Following a significant increase in the Bridge Group's size and impact, this pivotal new role will develop and manage the operations of the Charity to support the delivery of our strategy. This will include: further developing and managing systems and processes relating to finance, HR and operations; supporting the governance of the Charity; and in all matters ensuring successful operations and compliance with regulations and requirements.

We offer flexible and remote working and are open to considering applicants who prefer to work part-time. The role includes 28 days annual leave, plus the eight statutory Bank and public holidays.

Please download the Job specification pdf below for more information about the role and how to apply (CV+Cover letter). 

We will invite shortlisted applicants to an interview on Tuesday 21st April.

Head of policy, leadership, project management, social policy, policy analysis, research, campaigns, comms

Your new company
A leading charity works on behalf of the more than one in four children in the UK growing up in poverty. Providing training, advice and information to make sure hard-up families get the financial support they need. We also carry out high profile legal work to establish and protect families' rights.

Your new role
The postholder provides leadership and management to policy and research staff, in particular taking a lead on our policies on child poverty, our quantitative research programme and our policy positions on social security, including universal credit. They will also contribute to our fundraising and programme planning.
1. Provide management to staff in the policy and research function
2. Together with the Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy to plan and oversee the design and delivery of programmes and projects to agreed strategic and operational objectives
3. To participate in a programme of external and internal communications about policy and research
To ensure the analysis of a range of statistical data sets, including Households Below Average Income
4. To ensure the analysis of a range of statistical data sets, including Households Below Average Income
5. To lead and take an active interest in our work on reform of social security
6. To represent CPAG at speaking engagements, events, relevant coalitions and networks
7. To write regular articles and updates for internal and external
8. Develop and maintain relationships with key people in government, the public sector, academics, and charity sector

What you'll need to succeed
Essential

* Team leadership and project management skills
* Understanding of relevant social policy and rights issues
* Experience of working in a public policy environment to deliver change
* Proven track record of social policy work including evidence of published or written work
* Substantial experience of carrying out research and policy analysis on poverty, social security, children or related issues to inform and support strategic objectives
* Knowledge of social research methods and ability to write successful bids for research funding
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Ability to support and supervise staff as required
* Strong project management skills
* Excellent analytical skills and the ability to develop evidence-based positions on complex areas of public policy
* Ability to write and oversee the development of high quality briefings, consultation responses, reports and other policy and campaigning outputs
* Ability to think strategically and respond speedily and effectively to external developments
* Ability to interpret a range of statistical datasets including Households Below Average Income (HBAI) and other national datasets

What you'll get in return
£39,910 - £44,111 - plus a non-contributory (5% of salary) Group Personal Pension Scheme.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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We live in a country with an ageing population – by 2040, 1 in 4 people in the UK will be 65 or over.  Independent Age exists so that people can continue to live life on their own terms, campaigning and providing services to ensure people can enjoy being independent, financially secure, healthy, active and connected in older age. 

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people.

As people age, they are often let down by the systems in place to support them. Whether they struggle to manage multiple medications, live with undiagnosed conditions, or don’t receive treatment when they need it, older people and their families continually miss out on essential support when they need it most.

At Independent Age, our dynamic and ambitious policy team analyse the problems that affect people as they grow older, and develop tangible solutions to ensure that no-one feels ignored, isolated and marginalized.

We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead the development of our activity in the health sphere, working to improve the systems that impact people as they age.

The ideal candidate will have…..

• Experience of developing and leading complex programmes of policy work that achieve tangible change, specifically in the sphere of health.
• A strong understanding of how policy, public affairs and campaigning interact to make positive change happen, including an interest in politics and a good understanding of Westminster, Whitehall, NHS structures and local government.
• Proven ability to tailor written language to different audiences when writing briefings, consultation responses, and reports, etc.
• Experience of undertaking and project managing qualitative and/or quantitative research to inform policy positions and development.
• Experience of involving people who are affected by an issue in policy and research activity
• An understanding of the issues faced by older people.
• Experience of building good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including influencing politicians and decision makers.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak with people at all levels in person, by phone and email. 
• Proven ability to work independently and proactively to meet strict deadlines on a number of concurrent tasks.
• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in this role, please click to apply by submitting your CV and Covering Letter, detailing how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd April 2020

Interviews will be held on Friday 1st May 2020.

Who is CFG?

