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Job title: Director of Policy and Strategy
Term: Full time, permanent
Salary: Circa £100,000 per annum plus generous benefits, and 30 days’ annual leave.
Location: London (Victoria) – hybrid (one to three days in the office as a minimum), with some travel around England required
Closing date: 10am 22 April 2024
Interviews: w/c Monday 6 May 2024
NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community, and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.
NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £115bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.4 million staff.
Our Policy directorate encompasses around 35 people, and the director of policy and strategy has responsibility for four direct reports and sits on our Executive Management Team (EMT), also helping to lead strategy and development across our 100-strong organisation. As director of policy and strategy, you will play a pivotal role in developing and strengthening our Policy and Strategy directorate. This will include ensuring we continue to operate in an integrated way across our Policy and Strategy, Communications, and Development and Engagement directorates to deliver the greatest impact for members and our organisation.
You will provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s policy, strategy, analysis and public affairs functions, providing high-level advice and support to the chief executive, deputy chief executive, chair and board, as well as playing a key role as part of the NHS Providers director team.
NHS Providers is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality, beliefs, or disability. To be successful in this role you will need to be personally committed to being anti-racist and support our broader diversity work across all protected characteristics
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At Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) we're dedicated to helping the successful integration of refugees and asylum seekers into the local community. With over three decades of experience, we provide a comprehensive range of services including welfare support, immigration and legal advice, education, counselling, and career guidance.
Our values
- Empathy: we put ourselves in the shoes of those we work with.
- Enterprise: we're innovative and resourceful in our approach to supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
- Empower: we strive to empower our clients, helping them achieve their aspirations.
Role overview: as the Director of RAK, you'll lead our organisation in supporting refugees and asylum seekers in South West London to lead fulfilled and independent lives. Proposals for hybrid working will be considered. Your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Leadership
- Developing and implementing annual plans aligned with our strategy, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, to achieve desired outcomes.
- Maintaining efficient systems for the charity's operations, ensuring good governance and financial sustainability.
- Overseeing all aspects of organisational management including finances, resources, services, and communications, in cooperation with trustees.
Governance and Organisational Management
- Working closely with trustees to direct and deliver RAK's objectives according to the charity's strategy.
- Leading and supporting the RAK team to fulfil objectives, emphasising client needs, monitoring outcomes, and integrating learning into operations.
- Ensuring compliance with governance requirements, supporting board responsibilities, and contributing to trustee meetings and reporting.
Financial Management and Human Resources
- Ensuring effective financial management, leading finance and project management teams to maintain controls, preparing reports, and managing spending within budget.
- Developing organisational structure and processes for positive people and service management, adhering to legislation and quality standards.
- Fostering a healthy working culture that encourages staff and volunteers to excel, contribute ideas, and embrace diversity.
Fundraising
- Developing and executing RAK's fundraising strategy, exploring new avenues to diversify funding sources.
- Collaborating with the fundraising manager to cultivate relationships with funders, submitting funding bids, and providing reporting.
- Focus on growing unrestricted funds to reduce reliance on grants.
Advocacy and Influencing
- Cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders to amplify the impact of RAK's work.
- Advocating for the needs of our clients to local authorities, healthcare providers, and other relevant agencies.
- Maintaining an effective advice and advocacy service, meeting quality standards (AQS & OISC) and regulatory requirements.
General Duties
- Undertaking any other related duties as required and appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Leadership and Change Management: proven track record of leading client-focused services, driving strategic development, and managing change effectively.
- Project and Programme Management: experience in creating and delivering complex projects aligned with strategic objectives.
- Fundraising Expertise: understanding of fundraising importance in the charitable sector, with a history of successful and innovative fundraising initiatives.
- Digital Proficiency: ability to harness digital tools so that roles are carried out efficiently and competently.
- Financial Management: track record of managing budgets and contracts effectively.
- Analytical Skills: experience in complex report writing and data analysis.
- Empathy and Inclusivity: ability to empathise with clients from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
- Team Leadership: excellent people skills, with the ability to empower and motivate staff and volunteers to operate effectively.
- Partnership Building: strong ability to build partnerships, manage coalitions, and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Communication Skills: excellent communication and persuasion skills, including experience in public speaking.
- Governance Knowledge: understanding of governance principles in the voluntary or public sector.
- Safeguarding: experience in leading on safeguarding and health and safety.
