Director of programmes jobs near Charing Cross, Greater London

Assistant Director – Innovation and Improvement Programmes

£84,098 per annum plus excellent benefits

12 months fixed term contract  - maternity cover

Full time role and hybrid working with a minimum of 1 day/week in our London office

The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

It’s an exciting time to join us at the Health Foundation. We are currently developing our new strategy for the next three years and setting our priorities for how we’ll drive impact in health and social care, now and into the future. This includes adapting our improvement approaches to the changing external environment of workforce and funding pressures in health and care, alongside new opportunities emerging from better data and technologies.

Reporting to our Director of Innovation and Improvement, Malte Gerhold, and collaborating closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will lead aspects of further developing and implementing our new strategy. You will also manage our Design and Delivery team to scope new funding programmes to experiment and innovate with how we drive impact. The Design and Delivery team is made up of 11 individuals working directly with our award holders, who are innovating across the spectrum of health and care all over the country. You will also line manage the wider team’s business manager and executive assistant support.

You will bring your extensive experience leading teams to scope new programmes of work, and supporting them to successfully deliver.

We expect you to contribute your creative and strategic approaches as a thought partner in our work, and bring your expertise around technology and innovation to push the boundaries of how The Health Foundation can transform our health and care ecosystem. You will also bring experience working in the health and care sector to the role.

We look forward to you joining our Improvement Leadership team, and being an inspiring and supportive leader in the organisation.

Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to speak with the Assistant Director – Innovation and Improvement Programmes who is going on maternity leave, to learn more about the role.

To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement, which answers the following questions

• What are your motivations for this role and what you would personally bring to it?
• Please outline your experience leading a team to scope and deliver new programmes of work
• Please tell us about your understanding of how innovation happens in complex systems like health and social care

The supporting statement should be no longer than 2 pages.

Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Application deadline: 30th August 2022, 23:59

Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 5th September

We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from different backgrounds.  We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have accessibility requirements.

Fine Cell Work (FCW) is looking for a Director of Programmes with leadership experience in developing and delivering programmes.  This is a critical role on our Senior Management Team, and we are especially keen to hear from those with experience in working with vulnerable adults. 

Our Purpose

Fine Cell Work is a rehabilitation charity and social enterprise that teaches prisoners and ex-prisoners to make beautiful handmade products.  The making and selling of high quality needlework boosts their self-worth, instils self-discipline and fosters hope.  Our aim is for our stitchers to finish their sentences with work skills, money earned and saved, and the self-belief to not re-offend.  We also guide them towards training and support on release.  At the Fine Cell Works Hub in Battersea, we run our Open the Gate programme which provides work experience, formal training and employment to ex-prisoners. 

The Role 

This is a critical role on the Fine Cell Work Senior Management Team.  You would be responsible for:

• The overall development and delivery of Fine Cell Work programmes in prisons, our Battersea workshop and the Open the Gate (OTG) post-release programme.
• Leading the Programmes Team (currently 4 FTE), providing strategic direction, management, and development to those responsible for prison programme, Open the Gate, and volunteer recruitment and engagement, as well as the Battersea workshop manager.
• Working with the Executive Director, support the delivery of our 5 year business plan.
• Embedding appropriate levels of evaluation, audit and process to support in-prison and post-release programme productivity, quality control, training, compliance and outcomes.
• In-prison programme
  • Oversee the delivery of our prisoner training programmes
  • Ensure we have effective SLAs in place with prisons and that the safety of volunteers, stitchers, staff and FCW is maintained.
  • Identify and leverage best practices in delivering social enterprise in prison.
• Post-release programme (Open the Gate)
  • Develop strong relationships and promote Open the Gate with probation, community rehabilitation and other 3rd sector organizations working with ex-prisoners.
  • Drive the move-on strategy for apprentices including mentoring and training workshops.
  • Manage and sign off the risk assessments for OTG recruits
• Volunteers
  • Oversee volunteer recruitment and engagement, ensuring that our volunteers are well managed and supported and that we comply with any legal responsibilities for working with volunteers.
  • Review and oversee the development and delivery of policies, training and guidance materials for volunteers.
• Reviewing and upholding safeguarding, including delivery of safeguarding training, policies and procedures for staff, volunteers, and ex-prisoners.
• Ensuring that the outcomes of the Open College Network accredited training meets both targets and funding requirements for cell groups and workshops, and that new modules are developed, registered and implemented.
• Such other duties as required by the charity from time to time.

