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Check NowVeganuary is the non-profit that encourages people to go vegan for the month of January - and beyond. We focus on changing consumer behaviours and attitudes, while providing lots of information and practical support - to make the transition to veganism as easy and enjoyable as possible.
We also work with businesses to drive up vegan food provisions in shops and restaurants and have made veganism more visible and accessible through our work with national and international media.
What we do
- Our Aim: A world without animal farms and slaughterhouses. A world where food production does not decimate forests, pollute rivers and oceans, exacerbate climate change and drive wild animal populations to extinction.
- Our Mission: To inspire and support people to try vegan, drive corporate change, and create a global mass movement, championing compassionate food choices with the aim of ending animal farming, protecting the planet, and improving human health.
We work toward our lofty ambitions by following a simple, 3-step plan:
- Encouraging and supporting millions of people to try veganism.
- Creating the necessary media and social media buzz to raise awareness of the topic and the benefits of a vegan lifestyle.
- Encouraging companies to promote and launch more delicious vegan options to increase the quality, availability and visibility of vegan food.
How we do it
You’ll have no doubt seen our public campaigns for Veganuary, you may even have tried it yourself. We’re incredibly proud of the global movement we’ve built, and it continues to grow year-on-year.
The part of work you might be a little less familiar with is our work in influencing businesses. The more businesses speak positively about veganism and launch new vegan products, the better the availability, visibility and quality of vegan products becomes, making it easier and tastier to try vegan. This is inspiring more people to choose plant-based options and stick with it long term.
Amongst many others, we are incredibly proud to have worked with the following companies to increase their vegan offering:
- Deliveroo
- Cadbury
- McDonalds
- Starbucks
What we’re looking for
As we head into the next phase of our strategy, we are looking for a talented Head of Operations and Finance who can help us build a robust, sustainable organisation. You will help us to shore up our gains to date and capitalise on the increasing number of growth opportunities coming our way.
This is a reimagining of an existing role and represents an investment in the charity’s future. We are looking for someone who can work closely with the board and executive to devise and implement business plans that are robust enough to accommodate our rapid growth and flexible enough to take advantage of new opportunities.
You will lead on financial management, supervise and optimise the organisation’s operations in the UK, and support our growing international team in operational matters.
Playing a pivotal part in the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for ensuring that Veganuary’s day-to-day operations - including governance, administration, HR, finance, legal and IT remain compliant, responsive and efficient.
We don’t believe in prescriptive person specifications, as they limit the diversity of experience on our teams. We have just three questions of you, before you apply:
- Are you a qualified finance professional with significant experience of overseeing finance functions in UK charities?
- Are you a skilled strategic thinker with a proactive approach to solving problems?
- Do you enjoy building efficient structures and processes that limit bureaucracy and drive growth?
If you like what you’ve read, and your answer to all three questions above is “yes”, I recommend that you read the application pack by following the link below and consider getting in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
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As part of the Anthem National Team, the post holder will be a key senior manager within the organisation, guiding, leading, and influencing the forward planning and development of all Digital Strategy and IT.
Digital Transformation
· Develop, manage, monitor, and implement the Trust’s digital strategy in line with organisational values, objectives, and priorities.
· Develop programmes to implement transformational change which will enable the organisation to deliver high-quality education and ensuring all services are efficient, highly effective, and user focussed.
· Create and support an environment of digital innovation and best practice, ensuring the use of technologies for the benefit of all staff and students.
· Provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of digital transformation.
Information Technology
· Overseeing all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.
· Devising and establishing IT and information governance policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies and requirement set by the executive team and regulatory bodies.
· Analysing the requirements of all schools to determine their technology needs and compatibility.
· Lead and implement the development of the Anthem IT strategy.
Professional responsibilities
· To engage with, and support, school leaders to provide a high-quality support and customer service across the organisation.
· To provide a practical, proactive, and organised approach to ensuring projects are delivered effectively.
· To concentrate on the implementation and development of the Trust’s digital transformation strategy which will include a key focus on information technology, digital solutions for pedagogy, workflow, and data management across the organisation.
Main duties and responsibilities
Horizon Scanning and Strategic Leadership
· Review existing digital capabilities and make recommendations for embedding a digital-first culture.
· To keep informed of developments in EdTech and the wider ICT industry to identify opportunities, through meetings, media, forums, conferences, and networking opportunities.
· To develop strategic relationships across the Trust to influence the wider agenda and to benchmark against market leaders within the sector.
· Develop and implement a user-led IT strategy which delivers growth in our engagement with staff, students, and parents.
· Apply highly specialised expertise and knowledge to deliver collaborative improvements and planning to meet the requirements of the Trust.
· Present complex information, data, and facts in a clear and appropriate manner to senior leaders to aid in making informed decisions.
· To drive and deliver innovation and creativity in the development of digital solutions.
· Responsible for producing five-year refresh & investment plans, including capital, revenue and staffing resources.
· Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the Trust through membership of the Trust Operations Team, attendance at meetings, and representing the IT function throughout the organisation.
IT Governance, Compliance and Security
· To lead on the procurement of digital technology across the Trust and ensure that purchasing decisions relating to IT are consistent with Anthem’s vision and strategy.
· To support the Trust’s Data Protection Officer by leading on the practice of information governance, providing expert knowledge and assurance to ensure that sensitive and confidential data is managed appropriately.
