Senior Information Governance Officer (x2)
1 x Permanent
1 x Fixed Term (6 Months)
£28,000 - £30,000

Looking for an opportunity to drive information governance improvements, and make a real difference? Your contribution will help Macmillan achieve its goal of reaching and improving the lives of everyone affected by cancer.

What’s the role?
You will support the Head of Information Governance in developing and coordinating effective information governance across Macmillan Cancer Support to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation , the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations across Macmillan Cancer Support. 

You will provide a first point of contact for queries around how personal information should be handled, providing advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation. You’ll support the response to incidents, identify and assess information governance risks, and ensure that follow up actions are taken. 

You will conduct data protection impact assessments for new projects and support the development of key resources and activities such as policies and procedures, training and guidance documents. The role will require you to manage registers, logs and actions, process data subject access requests and undertake legitimate interest assessments. You will also provide advice and guidance on records management and information asset management.

What are we looking for?
This role would suit someone with experience or knowledge of information governance or data protection legislation looking for an opportunity to have a real impact, improve governance and associated processes and drive creative and effective solutions.

You must have experience in an a relevant or similar role, knowledge of best practice in the handling of personal data, and experience in providing advice and guidance in this area. You must have knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation. You will have sound organisational, analytical and communication skills and are able to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

We commit to actively developing you in your career. You will also be eligible for several benefits which include private medical insurance, life assurance, pension, generous leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and gym membership.

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any reasonable adjustments required in accordance with the Equality Act. Please contact the Macmillan HR Team if you require support.

Senior Governance Manager

Permanent

Salary: £46,914 – £55,193 (depending on experience) plus benefits

Central London W1 – Currently home based due to Covid-19 lockdown measures

About us

Our vision is safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery that improves everyone’s health and wellbeing. As the professional regulator of almost 725,000 nursing and midwifery professionals, we have an important role to play in making this a reality.

Our core role is to regulate. First, we promote high professional standards for nurses and midwives across the UK, and nursing associates in England. Second, we maintain the register of professionals eligible to practise. Third, we investigate when nursing or midwifery care goes wrong – something that affects less than one percent of professionals each year.

To regulate well, we support our professions and the public. We create resources and guidance that are useful throughout people’s careers, helping them to deliver our standards in practice and address new challenges. We also support people involved in our investigations, and we’re increasing our visibility so people feel engaged and empowered to shape our work.

Regulating and supporting our professions allows us to influence health and social care. We share intelligence from our regulatory activities and work with our partners to support workforce planning and sector-wide decision making. We use our voice to speak up for a healthy and inclusive working environment for our professions.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly professional team committed to delivering the highest standards of governance and providing an excellent service to our Council and its committees and our Executive Board.

You will provide high quality secretariat support and governance advice to the Accommodation Committee, the Investment Committee and our Executive Board. You will also lead an exciting project to ensure streamlined and effective Executive governance arrangements which empower and enable colleagues to meet our strategic objectives. You will have lead responsibility for GDPR compliance within the team, ensuring we are managing our data in line with legislative requirements and best practice. You will have line management responsibility for a colleague who will work closely with you.

About you

You will be self-motivated, customer-focused and exceptionally well organised, with a track record of success in managing formal board and/or committee meetings and providing high-quality member support services. You will bring a broad understanding of public sector and charitable requirements and be able to interpret and apply relevant legislation and governance best practice.

You will have excellent written communication skills, be able to tailor communications for a wide variety of audiences and have absolute attention to detail, accuracy and quality.

Your interpersonal skills and ability to influence will be highly developed, winning you the confidence of Council members and senior Executive colleagues. You will be able to build productive relationships and work collaboratively across the organisation and within the team. You will bring previous experience of line management and be able to get the best out of people.

If you enjoy the challenge of a fast-paced demanding role, have a ‘can do’ attitude with impressive organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail, we want to hear from you. 

Why work for the NMC?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to recruit the right people in the right places and we value the contribution they make to the success of our organisation. In return, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To find out further information, please look at our benefits page.

