Wessex Cancer Trust is a vibrant charity that supports local people affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Each year we support over 11,000 local people and in 2020 we will be celebrating 40 years of cancer support.  The charity also has a trading subsidiary, WCT Wessex Ltd, which includes its charity shops.

We're looking for an inspirational individual to lead our organisation. Our previous CEO led a five year strategy, and we are now embarking on developing a new strategy for the next five years and beyond. The Board is clear on its direction, which is to help more people in more ways, and now needs someone who is innovative and driven to make this a reality in a sustainable way.

WCT is an equal opportunities employer. To apply please include a covering letter outlining your suitability against the attached job description. 

Closing date: 1st June at 12 noon. First interviews maybe conducted on zoom. 

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth

Head of People Management (Human Resources)

Are you looking for an interesting and challenging opportunity working in the charity sector?

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking to recruit a highly motivated experienced HR professional to be part of the Support and Administration Services Team. 

Creating a culture of engagement, collaboration and team work is an essential part of the job role with around 250 staff on the payroll, 30 staff in the main office and the remainder based in parishes spread across the Diocese in 91 offices. Our Diocese incudes the Channel Islands and the isle of Wight as well as Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough) and South Oxfordshire.

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree/CIPD qualification and substantial HR operational experience at least 5 years in a senior role within a complex organisation.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must have, as well as up to date knowledge of employment law and good employment practice,

The postholder will be supported by an experienced HR administrator and will work closely with other members of the administrative team.

As we are a small management team covering a large area and serving parishes with their distinct communities we need an HR colleague who is flexible and has well-developed interpersonal skills as well as a great sense of humour an sympathetic to the values and ethos of the Catholic church.

Hours of work are 35 hours per week and salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th June 2020 (1300 hours)

Job Description – Head of People Management (Human Resources)

 

Department/parish:Support and Administration Services

Based at: St Edmund House, Portsmouth, with regular travel to parishes

Days of work:  Full time (35 hours p/w) Monday to Friday 9.00 to 17.00

Line Manager:Chief Operating Officer

Salary:£35,000 to £40,000 per annum

(Depending on relevant skills, experience, knowledge, and qualifications)

About us

The Diocese of Portsmouth comprises 91 parishes across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire (except Slough), South Oxfordshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Formed 19th May 1882 by the division of the Diocese of Southwark, the Diocese of Portsmouth has a presence in every community and can offer ministry and mission to all who come to us, working towards the Bishop’s vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his church.

The Central Team is small, and all staff are expected to work flexibly as part of a team.

The support for parishes and parish priests is the principal focus of the work of the central department. 

All staff are expected to be sympathetic to the values and ethos of the Catholic church.

Purpose of role:

 

To deliver a professional and efficient Human Resources function for the Diocese of Portsmouth, managing all aspects of the day to day operation of the Human Resources Department through establishing, maintaining and improving excellent people management practices and skills.

To ensure the Charity is compliant with all relevant regulation and legislation and that the Board of Trustees who are accountable for decisions are fully briefed on HR policy and operational matters.

This post is a member of the senior leadership team and is expected to play a full part in the ongoing development of the organisation.

Key Result Areas

 

Workforce Strategy

To work with line managers/parish priests to identify changes to the workforce that will achieve future service needs and for example through changes in ways of working, team structures, reviews and where necessary may include redundancy.

To contribute to the formulation and implementation of the HR Strategy to ensure interdependency between the Diocese of Portsmouth strategic objectives and the local service requirements in Parishes.

Work with line managers/parish priests to ensure that the workforce is used effectively and developed appropriately to meet current and future service needs in support of the Diocese of Portsmouth vision and mission.

To design and implement local interventions to receive and respond to staff feedback, improve internal staff communications and design and implement improvements to staff experience and wellbeing based on the feedback received through, exit questionnaires and other relevant measures.

Work with line managers/parish priests and staff to develop an action plan to improve staff engagement across the Diocese of Portsmouth.

Provide expert change management advice ensuring effective consultation processes are followed in line with the relevant Change Management Policy, employment law and best practice.

Workforce Information

To be familiar with the computerised HR information system and input, retrieve and report information as required.

To oversee the procurement and subsequent management of data input to the Human Resources Information System plus management of system upgrades, service and support requirements as necessary.

To ensure the production of management reports including reports for formal committees of the trust. These may include absence and sickness reporting, provision of information for benefits and insurance renewals or any related management requirement.

To produce the monthly workforce metrics and HR KPI’s, interpret and analyse performance, identifying areas of concern, liaising with line managers/parish priests to implement action plans to improve performance and achieve targets.

Attend senior leader or department/parish meetings and ensure HR Performance is reviewed, working with line managers/parish priests across the full range of HR requirements (e.g. appraisal uptake, mandatory training attendance and attendance at work) to improve target areas identified. 

Professional HR Service -Policy Development

Facilitate coaching and development support for line managers/parish priests to improve their skills in managing staff.

