Vacancy Reference Number:

HOHR/FS/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Human Resources

Reports to:

Deputy CEO

Location:

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

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

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

Terms of Employment:

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

Application Process & Closing Date:

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

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

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

About Us:

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

Role Overview:

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

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

Main Responsibilities:

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

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

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

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

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

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

Desirable:

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

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

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

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

We have an opportunity for a Head of Services to join us based in Birmingham. You will join us on a full-time permanent basis and receive a competitive salary of £45,000 - £52,000 per annum.

Servol Community Services is an established charity providing person-centred support to adults affected by and recovering from mental health conditions. Support is provided to people in accommodation that meets their needs, including residential 24 hour staffed services and semi supported accommodation.

The Head of Services post is a new role, working closely with the CEO, developing informed strategy and leading, managing and supporting staff within Servol’s diverse functions/services to deliver sustainable and successful outcomes. This role also requires strong, visible and influential leadership of Servol and to deputise for the CEO in their absence.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Head of Services include:

1. Managing the delivery of a range of services which meet the highest professional standards, in accordance with the organisation’s objectives and core values.
2.Manage, supervise, and develop staff and volunteers.
3. Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, and extended management team.
4. Oversee the delivery of the IT services and operations, supported by efficient and fit for purpose processes demonstrating value for money.
5. Ensure effective facilities management and administration services are in place to enable the charity to fulfil economic and safe service delivery.
6. Ensure relevant statutory, regulatory, and professional standards are wholly achieved in relation to policies, processes, and procedures, particularly in respect of governance and employment legislation and IT functions.
7. Set and encourage high standards of performance and demonstrate a commitment to good practice and continual improvement in all areas of the organisation’s operations.
8. To manage and review contract rates to ensure competitiveness and maximize income generation.
9. Deputise for the CEO when necessary including attending meetings and preparing and presenting reports.
10. Pro-actively monitor and evaluate activities within Servol’s business through the development and delivery of effective cross service monitoring and evaluation, responding to issues and identify/follow up opportunities.
11. Secure/seek new business opportunities, develop, and write funding bids, and produce and lead on tender responses, and produce progress reports.
12. Develop business case funding/tender reports for funders, commissioners and the Board of Trustees.
13. Support the CEO strategic leadership role as an active member of the Senior Management Team, including being proactive in providing solutions to strategic issues with and for colleagues
14. To participate actively in strategic planning process in the following ways:
- Leading on/inputting to the planning and development of projects (both existing and new)
- Proactively alerting staff and trustees to potential opportunities and threats to the charity
15. Lead on the delivery of a sustainability plan.
16. Manage overall budgets for services across the organisation and produce reports related to these.
17. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

Skills and experience required to become our Head of Services:

- Educated to Degree/NVQ L7 level or equivalent in Health and Social Care, Marketing & Communications, Advice and Guidance, Training or Business/Voluntary Sector Management
- Able to grasp corporate and functional business objectives
- Have worked in a multi locational role previously
- An working knowledge of the commissioning of services within the social care sector
- Previous senior operations management within a social care setting or at a junior level position is essential
- Managerial experience of agency/partnership working within the NHS/PCT or Strategic Level Contracts
- Ability to work with financial, budgetary and management controls
- Analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, political acumen and awareness of changing policy
- Proven experience of developing partnership and projects with public, voluntary and private sector organisations

If you feel that you have the skills and experience required to become our Head of Services, please click ‘apply’ today – we would love to hear from you.

Multi-Channel (Online) Operations Manager

FULL TIME: 40 hours across 6 days
LOCATION: Cannock, Staffordshire
SALARY: £25k

Would you like your work to positively impact disabled children’s lives and the planet?

Our client provides access to the vital equipment disabled children and their families rely on, offering information and support through their team of dedicated healthcare professionals and sponsoring pioneering medical research into the causes of birth defects, they offer families a voice through their campaigns for change and, their recycling programme saves thousands of tonnes of waste from being sent to landfill or incinerated every year. Their mission, simply put, is to change lives and you could be a part of that change!

