Jobs in Egham
Q is an ambitious initiative connecting thousands of people working to make health and care better across the UK and Ireland. Q is part of respected charity the Health Foundation, working in partnership with organisations across the UK and Ireland.
You will lead the developing strategy of the Q Lab network and, working with others, will develop, test and lead thinking about how Q Lab’s work will support local systems as part of an exciting new area of Q’s work. This will involve opportunities to shape and deliver new paid for offers to local systems with our partners. You will work with the team and stakeholders to understand needs, and shape, and deliver offers, ensuring alignment with our mission and with a view to forming long term partnerships.
Critical to success will be experience of partnership work and credibility navigating fields relevant to the Lab approach: improvement, social innovation, systems thinking and design. Collaborative by nature and training, you’ll have experience of bringing together diverse perspectives to make health and care better.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior leader to join a widely respected and dynamic initiative. Directly managing a small functional team, you’ll also be helping to shape the direction of the initiative.
To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please click on the link below to find out more about the role and how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
There are a variety of annual special events that include but are not restricted to: Annual Charity Dinner, Armistice Address, Carol Services and Clay Shoot as well as Open Days, virtual events, AGM and the Secret Postcard Auction. The role also supports the other fundraising teams in the logistics, stewardship and administration of events, activities, data management and input and donor engagement tasks.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Senior Events Officer with all fundraising and stewardship events including the production, delivery, logistics and administration of our key special events
- Work with Income stream Heads, when required, to manage their donor engagement and cultivation events and activities
- Update the events section of the Combat Stress website
- Assist in researching venues and suppliers for events
- Liaise with and relationship manage external suppliers (caterers, printers, florists, venues) regarding events
- Help manage all printed materials related to events including designers, printers and advertisers
- Help source prizes for the live and silent auctions
- Raise and manage invoices as directed
- Input and manage event administration on Raiser's Edge, always ensuring accurate records are maintained
- Process ticket applications and donations in lieu of tickets and ensure all supporters are thanked in a timely manner
- Attend events and assist the Senior Events Officer to ensure everything runs smoothly and all attendees at the event are well looked after. Some out of hours work is required
- Collaborate and support other fundraising teams as and where required
This role will be subject to a DBS check.
Are you ready to join our dynamic team as a Directors assistant and business support and unlock your potential and opportunities?
Girlguiding is seeking an experienced, proactive Directors assistant and efficient business support to provide comprehensive support to executive directors enabling them to operate efficiently and effectively as part of executive leadership team.
You will be required to provide the highest quality assistance and administrative support as well as acting as the initial point of contact. You will need to be a master organiser with excellent communication and time management skills. You must have great attention to detail, excel at managing competing priorities and be able to handle confidential information with discretion and tact, and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
In our ideal candidate we are also looking for substantial experience in providing comprehensive secretariat support for meetings.
We encourage candidates fulfilling the criteria to apply for this position.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate leader to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our non-profit organisation.
The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial leadership of Appeer, at an exciting phase of our growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to our mission, a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people with hidden disabilities, and a proven track record of leadership in a similar setting. The postholder will lead Appeer into its next phase of growth and develop sustainability into the future. See detailed job description and person specification.
Location: Home Based with travel to Woking, Surrey, and surrounds for some meetings and Sessions
Contract: Permanent, 0.8-Full-time (negotiable based on candidate profile)
Salary: £41,000 per annum pro rata
Key Responsibilities of the CEO:
Leadership and Strategy:
● Develop and implement the strategic vision and direction for the organisation in collaboration with the Board of Directors
● Foster a culture of inclusivity, innovation, support and continuous improvement
● Represent the organisation publicly, serving as a passionate advocate for our community
Operational Management:
● Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services.
● Develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with our mission and goals
● Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices including but not limited to safeguarding, employment law, GDPR and finance
● Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and stakeholder contracts and agreements.
