Bloodwise are seeking an experienced and engaging Head of Research to lead the development and implementation of our research strategy for the future.

If successful you will be responsible for the development and implementation of this research strategy. You will join us at a time of exciting change and opportunity, as we work in new ways to define our priorities for investment in research then deliver them. Your contribution will shape the work we do in our next stage of development.

To thrive in this role, you will bring an outgoing, inquisitive personality, drawing energy from building relationships with the research community and other funders of blood cancer research, nurturing partnerships and maximising the benefit of our research investment to people affected by blood cancer.

You will have a strong scientific background and bring a strategic approach to the way you work, with the ability to facilitate and draw out key insights from complex discussions, and generate grounded, practical recommendations. In this role you will become one of our key knowledge experts.

You will bring your understanding of blood cancer research to work with our fundraisers to attract income for our research priorities, and to your role as a spokesperson.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send us your current cv and a cover letter by the closing date as follows: 9am on Thursday 2 January 2020

Please note we will be reviewing applications on receipt and we may bring forward the closing date of this exciting opportunity at our discretion.

Join us on our journey to best blood cancer!

Salary: £45,462 - £48,168 per annum 
Location: Home based with travel throughout designated region – Central or South West & Wales
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week 
 
About the role
This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact on our ability to deliver our services to young people, and to raise awareness of our need. One of four such roles nationally you will be the strategic lead for the Community Fundraising the region. The role will help develop the national Community Fundraising strategy and drive this on a regional level. You will also play a key role as part of the senior leadership of the newly formed Partnerships and Communities team and work collaboratively with other Heads of Community Fundraising, as well as the Head of Partnerships to deliver multi million-pound growth, including significant regional and national Partnerships. The Head of Community Relationships will manage and motivate a team of Relationship Fundraisers across a specified region to grow income and develop opportunities. Leading by example using expert knowledge and insights about community fundraising, understanding the specific regional opportunities and inspiring and upskilling a team of Relationship Managers that enables the charity to draw on all the talents, contacts and opportunities available to Teenage Cancer Trust for the benefit of young people affected by cancer. To be successful you will be a confident leader with experience of leading and inspiring remote Fundraising teams, have a strong track record of developing and implementing strategies that drive multimillion-pound income budgets. You’ll be experienced in leading and embedding change, influencing and engaging senior stakeholders and have experience of collaborating across teams on complex, long-term projects and pieces of work.

How to apply 
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below. You will need to upload your CV and Supporting Statement which explains how you think you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.
 
Closing date: 1 January 2020
First interview: Week commencing 10 January 2020
Second interview: Week commencing 17 January 2020

Office of the Vice-Provost (Advancement)

London

Head of Communications

Full Time

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 8. The salary range will be £44,674 - £52,701 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From climate change to plastic pollution, infant mortality to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

In September 2016 UCL launched It’s All Academic, one of Europe’s most ambitious Philanthropy and Engagement Campaigns, aiming to raise £600m and 250,000 volunteer hours. At the end of October 2019 we have raised more than £550 million towards our £600 million target, and the next few years will be pivotal in determining the future direction of the Campaign. There has never been a more exciting time to join our Advancement office.

We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

As Head of Communications, you will lead on creatively telling UCL’s global impact story to some of our most important internal and external audiences, supporting both the Campaign and institutional advancement goals. You will pay a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our high profile brand and visual identity, leading the evolution of digital communications platforms, and advising senior leaders on the strategic direction for advancement communications.

The successful candidate will be a proven Communications leader with a demonstrable track record in the sector. He or She will be a strategic thinker with excellent project management skills, and will be able to confidently represent OVPA and UCL across both internal and external stakeholder groups, often managing competing interests and priorities. Most importantly, the candidate will be a strong and inspiring people manager, and supportive and encouraging colleague in our fast paced, highly skilled office, willing to work collaboratively towards our common goals.

We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking part-time opportunities (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering, values-based environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. We also value mutual respect and collaboration, and have a strong customer-service ethic.  Expectations are high and we work hard, but the rewards are huge.