Desirable Criteria
- Asylum System Knowledge: understanding or lived experience of the asylum system.
- Policy and Advocacy: experience in asylum-related policy or advocacy work.
- Commercial Awareness: experience in negotiating with statutory, local, or voluntary organisations/authorities.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Divisional Director
Division: North
Salary: £72,961
Agreement Type: Permanent
Schedule Type: Full Time, Hybrid role working from home with occasional travel throughout our North division.
Doing Amazing Things Together:
Together we make it possible!
Affinity Trust is a national charity that supports people with learning disabilities, autism, mental ill-health, physical disabilities, and other complex needs to live great lives their way.
Our new Divisional Director for the North of England will be a dynamic and driven leader who will inspire managers and teams to deliver excellent outcomes for people that we support, in line with our organisational purpose and values.
Working as part of our Senior Leadership Team they will have the gravitas to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels and grow the division, whilst also ensuring the highest possible quality standards. If this sounds like you and you want to be part of a growing national charity, then we’d love to hear from you…
There will be travel to visit locations and engage with commissioners, Integrated Care Boards, staff and head office colleagues, and most importantly, the people we support and their families
Why Join Us?:
Are you ready to join us?
• 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), which we increase the longer
you are with us
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a
percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Blue Light Card - All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite
shops, restaurants, travel and great days out, provided at no cost to you
• A 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Company-funded health cash plan
• Ability to buy additional holiday
Apply today:
We’re transforming health and social care. Are you in? We want to hear from you.
We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Selection process
• Applications will close 12th April
• Shortlisting will occur by 19th April
• Interviews, presentation, and stakeholder
Session week of 22nd April
Expiration Date: 12/04/2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
You will oversee the annual programme of BJAA trainings in collaboration with the Training (TC), the Postgraduate Committee (PGC) and New Approaches to Theory (NAT) group. You will also oversee selection coordination for Intensive, Modified Entry Scheme and psychotherapy trainings.
Essential criteria
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate some aspects of the following. Please download our JD for full essential and desirable criteria:
· A clinical qualification in Jungian analysis, psychoanalytic or psychodynamic therapy with an openness to Jungian approaches.
· Commitment to growing and developing excellent trainings.
· Willingness to develop new ideas and work collaboratively with other training directors.
· Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
· Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting;
Desirable criteria
· Some experience of teaching, delivering education and/or supervision would be beneficial, however not essential.
· Some experience of delivering a service (training or clinical), managing a budget or working within teams that helds budgets would be beneficial, however not essential.
A DBS check will be undertaken by the bpf.
As part of our due diligence checks we will consider anything in the public domain related to your conduct or professional capacity. This will include us undertaking searches of previous public statements and social media, blogs or any other publicly available information. This information may be made available to the panel, and they may wish to explore issues with you should you be invited to interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
First Days Children's Charity is seeking a determined and innovative Director of Fundraising to lead our fundraising efforts and secure the vital income needed to support our ambitious growth plans.
You are the person we are looking for if you:
About You:
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You see yourself as a fundraising heavyweight with a proven track record of exceeding ambitious targets, particularly in securing large grants, major donors and corporate partnerships.
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You thrive on smashing targets and delivering unexpected and exciting results.
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You are a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys continuous learning, and embraces a culture of trusted and honest feedback.
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You are an influencer with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, comfortable engaging with high-net-worth individuals and corporate leaders.
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You are a strategic thinker with a can-do attitude, not afraid to ask questions and explore innovative approaches to fundraising.
Main Responsibilities:
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Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with our growth targets, ensuring diversification of income streams.
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Build and deliver a robust fundraising pipeline, encompassing major donors, corporate partnerships, grant applications and other income streams.
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Lead, motivate and inspire a high-performing fundraising team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
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Deputise for the CEO in their absence, providing strategic and operational support.
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Represent the Charity at all levels, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
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Contribute strategically to the Charity's overall success, providing insights and recommendations to support the mission.
You are:
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Assertive, self-reliant and confident, with a drive to succeed and a love for learning.
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Energetic, enthusiastic, and a fast-paced individual who thrives in a dynamic environment.
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Open to feedback, willing to ask questions, and continuously seek new knowledge and approaches.
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A passionate advocate for change, with a desire to shape the future of fundraising for the organisation.
We Offer:
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A competitive salary of £55,000 per annum.
