deliver face to face support. The organisation employs 3 part time staff who are supported by a strong and experienced board of trustees.

With funding secured currently until July 2021 we are seeking an exceptional and passionate person to join SAGE in the role of Director. As operational lead, the appointed person will help define and shape the future of this recognised charity whilst working closely with the trustees.

We are looking for an experienced individual who has a proven track record of senior management and strategy deployment. As Director you will also be the primary contact for the organisation with responsibility for raising the profile of the organisation, generating income and managing the operations.

The work will be not only demanding but is also varied and interesting. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an understanding of the service delivery, including helping deliver to the groups if necessary, and also represent the public face of SAGE. There will be regular contact with the public, referral agencies, beneficiaries, trustees and other organisations.

An opportunity has arisen for a strategic financial leader to join our team and play an instrumental role in helping us achieve our mission to improve the health of women and girls across the globe. You will ensure the financial sustainability of the College, bringing robust day–to-day management of the College’s finances and contributing to the commercial development of our business to support the delivery of our strategic ambitions in what is both an exciting and challenging time for the organisation.

About us

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s healthcare across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area and have recently celebrated our 90th year, supporting 16,000 members both in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Executive team, you will provide financial leadership to the College, supporting our strategic direction. You will do this by contributing to the development of our long-term strategy, ensuring the financial sustainability of the College and, through your abilities as a leader, empowering teams to deliver against our corporate goals and objectives.

You will lead on the development of teams within the directorate, ensuring high-quality financial services and strategy are delivered and advising the CEO, Board of Trustees, Officers and Executive Director team on financial and resources matters. You will foster a culture of financial responsibility, ensuring value for money and that robust systems of control are in place.

In addition to your financial management duties, you will take responsibility for commercial development, overseeing the delivery of growth in existing revenue streams; and for the technology department, ensuring that the College continuously delivers excellent user experience. You will have an excellent grasp of leading customer facing teams.

Requirements

With substantial experience of leading at senior level in a finance function, and in managing a multi-disciplinary team, you will be either ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA qualified or equivalent with excellent digital skills and in the management of a complex VAT environment.

Benefits

Along with the knowledge you will be joining an organisation making a positive impact on the lives of women and girls across the globe, we offer a friendly working environment and an excellent benefits package including free staff lunches, an employer contribution pension scheme, and 25 days’ annual leave. A full list of benefits can be found on our careers site. You will be located in our brand new bespoke office in London Bridge, albeit at present RCOG is following national guidance and all staff are working from home.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

You will be asked to complete an on-line application including the need to submit a Supporting Statement and complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Closing date for applications: 10:00am on Monday 14 December 2020

At the RCOG we are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Director of Income Generation, Marketing and Partnerships

Compton Care is a large hospice in the West Midlands that excels at delivering care to people who have been diagnosed with a life limiting or end of life condition.

Established for nearly 40 years, Compton Care is a dedicated and integral part of the Wolverhampton Health System, having been fortunate enough to receive excellent support from local communities and businesses alike.

Compton Care has remained in a relatively stable financial position during the current pandemic however, we recognise that we need to continue to develop new relationships and change the way we generate income in readiness to face new challenges that may lie ahead.  This is why now is such an exciting time to you to join us on our journey as we embark on our next period of change to continue to provide excellent care across Wolverhampton and beyond.  

Our patients are always at the forefront of everything we do, and we are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our Leadership Team, to help further shape and enhance what we have already achieved. The successful candidate will need to have demonstrable experience of creating and delivering plans for income generation in commercial activities, including fundraising and retail, in both corporate and individual donations. We require a dynamic strategic leader who will build on our existing success in increasing sales across all our Retail stores.

The successful candidate must also have experience of defining and developing commercial strategies to generate income and accelerate growth. A strong financial and or strategic development background is advantageous as you will be monitoring and forecasting the commercial budget as well as developing and negotiating commercial agreements and partnerships. With excellent communication skills you will be confident in building and maintaining relationships, both internally and externally with an ability to react positively to change and think outside of the box

At Compton Care, we pride ourselves on developing our teams and nurturing our talent ensuring we provide opportunities for personal growth and development. A cultural fit is also important and as such we are seeking candidates who share our values, For the right candidate, with relevant experience and ambition, we would consider adding the Deputy to our CEO into this role.

