Disability Action Yorkshire are a Harrogate based charity that aims to facilitate solutions for disabled people, whatever their aspiration, through a range of options and practical solutions and services.

Reporting directly to the chief executive, the finance manager is a key part of the leadership team of the organisation.  As well as having responsibility for the day to day running of the finance department the post holder will be part of the team working on moving our organisational strategy forwards to ensure that we meet our continued commitment to improving the lives disabled people.

The post holder will have responsibility for all aspects of the financial function of the charity which will include the maintenance of accounting records and the production of timely financial information for the trustees, chief executive and auditors.

The key responsibilities of the post are outlined in the job description and include, but are not limited to:

• Financial control and reporting including timely monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, process and systems improvements
• Management of the finance team
• Management and production of the audit process and statutory accounts
• Management of the payroll, working with the outsourced provider
• Budget production including annual budget and project specific

The person we are looking for will:

• Be a qualified or part qualified accountant
• Have an understanding of charity SORP
• Have experience of working with SAGE and strong Excel skills
• Be self-motivated and highly organised

This is an exciting role that will look to provide financial management and strategic oversight to help ensure that Africa’s largest English literacy project continues to deliver success and transform the lives of millions of children.  The primary role of the Finance and Admin Manager is to maintain all finance systems and processes for the UK, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa companies.  Working with diverse teams across all countries, this is a unique role that requires high levels of cross-cultural collaboration, understanding of different international, financial and legal requirements and a flexible approach to working.

To date, Universal Learning Solutions has trained over 100,000 Primary Teachers and has reached over 10 million children. As a core member of the Senior Management Team, this role will be essential in managing and enabling our growth to train thousands more teachers and increase literacy rates across our programmes. 

Mission

Universal Learning Solutions is a not-for-profit organisation that works with government, educators, donors and experts around the world to provide bespoke services that deliver innovative literacy solutions.

Our work enables and enthuses teachers to deliver high quality literacy tuition and builds the institutional capacity of partners through knowledge and skills transfer. This gives children of all abilities the skills needed to read and write and helps governments meet their global education targets.

Vision

Our vision is of a world where all children can read and write with confidence and enjoy their right to learn. Through this we believe we can help release a child’s infinite potential.

Specific Responsibilities

The Finance and Admin Manager will be responsible for the oversight of the finances across all our country programmes. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance and Admin Manager will advise on financial strategy and ensure that financial procedures and systems are adhered to throughout the organisation. With support from the Finance Assistant, the Manager will also oversee all data entry, reconciling and reporting using both Sage Line 50 and excel.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Finance:

• Manage the UK, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya accounts in line with existing policies and procedures.
• File UK VAT returns.
• Submit monthly management accounts reports to the Management team for the UK and quarterly reports for Nigeria.
• Making international payments using both STRIPE and online services.
• Verifying travel expense claims and payments.
• Manage the UK cashflow, ensuring the international transfers are completed and forecasted.
• Prepare the UK budget and Nigeria HQ budget with Directors.
• Oversee the monthly project management budget sheets.
• Prepare and file the UK annual accounts with HMRC and Companies House.
• Prepare the Nigerian Annual Accounts with the external auditor.
• Prepare the Kenyan Accounts with the external auditor
• Prepare the South African annual accounts ready to file with CIPC.
• Online SARS filing for South African taxes.
• Attend Senior Management Team meetings and input into annual strategic planning.
• Advise directors and managers on tax requirements across our country programmes.
• Prepare and chase invoices as and when required.

HR & Payroll:

• Processing the monthly payroll for the UK using the RTI software with the Finance Assistant.
• Ensuring all HMRC payments and requirements are met.
• Approving monthly Nigerian payroll.
• Work closely with the Nigerian Finance & Admin Manager to file the monthly PAYE with FIRS.
• Completing and uploading the monthly pension schedule.
• Issuing of salary sacrifice letters to relevant staff members.
• Prepare and submit furlough payments and ensure that correct procedures are adhered to, based on government guidance.

Staff Supervision and Management:

• Oversee the Finance and Admin Assistants in Nigeria.
• Manage the UK Finance Assistant.

