Operations Manager

This is an opportunity to take on a new, senior role with the Social Research Association (SRA), a thriving educational charity.  Our small, well-run organisation, with a busy staff team, now needs a capable and adaptable Operations Manager.  You will work with our CEO to manage and improve the way we deliver high-quality services in a variety of activities, and  to provide staff with day-to-day support, troubleshooting and supervision.  And you’ll be working with the CEO and Board of trustees to develop and implement a growth strategy for the SRA.

Who are we?

The Social Research Association promotes excellence in social research.  It was founded in 1978 and has been a registered educational charity since 2008.

We are a growing organisation, small but ambitious, with a staff team of five providing membership and training (our two main income-generating services) to the UK social research community. Events, publications and guidance are devised by volunteer groups and staff, and a board of trustees ensures governance and oversight.  There are currently over 1400 individual SRA members from across the profession, in government, universities, research agencies, charities, and consultancies. 

We seek to improve what we do and help the social research sector to move forward.  For example we recently reported on diversity and inclusion among researchers, and we’re now working with research organisations to help ensure greater inclusion. 

Summary:

Permanent contract

Hours:  30 hrs p/w (4 days, some flexibility)

Salary:  £39,000 – £44,000 (pro rata) depending on experience

Location:  home based, with occasional visits to London for meetings or events

Holidays:  28 days + 8 public holidays (pro rata)

Reports to:  Chief Executive

Role duties:

Supervision, operational support, business processes

• Review our internal systems and processes, to be as effective and efficient as possible in the administration of our services and activities
• Provide operational support to staff
• Oversee and contribute to the work of staff who look after membership, training, events, accounts, and digital comms
• Contribute to an organisational culture of respect and diversity
• Oversee IT, website and other contractors as required
• Maintain and update key records
• Other duties appropriate to the role

Service review and development

• Monitor and evaluate services and projects, ensuring they deliver appropriate services to a high standard and meet performance goals, responding to the needs of users
• Work closely with the Chief Executive to identify ways to enhance the financial sustainability of our service provision, bringing creative ideas that will support the long-term organisational strategy

Governance, finance, regulatory compliance (with CEO)

• Ensure we comply with UK charity law and best practice
• Prepare, monitor, and analyse budgets and monthly cashflow
• Fulfil the reporting requirements of the Charity Commission, Companies House, and other authorities
• Arrange and oversee payroll, insurance, and other essentials
• Oversee year-end accounting
• Arrange and oversee the production of management accounts for trustee meetings
• Analyse reports to prepare Board papers on membership, training and other standing items, and attend Board meetings
• Set up the AGM, Board of trustees and other key meetings
• Support the CEO, and deputise as required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential.  We welcome applications from people in under-represented groups.  To ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes, where needed we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.

Job-related experience and/or lived experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising and/or managing others
• Understanding of financial administration
• Project management experience
• Competent user of Microsoft Office suite, with strong skills in Excel
• Able to get hands-on and work flexibly across varied activities
   

You must be legally able to work in the UK, with a reliable internet connection at home and a quiet place to work.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the UK charity sector
• Experience of working in a small organisation
• Experience and/or understanding of the social/market research sector
• Experience of content management systems and email marketing software
• Some awareness of research methods

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Highly organised
• Resourceful and practical
• Supportive and encouraging, keen to help others learn
• Analytical troubleshooter
• Detail-focused, while able to see the bigger picture
• Collaborative and adaptable, able to work with a range of individuals and groups
• Good communication skills

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply no later than 5pm on Friday 17 June, wiith:

• your current CV, and
• a covering letter that focuses on answering these questions:

1. Why are you interested in this role?  (Up to 150 words)
2. How do your experience and skills make you a good fit for this role?  Please refer to the person specification. (Up to 400 words)
3. Describe a practical improvement you have made to a process, activity, system, etc.  How do you know it was an improvement?  (Up to 200 words).

We expect first interviews to be held in the last week of June by video conference.  Final interviews will be held in person in London, scheduled for early July.

The Driver Youth Trust is a literacy-based charity that has, for the past twelve years, been working to support children who struggle with literacy in mainstream schools, through training, advocacy, and research.

One in six adults in the UK can be described as having poor literacy skills and one in four five-year olds struggle with basic vocabulary. Early intervention is key as each year the attainment gap widens for tens of thousands of learners with dyslexia, literacy difficulties and SEND who fall further behind their peers. We believe that every child needs to be able to read and write fluently and at Driver Youth Trust we are committed to making a difference and working hard to change these statistics.

Our mission is to transform learning and inclusion in schools. The Executive Director will play a crucial role in enabling the Driver Youth Trust to promote the on-line courses we have developed over the last two years, making them available as a free resource for teachers and teaching assistants.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Executive Director, who will work with the Board to set and drive a new strategy for the charity that delivers upon this core mission.

The post holder will be a positive, creative, enthusiastic individual with a ‘can do’ attitude, who thrives on taking responsibility for actions, overcoming obstacles, and delivering on our mission. You will become the face of DYT and have the ability to enthuse and engage others in our cause, as well as maintaining the trust of those people with whom the organisation deals, including funding bodies.

