We are seeking a Centre Manager to take full responsibility for the day to day running of busy day  centre  leading on service delivery and improvement. This is a new role where you will be able to shape our services and make a big impact.

Barons Court Project is the only drop-in center for people who are homeless or living with mental health issues in Hammersmith and Fulham. Over the past 3 years our guest numbers have more than doubled and we need to do more to meet eveyone's needs.

You will join a small team and take line management responsibility for all frontline workers. You will ensure they are supported and developed and that the service offer from the centre continually improves to ensure we do more for our guests.

This is a new post to facilitate the Director to work on plans to extend our reach in the borough by opening a new centre.

You will join an organisation at a very exciting time and be part of an exciting future.

 If you would like to join our team, please submit your CV and a covering letter which demonstrates how you meet each section of the Person Specification. Applications without a covering letter may not be considered.      

The Wolfson Foundation is a charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts, with education and research underpinning everything that we do. We are one of the country’s largest funding charities, and in 2019 we allocated some £40m in grants.

We are recruiting for an important and exciting role: our Programme Manager (Heritage, Arts and Schools).

The post reports directly to the Head of Funding, line manages a Programme Officer and delivers all of our grant programmes in these areas, in line with our new Strategic Framework which will be launched in spring 2020. The key areas of focus are heritage, museums & galleries, libraries & archives, performing arts, as well as secondary schools. The role also provides support on the administration of the Wolfson History Prize.

The successful applicant will have an enthusiasm for the sectors covered by this role, and it is expected that they will have at least three years of experience in one or more of the programme areas. Some experience of grant-making would be preferred, although we recognise that the role is also likely to appeal to individuals looking to build on their experience in the cultural or educational sectors and take their first step into a philanthropic organisation.

Essential skills include outstanding organisational and administrative skills, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly, managing a varied workload under pressure. The individual needs to be able to work effectively as part of a small team while also being capable of undertaking independent work. Creating and maintaining high quality relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority is critical.

The Foundation is able to offer £35,000-40,000 per annum as part of a competitive remuneration package, including private health insurance and pension contribution.

Further information about the role can be found in the job description

How to apply

To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a cover letter (addressed to the Chief Executive) which outlines why you are suited to this role and how you meet the skills and experience profile listed in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 11 March 2020.

It is expected that interviews will take place on Tuesday 24 March 2020.

TSSA represents people working in transport and travel. Our vision is to be a well organised and effective trade union where our members are at the heart of everything that we do. We want to be able to campaign on issues that are important to our members and the transport industry. To do this, we need to have a strong political voice where we can encourage our members to challenge and create change within their workplaces, their industry and their wider community.

Political Officer – Communications and Media Team - London

The role – You will be working with our communications team to continuously develop and deliver on our political strategy. You will plan and pursue campaigns that deliver on our industrial and political policies and objectives and be able to communicate these to our membership through media content delivery. To do this you will be building positive working relationships with politicians, political parties, other trade unions and campaigning organisations to ensure we have avenues for a growing political voice. You will also find ways to engage our membership in politics that impact on them via education and awareness programmes.

The skills and knowledge we are looking for - We are looking for someone who can lead and influence a wide range of audiences from our members to senior politicians. You must have strong verbal and written communication skills including digital content and delivery and also be able to work as part of a collaborative communications team. You must value the role of trade unions in society and understand the role they play in working environments. You must have knowledge of and preferably experience of engaging with political and parliamentary structures. A passion for public transport alongside an equal and fair society would make you the kind of individual we are looking for.
In the current environmental, political and economic crisis that we are in, never has there been a more important and challenging time to play a part in creating change, drive social engagement and challenge discrimination via pro-active and positive campaigns in the public and private transport industry.

The office location for this role Liverpool Street, London but the role will require national travel and an element of out of normal office hours working.

Our Political Officers starting salary is £51,654 plus London Weighting of £5,521 that can rise on an incremental scale to £58,541 plus LW over a period of five years.

The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 9th March, 10am and assessments will be held on either the 23rd or 24th March 2020.

TSSA offers all employees a generous annual leave entitlement and defined benefit pension scheme. TSSA is an equal opportunities employer striving to maintain and grow our diverse workplace community. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are a family friendly employer and pro-actively support staff with disabilities. We are proud to be a Stonewall Diversity Champion and have just recently signed the Time to Change pledge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, fun and innovative Events and Community Fundraising Officer who will continue developing the Trust’s events calendar and cultivate long term relationships with our community fundraisers.

The Multiple System Atrophy Trust (MSA Trust) is the UK and Eire’s leading national charity offering vital support to people affected by MSA – a terminal neurodegenerative disease. We are entirely funded through voluntary income, around a third of which comes from Events and Community. Most of our fundraisers are already familiar with our cause, and just need guidance and stewardship to maximise their efforts, ensure they feel appreciated and enable us to retain their support.

