We are seeking an interim Head of Communities (for a period of around 3 months) who can support the delivery of changes arising following a review of our teams at Church House.  This role is on a part time (0.8FTE), temporary basis as we recruit a permanent new part-time Head for the reshaped team.  We envisage that the permanent Head of Communities will be on a 0.5 FTE basis. 

The successful individual must be able to lead and manage the Communities team through the change and reshaping of services, lead the engagement with service providers to ensure that SLAs and the service provision transition aligns with the changes and commence the development of resources and approach that supports social action and social enterprise in our parishes.

A full job description and person specification is available in the application pack / on our website.  Please note that in order to be considered for this position you will need to complete the application form and submit a covering letter.  A CV will not be accepted as an application.

Good luck in your application!

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 4 March 2020.

Coram is the UK’s longest-serving children’s charity, having been established in 1739, as the Foundling Hospital by Captain Thomas Coram. We aim to help give children the best possible start in life and have been finding new ways to help them for over 275 years. Today, we are a group of charities and charitable companies and have a strong reputation within the children’s care sector. Coram is a leader in adoption and fostering, children’s health education and reading volunteers, therapy, child and family law, advocacy for those in and leaving care. We also have an in-house academic team and we promote best practice to government, local authorities, other children’s organisations and professionals.

We are looking for an Assistant Estates Manager to join our small established team to support the work of the charity by ensuring our buildings remain in good repair and provide a safe working environment for our staff and visitors.

Using your previous experience in a similar role you will manage our caretaking, grounds staff and external contractors across all buildings located on our main campus.You will support the Estates manager to ensure all essential works are carried out to a high standard and ensure that the Campus security is maintained.

The working hours for this role will be on a rota basis, providing cover between the hours of 9am to 9pm with some flexibility required for evening and weekend work.

For this role we would ideally be seeking an individual who holds or is working towards qualifications in plumbing and heating or electrical and a recognised Health and safety qualification.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the role and to see if it the ideal role for you.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

Please note CV's will not be accepted as we only accept completed application forms.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 26th February 2020

First interviews: To be confirmed

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Registered Charity No. 312278

Facilities Manager 
Chalk Farm, London

As our Facilities Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the entire Roundhouse estate. This comprises the Main Space venue – a Grade 2* listed building, a studio theatre, the Paul Hamlyn Studios, bars, a café, a service yard, an office building and a new building due to be completed around 2022.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Facilities Manager will oversee an effective maintenance programme for the entire site and will directly manage the House Services teams, Operations Support teams and the Housekeeping teams. The role will also involve the management of significant contracts including M&E, Fire Systems, Lifts, Pest Control, Access Control and Refuse. You will be responsible for the planning of building refurbishment within a busy and demanding events calendar and be expected to contribute to the planning and management of long-term building development projects alongside a dedicated Project Manager.

You will contribute to the ongoing development of an Estates Plan and help to ensure that the balance between upkeep and development is established and sustained. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of Health and Safety across the organisation and to contribute to environmental strategy plans and manage facilities projects.

We are looking for someone with:

Essential
- Significant facilities management experience
- Effective, proven project management skills
- Experience of building and contract management
- Practical experience and/or a qualification in a relevant profession – e.g. engineering, electrical, plumbing
- A proven commitment to setting and maintaining standards
- To hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or comparable health and safety qualification
- Excellent people management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate teams
- Effective communication skills
- Experience of managing budgets

Desirable
- Previous experience in a role in an arts or leisure environment
- Experience of facility management in a listed building

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one, due to the nature of the role.

For more information, please download the full job description and if you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit your application by 10am on Monday 2nd March 2020.

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 - £39,000 per annum
Interviews: 10th - 13th March 2020

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Head of Facilities

68 acres of Hertfordshire parkland in the village of Much Hadham needs you….

Established in 1903, St Elizabeth’s is a national charity that looks after approximately 175 adults, children and young people with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions based on a 68 acre site in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. It comprises a school, a further educational college, an adult care home and associated supported living services and Children’s Home.