To apply

You can find out more about the roles in the job description and the person specification.

Please click on the apply button at the top or bottom of this advert, where you will be taken through our application process, where you will be asked to submit your experience in line with the essential criteria detailed in our person specification. Please also send one example of your own written work to us.

 Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Closing date for completed applications: Monday 1 February 2021 at 23.59

Interviews: Friday 12 February 2021

Please note that the advertised date for interview may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If it does, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held on a virtual basis and this will include a video interview, and possible on-line assessments. All details of this will be given to you following the closing of the advert.

Your health and wellbeing is our top priority, so if you become unwell during the process we would appreciate receiving an update as soon as possible.

Screening and Vetting

All of our roles are subject to pre-employment checks, we are in the process of introducing a vetting policy, and it is possible that this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in future.

The NMC is an exciting organisation with the ambition to be the leading healthcare regulator. To achieve this, we are working in an agile way that offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive employer.

Working life doesn’t always have to be ‘nine to five’ and we support flexible and agile working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resource team about the flexibility we could offer for this role.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, disability, or gender identity.

We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under represented within our teams, including applicants who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME).

Registered Charity in England and Wales [1091434] and in Scotland [SC038362]

The Governance and Risk Manager plays a key role in ensuring that the Ri complies with its Byelaws and other regulatory requirements. The post-holder coordinates risk and governance (internal and external), administration activities, supports the Director of Finance to arrange and respond to Audit and Finance Sub Committees of the Board of Trustees, managing Ri Contract and Regulatory Compliance and oversees management of Ri projects. They are a central point of contact for risk and governance related matters for staff and external stakeholders. 

This is an exciting role that will suit someone who is organised, professional and with proven experience in a similar position and desire to develop and progress. As the successful candidate you will be able to plan and prioritise a varied work load and be used to working in a fast-paced environment with predictable workload peaks. You will be a proven communicator and able to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Paramount is your passion for good management, governance and commitment to supporting the work of the Ri.

This role is advertised as 28 to 35 hours per week, with the working pattern agreed at appointment stage. These hours would conventionally be worked over 4 or 5 full days although we are open to flexible working arrangements to suit the successful candidate. Please specify your preferred working hours on your application. This role would ordinarily be based in our offices in Mayfair but is currently based from home due to the Covid pandemic. 

About the Ri

The Ri is an independent charity dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone to think more deeply about science and its place in our lives. Founded over 200 years ago, our wonderful building, has been home to some of the most eminent scientists in history.

We provide science education and heritage activities for people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK and around the world. These activities include the world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES; public talks from the world’s greatest thinkers in our historic lecture theatre (currently via Livestream) and animations and films from our YouTube Channel which has approaching 1 million subscribers. 

Our other activities which we hope to resume soon are; a national programme of Masterclasses for young people in mathematics, engineering and computer science; hands-on science workshops in our L'oreal Young Scientist Centre; and the preservation of our scientific legacy through the Faraday Museum and archival collections. 

Interested?

To apply, please download a full job description and person specification, and click apply to attach your CV and a cover letter (of no more than 500 words) explaining why you want the job and how you meet the requirements in the person specification, no later than 9am on Thursday 28 January 2021.

We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a strong field of applicants so we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 1 Feburary 2021 via video call although we may interview sooner.

Governance Manager

ISUOG’s Governance Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer and support ISUOG’s President, Honorary Secretary, the Board of Trustees as well as Executive Leadership by delivering a high quality professional service to ensure the effective delivery of charity governance and to ensure the highest standards of governance at, and the smooth and efficient administration of, the CEO Office, Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and its Committees.

