Birmingham and Solihull Active Communities

Job Title:

Programme Lead

Salary:

£40,000 - £55,000

Responsible to:

Programme Director

Location:

Birmingham with travel across Birmingham and Solihull

Hours of Work:

36 ½ hours per week. Flexible working will be required

Contract

Permanent

This post is hosted by The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) on behalf of the Birmingham and Solihull Active Communities.

Overview

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a new, independent social enterprise and a registered Community Benefit Society, which works with some of the poorest communities in Birmingham and beyond to improve people’s health and wellbeing through physical activity. It delivers services on behalf of Birmingham City Council and was previously known as the Birmingham Wellbeing Service.

Its mission is to:

Use physical activity, guided by innovation, collaboration and insight, to do the collaborating and development required to create stronger and more resilient communities.

Background to Local Delivery Pilots in Birmingham and Solihull

Birmingham City Council in partnership with Solihull MBC tendered to become a Sport England Local Delivery Pilot area. In December 2017 we were informed that our proposal, Active Communities, had been successfully chosen as one of twelve pilot areas across England.  TAWS will act as the accountable body for the programme. The post holder will be accountable to Local Delivery Pilot Programme Board.

Local Delivery Pilots are a strategic investment by Sport England, which aim to understand how we can best help people get active in their communities improving their health, wellbeing and resilience. 

Our Vision Statement for the Birmingham and Solihull Local Delivery Pilot Programme is:

 Tackling inactivity, through innovation, collaboration and insight, to do the social knitting, enabling citizens, communities and neighbourhoods to become integrated, resilient and thriving.

We have identified below, four outcomes, which we believe reflect the step changes required to bringing about our vision/transformational statement and make a difference through this Sport England Pilot.

Outcome 1

The “unusual suspects” living in seldom heard communities and places, who do not traditionally access physical activity, report improved health and quality of life.

Outcome 2

Through activity, co-creation and facilitation, citizens will have a sense of place and belonging, resulting in invigorated, strong and resilient communities.

Outcome 3

Sport England and our stakeholders have clearer insight into the impact and effectiveness of a whole system approach to tackling inactivity with citizens, community and place, through integrated data collection and analysis of past, current and future programmes.

Outcome 4

Through vision, leadership and co-creation, Birmingham and Solihull have an effective, dynamic and responsive, whole systems approach to provoking physical activity, integrating with strategic policy decisions; the physical environment; organisations; institutions; citizens, communities and place.

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Local Delivery Pilots are a high-profile Sport England programme operating across the health, wellbeing and physical activity economy of Birmingham and Solihull.

Role Description:

The lead for the entire programme you will be specifically be responsible for overall management of the programme. You will specifically take the lead on relationship management with influential stakeholder in the whole system approach. This will include managing complex and potentially challenging external relationships with Sport England as the funder, partners, politicians and stakeholders. You will also support local relationship management being undertaken within Local Community Action Networks (LCAN), workpackages and through the governance and evaluation of the programme.  They will work closely with Sport England, TAWS and all key partners, ensuring that all the other elements of the project are pulling together to achieve the overall agreed outcomes. The Programme Lead will be the lead officer for Core Group and Sponsors Group and they will work closely with TAWS CEO and DCEO who has the role of the Programme Director (Senior Responsible Officer) accountable officers for the delivery of the project. The Programme Lead will line manage the Operational Lead, the Workstream Lead, the Learning and Innovation Lead, and the LCAN Lead. They will ensure that there is a clear plan around stakeholder involvement. With direction from the SRO, they will be ultimately responsible for the delivery of the programme. This role will work closely with the evaluation leads locally and nationally, and will have direct call on the insight function within TAWS.

You will be a highly skilled programme manager used to working through complex interrelated delivery streams, complex relationships, complex resource management and monitoring delivery against programme outcomes. You will be creative yet understand the complexity of managing a diverse range of projects within a multi-million-pound programme.

Main duties of the role

 1. To lead and oversee the development and implementation of the vision, strategy and outcomes of the Active Communities Local Delivery Pilots across Birmingham and Solihull acting as the main contact and liaison point for the programme and its appointed officers at Sport England.

2. To line manage Operations Lead, LCAN Lead, Workpackage Lead, Learning and Innovation Lead. To include, sickness, leave, Well Being, setting workloads and targets, performance management and offering advice, guidance and support as necessary to enable them to fulfil their role/s.