Position: Head of Facilities
Location: St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham, Herts
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Salary: Circa £50,000
Benefits: Free on-site parking, Subsidised restaurant, High Street retail / leisure discounts, Generous holidays, Discounted gym membership

About the role:

At a time of exciting significant change in both education and care, St Elizabeth’s is looking for a Head of Facilities who combines strong technical skills with broad management experience to manage and develop the charity’s extensive property and estate in line with the needs of its clients, regulatory requirements and the interests of the wider organisation.

This role oversees the management of the day to day operations of the charity’s maintenance, estates and domestic services departments. The Head of Facilities also has a wider strategic role in helping deliver a property strategy to enable the charity to respond to the changing needs of its clients and provide the highest quality service. The post holder will lead on issues including security and health and safety and play a critical role on matters such as procurement and environmental sustainability.

About you:

We are looking for someone with a professional qualification in Building or Facilities Management or a related qualification in Engineering, Construction or Surveying. You will have strong knowledge of property related legislation and an excellent understanding of relevant health and safety legislation. You will successfully manage a busy site, balancing construction projects and contractors with the smooth running of catering, cleaning and domestic services. Your proficiency in IT and helpdesk systems will ensure the facilities team are deployed effectively.

Offers are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check paid for by the centre. Please note we are not on a public transport route.

You may have experience of the following: Facilities Manager, Facilities Management, Asset Management, Facilities Director, Facilities Project Manager, Hard Services, Soft Services, Building Services, Property Manager, etc.

Ref: 92110

William Morris House is a vibrant community centre in Wimbledon closely aligned with the local Labour Party and trades union movements. We need an experienced, enthusiastic individual to put us at the heart of our communities.

We are looking for a House Manager to run our office,ensure the building is kept clean and safe, and be the primary contact for groups and individuals wishing to make use of our facilities.  S/he will report to a voluntary group of Directors.

Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience of working in a customer-facing administrative or estates role, be highly organised and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

The post is 20 hours per week, spread across 5 days/ 4 hours per day.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 5th March 2020

About Us
Hastoe is an award-winning housing association that manages 7,500 rented, shared ownership and leasehold homes across the south of England. We support rural communities from Norfolk to Cornwall by providing affordable and environmentally sustainable homes for local people.
Our asset list reflects our commitment to sustainability with many heated by renewable technologies and the largest number of social Passivhaus homes in the UK. We own homes in National Parks, the royal estate at Sandringham as well as more urban 1960s estates. An eclectic mix that presents a true technical challenge.
The Roles
These two roles will help us to meet the challenge of delivering a first-class technical service for our residents. Based in either Dorchester or Saffron Walden, the successful candidates will be responsible for managing a comprehensive service to a large geographical area through the inspirational leadership of a team of surveyors. This will include:

• Management of responsive repairs including void and cyclical works
• Delivery of major works projects
• Working with colleagues to help deliver our programme of new build properties
• Implementing our Asset Management Strategy and Corporate Plan.
• Seeking to improve customer satisfaction across all service areas

You will:

• Be an experienced and qualified surveyor and an Associate or Chartered member of the RICS.
• Provide outstanding technical advice and support across the organisation.
• Have excellent people management skills with experience of leading and managing teams through change
• Share our commitment to providing affordable, high quality rural housing and tackling fuel poverty.
• Embrace our genuine commitment to providing high quality services to our customers

In exchange we offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus a generous benefits
package including up to 8% employer pension contribution in addition to a car
allowance of £5,000 pa and flexible working arrangements. Our Investors in People
Gold Award reflects our commitment to our staff and we will support and encourage
you in developing your career.

Application
Please send your CV and supporting statement  by 5pm on 14
February 2020.

Interviews will be held in Saffron Walden on 24 February 2020 & in Dorchester on 4
March 2020.

This post is subjext to background checks.