Reporting to our Senior Fundraising Manager this role will be ideal if you:

• Have experience of supporter care and stewardship in the voluntary sector
• Are looking for a chance to use your creativity and enthusiasm to develop initiatives allowing a good degree of autonomy
• Have an interest in sports and community events
• Are looking for your next step on the ladder and want to learn about the complete supporter journey in a dynamic, friendly and growing charity.

With plenty of scope for personal development through on-the-job learning opportunities as well as more formalised training and development, this role provides a unique opportunity to harness the power of fund and awareness raising to support more people with MSA.

We are a small friendly team at our London office so we are looking for a person who can fit in well and be prepared to go the extra mile.

The role requires some occasional travelling around the UK to our various fundraising events and Support Groups, but own transportation is not needed.

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Since 1915, we’ve provided rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to tens of thousands of blind veterans.

We are looking for an IS Project Manager/Business Analyst who will ensure the selection and implementation of new applications or enhancements of existing applications. You will influence and guide project members to ensure a favourable outcome of the project. Leading on the definition of Business Processes, scenarios and solution requirements for a given area of the business, you will also be responsible for determining how information technology can be applied to the benefit of the business and advise management accordingly. The post holder will then effectively manage the change associated with the technology projects.

As an experienced Project Manager/Business Analyst, preferably with a project management background, you will be equally comfortable gathering user requirements from our care teams in the Centres, as well as presenting new development ideas to the Senior Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate will have highly developed communication skills and the ability to develop effective and influential relationships at all levels. The post holder will also have a methodical and flexible approach to problem solving and experience managing large and complicated projects.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits and career development opportunities for the right candidate.

Closing date:  Monday 24 February at 5.00pm

Interview date:  Wedneday 11 March 2020

To be considered for this role please submit your CV and supporting statement  of no more than 500 words outlining your suitability for the role to us.

Should we receive a high volume of interest, we may close applications for this vacancy before the deadline so you are advised to express your interest as soon as possible. 

Due to the high number of enquiries and applications we receive for our vacancies we don't acknowledge each one - if you haven't heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume that we won't be inviting you for an interview. You are, of course, welcome to try again if a suitable post comes up. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interview.

Are you comfortable with Macro based financial systems? Would you enjoy a role that is both technical and people facing? Do you want to work with budget holders, adapting the system based on their needs?

This large charity are looking for a technically gifted finance professional, who also enjoys being in an outward facing role working in close proximity to the budget holders they are supporting.

This charity has a large number of budget holders, many based internationally, so it is imperative that the internal reporting system works smoothly to avoid labour intensive, error prone manual reporting.

Requirements:

• A full finance qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)

• Experience with a Macro based system
• Excel and/or SUN skills are desired but not essential
• Excellent communication skills, including a diplomatic approach and the ability to present a reasoned argument to achieve a mutually satisfactory outcome

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and developing the finance system
• Working with Budget holders
• Upskilling and educating internal stakeholders
• Keeping the director of finance abreast of developments and supporting on an ad-hoc basis where necessary

The salary for this role is £45,000 – £50,000 on a full time basis. Though permanent candidates are preferred, part time applications will be considered.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? Do you want to work in a challenging, team-focused and rewarding environment? Do you have the skills to  lead a diverse team to perform to the best of their abilities?

Centrepoint is the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people. We provide a range of accommodation based and floating support services to vulnerable young people across London, Manchester, Yorkshire and the North East. Our vision is to end youth homelessness but until then we will continue to provide young people with a place to call home, tailored support and the opportunity to build the skills needed to sustain independent living.

This is an exciting Service Manager role based in Brent and Harrow and includes responsibilities for supported accommodation services and a small floating support service. The Service Manager is responsible for overall service delivery and performance management, providing effective leadership to achieve high quality outcomes for young people and working in partnership with Social Services teams.  At Centrepoint, we work in a Psychologically Informed Environment. All staff are required  to implement this approach when working with young people.

We are looking for an experienced manager with exceptional skills in establishing and maintaining positive relationships both internally and externally.

A key part of the role will be to promote a vibrant culture with an uncompromising commitment to excellence and a fully integrated support service, reflecting the needs of those accessing the service.

In return for your efforts you will receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development and a host of staff benefits such as interest free travel loan, stakeholder pension scheme entitlement.

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality. We especially welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people’s service.

Location: Brent and Harrow

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 February, 12 noon

Centrepoint is the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people. Working with over 7,800 young people every year, our vision is to end youth homelessness. While we pursue this vision, our immediate focus is on providing vulnerable young people with a place to call home and a chance to acquire the skills they need to build a better future. Centrepoint works directly in London, Yorkshire and the North East of England, and collaborates actively with similar organisations right across the UK.