Ensure that on-going review and development of employment policies is undertaken, including researching changes in legislation & case law, national and local HR initiatives and service improvements; consulting with line manager/parish priests and staff in the process as appropriate and ensuring dissemination of the policy within the organisation.

Employee Relations

To act as a specialist resource to line managers/parish priests providing advice on highly complex employee relations issues (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance management, appeals and harassment/bullying issues).

To coach and support line managers/parish priests on adopting good HR practice by offering effective HR advice through the interpretation of current employment & case law, best practice and Employment policies.

To work with the Chief Operating Officer to instruct the solicitors on matters requiring legal counsel including the management of Employment Tribunal cases and take the lead on preparing for hearings including supporting line managers/parish priests attending the hearings.

To foster and maintain effective relationships with line managers/parish priests through the use of highly developed and effective communication skills.

Employee Resourcing

To manage the Recruitment process to ensure the provision of a responsive, high quality recruitment service to the organisation.

To ensure the Department produces all contractual and related documentation for newly recruited staff, plus follow up documentation through to confirmation of employment and where appropriate termination of employment

To work with line managers/parish priests and the HR Administrator to identify areas of recruitment and retention difficulties (hotspots) and develop and implement targeted strategies for recruitment.

Employee Pay and Benefits

 

To provide information and support to all staff on employment, benefits, and welfare matters, including advice on compensation and benefit. This includes both directly employed staff and those of contracts protected by TUPE.

To actively participate with the monthly payroll preparation, data inputting and checking to final approval.

Liaise with Finance department payroll and Benefits Providers to ensure accurate application of pensions and benefits.

To process the outcomes of the annual salary reviews and disseminate information to staff.

Employee Learning and Development

To manage a programme of learning and development for staff as agreed with the Senior team and in consultation with parish staff.

This includes ensuring that all new starters attend an induction and that all requests for funding are processed in accordance with the agreed policy.

To develop and deliver, in conjunction with specialist support where applicable, training interventions to improve people management skills amongst line managers/parish priests and compliance with employment policies including facilitation of training days.

To devise and deliver targeted management briefing sessions and workshops on issues such as sickness absence management, harassment, equality and diversity, change management etc. as agreed with the Chief Operating officer.

To be responsible for all aspects of the development and training of HR Team.

Management of the HR Team

To performance manage the casework across the Diocese so that all cases are dealt with in line with the relevant employment policies and improve the quality and standard of investigations, disciplinary, grievance, harassment and bullying processes and management processes to produce an employee relations culture that is fair and felt fair by employees.

To be responsible for ensuring professional standards of HR practice are maintained and developed.

Budget

 

Manage the team budgeting process, liaising with other departments and producing a budget to agreed standards ready for Chief Operating officer and Trustee approval.

Responsible as budget holder for overall HR department budget, actual against budget reporting and participates in budget preparation process.

Terms of Employment

The Terms of Employment are attached at Appendix 1

The Person Specification is attached at Appendix 2

Appendix 1 - Diocese of Portsmouth Terms of Employment 

Information Management

· To accurately update and input data to relevant data systems.

· Ensuring all urgent and/or confidential communications are received and distributed from/to relevant parties in a timely manner and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

· Inputting, monitoring and checking data, required for finite and ongoing projects within the teams.

· Working with all team members in the collection of information for reporting on relevant projects and cases.

· Running and collating reports including which may include statistical and performance management reports to senior management as required.

· Developing and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems, to ensure that information is kept securely and is accessible to other members of the team and in accordance with Information Governance requirements.

 Complaints

· Ensure that any concerns or complaints about the team are recorded, and where immediate resolution is not possible are passed to the relevant party to respond/manage.

 Audit and review

· To participate in regular reviews as required.

 Staff Management

· To adhere to all staff management policies applicable to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

· To provide a supportive environment for staff and colleagues with appropriate levels of performance management in order to ensure objectives are achieved.

· Provide support and mentoring to members of the team encouraging continuous improvement.

· To be responsible for receiving annual appraisal and providing an annual appraisal for any staff you directly manage.

Organisational Vision, Mission, Aims, Culture and Behaviours

· You will be expected to contribute to the development of the culture of the Diocesan team. You will also be required to understand the organisation’s mission, aims and objectives and demonstrate the organisation’s values and behaviours throughout your work.

 Engagement with staff

· The Diocese of Portsmouth is committed to ensuring relevant and appropriate engagement with you to make sure the Diocese of Portsmouth develops in partnership with staff. Opportunities will be provided to hear your views and it is expected that you will engage with this process to make sure that there is active engagement with all our staff.

 Engagement with the public

· The Diocese of Portsmouth wants to make sure it listens to and acts on the view of its local communities and parishes. Where appropriate, you will be expected to follow the principles laid out by the organisation to ensure effective engagement with stakeholders at an early stage in any development project.