If you feel you have what we are looking for, we would welcome an application from you, or if you would like more information or a discussion, please contact Rachel Overfield, Interim Chief Executive on

0 3 0 0 3 2 3 0 2 50  Ext 223 who will be happy to have an informal discussion with you.

The closing date for applications is the 7th December 2020 and interviews are scheduled to take place on the 15th December 2020.

The role is home and site based.

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a pioneering Human Rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are the survivors of extreme human cruelty. The people we work with have been subjected to atrocities including state-sponsored torture, human trafficking, religious and political persecution, forced labour, sexual exploitation, and gender-based and ‘honour-based’ violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s suffering and needs, HBF offers specialist services within a Model of Integrated Care encompassing: therapy; medical advice; legal protection; counter-trafficking support; housing and welfare advice; and community and integration.

HBF exists to ensure that all survivors of trafficking and torture are free and healthy (both physically and mentally), are safe, are protected from re-victimisation, detention and poverty, and have the ability and agency to integrate in and contribute to the communities around them. HBF also uses its unique expertise to drive change and improve practice and policy for all survivors.

We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to all the team at HBF.

Purpose of the job

This is an exciting time to be joining HBF as we are successfully driving forward our strategy to increase impact and income, and have recently become a group structure with the addition of Asylum Aid to the Helen Bamber Foundation Group team.  You will be joining Helen Bamber Foundation Group at a time when we are looking forward to the next phase of the charity’s development. As the Director of Finance & Operations, you will oversee the financial management and financial control of the group, ensuring that the charity’s operations continue to be financial sustainable and based on robust financial planning. You will also oversee all non-frontline areas of operations for the charity, leading a small team to ensure the efficient running of the charity and offices. 

Working closely with the bookkeeper and the CEO, you will manage the processing of payroll and payments, produce and monitor monthly management accounts, monitor income, develop an annual budgets, and create the annual accounts for the audit process.  With the recent addition of Asylum Aid to our charity we are also looking to increase the team to deliver the necessary finance support for the Legal Aid Authority engagement.

You must have experience of strong financial management, as well as accounting procedures and ideally would hold a Recognised Accounting Qualification. You must be able to work under pressure, manage your time effectively and have strong communication skills.  You will be overseeing the organisational risk register and helping to ensure improvements in its support systems including sourcing a new premises.  Our current lease expires in April 2023.

This position is key to helping the Helen Bamber Foundation to deliver its ambitious strategy to increase impact on all survivors of trafficking and torture.  

HBF 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.

Please note that 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 by 9am on Monday 30th November 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. Interviews are scheduled to be held on Wednesday 8th or Thursday 9th December and will be conducted either via Zoom or in person. 

We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds. 

If you have any enquiries or would like to speak to someone about the role please contact Kerry Smith.

 We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage.

• Permanent, full-time post
• Based at CMS House, Oxford, with some flexibility for home working and normally up to 50 days of international travel per annum. (Currently CMS employees are working from home following government guidance, and will continue to do so until the government advises office working.)
• Starting salary £45,315 and generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

Do you have a heart for God’s global mission and a head for strategy implementation? Are you good at influencing and leading people through change? If so, then you might be just the right person to take on the key role of director of international mission with Church Mission Society (CMS).

Like many mission organisations, over the past few decades CMS has gone through a process of decentralisation and localisation, resulting in the establishment of CMS-Africa and Asia-CMS within their respective regions. In addition, while CMS once worked primarily through placing people from the West in cross-cultural contexts, we’ve broadened our approach to include supporting local mission organisations and their mission personnel, partnership grant-making and network-building.

