We are Bloodwise, and we want to change the world for all blood cancer patients. Every year we stop more people dying of blood cancer and our researchers are even working to stop people developing blood cancer in the first place. 

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer and we’ve been working to do this since 1960.

Following a period of transition our new CEO joined in September 2017 and together we have begun the process of exploring the culture and operational approaches that we will need to deliver our strategic objectives. 

To create the necessary platform to drive and sustain this transformation we have brought together our Data & CRM, HR & OD, ICT and Continuous Improvement Teams under a new Organisational Effectiveness Directorate.  The Director of Organisational Effectiveness joined Bloodwise at the end of March 2018 and we are seeking an exceptional candidate to lead the HR and OD team as our Head of HR & OD.

This challenging role requires someone who will be able to influence, negotiate and challenge positively and effectively; building excellent relationships at all levels and bringing colleagues with them through the process of change.

We are seeking a highly experienced HR / OD professional who is able to operate at a strategic and operational level to deliver a highly performing HR service that is aligned to the business.  Experience of leading successful teams and managing organisational change is essential. The successful candidate will have a pragmatic approach, understand the importance of culture in driving and sustaining performance and have a superior attention to detail.  In return you will have the opportunity to have a significant impact on the effective performance of a growing organisation and of delivering life changing results for those whom we serve. We welcome applicants from a range of sectors with demonstrable experience of delivering high quality, HR and OD services.

If you have the necessary skills and experience we are looking for applications are now being accepted via our website.

Applications are to include a current cv and cover letter outlining your background and experience. 

The closing date of this exciting role is:

9am on Monday 21 October 2019

Join us on our journey to beat blood cancer!

*Please note applications will be shortlisted on receipt and if a successful candidate is found

we may bring forward the closing date of this role at our discretion*

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Prospect Hospice for a Head of Retail to lead our outstanding retail team as we continue to deliver our strategic plans to maximise income from existing shops, open new shops and develop new initiatives.

Our retail operations raise vital income to enable us to care for more people in our community. We proudly have a total of 18 shops in Swindon, Marlborough and Pewsey. Our shops generate sales of £2m per year and forms one of our largest income streams. Building on strong performance over the past 3 years, we have exciting plans to expand our retail portfolio, including new formats and business ventures.

We are seeking an experienced, commercially focused retail leader who wants an exciting new challenge and is passionate about enabling the care we provide.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Director of Community Development, your role will be to lead, inspire and provide strategic direction to a retail team of around 50 staff across our shops, distribution centre and our volunteers. A key element will be to develop and implement plans to grow the hospice’s retail income and ensure sales, costs and profit targets are met in line with the income generation strategy.

You will develop the retail strategy in line with the Director of Community Development, implement robust work plans, monitor performance and evaluate and develop new retail income streams as well as overseeing the day to day management of the shops and distribution centre. You will also play a vital role in driving continuous improvement, growth and an enhanced working culture across our retail team.

You will need to have multi-site experience and a desire to develop yourself in an exciting, forward-thinking and empowering environment.

About you:

• Proven track record in senior retail management in either the commercial or charity sector
• Excellent leadership and people skills
• Proven track record delivering significant sales & profit growth
• Proven track record of opening new shops
• Highly motivated, innovative and resourceful
• Experience in property and lease management
• Knowledge of management accounting and ideally some experience of managing profit and loss accounts.

It would also be great if you have:

• Charity retail sector experience
• Experience of working with, or managing volunteers.

A little bit about us

We are an independent hospice supporting a community of 300,000 people in Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire, and the villages of Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire. It is the only dedicated provider of specialist end of life care services within the area. The Hospice’s multi-professionals teams support people in the community, in care homes, at the Great Western Hospital and at the Hospice in Wroughton. Care is also extended to the families and friends of patients.

What we offer

We are changing and growing. It’s an exciting time to join an independent local charity where everyone’s ideas are encouraged and staff participation is really important to us.

We’ll also provide you with a welcoming and supportive working environment, other benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme (NHS transferrable)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies and practice
• Supportive induction, and training and development
• Free parking

Informal Visits

Informal visits or calls would be welcomed, please contact Warren Finney, Director of Community Development.

Equality & Diversity

We are 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.

Safeguarding

Prospect Hospice is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all adults and children who use our services, ensuring that they live a life that is free from harm, abuse and neglect. We work in an open and transparent way and encourage staff, volunteers, patients and families to raise any safeguarding concerns.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we received, it is not possible to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, following the closing date of this vacancy, your application will have been unsuccessful.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced person to join our senior team, to lead on developing and cultivating productive partnerships and collaborations with employers, trusts, and other third sector organisations.