● Act as Appeer’s Equality Lead and oversee Appeer’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures
Financial Oversight:
● Develop and manage the annual budget in conjunction with the Board of Directors, working as part of the Finance Committee
● Ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation through sound fiscal management and oversight
● Oversee effective pursuit and management of funding, including grants, donations, corporate sponsorship, commissions and partnerships and coordinate large fundraising bids
Stakeholder Engagement:
● Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including beneficiaries, families, staff, funders, and community partners
● Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors to support governance and strategic roles
● Provide excellent donor stewardship and nurture strong relationships with funders
● Identify new opportunities for engagement with the wider community to raise awareness and support for the organisation’s mission
Team Management:
● Lead, mentor, and develop the management team and staff, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
● Direct line management of Programme Managers, Engagement Manager and Business Manager
● Ensure appropriate staffing levels and development opportunities for employees
● Promote a culture of collaboration, respect, and accountability
● Act as Appeer’s Equality Lead and oversee Appeer’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures
About Us:
Appeer is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up to deliver services that support autistic girls and women (and those assigned female at birth) to connect with peers, to develop their life/work skills and to support their wellbeing. We provide in person and online activity groups and programmes, alternative provision, events and resources for those in the community that we serve, their parents/carers and other professionals. We are not a therapeutic setting and as such do not offer clinical support or 1:1 supervision. We were established in 2019 and have since grown rapidly from a small startup to a robust small-medium enterprise with a turnover of £250k and serving well over 400 beneficiaries a year.
All our work is firmly rooted in a ‘positive peer approach’, providing an enjoyable, pressure-free and beneficiary-centred space for connecting with others and exploring interests and hobbies in a place they can truly be themselves. We also facilitate light touch exploration of autism and the discovery and sharing of helpful tools and approaches for navigating the neurodivergent experience.
Our aim is to safeguard and enhance our beneficiaries’ wellbeing, build on their strengths, foster peer support and social networks and promote a positive outlook, whilst never dismissing the challenges they may face. We categorically reject a deficit-based view of neurodivergence and work on the basis that all brains are different and deserve equal respect, freedom and scope for expression.
Appeer is led by lived-experience staff and volunteers, and we strive to maintain an inclusive, supportive and creative working environment where everyone feels supported to do their best.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter outlining their interest, suitability and vision for the role by 5pm on 12th August 2024. We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close the application window sooner than 12th August 2024 if a suitable shortlist of candidates has been identified.
Appeer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also committed to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process for all vacancies.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations in order to effectively access the recruitment process.
If you would like any further information about the role or application process, please contact: Claire Livingston who may arrange a conversation with the CEO or a director with you.
This job is funded in part by a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund which will be funding 24 hours per week of this role.
This job is subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Appeer has been set up to benefit autistic girls and women and those around them due to a lack of support, provision and understanding.
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Advocacy and Healthwatch are powerful allies for change. As one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy, advocacy-related and Healthwatch services, this new role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, putting people at the heart of what we do.
Advocacy allows Individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people’s rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves or to speak up for them when they can’t.
Healthwatch uses feedback from the public to better understand the issues facing the NHS and other care providers and make sure people’s experiences improve health and care for everyone – locally and nationally. Healthwatch can also help people to get the information they need to make the right personal choices to get the support they deserve. You can find out more about what we do on our website.
About the role
The Head of Operations will have oversight of all service delivery to ensure people are at the heart of what we do, and we are the best we can be, through:
- Setting and reaching high standards
- Promoting collective and personal responsibility
- Making best practice happen
- Championing continuous improvement.
What we need from you
We are looking for an experienced leader and manager who is skilled in building and developing effective relationships with colleagues, particularly with a workforce which is geographically dispersed. Looking for a chance to make a real impact, you will have the desire and passion to drive forward the mission and values of The Advocacy People.
