Executive Support And Communications Lead Jobs
For this role, the applicant must have experience of working as an Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant or Senior Administrator within a busy office, educational or charity setting. A car driver is essential.
You will need excellent communication skills, attention to detail, be able to demonstrate proficient IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as being organised, effective and efficient.
This is an exciting and varied role, and the successful candidate will support the Founder and Trust within an expanding and diverse charitable organisation.
The Ruskin Mill Trust Group operates five colleges and associated residential provisions, as well as independent specialist schools. Through our research led method of Practical Skills Therapeutic Education we provide innovative and experiential education for children and young people with special learning needs, developed out of the inspiration of Rudolf Steiner, William Morris and John Ruskin.
Key elements of the roles are:
- note taking, minute taking and dictation
- email management
- diary management
- arranging and co-ordinating meetings
- arranging national and international travel
- preparing presentations and reports
A flexible approach to work is essential; some evenings, weekends and overnight stays may be a requirement of this role (with appropriate notice).
For over 30 years Ruskin Mill Trust has pioneered educational programmes that have the potential to transform the lives of young people and adults with special needs. It is a multi-faceted and rewarding organisation in which to work. Personal development and growth are supported within this holistic organisation that is diverse and growing.
We offer a competitive salary, an auto-enrolment pension scheme, 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays and increases with length of service), plus an interactive induction is provided with the opportunity to experience the Trust’s method of Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure.
We are an educational charity operating in England, Scotland & Wales, to support the development of work & life skills in young people with SEN
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an Interim External Affairs Manager to help lead our communications activities from 24 June 2024 to 31 December, while our permanent External Affairs Manager is on sabbatical. This is a particularly exciting time to join the team, as we seek to maximise our impact ahead of the next general election and develop our strategy for the next few years.
The successful candidate will help to manage the day to day work of the External Affairs team, including supporting colleagues to enhance our reach on social media and digital channels, deliver our events programme and deepen our impact with key audiences.
You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds. What’s important isn’t your level of education or the opportunities which you have had, it’s about you and how you seize the opportunities ahead of you.
This is a diverse role and will include:
Communications and events
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Working with Head of External Affairs and Income (EA&I) to manage the External Affairs’ team’s day-to-day work, including supporting the team with social media, website and press relations
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Working with Head of EA&I to deliver communications strategy
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Overseeing and project managing the charity’s events programme
Leadership and management
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Leading External Affairs team catch ups and project planning
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Line managing an External Affairs Officer and an Intern with a focus on professional development
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Providing sign-off on a number of areas, including those that carry some risk to the charity
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Working with the Head of EA&I to collect key management information to report on the impact and reach of external affairs activities to the CEO
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Assisting with the charity’s other activities as required.
Influencing and stakeholder management
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Working with the Head of EA&I to manage and deliver the influencing strategy, including helping to deliver campaigns.
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Supporting team with public affairs engagement
Essential skills and qualities:
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A comms all-rounder who can help lead and manage our busy External Affairs team.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tell a clear story and to tailor content for different audiences.
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The ability to guide colleagues in producing a range of content for different platforms and audiences, including via social media, digital and press relations.
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The capacity to juggle competing priorities, and to help guide others in doing so.
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Strong project management, organisation and decision-making skills.
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Experience of organising events (particularly online) and an understanding of different tactics to engage audiences.
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A creative self-starter who can take the lead in identifying and acting upon opportunities to increase the impact of our communications activities.
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Strong reputation management skills.
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The ability to support and develop junior colleagues.
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An interest and/or background in campaigning.
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A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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A passion for improving the lives of people with money and mental health problems.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Word One to One supports churches as they equip Christians to share the Bible with those who don’t yet know Christ. Our resources are recognised around the world as tools which are trustworthy and accessible to those with little or no Bible background.
Our ministry is expanding rapidly across the UK and beyond. We are seeking a multi-talented and versatile International Chief Executive Officer who can lead us successfully through our next phase of global growth.
The successful candidate will bring demonstrable gifts in public speaking, strategy development, an aptitude for initiating and developing strong partnerships with a range of supporters and like-minded ministries and a track record of building teams that deliver high quality resources.
If you share our love for the Bible and for people, and have the character, skills and experience to do this well, we welcome your interest.
Are you a strong, visionary leader ready for a new challenge in the Third Sector?
Having led the organisation through a significant period of change, our CEO has chosen to move on to take up a new challenge. We are looking for a Chief Executive to lead St Nicks through the next phase of its strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has the desire, vision and ambition to transform our current charity HQ into a building suitable for the charity we are now and the charity St Nicks can become under your leadership in the future.