The Opportunity: In this new role, you will play a key part in their new and successful Online operation across 3 platforms, plus their click and collect function. Working over two sites in the Cannock area, you will help them grow and develop, to increase funding in support of their charitable aims.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Identifying and managing commercial and operational opportunities to achieve KPIs eg. Refund management, goodwill, customer response times, customer review ratings.
- Recruiting, training, coaching, managing and inspiring the team.
- Managing returns and exchanges, as well as minimising delivery costs eg. postage and packaging.
- Resolving customer queries effectively and timely both verbally and in writing.
- Liaising effectively to ensure the availability of products.
- Creating and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers such as Hermes and Royal Mail.
- Measuring and improving productivity to meet operational tasks and targets.
- Acting to minimise any stock losses and adhering to all security procedures.
- Deputising in the absence of the Multi-Channel Manager as required.

What they are looking for: The organisation’s culture is based on a clear Mission, Vision and Values, teamed with a great attitude, which you will exemplify both personally and through your team.

As an experienced manager (ideally in retail and/or customer online sales service) and, using both your customer service and operational skills, you can ensure great service for their online customers and the efficient and effective delivery/distribution of products both across the business and to the customer.

You are commercially and financially minded; people orientated and have a desire to deliver operational excellence, putting the customer at the centre of everything by using your ‘problem solving’ and decisive approach.

Your communication skills are excellent and you are able to engage at all levels quickly and confidently.

You have high levels of competence in using various online features and reports, including the use of databases, with experience of analysing data and activity, interpreting, reporting and driving responsive actions.

You can demonstrate significant operational experience related to managing delivery/despatch and stock movement, ensuring stock availability in a multi-site operation.

You are also flexible in your approach to work to cover the days and hours required to meet needs of the business and have your own transport to travel to their sites as needed.

The Benefits: You will receive 30 days holiday, health cash plan membership, team member store discount and pension scheme membership…. and of course have the satisfaction of knowing that the worthwhile work you do is making a real difference!

The closing date for this position is Monday 15th March 2021

Ref: 97124

WR Fundraising Recruitment is delighted to be working again with the UK’s largest organic horticulture charity that has an amazing track record of providing impact in a wide breadth of programmes that include environmental, health, education and community.

At a very exciting time of development we are looking for a new Chief Executive to lead the strategic operations and development of the C£3million charity. The pandemic has seen a renewed passion in horticulture and gardening at many levels alongside an increased awareness of the benefits of organic growing relating to climate change, health and wellbeing, biodiversity, economic development and stronger communities.

As a membership organisation, the charity is in a position of strength to further develop innovative work with individuals, communities and schools – helping people to grow and garden following organic principles. Further support comes from a strong trading arm, fundraising and corporate / government funding for long lasting, impactful research and programmes.

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to steer the charity through its next cycle of development. Candidates would be preferred with experience or demonstrable knowledge in: Environment / sustainability, food security, health / well-being, organic / sustainable gardening /farming, community / consumer education programmes.

Chief Executive

£65,000 per annum

Midlands Office – Flexible / Remote Working Available

Full time, Permanent (35 hours per week)

The Role

• Take leadership of the charity in the pursuit of its Vision, Mission and Purpose, ensuring that the highest standards of integrity, openness and professionalism are maintained
• Ensure that the charity has a successful external profile by developing relations with relevant partners at national and local level, including members, the media, the public, benefactors and other stakeholders
• Develop market opportunities: forge creative partnerships with business, government and the wider voluntary sector
• Develop and nurture the team, ensuring that staff, the SMT and the Board of Trustees all play a part in furthering the organisation’s goals.
• Expand the charity’s supporter base: make membership relevant to diverse populations.
• Carefully balance financial sustainability with the organisation’s mission
• Raise the income needed for the implementation of strategic and business plans; using all appropriate available funding sources and developing new enterprise and sources.

The Person

• Ability to develop a long-term vision and think entrepreneurially and strategically to grow the organisation.
• Excellent ambassadorial, networking and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrable success at inspiring and developing a senior management team. Excellent financial management skills. Commercial insight.
• Successful management and application of an income generation model with multiple streams, including membership, public and private funding and commercial ventures.
• Team management experience at Chief Executive or executive level with dedicated resources and budgets and leadership of a multi-disciplinary team.

