Vacancy Reference Number:

HOHR/FS/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Human Resources

Reports to:

Deputy CEO

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £44,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

Reporting directly to the Deputy CEO, this pivotal new role will drive culture change across the charity, ensuring our change programme is underpinned by a coherent, long-term and practical commitment to building all aspects of a modern, diverse, capable workforce. In this exciting and wide-ranging role, you will deliver our strategies.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre, big picture thinker with considerable experience of advising Chief Executives and Boards and whose experience combines both strategic and operational leadership ability.  You will be skilled in driving and embedding organisational effectiveness and cultural change in line with organisational strategies.  With a demonstrable track record of delivering strategic impact, your approach to leadership will embody five core leadership traits: academic, learning, adaptable, inclusive and trustworthy. 

Main Responsibilities:

• To act as the authoritative People Strategy adviser to Muslim Hands and, where necessary, supporting the CEO in engaging with Trustees and governance Committees on key People issues, risks and priorities.
• To be a powerful advocate for Muslim Hands ambitions for workforce development and capability (paid and unpaid) by creating a visible personal leadership presence in all aspects of workforce development and culture change.
• To devise and deliver a transformative and innovative people and cultural change strategy that aligns fully with our values and Muslim Hands Strategy and sets us apart as a great place to work.
• Be an active, effective and accountable member of the organisation, exhibiting strong leadership, leading by example.
• To establish the development of our organisational learning and development agenda.
• To formulate credible proposals on all strategic considerations for our people and organisational culture – with a particular focus on increasing our equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels across the charity.
• To coach the senior leadership team as necessary, ensuring expert support is put in place that drives high standards of leadership, talent development and employee engagement.
• To create and lead a People and Culture style Human Resources function that is recognised and valued as a centre of excellence in delivering our strategic goals and organisational development priorities, offering relevant expertise and, proactively sharing insights that add value.
• To ensure all contributions from the Human Resources team fully meets expectations including quality of People Policies, Talent acquisition, Compensation and Benefits. Employee Relations and support to Senior Leadership roles.
• To exhibit Muslim Hands core values.
• To deliver and lead a People Strategy focused on culture change and organisational development intervention which creates a progressive, agile, dynamic workplace experience and environment for the future which enhances employee engagement and wellbeing.
• To work with colleagues to identify the skills, knowledge, and capability and culture of Muslim Hands needs to deliver future plans.
• To implement new talent management and wider learning programmes at all levels which align with our ambition to be a ‘learning organisation’, engaging our people to fulfil their potential, perform better and want to stay longer.
• To keep under constant review the charity’s approach to pay, reward/recognition and benefits to ensure we attract, recognise and retain talented paid and unpaid colleagues who are committed to Muslim Hands mission.
• To lead a department that provides an effective business-focused employee relations approach.
• To lead the charity’s approach to performance management, focusing on inspiring, equipping, empowering and rewarding colleagues to meet and exceed expectations.
• To ensure that paid and unpaid colleagues have access to appropriate support to maintain their personal wellbeing and maximise their contribution.
• To ensure that all other people and volunteering policies and procedures are as robust and efficient as possible; are legally compliant, fit for purpose and take account of emerging external risk factors and support delivery of the Strategy.
• To use data proactively to improve our organisational performance and encourage business-focused decisions.
• To ensure meaningful people insight (including through regular Employee Opinion Surveys) is provided in order to assist the Chief Executive and SMT in decision making and planning.
• To keep up to date with relevant Government policy proposals and legislation, and the best practice of relevant organisations, ensuring that the charity complies with legislation and adopts prevailing best practice wherever feasible.
• To act as a professional role model that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff within the team and more widely across the charity, promoting a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation, celebrating successes and encouraging ambition and achievement.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values
• Hold a relevant Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (Level 7) with proof of Suitable HR related experience
• 7+ years' experience in HR, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in team management / in a senior leadership role
• Expertise in Employee Relations, Employment Legislation, Policy and Procedure and the ability to recruit and train new staff and instil highest standards amongst new employees
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current UK Employment Law
• Extremely confident communicator with the ability to easily build relationships, rapport and trust with all types of people at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in leading a People Operations or Human Resources functions.
• Previous experience of leading operational change programmes within a HR environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and programme leads to deliver results on time, on budget and to high standards.
• Able to make connections across the organisation and provide support and challenge, working collaboratively across functions.