For the past year CMS has been carrying out an organisational strategic review to address three key issues:

1. A need for greater focus and clarity of purpose
2. A need for clarity of identity and role
3. A need for financial sustainability

This has resulted in the formation of a renewed international mission strategy. As a member of the senior leadership team (SLT), the director of international mission will play a key part in leading this strategic direction to success together with the CEO, the rest of the SLT, international partners and the international mission team. As a servant leader with exceptional cross-cultural communication skills, the successful candidate will set up processes and structures that mobilise people in mission and enable, strengthen and catalyse mission movements, leading them to flourish in the UK and overseas.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in business management or significant equivalent experience, and will have held a senior role in a mission organisation/charity with responsibility for managing, formulating and implementing international strategy. They will be a prayerful, discerning Christian, with some missiological knowledge and insight, which will lead to effective mission partnerships and nurture a healthy mission spirituality within CMS.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download.

This post has an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a practising and committed Christian, committed to the aims, values and the ethos statement of CMS. In addition, they must be able and willing to travel internationally around 50 days per annum. An enhanced criminal records check is also required for this post.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

• Midnight 5 January 2021 GMT
• First round of interviews will be held 19 or 20 January 2021 via Zoom.

For this post, CMS will consider sponsorship of a UK work permit for the right candidate.

Thank you for prayerfully exploring this opportunity.

The Director of Ceremonies, a new position within Humanists UK, will be responsible for developing and implementing business plans for Humanist ceremonies. And, creating and implementing strategies to grow the business to deliver 10% of all ceremonies by 2025.

The Director of Ceremonies has line management responsibility for the Ceremonies Training and Development manager. And will work closely with the Humanist Ceremonies Marketing officer and the Administration team who form part of the Celebrant helpdesk but also carry out the administration for the Ceremonies training courses.

Humanists UK is seeking someone who can demonstrate their leadership skills within a large organisation, business, or charity. To proactively apply business intelligence in developing, implementing and maintaining strategic business plans aimed at growth within the ceremonies market. The role holder will need to swiftly develop relationships with key stakeholders within the Ceremonies industry.

This position will be on a part time basis of 21 hours per week. Offering a salary in the region of £42,000 (FTE £70,000). Holiday entitlement is 15 days per annum (FTE 25) plus public holidays. This role will become permanent after a probation period of three months. 

As an equal opportunities, and striving to be, an inclusive employer, we particularly welcome applicants from Women and Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience, relative to the role.

To apply, please visit our website via the link below.

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 7 December 2020. CV's and cover letters will not accepted, please do not send them.

Peace Direct is an international charity with a big mission: to work with local people to stop violence and build sustainable peace in some of the world's most conflict affected countries. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

We are looking to recruit a part time Human Resources Manager for an initial 12 month contract to join our busy team. This is a new role, as we have traditionally outsourced all of our HR support needs, but believe it is time to bring the expertise in-house and provide more support to our staff. It's not an easy time to be working for a charity, with the whole sector facing declining incomes and yet there is more need for our work than ever before. This is why we need to provide more support to our staff at this difficult time, as well as strengthen existing HR policies and processes.

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with at least five years experience in developing HR policies and processes who wishes to work part time for up to 21 hours per week. You will have a CIPD qualification and will have a strong background in all aspects of HR. You will have excellent communication skills, be a good listener, be able to handle multiple priorities and above all be adaptable, responsive and supportive to colleagues, including the Senior Management Team.

While the post is based in our London office, we have closed our office due to Covid and do not expect to reopen it until March 2021. Therefore the successful candidate will be expected to work from home for the first few months of the year at least. 

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

The deadline for applications is 5th January 2021. However, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged. Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. Application Form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

Peace Direct works hard to ensure its staff have a good work life balance and feel valued. Some of the benefits we have include:

• 25 days annual leave not including the office closing between Christmas and New Year.
• Stakeholder Pension with Peace Direct contributing 6%
• An interest free season ticket loan for the purchase of a commuter season ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay)
• Training budget available for all staff (we have secured ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are committed to the development and support of all staff).
• A warm and friendly work environment!

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship. CVs must be accompanied by a supporting statement outlining your key skills and experience relevant to this role.

Formed in 1998, Dalit Solidarity Network brings together individuals and organisations concerned about the continued violation of human rights as a result of caste-based discrimination, mainly found in South Asian communities. Registering as an official charity in 2003, Dalit Solidarity Network UK continues to grow as an effective campaigning and advocacy organisation, working on the issue of caste discrimination in Great Britain and being an active player in the global movement.