UCL is an outstanding place to work. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone can give of their best. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, you will also be entitled to a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Closing Date: 6 January 2020

Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

Interview Date: TBC

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a dynamic charity focused on the issue of social exclusion of the elderly community within the UK. The charity is experiencing a period of positive change and at present formulating its strategy for growth and effectiveness of its services. An opportunity exists for an experienced head of service delivery to join the senior team to oversee elements such as strategy, volunteer management and service delivery. This is an initial six-month FTC to commence at the start of January 2020.

Who are we looking for?

Ideally candidates will have extensive experience of delivering services/programmes whether in a public sector or non-profit setting. You will be a natural leader with experience of managing and developing high performing teams. Working to SLA’s and managing a multitude of stakeholders both internally and externally will also be a desired skill set in this role. With great attention to detail as well as having a vision to help devise the strategy with the senior management team, you will be an effective communicator who can inspire and convince. Please apply directly or contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we are accepting candidates on a rolling basis.

You will integrate a strategic and operational approach to service management, and be responsible for excellent integration between all Recovery services.

Day-to-day:

* Assisting the Head of Recovery in recovery culture assessments, and where needed supporting the implementation and on-going accredited programmes across the organisation.
* Line managing the Service leads for Recovery Support services across the London and East Kent community, including the volunteer and apprentice coordinator.
* Producing regular performance reports for funders.
* Contributing to contract meetings and clinical governance meetings.
* Ensuring compliance with governance and audit processes, compliance with legal, professional and regulatory requirements.
* Contributing to strategic objectives and development bids by proactively seeking new opportunities and ensuring that this is filtered back into the organisation.

Accountabilities

Strategy

* Support the Head of Recovery & Resettlement to develop and implement the Recovery Support strategy across the organisation.
* Support the Resettlement team in meeting targets and creating new service level agreements to achieve the financial targets of the service.
* Support East Kent recovery services to achieve their contractual targets, ensuring that a strong recovery culture is visible across all Hubs.
* Communicate all new developments to all members in the team.
* Undertake the promotion of The Forward Trust's work in the area for which you are responsible, positively representing The Forward Trust at meetings and conferences.
* Liaise with senior prison and probation service personnel, commissioners and representatives from other agencies in your regional area.
* Work towards the objectives set out in The Forward Trust business plan in a structured and strategic way.
* Set team and individual objectives to implement and achieve strategic objectives.
* Builds strong relationships with, and makes full use of the support offered by head office functions.
* Builds, manages and continuously improves the relationships with contractual partners.
* To develop and maintain partnerships with both community and prison based agencies, and attend community and/or prison based meetings as and when required.
* Builds strong relationships with and make full use of the support offered by head office functions.

Service Delivery

* Oversee and ensure effective management of the Forward Trust units for which you are responsible.
* In conjunction with the Head of Recovery and Resettlement ensure effective financial management of the Forward Trust units within your area, and in particular, ensure compliance with the budget.
* You will also be responsible for ensuring data accurately reflects output and is submitted within set deadlines which includes ensuring services are audit compliant and where appropriate meet all CQC requirements.
* Where required lead in the recruitment of staff into your areas, ensuring that The Forward Trust's commitment to equal opportunities is honoured at all times.
* Ensure poor performance is managed appropriately and team dynamics are routinely monitored.
* You will oversee management of training panels and ensuring the training needs of the teams are met.
* Meet targets and deadlines agreed with the Head of Recovery and Resettlement and in accordance with work plans and departmental standards.
* Visit all units in your region on a regular basis providing advice and support to managers.
* Line manage staff as required, including carrying out quarterly reviews as necessary, ensuring they are fully supported and accountable for their work. You will work closely with HR Business Partners to manage performance.
* Draw up training plans for your staff to ensure their technical knowledge is up to date and they are continually developing in their role.

