Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.

We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. A valuable part of this work has been the provision of services to children and young people from our Children and Young People Services offices in Levenshulme. The holistic mix of services delivered includes advice, volunteering, mentoring and counselling. The services have been successfully evaluated and involve young people in design, development and delivery.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  | Belonging  | Strength  | Collaboration

The Service Manager will support staff and play a strategic role in developing the delivery of high quality young people-led services.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop our services for children and young people.

Position: Service Manager, Children & Young People Services

Salary: £35,934 pro rata

Hours: 28 hours per week

Funding guaranteed until the end of June 2021.

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way.
• Experience of managing and developing services.
• Experience of working strategically.

You can download the application documents from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Wednesday 9th December 2020.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Victim Support is looking for four Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting four English speaking Group Facilitators.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for two Urdu speaking Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Group Facilitators fluent in English and Urdu.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for two Gujarati speaking Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Group Facilitators fluent in English and Gujarati.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for two Polish speaking Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting two Group Facilitators fluent in English and Polish.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for two Welsh speaking Domestic Abuse Programme Group Faciitators. These roles are part-time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

VS is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

VS is recruiting 2 Group Facilitators fluent in English and Welsh.

The role of Group Facilitator will be to deliver consistent information, advice and support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. They will co-facilitate group work to victims of domestic abuse, not deemed to currently be at high risk and deliver the programme online and when safe and appropriate, face to face across England and Wales.

To be successful in one of these roles you will have experience of working in a multi-agency environment to support vulnerable people and will have worked directly with and supported victims of domestic abuse, ideally from diverse backgrounds and in a group setting.

You will be highly organised, with strong IT and administration skills and have excellent time management skills. A strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal responsibilities is also essential.

We are looking for strong team players with a strong interest in learning and self-development.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

Victim Support is looking for a Domestic Abuse Programme Operations Manager. This role is full time and home based with travel around England and Wales.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

Victim Support (VS) is looking for an outstanding team who will deliver a transformational national Domestic Abuse early help support programme. This programme will provide specialist information and support, enabling people to act on domestic abuse as soon as possible and stop it from happening again. Funding for this programme has been secured for 3 years (to December 2023).

As Operations Manager you will lead, manage and develop staff in providing safe, high quality and consistent group work services to victims and survivors of domestic abuse across England and Wales. You will work closely with the Domestic Abuse Programme Lead to ensure the whole service is responsive to client needs and has the resilience to cope with demand and change.

The successful candidate will require excellent staff development and management skills to oversee a team of Group Facilitators and Team Leaders to deliver group work support to low risk victims of domestic abuse and those at risk of domestic abuse. Ideally you will have experience of successfully managing culturally diverse teams.

You will ensure that the wellbeing and safety of participants is central to all processes.

You will be accountable for the performance of your team and ensuring the delivery of group work is consistent and effective. This includes ensuring that Information Management standards are adhered, specifically in relation to compliance with GDPR, Safeguarding and Information Sharing policies and procedures.

This vacancy will close midnight Tuesday 29th December 2020, with interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th January 2021. 

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

We are looking for a part-time organiser, based in the Birmingham area, to strengthen and expand our network of Equality Trust-affiliated groups. As part of our objective of reducing inequality in local areas, this role will seek to further develop our network of local groups, by increasing support to existing groups, supporting new groups to form, as well as working strategically with other like-minded organisations at a local level.

We are seeking an exceptionally motivated and organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. We offer a dynamic, friendly team and a supportive and flexible working environment. The Equality Trust is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in recruitment. We know that organisations with a diverse team perform better for their beneficiaries, and we particularly welcome applications from those who identify as Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and older applicants who are under-represented in our staff team.

This post is advertised as 21 hours, and we are open to this being worked flexibly over 3, 4 or 5 days. Note all staff are currently working remotely until further notice. This post will require some evening and weekend work which can be taken as TOIL. 