Desirable:

• Associate member (or higher) of the CIPD with evidence of continuous personal development
• Track record in developing and delivering HR/ People and Culture strategy and of advising HR managers and senior staff
• Previous experience of working closely with an Exec Board member, delivering clear communications on their behalf.
• Working knowledge and experience within a similar Role
• Working knowledge and experience of working within an International NGO

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Vacancy Reference Number:

HOP/P/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Programmes

Reports to:

Programme Director

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £40,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Contract (with a 3-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

The Head of Programmes will ensure the implementation of the MH programmes Strategy, which encompasses the implementation of international programme. 

 The Head of UK Programmes will report to the Director of Programmes and manage the thematic programmes team.

The candidate will have demonstrable experience of successful delivery of international programmes and project management. Ideally will have experience and knowledge of WASH, Food, Health and Livelihood programmes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Strategy
  • To ensure that the MH programmes strategy and theory of change for MH programmes aligns with and in support MH’s global strategy.
  • Carry out regular performance and annual review of programmes based on strategic aims and KPI’s
• Programme Management
  • Review proposals of proposed interventions to ensure innovative projects and programmes are designed adhering to sectoral standards, principles in accordance with guideline on humanitarian interventions and best practice
  • Overseeing end to end cycle of the programme
  • Effectively coordinate and liaise with partners to successfully implement interventions
  • Ensure effective M&E arrangements through impact evaluation.
  • Ensure the programme is in line with MH policies and procedures
  • Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system
  • Ensure all programmes are in line with due diligence, risk procedures  
• Finance and compliance
  • To ensure effective implementation of projects through progress and financial reporting
  • Develop MH programme budget
  • Ensure that all records are maintained and stored appropriately in line with MH document management and IT policies
  • Ensure documents and relevant procedures are correctly and appropriately applied.
• Networking and Influencing
  • To significantly raise the profile and visibility of MH Program
  • Represent MH on national and regional platforms. To develop understanding and support and to work in collaboration with faith-based and non-faith-based organisations
  • Using MH and other networks with local CSOs and Government bodies to promote MH UK programmes
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure the internal visibility of MH programmes
• Capacity Strengthening 
  • Provide insight into programme trends to all relevant internal stakeholders and become a champion for Programmes internally and externally
  • Ensure the vision, values and aim of the programme continue to be embedded in all areas of work and are clearly communicated internally and externally.
  • Ensuring areas of MH are in line with current Programmes trends
  • To work closely with colleagues and partners with relevant technical expertise to ensure (planning, monitoring, fundraising, M&E and governance and other appropriate support is available for programmes.
• Communication and Marketing
  • To provide key case studies to communication colleagues, in order to create further opportunities by highlighting key stories which heighten the awareness of the Programmes
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values

Education:

Essential:

• University Degree (BA, BSc).

Desirable:

• MBA, or masters level degree in International Development or related subject.

Experience:

Essential:

• Experience of programme management in low- and middle-income countries.
• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• Setting up new projects and programmes.
• Understanding of and working with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Desirable:

• Charities/INGO experience.
• Experience of working with institutional donors

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful. 

The Head of Syria and Iraq Detention Project is responsible for overseeing Reprieve’s work on detention cases in North East Syria (NES) and Iraq.

There are currently thousands of people indefinitely detained in camps in North East Syria, in conditions the UN has described as “deplorable and inhumane”. Others have been transferred to Iraq or Assad-controlled Syria, where they have faced torture and the death penalty without anything resembling due process.

Reprieve’s Syria and Iraq Projects aim to ensure that individuals detained in Syria and Iraq are treated in line with international law, and not subjected to the death penalty, extrajudicial execution, arbitrary detention, torture or rendition. We also aim to challenge and change flawed ‘war on terror’ narratives and legal and political frameworks – including in the UK, Europe and the US – that engender state-sanctioned discrimination and abuse and undermine the rule of law and human rights.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies using a dynamic approach in which each of Reprieve’s methodologies—casework, investigation, litigation, political and public engagement, outreach and support for affected communities—connect with one another in pursuit of saving clients’ lives and addressing structural rights violations. You are an experienced campaigner and advocate, with significant legal, casework or litigation experience and strong writing skills. You have demonstrated experience leading teams and managing a complex portfolio of cases.

For full details and information on how to apply please see the job description.

