We are currently looking for an experienced Finance Assistant to join us on a permanent, part-time basis.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, we are looking for someone with strong finance administration processing skills to help to ensure the smooth running of PSPA operations.

You will be a proactive individual with an eye for detail, commitment to achieving deadlines and will have at least three years experience working in a similar role.

See the full job description for more details.

Location - Flexible (across Oxon, Bucks and Milton Keynes).

Connection Support is excited to announce a new post being created to implement our charity’s latest strategy to generate and diversify its income. We are looking for someone to bring enthusiasm, professionalism, personable and persuasive communication both in person and writing to the process of establishing a distinct, charity focused fundraising strategy to generate supplementary income through grants, individual givers, events and other means, during this very exciting time for us.

From a fundraising/charity background, you have experience and a proven track record of fundraising from individual and company donors and grant making organisations and can facilitate people to plan and work together so that income generation targets are achieved.

You will be part of our senior management team working together to help us to reach more vulnerable people and make a greater difference to peoples lives.

Put simply, it’s about making a difference. A real difference.

Do you have the vision, expertise and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of people with mental health support needs in a high quality, new service in Northamptonshire? We have an exciting role for a proactive mental health recovery practitioner with leadership and management skills to set up and manage a new-build mental health supported living service commissioned by Northamptonshire County Council, working in partnership with Northampton partnership homes, referrers, Care Managers and other agencies

You will have relevant experience of working with people with mental health needs within a person centred, recovery focussed framework and will demonstrate knowledge of mental health needs/conditions, recovery principles and helpful interventions. You will have skills in promoting independence, tenancy sustainment and positive risk management

You will work with service users, their families, Inclusion Housing and other agencies to assess needs and to plan a successful transition into the service, creating the foundations for greater independence and personal fulfillment.  Individuals moving in to the service will vary in age and need, may be moving from other placements or may not have held a tenancy before.  You will ensure that individuals are enabled to make progress in their personal recovery journey and to attain goals relating to their mental health & wellbeing, independence, maintenance of their tenancy, quality of life and community connections. This will be achieved through co-producing outcome-based support plans which build on strengths and assets and promote meaningful occupation, resilience and capacity for self-management

You will promote a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere and ensure that staff are skilled in promoting recovery and positive engagement, with relationships based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will ensure that that there is a strong commitment to equality and diversity. You will be committed to community asset-based approaches and be able to collaborate creatively with community partners as our delivery model is characterised by the use of volunteers and peer supporters as well as paid staff and by close partnership working with statutory mental health services and voluntary agencies

As the Team Manager you will ensure that our services are delivered effectively in accordance with assessed needs, contract requirements, quality standards, and outcomes. You will need to have strong verbal and written communication skills and be confident in the use of IT as you will be responsible for collating data and using electronic monitoring.

Your varied and rewarding role will include responsibility for

• Leadership and operational management of the service
• Deployment of staff according to assessed needs
• Management and co-ordination of all aspects of service delivery
• Liaison and joint working with the landlord
• Assessment, support planning and positive risk management
• Mentoring, supervising and supporting staff
• Organising person-centred reviews
• Enabling pathways to independence and move on as appropriate
• Promoting the service to referrers and potential service users
• Building positive partnership

You must have at least two years relevant experience, preferably gained in a mental health service or supported accommodation setting. A professional mental health or social care qualification, or a relevant degree (such as psychology) is essential. You must demonstrate excellent assessment, support planning and report writing skills. You will be able to demonstrate skills in motivating staff and promoting effective team work. You will be warm and emotionally intelligent with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with service users, their families and partner agencies. An understanding of trauma informed approaches and psychologically informed environments is desirable

This role requires flexible working on a 7 day rota which may include evenings and weekends

Your work base will be the supported living service which is located close to Kettering town center and comprises of 10 well designed, self-contained one bed apartments, with a communal lounge and on-site staff office. A driver with access to their own vehicle is essential for this role

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures

We expect all applicants to Creative Support to have had at least their first Covid 19 vaccination prior to starting employment with us and to be committed to having the second vaccination within a 3 month period.

We are seeking an inspirational full time Chief Executive Officer to join us at Aylesbury Homeless Action Group.  Someone who shares our vision and values, who can develop the charity, raise the profile of our work and sustain our long-term future.