3. Strategic planning and relationship managing the strategic relationship with funders, politicians, partners and stakeholders including expectation management, strategic alignment, conflict/tension management. Effective engagement and expectation management necessary to keep partners and the wider stakeholders secure in their investment in the project.

4. Lead the use and delivery of a robust programme structure including functioning governance, processes, programme and project management.

5. Lead the creation of an environment where productive and trusting relationships with citizens, communities and key stakeholders develop. Role to keep key partners included and as updated as they need to be to ensure a cohesive network of matrix delivery and a functioning core group.

6. Work with the Programme Sponsor Board and Core Group to establish and follow the governance and reporting cycle which will underpin the governance of the programme. Lead the governance process including risk management and preparation and delivery of reports for the Sponsor Board and Core Group drawing on the wider team enabling leaders to make informed decisions about the direction of the programme.

7. Control budgets including procurement (in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2006), financial reconciliation, budget profiling, major financial change requests, proper use of lottery funds in-keeping with the spirit of use of the funding, lead on preparation of conversion proposals in-conjunction with workstreams, programme oversight of financial process. Lead on providing required assurance and resource governance to the SRO and Core Group to review and plan work streams, outcomes, priorities and associated budgets.

8. Influence and draw upon the insight and evaluation workstream of the programme in order to build an effective test and learn, fail fast programme culture.  Use learning to seize on opportunities to share best practice, upscale activities and connect programme into wider strategic alignment opportunities to help achieve post programme legacy and sustainability. To use the insight and evaluation effectively to reassure and report programme progress, risks and mitigation to funders, partners and stakeholders.

9. Produce reports, carry out presentations and undertake administrative duties in connection with the post.

10. Carry out all other duties as maybe reasonably assigned from time to time and with the level of this Job Description.

11. Support and adopt the mission, aim and values of TAWS, throughout your work and behaviours.

12. To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, including responding constructively to internal management performance processes.

Experience and Knowledge

All criteria are essential, and your application will be assessed on all points detailed below.

1. Experience of leading large, complex and collaborative programmes.

2. Strong interpersonal skills and presentational skills across a range of mediums shown to challenge and influence.

3. Experience of applying emotional Intelligence and finding ways to progress in high pressure situations and managing challenging relationships working with peers, managing staff and developing partnership with stakeholders, communities and citizens.

4. Evidence of an ability to be decisive and a willingness to take informed and calculated decisions. Bringing a considered and informed view at both a strategic and operational level to ensure the programme outcomes have the best opportunity to be achieved.

5. Experience managing large and complex resources with required governance, process and assurance to minimise risk including financial and reputational risk to Active Communities and TAWS.

6. Evidence of using insight and evaluation as a critical feedback loop supporting strategic and operational programme adaptation and delivery of outcomes.

7. Understanding of models of community development that promote health, wellbeing, community and individual resilience and acumen in transitioning from a funded test and learn model into a sustainable business model.

8. Demonstrate empathy and understanding with the citizens and communities who access our services.

9. Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal development and training.

10. Digitally literate and familiar with a range of software packages including utilising social media.

The Rainbow Centre is a vibrant Christian Charity that supports individuals and families who are experiencing deprivation and hardship in the Folkestone and Hythe area.  

We operate a range of services including the Homeless Support Service, FoodStop - a mobile soup kitchen, a Winter Shelter for rough sleepers, run the Shepway Foodbank and Family Contact Centre.  Additional revenue is provided through our trading arm, the Rainbow Shop. We have a small staff team which is supported by over 300 volunteers.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to lead and inspire the team of staff and volunteers and move the charity forward as it seeks to develop its services further in the light of changing needs.  The Rainbow Centre is a charity at the heart of the community, so this is your chance to make a real difference at a local level. 

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, your application should comprise:  

• A covering letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience for the role.  Please ensure that you give details about your Christian faith as this is an Occupational Requirement for this position. 
• A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held and relevant achievements. 

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 7th January 2020.  Enquiries about the job role can be made to the email stated in the covering letter. 

Interviews will be held on Friday 17th January and Monday 3rd February 2020 
 
 

This is a 20-month fixed term maternity cover position.

Engineering matters. It underpins our daily lives, drives economic growth, plays a critical role in addressing major societal challenges and helps ensure our readiness for the future, from providing a sustainable supply of food, water and clean energy, to advancing healthcare, and keeping us safe and secure.

As the UK’s national academy for engineering and technology, the Royal Academy of Engineering brings together the most talented and successful engineers – our Fellows – to advance and promote excellence in engineering for the benefit of society.