You’ll have the benefit of a skilled and experienced team, a good deal of secure revenue funding and a Board of Trustees who offer constructive challenge with the freedom to grow and explore opportunities.
Deadline: midnight Sunday 12th May
Assessment and interviews: week commencing 20th May
Our Mission is to build and connect flourishing communities through urban greenspace generation, nature-based wellbeing and sustainable living.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Due to the rapid expansion of Day One Trauma Support over the last three years, the charity’s infrastructure has needed to respond quickly to meet its changing demands. There is now a requirement to ensure that the Finance and Resources team has the right skill set and capacity to provide the support needed by the charity in an efficient and proactive way.
The HR Officer and Executive Assistant role is a newly created position to reflect both the growing HR needs of the charity as the workforce expands, and the executive support required by the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the efficient and effective running of the charity. This is a key role which is instrumental in bringing the HR and organisational administration functions together at an operational level.
Reporting primarily to the Director of Finance and Resources and assisted by an external HR and Employment Law support service, this role will provide advice, guidance and support to all line managers in HR related matters whilst building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders throughout all levels of the organisation. This will include support to ensure the efficient and effective management, monitoring and reporting of people metrics, from recruitment, development, retention through to attrition and at all stages of the employee life cycle.
The role will also provide crucial executive support to the CEO and SLT of three Directors, to ensure the smooth operation of their responsibilities and co-ordinating efforts of various parties to ensure completion of key tasks and actions.
As part of an expanding and ambitious organisation, there are considerable development opportunities for the successful candidate and the ability to help shape the infrastructure of the charity.
About you:
You will have at least 3 years’ experience of delivering HR support directly and facilitating line managers to deliver HR support. You will have a demonstrable understanding of employment law and the practical application of this, with experience of implementing HR administration and operational best practice for example, in the areas of recruitment, capability and performance management. You will help lead in creating an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential, which is critical for Day One as a young organisation.
You will have significant experience of providing proactive and responsive administrative assistance to senior staff and demonstrable experience of developing and managing effective administrative systems. Additionally, the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships through professional engagement and communication skills, both written and spoken, that are effective, empathetic and adaptable to different situations are key to this role.
You will be highly organised and responsive to others in a way that is both timely and professional with well-developed time management skills to manage competing priorities, ensure follow up of actions and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is critical to this role, whilst maintaining strict confidentiality.
Day One is a young, ambitious national charity dedicated to supporting people impacted by serious or multiple injuries which could result in life changing consequences such as disability or death, referred to in the NHS as Major Trauma. We provide practical, emotional and financial support to adults and children as well as their families and loved ones. Inspired ‘by patients for patients’ our vision is that no one has to piece life back together on their own after catastrophic injury.
Please find the full application pack including job description on our website.
Inspired ‘by patients for patients’ our vision is that no one has to piece life back together on their own after catastrophic injury.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the post of CEO
You will report directly to the Board of Trustees, ensuring excellent governance of the Charity, regulatory compliance with the Charity Commission and Companies House, and will collaborate with Trustees on designing and executing the 2024-2027 strategy. You will lead and support a team of seven staff, supporting 500+ older and disabled Neighbours annually with a large team of volunteers. You will ensure excellent management of charity’s finances and that adequate funding is in place to maintain all charitable activity, monitoring and evaluation. You will ensure that the charity maintains its reputation and develops its exposure and standing.
About you
You will have strategic leadership experience and have previously led teams. You will have a strong understanding of charity governance and will have demonstrable fundraising knowledge and/or experience. You will be passionate about supporting older and disabled people and will have a strong understanding of their needs. You will be equipped to represent the Charity both internally and externally.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Strategy and Operations
1. Develop, implement, and lead execution of the charity's annual operational plan and 3-year strategic plan.
2. Identify appropriate level of staffing, volunteering, ensuring that all staff and volunteers are appropriately interviewed, vetted, inducted, trained, developed, and supported to deliver against their objectives.
3. Ensure appropriate upkeep, security, and management of the charity’s premises, including all relevant contracts and payments.
4. Ensure that the charity’s IT systems are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant law.
People
5. Line management of seven staff members, and responsibility for staff and team development, cohesion and appraisals.
6. Recruit and support social club facilitators and appropriate consultants to provide additional resource to the charity as required.
7. Lead staff member for safeguarding, liaising directly with Hammersmith and Fulham Adult Social Care.
8. Ensure appropriate mechanisms and safeguards are in place to support up to 100 regular volunteers, and up to 100 additional corporate/student volunteers.
