Galop is the leading LGBT+ anti-violence organisation working with lesbians, gay men, bi, queer, trans, non-binary and intersex people who have experienced prejudice, violence or harassment. Over 35+ years, Galop has supported LGBT+ people who experience abuse and injustice and has campaigned for equal, fair, and inclusive access to criminal justice and other services.

Galop has grown significantly in the last 4 years with the income level of the organisation going from £0.32 million and 3.8 f.t.e to £1.6 million and 22.5 f.t.e. To account for this growth and support the future development of the organisation Galop undertook a restructuring exercise.  Within the restructure it was recognised that an in house dedicated staffing resource to hold the day-to-day responsibility for the operations management function was necessary and the Operations manager is now a key role in Galop’s Management team.

Under the direction of the CEO and with the help of the Administrator and a Bookkeeper ensure the postholder works to ensure the effective operations of the charity, plan and implement the most efficient procedures.  The postholder areas of responsibility will be: 

• Operational support to the CEO and Service Leads 
• Financial management
• HR and Health & Safety management 
• Office and facilities management 
• Communications management

As a member of the management team you will be expected, with training and guidance, to take an active part in supporting the whole Galop team and be part of the Duty Manager rota that provides support to the frontline team. Experience and aptitude to provide calm leadership and a supportive problem-solving approach to practical problems and judgements involving risk is necessary.

It is also vital to have knowledge of the broad range of issues facing LGBT+ people, and to have a demonstrable commitment to the ongoing development of knowledge and understanding about the issues that Galop works with, namely supporting LGBT+ victims and survivors of discrimination, abuse and violence. A robust commitment to equalities and the inclusion of all LGBT+ people is essential.

We particularly welcome applications from BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee), trans and disabled communities as staff from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented in our organisation.  Galop is committed to furthering equality, diversity and inclusion across our organisation and this work is led by our EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) group. 

The current vacancy is for one supervision group (up to 4 supervisees) which will run fortnightly on Thursdays from 6:00-8:00p.m. 

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest has a long-standing and well-established engagement with local and diverse communities and is committed to offer support and respect to anyone facing a mental health problem. The organisation offers opportunities for learning and development and supports a collaborative and creative working environment 

The current vacancies are to supervise honourary therapists from Mind’s Wellbeing Network. 

Candidates must be UKCP/BACP/HCPC registered, have more than five years post qualification experience and minimum two years supervisory experience. Experience in the field of mental health care and supervision qualification is essential. We are specifically looking to recruit an integrative and psychodynamic supervisor to meet the needs of the current supervision group. An interest and understanding of a few modalities is desirable.

Key responsibilities:  

• To provide group supervision (and individual where appropriate) to honourary therapists practitioners at Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest. 

• To be line managed by Head of Psychological Therapies.

• To have a commitment to on-going consultation / supervision of supervision practice

• To adhere to BACP Ethical Framework

• To abide by all Mind in CHWF policies and procedures including –

• To maintain clinical records of supervision and communicate via email/verbally with Head of Psychological Therapies and practitioners.

• To contribute to practitioner’s appraisals which includes writing an annual supervisor’s report.

• To support CPD activities within the organisation.

• To attend planning meetings, reviews, practitioner interviews as appropriate.

Clinical Supervisor - Person Specification  

Experience:  

Essential  

• Experience of delivering supervision in a mental health setting, and working in reference to NICE guidance

• CBT, Integrative psychotherapy or counselling qualification

• Qualification in clinical supervision

• Minimum 5 years post qualification status as a counsellor/psychotherapist

• Recognised accreditation with UKCP/BACP/HCPC

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising groups and individual counsellors/psychotherapists from a range of training backgrounds

• Successful clinical experience working with clients with a range of difficulties, including complex mental health issues and drug and alcohol issues

• Clinical experience in providing both individual and group therapy

• To understand issues regarding confidentiality & management of risk within a counselling relationship

• Good administrative skills

• Understanding of the voluntary sector

• Commitment to on-going supervision of supervision

• DBS Enhanced without Barring 

Desirable  

• Experience in delivering training to counsellors/psychotherapists

• An understanding of organisational dynamics and the impact on the work

Personal attributes:  

• Resilience, reliability, flexibility

• Good communication skills and commitment to work collaboratively with Head of Psychological Therapies

• Commitment and interest to the overall development of Mind CHWF services

Abilities and interests:  

• To communicate well with other members of the team

• Awareness and understanding of the need for policies and procedures regarding equal opportunities, child protection, risk assessment, confidentiality etc

• Interest in continuing professional development

Next Steps  

The current vacancy is for one supervision group (up to 4 supervisees per group) which runs fortnightly on Thursdays at 6:00-8:00p.m. 

