Job title: Animal Welfare Senior Operations Manager
Salary: Up to £49,541.39 plus excellent benefits
Location: Homebased
Job type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: End of Q3 2021
Hours per week: 35
Closing date: 27 January 2021
Virtual Interview date: w/c 08 February 2021

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of 520 per day.

Like all organisations, at Cats Protection we have had to change the way we operate to ensure that we continue to be there for cats throughout the COVID pandemic whilst keeping our people safe.

We are now looking to recruit three senior operations managers on a fixed term basis, to help consolidate this new way of working whilst we assess our longer term needs and future strategy. These senior roles will bring greater resilience and agility to our team, whilst also creating the capacity for continuous improvement and innovation in our operations.

These field operations roles will be home based and take on day to day responsibility for the safe and effective operation and governance of our network of 35 centres and nearly 200 volunteer led branches across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Traditionally the scope of our field based team has been defined by geography, but with travel currently restricted that is not a consideration at this time. Wherever you are located, you will lead a team of managers remotely based across all corners of the United Kingdom, ensuring they effectively manage their teams enabling us to have the greatest positive impact for cats.

With a focus on collaboration, underpinned by excellent interpersonal skills, developed within large (ideally national scale) organisations, you will have a track record of effectively leading large complex teams of both employees and volunteers remotely. You will be comfortable and confident in leading innovation in a rapidly changing environment, based on your sound understanding of the current challenges of the UK animal welfare sector.

In addition to your day to day management responsibilities there will be the opportunity to lead a cross directorate specialism with a more strategic focus. Specialisms will be allocated post recruitment and include, a focus on our operational approach in the devolved nations of the UK, cat welfare, and operational change and innovation.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

St Werburghs Community Association is in the final year of its current four year Business Plan. We are now working on organisational development, which includes Digital Project (commissioning of a new booking and service monitoring software), Strategy and Board Development, Marketing and Digital Inclusion Plan, Finance and HR training, as well as Team Building activities.

With current challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, such as loss of trading income and continuous demands on services we are looking for an experienced Strategy, Evaluation and Fundraising Associate to work with the Centre Team and Board of Trustees to complete an evaluation of existing work and plan for the imminent future assuring the Centre’s sustainability. The work will also include writing and submitting funding bids to ensure continuation of SWCA’s core services and further development of the organisation going into the next Business Plan period 2021-2025.

Applicants should be available for a period of 30 days between February and July 2021 to support the organisation. The timeframe greatly depends on the grants proposals and deadlines. All preparation, strategy sessions with the Board and evaluation of services will need to happen before the end of March 2021, with fundraising focus from April to July 2021.

About St Werburghs Community Association

Established in 1971, St Werburghs Community Association aims to manage the Community Centre building, develop its services and ensure it meets the demands, and needs, of local people. In 1999 the Association took over the management of the Centre from the local authority and completed Asset Transfer and an over £1m Capital Project in 2010, which resulted in construction of a four-room eco-friendly annexe, doubling up on the lettable spaces and making the main Victorian building more energy efficient and fully accessible. The Centre is one of Bristol’s busiest, most loved and inclusive community buildings.

In the last 10 years the Centre has grown from strength to strength, developing the facilities, which now include six large multipurpose rooms available to hire on hourly basis, a catering kitchen, seven office spaces, an outdoor seating, growing and play area, an Open Access Computer lab, a café and a central Reception from which SWCA delivers a range of Signposting and Advice services. Services we offer to meet community needs includes weekly cooking and gardening courses, one to one computer support, employability support/advice, Tai Chi, stay and play and much more. Most recently due to Covid-19 we have a telephone befriending service, food bank and a community outreach programme. There are volunteering opportunities to build skills and promote inclusion, we support local people in taking actions on issues which matter to them and link people to the support they need enabling them to achieve their goals. The Centre is available for private, social and business hire.

As a membership organisation, we have 200 active member groups who use the Centre for faith and cultural activities, training and education, exercise, dance and hobbies, as well as personal development and voluntary and charitable sector members, who work with local people.

