EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SECRETARY TO THE CREMATION SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN

3 days a week

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 pro rata: FTE £45,000- £55,000

Pension included

Applications are invited for the part-time post of Executive Officer and Secretary to The Cremation Society of Great Britain, a registered charity and company limited by guarantee with headquarters in Brecon House, Maidstone, Kent.

The Society is looking for a committed individual with leadership qualities, excellent inter-personal skills and experience in office management at a time when The Society is developing its new strategic plan and cementing its international position as a resource and authority on cremation. Aligned with this is the opportunity to play a key role in meetings involving the cremation and funeral sectors, Government departments, external bodies and other panels approved by the Board of Trustees.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the office and staff; the Society budget; and Brecon House, the Society’s property. Acting as Company Secretary you will ensure compliance with all Charity Commission and statutory requirements and guidelines; attend and minute all Council and Annual General Meetings. In conjunction with the Board of Trustees, you will develop and implement the Society’s Strategic Plan and take full responsibility for the delivery and completion of the Annual Operating Plan. You will have overall responsibility for editing the Society’s journal (Pharos International) and other Society literature (both print and electronic).

Closing date: 8 January 2021.

Please submit CV and covering letter 

I CAN is looking for an experienced systems accountant or a management accountant with experience of implementing new or upgraded financial systems, with the ability to make a start before Christmas.

The successful candidate will report into the Head of Finance & IT and will be responsible for:
• Supporting the management of a process (currently ongoing) to review the needs of our new or upgraded finance system.
• Supporting the quarterly reporting and forecasting process for Q3.
• Supporting the documentation of current processes underpinning our ways of working.
• Supporting the implementation of procedural changes to provide greater transparency of income and expenditure from trading activities.
• Capture requirements from different teams to ensure that automated workflow for purchasing and expenses can work to its highest potential.
• Gathering business requirements to inform revised systems structure and future reporting.

I CAN is the UK’s leading children’s communications charity, established in 1888. The charity runs two special schools, a social enterprise developing and selling resources to support children with communication difficulties, an enquiry service for parents/carers and professionals, a number of bespoke voluntary income and government-funded programmes, initiatives to influence key government departments about the plight of children with SLCN and a grant-giving communications consortium of 36 charities and social enterprises with a focus on children’s communication.

To apply, please send in your up to date CV, along with a covering letter before the closing date. Interviews are scheduled to take place, via Zoom, on Friday 11 December 2020. Your covering letter needs to be no more than two sides of A4 evidenced against the five points detailed below, which will inform our shortlisting process:

• Qualified accountant with experience of SORP and evidence of continuous professional development.
• Experience of upgrading and/or being involved in implementing new finance systems.
• Experience of analysing and producing management accounts and forecasts.
• Good knowledge of cost accounting and analysis
• Experience of managing process improvement tasks or projects.

For more information download our job description and recruitment pack provided below.

I CAN works within the government’s Covid-19 guidelines.

I CAN is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not received a response within one week after the closing date, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Zetetick Housing (ZHC) is seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance (HoF) to provide consistent, robust and expert financial support to the Exectutive Team. A new exciting role offering opportunities to help shape our future.

You will be expected to take on executive functions and provide operational line management to the finance team. Working closely with the finance team, the HoF will be accountable for all aspects of financial accounting and transactional finance for the Charity, ensuring all systems are updated and reporting is timely and in line with all annual financial returns.

This is a hands-on role working with the Executive team to develop and maintain a five-year business plan and associated budgets to meet the Boards strategic objectives for development and sustainability in operational and educational areas. 

You will be expected to develop new standard operating procedures, policies and protocols where needed for an organisation that has grown organically and intends to grow further, handling all aspects of finance recruitment.

The HoF will support the CEO in all aspects of our Company Secretarial obligations, in particular acting in similar capacity for the Chair of the Audit, Risk & Finance Committee.