Governance Manager Responsibilities:

• Support the CEO in delivery of governance processes and control mechanisms, for the Board of Trustees, the Executive Leadership and wider business where appropriate along with all their associated Committees, Task Forces and Working Groups;
• Support the CEO in designing and implementing organisation-wide governance arrangements, facilitate direction-setting on the Society’s governance in line with ISUOG’s Memorandum and Articles of Association;
• Work closely with the CEO and the Chair of the Board of Trustees to coordinate and report on the progress of proposed actions ensuring implementation of agreed governance; standards and board solutions by communicating complex issues to the wider organisation;
• Support the CEO with the implementation of governance reform, strengthening engagement and organisational governance, accountability and decision making across ISUOG’s governance framework and bodies;
• Oversee the Personal Assistant to the CEO and SMT ensuring smooth running of the CEO and SMT Office.

Governance Manager Requirements:

• Good first degree, minimum 2:1;
• Further business administration qualification, Governance qualification or office management / systems skills /courses (desirable);
• Demonstrable experience of improving the capacity and value of C-suite and Board of Trustees;
• Broad and deep experience and knowledge of charity and company governance and office administration processes;
• Commercial and strategic in approach;
• An understanding of the impact of governance issues or solutions on the operational activities of the business;
• Experience of diary management, scheduling and organisation of meetings;
• Experience in preparing agendas and supporting materials;
• Excellent report-writing, proof-reading and minute-taking skills;
• Customer service and relationship manager skills.

About the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a highly respected professional membership organisation across 140 countries, comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and wellbeing globally. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology.

Location: London, W10 6TR / Currently working remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions

Job type: Permanent, 5 days (37.5 hours) per week

Salary: £42,000 per annum plus benefits

Closing Date: 31st January 2021

We are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Please submit your application, CV and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

For further details or if you have any queries, please visit our website.

You may have experience of the following: Governance and Compliance Manager, Compliance Manager, Governance Manager, Policy Manager, Governance Consultant, Compliance Management, Audit Manager, Regulatory Compliance, etc.

Ref: 96401

Head of Governance and Assurance

Location: Remotely while offices are closed, then expected travel to our London and Chesterfield offices
Hours: 35 hours, full-time
Salary: £61,000pa (London), £58,000pa (Rest of UK) pro rata if applicable
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 12:00 (mid-day) on Monday 1 February 2021

Who we are?

Versus Arthritis is the UK's largest charity dedicated to supporting people with arthritis, we pride ourselves in cultivating a society that creates change and gives strength to over 10 million people living with arthritis and related conditions in the UK. We support world class research and advanced treatments that help achieve life-changing breakthroughs in our push to beat arthritis together. We are a community of people from carers to researchers, healthcare professionals, friends, parents and fundraisers. We are all united in our ambition to ensure that one day, no one will have to live with the pain, fatigue and isolation that arthritis causes.

Department

Planning and Operations

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated Head of Governance who will be individual who be at the heart of ensuring accountability and compliance across the charity. You will be responsible for running our Board and Trustee support, regulatory compliance, our audit and risk management, legal and safeguarding functions. Working in partnership with different stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating strong skills in networking and influencing with the ability to challenge and drive momentum at senior leadership level and have successful experience of building, leading, managing and developing high performing teams.

As Head of Governance you will have experience of successfully leading at a senior level in Governance or as a Company Secretary, have strong written and oral communication skills, be able to communicate effectively and authoritatively to a diverse audience and be able to explain complex regulatory legislation and principles.

Reporting into the Director of Planning and Operations, your team will include the Governance Manager, three Corporate Services Officers, Safeguarding Lead, Legal Counsel and the Governance Risk and Compliance Lead

This is an exciting time for an experienced professional to join the team as we grow and accelerate our impact through our programmes and services.

What we are looking for?

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• High level of empathy and focus on people with arthritis; and an appreciation of how Versus Arthritis' governance needs to be accountable across diverse communities

• Experience of successfully leading at a senior level in Governance or as Company Secretary in a charity or similar environment; able to demonstrate having built a diverse and productive trustee environment

• Knowledge of charity and company legislative, regulatory and governance landscape, both current and future requirements

• Understanding of both the technicalities and the principles of safeguarding, being able to build a culture where the risks, preventative actions and confidence to act are all strong

• Good working knowledge of and enthusiasm for the processes and potential of policy and compliance frameworks including audit
  
  

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:

• A concise, up-to-date CV
• along with a completed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification

For further information on how to apply to the role please visit Versus Arthritis Careers page

Closing Date: 12:00 mid-day on Monday 1 February 2021

We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interviews
Interviews to be held on Thursday 11 February 2021 via Microsoft Teams

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions the postholder will initially be working from home and thereafter based at one of our national offices

Are you an experienced Education Governance and Compliance Officer looking to at making a real difference in the lives of young people with autism?