About the role

The role will involve facilitating local activity, developing the capacity of local groups and broadening the reach of our networks. It will also involve developing and strengthening our Speakers’ Network and responding to the increased demand for speakers on the topic of inequality. It will also involve delivering and/or organising training sessions for local groups, contributing to the monthly newsletter and organising online events. The postholder will be a point of contact for local groups and will support individuals to start local groups. The post-holder will broaden the scope of campaigning issues our groups feel confident to work on, including social inequalities, poverty (and the Poverty Premium), fair pay, education, health, business behaviour, etc. There will also be opportunities to get involved in different aspects of The Equality Trust’s work. 

Specifically the organiser will, in line with agreed priorities, facilitate and support local groups to:

• Develop and deliver local campaigns to reduce inequality, encouraging our activists to think strategically and eliciting active participation from across the community, in wider TET campaigns as well as locally
• Grow the local groups network and build power within local communities
• Organise a range of interactive events, including national local groups conferences, film showings, webinars, speaker events, craftivist sessions etc.
• Hold public stalls and stalls at local events and conferences subject to public health and safety advice.
• Establish links and hold events with local academics, student unions, schools and colleges, and local like-minded organisations
• Train and recruit more members into our Speaker Network
• Develop and deliver training to volunteer activists on a range of topics, including online and offline organising, dealing with media, communications and other skills.
• Prepare campaigns materials for hustings for local/national elections and campaigns
• Engage with like-minded local groups on campaigning work to reduce inequality
• Engage with schools, youth groups and colleges where appropriate, through the Speaker Network and our education programme.

About you

Essential experience 

• Experience of community and/or union organising and a proven history of grassroots campaigning.
• Demonstrable success in devising and delivering online and offline campaigns and materials
• Experience of developing a strategic approach at a local level that motivates supporters and where appropriate brings pressure to bear on relevant stakeholders.
• Experience of influencing and working collaboratively with others, both internally with staff and volunteers and externally with prospective partner organisations.
• Experience of organising in an inclusive way that proactively seeks to address any underrepresentation of disadvantaged groups.
• Experience of developing and delivering training materials to supporters.

Desirable experience

• Experience of creating media opportunities to further campaigning strategic objectives.
• Experience of editing/creating films, podcasts and designing materials.

Skills and abilities

• Proactive, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to plan and organise own work and use own time effectively.
• Ability to travel to our local groups to support them, subject to health and safety advice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to address different and diverse audiences.
• Excellent IT and social media skills, including the use of membership databases, webinar programmes and calendar coordination.
• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Proactive with initiative, actively seeking information from internal or external sources as required.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to persuade, influence and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders, sensitive to their communications needs.
• Deadline driven, able to remain calm in the face of several simultaneous deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when needed.
• A strong understanding of the causes and effects of social and economic inequality and a demonstrable commitment to the principles that underlie The Equality Trust’s work.

How to apply

Please submit the following documents by 9am on the closing date:

• Your CV (not more than 2 pages)
• Your covering letter addressing the person specification AND answering the the questions at the end of the attached pack, using the questions as headings. 

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Project Worker – Brighton Young Families

Brighton & Hove

Permanent

28 Hours per week

£22,640 per annum (pro-rata)

£17,132 per annum (actual)

As a team member, you will take an assets-based approach, working with parents and their children in their homes to provide focussed family support which improves parenting capacity, increases the aspirations and motivations of families to take up education, employment and training opportunities and improves family function with children feeling more secure and parents confident in their parenting abilities.

The team work in a holistic manner, adopting a psychologically-informed approach to support young parents to transition into independent living throughout Brighton & Hove.

As a service, we provide a safe and caring environment for young families, with their aspirations and desires always at the forefront of the support we offer them. Overall, our service seeks to encourage and empower young parents to move forward positively, and to learn and achieve the independent skills they need to live positive and fulfilling lives.

The position comes with excellent benefits, including 27 days annual leave per annum (plus bank holidays), a company sick pay scheme, a life assurance policy of 2x your annual salary, a health and wellbeing cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. Please download a job pack for more information about other benefits offered.