This is a great time to join ZHC Executive team, as the Board sets ambitious goals to double in size over the next 5-7 years, as well as seeking approved registration as a Registered Provider with the Regulator for Social Housing.

e're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Boutique by Shelter shop in East Dulwich. Boutique by Shelter is a series of charity shops with interiors designed by Wayne Hemingway bringing a modern, trendy retail space to the high street. Our first boutique shop opened in Finchley Road and due to its success we have opened a number of new shops across London. We’d like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter's cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers. You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

What are the benefits? 
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave (pro rata), enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don’t have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

About the role 
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you 
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

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

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

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities),gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

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

The Social Enterprise Academy helps thousands of people to develop themselves and their organisations so that they can change the world for the better.We are looking for a Learning and Development Manager to be part of our Global Learning Lab. 

The Learning Lab catalyses innovative, high quality, accredited learning and development programmes through our global community of facilitators, staff and partners. This role is crucial to the Learning Lab, providing specialist learning and development expertise to ensure we remain at the forefront of designing and delivering transformational learning experiences. This is an exciting time for the Social Enterprise Academy as we continue to move more of our programmes online, review and refine our product offer and build our Community of Practice.

Having the right mind-set, attitude and approach is as important for us as having the right experience and skills.  We appreciate that the best person might not have all the listed criteria yet, so if you feel your experience and skills will help you to make a great contribution in this role and you have the right mind-set, we would welcome an application from you. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the coordination and input into the design and development of new Academy learning programmes and resources, driven by the needs of Academy Hubs, ensuring they are aligned with the Academy learning methodology and principles
• Guide and provide input into the development of existing Academy products that require support from the Global Learning Lab to be adapted or refreshed to meet particular needs of learners across our Global Hubs
• Work directly with Learning Facilitators to brief and support them to deliver Academy programmes effectively and in accordance with Academy methodology and approach
• Gather and share research, blogs, evidence and best practice models and approaches to keep the Academy at the leading edge of learning and development on our thematic specialisms and inform the design of Academy programmes

For a full set of criteria please download the recruitment pack from our website.

Social Enterprise Academy profile:

We are a social change organisation:  we exist to support people who are stepping forward to affect positive social change, wherever they may be. We exist to support the many, not the few. 

In many social change contexts, people assume that if one is provided with business advice and investment, social entrepreneurship will emerge.  We believe that there is a third element – equally important - the provision of transformational learning and development. Our learning programmes focus on the development of practice:  the practice of leadership and the practice of entrepreneurship.  We support people to turn up as their best selves. 

With a 16 year track record of successful delivery in Scotland, the Social Enterprise Academy has been sharing its business and learning delivery models for the past 7 years with international partners through a social licence approach.

We’re looking for a proactive individual with community fundraising and volunteer management experience to join us as a Regional Community Fundraiser and help us maximise our local fundraising activities.

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

Part of our hugely successful Income Generation division, Shelter’s Community Fundraising team is a new and, currently, small team but with big plans to grow our numbers to have Regional Fundraisers in 12 cities across England and Scotland. Community Fundraising is a key part of Shelter’s long-term fundraising strategy and investment is being made available to fund it. We have recently appointed a new Head of Community Fundraising and are now seeking to expand our team of Regional Fundraisers – it’s a great time to join us.

At Shelter we are committed to tackling systematic inequalities and currently we are looking to increase the diversity within our Fundraising team. We would particularly welcome applications from anyone with a BAME background or considers themselves to have a disability.

About the role
Implementing a new community fundraising strategy in Dundee and the surrounding areas is just one of the challenges we’ll expect you to rise to in this high profile role. Essentially, you’ll be responsible for raising the profile of the organisation and attracting new loyal and regular supporters. That means shaping and developing your geographical area and local community to establish a tangible relationship with Shelter and its work. It also means providing a high standard of stewardship to add value to current and new Shelter fundraisers and volunteers. Working in the best interests of the charity by contributing to wider fundraising teams' goals whenever possible will be important too. Put simply, you’ll do everything you can to generate more income and attract new long-term supporters.

