The Brent Centre for Young People (BYCP) exists to improve young people’s lives so they can manage their challenges now and become happy and healthy adults. Set up 50 years ago to focus on preventing  breakdown and suicide amongst adolescents, and working in the heart of the community, we expanded into schools in the 1990s, and work closely with the NHS and other partners to treat a wide range of young people. 

As part of an ambitious new plan the BCYP is developing its senior leadership team with this new position playing a key role. The Head of Development and Communications will possess the professional and personal credibility to build confidence in the charity both internally and externally, based on a deep understanding of the psychoanalytic approach and ethos of the BCYP. 
 
At a time when the mental health of young people is frequently in the news, this role will lead our ambition to reach and influence new audiences and create long lasting partnerships which enable us to help more young people. It will also provide necessary support to the Centre’s Research Department. 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of a well-respected charity at a time of not only change and growth, but when its work has never been in greater demand.  In addition to candidates with charity experience, we are interested to hear from candidates with commercial sector backgrounds in business development, communications, marketing, etc. seeking to work in the charity sector.
 

Director of Health Professionals Programmes

Hours: Up to 35 hours per week (part-time considered)

Location: Letchworth Garden City

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £65k (FTE)

The Multiple Sclerosis Trust is looking for a passionate and collaborative director to lead the delivery of its two priority programmes.

The Trust is the only charity providing additional MS Nurses and Advanced MS Champions to the NHS increasing support for people with MS making sure a life with MS isn't a life defined by MS.

The role:

• To provide the strategic leadership, organisational development and continuous improvement that will ensure that the Health Professional Programme (HPP) team is successful in delivering additional MS Specialist Nurses and Advanced MS Champions as well as providing the best possible service development programmes, training and education.

• To participate fully as a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in maximising the impact of the MS Trust.

• Strategic and operational planning - Lead the development and implementation of the MS Trust HPP strategy, translating it into effective and impactful operational plans.

• Directorate and resource management - To be accountable to the Chief Executive and Trustees for ensuring that the HPP performs to plan, deploy resources effectively and comply with legislation, regulation and best practice.

• External relationship development and networking - To ensure that the MS Trust is effective in networking and partnering with others where appropriate to influence the improvement of services for people with MS

• People management - To provide the leadership that inspires and motivates staff, volunteers and partners.

• Team working - As a member of SMT, champion the professional integrity of the organisation and its aims and objectives.

To apply: Please visit our website for a job pack.Complete an application form and send it together with an equal opportunities form by the 28th October. No CVs thank you please use the application form provided.

The closing date for applications is 28th October 2019.

First round of interviews will be held on 7th November 2019 at our office in Letchworth.

EMMS have created this new role of Managing Director/Director of Finance to lead and inspire the staff and volunteers and to develop the reputation of the Charity as a leading Christian international healthcare organisation within its areas of expertise – particularly palliative care.

Working with the Board of Trustees and the Leadership Team you will develop the strategy of the Charity and define the path for growth and development of the organisation, ensuring particular consideration of financial evidence and analysis.

EMMS would like to attract an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in managing organisations and projects, who has experience of planning and financial management, staff management and organisational change. You will be responsible for the finance function and so should be a qualified member of an accountancy body with experience of charity finances. You will also need to be commercially astute, articulate and with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels. EMMS International is a Christian charity with a Christian ethos. As a key ambassador for EMMS International, you are required to have a Christian faith and to be able to work within and uphold the Christian ethos of the charity.

If you are looking for a leading role within an international organisation that provides critical support to some of the most vulnerable on earth, please contact BTA today.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 10th November 2019

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 2nd December 2019

Sales Director

London

Up to £70,000 PA (OTE £95,000)

• Are you an experienced Sales or Commercial Director?
• Do you have proven experience in sales within a media environment?
• Have you got an in-depth understanding of market research methods and analysis?

If so, please read on! I am working alongside a faith-based charity and media organisation who are seeking a Sales Director to maximise the income that they receive through its commercial activities. This will be achieved through the application of thorough research, strategic planning, efficient execution and regular review.