9. Ensure appropriate mechanisms and safeguards are in place to support up to 500 beneficiaries and additional attendees at FGN events.
Finance and Fundraising
10. Develop, implement, and lead charity’s financial and fundraising planning and management, ensuring that the charity operates at least at break-even, ideally with a small surplus.
11. Ensure that the charity has a diverse range of income across various streams, inclusive of (but not limited to) public sector, trusts and foundations, corporate income, events, and online giving.
12. Ensure that the charity is receiving value for money with all expenditure, ensuring contract review on a timely basis as appropriate.
13. Ensure appropriate cashflow projections so that expenditure does not exceed income in any one year unless pre-agreed with trustees.
14. Ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place so to protect charity and anyone handling money on behalf of the charity.
15. In conjunction with the finance administrator and hon. treasurer monitor all income, expenditure, accounts, funding investments and budgets.
Governance
16 Ensure compliance with charity and company law, inclusive of writing, presentation and filing of annual report and accounts and other Company Secretary duties.
17 Organise, attend, record and report at board meetings every two months, inclusive of finance and operations reporting and the regular cycle of governance reviews.
18 Plan, organise and attend AGM and annual strategy session.
19 Ensure appropriate level of risk management and insurance are in place for the charity.
20 Ensure all relevant policies, procedures and financial controls are in place, inclusive of annual review.
Communications and Impact
21. Represent and promote the charity in public, sourcing media opportunities as appropriate so to increase visibility.
22. Represent the charity on appropriate networks and forums so to develop stakeholder relationships and source opportunities for cross-partner collaboration.
23. Ensure positive, fit-for-purpose, internal and external communications, inclusive of monthly newsletters, social media presence and other marketing materials.
24. Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of projects and develop relationships with academic institutions and/or research consultancies where possible so to elicit external perspectives and scrutiny of the charity’s work.
25. Build relationships with local stakeholders and businesses.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential requirements
1. Senior management experience within the charity sector or similar
2. Experience of working at a senior level with and under the direction of a board of trustees
3. Experience of successfully applying for grant funding, and/or other income generation
4. Financial acumen including financial reporting
5. Experience of successfully delivering strategic plans
6. Experience in publicity and marketing
7. Experience in management of staff and volunteers
The post is subject to:
· right to work in the UK check
· satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
· two satisfactory references
Salary will be c. £54,000 and is set in line with NJC pay scales 2024/25.
Working hours are 35 hours over 5 days per week. The postholder will be based primarily on site but with the possibility of up to one day per week remote working by agreement.
Pension: there is a 5% employer’s pension contribution
You will receive 28 days of annual leave, and option to buy/sell three days annually. We have additional benefits, which include eye vouchers and cycle to work scheme.
Interviews will be held at Rosaline Hall, Fulham, London SW6 on 13 and 14 May. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No recruitment agencies to apply.
To apply for this role, please provide your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two sides by midnight on Thursday 2nd May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Here for the Blue Light community
The Role and the Team
Blue Light Card Foundation is seeking an experienced and innovative Charity Chief Executive Officer who's passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the blue light community by developing the charity’s strategy, to enable it to grow and flourish in supporting its mission.
Blue Light Card Foundation want every member of the blue light community to know that they have support, and to know where to find it in their time of need.
We fund projects across the UK to provide those that deal with the most challenging situations with quality resources, connected environments, and places that support their wellbeing.
What You’ll Do
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Develop and implement strong strategic plans and put these into action in a scalable and sustainable way
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Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment by actively engaging in mentoring initiatives, empowering colleagues to reach their full potential, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional development
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Create strategic relationships, collaborative partnerships outside the charity and act as an ambassador and advocate for Blue Light Card Foundation
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Represent Blue Light Card Foundation at senior meetings within the blue light sector
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Oversee and implement recruitment, selection, training, development and performance management of colleagues
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Monitor the effectiveness of Blue Light Card Foundation’s work in making a difference and implement change in response to feedback and data
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Ensure the health and safety and safeguarding of the blue light community is supported by Blue Light Card Foundation programmes
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Ensure that Trustees are kept well-informed of key developments in Blue Light Card Foundation and provided with sufficient financial and management information to enable them to exercise their statutory responsibilities
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Manage the charity budget and produce regular financial reports and forecasts
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Implement sound, sustainable funding plans, oversee fundraising activities ensuring these meet the needs of the foundation
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Develop and implement integrated campaigns, effective marketing channels and media strategy, reporting on impact and raising the charity presence and profile
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Ensure full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial statements to the Charity Commission
What You’ll Bring
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Senior leadership experience within the charity sector including leading teams in demanding public-facing roles
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Experience of growing and managing charity programmes, strong governance skills, communications, events and fundraising oversight
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Experience of developing strong external public relationships promoting and representing an organisation
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Experience securing funds and working with funding partners and knowledge of funding methodology and related financial issues
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Grant management and grant making decisions and oversight
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An understanding of the key measures of financial management and control in a challenging environment
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Strategic thinking with sound strategic planning, ability to articulate a clear vision and a track record of achieving targets
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Strong stakeholder management skills and a management style which encourages, motivates, inspires, supports, and develops colleagues
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Commitment to relevant legislation and good practice in relation to equality and diversity and safeguarding and promoting good mental health and wellbeing in the blue light sector
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Experience within the blue light sector would be an advantage
Our Culture
Blue Light Card Foundation culture is built around our members, who are at the heart of everything we do. Our people are integral to helping deliver life-enhancing local and national projects, through grants, to support the wellbeing of the incredible Blue Light community.