The role requires an ability to engage with schools, teachers and local authorities in a way that encourages them to take advantage of our free courses thereby training their staff, so they in turn can support pupils in their classrooms who struggle with literacy. You will be responsible for the effective management of the charity, including day to day financial management, administration of IT systems, HR, governance requirements, fundraising, KPI tracking and reporting, assisted by an Operations Coordinator, to be recruited. As part of your role, you will also manage an external team of specialist consultants.

The successful candidate will be committed to our vision and have:

• A good understanding of the educational sector.
• Recent experience of leadership in a charity, not-for-profit, private, or public sector organisation.
• Experience of financial management including managing budgets and the skills necessary for day-to-day running of a small organization.
• The ability to plan, report, and present to the board.
• Experience of building strategic relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), presentation (digital and face-to-face) and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of successful income generation, through trust or foundation funding or other fundraising,
• The ability to work by themselves delivering on the mission of the charity.

It would be desirable that this individual had an established network of contacts and organisations, which may go beyond immediate educational stakeholders, who could help deliver our objectives. Experience of managing external consultants and project management would also be useful, as would evidence of forming effective local, regional, or national partnerships. However, we are eager to hear from all candidates that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Driver Youth Trust are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people who struggle to read and write. If you would like to join a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to working together to improve learning and inclusion in schools, we would love to hear from you!

The Package

This role attracts a salary of £45,000-£52,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
Location: Remote though will be required to travel to London occasionally for Board and other meetings/events. Possibility of hub working if required.
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) or part time – 3 days a week minimum

To apply for this role please send your CV and a covering letter stating how you match the skills, competencies and experience required and what you would bring to the role.

Closing date for applications is 17th June 2022
(Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged).

No agencies please.

Our Vision

A world where all young people flourish, regardless of their background.

Who We Are

LTSB is a social mobility charity that works with bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring they find meaningful, skilled careers – and that firms get positive, effective employees who can make a difference from their first day.

Our four key responsibilities are:

• Promoting opportunities to those from backgrounds that are not normally reached
• Preparing young people for the workplace, and the workplace for young people
• Providing context for their application, and stewarding the hiring process
• Pastoral care – an additional support network for the first phase of their career

We don’t just get young people jobs. We launch careers. When diverse talent is given preparation and support, they don’t just get by, they thrive – and that means more representative management which can better train and retain a more representative workforce.  For historic information, please see our Impact Report on our website: www.ltsb.charity

Finance Team

The Finance team consists of a Finance Director and a Finance Administrator role.

Finance Director

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the LTSB, and provides commercial focus, leading on financial compliance and governance and overseeing strong and effective financial administrative functions and reporting. With overall responsibility for the charity’s finance function, you will play a significant role as a senior member of the leadership team to ensure the charity can achieve its mission in the most effective and efficient way possible. The FD manages the Finance Administrator who undertakes the day-to-day financial administration.

Main Responsibilities
 

Day-to-day financial management

• Ensure relevant and accurate records are kept, filings made, and taxes paid as required by HMRC (in respect of Payroll, corporation tax and VAT), pension agencies, Companies’ House and the Charity Commission.
• Develop and enhance the financial and management reporting systems to meet the strategic and operational needs of the Trust including the identification and implementation of suitable software, and upgrades to existing software and office systems to improve processes and systems to bring about efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting and regulatory requirements of financial and charity governance matters.
• Prepare the annual accounts in accordance with relevant statutory and accounting reporting standards and auditing requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors in relation to the annual audit and any management recommendations raised by the auditors.
• Oversee the management and reporting of all funds received from external funders. Ensure that accurate restricted fund accounts are maintained and that the financial records comply with funder reporting requirements.
• Supervise the Finance Administrator.
• Keep the CEO and Finance Committee informed of material developments on a regular and ad-hoc basis as required.
   

Strategic financial planning and management

• Prepare quarterly and annual management accounts, including income and expenditure accounts, balance sheet, cash flows, financial performance indicators and supporting notes for the Finance Committee and Trustee Board quarterly meetings.
• Be responsible for the budgeting and forecasting process for the organisation and provide appropriate reporting, variance analysis and support for decision making to the CEO, SLT and Board.
• Developing and leading LTSB’s finance strategy, optimising the charity’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Providing strategic leadership in relation to LTSB’s finances, advising on matters of compliance, risk, and contract performance.
   

Governance

• Accountable to the Finance Committee of the Board for all financial, risk and audit matters working closely with the CEO and Board to achieve a high quality of governance for LTSB.
• Ensure LTSB’s legal and governance responsibilities are undertaken and executed in a robust and transparent way, with trustees updated on any relevant legal and/or governance changes.
• Maintain up-to-date corporate documents and ensuring that all required documents are filed at Companies House and Charities Commission within the requisite deadlines.
   

Wider responsibilities

• Undertaking any other duties and projects as may be assigned by the CEO or the Board of Trustees.