At CFG, our vision is to inspire a financially confident, dynamic and trustworthy sector. Everything we do is led by our goal to enable charities to deliver more impact to their causes.

It’s our mission to put finance at the heart of social change organisations, making their money work harder and achieve the maximum positive outcome for their beneficiaries. Our members include over 1,400 charities, social change and public benefit organisations, all working hard to improve the lives and outcomes for their beneficiaries – often on a tight budget.

The role

We are looking for a membership and marketing enthusiast with a commercial brain, who has the ability to understand and identify member need and be completely at ease in the digital environment. The ideal candidate will have CRM knowledge and the ability to ensure systems are developed to meet organisational need.

Looking for someone who is comfortable analysing data and able to draw insights from market intelligence and member feedback. Someone who strikes a superb balance between commerciality and service provision so that our offerings are tailored, sustainable and effective; leading the team and providing expertise.

Why work for us?

We are a friendly team with a great sense of humour that enjoys the work that we do. There is lots of potential for development for talented individuals within CFG, and we can provide an excellent platform for career progression within the sector. We also offer a superb range of benefits including flexible working and a generous pension contribution.

Deadline for applications: We will be reviewing candidates as and when we receive CVs and cover letters and will appoint as soon as we meet the right person. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please apply early. This position is available immediately.

The Role

Are you an experienced policy and advocacy specialist in the field of diversity and inclusion?

We're looking for someone to lead our work with members and wider stakeholders to improve diversity, inclusion and social mobility within the solicitor profession. You'll possess experience of working at a senior level, developing and implementing strategies and action plans to achieve objectives, solid policy drafting skills and the ability to analyse, interpret and present complex and persuasive policy briefings and papers. In addition, you'll have strong knowledge of Equality and Diversity legislation and relevant codes of practice and experience of influencing professions, sectors and groups to drive real policy and practice change.


What we're looking for

You'll use your excellent all-round communication and presentation skills to influence and engage with the leadership team and establish credible working relationships at a senior level with a diverse group of key stakeholders. You'll also have proven experience of managing a team, conducting appraisals and ensuring work objectives are established and delivered.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to tackle inappropriate barriers to entry and progression and will help bring best practice to an entire profession and to our internal diversity and inclusion. You'll have a seat at the table with government departments to partners from big firms and be a part of a well-resourced team of staff and volunteer committees.

What's in it for you

We offer a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

We have partnered with Anderson Quigley on this exciting opportunity so for more information and details on how to apply, please visit:

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

Policy Manager

Our client is looking for an experienced and innovative leader to guide UK Agriculture’s collective ambition of becoming is ‘Net Zero’ by 2040. This is a fantastic role to work with a great team on arguably the greatest environmental challenge facing their sector.

They believe that the agricultural sector is very much part of the solution to decarbonising the UK economy and achieving net zero. If you share their ambition and have a proven track record of leading critical projects, of motivating disparate teams towards common goal, then this role could be just what you are looking for. You will be energised by the scale of the challenge and determined to make a difference: particularly that farm businesses must balance this Net Zero ambition while continuing to be productive and profitable food producers.

Net Zero Policy Manager Responsibilities:

Based at Stoneleigh, in their Policy Directorate, you will reach out to individuals across our client and beyond, to galvanise action and mobilise teams that can deliver their goal. The role will be stretching and varied, working with farming groups, policy makers, stakeholders and politicians to ensure all have tools and information they need to make the right decisions on the Net Zero journey.

Net Zero Policy Delivery Manager Requirements:

This is a critical role for our client at an exciting time requiring an individual with both personal determination and credibility to provide the necessary focus the Net Zero project. You will need to take people with you and be skilled in navigating multi-organisation priorities, having the resilience to enjoy the journey, and celebrating the achievements of UK farming as they move towards their Net Zero target.

About our client:

Our client represents the interests of farmers and growers across England and Wales. Promoting the interests of farmers and growers, they aim to influence decision making at the highest levels to create an environment in which their members can be successful.

Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire CV8 2TZ

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Salary: £Competitive

Benefits: Competitive remuneration package

Closing date: Midnight: 5th April, 2020
Interview date: 22nd April, 2020

You may have experience of the following: Policy Delivery Manager, Policy Manager, Programme Manager, Programme Management, Agriculture, etc.

Ref: 92555

Our client, an established and ambitious charity, is looking to recruit a Policy Partnerships Manager to play a key role in creating and developing relationships with leaders in business, policy, science and the media.