About you
To succeed, you’ll need a proven relevant background, including working within community fundraising, volunteer management and a demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets. We’ll also be looking for experience of reporting using Raisers Edge or a similar database. Customer focused, commercially aware and results-driven, you have a creative and innovative approach and will be able to start and build relationships and to effectively tell the story of why people should support Shelter’s fight to end homelessness and bad housing. What’s more, you’re not afraid to challenge the status quo and try new ideas when appropriate. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is also required, as is a full UK driving licence.

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

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

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

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

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

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

Global Safeguarding Manager  

Based in London

Salary dependent on experience

Open to various flexible working arrangements and with the option to recruit two Managers to cover 3 days a week each.

Relief International (RI) is a leading non-profit organisation working in 16 countries globally to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity.  We specialise in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty in some of the most challenging contexts across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

RI includes the four corporate members of the RI Alliance: in the UK, USA, France, and Belgium. Under our alliance agreement, we operate as a single, shared management structure.

RI is committed to ensuring that all those involved in our work uphold the highest ethical standards and are safeguarded against any form of exploitation and / or abuse.

The Global Safeguarding Manager will oversee all areas of safeguarding on behalf of the RI Alliance, including ensuring that we uphold our responsibilities to the children and vulnerable adults participating in our programmes as well as to RI’s own staff and associates around the world.

A critical part of this role will be to strengthen and deliver RI’s safeguarding program across the organisation to ensure that safeguarding is an integral part of everything that RI does.

You will also manage and coordinate investigations into safeguarding violations and strengthen the capacity of our country programme staff and key focal points across the organisation to raise awareness and champion best practice.

Your strong interpersonal, communication, and training skills will be essential in your approach to influencing and building the capacity of a range of internal stakeholders and partners across locations and cultures, together with proven experience and skills to deal appropriately with sensitive issues as they arise.

How to apply.

• To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page
• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.  The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date. 11 December 2020. Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore may withdraw the position for the job board closing date.

Please apply by uploading your cover letter and up-to-date CV on our website.

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note to external agencies, we will not be accepting CVs from third parties.

Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment.

All staff are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Relief International is committed to diversity and gender equality, we strongly encourage applicants from the global south and female candidates to apply.

NHS Charites Together is seeking an experienced administrator with a passion for digital to join the communications team. We are due to launch a number of exciting online developments, among them a digital community for members which is set to revolutionise the way members engage with NHS Charities Together.

The postholder will be responsible for assisting members to engage with the forums and join events within the community, as well as supporting engagement across our social media channels and assisting with the updating of website content.

The Digital Marketing Administrator will also develop and maintain spreadsheets and assist with the compiling of reports as part of their administrative duties. This is a varied role which would suit a highly organised individual accustomed to managing numerous projects and skilled at prioritisation.

Experience working with digital platforms, including WordPress websites, social media channels and digital communities / forums, is desired but not essential as training will be provided where necessary. Key attributes include strong administration skills and a keenness to learn and become involved in all aspects of our digital communications.

This role will be central to the efficient running of our digital communications and will require close working with other teams, including member services and administration staff, to grow engagement across key stakeholder groups, both internally with our members and externally with supporters.

We are a small but growing team and the postholder will also have chances to support other areas across the organisation as needed. This is a broad role and a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong track record in administration who is keen to develop their digital skills and make a difference as we work hard to support member NHS charities at an important time for the NHS.

Job Description

Title: HR Manager

Reporting to: Interim Chief Exec (Subject to change)

Responsibility for staff:        N/A

Salary: £45,000

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Length: Permanent

Annual Leave: 24 days per year

Location: New Cross, London / Remote Working Options

Purpose of the Job

To establish credibility in the organisation as an HR expert and skilled problem solver.  To influence both people and culture and drive positive organisational change. To provide coaching, support and challenge to line managers in the application of HR policies and procedures. To work with the senior management team and to coach, influence and build capability and leadership skills of elected student officers. To establish credibility in the organisation as an HR expert and skilled problem solver.

