Thamesmead School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial School Business Manager into our friendly and thriving school. The successful applicant will work with the Senior Leadership Team, to drive the school forward to further improvements, making a difference to the education and opportunities of our students every day.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. The key purpose of this role is to give strategic vision to all aspects of finance, income generation, HR, premises and provision of IT. You will lead the effective provision and operation of the School’s financial management including forecast planning and procurement, and you will seek to drive best value in all School operations and contracts. Thamesmead School is a stand-alone academy, so we have considerable freedom to set and control our own budgets and to use the funding we receive in the best interests of our students. You will find creative ways to help us achieve our educational objectives within our budgets.

Our school vision is based on four cornerstones. Through our work we seek to commit to excellence, nurture individuals, build respect for our community, and fulfil potential. We want this to be as true for our staff as well as our pupils.

We are seeking to appoint a School Business Manager who will embrace the opportunity to support our students to fulfil their potential through the leadership of this significant area of the school. You will be a strategic and committed individual, already successful in managing aspects of staffing, premises and finance.  You may already have business management experience either in a school, or you may have worked in similar areas of responsibility outside the educational sector.

The successful candidate will be:

• A strategic thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experienced in business, finance and resources management
• Preferably experienced in Academy or school finances
• Able to relate to and build trust with a variety of stakeholders
• Skilled at managing people and systems
• The ability to work and maintain focus under pressure, and to tight deadlines
• Confident in using new technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

In return we can offer you:

• A warm and vibrant school community
• Support of a strong Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team
• Further training and support with your career advancement. Including support to complete the Diploma for School Business Managers for candidates without.

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER 

Are you an accomplished, confident, approachable and empathetic manager? Do you want a job where you make a difference every day? Can you listen as well as talk, be organised as well as flexible?  If this is you, then you should take the next step and apply to join the family of the Fishermen’s Mission.

We are looking for an Assistant Operations Manager to work closely with the Operations Manager to deliver frontline emergency response, practical welfare and pastoral support operations throughout the UK. 

This job is about commercial fishermen and their families and the Fishermen’s Mission staff that support them in times of need.  You will be able to drive consistency and professionalism in service delivery and lead the application of the charity’s values. You will be able to communicate clearly the bigger picture of the charity's aims and will also have the attention to detail to make sure everything is running like clockwork, both from an administrative perspective and in terms of HR, compliance and governance.

The role will entail significant travel to staff at the fishing ports and harbours throughout the UK. (Easy access to major travel routes would be an advantage as it is anticipated that the succesful candidate would be expected to be travelling and visiting operational staff around the UK for approxiamately 70% of the time. )

As a key player in the Head Office team, you will also be able to input to the development of operations at the management level. This is one of the most rewarding jobs you could ever hope to have. 

The Fishermen’s Mission is a Christian charity that has been around since 1881.  We help active and retired commercial fishermen and their families.  You could be part of our vital work.   Relevant experience is important, but we’re not caught up in qualifications; we are looking for the right person.  Someone who can organise and inspire a dispersed and diverse team to perform willingly and consistently.  Sound like you? Get in touch.

We are looking for a dynamic and forward looking Chief Executive to lead Home-Start Hertfordshire on to its next stage of development and sustainable future. The foundations are securely in place with a strong, experienced team of dedicated trustees, staff and volunteer family mentors who have a track record of delivering a high quality service. 

Home-Start Hertfordshire believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. The early years of a child’s life makes the biggest impact: Home-Start makes sure those years count so that no child’s future is limited.

Home-Start Hertfordshire is a voluntary organisation that provides support to families through challenging times helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown. Support is provided by highly trained volunteer family mentors who work alongside parents, often in their own homes, to help them cope with the stresses and strains of life.

The team has adapted the usual face to face contact with families to offer a telephone support service throughout the Covid pandemic, this has added to the menu of services that will be offered to families in the future.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced Senior Project Manager/CEO with a demonstrable track record of successfully running an organisation within a relevant field.
• Possess strong leadership, strategic management and governance skills as well as being creative and solution focused.
• Ensure a high profile for Home-Start Herts developing and engaging high value funders, sponsors and donors.
• Identify and secure new opportunities for strategic partnerships and income generation.

Data Protection Officer

The Data Protection Officer provides first line support and advice to the Society to ensure it meets its legal and regulatory requirements regarding data protection and that compliant data protection processes are maintained.