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Service Manager.  The role based in Brent and Harrow and includes responsibilities for supported accommodation services and a small floating support service.

The purpose of the Deputy Service Manager role is to promote a vibrant culture with an uncompromising commitment to excellence and fully integrated support and development services, reflecting the needs of those accessing the service. At Centrepoint, we work in a Psychologically Informed Environment. All staff are required  to implement this approach when working with young people.

You will be required to line management and staff to ensure that performance targets and contractual requirements are met and exceeded. You will motivate and develop the staff team to deliver a consistently high quality, needs led and responsive service to young people in order to support their personal development and ultimately move them into more independent accommodation. You will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to individual and team development through effective management of staff.  You must be able to work flexibly and in line with the rota.

You will work positively and proactively with all local stakeholders including commissioners, providers, local community groups and young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of staff providing an outstanding quality service to young people and stakeholders.

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality. We especially welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people’s service.

Location: brent and Harrow

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 February, 12 noon

The Passage provides a range of support services to homeless and adults at risk in London. Our mission is to provide resources which encourage, inspire and challenge homeless people to transform their lives.

We are currently seeking an Information & Outcomes Manager who will be responsible for managing and developing the client data in relation to the work of The Passage and for ensuring that The Passage produces high quality information for both internal and external purposes.

They will work with the service managers to ensure that the client database is a key tool in delivering, evaluating and innovating services for clients and co-ordinate cross- service meetings to ensure that the data is being consistently entered, that improvements or requests for change are understood and managed

The Information and Outcomes Manager will support the further development of the fundraising database system as well as be responsible for Data Protection practices within the organisation. This includes maintaining GDPR systems, dealing with subject access requests and other data requests, ensuring GDPR training and regular audits is carried out throughout the organisation.

The successful candidate should have experience of project management, working with client/customer record databases and liaising with partnership agencies. An intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word is essential.

To apply, please go to our website.

Closing Date: 10am, Monday 24 February 2020

Interview Date: Tuesday 03 March 2020

The Passage strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Benefits include 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, Group Pension Plan, Life Assurance and Cycle to Work Schemes.

This is a pivotal role in the Chief Executive's Office, overseeing work at the corporate centre and coordinating the work of key decision making groups - Executive Committee, Board of Trustees and its sub-committees. You will manage work flow, ensure high quality papers are dispatched on time, attend and minute meetings and follow up actions.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: 

• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised

• Strong with written communication
• Able to effectively prioritise work
• Able to use Microsoft software packages
• Ability to work autonomously

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 
• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 
• Competitive salary rates
• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 

• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to apply 

To apply for any of our vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive at this stage we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.  

The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction, leading science research centre and commercial event space. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens, both in our London and Tring museums, spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to take a role with a high degree of autonomy, where initiative, knowledge and experience will be valued and you can have a direct impact on the Museum's compute strategy. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies to deliver the Natural History Museum's mission to advance the science of nature.

We are looking for an motivated Sysadmin to play a key role in the realisation of an ambitious digital strategy. The position requires the administration of a wide variety of technologies including enterprise Linux operating systems, IaaS tools (Ansible, Puppet, terraform, Git, containerisation technologies, etc), parallel file systems (Spectrum Scale and the like) and HPC technologies.

You will be part of an Infrastructure team working together proactively maintaining and improving these systems and their processes. The role includes configuration, system/application administration, maintenance and patching, installations, enhancements and upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, performance tuning and documentation.

There is a significant focus on administering the Museum's growing HPC infrastructure and you will be part of a community effort which manages job schedulers/resource manager. The role comes with a strong focus on Linux administration and you will lead on innovating methods of installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise Linux operating systems such as CentOS and Ubuntu.

About you

Are you a keen experienced Sysadmin or Linux System Administrator looking for a new challenge?

A can-do problem-solving attitude and desire to learn is essential as well as a positive approach to customer service. The successful candidate will find themselves working in a supportive environment with exposure to a range of technologies and IaaS tools.

Training and mentoring will be provided, and personal development strongly encouraged.

Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 24 February 2020
Interviews expected: 5 or 6 March

To apply, please visit and upload your CV with a covering letter, which clearly outlines how you meet our person specification.

Job Title: CRM Operations Manager
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire (15 mins walk from train station)
Duration: Permanent or 6 month contract (CRM Operations Manager)
Salary: Up to £50k
Type of Organisation: Health
Interview Date: TBC
Benefits:
- Strong tech infrastructure with opportunity to work from home 2 days per week
- If you like tech and want to learn about lots of new exciting tech then this is a dream job for you as they have plenty.
- Modern offices on a beautiful business park (American style) with small river running through
- Pool and table tennis available to play
- Family / community feel to the team
- Flexible working
- Gym facilities close by (with highly discounted rates at a university next door),

Description of Role:
An exciting new opportunity to join as the CRM Operations Manager for the Charity, encompassing ICT Infrastructure, CRM system, Operational Support, leadership of the Database team and data analysis and reporting for various activities across the charity.

