The successful applicant will join the safeguarding team within the Diocese of Leeds.  The main purpose of this post is to support the implementation of the highest standard of safeguarding practice to ensure that a safe environment is provided for children, young people and adults who may be at risk.

This post will involve working with a team of safeguarding volunteers and clergy to enable communities to understand and implement safeguarding policies and procedures as defined by the Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service.

The post holder will have an administrative base in the Leeds Diocesan Trust Safeguarding Office. The majority of the work will involve providing support to volunteers and the wider church community throughout the Diocese of Leeds. This will involve working at evenings and weekends.

Financial Controller, Bradford, £50,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

The organisation
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a Christian Charity whose aim is to alleviate poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need. Our 10,000 volunteer members, motivated by their faith, are committed to the service of others. Our core befriending service is complemented by additional areas of activity such as community shops, support and advice centres, hostels, furniture projects, youth work, holiday provision and overseas aid.

The role
As Financial Controller for St Vincent De Paul Society, you will support all the various activities of the organisation which include its local volunteer branches, , advice and support centres, retail shops and furniture projects, hostels, children's holiday camps and more besides.. Reporting to the Director of Finance (who is based in London) you will be responsible for leading the team in Bradford with 4 direct reports. You will take responsibility for producing management accounts, annual consolidated accounts and statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy within all balance sheet accounts and compliance with the Society's financial policies and procedures. You will act as Business Partner to key stakeholders within the organisation, providing robust financial advice and excellent customer service, working closely with managers through the budgeting process. You will also work closely with the Director of Finance to develop and improve financial systems.

About you
You will be a qualified accountant with experience of preparing management and statutory accounts with proven ability to liaise with third parties including external auditors. You will have high level IT /Finance systems knowledge and high level excel skills are essential to this role including: SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables is essential to this role.

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal & written communication skills and will be able to influence and persuade colleagues through effective communication. Problem solving & analytical skills are highly important within the role as is the ability to suggest plans and strategies to deal with a broad range of complex activities. You will be able to work autonomously and will have proven experience of leading a team including performance management.

It is important that you understand and have a commitment to equal opportunities. You will understand and empathise with the Vincentian ethos, values and the work of the Society.

What you'll get in return
The SVP offer a competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button.
The closing date for applications is Monday 21st October.
For an informal conversation please contact Catherine Hill at Hays.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: Can be based in any of our UK Trust offices

The Supporter Data Manager will work within the Fundraising Data and Support Insight team and play a pivotal role in the management of our supporter data and database (primarily Raiser’s Edge).

You’ll lead the delivery of a dynamic calendar of data activities, balancing competing deadlines and maintaining the highest quality and accuracy of activities undertaken; pioneer and promote the understanding and effective use of supporter data and databases through first class training and support; manage the Fundraising Database Executive effectively; and ensure supporter data, processes and systems are efficient, high quality, and remain compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.

We have also recently embarked upon an ambitious and exciting project to consolidate all our supporter data into one data warehouse solution, providing efficiencies in our activities and the ability to scale up our outputs, transforming the department into a key driver of departmental performance. The postholder will have a fantastic opportunity to shape and contribute expertise to this project.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate and enthusiastic about data and insight, highly motivated by the power of data to effect to organisational transformation
• A technical mind, with great attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial and fearless, relishing new opportunities and the chance to effect real change with their ideas
• Able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively, working closely with fundraising teams
• Able to translate complex technical concepts into easily understood issues across a range of audiences and levels of data maturity

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

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Finance Operations Manager, Bradford, £35,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

The organisation
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a Christian Charity whose aim is to alleviate poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need. Our 10,000 volunteer members, motivated by their faith, are committed to the service of others. Our core befriending service is complemented by additional areas of activity such as community shops, support and advice centres, hostels, furniture projects, youth work, holiday provision and overseas aid.

The role
Reporting to the Financial Controller (also based in Bradford) you will be responsible for leading the transactional finance team in Bradford and will have oversight of all aspects of sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank and cash management, and bank reconciliation, performing all monthly routines to support the production of management and financial accounts. Working closely with the Financial Controller you will provide financial support to projects including preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets and business partnering internal stakeholders. You will practice robust financial management and monitor all transactions for any internal irregularities.

About you
You will ideally be a qualified accountant, but applications will also be welcomed from part qualified or, AAT qualified candidates who are qualified by experience. You will have experience in producing management and financial accounts and proven ability to liaise with all departments across the charity. Proven experience of advanced excel including SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables is essential to this role.

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal & written communication skills and will be able to influence and persuade colleagues through effective communication. Problem solving & analytical skills are highly important within the role as is the ability to suggest plans and strategies to deal with a broad range of complex activities. You will be able to work autonomously and will have proven experience of leading a team including performance management.