· Ensure that the Trust remains compliant with the requirements of information governance, GDPR and Freedom of Information.
· Ensure that disaster recovery plans are in place for all IT services and that these are routinely tested, weaknesses identified and addressed in school budgets.
· Be responsible for the development and implementation of the Trust cyber security strategy.
Service Improvement
· To be the face of IT across the Trust, and lead on delivering a first-class IT service for all schools and departments.
· To analyse user needs and to design and implement a program for user training on core Anthem systems, particularly Microsoft platforms.
· Provide analysis on the baseline performance of all Anthem IT systems
· Provide advice on innovative opportunities and support all schools in their use of digital technology.
· Propose changes to the IT and digital functions making recommendations for other service delivery, particularly in relation to strategic and operational plans. Develop, policies for implementation of IT and digital transformation projects and initiatives.
Team Management
· To line manage the Anthem IT infrastructure and support service teams
· To liaise and coordinate external IT contractors to ensure parity of service and best value for money
· To work closely with all Anthem schools, supporting their development plans, and maintaining up to date knowledge of current trends in the digital fields.
· To organise and undertake annual digital assessment and audits
· To develop a positive approach to identifying talent and skills within the IT team
Organisational Development
· To provide effective leadership, professional expertise and support on IT and digital transformation related matters.
· To work with curriculum leads to understand the Trust’s educational strategy and ensure this is reflected and supported by developments in digital strategy.
· To lead cultural change aligned to Anthem vision and values. To lead by example, providing leadership, support, and supervision to staff.
· To encourage staff to work collaboratively and to increase the level of consistency surrounding the use of digital technologies across the organisation.
· Challenge existing practice, ensuring progressive solutions, which considers models of best practice and delivers best value.
· Produce reports to Trustees and the executive team when required and supply relevant professional input to the meetings.
· To participate in the reviewing of all relevant policies to make sure they are workable and satisfy all Trust requirements.
· To promote and champion equality and diversity within a positive and engaging culture.
· To take an active and critical approach to team assessment and quality improvement through robust critical review and action planning.
Budget and Financial Management
· To work with the Head of Finance for the drafting of the annual IT budget for the National Team, and each school. Monitor IT expenditure to analyse and evaluate performance, manage risk, identify problem areas, and develop solutions, so the Trust can maximise efficiencies and effectiveness.
· Use time and resources effectively, reviewing all areas of responsibility regularly and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer any deficiencies found, or future developments needed.
General
· Make recommendations to the executive team on any IT and digital issues.
· To ensure the regular audit of services, instigating changes in practice as necessary in line with findings and current best practice.
· To deal with complaints, ensuring that an investigation is conducted, and that the complaints policy is followed, keeping the executive team fully appraised.
· Ensure the co-ordination of IT training and development of all Anthem employees is effective, including the monitoring and management of the programme for statutory and mandatory training.
Personal and Professional Development
· Be able to manage own workload along with that of others, by ensuring appropriate prioritisation and delegation, utilising the most effective skills and capabilities.
· To proactively assess own development needs and seek out development opportunities which will enable enhanced contribution to meet the objectives of the Trust.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in relevant field to the post, or equivalent industry experience. Evidence of recent continuing professional development
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Educated to Masters Level in relevant field to the post Management/Leadership qualification
- Project Management Qualification
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive strategic and operational experience in IT and digital transformation, including developing complex projects.
- Ability to translate strategic direction into achievable objectives and plans.
- Highly developed analytical problem solving and judgement skills.
- Management experience environment in a similar or larger sized, diverse organisation.
- Evidence in developing and implementing an IT and digital strategy.
- Evidence of developing and delivering successful change projects.
- Evidence of developing and delivering effective engagement strategies.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft systems.
- Experience of managing and motivating a team, where high standards are required.
- Experience of managing budgets, being both financially aware and financially astute
- Experience of designing and delivering training.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of cloud-based technologies and capabilities, process automation and other efficient enablers.
- Effective and persuasive communicator both verbally and in writing with proven ability to adapt own communication style to meet the audience.
- Able to assess situations and defuse conflict situations positively.
- Effective report writing.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage tasks simultaneously.
- Able to deliver on deadlines, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Leadership in a motivational and developmental manner.
Desirable
- Experience working in an IT service within an educational environment
- Experience of working with School Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Strong understanding of IT, digital and GDPR legislation.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Credible and confident, possessing the presence as well as depth of IT and digital experience to inspire and drive change.
- Creative, energetic, and resourceful with the ability to influence.
- Passionate about learning and knowledge sharing.
- To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent.
- To react sensitively and professionally to unforeseen situations.
- Ability to maintain excellent rapport with staff, Trustees, and local governors of the Trust
- To demonstrate a calm and logical approach to problem solving.
- To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of IT and digital support a constructive and efficient way.
- A high degree of personal integrity, honesty, and openness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Population Matters is a non-profit organisation that empowers women to take charge of family size, campaigns for more controlled human consumption, and seeks to tackle the population boom crisis that has been noted by luminaries such as Sir David Attenborough.
Our Approach
- We work with our global partners, friends, and stakeholders to achieve a better future for people and planet.
- We campaign, inform, undertake research and do all we can to encourage an open, fair-minded and constructive debate about population. We aim to create a wave of public awareness and corresponding policy action on overpopulation and unsustainable consumption.