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A full-time role, based in our Wokingham office.
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Generous annual leave entitlement.
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A company pension scheme.
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An electric car scheme.
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Flexible working from the start, for all employees
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The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of disadvantaged children.
To Apply:
If you are a fundraising leader with the vision, drive and expertise to take First Days Children's Charity to the next level, we want to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Closing Date: 21st April 2024
Shortlisting will take place on 22nd April 2024
First interviews (telephone) will take place on Tuesday 23/ Wednesday 24th April
Second Interviews will take place on Thursday 3rd May 2024
Final interview with our trustees and opportunity to meet the team will take place w/c 13th May 2024, if successful an appointment will be made that week.
First Days Children's Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ministry of Stories champions the writer in every child. Co-founded by author Nick Hornby in 2010, we help young people discover their confidence, imagination and potential through the power of their writing. We develop self-respect and communication skills through writing programmes and mentoring for children in our community, by working in schools, and at our dedicated writing centre in East London. We empower young people to write brighter futures for themselves through the power of their ideas, creativity and imagination.
We are looking for a confident leader to work closely with the Director to continue the growth and resilience of our organisation. You’ll drive successful fundraising and trading income, and understand how our communications can support this.
You will be a forward planner with an ability to respond to opportunity and manage risk. With keen attention to detail as well as the overview, you’ll have strong financial management skills. You will be great with people, have excellent communication skills, and be able to bring the best out in our team.
You will enjoy working in a supportive, busy and fun environment and be motivated by our commitment to champion the writer in every child.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The successful candidate will be a full-time, permanent member of the International Fundraising and Marketing team and will be based in Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand. This role reports directly to the International Chief Executive Officer.
Job Summary
- Serve as an integral member of Soi Dog’s Senior Leadership Team, actively participating in leadership duties, and contributing to the charity’s strategic and budget planning.
- Lead the creation, implementation, and management of the strategy and associated plans for International Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications, including active day-to-day involvement in all activity.
- Manage and lead the International Fundraising and Marketing teams, ensuring they meet predefined objectives and targets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides leadership for all international fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and plans by:
Planning and Management:
- Provide strong leadership and direct line management to the International Fundraising and Marketing team to sustain, develop and grow fundraising, marketing and other initiatives to maximise income and build engagement and brand loyalty from new and existing supporters.
- Develop and manage the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy and associated plans to meet ambitious targets.
- Prepare and present reports on progress, income and expenditure to the International CEO and the International Board.
- Be aware of current legislations, technologies and trends that will benefit the charity.
- Close monitoring of international fundraising income across all sources, and managing the international fundraising and marketing departmental budgets.
- Procure and manage external suppliers and third parties.
- Ongoing risk management and mitigation, escalating risks to the International CEO where appropriate.
Brand and Marketing:
- Develop and lead on the marketing and communications strategies to expand Soi Dog’s reach and increase global awareness and engagement amongst our target audiences with a multi-channel approach.
- Ensure consistency in messaging and brand across all content including social media, digital and press releases.
- Continue to develop the strategy to proactively secure international press and PR opportunities to build brand awareness.
- Co-ordinate an integrated cross-departmental approach with Visual Creative Director and other teams including, Adoptions, Thai Fundraising and external contractors.
Fundraising:
- Lead the development of strategic plans and initiatives, in collaboration with the Senior Management Team and colleagues, to generate additional revenue streams, and grow existing, for the charity.
- Continuously review and seek new major giving opportunities across philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations and corporate partnerships.
- Ensure the team submits robust and timely applications for grants, and provide excellent ongoing stewardship including thanking and impact reports.
- Execute innovative and creative targeted digital fundraising campaigns across various social media platforms to drive donations.
- Oversee all fundraising activity and be the point of sign off for all communications and outgoing campaigns.
- Cultivate existing relationships with long-standing supporters to maintain stability in regular giving.
- Expand networks and maintaining regular communication with philanthropists, major gift donors, and prospects to establish strong relationships and negotiate ongoing opportunities for support and partnerships.
- Manage relationships with external agencies and contractors to optimise return on investment.
- Ensure accurate and timely income projections and reports, fostering a culture of performance and ambition.
- Keep up to date and comply with current Fundraising legislation and standards of each country and/or regions.
Skills and Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior fundraising and marketing role, with a track record of meeting substantial targets and managing multi-million-dollar income and expenditure budgets.