Role and responsibilities

The Strategy, Fundraising and Evaluation Associate will support SWCA in building a sustainable financial, business, engagement and development plan. Experience in organisational development, finance, fundraising, business evaluation and strategy are key to this role. Plus excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills; good knowledge of the community business and voluntary sectors and a sound understanding of the different protected groups, of social and community inclusion.

Specific responsibilities include:

• taking part in a half a day induction to familiarise yourself with the organisation

• facilitation and drawing on learning (Business Plan) from two to four sessions with the Board of

  Trustees, and Management Team to include:

  1. exploring our development trust status,

  2. forming meaningful alliances with other organisations,

  3. improving engagement with local residents,

  4. communications with groups,

  5. partnership working with other organisations and

  6. evaluation summary of community response/action.

• analysis of income streams and scenarios in liaison with Finance Manager(trading vs grants).

• looking at possible different membership structures: individual members, community member groups

  and associate members, also young members.

• evaluation of current service provision work in liaison with the Centre operational teams.

• creating a 3-page document / web content describing SWCA, its vision, aims and objectives based on the evaluation of services in liaison with the Digital Communications and Marketing Officer.

• fundraising in liaison with the Centre Director and Finance Manager to include writing and submitting bids, working to deadlines and in line with our fundraising strategy.

Person specification

Essential

Business and strategic planning. 

Ability to engage, communicate with and work with trustees, staff and partners at all levels.

Ability to evaluate and assess an organisation’s activities and performance and recommend detailed next steps.

Fundraising and bid writing to trusts and ufoundations.

The ability to read financial accounts and financial uprojections/ budgets.

Proficiency with IT and computer-based  information systems.

Ability to work independently. 

Excellent analytical, written and verbal ucommunication skills.

Commitment to equal opportunities and ability to exercise this in practice.

Sound understanding of the community business and voluntary based sectors.

Desirable

Understanding of membership organisations.

Knowledge of governance models, legal frameworks, and best practice in accountability and reporting. 

Deadline

Noon 22nd January 2021

Application process

For further information or informal conversation please contact the Centre Director, Goska Ong.

Applicants will be contacted by 26th January and contracts for successful applicants will be agreed by 29th January 2021. Successful applicant will attend a paid induction/meeting with staff and trustees week commencing 1st February 2021 TBA.

This post is supported by Power to Change Business Development Support Grant.

About us

Humane Society International/UK is a global animal protection organisation, striving for a better future for animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programmes. HSI UK is a leading force for animal protection, with hundreds of thousands of supporters across the country. We are an effective voice for animals, with active programmes in wildlife protection, alternatives to animal experiments, and farm animal welfare. A small but effective team, HSI UK has big ambitions to create further positive change for animals both here in the UK and around the world.

About the position

We are looking for an experienced relationship-focused major gifts manager to join our UK team and drive forward ambitious growth plans for HSI UK, increasing our income from existing revenue streams, namely trust and foundations, corporates and high net worth individuals. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional specialised in high value giving to work as part of a global organisation. We are seeking a dynamic individual with more than 5 years’ experience in high value giving and a track record of developing and delivering significant five figure gifts. This role is responsible for corporate, trusts and foundations as well as high net worth individuals. You should have a deep understanding of one or more of these key areas and be skilled in building donor journeys and managing income pipelines and budgets.

Reporting directly to HIS’s Senior fundraising Director UK/EU, this maternity cover post will work closely with colleagues in Philanthropy teams in HSI’s Washington DC headquarters, in order to deliver a coherent global fundraising approach, optimising opportunities and maximising results for our animal protection programmes around the world. The position is supported by a part time Major Gifts Consultant. 

Key areas of responsibility will include: 

1. Develop and deliver Major Gift (institutions, corporations, and high net worth individuals) fundraising, to generate funds for our global animal protection programmes.

2. Acquire, develop and maintain relationships with new high-value prospect, leading to ongoing financial support. Initiate, manage, and develop relationships with corporations, trusts, and foundations.

3. Identify and qualify new prospects in order to meet set income targets. 

4. Develop and produce compelling and accurate cases for support for HSI’s campaigns and projects. Liaise with international colleagues to prepare tailored fundraising documents including grant applications and project proposals, and other supporting materials as required. 