The office is informal, open plan and designed to create a vibrant and productive workspace for all our staff. Less than a 30-minute train ride from London King's Cross. Free car parking is available to all staff, along with cycle racks for the more energetic.

About You:
You'll have significant experience of successfully leading an IT department and managing multiple projects to deliver IT services, business applications and IT infrastructure. You will have worked in a cross functional team environment and have knowledge and experience of an enterprise CRM and Microsoft operating systems and products.

With your strong communication skills you deliver clarity in both spoken and written communications and have the ability to collaborate with and influence your colleagues effectively, whilst being adaptive and flexible in providing solutions. You'll have excellence in building relationships and working as a team, with innovative thinking and the ability to drive change and implementation.

If you like the sound of our role and think you have what we are looking for, then we would very much like to hear from you.

A detailed job description is available for this role, please get in touch.

A referral scheme is in place for this role - if Charity People place someone you introduce us to, we will donate £250 to a charity of your choice. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Neil on 020 7939 7441 or [email protected] for more information.

When you apply through Charity People you improve your chances of securing the role in various ways:
*We provide additional information about the role and the client.
*Where needed we can advise you on cover letters, applications and your CV.
*Interview coaching and tips for the crucial moment.

For similar roles to this, or to register your details with us, please go to our website or give one of our friendly consultants a call. The Charity People team all have backgrounds of working in the not-for-profit sector previously and are driven by wanting to see charities performing at their best because of the inspiring and committed people that they employ.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, only the most suitable candidates will be contacted. Before you decide whether or not to apply, please ensure you have read all of the information provided above and make sure that you have the relevant skills & experience for the role.

We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.

The role

This role is pivotal in the provision of a high-quality service to internal stakeholders, both in fundraising as well as other teams across the charity, by being the Data team lead for marketing data selections. The role is the first point of contact for the organisation around the delivery of selections and will also provide support to the Officers in the Data team to enable the efficient delivery of marketing selections for the organisation.

About you

You should be experienced in delivering a broad selections programme and ideally have used Faststats, or an equivalent selections delivery tool, to a high standard in doing so. You need to be confident in communicating complex technical information to a non-technical audience and to have excellent time management to allow you to work on multiple projects concurrently. You need to have experience in leading daily planning of selections for a team of officers and be assured in supporting them to deliver their goals.

About us 

We’re excited to announce that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.

By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well. 

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, Monday 9 March 2020

Interviews: w/c Monday 16 March 2020 

Job Title: Data Manager
Location: Central London
Duration: 6 month contract
Salary: Up to £50,000
Type of Organisation: Medical
Interview Date: ASAP

Job Purpose:
The Data Manager reports directly to the Deputy CEO and has overall responsibility for developing, managing and leading on data strategy for all data across the charity. The role will be primarily responsible for the fundraising database and will also coordinate inputs from other operational data sources, with the exclusion of patient data. You will lead on all database planning and support and promote the use of the CRM system, developing it in accordance with the organisation's business needs.

You will manage a team of 3-4 and play a crucial role in working closely with teams across the Charity to continue to ensure data is collected, stored and managed with integrity. You will work closely with other team leaders to enhance organisational understanding of the data management, develop insight into behaviors, and how they can use data to benefit and improve performance and impact.

About you
You will have considerable experience working with CRM databases, delivering data solutions in accordance with organisational strategies, as well as being a good communicator who can liaise with colleagues at all levels. Ideally you will have worked in a fast-paced environment at a time of change, using project management skills to overcome challenges both technical and logistical.
Your approach to problem-solving will be logical and detailed. You will be able to influence decisions with an evidence-based approach, and be able to articulate business requirements in both technical and non-technical language.
You need to be confident in managing a small team, setting clear work plans, managing priorities and being flexible.

If you like the sound of our role and think you have what we are looking for, then we would very much like to hear from you.

A detailed job description is available for this role, please get in touch.

A referral scheme is in place for this role - if Charity People place someone you introduce us to, we will donate £250 to a charity of your choice. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Neil on 020 7939 7441 or [email protected] for more information.

When you apply through Charity People you improve your chances of securing the role in various ways:
*We provide additional information about the role and the client.
*Where needed we can advise you on cover letters, applications and your CV.
*Interview coaching and tips for the crucial moment.

For similar roles to this, or to register your details with us, please go to our website or give one of our friendly consultants a call. The Charity People team all have backgrounds of working in the not-for-profit sector previously and are driven by wanting to see charities performing at their best because of the inspiring and committed people that they employ.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, only the most suitable candidates will be contacted. Before you decide whether or not to apply, please ensure you have read all of the information provided above and make sure that you have the relevant skills & experience for the role.

We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.