We are looking for an exceptional senior manager to lead the evolution of our network of international relationships, including the development and delivery of a broad range of activities that will help support the global outlook of the UK engineering profession and mobility of talent.

A good strategic thinker, with well-honed judgement, problem solving and analytical skills, you will lead on developing and delivering strategies for international relationships and engagement with advanced economies. You will lead on building distinctive Academy programmes to support cooperation with leading engineering nations, building on the legacy of our successful 2019 Global Grand Challenges Summit.

You will also oversee delivery of the Academy’s growing portfolio of mobility programmes, so you will need experience of successful line management and programme management, and management of budgets across multiple activity areas.

You will be responsible for maintaining and evolving the Academy’s strong international relationships, and ensuring that our international relationships and activities add value to the Academy’s overall portfolio. To achieve this, you will draw upon your extensive experience of working in international partnership activities and strong experience of partnership and stakeholder management at a senior level, as well as your excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills.

In return, we offer an unrivalled package of benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme, BUPA cash plan, private medical insurance, subsidised restaurant, regular social activities, health and wellbeing programmes and the possibility of flexible working, as well as significant investment into your personal and professional development. You will be based at our airy, stylish offices in a prestigious location, opposite St James's Park.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 19th December 2019.

Interview date: 14th January 2020.

Manchester or Sheffield

Closing date: 6th January 2019 at 11.30pm. Interviews: 13th/14th January 2020.

Are you commercially aware and customer focused, with significant people management experience gained in a range of sectors or settings – specifically social welfare and housing/homelessness? Then join Shelter as Head of Local Services - North where you will be leading and managing our hubs which are flagship services located in core cities. Our ambition is that these hubs become bases for mobilising support to drive change at a local level, join us and be part of delivering that change for individuals, communities and society as a whole. 

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

With more than 500 staff and an annual budget of over £20 million, our Local Community Services division provides expert advice and support over the phone and face-to-face from a national network of Shelter hubs. Our vision? For our hubs to be at the heart of their communities, bases for activism as well as for help and support. To deliver a personalised housing service developed with the local community, which brings together all of our resources and expertise to maximise our impact on local housing issues and needs. You’ll help make sure we do this in our North region.

About the role
A key member of our Local Community Services Leadership team, you’ll bring leadership to our hubs in an area that includes Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Newcastle. Indeed, we’ll rely on you to lead and inspire a team of Hub Managers to deliver high-quality, integrated services that meet the holistic needs of those in housing need and ensure volunteers are a key part of all services. Developing internal and external networks and partnerships that support the development of our services in all targeted southern locations will be important too, as will working with business development colleagues to grow our service offering. And, when it comes to influencing local Strategic Boards, commissioners, stakeholders and other key partners in terms of best practice and continual improvement, again we’ll count on you.

About you
An experienced and highly skilled people manager, you have a proven track record gained managing large and complex services, budgets and contract requirements over a large geographical area. What’s more, you’re comfortable operating at a senior level with an external audience and engaging and influencing a variety of stakeholders. Driving efficiency and improving service effectiveness comes naturally to you too, as does financial planning and contract management. What’s more, you respond quickly and positively to change and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas, methods and process when appropriate. In short, you have the creativity and innovation it takes to ensure our services continue to flourish and grow.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to join our Local Community Services team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Finance Associate Job paying £27000 per annum on a full-time permanent basis.

Your new company
Your new company empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account.

Your new role
You will support the Operations of the organisation and will be expected to take initiative to identify and solve problems and implement administrative innovations.
* Support Accounts Payable tasks.
* Collating and cross-checking purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.
* Monthly bank and other reconciliations.
* Financial data input.
* Support to the Director of Finance and Resources as required
* Assist in the monthly time sheet accounting process
* Follow up on invoice processing, approvals etc
* Review and process Monthly Expenditure Reports (MERs), vouchers and supporting documentation, bank reconciliations and other financial data received from Field Operations.

What you'll need to succeed
What you'll need to succeed
* Part Qualification Accounting Certification with recognized professional qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, AAT).
* Relevant university degree or reasonably equivalent professional experience
* Experience of financial accounting processes for data entry
* Proven experience in administrative skills and supporting a busy team
* Experience of working with QuickBooks or other Accounting Software
* Experience of working in a humanitarian, international development or Charitable organisation.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

ABOUT GENERATION

Generation's mission is to provide a career-launching job for every young person, anywhere in the world. 