Quality and Safety

* Ensure that services are regularly audited and any issues are escalated and addressed in a timely manner and good practice is effectively shared throughout the services.
* Alert the Head of Recovery and Resettlement to any significant risks or problems arising in the course of managing and monitoring the services.
* Work with the highest regard to health, safety and security in the workplace highlighting any risks (potential or actual) to the Head of Recovery and resettlement and (where appropriate) the Head of Governance.
* Ensure that information, including statistical data, for audit, research and reporting purposes, is effectively and efficiently collected, recorded and collated in the assigned area.
* Effectively manage information, particularly confidential information, within statutory duties and in accordance with best practice
* Promote and ensure departmental compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities.
* Keep up to date technically on all relevant matters and strive for continuous professional development.

The Forward Trust welcomes applications from those with lived experience.

User Voice has an exciting opportunity to manage operational delivery in the north of England within this ambitious, growing charity.User Voice is the UK's leading ex-offender led charity, committed to making the criminal justice system work by giving people in prison and on probation a voice. Founded in 2009, User Voice has grown significantly, with 5 regional offices, 60 plus staff, the delivery of 40 contracts and an income of over £1.5 million.Our Founder is an inspirational leader committed to the Charities mission and driven to build upon the charities success, he is seeking an experienced individual to manage a diverse staff team to deliver successful contracts across the north of the country. The successful candidate will also be responsible for driving performance against budget as well as taking ownership for quality assurance.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Director of Operations, the Head of Delivery (North of England), you will ensure that the Regional Managers (in our Northern Services: Birmingham, Manchester and the North East) meet the requirements of largely contracted services, establishing an effective quality assurance process and help forge new relationships to build User Voice's visibility, impact, and financial resources.The post holder will represent User Voice externally and seek, when appropriate new business opportunities to ensure and accelerate User Voice's growth strategy.Responsibilities-Reporting to Director of Operations:-Manage Regional Managers including ensuring effective teamwork, communications, KPI's and contract achievement and performance appraisal. Regional Manager appraisal meetings will include Director of Operations-Ensure management of resources - financial and human-Identification, assessment and reporting of operational risks - including active management of risk registers, mitigation measures-Work with Regional Managers on effective contract management escalating concerns where appropriate-Ensure central reporting on management and financial information is accurate and timely-Assist in contract negotiationPERSONAL SPECIFICATIONEssential-Experience of managing operations preferably dispersed geographical teams-Strong communication skills-Strong leadership and team working skills-Commitment to equality and diversity-Mentoring and coaching skills - provide guidance and constructive feedback to assist in career development-Strong problem solving, conflict resolution and decision making skills-Willingness to travel across our services in the North of England and also to our Head Office in London as and when required.Desirable-Experience of the criminal justice system and contract delivery-Lived experience (been in prison or on probation)User Voice is not only a successful charity, but is genuinely committed to paving the way within the sector to make the criminal justice system work for everyone. User Voice is determined to ignite positive change for institutions, individuals and the overall agenda by putting users at the heart of our purpose.This opportunity will appeal to an ambitious individual who can accommodate flexible working from regional sites.If you think you have the right skills and the drive to succeed in this exciting role, then please get in touch with our recruitment partners at Badenoch + Clark and to request the job description. Please email [email protected]
Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://www.badenochandclark.com/en-gb/candidate-privacy

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Head of Finance to join one of London's most prestigious Housing Associations on an Interim basis.

