Do you have a heart for mission and a head for project management? Do you want to use your skills to enable impactful culture change?

• Full-time, 35 hours a week
• Fixed term for three years
• Based at CMS House, Oxford, with up to two days’ flexibility for home working (currently CMS employees are working from home following government guidance, and will continue to do so until the government advises office working)
• Starting salary £37,885 with a generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• We particularly welcome applications from women and/or individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

This is a stimulating new role for an experienced Change Project Manager. You’ll work closely with the People and Learning Director to project manage change across a diverse portfolio of work that will deliver the culture change required to ensure the success of CMS’s strategic plan. In particular, building an evidence-based learning culture that is inclusive, empowering and collaborative.

The successful candidate will have experience of successfully leading multiple projects from start to completion and proven experience of monitoring and evaluation processes and practice. They will be relational, influential and a self-starter.

It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian, enthusiastic about the aims and values of CMS.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download below.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Midnight on Sunday 27 February 2022

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 8 March 2022 at CMS House, Oxford.

Purpose of job

To project-manage change across a diverse portfolio of work that will deliver the culture change required to ensure the success of CMS’s strategic plan. In particular, building an evidence-based learning culture that is inclusive, empowering and collaborative.

Key relationships

The role will work closely with the Global People and Learning group. The nature of the role will entail highly collaborative working across the organisation: • all teams at CMS, working especially closely with directors and managers • external consultants or agencies as required (for example, commissioning evaluation reports) • line-manage the Learning and Change Officer (a new role to be recruited in a year’s time)

Key responsibilities

Provide project management expertise for the organisational development plan that will deliver the culture change to ensure the success of CMS’s strategic plan. This is a diverse portfolio of work, including diversity and inclusion, leadership development and other vital areas of culture change. It requires close collaboration with the HR and Learning managers in the team and working collaboratively across the organisation to effectively implement. • Enable the development of a learning and evidence-driven culture through projectmanaging CMS’s planning and reporting cycles and by building capability in teams and hubs so they can effectively monitor, evaluate and demonstrate impact. This may involve commissioning and project-managing specialist support where such need is identified, to ensure effective frameworks, systems and processes are in place. • Manage the approach to our internal communications planning, which includes identifying the requirements of internal communications channels (collaborating with ICT on implementation); reviewing requirements across CMS; and developing content and engagement strategies across these platforms with a focus on embedding the strategic direction and supporting change and culture work across the organisation. • Project-manage any changes that may be required relating to the governance and membership of CMS, ensuring excellent consultation processes are implemented for all stakeholders. • Provide project management expertise across CMS. This will include developing and maintaining appropriate project management tools and documentation to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of work packages; advising on project timelines and working with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of projects. • Project-manage any new projects, as required, that will support the delivery of CMS’s new strategic plan and effect the culture change required to ensure its success.

Other

 Ensure the safety and security, and respect the rights, of all staff, partners and supporters: o Understand and follow the CMS safeguarding policies. o Understand and follow the CMS GDPR policy. o Understand and follow security procedures for all materials and content that is made public, to keep mission personnel and strategic partners safe. • Carry out any additional duties commensurate with the role as required by your line manager. 

Values and behaviours

All CMS line-managerial roles are expected to manage and lead in accord with CMS’s values and behaviours. In doing this, a CMS manager should display those managerial competencies and approaches which support these values and behaviours as well as the building of a culture which sustains the success of the new CMS strategy. In particular, CMS gives priority to: • Developing a learning culture • Developing a safe culture (which embeds safeguarding in all we do) • GDPR compliance • Cross-team working • Diversity and inclusion • Embedding mission spirituality across CMS • Empowerment and coaching

Home based/head office - flexible

Brief Description

The Child Brain Injury Trust is looking to appoint a Commercial Partnerships Manager to manage and develop the trading arm of the charity. Predominantly this will be through further developing stronger relationships with existing legal partners, to ensure they receive a fair return on their investment. To work with the Head of Brain Injury Services who delivers the operational contracts in hospitals and the community.  In addition, the postholder will be responsible for developing and growing the charity’s Case Management joint venture with Bush and Co to ensure that the relationship is strong, that law firms outside of the Legal Support Service introduced to the service to enable it to grow. This will include attending and presenting at Bush & Co training/networking events and to ensure that effective reporting is maintained.  Growth is required over a 3-year period from new areas of trading such as cause related marketing and developing key trading opportunities with new suppliers. Deadlines are a pre-requisite. There will be an expectation that this position will be responsible for an annual income target c £600k from existing contracts and £100k of growth from new opportunities over the next 3 years.