 Equality & diversity

· You have a personal responsibility for your own behaviour and for ensuring that you comply with the Equality Act 2010 by eliminating discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations. This means you must help promote an inclusive environment by treating everyone with dignity and respect; by respecting and responding to the diverse needs of staff, service users and others and; appropriately challenging and/or reporting behaviour that may be considered to be offensive when directed against yourself or others.

 Improving working lives

· The Diocese of Portsmouth is currently working to develop an appropriate health and wellbeing programme. You are expected to participate and support this and other well-being initiatives designed to improve the overall working lives of staff.

 No smoking policy

· You and your visitors are not permitted to smoke on Diocese of Portsmouth premises. You should only smoke during recognised breaks throughout the day, and not at the front of the building. The Diocese of Portsmouth does not allow the smoking of electronic cigarettes in the offices. People will be supported to give up smoking if required.

Alcohol and substance misuse policy

· Diocese of Portsmouth expects all its employees to conduct themselves in a way that ensures that standards of service, image and the reputation of the Diocese are maintained. If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs/other substances and are unfit to work, you may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the Diocese of Portsmouth’s Disciplinary Policy. The Diocese of Portsmouth will assist and support you and your manger if you have an alcohol, drug or substance related problem.

Health, safety & security

· You have a responsibility to follow the Diocese of Portsmouth’s health and safety policy and arrangements which ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of staff. This applies to those members of staff that are directly employed by the Diocese of Portsmouth and for whom the Diocese of Portsmouth has legal responsibility.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

· You have a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable adults and children and must be aware of, and comply with, the Diocese of Portsmouth policies for safeguarding adults and children. You should familiarise yourself with these policies and ensure that you access appropriate safeguarding training commensurate to your role.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

· This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are ‘spent’ must be declared.  Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the Diocese of Portsmouth but you must declare this in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

 Confidentiality

· The Diocese of Portsmouth requires that you maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality in the course of your duties. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty may be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.

· Additionally, the Diocese of Portsmouth recognises that confidentiality is an obligation not just for all staff but also for third party contractors supplying services to the Diocese of Portsmouth.

 Data Protection Act 1998

· Under the provision of the Data Protection Act, the Diocese of Portsmouth determines that it is your responsibility to ensure that all data, whether computerised or manual, is kept secure at all times.  This includes data relating to clergy, specific casework and colleagues.  Data must not be disclosed to any unauthorised person and must be regarded as strictly confidential at all times

Information Security

· Whether you are permanent, temporary or contracted you are responsible for ensuring that you are aware of the legal and policy requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth and for ensuring that you comply with these on a day to day basis.  You must abide by the information security policy and associated policies and procedures.

You should report any suspected breaches of this policy to your line manager.

 Sustainability

· The Diocese of Portsmouth is working towards reducing its impact on its environment. You will be expected to support this commitment, make your own contribution to sustainability and ensure that any processes or policies developed to support this approach are delivered.

Mandatory training

· You are required to complete all training specified by the Diocese of Portsmouth. Some of this mandatory training is a legal requirement for the Diocese of Portsmouth, and some is considered essential for the employees. All new staff need to complete their mandatory training in first six months, during their probationary period. Thereafter required training needs to be completed within the first three months of each financial year.

  Review of role

· This job description may change and develop over time, to reflect changing requirements of the Diocese of Portsmouth you will need a high degree of flexibility and resilience. You will have the opportunity to review your job description at your annual appraisal meeting, which aims to reflect on your performance and development over the previous year.

· You will agree, with your line manager, your personal development plan for the year in order to further develop your skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities associated with this role.

 GDPR

· Under the terms of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the information you provide us with will be held in confidence and used for the purpose of Diocesan recruitment and no other purpose.

Appendix 2 - Person Specification

Head of People Management (Human Resources)

 

Supporting Evidence

In the supporting evidence of your application form, you must demonstrate your experiences by giving specific examples for the criteria within the person specification.

A –   Application Form

I –   Interview

T –   Test

C - Certificate

Criteria

Essential/Desirable/Assessment

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Qualification at degree level as a minimum standard professional qualification in their discipline e.g. CIPD (HR) - Essential A/C

 Masters level in relevant discipline - Desirable A/C

Recent, significant HR management experience, operational and policy development whether in the private, public or voluntary sectors - Essential A/I

Strong recent business acumen and a sound knowledge of good corporate governance, strategic planning, risk and performance management - Essential A/I

Extensive experience of holding senior individuals and teams to account - Essential A/I

Accustomed to being held to a high level of accountability - Essential A/I

Commercially and politically astute in particular area of expertise - Essential A/I

Track record of leading and supporting organisational change - Essential A/I

Experience of building effective and lasting working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders - Essential A/I

Good keyboard skills and good use of IT systems and software programmes such as O365 - Essential A/I

Effective team working Minute taking and effective meeting practice - Essential A/I