Future First’s portfolio of existing employer partnerships generates a significant proportion of our income, which this role will be responsible for maintaining.

Further to this, the Head of Partnerships & Development will be responsible for seeking to extend our existing portfolio, building meaningful partnerships and initiatives with new employers and professional networks, who can enable the charity to expand its already successful work through financial support, gifts in kind or other means.

In addition, this role is responsible for managing our fundraising pipeline, ensuring sufficient income is being generated to enable the organisation’s continued operations by identifying funding opportunities and responding to these by working closely with Future First colleagues on the development of compelling funding applications.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will have full responsibility for the financial accounting function and the provision of a high-quality financial accounting service with a strong customer service ethos.

You will be responsible for high-quality financial advice to the Chief Financial Officer, Trustees and the Mind Senior team. You will also be responsible for ensuring the development and operation of the internal and external audit, tax compliance, treasury and investment functions, and advising senior management regarding areas of financial policies and performances including analyses as required.

You will have significant post qualified experience with previous experience in a similar role in a similar sized organisation and sector. You will have senior managerial experience of providing leadership, planning, managing, and organising a team or department. You will have outstanding communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills and an ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. You will also have the ability to provide key and relevant financial information to Senior Management and Trustees to enable them to make sound and informed financial decisions.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: Noon on 30 September 2019

Interview date: 10 October 2019

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.

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing. Learn about our social mission and our history by read our 'what we do section' on our website.

We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer. We are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and if you are looking for the next step in your career, this a great time for you to join us.

What are we looking for?

This newly created role will be focused on bringing in new clients to the organisation and building up a sales pipeline. We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager who is an excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with all clients quickly at all levels. You will be confident at pitching proposals to clients and offering an advisory or consultancy like experience to those looking to improve their organisation. 

You will have a passion for mental health, wellbeing and best practice within organisations and be keen to make a real impact. You will have experience with a variety of organisations and a proven history of hitting KPIs and targets.  You will also have commercial awareness and good business acumen.

The post holder will be collaborative, passionate, organised, detail-oriented, and able to inspire and engage others.

What can we offer you? 

You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, along with a winter and summer office closure in addition to your annual leave. We provide a pension contribution for you which is matched up to 5%. We’ll support your development and growth and help you develop your experience and skills to achieve your personal and the businesses goals.

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents./ Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Sunday 29th September. Interviews will be held week commencing 7th October.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

Citizens Advice Barnet are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual with a passion for new business and a proven track record to match.

As part of the Senior Executive Team the Business Development Manager will be responsible for diversifying the business and developing a pipeline of exciting new and innovative opportunities which will support the changing needs of residents, building on Citizens Advice Barnet’s strong successful track record locally.

This role primarily involves:

• Devising and driving forward the business development strategy across a range of existing and new income streams
• Building and developing a pipeline of multi-year funding grants and contract income
• Securing significant income to underpin Citizens Advice Barnet’s ambitious growth strategy (securing a minimum of £300K - £500k of new monies per annum)
• Driving innovation into service delivery
• Deputising for the Senior Executive Team as required

The successful candidate will have:

• At least five years’ experience of income generation activities, including bidding for contracts, statutory grants and successful funding applications
• Experience of building constructive partnerships and collaborations which deliver income revenues
• Values and beliefs which are aligned to the work of Citizens Advice Barnet
• An innovative and entrepreneurial flair, ability to generate new ideas quickly and a ‘can do’ proactive approach to their work
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to the changing demands of the role

Closing Date: 12pm on 25 September 2019         

Friends of Windmill Gardens (FoWG) is looking for a business development manager to promote, lead and grow the new Brixton Windmill Centre opening this autumn. The successful candidate will have worked for at least two years in business and have strong marketing skills. A demonstrable understanding of the need to marry a commercial approach with FoWG’s community focus and strong project management experience is required. Experience in the charity or social enterprise sector preferred. This is a unique opportunity to work with a thriving volunteer-led local charity to develop their new education, visitor and community centre at the last working windmill in central London. 