Role: HEAD OF COMMUNITIES

Salary: From £35,500

Hours: 37.5 hours a week – SAS has a flexitime policy, meaning these hours can be spread around core hours of 10.30am - 3.30pm

Contract: Permanent

Based: Cornwall – St. Agnes

Probationary Period: 3 months

Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays

Benefits: An additional 1-day holiday per year accrued after each full year of service, up to 3 years / Employer pension scheme / 24-hour employee support line

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct reports: 3

The Charity

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is one of the UK's leading marine conservation and campaigning charities. Our mission is simple, to Create Ocean Activists Everywhere. Our projects and campaigns inspire, unite and empower individuals and communities to take action to protect our ocean, beaches, waves and wildlife. Our vision, Thriving Ocean, Thriving People, is about connecting all humans to the ocean and creating communities of people who want to make real change happen. We support and empower people to campaign together as the authentic voice of the ocean.

The organisation was founded in 1990 and became a charity in 2013. The charity is made up of a board of 11 trustees, an executive team of 22, 200+ Regional Reps and over 100,000 active volunteers around the UK. The charity also founded and runs the only marine conservation All Party Parliamentary Group in Westminster – the Ocean Conservation APPG, bringing together a collaborative voice for ocean in Westminster.

The charity has one of the biggest community volunteer networks in the UK, with grassroots ocean activists involved in ocean conservation campaigns, beach cleans, plastic-free initiatives and fundraising initiatives around the country. In 2021, we anticipate bringing our communities back together with a focus on:

• Supporting the innovation and ongoing impact of the UK’s largest beach clean network involving 100,000 volunteers annually;
• Enhancing and expanding our award-wining Plastic Free Communities programme, reaching more diverse communities nationwide;
• Growing the Plastic Free Schools programme to reach 3,000 schools;
• Securing new partnerships to support Plastic Free Schools and Plastic Free Communities from 2023;
• Managing the collection of new supporter data from our networks – ensuring we deepen engagement with all volunteers and communities;
• Supporting the existing management team, ensure we train, protect and empower our volunteer networks appropriately.

The latest annual report and accounts can be accessed through the Charity Commission.

The Role and Opportunity

Our communities and volunteers are central to the success of our campaigns to protect and restore the ocean.  We engage millions of students and hundreds of thousands of volunteers annually, with a shared vision for our seas. Our award-winning community projects and highly experienced team now need the guidance, support and experience of a talented and driven professional to take our community impact to the next level in this Decade of the Ocean.

Our belief is that long-term systematic change comes from tackling four interlinked areas: community actions, business practices, laws and policies, and this holistic approach to change is reflected in our campaigns and projects. Effective project execution is critical, not only for our day to day delivery at SAS, but also for our longer-term success in achieving our vision of Thriving Ocean, Thriving People. 

We need someone with great project management experience, a professional who can see the bigger picture, but also can drill down and help deliver the detail when needed. You will have experience of innovating and delivering significant community-based projects. You will understand the importance of good measurement and analysis, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

You will be highly results orientated, but also agile and adaptive to change. You will understand the importance of prioritisation and instinctively guide the team to focus on what matters.

We are a small, agile team with the ability to deliver big and you will need to be collaborative, inspirational and decisive. You will be skilled at empowering teams to create and deliver consistently utilising project management techniques and approaches. We are a practical charity, and you will be able to roll up your sleeves, and work on tight timeframes, capacity and budgets.

Ideally, you will have a strong grasp of environmental issues, spot opportunities, and understand how to engage and mobilise our supporters at this crucial time for our environment.

This new role with the charity will be both strategic and hands on, delivering trackable and meaningful uplift on a backdrop of extremely strong project impact and delivery. The main responsibilities are outlined below but this is not a definitive list and it will change and evolve over time.

