Summary of Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your finance skills to this vibrant and growing heritage charity. The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust is a separate entity to the SVR Holdings Company who operate and run this much loved attraction.  The Trust’s focus is to help secure the future of the Severn Valley Railway through donations, grants and sponsorship.  The position of Finance Manager will be an integral part of the team and responsible for the efficient co-ordination and maintenance of the charity's accounts, ensuring the smooth operation and financial compliance of the Trust.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the finance function of the organisation and will work closely with the Trust’s Director of Development and Fundraising Co-ordinator.  There is a part-time finance administrator to support with processing.
 

You will be solely responsible for maintaining the Trust’s financial records including: processing transactions; preparing and maintaining the Trust’s nominal accounts; monitoring bank accounts; contributing to funding applications and financial reporting.

 
The charity is VAT registered, so an understanding of VAT as well as Gift Aid issues, or a willingness to learn, will be essential.  You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to communicate well both within the organisation and externally. You will be an integral part of the team and will need to be able to clearly explain financial requirements to colleagues without a financial background. You will ideally have experience of Xero accounting system and Access CRM packages.

Main Responsibilities

• To lead the finance activity within the Trust, managing all accounting and finance activities, and ensuring ongoing financial viability.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets.
• Provide monthly financial information to the Director of Development and Trustees.
• Production of monthly management accounts and end-of-year reports.
• Prepare and monitor monthly cash flows for the Trust and projects managed by the Trust.
• Working with an external chartered accountant to ensure the timely production of statutory accounts.
• Management of bank balances and credit card facilities.
• Monitoring Charity Commission, Companies House and HMRC records and submissions.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Ensuring financial compliance of the Trust including operating within VAT limits.
• Maintain the fixed assets register, including recording acquisitions and disposals, and process annual depreciation charges.
• Monitor monthly processes including AR & AP (accounts receivable & payable) and payroll.
• Produce ad-hoc reports as required.
• Providing financial information for grant and other funding applications.
• Contributing to the financial reporting and claiming to external funding agencies.

• Create and maintain financial procedures manual.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of this post.

Person specification

Experience

• You will be a qualified accountant or working to qualifications, with a mixture of financial and management accounting experience at a senior level, with significant experience in the main duties as outlined above.
• Good understanding of the charity SORP, VAT, taxation and company legislation.

Skills and abilities

• Strong organisation and time management skills. Able to plan / prioritise own work and meet agreed deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks.
• Competent use of MS Outlook, Excel, Word and the Internet.
• Strong numerical / budgeting skills.
• Strong data processing skills.

Attitude and Personal Qualities

• Motivated, reliable and professional.
• Flexible, able and willing to respond to changing priorities.
• Strong team player with collaborative working style, who enjoys individual and team working.
• Willing to participate in all activities relevant to the role.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the principles of Equality and Diversity.

Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2020 at 11.30pm 

We’re looking for a proactive individual with community fundraising and volunteer management experience to join us as a Regional Community Fundraiser and help us maximise our local fundraising activities.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Part of our hugely successful Income Generation division, Shelter’s Community Fundraising team is a new and, currently, small team but with big plans to grow our numbers to have Regional Fundraisers in 12 cities across England and Scotland. Community Fundraising is a key part of Shelter’s long-term fundraising strategy and investment is being made available to fund it. We have recently appointed a new Head of Community Fundraising and are now seeking to expand our team of Regional Fundraisers – it’s a great time to join us.

At Shelter we are committed to tackling systematic inequalities and currently we are looking to increase the diversity within our Fundraising team. We would particularly welcome applications from anyone with a BAME background or considers themselves to have a disability.

About the role
Implementing a new community fundraising strategy in Birmingham and the surrounding areas is just one of the challenges we’ll expect you to rise to in this high profile role. Essentially, you’ll be responsible for raising the profile of the organisation and attracting new loyal and regular supporters. That means shaping and developing your geographical area and local community to establish a tangible relationship with Shelter and its work. It also means providing a high standard of stewardship to add value to current and new Shelter fundraisers and volunteers. Working in the best interests of the charity by contributing to wider fundraising teams' goals whenever possible will be important too. Put simply, you’ll do everything you can to generate more income and attract new long-term supporters. 