The DSN-UK Director is accountable for the development and delivery of DSN-UK's overall strategy and objectives; must provide strategic leadership to influence the policy and practice of key stakeholders to further DSN’s vision of a ‘world without caste discrimination’; and take on the overall management of DSN-UK, including management of staff, its finances and other resources.

We are seeking someone with a substantial track record of successfully working at a senior level with strategic leadership and management responsibilities, and an ability to develop organisational strategies and translate them into plans and budgets. You should have a proven track record of building and leading high performing teams, with skills in cross-cultural management. It will be essential to have experience of working on issues of social justice/human rights and of campaigning for change, whilst representing an organisation to others, ranging from grass roots activists to government officials. The role also requires high level lobbying, advocacy and public speaking, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proven track record and experience of fundraising from trusts, governments and corporate sources will also be needed. You should be skilled in developing and managing budgets; working in or with a coalition or network; working as part of a team; and designing and using office systems, taking initiatives and being self-sufficient in organising your own work and deadlines. Applicants should be willing to travel abroad and work outside usual office hours if necessary. The successful candidate must be committed to the aims of DSN-UK and sensitive to issues of caste, gender, race and religion, and ensuring equal opportunities.

To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement. Candidates will be expected to provide proof of the right to work and reside in the UK.

This is an exciting role to lead a Big Local initiative in the Plaistow area of east London and oversee the delivery of our plan and staff. Internally the role is known as Director.

Plaistow South Big Local (PSBL) is the resident-led Big Local Partnership whose aim is to bring together the local talent, ambitions and skills from individuals, groups and local organisations to achieve this. South Plaistow is one of 150 areas across England to receive funding over 10 years from the Big Lottery to make the area an even better place to live. PSBL is supported by Rights & Equalities in Newham (REIN) in the development and delivery of the Community Plan, which has been established through consultation with local residents.

PSBL and REIN are looking for an exceptional manager who will lead on the implementation of our ambitious plan to make a lasting, positive difference to the community whilst supporting the partnership in the development, delivery and management of the Community Plan. This will include the line management of PSBL staff and volunteers.

There are five key areas of responsibility that are relevant to this role (described more fully in the Job Description). The areas are:

1. Project management
2. Staff management
3. Partnership support
4. Legacy and sustainability

As a minimum our ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a role which involved  networking/engagement with the public and will have managed a small staff team.
Experience within the other areas will strengthen your application.

We encourage applicants from Black and Asian communities as we are underrepresented in this area in our team, and value having a diverse pool of applicants to find the best candidate.

To apply for the role please submit an up-to-date CV (max of 2 pages) together with a supporting statement (max of 3 pages) describing how you fulfil the requirements of the role

When writing your supporting statement, you should use the information in the  attached Job Description and Person Specification to explain how your experience meets our requirements within each of the five areas of responsibility. Your statement should include specific examples of your relevant experience in each area.

The closing date for applications is: 5pm on Friday 11th December 2020
Interviews will be held on Thursday 17th or Friday 18th December 2020

At Quicken Trust, we do things differently – and have been doing so for 20 years. We now want to develop new ways of working that will continue to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and adults in a Ugandan rural community.  As Director, you will help us shape the way we do things.  Reaffirming us as a Christian-based professional organisation by managing the charity and delivering a programme of genuinely rewarding projects.  In developing a marketing and fundraising strategy, you will enable us to gear up to deliver developmental outcomes that make a true difference.

Working closely with a group of ‘can-do’ Trustees you’ll ensure strategies are defined, delivered and embedded. Not only will you deliver projects, but you will manage volunteers, interns and project managers (if required) keeping a strategic view across all project streams.  Your role will be to manage the charity and deliver a transformational project programme that also brings in funding - so it’s important you’re able to understand the bigger picture.  Joining us as we put these critical changes in place, you’ll ultimately help shape the future of Quicken Trust and we have big plans! In return, this is an exciting opportunity to roll up your sleeves, prove yourself and add tangible value to an innovative charitable organisation.

