An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding, experienced finance professional who is values-driven and an inspirational leader to contribute at a senior level in the life of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth.

We are looking for someone who can bring intellect and emotional intelligence to leading in a complex environment. You will have a successful track record in financial leadership at a senior board level and have the personal touch to innovate, drive sustainable change. You will be an exceptional communicator who can quickly develop strong relationships internally and externally with a wide range of external stakeholders. Fundamentally, too, you will be passionate about realising our vision of Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his Church.

This wide-ranging role will support the Bishop, the Chief Operating officer, Clergyand Trustees of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth in all aspects of the Charity including investment management, capital expenditure, financial aspects of property management, data protection, the identification of opportunities for income generation and fundraising and making best use of the assets of the Charitable trust you will ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting practices. You will also lead on the development and implementation of Information technology solutions to achieve effective and responsive service to our parishes and the delivery of our charitable trust business.

CCAB qualified, you will have experience of operating at board level in a complex organisation with a significant interest in property, ideally also with experience of working in the charitable sector. Your ability to contribute to the development of a small Director team will be critical, as will your leadership and team-building skills. You need to demonstrate that, working with clergy and others, you can influence and shape our strategies and plans. You must be able to balance the provision of strategic financial advice to the trust board with a willingness to be hands on and directly lead on operational matters and you will be expected to role model the Trust values and behaviours.

Applications by CV with a two-page covering letter explaining how you meet our person specification and why you are interested in working with us.

For more information please contact Soraya Ciccarone who will arrange a discussion with Heather Hauschild, Chief Operating Officer.

Closing date: Friday 6th December 2019 at 17:00pm. 

Interviews: December 2019/Early January 2020 TBC

Please Note The Following Before Applying
·Closing date: we reserve the right to amend the closing date based upon the number of applications received.

·Interviews: all shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview.

·Unsuccessful applications: if you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, we regret that you will not have been offered an interview on this occasion.

·Criminal records: due to the requirements of certain roles, a Disclosure and Barring System (DBS) disclosure must be obtained by the organisation. Please be aware that anyone who is included in the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) barred lists will commit an offence if they engage, or seek or offer to engage, in a regulated activity from which they are barred.

·General: this post will be subject to review by Trustees.

·New employees to the Diocese of Portsmouth will be subject to a probationary period of six months.

We have a fantastic new opportunity for an Admissions Officer to join our experienced
team at London School of Theology. We are looking for a friendly and helpful team
member who possesses excellent customer service and personal skills, with high attention to
detail and strong organisational ability.

Working as the Admissions Officer, you will join the School’s Communications and
Engagement team which is responsible for student recruitment, providing students with
information, advice and guidance across a range of areas.

As the Admissions Officer, you will also provide effective communication to prospective
students and other stakeholders in a professional manner.

This position of Admissions Officer would suit an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced
environment and has the desire to help students achieve their learning and personal aspirations.

Interested applicants are welcome to have a conversation with the HR Manager prior to
applying. A CV and letter of application (in which you specifically state how you meet the
requirements of the Person Specification) should be submitted to:

The HR Manager
London School of Theology, Green Lane
Northwood, HA6 2UW

Further details can be found on our website.

Closing date for receipt of applications:  0900 hours 9 December 2019

Interview date:  12 December 2019

We are seeking an organised, proactive and relational person with excellent interpersonal skills to join our Communications and Fundraising Team and maximise our impact throughout the UK.

Whilst experience in a fundraising or customer-facing role may be to your advantage, what we really want is someone who will bring their warm personality and a willingness to learn to an environment where you will have lots of space to grow and shape this new role.

This role will be based in our London office. However, we will consider applications for this role as a home-based position.

MAIN TASKS

1. Increasing supporter retention.
   1. Through phone calls and handwritten cards, thanking Home for Good’s supporters for their donations, working with the Finance Administrator to ensure that 80% of donations are sent a thank you within two working days.
   2. Creating and implementing ideas to thank supporters proactively, such as marking a donor’s anniversary or giving milestones using cards, videos and the phone.
   3. Journeying with volunteer fundraisers, helping them to achieve their income targets.
   4. Organising our annual staff-wide thankathon, phoning and writing cards to donors.
   5. Helping create and refine a welcome journey to delight new donors.
       