About you 
To succeed, you’ll need a proven relevant background, including working within community fundraising, volunteer management and a demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets. We’ll also be looking for experience of reporting using Raisers Edge or a similar database. Customer focused, commercially aware and results-driven, you have a creative and innovative approach and will be able to start and build relationships and to effectively tell the story of why people should support Shelter’s fight to end homelessness and bad housing. What’s more, you’re not afraid to challenge the status quo and try new ideas when appropriate. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is also required, as is a full UK driving licence.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. 

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

This role is 3 days per week and the salary is £20,000 to £23,000 pro-rata.

Working with the project delivery manager you will have:-

 The ability to talk to a range of people, including presenting to groups.  Exceptionally strong administration skills including reporting and monitoring finances.  A passion for working with volunteers and sharing stories across communities, using an array of communication platforms, including social media.  Strong writing skills to create web, social media and internal content.  Experience of planning, organising and evaluating local events, ideally within the heritage sector or the local community. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is proactive and results driven, who will learn quickly and become a key team player in the delivery of the project.

This is your chance to join an amazing local charity that is committed to safeguarding the Severn Valley Railway for future generations whilst further developing your skills. 

Job Purpose

To support the project delivery manager to deliver both the restoration and the educational elements of the Falling Sands Viaduct; a project, including this role, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Duties and Responsibilities  Assist in organising the ‘reopening’ events programme with the operation team at the SVR, including the events coordinator  Liaise and support volunteers.  Assist the project delivery manager in developing relationships with external partners and stakeholders to improve community engagement in the project and organise events.  Provide strong administration and co-ordination skills to monitor and report on activity.  Raise awareness of the project, writing strong and engaging copy to inform all stakeholders and using all communication platforms to share the news.  Keep donors updated on the progress on the project.  Undertake monitoring, reporting and administrative role maintaining good records of activity and interpretation progress against the agreed HLF action plan and budget

Key Accountabilities

 Report to the Falling Sands project delivery manager.  Provide timely information on progress, assisting in completing Heritage Fund progress reports.  Perform within targets and timescales.  Engage with staff to maximise the publicity and engagement of the project.  Ensure that the capturing of any data meets the requirement of the General Data Protection Regulations (2018).  Follow the Trusts safeguarding policy and report any concerns in accordance with the safeguarding procedures.  Actively participate in supervision and appraisal sessions, identifying your own learning and development needs and participating in learning activities relevant to the Trusts commitment to providing high quality services.  Work at all times with due regard to the policies and procedures of the Trust, including financial regulations.  Carry out other tasks as reasonably required by the Director of Development.

Qualifications, knowledge and experience required

 Exceptionally strong administration skills (essential)  Trained and experienced in the use of MS Office software (essential)  Experience in planning and organising events (desirable)  Experience of motivating and managing volunteers and/or working with a range of people  Understanding of using social media in a work capacity.  Experience in presenting to different audiences (desirable)  Experience of working or volunteering for a heritage organisation (desirable not essential)  Knowledge of GDPR regulations – or a willingness to learn to a high standard. 

We will offer  Free parking.  Subsidised meals.  Flexible working hours.

As a volunteering organisation, we ask staff to volunteer 5 days per year during our busy season.

Governance Officer
Location: Birmingham, Bath Row, B15 1LZ
Salary: £27,934 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for two Governance Officers, to join our Mutuals Team to support the compliance and governance within our mutual schemes.

Reporting to the Head of Mutuals, you’ll be involved in reviewing financial accounts and presenting them appropriately to our residents. You’ll be integral in arranging and conducting Annual and Special General Meetings and transacting any governance issues in line with the mutual’s rules and any statute/regulations. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the mutual’s committee to foster collaborative working relationships to ensure that our mutual schemes are run effectively and demonstrate good governance.

Your base location will be our central Birmingham office, and you’ll be required to undertake regular travel in line with business requirements.

Our ideal candidate? You’ll have a sound financial understanding, supported by a finance or business related qualification or proven experience. You’ll have knowledge of accounts and ledgers, with an understanding of regulatory and legislative compliance and best practice. You’ll demonstrate your effective time management ability and organisational skills, using your initiative and problem solving ability. Within this role you’ll need to be comfortable working in a multi-site environment, working both individually and in a team. Presentation skills are key in this role, as well as being able to communicate with a range of stakeholders and influence others.

Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 2nd August 2020, however the advert may close earlier, dependent on the volume of applications received.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the Candidate Information (role profile) and complete the application process.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

Please read the role profile in full on our website, before you apply.

Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted we will assume the candidate is our own.

No agencies please.

Location: Please note that the role is either office based in Warwickshire or home based from any location in the UK - dependent on candidate.

Details: an exciting opportunity has arisen to join RDA’s Fundraising team and lead on our Major Donor and Special Events portfolio. This is a perfect challenge for an experienced major donor fundraiser to take on a strategic and operational leadership role. As a key growth area for the RDA, with significant untapped potential, this role will provide you with the opportunity to develop and implement a strategy in major donor and special events fundraising. We are seeking a motivated and successful fundraiser with a track record in this area and experience of developing relationships to drive growth.  

You will be responsible for ensuring RDA maximises income from major donors, whilst delivering and developing our special events portfolio – including gala dinners, regional dinners, developing our major donor club and developing partnerships with new and existing donors. You will have an excellent track record in generating new business in this area of work.

About RDA: RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses. With the support of 18,000 volunteers and qualified coaches, RDA has 500 centres all over the UK, supporting cities and remote rural areas. Through fun activities like riding and carriage driving, our beneficiaries experience the positive impact of our work; with significant improvements in physical and mental wellbeing, verbal and non-verbal communication, relationship building and confidence.

To apply: download the job description and send a supporting letter identifying clearly how your skills match the person specification and what you would bring to this role, along with your CV. Completed applications should be emailed via Apply with Charityjob button, and titled Major Donor and Special Events Manager Application in the subject box, by the closing date.

Location: Please note that the role is either office based in Warwickshire or home based from any location in the UK - dependent on candidate.

Details: an exciting new opportunity has arisen to lead on RDA’s Corporate Partnerships. This is a perfect challenge for an experienced corporate fundraiser to take on a strategic and operational leadership role in an expanding team. Corporate partnerships is a key growth area for the RDA with significant untapped potential. We are seeking a motivated and successful fundraiser with a talent for new business to drive growth.

You will be responsible for ensuring RDA maximises income from companies – including winning competitive Charity of the Year pitches, negotiating sponsorships that deliver mutual benefit, developing multi-layered strategic partnerships and more. You will have an excellent track record in generating new business and developing relationships with corporate partners.

About RDA: RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses. With the support of 18,000 volunteers and qualified coaches, RDA has 500 centres all over the UK, supporting cities and remote rural areas. Through fun activities like riding and carriage driving, our beneficiaries experience the positive impact of our work; with significant improvements in physical and mental wellbeing, verbal and non-verbal communication, relationship building and confidence.

To apply: download the job description and send a supporting letter identifying clearly how your skills match the person specification and what you would bring to this role, along with your CV. Completed applications should be emailed via Apply with CharityJob button, and titled Corporate Partnerships Manager Application in the subject box, by the closing date.  

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated professional to join our innovative media and communications team on a fixed term contract basis until end Apri 2021 (possibility of extension) at either our Surrey or Midlands office.  The successful candidate will report to the Media & Comms Manager and will mentor the Communications Assistant but also work closely with other members of the team.

You will deliver and continually refine the digital component of a major communications project to bring about positive and measurable behavioural change amongst people engaging in online child sexual abuse.

You will lead on website, organic and paid social media development and evaluation, working at the cutting edge of digital campaigning, managing key day-to-day relationships with PR agencies, government contacts and expert industry support.  You will be the Foundation's digital expert, training colleagues to broaden digital capacity across the organisation and be part of a national campaign that makes a real difference to society and individuals and protects children.

Birmingham Settlement is seeking to recruit an energetic, self-motivated and committed Community Action Worker to support our work in developing people and places. Based in Aston, you will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative community based programmes; helping to establish partnerships and networks, supporting individual and community development through volunteering, advice, support, and social action that addresses community priorities, local improvements and opportunity.

The Community Action Worker will work closely with individuals and groups to develop the skills they need to establish the activities they want in response to community needs and wishes. They will also have a particular focus on supporting individuals to overcome the barriers they face to get to the point where they can access and take part in our wider programmes of support.