Following an internal restructure, this ambitious non-for-profit organisation is looking for a Head of Finance to oversee business as usual across the entire finance function. Reporting to the Chief Executive you will bring commerciality to the team and will play a critical role in its development through this period of change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, communicate and continually review the financial plan; enabling the association to deliver a strong financial performance
• Manage the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts working closely with the Executive Directions and Heads of Service
• Support quality improvements and service developments
• Working with the Operational Managers to continually improve financial performance
• Continually review and develop internal systems and processes
• Identify and enable organisational learning opportunities in support of good practice, compliance, service improvements and the management of risk

Key Skills:

• You will be a fully qualified (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA) with experience of strategic decision making
• Previous experience working within a housing association is essential
• The ability to think logically or laterally, and using ingenuity to remove or get around difficulties
• Proven history in managing and developing a successful finance functions within the social housing sector is essential
• Extensive experience of Audit, VAT and Internal Controls
• An experienced operator at board level
• A natural leadership style and strong people management skills that will help motivate, increase performance and capability

We're seeking an experienced manager to lead our Programmes team. As the national youth council of the UK, the British Youth Council brings young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change. As Head of Programmes you will be working across a range of programmes, such as the UK Youth Parliament and NHS England Youth Forum, as well as our membership engagement and events, to ensure that young people can use thier collective voice for positive change.

If you have a passion for youth participation, experience of managing and leading teams to deliver great results with and for young people, and are looking for a new challenge then this may be the job for you. 

Youth Business International is seeking a Head of Innovation to help us deliver our ambitious strategy to deliver a step change in the number of young people accessing our products and services and, in our ability, to equip them to thrive in a digital, globalised world. This role provides an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a dynamic international NGO supporting under-served young entrepreneurs around the world.

About YBI

Youth Business International (YBI) is a global network of expert organisations supporting underserved young people to turn their ideas into successful businesses, creating jobs and strengthening communities.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for innovation to work for a dynamic, international charity, leading and championing innovation across the YBI Network. You will be working with the team in London and our network members around the world to ensure they receive the support they need to ideate and develop new and innovative products and services that can have a positive impact for young entrepreneurs and be scaled on a regional and global level.

As the Head of Innovation, you will be a strong motivator who views innovation as a way to unlock the ideas of others through using user-centred design and creating the right conditions for innovation to flourish. You will lead this relatively new area of our work looking to test new approaches and evolve our emergent innovation services for our members. You will also explore and test our very early plans around an “Innovation Lab” approach to support our work and will be essential in guiding our medium and long-term strategy as well as an approach on innovation in general. 

We are looking for a professional who has extensive knowledge and experience in the innovation space, ideally with digital and non-digital innovations, demonstrating ability to take a pragmatic and hands-on approach to finding creative ways to resolve issues and drive the benefits of adoption of innovation approaches and thinking in our work. It is also essential that you can work from a place of empathy with our various stakeholders: members, YBI network team, young entrepreneurs and finally our partners/funders.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying and to view a comprehensive job description, please visit our website.

Closing date: Monday, 6th January 2020, 9:30 am

Youth Business International is an equal opportunity employer and we are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. We are committed to creating a diverse environment, therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or ethnic or national origin.

At YBI, your right to privacy is important to us. By applying for this job, your information will be entered into our recruitment system for YBI’s employment purposes only and for no longer than one year after the post has been filled; then personal data will be disposed of in a GDPR compliant manner. We store all data securely and will not disclose it to any third parties without your consent. Please see our Data Protection Policy here to find out more.

As Head of People you will know how to get the best out of individuals with your inspiring and positive approach.

You will be: a leader—able to identify and resolve key people issues; an influencer—able to bring about cultural change; a strategic thinker—who enjoys the challenge of delivering innovative solutions for complex contexts.

Responsibilities within the role will include:

• Directing and leading the HR function

• Ensuring effective strategies, processes and systems are in place

• Developing and implementing new organisational development and

  cultural change initiatives in line with organisation-wide objectives

• Managing the organisations recruitment, employment law and HR policy

  As this is a role in an international organisation, applicants should relate well with people of other cultures and nationalities, and have excellent communication skills. Competency in a second language is desirable; basic IT skills are essential.

• IFES is an organisation with a Christian ethos. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under provisions made in the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should therefpre demonstrate a firm Christian commitment and agree with the IFES doctrinal basis and ethos statement. 

• Full job description and application forms available on our website.