5. Ensure provision of tailored updates to high value donors, including managing any specific conditions attached to grants or donations.

6. Manage the major gifts consultant to ensure all work is delivered in time and to budget. 

7. Work collaboratively with colleagues to manage comprehensive information in donor records, ensuring compliance with all relevant data protection and privacy regulations and adhering to best practice guidelines from the Fundraising Regulator. 

8. Oversee institutional funding and major gift budget expenditure and income.

About you

Our successful candidate will be a confident, positive and proactive fundraising professional with a proven track record of achieving revenue growth, ideally within the third sector. An excellent communicator with experience and understanding of the spectrum of individual giving channels, you’ll possess a good understanding of donor care, with the skills and experience necessary to acquire and cultivate meaningful relationships with major donors, and you’ll have demonstrable history of success raising five figure gifts. You’ll have a good understanding and experience of what it takes to make successful applications to trusts and foundations, and to build on those successes where possible. You’ll have an eye for detail but also be able to see and analyse the big picture, continually applying learnings in a positive feedback loop to improve donor journeys and increase return on investment. 

If you want to use your skills to make a difference and be part of a global team, we want to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via the CharityJob website by Sunday 31st January 2021.

About Nurse Lifeline

Founded in 2020, Nurse Lifeline is a newly registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (registered charity no. 1190239) which aims to launch a peer-led listening service to support the mental and emotional health and wellbeing of nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and the friends and family of such staff.

Statistics regarding the mental health of nursing and midwifery professionals have been widely circulated, highlighting issues that have only been exacerbated by recent global events. United by an acute awareness of the pressures facing this workforce and driven to create change, Nurse Lifeline was developed collaboratively by a small group of frontline nurses and midwives striving to create a free, anonymised platform through which colleagues may be supported. We know that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives.

With this in mind, we are seeking an individual to support the launch of a 12-month pilot of our service with the possibility of extending the agreement beyond this period if successful. Set to change the landscape of emotional support and wellbeing, Nurse Lifeline presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced, driven charity manager to join this start-up organisation on a self-employed consultancy basis to develop and implement this innovative project, ‘by nurses, for nurses’.

Essential requirements:

• Extensive experience within the charitable sector and a working knowledge of statutory and regulatory annual processes
• Experience in managing large projects and in co-ordinating teams
• Demonstratable experience in identifying and securing suitable grants, and in producing high-quality, detailed proposals and reports
• Sound understanding of policy and governance frameworks and the ability to develop and review governance infrastructure
• Proactive approach to developing relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage own schedule to achieve project targets
• Ideally (however not essential) have knowledge and experience of helpline services

Key responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Devising and implementing strategy to achieve charitable objectives and to increase capacity and sustainability of the organisation
• Develop formal business plans following direction from trustee board
• Create compelling, detailed and highly tailored proposals for new project ideas inclusive of projected budgets to support plans
• Liaise with financial advisor/ treasurer to ensure that financial reporting systems are implemented and maintained, including annual income and expenditure budgeting
• Build capacity for the charity to expand and grow in line with demand
• Liaise with key stakeholders and develop relationships in line with charity strategy whilst identifying opportunities for fundraising
• Identify appropriate grants and complete high-quality grant proposals in line with the organisation’s charitable objectives
• Completion and submission of monthly reports to grant providers
• Monitoring and evaluation of the support service, working closely with the identified telecoms provider to ensure smooth running and secure data capture
• Manage the day to day running of the support service and wider charity, ensuring that statutory returns are completed
• Present detailed progress reports to the trustee board, ensuring meetings are scheduled and agenda/ minutes disseminated in a timely manner
• Provide administrative support to the trustee board
• Recruitment and vetting of volunteers for the support service
• Primary point of contact for support service volunteers and responsible for producing on-call volunteer rotas
• Organise volunteer and trustee training, maintaining accurate records and registers
• Develop infrastructure for volunteer wellbeing support and co-ordinate such
• Promotion of the charity and services in conjunction with digital marketing strategy
• Act as contact for Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator
• Manage project timeline targets
• Ongoing review and development of governance infrastructure
• Once support service established, prepare organisation for quality assurance assessments utilising the quality standards framework

Please direct any enquiries to the email address specified in the attached role profile pdf.