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding as well as campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, Ambitious College and The Rise School, we provide specialist education and support to children and young people, aged 4-25, with Autism.

Ambitious About Autism has a brand new role for an Education Governance and Compliance Officer. You will play a key role in ensuring Ambitious about Autism is accountable to its beneficiaries, supporters and regulators through effective, efficient and transparent governance within its education settings. This includes direct support to the Executive Principal and the Governing Bodies, including the Chairs of the Governing Bodies. It also involves ensuring that legal, statutory, and regulatory obligations are met within the education settings.

Key skills for the role:

• Ensure effective, efficient governance of Ambitious about Autism's education settings, that fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory obligations and follows best governance practice
• Support and advise the members of the Governing Bodies in fulfilment of their governance responsibilities
• To draft new policies and updates to existing policies in line with changing Government guidance
• Promote and maintain effective channels of reporting and communication at all levels within Ambitious about Autism to promote and achieve the organisation's mission, values and objectives

About you:

• You will be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• You will have a proven track record in developing effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues
• You will be innovative and values driven in your approach to day to day tasks, with a keen eye for attention to detail

In return, we offer excellent benefits including commitment to Continual Personal development (CPD). You can find a full list of benefits on our website. 

If you would like more information about the role or would be keen to have a confidential chat, please contact Stephen Vickers 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

It is an exciting time to join Mind. Be part of the cause that helps everyone with a mental health problem get both support and respect.

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to join our Quality and Compliance team, which is responsible for making sure that Mind goes above and beyond meeting its regulatory requirements.

As well as building expertise within Mind, you will support with some of our flagship projects to ensure that our legal position is robust, and we are upholding our core values as a charity.

We are looking for an established professional with a good grounding in general contract / commercial law and an understanding of data protection in practice. Your attitude is equally as important to your experience, and you must have a pragmatic approach and excellent people skills.

Please complete an application form addressing how you meet the criteria for the role. Successful candidates will be notified a couple of days before the confirmed interview date of 3rd March 2021. Subject to applications received, second interviews may be held the following week.

Closing date: 12th February 2021

Interviews: 3rd March 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

Mind is an equal opportunities employer.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

A key element of the Company Secretary's role is to support the board of trustees by being fully conversant in all the legislation affecting WDP and the provisions of the charity`s purpose. The Company Secretary is responsible for ensuring that board meetings, annual general meetings and extraordinary general meetings are run effectively and in accordance with the provisions of the governing document.

WDP and Our Values

WDP is an innovative behaviour change charity.  We facilitate long-lasting transformation in people’s lives to improve health, wellbeing and social integration.  We work across the fields of substance misuse, young person’s support, employability, sexual health and inpatient services.

All staff are required to work to WDP’s four values:

• Entrepreneurial
• In partnership
• Strong belief in service users
• Community focused

If you are confident, dynamic and flexible with time (some days/weeks will be longer than
others) and able to travel to meetings in London, we want to hear from you! 

To apply for this position please send us your CV and Cover Letter which should contain details as to why you`d like to join us and any relevant information/experience you may want to highlight in your application. 

 

Could you drive the BSBI forward as our first ever Chief Executive Officer?