Policy and Practice

• Develop, and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring they meet both current legislation and HR best practices and that make it easy for staff and managers to self-serve on hr processes and access support where needed.
• Support Goldsmiths SU to make informed decisions using robust HR information and people data, identifying trends and making recommendations to address any identified issues Work with the Senior Leadership Team and Trustee Board to develop and implement the people strategy that is aligned to Goldsmiths SU’s wider organisational plans for growth and development.
• Work with external providers as when needed, e.g. solicitors on sensitive employee relation issues

Culture and Environment

• Provide guidance to senior leadership on areas of high risk
• Engaging with managers to build capacity and capability in dealing effectively with employee relations matters
• Advise and assist the Office Coordinator with recruitment and selection process.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge in employment law and HR best practice briefing colleagues on relevant changes as required. Support and develop our SU to be an inclusive employer, promoting awareness and embedding approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Contribute to the development of Goldsmiths SUs operating plan, working in conjunction with relevant departments across the organisation to achieve agreed objectives.
• Promote staff wellbeing and arrange a range of activities through the year to support this.

HR Projects

• Support and develop our SU to be an inclusive employer, promoting awareness and embedding approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Lead and/or support, as appropriate, on consultative discussions and negotiations with the recognised trade union or regional officials, if appropriate
• Assess the staff survey results, and make recommendations to address concerns and create a transparent and effective approach to support staff voice and engagement.
• Introduce clear and robust employee relations processes

Learning & Development

• Work with relevant staff to ensure the effective provision of appropriate induction and learning and development activity, for all staff, trustees and elected officers including equality and diversity training.
• Support the development of Goldsmiths SU’s appraisal process
• Develop and administer a robust development plan for Line Managers and Sabbatical Officers to aid their continued growth to include HR best practice, risks and tribunals
• Work with line and senior managers to develop personal development plans, identifying appropriate learning and development solutions which meet organisational needs.

In addition, all staff have the following general duties laid out in their job descriptions:

• To deliver and develop targets outlined in the Union’s strategic plan.
• To contribute and assist in the Union’s planning processes and the review of its performance and systems.
• Contribute to the positive and professional image of the Union and not act in such a manner as to bring the Union into disrepute.
• To observe and uphold the requirements of the Union Constitution and act at all times in accordance with policies including equality of opportunity.
• To undertake your own typing, filing, photocopying etc.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate for the grade and responsibilities of the post that may from time to time be reasonably requested.
• To take ownership of, their Induction, Personal Review Programme, Departmental Staff Meetings and be responsible for carrying out duties with full regard to the rules, policies and procedures and conditions of service contained in the Staff Handbook, and within Departments of the Students’ Union.
• A condition of employment is that all staff are expected to assist in key events throughout the year e.g. Welcome Week and welcome festivals and any other key event, including elections, if necessary
• Staff are expected to portray a positive image, both internally and externally of the Students’ Union by displaying high standards of service, integrity, punctuality, politeness and professionalism.
• Where you are required to work with volunteers you must support and manage them appropriately in line with the Students’ Union volunteer policy
• Environmental consideration and environmental best practice is the responsibility of all Students’ Union staff

To apply for the role of HR Manager, you will need to download and fill out an application form then send it to our recruitment email.

The application form can be found on the job advert webpage. Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters.

An exciting career opportunity!

Collaboration Therapist
Based: Remote Working
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 4 Months Fixed Contract
Salary: £21,589 pa FTE (NJC Salary Scale Point 12)

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

We are excited to be working in partnership with Papworth Trust on a short term project and are looking to recruit a Collaboration Therapist to offer Talking Therapies to individuals accessing Papworth Trust services.