Do you want to shape and influence the future of fire safety?

This is an exciting opportunity to work for the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) in our busy Protection Policy and Reform Unit. NFCC is the professional voice of the UK fire and rescue service who support FRSs to provide national leadership and drive strategic change. We need a Senior Policy Manager to help as we work towards the introduction of the proposed new Building Safety Regulator (BSR), following government proposals laid out in the draft Building Safety Bill. This is a politically neutral role, and the successful person will ideally be a politically aware individual that can exercise sound judgement and display discretion.

On 14 June 2017 the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower led to the loss of 72 lives with many more injured. The fire was an unprecedented event and since that day NFCC have been working to ensure it should never happen again. In 2018 NFCC set up a Building Safety Programme Team (BSP Team) to lead the Fire and Rescue Services’ response to reforms proposed in Building A Safer Future, in response to the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, lead by Dame Judith Hackitt. In late 2019 the Government invited the Chair of NFCC Roy Wilsher, to Chair a new Protection Board (PB). This year the Government have provided £20m in funding to support an uplift in FRSs Protection activity and capability, with part of the funding available for the work of the NFCC’s PB secretariat and BSP Team.

This is an important area of activity working with FRSs, Government partners and wider stakeholders, mobilising and developing new approaches to tackle building safety regulation.

Working alongside our existing team of technical fire safety experts and fire engineers, you will be responsible for supporting a high-profile programme of work to help deliver the proposed new Building Safety Regime, an uplift to the Protection capability within FRSs, and national level initiatives and service improvements to respond to recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry and HMICFRS.

This is a rewarding and demanding role. You will need to have excellent analytical, policy development, communications, and problem-solving skills, and to be passionate about the role of CFOs in fire service transformation and fire protection. Whilst you do not need to have operational fire experience, you do need to have a good understanding and appreciation of the fire policy and governance landscape.

You will be joining the NFCC at a critical time, with a fast-paced building safety reform agenda being delivered across government, including the response to the Grenfell Tower fire, and findings from HMICFRS reporting on FRSs. If this role is of interest, we would love to hear from you.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The post holder will need to use initiative and judgement to resolve problems encountered, which may be complex in nature.

The post requires a self-motivated individual who can plan, organise and be adaptive in a non-traditional office environment, and will be comfortable working across a range of platforms. You will be adept at providing support to senior decision makers, have excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing demands.

You will also be able to gather and analyse information from a variety of sources, drawing out relevant points and communicating them succinctly. You will be confident building rapport with senior leaders. You may previously have worked in producing advice to Ministers, provided policy advice within the civil service, or helped to deliver in an area of significant policy reform. An understanding of building safety and construction market regulation is desirable.

Key skills and experience include:

• Organisation and attention to detail.
• Experience advising busy, senior decision makers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience of working in a fast-moving environment agile, ideally with experience from a public sector background.
• Experience of leading on the production of policy advice, guidance, and consultations.
• Experience mentoring or managing other team members.
• Thorough, with the ability to establish and maintain procedures and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work as part of a lean organisation, autonomously.
• Political awareness, with the ability to exercise discretion, judgment and confidentiality when dealing with elected members and officers at every level, and to demonstrate political neutrality at all times.
• Good digital presentation skills across Microsoft and web based platforms; adept in Powerpoint and visual presentation.
• Relevant work experience.

Opportunities may be offered to successful candidates either on a secondment basis, or via fixed term contracts subject to skills, experience, and knowledge. Roles are for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension, subject to future funding.

How to apply: please submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) setting out your relevant skills and experience, and what you feel you could bring to the team (no more than one – two sides of A4, this may be supported by a copy of your curriculum vitae if desired).

Notes:

If you are applying for a secondment from another organisation such as the Civil Service, we recommend you speak to your manager before applying as to whether this is likely to be supported.