Person Specification
 

Education/qualifications/experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong financial systems and experience working as a finance director.
• Outstanding and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Demonstrable commitment to LTSB’s vision and values.
• Experience of financial statement preparation and audit process management.
• Experience of preparing board papers and presenting to boards.
• Experience of managing grant finances and contract compliance.
• Commercially aware.
• Experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns under the partial exemption method.
• Experience of working in the charity sector with good knowledge of charity accounting.
• Experience of overseeing the development of organisational policies, procedures and systems.
• We have recently moved from Quickbooks to Oracle Netsuite accounting software so candidates with a good working knowledge of at least one of these systems would be ideal, although experience of using any similar cloud accounting system would be advantageous for the role
   

Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical financial and management accounting skills.
• Strong IT skills with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines with good prioritisation and time management skills.
• Proven financial analysis, cashflow management and forecasting ability.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills (verbal and written).
• Proven ability to produce and interpret management accounts
• Proven ability to provide support, and guidance to non-financial managers and colleagues.
• The ability to manage a varied and pressured workload.
• Highly motivated and autonomous.
   

This job description is intended to summarise the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks. All LTSB staff members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.

This role is ideal for an experienced Finance Director who is seeking flexible hours and home working. Although the FD would need to attend meetings in London they could be based anywhere in the UK. This is a home-based role, and our team works independently with no central office.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter in Word format, when prompted to attach documents, explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at LTSB in this role.

Please note, all candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 29th May 2022. Applications received after this point will not be considered.

First stage interviews will be held by Zoom during w/c 6th June. Second stage interviews will be held in London on Wednesday 15th June.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive leader to 
join us as Chief Executive at Keep Wales Tidy. 
After completing many years’ service, the current head of our organisation is retiring. As we begin our 50th anniversary celebrations, we are looking for an inspirational leader to help us build on our achievements and cement our reputation as a leading environmental charity. 
Reporting to the Chair of our Board, you will work closely with our Trustees and executive management team to provide clear, strategic direction. You will have the opportunity to lead a team of more than 70 committed and passionate individuals, nurturing  an innovative and supportive culture.
The quality of our local environment, our green spaces, waterways, beaches, and the air that we breathe is essential to protecting biodiversity for the future and building our resilience to the global climate emergency.
Through our programmes and projects, Keep Wales Tidy has set the stage for working together with government, public bodies, schools, and local communities to take positive sustainable action. National initiatives like Caru Cymru and Local Places for Nature have opened up opportunities to engage communities across Wales, with long term benefits for our health, well-being and natural environment; while international programmes such as Eco-Schools have enabled us to share our learning with global partners. 
Do you have the qualities, skills and experience to lead an ambitious and trusted charity? If you share our vision of a beautiful Wales cared for and enjoyed by everyone, we would love to receive your application to join us. 
How to apply
Please visit our website for more information on the role and how to apply.
The closing date for applications is midday 6 June
Preliminary stakeholder meetings and formal interviews will take place during the week commencing 20 June.

We will be in touch with successful and unsuccessful candidates no later than 14 June. 
Further details 
Keep Wales Tidy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, accredited by Investors in People.
The post is part-funded through the Welsh Government Rural Communities -Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Union. 

Location: UK, homebased and fully remote-working (attendance at meetings will be expected to pursue development and build relations)
Salary: £85K per annum
Contract: Permanent. Full-time hours.

Cochrane aims to put evidence at the heart of health decision-making globally. They collaborate to produce trusted synthesized evidence, make it accessible to all, and advocate for its use. Cochrane is seeking a Director of Development to work with their global community to grow fundraising income and ensure Cochrane has a sustainable and successful future.

Cochrane is a charity and a global, independent network of health practitioners, researchers, patient advocates and others, responding to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. They do this by synthesising research findings to produce the best available evidence on what works. Their work has been recognised as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this new role will lead the Development Directorate (which includes fundraising, advocacy, communications, partnerships, member and supporter engagement) and will establish a fundraising operation that works collaboratively to deliver significant global income growth. The Director of Development will play a key part in the transformation of the organisation as part of the 2021-2023 Strategy to ensure that Cochrane maintains its relevance and pre-eminence into the future.

Cochrane is seeking an ambitious individual who relishes a challenge, loves collaborative working, delivers results and has extensive experience of successfully delivering strategy. The ideal candidates will possess an understanding and experience of international fundraising, strong relationship management skills, and experience of working at director-level. Finally, you will be enterprising and a strategic thinker with the ability to seek and find creative solutions and foster innovation in your teams.

Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to their values.

Please click through to our Candidate Pack for further information, including details of how to apply.  

CLOSING DATE: Monday 6th June, 9am GMT
 

Strategy and Change Director - Professional Oversight

London (4 days a fortnight in the office)

£121,200 plus excellent benefits

• Are you a fully qualified auditor with experience within professional services at Director/Associate Partner level?
• Do you have experience within industry where there is a regulatory component?
• Do you experience in strategy, planning, change management and risk management?
• Are you experienced in management of staff/teams and used to dealing with HR related matters?

