The Frontier Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust comprising two organisations: Woodhouse College and the Imperial College London Mathematics School (ICLMS) which is due to open in September 2023.  This post has overall responsibility for the management of information systems, data and IT systems across the Trust’s two schools.  Whilst a major part of the role is to develop and strengthen the College’s established systems this will be complemented by taking a leading role in establishing new systems at ICLMS so they meet its needs and are compatible as necessary with the College and the Trust. 

The post-holder will be responsible to the Senior Leadership Team for the creation, maintenance, development and operation of the Trust’s Management Information and Communications systems, including hardware, applications, systems software, and data communications systems. 

This is a great opportunity to take a pivotal role at the heart of an outstanding sixth form college. You will be responsible for data capture and submission systems, but also the provision and use of data across the College, and through our VLE and website. This is very much a hands-on role, but with considerable input into leaders’ decision making at the highest levels. It is a senior role in the College, reporting directly to the Senior Leadership Team. 

The postholder will line manage the Head of IT Services who oversees the College’s IT infrastructure.  The post also includes leading on MIS and IT matters for the Frontier Learning Trust and helping to establish systems for the new Imperial College London Mathematics School. 

We seek someone with excellent ICT and analytical skills, along with the vision to continue the development of college systems. The successful applicant will also have very good communication skills, the ability to interpret complex technical processes for the benefit of managers and users, and outstanding problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

To apply and for more information, please visit the vacancy area on the Woodhouse College website.  Alternatively, contact the personnel team at the College for more details.

The closing date for applications is at 9.00 am on the 13 December 2021.  Please note that interviews will be taking place on Thursday 16 December.

Peace Direct is an international charity with a big mission: to work with local people to stop violence and build sustainable peace in some of the world's most conflict affected countries. More than that, we want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

We are looking for an experienced senior manager to be our new Head of Finance and Operations. The role is varied, demanding and (we think!) rewarding. You'd be responsible for the overall management of Peace Direct's finances, working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team to help strengthen the financial management of the organisation. You'd also be responsible for leading a small team who are responsible not only for the finances of the organisation but also for its operations, including HR, IT and overall management and information systems. The role is an exciting mix of financial strategy & management, finance, systems improvements, compliance and operations management. 

We are looking for a qualified or part qualified accountant, with a strong track record in financial management at a senior level. You will have a solid track record of team and line management, be equally interested in the financial and non-financial aspects of the role (such as HR and Operations) and will bring to Peace Direct a passion and energy for solving problems, communicating effectively, and responding efficiently to a variety of competing demands on your time.

Finally, we are looking for someone who is creative, calm and adaptable even under the most challenging of circumstances. The work we support around the world is based in some of the most volatile contexts, and things often don't go according to plan. We are looking for people who thrive under these situations.

Peace Direct strives to be a diverse and inclusive employer, with equality of opportunities regardless of personal identity, and we are committed to improving our systems and ways of working to support this, including creating a Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) working group, DEI strategy and recruitment guidelines. We strongly encourage individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and people with mental health challenges.

The deadline for applications is Monday 3rd January 2022. However, due to the need to fill this post as soon as possible, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so if you are interested, please apply soon! Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered. The application form and Job Description are available on Peace Direct’s website. 

Peace Direct works hard to ensure its staff have a good work life balance and feel valued. Some of the benefits we have include:

• 25 days annual leave not including the office closing between Christmas and New Year.
• Stakeholder Pension with Peace Direct contributing 6%
• An interest free season ticket loan for the purchase of a commuter season ticket
• Flexible working hours
• Friday afternoons off to support staff wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay (12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay)
• Training budget available for all staff (we have secured ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are committed to the development and support of all staff).
• A warm and friendly work environment!

A rare opportunity to devote your research and programme management expertise to one of the key challenges in the UK energy system: how to ensure that no one is left behind in the transition to net zero.

This new senior role will help develop the capabilities and performance of our Research & Analysis Team and take the lead on our ground-breaking Smart and Fair? programme.