The Person

We are a vibrant, energetic group of people who are passionate about our mission and care deeply about providing a working environment that is inclusive and supportive. 

We are looking for someone with the following experiences and qualities:

• Managing and delivering programmes, including on-going programme evaluation and improvement
• Influencing and negotiating with a wide variety of stakeholders
• In-service development, stakeholder analysis and business planning
• Managing and establishing controls for risk
• The confidence and charisma to lead, engage and motivate a team, and equally the ability to work as part of a team

Because of the nature of our work, any of the following would be desirable:

• Experience working with vulnerable adults, volunteers, and/or prisoners
• Previous role at a social enterprise
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and/or prison system
• Interest in needlework and textiles
• Experience with writing and implementing safeguarding procedures

This role is full time and based in our offices in Battersea, South London. Whilst we offer a supportive and flexible working environment, the successful candidate will need to be in the office full time (with occasional working from home).

Reports to: Executive Director

Direct Reports: 4

Holiday: 27 days annual leave p.a. plus bank holidays

Salary: up to £55,000 dependant on experience

Company Description

We are a global team of experts and innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. We work with leaders and change makers around the globe to bring health strategies to life. We provide ideas, advice and technical know-how that enable our partners to build a path to lasting change.

With 30 years’ experience in global health, we collaborate with our partners to explore existing evidence, combine expertise, scale up ideas and co-create solutions that accelerate change. This includes collaborating on policy design, managing initiatives, building powerful coalitions and galvanising social movements. Our impact is felt across whole communities, with a focus on women, girls and those who have been marginalised.

As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, all our profits go back into supporting MSI’s own mission of children by choice, not chance.

We believe in a world where everyone can access the high-quality health services they need, without financial burden.

Position

The ADoP has delegated oversight of programmes within the portfolio and line manages Team Leaders. The ADoP also oversees the Programmes’ Resource Unit (PRU) with line management of Head of PRU. The ADoP works with the New Business and Partnerships Team, Technical Department, Management Services and Country Representatives in Tier 1 countries to ensure high quality programme delivery and growth across the company. The ADoP is part of the Programmes Department Senior Management Team responsible for high quality delivery of Options portfolio, with cross-departmental responsibilities.

Requirements

• Significant and proven work experience in the development sector at a senior level
• Extensive experience of delivery health and social development programmes within low-middle income countries
• Experience of overseeing the delivery of large, complex programmes, supporting senior leaders to deliver against agreed contracts
• Strong commercial acumen and budgeting skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent line manager motivating and supporting teams to deliver

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance.

Application Process

• Closing date for applications is: 31 August 2022. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, candidates are encouraged to apply early.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).

Other Information

• As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to work in their chosen country of employment; the UK, Kenya or Nigeria.

Leprosy affects millions of people, many of whom face significant prejudice and discrimination. Over 3 million people across the world live with undiagnosed leprosy, even though early treatment can prevent permanent disability. Since Lepra was formed almost 100 years ago, we have reached millions of people through health treatment, education and awareness raising of leprosy and other neglected diseases. We were the first to trial drug treatments for leprosy, and, by seeking out those who would not otherwise be diagnosed, we are able to prevent long-term disability in those suffering with the condition. Today Lepra works in India and Bangladesh, providing treatment, support, training and strengthening health systems. We are an evidence-led and secular organisation, working to deliver real change to people's lives and to give them a voice. Our teams have pioneered many successful programmes and capacity building systems, leading to systemic change.

Lepra are now recruiting for a Director of Programmes and Advocacy to provide strategic leadership and direction for the overall development, delivery, impact and learning of Lepra's international programmes and advocacy. The Director will do this through developing and delivering strategies for increased programme impact and by contributing to the governance and executive leadership of the organisation as a member of the UK and Global SMTs.