A regulator is seeking this key hire as they drive forward their enhancement and development of the Professional Oversight Team (POT) and the wider organisation; as they transform into a new body.

The role -

You will manage the strategy and development of the framework required for effective oversight of the relevant professional bodies. This will include - Leading efforts to increase 'joined up' ways of working within the organisation, developing strong relationships with other leaders in the body. Developing and introducing enhanced working practices into POT and working to set the strategic direction of travel for the department.

Key responsibilities -

• Supporting and developing strategy and responses to ensure strong output from the division
• Participation in Supervision Senior Leadership Team meetings on behalf of the DPO.
• Direct line management of a proportion of team members including the heads of workstreams relevant to the role.
• Active involvement in cross-organisational initiatives, particularly those that impact oversight strategy.
• Leading the more strategic professional oversight projects.
• Drafting position papers for review at the Executive Committee (ExCo) and Board level.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key external parties, primarily the professional accountancy and audit bodies, relevant to the work of POT and representing the organisation in dealings with them at an operational level.

The person -

• A good understanding of the law relating to audit regulation and the role of a regulator in the sector
• A good understanding of the role of the recognised professional bodies in relation to both audit and accounting regulation and the relevant law governing these activities
• Knowledge of the wider public interest issues that arise from the activities of the recognised professional bodies
• An audit or accounting qualification and experience at either Director or Associate Partner level within a professional services firm
• Experience of managing large teams and HR issues that may arise from such responsibilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience within industry where there is a regulatory component
• Experience in strategy, planning, change management and risk management

This is a key role within this organisation in an exciting time in their development. You will enjoy working with subject matter experts in a diverse, supportive and "family-feel" culture. Excellent benefits and a very strong work/life balance are also on offer.

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Cochrane aims to put evidence at the heart of health decision-making globally. They collaborate to produce trusted synthesized evidence, make it accessible to all, and advocate for its use. Cochrane is seeking a Director of Development to work with their global community to grow fundraising income and ensure Cochrane has a sustainable and successful future.

Cochrane is a charity and a global, independent network of health practitioners, researchers, patient advocates and others, responding to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. They do this by synthesising research findings to produce the best available evidence on what works. Their work has been recognised as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this new role will lead the Development Directorate (which includes fundraising, advocacy, communications, partnerships, member and supporter engagement) and will establish a fundraising operation that works collaboratively to deliver significant global income growth. The Director of Development will play a key part in the transformation of the organisation as part of the 2021-2023 Strategy to ensure that Cochrane maintains its relevance and pre-eminence into the future.

Cochrane is seeking an ambitious individual who relishes a challenge, loves collaborative working, delivers results and has extensive experience of successfully delivering strategy. The ideal candidates will possess an understanding and experience of international fundraising, strong relationship management skills, and experience of working at director-level. Finally, you will be enterprising and a strategic thinker with the ability to seek and find creative solutions and foster innovation in your teams.

Director of Partnerships, Research, and Influence

Full Time 37 hours per week

Salary: £58, 634

Location: East Dorset with Home based working. Requires travel for meetings.

Are you passionate about leading a diverse and enthusiastic workforce to improve the lives of people?

Help & Care is an established charity and Social Enterprise with 37 years’ experience of providing services to support people in local communities. As an organisation we are enthusiastic about Social Justice to ensure that people and communities have access to the right services. We currently operate across Southern England, collaborating with communities and providers to help shape services across Health and Social Care.

We are looking for a Director of Partnerships, Research, and Influence to be part of our Leadership Team, taking responsibility for a cluster of services and acting as the lead on our developing work to influence, promote change and service development across our area of operation.

We are proud of our values, championing social justice and innovation, working in partnership with others, to make changes for people in their communities. We want our Leadership Team to reflect these values alongside energy, enthusiasm, and a positive outlook to take on the challenges we face.

Driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential for this role – work related travel expenses are reimbursed at 45p per mile.

To find out more about the role, please visit our website to view the recruitment pack, job description and person specificaiton along with details on how you can set up an informal conversation with our CEO.

For more information on Help & Care please visit our website.

We will not consider CVs.

The closing date for completed application forms to be received is by Wednesday 8th June 2022.

The interviews will consist of interviews and an executive assessment

• First stage interviews are planned for week beginning 27th June (TBC)
• Second interviews will take place week beginning 4th July 2022 (TBC)
• The executive assessment will be undertaken in between

Non-Executive Director
(Development / Asset Management skills required)
Remuneration: £7,500 per annum
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire (board members are geographically dispersed)

About us
Silva Homes is a thriving social business in the south east providing affordable homes to over 14,500 people along with wider benefits to their communities. We have an exciting 5-year strategy which includes some big challenges but also some fantastic opportunities. It builds on the significant transformation that we have experienced to become a strong, vibrant, and independent organisation.

We are financially strong which supports our development ambitions, the investment required in our existing homes, and our aspirations for customer service. We consistently meet all our lender's covenants and have an A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor's. We also have a positive relationship with the regulator which continues to award us its G1/V1 rating.