2. Increasing income by finding new donors.
   1. Supporting fundraising appeals (usually three per year) as part of the project team.
   2. Equipping our regional team to fundraise, by proactively giving them any support and materials they might need to ask for money in churches and at events.
   3. Helping with offline and online donor acquisition, such as organising events and producing research that shows us the best places to find new donors.
       
3. Increasing the number of major donors through research and analysis.
   1. Researching potential organisations and individuals that have the capacity to make a significant donation, adhering to Home for Good’s privacy policy at all times.
   2. Helping prepare for meetings so that we can make the best use of a donor’s time.
       
4. Contributing to a new legacy income strategy.
   1. Learning about legacy income strategies and techniques from the best in the sector and bringing that knowledge and expertise to Home for Good as we begin to develop our strategy.
       
5. Raising prayer support.
   1. Providing sensitive and appropriate opportunities for our supporters to pray for vulnerable children and the families who care for them and the work of Home for Good.
       
6. Be part of the Home for Good team.
   1. You will be part of the Communications and Fundraising team and will contribute as required to shared projects and aims.
   2. There will also be opportunities for you to participate in whole-organisation activities and be involved with Home for Good events that take place throughout the year.

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the postholder be a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

HR Recruitment Consultant - Charities and NFP

London

• Are you an experienced recruiter who would like the opportunity to earn up to 40% commission of your billings?
• Are you frustrated by endless KPI's and sales targets?
• Would you like the opportunity to work in a grown up and fun environment, as well as a dual desk?

Then read on. Pro Recruitment are an owner, managed boutique consultancy in fabulous offices in St Paul's with around 55 heads. We are about to enter our 12th year of trading. Our charities and NFP team are going from strength to strength and we know have four specialisms including Executive, Marketing & Fundraising, Finance and HR.

We are looking for experienced consultants to join to expand our HR brand further. We deal with a wide range of clients, including the largest registered charity in the UK, government departments and bodies, through to smaller independent charities.

You will join a very experienced and successful team with a strong bond, work ethic and ambition - we all work hard but laugh a lot along the way.

The benefits at Pro are great and include: annual ski trip for high achievers, quarterly "prem clubs" to some of London finest restaurants, flexi working, dress for your diary, a mortgage scheme and health care

If you think all agencies are the same - you are wrong! Pro was founded on the belief that if you look after your consultants and talent, success will follow. We believe in developing relationships and providing the very best service, rather than lots of sales targets and KPI's

Essential criteria:

• Experienced recruiter from an agency environment
• Experience within charities/NFP and/or HR would be desirable but not essential
• Proven billings within your sector

Call or email for a confidential chat.

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

Employment Support Worker (GEM Navigator Developer)

32 hours per week for 50 weeks of the year (fixed term contract to the 31/12/21)

Do you like to make a difference? Are you empathic? Can you support people to build their confidence and move them closer towards employment?  If you enjoy problem solving, have experience of 121 support and excellent administration skills then we'd like to hear from you.  The GEM Project is jointly funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and European Social Fund.

Wellbeing Coordinator
37.5 hours per week including weekends, flexible working pattern
£10 per hour

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Whiteley Homes Trust Wellbeing and Care Team. The Wellbeing Coordinator will lead, organise and co-ordinate resident activities to enhance daily life and maximise independence, physical, social, spiritual and psychological wellbeing.

We are a charity that manages Whiteley Village retirement community, founded over a hundred years ago in Walton on Thames, Surrey, and the Village located in 225 acres of beautiful grounds and is a very special place to live and work.

We are looking for an experienced professional who is able to work in a flexible, intelligent and creative way. Who will be able to promote the caring reputation of the Whiteley Homes Trust by ensuring all residents are encouraged, have access to and can participate at their will in a varied programme and range of activities which are designed to enhance their quality of life and enjoyment, including both group sessions and 1-1 activities, developing effective therapeutic relationships.