Current rate: £50/hour

Please note: the appointed person will work as an independent consultant and will not be an employee. 

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please email us the attached equal opportunities form to the HR Team.

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.

Please ensure you attach your completed Equal Opportunities Form to your application.

At South Bucks Hospice, we are looking for a Shop Manager for our Reuse site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with management leadership and retail expertise to oversee all aspects of the Reuse shop facilities including the management of the local reuse team and its operational requirements.

We are looking for someone who will fully understand internal and external customer expectations and requirements and will work to ensure these are exceeded and delight customers.

This is a full time role with varied working hours during winter and summer months, 32.5 hours winter and 42.5 hours summer.

Some of the key responsibilities are:

• Appropriate management of the team to ensure operational effectiveness through the variety of management tools available to encompass all HR activities, staff appraisals, performance management, training and health and safety;
• Overseeing the department and all activities to ensure that it complies with internal and site policies and procedures and other compliance requirements;
• Effective management of the site to reach agreed sales targets and plans for achievement;
• Create effective relationships with traders to the benefit of South Bucks Hospice.

Essential requirements:

• Previous retail management experience, ideally in a charity environment;
• Current driving license with no endorsements and for insurance purposes over the age of 25;
• Demonstrate a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail;

• Excellent communications with colleagues and management team;

• Calm temperament under pressured conditions;

• Willingness to travel to other locations;

• Customer Service focussed;
• Approachable and accessible;
• Basic computer skills.

Benefit:

At South Bucks Hospice we promote a friendly and supportive working environment. You will be working as part of your local community, making a difference to the lives of those with life limiting illnesses, their families and carers.  

Our Head of Operations, Compliance & Finance role is a new senior management position in the IBD Registry that reflects both our fast growth and increasing maturity. The primary function of this role is the effective management, development and delivery of the key strategic business operations that underpin our work. The wide range of business operations including contracts and performance (grants, clients, suppliers and staff), compliance (data protection, client deliverables reporting, and pharmaceutical industry), staffing (from recruitment onwards) and finance (financial reporting and from budgets, both the main company budget and specific project budgets).  

You will be part of a small and growing and highly collaborative team, reporting directly to and working closely with the CEO.  You will support the CEO with critical operational reporting, in strategic development, taking delegated responsibility for team management and acting as deputy CEO when required.  You will be supported in your work with high-quality advice from our retained specialists in HR, Information Governance, Legal and Accountancy; and operationally within the team by team members who cover the day to day functions including financial and office management, and corporate and healthdata IT.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will be a delivery-focused problem-solver, both organised and adaptable, with massive attention to details and a practical hands-on style. You will have senior experience (broadly equivalent to director level) in finance, operations, people and compliance management and be confident and competent working with technical and data projects.  You will have a strong academic qualification record, including postgraduate qualifications in finance or business management. Ideally you will have come from the healthcare or pharmaceutical industries, or as an alternative from a highly-regulated sector where both data protection and delivery are critical. You may have gained your experience in a large consultancy or in running a business, in either case, your most important attributes will be your rigour in thinking, readiness to learn and your 'can do’ mindset. Above all, you need to believe in our mission and want to join us to make a difference: our small team makes a big difference in IBD across the UK and this needs to be more than ‘just a job’ for you.

DURING COVID19

All our staff are working from home currently due to COVID-19, and all interviews will be held by video (MS Teams).  We have successfully recruited and onboarded two staff members entirely remotely recentlt, so please don;t be deterred - we know it works!  Please see our Role Pack for full details of the remote interview process.

SME Advice Officer

We are Business Disability Forum. We believe the 26 million people in the UK and over 1 billion people worldwide with disabilities and long-term conditions enhance the social and economic health of our societies. We help remove barriers in business structures and Government that prevent disabled people from thriving and making their contribution to the world.