The DPO role operates independently and reports directly to the CEO. The role holder will be a member of the Society’s Risk and Compliance function. The DPO will not be penalized for performing their task and adequate resources will be provided to the DPO to assist meeting obligations.

Data Protection Officer Responsibilities:

• To inform and advise our client about their obligations to comply with data protection laws in the UK and Ireland.

• To monitor compliance with applicable data protection laws, to include the review of internal data protection activities, to advise on data protection impact assessments, to train staff and to conduct internal data audits.

• To advise on and monitor compliance with the data protection policies of our client in relation to the use and protection of personal data, including assignment of responsibilities and awareness-raising around the organisation.

• To advise and assist on the data protection implications of financial promotions and customer communications.

• To liaise with and support their Risk and Compliance function and to provide monthly activity reports as requested.

• To be available to attend meetings of the Executive, Audit Committee or other ad hoc internal meetings as requested.

• To be the first point of contact with supervisory authorities and for individuals whose data is processed (employees, members etc.) and to consult, where appropriate, with regard to any other matter.

• To be responsible for notifying the ICO of certain types of data breaches within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. Where the breach is likely to result in high risk or adversely affect individual’s rights and freedoms, to inform the individuals without delay.

• To respond to data subject access requests on behalf of our client.

Data Protection Officer Requirements:

• Possess knowledge and awareness of national and European data protection laws and practices including an in-depth understanding of the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR) and GDPR application in Ireland.

• Have an understanding of the general insurance sector and processing operations carried out by our client as a provider of professional indemnity insurance, and also their Training Services as a provider of training services to the veterinary profession.

• Be able to promote a positive data protection culture within our client.

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ Data Protection experience preferably gained in a UK insurance or financial services environment.

• Be able to use initiative and to take a hands-on approach to solving problems.

• Be able to develop positive working relationships with all your colleagues.

• Be a self-starter, able to prioritise workload and manage evolving business needs.

Desirable:

• Cheshire location with easy access to the motorway network

This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS and credit check.

About our client:

They’re a mutual insurance company run by experienced veterinary surgeons on behalf of the veterinary profession, which:

• Insures the vast majority of the practising profession against the effects of claims of negligence

• Ensures that each case is handled by a veterinary colleague experienced in claims management

• Defends reputations and finances against unjustified claims and offers compensation when appropriate

• Includes cover for negligence resulting in human injury

• Provides legal representation at criminal and disciplinary hearings

• Offers advice and guidance to members, through training, Newsletters and other helpful publications.

They are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications whatever your background – be it educational background, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

No external agencies please.

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire

Type: Part time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000 per annum

Hours: 14

Benefits: They offer Competitive salary, Generous holiday entitlement, Non-contributory individual pension,

You may have experience of the following: Data Protection Officer, Data Protection Manager, Data Protection Assistant, Data Protection Administrator, Data Protection Coordinator, Data Protection Advisor, Data Protection Support Officer, GDPR Assistant, GDPR Administrator, GDPR Coordinator, GDPR Advisor, Insurance, Financial Services, etc.

Ref: 98431

A Bit of Background

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Head of Student Voice to join our senior leadership team at one of London’s most engaged Students’ Unions. The role has 5 primary functions including (but not limited to):

1. To lead the Advice and Representation teams to enable effective student voice and advocacy across the whole of LSE

2. To provide strategic leadership by driving quality Student Voice, increasing impact, & maximising deployment of resources to improve the experience for students at LSE

3. To support and empower the elected Officers to represent LSE students to make effective positive change

4. Responsible for the department’s operational planning, and involvement in delivering the Union’s strategic aims

5. Deputise for the Chief Executive as required

Key Responsibilities

Leading service delivery

• Lead the Union’s provision of representation, democracy, welfare, advice, and advocacy
• Overall responsibility for the legal compliance issues relating to Advice and Representation teams
• Lead the continual development and maintenance of processes through which the student view on quality of their educational and community experiences are collated
• To enhance the democratic operation of the Union through coherent governance and a robust elections process including acting as the Deputy Returning Officer for LSESU Elections
• Develop and lead on the strategic aims and enablers to deliver the greatest impact for members
• Identify and secure resources needed to deliver the teams’ strategic aims and enablers
• Ensure the maximum impact and value is delivered by the teams
• Lead the Advice and Representation teams in identifying and communicating key issues for students throughout the Union
• Lead the department’s operational planning, and involvement in delivering the Union’s strategic aims by developing and continuously improving service delivery