To succeed you will have a qualification in activities or be prepared to work towards one, preferably 2/3 years’ experience in a similar role, excellent communication skills, the ability to lead and delegate, diplomacy and professionalism.

What we offer: with an excellent working environment the Trust offers a wide variety of staff benefits, including life assurance, pension, generous holiday allowance, free parking also excellent training and development opportunities.

Our vision is to become `The best place to age in Britain and we believe our people are vital in helping us achieve that. Our values of Respect, Integrity, Ambition and Involvement define who we are and how we behave.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Closing date: 29th November 2019

If you would like to apply for this position, please read the Job Description attached in additional documents before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Fundraising Manager

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for your next challenge? Do you have a successful track record in building relationships and experience in fundraising across a range of income streams?

An exciting opportunity has opened up at London School of Theology for a Fundraising Manager to join our Communications and Engagement team. We are looking for someone to join us in this exciting role and contribute to, implement, and deliver the School’s fundraising activities.

Full Time / Part Time / Flexible Working

We appreciate not everyone has the same working needs. Please do advise what your preferred working pattern would be when you apply.

About The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring that our fundraising strategy enables the School to meet its ambitious income targets in line with our strategic plan and budget. You will have overall responsibility for the performance, day to day management, and delivery of all of London School of Theology’s fundraising activities across a range of income streams, including charitable trusts, individual giving, and legacies.

You will work alongside the Director of Finance and Administration, Executive Team, Principal and external stakeholders. You will liaise widely across departments, including Finance and Communications, and have responsibility for gift administration and prospect research, as well as providing general support where required for the department

Job Summary:  

The following key tasks are indicative of the role. The list is not exhaustive, and tasks may be amended, added or subtracted in response to changing requirements or in line with the skills and experience of the post holder.

Trusts:

· Coordinate Trust fundraising operations including prospect research and prioritisation, managing workflows, and solicitation planning.

· Write compelling and professionally presented funding applications, each tailored for its audience and making the case for supporting London School of Theology in the most persuasive terms.

· Ensure that all reporting requirements are met for successful funding applications.

Individuals:

· Support the development of a portfolio of prospective major donors, identifying, cultivating, and stewarding gifts.

· Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to develop and implement a successful and integrated donor relations programme that strategically targets all levels and channels of giving.

· Ensure donors are acknowledged and recognised, to strengthen their financial support for the London School of Theology.

· Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to maximise the potential of alumni relations and church partnerships to support and advance fundraising success.

Legacies:

· Raise legacy income to agreed targets, by developing and implementing a legacy fundraising strategy, including relevant monthly reporting on progress.

· Establish long-term relationships between potential legators and the School to ensure a strong and sustainable funding base.

· Ensure notifications of gifts are dealt with efficiently, appropriately and in a timely fashion.

Data Management:

· Track donor relations and fundraising activities in the database to enhance relationships and increase the likelihood of continued contributions.

· Review and control all gift acknowledgments, including receipts, letters, pledges, and reports.

General

· Work closely with the Director of Finance and Administration and the Principal to establish goals on a rolling 0-12+ month basis. This includes input on setting fundraising KPIs around income generation, developing broader fundraising strategies, and developing support for fundraising projects.

· Undertake tasks that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

Institution:

· Attendance and active participation at Organisational Management Group (OMG) and other School committees as required.

Closing date for applications: 0900 hours Wednesday 20 November 2019.

Interview date: Thursday 28 November 2019. 

Interested applicants are welcome to have a conversation with the Director of Finance and Administration prior to applying.

A CV and letter of application (in which you specifically state how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification) and your preferred working pattern should be submitted to:

The HR Manager

London School of Theology

Green Lane, Northwood

Middlesex HA6 2UW

Marketing Recruitment Consultant - Charities and NFP

London

• Are you an experienced recruiter who would like the opportunity to earn up to 40% commission of your billings?
• Are you frustrated by endless KPI's and sales targets?
• Would you like the opportunity to work in a grown up and fun environment, as well as a dual desk?