- We promote positive, practical, ethical and entirely voluntary solutions — encouraging smaller families, inspiring people to consume sustainably, with the aim of enabling everyone to enjoy a decent quality of life whilst respecting and sustaining the natural ecosystems upon which all life on earth depends.
- We empower choice. In a world of finite resources, our reproductive and consumption choices are critical for achieving that vision of humanity in harmony with nature, prospering on a healthy planet. We believe everyone should have the freedom and ability to choose a smaller family.
- We are committed to human rights, women’s empowerment and global justice. We believe action to address population must always be consistent with these principles.
What we’re looking for
Having achieved 265% growth in income since 2017, we are in a strong growth position and are looking for a talented Head of Finance and Operations who can contribute to building a resilient, sustainable organisation. You will help us to consolidate our current position and put us on a sure footing for continued growth, as we take advantage of the opportunities available to us.
This is a new role and contributes to the re-organisation and development of our SMT, and represents confident investment in the charity’s future growth. We are looking for someone who can work in lock-step with the Executive Director and Board to develop and implement business plans that are robust enough to accommodate our rapid growth and flexible enough to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
You will lead on the development of our financial systems and management, as well as the management and optimisation of our business operations – covering finance, IT, HR, governance, administration, legal, and facilities. Whilst the role has a mixed portfolio, it’s worth noting that the finance element is absolutely at the heart of the position.
Playing a key role on the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for ensuring that Population Matter’s day-to-day finances and operations remain compliant, responsive and efficient.
We try to avoid prescriptive person specifications, as they limit the diversity of experience on our team. Instead, we have just four questions for you:
- Do you have an accountancy qualification and significant experience of overseeing finance functions in UK charities, with demonstrable success in building robust financial systems within high-growth environments?
- Do you have a keen eye for detail and a desire to drive ongoing improvements, building efficient structures and processes that limit bureaucracy and drive growth?
- Do you have the team building skills needed to work with a highly-motivated, diverse, remote working and internationally operating staff team? Not to forget building a positive, dynamic relationship with our Board.
- Do you have a commitment to the change we’re trying to create and the way in which we’re trying to create it?
If you like what we do, the role is grabbing your attention, and you answered yes to the questions above, then we’d wholeheartedly recommend you read our detailed application pack, by following the link below, and consider putting an application together.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We’re recruiting for a Test Lead, who will help people with sight loss live the life they choose by leading a team of test analysts and being the gatekeeper of quality configuration, customisation, and data for our Digital platforms.
As a Test Lead working in an Agile environment across a large and complex enterprise architecture, the successful postholder will be a key player in ensuring that all software change is optimised to the very highest quality.
Responsibilities include:
- developing a test strategy and function
- formulating and executing test cases, managing test data, and supporting the team and colleagues in the execution of Business Acceptance Testing
We’re looking for someone who can be hands-on in ensuring the effective utilisation of defect tracking software (Jira), and who’ll work closely with our Technology Delivery Manager and other Heads of Technology verticals to ensure effective communication, coordination and feedback across our testing, development and delivery functions.
This homebased role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.
We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
Candidate profile
To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;
Essential
- ISTQB certification or recognised equivalent certificate in Testing
- Experience in leading and managing test analysts
- Experience in developing testing strategy to support an organisations technology stack
- Experience in creating/Implementing Test Cases, Plans, Scripts etc.
- Experience of Selenium Webdriver
- Good interpersonal skills / friendly and approachable, strong facilitation skills.
Desirable
- Agile accreditations
- Experience working in the non-profit sector
- Defining Test Strategies for functional and non-functional testing
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
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Senior IT Security Engineer
Location: Birmingham, Bath Row, B15 1LZ
Salary: £63,342 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Role
We’re seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer to play a leading role in driving our sector-leading organisation’s information/cyber security framework, strategy and cyber security projects - keeping us ahead of the ever-changing cyber threats that modern organisations face on a daily basis. Reporting directly to our Director of Technology & Transformation a key technical and subject matter expert, with responsibility for establishing and maintaining appropriate cyber/information security standards, policies and controls aligned to best-practice frameworks.
Always keeping abreast of current and emerging risks, you’ll conduct regular reviews and manage penetration tests to challenge our systems - identifying vulnerabilities and perform remedial actions to mitigate identified risks. Importantly, you’ll work with colleagues within our Technology & Transformation department and across the organisation to implement and improve procedures and processes, awareness and training plans to promote operational excellence and security effectiveness. This will include acting as key subject management expert for our ambitious future technology projects designed to enhance the experience of both our customers and colleagues, ensuring that they are secure by design.
Our ideal candidate?
- Demonstrable experience working in a technical IT Security related role.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of working with security toolsets (such as firewalls, anti-virus, IPS / IDS, SIEM, Microsoft Security toolsets etc.).
- Previous experience of managing third-party service providers.
- Working knowledge / experience of working with cloud security architecture.
- A strong working knowledge of security standards and methodologies such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and ITIL and an understanding of relevant data protection legislation.
- Previous experience of acting as IT Security SME during projects, from planning phase through to benefit realisation.
What do you get in return? We’re serious about developing our colleagues. If you don’t currently hold one, we’ll support you to achieve a relevant qualification (such as CISSP or CISM) and as cyber security threats evolve, we’ll ensure you continue to develop the skills and experience required to face them. In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary of £63,342, up to 8% matched pension, 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 after 5 years of service) and access to a range of leisure, retail and travel discounts.