We are a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers tailored programmes to recruit, train and place unemployed young people into work. Though our unique approach we also solve a wide range of employer challenges—skilled talent shortages, poor job performance, lack of diversity, and high turnover.

Generation launched globally in 2015, and has grown quickly to become the world’s largest demand-led youth employment initiative. We have placed over 30,000 young people into roles (many of whom have suffered some form of adversity), working with over 2,000 employer partners to date across 10 countries and 26 professions.

Generation successfully launched the first UK programmes in March 2019, following 18 months of planning. This included a healthcare programme developed in collaboration with the NHS, and a Cloud Operations programme developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Following successful pilots, both programmes are now being scaled up, and we are expanding across London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Dublin.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for someone to launch Generation's programmes in Manchester. This is a very entrepreneurial role - you'll initially be quite hands-on in planning and delivering the first programmes, and sourcing and selecting the right students and employers. Over time you'll be building out a team, managing partnerships (local government, corporate partners etc), securing funding, and growing the volume and selection of programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who relishes the challenge of working autonomously to build a scalable, high-impact initiative in their local area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

There are three main areas of responsibility:

1. Business Development

• Develop a pipeline of likely employers through direct outreach and effective sales processes, as well as leveraging partner networks to engage employers at wider scale.
• Work with employers to secure their commitment to recruit graduates from Generation programmes, and managing commercials on a ‘fee per hire’ basis.
• Manage Generation’s existing relationships with major providers, and develop new relationships with local partners, CSR groups and authorities who can provide the following types of support : attracting youth to Generation programmes, providing training / work space, engaging quality instructors and mentors, providing funding for the expansion and growth of Generation in your region.
• Develop funding proposals / applications to support the securing of future funding.
• Implement a range of marketing initiatives that will build awareness of the programmes. Design and implement marketing collateral, pricing and processes to support these initiatives.
• Ensure your region has the support and funding to grow the volume of programmes in future years.

2. Programme Delivery & Team Management

• Oversee all planning of programmes in your region. Over time this may include : determining the right programmes to run, identifying elements that need to be customised for your region, scheduling of programmes / classes, ensuring there is sufficient support in place, implementing mechanisms to track and analyse data.
• Ensure the successful delivery of all programmes in your region, meeting targets related to : filling classrooms with target groups, course completion rates, job placement rates, improvements in students’ financial and personal wellbeing (in line with our charitable mission).
• Identify the resources needed to achieve Generation’s goals, ensuring they are aligned with your funding targets. Successfully recruit and manage these resources, taking responsibility for their engagement and development.
• Remain connected with wider Generation teams, sharing progress, leveraging services and resources, and ensuring your region’s programmes are aligned to other regions.
• Equally, remain connected with partners supporting programme delivery, ensuring they experience value, deliver quality, and can scale alongside Generation.

3. Contribute to the wider success and growth of Generation in the UK & globally

• Work closely with Generation UK and global colleagues to feed in learnings and share best practices.
• Facilitate roll-out of new initiatives from the global or UK team to your region.
• Work closely with Generation leadership to identify and develop new opportunities, plus help to shape and grow the UK and Global organisations.
• Support the design and development of Generation UK’s playbook, ensuring there is a consistent approach to business development, programme delivery, and team management.

BENEFITS

At Generation, we're changing the lives of many young adults, and that in itself gets us out of bed! Here are a few other benefits you'll experience working with the UK team:

• Work alongside some of the best minds to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time—youth unemployment.
• Opportunity to make your mark - you'll have a lot of autonomy to bring the Generation blueprint to life in a way that makes sense for your region.
• Opportunity to get involved with a range of activities and projects - we're a small team so there's lots of opportunities to get involved!
• Flexible working - we try and accommodate everyone's preferred working pattern / preferences.

About Internews:

Internews empowers people worldwide with the trustworthy, high-quality news and information they need to make informed decisions, participate in their communities, and hold power to account. Our vision is to unleash human potential everywhere by turning on the bright light of information.

For more than 35 years, in more than 100 countries, Internews has worked to build healthy media and information environments where they are most needed. We have proudly launched hundreds of sustainable organizations, bolstered the skills of thousands of media professionals, activists, and citizens, and helped our partners reach millions of people with quality, local information.

Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok, Kiev and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

About the role

This post will report to the Finance Manager.