Role: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
Location: Home based anywhere in the UK or Ireland
Contract: Permanent, full time

About the organisation

The Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) is the leading charitable organisation promoting the enjoyment, study and conservation of wild plants in Britain and Ireland. We aim to build a diverse community of skilled and enthused botanists, provide data and science to help address biodiversity loss and climate change and disseminate information to drive a passion for plants. To do this we provide opportunities for involvement for all through a range of participation projects, indoor and outdoor events, training opportunities and the production of books and other useful material. We have a strong, stable and steadily growing membership base of over 3,000 and hundreds of dedicated volunteers who conduct the majority of BSBI’s activity.

We are now seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to drive the organisation forward with our plans for organisational growth and development by being the key advocate and leading and inspiring our small team of ten staff (all remote workers) to implement our recently completed organisational Strategy and Fundraising plans.

About the role

We are seeking an individual who can bring the drive and determination to realise our Vision, Purpose and Goals. They will provide leadership for the growth of BSBI and its influence in helping address the biodiversity loss and Climate change challenges.

This is an exciting role to be a lead advocate for BSBI work externally, working with key volunteers like the Board of Trustees, Chair and President to lead the strategic development and day-to-day operations of BSBI. This includes developing and implementing the strategic vision and accompanying plans.

The CEO will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the BSBI and its staff and reports directly to the Chair of the Board of Trustees. The CEO runs the operational side of the Charity, leading the team, taking responsibility for the management and development of the BSBI and for the management of its resources, securing sustainable funding, leading on matters of governance, representing BSBI, ensuring people within the Society are appropriately managed and furthering its influence and reach.

The role will seek to achieve a sustainable, vibrant Society, widely respected for its botanical science and training activities and products. This is a home-based role.

The closing date for applications is 7th February 2021

To apply:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can find further information about the role and details of how to apply. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

All candidates will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of applications. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted subsequently.

BSBI is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

No agencies.

We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant.

We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to three people a day.

But we won’t stop there. We want to be there for everyone who needs a transplant; from finding a match, through every step of a patient’s transplant journey. And together we can reach the remarkable day when we can save the lives of everyone with blood cancer.

And now we want you to join our lifesaving team. We are looking for a Research Governance Lead to join our Chief Executive Office Division as part of our Quality and Regulation Team.   

Title: Research and Governance Lead

Salary: £38,000 - £41,500 depending on experience (inclusive London Weighting)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time can be considered)

Location: Initially flexible working, normal base Anthony Nolan Head Office (flexible working location will be considered)

As Research and Governance Lead, you will be providing specialist advice, guidance and training to Anthony Nolan staff on all matters relating to research integrity, research governance and regulatory compliance. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic professional, ideally with some experience of NHS research governance or similar, to join Quality and Regulation team. If you have excellent communication and organisational skills, and enjoy working in an interesting environment, then we’d like to hear from you.

The Research Governance Lead will embed a thriving culture of research integrity across the Charity, ensuring that at Anthony Nolan research is performed to the highest standards of professionalism and rigour, in an ethically robust environment. A key part of this role is to lead on the set up and delivery of a research governance process within the organisation; to ensure the compliance needs of the researchers from all areas of the organisation are met.

This is an stimulating role which includes assessing the design and feasibility of studies, providing guidance on national systems and guidelines (mostly from the HRA and MHRA), involvement in the review boards assessing the research applications and ensuring that the research governance processes are followed. The position is responsible to the Director of Quality and Regulation.

We are looking for an individual who is excellent at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including the regulators in this environment such are the HRA and MHRA. A self-starter who is a confident communicator who can influence others to comply with the requirements of the research and governance policy and who can efficiently work on multiple projects at any given time.

Please make sure to check out the job description, available on our website when you click to apply.

What’s in it for you?

Financial

• Pension (employer 5% when you contribute 3% or more),
• Travel Insurance
• Interest free Travel Loan
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Wellbeing & Health

• 27 days annual leave in addition to normal public holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Hotline
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gymflex

Family Friendly

• Paid dependants leave
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Flexible start/finish times (role dependent)

And more! (full list of benefits available on website)

I’m working with an established not-for-profit organisation based in Leicester who are looking for their new Director of Finance & Governance. The role joins a high performing team and continues an ongoing change programme, after a reshuffle in the responsibilities of the SLT. With a strong leadership team and a new 5 year strategy soon to be rolled out, it’s an exciting time to join a growing organisation which still has a family feel. As with many charities, it is a challenging time as the pandemic has dented their income streams but has increased demand on services.