Quality, impact & resources

• Ensure performance management of the teams’ strategic aims and enablers
• Ensure the allocation of the teams’ staffing and resources to improve quality, performance, and impact
• Set challenging targets to ensure efficient, effective, and impactful use of resources
• Report on the performance of the department to Chief Executive, and members, trustees and stakeholders
• Manage and update regulations and procedures relating to the Advice and Representation teams
• Budget development and management relating to the Advice and Representation teams
• Manage legal compliance issues, reputational issues and relationship development relating to provision of activities
• Manage the processes through which all union departments get feedback from students and stakeholders, working closely with the Chief Executive

Management

• Arrange, chair, and keep a record of management and all staff meetings within the Advice Representation teams – including performance reviews, appraisals, and investigation
• Manage the teams’ attendance at relevant events and conferences
• Manage the team members’ learning and development
• Ensure overall support, advice and guidance for Officers and representational structures within the Union, such that induction, training, support, and development of individuals is tailored to specific needs
• Ensure that Officers are supported to represent the membership in dealings with School Committees, School staff, and external people and bodies with reports and briefings
• Support the Chief Executive to review and report on strategy, policy and research to the Trustee Board & funders
• Sabbatical support: ensure the creation of a supportive and empowering team to provide support to elected Officers to assist them in the formulation and execution of their plans
• Support Chief Executive as organisational ambassador working with officers and partners for the benefit of LSESU
• Impactfully engage and operate as part of an effective senior leadership

For more details, please refer to the full job description and person specification for this role on our website.

Why Apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. We also encourage any candidates to approach us for reasonable adjustments during our application process.

Benefits and Perks

For non-student staff, we offer in return for your passion and experience:

• 25 days holidays per year to 30 days of annual leave after 5 years
• Up to 6 additional days at Christmas and Easter closure periods
• Enrolment into the pension scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals
• Wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance and pilates classes
• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Access to LSE staff training courses
• NUS card
• Flexibility for work-life balance
• Interest free Travel loan

Interested?

Get in touch with James Hann (Chief Executive) for an informal chat via email - this can be found on our website.

How to apply

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

To apply, please complete our online application form on our website.

Established in 1995, Bow Arts is an arts education charity that has grown rapidly to become one of London’s leading affordable workspace providers for creative professionals.  Our mission is to support community renewal across London by delivering arts and creative services through our financially sustainable social enterprise model.

Bow Arts manages affordable creative workspaces for 500 artists across multiple sites and runs an education programme with over 90 schools and a public exhibition and events programme delivered through the Nunnery Gallery.

It is made up of four core delivery departments: Property Management, Learning, Arts & Events and Enterprise & Place Making. These delivery departments are supported by a Core Services team. Bow Arts has a staff of 21, based in our office at our Bow Road site, and is a friendly, fast-paced environment to work in.

As an award-winning social enterprise, Bow Arts is one of east London’s great success stories. We earned our reputation by being community-focused and through our ‘creative place making’ approach. We take underused or overlooked spaces and revitalise them to create supportive environments for artists and creatives, while at the same time generating long term benefits for the communities in which we are located.

We have grown a reputation as an open, friendly and innovative organisation.

Role Overview:

The Head of Property will play a key role in the Trust. The property portfolio is the financial driver for the charity and as such it will be the responsibility of the Head of Property to generate surpluses that maintains revenue streams for the charitable work of the Trust. 

We have extended our studio management activities to build truly innovative work in the spheres of creative and arts education in schools and neighborhood renewal; we work with a number of major housing associations and property developers as such external relationships are key to our business.

We have a young and efficient property management team who manage the existing portfolio as well as the communities of artists therein; the Head of Property will ensure the continuation of the excellent management of our portfolio continues. 

The trust currently manages 14 sites, supporting up to 500 artist, designers and makers alongside a number of commercial clients and Facilities Management contracts.  In addition, we run a meanwhile housing project in partnership with Peabody Thamesmead consisting of 40 residential flats.

We intend to expand our portfolio over the coming years through strategic partnerships and we are looking for an individual able to grow with us and support the development of these relationships. 