Personal Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and financial skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with deadlines.
• Good analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong ability, to be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks – Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft excel and Sage.
• Accurate and thorough in work.
• Good collaboration with colleagues inside and outside finance.
• Analysis of financial data.
• Knowledge of project management and project cycles.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

We will require candidates to be qualified in the majority of points below from both the ‘desirable’ and ‘essential’ criteria:

Essential:

• Recognised accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience within an accounting role.
• Working knowledge of accounting software and excel.
• Experience of managing a diverse workload.
• Experience of managing and processing payroll.
• Positive working ethos and personal values in line with those of the organisation.
• Experience of working at a strategic level.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in approach to work.

To be successful as a member of the Universal Learning Solutions team you will also:

• Have a passion for Universal Learning Solutions’ mission and a strong desire to work for a not-for-profit organisation to bring about positive social change.
• Adhere to Universal Learning Solutions’ core values including family, humility, quality and flexibility.

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of pension systems.
• Willingness to travel overseas.
• Experience of managing staff, particularly overseas.
• Experience working with international non-governmental organisations, preferably in the field of education / literacy in the developing world.

Additional Information

Hours: Flexible hours. 1-2 days per week until April then 3-4 days a week after

Location: Based in our Lancaster office with the possibility of travel to Valencia and Nigeria.

To apply please send CV and covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the role by 7th December. Interviews will be held in our Lancaster office the following week. We will adhere to social distancing guidelines within the interview and all surfaces will be sanitised between interviews. 

Job purpose

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Finance and Operations is a key member of RSN’s senior leadership team (SLT), helping determine and implement our overall organisational strategy. The role oversees a budget of circa £1m and directly manages the Finance Manager and Operations Assistant. They work closely with the Head of Programmes and individual programme leads to oversee income and expenditure, ensuring that RSN’s work is delivered to budget and adequately funded, and that accurate financial reports are available to the SLT, CEO, trustees and donors.

Our Head of Finance and Operations takes a lead on enabling RSN’s team to serve young asylum seekers and refugees as effectively and efficiently as possible: overseeing our HR, legal responsibilities, working environment and everything that goes on behind the scenes to resource and support our service delivery. The postholder will develop and undertake their role through the lens of our organisational ethos, seeking to embed and uphold RSN’s values across all their work streams.

The postholder joins our team at a particularly exciting time, we launch our new strategy, continue our work to become a more actively anti-racist organisation, and take on a new name that better reflects our education-focused vision and mission. 

We are also beginning the refurbishment of an abandoned historic bank on Harlesden High Street, which will become an educational centre for young refugees, a social impact hub for the local area, and our home. When the refurbishment is completed (projected summer 2021), the postholder will also line-manage a Facilities and Community Manager, and will play a key role in ensuring RSN’s new premises have maximum social impact, for us and others.

Please see the attached Job Applicant Pack or scroll down the page for the role’s key responsibilities and the person specification. 

Job details and application process

Terms and conditions 

The role is full time and permanent - though we are a flexible employer and welcome applications from candidates interested in working 4 days per week. The role will be based at RSN’s office in Harlesden, north London (NB: the majority of our team are currently working from home due to Coronavirus and we anticipate this role doing the same until it is appropriate to return). The salary is band B - £37-45k pro rata (starting salary depending on the competencies and experience of the successful candidate). The package also includes 25 days leave and a pension.

As the role involves some contact with children and vulnerable young people and their data, the successful candidate will have to undertake a DBS check and all those invited to interview will be required to complete a self disclosure.

Application process

Applications (and any questions about the role) should be sent by email to Emily Bowerman  - jobs @ refugeesupportnetwork. org (no spaces). The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 7th December 2020.

Your application should comprise

• a full CV including a full employment history showing responsibilities held and relevant achievements

• a letter (maximum two sides of A4) telling us where you heard about this role and explaining:

• Why you would like to work for RSN (1 paragraph)

• How your experience, skills and character are a good fit for this particular role (main focus)

• Any contextual recruitment factors you would like us to be aware of (as appropriate, and please see below for more information)

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in an initial phone call, undertake a short task and provide references, following which interviews will be held. Suitable candidates may be contacted to begin the phone call and task process before the deadline, and we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Please note that you must have a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of your contract.