It is important that you understand and have a commitment to equal opportunities. You will understand and empathise with the Vincentian ethos, values and the work of the Society.

What you'll get in return
The SVP offer a competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button.
The closing date for applications is Monday 21st October.
For an informal conversation please contact Thomas Jozefek or Catherine Hill at Hays.

Operations Manager – Supported Living

You will join our client as an Operations Manager responsible for providing strong and effective values driven leadership to their teams and you will be responsible for the overall day to day running and achieving the strategic objectives of the service.

Operational Network Manager Responsibilities:

- Be compliant with CQC / regulatory requirements and to ensure all clinical, budgetary, regulatory and service development targets are met.
- Responsible for the provision of a high-quality values driven service, both in respect of people’s support, family engagement and employee engagement.
- Ensure effective void management and coordination of referrals and assessments of people supported in conjunction with other departments.
- In this role, you will also lead on appropriate investigations (as required), participate in audit requirements and ensure all group policies and procedures are adhered to.

Operational Network Manager Requirements:

- Managerial experience of leading a large team within a Supported Living setting.
- The ability to work as part of a team; lead by example, embed the organisations values, manage performance effectively and use own initiative.
- Experience of working to CQC guidelines, relevant legislation and professional regulations.
- Experience undertaking investigations and / or the ability to manage complaints appropriately.

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading, high quality social care provider for people with complex needs in the North West of England. With a background of over 18 years’ experience, they are a well-respected and highly regarded provider of specialist services tailored to the needs of individuals with complex needs.

They pride themselves on working in partnership with individuals, their families, commissioners and local communities to develop personalised services which are tailored to fit the individuals they support. They also want to promote the independence of the people they support by providing opportunities to work with and in local communities.

Location: Rochdale & West Yorkshire (Halifax & Bradford)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £33,000 to £36,000

You may have experience of the following: Operational Manager, Operations Manager, Service Manager, Service Coordinator, Regional Manager, Area Manager, Registered Manager, Care Manager, Home Manager Supported Living Manager, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

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With public awareness of mental health higher than ever before, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the Corporate Partnerships Team at Mind. We’re growing and changing fast, but there’s still much to be done.

We’re looking for a Regional Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our successful and growing team. Mind has recently secured a high-profile seven-figure national partnership with a large-scale UK food retailer, for 2019-21. You will support the delivery of this partnership in your region, whilst also managing a small portfolio of your own partnerships. As a skilled relationship manager, you’ll provide first-rate account management and stewardship. You will develop creative fundraising and engagement plans to excite, inspire and maximise income and other opportunities for Mind. 

This role is homebased, covering the North West and Yorkshire, with the potential to be based at the retail partner’s site in Manchester 1-2 days a week. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract.

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

Closing date: noon 4th November 2019

Interviews: week commencing 11th or 18th November 2019

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Purpose of the role:

Do you want to work somewhere that no two days are the same,

where you make a difference to people`s lives?
...and one that values yours?

Yes? Work for us - The WEA. Create real change, and be a part of something bigger.

We have a new and exciting role for a Research Manager to join our Education Team

Key areas of responsibility:

The post involves close working with a range of staff and volunteers including the Association Services Quality team, business development and Regional Education Managers.

The post-holder is the key staff member responsible for ensuring the Association is effective and efficient in its activities around outcome and impact measurement, whilst maintaining a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement.

About you:

Postgraduate degree in Social Research Methods.

Experience of carrying out and managing qualitative and quantitative research in an adult education context.

Experience of team leadership, line management and effective performance management of staff.

Ability to manage budgets and resources.

Experience of research consultation and advice

Experience of supporting bids and generating income through external funding contracts

Experience of disseminating research to different audiences using a variety of methods

Knowledge of and commitment to the Association’s mission, vision and values.

Ability to develop and maintain effective controls to safeguard and maintain the Association’s integrity and continuity

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to respond appropriately to a wide variety of people in different situations

Advanced level knowledge and skills in using research tools and software such as SPSS, NViVo

Strong project management skills

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Flexible location 

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We're looking for a Business Development Research Manager to support the department's activities across a number of markets, in line with our organisational priorities. This includes analysis of funding flows, due diligence competition, and understanding the political environment.

Reporting to a Head of Business Development, you will manage a small team, supporting the department to fully understand the markets it operates in, and carrying out a range of research and support functions. You will be someone with an ability to lead a team, embed a high-performing culture and ensure tangible results.

Closing date: 11/11/2019

Interview date: tbc

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Team Manager – Social Care

You will join our client as a Team Manager who will manage the day-to-day running services in Halifax and Bradford.