Responsibilities will include contributing to the delivery of the Joint Strategic Plan, providing support to the UK, Bangladesh and India programme teams and ensuring programme funds are utilised in the most effective way. In addition you will identify trends, ensure impact measurement for all programmes and represent Lepra in international and national networks and events to raise the profile of the organisation and deliver on advocacy priorities and strategies.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a programme delivery or development role. This will include experience of inspiring, managing and coaching a team with a solid understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning practises. You will have experience of budget management and will also be an excellent relationship builder, with the ability to engage across multiple stakeholder groups. Experience or interest within the field of International Development would be beneficial, but we are also open to considering candidates from other backgrounds. Lepra are not only interested to hear from you if you are an experienced senior level candidate - we are also keen to consider you if you are looking to step into your first Director level role.

Lepra has engaged Prospectus as our recruitment partner for this vacancy. In order to apply please submit your CV (2-3 pages) and a Supporting Statement (2 pages). The statement should outline your reasons why this role would be a good fit for you and cover your motivation for joining the organisation. You should also highlight your experience and skillset in relation to the Person Specification on the Job Description. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

For this recruitment process Prospectus will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis therefore we encourage you to apply ASAP.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

The new role of Director of Network & Innovation builds on the achievements of over a decade of network development at the Carers Trust. For the year ending 31st March 2022, our network supported over 123 members, who in turn supported 917,394 unpaid carers. The need for this expanded brief has arisen as we embark on our 2022-25 strategy, building a Caring Society, where we aspire for a step change in our Partnership for Growth vision so that every carer has access to a high-quality local carer organisation to help them live a life alongside caring. By 2025, we seek to reach 1.5 million carers in 100% of local authority areas across the UK. 

We are seeking a talented Programme Development Manager with a keen eye for detail and data, an excellent relationship manager and a passion for sport for development. You'll have proven data analysis and problem-solving skills, be able to evidence successfully managing projects to time and budget and experience in managing external client relationships. You'll be a strong communicator, naturally inquisitive with strong interpersonal skills. There is a lot of variety day to day and the role requires flexibility and a willingness to travel across our London programmes.

In return we offer a competitive salary package, a highly flexible hybrid working model, 27 days annual leave (increasing up to 32 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays, a personal wellbeing budget and plenty of career development opportunities along the way. We have a strong track record of internal promotion and our growth plans mean there should be plenty of scope for you to shape your career.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, as a Programme Development Manager you will help ensure that GS delivers high-quality programmes in schools and clubs, with the following specific responsibilities:

• Working across all programmes, you will manage a number of key performance metrics, and project-manage a number of regular operational activities, as well as change initiatives
• Manage a number of school relationships and support Head Coaches with the resolution of any delivery issues that arise from the school relationship. Support a number of head coaches with the management of their programme data.
• Be a line of first support offering mentorship and line-management for a number of Head Coaches and Senior Head Coaches.

Leadership and Strategy

• Be a leader that inspires others and shows passion and commitment to the development of our GS school programmes and the organisation as a whole
• Be a key member of the Programme Operations Management (POM) Team, supporting colleagues to live our values, and promoting a coaching culture throughout the charity
• Play a lead role in helping our schools to understand and facilitate the GS Model
• Lead, manage and support a team of coaches to deliver the GS model and the charity’s strategic objectives

Charity-wide responsibilities

• Monitor selected metrics that measure adherence to the GS Model-related programme, e.g. programme quality, participant safety etc
• Ensure that regular activities that require coordination are planned and executed efficiently, for example, holiday camps, Youth Council events, other employability, leadership and enrichment activities for our participants, development of training days for our coaches etc
• Manage projects in accordance with GS project management guidelines, for example, we may wish to develop our data capture and reporting processes and you may need to perform user-testing/ design training workshops for coaches etc

Programme Responsibilities

• Act as the first line of support, escalating significant issues, and referring coaches to Programme Support for process queries, IT for help with IT tools, HR for staff welfare and other HR-related matters and Finance for budget-related matters
• Conduct regular programme visits to monitor programme performance and the school relationship
• Oversee performance review processes with coaches you are the first line of support for
• Complete administrative duties, e.g. approve sickness, holiday, TOIL, casual coach hrs;
• Attend management meetings

Safeguarding & Child Protection (SCP) and Health & Safety (H&S)

• Ensure that the safety and welfare of all young people is at the forefront of our activities
• Ensure compliance with regulations, school policy and GS policies, including regular assessment and mitigation of risks
• Be on-call as part of the Emergency Contact rota for GS activity on selected evenings and weekends​

Application Deadline:  Wednesday 31 August at 23:59 hrs

​Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.