Working remotely, you will be responsible for:

• the provision and delivery of information and evidence-based low intensity psychological treatments and delivery of programmes for mild to moderate mood disorders
• the liaison between CPSL Mind and Papworth Trust
• providing an average of four therapy sessions per working day
• delivering evidenced based therapeutic interventions, based on recovery principles, to promote recovery, social inclusion and wellbeing

You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health, have experience of delivering Talking Therapies and have excellent verbal communication and listening skills.

Closing date: Monday 7 December 2020, 9am
Interviews: Monday 14 December 2020

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLY NOW' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY

Please read the person specification and job description for details and relate to the person specification in your application.

We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and your completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust are looking to recruit an Employment Specialist as part of the Trust IPS (Individual Placement and Support) Service. You will work alongside the Specialist Mental Health Teams but also support additional community mental health teams within the organisation.

The Role:

You will work under the supervision of the Lead Employment Specialist with management support from the IPS/Vocational Services Manager.

Candidates will have a degree or equivalent qualification or will be a qualified mental health professional, for example, a registered Occupational Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker. Experience of working within health, Social Services or the Voluntary Sector is essential, preferably supporting clients experiencing mental health issues.

It is essential that the post holder is familiar with the IPS model; formal training in the model will be given. We will expect you to have an understanding of the challenges faced by mental health service users in gaining and sustaining employment.

You will be creative with available resources, and it is very important that you are able to communicate effectively with a wide range of agencies, sharing and presenting information clearly

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage a caseload of people who have experienced mental health problems who are unemployed and economically inactive.
• Provide employment support for our client group who are furthest away from the job market to move them closer to their employment goals, in the hope that these achievements aid individuals’ recovery and social inclusion goals.
• Work within a multidisciplinary environment with service users with complex needs, supporting them to move into employment and sustain this or other recovery, in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Liaise closely with DWP providers.
• Work proactively at employer engagement including educational, voluntary work and pre-vocational training opportunities and supporting employers on reasonable adjustments and retention of employees where necessary.
• Work within the principle of IPS and maintain own performance data to be collated and submitted to NHS England and other stakeholders

The Person:

• The successful candidates will be part of Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust‘s IPS Employment Service.
• You will have experience both in the field of employment support and with clients experiencing mental ill-health
• You will be capable of working independently and have the ability to take initiative, including making direct approaches to employers.
• Personal experience of recovery from mental ill-health is seen as an additional advantage in applying for this post although not essential.

If you feel you can meet the challenge of this exciting post we would welcome your application.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Closing date: 23rd November 2020

Shortlisting date: 24th November 2020

The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff who, through the application of their skills, qualification and experience, will make a positive contribution to our business of providing quality health care services. It is the Trust’s view that the costs associated with moving house in order to take up a post with us should not restrict our ability to recruit the excellent people we need, therefore we support staff to relocate with our relocation policy.

This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.

A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential. For qualifying staff the Trust has a Lease Car Scheme in place and also offers a popular Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme with our partner Tusker.

To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document ‘ Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice’ prior to applying for the role.

Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor.  Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render him/her liable to dismissal. 

Title: Programme Manager

Office location: Senegal

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Sightsavers Senegal Country Office is currently seeking an experienced Programme Manager to oversee, develop, co-ordinate and manage Sightsavers inclusion programmes in Country in line with Sightsavers policies and preferred programme approaches (the principles of scalable demonstration approaches).

As the Programme Manager you will work in collaboration with the Country Director and Programmes Officers to ensure that individual projects and programmes in the country  are being delivered up to the agreed organisational quality standards. You will identify and contribute to areas of programme growth and development through collaboration with colleagues and partners, identify new strategic programmes, assist the Country Director to develop requested write-ups to support the work of funding teams, and ensure that new initiatives are successfully implemented.

Further duties include.

