Manchester or Sheffield

Closing date: 6th January 2019 at 11.30pm. Interviews: 13th/14th January 2020.

Are you commercially aware and customer focused, with significant people management experience gained in a range of sectors or settings – specifically social welfare and housing/homelessness? Then join Shelter as Head of Local Services - North where you will be leading and managing our hubs which are flagship services located in core cities. Our ambition is that these hubs become bases for mobilising support to drive change at a local level, join us and be part of delivering that change for individuals, communities and society as a whole. 

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

With more than 500 staff and an annual budget of over £20 million, our Local Community Services division provides expert advice and support over the phone and face-to-face from a national network of Shelter hubs. Our vision? For our hubs to be at the heart of their communities, bases for activism as well as for help and support. To deliver a personalised housing service developed with the local community, which brings together all of our resources and expertise to maximise our impact on local housing issues and needs. You’ll help make sure we do this in our North region.

About the role
A key member of our Local Community Services Leadership team, you’ll bring leadership to our hubs in an area that includes Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Newcastle. Indeed, we’ll rely on you to lead and inspire a team of Hub Managers to deliver high-quality, integrated services that meet the holistic needs of those in housing need and ensure volunteers are a key part of all services. Developing internal and external networks and partnerships that support the development of our services in all targeted southern locations will be important too, as will working with business development colleagues to grow our service offering. And, when it comes to influencing local Strategic Boards, commissioners, stakeholders and other key partners in terms of best practice and continual improvement, again we’ll count on you.

About you
An experienced and highly skilled people manager, you have a proven track record gained managing large and complex services, budgets and contract requirements over a large geographical area. What’s more, you’re comfortable operating at a senior level with an external audience and engaging and influencing a variety of stakeholders. Driving efficiency and improving service effectiveness comes naturally to you too, as does financial planning and contract management. What’s more, you respond quickly and positively to change and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas, methods and process when appropriate. In short, you have the creativity and innovation it takes to ensure our services continue to flourish and grow.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to join our Local Community Services team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

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

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!

The Fair Education Alliance is the UK's largest and most influential education coalition. We are a unique group of over 150 organisations dedicated to ending educational inequality by working together to make progress more quickly.

The Head of Impact and Evaluation is central to ensuring that a) the organisations we support place impact at the heart of what they do and b) that we effectively monitor and evaluate our own impact.

The Fair Education Alliance supports a range of education interventions to pilot, become established and scale through our Innovation Award, Intrapreneurship Award and Scaling Partnerships. Impact is a critical element of our support, from enabling individuals to do the most effective problem research, to embedding an organisational Theory of Change to conducting randomised control trials. This role is crucial for helping our portfolio of organisations, and the leaders developing them, to create and implement effective research and evaluation practices. The role is the FEA’s expert in impact management and as such, will also lead the team’s monitoring and annual evaluations. 

Essential experience, skills and technical competencies:

Technical knowledge

• Extensive knowledge and experience of evaluation and impact management techniques for measuring social impact including, experience supporting others to develop theories of change and theory based impact evaluations
• Experience of developing qualitative and quantitative research tools
• Experience of using and conducting analysis of large datasets
• Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel

Managing change and developing others 

• Experience of working in an advisory capacity to improve impact measurement practice
• Experience of assessing organisational needs, setting goals and monitoring results against objectives
• Proven ability to develop objectives with teams and individuals and monitor progress
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and stakeholders at all other levels, ensuring that its results focused

Communication

• Strong knowledge and experience in making complex information accessible
• Experience of facilitating workshops and training
• Strong written and oral communication, experience of writing funder reports and reports of publishable standards
• Strong relationship management skills and experience building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels of seniority

Project and event management

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience designing and delivering events for peer learning

You should apply for this role via email with the subject line ‘Application - Head of Impact and Evaluation’. Please review the job description on our website.

Your cover note should answer the following questions and be no longer than two A4 pages:

• Why do you want to be part of the Fair Education Alliance Secretariat team?
• What skills and experience make you an excellent fit for the Head of Impact and Evaluation?
• What is a key lesson you have learned through supporting organisations with their impact and evaluation strategies and implementation?

Successful candidates will be notified by end of day on Friday, 3rd January. First round interviews will be held on Wednesday, 8th January, and second round interviews will be held on Friday, 17th January. 

We aim to provide feedback to all applicants within 10 working days from the closing date.