Working in an international environment, the successful candidate will be a working towards a qualification in accounting or be a part qualified accountant. S/he will have had experience of working in a fast paced environment ideally with restricted grants and international donors

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Finance Associate will be based in the London office of Internews Europe. S/he will support the Operations of Internews Europe and will be expected to take initiative to identify and solve problems and implement administrative innovations. S/he will be expected to build close and collaborative relationships with field operational staff, as and when required. This will be an important role in the financial flow of information between other teams and  Finance.  The Finance Associate will work across the Finance and Resources team on various tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Finance Associate will:

• Support Accounts Payable tasks.
• Collating and cross-checking purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes.
• Filing and maintaining financial records in a systematic way.
• Monthly bank and other reconciliations.
• Financial data input.
• Support to the Director of Finance and Resources as required
• Assist in the monthly time sheet accounting process
• Assist in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data on the Accounting system.
• Follow up on invoice processing, approvals etc
• Support the development of basic Administrative processes and financial controls
• Review and process Monthly Expenditure Reports (MERs), vouchers and supporting documentation, bank reconciliations and other financial data received from Field Operations.
• Raise any financial and compliance issues related to MERs to the Finance Manager and Program Support team and post MERs in the Internews Europe accounting system (Quickbooks).
• File supporting documentation received from the Field and share the relevant contractual documents with the Programmes team.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Experience

• Part Qualification Accounting Certification with recognized professional qualification (ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, AAT).
• Relevant university degree or reasonably equivalent professional experience – Essential
• Experience of financial accounting processes for data entry – Essential
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability – Essential
• Proven ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and manage time effectively - Essential
• Proven experience in administrative skills and supporting a busy team – Essential
• Experience of working effectively under pressure, demonstrating a calm, confident and flexible approach to work – Essential
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - Essential
• Experience of using MS Word, Excel and Outlook and/or MAC – Essential
• Experience of working with QuickBooks or other Accounting Software – Essential
• Experience of working in a humanitarian, international development or Charitable organisation. - Desirable

Personal attributes

• A willingness and ability to adopt a hands on approach - Essential
• Capable of working within a small team where a versatile, open, and facilitative approach will be required – Essential
• Good communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels - Essential

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

The BPNA is the professional organisation for doctors who specialise in the care of children with neurological disorders.  Building on our success to date, we are working jointly with the International League Against Epilepsy to roll-out face-to-face course for high level health workers in LMIC countries to raise the standards of care for children with epilepsy. 

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological, non-communicable disease, affecting 50 million people worldwide.  Of these, 80% are in LMIC. Approximately 75% of epilepsies are treatable, however in LMIC, 50-75% are not properly treated beause there is insufficient recognition of the symptoms of epilepsy.  That's where this project comes in.

You will be:

• identifying and applying for funding to run educational events in LMIC;
• developing the project plan in liaison with the in-country doctors, to ensure it will be successful and sustainable;
• going with the UK team to train doctors in country over 3-days to deliver Paediatric Epilepsy Training.

The Initiative:

We want to see a world where everyone, everywhere, has someone to turn to in support of their mental health. However, this is not currently the case.  Worldwide mental health conditions are, increasing and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. The world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low and middle-income countries where the majority of conditions occur.  United for Global Mental Health was established in 2018 as an organisation focused on increasing global advocacy, campaigning and financing for global mental health to address this growing global need and increase the political and financial commitment so that everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to when their mental health needs support.

Together with over 80 people from 14 countries, we have launched the first global mental health campaign that is led by passionate campaigners and people with lived-experience of mental health from all over the world: from Nigeria to the US, from Indonesia to Australia and from Sierra Leone to Tonga. Supported by high-profile partners and ambassadors, our campaign unites efforts to bring greater action on mental health.

Job description:

Directing and leading the day to day core operations of the organisation to enable the charity to operate at a high level with consistently good results. This role involves managing a committed and diverse team.

Reporting to the CEO, the COO will have overarching responsibility of all the United for Global Mental Health core functions which exist to support the organisation as a whole, and specific project management where required. This includes oversight of Planning, Finance, Communications, Fundraising, Partnerships and Operations including HR, Legal, and Systems/IT.