Position: Business Systems Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible (with occasional requirement to visit our London office)
Salary: £43,638 - £48,182 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G, Level 2
Department: Information Systems and Governance

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Business Systems Manager sits within our new Information Systems and Governance team. This team works with colleagues from across the organisation to manage our key Business Systems.

The role is responsible for the delivery and support of our key Business Systems and processes with a focus on Fundraising/Marketing, HR and Finance and will also take the lead in the development of Microsoft Organisation business tools including Sharepoint, Teams, ZenDesk etc.

We are looking for candidates with strong experience of:

• managing and administering Dynamics GP
• managing HR systems
• implementing new accounting and HR systems
• implementing new system processes

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) to recruit an Advisory and Business Development Senior Manager who will shape and lead CAF's Charity Advisory proposition and strategy, taking a lead role in relation to business development across the department. In addition, develop their bespoke grant-making and special project work. Please note this is a 12 month maternity cover contract.

The overall purpose of this role is to be responsible for leading CAF's strategic consultancy work with charities in the UK; specifically on strategy, fundraising, governance, impact and resilience. You will lead on strategy and assignments to achieve significant year on year growth in income annually, co-ordinate the production of quality proposals in response to business leads on behalf of the department and lead responsibility for bespoke and high-value grant-making assignments for UK and international grant-makers. Leading retention and growth of CAF clients and driving business development with new clients, whilst acting as a primary source of expertise for colleagues is a big part of this role.

To be successful as an Advisory and Business Development Senior Manager you will have excellent project management skills with a sound understanding of the charity sector particularly in relation to governance, fundraising, income generation and grant making. As a natural team player you will be equally adept at facilitating a challenging discussion with the senior leadership team of a large charity, as you are at interpreting the charitable aspirations of corporates and philanthropists. Most importantly you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to CAF's mission and your ability to contribute to it.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised.

Position: Volunteer Engagement and Communication Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible
Salary: £40,002 - £45,455 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G, Level 1
Department: Community Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Volunteer Engagement and Communication Manager sits within our new Community Networks team.

This exciting role will lead the Engagement and Communication team, ensuring that we have a programme of engagement and communication across our volunteer network, using all appropriate channels and developing a two-way dialogue, ensuring volunteer voice is heard, and that our volunteers understand our work, their roles, and have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

The post-holder will ensure that our communication with volunteers is coordinated, and that the volume, content and tone of communication is appropriate to volunteer and organisational needs.

The post holder will have experience of:

• working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities, and a commitment to the principles of coproduction
• developing and implementing business plans across a team
• writing and editing copy to inform and inspire within a communication or customer relations environment
• delivering well designed training programmes that motivate and develop others

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 22nd January 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Are you a highly organised, self-motivated and experienced manager with a background in finance and operations in small charities, great communication and interpersonal skills and a sense of mission?

We are a small, driven and busy anti-corruption charity looking for a part-time finance and operations manager (5 days a month/60 days a year) to run our accounts, manage grants, sort our HR needs, help prepare and organise Board meetings, and generally keep our show on the road.

About us 

Spotlight on Corruption is a charity that works to end impunity for corruption and hold the UK to account for its role in corruption at home and wherever it has influence. We track how the UK is implementing its anti-corruption laws and monitor whether anti-corruption enforcement in the UK is working. We are a small organisation, comprising 3 full time staff, who are supported by several consultants and volunteer associates. 

We are looking for someone who can clearly demonstrate the ability to provide proactive support to Spotlight on Corruption as a small, developing charity for its financial and grant management, fundraising, HR and governance.

The work you'll do:

• Financial management:  

Accounting: Prepare organisational budgets and quarterly forecasts. Prepare quarterly accounts (including forecasts) for review by the Treasurer/Board and to meet Spotlight’s organizational and statutory needs as well as those of funders, including cash-flow statements; manage banking and reconcile bank statements; provide monthly analyses of spend to date against budget and restricted funds, highlighting significant issues. Prepare annual accounts suitable for audit and review by Treasurer / Board; oversee the relationship with auditors as required to meet any statutory and funder requirements.