Harris Hill are working with Gunnersbury Estate CIC in their search to appoint an Operations Manager to support their vision to make Gunnersbury the outstanding heritage and visitor attraction in west London.

Following the multi-million-pound refurbishment of the Grade II* Gunnersbury Park Mansion and Museum and restoration of the estate gardens and lakes, Gunnersbury has been transformed. They welcomed over one million visitors to the estate last year, and with the arrival of a new sports hub in Spring 2020 and the return of high-profile events hosted in the park, they are aiming for an additional 700,000 visits per year.

As the CIC entrusted with operating the estate for an initial 25-year term, they're committed to developing Gunnersbury as an outstanding, accessible and inclusive cultural and leisure destination for the diverse communities of west London. As Operations Manager, you will play a key role in realising this commitment, leading day to day operations and delivery of the high-quality management and maintenance of Gunnersbury's 75-hectare park and complex mix of 22 listed buildings and modern, contemporary leisure and recreation facilities.

They are looking for an experienced, energetic and ambitious person to join our dynamic, entrepreneurial and multi-disciplinary team. You will have a track record of achieving excellence in the management of heritage, visitor attraction or leisure sites and assets.

Leading the in-house parks and gardens team and visitor experience team, you will also take a lead role in managing a wide range of external contractors and concessionaires including, catering, events and hospitality and sports and recreation.

Key Responsibilities:
-To ensure that the day today operation of the park and museum is managed effectively to provide an all- year- round safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment for visitors, learners and users of the diverse cultural and recreational facilities located within the Gunnersbury Estate.
-Manage the Visitor Experience team manager to provide a high-quality visitor experience of the museum and park grounds
-Manage the Park Manager to ensure that the park estate is managed safely and efficiently throughout the year
-Ensure that the Historic buildings and structures of the Gunnersbury Park estate are conserved, managed and maintained
-Ensure the smooth running of the museum buildings, heritage structures and park facilities through the effective management of in-house staff, via contractual relationships with external providers
-Actively monitor the condition of buildings and park infrastructure to ensure that all day to day repairs, cyclical and planned preventative maintenance is carried out in a timely fashion and within budgets.
Benchmark and tender outsourced services and activities from time to time to ensure that all operational areas under the remit are effective and offer value for money.
-Oversee the Gunnersbury estate (museum and park) compliance with relevant health and safety and licensing regulations
-Ensure that thorough and appropriate safety records are maintained
-Work with senior colleagues and Chief Executive to ensure that the organizational risk register is regularly reviewed and mitigating actions are implemented and kept to date
-Line manage the Maintenance Officer, planning work, managing performance, supporting training and developing the post holder.
-Ensure that the soft and hard landscaping and horticultural features of the park are maintained to a high standard and that all heritage features are appropriately conserved.
Plan and monitor the work of the Park Manager and in-house specialist gardening team
-Oversee the smooth operation of all park concessions and leasehold interests across the estate.
-Ensure that the CIC's responsibility and obligations in terms of health and safety, security and accessibility of the park estate are consistently maintained

Skills and Experience required:
-Relevant degree or vocational qualification in at least one of the core areas of property, facilities management, estate management
-Demonstrate knowledge of the operation and management of public spaces, cultural, heritage or visitor attraction facilities
-Up to date knowledge of statutory building and health and safety regulations
-Strong staff management skills with a proven track record of leading high performing teams
-Entrepreneurial, commercially aware and able to effectively managed delegated budget
-Experience of strategic planning and decision making
-Demonstrable experience of managing and negotiating contracts and procurement

Job Overview

Director of Finance and Resources

£60,000 + local authority pension + generous holiday allowance

Flexible working with resilience for multi-site working

Responsibilities

The successful candidate with be a motivated and ambitious qualified Accountant who is enthusiastic, bright and committed.

As the Financial and Resourcing lead our client is seeking a the successful candidate to be part of the Strategic Leadership Team, SLT and presenting Performance and Position of the organisation helping enhance and improve the reputation of the organisation.