This is a new role at CSE. Its creation has been stimulated by the impending departure of one of our senior researchers alongside a recognition of the need to adopt a more programmatic approach to our research work. It also reflects a shift in how the Research and Analysis team is led and managed. The Head of Research Programmes is one of three senior roles in the team (alongside the Head of Research Operations and the Director of Research and Analysis) that will jointly play a significant role in oversight of the team’s work and performance and in the future development of the team’s capabilities and activities. The role will work across the Research and Analysis team but with a particular focus on leading our Smart and Fair? programme. This is a ground-breaking initiative addressing how to ensure that no one is left behind in the transition to a smarter net zero energy system. Initiated by CSE in June 2019 and involving extensive engagement with expert stakeholders, we reported on the findings and recommendations from its first phase in October 2020. In developing Phase 2, what was effectively a single research project has developed into a more significant programme of work, consisting several different projects for which funding has been secured and a number of identified initiatives for which funding is being actively sought. 

We particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and minority ethnic and disabled communities, as they are under-represented at CSE. Appointment will always, however, be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification. And we are pleased to be signed up to the Disability Confident scheme.

Would you like to lead an enthusiastic, friendly team for a Dorset charity? Are you passionate about supporting bereaved children, young people and their families? 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and inspirational leader to take a central role in guiding our charity into its next phase.

We are looking for someone who will maintain an overview of operations, while understanding and responding to the needs of both the staff team and the charity. They need to be an effective communicator, with high levels of emotional intelligence, and be responsible for creating a supportive, positive and effective workplace.

The post holder will need to be able to switch easily between problem solving and strategic thinking, be a confident decision maker who is able to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.

Interested in a life changing role? If you’re an experienced Fundraiser who would relish the opportunity to work at a strategic level then the British Racing School is waiting to hear from you. The BRS is registered charity committed to changing young peoples lives through education and employment in the horseracing industry.

This is your opportunity to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that will see the school thrive for years to come. For more information on the role and how to apply please visit our website.

We are actively seeking to increase the diversity of our team and would therefore particularly welcome applications from any minority group.

Safeguarding our young people is a priority, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide the names of two contacts who can be approached to provide a professional reference.

Head of Operations
Blacklers, Dartington Hall Estate (including travel to other Charity sites)

Salary Scale: £45458.08-£50120.49
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hrs per week (plus rota on call responsibility)

About Us

Based in South Devon, Lifeworks provide high quality short breaks and residential care, community-based programmes and specialist further education to children, young people and adults with learning disabilities.

Our vision is simple – to support people with learning disabilities to have a great life. We seek to do this by creating opportunities for children, young people and adults so they can reach their full potential, are engaged with and valued by their local communities. We put the people that we support at the heart of everything we do and ensure we listen to their voices and views, as well as their families and other key stakeholders as we develop our services.

The Role

To enable us to drive forward with our strategic aims, we are looking to strengthen our existing senior management team with the appointment of a Head of Operations.

We are looking for an engaging, confident and qualified professional who will oversee our operational service areas in both social care and education. Someone who will lead by example, share our vision and values, consistently achieves excellence, invites innovation, thrives on making a positive difference to the young people we serve and can confidently work as part of the senior leadership team to develop opportunities that expand the reach and range of our services across the region.

As Head of Operations, you will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective services, as well as leading continued innovation, integration and transformation across our services whilst meeting the Charity’s strategic goals.

As the registered Responsible Person and Registered Individual in the regulated services, you will need to have a thorough understanding of the intricacies and challenges within our sectors, including statutory requirements such as CQC standards and OFSTED regulations in regard to children’s homes and further education, alongside quality standards within the services. You will also be able to meet the necessary qualifications, competence, skills and experience to supervise the management of the regulated activities.

About You

As a Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Charity, you will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the importance of safeguarding issues specifically for people with learning disabilities.

You will be able to evidence outstanding operational leadership at a senior level working with children and/or adults with learning disabilities, ensuring all services meet the relevant regulatory and quality standards. In addition to this you will be able to demonstrate a successful record of operating at a strategic level in areas such as financial management, developing and implementing strategic plans, setting objectives, building and managing stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

We are a well-established Charity that provides an excellent range of staff benefits:

- 33 days’ annual leave
- Annual Incremental pay rises (within grade)
- Pension and Life Assurance (T&C’s apply)
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Retail/High Street shopping discounts (Eden Red)
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS & Update Service
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme (T&C’s apply)
- Comprehensive induction & training programs

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS.

As an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to encouraging applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, by offering a guaranteed interview.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th December 2021
First stage interviews: Tuesday 21st December 2021

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may refer to this role as Head of Engagement, Director of Operations, Operations Director, or Senior Operations Manager.

The Head of Governance & Legal Services leads the Governance function at World Animal Protection. This function provides support and representation on legal, governance, compliance and regulatory matters. Supporting the delivery of World Animal Protection’s strategy, the role facilitates the effective operation of the International Board and its Committees, ensures compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements of the UK charity and leads on embedding an appropriate 
corporate risk management framework.