Banking: Set up bank payments for authorisation in accordance with organisational procedures. Oversee use of banking facilities.

Operational: oversee financial processes such as the Financial Authorities Manual and other relevant processes including the Risk Register.

• Grant management includes contributing to grant applications through preparing grant budgets, managing grant income and accounting to funders’ requirements, including ensuring reporting on grants is managed in a timely and efficient manner, and establishing an organisational database of grants including a timeline for grant reporting deadlines. Working with the ED and Board to identify new funding opportunities and maintain a database on funding opportunities. 

• HR function includes ensuring agreed contracts are issued for employees and consultants, overseeing existing contracts, ensuring other legal requirements are met, and good practice is followed. Manage the payroll, with timely payments to HMRC and pension providers. Meet HMRC requirements on behalf of Spotlight on Corruption. Negotiate contracts for service provision.

• Governance: assisting with arranging Trustee/Board and Committee meetings, preparing relevant budgets and documents for the Board/Committees in a way that reflects statutory and internal requirements. Maintain statutory registers and meet other submission requirements of Charity Commission and Companies House, advising on changes as required. Review Data Protection / GPDR requirements and be responsible for all processes as required.

Essential experience, skills, competences required to apply for the role: 

• Experience

Experience of working in a small charity funded by grants.

Experience of financial and grant management including of reporting on core and restricted donor funding.

Experience of providing support to a charitable Board to meet Companies House and Charity Commission requirements.

• Skills and knowledge

Strong financial analysis and reporting skills with a recognised accountancy qualification.

Good knowledge of accounting and accounting packages for small businesses and charities.

Working knowledge of accounting, taxation and other compliance requirements for small charities and submissions to Companies House and Charity Commission.

Working knowledge of managing payroll for small organisations. 

Proven ability to provide HR support to a small organisation.

Working knowledge of governance arrangements for small charities.

High-level of written and spoken English.

Interest in corruption or international development issues an advantage.

• Competences

Highly numerate with ability to explain to non-financial people

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to work on own initiative in a small but busy team 

Strong team working ethos and organisational awareness

Ability to be adaptable, flexible and support others

Working arrangements

Spotlight on Corruption has no central office and its staff are home-based (both during and before the Pandemic). Some team meetings in London may resume after the Pandemic. 

Spotlight on Corruption is not in a position to consider applications from those who do not have an automatic right to work in the UK.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume that you have not been asked for interview. As a small charity with limited resources we are not in a position to write to everyone who has applied to inform them of the outcome of their application.

We’re looking for a Research and Business Development Manager who will establish a new business development relationship with public sector partners. This will be done using an ‘invest to save’ service model and on the basis of an equal partner relationship for service delivery, already endorsed by local public sector leaders.

The aim of this post is to improve outcomes for residents of all ages through increased engagement of the Harrow Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) and the Harrow Integrated Care Partnership (ICP).

Outcome Measures

1. ICP workstreams observe the VCS more effectively embedded into referral pathways via better system collaboration.
2. Public sector partners report benefits of amplified communications with VCS and citizens engaged via VCS organisations.
3. Case examples of VCS addressing barriers to access for most at risk citizens via new engagement strategies
4. Case examples of VCS delivering more early interventions via new integrated working.

Key Responsibilities:

Representation

1. Create and oversee a transparent process to select two VCS representatives to work with the Senior Responsible Officers (SRO’s) for each of the ICP workstreams.
2. Train and mentor VCS representatives as required to be effective in advocating and influencing change.
3. Provide support to the VCS representatives to engage with the wider VCS sector to incorporate their views and expertise in the ICP workstreams.
4. Facilitate ways for VCS organisations to empower Harrow citizens to co-produce service development.

