This is an exciting time to join the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre in our newly developed Executive Director role.  We are a small but growing charity, at a key point in our development. The Executive Director will help shape our future and develop the charity in innovative and creative ways. This is a unique opportunity to have a genuine impact.

The Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre is in its 6th year. We support adults with muscular dystrophy (pwMD) by providing specialist physiotherapy and other therapies that help them to manage their condition and maintain their independence.  We are the only organisation in the Midlands region to do so, and one of only two in the UK. 

We have secured five year funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to expand across the Midlands.  Key targets include opening three new satellite clinics in the Black Country, Worcestershire and Northants and expanding capacity at existing sites in Coventry, Birmingham and Loughborough.

We are looking for a talented and creative person with excellent project and people management, communication and relationship building skills to take over management of the charity from our Chair of Trustees from April 2020.  Reporting to the Board of Trustees you will be responsible for developing and delivering the Lottery project alongside future organisational strategy.  You will come with experience of developing partnerships within the voluntary, social enterprise and / or statutory sector; crucial in developing our new satellites and engaging investors to sustain them.

You will have an entrepreneurial flair, alongside effective leadership skills, and an appreciation for the use of paperless and digital technologies for increased efficiency.  A self-starter with a creative streak, an innovative approach and an aptitude for problem solving and logistical planning, you will also engage with fundraising and be supportive of the Philanthropy Manager and team in achieving income targets.

During an initial development phase, you will lead on recruitment of new staff for the project team and oversee a consultancy assignment to create an evaluation plan for the project.  Working with the Trustees, you will facilitate a new Project Board, and steering groups at each satellite led by pwMD to oversee and co-produce key activities for the project.

Initially we are offering 28 hours per week, with the potential to increase to full time from years 4-5.  Since we are looking for someone very special we are prepared to be flexible for the right person.  The nature of the role will involve travel to our satellites, meetings with stakeholders and some out of hours work.  Other benefits include a salary of £38k - £42k per annum dependent on experience (pro rata), 28 days annual leave per annum including bank holidays (pro rata); and a 3% employer contribution pension scheme.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Natasha Sweet, Philanthropy Manager.
 

How to apply

Applicants are requested to upload a CV and covering letter detailing how your experience fits the person specification. The closing date for applications is 5th January 2020. We will be holding initial interviews w/e 19th January 2020. 
 

Other information

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities. Please note this position requires full references and a DBS check which will be carried out prior to employment.

Are you ready for a new challenge within a highly innovative and diverse national charity organisation that plays a vital role in helping people affected by crime?

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Director to join a highly entrepreneurial senior leadership team, we are looking for someone who is very passionate, enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated by the high impact work that we do and the services we provide.

The location of this post is flexible.

As we face the challenges and opportunities of developing and delivering our services nationwide, you will be instrumental in the growth of the business and will be responsible for developing and leading on Victim Support's Business Development Strategy.

You will be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the Board to develop the business and lead on driving growth by identifying new and emerging opportunities by researching and tracking new and emerging markets, and building positive and sustainable relationships with partners. You will also be responsible for the development of strategies and policies crucial to expanding the presence and reach of VS and its services.

If you are excited by the prospect of being an integral part of an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of those affected by crime then we want to hear from you.

Some unsocial hours working may be necessary.

Closing Date: 6.01.2020

Interview date: W/C 13.01.2020

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please email Kav Patel at () to arrange an appointment with Diana Fawcett, CEO.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter and would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 30 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the essential criteria in the person specification.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours a week

Location: Birmingham

Start date: January 2020

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

In the UK, currently there are more than 950,000 young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs). The Trust works with around 58,000 young people each year across the UK.We support young people through teams of staff, volunteers and delivery partners and have 38 offices / centres in England (split in 3 regions), Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each Country has an Operations Director and sub-regional teams responsible for organising various events, engaging with young people, delivering programmes directly or in conjunction with Delivery Partners. The H&S Team consists of 3 Regional H&S Managers and a Compliance Manager all reporting to the Head of Health & Safety.

This role will involve supporting the Central England region and Wales acting as the first point of contact for advising on Health & Safety matters and implementing the Trust's Safety Management System. Preferably based in our new Centre in Birmingham, the candidate should be uncompromising in their seeking of continual improvement of health and safety across the Trust.

To learn more about the role, please download the job description.

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 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.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

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

Location: Any Crisis Skylight – Birmingham B9, Brent NW10, Coventry CV1, Croydon CR0, Edinburgh EH8, London E1, Liverpool L1, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1, Oxford OX1, South Yorkshire S63, South Wales SA1.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role

As Client Information Systems Consultant, you will help to support and further develop our newly introduced case management system MAPS (Member Achievement and Progression System). MAPS is built on MS Dynamics 365 and SharePoint, and uses Power BI as a reporting tool. MAPS enables our staff to fully support the homeless people they work with while also providing data for service management and research.

Your role will be to provide support to our 400+ users in our 11 Skylight Centres around the UK and to continue to develop the solution in line with their requirements and the evolving needs of Crisis as an organisation. You will be developing and implementing new customisations in Dynamics 365 and also developing reporting solutions and dashboards using Power BI. When new functionality is developed you will be involved in delivering training to end-users.