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Director of Supporter Data and Operations and lead our drive for public engagement, satisfaction and retention through defining and delivering the use of data, systems and technology.

In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Director of Supporter Data and Operations you will provide excellent supporter data leadership, transforming us into a more data-driven organisation by directing data operations, planning, analysis and systems for the Fundraising & Marketing and Policy, Advocacy & Campaigns departments. You will lead the multi-million pound programme to completely replace Save the Children’s current CRM system, maximizing the value of the public’s interactions with us when they get in contact by improving our response process. Additionally, you will:

• Oversee the administration of our legacy income, managing any reputational risks that may arise from contentious cases
• Take a leadership role for the Division on continuous improvement and process development, implementing a consistent and effective approach to continuous improvement
• Develop a high performing team of trusted experts in their respective fields
• Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in Fundraising and Marketing, to deliver our Supporter and Corporate Strategies more broadly.

To be successful you will be flexible, tenacious and results driven with proven leadership experience in using data driven decision-making for marketing in the charity, public or private sector at a similar scale to Save the Children UK. A team player, you will have demonstrable experience of leadership of data system change programmes, including the introduction of a new CRM system within an organisation of similar scale. You will have leading edge digital experience, including deployment of new technology platforms and experience of managing a team of technical experts where you may not have direct technical experience yourself. In addition you will have:

• Significant knowledge and experience of supporting operational teams to deliver through matrixed structures such as squads or multi-disciplinary marketing teams
• Team leadership skills, with proven experience of inspiring and improving the performance of a large and diverse team of specialists delivering through a complex matrix structure
• Significant experience and skills in performance improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to deliver cost reductions and/or effectiveness gains
• Knowledge and experience of the compliance environment for charity marketing.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 13th December 2019

Every three minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with dementia, and it is now the leading cause of death. There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to increase to 1.1 million by 2025, and 2 million by 2050.

Dementia UK helps families cope by giving them a lifeline to living more positively day-to-day through the unique, specialist one-to-one support of our specialist Admiral Nurses. When things get challenging or difficult, our nurses work alongside people with dementia and their families, giving them the expert guid­ance and practical solutions that they need, which can be hard to find elsewhere. Dementia UK Admiral Nurses help people to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.

Our aim is to ensure that there is an Admiral Nurse available for every family that needs one.

About the Supporter Care Officer Role

Dementia UK has experienced exciting and unprecedented growth over the past four years, more than doubling income to £6.9 million.

We have seen significant growth in income and have ambitious plans to maintain this growth; so we can significantly increase the number of Admiral Nurses, and the specialist support they provide. 

This role will involve working as a key member of a busy Supporter Care team, helping to maintain and drive fundraising growth across a number of income streams. You will achieve this by ensuring the best possible supporter experience for all of our donors, and by proactively improving processes and ways of working.

We are looking for a super-organised, multi-talented Head of Operations for a year long maternity cover contract.

The British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) is a UK wide membership organisation for health professionals in rheumatology. The BSR works to promote excellence in the care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders and to support those delivering care at every step. The BSR works to ensure that clinicians, nurses and health professionals are educated and trained to provide high quality care. Our members look after every stage of life; children, adolescents and adults, across the whole patient pathway.

Role purpose

To oversee the management and development of BSR back office services including human resources, facilities, communication systems and IT infrastructure including the membership database.  To ensure these services run efficiently and effectively, making suggestions for improvement where appropriate. 

To oversee the development and implementation of the BSR membership strategy in order to maximise recruitment and retention rates leading to an increase in overall income from membership. 

Main responsibilities:

Facilities management

• To oversee the tenant arrangements, ensuring lease agreements are kept up to date and adhered to.
• To lead the relationship with the Managing Agent, ensuring that the facilities budgets are agreed annually and that all agreed work is completed on schedule.
• To lead on security systems, ensuring the building, staff, visitors and tenants are safe and that the building is secure at all times.
• To provide advice on the Charity’s insurance portfolio, reviewing requirements annually and negotiating best value for insurance premiums.
• To lead on or develop policies and procedures as appropriate; ensure compliance regarding health and safety, insurance, and the purchase and maintenance of equipment.
• To assist in identifying and developing managerial, administrative and operational policies and procedures, systems and other resources necessary to provide a quality service.
• To manage all external contracts with suppliers and ensure all contractors working on site comply with BSR’s policies.
• To lead on Fire Safety, ensuring equipment e.g. fire extinguishers are checked regularly.
• To ensure that the Charity’s premises are well maintained, providing a safe and attractive working environment and to carry out regular reviews to identify potential hazards or defects.
• To maintain the Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Plan

Health and Safety

• To be the lead for all health and safety matters for the Society which will includes maintaining up to date knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation.
• To ensure that relevant health and safety policies are in place, kept up to date and complied with, and that the appropriate level of training and equipment is provided

• To advise and assist managers and staff in being health and safety aware and legally compliant.  This will involve keeping up to date with developing issues in relation to legislation as well as monitoring and arranging training.
• To perform health and safety inspections regularly to ensure a visible health and safety approach, in partnership and by negotiation with BSR staff.