Then read on. Pro Recruitment are an owner, managed boutique consultancy in fabulous offices in St Paul's with around 55 heads. We are about to enter our 12th year of trading. Our charities and NFP team are going from strength to strength and we know have four specialisms including Executive, Marketing & Fundraising, Finance and HR.

Marketing is our newest brand and has been a great success and as such, we are looking for consultants to join to expand this area further. We deal with a wide range of clients, including the largest registered charity in the UK, government departments and bodies, through to smaller independent charities.

You will join a very experienced and successful team with a strong bond, work ethic and ambition - we all work hard but laugh a lot along the way.

The benefits at Pro are great and include: annual ski trip for high achievers, quarterly "prem clubs" to some of London finest restaurants, flexi working, dress for your diary, a mortgage scheme and health care

If you think all agencies are the same - you are wrong! Pro was founded on the belief that if you look after your consultants and talent, success will follow. We believe in developing relationships and providing the very best service, rather than lots of sales targets and KPI's

Essential criteria:

• Experienced recruiter from an agency environment
• Experience within charities/NFP and/or Marketing would be desirable but not essential
• Proven billings within your sector

Call or email for a confidential chat.

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

Noah’s values and ethos simply expressed are care, compassion, and commitment, and love for the people we work with and serve. Our values are practically expressed in humble service, helping those in need, in poverty and experiencing disadvantage and marginalisation.

In living out these values as an organisation we will seek as a priority to recruit trustees, staff and volunteers who are committed to and actively live out these values in contributing to the work of our teams.

We are looking for a full time Project Administrator for a 9 month maternity cover contract which begins in January 2020.

This is a pivotal role based at the heart of our Training and Employment Academy in Luton. The NOAH Academy empowers people who are socially and economically disadvantaged to grow in confidence and gain the skills necessary to move forward with their lives. The successful candidate will work as part of our team delivering projects that change lives for the better.

The ideal candidate for this role will have strong IT, planning and prioritisation skills. They will be committed to providing excellent customer service which appropriately reflects our organisational values, and the value that we place upon each individual who accesses our services.

It is essential that applicants are committed to the core values of care, compassion, commitment and love of the people we work with. Successful candidates will seek to serve those that we support and will be able to demonstrate this at interview.

Are you awesome at delivering creative marketing campaigns and successful events?

If so, we want to hear from you. Cycling UK is seeking an experienced Marketing and Events Programme Manager to join our Engagement Team. This team is responsible for delivering some of Cycling UK’s key national activities, including UK Bike Week and the Women’s Festival of Cycling. The role is key to supporting delivery of our target to get a million more people cycling by 2023. You’ll inspire and motivate people about the pleasure of riding a bike and the wide-ranging benefits cycling can bring to them as individuals as well as to wider society, such as improving health and reducing pollution.

You don’t need to be a cyclist to be great at this role – what you do need is a passion to create effective campaigns that promote change, excellent attention to detail and be driven by results.

You’ll have at least four years’ experience across marketing and event management within the charity or not for profit sectors. This role will lead on the development, strategy and delivery for national activities, utilising your knowledge of targeting audiences, influencing decision makers and project management. You will use a wide range of marketing and communications skills, including digital expertise; be able to lead complex projects; and be an integral part of helping to shape our new strategy.

Outreach Worker – Housing First Project

Hours

37.5 hrs

Monday-Thursday 8.30-4.30 however some unsocial hours and weekend work will be required. This will typically involve a regular 5am-1pm Friday or a late finish no more than once a week. Bank Holidays may be worked on a rota basis for which time in lieu may be taken.

Annual Leave

25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Salary

£20478 pa

Probationary

Period

6 months

Reporting To

Housing First Team Leader

Conditions of Employment

As contained in NOAH Enterprise’ s Statement of Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Handbook

Background

NOAH Enterprise has been delivering services to vulnerable people throughout Bedfordshire since 1987 and has established and embedded the single trusted adult model. This means that each service user can begin to trust one person as they get to know them, and this trust allows recommendations and support options to be taken up.