Are you looking to use your finance expertise to have a real impact on those in need? Do you want to join a friendly, warm working environment with a sociable culture? Are you looking for a Head of Finance role in which you will lead a competent and established team and engage with budget holders around the organisation?

Joining a Surrey-based housing organisation, the Head of Finance has a broad remit of responsibility supporting a highly experienced Finance Director. Key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead an established team, covering Financial Accounting, Management Accounts, and AP/AR
• Focus on the preparation of Management Accounts, ensuring month end procedures are met in a timely fashion and that Management Accounting Assistants are supported in their day to day work
• Provide a first-class business partnering service to budget holders who have varying finance understanding
• Lead on the implementation of a new finance system to assist in the modernisation of the organisation
• Lead on tendering and pricing for new business opportunities, as well as overseeing the long-term financial plan for the organisation's accelerating development programme
• Manage the team's workload; motivate and encourage them to meet KPIs and exceed expectations

In return, you will enjoy being a part of a growing organisation, dedicated to its expansion programme whilst maintaining its core culture in a local Surrey setting. You will also have the chance to make the day to day finance operations your own and put your own stamp on the department, all whilst enjoying an attractive benefits package including genuinely flexible working. Success in this role will be noticeable by the marked improvement in efficiency and automation within Finance.

Parking is provided and you will enjoy the close knit, 'family' feel of this organisation. The culture of the office is refreshing and you will instantly sense the job satisfaction on offer upon walking through the door.

Candidates could be making a sideways move or taking a step up, but to be considered, please meet the following criteria:

• Be a fully qualified accountant. Those who have either worked in the Housing sector, or had exposure to the Housing sector in an accountancy practice environment, will be seen favourably, though candidates without this experience should still apply
• Be familiar with leading a small team and leading them in success
• Be a first-class communicator with a desire to contribute to a highly financially successful organisation and drive improvements across the board.

Applications can be reviewed at short notice. Please apply now to be considered for this exciting Head of Finance opportunity!

We are looking for a Head of Operations based in Liverpool or Manchester (with frequent travel to other locations).

If you are interested in applying for this post, please review the Job Description below and complete an application form on the Brook website.

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Brook are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application.

If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks, then you have not been shortlisted for this role. Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.

The British Society for Rheumatology is looking for a talented finance professional to join its operations team.  It's an opportunity to lead our finance function in to an exciting future as we embark on our new 3 year strategy.

Role purpose

The Head of Finance is a key role which has responsibility for providing accurate and timely financial information, advice and support to the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees to enable them to make high-quality, informed business decisions to ensure the effective and efficient operation and governance of BSR (the charity) and its trading subsidiary, BSR Enterprises Ltd. 

The post holder has responsibility for financial and management accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, cashflow, budget planning and monitoring, and payroll, ensuring all are appropriately managed and follow best practice, audit and legal requirements, and that BSR and BSR Enterprises Ltd meets all statutory requirements with regard to financial matters.

Key responsibilities:

1 Supporting the Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team (SMT):

• Give robust advice to the Trustees and SMT on all statutory duties to ensure good governance and compliance with financial legal obligations as set by the Charities Commission, Companies House, HMRC, etc.
• Lead the financial management reporting processes to Trustees and SMT and advise and assist with business decision-making where appropriate
• Lead the production of annual financial budgets with SMT and budget holders and ensure approval by the Finance & Risk Committee (FRC) and Board of Trustees
• Overall responsibility for ensuring that financial systems are established that allow for continuous monitoring of financial performance throughout the year
• Produce accurate and informative monthly management accounts and commentary, including the statement of financial activity, balance sheet and cash flow projection, outlining any potential impacts on cash flow.
• Develop and lead the production of accurate short, medium and long-term cash flow forecasts to ensure the Society remains a constant going concern and advise Trustees and SMT of any potential risks to cash flow and reserves.
• Lead the production of the statutory annual accounts in accordance with SORP 2015/2019, co-ordinate the production of the Trustees Annual Report, liaising with external auditors throughout the year-end audit process.
• Develop, review and update the financial policies and procedures in accordance with current governing legislation.
• Attend FRC meetings to present current management accounts and financial statements and promote best financial practice.
• Identify and evaluate areas of financial activity or processes within BSR that can be improved.

