Senior Cost Manager, package up to £82,000: Birmingham

For the largest and most exciting transport projects in Europe, we are recruiting a Senior Cost Manager to support the Head of Cost Performance at Programme and Area level. The Senior Cost Manager will be managing a team of up to 6 Cost Managers and will be leading on the management of budgets, actual costs, forecasts, and Earned Value Management (EVM) to support the successful delivery of this major infrastructure project. Sitting in the Phase One Project Controls function, this role is part of the directorate which includes Baseline Maintenance, Schedule Management, Cost Performance, Change Management and Performance Reporting.

Main Duties:

• Lead on the analysis and verification of programme and area level cost performance
• Lead on the validation of cost performance data submitted by Area teams
• Develop overall programme performance reports to communicate current performance to Project Controls Director, including Earned Value Management, forecasted costs and EAC pressures.
• Support the Head of Cost Performance in the management of the Cost Management team
• Ensure adherence with cost performance processes and procedures
• Provide technical support to Project Controls Managers on cost performance
• Engage with stakeholders across Cost and Estimating, Project Controls, Project Client Directors, Commercial and Contractor organisations
• Work closely with Areas to develop defined work-streams to enhance cost performance

Person Specification:

• Experience in the delivery of cost management or project controls on major programmes as a QS or similar.
• Proven experience in the management of Cost and Performance and project controls within a major project
• Experience in core project controls including baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management, performance reporting etc
• Experience in managing and producing performance reports that summarise cost performance including Budgets, Earned Value Management (EVM) and forecasts on major projects
• Experience of cost management systems including Prism or Ecosys
• Knowledge of Project Controls, Commercial and Finance processes
• Knowledge of NEW contracts, amendments, early warning notices etc
• Knowledge of baseline development and maintenance of baselines on a major programme

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In the UK, currently there are around 950,000 young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs). The Trust works with around 55,000 young people across the UK. We support young people through teams of staff, volunteers and delivery partners in three English regions and offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each of the regions and countries has a Director and in the countries they are supported by Country Advisory Councils, which are made up of non-executive volunteers.

This role is responsible for ensuring we maximise our income in compliance with our funding agreements and alerting in a timely manner any issues preventing us from doing so. It is part of the Contract Management Team, which is responsible for maximising our income by working effectively across operations, finance and fundraising in a proactive manner to maximise income, ensure compliance and raise awareness of our performance. 

Homebased during Covid restrictions and then this role will be based in our Birmingham centre.

This role is part-funded by European Social Funding

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform!Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

IT Operations Manager

Find your place with us and help change lives.

Hft is a national charity and a leading force in supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. A truly nationwide organisation, we support over 2,500 people through innovative, person-centred services with a strong focus on promoting independence.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our IT Department in Bristol.

The ICT Operations Manager will Lead and manage the ICT Operations function, including the Service Desk, taking responsibility for the day to day operation and support to staff of Hft’ ICT services. They will be responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, upgrade, configuration, operation, administration and maintenance of Hft Infrastructure Network & Databases. Ensuring a high level of performance, security and reliability in a Microsoft Windows, Hyper-V virtualised environment.

The ICT Operations Manager will ensure the provision of expert technical advice to maximise the efficient and effective use of ICT Services across Hft. Under the direction of the Director of IT they will ensure the ICT operations team members have the required knowledge and skills to effectively support and develop Hft ICT systems

Salary: £42,306
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Working from home will be part of the role along with possible travel to Hft sites
 

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

You will have experience managing a team of skilled IT staff providing key infrastructure and systems support to a large organisation.

You will have:

• Up to date knowledge of technology, hardware and software developments. Including Cisco switches, routers, VLAN, SAN, firewall
• Database administration, design and development (SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 including Reporting Services)
• Experience of designing and implementing network architectures (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IPv4 / IPv6, VPN)
• Windows Server 2008R2/2012 /2016 environments
• Microsoft Exchange 2010/2013
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Data Protection Manager
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Data security – backups, protection, defence against Malware/Ransomware
• Ability to acquire knowledge of new computer systems very rapidly
• Committed to learn and take personal responsibility for your own learning and development

The following are desirable but not essential:

• Client and server scripting experience (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vbs, Powershell etc)

Closing date: Monday 1st February 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: IT Manager, Escalations Manager, Senior IT Support Engineer, ITIL, Incident Manager, Helpdesk Manager, IT Operations Manager, Third Sector, Charity, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

PA & Admin Manager – Warwickshire and Worcestershire - 37hrs per week – circa £24,000 pro rata

Springfield Mind is the local Mind charity for South Warwickshire and Worcestershire. It works to improve wellbeing to prevent mental health problems in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. We have a vacancy for the role of PA & Admin Manager and are seeking a candidate with a positive and proactive approach to lead on the admin functions for the organisation to improve the lives of people living with mental ill health.