The role supports World Animal Protection, its subsidiaries and branches, and works closely with World Animal Protection affiliates to establish appropriate governance arrangements with the UK charity.

The new role of 'Head of Communications and Insight' will help to lead a step change in Cranfield Trust's support for the UK charitable sector, raising awareness of the importance of charity management excellence and the Trust’s role as the leading management support organisation for the voluntary sector. 

Cranfield Trust is the leading source of pro bono management support for charities.  Over more than 30 years, we have provided free consultancy and other services to growing numbers of frontline charities.  Lockdown has been a time of innovation and creativity for our team.  We have expanded our range of services, developing a valuable and flexible service offering.  Our current services include: management consultancy, telephone advice, mentoring, peer to peer support, webinars and information resources. 

We have the opportunity to make a much larger contribution to the work of charities by sharing knowledge and insights, gained from deep contact in our work with frontline organisations.

The purpose of the role is to position Cranfield Trust as a leading voice and champion for good charity management and a ‘go to’ organisation for expert knowledge, skills, advice and results for the voluntary sector.  This is a strategic role but, as we are a small organisation, the postholder will need to take a practical role in delivering as well as designing communications strategy. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and leading the delivery of a strategic, integrated communications strategy, across a range of platforms and media including press & PR, digital and social media;
• Developing the Trust’s role as a ‘thought leader’ within the UK charitable landscape, drawing on our considerable practice, data and insights; and,
• As part of the Trust’s leadership team, leading our Communications function, contributing to broader strategy and using our organisational insights to develop the role and activities of the Trust.

The role can be office (Romsey, Hampshire) or home based, with travel for work purposes and to spend time with team members and colleagues in the office as necessary.

Job vacancy: Whole School SEND Head of Programmes 

Location: London (Office and Home Working)

Currently working remotely due to Pandemic 

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (including 10% London weighting) 
 
Hours: Full time 

Contract Type: Fixed term contract 12-month maternity cover, starting 4th January 2022 

 
About nasen 

nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs) is a membership charity organisation that supports all education practitioners. We provide: Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their pupils. 

About Whole School SEND Consortium 

The Whole School SEND (WSS) Consortium is part of a growing member community committed to improving provision and outcomes for children and young people with SEND.  The work of the consortium is based on the principle that the knowledge and expertise needed to develop the workforce already exists in the system and that knowledge exchange can occur through effective collaboration.

From 2016 to 2022, the Department for Education has funded the Whole School SEND Consortium to build capacity in the system through a strategic, school-led, review-based approach.  The consortium has supported schools and settings to be able to identify and meet needs with a view to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.  Importantly, the community of practice is fully inclusive and remains open to all who wish to be part of it, with the vast majority of resources made freely available.

Since its inception in 2016, the WSS member community has grown to more than 15,000 schools, practitioners, policy influencers, charitable organisations, parents, children and young people. It has brought together key stakeholder organisations from across the SEND community and encouraged collaboration between them.

About the role 

nasen is looking to recruit an individual to lead and manage the Whole School SEND (WSS) team in delivering the Consortium contract, on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). They will be responsible for effective contract management across multiple projects and supporting stakeholders made up of third sector organisations, schools and our Whole School Send (WSS) member community of over 20k members.
 
The individual will represent Whole School SEND with external stakeholders across the education and third sector, develop and report on the performance of contract delivery in relation to the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and risk management. The Head of Programmes will be responsible for managing budgets and working closely with nasen’s finance team to ensure all project and staffing costs are in line with contractual arrangements. 

Please see job description for full details of the role. 

 
Application process 

To apply for the role, please send your CV along with a statement that explains why you are interested in the role and your suitability.

Due to the immediate need for a person to start in this role all applications will be reviewed as they are received and as such we have no formal closure date but will close the role when we have received sufficient experienced candidates.

London Bridge - office based with some remote working

What the job involves

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and flexible People & Performance (HR) Coordinator - who’s happy to roll their sleeves up - to play an integral role in providing a first-class employee experience that supports employee wellbeing and engagement, and the achievement of our strategic objectives and business plan. Working collaboratively with the wider People & Culture team to provide a customer focussed delivery, you’ll take ownership for all transactional processes relating to the entire employee journey, including onboarding, variations to existing terms and leavers. You’ll handle basic queries relating to terms and conditions, employee benefits, the HRIS, policies and pay - responding directly or directing them to appropriate colleagues in the team.