Team Manager Responsibilities:

Here, they provide a supported housing service for people with Learning Disabilities and some mental health problems. But they need your help in order to provide the very best Person Centred Support. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our clients services, they’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to their business development team, one thing’s certain – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Team Manager Requirements:

- Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being values and outcome driven, able to lead by example using your firm, Values Driven but inclusive management style.
- You’re transparent and encouraging too and have lots of tact and diplomacy.
- What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements.
- And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports / recommendations and solutions driven, even better, although it's not essential as we offer an extensive induction and training program for managers.

About our client:

They're a leading, high quality social care provider for people with complex needs in the North West of England. With a background of over 18 years’ experience, they're a well-respected and highly regarded provider of specialist services tailored to the needs of individuals with complex needs.

They pride ourselves on working in partnership with individuals, their families, commissioners and local communities to develop personalised services which are tailored to fit the individuals they support. They also want to promote the independence of the people they support by providing opportunities to work with and in local communities.

Location: West Yorkshire (Halifax & Bradford)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000 to £25,500 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Social Care Manager, Care Team Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Care Home Team Manager, Care Home Manager, Care Team Leader, Care Supervisor, Senior Care Assistant, Support Worker, etc,

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As Finance Manager, you will be a highly capable accountant bringing leadership to the operational running of TLG’s finance function. As a strong team leader, the Finance Manager plays a key role in leading a finance team who are excited about enabling the local church to make a difference in the lives of struggling children and families and who are equipped and empowered to bring financial leadership across the charity.

You will have clear systematic thinking and resolute leadership will be essential to influence and support the implementation of system changes needed to enable financial management in an increasingly complex organisation. You will support the Director of Finance to drive efficiencies throughout the organisation and will be critical friend in playing a crucial role in applying rigorous methodology across the Finance department.

As a member of TLG’s wider leadership group, the Finance Manager will also play a key role in the organisation’s wider business development, including TLG’s commercial subsidiary Hope Park Business Centres. This exciting role will work externally, connecting key stakeholders and managing relationships across TLG. This will include close interactions with TLG’s Church Partners & Proprietors, offering financial advice & guidance that are in line with TLG’s culture and processes.

We are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith and as part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Telephone interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th October. Formal interviews will take place on Thursday 7th November.

Due to growth within the organisation, we have a fantastic new opportunity for an Early Years professional with a passion for quality Early Years education, to join our clients team as Senior Manager.

Position: Senior Early Years Manager

Location: Head Office, Huddersfield

Hours: 37 hours per week – flexibility in the form of 2 days’ home working, would be considered

Salary: £36,500.00

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

Closing Date: 28th October

Interview Date: 5th and 8th November

The Role

The Senior Early Years Manager has overall management responsibility for leading on development, ongoing review and quality management of our training/resources products and services.

Working with a team of early years’ experts they will be responsible for

• Writing material and developing programmes of support to help practitioners improve practice in early years.
• Ensuring systems are in place for monitoring, auditing and quality assurance and to measure impact. 

Systems will be robust and in line with the organisation and government policy and strategy for the early years and the organisation’s requirement under CACHE endorsement. 

Main Duties

• Lead for practitioner training and development from entry up to early years’ teacher.
• Lead on and develop training, products and services in conjunction with other early years experts.
• Quality delivery of training, products and services, both online and face to face.
• Development of online resources for practitioners. 
• Support the development of bids and tenders.
• Act as advisor for curriculum across England, Scotland and Wales.
• Centre administration of CACHE accredited products

About You

Educated to degree level or equivalent in the area of early years Early Year, the Senior Early Years Manager will have experience of working in the sector as an early years teaching professional working within the sector. You may have gained your relevant experience working in the sector at a senior level and have moved to a local authority and had responsibility for the training portfolio or have moved to work in higher education training students from foundation degree level and beyond. 

You will bring with you a passion for quality early years’ education and have a sound knowledge of the training landscape for the sector and Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

Our client is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

They are committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society

You may have experience of the following: Early Years Manager, Ofsted Inspector, Early Years, Early Years Training.  

TPP is excited to be recruiting for a leading children's charity to recruit for a Philanthropy Manager. The position is permanent, homebased, part time (17.5 hours a week) paying £24,000 to £33,301 (plus a £500 home working allowance) PRO RATA.

In this role you will manage a portfolio of major donors in which some of them donate four to five figure gifts. You will ensure they receive high quality stewardship and are engaged with the work of the charity. Additionally, you will be expected to prospect for new donors and therefore build pipeline to increase the existing portfolio. You will work closely with internal stakeholders from other fundraising division such as events, community or corporate.

To be successful in this role you will be comfortable working towards target and confident in making financial asks. You will have experience of working with High Net Worth Individuals either in the fundraising or commercial sector. You will have sound communication skills, written and oral, in order to enthuse existing and new donors. Finally, you will enjoy networking, meeting new people and be passionate about child welfare.