Responsibilities

General

• Oversee and develop the ongoing community and events portfolio, supporting an experienced management team delivering education, beach cleans and community programmes;
• Support and empower the team to grow volunteer engagement, school enrolment and community participation across key projects including Plastic Free Schools, Plastic Free Communities and the beach clean programme;
• Ensure that our deliverables are consistent with our authentic ocean-focused mission, strategy and campaigns;
• Work closely with the Head of Campaigns to embed campaign actions in community projects;
• Co-chair the Campaigns and Projects Committee;
• Project management – accurate and timely scoping and planning, managing capacity and resources to deliver high levels of impact and engagement;
• Line management: Motivate, support and monitor performance within the projects team;
• Deliver complex projects accurately, on time, and to budget;
• Spot potential risks and challenges and mitigate/adjust plans accordingly;
• Monitor and communicate progress and produce relevant reports and necessary documentation;
• Understand and utilise appropriate project management tools, training staff where needed (We currently use Asana, Teams within SAS);
• Team leadership – direct line management of Community and Events Manager, Plastic Free Communities Manager and Education Manager;
• Understand CRM systems, their relationship with strong project delivery and supporter engagement;
• Scope and implement a major CRM project in collaboration with Head of Individual Giving and Head of Campaigns;
• Develop project pitches and budgets to secure funding for our education and communities programmes in 2023;
• Implement the strategic goals set out by the CEO and Board of Trustees and shape these collaboratively.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To adopt a positive approach to personal and professional development;
• To play an active role as part of the SAS Management Team;
• To be aware of, and act on, relevant governance responsibilities and requirements as an employee of SAS and adhere to these wherever you are working;
• To maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at SAS;
• To work with the broader SAS team and to perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post;
• To demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.

Personal Specification

• Thrives in a fast-paced campaigning environment and has flexibility and agility in approach where necessary;
• An energetic, committed and strategic individual, with the ability to turn ideas into real impact;
• Has experience of managing complex, time-bound projects, ideally within a campaigning charity;
• An agile, flexible leader able to inspire others to act;
• Develops open and collaborative relationships, able to delegate and empower;
• Deals with conflict and pressure maturely and rationally;
• Works positively to address challenging personal and organisational goals, taking responsibility for resolving problems;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Adept at engaging a variety of cross-sector stakeholders and managing diverse relationships.

Knowledge and Passion for the Cause

• Is passionate about marine conservation and the wider environment;
• Fully supports the aims and objectives of the charity;
• Understands the critical role the ocean plays in current environmental challenges;
• Committed to supporting investigative work, empowering ocean activists in action and movement building.

Surfers Against Sewage values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Head of Governance and Assurance

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

Who we are?

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

Department

Planning and Operations

About the Role

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

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

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

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

What we are looking for?

To be successful in the role, you will have:

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

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

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

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

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

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Head of Humanist Care is responsible for the development of Humanists UK’s Humanist Care programme, and in particular the growth in the availability of non-religious pastoral support in hospitals, hospices, and prisons, as well as enhancing the quality of pastoral support on offer through the development of support systems for our accredited carers and encouraging inclusive institutional delivery models.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in delivering pastoral care in a compassionate and person centred manner. A good knowledge of prison and hospital structures in the UK is beneficial. And, an ability to focus and deliver on growth in an expanding network of pastoral care volunteers. Experience in training, designing, developing or delivery is an advantage.

If you are interested in this position please download the application pack for further information and apply using this application form.

Please note applications close at 09:00 on Monday 1 February 2021. 

Governance Manager

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

Governance Manager Responsibilities:

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

Governance Manager Requirements:

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

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

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

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

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

Salary: £42,000 per annum plus benefits

Closing Date: 31st January 2021

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

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

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

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

Ref: 96401

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

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

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

About the Ri

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

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

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

Interested?

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

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

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

Senior Governance Manager

Permanent

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

About the role

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

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

About you

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

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

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

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

Why work for the NMC?

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

To apply

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

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

 Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

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

Interviews: Friday 12 February 2021

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

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

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

Screening and Vetting

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

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

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

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

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

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

MIF invites great artists from across the globe to create extraordinary new work for the Festival, which is staged every two years at venues and found spaces across Manchester. Our future home is The Factory, a world-class cultural space being built in the heart of the city, where we’ll present a year-round programme and artists will be able to develop work of huge ambition and scale that they might not be able to anywhere else.

An integral member of the management team who works independently to support the Exec to meet key business objectives through a strategic approach to people management, challenges and opportunities.

To be influential on projects that enhance our leadership and management capabilities, as well as design and deliver organisational development and learning projects that support cultural change with particular focus on diversity and inclusion. To lead on the development of policies, procedures and systems from a people perspective, all which support the core values of The Factory.

Closing date 04 February 2021

Job Title:  Head of People

Responsible to:  Chief Operating Officer

Salary:  £40K,000 per annum

Tenure:  Permanent

Benefit:  8% Employer’s Pension Contribution 

Hours:  Full time 37.5 hours per week 

Location: This role is based out of our central london office but your time can be split between here and working from home.

Purpose of job

You will create and lead a people development strategy for the organisation, promoting best practice around recruitment, training and management of staff and volunteers.

You will oversee HR policies and work with senior management to deliver strategic HR projects and organisational change.