Reporting into an experienced COO, who places a high priority on personal development in the team, the main responsibilities of the role are:

• Lead and develop a broad team of 23 across Finance, Governance, GDPR and a newly formed Contracts Management division.
• Ensure continuous development of the organisational governance structure, becoming a champion of this area both internally and externally.
• Nurture and build on the current team culture, expanding this to the newly created teams which has been given increased prominence with the change to home working.
• Ensure board confidence in the execution of the business plans by providing analysis and modelling during the decision-making process
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, such as banks and investment partners to ensure continued growth and return on investments.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant who has an excellent understanding of the governance requirements at a senior level.
• Have experience managing and developing a multi-functional team in a director level position.
• Enjoy working in an environment where continuous improvement is ingrained and enjoy making improvements to processes and policies.
• Have a commercial mindset and have demonstrable experience of developing strategic objectives alongside the business aims.
• Thrive when working in a high performing team where the culture is valued as much as output.

The organisation has an excellent flexible working policy with an option to work at least 50% at home. The closing date for applications is the 27th January, although applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, so please don’t delay in applying.

For more information, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.

The role

You will provide strong leadership both internally and externally, working with the staff, the Board of Trustees, volunteers, partners and stakeholders to position SMA UK firmly as the SMA Community’s leading charity and voice.

Your key responsibility of developing and driving the strategic plan and vision for SMA UK includes ensuring the ongoing delivery of our support services to the SMA Community; increasing our financial resources through fundraising, partnerships, and campaigns; building public awareness and understanding of Spinal Muscular Atrophy; ensuring the highest standards of governance.

You will also be the lead advocate, spokesperson and liaison for SMA UK engaging with the SMA Community, Regulatory Authorities, Government, Pharmaceutical Companies, Patient Groups, clinicians, media, press and other national and international SMA organisations.

We are committed to safeguarding all children and adults at risk and expect you to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record in leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to engage with people from different backgrounds
• An ability to present people’s views and experiences in ways that will be accessible and capture people’s attention
• Creative vision and drive to develop new ideas
• An interest in quality of life for disabled people and a commitment to gaining an in depth understanding of SMA and the challenges faced by people affected by the condition
• All the qualities of an effective team player with a willingness and ability to work with and across all teams to meet the wider organisation’s objectives.

Diversity and equality of opportunity matter at SMA UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our team – the more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect the breadth of our Community. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to, you are welcome. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

About us

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare, genetically inherited neuromuscular condition. It causes progressive muscle weakness and loss of movement due to muscle wasting (atrophy). This may affect crawling and walking ability, arm, hand and neck movement, breathing and swallowing.

Established for over 35 years, SMA UK is a national charity committed to providing support and services to those impacted by this rare and complex genetic condition. We are also active in funding research into SMA, involved with advocacy for access to drug treatments, and raising public awareness.

Location

SMA UK’s office is in Stratford-upon-Avon with staff living within commuting distance. Volunteers are UK wide. The charity has a good IT infrastructure. Working from home is possible but regular travel to the office and other locations will be required.

Closing date: Friday 14th February. Provisional Interview Date: Monday 1st March.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Parliamentary and Projects Officer to join the team based in Birmingham (currently working remotely). You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive starting salary of £26,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience.

National Governance Association is the only national membership organisation for school governors and trustees in England, and we work to improve the effectiveness of governing boards in both maintained schools and academies. As such it is the first port of call for many of the policy makers in the education sector who wish to understand the governor view. We pride ourselves on our expertise and the quality of our products and services. Alongside our memberships, NGA offers training, e-learning and consultancy.