Communication Skills

Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills - Essential A/I

Capable of constructing and delivering clear information / instructions - Essential A/I

Equality and Diversity

Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships - 

Essential A/I

 

Autonomy

Ability to work under pressure in a busy work environment and able to multi-task - Essential A/I

Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others’ workloads to changing and often tight deadlines - Essential A/I

Display excellent organisational ability, integrity and judgment - Essential A/I

To be flexible and to exhibit initiative in resolving problems - Essential A/I

Other

Knowledge of and sympathy with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church - Essential A/I

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

The Research Informatics team at ARUK is leading the coordination of the Early Detection of Neurodegenerative Diseases (EDoN) initiative. EDoN is a growing and exciting collaboration among more than 13 organisations aiming to create a digital toolkit and machine learning models to enable the detection of specific dementia-causing diseases decades before overt cognitive symptoms become apparent. The Research Informatics team, as part of the EDoN coordination group, provides support to the EDoN initiative and its partners in the following areas: Project management, Policy and Ethics, Communications, Capacity Building, and Governance & Legislation.

The Research Informatics Engagement Manager is an excellent opportunity to work in the Research Informatics team to support the EDoN initiative and its partners to achieve their goals. As Research Informatics Engagement Manager, you will report to the Head of Research Informatics and it is expected you will manage between one and three Research Informatics Officers.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Identify and facilitate collaboration opportunities strategic for the EDoN initiative.
• Support, mentor and manage officers at the Research Informatics team to support capacity building activities.
• Coordinate the effective engagement with EDoN collaborators.
• Work with the programme manager to define and manage open calls with the goal to engage external partners who could strengthen and support the activities of the EDoN initiative.
• Support fundraising activities engaging with donors and funders.
• Work with the DEMON network and EDoN working groups to engage researchers and data scientists in workshops, training, and networking activities to support EDoN data science activities.
• Represent the Research Informatics Team externally, support the Head of Research Informatics to maintain excellent working relationships with external partners.
• Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Head of Research Informatics in line with the responsibilities of the post.
• Contribute to external events as a representative of ARUK including national and international conferences.

What we are looking for:

• A postgraduate degree in technology or biomedical research
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Excellent skills supporting and facilitating the work of colleagues
• Excellent skills delegating work and empowering direct reports
• Proven work experience in managing and coordinating projects, ideally clinical, data or technology projects
• Experience managing staff and fostering strategic collaborations
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively and confidently with both individuals and groups
• Motivated and able to approach problems systematically and creatively
• High standard of written English
• Flexibility for leading/participating in meetings/teleconferences with international stakeholder

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 7th June 2020, with interviews to be held on the 16th June 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

We’ve recently been awarded an increase in funding from the Ministry of Justice to support our counselling provision for individuals affected by rape and sexual abuse.  This is an exciting time to be joining the team here at Trust House as we grow and develop our services.  We’re really excited to be recruiting some new team members.

We’re looking for a Lead Adult Counsellor who can support the co-ordination and development, across Lancashire of our adult counselling and therapeutic provision for women and men affected by rape or sexual abuse, whether recent or non-recent. The role will be based at our centre in Preston and the post-holder will need to be able to travel county wide to our satellite counselling spaces.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis ,so the role may be filled before the advertised closing date. We also reserve the right to close the ad early if sufficient applications are received .

Are you a leader working in campaigns who wants to change the world? Are you passionate about social justice and feminism? We are looking for a creative and highly collaborative individual to lead the Women in Prison Campaigns and Public Affairs team. You will be taking us to the next level of influence, creating powerful platforms for women with experience of the criminal justice system to lead change and strengthen the women's centre movement.

Background

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC-UK

IRC-UK was established in London in 1997 to support the organisation’s global activities and particularly to diversify its donor base and be able to better advocate with European policy-makers on behalf of the people we serve. Since its establishment IRC-UK has grown rapidly and is now acknowledged for its high quality project management, technical expertise in governance and rights and economic recovery, and innovative thinking on early recovery and gender based violence. IRC-UK comprises approximately 120 staff.

The IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit with the responsibility for identifying, securing, and managing all funding from statutory/government donors. The unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training.

The AMU is a bridge between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources.

The unit operates within a matrix management system across teams in Germany, the US and the UK, driving functional integration between all relevant units and staff, in collaboration with the Senior Vice President AMU, Vice President, AMU, and the Senior Vice President for Europe in relation to overarching issues with European donors.

The Purpose of the Role

As Senior Program Development Advisor you will lead IRC’s new business development efforts by engaging with global, regional, country, and technical staff through the proposal development cycle from opportunity tracking and capture planning to proposal development, and submission.