You will advise on and ensure the Party’s compliance with employment legislation and our internal complaints and disciplinary procedures.

You will be our leading advocate for an improved workplace, staff wellbeing, effective communication, and engagement of staff and volunteers across the Party.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create and lead a people development strategy for staff and volunteers across the Party, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior

Management.

1. Ensure our payroll is run accurately and on time each month.

2. Oversee our HR policies and work to embed best practice with all employees around recruitment, training, performance, management and wellbeing.

3. Lead on strategic HR projects and support the Senior Leadership team in delivering organisational change.

4. Oversee our employee training programme.

5. Provide advice on employment law and HR policies to staff and the wider Party.

6. Continually improve our HR processes, policies and structures.

7. Manage a team that includes a People Officer, an HR Administrator and a Wellbeing Officer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Skills and Experience

1. Experience in senior HR role(s) and in helping lead strategic projects and developing people across an organisation.

2. Excellent knowledge of HR policies, processes and UK employment law.

3. Experience of managing employee relations cases.

4. Excellent eye for detail and comfortable with numbers. Experience in running in house or working with an outsourced payroll provider is a must.

5. Proven ability to manage complex projects with many stakeholders, developing positive working relationships and anticipating problems before they arise.

6. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt your working style to different people.

7. Excellent communication skills - both written and oral. You must be digitally savvy and be comfortable with using G suite or Microsoft tools to present ideas and influence.

8. Diplomacy, patience, resilience, integrity and discretion.

Desirable Skills and Experience

1. Experience using commercial HR software such as Cezanne.

2. Experience of leading a training programme for employees and/or volunteers.

3. A commitment to the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

For questions and further details, and to submit an application by attaching: 

1. A copy of your CV; including complete work history.

2. A Covering Letter; no more than 2 pages of A4 in length, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job and person specification. Please also write your name on top of your supporting statement.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process. 

Please let us have details of your current salary and two referees including one from your current employer – if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the selection process, please let us know. 

The Liberal Democrats are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

 

The Liberal Democrats are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Time to Change Employer Pledge. We encourage applications from persons with experience of mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.”

Home-based initially. Flexible working options will be available thereafter. 

Embrace the Middle East is an international Christian charity helping people of all faiths and none to free themselves from a life of poverty and injustice. Our work and the work of our Christian partners, in Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Syria and Iraq, who run hospitals, clinics, schools and centres for people with disabilities, really does make a difference. Together we lift up the vulnerable and marginalised, serving families escaping violence or persecution, people living with all kinds of disability, women and children deprived of access to vital education and health services.

The Charity enters a new 5-year strategic period (Hope in Action) in a strong financial position.  We have ambitious plans for growth, building on the achievements of our previous five-year strategy to deliver the greatest possible positive change consistent with, and inspired by, our theory of change. Our vitally important work is contingent upon maintaining first-rate financial control and management.  To help us achieve this, we need to recruit an experienced Head of Finance to lead an effective, collaborative and happy team. Working closely with the CEO and the Board, you will be a key member of the Charity’s Leadership Group, leader of the Finance team, and a Director of the Charity’s small Trading Company, providing strategic advice and ensuring sound financial operational management and control of Embrace the Middle East (the Charity) and Embrace the Middle East (the Trading Company).

Main responsibilities:

• Member of the Leadership Group and a key adviser to the CEO and the Board of Trustees (particularly the Treasurer)
• Inspire and lead the Finance team
• Manage the charity’s financial operations including income accounting, payroll, pensions, grant payments, insurance and VAT
• Prepare and present accurate, timely and easily assimilated financial management information and advice, as well longer-term financial forecasts
• Financial oversight of the Charity’s Trading operations
• Prepare the Charity’s and the Trading Company’s annual accounts
• Manage the annual audit process, and other relevant external reporting requirements eg charity commission, VAT, Corporation Tax

About you: 

We are looking to recruit (and welcome to the team) a collaborative team leader, who has senior financial management experience, overseeing all aspects of financial operations and controls for an organisation with an annual turnover of approx. £5m.  Suitable candidates will hold an accountancy qualification with one of the UK accountancy bodies, or equivalent.  As a key advisor to the CEO and the Board, suitable candidates will have a natural flair for providing strategic financial advice and will be able to contribute to the strategic direction of the charity.  You will have experience of managing annual accounts, audit process, budgeting and re-forecasting, as well the preparation and presentation of financial management information to the Board. Previous experience of working in the charity sector would be helpful, but not essential. Candidates with a genuine passion for the sector are encouraged to apply.