This position present an exciting opportunity for the right person to make a significant contribution to the work of the Settlement and people we serve.

Closing date: Friday 14th August 2020 at 12 noon

Interviews: Thursday 20th August 2020.

Birmingham Settlement is committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 517303

Purpose of job
To deliver election success in priority areas across the West Midlands, with a clear objective of putting “more gold on the map” – be it Lib Dem MPs, Lib Dem-led Councils, Lib Dem Mayors or Lib Dem PCCs.

Key Responsibilities
1. Working in partnership with the Regional Party and LDHQ, ensure there is an up to date Regional Development Plan in place covering every local party in the Region, and maintain a rolling overview of its delivery, advising the Region on resource deployment to achieve its goals;
2. Deliver the seat support programme agreed between LDHQ and the Regional Party to develop the skills of volunteers and staff, build party capacity, and win elections;
3. Deliver targeted wins in strategically important elections – directly managing campaigns where needed;
4. Increase the take up of national campaigns and messages that grow the Liberal Democrat brand and movement;
5. Ensure good communications and relationships between the LDHQ Campaigns & Election Directorate, the Regional Party and key stakeholders – including candidates, local parties and campaign teams.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for a strong campaigner who can deliver campaign and election success for the Liberal Democrats.
The heart of this role is working closely with local staff and volunteers to support the development of local campaigning in key areas through our seat support programme.

You’ll be a confident person, with strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.

You’ll be a person at ease with the latest online and offline campaign techniques.
Ideally you will have been part of multiple successful election campaigns and will have a strong understanding of what it takes to win.

You will be able to demonstrate a record of election, fundraising and capacity-building success, with an instinctive sense of what makes an effective political message.

You will have sound political judgement, an in-depth understanding of voters, and will know what it takes for candidates to cross the winning line.

You will be well organised and able to work without supervision in a challenging environment. A good temperament that allows you to deal with the unexpected is a must.

You will need strong leadership and communications skills, and must also show a willingness to innovate, experiment, and share best practice.

This role will suit someone who enjoys variety in their work and working with teams with differing needs and levels of development.

Essential Skills and Experience
1. Campaign management experience
2. Strong political messaging and graphic design in the political context
3. Excellent organisational and planning skills
4. The ability to inspire and develop the skills of volunteers and staff
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills
6. A clear understanding of how to engage with members and voters
7. Confidence with data, CRM and digital campaign tools
8. Experience working with volunteers
9. A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle 10. Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats
Desirable Skills and Experience
11. Experience of management, including remote management
12. Experience of fundraising
13. Experience of using Nationbuilder, Lib Dem Connect and Affinity Publisher (or the predecessor package Page Plus)
14. Experience of delivering training, coaching and mentoring

Overview

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.

Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.

By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.

This role will support the Director of Knowledge and Insight (DKI) to make business-critical decisions and manage and develop staff to ensure that the day-to-day business in this directorate runs effectively. The person in this role will utilise their strong leadership qualities and organisational skills  to represent the DKI and TAWS at senior levels and develop and implement strategic plans and processes. They will also identify and realise income-generating opportunities in this directorate and wider. This role will also directly lead the Marketing Team and Research, Performance and Insight Teams and must have proven extensive track record of successfully managing similar functions as well as a strong data, research and analysis skills and knowledge of marketing and communications.

Main responsibilities:

• Work with the Director of Knowledge and Insight to lead and develop the functions in this directorate and identify and implement opportunities to expand the team. This includes recruitment and training activities.

•Lead the marketing, research, performance and insight functions, developing first-class skills and capacity that provides evidence and insight to inform strategy and delivery.

•Prioritise and manage resources and budget effectively, in line with finance policies and processes.

•Provide subject-matter expert knowledge across a wide breadth of research, performance and insight matters for the organisation and external stakeholders and partners.

•Lead on the development of robust marketing, research and insight strategy and policies in accordance to our vision and values.

•Lead on the development and implementation of performance measurement frameworks to monitor and report on progress across our projects and contracts, and inform decisions and planning of services.

•Manage collaborative partnerships that expand the geographic footprint and influence in which TAWS delivers. Work to ensure established relationships with current funders and partners are consolidated and maintained.