You will primarily serve as proposal manager, and will also train and mentor staff throughout the department on topics relevant to business development. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of leading new business efforts in international development with DFID and other multilateral and bilateral donors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the process of development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to key SQ/ITTs. This includes writing and coordinating proposal elements (e.g. past performance, management plan, etc.), ensuring appropriate technical review and quality assurance.
• Lead proposal development in response to requests for proposals, including those for field based projects and large global opportunities. This will involve management of proposal teams, calendars, and deadlines; strategy development with technical staff; partner identification and negotiations; recruiting; writing and ensuring a strong commercial/budget response for DFID contracts.
• Lead on advising other IRC departments when required on DFID contract terms and implications for structuring proposal budgets, milestones/PBR, and deliverables.
• Build the capacity of other IRC staff—including IRC country and regional teams—to identify opportunities and develop strong program designs and proposals.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of DFID and other donor funding priorities, in geographical interests relevant to IRC’s area of work.
• Provide IRC’s country, regional, and technical teams with guidance on DFID, and other donor policies and prepare standard language for proposals to ensure alignment with donor policies.
• Contribute to business development systems, tools, and process improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience of successfully working on DFID commercial contracts, writing grants, and/or developing funding proposals for a for-profit and/or non-profit organization.
• Experience working with UK Government, in particular with DFID.
• Substantial experience and a successful track record leading large proposal teams on complex subject, multi-year, multi-partner proposals with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of UK donor client requirements and preferred methods of business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals.
• The ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to work in a team environment and independently and ability to meet unexpected demands.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 20% of time).

Desirable

• Degree in relevant field, including international relations, political science, public administration, and communications preferred.
• Experience of working with FCO, EU institutions (EUTF), and other European donors desirable. 

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview on a rolling basis.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

Pay: £45,000 - 60,000 pro rata upwards, depending on experience
FT/PT: 3-4 days per week
Contract: Permanent, with three months’ probation
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
Based at: Chelsea Methodist Church, London SW3
Closing date: 8 June 2020 9am

Glass Door Homeless Charity is London’s largest open-access winter night shelter. This award-winning, independent charity provides shelter and support for those with nowhere else to turn. 

We are recruiting an experienced and compassionate Senior Finance and Resources Manager to join our growing team. In recent years, Glass Door has expanded its services in order to support a growing number of people sleeping on the streets of London. This is an exciting time to join the charity, as we take the important next steps in expanding our resources function. 

You will be a confident and friendly self-starter, who takes initiative to get things done. No two days will be the same: we are a dynamic office with all-hands-on-deck approach when required.

Working for Glass Door

We’re a collaborative team of 28 permanent and approximately 35 seasonal staff, who love making a positive impact. If you believe in our ethos and want to make a difference, get in touch. 

Glass Door provides its employees a full induction as well as learning and development opportunities and access to our employee wellbeing programme. We offer interest-free season ticket loans and a cycle-to-work scheme. 

We operate an equal opportunities policy and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Although Glass Door services normally take place within churches or church-owned properties, please note individuals with connections to a variety of faiths or none work for, volunteer at, and use the services of Glass Door. 

Our headquarters are located in the heart of Chelsea, close to both Sloane Square and South Kensington tube stations.

To apply

Download the candidate pack from our website and apply by 9am on Monday 8 June 2020. Initial interviews will be held in June via video call. 

Start Date

The start date will be July, depending on notice period and/or Covid-19 restrictions/ practicalities.

Job Description
The post holder will be responsible for the following:

Finance

• Maintain appropriate and comprehensive finance and accounting policies and procedures including payment authorisations, cash management etc.

• Provide clear and accurate financial information, budgets and forecasts to the trustees, COO, fundraising team and other departments as required.

• Manage strategic relationship with key partner organisations such as book keepers/auditors/payroll providers/bank etc. • Overall responsibility, with support from the external bookkeeper and internal staff, for:

• Ensuring accurate recording and maintenance of finance data, including accurate classification of income.
• Ensuring balance sheet and bank is reconciled and reviewed monthly.
• Preparing and developing monthly Management Accounts. • Oversee preparation of the annual financial statements and manage the external audit. • Oversee payroll and pension process, engaging with external payroll support, including administering monthly payroll and authorising weekly payroll.

Legal and compliance

• Overall responsibility for compliance with all legislation / codes.

• Ensure Companies House, Charity Commission, HMRC and Pensions Regulator requirements are met in a timely fashion.

Risk management

• Overall responsibility for risk management, including timely and accurate completion of risk assessments, maintaining and developing the organisation's risk register, and procuring and maintaining appropriate insurance cover.

• Overall responsibility for health and safety, with support from the HR Manager and other staff.

IT

• Overall responsibility for information technology across the organisation, which is implemented day-to-day by the IT support providers and Office Manager.

People Management

• Support and line manage a team of five.

• Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance appraisals.
 

Senior Management Team

• Operate as part of the Glass Door senior management team, with a particular remit to ensure that we are fulfilling our financial and compliance objectives.

• Support the COO and colleagues in setting the strategic direction for Glass Door.

• Represent the COO on internal or external matters, if appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential

Personal Qualities

Empathetic attitude towards homeless and vulnerably-housed people. 