We are unique. There are many great disability charities and disabled persons’ organisations. Our niche is our expertise in disability as it affects business.

The role

To develop and deliver Business Disability Forum’s expertise in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME). Funded by City Bridge Trust as part of a five-year project, this role is to develop advice and support to SMEs to become inclusive employers to disabled people across London, with the aim of increasing disabled Londoners’ employment and retention rate. The post-holder will advise SMEs in London on disability as it affects their business; develop resources on disability as it affects businesses for SMEs; and facilitate a good practice network of SME employers in London.

The requirement

• Knowledge of human resources (generalist) frameworks and processes (such as employment legislation and good working knowledge of formal and disciplinary), particularly in SMEs (A, & I).
• A high level of understanding and knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 (A, I & T).
• Experience of advising small & medium sized enterprises on diversity and inclusion related situations via presenting to small groups of people, facilitating group sessions, webinars, and writing clear and informative documents, emails, and presentations (A, I & T).
• Experience of networking with SME businesses and business leaders to secure and nurture relationships (A, I & T).
• Experience of Working in an environment that depends on listening to people to understand their need or problem and provide advice accordingly (A & I).

• Effective desktop research skills (A, I & T).

For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:

How to apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk

• Closing date for applications: 5 July 2020
• First interviews are planned for the week commencing 6 July 2020.
• Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 13 July 2020.

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website below.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Amazing new opportuniting for someone with a background in finance and operations, and a commitment to tackling homelessness. 

About Jimmy’s Cambridge

Jimmy’s is one of Cambridge’s leading providers of support and accommodation to people experiencing homelessness. We help people get off the streets and into their own home, backed up with all the support we can offer from our talented and committed team of staff, volunteers and partners.

The Role

We aim to use as much of our funding and resources to support people who are experiencing homelessness. To enable us to do this, we need efficiently run finances and resources to support the team and general running of the organisation.

This new role brings together key functions of finance, human resources, facilities, IT, and other related resources, to ensure they are run as efficiently and effectively as possible. Many of our resources are delivered through contracts, which need constant review to ensure we are getting the best service and best value for money. 

About You

The person will come with experience and a working knowledge of charity finance and accounting. We need someone who understands some of the legal and governance requirements relevant to a charitable organisation. We need great communication skills, someone who can build relationships with people. Being well organised will be central to how this person works, and the person will have the right people and project management experience and skills. We are a small charity, and a willingness to be ‘hands on’ as required is needed.

Overarching this, the person will want to work with an organisation that is making a real difference to people's lives. 

How to Apply

To apply, please send us your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification, both no more than 2 sides each, and an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Closing date for applications is 14th June 2020. We will be holding first stage interviews virtually, with a second stage subject to the latest guidance at the time. Email details are in the Job Description. 

Finance Assistant

Bristol

£21,000 per annum

Permanent, full time

NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents, serving 150,000 new families each year face to face and many more online.  Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a strong society.  Our mission is to support parents through the first thousand days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.  We do this through sharing knowledge, creating networks and harnessing voices. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who share our vision and values. You do not have to be a parent to share this vision and working for the NCT is a rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to help enrich the lives of thousands of parents in the UK. It offers you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain insight into working for a charity in the not-for-profit sector. NCT is committed to positive organisational culture, productive workplace and work-life balance that respects the individual.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to become part of the finance team in Bristol, a team of seven people. This is an exciting time for the NCT as we shall be implementing a new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system in 2020 and this role will interact with the new system on a daily basis and input into the development of new processes. In this role your primary responsibilities will be: to act as a key point of contact in the finance team, managing the finance mailbox and dealing with queries from inside and outside the organisation; reconciliation of one of the charity’s main bank accounts; regular processing of Direct Debits (mandates, claims and refunds); and to review purchase invoices and process the weekly payment run.

We will short list throughout the application process and reserve the right to close the application process early, so if you feel you are the right candidate for the role then please apply now! 