- Outstanding and demonstrable track record of developing and successfully implementing fundraising strategies across a broad range of income streams.
- Excellent understanding and working knowledge of marketing and communication strategy and implementation.
- Substantial experience of developing individual giving and philanthropy programmes, specifically through digital channels, to drive growth, engagement and long-term value.
- Extensive networking and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic, proactive and ambitious thinker with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, lead on initiatives and engage and build loyalty with stakeholders and supporters.
- Experience in managing change at a strategic and operational level.
- Well-developed influencing, negotiation and inter-personal skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and comfort working in a high-energy, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
- Strong line management and leadership skills, with an ability to successfully matrix manage and a proven track record of developing team members.
- Excellent native or fluent communication skills in English (written and oral) and a confident, professional and friendly demeanor.
Working Hours and Location
- This is a full-time, permanent position based in Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand.
- 40 hours, five days a week - office based at the Gill Dalley Sanctuary.
- You must be willing to work flexibly across multiple time zones when required.
Benefits:
- 19 annual holidays (including Thai National Holidays 13 days) rising to 25 days with year of service
- Annual Salary Adjustment
- Social Security
- Provident Fund
- Uniform
- Visa and work permit
Who we are
We’ve been on the frontline of the world’s response to HIV and AIDS for over 25 years, working with marginalised people who are denied HIV prevention and treatment simply because of who they are and where they live.
Set up in 1993 to work with community groups in the countries most affected by the global AIDS epidemic, we’ve continually adapted our approach, looking for innovative ways to break down the barriers that marginalise people living with, or at risk of acquiring, HIV. All with one goal in mind – a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere.
Everything we do is rooted in our two key beliefs:
That the lives of all human beings are of equal value.
That everyone has the right to access the HIV information and services they need for a healthy life.
Today, we work with communities in more than 40 countries, taking local, national and global action on HIV, health and human rights.
As a global partnership that is open to everyone, we can only do what we do – and achieve what we want to achieve – by working with partners from grassroots community groups to national governments. Our partners drive change where it matters, shaking up the status quo and making a noise on issues the world often chooses to ignore.
Are you the Candidate we’re looking for?
You are an inspirational leader who inspires genuine enthusiasm and passion in others, by bringing the Global Plan of Action of Frontline AIDS to life through the delivery of high performing programmes and through convening a global partnership of over 60 national and local civil society partners. You act as a role model, creating an environment of openness and trust, and celebrate the successes of others.
You are committed to fostering a high performance culture, and delegate thoughtfully to give colleagues real accountability and authority.You are comfortable leading in a matrix management environment and providing leadership at a time of change and ambiguity.
How to apply
Find out more by downloading the full job description and person specification. If you are excited by this opportunity and think it’s right for you, we’d love to hear from you so apply by uploadloading your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are a great match for this role.
Closing Date is: 12 April 2024
Interview Date is: TBC
Please note: Salaries shown are benchmarked locally.
We have transitioned to a hybrid model of working. We are currently working from home but you will also be required to spend time working alongside your team as appropriate.The successful applicant will need to hold the right to work in the UK and /or South Africa .
Frontline AIDS is committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring approach. We welcome applications from Black people, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people living with HIV and LGBTIQ+ and non-binary individuals.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a criminal records check. Having a criminal conviction and/or any other information divulged on the DBS/PVG or country equivalent check would not necessarily prevent you from working for the charity, but any recruitment decision will be dependent on the nature of the position sought and the circumstances and background of the offence(s).
Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults
Frontline AIDS operates a rigorous recruitment and selection process that reflects our commitment to child protection. The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy can be downloaded.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
There has never been a greater need for Independent Age’s work. More than two million older people are in poverty, with millions more living with precarious finances. At Independent Age, we believe that no older person should face financial hardship. That’s why, by 2027, our goal is to have improved the lives of one million older people. Our information and advice, grant-making, partnership activity, policy work, and campaigning increases the financial well-being of older people, enabling them to have greater choice and independence in wider areas of life.
As Director of Services and Grants, you will be responsible for ensuring that our multi-channel services and grants programme serve and improve the lives of older people, reach those who are most likely to be in poverty, and have the maximum impact. You will help us grow our capacity, build our network of charity and commercial partnerships, develop our external training offer, and reach more people including those groups most likely to experience financial hardship.