Job Description:
Are you interested in the translation of Medtech and digital health innovations? Are you excited by working in a fast-paced dynamic team environment, leading a small team?

The Innovations team within the LGC Grant Management Group manage the delivery of healthcare research funding programmes including the NIHR i4i programme funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and SBRI Healthcare and the NHS Cancer Programme funded by NHS England. 

We are looking for a proactive individual who is passionate about innovation and thrives in a busy environment to lead on SBRI Healthcare and the NHS Cancer Programme, whilst closely working in collaboration with the NIHR i4i programme.

Job Purpose
The Programme Lead will play a key role in the Innovations team, leading on the operational and strategic delivery of a particular funding programme, covering the end-to-end research management process, and creating operational and strategic synergies across different schemes. Key to the role will be the ability to effectively liaise with the customer to ensure the programmes align with its strategic priorities. The Programme Leads will report to the Assistant Director of Innovations and work closely with the joint SBRI Healthcare/i4i Programme Director, other Programme Leads and the broader Innovations team. 

Role Profile 
You will be an experienced manager leading a team of Programme Managers and Senior Programme Managers to ensure the day-to-day delivery of all aspects of translational funding, including the commissioning of new research and development projects, the effective management of a portfolio of funded proposals and the capture of key outputs and impact metrics on delivering innovations to the NHS, care system, and the UK economy. You will work closely with the Assistant Director to develop and deliver the strategic aims of the programme. 

You will have an excellent understanding of the UK health innovation ecosystem and an appreciation of current and evolving technology developments and commercial exploitation routes. You will act as an ambassador for our funding programmes, representing and promoting them externally to a wide variety of stakeholders, with a particular focus on engaging with industry.

Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this role focus on overseeing the delivery of the programme operations, portfolio management and analysis, communications and engagement, and leading on strategic initiatives for programme development and staff management. The following activities are key to delivering the Programme Lead role effectively.

Programme operations

• Managing and driving key relationships with the major programme stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact and leading and influencing discussions
• Leading and managing the governance of the programme, including preparing and reporting to the Programme Contract Management Board 
• Supporting the annual strategic and operational business planning process and timely reporting to the customer
• Driving the selection of particular challenges or themes for competitions, overseeing the scoping activities and ensuring appropriate approval in preparation for launching new funding calls
• Overseeing the timely and effective delivery of all commissioning and monitoring activities of a particular funding programme, including competition delivery, due diligence and contracting of awarded applications, and monitoring and post-close monitoring of the programme portfolio
• Managing the financial reporting and forecasting with the finance team, including ratification papers
• Identify synergies that can be created across the different programmes and drive continuous improvement
• Overseeing team compliance with work instructions, tools and systems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and consistent reporting
• Monitoring a small portfolio of projects, maintaining oversight of progress against milestones and continuously reviewing the risk status
• Managing relevant sub-contractors to ensure appropriate delivery of the agreed activities 

Portfolio management and analysis

• Leading on portfolio management within an appropriate risk- and impact-based framework, ensuring consistency of processes and data management across the team
• Leading on portfolio analysis and collection of relevant metrics to support activities around programme promotion, business intelligence, impact and evaluation
• Overseeing the maintenance of a case study pipeline for programme promotion, customer reporting and shared learning 

Comms & Engagement

• Supporting and/or overseeing the delivery of communications and engagement activities or leading on elements thereof, including competition communications, newsletters and annual reports
• Overseeing engagement with SMEs, HEIs and NHS organisations, to facilitate portfolio diversification through attracting applications from various geographical areas, organisations and health categories
• Supporting or leading on engagement with other funders and charities, the investment community and other relevant stakeholders
• Planning and/or contribute to the delivery of key events and or initiatives such as alumni event
• Representing the funding programme at meetings at a senior level and/or act as the lead interface for stakeholders, both internally and externally