Your duties will include:

• Developing and implementing commercial strategies for all of the organisations platforms and initiatives
• Creating detailed business plans for new commercial activities and projects
• Collaborating across the sales, marketing and content teams on the commercial aspects of cross development projects
• Maintaining an overview of commercial income streams. Respond to trends and developing strategies
• Creation of commercial reports for ongoing activities and special projects
• Producing budgets and forecasts for commercial activities as part of the organisational budgeting process
• Working with Marketing team and Event Manager to maximise commercial opportunities from our events
• Assisting in the creation of event budgets
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the magazine publications from both subscription and sales income perspectives
• Developing and growing the organisations e-commerce presence

This organisation offers a healthy work/life balance and a fantastic OTE earnings potential. As a faith based organisation, although there is no requirement to be of Christian faith, the successful candidate will be sympathetic to Christian principles.

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Sales Director role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP:

Tel: 020 7269 6338

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Harris Hill are recruiting for a Director of Finance to work on a 6 month fixed term contract basis for this international development charity based in London.

This is an ideal position for someone with a significant amount of experience in a senior finance role in an NGO who is looking for the opportunity to use their skills and experience to help shape the strategic direction of this newly formed organisation.

You will join the senior management team to help take this international charity into its next phase and fulfil its exciting new strategy.

Working in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management Team, staff and Board, the interim Finance Director will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation. You will lead on setting the financial strategy and bringing a vision for how the organisations strategy can most effectively support the delivery of their mission.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Ensuring, in close cooperation with the Chief Executive that an appropriate, board approved, financial policy framework is in place to guide the organisation's financial decision making and is implemented across the organisation.
* Provide the Chief Executive with full support to ensure good governance, including ensuring all the Charity Commission returns are provided on time.
* Overall responsibility for working capital management (including cash flow, forecasting, debtor/funder management).
* Supporting the Board with the development and management of the Reserves Policy and Investment Strategy.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

* Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA CIPFA).
* Proven experience in international development charities.
* Substantial experience of leadership at a senior level.
* Experience of developing, delivering and monitoring financial strategy and business plans.
* Experience in the preparation, monitoring and reporting of budget and financial management information to Board level.
* Strong knowledge of company secretarial, legal and tax issues relating to charities
* Excellent understanding of good governance for charities.

Harris Hill are recruiting for Director of Finance & Resources for this international Charity based in London

This is an immediate position. The charity is looking for someone to ideally start in the next couple of weeks on a fixed term contract for 9 months on a salaried basis 80,000pa to 90,000pa with company benefits.

This position requires someone with international experience to work globally covering resources, to build a robust finance and resources team, providing financial infrastructure and strategy.

You will direct and oversee all London and oversees financial activities to ensure the day-to-day finance and governance are first class for the charity.

You will need to be a Qualified Accountant with international experience, who is highly IT literate with strong financial management, reporting and data warehousing systems experience.

Please apply immediately

Health and Wellbeing Director
37.5 hours per week. Flexible working will be required. Salary – £40,000 – £45,000
Based at Beacon Centre in Sedgley, with responsibility across the charity’s geographic operating footprint. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

Beacon is a charity with a bold vision of making a visible difference for people living with sight loss, helping them to live fuller, more independent lives. With the Chief Executive and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) you will be responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating and achieving the Ambition 2025 strategy. Building on the organisation's people, systems and assets, you will be part of the team that ensures the long-term performance and sustainability of the charity to the benefit of its customers and supporters.

As Health & Wellbeing Director, you will lead on developing Beacon’s Health & Wellbeing services offer to a wider sight loss customer base and their carers across its operating geography. You will provide leadership across our regulated care, day activities provision, community development and employment programmes, empowering staff to put our customers at the centre of their service provision. Engaging with strategic influencers and developing a range of partnerships, you will promote Beacon as a provider of choice for citizens, communities and commissioners.