Following the implementation of our new HR system (CIPHR), you’ll be instrumental in the effective management of our people data. Working closely with our internal ‘system expert’ to ensure managers and employees use the system to maximum effect – you’ll be in a great position to spot opportunities for additional functionality that meets their needs.

Part of a busy team, in a fast paced and demanding environment, this is a hands-on role which is all about the detail – so naturally, understanding the importance of getting the basics right is key! There will also be lots of opportunities to develop and grow your knowledge as an active member of cross-organisational project or working groups focusing on EDI, Wellbeing or Employee Experience (to name just a few!).

What we want from you

We’re looking for a people orientated, self-motivated and hands on professional, who is committed to a career in HR, and experienced in providing excellent operational services within a busy HR/People team. You’ll need to have strong interpersonal skills and integrity, be able to communicate well with others and quickly build credibility. It’s a given that you’ll understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion when working in a trusted role with access to highly sensitive information and effectively managing a busy and varied workload won’t be anything new to you.

You’ll have awareness of best practice and the principles of employment law alongside a good understanding of the principles of GDPR and how they relate to communicating, storing and processing employee data. Whether you’ve worked on CIPHR before (or not), you’ll have flexible digital skills and confidence using HR systems that you can leverage through your system training, and beyond.

Why work for us?

We’re here to stop prostate cancer killing men and damaging bodies and lives. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

What we offer

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will support you to develop your skills and expertise. We’re particularly proud of our agile working arrangements which allow (as appropriate to the role) for flexibility around where and when we carry out our work to ensure we can achieve the best results for the charity, at the same time as balancing our working lives with life’s other commitments!

We also offer a competitive benefits package including generous leave entitlements, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, an enhanced contributory pension scheme, life insurance and group income protection as well as a Health Cash Plan and free advice and support on pretty much anything via our Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment

Our teams, supporters, partners, and those living with prostate cancer, come from all walks of life. We draw upon the difference in who we are, what we’ve experienced and how we think to build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer. Not only is it the right thing to do, it makes our charity stronger and helps us reach more people. If you share our ambition we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 7th December 2021, but please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates as applications come in, so please apply as soon as you can as we may close the vacancy early.

Interviews: By arrangement.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Broster Buchanan are delighted to be partnered with Leeds Credit Union to recruit their Head of Finance & HR

Leeds City Credit Union - Our Purpose
To be a sustainable, member-focused co-operative, assisting people including, but not limited to, members of society struggling for acceptance by traditional financial institutions, to access financial products and services in a commercially viable way.

What makes us different?
Leeds City Credit Union is one of the largest Credit Unions in Great Britain and is a financial cooperative with 37,000 members that provides straightforward, affordable financial services.

As a mutual there are no shareholders so it is owned by its members and always has the interests of the members at the heart of everything it does.

The credit union prides itself on providing members with the most appropriate services based on their circumstances.

Job Description

As Head of Finance & HR you will report directly to the CEO and as a member of the Senior Leadership team along with 4 others, you will seek to provide strategic and financial guidance. You will work with an understanding of the sector and passion for the business and will take an interest in all aspects of the business and to work with the team to provide the best services for members. You will develop all necessary policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the company’s business, whilst leading the finance team (and the wider business) to ensure that the company's financial commitments are met.  Key accountabilities will include:   

• Direct and control finance and credit control staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and developed and so that they carry out their responsibilities to the required standard.
• Contribute to the achievement of the company's business objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy.
• Develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations complied with.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to the company's Board and CEO to enable them to achieve the Credit Unions objectives.
• Oversee the preparation of the company's financial accounts to ensure that these are presented accurately and on time.
• Establish routine reporting systems to provide appropriate financial updates to board members
• Oversee the internal and external audit programme to ensure that the company complies with financial procedures and regulations.
• Lead innovative development and maintain all necessary systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the company.
• Manage the company’s investments to ensure the maximum return for the company is achieved.
• Control cashflow to meet all business requirements
• Develop financial models for current operations and for new business opportunities
• Establish professional relationships with equivalent role holders in relevant organisations
• Have full responsibility for HR within the Business supported by an external partner
• Prepare Board and Audit and Finance committee packs and take minutes when appropriate to do so
• Attend all Board meetings and Audit and Finance committee meetings.