Although this role is predominantly working from home the role does require monthly travel to see our local teams which are currently accross the south of England. You must have access to a stable home broadband service, good mobile signal, a full driving licence and your own transport as well as flexibility with working hours.
What happens next
If you’d like to know more, the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website
Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment checks. Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks, including the appropriate DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references, one of which will need to be from your most recent or current employer, have been received.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing Date: 9am on 5 August 2024
Interview Date: 20 August 2024
Interview venue: MS Teams
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Sarah Deason.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Working for a small , resident led , community organisation your role will be to develop and deliver a range of projects and activities for local residents . You will have experience of similar work in a community setting and be responsible for managing an existing portfolio of projects and staff . You will work to develop partnerships with a range of local organisations , both statutory and voluntary , with a view to deleloping new projects and representing resident's interests . You will also undertake some fundraising and deputise for the Chief Executive as required.
We will accept CVs with a covering letter in the first instance , however we will expect applicants to complete our application form before interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our Learning & Development team as a part time Learning & Development Administrator.
You will be supporting SHP as a learning organisation by supporting the smooth running of the Learning & Development Team. Through administrative support you will ensure that all SHP staff can access quality learning and development.
This role will suit someone who is highly IT literate and is organised. You’ll need to be able to ask questions when you’re unsure about something and be willing to build relationships with colleagues at all levels.
About the role:
Your key responsibilities will be maintaining user data on our learning management system, Owl, and responding to email enquiries in a prompt and professional way. You will also be required to communicate with internal and external trainers, set up calendar events, support training attendees with reminders and follow up emails. You may also be involved with updating e-learning modules and compiling regular training related data. The tasks can be varied and may include supporting colleagues with ad-hoc tasks.
In this role, you will work in a supportive, friendly and busy team as part of a growing charity, committed to supporting homeless Londoners.
The role is 18.75 hours a week spread across 3 or 4 days with agreement from the Head of Learning & Development and as per business need. The role requires the post holder to be logged in by 9:00AM to monitor the L&D inbox and the Learning Line so that training days can run smoothly.
About You:
- You use your strong time management skills to be able to effectively manage workload, multiple systems and processes, and meet a variety of priorities deadlines
- You have a proactive approach to asking questions if you need more information about the completion of a task or project
- You have a great people skills and can build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation
- You have an eye for detail and can keep information accurate and up to date
- You are confident in using computer systems
- You are an excellent team player with a flexible and collaborative approach
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 4th August at midnight
Interview date: Thursday 15th August via Microsoft Teams
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Want to play your part in transforming society?
You're in the right place.
Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later.
We are looking for coaches to work as part of Spear centres that are run in partnership with churches around the country, delivering the Spear Programme to 16-24 year olds, equipping and empowering them to overcome the barriers they face and turn their lives around.
Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic, one-year opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path.
Download our Graduate Prospectus for more information.
What will you do?
- Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives
- Build great relationships with relevant professionals
- Form part of an intentional church community
What will you gain?
- Christian Leadership Skills
- Social Impact Experience
- Excellent coaching capability
- Management skills and career progression
Working requirements, salary & benefits
- Salary between £22,000 and £24,000 dependant on location and experience, plus pension scheme
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm. 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days)
- One year fixed term contract; we aim to support all Graduate coaches to progress to other roles with us after this initial year, with development towards management level within 3 years.
- Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings)
- For most centres there is a requirement to become part of the partner church congregation, and you will be expected to participate in church team events as well as wider Resurgo team events, including weekly staff prayer meetings and annual staff conferences in summer and winter (one residential)
- A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer
We have various Spear Centre locations which are listed below. We have variable start dates so please indicate when you are looking to start.
London
- Bethnal Green
- Camden
- Clapham Junction
- Hammersmith
- Islington
- Kennington
- North Kensington
Regional
- Brighton
- Bournemouth
Other Centres with part time roles
We also partner with churches in the following cities - these centres handle their own applications, and the roles are slightly different, being part time and mostly permanent, at a slightly more senior level. If you are interested in these, please contact our recruitment team for more information.
