My client is a not for profit organisation based in Bristol with operations around the world. As they move into the development of their next 10 year strategy and with the impact of Covid 19 on current resources, they are looking to support the business with some financial and strategic support.
We are looking for an individual who has significant CFO / FD experience with outstanding finance skills but also with an excellent business planning and strategic background. You will need to be results driven and goal orientated and use to working with a range of stakeholders and non finance people. Prior experience of working in the charitable sector would be advantageous
Key responsibilities would include:
- Developing long term financial models and the financial strategy to underpin the new organizational strategy and 3-year operational plans
- Create models which show the implications on overhead cost recovery if project plans are delayed (e.g. because of Covid-19 or other key impactful events) and review external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company
- Provide accessible and timely financial analysis and information for the Executive Team so that they understand the financial shape of the organisation and are better able to make decisions on that and balance any risks involved
- Provide coaching/mentoring support to the Head of Finance and Finance team to enable them to provide strategic information and to help identify what financial structure we need as a growing organisation
Director, Commercial & Business Services
(Ref: SUS2925)
Salary £50,134 per annum
37.5 hours per week
base is central Bristol (negotiable for part of the week)
Sustrans is looking for a Director who can provide outstanding, experience-based leadership to a newly-formed team which brings together our experts in law, contracting, information management, procurement and business development. Someone who is values-driven and can, through empowerment and inclusive leadership, support our ongoing financial sustainability alongside the delivery of our vision – a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
If you are passionate about sustainability, can demonstrate a strong track record of improving commercial performance, of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, of setting strategic direction and of thriving in a role where priorities change daily, then please read our candidate information pack to find out more. This is an opportunity to join an amazing charity and lead a skilled and dedicated team that is proud to work for Sustrans.
Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday 3 August 2020. Interviews will take place via Teams / Zoom during the week beginning Monday 17 August 2020.
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.
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Public Affairs & Policy Manager
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
Are you passionate about politics? Do you have a thorough understanding and experience of working with all levels of Government to bring about change?
Salary: £36,235 per annum
Hours: Full time, Fixed Term Contract 18 Months - 35 Hours per week
Location: Emerson’s Green, Bristol
This is a fantastic opportunity to continue to build the public affairs and external policy function in a leading learning disability charity.
We’re looking for someone who is keen to use their policy and public affairs expertise to help us raise awareness of the issues that affect adults with learning disabilities, and the social care providers that support them.
You will be a highly motivated professional, who enjoys working flexibly across a range of projects and engaging with a variety of stakeholders. Your responsibilities will vary from; providing strategic advice and guidance to senior managers, developing position statements on critical issues, drafting formal responses to consultations, and cultivating relevant contacts across the social care sector.
This role reports directly into the Executive Director for People and Communications and will work closely with senior managers and the Communications and Marketing team.
Requirements:
Educated to degree standard or with an equivalent professional qualification you will have significant experience of working in the public affairs/policy field at a managerial level, preferably in the social care sector.
You will be able to quickly build effective relationships to communicate, influence and negotiate with a diverse range of people. With strong analytical skills you will be responsible for building Hft’s authoritative voice through championing and leading Hft’s annual Sector Pulse research. You will be confident in liaising with the media and taking on the role of spokesperson role for Hft’s policy campaigns and research.
What we Offer
Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
Closing date: 22 July 2020
Interview date: 27 July 2020
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Public Affairs, Policy Manager, Public Affairs Officer, Policy Officer, PR Manager, Corporate Communications, Media Relations Officer, Public Relations Manager, Publicity Officer, Policy Manager, Policy Officer, Communications Advisor, Charity, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP etc.
Ref: 93499
Communications Manager
This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a national charity supporting adults with learning disabilities during a time of change. We’re looking for an experienced Communications Manager who thrives on devising complex communications strategies for projects involving multiple stakeholders. You’ll have a proven track record in distilling critical issues, developing tailored messaging and executing a communications strategy from planning through to delivery.
Reporting directly to the Head of Communications, you will take a leading role on project teams, advising and executing on communications strategy and plans. You will have broad experience of working across the communications function and will be a confident and professional communicator, with strong analytical and writing skills. You will enjoy developing effective working relationships across the organisation, as well as working collaboratively with the wider Communications and Marketing team to ensure a joined-up approach across all activity.