See the Job Description for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Closing Date: 7th June 2020 midnight

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Programme Support Officer to join our fast moving, ambitious organization as part of our Street Child Nigeria team. At Street Child, we believe that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. We have programmes in fourteen countries across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, priding ourselves on being willing to go to the world’s toughest places. We have been working in Nigeria since 2017, implementing major humanitarian programmes in the North East in response to the protection and education needs of children affected by the crisis.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who can provide excellent programme implementation and organizational growth support to our work in Nigeria. The successful candidate will have prior experience working in international development, ideally in a humanitarian setting, and will have demonstrable experience in proposal development, report writing and project management. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply following the steps outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Implementation (50%)

• Assist in developing and monitoring work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs
• Prepare, coordinate reviews, edit, and disseminate project-related reports and documents
• Support Programme Managers during implementation with regular field monitoring to check progress and identify gaps
• Support on internal capacity development of partner organisations as required, which may include short periods of time based at their offices
• Support the MEAL Manager to produce monthly, quarterly and completion reports

Organisation growth (50%)

• Support for driving Street Child Nigeria's partner development process, designing plans with partners, liaising with colleagues to implement the partner development plan
• Support the Head of Programmes by developing proposals aligned with context needs/gaps and with the organisation’s strategy
• Support the organisation and the partners in developing proposals for new funding opportunities
• Be the main point of contact for the UK team for communications and two way information sharing

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Bachelor’s degree level or higher

Desirable

• Master’s degree in International Development or related field.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Prior work experience in international development
• Demonstrable experience in proposal development and report writing
• Experience in project management

Desirable

• Previous experience in a humanitarian setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent spoken and written English skills.
• Proven writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills;
• Ability to positively influence others;
• An energetic team player who can effectively collaborate; 
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Other

• Able to travel regularly, sometimes in insecure environments

Benefits

Attractive benefits are included with details available on request. Please note that this role is unaccompanied and not suitable for candidates looking for a family posting.

How to Apply

A completed Application Form should be submitted along with your CV by midnight on Friday 19th June 2020. Please click 'Apply' to access the contact information to submit your application. 

We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. As this role is based in country, appropriate pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy.

Finance Assistant Temp (2 roles)

Bristol

£21,000 per annum

Temporary, full time

NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents, serving 150,000 new families each year face to face and many more online.  Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a strong society.  Our mission is the support parents through the first thousand days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.  We do this through sharing knowledge, creating networks and harnessing voices. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who share our vision and values. You do not have to be a parent to share this vision and working for the NCT is a rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to help enrich the lives of thousands of parents in the UK. It offers you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain insight into working for a charity in the not-for-profit sector. NCT is committed to positive organisational culture, productive workplace and work-life balance that respects the individual.

We are looking for two Finance Assistants to join our finance team in Bristol on an temporary (6-12 month) basis. This is an exciting time for the NCT as we shall be implementing a new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system in 2020 and this role will interact with the new system on a daily basis and input into the development of new processes. Your primary responsibilities will be to assist with the processing of course transfers and cancellations and the resulting in refunds to parents.  You will also be assisting with other tasks such as checking purchase invoices, preparing BACS payments and responding to questions by users of the system on claiming expenses.

Although advertised as full time roles, we are open to flexible working arrangements.

We will short list throughout the application process and reserve the right to close the application process early, so if you feel you are the right candidate for the role then please apply now! 

See the Job Description for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Closing Date:  7th June 2020 midnight

The People’s Empowerment Alliance for Custom House (PEACH) is looking for a part time General Manager. If you are a great communicator with excellent organisational skills and a passion for social justice, this could be the role for you.

PEACH is a unique organisation with a reputation for ground-breaking community organising work in East London. It is a newly incorporated organisation set up over 7 years ago that aims to improve the jobs, housing, safety and health of Custom House using community organising methods. PEACH have created a new General Manager role to help steer the organisation, its trustees, staff and volunteers through its transition to a more formal organisation and to help it grow and develop into a sustainable organisation.

As the General Manager you will work with community leaders and fellow staff to create a resilient organisation that will enable us to expand our work and deliver on our mission of community organising and empowerment. You will have previous experience of project management and financial administration and excellent attention to detail. In this role you will have primary responsibility for HR functions, systems and processes, financial management and business planning/fundraising. You will also have a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

The General Manager role involves working closely with the trustees, to ensure smooth, robust and transparent management of all the company’s activities, including financial management, scheduling and general administration. 