You will be committed, compassionate, resilient, caring, have common sense and be empathetic to the needs of those among the most deprived. You will work with people who may be chaotic, may have mental health and addiction issues but need your help and support.

Throughout your work you will have considerable autonomy and significant periods of time lone working, enabling you to make a personal difference to people’s lives. You will have excellent time-management, prioritisation, motivating, organisational, inter-personal, and administrative skills. You will be competent in IT and communication, have the ability to build relationships with people from many nationalities and organisations and a commitment to help those in need. You will be persistent and undaunted in the face of seeming adversity.

Job Purpose

• You will provide on a 1-1 basis, support for the living and lifestyle needs of a group of 8 carefully selected homeless people with complex needs who have been allocated independent accommodation within Luton on the Housing First Pilot.
• To provide and coordinate, within daytime hours and with crisis telephone advice out of hours, specialist welfare service support where needed.
• To provide lifestyle and education to clients who have experienced repetitive homelessness to actively reduce the risks of eviction and abandonment. Promote independence and understanding of primary health service access to reduce the use of emergency services.
• To work with NOAH management to coordinate delivery of grant funds allocated for the project to transform flats into homes and to provide for the personalisation needs that will help people feel a sense of connection and safety.
• To innovate and work creatively to source additional material, items and technical expertise from the wider community in Luton such as other grants, corporate donors and corporate social responsibility team building days in order to help clients transform their flat into a home.
• The Housing First Service aims include:

• Supporting people who are homeless with multiple and complex needs to access suitable accommodation.
• Developing new approaches to working with people with multiple and complex needs.
• Supporting service users to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Supporting service users to engage with services to meet their health and social care needs that are non-emergency.
• Supporting service users to build resilience, develop their social capital within the local community and support recovery.
• Supporting service users to develop independent living skills to live more independently in the community and sustain their accommodation.

• Reducing the use of acute emergency services, such as A&E, ambulance call-outs and fire and rescue service.
• Reducing repeat homelessness.
• Contributing to the reduction in rough sleeping.
• Contributing to the reduction in the use of temporary accommodation

Main Duties

• To promote and provide clear information about the Housing First Project to other organisations and to work in close partnership across different agencies to share information to reduce rough sleeping in Luton.
• To deliver some on street outreach work in Luton to meet prospective candidates and assess their suitability for the project.
• To assist with receiving and managing new referrals onto the project both from external and internal sources and to maintain communication with the referrer.
• To attend the Housing First Operations Group and Caseload group to support the processes of assessing eligibility, prioritisation and allocation.
• To work with the new tenant to prepare them for embarking on an independent tenancy, communicating their responsibilities whilst also providing reassurance and advice.
• To support the new tenant to work with the housing officer to develop between them a strong and positive relationship which can withstand future tensions.
• To support the new tenant with all administration around setting up and equipping their new home incorporating their personal choices where possible.
• To support the new tenant with completing the 2 support plans on inform within week one and then to renew these at scheduled intervals every 12 weeks.
• To assist the clients to access primary health care services to help stabilise any health and wellbeing concerns or addictions if they are interested in this support.
• Build trust and relationships at a pace suitable to them, learn about their lives, their background and their ongoing needs. Where appropriate offer expertise and advice to tackle some of the barriers in their lives such as housing, benefits, employment, relationships and health.
• Use motivational interviewing techniques to support people to explore their own lifestyles and choices and to reflect on whether they are interested in recovery.
• To provide the clients with opportunities and choice to receive free support in decorating their homes with the assistance of corporate volunteering teams.
• To maintain keywork contact in person or by phone at least every other day with every client on their caseload and deliver a personalised approach allowing the client choice in the way that they engage with NOAH.
• To use the inform system to record every support intervention which is delivered.
• To provide opportunities and facilitate visits to places to encourage clients to live their own lives and to express their personalities and individuality and reduce social isolation.
• On an ongoing basis to help to manage their personal safety including undertaking persistent, assertive outreach such as on-street visits at any stage where eviction or abandonment seems to be approaching in order to give the client every opportunity to retain their home.
• To work with the local communities and neighbours to promote positive communication and understanding in order to reduce ASB and maintain property infrastructure.
• Monitor improvements and regressions and support the NOAH management in delivering comprehensive monthly reports to update commissioners of the current situations, trends, challenges and success that the project has witnessed.
• To support the NOAH management to ensure excellent quality and robust evidence is available to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Housing First Pilot. Working alongside the University of Bedfordshire team to audit this work and promote continuation of the project through a robust exit strategy which will ensure continuity of funding and the opportunity for project expansion.
• Submit written reports as required