Blue Light Card Foundation allows us to go further in helping our members. We’re committed; we’re supportive; we empower, and we understand. Our values underpin our vision; working towards a future where every member of the Blue Light community, both past and present, feels empowered, supported and heard.
We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country.
What We Offer
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Hybrid working and flexible hours
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Free parking and EV charging onsite
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25 days plus public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
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Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches
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Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks)
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Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)
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Learning and development opportunities
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Group auto-enrolment pension plan
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay
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Company funded private medical insurance
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Healthcare cashback plan
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Employee assistance programme (including mental health support)
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35 hour working week
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Duties & responsibilities
Administration:
- Provide comprehensive executive support to the Directors, including diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
- Organise meetings, including setting agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action points.
- Maintain efficient electronic filing and document management systems, including registration of new members.
- Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and other documents to support Future Arts Centres activities.
Programme delivery:
- Assist in the coordination, administration and event delivery of Future Arts Centres events, in person and online, such as national members meetings, board meetings, and online workshops.
Other:
- Undertake any other duties as requested by the senior management team, in line with the role's scope and capabilities.
Person Specification
An understanding and commitment to the FAC principles.
Proven skills and demonstrable office experience in the following areas:
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Taking meeting notes and minutes
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint) and Dropbox
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Please see the Job Pack for more information about how to apply. The Job Pack and details on how to apply can be downloaded below and from the Future Arts Centres website (see 'News' section).
Work setting: Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per annum
Hours: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: London
Are you a confident Personal Assistant used to providing support to Senior Leadership Teams? Do you have experience in line managing a team of PA's, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of excellence?
TPP are recruiting an Executive Office Lead and Personal Assistant on behalf of our client, a non-profit organisation focused on promoting research and academia.
The Role:
As the Executive Office Lead and Personal Assistant, you will contribute to the management and coordination of the President, Officers, and Executive Director, ensuring the seamless delivery of administrative services within the organisation. You will also be responsible for managing a team of up to four other Personal Assistants providing direct administration and diary support to five Officers and the Executive Director.
Main responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of personal assistants, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service.
- Executive Support: Provide proactive support to the President, managing diary commitments, correspondence, travel arrangements, and expenses.
- Strategic Oversight: Anticipate forthcoming issues and ensure the leadership team is well-briefed, coordinating with colleagues to maintain strong relationships and diplomatic communication.
- Correspondence Management: Oversee incoming correspondence, preparing responses for action or signature by senior leaders, and maintaining effective systems for tracking treatment and replies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary point of contact within the organisation, maintaining its reputation and ensuring accessibility to internal and external stakeholders.
- Project Management: Manage and deliver ad-hoc cross-organisational projects as directed by the Executive Director.
- Secretariat Provision: Attend and take minutes of sensitive meetings, arrange meetings of the Advisory Board, and provide effective leadership and line management of the Executive Services team.
Requirements:
- Strong experience in line managing and motivating a team.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
- Solid time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to build personal networks at all levels.
- Flexibility to respond quickly to urgent issues and develop new systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experience in a senior Personal Assistant role combined with solid line management experience.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Marketing Executive
£35,000 - £39,000 p.a. (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits
Location: Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.
Are you passionate about marketing and building brands? Do you love it when all your planning turns into a great campaign? Are you naturally curious, creative and collaborative?
We’re on the hunt for a Marketing Executive who loves the detail and can manage multiple projects with ease. We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.