This is an exciting time for Beacon, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a new directorate and make a lasting contribution to the strategic direction of the charity. The ideal candidate will have experience of:

- Strategic senior management in a dynamic, fast paced and challenging environment
- Proven track record of overseeing the delivery of regulated care and day services, including compliance with Care Quality Commission and Local Authority Adult Social Care
- Experience of developing and managing complex budgets, including external funds
- Excellent people manager, with the ability to inspire and empower staff to perform at their highest level
- Proven entrepreneurial abilities and demonstrable experience of leading business planning processes from vision to implementation to evaluation

In return, we offer flexible working, on site restaurant facilities, competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance, Simply Health Cash Plan and pension, plus a fun environment, led by an inspirational CEO.

If you are interested in the above vacancy, please select the apply button shown.

If you do not hear within two weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Due to business need, we will be reviewing candidates on a case by case basis. As such, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Other organisations may call this role Head of Support Services, Head of Social Care, Support Services Director, Care Services Manager, Head of Care Services, Care Services Director, Health Services Director, or Wellbeing Services Director.

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Orbis UK - one of the leading international eye care charities preventing and treating avoidable blindness and visual impairment - is seeking a strategic fundraising leader to provide management and coordination of Orbis UK’s fundraising and communications activities in the UK and Europe.

Orbis works to help the estimated 253 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, 75% of whom have conditions that are preventable or treatable. Working in communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America, where the majority of people with sight loss live, Orbis screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams. Through their long-term programmes and their unique Flying Eye Hospital, Orbis save sight and transform lives around the world.

Orbis UK are looking for a highly motivated and inspirational fundraising leader to develop and deliver a three-year strategy for fundraising and communications, building upon their income growth over the last ten years. You will be a key member of a global fundraising team working to ensure global alignment and opportunity planning across all income generation streams.

You must have experience of leading and motivating a multi-disciplinary team and have a track record of delivering against targets. You will also be a strategic and creative thinker with a firm understanding of how the communications function works to increase awareness with key audiences. You will also be well-organised with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as prepared to travel internationally.

Please click through to the pack for further information, application is by cover letter and CV. 

Closing date: 9am 21st October

Salary: c.£85,000

Location: City of London 

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is looking for a Director of Supporter Relations to develop sustainability of income and long-term relationships with donors.

As the East Midlands’ only hospice for children and young people, Rainbows is a place where children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families can find care and support. Their incredible team of people help with end of life care, symptom management and respite care. They also support parents and siblings through their bereavement. Last year, Rainbows’ day care facilities welcomed over 1000 children and young people through their doors.

The Director of Supporter Relations role will provide leadership and direction to the Supporter Relations team and will develop and implement an overall fundraising strategy aligned to the business plan of the organisation. They will also create a high-performance culture within fundraising. The post is responsible for four fundraising departments - Individual Giving, Organisational Giving, Supporter Care and Retail - to meet the needs of the ongoing challenge of provision of funding for the charity’s vital services. Including fundraising costs, it costs the charity £6.6 million every year to provide their high-quality care.

The hospice is seeking a motivational leader with strong organisational, interpersonal, and statistical and analytical skills. You will have an excellent understanding of donor acquisition and retention, and a proven track record of achieving significant targets within agreed timescales. You will also need to have managed a medium-large fundraising team and be a positive and dynamic self-starter, capable of working under pressure.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and want to help Rainbows be there for even more families when they need them the most, then find out more by clicking though to our recruitment pack.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications, so please apply early to register your interest.

Parish Nursing Ministries UK is a national ecumenical charity and the sole provider for the promotion, development and coordination of Parish Nursing Ministry across the UK.We do this by acting as the first point of access for anyone wanting to find out about parish nursing, raising awareness about wider movement, setting standards and providing initial and ongoing education and professional support for Parish Nurses and working in partnership with Churches and Christian organisations to establish and operate high quality and sustainable parish nursing ministries. We are also an international affiliate of the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing and their European Representative.