Contextual recruitment and reasonable adjustments

Exam grades and job titles are not the full picture - the context in which achievements were gained also matters. At RSN, we actively seek to recruit with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, considering the impact of the context in which a candidate has worked or studied.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with lived experience of forced migration, and from other backgrounds that are currently underrepresented on our team.

Additionally, if you feel you would require reasonable adjustments in order to carry out the role or attend an interview at RSN due to a disability, caring responsibilities or any other reason, please give details in your cover letter or get in touch with Emily Bowerman  - jobs @ refugeesupportnetwork. org (no spaces) - to discuss further.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Finance

• Together with the Chief Executive and Head of Programmes, oversee annual budget creation and on-going budget control

• Manage preparing of statutory accounts, audit, VAT and any other finance compliance (in partnership with our external accountants)

• Maintain financial projections and oversee financial reporting to SLT, trustees and funders (including the preparation of monthly management accounts)

• Track incoming resources through further developing and maintaining our Grant Management Information System

• Oversee outgoing payments, including oversight of tendering, payroll, expenses, etc

• Oversee mortgage and regular reporting to mortgage provider (Charity Bank)

Strategy, legal and governance 

• Identify, plan for and deliver all operational, financial and IT-related initiatives required to deliver on our ambitious growth objectives

• Continually improve operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organisation’s mission and ethos

• Oversee all legal contracts – including subcontracting and partnership working

• Oversee and further develop all organisational policies

• Ensure all policies are effectively implemented and that all staff remain up to date with necessary training and checks

• Ensure effective and appropriate risk assessment and management procedures are in place and implemented, including insurance and office risk assessments

• Provide governance support as requested by the Chief Executive (including registration of new trustees)

• In collaboration with our Head of Programmes, oversee and develop RSN's approach to meeting the requirements of UK GDPR, including staff training and data hygiene days

Human resources

• Oversee all employment contracts

• Oversee operations onboarding processes for all new starters

Information management

• Oversee database development and management

• Ensure organisation is working within the most efficient internal online file management systems and architecture, with appropriate access and permissions for staff and volunteers

Office, Logistics, Health and Safety

• Manage all premises contracts – both for tenants in our London office and as tenants across the UK

• Ensure health and safety standards are met across the organisation, including from staff who need to work from home

• Oversee all telephony and IT provision (landlines, staff mobiles and laptops etc)

Other 

• Maintain some form of direct contact with the young people RSN serves, as agreed with your line manager. This may involve mentoring one young refugee, attending sessions of our Youth Advisory Board or other comparable responsibility

Person specification

Experience

• Strong financial and commercial awareness, with a track record of setting and managing budgets

• Strong track record of financial analysis and preparation of financial reports

• Experience using an accounting system (such as Xero)

• Confident line manager with a track record of building and motivating teams

• Experience of drafting and reviewing contracts (both for employment and services)

• Experience of drafting and reviewing organisational policies

• Proven ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures to help teams work effectively Experience of managing operations in an office and/or community premises

• Proven administrative, leadership and management ability in organisational development

Skills 

• Ability to think strategically and convert strategy into detailed operational plans

• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organisations and audiences and to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports

• Outstanding project management skills, meticulously well organised and reliable

• A quick learner with strong problem-solving abilities

• Ability to apply discretion in sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality at all times

• Flexible, proactive and able to work under pressure

• Ability to see the strategic, big picture, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail

• A strong team player, who understands, values and speaks affirmingly of the work of others, being helpful, kind and sensitive to their needs

Other

We value the way in which a person works just as much as the actual work they do. To this end, we are seeking candidates with the following attributes:

• Character: Has integrity, earns trust and maintains confidences, and speaks plainly and truthfully

• Mission-led: Is engaged by RSN’s vision of enabling young refugees to build more hopeful futures through education

• Values-led: Shares RSN’s values and seeks to live them out in their work

• Ethos-led: Is motivated by personal core beliefs (whether Christian or not) and values playing a leadership role in an organisation which is founded on, and seeking to outwork, the Christian faith

Treasurer / Trustee position

                                                                                 
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

As a Trustee, you will be joining at an exciting time as we rollout our new right-based model of rehabilitation and scale up our work to re-vitalise an effective anti-torture movement in the UK.