Join our dynamic Brand, Marketing and Communications team and help us with this important mission. You’ll support the creation and delivery of marketing plans to drive reach, positive coverage and increase awareness of our amazing work. This is an exciting time to be joining the Football Foundation and this is a great opportunity if you have experience of a similar role in project management, marketing or communications to use your skills to support grassroots community sports.
About the Football Foundation
Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone.
The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place.
The role
As Marketing Executive, you’ll have a broad and varied role, working with our Marketing and Digital Manager to deliver Marketing and Communications projects at a critical time for the Football Foundation and for grassroots sports. Working within the Brand, Marketing and Communications Team, you’ll provide proactive support across all Marketing and Communications activity.
You’ll work with the team to plan and deliver impactful campaigns, including the creation of campaign launch presentations and coordinating campaign evaluations. You’ll build key relationships and will support the cascade of information to internal and external stakeholders. You’ll help deliver opening and milestone events and shoots for Foundation funded sites. Due to the breadth of the role and the variety of the projects, you can expect it to be an exciting role, with no two days the same.
With the additional investment in community sports facilities, we have a great deal to get done, but how we do it matters too. We’re striving to be an inclusive and diverse organisation which reflects the diverse communities, users and beneficiaries of our work and the outcomes we deliver. Becoming part of the Football Foundation team will give you the chance to deliver a positive impact in every community in England; to help transform lives and communities through great places to play; and to be part of a supportive and inclusive staff team that works hard and plays fair to achieve its goals.
What are we looking for?
We’d love to hear from you if you have extensive experience in a similar role in project management, marketing or communications, with experience supporting the delivery of campaigns and measuring their impact. You’ll be knowledgeable and up to date on industry trends, with an understanding of how to use marketing techniques to increase the visibility, profile, and reputation of an organisation.
You’ll be organised, flexible, able to manage competing demands, and be confident managing a diverse portfolio of projects. You’ll also have strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with a broad range of people.
You don’t need to follow football to apply, but you should appreciate the power of sport to change lives and have a genuine interest in using your skills and experience to help the Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.
For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.
What can we offer you?
The salary band for this role is £35,000 - £39,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.
You’ll start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer hybrid working and flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs @ footballfoundation. org. uk
How do I apply?
To apply, please follow the steps outlined below:
1. Please send the following to jobs @ footballfoundation. org .uk
o CV
o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying.
The closing date for applications is: midday Wednesday 8 May 2024. First interviews are currently scheduled Thursday 16 May 2024.
All applications received will be shortlisted against the role requirements and person specification. Those most closely matching our requirements will be invited to take part in an online interview.
Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have the skills to be an effective leader, plus a passion for the community and voluntary sector, integrity and the ability to work with a diverse range of people from all sectors?
If so High Peak Community and Voluntary Support is seeking to appoint to the following position:
Chief Executive Officer
High Peak CVS is a charitable organisation that supports community and voluntary groups across the High Peak area of Derbyshire. An exciting opportunity has now arisen and we are looking to recruit our new Chief Executive Officer.
The main purpose of the job is to ensure and deliver the co-ordinated and sustainable operation and future development of High Peak CVS as the infrastructure organisation for the voluntary and community sector in the High Peak of Derbyshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role for an organisation who do great work.
As Chief Executive Officer you will lead the charity to ensure we deliver a high quality service to the local community, our members and partners.
You will look at developing new areas of work within the organisation’s aims and objectives as well as seeking sustainability and continuity with current projects.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide effective leadership, supervision and management to the staff and volunteer team, ensuring that appropriate targets are set and delivered.
- Negotiate, prepare and develop applications and contracts to enable the development of agreed projects and work programmes.
- Explore and appraise potential new initiatives for the CVS, providing detailed recommendations to the Board of Trustees/Directors.
- In conjunction with the Board of Trustees/Directors plan, develop, implement and monitor strategies to ensure the current and future viability of the CVS.
- Maintain and develop new and existing relationships with stakeholders from all sectors, providing leadership and direction.
- Provide effective, inclusive representation of the High Peak VCS in a wide range of forums.
- Carry out work in accordance with all external regulations and CVS policies and procedures, developing new ones where necessary.
- Work in collaboration with the Board of Trustees to ensure the organisation meets its legal obligations, operates within its charitable objects and has good management of its financial and staffing resources.
- Report to the Board of Trustees on internal and external developments.
- Ensure that the organisation has the appropriate management systems and structures in place to carry out its work effectively and safely.
- Contribute to writing grant applications for future projects and core work. Undertake training and development as required.
This is not an exhaustive list of tasks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Elders Voice is a local charity serving older people in Brent. We are recruiting a CEO to lead our talented and experienced staff team through a period of change to ensure our financial security.