If you are an applicant interested in this post and would like an informal discussion having read the job pack, you can speak to the Recruiting Manager.

YMCA DownsLink Group welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and promote inclusion, which we demonstrate through our activities, as well as in our policies and working practices. Reinforced by our culture and values, we seek to create an inspiring and inclusive place to work.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date for applications: Friday 4th December 2020 at 9am

Interview date: Thursday 17th December 2020

To apply, please visit our website

Please note that we do not accept CVs. When submitting your application please save your application form as ‘your full name APPLICATION’ and put the job title/location in the email subject line. Please submit your application as a Word document where or PDF (we cannot accept Pages) via email.

Organisation:  

Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (KCAH) 

Location:  

Kingston upon Thames 

Contract type:  

One year fixed term 

Hours:  

36 

Salary:  

 £33,862 

Deadline for applications:  

Tuesday 1st December 2020 - 12:00pm 

Interviews will be week commencing 7th December 2020 

We are looking for an organised, motivated and engaged manager with the energy to set up a new harm reduction, residential centre for seven people who have recently experienced rough sleeping and who have problematic issues around drug and alcohol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a manager with experience in the drug and alcohol field to help create and establish a bespoke service based on a strength-based approach which simultaneously addresses homelessness and addiction in our efforts to reduce rough sleeping in Kingston upon Thames. 

As the Service Manager, you will: 

• Lead a team where care and compassion resonate throughout the service. 

• Be responsible for directly managing the staff team and oversee their casework. 

• Develop and manage positive partnerships with key agencies across Kingston. 

• Be responsible for ensuring the finances of the service are well managed and that all relevant policies and legislation are followed. 

• Work alongside the Operational Director and CEO to manage the service’s performance against contracts. 

We are looking for someone who is: 

• Strength-based and client-focussed. 

• Able to organise the operations of a new, complex, busy service. 

• A decisive and effective leader, invested in people, builds on the team’s strengths and leads by example. 

• An excellent communicator, able to form and maintain effective working relationships with all partners. 

KCAH is committed and driven to helping people who have experienced homelessness to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness in Kingston and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people. 

As well as striving to always offer a great working environment, we also provide: 

• Support to develop your leadership and strategic skills 

• A contributory pension scheme 

• 26 days holiday and 8 paid bank holidays 

KCAH is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity and we welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community.

International Group Chief Financial Officer - a unique, challenging and very rewarding position for the right candidate

Words of Peace is an independent charitable foundation, who are part of an international network of related charities and not-for-profit foundations.
Funded entirely by donations, with a combined turnover of close to $15 million, mainly from many thousands of individuals around the world, the main activity is supporting the international tours and events and other speaking engagements that promote the education of peace and wellbeing.
This position is primarily home-based, liaising with people around the world on a virtual basis.

The Role:

* The Group CFO is responsible for managing the financial administration and reporting of each of the key organisations. He/she reports directly to the CEO and maintains contact with other key managers within the group.
* The Group CFO is assisted by full-time and part-time staff in the respective organisations who manage the admin, bookkeeping and the donations database functions between them.

The person:

* The successful person for this position should meet the following minimum requirements:
* A minimum 10 years of experience in financial management and accounting as a CFO/Senior Finance Manager
* Charity experience and an accountancy qualification are desirable but not essential
* Flexible schedule to accommodate different time zones of the global team
* Ability to communicate complex financial and legal issues clearly to non-finance experts and develop effective financial management systems
* Relevant experience of managing the upgrade of IT infrastructure including web services
* Experience in overseeing data compliance
* Ability to think strategically and deliver against the charity's strategy
* Proven line management and staff development skills and human resources
* Confident and willing to carry out hands-on technical accounting skills as well as high level reporting
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, able to initiate dialogue and present at conference
* Able to work both proactively and autonomously from home and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, both with volunteers and professionals.

If you would like to understand more about this role and the organisation, please apply or contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Tuesday 8th December.