We are especially proud of our survivor activism programme which is leading the way internationally in amplifying the voice of torture survivors and making sure they are central to the prevention of torture and protection of survivors.

This is an opportunity to help shape and steer Freedom from Torture, and to support and make a real difference to torture survivors and our committed community of staff, volunteers and supporters.

We are looking for a Treasurer who understands and cares about Freedom from Torture’s charitable aims. You will also understand good governance and what the role of a non-executive Trustee involves.

You need to be a qualified accountant with experience in financial management and controls including audit and risk in a charity context. The successful appointee will chair our new Finance, Governance and Audit Committee

We would be delighted to hear from you if you share our passion for the care and rights of torture survivors.

For more information about Freedom from Torture, please look at our website.

To request an information pack, please email Megan Fletcher or if you would like an informal discussion with the Chair, please contact Megan Fletcher, Executive Assistant to the CEO – email address on Freedom from Torture jobs page, in the first instance.

To view the role description and person specification, please click the link provided.

To apply, you will need to submit a CV and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role and state why you wish to be a Treasurer at Freedom from Torture.  

Freedom from Torture is committed to exemplary safeguarding practice and we require an enhanced DBS check for this role.

Applications are encouraged to be sent in as quickly as possible, so as not to miss out on this opportunity.

Freedom from Torture is striving to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Our Board of Trustees is responsible for modelling our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion and we welcome applications for this role from people who also have direct experience of torture, a refugee background and/or who come from other under-represented groups.

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK. 

Summary of the role: 

Working with the Board of Trustees, the post holder will shape the strategic direction of Muslim Aid and lead Muslim Aid into its next phase of development and growth. The post holder will provide vision and leadership to Muslim Aid and the leadership team to ensure that the objectives of Muslim Aid are implemented.

The post holder will be responsible for building strategic partnerships and representing Muslim Aid in the sector, media and high-level key stakeholders. The post holder will grow Muslim Aid’s profile by promoting the impact it makes in the countries we work in.  

About the Role:

The main responsibilities of this role will be:

• To provide effective leadership to Muslim Aid and be responsible for the management and administration of its strategic, policy and accountability framework laid down by the Board of Trustees.
• Together with the Chair enable the Board of Trustees to carry out its duties and responsibilities in the oversight, management and proper governance of Muslim Aid.
• To have overall responsibility for income generation and funding through sustainable and reliable income streams via government agencies, institutional donors, public donations, trusts and high net worth partnerships and collaborations.
• To develop, foster and manage effective relationships and Muslim Aid’s profile with internal and external stakeholders.
• To actively liaise and communicate with all legal, regulatory, government and non-government agencies and other key organisations on behalf of Muslim Aid.

About You:

You will have inspirational leadership skills, a proven track record of business development and a strong passion for serving humanity. You will have senior management experience, preferably in the non-profit sector, with an understanding of effective program development, advocacy with some fundraising credentials.  You must have a clear and proper understanding of Islam in order to adhere to the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah. You must have sound knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in order to effectively manage charity funds.

To be successful in this role:

• Educated to degree standard or equivalent.
• Experience of delivering a plan to develop the organisation in a systematic approach – one that aligns strategy, people and processes and builds effective new systems.
• Experience in creating a financially sustainable organisation with diversified income streams.
• Ability to create a durable bond between our donor communities and wider mainstream society by anchoring our programmatic work domestically.
• Ability to generate new opportunities and skills to identify and realise key partnerships and funding.
• Ability to lead in influencing and advocate on behalf those we help to raise awareness amongst the communities we work in. Convene and participate in meetings that advocate for change, increase awareness and support for the causes we support.