 Strategic initiatives

• Leading on strategic programme planning, including programme growth and expansion, through engagement and collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Leading on and contributing to strategic papers, proposals and programme activities, furthering programme development in the context of the wider funding landscape

Staff management

• Direct line management of resources at different level of seniority and delegation of activities to the wider team
• Assisting with recruitment and conducting the annual performance and development review process with direct reports
• Mentoring and training of new and existing staff
• Championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the team and the organisation
• Educated to MSc/PhD level in biomedical, health or engineering sciences

• Experience of working at a senior level in innovation and/or research management
• Experience of working within multiple areas of the health and life sciences sector including industry, academia and the NHS with proven experience in commercially focused projects
• Highly experienced in building and managing diverse internal and external relationships effectively and influence decision making
• Excellent knowledge of intellectual property and commercial aspects in relation to research commercialisation
• Committed team player with experience in line management and staff development
• Excellent presentation and communications skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective leadership and proven ability to lead a portfolio of multi-year, multi-organisational, complex programmes, with a focus on impact
• Organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage own time to meet demanding deadlines
• Self-starter, result-oriented and critical thinker
• Proven business acumen
• Experience of working in or with the private sector (desirable)
• Educated to MSc/PhD level in biomedical, health or engineering sciences
• Experience of working at a senior level in innovation and/or research management
• Experience of working within multiple areas of the health and life sciences sector including industry, academia and the NHS with proven experience in commercially focused projects
• Highly experienced in building and managing diverse internal and external relationships effectively and influence decision making
• Excellent knowledge of intellectual property and commercial aspects in relation to research commercialisation
• Committed team player with experience in line management and staff development
• Excellent presentation and communications skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective leadership and proven ability to lead a portfolio of multi-year, multi-organisational, complex programmes, with a focus on impact
• Organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage own time to meet demanding deadlines
• Self-starter, result-oriented and critical thinker
• Proven business acumen
• Experience of working in or with the private sector (desirable)

Qualifications:

• Educated to MSc/PhD level in biomedical, health or engineering sciences
• Experience of working at a senior level in innovation and/or research management
• Experience of working within multiple areas of the health and life sciences sector including industry, academia and the NHS with proven experience in commercially focused projects
• Highly experienced in building and managing diverse internal and external relationships effectively and influence decision making
• Excellent knowledge of intellectual property and commercial aspects in relation to research commercialisation
• Committed team player with experience in line management and staff development
• Excellent presentation and communications skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective leadership and proven ability to lead a portfolio of multi-year, multi-organisational, complex programmes, with a focus on impact
• Organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage own time to meet demanding deadlines
• Self-starter, result-oriented and critical thinker

Role Details & Benefits 

• Salary: £52,500 - £55,500, depending on experience
• Wide range of core benefits
• Hours: 0900 to 1730 Mon to Fri 
• Location: Twickenham / Hybrid Remote

Interested in learning more about this exciting position with the UK's largest and most prestigious funder of research, please apply with your CV along with a cover letter indicating your suitability for the role and your motivation to apply. 

Programme Design and Development Manager

July 2022, Fixed term initially – 12 months

Salary: £40,000 – £42,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 office days per week)

Hours: 09.00 – 17.00

Job type: Full time, permanent

Holidays: 27 days annual leave + public holidays

The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading foundation dedicated to improving social mobility. Founded by Sir Peter Lampl in 1997, the Trust delivers programmes to 8,000 young people each year across the country, rigorous research into the issues of low social mobility and educational disadvantage, and policy advocacy to affect systemic change. The Trust gives opportunities to young people from low and moderate-income backgrounds to improve their chances of accessing top universities and the professions. It seeks to ensure young people reach their potential, regardless of their background, school or where they live.  