•Identify, develop and successfully realise business and consultancy opportunities, supporting the directorate to generate income as well as build a reputation for TAWS as market-leader in marketing, data, research and insight services.

•Work closely with the function leads in the directorate to ensure the effective management and co-ordination of processes and projects and provide effective support across the organisation.

•As part of the Leadership Team work to embed the organisational culture required to implement the mission, aim and values of the society and provide leadership and direction for TAWS.

•Line manage staff, following staff policies and procedures, conducting1:1s and appraisals, monitoring absence and attendance, and assigning tasks. Ensure staff are managed effectively.

Strategic Scope:

•Leads on formulation and application of strategy.

•Has extensive experience of delivering strategy for an entire function and operating at a senior managerial level (but below board level) in an organisation.

•Leads the function in following the organisation's strategic plan.

•Makes decisions critical to the organisation's success.

Business Skills:

•Heads a major function within the organisation.

•Accountable for financial performance in several specified areas

•Has a broad and deep knowledge of their technical or professional specialty and is able to apply that knowledge and its implications to the wider business.

Complexity:

•Represents the company and/or their industry at high levels (ie nationally or internationally).

•Understands, explains and presents complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in a persuasive and convincing manner.

Autonomy:

•Establishes organisational objectives and delegates responsibilities.

•Accountable for actions and decisions made not only by themselves, but by subordinates.

Benefits:

· Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly.

· Health Shield – discounted health benefit against eye examinations/prescriptions.

· +Plus EAP (counseling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)

· Death in Service – 4 times your salary paid to beneficiary.

· Nest Pension – 8% paid by TAWS 3 % paid by employee.

· Annual Leave – 25-29 days AL plus 5 wellbeing days

· Flexible working.

Overview

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.

Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.

By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.

This role oversees the management and development of the community food work. The role ensures good quality, effective delivery of the existing offer, ensuring that the work is delivered in line with the organisations values and requirements. This role is also responsible for supporting the development of new business, in conjunction with the Chief Executive and other directors as required.  

Main responsibilities:

· Manage and develop the work of the existing Big Feed Project within the organisation.

· Further develop the work of the community kitchens across the city, linking them to initiatives like the share shacks and other similar opportunities.

· Oversee and develop the food justice network in Birmingham and more widely.

· Manage and develop budgets and business planning around the work with community food.

· Work collaboratively with the funding manager to bring in additional funding for new areas of work in relation to food justice.

· Manage relationships across the city and the region regarding the wider work on food justice, as well as developing key partnerships for the delivery of additional initiatives with communities around food.

· Oversee the work of the community and coops manager, linking their work with the wider work of the organisation as well as with the work around community food.

· Develop the strategy for the organisation regarding community food in conjunction with the Chief Executive.

· Develop further sharing projects for the organisation that link to community food and ‘commensality’ (communal eating as a community development activity)

· Ensure the performance of the community food against required targets, together with overseeing a directorate plan with the Chief Executive

· Ensure the networks are developed and relationships are in place to support the flow of food within the community networks in the city

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Strategic Scope of the role:

· Leads on formulation and application of strategy in practice.

· Has extensive experience of delivering strategy for an entire function and operating at a senior managerial level (but below board level) in an organisation.

· Leads the function in following the organisation's strategic plan.

· Makes decisions critical to the organisation's success.

· Heads a major function within the organisation

· Accountable for financial performance in several specified areas.

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Business Skills and experience required:

· Has a broad and deep knowledge of their technical or professional specialty and is able to apply that knowledge and its implications to the wider business.

· Has demonstrable experience of working within/ establishing cooperatives and applying cooperative principles in their practice

· Has demonstrable experience of the wider sharing economy and establishing collaborative interventions in this area

· Has budget management skills and demonstrable experience of budget setting and monitoring

· Has demonstrable experience of working with/setting up social enterprises

· Can clearly show a background in areas of community food work including: cooking/ menu planning/ food supply/ growing food/ nutrition/ food justice

· Can demonstrate excellent people management skills and clear communication skills including understanding of resourcing new projects and managing staff as a key asset within organisations

· Is able to demonstrate success in raising funding and developing new projects and collaborations

· Has experience of community work and supporting and developing networks of shared interest and purpose

Complexity:

· Represents the company and/or their industry at high levels (ie. nationally or internationally).