- Ipswich
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a creative and ambitious Fundraising and Communications Manager. A key focus of the role is the development of our donor management systems and corporate partnerships, whilst providing strategic oversight of the charity’s internal and external communications. Bid-writing expertise is desirable but not essential. We are looking for a highly effective individual with demonstrable and relevant fundraising experience, as well as excellent planning, organisational and people skills. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will ensure we take a strategic approach to fundraising that ensures the charity’s income will support our growth and development in the years ahead, in line with our 2030 Strategy.
This is a great opportunity to bring established skills and experience to bear in a local organisation undertaking groundbreaking work in a range of exciting areas. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will work alongside colleagues with a wealth of experience at Sufra, and will collaborate closely with the local community and a wide range of local partners and donors. Your input and collaboration will support the charity’s work developing innovative food access models and civic engagement programmes, as well as our efforts campaigning to change the policies that perpetuate poverty.
We would encourage applications from local residents, with knowledge of the London Borough of Brent. We’re open to applications from anyone with relevant experience, but we are particularly interested in hearing from those with the following:
- Accredited Fundraising and/or Communications Qualification OR Equivalent Experience
- 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience in a charity of a similar size or larger than Sufra
- Experience in the strategic management of marketing and communications
- Line Management and supervision
- Budget Management
- CRM development and management
- Proven numeracy and data analysis skills
- Excellent written communication skills, including writing creative and impactful copy
- Ability to work with others collaboratively
- Advanced IT Skills (Microsoft Office, Teams,
SharePoint, Mailchimp, CRM systems) - Honest and Trustworthy
- Positive, Friendly & Hard-working
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage different projects at once
- A self-starter with a can-do attitude
- Commitment to the Values of Sufra
About the role:
Working under the direction of the Service Manager you will be primarily responsible for designing, implementing and co-ordinating recovery-focused activities. You will work with SHP colleagues, partnership agencies and those using the services to ensure the programme meets the latter’s needs. You will be responsible for delivering elements of the programme, in addition to supporting staff members, volunteers, students, clients and peers to facilitate groups and activities.
About you:
- Experience of developing, facilitating and coordinating groups and activities (including supporting others to do so too), with a demonstrable understanding of group dynamics.
- Experience of developing and maintaining positive partnership relationships with a range of internal and external services.
- Demonstrable understanding of engaging and motivating people who experience multiple disadvantages, with an awareness of the issues that may make this process challenging.
- Demonstrable experience of working with either homeless service users or clients with complex needs such as Mental Health, Substance Use, Ex Offending, and Physical Health needs.
- A strong understanding of the issues that typically disrupt progress in journeys towards independence, such as mental health, substance misuse, self-harm, domestic violence, anger management, learning impairment and frailty due to illness.
- Excellent time management skills, ability to work on own initiative, manage competing priorities and maintain high standards.
- Excellent team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering service objectives across work specialisms.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 3rd August at midnight
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 12th August via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the CIC delivering the business support services which underpin the strategic growth of our organisation.
The Business Manager will be responsible for financial management, operational efficiency, HR, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management:
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Oversee daily operations, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and effectively
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Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance service delivery and to comply with stakeholder contracts and agreements and all relevant regulations and legal requirements.
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Oversee programme administration processes to ensure the efficient management of these areas
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Monitor and evaluate the performance of services and programmes with the Management Team. Coordinate the delivery of effective Management Information and analysis of Appeer operations for regular review by the CEO and Board
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Ensure all necessary IT software, hardware and resources across the organisation are implemented and managed well, securely and up-to-date.