2 Lead and manage the day-to-day financial activities of the charity and trading subsidiary, including the following:

• Ensure appropriate systems, policies and procedures for financial control are in place and adhered to, maximising the efficient use of IT systems.
• Seek to continuously develop the current computerised accounting and payroll system to ensure BSR keeps up with innovations in this area.
• Ensure that all financial transactions adhere to the Data Protection Act 1998, General Data Protection Regulation 2018, and SORP2015/2019.
• Oversee the processing of all financial transactions including petty cash
• Be the lead for treasury management, monitoring liquidity and investments, liaising with our investment company
• Be the lead for HMRC and other government departments, bankers, investment advisers, and service providers.
• Oversee payroll, pensions and PAYE, employer NI contributions and year-end procedures and advise SMT of any payroll and pension regulation changes.
• Manage the quarterly and annual VAT reconciliation incorporating the Capital Goods Scheme, seek and give professional advice to SMT and the Board of Trustees concerning VAT matters.
• Identify any areas of cost savings that can be made, discuss with SMT and lead on implementation.

3 Staff management, training and development:

• Manage the work, objective setting, and personal development plan of the Finance Officer
• Delegate work where required, supervise and mentor, identify and implement plans for training needs.
• Identify and implement plans for own training and development needs.
• To undertake additional duties as required.

Inclusion & diversity statement

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment free of all of the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.

To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason.

BSR values statement:

Leadership - we drive excellence in rheumatology care

Collaboration - we listen, we learn, we improve

Openness - we are inclusive and accessible

Celebratory - we support and celebrate success

Person Specification

Training, experience & qualifications

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA).

At least three years’ management experience

Experience of computerised accounting and book-keeping (Sage) and advanced Excel spreadsheet skills.

Significant experience of producing statutory and financial management accounts.

Experience of managing and co-ordinating budget planning and monitoring processes.

Experience of managing payroll, HMRC and VAT administration and preparation of returns.

Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financially trained colleagues in both verbal and written format.

Experience of effective line management. 

Experience of using a CRM system integrated with finance systems.

Experience of managing a trading subsidiary

Experience of finance in a professional membership organisation, preferably of a medical specialty.

Understanding of issues affecting a medium-sized charity.

Experience of working closely with trustees and committees.

Knowledge & skills

Excellent analytical skills.

A proactive approach to improving systems, processes and policies.

Knowledge of the requirements of SORP 2015/2019 and charity accounting.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels from junior staff to Trustees and funders, on a one-to-one basis and in formal settings.

Able to maintain total confidentiality.

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

Resourceful and practical; can think on your feet and solve problems quickly and effectively.

Positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Proven ability to motivate, enthuse and manage a team; thrives during periods of pressure and high volume of work.

Experience of presenting to a wide range of stakeholders.

 

We are looking for a new Head of Pastoral Care to lead our Pastoral Care team, working with children and young people aged 9  -19.

The National Children's Choir of Great Britain meets twice a year for residential choir courses for children aged 9 - 19. The choir was founded with the aim of enhancing a young singer’s experience, both musically and socially, and this has remained at the core of our approach. The care of the choir member is holistic; musically, young voices are given the opportunity to develop outside their usual singing environments, and great care is taken to teach singers how to use these voices safely. Personally, NCCGB is an opportunity for members to learn and make new friends, in a supportive atmosphere that focuses on the individual and their wellbeing.

A team of pastoral carers looks after all aspects of choristers well-being during the courses and we are now looking for a Head of Pastoral Care, to lead this team, reporting to the Chief Executive. 

Applicants must have demonstrable experience of working with children and young people, ideally in a residential setting.

All applicants must complete a Staff Application form, and provide this with a copy of their CV and a letter of application, stating why they feel they would be suitable for the job.