Human Resources

• To lead on all aspects of Human Resources management liaising with the Director of Operations.

• To implement and maintain best practice standards, ensuring adherence to HR policies and compliance with employee legislation.
• To provide leadership, guidance and support to other members of the Senior Management Team with the recruitment, induction, probationary reviews, performance issues, grievance and disciplinary procedures, appraisal and training for staff.

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

• To be accountable for ensuring the management, administration, development and performance of BSR’s ICT systems is safe, secure, effective and efficient, promotes best practice and is at an appropriate level to both support staff in their work and deliver high quality customer care.
• To develop and implement appropriate ICT strategies, policies and procedures.  To co-ordinate the planned maintenance and cyclical replacement of hardware and software.

Membership

• Oversee the development and implementation of a growth strategy for membership recruitment, retention, income and profitability including setting acquisition and retention targets, pricing and incentives
• Oversee membership and operational budgets which ensure an appropriate balance between income and the cost of managing operations and the membership scheme, to ensure maximum net contribution from these revenues.
• Maintain a culture of proactive customer service which will ensure that the service provided by the team to written, online, email and telephone correspondence from BSR members, visitors and other members of the public meet excellent, sector-leading standards. 
• Lead the team to ensure the effective performance of the customer database, and membership administration and correspondence.

Budget Management

• To manager the operations and membership annual budgets

Person Specification

Training, experience & qualifications

At least five year’s management experience in similar organisations.

Membership management experience within a membership or loyalty organisation.

Advanced working knowledge of managing a complex database and aptitude for the management and effective use of information systems in a membership and fundraising environment.

Commitment to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of accuracy in all aspects of the role.

Experience of managing a membership teams with specialised skills.

Proven track record of leading innovative service development in a membership/charity/not-for-profit environment.

Experience of developing, maintaining and growing a membership programme, preferably in the not-for-profit or charity sector.

Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service in a member services environment.

Ideally with annual planning experience in a not for profit/membership environment.

Project Management qualification e.g. Prince2.

Knowledge & skills

Excellent commercial judgement; good understanding of the main drivers of cost and revenue and ability to use this to make well-considered decisions or proposals.

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.  Resourceful and practical; can think on your feet and solve problems quickly and effectively. 

Positive “can do” attitude.

Thrives on and can demonstrate strong ability to drive and deliver successful change

Proven ability to motivate, enthuse and lead a team; thrives during periods of pressure and high volume of work and able to create an upbeat, motivating work environment.

Experience of presenting to a wide range of stakeholders and the proven ability to easily establish credibility and inspire audiences.

To be able to represent the organisation externally and provide presentations to internal and external staff and agencies.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, can proactively manage a varied workload, and puts the needs of victims first and foremost.  If this is you, we’d love to hear from you.

Action on Elder Abuse are committed to ending elder abuse, and supporting those who have experienced or are worried about it. We want to raise awareness of elder abuse at all levels, challenge it where it does occur, and advocate for the best possible support framework. These are often victims who are scared, abused, neglected and ignored. Can you help us change that?

This is a pivotal time in the charity’s development, and we need someone with the motivation and drive to support us to develop and grow.  You’ll be responsible for:

• raising the profile of elder abuse and the charity across London and South England
• managing key relationships and understanding unique policy issues in the region
• helping us develop new programmes and services.

You’ll work closely with a team of peers in other parts of England, as well as colleagues across the UK, sharing good practice and generating new ideas for further developing the charity.

ROLE PROFILE:

The Head of Regional Development is part of a team of four postholders who take charge of all AEA activity within their given area. This includes managing key regional relationships, understanding the unique policy issues, raising the profile and providing links for our fundraising team, This is a senior role which acts as a catalyst to develop core relationships across the region and will help establish a regional development plan working closely with peer postholders.