Having operated at a senior level, ideally as part of a Senior Leadership Team, you will be an inspiring leader with a demonstrable passion for our cause. Experienced in successfully managing service transformation and development, including in a contact centre environment, you will also have an understanding of grants programmes, and of building strategic partnerships and national networks. With an understanding of demonstrating and reporting on impact, experience of supporting fundraising for services and bidding for contracts, you will ideally also have knowledge of developing an external training offer.
Please review our candidate pack, linked below, for further information. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days a week or a 9-day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits. We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard. But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting the careers page on our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the job description and person specification. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format.
To support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion we use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement, and please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. Please do not omit dates of employment.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing date for applications: end of day on Monday 8 April 2024
First round interviews to be held Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 May 2024
Second round interviews to be held Thursday 16 May 2024
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Director of Services
Salary: From £65,000
Location: Hammersmith with travel to different delivery sites as required
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police and Prison Vetting.
Thank you for your interest in joining us as the next Director of Services at Advance. The Director of services will provide senior strategic leadership for all Advance front-line services, including overseeing our criminal justice work, domestic abuse service delivery and young women and girls’ programmes.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women. Everything we do is driven by our six founding principles:
· By and for women
· For young women and girls
· Justice for Women
· Wrap around Community Support
· Collaboration and Partnership
· Systems Change
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
As the Director of Services, you will provide senior strategic leadership for all Advance services across London, East and South England, including our Domestic abuse services, Criminal Justice services and Women’s Centres, Diversion services, Young Women’s services and other work which compliments the mission and values of Advance.
The Director of Services will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships and engagement with voluntary and statutory partners, funders and commissioners. Working alongside the CEO, Directors and Trustees, the post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering high quality services aligned with Advance’s strategic aims. Representing the organisation externally on services’ groups, events and conferences, the post holder will support the development of the organisation’s strategic plans to ensure the sustainability, development, and excellence in the delivery of the services to the communities we serve.
The post holder will work to adhere to and develop quality systems, lead, motivate and inspire passionate and dedicated teams of staff and volunteers and develop policies as part of the senior leadership team to ensure strong systems and working practices across Advance. They will also work closely with the Advance board, reporting to and participating in relevant sub-committees, to ensure effective governance.
To be successful as the Director of Services you’ll need the below experience and skills:
· A proven track record of senior leadership in providing services to women experiencing violence and abuse, women in contact with the criminal justice system or similar social care or social justice services
· Exemplary relationship and networking skills, experience of developing and maintaining strong partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
· Thorough knowledge of safeguarding adults and child protection issues
· An excellent understanding of management and quality assurance processes and systems such as Women’s Aid accreditation framework.
· Experience of managing and working within budgets and of tendering/fundraising processes.
· Ability to lead by example, inspire and motivate teams and manage a complex workload.
We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
· Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 3 April 2024 @23:59
· First stage interview taking place on 17 April 2024
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Are you passionate about leading a creative and high achieving team supporting vulnerable adults and local VCS organisations? If so, we want to hear from you!
Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is looking for a Director of Services to oversee the delivery of our Lewisham-focused services: Community Connections (social prescribing), Community Development, Befriending and Community Transport.
Although the post holder will be working for Age UK Lewisham and Southwark, the teams they manage will support adults of all ages from 18+
The successful candidate will oversee an amazing team and work closely with partners across the health, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure that isolated Lewisham residents get high quality services that enable them to find local groups that meet their needs, break down barriers to access and provide support from well trained and caring volunteers.
If you are a confident manager, who shares our vision of person-centred services that build on people’s strengths, and are keen to empower staff, volunteers and service users to contribute to the strategic vision of the organisation and to find creative new ways to work with partners and make a difference in the local community, this job is for you!
Age UK Lewisham and Southwark aims to provide a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and we strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group.
Employee Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional 1 day leave for Birthdays
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including access to a helpline for partners and dependents
- Flexi time scheme allowing the claiming back of additional hours worked
- Other flexible working options, including some hybrid working (ie some home working by agreement)
- Generous contractual sick pay scheme, allowing staff to recover without the worry of loss of income
- CycleScheme members – enabling employees to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost
- TechScheme members – enabling employees to purchase tech through AUKLS and spread the cost from their salary
For full details please download the Job Pack which includes a Job Description, Person Specification and application form.