We are looking for someone creative, experienced and grounded who wants to go on this journey with us.

We encourage applications from individuals that identify as disabled, working class, LGBT+ and from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Location: Newham, London

Contract type: 1 year fixed term, part time 3 days a week plus occasional overtime (with potential to extend)

Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 per annum, pro rata dependent on experience

To apply please read the Full Job Description and Person Specification in the Recruitment Pack, fill out an Application Form and send back to us.

Application Deadline: 12pm on 18th  June 2020 

Interviews will potentially take place between 30th June to 4th July 2020. We plan to hold second interviews for shortlisted candidates around the 16th July to 20th July 2020.

Due to COVID 19 circumstances we will conduct interviews on line via ZOOM. 

Access requirements and adjustments to the interview process will be discussed with shortlisted applicants. 

Flexible working requests can be considered. Usual working hours will be between Monday to Friday 10-6pm. Please contact us to discuss specifics.

The successful candidate will be required to provide two suitable references and undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We are recruiting for a Part Time ( 21 hours ) Office Manager for an independent advocate for science and engineering , this is 12 month maternity cover.

The Role
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director; managing her diary and meetings, email monitoring, arranging travel and supporting additional projects when required
Office management; overseeing processes across HR and staffing, liaising with suppliers, estates, health and safety, compliance and insurance
Financial administration; payroll, invoicing, bank processes, monthly bookkeeping and supporting the financial administration of membership income
Oversight of annual financial cycle; preparing budgets, forecasts and statutory and financial returns, in collaboration with the Executive Director and Honorary Treasurer
Providing secretariat support to the Board of Trustees and its committees; organising meetings, preparing agendas and papers and minute taking at meetings
Ensuring organisational compliance with regulation e.g. HR, health and safety and data protection
First point of contact for external correspondence and queries
Supporting and enhancing the work of other staff members as part of a small team

The Candidate
Experience in PA, HR, finance and office administration
Proven experience of effective prioritisation, good time-management and meeting competing deadlines
Professional regard for the responsibility of holding and maintaining data and experience dealing with GDPR compliance
Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel and diary systems
Graduate or equivalent professional experience

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent 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 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.

We are looking for an experienced, personable Executive PA who also has HR experience to join a national childrens charity.

The Charity A national childrens charity.

The Role
Act as executive PA to the CEO providing diary management and proactive PA services as required. This will require a solid understanding of the business of the charity and the ability to assist in the prioritisation of the work load of the CEO. There will also be a requirement to support the other directors (x3) as required but to a lesser extent.
Issue prepared Board papers in advance of Board meetings and arrange meeting details. Attend Board of Trustee meetings and act as minute taker.
Minutes to be written up and approved by the CEO.
Maintain central file of all employment contracts and employment related correspondence including offer letters, PDRs etc.
Responsible for BreatheHR holiday and sickness reporting and access to Staff Handbook.
New starter inductions and onboarding paperwork including arranging DBS checks.
Office Manager responsibilities including Landlord liaison for the office premises; ordering of office supplies and equipment maintenance; and, ad hoc projects.

The Candidate
Experience as an Executive Assistant with some HR experience or a HR manager who is happy to provide EA support.
Office Manager experience.
Knowledge of the on boarding process and employment contracts.
A flexible individual who has a hands on approach.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent 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 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.

Job Description: Trustee  

Reporting to: Chair

Responsible for: Organisational oversight

NOTE: The current recruitment drive for Trustees is in preparation for a potential merger or collaboration between the National Energy Foundation (NEF)and another organisation.

Summary

Salary: Unpaid. Expenses incurred while travelling to meetings will be reimbursed.

Hours: The total commitment is likely to be equivalent of up to 10 days a year (subject to change) including four Trustees meetings a year induction and briefing sessions, AGM, annual ‘away day’ and preparation time for meetings.

