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ABOUT THE ROLE
As an Intensive Housing Management Officer (IHMO), you will play a vital role in building safe, inclusive, and thriving communities for our residents. This dynamic position focuses on delivering high-quality housing management support, ensuring our properties are maintained to excellent standards and tenancies are successfully sustained. With a commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and customer service, you will address tenancy matters proactively, providing responsive support and fostering a positive environment where residents feel secure and valued. If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you!
Havering Complex Needs Pathway: Offers support to 23 residents across 5 services for individuals with low to medium level complex needs. The pathway is designed to support residents and participants in the Havering Borough to reintegrate back into the community and prepare for independent living. This role would be a floating officer based in the Havering borough supporting across the numerous services providing Intensive Housing management support.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00AM -17:00PM or 13:00PM - 21:00PM Monday - Sunday, Onsite.
Salary: £26,100
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people-centered environment, enjoys building strong relationships, approaches challenges with compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, and is motivated by finding practical solutions to support residents in achieving their goals.
What are we looking for?
- Previous experience and knowledge within a supported housing management setting
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Are you a Health and Safety Manager looking to expand your experience in a rewarding environment?
St Mungo’s is a housing association and homelessness charity, providing a variety of services to people experiencing homelessness which range from emergency and long-term accommodation to street outreach. We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join the Safety and Quality team who are committed to maintaining high levels of health and safety (H&S) standards for our clients, residents and colleagues.
In the role of Health and Safety Manager you will play a crucial role in ensuring the organisation meets its legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations while fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing for all stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Oversee relevant policy and procedure, training and advice service across St Mungo’s, ensuring these are reviewed and maintained to meet requirements.
- Organise a programme of audits, investigations, reviews and monitoring against health and safety standards in both a planned and reactive manner and lead a team of Officers and Advisors to effectively deliver this programme of work.
- Facilitate engagement with health and safety activities across the organisation through various channels such as briefings, presentations, and training sessions.
- Provide line management, support and supervision to a small H&S team.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who will demonstrate a strong commitment to the aims and values of St Mungo’s, and in delviering high quality health and safety standards. You will be able to demonstrate:F
- Experience of working within housing associations, the homelessness sector, or similar housing /social/care sector.
- The ability to effectively engage and train others, and exhibit sound judgement in handling complex situations.
- Understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness and an interest in working for a homelessness charity.
- The ability to transfer your skills and experience to the housing/homelessness sector, ensuring the safety of and wellbeing of St Mungo’s clients, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships and influence a variety of different people at different levels.
- Experience of leading health and safety programmes, carrying out audits, investigations, reviews, and monitoring in terms of health and safety.
- Experience of leading and managing staff and motivating them to provide a high standard of service.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 27 January 2025
Interview and assessments on: 13 February 2025
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
About Us
The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) is a Faculty of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and a registered charity established in 2005. Our mission is to advance education, knowledge, and good practice in forensic and legal medicine. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of competence and professional integrity in the field, working closely with professionals, policymakers, and organisations to promote tolerance, equity, and excellence.
The FFLM also houses the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS), reflecting our commitment to tackling key societal challenges and supporting professionals in this critical area.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the strategic and operational delivery of the FFLM’s aims and objectives. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and working closely with the President and senior officers, the CEO will play a pivotal role in driving the organisation forward, ensuring its long-term sustainability and impact.
The CEO will:
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for the FFLM, including 3–5-year plans to enhance our reputation and influence.
- Strengthen internal and external relationships with stakeholders, including professional bodies, government agencies, and policymakers.
- Oversee the organisation’s financial management, ensuring sound budgeting and sustainable income streams.
- Represent the FFLM publicly, managing media relations and acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
- Support and manage the FFLM’s office team and senior officers, fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected organisation at the forefront of forensic and legal medicine.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with excellent communication and organizational skills. You will have a strong understanding of the healthcare or forensic/legal sectors and be passionate about advancing education and professional standards.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven leadership experience, ideally within a charity, healthcare, or professional body.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent financial acumen, including budget management and income generation.
- Exceptional public speaking and media handling skills.
- Ability to manage and inspire a team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Experience in developing and executing strategic plans.