The Successful Applicant:

To be successfully considered for this role, candidates will possess the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Significant financial knowledge and experience – qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience, ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Strategic thinking – the ability to create and implement long-term plans to maximise business performance
• Commercial orientation / acumen – the ability to add value; a commercial mindset and the ability to develop this within others
• The ability to challenge & question results and ideas to identify issues and improve outcomes.
• Relationship skills – ability to build relationships at all levels
• Passion, empathy and an appreciation for the social enterprise sector
• Leadership and People Management – ability to deliver results through others
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written – the ability to convey information effectively at Board level
• Organisational skills – the ability to meet deadlines and have strong controls and systems
• An established professional network of finance professionals.
• Understanding of relevant HR legislation and an ability to show empathy.
• Experience of working at Board level and producing relevant Board packs.
• Experience of a financial services lending business and exposure to credit control.

Behaviours

• Self starter  / self reliant – the ability to work on own initiative
• Appreciation of the sector they are working in
• Takes / seeks responsibility and takes ownership
• Unafraid to get involved in the detail and across other areas outside of function.
• Ambitious
• Professional and credible
• Accurate with high levels of attention to detail
• Resilient
• Demonstrates confidentiality and builds trust
• A team player–supports colleagues & works with others to achieve best outcome

What's on Offer

• A salary of c£60,000 - £65,000 depending upon relevant experience
• Holidays of 25 days plus additional wellbeing day and 1/2 day for Christmas shopping
• Flexible working in terms of both start and finish times and also in terms of hybrid working between home and the Leeds office
• Health cash plan
• Pension
• Long service awards

Head of Grant Management Systems

£49,342pa

Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL

There has never been a more important time to join the world’s leading independent conservation organisation and the fight for our planet. This is an incredible opportunity for a senior level manager with significant experience in grant management to join the world’s leading conservation organisation and play a key role supporting the achievement of an ambitious strategy to ensure a future where people and nature thrive.

This is a new role that sits in our Science and Conservation Directorate. This team operates at the heart of WWF-UK and our network partners providing high-level thought leadership, collaboration on conservation programmes and works with governments and other partners. As Head of Grant Management Systems we want you to use your expertise to increase the impact and influence of the work we support internationally. This will mean ensuring we have the processes and rigor in place to delivery strategically important conservation programmes around the world. Responsible for our single largest area of spend, you will collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and lead our grant management process.

We will look to you to ensure end to end accountability and oversee a consultancy project to design and deliver new processes resolving key process issues, including due diligence of partners and internal resourcing. You will screen the existing portfolio of conservation programme grants and provide a single point of accountability and oversight of grant making processes. From providing financial due diligence and identifying opportunities for efficiencies and alignment to providing advice on grant issues you will enjoy a high-profile role in the battle to save nature.

For this role you must have significant experience in grant management or a similar role. This will have given you the knowledge to lead on reviewing business operations and processes. A strong project manager, you will be comfortable working alongside senior level stakeholders and used to bringing teams and departments together to plan effectively against shared goals. An effective communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, you will also have experience of managing multiple stakeholder relationships and prioritising projects too. Critically, you will excel at coaching and developing people.

If you have the expertise to help us achieve maximum impact through planning and performance excellence, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website via the link, complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up-to-date CV with the Supporting Statement highlighting what makes you a good fit for us.

Application closing date : 12/12/2021

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF, we are committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose.  We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

The job of a Save the Children's UK Squad Lead is challenging and fulfilling.

• Do you have proven leadership experience in developing and driving change strategies?
• Do you have practical experience working in a complex institution and proven ability to navigate effectively in such organisations?
• Are you able to translate strategic objectives into clear deliverables?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Our Policy, Advocacy, and Campaigns department is where we drive political agendas at national and global levels. We've integrated lobbying, policy, research, and campaigning into one agile, powerful engine for change. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights, and help them fulfil their potential.

About the role

As Squad Lead/Head of UK Influencing, you will be responsible for driving whole organisational progress against Save the Children UK's strategic mission to deliver this vision, taking accountability for the delivery of a specific set of squad objective(s) of ensuring change in the UK. Initially this role will play a leading role in delivering our next Global Campaign which will focus on inequality and climate.

This is a cross-organisational leadership role, and the post-holder will lead a multi-disciplinary team (known as a squad), made up of colleagues from across Public Affairs, Campaigns/Organising, Policy, Media, and others to design and deliver an ambitious change programme that delivers the squad's objective here in the UK.