Our vision is central to everything that we do, both now and in the future. We build trust in the community and place the customer at the heart of our services, forging robust and successful relationships, delivering excellence, and embracing diversity, sustainability, and growth.

About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an executive level development professional to join our collaborative, engaged, and forward-thinking board. You will bring experience from an asset related discipline such as residential or commercial development, construction, surveying, or regeneration. You will also serve on the audit committee and have an interest in finance and auditing.

It would also be desirable if you had experience of joint ventures and strategic partnerships and an interest in addressing the challenges of climate change, wider sustainability, and technological advances in house building.

This would suit individuals with existing non-executive experience or those who wish to find their first non-executive appointment so long as you can demonstrate the required skills and experience.

We encourage applications from candidates with a diverse background and experience.

Time commitments:

• Four half day (morning) in-person meetings in April, July, October, and January
• Two 2-hour (morning) virtual board meetings in March and September
• Two-2 hour (afternoon) in-person meetings in June and December tied to two all day strategic off-site events.

To apply
For further information and to request the candidate pack, please contact Will Worthington at Morgan Hunt Executive. Closing date: 8am on Monday 13th June 2022.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Welcome and Congratulations. By getting as far as reading this you have already displayed great judgement- we like you already!

We are really excited about these 3 new Trustee roles. Access Social Care is only 2 years old but we have already built a strong and positive culture on our board. Our skilled Chairperson has been careful to create an environment where everyone’s views are valued. Trust is high. The CEO and the Executive team welcome the Board’s positive challenge.

As an organisation we are proud that we have taken great strides in ensuring that our organisational impact reaches underserved communities with experience of disadvantage. But over the last 6 months, we have taken a good look at ourselves, and we know that we need to do better to ensure that our Board reflects the communities that we serve.

We have made progress in the last year, exploring how we can be more inclusive within our organisation. We have worked on shared language and started to build an environment for people to hold tricky conversations about the things that matter. We have created new network groups, and agreed programmes of work to promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We have increased training and awareness. We have successfully recruited more people of colour to our staff team, and we are soon to introduce two-way mentoring so that the Board and staff at all levels can learn from each other. As an organisation we are striving to be anti-racist.

At Access Social care, we aren’t interested in tokenism. We know that if we are to make the biggest difference for the people that need us the most, we need to get Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and anti-racism right. Part of this is recruiting greater diversity to our board.

Together we have agreed that the skills we are missing on our board relate to:

• Experience of the social care system and experience of the diverse communities we serve
• Data and technology
• Policy and Strategic Communications 
• Human Resources and People Culture

As a trustee you will be part of an organisation that is working to improve the lives of older and disabled people with social care needs. You will get to work with a passionate team, you will benefit from the support of your colleagues on the Board, and you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in areas you are interested in, including Governance, Finance and Strategy.

If this sounds like you, go on… go for it – apply to be a trustee with us!

Jan Tregelles (Chair and Founder)

Kari Gerstheimer (CEO and Founder

Trustee role description & job specification

Accountable to: Chairperson

Location: UK - board meetings are currently being held remotely.

Type: PT

Hours: Circa 2 away days and ten 2-hour meetings per year plus preparation time

Salary: Voluntary role, expenses paid.

Why Access Social Care Exists  

Everyday millions of older and disabled people are denied the social care they need.  Most local authorities can’t meet the growing demand for care, none are confident they can meet their legal duties in the future. This affects all of us, we will all need social care at some point.

We all have a right to hold public bodies to account. But most of us cannot afford lawyers so rely on legal aid. The 92% drop in legal aid cases since 2010 means we have nowhere to turn. Without access to justice, our rights do not exist. The rule of law is broken.

What we do

Access Social Care provides free legal advice and information for people with social care needs, helping achieve a better quality of life. We work with communities to increase knowledge of the law and our rights. We highlight the gap left by cuts to Legal Aid and provide advice for those who can’t afford it.

With a 98% success rate, our network of lawyers and barristers ensure fair access to justice when things go wrong. We collaborate with social services whilst ensuring legal obligations are met. We are working towards a future where social care is adequately funded, and we all get the support we need.

ROLE DESCRIPTION - Trustee of Access Social Care

The duties of a trustee at Access Social Care are as follows.

• Contributing towards and approving Access Social Care’s objectives and strategic plans.
• Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated purpose and complies with its governing document, charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Contributing towards and approving Access Social Care’s financial plans and strategies, both short- and long-term, cash flow management plans and annual report and accounts, and to review its risk management strategy, including its responsibility for safeguarding issues.
• Ensuring financial stability and ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects
• Defining what the Board requires from the Executive to discharge its responsibilities, and to monitor and evaluate the Executive’s performance.
• Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
• Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the chief executive

In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

Our Values

We are a values led organisation with a strong culture that we work hard to protect. Our values have been developed in consultation with our whole team and permeate our work life as an organisation from informing the way that we interact with each other, to driving the way that we make decisions: 

• Trustworthy - Recognisied for excellence, we will be the best we can be in everything we do. We will be truthful, independant and outcome focused.
• Fair - We believe in traeting people with kindness and compassion in a way that is right, reasonable, and just.
• Fearless - We will do whats right, not whats easy. We will bravely challenge injustice.
• Inclusive - Our beneficiaries' voices will be influence our thinking and decision making at all levels of our organisation. Collaborative in our thinking, we will work with others to achieve our goals.
• Positive - We will be constructive and progressive in our challenge. We will optimistically and dynamically drive for change.