As a faith inspired organisation, suitable candidates will be inspired by Embrace’s mission and be comfortable working in a faith inspired environment. 

This is a collaborative team role, where you will be part of an organisation that values everyone’s contribution, pays a fair wage as well as attractive benefits, and is committed to support your continuing professional development. 

How to apply:

To apply for this role, kindly send through a completed online application form, via the link on our website, attaching a copy of your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability and your motivation for the role. 

We will contact all shortlisted candidates either before or shortly after the closing date for applications. Early applications are therefore encouraged,

Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to have the right to work in the UK, either through nationality or relevant work visa.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire and undertake a disclosure check as part of the Charity’s safer recruitment policy.

Closing date for applications: 17 February 2021

HEAD OF HR

CARDINAL HUME CENTRE, WESTMINSTER, LONDON
FULL-TIME, £45,000 PA 

CLOSING DATE: Monday 1st February

FIRST INTERVIEWS: 16th and 19th February

• Are you passionate about preventing and tackling youth and family homelessness?
• Can you use your HR knowledge and leadership skills to help our Centre reach its full potential?
• Can you help build and champion a diverse, values-led team?

Over the past thirty years the Cardinal Hume Centre has seen substantial growth.  Based in Westminster we work hard for homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children.  Last year, over 1600 people used our different services.

We have made real improvements in recent years, but we know we face challenging times.  In nearly all its forms, homelessness is increasing and in Westminster around a third of families live in poverty. People face the highest housing costs in the country, a challenging labour market and rising levels of violent crime.  Some of those we support come from care or broken relationships, some are seeking asylum, safety and support. 

Throughout the pandemic we have kept our services open, helping over 900 individuals and families since the lockdown began. Our commitment to this work means we have sustained our income during a difficult period.  We know however that the challenges of Covid-19 are not for the short term, and particularly now, our response is too important to be left to chance.

We are therefore changing our approach. We want to focus far more of our efforts on young people, children and families.  To tackle homelessness, poor housing and poverty at a young age and break its cycle into later life.  We want to see the value in each individual and nurture potential, helping young people and families to thrive.

It is a deliberately preventative strategy that requires a strong team.  The translation of new values, goals and objectives needs to be backed by the development of our staff.  We want to build a united, values led team and a Centre that meaningfully supports the progress of everyone that works for us.  Just as want to value the potential in our clients, so too do we need to value the potential in our staff and volunteers.  

As part of this we now want to recruit a new Head of HR.  Of course the role will include responsibility and management of our HR policies and processes, but alongside this will be leadership of a people strategy to build and develop a successful team.  In particular we need this role to champion diversity across the Centre and help us build leadership that more actively reflects the community we serve.

It is of course vitally important that you have professional expertise and experience of working in a similar or stand-alone role.  But equally important is a passion for the Centre’s mission, its values and an enthusiastic and collaborative approach.  We particularly want to encourage people from black and minority ethnic and other underrepresented groups to apply for this role and to support our efforts to build a more diverse and skilled leadership team.

You can find out more details and apply on our website.  For further information or a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact our CEO

You may have experience of the following: Head of HR, Human Resources, HR, Head of Human Resources, Organisational Development, HR Director, OD, Employment Law, CIPD, Consultant, Senior HR Manager, HRBP, Director of Human Resources, Strategy, Employee Relations, HR Business Partner, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

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Circa £55,000 per annum

Permanent

Currently working from home

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The People team plays a critical role in Unicef UK achieving its mission and vision. We do this by providing systems, processes and interventions that are aligned to the strategy and that enable the organisation to fulfil its potential.  

As Head of People Experience (HR Operations), you will be responsible for our people experience, ensuring that the current and future needs of internal and external customers are met. You will oversee recruitment administration, onboarding, legal compliance, payroll, data and reporting, and other general People related activities within the team.

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced manager, able to motivate and inspire a small team to deliver exceptional work under pressure.  We are looking for strong operational experience of managing HR processes and systems, as well as practical experience of an insight-led approach to HR decision-making.  You will have strong financial management skills as well a good understanding of HR related compliance.

As the People team continues our journey of transformation, this is a great opportunity to play a central role in enhancing the service and value we provide at Unicef UK.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 1 February 2021.

First Interview date: Monday, 15 February and Tuesday, 16 February 2021 via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)