• Ensuring that all aspects of the programme are effectively monitored and evaluated, and that learning is systematically used to continuously improve all projects and programmes.
• Supporting partners and Program officers to manage all aspects of the project cycle including planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation
• Assist in preparing Budgets for projects and monitor expenditure against these, advising the Country Director on financial trends etc.
• Network widely with government and NGOs involved in blindness control, disability and development issues and advise on networks that Sightsavers can lead on as part of its strategy
• Participate in all PR activities of the Country Office and represent Sightsavers at different forums in collaboration with the Country Director

As the successful Programme Manger you will posses a degree (or equivalent) in Relevant Field ( Social Sciences, Development Studies, , Education), have extensive working experience in a similar role (ideally within an INGO), be experienced in policy and/or advocacy work in social inclusion and  education, particularly education that is inclusive of children with disabilities, and have knowledge local education systems, practices and contexts, particularly relating to disability and the education of children with disabilities. Fluency in English is required for this role.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description for further details

Closing date: 13 December 2020

Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.

We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.

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

We are looking for someone with passion and drive to lead and develop a new Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation in Haringey.

About the organisation:

The Board of Trustees are looking for someone with the drive and vision to lead the organisation through a period of significant development, growth, and challenges. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone, we hope 2021 will be a springboard to launch Disability Action Haringey as an organisation which provides disabled people with life opportunities of their choice. This post will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months with a possible extension dependent on securing funding. The successful candidate will be a person with lived experience of disability and the ability to establish DAH as an organisation who deliver innovative and sustainable services.

Disability Action Haringey is in the early stages of development we have secured Charity registration and will be operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. As a user-led pan-disability Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation delivering services, the Trustees are passionate in ensuring Haringey becomes a more inclusive borough where disabled people are seen for their valuable contribution to society and where disabled people have the same life time opportunities as non-disabled people.

About the role:

This is a new role in a newly formed organisation. As CEO you will be expected to:

• Work with the Trustees to develop a business plan for the next 3-5 years
• Manage the day to day operations including recruiting your team
• Securing additional funding to ensure the organisation’s success beyond the initial 18 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new organisation and make a real difference.

How To apply

Stage 1

Download the application pack and application form from CharityJob website. Your completed application form should give clear evidence, with examples, of how you meet all parts of the Person Specification. 

The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 14th December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and unfortunately, we regret we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.  If applicants have not heard from us after four weeks, they can assume that, unfortunately, they have not been selected for interview.

Both stage 2 and stage 3 of the interview process will be conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Stage 2 will take place week commencing 4th January 2021. Those candidates selected will be asked to deliver a presentation.

Stage 3 will take place week commencing 11th January 2021. Candidates successful at stage 2 will be asked to attend a virtual panel interview.

Stage 4

The successful candidate will be offered the position of Chief Executive Officer, subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Disability Action Haringey is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality, and diversity amongst our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all Disability Action Haringey employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

Our charity is on an incredible journey and this is a hugely exciting time to join our team.

2020 has seen the UK come together in an outpouring of love and support for the NHS. As the NHS’ national charity and membership organisation for the NHS’ official charities throughout the UK, NHS Charities Together is the central charity receiving additional funding and support for our National Health Service where and when it needs it most. Thanks to phenomenal public support, our national Covid-19 Appeal has raised more than £130 million to help NHS staff, volunteers and patients through the immediate and long-term effects of coronavirus. 

The recruitment of this post is part of an ambitious plans and commitment to develop and execute a proactive and sustainable Fundraising strategy, building on the success of our Covid-19 Appeal. We are very proud of what we achieve.

We are a small but growing staff team and as a Fundraising Executive you will play a key role as we work hard to make a difference to the lives of NHS patients, staff and volunteers. If you are passionate about the health and wellbeing of our nation, and believe that through supporting NHS charities we can significantly increase the vital support given to our hospitals, community, mental health and ambulance services, we would love to hear from you.