The role facilitates and shares responsibility, (with the Executive Group) for the management and leadership of the organisation. The role will also have day to day oversight of the operations of the UnitedGMH entity that is being established in the US. The direct line reports will be the Communications Manager, Operations and Finance Manager, Partnerships Manager and Fundraising manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Leadership and management of the day to day work of UnitedGMH, with a particular focus on ensuring that our planning, systems, governance, processes and ways of working enable effective delivery of the organisation’s strategy
• Lead the processes for planning, implementation and delivery of the organisation’s overall strategy with the design and delivery of a flexible planning process that enables the organisation to maintain its agile approach;
• Ensure effective implementation and continual review of a people strategy to enable all staff to achieve their fullest potential, and in support of good physical and mental health;
• Review and manage the Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the organisation and lead organisation-wide work to ensure its ongoing implementation; 
• Oversee the work of the fundraising manager, with the support of the CEO, in design and delivery of the fundraising strategy and in project reporting for the organisation;
• Line Manage the Communications and Partnerships functions for UnitedGMH, and ensure their effective functions across all organisation projects
• Ensure key stakeholders including external consultants are held to account for the delivery of financial targets and other performance measures;
• Oversee the work of the finance and operations manager ensuring the organisation has an effective financial model and is reporting regularly internally and externally, and effective operations systems and processes in place including on HR and IT to support both core organisational functions and the integration of this work across projects;
• Oversight of the organisation’s risk and assurance framework, ensuring that key risks have been addressed, business continuity plans are in place and regulatory requirements are satisfied;
• Ensure effective governance processes, facilitating and maintaining good working relationships with Trustee and Board/Committee members, with the right levels of oversight. Ensure preparation and delivery of board papers and follow up to meetings to deliver all action points;
• Provide day to day oversight of set up and running of the UnitedGMH entity that is being established in the US including all necessary governance and procedures and financial reporting;
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• At least 10 years demonstrable strategic and inspirational leadership; preferably gained across a variety of industries, with a proven background in a COO, operations and/or senior management function;
• Strong people management skills with experience of developing a high-performing organisation through effective planning, processes, systems, decision making, innovation and change management;
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present technical information in a concise and accessible way to manager, trustees and others;
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within a fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment.
• Strong working knowledge of international advocacy and campaigning

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

• A successful track record in a senior leadership/management role which has included some of the following areas: strategic planning and performance, financial and accounting services, technology, legal services and internal audit;
• An understanding and experience, of UK charity law and governance responsibilities;
• A high degree of commercial awareness and business acumen, with strong resource, financial, project and process management skills.
• Experience working within mental health, advocacy, campaigning and/or international development desirable.

The Senior Program (Business) Development Advisor, West Africa will lead IRC’s new business development efforts by engaging with global, regional, country, and technical staff through the proposal development cycle from opportunity tracking and capture planning to proposal development, and submission. The SPDA will primarily serving as proposal manager, s/he will also train and mentor staff throughout the department on topics relevant to business development. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of leading new business efforts in international development with USAID, DFID, EU, ECHO, and other multilateral and bilateral donors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the process of development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to key RFA/Ps. This includes writing and coordinating proposal elements (e.g. past performance, management plan, etc.), ensuring appropriate technical review and quality assurance.
•  Lead proposal development in response to requests for proposals, including those for field based projects and large global opportunities. This will involve management of proposal teams, calendars, and deadlines; strategy development with technical staff; partner identification and negotiations; recruiting; writing; production; and after-action reviews.
•  Lead on advising other IRC departments when required on USG DFID, EU contract terms and implication for structuring proposal budgets, targets, and deliverables.
•  Build the capacity of other IRC staff—including IRC country and regional teams—to identify opportunities and develop strong program designs and proposals.
•  Maintain up to date knowledge of USG, DFID, EU and other donor funding priorities, geographical interests relevant to IRC’s area of work. Knowledge of AFD a plus.
•  Build and strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders (HQ-based regional and technical units, as well as IRC country offices).
• Provide IRC’s country, regional, and technical teams with guidance on USG, DFID, EU, and other donor policies and prepare standard language for proposals to ensure alignment with donor policies.
• Contribute to business development systems, tools, and process improvement initiatives.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.
• Participates in developing proposal training for the organization.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, user-led charity that is dedicated to enabling disabled people who use social care support to have full choice and control over the way in which they live their lives.

Title: Independent Living Advisor (Direct Payments)
Location: London SW6
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 (Depending on experience)
Contract period: One year (with possible extension to another two years)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week

In this role you will be providing essential information, advice and support to individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will work with disabled clients to empower them to take control of the support they need by using Direct Payments, employing their own staff and accessing activities or services. You will ensure that individuals have the right information to make informed choices and will help them to set up and manage their chosen support.

You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Experience of budgeting and recruitment are essential for this role.

Experience of working in social care is not essential as training will be provided, however a “can-do” attitude, a commitment to a person-centred approach and willingness to learn is a must. Being part of a small team, there is a lot of opportunity for you to develop and learn new skills.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and actively encourage people living with a disability to apply.