We operate a true hybrid working model in which we deliver our service from the best location for the service to be delivered. You can therefore expect to work from our head office a maximum of 3 days per week.
Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you’ll be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Sunday 3rd July 2022.
To Apply and for More Information:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted, we will assume the candidate is our own.
HEAD OF FUNDRAISING
About the role
We are looking for a full time Head of Fundraising to join the Fetcher Dog Charity at an exciting time of growth and development.
The role reports directly to the Chairman and will as such be a key member of the team, sharing the collective responsibility to deliver the organisation’s strategy and vision.
As the Head of Fundraising, you will be a self-starter and have the ability to work autonomously and as part of the wider team to provide the necessary fundraising skills which will enable the charity to achieve its fundraising targets and organisational development strategy.
You will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from statutory resources, foundations, trusts, major donors, legacy, and many other avenues.
Most importantly you will be enthusiastic about pro-active action with compassion and empathy towards our cause.
Once established in the role, you will then be given the opportunity to build the fundraising team and experience in managing a team would be ideal but not essential.
Responsibilities
As Head of Fundraising, you will need to:
- motivate and facilitate supporters to maximise the funds they raise
- inspire new supporters to raise money, while maintaining and developing relationships with existing supporters
- organise traditional activities, such as sponsored outdoor events and house-to-house collections of donated goods and money
- develop new and imaginative fundraising activities, many of which involve organising events
- raise awareness of the charity and its work at local and national levels, e.g. giving talks to groups or seeking photo opportunities with the media
- develop and coordinate web-based fundraising including merchandise partnerships and sales
- increase funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts whose criteria match the charity's aims and activities
- develop and implement a strategy for individual and corporate supporter recruitment and development
- recruit, organise and manage volunteers to carry out various functions within the charity
- oversee corporate fundraising, including employee giving and matched giving from employers
- manage and update databases to record donor contact and preference information
- write applications and mailshots, using direct mailing to reach a range of potential and current donors
- carry out risk analysis and balance time-cost ratios to focus effort on the fundraising activities that are most appropriate and will have the highest chance of success.
- At some point, implement a “Legacy” department within the charity
Skills
You will need to show:
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of not-for-profit charities
- An understanding of fundraising
- Confidence in exploring new ways to diversify our income
- The ability to work alone and in a team
- IT and social media skills
- Administrative and project management skills
- Creative thinking
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Good organisation and initiative
About the Charity – Our objective
Thousands of dogs are born on the streets of Bosnia every year, condemned to face cruel acts by locals, starvation, disease, and brutal and inhumane deaths. The dogs are rounded up by dog catchers and often placed into kill shelters that provide no care, food, or comfort, with many starving to death or dying of exposure.
Fetcher Dog aims to rescue as many of these dogs as possible. We have many local rescuers, picking up stray street dogs and removing as many as possible from kill shelters. All dogs are taken to safe and secure facilities where they no longer have to fear cruelty. They are fed and cared for and are taken to local veterinarians who help us nurse them back to health. We give them everything they need for a fresh start and the best possible chance of a happy, healthy life.
Fetcher Dog then finds forever homes for these dogs in the U.K. These dogs have been through so much that they desperately deserve wonderful families, and we aim to pair all of our dogs with the best forever homes that we can find.
Type: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: £30,000-£45,000 Dependant on experience
Location: Remote however there will be requirements to travel to our two locations in Kent and Birmingham as well as any other locations necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Hours: 40 hours a week to include evenings and weekends where necessary
Deadline: ASAP
Fetcher Dog is a Charity Commission registered charity- Charity Number 1182392.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Campaigns
We are looking to recruit a Head of Campaigns to affect change on a global scale and create engaging and inspiring campaigns that will change the world.
Position: Head of Campaigns
Location: Working principally from home, flexibility will be required for occasional onsite attendance in Devon and some international travel.
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £53,582
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, Healthshield plan, confidential counselling service, subsidised restaurant, free parking, enhanced maternity/paternity benefits, Life Assurance Scheme, 31 day’s holiday per year, inclusive of the 8 statutory public holidays. This increases by one day each year until a maximum of 34 days is reached.
Closing Date: Sunday 3 July 2022
The Role
The challenge of delivering better welfare on a global scale for millions of donkeys and mules is complex and ever changing. In order to affect change on a global scale we are looking to recruit a Head of Campaigns who can face these challenges and create engaging and inspiring campaigns that will change the world for these magnificent animals and for the communities who rely on them.
Within this multifunctional and vital role, your principal duties and responsibilities will include –
- Implement campaign strategies to effect lasting change
- Being a part of the department’s leadership team
- Ensure campaigns are compatible with other streams of the charity’s work
- Representing the organisation in the media and strategic high level forums as appropriate
- Functionally leading the global campaigns in regions to which they apply
- Supporting the development and delivery of campaigns in other parts of the organisation
- Responding quickly to events that require a rapid response and create short campaigns to address the issues as agreed with other stakeholders.
- Managing the campaigns team, financial budget and all related management activities
About You
As Head of Campaigns, you will possess outstanding interpersonal, leadership, diplomatic and influencing skills and have experience of working with the media at national and international levels.
You will have:
- A proven track record of offering campaigning advice and translating complex messages to a wide range of stakeholders including senior management and international colleagues.