Why you should apply:

We are looking for a focused and inspiring CEO who will enjoy full strategic responsibility in leading Muslim Aid during a period of transformation. You will build on, lead and mentor the leadership team to deliver exceptional results. This role is an exciting opportunity of developing an organisation driven by innovation, data and digital to improve the organisation’s performance, program delivery, efficiency and donor satisfaction.

You will be joining a supportive and a diverse INGO, built upon Islamic values. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check and an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date; however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants we may be unable to contact you, but if you are shortlisted for an interview, we will be in contact with yo

Chief Executive (CEO)

Salary: £57,000 to £62,000 PA depending on experience

Closing date: Monday, 7th December 2020

Location: Oxford & Buckinghamshire/Milton Keynes

Connection Support is a positive, forward thinking organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering quality care and services for our clients.

We are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead us into the next stage of our journey. We’re clear about our future direction; we’ll not be standing still so continuous improvement is high up on our agenda, as well as delivering value for money so that we are using our resources to maximise opportunities for clients and providing high quality care and support services.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in strategic delivery and transformational change and like us, have a real passion for social care.

As a strategic leader, you will understand the importance of a positive organisational culture and will set the standard by role modelling the behaviours associated with our values. We are looking for a real people person who can inspire and motivate our team to deliver the best possible service to our clients and key stakeholders. You will have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to make sure Connection Support remains a financially strong, successful organisation.

In return, what you can expect from us is a supportive environment created by the Board and backed by colleagues across the organisation, to enable you to get the job done. You can also rely on a hardworking, passionate team focussed on doing the right thing for our clients and the business.

If you think you’ve got what we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date is 10am on Monday, 7th December 2020

SOS Children's Villages UK is going through an exciting period of growth, and we’re recruiting a Programme Manager to provide the crucial link between programmes and fundraising, contributing to growing grant income through supporting programme formulation for large funding opportunities, in line with key funding criteria.

This is a new post and reporting to the Head of Programme Funding, you will work with and alongside SOS’s country teams, contributing to programmes being planned and implemented to a high standard. As such you will facilitate high quality reporting in line with programme objectives, support programme teams in identifying and reporting challenges, mitigating risks and ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

The SOS Children's Villages UK offices are in Cambridge but this role can be largely home-based with travel to Cambridge, London and partners as required. Everyone is currently working from home as per government guidelines.

Please see the attached job description for further information about our Programme Manager role, how to apply and employee benefits (including a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme and a Training & Development Policy) 

Applicants must be UK based (as must be able to travel as mentioned above), have the right to work in the UK and be able to produce the relevant valid documentation.

We are looking for a practical person with a positive attitude and thorough approach to their work, to ensure RESTORE provides a suitable, safe and secure working environment for its employees, volunteers, members and students.

Overall aims of the post

The Head of Facilities is responsible for ensuring that Restore’s services can be operated safely, efficiently and effectively, with the right tools and resources.  This includes overseeing IT, Health & Safety and Facilities Management across 4 locations in Oxfordshire, with a small team of staff, volunteers and contractors.  As a member of Restore’s Executive Team, the postholder has responsibility for ensuring a consistent approach to Quality across the organisation and, as such, has a role in the Finance Subcommittee and the Quality & Performance Sub Committee when required. Restore’s workplaces are situated in Oxford, Banbury and Didcot.  This post will be based at Restore’s Manzil Way offices in Oxford but the postholder’s responsibilities extend across all Restore sites and projects.

The Head of Facilities has responsibility for controlling the budget in all related areas.