We are looking for someone with an affinity for the sector and with experience to manage the day-to-day activity of a diverse portfolio. We seek a clear communicator capable of running a team and reporting at an executive level and for someone who wishes to grow with the organisation

Detailed Duties:

Senior Team

• Contribute to the business planning and be accountable for the delivery of Bow Art Trust’s objectives, particularly in relation to development, investment, procurement and maintenance of the property portfolio.
• Regularly attend and contribute to Board meetings and deliver high-quality reports and management information to the Senior Team and the Board as required.

Finance & Reporting

• Maintain good quality management information to support the financial and operational management of the property portfolio.
• Assemble and present high-quality reports on the performance of the property portfolio to the Senior Team and the Board as required.
• Produce Annual Departmental Budgets, Operational Plans and set yearly Key Performance Indicators.
• Maintain monthly finance reports and quarterly management reports for the Chief Executive and Board, highlighting key variances.

Property

The property portfolio is the financial driver for the charitable activity and outputs of the Trust.

• Take day to day responsibility for management of the Trust’s property portfolio.
• Ensure that void spaces are kept to a minimum and that all spaces are marketed and let in the most time efficient manner.
• Be responsible for contracts and leases, renewals, management agreements, rent reviews and property related indemnities.
• Oversee Fire, Health and Safety Risk Assessments for studios and property as required; Coordinate regular checks and servicing of Fire and Health and Safety systems.
• Oversee and manage the cyclical programs of maintenance and remedial works taking account of lease provisions, renewals and reinvestment plans.
• Ensure all capital and repair expenditure is effectively costed, managed and monitored, anticipating any variance to budgets and recommending remedial action.
• Regularly monitor and review service contracts to ensure they meet the needs of the organisation and are cost effective and offer best value for money.
• Manage and review contractors and where appropriate put in place new contractors for the maintenance and upkeep of the portfolio and ensure that these contracts demonstrate best value for money.
• Manage and oversee business rates accounts, make application for CBRR charitable business rates relief and support the transition to SBRR.
• Provide professional support to staff on all property maintenance, compliance and improvement matters.
• Be the responsible officer for dealing with emergency property maintenance and compliance matters.
• Oversee the project management and refurbishment of new studio buildings, manage budgets and contacts.

Staffing

• Deliver line management, monitoring and evaluation of staff against an agreed appraisal system.
• Establish and operate a performance management culture whereby roles and accountabilities are clear and individual and team performance are regularly monitored and underperformance is addressed immediately.
• Ensure all staff are supported through regular feedback, both informal and formal (the latter in line with appropriate policies and procedures) to achieve their potential in delivering agreed outcomes.

Other

• Ensure compliance with Bow Arts policies and procedures, including: Equality and Diversity, Financial Regulations and statutory Health and Safety.
• Maintain confidentiality agreements and to conduct yourself in a professional manner during the course of your duties.
• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as required for the development of the post and enhancement of the Company’s skill base.
• Engage with staff and clients of Bow Arts in a positive and constructive manner and attend such meetings as the post requires in order to fulfil its aims.
• Promote the aims and objectives of Bow Arts by acting as an ambassador for the organisation in a pro-active and informed manner.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the level of the post. 

Person Specification:

• Knowledge and experience of property and facilities management, with a particular focus on workspaces.
• Knowledge and experience of property refurbishment, tender processes and managing contractors
• Knowledge and understanding of current Health and Safety Legislation, with particular regard to those factors applying to managed workspaces.
• Experience of managing a range of staff.
• Experience of developing and managing budgets.
• Experience of liaising with a range of organisations and individuals at many levels, including Local Authorities, developers, planners, funders.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• IT literate.
• Motivated and organised.

Bow Arts is an equal opportunities employer and registered charity no. 1046958. The Bow Arts office is fully wheelchair accessible.

We have an exciting consultancy opportunity for an Executive Assistant to the Chair of the Independent Expert Group (IEG). The post-holder will also provide support to the key governance groups of the Global Nutrition Report:

• The IEG
• The Technical Advisory Working Group (TAWG) of the Nutrition Accountability Framework (NAF)
• The Stakeholder Group.

The Executive Assistant will need to be comfortable with a range of tasks, from liaising with senior-level external personnel, to making taking minutes and arranging meetings and travel logistics.