Using excellent interpersonal skills the succesful candidate will build close and productive working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, trustees, members, businesses and local community stakeholders in order to methodically implement the charity's business plan. Reporting regularly to our board and working closely with our chair the BDM will develop clear workplans and lead staff and volunteers to achieve them. The BDM will use a creative approach to generate income and will develop FoWG's financial management culture by budget monitoring and contributing to financial forecasting and reporting. A collaborative approach is needed to get the best out of paid employees and enhance the experience of volunteers, who are driven by a passion for heritage and community as much as business requirements.

This 21-hour-a-week part-time post is funded by a Power to Change Business Fund grant for two years. 

We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead the operational finance of the Centre and its trading subsidiaries. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the post holder will work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure the future sustainability and continued success of the organisation. 

The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a Head of Finance or similar role, experience managing a team, and excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models. Financial experience in a charity, arts or educational environment would also be beneficial, along with a keen interest in and broad knowledge of the arts.

Stockport Credit Union is a not-for-profit, financial services co-operative with financial inclusion at the top of our agenda. We make a real difference to peoples' lives in Stockport and we want to increase the use of our services. 

You will be passionate about delivering the ambitious business priorities and goals included within our business plan. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who will take principal responsibility to drive forward significant growth in membership, savings and loan products.

The successful candidate will represent the Credit Union with stakeholders and will design and deliver an effective marketing and communications strategy.

The post is for 21 hours per week and it is a permanent contract.

Closing date is Monday 7 October at 5pm.

Please apply by downloading and completing our Job Application Form.

We are Happy to Talk Flexible Working!

The company :

Working Families is the UK’s leading worklife balance charity, changing the way we live and work. We advocate on behalf of the UK’s 11 million working parents and work directly with employers to create flexible and family friendly workplaces.

The role:

We are looking for a successful Business Development Manager with a proven track record to join our sales team at a really exciting time. You will be responsible for securing new business income selling our employer membership scheme, training, business support products and services and corporate sponsorship opportunities. Working 22.5 hours over 3 days a week, you will develop a pipeline of new opportunities, build productive relationships and secure new income from employers across all business sectors.

The person:

An experienced sales person looking to work flexibly within a successful team.

Organised, with good time management and planning skills, driven to develop new contacts, build a healthy pipeline of business opportunities and achieve monthly sales targets.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to achieve and the tenacity needed to engage with decision makers across a variety of business channels to promote business growth.

Experienced in successfully developing corporate business with both blue chip and SME’s.

Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed.

Confident IT skills including all elements of MS Office.

Hold a full UK driving licence.

If you are looking for a new challenge, feel you possess these skills and would like to be considered for this exciting new opportunity, please download the job pack on our website.

Head of Finance

You will join us as Head of Finance in our successful and highly regarded charity, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Providing the leadership and direction to our Finance Team, you will be joining at an exciting time in the development of the finance department and its support to the charity.

Head of Finance Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Head of Finance will manage a complex work programme along with competing demands and priorities. The successful applicant will line manage the finance department, including volunteers, while delivering organisation wide financial expertise.

Head of Finance Requirements:

Qualified as an accountant, (ACA qualified and relevant professional membership) it is essential that you have extensive knowledge and experience of charity accounting, taxation and financial reporting systems, combined with excellent analytical and presentation skills.

To be successful, you will be progressive and forward thinking with a continuous improvement mind-set. You will be personable, with strong relationship building skills and the confidence to engage with a range of people at all levels within the organisation. Highly motivated and pragmatic, you will have an excellent attention to detail but also an ability to take an overarching view in the best interest of the charity.

About Children’s Hospice South West:

Since 1991 CHSW’s story is one of phenomenal growth, such that we are now one of the largest, and certainly most geographically extensive, children’s hospice organisations in England. We have developed a highly successful record of fundraising and high-quality service delivery to children and families across the South West region, which stretches from South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire in the East to the Isles of Scilly in the far West.

Location: South West - Devon, Cornwall, Bristol

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week

Salary: £47,641 to £53,620 per annum

Benefits: Competitive salary; Contributory pension scheme; Group life insurance scheme; Free car parking; Generous leave entitlement; Enhanced sick pay scheme; Family friendly policies; Commitment to training and development; Excellent working environment; Occupational health, well-being and counselling services; Green Agenda; A chance to make a real difference; 96% of staff agree that they enjoy the work they do for the Charity.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20 October 2019
Anticipated interview date: Thursday 07 November 2019 – Little Bridge House

You may have experience of the following: Financial Controller, Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Assistant Financial Controller, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.

Ref: 89216

A unique opportunity to lead the learning team of an innovative training provider that uses social enterprise as a medium learning.