Responsibilities

In relation to IT

1. Oversee contracts relating to IT (for routine IT administration, troubleshooting, website hosting and database design and maintenance). Liaising closely with the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation to provide the most effective solutions to data capture and management.
   • Establish that all IT contractors are providing an efficient and effective service that present value for money
   • Liaise with contractors routinely and for periodic contract reviews
2. Work with relevant colleagues to make sure that all staff have suitable IT equipment, training and support and maintain an IT asset register
3. Work with the Executive Team to create and implement an IT strategy in line with the Business Plan
4. Ensure that IT expenditure is kept within budget
5. Ensure that IT is compliant with General Data Protection Regulations and is appropriately supported by relevant policies and procedures
6. Establish an inventory of all Restore’s equipment and update annually, in line with audit requirements.  Ensure that items requiring replacement are included in the budget each year

In relation to Health & Safety

1. To take the lead in devising, reviewing, communication and implementation of robust policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety and GDPR/Data Protection
2. To ensure that Restore is compliant with all aspects of Health & Safety legislation, and that this is reviewed regularly
3. To oversee the provision and maintenance of appropriate Fire Safety equipment and alarms, and oversee systematic testing and drills across all projects
4. To work with Executive Team to ensure that all staff, volunteers and members are offered appropriate health and safety training (liaising with the Head of HR, Volunteering & Training)
5. To take the lead with the annual review of risk assessments relating to buildings, equipment and activities which relate to buildings and the use of equipment by staff, volunteers, members and contractors
6. Ensure that all Restore’s equipment is kept maintained in accordance with Health & Safety legislation
7. In conjunction with the Director of Finance and Administration, ensure that Restore holds the correct level of insurance relating to Employee and Public Liability

In relation to Premises

1. Maintain good relationships with Restore’s landlords and tenants with routine liaison and prompt communication when issues arise
2. Working with others to source new premises as required
3. Ensure that all leases are complied with and that break-clauses or termination dates are noted and any issues raised with the CEO
4. To oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all Restore’s premises:
   • Oversee routine inspections and fault-reporting system
   • Work with volunteers and relevant staff to effect repairs and renewals where possible
   • Source, engage and oversee contractors where relevant, ensuring competitive price and value for money and keeping within budget
   • Establish relationships with local companies and individuals to undertake work on a pro-bono or reduced fee wherever possible
   • Overall responsibility for small team of cleaners managed by the Facilities Assistant
   •  Oversee the procurement of items by donation, pro bono, ensure that purchases are value for money and within budget
     
     5.To assist in the project management of an exciting new building project at our Didcot site, whilst ensuring the current project runs efficiently in parallel until completion

Line Management

You will be supported by a Facilities Assistant (21 hours per week)  who will work closely with you to assist in ensuring that Restore’s services can be operated safely, efficiently and effectively, with the right tools and resources.  They will assist you in all aspects of this role.

Person Specification
 

You will have an understanding of what it takes to be a senior manager within an effective medium sized charity, and your empathy with people with mental health problems is vital. Restore needs people who have the ability to cope with limited resources, seize opportunities and think creatively. Awareness of the stigma and other issues surrounding mental illness is important, as is the ability to remain calm under pressure when dealing with sensitive staffing or client issues. 

Essential Requirements

Knowledge

• An understanding of IT requirements for a medium sized charity and how to oversee smooth delivery of IT related services
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. Knowledge of GDPR and understanding of how to maintain data compliance
• An understanding of property maintenance and facilities management

Experience

• Experience of managing staff and overseeing the work of volunteers and contractors (or evidence of transferable skills)
• Experience of managing budgets and overseeing procurement (or be able to evidence ability to do so)
• Experience of developing and implementing high quality policies, procedures and systems
• Experience of overseeing property maintenance and facilities management (or similar)

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop, manage and maintain excellent working relationships with service and supply companies while displaying sound financial awareness
• Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and deal calmly with conflicting priorities
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Ability to use initiative and work creatively
• Thorough approach to detail
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people in an effective manner
• Ability to interpret relevant legislation and guidance into working practice
• Demonstrable IT literacy and confidence in using the Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications

Desirable Requirements
 

• Experience of analysing maintenance problems and sourcing cost effective and practical solutions
• Health & Safety qualified (NEBOSH level or similar) or willing to work towards
• Valid driving license

Other work related criteria

• Willing and able to undertake occasional evening and weekend work
• Willing and able to undertake regular travel within the county and occasionally elsewhere in the UK 

Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

There is a probation period of six months for new employees, during which time your employment will be monitored. Your employment will be subject to you completing your probationary period to the satisfaction of Restore.