The role requires a high level of maturity, forward thinking and self-discipline. The post-holder will be expected to operate at a high level of professionalism and be a skilled stakeholder manager.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of five years’ experience of providing senior/executive-level support or proven academic equivalent. You will need to have excellent social and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships with internal personnel and key external contacts.

The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, with excellent time management skills, ensuring that the Chair can focus on the strategic and important work while managing the urgent tasks for them. Prior experience of working within the sector or within the political arena, and experience of liaising with stakeholders around the world, would be an advantage.

If you would like to contribute to increasing the impact of a dynamic organisation committed to ending poverty, we would love to hear from you. Please download and read the full Terms of Reference and submit your CV and cover letter online.

Full-time: 40 hours per week. One-year fixed term contract initially.
£37,614.82 - £340,000 per annum (Pay Point 35 – 37) dependent on experience. 

Deadline for applications is 14th May at 12 noon.

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safe houses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, business, governments, other charities and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.

We are recruiting a Head of Fundraising who will manage Unseen’s Fundraising team to deliver the 2021 fundraising plan in line with Unseen’s charitable mission and vision. Building on the team’s previous success, they will be expected to manage the fundraising team as they deliver across a diverse range of income streams and also support the Senior Leadership team with the creation and implementation of a 2022-2027 fundraising strategy.

This is a full-time post, working 40 hours per week during an exciting period of growth and change for Unseen. The post may initially report to the CEO, and then to a Director or Assistant Director in line with the organisation’s restructure. There is opportunity with this role to develop both established, results-driven fundraising team members as well as supporting new members of the team. The postholder will be expected to work collaboratively across the organisation to meet and, where possible, exceed challenging income generation targets.

Experience of managing a team to deliver against fundraising targets, monitoring and evaluating outputs and working across a range of fundraising areas are essential. The successful candidate will be passionate about Unseen’s work and able to articulate its values with confidence and professionalism to stakeholders and funders. Full and on-going training and supervision is provided. 
 

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible (subject to satisfactory references and completion of induction).

Please refer to the job description in the Head of Fundraising Job Pack for more details which is available on the Jobs page of the Unseen website or to download below.

Deadline for applications is 14 May at 12 noon.

Successful applicants will be invited to interview in late May.

The application form and equal opportunities form can be downloaded from the links at the bottom of the jobs page of the Unseen website. Once completed please return all forms to the email address provided. You are requested to also submit a cover letter. CV’s are not accepted.

Unseen is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community we serve and recognise the value that diversity adds to our work and organisation. We encourage applications from BAME, disabled and LGBT people that are under-represented in our workforce, as well as people with lived experience of slavery and human trafficking.

Trinity Theatre is looking for an experienced and skilled individual to take on the role of Finance Manager.

The successful candidate will lead and oversee the record keeping and reporting of the theatre’s finances and oversee and manage the financial operations of the charity, including managing the theatre Finance Assistant.

A confident and talented individual, with proven line-management experience, the job holder will need to be able to fulfill multiple functions in a busy organisation with a wide variety of activities.

With recent large capital awards and exciting growth, Trinity stands ready to begin a new chapter and this role will be key to ensuring our continuing sustainable operation.

Dynamic Service Manager is required to start ASAP for a small  Adult Mental Health & Disability Charity in StAlbans, Hertfordshire.  Managing the Trinity Community Project is a fulfilling role for somebody with a strong background in management and social care who is interested in taking on the most senior post in a small organisation.

We provide services, five days a week, for adults living with a learning difficulty and/or experiencing mental health concerns. A range of activities are provided within the centre and in the local community to encourage people to develop their independent living skills and promote a sense of well being and social inclusion. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated MANAGER with strong leadership and management skills, to manage, review and continue to develop our Day Service, Activity programme & Community Outreach provision.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing community delivered services, for the client groups we support. As we are a small not for profit organisation, the manager’s role will involve working alongside paid staff and volunteers to deliver the day to day service. This post will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to lead and shape a service that has played a crucial role in the local community for the past 35 years.

This is an exciting time to join Trinity Community Project as we work on our Post-Covid recovery programme and determine the future direction of our service to best support the local community. This fantastic opportunity will give you a great deal of autonomy and allow you to make a significant impact on the well-being of our clients.