We are looking for an Operations Manager to join our East of England management team based in our delivery hub in Luton. We are currently working from home which will feature for the foreseeable period. This is a leadership role managing a small team of Operational delivery colleagues to support caseloads of Young People into Employment, Education, Enterprise or Engagement with us. You will help to deliver our ambitious plans to provide the very best support to young people across the area. Your responsibilities include direct line management of the team of executives who work directly with our young people, partners and volunteer colleagues. This role will have main focus on volunteers and employability/ development awards. The role holder will work closely within the area and regional Management team.

We have the ambition to become the very best organisation within the sector. You will be required to continually innovate, review and adapt our operations to ensure we deliver the very best for young people across the area. You will effectively manage those areas of operations assigned to you and support and develop our executives to do their best work. 

You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders (internal and external) and ensure that our delivery plans are achieved, and the quality and impact is high. There are a range of KPIs relevant to the delivery team which you will be responsible for.

You will be responsible for the accurate planning, phasing and resourcing of our delivery, you will manage budgets and support the effective delivery of funding contracts. You will work alongside fundraising colleagues with the development of bids, reporting and attending meetings and events. 

The Trust has a behavioural framework which informs all our work with colleagues, young people and partners. Through the process, the successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to lead by example, communicate effectively, continually improve themselves and others and by working as one team deliver results for the benefit of young people.

Operations Manager: we have an opportunity for a highly motivated and talented individual to join us at senior manager level in a key role. Do you have experience in managing caseworkers/keyworkers with the commitment and passion to making a positive difference to the lives of hundreds of vulnerable and socially excluded people?

Step Together Volunteering supports some of the most socially isolated and vulnerable people in England and Scotland. Using volunteering as an intervention, teamed with intensive 1-1 mentoring support, we enable our clients to develop the personal and practical skills needed to overcome the barriers they face. We support our clients to achieve positive outcomes and build a brighter future for themselves.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as Operations Manager, and we are looking for someone with the passion, commitment and skills to complement our team. You should be highly motivated and have a demonstrable track record of effective line management of staff. Experience of managing staff remotely would be advantageous as our team of client-facing staff are home-based and spread throughout England and Scotland.

This is a key role, working closely with and supporting the CEO. You should be comfortable managing a varied workload and be able to work effectively under pressure. Knowledge of best practice in case management is essential, as is a solutions-focused approach and the ability to operate at a senior level. You should be comfortable using case management systems to record client informaiton and capture evidence of outcomes and impact. As appropriate for a role of this level, you should be able to work with minimal supervision and be comfortable prioritising your own workload.

The role would be well suited to someone dedicated to making a positive difference to clients and keen to be involved in operational plans and organisational strategy. The post-holder will have the opportunity to influence how the organisation develops over the next few years, and work alongside the CEO and Board of Trustees.

In return we offer a competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), matched contribution pension scheme up to 5% of salary, life insurance and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

Deadline for applications is Monday 7th December at 5.00pm

Retail Manager, Hastings

Salary £16,438 per annum

35 Hours

Permanent, Full Time

Closing date:? 1st December 2020

Interview date: TBC

We are looking for a Retail Manager to join our Marie Curie HASTINGS store team who will work closely with our Retail District Managers focusing on leading our people, products and culture whilst driving sales and creating long term relationships. Based in our Hastings Marie Curie Charity Shop, you will be accountable for achieving maximum sales within the shop ensuring that direct costs are kept to a minimum. Using best charity retail practice, creative flair, and an ability to lead by example, you will enable the shop team to create an inviting shop which encourages sales and promotes excellent customer service.

What we are looking for:

• Comfortable around people and passionate about our brand
• Understanding of how to maximise profit through achievement of targets
• Eager to learn and develop
• Experience in coaching and developing people
• Commercial acumen with a good level of English, Maths and computer skills
• Strong retail experience
• Customer Service
• Stock rotation
• Managing and training a team

What's in it for you:

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme?
• Flexible Working

For further information or an informal chat please contact Nicola Hyder on

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.? We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Standard DBS criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.? Agencies need not apply.