About Restore

Restore works in Oxfordshire with people who have severe and enduring mental health problems. We know that everyone has talents and abilities, and the capacity to make a valuable contribution to the community. We believe that people with mental health problems have the right to work, the right to the support they need to gain employment and lead fulfilling lives.  We also believe that the stigma associated with mental health problems damages the whole community and in all we do, we work to challenge this discrimination.

Restore provides Recovery Groups and a Coaching Service. Coaching provides one to one support enabling members (service users) to achieve their aims. Restore's coaching activities focus on supporting people to achieve paid work, after a period of illness, to start volunteering or start or return to education. Some coaches are embedded within Recovery Groups, and others work within hospital or community settings.  Recovery Groups provide members with the opportunity to work on their journey of recovery together through therapeutic activity such as gardening, woodwork, catering or craft based activities.

Restore has four sites in Oxfordshire (in Oxford, Didcot, and Banbury), plus two sub-contracted sites (in West and South Oxfordshire) and staff who work across a range of other sites in the county.  Restore also leads on the delivery of the Oxfordshire Recovery College, an innovative shared learning environment for people with mental illness, their families, carers and professionals.

Restore also offers Mental Health First Aid training and Working With Mental Health courses, the former aimed at both individuals and organisations and the latter specifically at the corporate sector

NHS Charities Together is seeking a talented, seasoned and agile senior manager to take responsibility for the organisation’s grants programmes at this critical and exciting stage of our growth and development. The postholder will deliver the grant funding portfolios and associated programme of work of NHS Charities Together.

This is an incredible exciting and pivotal role within NHS Charities Together. The postholder will have the opportunity to shape, deliver and monitor our significantly large and high-profile grants programme following our Covid-19 appeal which has raised over £130m. The Head of Grants, working with the Director of Membership and Impact and Senior Leaders, Grants Committee and Trustees, members, and other stakeholders will also have the responsibility to shape and implement a brand-new grants strategy and management system from 2021 onwards.

Working with colleagues and members, the postholder will further define, develop and deliver a robust grants scheme.  An important aspect of this role is to continue to deliver the current operational plan for grants to member charities, whilst refining and developing a thorough grant process. The day to day accountability includes the development and management of a grants team, relationship management and operations, including the appropriate tracking of grant applications, award decisions, grant payments and grant outcome reporting. The post holder will recommend changes to grant scheme eligibility and criteria as required and will use best practice and evidence-based learning to guide good governance and process in quality assuring the grants function.

The role will require the postholder to utilise their skills, sensitivity and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of their team brings to their work and in their contribution to our overall mission. While it is essential that the Head of Grants brings efficient and effective systems to increase the productivity of the organisation, is it also critical that the team retain the creative spark that drives NHS Charities Together’s success.

This role sits within our Communications and Public Affairs team and is responsible for working with the team to develop and run our social media channels.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. We’re the UK’s cervical charity and our vision is a future where cervical cancer is a disease of the past, you’ll play a key role in helping us get there.

This role will bring new ideas and creativity to help us start conversations, increase engagement and reach new audiences. Adhering to our tone and brand, you will work with the team to plan, create and schedule social media content. The role involves working closely with teams across the charity, especially Fundraising, to come up with innovative ways of supporting their activities and develop the social media element of projects and campaigns.

We’re looking for a creative individual who can work with design and film programmes to produce high quality content. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.

As the role involves working closely with women affected by cervical cancer, helping to tell their stories, a high degree of empathy and sensitivity is required.

Reporting on our activity and suggesting ways to improve is an important part of this role, this includes with paid advertising helping to achieve objectives through developing campaigns and setting targets.

You will help monitor our social media channels to respond to questions and identify new opportunities for the charity. This includes occasional out of hours activity.

From time to time you may be required to work on ad hoc tasks to support other members of the team.

This is a part time role and there is some flexibility on when hours are worked.

To apply for this role please send a CV and a covering letter to Kate Sanger, Head of Communication and Public Affairs. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for application:  5pm on the 29th November 2020

Interview date:  Friday 4th December 2020