General Duties/

Requirements

• Act as a NOAH Enterprise representative always and in a manner befitting a representative of the organisation.
• To work as part of the wider NOAH welfare team which includes supporting the work of the welfare centre as well as the on-street outreach workers.
• Identify opportunities to improve the level of service NOAH offers to service users.
• Take a responsible approach to your personal development – manage and update own skills base to ensure quality service delivery and engage fully with all training offered.
• As part of the NOAH welfare staff team you will be required to be part of an on-call rota and take occasional phone calls from service users requiring out of hours advice.

Administration

• All duties to be carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of NOAH Enterprise
• Attend any meetings, seminars, training sessions as requested both on and off NOAH Enterprise premises
• Supporting the wider welfare centre team with Bank holiday and Christmas openings by contributing to this rota.
• Act as a NOAH Enterprise ambassador always representing the organisation in a manner befitting the charity
• The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other duties as specified by the Chief Executive or Head of Welfare Services. Permanent changes to the job description will only be made in negotiation with the post holder.

Christian Ethos

The work of NOAH Enterprise is founded upon a Christian ethos and it is expected that the post holder will respect this ethos

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant and will lead a small finance team. The post holder will be responsible for the overall financial management of the charity including preparation of annual budgets and cash-flow, quarterly management accounts and annual reports, as well as ensuring the financial controls are fit for purpose and operating effectively.

The role will oversee the operational and enterprise areas of The Charleston Trust including developing new business areas for the charity while ensuring profitability and excellence in the catering, retail and visitor experience.

The job will entail reviewing the charity’s financial processes to improve efficiency and effective financial reporting and will be required to support the ongoing process of change at Charleston. Good technical skills and IT literacy will be required to ensure that all financial, ticketing, membership and enterprise systems are sufficient to deliver timely and accurate KPIs and other data for Director/CEO, staff and Trustees.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the financial management of the charity.
• Provide the Senior Management Team with all relevant financial information to enable them to plan effectively and control their strategic and commercial responsibilities.
• Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts and all other relevant financial information for presentation to the Board of Trustees and the Business & Finance Committee.
• Ensure the charity and its enterprise subsidiary conforms with all financial, charitable and other statutory responsibilities.
• Support budget holders to set and monitor budgets.
• Be responsible for putting in place and maintaining robust financial systems and controls.
• Responsibility for submission of tax and VAT returns and other matters pertaining to HMRC, Charity law, Company law, PAYE and other relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the auditors to manage the annual audit process including preparation and submission of statutory accounts.
• Work across the organisation to monitor, improve and/or retender for new financial, ticketing, sales and membership systems.
• Manage and co-ordinate the organisation’s insurance provision and work closely with the Head of Operations and Visitor Experience to ensure good value for money with major utilities and facilities contracts.
• Be an inspiring, effective and supportive line manager to all line reports.
• Manage the Finance department to ensuring a productive and professional service within and outside the organisation.
• Support the Head of Retail & Product Development and the Head Chef/Catering Manager to access, analyse and report financial information relating to their departments. Work closely with these line reports to understand visitor habits, make improvements to ensure profitability, manage costs and maintain/increase spend per head while delivering an excellent experience appropriate to Charleston’s unique heritage.
• Provide line management support for the Head of Operations & Visitor Experience in all their areas of responsibility including buildings, site and facilities maintenance, ticketing and groups management, and the management of a large team of Visitor Service Assistants and Guides.
• Support the Director/CEO to ensure the organisation works to both legal requirements and sector good practice for HR and governance.