Financial and Funding Management:
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Oversee financial reporting, including monthly management accounts, and ensure compliance with financial regulations with Financial Manager
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Support the Board of Directors and Finance Committee with financial reporting, analysis and financial and sustainability strategy development for the organisation with Financial Manager
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Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants, donations, and partnerships; manage funding relationships and grant monitoring and reporting with CEO and internal staff
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Manage external supplier contracts and relationships: ensuring contracts, insurances, subscriptions and rentals/hires are maintained to ensure continuity of cover/use and offer best value for the organisation
HR Management:
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Oversee the management of HR across the organisation, advising on the strategic recruitment, management and development of staff and volunteers
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Responsible for the coordination of recruitment, induction and training of new recruits
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Provide ‘business partner’ HR support to Line Managers
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Coordinate Appeer’s process of regular performance and reward reviews and coordinate a programme of ongoing training and development opportunities
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Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment legislation and that employment contracts and the Employee Handbook are kept under ongoing review
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Ensure best practice delivery of employment practices in line with Appeer’s values
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Line manage the Admin Officer, Finance Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Strategic Planning:
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Work with the CEO to develop and implement the Appeer CIC’s strategic plan
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As a member of the senior leadership team, support the CEO and board in organisational strategy development
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Identify opportunities for growth and development of services
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Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, funders, community partners
Compliance and Risk Management:
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Ensure Appeer complies with all relevant regulations and legal requirements. Manage risk, including health and safety, data protection, complaints and safeguarding. Communicate relevant policies and procedures to staff, families and service users (as appropriate)
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Work with the CEO/Engagement Manager to ensure that Appeer CIC fulfils its duties and responsibilities associated with internal and external contracts and agreements
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Act as Appeer’s Data Controller for GDPR purposes
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Maintain the organisation’s Risk Register and coordinate a formal quarterly review and report to the CEO
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Maintain accurate records and ensure robust reporting mechanisms are in place
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Act as the channel of communication with Appeer’s insurers and, legal advisers when issues arise, keeping the CEO and Board informed as necessary
About APPEER
Appeer is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up to deliver services that support autistic girls and women (and those assigned female at birth) to connect with peers, to develop their life/work skills and to support their wellbeing. Over the past 5 years our founder and current CEO has taken the vision of creating a community where autistic girls and women can connect from a small, passionate team into a robust and impactful organisation.
We provide In Person and Online Activity groups and programmes, Alternative Provision, events and resources for those in the community that we serve, their parents/carers and other professionals. We are not a therapeutic setting and as such do not offer clinical support or 1:1 supervision.
We were established in 2019 and have since grown rapidly from a small startup to a robust small-medium enterprise with a turnover of £250k and serving over 400 beneficiaries a year.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter outlining their interest, suitability and vision for the role
by 5pm on 12th August 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit early applications as the application window may close sooner than 12th August 2024 if a suitable candidate is found.
Appeer is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process for all vacancies.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations in order to effectively access the recruitment process. If you would like any further information about the role or application process, please contact Claire Livingston who may arrange a conversation with the CEO or a director with you.
Appeer has been set up to benefit autistic girls and women and those around them due to a lack of support, provision and understanding.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client, an ambitious and professional leading body is seeking a strategic Project Manager to join their learning and skills department temporarily. Join them in their mission to encourage the potential of physics for the benefit of all by step in and leading strategic projects that address the urgent skills gap in physics-powered sectors and contribute to pioneering advancements in the physics community!
This role involves growing and widening expertise, influencing networks, and forging impactful partnerships. You'll collaborate with internal teams across England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, and engage with external stakeholders at senior levels to drive positive change.
If you're passionate about creating a diverse and skilled physics community, help shape the future of physics and apply today! Immediate start!
Role: Project Manager (Learning and Skills)
Organisation type: Professional Body/Charitable Organisation
Salary/day rate: £260 - £400 day rate (depending on number of days)
Working arrangements: Part time - 2/3 days per week (flexible, can spread days over week)
Location: Predominantly remote working, occasional visits to London-based office
Employment type: Temporary basis - immediate start!