Closing date for applications – 9am on 15th April 2024
Interviews will take place week commencing 22nd April in Catford
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We are working in partnership with Oxfordshire Mind who are looking to appoint a Director of Services (Deputy CEO) to oversee the management of a designated portfolio of services, and to develop innovative and user focussed, high quality services which promote and value empowerment, recovery, equality and diversity.
Oxfordshire Mind is a local mental health charity, campaigning for better mental health in Oxfordshire for over 50 years. Like all local Minds, they are an independently run charity that is proud to be affiliated with the national Mind association.
Playing a key part in the Senior Leadership team, the new Director of Services (Deputy CEO) will provide effective leadership, managing the development and strategic direction in line with the strategic plan, and Oxfordshire Mind’s policies and procedures, meeting all regulatory and legal requirements of running a large and complex charitable organisation.
Oxfordshire Mind are looking for a proactive individual who will be confident to navigate them through the next 12 months of transitions and support the team through this exciting time. You will have exceptional leadership skills and the ability to develop and nurture a cohesive and high performing t.
You will have:
- Experience in a leadership role within in mental health organisations, healthcare settings, or related industries.
- A proven track record of the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward achieving goals. Proficiency in performance management and talent development.
- A wide range of experience dealing with various difficult situations, including interpersonal conflicts, organisational challenges, disputes, and high-pressure scenarios.
- A strong track record of effectively leading organisational change initiatives, fostering a positive and adaptable culture, and ensuring smooth transitions.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Skill in negotiation, conflict management, presentation, and interpersonal communication.
You will act as an effective representative for the organisation, communicating with a wide range of people, and the ability to develop messaging, manage information flow, and respond quickly to mitigate reputational risks both internally and externally.
You may be in a similar role or can demonstrate your ability to step up into a role with the ability to set a compelling vision for the future and inspire others to work towards it. A forward thinker, you will be able to influence and persuade stakeholders, gaining buy-in for strategies and initiatives. You will have passion and enthusiasm and a genuine interest in the sector, and a desire to contribute to its growth and success.
For more information and a full job specification please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Osney Mead, Oxford with travel to other sites as required
Hours: 28 hours/4 day’s week, flexible working options available including part time
Closing date for applications: 14th April 2024
First interview date: 23rd or 24th April 2024
Second Interview date: 30th May or 1st June 2024
Across the UK, over 130,000 of us have multiple sclerosis (MS); and more than 6m people have a close personal connection with the condition. It's unpredictable and different for everyone. It's often painful and exhausting, and can cause problems with how we walk, move, see, think and feel. It can make it hard to work and do the things we enjoy. But it doesn't have to be this way.
The MS Society is a community of scientists, campaigners, volunteers, fundraisers and staff who are dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with and affected by MS. We understand what life's like with MS, and we support each other through the highs, lows and everything in between. And we're driving research into more - and better - treatments for everyone. Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.
As our new Executive Director of Services and Support, you will play a pivotal role in an organisation that is on a journey of transformation – aiming to maximise our impact by reaching, engaging and building enduring relationships with many more people in the MS community across the UK. As a key member of our Executive Group, you will spearhead our plans to deliver an integrated portfolio of information, services and support at national, regional and local level - designed in partnership with members of the MS community and responding to their needs.
The Candidate
- A track record of success in leading and managing a large, geographically dispersed delivery function in the voluntary, public sector or multi-site environment of comparable size and complexity, to deliver high quality results to deadlines and under pressure.
- Impressive record of delivering innovation in service design, development and measurement.
- Substantial experience of working in an executive/board level team, determining strategic direction and delivery.
- Track record of working successfully with disparate teams.
- Experience of managing a team to develop, communicate and implement business plans.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, and able to influence/persuade a wide range of stakeholders.
Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2024.
The British Horse Society is the nation’s largest equestrian charity with more than 150,000 members. With a passion for horses that is backed by knowledge and expertise, the Society makes a positive impact on the lives of thousands of horses and all those that love horses. With wide-ranging campaigns across all its charitable objectives, the Society is dedicated to improving equine knowledge, providing horse care and welfare, increasing safe off and on road access, improving equestrian safety and growing participation.