A confident self-starter who will hit the ground running. 

Ability to operate at a range of levels; with both gravitas and relate-ability 

A team worker with an open, collaborative style and a practical, “can-do” approach. 

Commitment to our values of being welcoming; being open to all, without prejudice; compassionate; believing individuals can turn their lives around; and knowing we can have a bigger impact when we work together. 

Commitment to and understanding of the issues relating to equality of opportunity and the ability to implement change in this area. 

Ability to adhere to and implement Health & Safety, HR and operational policies.

Qualifications and Experience
ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualification. 

Minimum two years’ in-house employment experience post-qualification. 

Experience of leading and inspiring a team. 

Experience of budgeting and financial planning, including modelling / scenario planning. 

Experience with month end reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Excellent working knowledge of accounting software systems e.g. Xero / Sage. 

Fully conversant with best practice in accounting procedures. 

Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail, especially record-keeping and electronic filing. 

Strong written English and numeracy skills. 

Excellent skills in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and databases). 

Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 

Ability to forward plan and schedule workflows. 

Ability to relate to and work with people from a range of backgrounds.

Desirable
ACA or ACCA qualification.  

Experience of working with homeless people or similar disadvantaged client groups and an understanding of their needs.

Experience of working in the not for profit sector. 

Experience of charity accounting/ the SORP. 

Experience of risk management. 

An understanding of GDPR and health and safety legislation.

Finance Assistant Temp (2 roles)

Bristol

£21,000 per annum

Temporary, full time

NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents, serving 150,000 new families each year face to face and many more online.  Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a strong society.  Our mission is the support parents through the first thousand days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.  We do this through sharing knowledge, creating networks and harnessing voices. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who share our vision and values. You do not have to be a parent to share this vision and working for the NCT is a rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to help enrich the lives of thousands of parents in the UK. It offers you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain insight into working for a charity in the not-for-profit sector. NCT is committed to positive organisational culture, productive workplace and work-life balance that respects the individual.

We are looking for two Finance Assistants to join our finance team in Bristol on an temporary (6-12 month) basis. This is an exciting time for the NCT as we shall be implementing a new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system in 2020 and this role will interact with the new system on a daily basis and input into the development of new processes. Your primary responsibilities will be to assist with the processing of course transfers and cancellations and the resulting in refunds to parents.  You will also be assisting with other tasks such as checking purchase invoices, preparing BACS payments and responding to questions by users of the system on claiming expenses.

Although advertised as full time roles, we are open to flexible working arrangements.

We will short list throughout the application process and reserve the right to close the application process early, so if you feel you are the right candidate for the role then please apply now! 

See the Job Description for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Closing Date:  7th June 2020 midnight

Finance Assistant

Bristol

£21,000 per annum

Permanent, full time

NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents, serving 150,000 new families each year face to face and many more online.  Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a strong society.  Our mission is to support parents through the first thousand days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.  We do this through sharing knowledge, creating networks and harnessing voices. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who share our vision and values. You do not have to be a parent to share this vision and working for the NCT is a rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to help enrich the lives of thousands of parents in the UK. It offers you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain insight into working for a charity in the not-for-profit sector. NCT is committed to positive organisational culture, productive workplace and work-life balance that respects the individual.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to become part of the finance team in Bristol, a team of seven people. This is an exciting time for the NCT as we shall be implementing a new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system in 2020 and this role will interact with the new system on a daily basis and input into the development of new processes. In this role your primary responsibilities will be: to act as a key point of contact in the finance team, managing the finance mailbox and dealing with queries from inside and outside the organisation; reconciliation of one of the charity’s main bank accounts; regular processing of Direct Debits (mandates, claims and refunds); and to review purchase invoices and process the weekly payment run.

We will short list throughout the application process and reserve the right to close the application process early, so if you feel you are the right candidate for the role then please apply now! 

See the Job Description for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Closing Date: 7th June 2020 midnight

Operations Manager - Complex Adults Services
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week 
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Covering the South West, based in Bath
Salary: £35,780.00 (plus an on-call allowance)
Closing Date: Monday 15 June 20 (12 noon). 

Julian House is an organisation with a fantastic reputation for delivering high quality services to vulnerable people across the South West.  This includes adults and young people who have been socially excluded through experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, long term unemployment, offending and other complex needs.

To continue to deliver these services, we need someone with the passion, drive and experience to ensure performance levels are demonstrably high and partnerships – both statutory and voluntary – are well looked after. Julian House staff go above and beyond to ensure our clients have the best possible outcomes and we are looking for someone with the same values and ethos.

Travel across our areas of service delivery is required and this post has a 12 weeks notice period. 

Further details on the responsibilities and requirements of the role can be found within the job description and specification. 

Benefits: 

Julian House employees enjoy a wealth of benefits including:

• Cash health care plan 
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service) 
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary) 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Staff Award Scheme 
• 20% Discount at Julian House Charity Shops and Bike Workshops 

To Apply: Please apply by either uploading a CV with a supporting statement (all as one document) outlining why you would fit the role via our jobs page on our Julian House website. 