Location: These roles can be nationally based, although travel to meetings primarily held in Milton Keynes and London will be required. Some meetings and briefing sessions will be conducted online via video conferencing

Closing date: 10th June 2020

Background

NEF is an independent, national charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee based in Milton Keynes.  NEF’s Trustees are also members and Directors of the Limited Company. NEF has been at the forefront of improving the use of energy in buildings since 1988. It aims to give people, organisations and governments the knowledge, support and inspiration they need to understand and improve the use of energy in buildings, in particular the UK’s housing stock. The NEF achieves this through:

• Delivering practical projects – using our experience and expertise.
• Inspiring action – providing building owners and occupiers with the encouragement, advice and real-life examples to achieve better performing buildings.
• Advancing knowledge - supporting collaboration to drive forward the frontiers of knowledge, innovation and practice.
• Identifying and addressing market failures using evidence, analysis and ideas.

Trustee Duties

The Charities Act 1993 defines charity trustees as those responsible under the charity's governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity. This is the case regardless of the terminology used to describe the role. With this in mind the duties of an NEF Trustee Board Member are to:

• Ensure that the NEF complies with its governing document (its Articles of Association).
• Ensure adherence to charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensure that the NEF pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• Ensure the NEF applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
• Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees by giving firm strategic direction to the NEF.
• Set overall policy, defining goals and targets; and evaluating performance of the Chief Executive and the organisation overall against these agreed targets.
• Promoting the organisation, its aims and impacts.
• Safeguarding the good name and values of the NEF.
• Ensuring the financial stability of the NEF.

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, identifying key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluating or offering advice on other areas in which the trustee has particular expertise.

Person Specification

Each Trustee must have:

• A commitment to the mission of the NEF and experience in related sectors
• A willingness to meet the minimum time requirement
• Integrity and ability to act solely in the best interests of the organisation regardless of other roles or business interests
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively
• A willingness to speak their mind
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of the NEF.
• Previous experience of being a Trustee is important for the majority of Board members, but we are also interested in recruiting new Trustees from among the beneficiary groups that we serve who wish to be trained in the role, want to commit to personal development and take on this role for the first time.  

The Board of Trustees collectively needs skills and experience in the following areas:

• Financial management, income generation and enterprise
• Public policy, public affairs and stakeholder engagement – particularly in the housing, energy, environmental sustainability and built environment sectors
• National and local voluntary sectors
• National and local government and statutory bodies
• Digital strategy
• Trading subsidiaries, social enterprises and joint ventures
• Human resources and performance management
• Funding/foundations
• Collaborative partnerships
• Quality Management Systems
• Strategic charitable business development
• Social investment and impact

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis is committed to ensuring that people with lived experience of homelessness are involved in developing and delivering our services. 

About the role

The role sits within a new bespoke Critical Time Intervention (CTI) team working across Liverpool City Region, CTI is part of a housing-led response to ending homelessness. CTI is an evidence-based model, designed for times of transition for people who require support to navigate often fragmented systems. It uses a time limited case management approach to support people through a period of transition which works towards preventing and ending homelessness. 

The model is strictly time limited and prescriptive in its application and Crisis’ CTI pilot will run close to the CTI principles. The timing of movement through the phases is defined by the Program model.   

CTI consists of 4 main phases: 

I. Pre CTI: in which the relationship with the client is developed and their goals and ambitions are identified, (no timescale – could be days, months or years) 

II. Transition:  providing support & beginning to connect client to people and agencies that will assume the primary role of support and enable them to meet their goals (3 months)

III. Try out: monitoring and strengthening support network and client’s skills (3 months)

IV. Transfer of care: terminating CTI and stepping right back (3 months)

The post holder will be working within the framework of CTI, supporting prison leavers into accommodation and preventing homelessness on release from custody. 

In the short term, the roles will support the current housing challenge, moving individuals from hotel accommodation into their own accommodation.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have experience of delivering person centred support with statutory and non-statutory services within the criminal justice system, offering coaching and mentoring, learning support and/or personal development training, ideally working to matrix standards.  You will also have an appreciation of delivering this within a time limited framework. You will demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting homeless or vulnerably housed individuals which could include mental illness, addiction, the benefit system and housing. Being committed to empowering homeless and vulnerably housed individuals is essential to this role.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 

· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8% (subject to annual increase) 

· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

Closing date: Wednesday 17 June 2020 (11.59pm)

At Crisis we value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination, and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team using the contact information on the Crisis site.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094