Ensure that Deafconnect provides a high-quality range of projects/services for Deaf and hard of hearing people of all ages in line with need from the communities.

Ensure that Deafconnect services meet the standards required by all relevant, current legislation and the funding organisations for each project. 

To take a strategic and developmental role in identifying potential opportunities for Deafconnect to generate income for the provision of service and take responsibility for the ongoing improvement and development of services.

To provide senior management to all Deafconnect staff

To work closely with the Board of Trustees, provide regular reports and additional information as required.

Principal Accountabilities

MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE PROVISION / DEVELOPMENT

1. Manage projects and services – Ensure discussion with clients/service users takes place, in order to identify need and develop the project plan. Ensure funding is secured, to enable set-up and development of projects that will improve opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing people. Provide ongoing management and development support for all projects through team leaders and staff.

2 Develop Partnerships - To take a leading role in the identification, negotiation and development of partnership arrangements with other voluntary and statutory agencies to enable joint provision of service where appropriate. To provide advice and assistance to these partners.

3. Funding Opportunities

a. To actively seek out funding opportunities to generate income via funding applications, tenders for contracts and trading. 

b. Write and prepare a range of tenders and proposals to statutory bodies as appropriate, and communicate with organisations/agencies throughout the duration of application.

c. To submit funding applications to Trusts and other funding bodies.  To take an innovative and creative approach to service development and bid writing.

d. To liaise with the Board of Trustees as required to develop proposals ensuring bids have a strategic fit with the organisation and are operationally deliverable.

e. To keep up-to-date with best practice in developments regarding new sources of income.

f. To understand public sector commissioners’ aims and work with them to identify need in the Deaf and hard of hearing communities and assist in the development of the funded service.

4. Research current political and social developments which may have a bearing on service development and funding for the future

5. Ensure that progress is tracked and accurate records of funding applications are maintained. Ensure that management information is provided in order to assist understanding of achievement against service development income targets and strategic objectives.

6. Attend relevant funding events and report back to the Board of Trustees as appropriate. 

7. Undertake consultation exercises as required to inform service design and funding proposals.

8. To network and attend meetings as appropriate to establish good business relationships with a broad network of professional and non-professional clients

9. Represent the organisation and its objectives at meetings and in links with external agencies, advocating the merits of the organisation in a positive manner at all times.

MANAGEMENT OF STAFF

1. Provide line management to Senior staff including personal supervision and performance reviews, to ensure highest standards of professional practice. To oversee the management of team members.

2. To be involved in the recruitment of new staff

3. To promote an effective team environment, ensuring that team meetings are well led, and ensuring effective communication and information exchange between team members.

4. To ensure that all staff have relevant training for their job responsibilities and that all training is up to date.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

1. To be responsible to Northampton Borough Council for the maintenance and development of the Community Centre

2. To manage the community centre ensuring engagement with the local community, working with community groups and local officers including the Police.

3. Ensure that the community centre is effectively marketed and publicised to enable the covering of costs through group bookings.

GENERAL

1. To be accountable for finance – ensuring creation, monitoring and control of the relevant budgets and accounts. Taking appropriate action, and keeping the Board of Trustees updated at Board meetings and other times as appropriate.

2. Undertake, or delegate, as appropriate, presentations to groups to enhance awareness of Deafconnect’s projects and services for Deaf people.

3. Co-ordinate and submit regular and timely reports in relation to service contracts, grant awards etc., liaising closely to maintain ongoing positive relationships. 

4. To be accountable for the planning, development and implementation of effective quality assurance systems and provide reports and updates to the Board of Trustees as required.

5. To be self-sufficient with administration tasks, utilising I.T. and data bases accordingly.

6. To improve skills and knowledge by participating in personal development as appropriate and attend relevant training courses and other events

7. To market and promote services for Deaf People in accordance with the Deafconnect mission statement, advocating the merits of the organisation in a positive manner at all times.

8. To work in accordance with all organisational policies and practices and ensure that such are up to date.

9. Undertake any other duties as may be required within the scope of the post and participate as necessary in corporate initiatives and projects.

Person Specification Form

Essential Knowledge

Of tendering and procurement processes

Of equal opportunities

Of Health and safety especially safeguarding and loan working

An awareness of Deaf issues and the needs of Deaf people 

Of recording and monitoring statistical information

Essential Skills

Ability to promote and market the services provided and the organisation as a whole.

Able to present to audiences of varied levels and professionals

Good written and IT skills and effective report writing

Ability to set up and establish projects

Able to manage and supervise a team of people

To be able to create a working budget and monitor the finances against these budgets

Essential Experience

Of Managing and developing a service

Of recruitment & selection

Of service development

Of dealing with employee relation issues

Of working to and within budgets

Of community development work

Of facilitation/group work

Of developing and managing projects

Of partnership working with statutory and voluntary organisations at a senior level

Of submitting tenders

A good track record of income generation

Of managing a team

Desirable Experience 

Of Managing and developing a service for Deaf and hard of hearing people

Of working with user representatives

Of dealing with employee relation issues

Of managing a servicedelivery contracts

Essential Personal Qualities

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all people

To have a flexible attitude and an ability to organise and prioritise own workload, working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.