Benefits of joining us:

- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Holiday entitlement increases after 3 years’ service
- 7% employer contribution pension

As our Senior Parliamentary and Projects Officer, you will shape and manage NGA’s parliamentary work and contribute to its projects in order to help achieve the strategic aim of the organisation to promote good governance in schools. You will work closely with the wider Policy, Information and Communication team to contribute to the organisation's projects and research agenda, helping to ensure the organisation is operating at the forefront of the government and political debate.

Key responsibilities of our Senior Parliamentary and Projects Officer will include:

- With the Director of Policy and Information, establishing a strategy for NGA’s parliamentary and political focus, driving forward NGA’s political engagement and related activities
- Monitoring parliamentary business on a weekly basis to identify issues arising and opportunities to engage parliamentarians in discussion and debate about education policy and school governance
- Assisting with responses to government consultations and public inquiries
- Line managing NGA’s Research Officer
- Shaping and supervising NGA’s research projects
- Managing project delivery, including identifying, exploring and scoping potential new pieces of work which contribute to NGA’s strategy
- Working with colleagues to help shape the NGA policy agenda
- Managing projects where relevant ensuring work is meeting NGA’s strategic priorities
- Promoting policy positions and research findings through meetings, conferences and events
- Representing NGA at internal and external events and meetings
- Participating in Policy, Research and Information team meetings with the aim of continuously improving standards of service

What we’re looking for in our ideal Senior Parliamentary and Projects Officer:

Essential:

- Prior exposure to a Public Affairs and Political environment, including experience of parliamentary work
- Sound understanding of England’s governmental structure as it affects education
- Experience of influencing policy-making through the use of research and campaigns
- Experience of writing in a variety of channels: policy reports; research; newsletter; magazine; guidance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to translate complex Policy articles into succinct and easy-to-read format
- Ability to quickly develop an understanding of current and emerging themes relevant to school governance, and to apply that knowledge to improve governance practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building
- Positive attitude and ‘can do’ approach, working calmly under pressure
- Energetic, engaging, confident, creative and enthusiastic
- A commitment to NGA’s charitable objectives, ethos and values

Desirable:

- Any press or social media experience is desirable
- Experience of conducting research using varying methodologies
- Knowledge of the state school sector

Closing Date: 9.00 am on Tuesday 5th January 2021
Interview Date: Friday 8th January 2021 

If you feel that you are the right candidate for the role as our Senior Parliamentary and Projects Officer or would like to find out more information about the role, then please click ‘apply’ now.  We’d love to hear from you.

Director of Finance, Planning and Governance

Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

£73,443 - £95,714 (Executive Grade D)

Edinburgh or Glasgow (*remote working required)

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is responsible for supporting improvements in health and social care in Scotland. We have a broad portfolio of responsibilities from sharing the most up-to-date evidence of best practice, offering improvement support, providing rigorous external quality assurance, and supporting people to have a greater say in the design and delivery of health and social care services.

You will support the Chief Executive, as Accountable Officer, and ensure our financial strategy is robust over for the short, medium and long-term to meet our strategic objectives. In addition to managing a high performing finance function, you will also lead on planning and performance management, and corporate governance with close interaction with the Chair and Board. You will also have oversight of the organisation’s risk management system.

The possession of strong, visible and engaging leadership skills are pre-requisites, as well as a commitment to ensuring the highest professional standards are maintained.  You will have the skills and experience to bring out the very best in your team. The role requires a natural team player who can work collaboratively with other members of the Executive Team, in developing and growing a successful organisation.  You will also have a natural ability to foster alliances with a range of stakeholders and senior colleagues within NHSScotland and Scottish Government.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you must be a fully qualified Accountant, holding CCAB membership, and with significant post qualifying experience in a similarly complex environment. You will have developed a high level of political acumen, resilience and vision to understand the collective overview required to perform at your best in this high profile corporate role.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and support the delivery of higher quality health and social care in Scotland, within a national organisation.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 31 January 2021

*Remote working will be required until March 2021 at the earliest. Further details will be given at interview.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is not licensed to sponsor working Visas under the current UK Tier system. As a result, we can only progress applications from those who can legally work in the UK.