The work is varied and calls upon a wide range of skills, and there is huge job satisfaction in supporting disabled people to achieve greater wellbeing and independence.

Closing Date: 8th January 2020

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications: Wednesday 08th January 5pm 2020 (feedback will not be provided to those not shortlisted for interview)

Interview dates: 16th & 17th January 2020

Decision: Informed by Tuesday 21st Jan 2020

No agencies please.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Governance and Office Business Manager

£30,000-£33,000 per annum depending on experience plus contributory pension

Full time 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Reporting to the Director of Communications and Corporate Services.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer.

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 90 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

Principal duties and responsibilities

Due to some changes within our team structure we are looking for a high-calibre candidate with experience of working in a regulated sector as part of a governance and compliance function, to join our small team as our Governance and Office manager. You may have been a company secretary, governance manager board administrator or similar in a busy organisation with a dispersed workforce and multiple parishes which are decision making bodies under the charity.

You will have a degree (Law would be advantageous) and ideally ICSA qualification or similar and project management experience and you will have an understanding and commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.

You will support the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership in ensuring the smooth governance of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth charity, and you will work closely with the main committees involved in the governance and allocation of resources for the Charity, this includes the Trustee Board and Trust Subcommittees. You will be responsible for the oversight of the office function and be the Data Protection Manager for the organisation.

You will work with the Senior Team to organise events for external stakeholders and supporters of the charity, and conferences and team days for the charity’s staff.

You will also provide important generalist support for the Senior Management Team on ad hoc projects associated with development of the business functions.

This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Diocese and contributing to the ongoing development of a professional approach to the governance of the organisation. You will be expected to liaise directly with Trustees, Clergy and external stakeholders so it is crucial that you have well developed interpersonal and communication skills. You will need strong organisational and analytical skills for your day-to-day work, displaying meticulous attention to detail and a high level of efficiency.  You will exhibit exceptional diplomacy and tact, and a high level of professionalism.

While we are committed to staff development, the central team is small and therefore this is a role for an experienced person it is not suitable for a new graduate.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Heather Hauschild – Chief Operating Officer (contact details in job description attached). 

Please apply by submitting the following:

Covering letter:  Please tell us how your motivation, values, skills, experience and personal qualities demonstrate your suitability for the role (around 500 words). Please make it clear why you are excited about this role, and why you specifically want to work for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Current CV and the details of two referees: This should include full education and employment history (including dates, with no gaps left unexplained). Please include your current or most recent employer as one of your referees

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th December 2019 at 13:00pm.

Interviews: To be confirmed (late December 2019/early January 2020)

Notes to candidates

1. Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

2. Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

3. General: this post will be subject to review under the relevant Diocesan Terms and Conditions of Service.

4. New employees to the Diocese will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

ABOUT RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT

We know young people have the power to solve the challenges we face in our world, but they are being overlooked and ignored. We are the agency that works with young people so they can lead in solving those challenges. Whether that means supporting communities to end child marriage or prevent HIV, we work with young people to change their lives and the lives of people in their communities. Our programmes are genuinely life-changing, but can’t do any of this without talented, creative individuals at every level of our organisation.

OUR APPROACH TO SAFEGUARDING

Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Restless Development’s UK Hub mobilises young people in the UK to take action on inequality and injustice, through opportunities such as the Youth Stop AIDS campaign. We are also part of the VSO-led consortium delivering the DFID-funded International Citizen Service (ICS) programme. The ICS programme brings together young people from the UK and developing countries, so that they can have a development impact on the communities in Africa and Asia in which they volunteer; develop personally; and become long-term active citizens. Since 2011, we have supported over 2,500 young people from the UK to take part in the programme.

As well as working directly with young people leading change, the UK Hub influences a range of decision-makers in the UK to ensure that young people can shape policy. The UK Hub is also at the forefront of developing Restless Development’s unique approach to meaningful youth engagement – using this expertise to provide technical support to bilateral donor agencies, INGOs, international networks and other funders, to improve their work engaging young people.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to manage the UK Finance Team and the financial operations of the Hub’s programmes and activities. The Finance Manager will also be a key member of the UK Leadership Team, helping to drive forward the strategy and performance of the Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in the charity and international development sector. You will be given the opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise and wider experience by working on a range of different projects that will stretch you; as well as allowing you to work closely with our dynamic and talented staff; and ultimately making a significant contribution to our efforts to support young people to lead change.