The Sutton Trust has ambitious plans to grow our employability focused programming. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Programme Manager to join our team to scope and design new employability programmes. The Sutton Trust already runs a successful range of access programmes including Pathways to Law, Pathways to Banking and Finance and Pathways to Medicine. The Trust is looking to extend this offer into new sectors to support students with different interests and ambitions, initially focusing on the Technology and Creative sectors. The candidate will join a team, led by the Director of Programmes and Partnerships, and will play an important role in the next year exploring and shaping new ways of supporting students through the scoping and design of high-quality and high-impact programme delivery.
 

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

To apply

Please download the candidate application pack from our website, complete the application form, and submit it to us.

The applicant pack includes:

• Job description and person specification
• Application form
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (optional)

Applications should reach us by 9am on Monday 15th August, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Friday 19th August, and second round interviewed held at our London offices on Thursday 25th August.

Please state your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line of the email, and it would also be greatly appreciated if you could note where you saw this job advertised.

If you require any materials in an alternative format, or have any questions, please get in contact with us.

Any information you provide as part of your application will be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with relevant data protection legislation and guidance. Our privacy statement can be found on our website.

National Energy Action is looking for a Director of Homes who will lead the charity’s work to improve the lives of people in fuel poverty through improvements to building fabric and heating systems. It will strengthen NEA’s expertise and authority in this space across our activities.

The long-term solution to fuel poverty is for homes to be more energy efficient and more affordable to heat.  As National Energy Action’s Director of Homes, you will be at the heart of this vital transformation.  You will be part of our senior leadership team.  You will be responsible for our practical projects to improve the homes of people in fuel poverty; and you will bring expertise to critical debates on retrofit, decarbonisation and affordable warmth. 

This is a great time to join a passionate, committed and expert team.  If you think that everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe; if you have the experience to drive our work in these areas, if you want to change for the better how people live their lives – we would love to hear from you.

This is a full time, permanent post with a flexible location in the UK.  The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Management Team, along with 3 other Directors, the Deputy Chief Executive and the Chief Executive. 

Candidates should have a demonstrable and evidenced track record of directing major programmes with complex funding arrangements, securing contracts through commercially-tendered bids, commissioning or procurement by private and public bodies.

The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria.

Our staff continue to work remotely on a temporary basis.  Post-holders must be resident within the UK, and be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK.  Post holders must also be willing to travel throughout the UK, including overnight stays as appropriate.

Interviews will take place on 7 and 8 September 2022, these could be in person or virtually.  Please indicate in your application if you will be available on these dates should you be selected for interview. Candidates are not expected to be present for the full two days.

Job title:

Youth Programme Co-ordinator

Reports to:

Programme and Operations Director

Hours and Location:

Full time, Monday – Friday from 9.30 – 5.30 pm..  Friday will be a work from home day. Additional hours may be required on occasion. Later starts are facilitated on workshop / visit days. We are waiting to move to our new office space so for now we are home working when we do not have an in person event.  When we have an in person event, you will be expected to attend to help run the inspirational visits. Most of our events are city / west end based but some are further out. 

Some international travel may be required

About us:

Renaissance Foundation was set up in 2009 as an independently funded charity which inspires young people facing serious challenges to fulfil their unique potential through a three-year outreach programme.  We focus exclusively on two hard to reach groups: young carers and young patients suffering from life-long/life-limiting illnesses.  Our programme uses the power of inspiration, creative and digital learning and vocational development to help our two groups to develop key strengths in order to create high aspirations and build resilience, confidence in public settings and positive engagement with society.

About the role:

To partner with the Youth Programme and Content Manager to co-ordinate and host an inspirational and impactful programme experience for the RF young people, with the ultimate aim of becoming the leading programme of choice.  This role is focused on the smooth delivery and development of the existing programme to support growing numbers of young people, ensuring regular impact measurement points are met.  Additionally, focus will also be on ensuring that safeguarding frameworks are adhered to as well as developing the range and scope of referral partnerships, current and new.