We are looking for Trustees who can work to these values and help keep us accountable to them.

Minimum time commitment

• Trustees are expected to attend a range of induction sessions at Access Social Care prior to their first board meeting.
• Trustees are expected to attend all board meetings. Board meetings are held four times a year during normal office hours. These meetings last approximately two hours and are held via Teams/Zoom or if possible, in Central London.
• One additional meeting each year is allotted to strategic planning and is a residential event held over two days. 
• We are in the process of setting up committees and there are also ad-hoc events to attend.
• Papers are distributed one week in advance of meetings.
• Trustees can claim out of pocket expenses incurred in travelling to meetings.

Person specification

To be able to demonstrate skills in one of the areas below:

• Experience of the social care system and experience of the diverse communities we serve
• Data and technology
• Policy and Strategic Communications 
• Human Resources and People Culture

As well as being able to demonstrate:

• A commitment and passion for the organisation’s mission
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• The ability to think imaginatively and strategically and contribute to effective decision-making.
• Good, independent judgement, and a willingness to speak your mind.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of Access Social Care
• The ability to act as a credible advocate of Access Social Care with key stakeholders and the ability to support our work in building networks and effective partnerships.
• Commitment to championing diversity and ensuring that the benefits of the law are available to the widest range of people.
• A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

To Apply

We hope that having read this far, you will want to apply!

To apply for a Trustee role, please provide the following documents :

• An up-to-date CV.
• A completed diversity monitoring form
• A covering letter of no more than two pages, which addresses the following bullet points which bring together our values and key elements of the job:
  • Describe how you have personally collaborated with a group of people to deliver successful outcomes
  • Describe how you have inspired and supported others to thrive and excel
  • Describe how have you used insight and evidence to make decisions
  • Describe a time when you had to speak out for what was right
  • Describe how you think your specialist skills in data and tech/policy and strategic communications/ HR/ direct experience of the social care system and diverse communities could help Access Social Care

Applications are welcomed regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation, or whether or not you have dependents. Appointments are made on merit, following a fair and transparent process.

We are passionate about getting the right people on our board. People who are willing to challenge us and support us to be the best we can be as an organisation. If you don’t have governance experience (or even know what governance is!), then we can help you (and fund you) to develop this knowledge and expertise. To arrange an informal chat about the role, what we are looking for, and whether you should apply, please contact us.

Closing date is 10th June 2022.

Interviews: 1st interview will be held on the 17th June, 2nd interviews will be held on the 23rd June 2022.

We are looking for a Finance Executive with a professional bookkeeping or accountancy qualification. This is a central role in the organisation with the postholder having responsibility for delivering highly effective financial management, internal systems and controls, as well as producing financial reports and budgets for the Directors, Senior Management Team and CIC members, the Trustees of the Foundation, as well as for a range of institutional donors, sponsors and other funders. 

This is a fast paced, demanding role so it is important that you can manage your own workload, use your own initiative and have strong, accurate skills. You will be working across the entire team to provide financial support and may liaise with our Global Network teams too.

The role would suit someone that has experience of financial and administrative systems, is a highly organised problem-solver and great with people. You must also be competent with IT systems although we will provide you with training on the software you will use in your role.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Financial Management, Statutory and Internal Reporting

• Deliver effective financial management, internal systems and controls, financial processing and reporting, including preparation of monthly management accounts for review by the Directors team and SMT, working with different currencies to present accounts in GBP where relevant.

• Support the Managing Director in the preparation and submission of budgets and financial statements to CIC Members and the Board of Trustees.

• Lead on multi-year and annual budget setting, with regular revision and re-forecasting process with budget holders;

• Ensure that internal controls are in place and operating properly, including month-end and year-end control procedures;

• Oversee all finances relating to the procurement of goods and services at Fashion Revolution: Maintain a log of accounts payable invoices and liaise on relevant queries; Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into Quickbooks; Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures; Ensure that invoices are approved in line with the authorisation limits; Ensure that invoices are processed accurately and on a timely basis; Ensure that invoices and relevant documentation are filed in the correct places and attached to the relevant transactions; staff expenditure processing; Bank reconciliation of GBP and currency accounts.

• Ensure filing, record updating, routine returns take place on a regular basis

• Oversee the T-sheets timesheet system, including flexitime, holiday and reporting to Managing Director, line managers and team.

• Oversee the management of the monthly payroll process, liaising with PAYE processing and Head of Operations and Governance

• Oversee annual stocktake of fanzines and any other relevant stock, assets etc for annual accounts.

• Ensure all regular payments are maintained without interruption, updating card details as required.

• Ad Hoc finance and book-keeping tasks and troubleshooting to ensure the smooth running of financial operations.

• Communicate effectively with all other staff and contractors as necessary, assisting with general finance queries.