Elders Voice is an established and trusted charity in the heart of Kensal Green. We believe ageing should be a wonderful and worthwhile journey, but for that to happen older people need to feel safe and happy in their homes and have access to affordable activities in an environment that embraces their differences.
The pillars of our work are a well-respected handyperson service and a day centre offering a range of activities focusing on health and well-being, socialising, art, gardening and intergenerational work with and for older people.
The CEO will need to embrace our aims and lead the EV team to provide services based on holistic, long-term, high-quality relationships and to ensure that older people shape development of our services. In this difficult economic environment, we need to explore new funding opportunities and transition away from a reliance on local authority funding.
You will report directly to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and be supported by the board and a small, dedicated staff team.
Your role:
- To lead the staff team to deliver excellent services for older people in Brent.
- To ensure the financial stability of Elders Voice.
- To work with the board of trustees to develop and deliver the strategic plan.
- To act as an ambassador for Elders Voice and the older people we represent.
To apply, email your CV and a covering letter (limited to two pages). The covering letter should explain how your experience and skills will help Elders Voice diversify our funding streams while continuing to provide excellent services and amplify the voices of older people in Brent.
Hybrid working available on discussion.
Closing date: 23rd May 2024 (5pm)
Face to face interviews: Week beginning 28th May 2024
Our mission is to make ageing a wonderful and worthwhile journey for older people in Brent.
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Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, the UK’s leading health and research charity for Pulmonary Fibrosis is seeking an inspiring CEO to lead strategic growth, advocate for patients, foster partnerships, drive fundraising, and shape innovative research initiatives, providing the visionary leadership to empower our community and transform care for those by pulmonary fibrosis.
Pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring) describes a group of interstitial lung diseases where the lungs become progressively stiffer and smaller, eventually leading to low oxygen levels in the blood. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) affects around 70,000 people in the UK. Progressive pulmonary fibrosis is a life-limiting disease. While trends in life expectancy are improving, no one can tell an individual exactly how long they will live, making our work hugely urgent for our community.
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF) is the leading national charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals affected by pulmonary fibrosis (PF). We are a nationwide charity with a remote-based team and an HQ in Peterborough. Our VISION is to STOP pulmonary fibrosis in its tracks. Established in 2013 by people affected by PF, carers, and healthcare professionals, APF funds support programs (by far the major part of our work), invests in global research and supports other research initiatives, campaigns for improved care and diagnosis, and raises awareness of these diseases. Our pioneering efforts have transformed the landscape of PF awareness and care standards, empowering people and advancing research.
As our next CEO, you will champion the centring of people, drive strategic growth, foster existing and new partnerships, and enhance our fundraising efforts. Leading a dedicated team, you will shape and execute a dynamic five-year strategy, prioritising impactful initiatives to improve the well-being of people. This includes expanding outreach, enhancing care pathways, and influencing transformative change in partnership with stakeholders. You must embody innovation, ambition, collaboration, and resilience to advance our mission and drive positive outcomes for the PF community.
Key details:
Role: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Salary: circa £75,000
Contract: permanent, full time
Location: Peterborough – flexible working but on average, 2 days per week in the office
As well as a strong alignment with our mission, vision and values, you will demonstrate:
- Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking, providing clear direction and rigorous planning.
- Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate high-performing teams.
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, fostering trust and maintaining a positive culture.
- Ambition and innovation in developing realistic and challenging plans.
- Judgement and decisiveness in tough prioritisation decisions.
- Strong ambassadorial skills, building strategic relationships with stakeholders.
- Effective organisational skills and ability to prioritise shifting demands.
- Sharp financial acumen in budgeting and resource management.
- Outstanding track record of strategic leadership, ideally within a national charity.
- Deep understanding of NHS structure, commissioning, and service delivery.
- Proven experience in influencing and developing partnerships with senior stakeholders.
- Sound understanding of service delivery, income generation, and fundraising.
- Accomplished in risk and crisis management and robust governance.
- Desirable: Some understanding of respiratory medicine and the needs of people affected by respiratory conditions and diseases.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send a confidential expression of interest by clicking Apply, which will send your details to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill. She will respond with full details. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny via the same method with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 13th May 2024.
Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Clicking apply will send your contact details to Jenny Hills, who will reply with a comprehensive appointment brief which also contains details of how to submit a formal application.
Main purpose of job: To lead and develop CARA, taking overall responsibility for the operational and financial management, generating income, working closely with the board of trustees to achieve CARA’s strategic and budgetary aims, whilst ensuring compliance with statutory, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Start date: To be agreed with the appointed candidate (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Hours: Your hours of work are as required to perform the duties of your role, for a full-time employee this is normally 35 hours per week.