- Experience in a strategic campaigns leadership role
- Leading teams to develop and implement effective campaigns strategies
- Identifying and developing creative and engaging campaigns
- The ability to be sensitive to the diversity of our internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent writing, editorial and IT skills
A strong conceptual understanding of animal welfare and international development and previous experience of working in a campaigning role is desirable.
In return…
The charity offers a working environment second to none. Based in Sidmouth in East Devon – an area of outstanding natural beauty – the offices are located in a glorious setting overlooking the sea, there is a staff wellbeing programme and the organisations initiatives have received a royal seal of approval (recently highly commended in the 2021 Princess Anne Training Awards for the response to Covid-19), and the hundreds of resident donkeys – some literally a few yards from your office – will always be pleased to see you!
About the Organisation
The charity is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide. They are working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
“The Sanctuary is a positive place to work with friendly staff and a wonderful charity. With amazing work throughout the world, once you join you never want to leave!”
Our client is a Disability Confident Employer. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
You may also have experience in areas such as Campaign Director, Director of Campaigns, Advocacy and Campaigns Manager, Campaign Manager, Media and Campaign Manager, Media Manager, Campaign and Network Manager, Head of Advocacy and Campaigning, Head of Advocacy and Campaigns, Director of Media and Campaigns, PR, PR and Campaign Director, Head of Campaigns, Programme Director, Director of Programmes.
Reporting to the CEO, we are seeking a commercially astute Head of Business Development to be the accountable lead across all areas of the Trust’s income streams, with a focus on developing new corporate partnerships and maximising the fundraising potential within our current partnerships. As part of the senior management team, you will seek to maximise value from opportunities across the organisation and ensure that fundraising is consistent with the charity’s broader goals.
You will be an inspiring, collaborative leader who seeks out opportunities whilst supporting your team to succeed and achieve their potential. You will have a proven track record of designing, delivering and achieving ambitious income growth strategies, including demonstrable experience securing five and six-figure value corporate partnerships as well as an overall understanding of our wider key income streams, Grants & Trusts, Statutory, Education, Health and Corporate Personal Development & Employee Wellbeing products and services.
To be successful, you will need proven success in securing new income through business development and the ability to create strong networks, excellent team leadership and management skills, a highly skilled influencer and negotiator, project management and organisational skills (including financial management),
Whilst your income generation achievements are important, your mindset and the way you approach your work are equally important to us. You may be looking to transfer your skills from another sector, you may be looking to step up or you may be looking for a new challenge in a smaller agile organisation, if you connect to our purpose and our ambition and feel you can do the job, please do apply.
Key Areas of work
- Lead the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy, alongside the CEO, Board and Income Generation Committee to realise our fundraising ambitions of circa £1.2mil this FY.
- Responsible for developing and implementing business development strategies and raising both unrestricted and restricted income from corporate partnerships, charitable trusts, statutory bodies, the health sector and educational establishments.
- To seek out and maximise opportunities within our current areas of work, including the ongoing development of increasing our presence and impact at a local ‘hub’ level.
- Ensure consistent and professional presentation of the charity to all funding sources.
- Work closely with other Heads to maximise awareness and funding of our work to allow for continued meaningful engagement with existing supporters and to enable us to reach new audiences.
- Ensure all team members adhere to best practices in fundraising, including the use of data, confidentiality and acknowledgement
- Set and manage the fundraising budget, with direct responsibility for all fundraising lines, ensuring that income is accurately forecasted, and team members work to and report on set KPIs.
- Managing team members to ensure fulfilment of strategic objectives and values, ensuring efficient use of resources, and providing good communication and support.
Other key roles:
- Role model the Trust’s values and behaviours and coach individuals to do the same.
- To ensure that a positive image of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is projected at all times.
- To contribute to other activities undertaken by Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.
- To contribute to organisational effectiveness through positive team working.
- To adhere to Dame Kelly Holmes Trust Health and Safety & Safeguarding Procedures.
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Head of Strategic Planning
Permanent Contract
Job Ref: V410
Hours/Days per week: 14 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £60,000 (FTE) plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased or office based
Closing date: 10th July 2022
Interview date and Location: week commencing 18th July 2022, online
Volunteering Matters
At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.
We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues. From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great. And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.
People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England. We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.
This is an exciting time to be joining the team. We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business.
Role Purpose
- To support the ongoing refining and development of strategic planning in the organization.
- Leading on our 90 day planning cycle and implementation approach
- Facilitating a capacity building approach for the organisation to implement 90 day planning and delivery in line with our strategy and KPIs
- Facilitating sessions that allow the organisation to tackle complex problems cross teams, that will then form part of the work programme for the 90 day strategic planning cycle
- The ongoing facilitation of refinement of strategy, achieved through statements and organisational KPIs
About Volunteering Matters
Our volunteering and social action programmes bring people together to overcome adversity, tackle isolation, improve physical and mental health, develop skills, and ensure young people can lead change.
What makes us unique is our approach to developing programmes in local areas. Our volunteering programmes are designed by communities, for communities, as they have the power, local knowledge, and energy to improve themselves from within.
We have nearly 60 years of experience in supporting people facing all sorts of life challenges, from financial wellbeing to loneliness or barriers to education and employment. Our projects range from mentoring schemes to social groups, from community drivers to young people raising awareness of the issues that mean the most to them.
While we share our experience and resources to create opportunities, we’re entirely driven by the ideas on the ground. Each project is built with the specific needs of a community in mind. Since we’re a national charity, we do this at scale, building partnerships dedicated to sustainable societal change across the UK.