We are currently undergoing a period of significant growth and business transformation. With this ambitious change process in mind, RM Recruit are currently supporting us with the recruitment for a Director of Finance & Company Secretary who can build and improve on our established and high-functioning finance team, providing financial and governance focused direction across our organisation. These exciting projects include the acquisition and deployment of the Dynamics 365 platform, customer insight and brand development work to support revenue growth and a cultural change across The Society.
Reporting directly to a dedicated and passionate Chief Executive Officer, and playing a key role within the leadership team, the Director of Finance & Company Secretary role represents an excellent opportunity to create and deliver long term financial strategies that supports the services and causes championed by the Society. We are seeking a collaborative, confident, dynamic and engaging individual who can ensure all statutory requirements are met alongside the continual development of controls to safeguard the Society’s assets.
The Director of Finance will be a first-class communicator who can work in collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be a strong advocate for a finance team that offers a best-in-class delivery of customer focused financial services. You must enjoy hands-on management and oversee the Head of Finance and the Finance team, ensuring that they continue to provide robust financial governance and control. This will all be conjunction with growing their knowledge and capacity with the Dynamic 365 platform to meet the ever-evolving needs and strategy of the Society. The post holder will also safeguard the financial integrity of the Society, its governance, and ensure it is fully compliant with all statutory requirements. This purpose extends to the Society’s subsidiaries.
This rewarding and varied role will see you will have full participation in the formulation and presentation of the Society’s strategic and operational plans and work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to make the British Horse Society the best it can be.
The Society's Head Office is based near Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. Hybrid working is in place with 2-3 days per week required onsite.
Essential Criteria
- Fully Qualified Accountant
- Proven experience at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the whole finance function.
- Experience at a senior level as Company Secretary or equivalent
- Experienced in delivering finance system and/or ERP transformation
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members to their full potential.
- Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking, planning and analysis.
- Excellent financial planning, annual budgeting and forecasting skills
Desirable Criteria
- Charity sector experience particularly the nature of unrestricted, designated and restricted funds, VAT Partial Exemption, Gift Aid and the Charity SORP
- An understanding of education and qualification regulation and compliance
- Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV, with a cover letter describing why you would be the best person to secure this role, and RM Recruit Ltd will be in touch.
The British Horse Society is committed to achieving equity for 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 and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better organisational outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all employees. We therefore strongly encourage suitably experienced people from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
Here at the BHS, we want you to have every opportunity to be able to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential when applying for any of our roles here. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Paul Robinson at RM Recruit Ltd
Transform Your Career & Community: Join Us as the Director of Health Transformation
Are you ready to make a real impact in the health sector and transform the lives of residents in City & Hackney? Hackney CVS is looking for a visionary and dynamic Director of Health Transformation to lead our journey towards a healthier and more equitable community. This is not just a job; it’s a calling for those passionate about making a difference in public health, especially for marginalised groups and communities.
Why You Should Apply:
Be at the Heart of Change: Play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative health outcomes. Lead a team dedicated to improving population health through effective partnership working across the voluntary, community, and cross-sector agencies.
Drive Community Empowerment: Empower communities, especially those representing the Black & Global Majority and other marginalised groups, to have their voices heard. Use your experience to engage and influence system leaders and policymakers.
Innovate and Collaborate: Oversee a range of innovative programmes that build the infrastructure for collaborative community work. Facilitate partnership working and embed coproduction approaches to health service design and delivery.
Build and Grow Relationships: Inherit and expand a strong network of trusted relationships across City & Hackney, driving growth and shaping the future of our health services.
Your Role Will Include:
Strategic Leadership: Develop strong relationships with key health and care system partners to engage the VCS in shaping local health transformation activities.
Operational Excellence: Manage resources effectively to deliver impactful programs, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and robust financial planning.
Advocacy and Communication: Advocate for the VCS and local communities on health and care boards, and ensure high-quality communications to engage key audiences.
Who We’re Looking For:
Experienced Leaders: Significant experience in partnership approaches, addressing inequalities, and managing contracts and budgets within the health transformation sector.
Strategic Thinkers: Ability to contribute to the direction of the organisation, with excellent analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Passionate Advocates: Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with the skills to build relationships across organisations at a senior level.
Why Hackney CVS?
Join us and enjoy benefits like 25 days of annual leave, continuous professional development opportunities, staff wellbeing initiatives, flexible working, and a supportive and inclusive working environment. Hackney CVS is not just an employer; we’re a community committed to making a difference.
Ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to meaningful change in City & Hackney? Visit our website for more information and to apply.
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