Contract: Permanent
Place of work: At least two days a week in the Colchester office, with some home working, regular travel across Essex and occasional travel in the East Region.
Holiday: 25 days per year pro-rata, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.
To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website, explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification.
Application deadline: 10am, Thursday 16th May 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 4th June, in Colchester.
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Job Description
The post of Chief Executive Officer offers an exciting opportunity to steer CARA through the next stage of its development, providing leadership to the talented and committed CARA team. The role will involve building on the considerable growth and development that CARA has achieved over the last 10 years, securing funding to ensure it can continue to provide excellent specialist services to survivors of sexual violence and take steps towards CARA's vision of a world without sexual violence and child sexual abuse.
CARA’s CEO is responsible for leading and developing CARA, taking overall responsibility for the operational and financial management, generating income, working closely with the board of trustees to achieve CARA’s strategic and budgetary aims, whilst ensuring compliance with statutory, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
The main responsibilities of the CEO are:
Strategic leadership
·Work with the Board of Trustees and the Head of Operations, and consult with staff, survivors, and others, to develop and define a clear, strong vision and direction for the future of the organisation.
·Lead on and be responsible for the creation, ongoing development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic, business and annual plans.
·Foster, model and promote an inclusive, feminist, anti-racist organisational culture that reflects CARA’s ethos and values.
·Be accountable to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial health of the organisation.
Good governance
·Report and present to the Board of Trustees on the organisation’s progress against its budgets, plans, any risks, challenges and changes, and all information relevant and necessary to the effective discharge of the Board’s duties, including strategic decision-making.
·Develop and share proposals with the Board for the implementation of its objectives and the ongoing development of the organisation.
·Support the Board of Trustees in its ongoing process of self-assessment, development and improving its diversity and representation.
·Ensure the charity meets its constitutional, regulatory and legal obligations.
Business development
·Develop and implement an income generation strategy that ensures the organisation’s sustainability and enables its sustainable growth.
·Work in partnership with the Head of Operations to develop and implement the organisational structures needed for effective delivery of CARA’s objectives and sustainable growth.
·Generate new and various funding and income opportunities through networking, developing partnerships.
- To research and identify new funding and commissioning opportunities and complete bids and applications on an ongoing basis.
·Increase the unrestricted income of the charity, including developing, proposing and implementing new and innovative approaches to its income generation activities, including working closely with the CEO of Icena.
·Be responsible for maintaining and developing strong, long-term relationships with a diverse range funders and donors, both existing and new.
Representation
- To act as lead representative for CARA in the Synergy Essex Rape Crisis Partnership, developing strong working relationships with the other partners and negotiating CARA’s role, responsibilities and the financial allocations it receives from the partnership.
- To keep up-to-date with current developments affecting victims and survivors of sexual violence and ensure that CARA responds appropriately to these developments.
- To be the chief spokeswoman for CARA, responding to media and other enquiries as appropriate and playing a pro-active role in bringing relevant issues to the attention of the public, issuing press releases and initiating debate, as appropriate.
- Build, support and oversee strong relationships with individuals and organisations across the voluntary, public and private sectors, and in local and national government.
- To contribute to Rape Crisis England and Wales campaigns and other campaigns, as appropriate.
- To remain informed of national and regional Rape Crisis perspectives, drawing on Rape Crisis England and Wales expertise and resources as appropriate.
Organisational management
·Ensure policies and processes that support good communication, staff health and well-being, and safe and effective delivery of work are in place and adhered to throughout the organisation.
·Take overall responsibility for the staff team, its management and performance.
·Capture the organisation’s work through robust monitoring and evaluation, and ensure CARA’s impact and any learning is shared throughout the team and with the Board, survivors, funders and other partners as appropriate.
·Oversee and ensure robust financial management processes for the charity.
Other
·To oversee safeguarding at CARA, working with the Designated Safeguarding Leads to ensure effective policies and procedures are in place and communicated to staff, trustees, sessional counsellors and volunteers, and that CARA follows best safeguarding practice.
·To adhere to all CARA’s organisational policies and procedures.
·To be administratively self-servicing, and to share responsibility for a range of day-to-day tasks with the Head of Operations and other team members.
·To undertake other related activities as required by Board of Trustees.
This list is indicative only, not exhaustive. It is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will be expected to perform but additional duties commensurate with the role may be required. The job description will be reviewed from time to time and may change in light of experience and changing circumstances, in consultation with the post-holder.