We are on the cusp of growth and the Chair and Trustees are now seeking to appoint a Director of Nursing with a Christian background and a track record of success in professional leadership at a senior level in health or a related sector. This is a new post which recognises the importance of having strong, visible and high level professional leadership to take Parish Nursing forward 

Key Areas of Responsibility: 

• Strategic delivery 
• Leading and managing staff 
• Policy, practice and education 
• Service delivery 
• Working within financial boundaries and supporting fundraising
• Representation and engagement 

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 25th November 2019. Location is flexible but frequent attendance at PNMUK Office in Peterborough is required.

This is a key operational role with both an internal and external focus. The post holder is responsible for the service delivery performance of all Trailblazers projects; currently at HMPs Aylesbury, Wandsworth, Brinsford, and Isis, however this could be extended. Additionally, the post holder will be responsible for any contract or grant compliance stipulated by our funders and responsible for the quality and health & safety within the individual projects.

Externally the post holder will lead and build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure young people on release secure Education, Training or Employment (ETE) opportunities. The post holder will be tasked with ensuring an agreed percentage of young people achieve an ETE outcome within six months of release. The post holder will also assist the CEO with strategic development including income generation.

Hours: There is flexibility in start and finish times with working hours (37.5 per week) normally between the hours of 0800 – 1730. It is expected that the post-holder will work flexibly around contracted hours to meet business requirements and deadlines. Occasional weekend and evening working may be required. Holiday – 23days p.a. plus eight public holidays
Location: London or Aylesbury

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for the recruitment, induction, training and performance management of Project Managers
• Lead and support the Project Managers to foster and maintain a culture of high performance and entrepreneurial spirit within their projects
• Lead Project Managers to ensure young people and volunteer mentors have a positive experience with Trailblazers
• Ensure the effective supervision of Project Managers including regular 1:1s, the setting of objectives, reviewing and monitoring of objectives
• Supporting the CEO with active relationship management of HMP governors and senior management
• Encourage innovation with the Project Manager team, but take responsibility for ensuring that new initiatives are implemented consistently in line with Trailblazers objectives
• Lead the Project Managers to ensure volunteer mentors are recruited in a timely way and that project KPIs are achieved
• Development of mentor resource center including induction, training and on-going support of our mentors
• Risk management including safeguarding staff and mentors
• Ensure that each project is gathering and recording data accurately and on time so that performance management can be reviewed in “real time”
• Identifying and working with partners in delivery e.g. community support, probation etc
• Deputising for the CEO

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring adherence to the policies and procedures of Trailblazers and must work flexibly to achieve these.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and / or Pre-Appointment Checks from the National Offender Management Service (NOMS). Such checks are impartial and confidential. They give details of an individual’s criminal record if any and where appropriate give details of those who are banned from working with children or vulnerable adults.

Key Relationships
External:
• Volunteering / employment / training organisations
• Funders
• Partner organisations including: Mentoring & Befriending Foundation, Third Sector Research Centre and other third sector organisations
Internal:
• Staff and Senior Management Team
• Board of Trustees
• Volunteers

Person Specification
Experience required: Essential
• Minimum 2yrs experience of working within the criminal justice sector or related areas
• Significant proven experience in the design, leadership and delivery of training to staff, volunteers or service users
• Proven experience in the interviewing, selection and leadership of staff or volunteers
 

Experience required: Desirable
• Experience of working at a senior level within an organisation (ideally at SMT level)
• Significant experience of the voluntary sector
• Commercial experience and budgetary responsibility

Skills & Abilities: Essential
• A proven self-starter with a high level of self-motivation and enthusiasm
• Proven ability to achieve results in a complex operating environment
• Personable in approach and a good people manager
• Excellent administration, well organised, determined, resilient and the ability to maintain a high level of pace (and effectiveness) in the role
• Excellent IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Please note we expect a covering letter no more than one page summarising why you  want the position and what you would bring to the role along with a copy of your CV.