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CA or CIMA).
• Significant senior experience in managing an organisation’s finances.
• Line management experience and skills to line manage senior staff.
• Proven track record in business planning and development.

• The skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, staff, external stakeholders, consultants, trustees, and senior managers and to present financial information in an easily understandable manner.
• The ability to adapt to new technology; exceptional IT skills across a range of platforms and software relevant to the role.
• Experience co-ordinating and setting multi-departmental budgets and producing complex cash-flows.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to think strategically, commercially and entrepreneurially.
• Understanding of, and preferably experience in, charity finance.

Core competencies

• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• An interest in the heritage sector.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and new challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• Ability to mentor and supervise individuals.
• Good time management with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Wednesday 20 November 2019

Interviews will be held: Thursday 28 November 2019

Additional information

• Because of the rural location of Charleston, the post holder must be aware that getting to work without the use of a car involves some additional planning and commitment.
• The basic annual leave entitlement is 25 working days, excluding bank holidays.
• We offer employers contribution pension scheme (on successful completion of probation).
• The Trust has a commitment to ensure equality of opportunity for all employees and employees are required to adhere to this in their work.
• Our aim is to become a truly inclusive and diverse organisation. We welcome applicants from disabled, black, minority and ethnic communities and LGBTQ+ people.
• All positions at Charleston are offered subject to the following conditions:

• Receipt of satisfactory references
• Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK

• All applications received will be acknowledged. Please note that due to limited resources we are unable to give feedback to all applicants.

The Charleston Trust

Charleston is a seventeenth century Sussex farmhouse that was the home of two of the most important and influential British artists of the twentieth century - Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Their uniquely decorated house became the country retreat of a group of individuals known as the Bloomsbury group which included Vanessa Bell’s sister Virginia Woolf, the economist John Maynard Keynes and critics Roger Fry and Clive Bell. Writers Lytton Strachey, TS Eliot and EM Forster were also regular visitors.

Today, Charleston is a thriving house museum with a programme of regular exhibitions, events and festivals, a café/restaurant and retail operations. The Charleston Trust receives no public funding to support its running costs and each year is entirely dependent on self-generated income and fundraising.

In this role you will require flexibility to work on different campaigns over time dependant on workload, immediate campaign priorities and requirements, and the capacity of the campaigns team. The role does however include lead responsibility for engaging with and supporting local campaigners and campaign groups, to increase local campaigning capacity. That will involve the development and delivery of practical support to local campaign groups to communicate campaigns to decision-makers, the local media and others. It will also include online engagement to facilitate communication between the public and decision makers.

The Organisation

The Springboard Charity helps supporting young people achieve their potential, relieves unemployment for people of all ages and alleviates poverty by supporting people into employment within Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism.

Its trading subsidiary, Springboard UK is committed to promoting the industry as a “first choice” career through sustaining brand awareness, promoting careers, attracting talent and providing services to its Business Partners.

We provide a specialist careers advice and guidance service, educational services in schools, work experience, and programmes that support vulnerable people into employment. At the same time we deliver effective careers campaigns, engage in fund raising activities and support the industry.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic, results driven, commercially astute leader, who is passionate about making a difference, to drive forward growth in London & South East.  The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering an ambitious programme of business growth and will lead and inspire our dedicated team to achieve our goals.

The Director for Springboard London & the South is responsible for securing the investment needed to deliver high performing and financial viable education and employability programmes delivered by The Springboard Charity and careers promotion and talent attraction business services to support the work of Springboard UK. The Director will ensure that the programme of work is tailored to the needs of London and regions within South East England as well as achieving measurable outcomes aligned to the Charity’s strategy and programmes. 

The successful candidate will be articulate, have experience in securing investment for Charities through Public funding, Trusts & foundations, the private sector and charity fundraising.

As a key member of Springboard’s leadership team, the London and South East Director plays a vital role contributing to the on-going development of Springboard’s strategic vision, goals, performance, impact and ensuring effective financial performance and regional growth.

The role will be based in London, with some potential for flexible working.

The Springboard Charity welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.