· Understands, explains and presents complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in a persuasive and convincing manner.

Autonomy:

· Establishes organisational objectives and delegates responsibilities.

· Accountable for actions and decisions made not only by themselves, but by those that they manage.

Benefits:

· Bring your own device - £20 towards your phone bill monthly.

· Health Shield – discounted health benefit against eye examinations/prescriptions.

· +Plus EAP (counseling and DRs on call 24hrs a day)

· Death in Service – 4 times your salary paid to beneficiary.

· Nest Pension – 8% paid by TAWS 3 % paid by employee.

· Annual Leave – 25-29 days AL plus 5 wellbeing days

· Flexible working.

Maternity Cover – Administration Assistant

Thank you for showing an interest in working with Emmaus. Emmaus is a fantastic organisation, helping people who have experienced homelessness to re-gain lost self-esteem by providing them with a stable home and meaningful work in one of our social enterprises, which are predominantly charity retail based. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community. And that’s what Emmaus offers.

This role is with Emmaus UK, the federation office which provides support, guidance, training and central services to the Emmaus groups in the UK. The post is based in Birmingham although at the moment the Emmaus UK team are working from home and this is the plan for the foreseeable future. We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our team supporting our central staff and the 34 groups across the UK.

The role is a fixed term contract as maternity cover and is based within the administration team, answering the phone, responding to emails and managing the administrative functions as well as coordinating important meetings, working closely with the senior management team and Board of trustees and supporting the wider Emmaus UK team to deliver their activities.

This is a core role that underpins the organisation so we are looking for someone who is experienced, proactive and able to deal with multiple conflicting deadlines. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and engaged, organised and professional, with a high attention to detail. We are looking for someone who enjoys working within a small but passionate team and thrives using their skills to enable others. Anyone applying for this role should be able to clearly explain how their previous experience demonstrates these qualities.

If you are interested in the role, please submit a completed application form that clearly evidences how you meet the personal specification. We will not accept CV’s or cover letters for this role and if they are submitted, we will disregard the application.

The deadline for applications is 10pm on Sunday 09 August 2020. Decisions will be made by Friday 21 August and interviews will be held between on Thursday 27 August and Friday 28 August 2020. We anticipate these will take place over Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

Emmaus UK is committed to equality and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all
backgrounds. If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email.

Yours sincerely,
Maria-Angela Wells
Executive Assistant & Governance Manager
Emmaus UK

Head of Housing and Support
Birmingham, West Midlands

About Us

ACH (Ashley Community Housing) is a social enterprise that provides a range of integration and support services for refugees. During the past ten years, we’ve grown from a small-scale housing organisation to a leading provider of integration, employment and housing services for refugees and newly arrived communities in the UK.

Our 600 beds of supported housing provide independence and ease of transition into UK life. We’re proud to have been voted as one of top 50 landlords and the best Supported Housing provider in the country by 24 Housing and CIH.

We are now looking for a Head of Housing and Support to join our passionate team in Birmingham.

The Benefits

- Salary of circa £40,000 per annum (dependent upon qualifications and/or experience)
- Mobile phone and laptop
- 20 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Potential for flexible working and remote working options 

If you are an experienced housing management professional, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking social enterprise that provides life-changing services to refugees and newly arrived immigrants. 

It’s an exciting time to join our team, as we’ve invested in brand-new corporate offices in Bristol and Birmingham that reflect our vision for the future. 

This important role offers the opportunity to influence and shape our current and future operations and make a genuine impact, both on ACH and the people we support. 

So, if you are looking to take on a rewarding role where you can do some real good, we’d love to hear from you. 

The Role

As the Head of Housing and Support, you will be responsible for the delivery of all tenant housing and support operations in Birmingham and Wolverhampton.  

Leading a Housing and Support team of around 20, you will increase our stakeholder network, reinforce our existing relationships and represent ACH within key forums. 