The role can be based in any of our 11 Skylight Centres around the UK and will require some travel to all 11 Skylight Centres and occasional overnight stays.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:
· demonstrable experience of developing solutions in Dynamics 365 and Power BI
· strong knowledge of MS Office and SharePoint
· experience of working in a cloud-based environment
· ability to communicate with many different types of audience
· the ability to manage your own time

Above all this, you will share our organisational values, which are central to all that we do.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application form by clicking 'Apply Now'. In your application please provide answers to points 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 from the person specification.
 

Closing date: 10 December 2019 (11.59pm)
Interview date: w/c 13 January 2020

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

Operating as an integrated part of the Living Well UK team the post holder will be responsible for administering finance duties on a day-to-day basis as per the key duties and responsibilities.

Additionally, and in partnership with the Board and senior managers, you will implement any agreed changes to the delivery of the finance function.

You will contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategy and business plan and ensure that the aims and objectives arising from this are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and associated forecasts, undertaking analysis and reporting to Trustees of Living Well UK, the Board of Living Well Consortium and managers as required.
• Undertake and improve the month end financial process, including bank reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, accounts payable reconciliation and payroll reconciliation.
• Management of the year-end audit process and preparation of annual statutory accounts compliant with the regulations for companies and registered charities in order to obtain a clean audit report. Responsible for ensuring audit adjustments are appropriately posted within the accounting system.
• Manage the production, implementation, maintenance and documentation of financial procedures and controls.
• Manage the payroll system and payments to the organisation’s pension provider.
• Manage the organisation’s VAT and corporation tax position, including quarterly VAT returns.
• Contribute to and drive performance against financial targets using appropriate systems.
• Support the development of potential new services, assisting with the preparation of budgets etc.
• Support the management team by preparing financing analysis and reporting as requested.
• Assist the CEO in facilitating the Board of Trustees.
• Undertake delegated responsibilities to ensure compliance in line with Company Secretary’s responsibilities.
• Manage grants, trusts and small awards to other organisations.
• Oversee key HR functions ensuring continued compliance with legislation and good practice.
• Ensure the organisation is fully and appropriately insured and that archives are appropriately retained and stored.
• Undertake any other related duties that are consistent with the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(E = Essential; D = Desirable)

Education

• To degree level or equivalent (E)
• Qualified with a recognised accountancy body (E)

Experience

• Financial experience in a related field e.g. charitable finance. (E)
• High level understanding of relevant charity and company law. (D)
• Experience of preparing management accounts and budgets and book-keeping. (E)
• Responsibility for managing payroll. (D)
• Responsibility for managing VAT, PAYE and NIC (E)
• Experience of IT based systems relevant to the organisation’s activities (E)
• Exceptional levels of integrity and professional judgement. (E)
• A proven track record of working in a team and supporting colleagues. (E)
• Experience of working with auditors (E)
• Experience of providing financial overview to boards and executive committees (E)
• Knowledge
• Charity finance and accounting practices (E)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work on your own initiative but with a strong sense of team identity that supports team development and management objectives (E)
• Excellent administrative, recording and reporting skills (E)
• An excellent standard of numeracy and literacy and excellent attention to detail and accuracy (E)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (E)
• Ability to work flexible hours as required. (E)
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team. (E)
• Ability to present in a professional manner. (E)
• Proficient in use of ICT, MS Office (including strong excel skills) and knowledge of SAGE 50. (E)

Attitudes & Values

• A commitment to deliver to individual and organisational targets. (E)
• Empathy with the aims and values of the organisation. (D)
• Commitment to continuous improvement including own professional development. (E)
• Willingness to be flexible and dynamic as organisation needs change. (E)
• Commitment to principles of Equal Opportunities. (E)

Due to the nature of this post it is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), criminal records check.

STATEMENT:

This job description will be agreed between the jobholder and the manager to whom he/she is accountable.  It may be reviewed in light of experience, changes and developments.

The information being handled by employees of Living Well UK is strictly confidential.  Failure to respect the confidential nature of this information will be regarded as a serious breach of regulations, which will result in action under the Disciplinary Policy including possible dismissal.  In the case of computerised information, could result in prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.

Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.

Living Well UK is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is the aim of Living Well UK to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Living Well UK is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Living Well UK to fulfil these obligations, Living Well UK policies and codes of good practice.

This job description may be subject to change in consultation with the post-holder.

Victim Support is looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, covering our national organisation.

We are Victim Support, an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is incredibly important to us, both internally but also to ensure our services meet and adapt to the diverse needs of those we support.

We have an exciting opportunity within our People Services team to join us as our new EDI Lead. Supporting the Assistant Director of People Services you will be responsible for promoting EDI throughout VS, the development and delivery of our EDI strategy, ensuring they align to our organisational objectives and respond to external source feedback.

So, if you have a passion for EDI and are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, come and join us.

You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to empower and motivate others, you will be able to drive successful outcomes all the while showing tolerance and respect.

You will have a strong working knowledge of current EDI best practice and challenges, you will be a confident and reliable source of information, providing advice and guidance throughout the organisation via different platforms.

You will have success in overseeing EDI networks working with BAME, DMH and LGBT+ and Gender Equality groups with a demonstrable track record of engaging and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels.

In return, you will work in a National charity alongside committed colleagues who all want to make a difference to those who are affected by crime. The location of the role is flexible and can be undertaken on a home working basis, though some travel will be required.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (s). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.