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Our cause never changes, Coventry Citizens Advice is here to make society fairer. Coventry Citizens Advice has been part of the fabric of the city of Coventry for over 80 years. We have a reputation for high quality provision of advice services, helping over 20,000 people last year.
As CEO, you are responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for Citizens Advice Coventry, working collaboratively with the Board to shape the organisation’s strategy, direction, and policies.
Your role is to ensure the organisation maintains a strong focus on growth and sustainability, maximising opportunities for collaboration, service development, and delivery at both local and regional levels. You will work to establish Citizens Advice Coventry as a truly influential force in the area, and beyond, fostering networks, alliances, and robust relationships with stakeholders and partners.
A key aspect of your role is championing the client journey, ensuring Citizens Advice Coventry consistently achieves sector-leading performance. You will bring experience and confidence in driving change, both within the organisation and through collaboration with local and regional partners.
You will oversee the development and implementation of an effective operating model that optimises the use of people and resources, while providing inspirational leadership to staff, volunteers, and partners.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please download the job pack attached for further information.
We deeply value our people and foster a supportive, socially just culture within a charitable environment. This role offers a rewarding remuneration package with excellent terms and conditions:
- Hybrid working offered
- A flexible 37 hour working week
- Pension scheme - employee minimum contribution of 5% and employer contribution of 4%
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Annual pay review
Want to chat about this role?
If you want to chat about the role further, you can contact the Interim Chief Executive via the Apply button.
Closing Date: 26th January 2025
Provisional Interview Date: w/c 10th February 2025
Help on Your Doorstep (HOYD) is at an exciting point in our journey. Since 2009, we have been supporting residents in Islington to overcome challenges and thrive in their communities. Now, we are seeking a Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) to lead and inspire our services, working closely with our Chief Executive to drive strategic growth and innovation.
About the Role
As our Deputy Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead operational and strategic initiatives to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Manage and support service teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Drive income generation, develop partnerships, and strengthen funding streams.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic oversight and operational expertise.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in senior leadership, particularly in voluntary or public sectors.
- A proven track record of strategic planning, income generation, and managing diverse teams.
- Deep understanding of the challenges faced by communities experiencing deprivation.
- Strong financial acumen, communication skills, and a passion for social justice.
Why Join Us?
At HOYD, we are rooted in the communities we serve, driven by values of empowerment and inclusivity. Joining us means leading meaningful change and shaping the future of our services to meet evolving community needs.
To apply for the position of Deputy Chief Executive at Help on Your Doorstep, you must submit:
Your CV and a cover letter incorporating your supporting statement
Your cover letter must include a detailed supporting statement that:
Explains why you want this specific role and why you are motivated to work for Help on Your Doorstep.
Demonstrates how your experience aligns with our objectives, methods, and values, highlighting what attracts you to our organisation.
Addresses each of the bullet points in the person specification:
Clearly outline how you meet each requirement.
Provide concrete examples and specific details from your professional experience to illustrate your suitability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping people move from homelessness into secure, stable housing? Join our team as a Housing Navigator and play a key role in supporting individuals to transition into private rented housing or other accommodation solutions. This is an exciting and evolving role within our organization, offering a unique opportunity to shape the way we support clients in finding lasting housing solutions.
The Housing Navigator role centres around building strong connections. This means developing and maintaining relationships with landlords, estate agents, and housing providers to secure suitable private rented housing options for clients and coordinating housing solutions with multiple agencies. You will assist clients in accessing benefits and entitlements to support them into housing and advocate on behalf of clients with external services and organizations to ensure their housing and support needs are met.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong relationship-building skills, quickly establishing rapport with clients and stakeholders. They will be able to show a proactive and assertive approach to problem-solving and advocacy. Having knowledge of housing legislation and an understanding of the causes and impacts of homelessness (gained through paid, unpaid, or lived experience) would be a plus while being comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is essential.
The PRS Housing Navigator will be based at our Deptford Broadway hub though some travel will be required, mostly within the borough of Lewisham. Standard hours are 9-5, Monday to Friday with flexibility that will work both ways. Whether working alone or in with the team, they will enable and empower clients to succeed in getting settled accommodation.
In return we can offer the opportunity to work with a fantastic, inclusive, empowering and respectful team, making a difference to people’s lives.