Reporting to the CEO, you will also: 

- Oversee, motivate and develop your team 
- Manage the performance and contracts of our tenant housing and support operations 
- Build strong relationships with landlords
- Ensure that our service focuses on achieving positive, sustained outcomes for our service users

About You

To join us as the Head of Housing and Support, you will need:

- At least five years’ housing management experience
- Experience of contract and performance management in tenant housing and support operations, with the aim of fully meeting legal requirements, continuously increasing tenant empowerment and maximising rental income
- Experience of securing new landlord partnerships and effectively managing relationships
- Great leadership skills 

Other organisations may call this role Senior Housing Manager, Head of Tenancy Services, Head of Housing Services, Senior Tenancy Services Manager, or Property Manager. 

This is a full-time role, working 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. We are also open to flexible and/or remote working. 

Webrecruit and Ashley Community Housing are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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Job Purpose: To work as part of the Management Team with specific responsibility for managing the Solihull outreach services, including Floating Support, Community Outreach and MARAC IDVA. To support and supervise a staff team in the development and delivery of high quality community based services for women and children who have experienced domestic violence.

Responsible to: The Operations Manager Project Management:

Project Management:

• To identify service needs and inform the Operations Manager as appropriate • To ensure that services comply with funders’ criteria and with agreed quality standards • To develop and maintain appropriate fire safety and health and safety systems that comply with current legislation • To act as the designated lead on safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults for the Solihull outreach services • To monitor and evaluate the service, via various methods including feedback from service users and by producing statistical information • To prepare quarterly reports for the Chief Executive Officer • To be responsible for ensuring that returns are forwarded to funders as appropriate. • To ensure that monitoring systems are maintained and used by staff • To ensure that Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid (BSWA) administrative and financial systems are maintained across the service • To ensure that adequate records are kept for all service users

Development:

• To develop the services to meet the needs of the service users • To develop a work plan for the services • To work with the Chief Executive Officer and Management Board to develop, agree and implement a fundraising strategy • To develop and ensure the implementation of appropriate policies and procedures with the management team • To develop links with outside agencies and attend relevant fora and meetings in order to enhance the work of BSWA • To work with the management team in the development of BSWA • To participate in the development of Strategic and Annual plans for the organisation

Staff Management:

• To offer line management, support, case reviews and annual reviews and plans for the staff team Page 2 of 3 • To assist in the recruitment and selection of staff • To work with management team to devise and run induction programmes • To ensure that staff are aware of and follow policies and procedures • To ensure that staff receive appropriate training within budgetary constraints • To facilitate team meetings and ensure that they are recorded • To ensure that staff provide adequate support and supervision for volunteers and that they are integrated into the team 

Communication:

• To ensure that all staff team members are aware of any matters that are relevant to the welfare and security of the refuges, staff, volunteers and service users by: a) Maintaining BSWA communication records b) Following safety procedures c) Attending team and organisational meetings • To attend in-house training • To attend support and supervision sessions with your line manager • To develop a professional working relationship with external agencies • To contribute towards your project’s quarterly Management Board report.

Financial Management:

• To work with the operations manager to develop a project budget • To ensure that appropriate finance systems are maintained and that staff are aware of and follow finance systems • To ensure that the services run within budgetary constraints • To keep the Chief Executive Officer informed of the financial needs of the projects

Support Work:

• To ensure that an Individual Support Plan is produced for each service user, in conjunction with the service user, and reviewed on a regular basis • To ensure that individual needs of women and children are identified and to ensure that these needs are met by using both in-house resources and external agencies • To ensure that appropriate methods of communication with service users are developed and implemented • To maintain the confidentiality of the women and children using the service • To ensure that safeguarding issues in relation to service users are identified and dealt with in line with relevant policies. • To ensure that information for service users is developed and kept up-to-date • To develop and maintain appropriate referral systems • To ensure that services to women and children meet statutory requirements

Training:

• To identify and attend training relevant to the post • To work alongside colleagues to organise in-house training and information sessions on a range of issues for service users • To raise awareness of domestic violence and of BSWA services

General:

• To maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the organisation • To work within BSWA’s framework for equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and to offer an equal service to all women and children regardless of age, class, culture, language, race, religion and sexual orientation • To maintain an awareness of the issues surrounding domestic violence on a national and local level with a particular reference to those of relevance to child work • To ensure the efficient use of resources at all times • To work within BSWA policies and procedures and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethos of BSWA • To undertake any other duties required by BSWA, which may arise incidentally, develop, or be assigned commensurate with the post