Fundraising and Donor Reporting

• Work with the Managing Director, Board of Directors and Fashion Revolution Team to compile budgets, in different currencies, for restricted income grant proposals or for sponsorship purposes.

• Accurately record both unrestricted and restricted income from donors;

• Monitor expenditure and staff/contractor hours on programmes funded from any restricted income;

• Maintain electronic files of funding agreements and contracts;

• Prepare timely financial grant reports to donors and other funders, including collating financial information and pipeline funds, conversion to relevant currencies and adapting reporting in accordance with donor requirements. 

• Process and send donation receipts and donor invoices when required.

• Attend up to 3 in person meetings per year, travel expenses are covered.

Fashion Revolution is reviewing its five year strategy in 2022, ahead of preparing a new strategy for 2023-2027. As part of this, we will be reviewing the structure of the team which may result in some small changes to the responsibilities of this and other roles.

Experience and capabilities required

• 5 years experience in working in a finance role.

• Excellent attention to detail: highly organised, thorough, accurate and able to meet deadlines

• A qualification in bookkeeping or accountancy such as AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA;

• Proficiency in managing accounts payable effectively and expeditiously;

• Experience of maintaining accurate records and developing budgets of income and expenditure in multiple currencies;

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;

• Able to prioritise and manage concurrent deadlines;

• Previous experience of Quickbooks accounting software;

• Self-motivated, resourceful and able to work under pressure and react quickly and calmly during difficult situations;

• Diplomatic telephone and interpersonal skills;

• Good written & verbal skills to aid communication of financial information to lay people.

• Comfortable working autonomously and independently, using self-initiative

Desired knowledge/skills and personal attributes

• Understanding of remote working tools such as T-Sheets (Quickbooks) Zoom, Slack, Trello and Google Drive
  Dependable, reliable, discreet, trustworthy 

• Team player, enthusiastic and approachable;

• Flexible and proactively supportive to the wider team and stakeholders

You will work with:

You will report to the Managing Director and work closely with the Head of Operations and Governance and Board of Directors.

You will support and be in contact with the rest of the UK based central team 

You will liaise with customers, global network and external project partners and current and potential funders.

Job title: Marketing Executive

Location: Remote working in the UK

Responsible to: Marketing Manager

Salary:  £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (plus London Weighting where appropriate)

Contract: Full-time, 37 hours a week

Closing Date:  Sunday 12th June 2022 at 23:59

Interview Date: Week commencing 20th June 2022

Please note, that if you do not provide a covering letter, your application will not be considered.

Why us?

Speakers for Schools is a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown tenfold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives by raising the aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify, PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Speakers for Schools Values

PASSION: 

We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.

AGILITY: 

We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.

INTEGRITY: 

We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.

COLLABORATION: 

We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.

DIVERSITY: 

We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.

Role Summary

Are you a highly organised, creative individual with an eye for detail? Are you looking for a new challenge and somewhere to make your mark? Speakers for Schools are looking for a dynamic Marketing Executive to join our MarComms department to help support our fast-paced team in an exciting period of growth and change. 

This is the perfect opportunity for a Marketing Executive to gain hands on experience and grow their career. We are looking for someone who can think on their feet and work quickly and autonomously to support the day to day workings of our team.

The Marketing Executive will report directly to the Marketing Manager but will provide support across the wider MarComms team.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• contributing to multi-channel campaign planning and rollout.
• Assisting the Creative Studio with design requests and workflow whilst acting as a Brand Guardian to help maintain brand design and best practice across the wider charity.
• Provide support to our Web Manager to help edit and maintain Speaker for Schools website including regular updates to our main programme pages.
• Managing and assisting with the production and execution of events including assisting with printed collateral requests and delivery.
• Supporting the Digital Marketing Executive with digital marketing activity including end-to-end creation and rollout of engaging email campaigns and PPC advertising.
• Assisting the Communications and Campaigns Manager with drafting quotes, proofing press releases and sourcing youth advocates for media opportunities.
• Supporting the Content Manger with community management, influencer outreach, scheduling and monitoring.
• Building relationships and communicating effectively across departments and managing internal and external stakeholder requests.
• Process orientated, coming up with effective and efficient processes and systems to support daily team practices.
• Assisting with the management of invoice tracking and budget upkeep.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:

Essential  

• Previous marketing experience is essential. You might be a Marketing Assistant looking for your next step, or an Executive level looking for a new challenge.
• A proven track record in successfully creating and facilitating marketing campaigns and supporting social media communities.
• Organised and proactive, with lots of initiative, you're able to prioritise a busy workload and consistently deliver high-quality work, often to tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Powerpoint, Word and Excel.
• Proven experience working across multiple tasks/projects at any given time.
• Good communication skills with a positive, hands-on approach to working. 
• A reliable team player able to adapt to and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills and ability to learn quickly to ensure smooth delivery processes whilst maintaining a key eye for detail.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a passion for what you do are essential.

Desirable 

• Understanding of Adobe Acrobat, InDesign and Photoshop beneficial but not essential.