Context of the role:
- Support the organisation's future long-term strategy to make physics accessible to all by addressing skills shortages.
- Work within the Skills team to meet current and future needs in physics-powered sectors.
- Provide project leadership cover for the Skills team leader, driving strategic projects.
- Collaborative and build strong working relationships with internal teams across the UK and Ireland and external stakeholders at senior levels.
- Lead the delivery of a major project focusing on skills challenges in semiconductors, quantum technologies, and photonics.
- Champion initiatives that promote reskilling, upskilling, and inclusivity in the workforce.
- Influence networks and build consensus to encourage partnerships for impactful outcomes.
- Enhance internal expertise and influence in the physics community to drive meaningful change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaboratively scope and manage projects that contribute to achieving our skills objectives.
- Align and support skills-focused work across organisation's departments in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, ensuring consistency and synergies.
- Allocate funds and manage budgets for projects and activities.
- Identify and build relationships with key partners to enhance project impact.
- Work effectively within the organisation's matrixed team, shaping priorities and developing integrated plans across related programs.
- Lead and oversee core skills projects, managing delivery risks, milestones, and impacts.
- Support coordination of skills-related activities across national and regional teams in England.
- Manage major national activities and relationships with skills stakeholders and partners.
The successful candidate:
- Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities in a complex stakeholder and policy environment.
- Decision-making and project activities based on solid evidence.
- Inspiring leader and excellent project manager, able to promote cooperation and achieve collective goals.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication, influencing, and cooperative skills.
- Skilled at building relationships and connecting with various stakeholders.
- Ability to start quickly with a strong understanding of the skills landscape and how to drive impactful change.
Knowledge or understanding of physics-powered sectors is a plus but not essential and/or knowledge or experience in the membership/charity/education sector or organisation of a similar nature.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Project Manager role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference 81357SOH and we can provide more information to you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-driven UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips voluntary community educators to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of our world where communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.
Since 2016, through collaborating with over 300 local volunteers, who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here.
Our Ghanaian-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for volunteers: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead DigLit, EduSTEM, EduKidz and Ignite Equity clubs, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 10,000 students of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Impact Report here.
We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the last year. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model.
We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.
We are excited by our future.
About this role
Following the significant development of EduSpots’ income and activities in the last year, we are looking for an experienced finance and operations professional to provide exceptional support to the Chief Executive Officer, Head of Development, and Head of Operations (Ghana-based) to ensure the development of robust financial and operational systems, policies and processes.
The candidate can work from any location, but will have a strong knowledge of UK law and charity accounting in an international development charity context. You will be a self-starter, able to work independently on tasks assigned, whilst proactively suggesting improvements to our systems, policies and wider strategic development.
We are looking for a team player with a genuine desire to contribute to greater educational equity, with a strong personal alignment to our organizational values of teamwork, care, play, passion, community leadership and sustainable impact.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Work with the UK Finance Officer (volunteer) and Ghana based Finance Manager and Head of Operations to oversee global finances, so that consolidated management accounts and donor financial reports can be produced.
- Support with the roll-out of new accounting software and reviewing intercompany financial processes to ensure accountability and compliance with recognised accounting standards.
- Support with bank account management and reviewing funds transfers.
- In future, possibly manage staff payroll, including tax and pension contributions.
- Oversee the onboarding and screening of new staff, contractors or volunteers in the UK and other locations outside Ghana, including reference checks, criminal records checks, preparing contracts, etc.
- Review and keep organisational policies and procedures (including staff handbook) up to date, staying abreast of any changes in the wider external legal and operating environment.
- Monitor compliance to organizational policies and escalate compliance and operational risks to the CEO.
- Monitor and renew insurance cover.
- Support with other tasks related to finance and operations as time permits.
Personal Specification
Knowledge & Experience
- Qualification in accounting, or working towards one.
- Experience working on finance within an international NGO.