The role will ensure the effective management of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Diversity and Inclusions in STEM and deliver their Inclusive Science Engagement Network (ISEN). You will develop and curate policy roundtables and reports as well as undertake stakeholder mapping to identify new potential partnerships. From here, this role will nurture and develop these partnerships to strengthen them and create new opportunities for the organisation.

The Policy Partnerships Manager role would suit someone who is an excellent networker and is driven by convening diverse groups of professionals together to create change. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working with societal influencers and will have the ability to ensure under-represented groups are included in discussions where their views are traditionally absent. The candidate will also have demonstrable partnerships experience within a political setting, with strong knowledge of the British political landscape.

Our client is a committed equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from diverse audiences and backgrounds. They are also committed to being a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles. If you wish to be considered on this basis please speak to the Prospectus consultant.

Quaker Social Action is a charity and a limited company, founded in 1867, to address poverty and social exclusion. We are based in east London and support around 3,000 people each year through a diverse and innovative range of practical projects.

We are seeking an ambitious head of operations to play a central role in shaping the strategic and operational direction of QSA. Joining the senior leadership team at our office in Bethnal Green, you will be a dynamic thinker, possessing a strong people-focus and a passion for maintaining organisational wellbeing.

You will oversee all service delivery, supporting project teams to ensure we are meeting the strategic vision for each area of our work. This responsibility will include taking a lead on QSA’s impact, using a well-tested structure to capture evidence and reflect upon our practice. The role will report directly to QSA’s director, who you’ll work closely with to provide effective and appropriate accountability to the board, whilst taking the lead on strengthening QSA’s systems and processes.

This is an excellent opportunity within an organisation that is small enough to see the direct benefit of your endeavours. We are looking for an exceptional person who is motivated by contributing in a pivotal role at an organisation with a reputation for delivering work of the highest standard.

Visit our website or download the job pack to apply.

Our mission is to provide appropriate support, in a prompt and sympathetic manner to jockeys past or present who are injured or in need. The fund has grown in the last few years which has enabled us to widen the support we are able to offer to our beneficiaries.

The successful candidate for this new role will have the opportunity to provide strategic and operational input including defining a compelling Welfare strategy for the fund. They will play a key role in the development of our Welfare service, working closely with our clinical and rehab teams and leading our team of committed Almoners.

The role will assume responsibility for the efficient running of our 3 rehabilitation centres in Malton, Lambourn and Newmarket. The successful candidate will need to be based within a 1.5-hour commute of the Newmarket office.

Purpose

Reporting into the CEO and working as part of the senior management team to assume responsibility for the efficient running of all welfare and operational services including a team of Almoners and 3 Rehab Centres.
The Head of Operations will be responsible for defining the welfare strategy for the IJF for the short, medium and long term. The role will be integral in taking the lead in implementing frameworks and structure to work within, driving consistency and monitoring compliance across all areas of responsibility.
The Head of Operations will support the implementation of strong operational process and procedures to aid connectivity between departments and to enable the fund to ensure a seamless service is delivered

Responsibilities

• Define and implement an appropriate welfare strategy for the next 3 – 5 years including service levels to active and non-active beneficiaries
• Manage and support the team of Almoners, ensuring consistency across the service provided to our beneficiaries
• Review the existing welfare offering to beneficiaries, proposing and implementing new ways to support
• Implement befitting reporting mechanisms to ensure an up to date view of beneficiary information at any one time
• Develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures
• Work with the Clinical team to determine the links between welfare and clinical and develop the associate working practices to ensure a seamless interaction between the two
• Develop a plan to improve the connectivity between Almoners & Rehab Centres including clear agendas for tether days
• Support Operational management of all IJF Rehab Centres (Jack Berry House/Oaksey House/POSH) and its infrastructure (excluding finance & IT)
• Liaise and build on external partnerships with associations including Racing Welfare, British Horseracing Association & Professional Jockeys Association

• Project management of all new infrastructure developments
• Ownership for business continuity processes
• Lead on ongoing improvements to the cost and quality of the operational services
• Work with the CEO to prepare and update appropriate risk assessments in relation to the Almoner role
• Create an Almoner toolkit and associated training package to aid in future onboarding
• Be responsible for individual development plans and succession planning within the team