The role will support the Executive, including the Board of Trustees, to fulfil their governance responsibilities and provide personal assistance to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and secretarial support to the Chairman and Board of Trustees. Working directly to the CEO in the administration of governance systems and processes within Springfield Mind and to manage the facilities, administration and general office functions supporting the organisation’s service delivery and support programmes.  To take the lead in the administrative team, acting as role model, creating and developing a flexible “joined-up” approach.

Closing date: 22nd January 2021

Interviews preliminary set to take place on 28th and 29th January 2021

FULL APPLICATION PACK MUST BE DOWNLOADED AND SUBMITTED

This exciting new role, funded by the National Lottery, will be provide key services to the team, ensuring that the business of ASIRT runs smoothly, an in compliance with regulations.As well as being responsible for financial reporting, you will provide administrative support to the legal work of the team, and work to help develop the systems and process of the organisation.

You will be at the centre of the team as we move into our new strategic plan, at a time of change within the organisation and within the sector. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a career in immigration law within the charity sector. There will be opportunities for development and training for the right candidate.

Specific duties

Administrative responsibilities

• Maintain office administrative systems including filing & electronic records and support the Director to ensure our work is compliant with GDPR, our policies and procedures and the requirements of the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC)
• To provide receptionist duties to the team
• Board support responsibilities
• Support the Director and Board in developing and maintaining the charity’s HR, financial and other policies, procedures, and processes, and carrying out regular reviews alongside the Director in light of business needs and external requirements
• Support the Director with the coordination of Board of Trustees’ meetings, ensure meetings are diarised, the agenda and papers are compiled and distributed in a timely manner and in an appropriate format, and minutes are taken, checked and distributed

Financial responsibilities

• Support the Director in financial matters, such as coding income and expenditure, checking bank statements, liaising with external bookkeeper to ensure payroll is completed accurately, management accounts are received, and so on
• Maintain petty cash processes, including monthly reconciliation
• Team Support responsibilities
• Check and input data within our information management systems (Advice Pro), run reports from the system and record any other activity on other relevant documents and forms
• Place stationery orders and ensure team members have what they need to do their jobs
• Produce client care letters and case closure letters, maintain electronic and paper filing systems

HR responsibilities

• Support recruitment, selection and induction processes, providing administrative support, and guidance and advice to all staff involved to ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Undertake initial training in policies, procedures, and processes, as well as setting up computer and database login, for volunteers, individuals on placement and new employees.
• Support the development of policies and procedures and ensure that all are kept in line with current legislation

Other responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the website and other social media
• Participate in and contribute to own appraisal and supervision process, and continuing professional development
• Other tasks as may be deemed appropriate or necessary to the smooth functioning of the office
•  Be aware of and adhere to the organisation’s policies and procedures, including the organisation’s equal opportunities policies and with due regard for health and safety
• Travel as appropriate to deliver the role
• Work flexibly and be available for occasional out-of-hours, including evenings and weekends

Person Specification

E = essential

D= desirable

Candidates will only be considered for interview if they meet the essential criteria.

Experience

• A demonstrable commitment to the field of migrants’ rights (through work, volunteering or study) (E)
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a small busy team, preferably in an advice or charity setting (E)
• Experience in financial procedures including (but not limited to):  petty cash handling, banking, managing invoice flows and coding and attributing income and expenses, (D)
• Experience of working with a diverse and vulnerable client group (D)
• Experience of organising and minuting meetings (D)
• Experience of working within a quality-regulated environment, e.g. OISC, Lexcel, AdviceUK or other (D)

Skills/knowledge

• Ability to work with a wide range of individuals, groups, and external agencies(E)
• Excellent written and verbal English skills (E)
• Strong computer skills, including speed and accuracy, and a good understanding of spreadsheets, ideally Office 365 cloud based and AdvicePro (E)
• Understanding of typical office equipment, such as photocopying, scanning, printing (E)
• Ability to work to deadlines, manage and prioritise your work effectively (E)
• Some knowledge of HR policies and processes and of GDPR (D)

Personal qualities

• Well organised, able to undertake multiple tasks, work under pressure, meet competing demands, take good decisions and stay focused
• Pay close attention to detail, able to understand different project requirements and monitor against them, including identify errors and omissions against requirements and then ensuring compliance
• Able to work without close supervision and as part of a team, flexible and adaptable
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen, discuss and influence with openness and integrity.

Other requirements

• Our work sometimes requires a degree of flexibility and so the post holder will occasionally be expected to work out of normal office hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Language skills in the communities we work with would be advantageous

APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED FROM PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF MIGRATION.