The position holder will have exceptional sales acumen and relationship management skills and experience of working with senior partners and directors. They will be values driven with integrity at their core.

Job Purpose

To develop and manage CBIT’s successful Legal Support Service partnership (currently 17 partners across the UK), Case Management joint venture, CBIT in Hand market place, affiliation partnerships (which are new ventures) and to identify and develop new opportunities within the trading sphere such as cause related’ marketing, social enterprise opportunities for the charity’s products and services. A key purpose of the role is to ensure quality, excellence and to carry out due diligence to ensure all partners align with the charity’s values and purpose. This is an important role within the charity and as such the position holder will need to be resourceful, pragmatic, and creative.

Location

The role is home based although there may be regular travel throughout the UK as part of the role. There may be a need to work occasional evenings and weekends, however these will be agreed in advance. Initial induction training will take place at the Child Brain Injury Trust head office in Oxfordshire

More information about the Child Brain Injury Trust can be found at our website 

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd February 2022 (12pm)

Interview date: Monday 14th February and Tuesday 15th February 2022

To apply for the post, please email a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) stating why you are interested in this role along with your CV, to our office email address which can be found in the Application Pack.

Future Trees Trust Trustees wish to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to lead the Trust in its planned expansion and development. Future Trees Trust is a charity committed to researching and utilising UK forest genetic resources to support the production of home-grown timber through the identification of superior trees and establishment of field trials. The successful candidate will develop and implement the new strategy, lead the team effectively and carry out fundraising.

You will work on:

Strategy

• Regularly review and develop the Trust’s strategy in conjunction with the Trustees.
• Promote the Trust’s work to government and policymakers, in line with the Trust’s strategy.

Development & Fundraising

• Have responsibility for the financial performance of the Trust including the development of an effective programme of income generation. Ensure robust financial controls and processes are maintained.
• Manage relationships with existing donors, and develop new sources of funding.
• In line with the Trust’s strategy, develop a Future Trees Trust brand renowned for its excellence, and begin the development of land management by the Trust.

Management

• Run the Trust efficiently and effectively with systems and structures that are up to date and compliant with current policies and guidelines.
• Maintain a positive and productive culture in the workplace reflecting good employment practice.
• Lead and manage the Trust’s professional staff and carry out regular performance reviews.
• Maintain an effective relationship with the Chair of Trustees, organise an annual programme of Trustees meetings, and provide Trustees with the information they need to carry out their duties.
• Prepare annual budgets, reports and accounts, and financial projections for Trustee approval. Report regularly to the Trustees on the performance of the Trust.
• Assist the Chair of Trustees in recruiting future Trustees, using open and fair processes and appropriate induction procedures.

Legal

• Ensure the Trust fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
• Ensure the Trust complies with all governance requirements stipulated by the Charity Commission and is compliant with all applicable legislation.
• Be responsible for the Trust’s risk management policies, maintain a risk register and review it regularly.
• Be responsible for ensuring all MoUs (memoranda of understanding) and MTAs (material transfer agreements) are in place and compliant with the Nagoya protocol.

External Relations

• Develop the Trust’s reputation and expand its influence.
• Represent the Trust throughout the forestry industry and promote its work to policymakers and the public.
• Identify and develop collaboration opportunities between the Trust and other organisations.
• Work with the social media & marketing officer to represent the Trust in the media and develop media interest in the work of the Trust.
• Act as secretary for the National Tree Improvement Strategy.

The Candidate

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual with:

• Experience of the management of charities or similar organisations.
• A proven track record of effective fundraising and engagement with donors.
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for UK forestry.
• An irrepressible drive to present the Trust and its values effectively and positively within the UK forestry sector, to donors, policymakers and the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public presentation.
• Organisational skills, accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Brilliant planning and delivery skills with ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Willingness to make decisions and take responsibility for them.
• Knowledge and experience of the science involved in tree breeding, or an interest, willingness and ability to learn this.
• Budget management.