As a leading member of the Programmes Directorate, the postholder will also work closely with the Director of Programmes to develop, administer and monitor any specific programming – and utilise good practice across the rest of England/UK to establish Key Performance Indicators for the programme alongside regional comparators.

1. CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF JOB:

1. To represent the charity within local authorities and their communities, trusts, alliances, working and advisory groups, providing advice and information on the nature, extent and issues associated with elder abuse. 

1. To evaluate the effectiveness of policies to protect older people from abuse, collaborating with statutory and Third Sector colleagues to establish a UK perspective, and propose methods by which such policies could be improved, contributing to the development of more holistic and integrated services for victims across the UK.

1. To provide direct advice, guidance and information to social policy makers, including appropriate Members of Parliament, responding to demands for information and calls for evidence along with identifying gaps in knowledge and existing service provision.

1. To work with other charity staff, including Fundraising Team and the Director of Fundraising, to maximize awareness of the charity, and seek sources of funding.

2. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

2.1 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

2.1.1   To work within authorised spending and purchasing limits, monitoring and controlling individual budgets as required;

2.2 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT:

2.2.1. To influence and provide direct advice, guidance and information to social policy makers, including appropriate members of parliaments, on the nature, extent and issues associated with elder abuse.

2.2.2 To represent the charity at key external meetings and to take strategic decisions within AEA’s strategic framework at those meetings in order to further the charity’s strategies. This may involve advising staff and volunteers on social and health care policy and campaigns;

1. To draft policy briefings, newsletters, and other public documents, coordinating and producing robust evidence-based material for submission to Government, parliamentarians, the civil service and other statutory bodies, working to tight external deadlines;

1. In conjunction with the Director of Policy, to plan and support campaigning and lobbying strategy on policy areas, working with internal and external colleagues and volunteers.

1. To work with the Director of Operations and peer postholders to identify opportunities and volunteers for local peer support projects.

1. To encourage an increase in AEA membership among stakeholders, other organisations and groups, utilizing this to build a lobbying and campaigning approach to effecting improvements in elder abuse/adult protection.

1. To actively work with the fundraising and communications team and media agency, identifying opportunities for promotion of the charity, providing any necessary information or research, and acting as a spokesperson for the charity in local media.

2.2.9    To identify fundraising opportunities for projects, policy areas and core funding, providing appropriate information to the Director of Fundraising to enable the drafting of applications as required;

2.3. PROGRAMMES

2.3.1 To work closely with the Director of Programmes to generate programmes and initiatives that meet a need in the region – working alongside the fundraising team to develop the right ask and monitor effectiveness.

2.3.2  To seek collaborations with regional bodies, local authorities, relevant trusts and third sector partners to develop programme-related campaigns and events that meet the strategic priorities of AEA.

2.3.3  To take an active role with other Heads of Regional Development in developing a whole-England approach to programming and to feed this into UK-wide discussions.

2.3.4  Where appropriate, to ensure that a pro-active regional casework approach is adopted in the helpline, helping callers to raise concerns with appropriate authorities, supporting them through necessary processes, and identifying means to confirm final outcomes achieved.

2.3.5  To ensure statistical and other analysis of programmatic issues and activity is undertaken, utilising such Information to inform the charity on trends and changes in relation to elder abuse, including an annual report on the work of the charity in the region.

2.3.6  To ensure workers and volunteers are supported in line with organisational policy, including regular breaks during shifts and the provision of advice and information.

2.4. INFORMATION

1.   To provide information to the fundraising and communications team on a weekly basis to ensure that the AEA website is regularly updated, and to directly contribute to the social policy outlets of the charity

1. To support the fundraising and communications function to ensure that income generation targets and requirements in relation to project development activities are monitored and achieved, drafting reports as required.

1. To undertake monitoring and evaluation of project activities, contributing to

reports and analyses for the charity and for its reports to funding bodies,

Governments etc.

3. BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

3.1 To contribute to, and produce reports for the Board of Trustees as required and to speak to them when requested.  To attend meetings of the Board and Advisory Committees as requested.

4. HUMAN RESOURCES:

4.1 To provide supervision and/or support to any programmatic or helpline staff and volunteers as required by the Director of Programme, providing appropriate advice and guidance in accordance with good practice and AEA policy.

5. GENERAL:

5.1 To support our UK-wide Helpline by covering Helpline shifts for at least 4 hours per week, and record calls accordingly using our Customer Relationship Management System.