This role
As a member of the executive leadership team, you’ll facilitate the organisation to plan in strategic 90 day cycles, ensuring that our work remains relevant to our strategy, addresses real problems and furthers the organisation’s mission.
In addition to directly facilitating this with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the Head of Strategic Planning will also have a role in supporting capacity building across the organisation, running workshops and interventions that support the rest of the organisation to take a similar approach to strategic planning. The part time nature if this role means the capacity building element is vital, and it fits with our decentralised structure to empower teams to manage their priorities directly, in line with the strategic aims of the organisation.
The Head of Strategic Planning will also help support the refresh of our strategy and achieved through statements, at least once every three years with staff, trustees and volunteers.
Key Duties Responsibilities
- Support the Chief Executive and Leadership Team to develop 90 day plans that are relevant and focused on achieving our strategy
- Support the organisation in it’s review and refresh of strategy and achieved through statements as and when required
- Provide capacity building support to the wider organisation in the ongoing development of strategic planning and strategy initiatives across the organisation
Experience / skills & attributes:
- Experience, or transferable relevant experience, in facilitating development of strong strategic planning initiatives in a dispersed and de-centralised model
- Experience working with multiple groups, from trustees and senior leaders to volunteers and communities, to form strategic approaches in a way that they find accessible and engaging
- Belief in the Power of Communities with a desire to platform volunteers and young people always.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills and the ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with a range of stakeholders through a variety of means.
- Ability to engage in the process of strategic planning development, which includes strategy writing, implementing plans and reporting on projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to enable effective relationships
Qualifications
Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications.
Other
Location
The post will be home based, or office based. The postholder will need internet access to enable remote working. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied. There is an expectation that occasional travel across UK will be required.
Our Values & Way of Working:
In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact our HR team for more information.
We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work), Unlimited Annual Leave, Employee Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick and family leave. We are also open to discuss job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Our partner is an award winning UK based charity, which is promoting different solutions to the issues facing international aid and the WASH sector including standalone social impact businesses and programmes to improve hygiene, sanitation and nutrition for under-fives; designed to increase resilience and self-reliance and improve the lives and life chances of farmers, families, women, girls and young children
We are recruiting a Head of Finance and Governance to support Chief Executive and provide strategic management and operational oversight of finance, HR and business support functions and to ensure that everything is done in the most financially effective manner and in compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will be supported by qualified accountants in the UK and overseas and their local teams.
This is a part-time role, which would suit an experienced accountant/company secretary, seeking to work flexibly. The 2/3 days we anticipate this role requiring could be spread over 5 days, if the incumbent found this more convenient and all the requirements of the role can be met
JOB PURPOSE
- You will be the ultimate responsible person for all of the charity’s external and statutory financial reporting, including reports to funders, trustees and regulatory bodies, though the bulk of this work will be delivered by the finance teams in the UK and Africa.
- You will provide strategic budgetary and financial management support to the Chief Executive in London and the Managing and Finance Directors overseas, assisting them to develop compelling bids for fundraising and inward social investment and will liaise, if necessary, with the financial managers/reviewers of any potential funders/investors.
- You will provide advice and guidance on HR, contractual, corporate and statutory matters to the senior team in the UK and overseas, consulting/liaising if necessary with our lawyers, auditors, and other service providers in both countries.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Finance
1.1. Financial strategy
Supporting the development of financial strategies under a variety of scenarios for internal management, trustee discussion and presentation to potential funders/investors.
Leading on financial discussions with trustees and prospective funders/investors.
Developing the financial competence and confidence of PA/BW’s senior teams.
1.2 Financial oversight
Ensuring that monthly management reporting, budgeting and forecasting is accurate and timely and supporting the needs of management, trustees, project managers, funders and donors.
Reviewing the annual budget proposals raising issues, challenging assumptions and, ultimately, agreeing same with the local teams.
Reviewing the monthly financial returns submitted/presented by the finance teams querying anomalies and overspends and agreeing/requiring actions to be taken.
Updating the rolling forecasts of income and expenditure (reflecting actuals to date), monitoring the bank positions and using this to approve or reject requests for ongoing or exceptional expenditure.
1.3 Financial management
Maintaining up to date Financial and HR Policy and Procedures Manuals and responding to requests for variations thereto or divergence therefrom.
Being the principal signatory and authorised administrator for all UK bank accounts and approving changes to the mandate for bank accounts overseas.
Approving and signing off all cash transfers
2. Programme support
2.1 Programme budgeting
Preparing, discussing, reviewing and agreeing the financial budgets for individual projects and/or generic programmes.
Assisting the teams with costing, pricing, taxing and other financial sales related issues.
2.2 Programme reporting
Maintaining cumulative records of expenditure by funder and overseeing the preparation of funder reports and audit completion statements confirming the full dispersal of funds.
Submitting financial claims to statutory funders as and when required.
3. Corporate obligations
3.1 Statutory reporting
Being the principal point of contact between the external auditors the Treasurer and the board.
Agreeing the annual audit timetable and priority audit areas with the external auditors
Reviewing the draft statutory accounts produced by the local finance teams, agreeing the split between restricted and unrestricted programmes, calculating carried forward balances and agreeing same with auditors.
Confirming the appropriate use of restricted income, writing the trustees’ annual review, securing an unqualified audit report, responding to the annual audit letter, convening and managing the AGM.