Foundation Training - Head of Learning
Job type: Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hrs a week
Salary: £26,500 - £28,500 pa
Milton Keynes

Job Purpose 
To lead the Christian Foundation’s learning and training, ensuring the best outcomes for the young adults who train and work with us. To:

• Lead and coordinate our training team, supporting our teachers, trainers, assessors, Safeguarding, support staff and training administrators;
• Ensure the high quality delivery of vocational, functional and personal skills training, assessment and accreditation in line with contractual and Government requirements;
• Identify and take forward new opportunities for growing the use of our training model.

Background 
Foundation Training provides innovative learning opportunities, within social enterprises, for young people who have struggled in more traditional education and training settings.

We use our social enterprises to help young people to:

• Build their confidence and self esteem
• Develop vocational, employability, social and life skills
• Grow skills and achieve qualifications in Maths and English
• Identify the next steps towards more independent living

You will have:

• Experience of leadership in education
• Curriculum leadership and development
• Strong teaching experience
• Experience of working with young people with special educational needs
• Ability to motivate, develop and empower staff
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven skills in quality improvement
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Prevent
• A good grounding in understanding the expectations of OfSTED

The closing date for applications will be Friday 25 October 2019

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

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community

This position requires an enhanced DBS check.

No agencies please.

Join us to make a difference!

At Deafblind UK we believe that people who have a combined sight and hearing loss should have the same rights, access and opportunities as others. We are a membership organisation of, and governed by, people who have both a sight and hearing loss. We champion their rights and interests and deliver quality services which give individuals autonomy and control over their lives.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising to join our team in Peterborough within a crucial management role, where you will be personally responsible for leading and developing our trusts and statutory & major donor fundraising team to maximise revenue to support our work in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You will be broadening our fundraising pipeline by delivering successful inspiring and impacting funding bids to increase long term sustainable projects and the growth of our charity services.

You will be the go-to fundraising professional who networks well, identifying key stakeholders whilst promoting and understanding our mission and values of the organisation. You will also be leading a team or fundraisers, motivating and creatively delivering objectives through team work, passion and commitment. 

For more information on how our fundraising team positively impacts so many individuals across our service why not watch our fundraising film -deafblind-uk-films-fundraising/

About you

We are looking for that one person who will champion the values that underpin our organisation; a standout individual, with an impressive track record in securing funds, motivating staff, proven exceptional communicator, autonomous and driven. Ideally you will have significant experience of working within the charity sector, in a people management role, committed to delivering business plan objectives & targets and have experience or ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders with a business partner approach.

Benefits

Choosing to work within our unique services you will not only be benefiting from a supportive network of colleagues, this will also be complimented by an excellent benefits package including excellent annual leave, auto enrolment pension, training and discounts 

Are you an experienced Fundraising Manager with significant and demonstrable success in motivating teams and fundraising from large trusts, institutional and statutory streams?

To apply for this hugely rewarding opportunity, develop your career and to work within a well established National Charity then please complete our application form, attach your CV and tell us why you’re ideal for this role.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

For any queries about this role or for an application form in an alternative format then please contact the Recruitment Team 

Skills : Fundraising, donors, donor journey, promoting, big lottery, trusts, grants, major donors, raisers edge, management, leader, non profit, nfp, charities, charity services, disabilities, sight and hearing loss, blind, deaf, hard of hearing, acquired deafblindness, deafblind, appeal, gifting, community, legacy, legacies, third sector, 3rd sector, giving, individual giving, campaigns, funds, CRM, leadership, management 

Senior Business Development Coordinator

(Ref: SUS2751)

£31,250 per annum

(inclusive of a London Weighting allowance of £3,995pa)

37.5 hours per week – based in London

This is an exciting opportunity to secure new work for Sustrans by the coordination of an effective, responsive and high quality business development service to our team in the London.  This role will lead on process by developing and writing content for funding bids, co-ordinating input from staff and leading on identifying and targeting funding opportunities at local / regional scale through relationship development and a competitive tendering processes.  

Educated to degree level or equivalent, with proven experience of managing tender/bid management systems, you will have substantial experience of preparing successful funding bids and robust project plans and budgets and of writing, editing and presenting documents for a wide range of funding opportunities. You will also have strong verbal and written communications skills, excellent time management, be highly organised, and have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels as well as with clients to develop successful proposals. You will be IT literate, have a sound understanding of tender and bid processes and familiar with the use of CRM.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 09:00am on Monday 23 September 2019.  Interviews will take place in London during week commencing Monday 30 September 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.