About us:

ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen industries – film, television (high-end, children’s, unscripted), VFX, animation and games. Our mission is to lead on building skills and talent, finding, developing and sustaining a properly inclusive workforce to support the screen industries across the whole of the country and power growth.

Our Board and Advisory Councils comprise committed senior industry leaders from across the screen sector, representing large and small organisations and businesses across the UK.

Role purpose:

This role will include office management , HR responsibilities and operational support. The role will oversee the provisions of office management (70%), provide HR support and compliance (25%) in addition to providing support with Ops/IT (5%). 

Key responsibilities:

Operational Management:

• Work with the business to review their IT/Operational requirements and processes, seeking feedback to deliver documented service/delivery solutions. Recommend actions to have effective and efficient processes. Have a good understanding of the IT requirements for the company
• Work with Finance to review expenditure against operational costs
• Project manage any new operations and one-off projects i.e. moves, reconfiguration, business continuity planning and testing
• Working with the Finance and Operations Director support new procurement tenders and renewals of existing contracts by analysing performance for each contract ensuring the contracts are effective and financial implications and delivery have been fully understood prior to commencement
• Review supplier and partner relationships including reporting and management, covering a comprehensive key contract/procurement review
• Develop the procurement processes, ensuring all key suppliers are managed and contracted in an efficient and effective manner which adheres with the organisation’s fraud and bribery controls
• Working with the Finance and Operations Director ensure all commercial contracts that are entered into are robust, cost effective, actively managed and suppliers held to account to deliver the performance required
• Working with the Finance and Operations Director review and update the procurement policy and processes at ScreenSkills to continuously improve the procurement processes and commercial arrangements
• Negotiate maintenance agreements in conjunction with the Finance and Operations Director
• Identifying risks and proposing/agreeing actions to mitigate any risks

Office Management

• Line manage and support the development of the Office Administrator/Receptionist ensuring performance is monitored and reviewed
• Manage the general Health and Safety documentation within the organisation ensuring fire and general risk assessments are completed in a timely manner
• Review, update and ensure the renewal of the organisations insurance policies
• Manage out-sourced operations, support contracts, maintain relationships, monitor outputs and impact whilst ensuring value for the organisation
• Manage and coordinate facilities, services and office functions and procedures
• Office management, inclusive of organization of invoicing, logistics, supplies, cleaning and ad hoc duties
• Ensure all staff have suitable IT equipment and telecoms ensuring the fixed assets register is updated on a regular basis
• Oversee the organisations complaints process
• Act as the GDPR Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance

Human Resources

• Act as the super user for the HR database (Cascade) ensuring the system is updated in line with staff changes
• Completion of all transactional HR administration, including the checking and submission of payroll data, recruitment and benefits administration
• Liaise with the HR Coordinator and HR Manager regarding any relevant staff changes
• Lead on the pension auto-enrolment process on a monthly basis
• Provide timely support on HR related activities
• Support the HR Manager with the management and timely update of HR policies and procedures
• Support the organisation with business change programmes and restructures
• Work with HR Manager and HR Coordinator on key HR projects
• Manage staff leave, sickness absence and TOIL, including management approvals, record keeping and liaising with staff directly. Provide support with all employee relations matters
• Where necessary provide support on the organisations recruitment activities
• The above list of duties is not exhaustive

Corporate responsibilities:

• Take ownership of, and contribute to, internal and external communications activity both in their job role and as part of ScreenSkills’ overall strategic objectives.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to embracing and promoting ScreenSkills’ positive approach to the achievement of acceptance, openness, and equality of opportunity at work for people from under-represented groups (eg such as those with disabilities and from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities).
• Promote and develop individual and organisational activities which support and enhance environmental sustainability and health and safety objectives.
• Establish good working relationships with both internal and external customers and provide a high quality service which meets their needs.
• Support yours and your colleagues’ activity through a commitment to effective and correct use of corporate tools and resources, including the Wire (ScreenSkills’ intranet) for internal communications and file management, and authorised systems for contact management.

Some occasional weekend working may be required. Please contact us to discuss or express your preference on your application.

We particularly welcome applicants from groups underrepresented in the screen industries. 

This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive. It is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. Your manager will, in discussion with you, review the job description at appraisal. It is ScreenSkills’ intention to work with you to update and incorporate changes to your job description as required. However, if agreement cannot be reached, ScreenSkills reserves the right to impose changes.

ScreenSkills is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering after a career break, women, people who are LGBTQ+, from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background as well as any other under-represented group.