*Please note appointments are the top end of the salary scale will be made for exceptionally experienced candidates.

How to Apply

Closing date - 3^rd November

If you are interested in this role or wish to register with TPP to hear about future posts, please call Patrick on 020 7198 6040 or send your CV to [email protected]

Have you got a background in financial accounting and do you enjoy managing staff? Would you like to continue your career with a role in the charity sector? Interested in belonging to an organisation that really makes a difference to the lives of many? If yes, please read on!

This permanent Financial Accountant will be based in central Leeds and will manage the transactional function of this medium sized charity. Working closely with the Financial Controller you would have full autonomy of leading the financial accounts team of six whilst overseeing statutory accounts duties, right up to sign off by the Financial Controller. Duties for the Financial Accountant will include:

• Working closely with the Financial Controller to produce the year end accounts in line with charity SORP.
• Provide support and leadership to six transactional staff, ensuring a high quality of work is always maintained.
• Review current systems and processes, feeling confident to suggest areas where improvements could be made.
• Oversee cashflow management, analytical work and ad hoc monthly reporting.
• Act as the lead on VAT reporting.
• Maintain the organisations fixed asset register and oversee risk management.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders of all levels.

This organisation has an annual turnover of around £30 million and is going through an exciting period of growth. This opportunity would suit a part qualified Accountant who is a confident team leader, now looking for a new challenge. Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential.

This successful candidate will be:

• A part qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) or qualified by experience.
• Experienced in managing staff.
• Experienced in year-end processes.
• Knowledgeable around VAT, tax and audit requirements.

If interested, please do not delay in applying as CV's will be reviewed on a daily basis.

Programmes Director
Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire

About Us

Leeds Community Foundation supports thousands of charities and voluntary groups across Leeds and Bradford, addressing inequalities and working together to support those that need help the most.

We have distributed over £42 million in grants to date across Leeds and Bradford, enabling positive change in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in our communities.

Over the next five years, our Plan 2024: Ambitious for All, will ensure that we are agile in response to social and economic challenges. To support our future plans, it is crucial that we establish a firm foundation for long-term resilience and steady growth.

We are looking for a Programmes Director to join us in achieving our vision of creating cities of opportunity for all in Leeds and Bradford.

The Benefits 

- Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 DOE (FTE)
- Pension (contributions start at 4%)
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas close-down
- Play a key role in our Senior Leadership Team
- Offices in Leeds city centre 
- Business mileage allowance for a business vehicle (we encourage use of public transport where possible) 
- We are willing to consider applicants wishing to work part time or full time

If you have expertise in intelligent and impactful grant-making and building lasting relationships with public sector colleagues or charitable trusts/foundations, this is a superb opportunity to help make Leeds and Bradford cities where everyone can prosper. 

We are a team of passionate individuals who are eager to serve local people. Within an environment of honesty, openness and ambition, you will have the chance to play an important role in the overall strategic planning, leadership and governance of our Foundation. 

The communities in Leeds and Bradford have faced inequality and deprivation for years, and challenges continue to multiply. There is a growing need to advocate for more targeted support for grassroots, community-led investment. If you are driven, determined and believe you could be a catalyst for positive change, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Programmes Director, you will lead on our public sector partnerships and ensure our grant-making activities are executed effectively, carefully monitored and evaluated. 

In this new role, you will ensure our programmes are well-integrated into all key areas of activity.

You will:

- Line manage, inspire and support the Head of Grants and Head of Evaluation & Impact
- Nurture long-term relationships with new and existing public sector colleagues, as well as with some national funders
- Support our community and third sector engagement work 
- Work with the Chief Executive to encourage collaborations with regional and national partners, including local government, NHS, police and public bodies
- Represent the Foundation at events and networking opportunities

About You 

To join us as our Programmes Director, you will need: 

- Experience of programme development and/or grant-making experience
- Experience of line managing teams and motivating individuals 
- A proven track record of soliciting and securing large funds from the public sectors or charitable trusts and/or foundations 
- Previous experience of creating and managing longer-term strategies 
- Experience of working directly with a board of trustees and/or directors
- Previous networking experience, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: working with volunteers, cross-sector working, working in philanthropy or funding environments and/or collating evidence of impact across a geographic area. 

We would like to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Programmes Director, Head of Grants, or Director of Grants Development.

Applications for part time or full time will be considered for this role, working 28 – 35 hours per week, usually Monday – Friday, between 9:00 – 17:00. You will occasionally be required to work outside normal office hours for events and functions – time off in lieu will be given where excessive out of hours working is required.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd November 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 18th and 19th November 2019. 

Leeds Community Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, and trans and non-binary people, who are currently under-represented within our staff team. Our offices are fully accessible.

So, if you are looking for your next step as a Programmes Director, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.