Person Specification

• Experience of managing operational services within a welfare or service provision
• Experience of turning strategic vision into reality
• Proven understanding of the welfare sector including regulatory requirements
• Strong experience of implementing process and structure that supports connectivity and scalability
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and handle competing priorities
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong influencing skills, able to work intuitively
• Excellent organisational skills and initiative and a strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent numerical and IT skills, particularly systems and databases

Purpose of Post

FACT’s mission is to enrich lives and shape the future through Film, Art and Creative Technology. You will be joining our team at an exciting time in the organisation’s development! The Head of Development will work closely with the CEO/Director, who joined the organisation in May 2019, and the new leadership team to identify, develop and implement opportunities for income generation in line with FACT’s Business Plan.

This role will be particularly focused on diversifying and growing income to help strengthen FACT’s business model, coordinating our upcoming Band 3 Arts Council England National Portfolio application, and leading on our capital fundraising campaign. The role will also be key in managing stakeholders including: local government, public funding distributors, trusts and foundations, EU funding, corporates and other strategic relationships.

The Head of Development will lead the Senior Management Team in the coordination and management of all bid writing and fundraising across the organisation, and take a lead role in the development, implementation and management of initiatives to maximise both contributed and earned income.

How to Apply

Please download the full job description and equal opportunities form. To apply, please send a detailed letter outlining why you are interested in the post and how your experience fits our requirements, plus a CV and a completed equal opportunities form.

Deadline

Sunday 29 March at midnight

Interviews

Interviews will take place on Monday 6 or Wednesday 8 April 2020.

Head of Enterprise – permanent post

Salary £49,553 - £55,750 per annum

Who are we looking for?

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an experienced and highly qualified team, driving SAMS Group business to increase commercial revenue and build the opportunities which will support SAMS future growth.

You will be a highly motivated, commercially astute team player who is able to work collaboratively to plan the business development strategy and deliver challenging sales targets in a research environment.  Experience of commercialising research in the academic or charity sectors would be helpful but not essential.

The role demands strong communication, delegation and influencing skills and an effective leadership style with a ‘hands on’ approach. If you enjoy working to a clear script, then this may not be the role for you.  Lateral thinking and a desire to find solutions is key.

We are looking for a diligent self-starter with proven success in building relationships with key stakeholders both in and out the organisation who will be a key member of the SAMS senior management team. 

So, what do we offer in return?

Based on the beautiful west coast of Scotland, we offer a generous remuneration package including pension, holidays, career development, flexible working, free on-site parking as well as occupational health & wellbeing support. In addition, our employee benefits package includes purchase of additional holidays, discounted shopping vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. 

SAMS location offers nearby islands, beautiful countryside and mountains, many water sports as well as other outdoor and community activities. If you are looking for a country lifestyle with access to small town living, friendly people, and beautiful landscapes, then this may be the place for you. 

Interested?  We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you might have before progressing through the application process. Please contact HR 

Ready to apply? Then please apply by CV plus cover letter which should outline your experience as well as strengths you can bring to the role.

Further information is available online. Alternatively, please write to: Human Resources, Head of Enterprise, Job Ref D24/19.AM, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Dunbeg, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QA or e-mail 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 6th April 2020

Interviews will be held in May 2020

SAMS is a registered Scottish charity (SC 009206), has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Anglican Communion Office are exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit a newly created Head of Finance to join their developing organisation. With exciting plans on the horizon, this will be a critical position for the Anglican Communion Office (ACO) to implement significant changes across a multi-faceted finance function.

About the Anglican Communion Office

The Anglican Communion is one of the world's largest Christian communities. It has tens of millions of members in more than 165 countries around the globe. All of their 40 provinces are autonomous and free to make their own decisions - guided by recommendations from the four Instruments: the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Anglican Consultative Council, the Primates' Meeting, and the Lambeth Conference. Based near Paddington, the ACO is the permanent Secretariat for the Instruments. During this exciting period as they approach Lambeth Conference 2020, a once in a decade gathering of around 1300 international bishops and spouses, this Head of Finance role will be crucial to the oversight of the finance function and managing a small team.