Ability to work both as part of a team and alone

Able to network and build good relationships

A positive approach to work

A creative approach – to be able to think out of the box

Desirable Personal Qualities 

To be a problem solver

Essential Qualifications

British Sign Language to at least level 2.

English GCSE C and above

Circumstances

Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as dictated by the needs of the job

Able to travel freely and maintain flexibility in terms of working location

To lead on the delivery of a holistic Access Strategy for MIF/The Factory that embeds accessibility as a core principle of the organisation.

- Champion access across the organisation and embed best practice in the work of all departments, with a particular focus on three strands – Producing (artistic practice), HR/Administration (recruitment and HR processes), and Communications (marketing campaigns and ticketing processes)

- Communicate the MIF access strategy and action plan at all levels from Board downwards

- Embed confident conversations about access from the start of an artist’s involvement with MIF/The Factory

- Develop clear MIF-wide stance on issues such as inclusive casting of disabled artists/performers, and representation of disability in the work we make

- Lead on in-house training, research and development around access best practice in all areas of the business

- Work to ensure that MIF/The Factory becomes a leader in the field and share our work/learning with national and international networks (particularly with regard to our own international partners and co-commissioners)

- Lead on delivery of The Factory Disabled People’s Engagement Group with Breakthrough UK

- Manage the Access budget / explore alternate means of resourcing access in MIF/The Factory shows

Legacy Case Manager

Central Office, Burghfield Common, RG7 3YG

£34,688 to £36,729 per annum

Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as the Legacy Case Manager within our Fundraising team in our Central Office.

The role

Legacy Income is the largest, and therefore high profile, income sources for Guide Dogs. The efficient and accurate processing of these unique gifts is key to the charities financial and brand health, and this role manages the team to deliver the best outcome for the charity financially, whilst protecting the Guide Dogs brand from negative sentiment as part of the activity. The second element to this role is to work closely with the Finance and Fundraising Management team to ensure accurate accounting and income forecasting, given the scale of this income source.

Who we’re looking for

You will have proven Line Management experience, as well as substantial experience in Charity Legacy Administration or Estate Administration within private practice.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for the role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

Benefits

This role is 9am to 5pm, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Trust Fundraiser / Liveries Manager

£29,014 to £35,215 per annum dependent on experience

36.5 hours per week

Treloar’s is looking for an experienced Fundraiser to join their team.  The Liveries Manager will be responsible for the trusted relationships with the City of London Livery Companies and the Lord Mayor of the City of London together with managing a set portfolio of Grant Making Trusts. They need to be experienced at relationship management together with researching and writing compelling funding bids.  The role will involve developing plans and strategy, maintaining relationships with existing funders, researching and applying to new ones together with reporting back on grants awarded.

Applicants must have experience of fundraising from Grant Making Trusts as a minimum.  Very good attention to detail, excellent written and verbal presentation skills and the ability to tailor writing style for different audiences are all essential.  Raisers Edge experience is desirable.

The fundraising team at Treloar’s need to raise nearly £2 million a year - this role provides an important contribution towards this target and enabling the vital work of the School and College to continue.

Treloar’s is a ground-breaking organisation managing one of the largest specialist Schools and Colleges in the UK for young people with disabilities. Our fundamental purpose is simple: to enable disabled young people to fulfil their potential in every aspect of their lives.

We offer: 

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme, life insurance and critical illness cover
• Occupational health scheme
• HSF cash plan and Perkbox discount scheme
• Free wellbeing and social activities

Closing date: applications encouraged asap, closing date will be when sufficient applications

 have been received

An application pack can be obtained by visiting our website, or emailing at the address below.

Treloar Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

To view all our current vacancies, please visit our website.

Local Fundraising Relationship Manager

Homebased – covering East Yorkshire and Hull regions

£27,472 to £29,091 per annum pro-rata

Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as a Local Fundraising Relationship Manager supporting the East Yorkshire and Hull regions.

This role is homebased and will involve travel within the Community Team area and to team meetings regionally and nationally. Willingness to work unsocial hours in the evening and at weekends including some overnight stays away to attend meetings, training and workshops is required.

The role

As a Local Fundraising Relationship Manager at Guide Dogs, you will develop and implement a local plan as part of the community fundraising strategy delivering significant volunteer-led income through a person-centred approach. You will need to build effective relationships to empower and enable fundraising groups, donors and supporters to identify their fundraising aspirations and create plans to achieve them.

Who we’re looking for

In order to be successful in this role you will need the following skills and experience:

• Experience of professional fundraising or equivalent (e.g. marketing, sales, business development).

• Experience of working to and achieving financial targets and deadlines.

• Experience of increasing income through identifying and delivering new fundraising development opportunities.

• Experience of managing and developing fundraising groups and volunteers

• Excellent relationship manager and motivator of volunteers and fundraisers.