All applications will be anonymised to remove bias from the recruitment process

Closing date for applications: 7th March 2021

Interviews will commence week beginning: 15th March 2021

We’re recruiting a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in Wolverhampton, leading on the development and management of the Good Shepherd’s volunteering and mentoring programme and corporate volunteer offer.

We have a great team of volunteers, fantastic links with the local community, and a service user volunteer programme already in place and want to expand and develop them as we grow as a charity.

We are looking for a person who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to support the Chief Executive, Chairperson and Boards of Trustees of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell. You will undertake a range of administrative and secretarial duties for the organisations, as well as support the Chief Executive and Board to facilitate the general efficiency and governance of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell.

You will administer HR activities and utilise and develop a range of systems to support efficient, high quality HR processes and practices across the organisations.

You will be able to demonstrate commitment to the values and mission statement of Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell, by providing the highest possible level of service to your internal customers.

Application forms must be completed fully; CV’s will not be accepted.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26th February 2021 

Interviews will be held on a date to be arrange, week commencing 8th March 2021

• Application Closes: Monday, 15 March 2021 (please note that late applications will not be accepted)
• Job Location: London or Birmingham (with home working required while lockdown and/or tier restrictions are in place)
• Start date: As soon as possible from 1 April 2021
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week. We are open to agreeing a flexible working pattern to best suit the successful applicant
• Salary: £34,000 p.a. (plus £3,000 London weighting)
• Reporting to: Operations Director
• Interviews planned for: Monday, 29th and Tuesday, 30th March 2021

About The Access Project

The Access Project is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds gain places at top universities. Our volunteers are trained and supported to be effective tutors who work with our students for an hour a week to raise their grades. In addition, a dedicated school-based staff member mentors the students so they have the knowledge and support to make strong university applications. Our results show this approach works.

About the role

The Access Project is experiencing planned rapid growth, currently operating in London, Birmingham, the West Midlands, East Midlands and more recently expanding into Bradford, West Yorkshire. We have core staff in offices in London and Birmingham and staff in each area who are based in schools Monday-Thursday. We have a high calibre staff body and a positive, mission-oriented culture.  We are now seeking an experienced HR professional to work with our Operations Director to help us develop thoughtful processes to make the most of these assets, which will guide us through our next period of growth.  They will work closely with the Operations Team to ensure the rollout and implementation of best practice around all aspects of HR.

Duties and responsibilities

Work closely with the Operations Director to lead the delivery of a comprehensive HR service for the organisation:

Driving change

• developing and implementing a People Strategy to underpin TAP’s strategy for growth and aspiration to be a leading employer
• managing the development and implementation of an eHR system, integrated across functions, e.g. payroll, recruitment, etc.
• Identifying and implementing a creative approach to people leadership, working with an evidence-base and/or piloting innovative new ways of working
• Engaging staff across TAP in the development of our approach, ensuring their opinions and experiences are considered, valued and inform decision-making
• Ensuring communications are regular, informative and accessible, keeping colleagues engaged and committed to working with our approach and systems
• Fulfilling TAP’s commitment to our line managers, recognising their importance in the organisation’s success, through the delivery of their direct reports

Policies and procedures

• ensuring all charity policies and procedures are up to date and in line with current employment law and GDPR.
• ensuring line managers are up to date with any changes in policy
• ensuring policies underpin a flexible, supportive, enabling and consistent approach to people management
• embedding diversity & inclusion as part of our organisational culture

Employee relations

• measuring employee satisfaction and identifying areas that require improvement, engaging employees in a meaningful way
• developing the use of evidence and analysis to provide insight into the factors which create or inhibit a positive and effective working environment and put in place a programme of actions to deliver continuous improvement
• working with colleagues to identify the skills, knowledge, capability and culture TAP needs to deliver future plans
• implementing new talent management and wider learning programmes at all levels which align with our ambition to be a ‘learning organisation’, engaging our people to fulfil their potential, perform better and want to stay longer
• reviewing and monitoring the charity’s approach to pay, reward/recognition and benefits to ensure we attract, recognise and retain talented paid and unpaid colleagues who are committed to TAP’s mission.
• leading the charity’s approach to performance management, focusing on inspiring, equipping, empowering and rewarding colleagues to meet and exceed expectations working collaboratively across regions as required, ensuring all employees’ experience is consistent
• addressing and resolving grievances and disciplinaries if they occur