Closing date: Monday 15 June (12 noon)

Please submit CV'S with supporting statements early as they will be reviewed as soon as they are submitted, and suitable candidates may be called into interview before the role closes. If the right candidate is appointed before the closing date, then the advert will be removed, and all unsuccessful applicants will be contacted. 

Play a key role as Partnership Manager leading on key strategic partnerships at a local, regional and national level and take responsibility for developing, piloting and pricing our exciting new digital delivery platform.

• £35,000 per annum
• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and opportunity for flexible working
• London with some travel around the UK
• Permanent, Full Time

About us

StreetDoctors teaches emergency first aid to young people at risk of youth violence so they know what to do if someone is bleeding or unconscious. We do this through our movement of young healthcare volunteers (medics, nurses and paramedics) who train 11-25 year olds to understand the true medical consequences of violence and empower them to become lifesavers in their communities.

About the role

• Working with the Director of Operations and Finance, oversee the delivery of key elements of the StreetDoctors Business Plan in support of business development and income growth
• Implement our new pricing structure and the development, pilot and roll out of digital systems for monitoring delivery.
• Lead on cultivating and maintaining relationships with delivery partners and building strong local and regional partnerships.
• Working with the Director of Operations and Finance and Fundraising Manager build and maintain StreetDoctors Grassroots Fund.
• Work with the Central Team to ensure processes and systems are developed in consultation with local teams and where necessary adapted to supper local delivery.
• Support London Coordinator and Summer Expansion Officer to research and analyse key data to inform StreetDoctors expansion into new areas and support the set-up of local teams.

About you

• At least two years’ experience of the successful brokering and stewarding of partnerships to support an increase in delivery and / or income.
• Demonstrable business and organisational development experience including experience of negotiating delivery contracts.
• In-depth understanding of delivering in a volunteer-led organisation and the challenges and opportunities it can present.
• Strong understanding of financial management and cost recovery models.
• Ability to understand operational and delivery issues, identifying obstacles and finding creative solutions.
• Effective decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise complex tasks and implement key strategic objectives.
• Understanding of the complex needs of young people with lived experience of violence and how that needs to be taken into account when negotiating and or brokering service level agreements.

We are looking for committed and passionate people who are strategic and focused, able to turn vision into action, with excellent people and leadership skills as well as digital expertise. Applications, with a CV must be supported by a covering letter.

Domestic Abuse Casework Coordinator (Female Only)
Hours: Part time -15 hours per week (2 days per week but flexible working arrangements available)
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
Location: Bath & North East Somerset
Salary: £23,000.00 per annum
Closing Date: 03 June 2020 (12 noon). 

Julian House is a charity with ambitions to support more people than ever before, at a time when there is increasing demand for our services.

We have a great opportunity to work within our fantastic refuge team, as a Domestic Abuse Caseworker Coordinator in Bath and North East Somerset. Our team provides holistic support for people who are fleeing Domestic Abuse. The successful applicant will have an enthusiastic ‘can do attitude’ with experience of support planning and working with people who will have a range of complex social and housing needs.

Essential Requirement

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and open to women only. In light of the nature of work and focus of domestic abuse the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Para 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. 

Benefits 

• Heavily discounted city centre parking
• Cash health care plan
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (minimum 4% of your gross salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops and Bike Workshops
• Julian House has a supportive culture, providing regular supervision and line management alongside externally facilitated reflective practice which enables staff to look after their own health and well-being whilst giving their best in their roles.

To apply

Please apply by completing an online application form outlining why you would fit the role, via our jobs page on our Julian House website.

Department: Universal Support / Help to Claim

Hours per week: 36.15

Interview date: w/c 15th June 2020

Contract Duration: 31/03/2021

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

In 2018-19 we helped 2.7 million people face to face, over the phone, by email and webchat, and people visited our online advice pages 28.5 million times. We help with everything from money issues to problems at work, housing to consumer rights.

As Senior Project Manager you’ll hold a senior role within the Continuous Improvement function of the Help to Claim programme, bringing effective project management to the function, ensuring efficient delivery of innovative solutions to improve service delivery.  

You’ll support the development of innovative solutions to improve service delivery, showing leadership to integrate an agile and user-focused approach through the whole development of a solution (from concept to through to pilot).

In the role, you’ll provide project management oversight to the Continuous Improvement function, whilst managing the programme's relationship with the wider learning and development department.

This exciting and dynamic role will test your leadership, agile working, problem and solution ownership, strategic ownership, user focus and coaching skills, so that you can drive continuous improvement and change into the service, department and organisation. You will inspire an innovative way of working and help to integrate it across the organisation. You will help transform the organisation into a forward-thinking leader in the third sector as it adapts to, and thrives in, the digital economy.