A strong project manager you will be responsible for managing a busy workload, including sensitive change communications, and for developing and delivering a range of communication materials to tight deadlines. With proven negotiating and influencing skills you will be confident working independently and in managing a range of internal and external enquiries.
If you are looking for a new challenge and a communications role where you can make a positive impact, please get in touch with us..
Salary: £30,114 per annum
Hours: Full Time, Fixed Term 1 year, 35 hours
Location: Emersons Green, Bristol
What we Offer
Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.
Educated to degree standard or with an equivalent professional qualification you will have at least 3 years’ experience of working in a communications team at managerial level, preferably in the social care or not-for profit sector
Closing date: Monday 3rd August 2020
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Communications Manager, Marketing Communications Manager, Marketing Manager, Communications Executive, Digital Communications, Charity, NFP, Not for Profit, Social Care etc.
Salary: £23,254
Contract: Fixed term contract until May 31st 2023
Hours: Full time of 37.5 hours per week
Location: Bristol (home-based initially)
About our organisation
The Soil Association, formed in 1946, is the only UK charity which works across the spectrum of human health, the environment and animal welfare. That’s because we cannot tackle these issues in isolation.
We campaign for change, we support farming innovation, we serve healthy food in communities, we support and grow the organic market and we protect forests.
We couldn't do any of this without our supporters, partners, donors and dedicated staff. We make a difference in the world where it’s needed the most.
About the opportunity
The Programme Officer is a key role in Food for Life Get Togethers. Working closely with the Head of Programme, you will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of consistent project management and administrative processes and for facilitating effective connections, organisation and information flows across this multi-partner, multi-faceted programme.
About you
Are you passionate about positively changing people’s lives through the power of good food? Food for Life Get togethers is a UK-wide programme which will connect different generations and backgrounds through cooking, growing and sharing food, bringing people together to improve their physical and mental wellbeing, tackle loneliness and isolation and build new friendships between people of all ages that strengthens their communities.
If you are a consummate organiser with a keen eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast pace environment, then we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to Safeguarding
The Soil Association and FFL are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people that we work with. In accordance with this commitment we ensure that we follow a thorough and safe recruitment and selection process for all roles that work with children. This includes checking against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where appropriate. Please ensure that you completed the attached self-disclosure form to apply for this position and please note that if you are successful in your application to the role any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Our employee benefits
Working with us you will have a range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including 27 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service (pro rata for part-time). For more information on our benefits please visit our website.
Important dates
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 20th July, 2020
Interviews are expected to take place: online on Monday 27th July 2020
To Apply
Please follow this link below to read the full Job Description for the role.
Please submit your CV with a covering letter (both in Microsoft Word format). Your covering letter must cover the “essential” criteria listed in the Job Description. Failure to submit a covering letter may mean your application is removed from the shortlisting process.
To support our work on enhancing our advertising reach please complete the Equal ops form and return this with your application. Please make sure that the file names of the documents you attach contain your name (first name and surname) Please also complete this self-disclosure form and submit this with your application.
Please note we look at applications on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Service Delivery Manager
Our client is seeking a female Senior Manager to provide strong and effective leadership and manage the effective delivery of trauma informed services across Avon and Somerset.
Due to the nature of the role applications are open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on previous experience)
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week – however 4 days a week or flexibility will be considered.
Duration: Permanent
Based: The role can be based from either the Bristol or Taunton Hub (Travel across the region is required)
Benefits: 5% pension, 27 days annual leave + bank hols (pro rata)
Closing Date: 20th July 2020
About the role:
Our client is a charity that provides vital support to victim-survivors who live in Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES helping them to rebuild their lives. As Senior Service Delivery Manager you will provide strategic leadership and senior management of the service delivery and volunteer team.
You will ensure that victim-survivors of rape and sexual abuse can access trauma informed, safe, effective, holistic and accessible services to meet their needs. This will include the development of responsive new services, considering creative and innovative approaches to reducing waiting times for survivors and engaging with underserved communities. As part of the Senior Leadership Team you will be responsible for driving organisational change, improvement and embedding best practice across services in a growing organisation with a fast-moving funding environment. You may be required to deputise for the CEO on occasion.