The 999 Club is a dynamic local charity in Deptford working to end homelessness, one person at a time. If you share our desire to encourage people to take personal responsibility for making positive changes in their lives and you want to be part of a service providing opportunities, developing talents and helping to build confidence and self-esteem then come and work with us. This role is being advertised as the result of an internal secondment.
INTERVIEW DATES 30 + 31 JANUARY 2025
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Our Organisation
You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week. Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.
The Role
To provide a high-quality housing management service, ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery, by a being a primary point of contact for tenants. Manage a patch of approximately100 units. Engage with tenants to provide a responsive efficient housing management service that is consistently excellent for all tenancies. Housing Officers are expected to carry out the vast majority of their duties (70%) at our managed accommodation.
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Job Title: Enhanced Housing Officer
Location/s: EGH, DGH and Providence House - London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Salary: £27,352.00
Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week including weekends
Contract: 1 post - Permanent
PRHA’s Support Teams are seeking three enthusiastic Enhanced Housing Officers to work with our amazing residents.
Providence Row Housing Association has been helping homeless people in East London since 1860. We provide social housing along with excellent services that aim to support homeless people with complex needs and enable their recovery. We remain committed to our East London roots and currently serve the communities in Tower Hamlets, Hackney and the City of London.
Our Enhanced Housing Officers provide a housing service to hostel residents who find it difficult to maintain and sustain their accommodation. You will be working in partnership with a wide range of other services to ensure that our residents are motivated and supported through pre- and post- sign up, to claim benefits and grants, manage their accommodation, report repairs and complaints, access education, and develop financial skills.
Enhanced Housing Officers also conduct surveys of residents view and opinions, assist with audits and reporting on the service, help to ensure compliance with H&S regulation and best practice, and work with a Support Team which promotes person centred coproduced approaches.
You need to have experience of working with homeless people with complex needs, have a good understanding of housing management and Health and Safety regulation, be competent with computer systems, and comfortable completing regular performance reports. The Enhanced Housing Officers is a day shift based role with evening and weekend working. Depending on the service, you may also be required to do sleep-in shifts.
PRHA is seeking to increase diversity within our organisation. We would welcome interest from people with experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.
Main areas of responsibility
For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose: A senior support role within supported housing delivering high quality leadership to staff and support to our client group of young people to empower them to make positive changes moving towards independent living in the community
Salary: £33,183
Hours of work:35
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm
Employment type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Redhill
Annual leave:Starting allowance is 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
Benefits:
Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.
Free Parking : There is free parking availableat all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.
Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 20thJanuary 2025
Interviews to be held: Friday 24th January 2025
Main Responsibilities:
· A link [JC1] between support staff and Housing Management to be a trusted, responsible and reliable senior staff member to deal with issues that occur during the shift and being a support for fellow staff
· Share the vison of the CEO and housing management
· Lead on prevention of resident evictions by way of MAPs’ and managing incidents in a trauma informed manner in line with housing policies
· Oversee and report on compliance of support hours provided by staff, including support sessions, rooms, checks, outcome star, safety plans and risk assessments
· Oversee core-forms via the government website to ensure compliance
· Provide Duty Officer cover within Housing for Managers during times of annual leave, sickness and off site reasons
· Resolve issues at a level where senior management involvement should not be required
Other Responsibilities:
· Provide key 1-2-1 and group support to residents, including supporting young residents as directed by Housing Management, including carrying out support plans, rooms, checks, outcome stars and other support tools directed by housing management
· To induct residents into their accommodation ensuring the terms of the licence agreement and house rules are understood and all health and safety issues are fully complied with
· To lone-work from time to time when called upon and to adhere to the Lone-Working Policy
· Provide inclusive and resilient move-on plans for residents including incorporation of our own YMCA move on accommodation
· To be proactively responsible to safeguard adults, young people and children at risk of harm in accordance with local and national guidelines and procedures. This includes showing a commitment to promote organisation-wide awareness and understanding of safeguarding undertaking best practice and carrying out our legal and moral duties to respond to related concerns, disclosures or allegations appropriately
· The jobholder may be required to carry out other duties as directed by the CEO or Housing Management
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a well organised, proactive and passionate individual to join our Housing Advice team. You will deliver an effective housing advice and advocacy service to young people accessing our day centr in a fast-paced environment, maintaining and building a network of relationships with relevant external agencies and internal stakeholders. You should be experienced in carrying out needs assessments, identifying appropriate accommodation options, managing a case list of multiple clients with complex needs, and have a proven track record of progressing vulnerable people into stable accommodation.