The post-holder will be fully accountable for their squad's objective and is expected to draw upon every relevant discipline across Save the Children UK to achieve it, working closely with colleagues from different divisions, including Fundraising & Marketing Division, which will be crucial for delivering the mass-marketing activities that will support the squad's objectives, as well as working with colleagues from across the wider sector in the UK and beyond.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

• Lead development of the objectives and strategy for one of Save the Children UK's mission squads aimed at influencing policy, practice and/or attitudes in the UK
• Lead a multi-disciplinary squad made up of staff from across policy, advocacy, campaigning and media disciplines (at a minimum), plus other relevant functions, to achieve those objectives
• Develop and articulate a clear vision for what needs to be done to achieve the squad's objective(s), over a range of time horizons
• Take responsibility for the impact of the squad and ensure the squad's work supports the achievement of the overall mission objectives and is in alignment with Save the Children UK's supporter-engagement and “world-class impact” strategies, including through a focus on the rights of the world's most deprived and marginalised children
• Liaise extensively with stakeholders
• Own and manage prioritised deliverables that realise the squad's objectives
• Attend relevant Supporter Engagement strategy and planning meetings and work closely with the thematic Campaign Manager, who will lead the public-engagement aspects of the squad's work
• Support squad members to complete squad deliverables autonomously and in a way that leads to maximum impact

Competencies

• Leading and inspiring others: demonstrates leadership in all our work, embodies our values, and articulates a compelling vision to inspire others to achieve our goals for children.
• Innovating and adapting: develops and implements innovative solutions to adapt and succeed in ever-changing and uncertain global and working environments
• Networking: builds and uses sustainable relationships and networks to support the work of Save the Children
• Working effectively with others: works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working
• Problem solving and decision making: Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation.

Technical skills

• Proven leadership experience in developing and driving change strategies, including working across the full theory of change and bringing together policy, advocacy, media, campaigning and public engagement
• Knowledge of, or willingness to acquire knowledge of, agile methods of working
• Good technical knowledge in the squad's thematic area of focus (e.g. international development, conflict, or UK poverty)
• Practical experience (over 5 years) working in a complex institution and proven ability to navigate effectively in such organisations
• Experience of running high-impact projects within Save the Children UK or another organization
• Practical knowledge and experience of relevant organisational processes
• Practical knowledge and experience of using coaching tools and of team management

Behavioural and personal skills

• Translates strategic objectives into clear deliverables
• Proactively and accurately identifies needs and requirements of a wide range of stakeholders
• Delegates tasks effectively and supports team members' autonomy, while simultaneously taking care to ensure high-quality outputs in line with agreed expectations
• Continuously verifies assumptions and reacts well to unforeseen situations
• Constantly develops new skills in ways of working and relevant technical fields
• Explores new approaches and innovates in order to increase impact
• Collaborates effectively between a wide range of colleagues in order to achieve the best results

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

TreeHouse School  has an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Assistant Head that is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of autistic children and young people. You will promote a culture that will enable our learners to feel safe, thrive, learn and have every opportunity to excel.

We are an Ofsted 'Outstanding', award winning school for children and young people aged 3-19 with a primary diagnosis of autism, some of whom have additional disabilities. We believe that every child and young person attending TreeHouse School deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our person-centred educational approach ensures we focus on the individual learners requirements at all times. 

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head that: 

• Has experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or a Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

• Comprehensive specialist knowledge of autism and safeguarding to be able to support families, staff colleagues and other stakeholders confidently and competently.

• Ability to create and role model the culture of Safeguarding and child protection across the whole school.

• Ensuring the best educational outcomes for children and young people attending our school through understanding how autism affects each learner differently and how we prepare them for adulthood.

What we offer: 

• We invest in our people through excellent CPD which includes a wide-range of in house and external training opportunities.

• We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to progress with their career, we offer bespoke coaching and mentoring tailored to you.

• Competitive annual salary with a yearly review.

• Annual staff recognition awards. 

• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000. 

• Season ticket loans. 

• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes and learning programmes. 

• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life. 

• Free access to physiotherapy. 

Key dates:

• Role Closes: Sunday 9th January 2022

• First stage interview (Stakeholder day, in person at TreeHouse School): Wednesday 12th January 2022

• Second stage interview (In person at TreeHouse School): Friday 14th January 2022

To find out more about this position please find attached the recruitment pack entailing the role details. For an informal discussion regarding this exciting senior leadership role, please find our contact details in the recruitment pack. 

Equal opportunities

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.