About you:
To be successful in this role you will be a resilient leader, passionate about supporting women who have experienced sexual violence and show a commitment to the vision, mission, aims and values of the organisation, keeping the service user experience and voice at the heart of all work.
Some of the key skills and experience essential to this role are:
- Significant experience of leading, motivating, developing, and managing teams
- Experience in operational management with skills that are transferable to our client’s services
- Experience at senior level of successful financial management, including responsibility for multiple complex budgets
- A proven track record of business planning and managing a diverse range of services across a geographical region and multiple sites
- Ability to visualise, propose and implement changes to promote efficiencies and to develop and improve systems and procedures
Although not essential, experience of managing support services for people with complex needs, or clear understanding of trauma or sexual abuse and its impact would be highly beneficial for this role. As would a knowledge of safeguarding procedures, best practice, and legislation.
If you'd like to really make a difference and work for an organisation that believes and supports survivors of sexual violence, values diversity & inclusion and strives for attractive working conditions, then apply today!
Our client values diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as BME, who are currently under-represented. They are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Their current premises are wheelchair accessible.
*The post is subject to an enhanced DBS (CRB) check and open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Head of Service Development, Senior Service Delivery Manager, Sexual Assault and Abuse Support, ISVA, Operations manager- Domestic Abuse, Senior Service Manager, COO, Domestic Violence Programme Manager etc.
Unseen is an anti-slavery charity, directly supporting survivors of modern slavery and trafficking, and also operating the UK’s Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline.
We are recruiting a part-time HR Administrator to facilitate core HR processes across the organisation. We are looking for an organised individual with HR experience and excellent multi-tasking skills to deliver administrative support for recruitment and HR processes.
Experience in HR administration and an understanding of HR processes is essential. Applicants should also have experience and confidence in administering an HR IT system to maintain and securely store all personnel records and employee data. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and who can manage their workload effectively.
You will join a small, friendly and committed Operations team working at the centre of a dynamic, ambitious and fast-moving charity. You will be supported and managed by the Operations Manager. You will be required to liaise with an external HR advice team to ensure Unseen operates as an efficient, supportive and inclusive employer. We are looking for someone who enjoys working proactively to find solutions and who approaches challenges with a positive, enthusiastic and collaborative attitude. Full and ongoing supervision and training will be provided.
This is a part-time role comprising 16 hours of work per week to be spread across a minimum of 3 days, Mon-Fri. Unseen promotes flexible working and working patterns can be discussed with the successful candidate. We welcome applications from all sections of the community we serve and recognise the value that diversity adds to our work and organisation. We encourage applications from BAME, disabled and LGBT people that are under-represented in this area of our workforce.
For further information, please refer to the job description.
The deadline for applications is Monday 13th July at 9:00am.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 20th July.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence the role in August 2020, subject to satisfactory references.
The job description, application form and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from the links provided. Applicants are advised to refer to the person specification in the job description to demonstrate how you meet the criteria and provide specific examples of your experience and skills. You are requested to also submit a cover letter. Once completed, please return all forms to the email address provided. CVs ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Any queries, please contact us using the contact details provided.
Unseen is a charity, based in Bristol and Bedfordshire. We focus on three main areas as we work towards a world without slavery;
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month maternity cover in a public sector organisation in Bath
This a unique opportunity to join an organisation at a time of change and development and your involvement in this role will play a pivotal part
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide the FD, Board and trustees with reliable and timely financial information and analysis
- Work closely with the business providing sound financial advise on any projects and new initiatives
- Ensure that financial performance is delivered in line with agreed budgets and forecasts
- Identify and make proposals to Operational Management Teams on financial opportunities to improve value for money for designated service areas.
- Co-ordinate, support and validate the preparation of forecasts and budgets for all designated service areas.
- Prepare monthly variance analysis and commentary of financial performance.
To be successful you will need to:
- Evidence a proven track record of successfully partnering with operational teams to build effective working relationships and provide high quality customer focused services.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, effectively managing the risk of balancing precision of accuracy with timeliness of completing accounts.
- Demonstrate effective time management skills, delivering tasks on time and in full.
- Demonstrate strong commercial awareness leading to positive judgement and appraisal of risk.
- Demonstrate my ability to produce clear, accurate reports on complex issues to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate highly developed communication skills, providing and receiving complex and sensitive information with the ability to engage people at all levels.