The Role

This role will report directly into the Director of Finance and Resources and will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead a small finance team and manage all aspects of ongoing financial operations of the ACO and related charities
• Work towards the budget and financial planning processes including acting as an effective business partner to budget holders including donor reporting
• Implement and improve financial processes across the function including supporting the Director of Finance with advancing management reporting and an upcoming system upgrade
• Oversee transactional elements of the function including expenses, purchase ledger and petty cash
• Forecast and manage cash flow to optimise between investment returns and operational needs
• Assist in the production of annual statutory accounts and works as a key contact for external auditors
• Taking responsibility of the development of key commercial contracts and provide expertise on key financial negotiations with suppliers
• Ad hoc duties as required

The Candidate

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and ambitious finance professional to take ownership of the finance function. The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Be a confident communicator and able to work positively with a diverse range of staff members and external partners
• Take the initiative to provide pragmatic solutions to improve finance functions without compromising efficiency
• Ideally have a background within the charity sector however other backgrounds will be considered
• Have an understanding of, and be sympathetic to, the life and work of the Anglican Communion

As a newly created opportunity, there is substantial scope to mould this role around the successful candidate's strongest qualities in order to add significant value to the team. Also, the successful candidate will receive direct and supportive management internally from an experienced senior team who are committed to investing in staff development.

There are also impressive career progression opportunities across the team as well as excellent benefits including flexible working, a 10% employer contribution pension and 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays.

This role is being exclusively handled by Robertson Bell on behalf of Anglican Communion Office. Please apply now or contact Imogen at Robertson Bell directly for more details.

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Epsom, Surrey 

Job Details: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum, permanent 

Company: Charity, Social Care

Scope of the Job

SeeAbility are looking for a dynamic Head of Finance to head up their Finance function to deliver extraordinary service to the charity. As a qualified accountant you will be able to lead and motivate a team of 10 including the Payroll function. As well as leading the production of key financial management information and transactional processing, you will be a key part of the organisation’s Leadership Group and have a passion for improving the lives of the people we support. In a busy and varied environment you will lead by example and support the Finance Director with corporate governance.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Team Management/Leadership
• Financial/Management
• Accounting and statutory reporting
• Budgeting/Forecasting
• Financial Policies & Procedures
• Business Processes
• Business Development
• Risk Management

This is a great opportunity to work and develop your skills in a fulfilling high impact and rewarding role.

A full Job Description is available upon application. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early is the right applicant is found. 

Wimbledon Guild is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance and Resources on a permanent, full time basis. Wimbledon Guild is a brilliant charity that was founded in 1907 and has maintained the same vision since the beginning in wanting the people of Merton to lead happy and fulfilled lives. As the needs of the local community have changed over the years, they have continued to offer an extensive range of diverse services fulfilling the aims of:

• Reducing social isolation and loneliness
• Helping people who are experiencing difficulties
• Enabling older people to be active and healthy

This Head of Finance and Resources is a unique opportunity which will have direct involvement in crucial strategic planning for the organisation whilst leading on all financial aspects including business planning, accounting and audit, budgetary oversight and controls

The key responsibilities will be:

• Planning and coordinating the preparation and reporting of budgets, cash flow and risk forecasts, including monthly management accounts and quarterly reports to the Finance & Risk Committee and the Board.
• Working with the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees to develop organisational strategy.
• Evaluating the financial aspects of new projects such as the major capital project to redevelop the site, liaising with managers and Trustees about the projects feasibility alongside analysing, developing and preparing project plans and budgets.
• Preparation and timely delivery of the annual audit, reports and accounts.
• Effectively managing the Guild's taxation position especially in relation to VAT, Corporation Tax and charitable giving.
• Managing and developing the core functions of Finance and Office Management as well as the outsourced functions of IT, Estates and Human Resources.

The organisation:

Wimbledon Guild has an amazing 112-year history and is made up of a fantastic staff team, dedicated volunteers and skilled Trustees. Last year Wimbledon Guild worked with over 2,000 individuals from across the borough of Merton with services ranging from informal community activity groups to talking therapies and individual hardship grants.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant.
• Have experience of managing financial systems, including setting and managing budgets, management accounts and cash flow, etc.
• Have the first-class ability to prepare year-end accounts and annual budgets.
• Have the experience of the long-term financial and business planning, strategic planning and development of an organisation.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate staff and volunteers, to develop and maintain quality relationships with staff, volunteers, trustees, clients and suppliers, funders and donors.

This opportunity will be based at their headquarters in Wimbledon.

The closing date for applications is 30th March with interviews taking place on the 7th April. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!