About CARA
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
CARA's vision is of a world without sexual violence and child sexual abuse. As a step towards this vision, we do all we can to create a culture where victims and survivors are believed, supported and treated with fairness and respect.
CARA is a registered charity working with adults, young people and children from across mid and north Essex. We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich. We also provide remote services.
CARA currently employs 39 full and part-time staff and has an annual income of approximately £1.6 million.
CARA's Aims
1. To provide high quality, specialist support to victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse.
2. To increase awareness and understanding of sexual violence and child sexual abuse and the impact they have on victims and survivors, challenging myths and misconceptions.
3. To promote and represent the rights and needs of victims and survivors, including advocating for a fairer criminal justice system.
CARA's Values
Feminism. Respect. Empowerment. Equality
CARA is a women-led organisation and we work from an intersectional feminist perspective. We actively seek to ensure equality of women as a service provider and as an employer.
The core values of respect, empowerment and equality underpin everything we do.
CARA's commitment to diversity and inclusion
CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers. We wish to create a culture in which discrimination, in all its forms, is recognised and addressed. CARA is committed to anti-racism and are currently developing an Anti-racism Policy. Through this work, we will be aiming to dismantle barriers within CARA to ensure we do not continue to perpetuate institutional racism and can create a truly inclusive environment for our service-users and our workers.
You can read more about CARA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion here.
We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
About Synergy Essex
CARA is part of Synergy Essex – the Essex Rape and Sexual Abuse Partnership. We work with SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex, Southend and Thurrock. Synergy Essex also shares a number of other projects, funded by the Ministry of Justice, Essex County Council and the National Lottery Community Fund.
Our current PFCC contract ends in March 2025. Synergy Essex intends to submit a bid for the new contract, which is expected to be put out to tender in the summer of 2024.
About Icena
CARA is a founding stakeholder of Icena - a social enterprise offering training and consultancy to eradicate sexual discrimination and violence. The creation of Icena forms part of CARA’s sustainability strategy: Once Icena is generating sufficient profit, a share of this profit will be used to support CARA’s work.
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Arts Students’ Union
Deputy Chief Executive (Operations and Services)
Salary: £61,916.40
Location: High Holborn, London (will work across all sites)
Contract: Full time - 35 hours per week (hybrid working available)
Are you looking for a role where you are crucial to Arts Students’ Union’s service delivery? If so, we are looking for you! A leader who is committed to supporting the backbone of the organisation to allow growth and development to ensure the continued opportunities for all students.
About the Students’ Union
Arts Students’ Union is membership organisation and registered charity. We deliver high quality services, representation, and support for over 22,000 students across London at the University of the Arts London. We work very closely with the University but are independent in the way we operate and are governed.
We believe in the power of students. Our elected Student Officers and Trustees provide strategic direction and leadership to over 35 permanent staff, 50 student staff and thousands of volunteers to deliver across 6 Colleges across London.
Our membership is wonderfully varied in its range of study from artists, designers and performers as well as being hugely diverse with students from all over the world coming to study at UAL’s prestigious colleges.
About the Role
Under the direction of the Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive (Operations and Services) will be responsible for the overall financial management, business reporting and operational services for the organisation. The person within this role will develop controls, policies and procedures that work for a variety of audiences including student volunteers, staff and trustees. They will lead on setting the strategic financial goals for the organisation and take a proactive role in supporting our performance towards these goals. The role will also support several departmental managers who deliver organisational services in the areas of finance, commercial and central services. You will be confident in providing high quality strategic advice to the Board of Trustees regarding the long-term future of the organisation as well as supporting the wider team with day-to-day functions and operations.
We are looking for a dynamic leader who ideally has a relevant finance qualification or can demonstrate a high-level of job-related knowledge. You will also have good technical knowledge and hands-on experience of accounting software and finance systems. You will excel in developing systems and processes and be able to ensure that these are embedded throughout the organisation, ensuring the continued financial strength of the organisation. You will be a motivational leader who understands the importance of teamwork, communication and striving to offer excellence.
The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector, but you must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the trends and issues that affect our students. You will have a good understanding of charity governance, financial management and organisational development.
Over 80% of staff rated their favourite reason for working at Arts Students’ Union is their relationship with colleagues. Arts SU, the Board of Trustees and the University all offer an encouraging and flexible working environment and are committed to supporting the ongoing development to all staff to ensure they can be at their best.
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 12pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024
First Stage Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 4th June 2024
Final Interviews (In-person): Wednesday 12th June 2024
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack, Job Description, and find full details of how to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Anh Ly from Atkinson HR Consulting.