Reviewing and signing off all statutory filings and ensuring compliance with all regulatory restrictions and statutory obligations.
3.2 HR and legal
Ensuring compliance with all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements in the UK and all other countries of operations.
3.3 Trustee management
Preparation of board papers and management of board meetings.
PERSON SPECIFICATION (Desirable)
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Relevant financial, HR and legal experience and qualifications
Familiarity with complex donor reporting and of managing restricted/unrestricted funding
Experience of working in an international and highly regulated environment
Awareness of investor relations in a social investment and entrepreneurial context
Understanding of managing business support systems, including ICT and procurement
A thorough knowledge of HR systems and processes
An understanding of staff management and a willingness to support staff development
Experience of managing organisational development and systemic change
Excellent written and oral communications skills
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The Anthem Service Desk Analyst will provide second line support to the supported Primary and Secondary schools. They will work closely with the Head of IT and the school contacts to ensure the IT Service is being delivered according to the Service Level Agreement. The Service Desk Manager will be required to visit their schools occasional to provide technical guidance to the first line Technicians.
Reporting to the Head of IT, the post holder will take an active role in delivering the Trust’s IT strategy, including installing and supporting all central and local systems, ensuring compliance with the technical design standards across the estate.
Main duties and responsibilities
Desktop & Application Support
- To ensure that all incidents and requests are logged appropriately on the Service Management system
- To ensure that incidents and requests are resolved within the target resolution time and are documented within the system
- Coordinate Incident tracking efforts and notification to Customers through the service desk; maintain regular communications until Incident resolution
- Monitor progress of all incidents and requests against Service Level targets and respond promptly to customer requests for updates or resolution as appropriate
- Escalate any incidents to the appropriate team as necessary and work with the Trust’s IT team including 1st and 3rd line support, project managers and other stakeholders to resolution
- Perform trend analysis on the volume and nature of Incidents (to include identification of recurring Problems) in order to identify areas for improvement
- Carry out root cause analysis process for high-severity and repeat occurring incidents
- Notify the customer on detection of a major incident affecting the service or our ability to deliver service
- Identify, resolve and/or document workarounds for desktop related problems. Instigate change requests where necessary
- To ensure any calls escalated to the Third Line Infrastructure team have sufficient information to allow the 3rd line team to resolve tickets escalated to them.
- To act as an escalation point for IT technicians
- To ensure end user devices are imaged, updated, patched, secured, locked down as appropriate utilising the appropriate central system. Also, to ensure all applications are delivered automatically as well as ensuring up to date Anti-virus/malware is run on all end user devices
- To ensure all devices are fit for purpose and up to date with relevant software
- Advise of compatibility of hardware, applications, and operating systems, as per user requirements
Server, System & Network Support
- Where asked by the Infrastructure team, provide support for LAN, WAN, server and other centrally managed infrastructure issues within the Academies
- Support the use of Office 365 and Azure tenant with the users
- Work with the wider team on IT projects as required
- Design, implement and support an infrastructure to allow automated deployment of images and applications including all security settings etc utilising MS Intune
- Oversee the maintenance of hardware and software on the servers; set disk space and printer quotas; create network shares and manage access rights; monitor system logs
- Manage Antivirus, software updates/patches to ensure that the network is up to date and secure
- Ensure all school sites have up to date software to ensure the seamless use of the wireless network, cashless catering, door access control and CCTV, carrying out repairs if required
- Ensure all locally installed software or locally used cloud based systems are licensed appropriately
Health & Safety
- Carry out risk assessments for Health and Safety for IT to ensure safety standards are met
- Follow relevant H&S procedures and raise awareness among staff, pupils, and other users
Configuration & Installation
- Ensure all compliance checks are being carried out in schools including: Acceptable Use procedures and records of installed hardware and software within the software library
- Support other IT colleagues in the installation and repair of hardware
- Ensure that new deployments and repairs are being fully tested
Continuity, Maintenance & Security
- Ensure any local backups are taken according to the policy and ensure all end user devices have up-to-date virus protection, counter-ransomware, and security procedures
- Ensure regular Business Continuity tests are carried out and documented
- Ensure schools keep up to date with their maintenance schedule; manage efficient implementation of backup, virus protection and security procedures, including data protection policies
- Plan, record and implement changes to hardware and applications; collate and interpret the results of testing and note any risk to systems
Service and Support Request Management
- Be the single point of contact for the Academy IT contacts across your supported Academies
- Make sure all requests for new projects or purchases are reported to the Head of IT
- Provide a senior level of support for complex requests and resolve or escalate to the appropriate level
- Be proactive and investigate requests for support. Ensure steps are taken to find permanent solutions to problems
- Prepare reports on IT Service Key Performance Indicators
- Ensure all tickets escalated to 2nd line are dealt with within the service level targets
Internal Support Arrangements & External Contracts
- Liaise with other Anthem IT staff and external contractors to facilitate the resolution of service requests
Personal IT Development
- Attend and support staff training sessions, to increase personal understanding of how IT is used in specific contexts
- Read academy policy documents, schemes of work and curriculum plans; attend relevant meetings
- Read online and published materials about the educational use of IT; attend relevant meetings
- Regularly access key IT education web sites to keep abreast of changes and developments
- Maintain and extend personal expertise in specific areas of IT to provide appropriate advice and support
Safeguarding children and young people
- Anthem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check
- Ensure that any safeguarding software is up to date, running and student accounts are correctly configured for their use
Documentation
- Ensure that all appropriate documentation is kept up to date and stored appropriately
- Ensure that IT asset registers remain up to date and are checked regularly
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Person specification: Anthem Service Delivery Manager
Qualifications and training
Evidenced through: Application
Essential
- English and Mathematics GCSE (Minimum Level 4 or equivalent)
- Thorough understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune,
- A good understanding of the basics around networking technologies including switching, firewalls, wireless and WANs.