Management of Business Support function and key 3rd Party contracts, Managing Finance Team and their Financial Controls, providing meaningful financial information and meeting the Financial obligations. Managing the Payroll, ICT and Estates looking to grow the role and support the wider Finance teams development and enhance their good reputation.

This dynamic Not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Finance lead to join their finance team, helping to lead and support the finance function of the organisation.

• Lead the TLA Finance team ensuring adherence to the Trust and authorities guidelines
• Manage the Senior Finance Manager and develop the Finance Team, establishing effective and robust systems of financial management, payroll monitoring, benchmarking and monitoring of income and expenditure
• Oversee the payroll procedures and systems while liaising with HR
• Reporting to SORP, VAT, taxation, overheads and legislation is essential. Candidate must have previous charity experience, be flexible, adaptable and comfortable to hit the ground running
• Strategic and operational lead for the site Manager including premises and facilities management
• Line management of the IT Manager to ensure all users of ICT needs are met in line with the Trust’s Framework
• To produce and maintain a comprehensive Disaster & Recovery Plan linked to resource management
• Ensure all legal and statutory requirements are met in line with the Trusts framework
• Assisting in enhancing the Trusts reputation and developing the business potential
• Acting as a Business lead

• Candidates Qualified by Experience may be considered, depending on quality of application.

  It is essential that candidates can demonstrate longevity in post on their CV.

  Qualifications/experience required

  ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or international equivalent

  Experience of working within large and ‘complex’ organisations.

  What’s on offer?

  £60,000 + Additional Benefits

As Property Custodian Trustee working two days or four half days per week, in our modern open plan offices, your skills will be key to helping us work with Parishes as they manage their properties, particularly any commercial or legal aspects. The sucessful candidate will also assist the Head of Property and Diocesan Board of Finance with activities relating to investment properties, retired clergy housing, glebe lands and houses.

The Custodian Trustee Administrator is a key member of the property team and will be the main  contact for our parishes when they have a legal, commercial or planning issue with their property. You will work closely with our solicitors and other experts to agree appropriate actions that respond to issues raised.

Ideally you will already have a practical understanding of general property issues such as maintenance, buying, selling, leasing and other land transactions.

Previous experience of legal documents, concepts and trusts in addition to maintaining spreadsheets and databases will be essential. This job would suit someone who is familiar with the commercial and / or legal aspects of property management.

Please see the full recruitment pack for details of how to apply for this role and use the application form attached - we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Job Overview

Director of Finance and Resources

£60,000 + local authority pension + generous holiday allowance

Flexible working with resilience for multi-site working

Responsibilities

The successful candidate with be a motivated and ambitious qualified Accountant who is enthusiastic, bright and committed.

As the Financial and Resourcing lead our client is seeking a the successful candidate to be part of the Strategic Leadership Team, SLT and presenting Performance and Position of the organisation helping enhance and improve the reputation of the organisation.

Management of Business Support function and key 3rd Party contracts, Managing Finance Team and their Financial Controls, providing meaningful financial information and meeting the Financial obligations. Managing the Payroll, ICT and Estates looking to grow the role and support the wider Finance teams development and enhance their good reputation.

This dynamic Not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Finance lead to join their finance team, helping to lead and support the finance function of the organisation.

• Lead the TLA Finance team ensuring adherence to the Trust and authorities guidelines
• Manage the Senior Finance Manager and develop the Finance Team, establishing effective and robust systems of financial management, payroll monitoring, benchmarking and monitoring of income and expenditure
• Oversee the payroll procedures and systems while liaising with HR
• Reporting to SORP, VAT, taxation, overheads and legislation is essential. Candidate must have previous charity experience, be flexible, adaptable and comfortable to hit the ground running
• Strategic and operational lead for the site Manager including premises and facilities management
• Line management of the IT Manager to ensure all users of ICT needs are met in line with the Trust’s Framework
• To produce and maintain a comprehensive Disaster & Recovery Plan linked to resource management
• Ensure all legal and statutory requirements are met in line with the Trusts framework
• Assisting in enhancing the Trusts reputation and developing the business potential
• Acting as a Business lead

Candidates Qualified by Experience may be considered, depending on quality of application.