Direct reports:

 N/A

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Programme

• Work with your manager to plan, create and deliver positive and engaging experiences for the CYP , following the agreed yearly timetable
• Delivery of semi-formal learning experiences through workshops to develop CYPs soft skills
• Facilitate workshops in a variety of settings (e.g. digital, at RF’s Hub and other venues)
• Liaise frequently with CYP throughout their time at RF utilising the most effective methods of communication (in person, telephone calls, messaging, email, etc)
• Point of contact with CYP families in order to ensure CYP are fully engaged with the programme
• Onboard new joiners to the RF programme, with the support of the wider RF team
• Informally mentor and support individual young people if they are going through a particularly challenging time
• Develop new referral partnerships with schools, hospitals and partner agencies and maintain good relationships with existing referral partners, looking for opportunities to develop these relationships as appropriate
• Deputise for your manager as and when required
   

Data and Reporting

• Collate programme data in a timely fashion, ensuring it is accurate and up to date at all times
• Maintain confidential records
• Ensure all projects are properly documented, are delivered within budget and that work is evaluated
• Produce accurate and incisive reports as required

General

• Build effective and productive working relationships with everyone at RF and external donors/partners
• Develop great relationships with all young people on the RF programme/journey
• Continuous improvement to the working environment to ensure RF remains a great place to work
• A commitment to the values and principles of the Renaissance Foundation
• Ensure safeguarding frameworks are adhered to and escalate issues as appropriate to the Director of Fundraising and Impact

Competencies:

• Experience of working with CYP who are facing personal challenges
• Understanding of how to effectively engage with CYP through workshops and other activities
• Reliability and resilience
• Flexibility and team-oriented
• Energy, patience and ability to model good behaviours
• Solution focussed and person-centred
• Excellent organisational skill and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Head of Grassroots (Programmes)

Women for Refugee Women

£40,000 - £45,000

London

Full-time, permanent (hybrid working model)

Women for Refugee Women is a dynamic charity that was founded in 2007 to support and champion women who have sought asylum in the UK. Women for Refugee Women operates in a challenging area. We work alongside women who have lived through extreme trauma, and are trying to create change at a time when the political environment is increasingly resistant, but we are always eager to move forwards and to find ways to support one another, and the women in the network, to build a fairer world for women who have sought safety. We have an overarching vision that women who seek asylum in the UK should be able to live safely and with freedom to make their own choices.

The Role

The Head of Grassroots (Programmes) will ensure that the activities we offer to refugee women provide them with the opportunities to improve their skills and confidence and to start rebuilding their lives. The role will manage and provide oversight to WRW's grassroots staff, our dedicated group of volunteers and will work closely with partners to develop and deliver our programme of activities. Our activities include English classes, drama, writing groups,  yoga and solidarity sessions for LGBTQ+ refugee women and non-binary individuals through our ‘Rainbow Sisters’ group, and much more.

The Person

As the Head of Grassroots (Programmes), you will be deeply committed to the effective planning and delivery of activities for refugee and asylum-seeking women. You will be a skilled organiser, a creative strategist, an exemplary leader, excited about empowering women and experienced in centering equality and justice in your work. You are likely to bring proven experience of working at the grassroots level, leading activities and developing short-and long-term grassroots strategies, whether at national, or community level.  You will have a genuine interest in and /or knowledge of the sector and a commitment to the aims and missions of Women for Refugee Women.

While not essential, if you have professional experience of working with women who have sought asylum or survived gender-based violence or have lived experience of being a refugee or seeking asylum, and have used this experience to campaign for change and to support others we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 11th September 2022

Selection process and timescales  

Stage 1: Week beginning 19th September 

Stage 2: Tuesday 27th or Wednesday28th September 

Are you passionate about preparing people for the mission? Do you want to play an essential role in equipping the next generation of mission workers from around the world for intercultural mission? Are you innovative and hard-working? Then this might be the role for you!  We’re looking for someone to develop and lead our capacity in intercultural learning and collaboration as part of the ongoing development of BMS.

As the Director for Intercultural Learning and Collaboration, you will be responsible for the following:

• Sharing in providing the overall leadership of BMS as part of the Executive Director Team
• Providing leadership for, and further develop, an intercultural learning and collaboration team focused on resourcing intercultural mission to, within, and from the Majority World
• Developing existing and new global partnerships to facilitate ongoing learning in intercultural mission and preparation for mission.