- Knowledge of governance requirements within a UK charity, and of working in compliance with the Charity Commission of England and Wales.
- Experience developing organisational policies and procedures.
- Experience in recruitment and some knowledge of good HR practice.
Personal Qualities & Skills
- A genuine commitment to educational equity and community-driven change.
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
- Proactive and able to work to maintain a high standard of performance with minimum supervision in an impact-driven environment.
- Excellent numeracy and analytical skills, able to manage complex spreadsheets, systems and databases.
- Strong communication skills, with an ability to build strong working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, with an openness to new ways of working.
- A team player with a belief in the value of collaborative approaches to learning.
Please send a tailored covering letter and updated CV addressed to the CEO by Sunday 18th August with a hope to meet shortlisted candidates for a first-round interview shortly afterwards, with a planned start date in September.
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time in consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the role.
EduSpots is committed to the safeguarding of children. Appointment will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post.
Looking for an opportunity to step up as a Senior Partnership Development Manager to start securing exciting & significant new partnerships, all whilst working for an incredible national children’s charity? Look no further – We’re thrilled to be partnering with Barnardo’s as they seek a Senior Partnerships Development Manager to join a dedicated team to ultimately protect, support and nurture children and young people.
As Senior Partnership Development Manager, you will be key in driving the growth of new and existing business in the Fundraising Team, achieving income growth targets, and managing corporate relationships. You will also be responsible for motivating a team of 3 managers and actively develop strategies and business systems to support a high quality of professional service.
To be an excellent Senior Partnership Development Manager, you will need:
- Experience of developing & building profitable client/donor relationships within large & complex organisations
- Experience managing a small team
- Experience of securing high value and complex partnerships
Salary: £43,000 - £50,000
Contract: Permanent Full time
Location: Homebased (UK)
Closing date: 14th August
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
Closing Date: 1st September 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing and influential charity on a 12 month fixed–term contract (maternity cover) in a senior leadership role.
We’re looking for an experienced health, social care and public policy leader to inspire Parkinson’s UK’s policy, campaigns, education, professional engagement and service improvement and grants teams, working with colleagues across the External Relations directorate to develop our staff to their full potential.
About the role
You’ll inspire, challenge and lead the Policy & Health Strategy teams to improve public services for people with Parkinson’s - across areas such as timely access to high quality NHS services, access to medications, access to research opportunities, and improved benefits and employment support. You’ll work closely with people affected by Parkinson’s, health care professionals and other partners to influence decision makers across Whitehall, Westminster and local health systems.
You’ll oversee an annual budget of around £5 million, and a team of 45 people.
Please follow this link, or open the attachment on our website to see the team!
This role is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract for maternity cover.
What you’ll do:
- Create an environment in which the Parkinson’s Excellence Network flourishes, working closely with the Clinical Leadership Team, developing the Network to drive up standards of care for people with Parkinson’s.
- Work with the Director of External Relations to carve out new areas of influence over decision makers, nationally and locally, to improve public services for people with Parkinson’s.
- Ensure that the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s is at the core of our policy, campaigning, service improvement and professional education work, and help amplify their needs in the media as a spokesperson.
- Position the Excellence Network as sector leading with key decision makers in health and social care, maximise funding opportunities and embed the Network and Parkinson’s UK services as key partners in the health and social care sector.
What you’ll bring:
- Authentic and inspirational leader who successfully motivates teams and a strategic thinker with proven experience of translating concepts into practice.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to position yourself as an opinion leader within relevant communities. You will ideally have experience as a media spokesperson or be open to media training and opportunities.
- Substantial leadership experience in health and social care or public policy, and in developing professional networks and partnerships to support improvements in care and services.
- In-depth understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development across the UK, and of the digital health innovation landscape and how it can be used to lever change.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.
The interview for this role will be held in person on 20 September. To help prepare for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet (virtually) staff, people with Parkinson’s and health care professionals in w/c 09 September.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.