- Thorough understanding of relevant IT hardware
- ITIL service desk experience
- Knowledge of best practice with regard to IT Service Management
- Knowledge of a range of school software packages
- Child Protection and safeguarding training
- Experience of line managing technical staff over a geographically dispersed estate
Desirable
- ITIL Service Manager
Experience/employment record
Evidenced through: Application/Interview/References
Essential
- Experience of line managing technical staff
- Strong knowledge of Windows 10
- An understanding of Windows Server 2019 Administration
- Practical experience of supporting networks and Wi-Fi systems
- Strong evidence of working in an on-premise and cloud hybrid environment utilising MS and Google based best of breed products
- Evidence of being a good communicator
- Excellent approach to customer service
- Broad range of technical skills allowing for the support of centralised systems
- Excellent documentation skills
- Excellent knowledge or experience of using a service management tool, producing reports and working with senior stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and a pro-active learner
- Sound problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify and set key priorities
- Working in a school setting
Desirable
- Project management
- Website management
- Experience working in an IT service within an educational environment
- Experience of internet filtering and safeguarding technologies
Personal qualities
Evidenced through: Application/Interview/References
Essential
- The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English.
- Quality focused
- Proactive
- Confident, calm with a professional attitude
- Approachable
- Adaptable and flexible – able to respond to emergencies
- Responds positively to change
- Highly organised
- Resilient
- Able to multitask and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Team player
- Co-operative and able to support non-specialist colleagues
- Fosters positive relationships with children and adults
- Positive and collaborative ‘can do’ attitude
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Head of Practice Development, Services & Innovation
Home-based (with travel to Head Office and Family Action services when required)
37 hours per week (full-time, 5 days)
Grade 5 point 39-46: £44,983 - £52,087 per annum + £480 homeworking allowance per annum
Permanent Contract
At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.
We’re incredibly honoured to have won Charity of the Year at Third Sector Awards in 2021 and 3 Star award for staff engagement in Best top 100 companies. A 3 Star accreditation, as the highest standard of workplace engagement, representing organisations that truly excel, are awarded to organisations with a BCI score of 738 or higher, reflecting 'world class' levels of workplace engagement. Amazing recognition for our work over the past 12 months in response to the pandemic and beyond. These awards are some of the most important ways the third sector publicly recognises excellence and achievement, and so to win these are true testaments to the hard work, passion and commitment of our staff and supporters.
This is an important role in Family Action. You will report directly to the Director of Services & Innovation and your key purpose will be to Lead the organisational development of best practice across the 140+ services to achieve excellent outcomes for children, families and adults. You will lead the development and coordination of an organisational strategy and delivery plan for the thematic work areas across Family Action’s services, enabling a managed and effective delivery of evidenced informed practice, achieving excellent outcomes, maximising our ability to win new service contracts, and enhancing our influencing work on external policy.
You will also support the organisation to adopt a culture of learning, enabling and embedding the required learning and development across services and Family Action. You will lead, establish and coordinate Family Actions thematic groups across our identified service areas and develop organisational repositories for evidence based and informed practice tools, outcomes tools, and shared learning across the organisation.
You will be able to work collaboratively across the organisation, mapping and managing the organisation wide project interdependencies that will be critical to the success of thematic working, within services and Family Action organisationally.
Your role would be varied, exciting and incredibly worthwhile. At its heart is a striving for excellence, maximising outcomes and the need to ensure that children and adults get the right support, of the highest quality at the right time. If you are you looking for a diverse, ambitious and fast paced organisation, you have found it.
We are looking for an autodidactic self-starter, who can draw learning from a range of sources, contextually analyse the evidence, recognise the generalisable from the one offs, and piece it all together with strategic finesse. We need someone with substantial experience of frontline and management practice working in services for people. Alongside this, you must have extensive experience of supporting organisational development and staff development including evidence informed practice as a means of continuous learning and improvement. You would need to be resilient and tenacious; and bring an understanding of the challenges faced by staff and managers, learnt through your direct experience.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We are happy to talk flexible working. All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options, subject to business needs, and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: Sunday 17th July 2022 at 23:59 (midnight)
Interview date: TBC
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This homebased role is worked around the core hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week) with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.
We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.
More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.
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Diversity
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
Safeguarding
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Candidate profile
To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;
Essential
- Diploma in Computing (or with a significant computing element) and/or Professional IT qualification or equivalent experience.
- Experience in stakeholder management.
- Experienced in business analysis, including tools and techniques for information modelling, understanding business operations and customer needs.
- Familiar with the principles, processes and practices associated with internal consultancy in the IT environment.
- Knowledge of demand management to enable optimal resourcing of the project portfolio.
- Ability to work with a broad range of user experience and abilities.
- Able to establish relationships and maintaining contacts with people from a variety of backgrounds.
- Able to convey complex technical issues to users and management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the IT infrastructure (hardware, databases, operating systems, local area networks etc) and the IT applications and service processes used within Guide Dogs
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
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