The role is based at our day centre in Camden.
- 2 full time roles in the Housing Team
- Permanent contracts
- Salary £37,024 to £41,600
- 9am, Wednesday 12 February 2025 *or earlier if enough applications are received, so apply as soon as possible*
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £46,920 (London) / £42,373 (National) per annum
Hours: Full time (but open to proposals including part time, job shares etc)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:
- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.
For more information about our benefits please visit our website.
Office locations: London or Bristol
Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at your office location.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a senior policy advisor to lead our policy and strategy work on housing supply, development and planning, at a critical time for social housing supply.
The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website.
This role is a crucial and exciting one within our policy team, the wider organization and the social housing sector. Social housing supply is high on the political agenda and housing associations are working closely with the government on the policy and funding environment needed to allow us to deliver the biggest boost to social and affordable housebuilding in a generation. This role will put you at the heart of this national issue.
Whether this is making a persuasive and evidence-based case to the government for additional grant funding to build new homes, or working with sector experts on the detail of planning, development or regeneration policy, or meeting with civil servants, developers, planners, local government and other stakeholders on behalf of our members, this role is central to our work influencing national social housing policy.
Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.
Key elements of the role:
- Shape and lead our policy work on key strategic issues for housing associations around housing supply – including planning, funding, development management, skills;
- Develop evidence and ideas on technical policy areas into salient policy solutions that will make a difference for the sector and influence government;
- Represent the NHF to senior colleagues in government, members and external stakeholders with credibility, expertise and political judgement;
- Communicate with and provide advice to members on critical changes to policy and the external environment.
The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- An ability to lead the development of credible, robust, evidence based policy, including on complex and technical policy areas;
- An ability to communicate credibly, clearly and persuasively in writing and in person including to Chief Executives, senior government officials and development professionals;
- An ability to draft, oversee, adapt and deliver complex plans for the delivery of multiple projects or programmes of work;
- A strong interest in and passion for social housing and for social housing supply, through previous experience in either development or housing roles, and capacity to quickly learn the technical details of housing association development and operating models.
Nb within the NHF this role is known as ‘policy leader’ but it is equivalent to a Senior Policy Advisor in other settings.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.
Disability confident employer
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.
Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.
Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications: Wed 12th February
Interview date: Wed 26th / Tues 27th February
We are the voice of England’s housing associations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
To provide health and safety monitoring support to the housing team. This will include maintaining and updating local and central health and safety records and carrying out local health and safety inspections and checks using CIHA’s standard recording processes. Ensure tenants understand their health and safety obligations and support housing officers to take enforcement action as necessary.
Our Organisation
Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Housing Advice Practitioner will by providing tailored advice and guidance through mainly remote online or phone support, as well as in person housing advice at a weekly housing advice surgery in the community. The role will include advocacy, coordination with legal services, workshops, and ensuring sustained support for families.
This new Information and Advice Support Service is established to a) provide a light touch swift response service for less complex housing issues; and b) develop mechanisms for the early identification of emerging housing problems.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate support worker to deliver housing advice and practical support to individuals and families. This role involves responding to enquiries, conducting housing surgeries, and running workshops to empower clients with the knowledge and skills to address their housing-related issues. The successful candidate will work with clients to identify their needs and offer tailored solutions to help them achieve sustainable housing outcomes. In this role, you will be working in partnership with community organisations and the council to coordinate tailored support for each client to address their housing issues. The objective of the programme is to provide advice and support to clients who have problems related to their housing and to improve wellbeing and awareness of tenancy rights and housing polices.
About you
You will have experience of working with individuals with complex needs. You will be an enthusiastic person who has empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach to working with clients and who thrives when working independently with a passion to support change. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of housing policies and tenants' rights, experience of delivering holistic support, be a solution-minded thinker, have a good understanding of strength-based approaches and be able work committing to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work. To work as part of a team and independently, the roles require you to think creatively and use the resources around you effectively.
About Kineara
Kineara is a unique community interest company and Charity that supports people in poverty across London who facing barriers to housing, employment and education. We break down barriers, provide holistic support for families, vulnerable adults, and school pupils, and deliver intensive one-to-one interventions to those in need of extra help through challenging times. We use holistic, trauma-informed methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approach that puts the needs of those we work with first.