About You

Along with a proven track record of success you will have exceptional communication and negotiation skills, be able to build good relationships with those around you and thrive on challenges.  You will be a self-starter, a problem solver, an inspirational manager who has the proven ability to turn ideas into reality.

Specifically, you will have:

• Management experience
• Track record of project development, management and delivery
• Experience of securing funding and collaborating with funders
• Ability to motivate
• Comfortable working with a broad range of diverse partners such as statutory organisations, businesses, church groups, schools, voluntary and private sectors, individual donors
• Excellent presentation skills, verbal and written
• Budgeting skills

Apply:

Email us for a job/person specification and to get a flavour of our current projects and an Application Form.

Closing Date: Friday 4th December 2020

Applications invited from those entitled to live and work in the UK.

We are looking for an exceptional Finance Manager to provide an excellent accounting service to the charity by developing and managing financial processes, managing the Accounts Officer and ensuring accurate accounting and adherence to all internal controls.  

Part-time contract - 30 hours per week

Access to our offices in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, with flexibility to do some work from home.  (Home-based during the pandemic)

At the Marine Conservation Society we fight for the future of our ocean through people-powered action with science on our side. We are determined to create the actions that will make change happen for the future of our oceans and to do that, our scientists, campaigners, education team and fundraisers need an efficient finance team to support them and ensure our charitable funds are used as effectively as possible. 

We are looking for people who demonstrate our values, but who also contribute their own perspectives and experiences which add to our knowledge and our culture.

You will be responsible for: 

• Managing the Accounts Officer and ensuring accurate accounting of the purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and all MCS financial transactions  

• Providing an excellent level of customer service to the MCS team  

• Producing accurate management accounts to budget holders  

• Leading on the development, implementation and maintenance of financial policies, controls and systems. 

Key Skills

• Experience of managing purchase ledger, sales ledger, banking and production of management accounts  

• Good knowledge of accounting in a charity with multiple income streams and restricted funds 

• Ability to manage, motivate and develop staff 

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and flexibility 

• Good Excel skills 

• A team player focussed on providing excellent service across the charity 

Further Information and How To Apply

First thing - download the Information Pack for the full job description, information about working at MCS and how to apply. 

Include a cover letter with your CV which tells us why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the role and person specification.  We value this element of the application, so make sure you include it.

Please make sure everything you send is in an editable format – so no PDF or Pages formats.

Notes

Everyone can expect to be treated with consideration and respect and MCS is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.  Good working relationships release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual, in an atmosphere where everyone can learn and work without prejudice, discrimination, harassment or violence. 

We are committed to developing a team which is reflective of our society, and which can offer insight and views that influence our work.  We are particularly interested in applications from groups which are under-represented in marine, environmental and charity sectors. 

Eligibility to work in the UK is required. 

Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England and Wales) SC037480 (Scotland) 

The Making Rooms is a vibrant and fascinating makerspace, creative hub and new business incubator that for the past 4 years has provided Blackburn with Darwen and Lancashire with commercial design and prototyping services for local businesses; business accelerator and incubation services for budding entrepreneurs and artists; and community engagement for all ages and backgrounds through Lancashire's only Fab Lab.

In addition to developing a thriving community of entrepreneurs, makers, artists and craftspeople both within and beyond its two floors of incubation workshop, office and studio space, The Making Rooms houses the best equipped Fab Lab in the UK with a wide range of advanced fabrication equipment including industrial 3D printing technologies; CNC machining, laser cutting, electronics and ceramics.

An unbelievable opportunity has arisen to take the reigns of this rapidly growing, well-embedded and financially sustainable Social Enterprise (Community Interest Company) and guide it through the next stage in its journey and beyond. As the only executive Director of The Making Rooms and supported by a small non-executive board you will work with stakeholders from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, local business leaders and academia, to drive The Making Rooms forward, helping to start new businesses, create new jobs and provide fun and interesting activities and programmes to deliver positive socio-economic impact for the borough.

You will be supported by a small but hugely dedicated and talented team of two staff initially, but you may well grow this in time.

This role is challenging, varied and probably quite different from anything you've done before, and for the right person will be extremely rewarding. A detailed role description is attached.