Acting as a senior leader within the organisation

• modelling the tone and behavioural expectations of The Access Project amongst staff
• leading and inputting to significant cross-functional projects
• representing the charity externally with senior stakeholders when required

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Director or Chief Executive Officer from time to time.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stuart Sheldon (Operations Director) 

Person specification

Essential characteristics and experience:

• CIPD accredited (or equivalent) qualification
• At least 5 years’ experience as an HR generalist
• Superb communication and project management skills
• Ability to articulate HR priorities as part of the bigger organisational picture
• Confidence advising managers on all aspects of people management and development
• Demonstrable experience in facilitating changes and improvements to processes
• Strong understanding of employment law
• Sound understanding of data protection regulations in relation to HR practices

Desirable:

Experience of implementing a diversity & inclusion strategy would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• £34,000 p.a. (plus £3,000 London weighting)
• 3% pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel card loan
• Flexible working arrangements, particularly around working from home
• 3 paid volunteering days per year
• Perkbox employee assistance scheme

Safeguarding statement:

Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record. If your application is successful, you are required to make these disclosures and consent to The Access Project verifying the accuracy of your response with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Ronald McDonald House Charities UK we build and run Houses that provide a ‘home away from home’ for families who have a sick child in hospital. To do this, we recognise the importance of having strong support in our House teams.

We are excited to be able to offer a position within our Finance, Data and Technology department at Ronald McDonald House Charities. We are looking for an IT Support Analyst who is self-motivated and able to work independently to support our operations. You will have a proven track record of working in IT Service Delivery and will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of IT Support across our UK estate, including our 12 Houses.

Working with the Systems and Technology Manager, you will strive to create a technology-focused environment, ensuring technology is used as an enabler for our internal teams, at a time of growth in the Charity when there is more focus on technology than ever before. You will act as first response through providing support by phone, email and our ticket management systems, and gather common problem information to reduce incidents. The role is field based and may require frequent travel within the UK.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, remuneration and how to apply. Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 7th March 2021.

Are you experienced in engaging citizens in practical social change and looking for your next challenge?

Are you interested in working for a progressive and constantly evolving organisation?

Are you excited by the opportunity to work with RSA Fellows to help design, develop and promote Fellowship engagement in our programmes of work?

Do you relish the opportunity to help develop Fellows ideas and initiatives, providing practical project development skills and ensuring wider synergy with the RSA?

We’re looking for an Area Manager to help us deliver an impactful, stimulating and inclusive programme of opportunities (including peer to peer) for RSA Fellows in the Midlands and East of England.

We’re looking for someone who has demonstrable knowledge of and interest in participatory engagement. You will be a creative problem solver, experienced at helping turn people's ideas into action, managing diverse networks and be passionate about engaging citizens in the process of change. You will be a self-starter with the ability to develop collaborative working relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, professions and interests. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the RSA’s key research programmes.

To find out more about this role, please visit our website.

About Us

We are the RSA.  The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce.  We’re committed to a future that works for everyone, a future where we all can participate in its creation. With over 250 years of heritage in making significant social impact, we bring together, our rigorous research, proven change process, influential ideas platforms and our global community of over 30,000 problem solvers united in a desire to deliver solutions for lasting change.

To achieve this, we ask everyone – our staff, our Fellowship, our collaborators, our partners and wider society – to commit to our values and world view, and strive to achieve genuine positive impact in our lives. This isn’t something we can achieve overnight. But we are asking you to join us all on this journey. The commitment you make now, is a commitment to be with us, to shape us, to challenge us, and to stimulate us all, to find better ways of thinking, acting and delivering change.

It represents the pact you sign when you join us. A pact that represents everything we do, every decision we make, and every action we take.

And it represents how we act. In a way that represents out values, with rigour and proven processes. A relentless spirit. Open minds, and an open door.

We bring to life out Commit to Impact brand idea through every organisational touchpoint, so we can ask everyone who interacts with us: will you?

We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time.

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more!