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working, which may include arrangements such as part-time working, formalised flexitime, fixed (non-standard) working hours, working from home and job-sharing.  

Flexible working - while our teams are office based, it's fine to work from home regularly, and we welcome discussions about working part-time.

Ranked by Indeed as a top 10 non-profit employer in the UK (December 2018)

We welcome applications from Local Citizens Advice staff and are open to arranging secondments.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to join our valued team, to provide quality information, advice and practical/emotional support to families/young people including disability related benefits, education and reforms, health and social care.

The ideal candidate will be committed to helping families at the most challenging of times, supporting families with warmth and empathy, whilst maintaining a calm and professional approach.  They should have previous family support experience in either a health, education, social care or third sector setting, together with a good understanding of the statutory entitlements for health related benefits and educational support.

This position requires travel around the Chelmsford area with some travel to other parts of the county. Own transport is essential.  Head office is based in Chelmsford.

Main Purpose of the Job:
To use well developed experience, expertise, together with knowledge of reforms and legislation (e.g. Welfare, Special Educational Needs and Disability reforms and Children and Families Act 2014), to help any Essex family who has a child/young person with any disability or special need, requiring quality advice, information, practical and emotional support across a wide range of issues to achieve positive outcomes that will benefit the whole family.

The post-holder will be responsible for own case work (targets) and will need to work collaboratively with other key professionals (across health, education, social care and housing) to enhance multi-agency, integrated working practices and demonstrating families’ confidence and ability to effectively take part in person-centred assessment and planning processes.

Specific Job responsibilities:
To provide consistent and current information, sound advice, practical and emotional support to families (parent carers) with children/young people (CYP) with SEND and young people (YP) directly (as appropriate) across a wide range of issues including:

-  Disability related benefits for the CYP & family support e.g. Disability Living Allowance (CYP) including preparing for and attending appeals and tribunals; Personal Independence Payment (YP 16+); Family Fund, Carers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance and other financial support including tax credits and debt advice. Housing and social care issues. 

-  All SEND educational issues including information, advice and support with Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and EHC plan, including preparing for and attending appeals and tribunals, One Planning, SEN support, together with information on options for Personal Budgets and the ‘Local Offer’. 

This support could be provided via: 
- 1:1 face to face, telephone helpline, outreach through home visits to families assessed as needing additional support, accompanying to multi-agency/planning meetings and group advice surgeries.

- Contributions to local events/briefings, group information sessions, parent/carer drop-ins, information stand at Activities Club.

- On-line services via e-mail, e-bulletins, social media (e.g. Face book/Face Time/Skype), report and letter writing and signposting to other websites/sources of information. 

To empower and support parent carers and young people, quickly building a supportive and trusted relationship with the family, helping to identify the strengths and needs of individual family members ensuring they understand and are confident about options for their child/young person’s educational attainment, social learning, development, achievement levels, contributing to aspirational as well as realistic short/medium/long-term outcomes crossing different aspects of their life, including building their resilience.

To identify and engage with relevant agencies (statutory, voluntary organisations and other groups) as appropriate to assist families in accessing appropriate services and to support cross-referrals/signposting. 

To facilitate mutual support amongst families and individuals attending drop-ins and other facilities, and to enable them to make best use of the services available. 

To organise, attend and facilitate specific group activities and events (e.g. drop-ins, workshops/talks for parents/carers and professionals, activity club, outings) including undertaking risk assessments, health and safety, record keeping systems, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation at all times. 

To work collaboratively with other key professionals (health, education, social care and housing) to enhance multi-agency and integrated working practices, contributing to plans to achieve better and co-ordinated outcomes for families.

To carry out the necessary administration and diligently keep appropriate user records, presenting issues (case management system), and statistics up to date, providing data/case studies in a timely manner for monitoring reports. 

To keep up to date with new policies, reforms and commitment to continuous personal and organisational development.

To undertake relevant training in Safeguarding, SEND reform and EHC planning. 

To assist with the training and support of volunteers engaged in a variety of tasks and to ensure that confidentiality is observed at all times by volunteers who assist with activities. 

To raise the profile of the organisation through building trusting relationships with families and professionals and networking.  

To work flexibly as required by the nature of the post which will entail working in the school holidays and attendance at some evening and weekend activities. 

To carry out other duties that may be allocated from time to time and to contribute to the smooth running of the office and ‘team working’. 

To take part in social, cultural and fundraising activities of the organization.
 
Underpinning job responsibilities
• At all times to promote safeguarding of CYP and vulnerable adults
• To contribute to good practice and development of projects/services including evaluations as required, feeding up strategic issues or trends as these are identified
• To be an effective member of the team, attending regular team meetings and supervisions
• To maintain confidentiality of information at all times
• To adhere to policies and procedures of Families InFocus (Essex)

Applications must be received no later than 3pm on Tuesday 31 March 2020, applications received after this will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on 6 April 2020 and 7 April 2020.