5.2 To respond appropriately to telephone, written and email enquiries, and maintain own diary (making travel/booking arrangements as necessary).  To travel as required;

5.3 To travel as required. Meetings may be in different parts of the UK, and some meetings may be during evenings or at weekends;

Head of Regional Development: Person Specification

Essential Criteria – Candidates will be expected to demonstrate how they can deliver against this criteria.

• Self motivated, requiring minimal supervision
• Good understanding of legislative requirements applying to elder abuse and adult protection;
• Ability to organise events including large meetings, seminars and smaller community based events
• Ability to engage volunteers in a proactive manner
• Ability to work with a range of individuals at different levels with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills both written and oral
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships with senior staff in statutory agencies, voluntary agencies, regulatory bodies
• Knowledge of major developments in terms of adult care provision, adult protection, domestic abuse and care regulation
• An understanding of how Parliaments/Assemblies work
• Ability to manage complex and varied workload, and manage confidential issues
• Experience of public speaking and complex report-writing
• Experience of working in partnership with other organisations and agencies
• Ability to grasp issues quickly and to proactively analyse and communicate clearly

General requirements for roles at AEA

• Willingness and ability on occasion to work outside normal office hours and travel within the UK
• Willingness and ability to operate in accordance with the values and policies of AEA
• Willingness & ability to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements
• Commitment to bring into the work the views and needs of people with direct experience of abuse

Political awareness and sensitivity;

Youth for Christ are big on culture; we know how to work hard but we also play harder! Throughout the year we hold many social activities like team days, summer BBQ, prayer walks, full team meetings, afternoon teas, movie afternoons, conferences, Christmas meal, social nights, table tennis and so much more!

Youth for Christ are looking for a trailblazer who is excited at the prospect of working as our Head of Church Resources for 11-25s.

The ideal candidate will be entrusted with responsibility of overseeing and bringing vision to the production, development and implementation of a wide range of Church Resources for 11-25s across Britain.

You must have the ability to manage a team to extend the quality and reach of existing resources, as well as developing new resources alongside of the Church Resources Director. You will be spiritually mature, be an excellent communicator, have experience in people and project management. You will be able to develop new and innovative resources in seeing young people's lives changed by Jesus across Britain.

Are you passionate about young people in our nation to be impacted through our Church Resources team? If so, we would encourage you to apply for the position

Salary: £23, 694
Full time: 5 days per week
Location: Head Office, Halesowen
Holiday + perks: 20 days + 3 concessionary days + 8% pension

There is a genuine occupation requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Our staff develop a team of partners who support their work and the successful candidate will be required to raise a set target of personal support.

The position is dependent on two suitable references, an enhanced DBS check and attendance at regular safeguarding training. Candidates applying for this role will be expected to comply with safer recruitment initiatives, including a self disclosure of any criminal history.

Please send completed application forms to hr @yfc.co. uk

Following a period of growth and with further growth anticipated, Survivors' Network are delighted to be recruiting to a new Head of Operations role working 30 hours a week across our offices in Brighton and Eastbourne. The role is initially funded for 12 months, with an expectation of extension subject to funding. If you have a strong background working in the voluntary sector with a passion and enthusiasm for ensuring the quality of front line services, excellent staff management skills, strong safeguarding knowledge and are great at partnership working, we want to hear from you.

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 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.

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 working exclusively with Praxis to recruit a Head of Fundraising, they are looking for a successful fundraiser who is a strategic thinker, you will need to have a strong Trust Fundraising background and also take responsibility for the IG programme.

Praxis provide practical, legal and emotional support for migrants in crisis or at- risk.

The Role:
Develop a three year strategy and targets for trust fundraising
Develop and maintain grant application and reporting systems
Work with staff to ensure appropriate reporting, relationship building and provision of timely information to funders.
Provide in-depth analysis of giving trends across the database

Explore new ways of refining data analysis, in order to drive and inform our forward planning.
Work with and line-manage the work of the communications manager that supports fundraising
Take responsibility for online fundraising via the website and social media platforms supporting the communications manager to develop and deliver effective on-line campaigns.
Recruit and manage volunteers and interns as appropriate to support fundraising activities.

The Candidate:
Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies and plans.
At least four years experience in trust fundraising within a charity.
Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with trusts and corporate partners.
Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies.
Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and confidence in handling financial data, forecasting, building budgets and reporting.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We reserve the right to close the role early.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.