Breaking barriers to secure housing, education and employment
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- Lead and strengthen Chatham House through strategic financial transformation
- Develop the Institute's financial strategy and develop a high-performing team
About Our Client
Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is one of the world's leading independent policy institutes with a reputation for tackling the hardest problems of international relations that stretches back more than a century. Based in London with a global outreach, we aim to help build a secure, sustainable, prosperous and just world. We pursue our mission through convening meetings and speakers, private dialogue, world leading analysis and solutions-based ideas, and look to help the next generation as well in building a better world.
Job Description
We seek a Finance Director who will work closely with the COO and CEO to develop the Institute's financial strategy; lead the finance team through change and develop and deliver its policies and procedures. You will provide financial leadership to the Institute, ensuring that it is financially compliant, has accurate and timely financial information as well as the appropriate analysis to support decision making. You will also be responsible for inspiring and developing a high-performing finance team that provides excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders. You will play a key role in the development and implementation of the organisation's strategy and in supporting the overall management.
Strategy
- Ensure effective financial management and control of the organisation's resources.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Chatham Houses' business operations to ensure financial decisions are aligned with communicated goals and objectives.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic planning, new business opportunities, and capital investments.
- Work collaboratively with the CEO and COO to develop and implement income generating strategies to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
- Work with the COO to identify new business opportunities and develop business cases for new products and services.
- Identify and manage the risks associated with change initiatives and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- With the COO, present the strategy and performance to Council and its committees.
- Inspire and create new ways of working, drive efficiencies and generate new ideas across the House.
- Drive forward our ambitious EDI strategy.
Delivery
- Take ownership of all finance procedures, centralising and modernising them to drive maximum efficiency and transparency.
- Oversee Chatham House's investments to ensure appropriate return.
- Lead and manage change within the finance function, such as the implementation and development of a new integrated finance system.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports, including budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to provide timely and accurate financial information to support decision making.
- Collaborate with the Head of Research Partnerships overseeing and improving the process for grant application.
- Support house-wide reform, leading committees as requiring and inspiring change.
- Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities such as cost recovery, project pricing, overhead setting, and funder due diligence.
- Work closely with the CEO and COO to review costs across the organisation in pursuit of efficiency, ensuring our risk management, governance and compliance processes and the pricing of our research are robust.
- Build a business partner approach to finance, to ensure compliance and best practice across the institute.
- Help lead the organisation as a member of our Executive Leadership team.
People
- Lead and manage the finance department of 6, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure a high level of performance and customer service.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, bankers, and regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of the finance team.
- Partner with research teams to ensure centralised oversight and management of all finances and budgets.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging new ideas and approaches to improve financial processes and procedures.
- Mentor and coach direct and indirect reports, establishing an inclusive and collaborative culture
- Drive collaboration between research programmes and non-research departments, delivering a "One Chatham House Approach" to all work.
The Successful Applicant
- Qualified accountant, with a recognised accounting qualification (ideally ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Excellent leadership skills. You will be a credible, creative, and inspiring leader - ideally with experience of building consensus, influencing positive change and developing teams.
- Outstanding communication, reporting and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience in people leadership and management, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Strong financial management and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear strategic financial advice and analysis to senior management and the Board.
- Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal, and able to communicate with people (including non-financial) at all levels across the business and develop effective relationships at all levels.
- Experience of managing change and supporting organisational development, and in implementing new financial systems and processes.
What's on Offer
A salary in the range of £130,000 - £140,000 plus benefits.
A hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work remotely and an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the London office
The closing date is 6th February 2025.
Contact
Rochelle George
Quote job ref
JN-122024-6617366Z
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
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Our Organisation
You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week. Causeway is a London living wage employer. You will receive a 6% pension contribution, rising to 12% after two years service. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. Travel schemes such as cycle to work and travelcard loans are also available.
The Role
- Coordinate the efficient day to day management of the organisation’s rental income, for approximately 250 tenants/units.
- Manage the rent arrears recovery procedure to ensure rent is collected as per Causeway’s rent collection policy.
- Contact tenants to agree repayment plans and advise on income maximisation.
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