It is essential that candidates can demonstrate longevity in post on their CV.

Qualifications/experience required

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or international equivalent

Experience of working within large and ‘complex’ organisations.

What’s on offer?

£60,000 + Additional Benefits

We are looking to recruit a qualified Chef who can support us in delivering a caring, professional and high quality service to our patients, their visitors and our staff. The post is based in Coventry and the successful candidate will be responsible for producing a wide range of healthy and freshly prepared meals.

We would love to hear from candidates who are qualified to at least NVQ 2/3 in Catering and CIEH Certificate in Food Hygiene or equivalent. More importantly, however, we need people who shares our values, and who want to be part of team who make a difference.

We provide a 7 day service and as such some weekend working is required (usually 1 in 3). Our working hours in catering are from 7.30am until 7pm and Chefs are not normally required after 5.30pm. Working hours are 37.5, however, we would consider part time hours. In return, we offer you:

· A starting salary of £18,950

· Generous Annual Leave (with the option to buy up to 5 days)

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Free Parking

· Subsidised meals

· Generous Pension Scheme

· Free Uniform

· Travel Expenses

· A great working environment

· And more…

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (Potential for an apprenticeship)

About Coram

Coram is the UK’s longest-serving children’s charity, established in 1739 by royal charter. Coram is a leader in adoption and fostering, children’s health education and reading volunteers, therapy, child and family law, and advocacy for those in and leaving care. Coram’s mission is to help the most vulnerable children, young people and families in our society.

In December 2018, Coram opened the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, which houses the Rangoonwala Conference and Learning Centre. These spaces provide modern and flexible facilities for meetings, trainings, and conferences of up to 140 delegates. Proceeds from these meetings directly contribute to Coram’s charitable mission.

About the role

This post will support the Coram Conference team in in all aspects of the meeting process, from booking, billing, and servicing meetings. We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised individuals with a passion for providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong administration skills, some hospitality experience, and a flexible ‘can do’ approach.

There will also be an opportunity for the successful candidates to study towards further qualifications (Hospitality Supervisor Level 3) under the apprenticeship scheme, should this be of interest.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification to understand the role and to see if you are ideal to join our team.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

Please note CV's will not be accepted as we only accept completed application forms.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 20th March 2020

First interviews: To be confirmed

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No. 312278

Ashgate Hospicecare is seeking a Director of Income Generation to provide executive leadership for their integrated fundraising and retail team, and for new business development.

Ashgate Hospicecare is well loved in the local community of North Derbyshire, not only as a provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for patients and their families, but also as a large local charity and employer. It’s also famous for its fundraising events, such as their flagship Sparkle Night Walk which attracts nearly 3000 participants.

The organisation is now looking for an entrepreneurial, inspirational leader to deliver sustainable growth year on year and to spearhead Ashgate’s commitment to grow their commercial and trading portfolio of shops and coffee shops in the region. The role will be responsible for seeding and developing innovation in fundraising and retail, and to seek out and exploit new business opportunities, including social enterprise, with the aim of growing and diversifying income.

The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience of income generation and commercial development (or evidence of transferable skills) and of achieving substantial income targets, driving growth and increasing ROI. They should also have experience of developing and prototyping new and successful income sources, alongside knowledge and understanding of a wide range of income streams. In addition, they will have strongly developed interpersonal and leadership skills that are grounded in Ashgate’s values incorporating compassion, working as a team and being respectful, open and inclusive.

The new director will be supported by a skilled leadership team and staff with a very strong fundraising and retail track record. A total of 90% of staff and volunteers who responded to a 2019 people survey stated they were satisfied with their work or volunteer experience at Ashgate.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315 or Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications, so please apply early to register your interest.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 4th March, 9am