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Morning of your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• 3 voluntary days per year
• Wellbeing programme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
• Subsidised office furniture
• CharlieHR perks
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and to eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid-19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity is at our core, join us.

Disability Confident Employer

Speakers for Schools are glad to be Disability Confident Employers. This means that if you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be invited to interview.

Please note that in certain recruitment situations, such as a high number of applications and seasonal and high-peak times, Speakers for Schools may limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

We usually ask for a CV and covering letter to be submitted as part of the application process. However, we understand that this is not always accessible to everyone, so we welcome video and phone call applications as alternative ways to apply. For additional information or support, please contact us.

How to apply:

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one-page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period. Please note, that if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools:

The closing date for this role is Sunday 12th June at 23:59

Successful candidates will be invited to interview on [INSERT INTERVIEW DATE]. Please keep this date free as alternative dates may not be possible.

Our new team member will start ASAP. 

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the interview date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

Events & Projects Officer

Home working with occasional meetings and events in the UK

12 months (initial contract), 17.5 hours per week (flexible)

Salary: £34,000 pro rata (equivalent to £17,000 for this 0.5 role)

The Sociological Review Foundation, a registered charity whose purpose is to advance the education of the public on the subject of sociology and related disciplines, are looking to appoint an Events & Projects Officer to join their team during an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The role reports directly to the Operations Director.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Operations Director, Senior Communications Officer, Project and Event Leads to coordinate a vibrant schedule of virtual and face-to-face events, including lectures, seminars, webinars, writing retreats, and public engagement initiatives, taking responsibility for event logistics and administration.

The successful candidate will:

• Assume organisational responsibility for in-person and online events
• Assists Project Leads and the Operations Director with the administration of projects

The successful candidate will work from home and attend two to three in-person team meetings per year in London or elsewhere in England (travel expenses will be covered). The regular days of work will be agreed with the candidate, taking into account their availabilities as well as the needs of the Foundation. Occasional evening or weekend work to attend events (approx. 10 events per year) is essential but notice of these dates will normally be available well in advance. 

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented within the Sociological Review Foundation.

To apply, please send your CV together with a 1-2-page cover letter to Attila Szanto, Operations Director. Please note that applications without a cover letter, or a cover letter that does not engage with the profile and activities of the Sociological Review Foundation, will be desk-rejected at application stage.

What is the Parent-Infant Foundation?

We are a national charity that works to ensure the healthy social and emotional development of every baby, through focusing on the relationship between parents and their babies from pregnancy and into the first years of life. 

Our mission is to support the growth, quality and sustainability of specialised parent-infant relationship teams and to contribute to the evidence base supporting them.  We also campaign for infant mental health and its importance in the health of our nation, to local and national governments. We care about infant mental health because babies cannot wait. 

This is an exciting time to join the Parent-Infant Foundation; we are seeing increased investment in and development of parent-infant teams across the UK and this role provides the opportunity to play an influential role in that momentum.

We are keen to attract applicants from all ages, cultures, ethnicities, sexualities, religions and genders. We are very parent-friendly, as you would expect. 

As Head of Clinical Strategy and Development, you will use your leadership skills, clinical experience and service development expertise to lead our development and implementation work.  This includes leadership of our comprehensive support offer to parent-infant relationship team commissioners, service developers and practitioners.  You will ensure we are providing detailed and expert consultancy on all aspects of service development such as business cases, service design, care pathway development, recruitment, intervention selection and measuring outcomes. We do not deliver, manage or inspect clinical services but we do provide comprehensive development and implementation support to them. We have a small development team which you will lead and manage in order to achieve our strategic goals. 

You will oversee our UK-wide programme of virtual and face to face learning events, ensuring they are high quality and impactful.  The role also requires regular dissemination of contemporary research and clinical literature and learning.  You will provide clinical leadership to all aspects of the Parent Infant Foundation, including working closely with Policy and Communications colleagues to create compelling evidence-based reports and presentations.  You will collaborate on press, media and publication activities, and contribute to fundraising applications and income generation activities.

Who we’re looking for 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly experienced clinician with leadership experience and clinical supervision skills. You will have extensive experience of working clinically with very young children and their carers.  We are looking for someone with exceptional relationship skills and extensive multi-disciplinary team working.  This role requires you to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior managers, funders, commissioners, research and evaluation partners, and national policy makers. You will also need an understanding of infant mental health competencies and workforce training requirements.

You will need to be credible at a senior level with a track record of successful influencing. This role requires an understanding of research and evaluation work as it relates to parent-infant relationship teams and interventions.  We need someone who can lead and provide service development and quality improvement consultation, manage and deliver internal and external projects, and write clear, concise and compelling reports.

We are looking for a self-starter who is comfortable working from home but who prioritises team-working and relationship building to progress our strategic aims.

The role is for 3 days per week (22.5 hours). Core days are Tues & either Weds or Thurs.  The rest of the hours can be worked flexibly across the week but must be worked between 9am and 5pm.

Please see the job description for further details.

Interviews are scheduled to take place via Zoom on Wed 29th or Thurs 30th June 2022.