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking a Director of Fundraising to build on a strong fundraising track record and to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that will help them meet their vision for 25 years’ time.

The NMRN plays an essential role in in raising public awareness and understanding of all aspects of the Royal Navy, embracing all aspects of the Royal Navy’s past, present and future. They do this through raising funds and restoring collections that help conserve the history, deeds and traditions of the Royal Navy and its fighting arms; theirs is a story of a Service that has literally sculpted the history, culture and people of Great Britain.

The NMRN has bold plans to increase financial resources and are looking for an inspiring and motivational Director of Fundraising to lead all their fundraising programmes and activities, and to develop and implement their fundraising strategy. The role will be responsible for ensuring significant, sustained voluntary income to secure the Museum’s financial position and to deliver priority projects, working closely with the Director General and in collaboration with members of the Executive Team.

You must have a wealth and breadth of experience of professional and technical knowledge in fundraising and supporter development, particularly relationship fundraising, with a strong understanding of donor and market dynamics and requirements. You must be able to demonstrate the ability of effectively developing and stewarding high-level relationships whether that is with senior figures in the Royal Navy, companies, foundations or government departments. You will be pro-active and creative with experience across individual philanthropy, foundations, corporate fundraising and legacies. You will also have secured and stewarded seven figure gifts.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be part of an amazing organisation that celebrates and preserves the history of the Royal Navy, then please do apply.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

Closing date: Monday 21st October, 9.00am GMT
AAW assessment day: 23rd October
Interview dates: 29th October
 

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Director of Finance on a 3 day a week basis, for this well-established Charity based in Sussex

Salary: 55,000pa Pro Rata
Location: Sussex
Day: 3 days a week, with 1 day working from home if required

The Director of Finance will focus on ensuring that the charities Finance and IT services deliver its mission and achieve its strategic goals. Reporting directly to the CEO and as part of the Senior Management Team, the post-holder will play an important role in the leadership and management in helping deliver their ambitious strategy to 2021 and beyond.

The Director of Finance is responsible for the preparation of all financial information, relating to strategic projections, annual planning, budgeting and statutory accounts, monthly management accounts, audit processes and ensuring adequate financial controls and governance are in place including in our overseas programmes (this may require some international travel). They will contribute to risk management and will manage a small finance and administration team.

The Person
The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader with strong programmes experience who is CCAB qualified (or QBE) with experience of producing accounts compliant with the Charities SORP and with managing restricted funding.

The Mental Health Foundation has a vision of a world with good mental health for all. Our focus is on preventing mental health problems and improving people’s wellbeing. We do this through research, creating new evidence-based solutions, making practical support available and advocating for change.

Mental Health Foundation

Director of Finance and Systems

London

Salary Competitive

The Mental Health Foundation is in great shape, having grown significantly in recent years, with talented people experts in mental health, sound finances and an engaged Board of Trustees. Ambitious to increase our reach and impact, we are embarking on our next chapter with a new strategy for 2020-2025 and have the financial resources to achieve a transformation in our work to achieve this aim.

Working in close partnership with the CEO, Senior Management Team, staff and Board, the Director of Finance and Systems will drive excellence through the effective management of the Finance Team whilst taking the strategic lead on how we allocate our surplus resources, bringing a vision for how finance, systems and technology can be harnessed more effectively in support of our mission.

We are looking for an exceptional, fully qualified finance professional with demonstrable experience of successful strategic and operational financial management within a social purpose organisation. You will be naturally collegiate and authentic and will bring consolidated experience of building and maintaining successful professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Having developed well rounded interpersonal and communication skills, you will be highly adept at inspiring, empowering and building high performing teams that act as an enabler for their organisation. Demonstrating a commitment to our values, ways or working and mission will be essential.

For the full role and person specification, and for details on how to apply, please download the Appointment Brief below.

Closing date: 20 October 2019

Preliminary interviews: 25 October – 6 November 2019

Mental Health Foundation Interviews:    W/c 11 November 2019