How to apply

Closing date for applications: midnight on 24/1/2020

Interviews will take place week beginning 1/2/2020

Note that at this time our intention is to conduct interviews via a Zoom or similar conference call. Full instructions will be supplied in advance - https://zoom.us/download

Please send a recent CV and a letter of application, expressly addressing the points on the person specification through the Charity Job applciation process.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 36 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

We are currently recruiting for the position of 'Regional Desk Coordinator MENA-EE' for the Middle East, North Africa and East Europe (MENA-EE) who will provide support to allocated country offices in delivery effective programmes according to the Country Programme and Regional Strategies and raising the profile amongst donors and potential funders. The post holder will keep an up to-dated overview of operational matters in the Region, with knowledge of IRW activities in Country Offices.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• A graduate degree or equivalent experience in development/humanitarian areas
• Experience of distance management
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, sensitivity to others’ views and perspectives, and conflict resolution.
• Proven track record of working in a similar role with an International NGO
• Strong and well developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports
• Written and spoken command of regional languages
• Willing to travel at very short notice

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place at the Mid-February, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW 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 IRW engages. IRW 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 checks. IRW 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.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief:

(Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship)

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Head of Multiple Disadvantage

Salary: £44,786
Responsible to: BVSC Director
Location: BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DR
Hours of work: 35 per week
Duration: Fixed Contract until June 2022 (with potential for extension)

We are looking for a skilled professional who is ready to take the lead as Head of Multiple Disadvantage. As Head of Multiple Disadvantage you will be a critical member of our senior management team, joining a team of active changemakers.

You will be playing a pivotal role in informing the way Birmingham works with people experiencing multiple disadvantage.

Birmingham Changing Futures Together are committed to working with experts by experience in order to transform the way services are commissioned, and make service delivery more effective. As Head of Multiple Disadvantage, you will be confident in your ability to work alongside a diverse and vibrant range of people with a range or experiences and backgrounds.

In this role, you will be leading in the delivery of the business and systems change action plan, as well as the rebuilding process following the Covid crisis. You will be expertly line managing your team, encouraging development and well-being.

As Head of Multiple Disadvantage, you will use your financial skills to directly manage budgets and provide strategic oversight for delegated budgets, as well as ensuring that quarterly outcomes are met.

As Head of Multiple Disadvantage, you will play a pivotal role in engaging with local, regional, and national stakeholders. As part of the National Fulfilling Lives programme, you will be a sector leader, active in advocating for systems change, working towards achieving the local and national programme outcomes.

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following BVSC organisational values:

Commitment: Making a positive difference through passion, innovation and social action.

Collaboration: Connecting people and organisations to work together to improve lives.

Inclusion: Empowering and involving everyone in creating a fair and equitable Birmingham.

Integrity: Building trust through delivering excellent outcomes.

Closing date Wednesday 20th January 2020 at 10am

Interviews will be conducted Via Zoom

One Million Mentors is looking to hire a full time Technical Lead to ensure the smooth running of its technology infrastructure. The Technical Delivery Lead will be the product owner for all technology features at 1MM and has end-to-end accountability for 1MM’s technology requirements and delivery, overseeing the design of the 1MM technology roadmap, incl. product design and vendor strategy to design fit for purpose delivery capabilities as well as overseeing its delivery. They manage delivery of technology capabilities through their own technical ability, management of outsourced vendors and direct resources as they become available. The Technical Lead will also monitor satisfaction, ensure on-time delivery, minimise outages and measure against defined targets. In 12 months’ time, they will provide the technology platform to allow for a secure and safe offering for young people to benefit from mentoring according to 1MM’s delivery model.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to work in a startup and be part of the core management team that will shape the future of 1MM. Our work is underpinned by technology and we are looking for someone to help own and drive this forward and building the right team as we scale up The person joining 1MM will need to be passionate about our work and equally, about how we can use technology to positively impact the lives of many young people and volunteers alike. 

About One Million Mentors:

One Million Mentor's (1MM) is an exciting startup within a larger charity called Uprising Leadership. Its mission is to transform the process of mentoring for all in the UK. We aim to train, recruit and connect a million mentors to a million young people in order to increase youth employability, support social action and help break down social barriers.

1MM has now developed a new safe and secure virtual mentoring offer for both mentors and mentees (aged 18 to 25 years old) which includes; sign up onto the platform, completing a profile, undertaking mandatory online mentoring training, attending a mandatory online workshop facilitated by experts, matched digitally and then meeting for one hour once a month via video conferencing. 1MM also provides ongoing online support to mentors and mentees by delivering relevant employment/careers and wellbeing related workshops on a monthly basis. Pre - pandemic mentoring took place face to face for one hour, once a month for up to a year on the site of youth partners. We have established 2,000 mentoring relationships partnering with over 200 employers and 100 youth partners. 

The Role:

As Technical Lead, you will manage the delivery of technology capabilities through your own technical ability, manage outsourced vendors and direct resources as they become available. The Technical Lead will also monitor satisfaction, ensure on-time delivery, minimise outages and measure against defined targets. In 12 months’ time, you will provide the technology platform to allow for a secure and safe offering for young people to benefit from mentoring according to 1MM’s delivery model

Please note this is a full-time role offered on a one-year fixed-term contract.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay), please see our job pack attached.

Application is made by submitting a CV and personalised Cover Letter: - CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies - Cover Letter should refer to two competencies where you are particularly strong. The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors, and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4. Please note, we will not be accepting applications without a Cover Letter.