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 6th March 2022.

Interviews will be held in person at the Future Trees Trust office, week commencing 21st March 2022.

Strategically set in the heart of Oxford, New Road Baptist Church strives to build community, promote peace and advance social justice, based on the imperatives of the Christian gospel.

Our vision is to be a place of dynamic connection, a way-station where pilgrims of all sorts can connect with each other and with God.

Despite the global pandemic we see many opportunities to ‘revive, restore and improve’, for example via a partnership project focusing on long-term solutions to chronic homelessness in Oxford.

To help us fulfil our vision we seek to appoint a full time Operations & Development Manager (initially for a period of two years, then subject to review), focusing on:

• Premises - Overseeing the management and day to day running of the site and cultivating imaginative ways to develop further a social justice hub at the heart of the city
• Events - Working with church members and project partners to develop and implement the social justice initiative; supporting planning and facilitating of other church events.
• Governance - supporting the minister, officers and charity trustees in implementing decisions and fulfilling legal and regulatory obligations

Restore is an Oxfordshire-based mental health charity that that offers recovery groups, training and employment coaching.

Our values are firmly rooted in five critical characteristics:

• Recovery – Enabling people to recover from mental illness and manage their own mental health and wellbeing

• Support – Providing the opportunities to help ourselves and each other

• Hope – Offering a positive future where everyone can fulfill their potential

• Empowerment – Helping people to believe in themselves and what they can achieve

• Respect – Accepting without judging as each person is unique

We are now looking for additional Trustees to join our board. Are you passionate about mental health and keen to dedicate your skills to improve the lives of others? Read on…

What will you be doing?

Our trustees work effectively together to hold Restore “In Trust” for those who it is intended to benefit. Trustees play a critical role at Restore as they are the people who make sure the charity does what it says it will. 

There are five main things that trustees are responsible for:

• Ensuring that Restore has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focussed on achieving these

• Being responsible, with the other trustees, for the performance of Restore and its culture

• Ensuring that Restore complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

• Being guardians of Restore’s assets, taking due care over their security and proper application

• Ensuring that Restore’s governance is of the highest possible standard

What is the time commitment?

We are looking for people who can:

• Attend board meetings, one per quarter from 4:30pm, which rarely exceed two and a half hours. Attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) once per year.

• Join one of our sub-committees, linked to your skill set, in order to get a proper feel for what is going on.

• Get involved in other activities depending on your skills/interests/preferences. 

• Make visits to our recovery groups and head office teams to ensure we all stay close to the services we are providing

• Collaborate and correspond by email to discuss things and make decisions in between meetings.

• The meetings are currently hybrid, where you can attend in person or online. We are aware that people who are working full-time or have family/other responsibilities may not be able to travel to the meetings in person sometimes. It is not a requirement that trustees live in Oxfordshire but it would probably work better if you live no further afield than a neighbouring county. This position isn't 100% remote but there is plenty of flexibility.

Trustees are appointed for a three-year term at a time which can be extended twice, meaning a maximum of nine years. 

What specialist skills do we need? 

We are particularly keen to talk to people with the following specialist skills:

• Property development/surveying/large building project experience

• Clinical expertise in mental health 

• Public sector/health sector experience

• Research

• Legal

• Fundraising

What sort of people are you looking for?

There are no specific requirements – our current trustees are all very different. We have been a fairly diverse board over the years and are still looking for ways to improve. We recognise the need to be entirely representative of the community we serve in Oxfordshire and with this in mind, we’re keen for our board to reflect it. We are keen to hear from adult applicants of all ages, gender, ethnicity, sexuality and sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion, neurodiversity and lived experiences. 

Like to know more or apply?

You can take a look at our website for more information. If you wish to apply, please click the 'apply with Charity Jobs' button to attach a CV and covering letter. 

It is important to note that pre-appointment declarations will be requested to ensure that candidates have not been disqualified by law from acting as a trustee.

We will consider all applications and respond to candidates promptly.