We are looking for a dynamic and knowledgeable leader with vision.  Someone who can develop the charity and support the delivery of high-quality services, raise the profile of the work that we do and progress the charity’s finances for the long-term future so that it continues to be sustainable for the benefit of the local community.
You will have experience working with socially excluded and/or vulnerable people and will work collaboratively with external agencies and build networks across the region.  Your experience will be coupled with a hands-on approach to motivate and support our dedicated staff.

Full details of the role and requirements are available on our website.

Yarl’s Wood Befrienders (YWB) support people detained at Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre (YWIRC) and in some cases provide post-detention support. We are looking for an individual to take on the role of CEO. We are seeking an energetic and compassionate individual to take the organisation forward at this pivotal time, given the expected changes at YWIRC and in the wider immigration detention environment. The CEO will provide strategic leadership, developing best-practice ways to develop the charity’s services, generate income, raise awareness of its work and cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships. The CEO is also responsible with the board for setting and maintaining the tone, vision and culture of the organisation in a collaborative working environment.

As the organisation’s CEO, you will lead the organisation with the board of trustees, working closely with members of staff, trustees and volunteers to provide a high standard of service to our beneficiaries. You will ensure that our services are accessible to all beneficiaries in accordance with our mission statement to meet their emotional and practical needs. You will ensure that the charity complies with its legal obligations to the Charity Commission. You will manage staff and volunteers of the charity as well as managing the office on a day-to-day basis. 

The Parks Trust is a self-financing charity that owns and manages approximately 6,000 acres of parks, lakes, woodlands and roadside landscapes in Milton Keynes.

With an annual turnover of circa £10m, around 75 permanent staff, 100 casual staff and 200 volunteers, the Trust exists to provide beautiful and inspirational parks, lakes and landscapes that will be loved by the people of Milton Keynes forever.

Chief Executive

The Parks Trust

£120,000-£130,000

Milton Keynes

This is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial and visionary individual to lead a highly respected, unique and financially successful organisation that provides inspirational stewardship of public open space in Milton Keynes.

Working with a talented and committed Board of Trustees and staff team, the newly appointed Chief Executive will build on the impressive achievements to date - managing the parks and green spaces to a high standard, improving facilities for visitors, enhancing biodiversity, and engaging the whole community through volunteering, events and innovative environmental education programmes. As the city continues to grow, the Trust will be at the forefront of ensuring new high-quality green infrastructure is provided. Importantly, supporting ways to tackle the climate and ecological crisis is going to be high on the agenda.

Generating around £1m income from day to day operations as well as managing the Trust 's £130m investment portfolio in line with the long-term financial strategy, are key to the success of the Trust. This requires entrepreneurial flair and sound commercial acumen.

Candidates will also need to demonstrate excellent leadership credentials and superb communication and influencing skills, with the ability to talk passionately and sincerely about our parks, lakes, woods and landscapes and the benefits they bring to the city. A track record of working with a wide range of sectors and stakeholders across the public, commercial, charitable sectors and local communities will also be important.

Crucially, you will need high standards of probity and a strong sense of public duty. You will be self-motivated and ambitious, both for yourself and for the Trust. In return this is an opportunity to lead across a range of interesting areas from investment management to biodiversity; from forestry and horticulture to marketing and communications; from outdoor events to outdoor learning; and from commercial property to town planning and urban design.

Deadline for applications: Friday 1st October 2021

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Are you willing to work in line with Oxfam’s values of accountability, empowerment, and inclusiveness?

Are you able to demonstrate high levels of performance and professionalism?

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you

The Role

The role will involve being part of a management team leading and empowering a team of volunteers and trainees to review our returns & process refunds from our online orders to a high level of customer service.

Also includes managing systems within the e-commerce inventory storage areas and all aspects of our online selling operation. 

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to the values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do and our feminist principles.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Work in line with Oxfam’s values of accountability, empowerment, and inclusiveness.
• Be an effective role model demonstrating high levels of performance and professionalism
• Motivate a team to reach and exceed targets
• Support individuals and teams to develop and grow
• Manage workload with minimum supervision
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Have good time management skills
• Have an awareness of Health and Safety issues
• Have basic IT Skills

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to work with a group of passionate people fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Flexfam

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you and the business.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.