Business Development

1. Collaborate with SRO’s and VCS partners to develop business cases for VCS to contribute both improved patients outcomes but also through an ‘invest to save’ model for system financial sustainability. 
2. Maintain good market intelligence and networks such that VCS partners obtain timely notice of any bidding and tendering opportunities.
3. Collate best practice to evidence how prevention can improve patient outcomes and reduce health & social care costs
4. Work with VCS partners to co-ordinate and support the production of clear impact and cost benefit modelling.
5. Provide management and oversight for the completion of bids in accordance with the governance processes of each partner to ensure submitted to a high standard and to deadlines.
6. Lead and / or support selected bidding opportunities undertaking the research and completion of expressions of interests (EoI), pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ), invitation to tenders (ITT) and proposals as required.
7. Work with VCS organisations to ensure they meet NHS contractual regulatory requirements and are able to collect monitoring data in line with the NHS requirements.  
8. Advocate for co-production and alliance contracting models of VCS commissioning and business development.

Communications & Engagement

1. Create a programme of communication, education and engagement with NHS, Council and VCS colleagues so that there is increased mutual understanding, cooperation and collaboration.
2. Promote existing channels for public sector professionals to access user-friendly information about VCS services and develop new solutions as needed.

Other duties

1. Establish, manage and report to a steering group made up of VCS, NHS and Council staff.
2. Develop an annual workplan and project management tools to track progress for reporting.
3. Develop a monitoring and evaluation system to capture evidence against outcome measures and to enable shared learning.
4. Use the above to create a business case for continuation of this programme.

Personal Specification:

Essential

Experience

• Experience of developing and implementing business cases.
• Experience of working with VCS partnerships to co-ordinate funding applications, contracts or business cases.
• Experience of training or mentoring
• Experience of engagement with senior public sector managers and their governance structures to influence service/policy change
• Experience of working within NHS commissioning and procurement frameworks
• Track record in writing successful EoI, PQQs and ITT’s
• Experience in research and establish evidential links to support proposals, with the ability to quickly sift and analyse data.
• Experience of writing effective marketing communications.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent computer skills (including Google’s Online Software) and digital working skills (eg Zoom, MS Teams)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with and ability to simplify complex information
• Ability to develop strategic partnerships built on mutual understanding, transparency and trust 
• Analytical skills and attention to detail, producing appropriate, accurate, high quality written work within often challenging word limits and bid deadlines
• Ability to work in partnerships and to extract accurate, high quality information from all partners in order to produce compelling and competitive bid/proposition content
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with a small team
• Proactive and able to self-manage

This job role can be requested in large print.

Application Process

Please email both:

• a Cover Letter explaining how you meet the Key Responsibilities.
• a CV which outlines your career, ideally related to the role.

If these documents are not received we will not be able to progress with your application.

We will not chase you for any of these documents. 

Greenwich Hospital is thrilled to offer this opportunity to someone who wants to excel in administrative support for an historic charity that operates across a wide and diverse portfolio, including charity work. property management, and education.

We aspire to be innovative, proactive, collabortive and accountable.  Our new management team believes we can be great together.  Join us.

Job Purpose

• To act as Secretary to key Greenwich Hospital governance committees, documenting all Greenwich Hospital’s board and committee meetings
• To support the Senior Management Team in their role as leaders by ensuring they can act efficiently, with their time optimised
• To support the Office Manager in maintaining an efficient, professional and welcoming office environment (both physical and virtual)

Key responsibilities

• Provide flexible support to the Director of Greenwich Hospital (“GH”), and other Senior members, coordinating diaries for the Senior Management team, liaising with external and internal contacts to confirm appropriate appointments
• Act as Secretary of Hospital’s Advisory Board and other committees by:
  • Planning and timetabling the meeting cycles
  • Drafting agendas for meetings in liaison with Director GH and Senior Management
  • Producing concise, accurate and timely minutes
  • Monitoring matters arising and ensure they are actioned on time
  • Coordinating Board packs
  • Issuing papers both electronically and, when exceptionally required, in hard copy
  • Assist with the recruitment and induction of new Board members as required
  • Keeping the organisation’s Declaration of Interest Register and Gifts & Hospitality Register up to date
• Act as the Secretary of other internal project boards and committees as required
• Ensure that risk registers are maintained and used; and that the Advisory Board and Panel are briefed on and consider them in addition to the Audit Committee
• Supporting the Office Manager by:
  • Ordering office supplies
  • Maintaining the contract register
  • Assisting with logistical arrangements for applicable meetings (including assisting with refreshments, documents, and venue set up)
• Oversee efficient inbox management of central mailboxes, as well as other mailboxes as needed
• Maintaining suitable central templates for office documents, including reports, forms, and presentations