Apply

In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 8 March 2021. Interviews will be in the week commencing 15 March. A second interview will follow in the week commencing 22 March if you are successful in these initial stages, to be arranged on a 1:1 basis.

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.

You can be based from any of our UK Trust offices, not just the locations advertised.

The Prince’s Trust is seeking a talented and enthusiastic person to be our Safeguarding Training Manager. Passionate and knowledgeable about safeguarding children and young people with a proven track record in designing and developing engaging and insightful safeguarding training, you will be working with a range of stakeholders at the Trust to ensure everyone who works, volunteers or delivers our programmes knows how we safeguard and protect every child and young person we engage with.  

Sitting within the National Safeguarding Team and working closely with our colleagues in our Learning Team to deliver consistent, high-quality safeguarding training at scale, you will benefit from a range of benefits outlined below. 

We anticipate the role will need to provide support to colleagues based in delivery centres across the UK, so being able to commit to UK wide travel (when restrictions ease) and potential weekend work, is a must.

For more information, please go to the job description. To apply, click on apply now and you will be directed to our website.

We are expecting a high level of interest in this role, so would encourage you to include all of your relevant experience, alongside your motivation to help young people and interest in the Trust, in your supporting statement.

 

Why we need Safeguarding Training Managers:

Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training. 

The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.

We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days of annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 686 

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Director of Finance and Business for this Well-Established Charity based in Birmingham

The position: Reports directly to the CEO and part of the Senior Leadership Team

Direct Reports: 2 x finance admin and 1 x IT

Location: Birmingham (with option of remote working)

Hours: 4 or 5 days a week

FTE salary: 50,000pa to 55,000pa

Person Spec

* Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA/ACCA) - essential
* At least 5 years experience as an accountant
* At least 3 years senior leadership experience
* Experience in registered charity or health & social care (essential)
* At least 2 years experience of working at board level
* Proven track record of facilitating growth and development
* Proven track record of facilitating change and continuous improvement
* Proven track record of successfully implementing new IT systems
* Good understanding of IT systems including SAGE (or equivalent finance systems) and Salesforce (or equivalent CRM system)

Job purpose & Business

* Act as Company Secretary supporting trustees to ensure all legal and statutory compliance with Charitable Articles and Charity Commission requirements
* Oversight of all HR including recruitment, resource planning, pay & rewards, and Health and safety (with support from out-sourced HR support) and supporting and motivating staff team
* Oversight and continuous improvement of IT (and data) systems (with support from out-sourced IT support) to ensure efficient and effective workflow across the organisation
* As business manager lead on risk management and KPI dashboard reporting to trustees and deputise for CEO on internal matters as required

Job purpose & Finance

* You will provide Strategic Financial Leadership through strategic planning and robust reporting to ensure financially sustainability and facilitate growth of the organisation in order to maximise impact in line with charitable objectives
* Company secretary and oversight of HR, IT & H&S
* Financial oversight & leadership
* Provide robust financial information to inform and improve operational management and decision making to further the charities objectives
* Ensure financial sustainability of the charity and facilitate growth and development to further charitable aims
* Ensuring appropriate financial probity and controls in place
* Financial planning including budgeting and forecasting
* Financial reporting including monthly management accounts so Directors and Trustees understand the financial health of the organisation
* Financial compliance including with HMRC and Charity Commission
* Facilitating Finance Sub Committee of the board in coordination with Treasurer
* Support Chair of FSC in providing assurance to the Trustees in relation to financial strategy, performance and financial sustainability
* Effective management of financial risks as part of organisational approach to risk management
* Oversee and be responsible for the preparation and submission of all statutory
* Financial accounts and returns
* Ensure effective Payroll function and Pension scheme
* Effective procurement procedures to ensure services are best value for money

Chief Executive Officer

Do you have the passion, energy and drive to grow the social enterprise sector in Birmingham and beyond?