We are looking for someone with the desire and ability to enable others to serve effectively in intercultural mission. We are extending the search globally in seeking the best possible candidate, which will be based in the Global South. 

If you have excellent leadership and organisational skills, are familiar with contemporary developments in world mission, and have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well across a range of cultures, contexts, and organisations, we want to hear from you. This is a stimulating, challenging and very fulfilling role, which we anticipate will be located outside the UK.

This role has a Specific Occupational Requirement for a practising Christian. The successful applicant will be fully in agreement with the BMS vision. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues

If you would like to discuss this role with the BMS General Director, Kang-San Tan, please contact Stephanie Brown at BMS World Mission to arrange a suitable time.

For full information and to download recruitment pack, please visit  BMS World Mission website.

Director of strategic communications and insight

Salary: £74,000 (London) or £70,200 (regional) per annum
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) job share or substantial part-time applications welcome 
Contract: Permanent
Location: Flexible. Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, with flexibility to regularly work from home OR home-based, with occasional travel to the office in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy (if outside London)
 

This new role of director of strategic communications and insight will be pivotal in ensuring NCVO delivers high impact across all of our work to support, amplify and connect members and the wider voluntary sector. We have twin communication goals. First is to amplify the work of our members and the wider voluntary sector to ensure the essential role that charities and volunteers play is recognised amongst decision makers and the public. Second is to ensure our important work reaches the right people in the right way to grow our impact and income. This role is also critical to ensuring we understand the challenges our members face, their hopes and dreams, and the evolving role of NCVO in supporting them. 

This position is a fantastic challenge at an important moment for us. With a new CEO, and driven by our values of inclusive, open, collaborative and ambitious, we are now into the second year of our bold and exciting new strategy. You will lead and embed a new team that brings together our digital content, digital development, marketing and communication functions to enable a more strategic and unified approach to all our communications. In parallel, the successful candidate will create a new insights function within the wider team, drawing together other previously separate functions to ensure we take a strategic approach to the way we gather and use insights and data about members, customers and the wider sector.

You will have an impressive track record of providing strategic vision to high performing marketing, digital and communication functions. The successful candidate will also have extensive experience of positioning these functions to support income generation, including using data and insights. Ideally you will have overseen website and digital platforms focused on providing high quality user experience. Bringing a highly collaborative style you will be used to creating and driving through cross-organisational strategies in a complex environment. You will be a leader who can inspire, engage and grow a professional and creative team, including technical experts in areas such as digital development and CRM. You will also be an active participant in our ongoing culture change work as a member of the leadership team and also by providing strategic oversight to internal communications which is particularly important in a hybrid working environment.

From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector.  We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities.  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are under-represented in NCVO, particularly at senior level. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

• Closing date: 5pm Monday 5th September
• Short listing date: 6th and 7th September
• Panel interview: 14th or 16th September
• Staff panel: 21st September

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and talented professional to join our organisation as the Director of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) where you will define and continue to evolve the vison for Ambition’s ITT offer.

You'll play a key role in ensuring high quality professional development for trainee teachers, mentors and lead mentors at a significant scale, holding senior accountability for successful programme delivery.  You'll also help drive the continuous improvement of our ITT provision and participant experience through oversight of our delivery partner relationships, quality assurance, compliance, programme data and governance.

Other responsibilities you'll have include heading up the design and evaluation of our ITT programme model programme, as well as working with central and partner school senior leaders ensuring all parties, including trainees, comply with the School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT's) policies and codes of practice and other relevant legislation.

Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to either our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and will report to the Senior Director of Programmes and manage the ITT Associate Directors.

If you are interested in this role and have Qualified Teacher Status and senior management experience in a school/MAT then we would love to hear from you.

Who are Ambition Institute?

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better, and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time. That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life. 

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive. 
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice. 
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement.

Our offer

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Agile working culture, so you can control how you work.
• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service.
• Shared parental leave package.
• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line.
• Professional development offer for all staff.
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% national insurance rebate).
• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

How to apply

All applications must be received by the closing date, 9am on 15 August 2022. Interviews are expected to take place the week beginning 22 August 2022.

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website.

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.