Accountabilities

• Efficient oversight of diaries and core governance meetings, such that non-executive Members gain a positive impression of Greenwich Hospital’s corporate governance
• Management of accurate governance records, including Board and Committee minutes, Board and Panel declarations, and submissions to The National Archives
• Oversight of internal risk registers, including ensuring they are regularly reviewed
• Providing an example of excellent standards of governance and accountability across the organisation
• Supervised management of data retention policies, including archiving and destruction

Goals

• Provide a ‘best-in-class’ approach to Greenwich Hospital’s administration, aimed at leading from the front
• Implement improvements that deliver continuous incremental progress in GH’s data management procedures
• Deliver a positive impression of GH’s virtual and physical meeting spaces, including the overall Head Office environment
• Facilitate effective partnership-working for the organisation

Knowledge, skills & abilities (Essential - E / Desirable - D)

• Ability to interpret best practice and apply it to GH’s unique governance [E]
• Ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally and have strong communication and influencing skills [E]
• Ability to take and prepare minutes to an excellent standard [E]
• Advanced planning and organisational skills [E]
• Touch typing skills of at least 50 wpm [E]
• Understanding of the need for and maintenance of confidentiality [E]
• Ability to stay calm and composed under pressure [E]
• Ability to multi task [D]
• Understanding of Charity Governance [D]
• Knowledge of Convene or a similar meeting management system [D]
• Knowledge of Contract Zen or a similar contract register system [D]

Education & Experience (Essential - E / Desirable - D)

• Experience of Board Administration and taking minutes at Board level [E]
• Experience of preparing Board packs [E]
• Experience of working with Senior teams [E]
• Undertaking ISCA CSCQ or interest in doing so [D]

Person Specification

• Act with integrity, honesty and professionalism at all times
• A strong ambassador to both internal and external contacts
• Treats all people with respect and dignity
• Takes responsibility for actions, and remains accountable
• Team player

Position: Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager
Type: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Scotland Office, Ratho (currently home-based)
Salary: £33,885 - £39,276 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 1
Department: Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced individual with experience of shaping policy and ability to communicate the position of the MS Society in Scotland to a wide range of audiences and develop its profile.

As a member of the management community, you will influence and implement the MS Society’s direction of travel in Scotland.

You will mobilise the Scottish MS Community to make a powerful case for continued improvement in the treatment, care and support of people living with MS.

Working with the wider Scotland team you will be outcome focused and deliver tangible results.

This is a fantastic role for someone who understands the political and policy environment in Scotland and enjoys taking a strategic and operational lead.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021

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We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Position: Special Events Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, London (part time office-based, part-time home-based) – currently home-based
Salary: £38,506 - £43,897 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 2
Department: Special Events

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

Are you an experienced, confident and articulate events manager looking for a fantastic opportunity develop a successful Special Events programme?

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting Special Events in the UK and we are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join us as Special Events Manager.

Our programme of events has grown rapidly over the past few years and is focused on delivering high quality and high profile fundraising and cultivation events, for a philanthropic and corporate audience. The programme includes both small and large scale events, with a previous event raising £1 million net. We have worked at venues such as the Southbank Centre and St Paul’s Cathedral.

We work with Event Committees, celebrity supporters and a highly committed Appeal Board to deliver events, which brings together high-profile, engaged and well-connected individuals passionate about the cause and our ambitious plans for the future.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE HOW TO APPLY BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

We would be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

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Our organisation is evolving and we need business support and governance systems that will enable that change.  Working closely with the CEO and staff team, you’ll be a capable, proactive self-starter who can increase business efficiency, manage relationships with suppliers, support internal leadership and performance priorities, drive development projects, enabling all Shannon Trust operations to work as smoothly and cost-effectively as possible. This is an exciting role for someone with a breadth of business and people skills.