We are looking for a CEO to be responsible for the day to day running of a strong and vibrant “can do” organisation with a reputation for innovation, responsiveness, quality and excellent customer service.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Birmingham (In the current Covid 19 environment the majority of work is undertaken from home by the CEO and other staff members)

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week full time (open to consideration of flexible hours)

Salary: £60,000 p.a. plus discretionary performance bonus

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 5% self-contribution and 5% company contribution, 35 days per annum including 8 bank holidays.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th March at 12 noon

Interviews: From 18th March 2021 onwards

The Role

The CEO will lead the organisation through its next phase of bold growth, have responsibility for the strategic direction and the financial sustainability of the organisation and will run both the Digbeth Social Enterprise Hub and the Sparkbrook Women’s Community and Enterprise Hub.

You will be an inspirational and motivational thought leader for social enterprise supporting initiatives such as ‘Birmingham as a Social Enterprise City’, City Drive and the ‘Digbeth Social Enterprise Quarter’.

About You

As CEO, you will be focused on continuous improvement and will be empowered to “think outside the box” as you lead the organisation through a complex and ever-changing social enterprise and businesses support landscape and in pursuit of opportunities for the growth of business for the sector. This particularly applies in the current Covid 19 and post-Covid 19 environments.

You will have

• A first degree in an appropriate discipline or relevant experience
• Proven experience of leading a successful business as CEO or in another senior management position
• A background in social enterprise or trading charity leadership with strong leadership experience
• Proven experience in leading and motivating a diverse group of staff in values led businesses
• Proven experience in leading on and writing successful bids
• Demonstrable experience in informing and influencing programmes and policy development
• Proven, successful experience in assessment and management of business risk
• Commercial and revenue generation acumen, including experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision

In return, you will have the privilege to work with and support a team of highly talented and committed professionals who are motivated and energised by our achievements to date and the opportunities available to us.

As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to submit a CV and Cover Letter to support your application.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a B2B social enterprise whose purpose is to grow the social enterprise sector in Birmingham, West Midlands and beyond. It provides high quality support and services to social enterprises and trading third sector organisations across every stage of the social entrepreneurial journey from engagement of citizens and communities through to high end business growth.  The organisation aims to be a leading social enterprise in terms of ensuring that it implements and encourages others to follow best practice in this field.

The organisation commits that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination. The organisation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those from Black, Asian and other ethnic groups who may experience racism in our society.

Other roles you may have experience of could include CEO, COO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, Director, Head of, Chief.

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Policy Team

Interview date: w/c 8 March 2021

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 are looking for an outstanding person to recruit for the position of Principal Policy Manager, Energy Company Performance and Monitoring at Citizens Advice for a fixed term of 12 months. 

We’re an organisation with a relentless focus on making society fairer. Each year we help 2.8 million people to solve their problems face to face and see over 34.5m visits to our website. This data and our reputation give us unparalleled influence. We have a unique insight into emerging trends and issues affecting people, and we use it to work with government, regulators and industry to improve people's lives.

Citizens Advice is the statutory advocate for energy consumers. We use research and evidence from the people who contact our advice service every day to understand the problems facing energy consumers in Great Britain. We help solve these problems by engaging with industry, changing policy and supporting consumers to navigate the market.

In recent years we have done this by representing the views of energy consumers including: 

• Advocating for an energy price cap, which is saving energy consumers over £1 billion each year 
• Persuading the regulator to strengthen the licensing regime for energy suppliers and to improve protections for consumers at risk of self disconnecting from their prepayment meters
• Marshalling evidence that convinced the regulator to reduce the cost of capital for energy network companies, potentially saving energy consumers up to £5 billion over the next 5 year price control period 

You will lead the energy team’s work on energy company performance and monitoring, developing our research and advocacy programme largely focussed on the retail energy market. This includes managing a team of policy specialists. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the energy team, as well as our data, public affairs, campaigns and media teams to maximise impact for energy consumers. 

You’ll also support our wider energy advocacy work as well as supporting junior members of the team to reach their potential. Our strong brand will give you unique opportunities to engage with those who have the power to make change. You’ll influence regulators, MPs, civil servants, industry on behalf of energy consumers and the people who rely on Citizens Advice. 

We’re looking for someone with a wide range of skills, from exceptional judgement and excellent stakeholder management, to being able to lead in a large organisation. 

We are always happy to consider flexible working, which may include arrangements such as part-time working, formalised flexitime, fixed (non-standard) working hours, working from home and job-sharing.  

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.