• Ability to take a strategic approach to developing fundraising support in the Community Team area. Ability to self-motivate, prioritise workload and resolve problems and issues.

To find the full list of requirements, please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

Benefits

This role is 19 hours per week offering flexibility on working day arrangements, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year pro-rata. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

This is an exciting time for a talented Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to be a part of the next chapter in a leading disability charity's sustained growth plans; including being part of the team that supports an increase in voluntary income by 25% in the next three years!

A passionate, relational and results-driven person, the Trusts & Grants Manager will be directly responsible for maintaining the current Trusts portfolio during a maternity cover contract for 13 months. You will deliver on income targets of £400k+ and manage the reporting of a live capital appeal.

A member of the fundraising management team and an inspirational team leader, you will manage the Trusts & Grants Officer and volunteers to drive a significant research program to replenish our Trusts pipeline, and build strong appeals and applications to inspire support to the cause, whilst keeping current funders impassioned on this charity's key vision.

Being a highly skilled and professional fundraiser, you will have enjoyed success in trusts and grants fundraising, whilst building a supporter-led journey in collaboration with other teams to maximise income.
You will join an energetic fundraising department who together raise over £4 million annually and are set to generate £5 million annually in the next three years. Join this charity and be a part of this growth for a truly fantastic cause.

In addition, an understanding of and empathy with disability, education and health issues would be an advantage.

If this role sounds of firm interest to you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then please submit to TPP Recruitment today a copy of your most up to date CV along with the best contact number for you.

Responsible for: Administrative, financial, fundraising and operational support.

Vision of Adventure is a small but growing charity running adventurous activities for visually impaired adults. 

We are looking for the right person to take charge of the office / business side of the charity.

We need someone who is dynamic, self-motivated and who is able to work independently without day to day supervision.

This is a wide ranging job. We will consider full or part time working. In either case your main responsibility is for the running of the office. For the full time position you would also be expected to assist with practical tasks from time to time including minibus driving , moving equipment around and some face-to-face, non-technical work with our clients. 

For more details please see our website.

Based in Kendal

Closing date Wed March 4th

Sense are currently recruiting for a Team Leader (Social Care) at our service in Aylesford. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week.

You will work alongside a registered manager, supporting a team of support workers to provide support to 4 adults residing in a supported living service

Title: Social Care Team Leader
Reference number: 44112
Location: Aylesford
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent

About the role 
The Team leader will need to manage the day to day running of a responsive innovative and high quality service for people with sensory impairments and complex needs. Special attention will be paid to the creation of a continuous learning environment that will seek to maximise the potential of each person.

You will assist the manager in the running of the service including co-ordinating and supervising the team to ensure that all shared responsibilities are fulfilled and systems maintained. Your time will be split with supernumerary time to complete admin tasks and completing care hours. You will support visits from the operations manager to complete audits. You will support the registered care manager with rotas, supervisions and covering of shifts. You will be mentoring and inducting new and present staff, monitoring the processes which are currently in place, completing risk assessments and support plans.

A full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle is desirable for this role. However, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for any disabled candidates that apply.

About you 
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate willingness to participate in training and development. You will need to communicate in a variety of different methods and be prepared to deal with challenging situations. You will also be expected to work on your own initiative and show patience and understanding.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of motivating others including carrying out supervision meetings. You will have experience of working with adults with disabilities, monitoring the care provided and identifying and resolving issues arising from the 'day to day' operation.

About us 
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2020
Interview date: To be confirmed

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete the application process. 

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

No agencies please.

Overview of Stanley Grange

Stanley Grange is a sheltered intentional community for people with a range of severe learning disabilities and complex needs e.g. autism and mental health needs. We provide a vibrant community with small-scale housing including bungalows, flats and shared houses, all arranged around a central ‘village green.’

In 2015 Stanley Grange was at risk of closure due to the previous charity stating it had to close. None of the residents wanted this, none of the families did. We had great support from the local community as well as councillors and Members of Parliament. One family was so committed to Stanley Grange and its positive effects on their relative that they loaned £1.6 million for the new charity to buy the land and buildings and to take over the running of the community. We found an excellent partner in Future Directions CIC who deliver a specialised care and support service.

So far, we have raised £927,000 and have used this to upgrade several of the buildings. We are now focussing on phases 4 and 5, refurbishing the next dwellings (Pendle and Weavers cottages, which will require around £403,000) and Birch, Chestnut and Fellview (which will need around £110,000).

Overview of Role

The role of the SGCA Secretary, Project & Organisation Coordinator is to provide the following administrative and organisational support to SGCA:

1. To coordinate the organisation and execution of projects:

These may be:

• Refurbishment and improvement projects for the accommodation at Stanley Grange
• Projects to improve the estate of Stanley Grange
• Projects to develop and improve the activities that occur both on and off site at Stanley Grange

The coordinator’s role will be to liaise with all stakeholders involved in these projects and to facilitate their delivery to time and budget

1. To support the work of the SGCA trustees:

• To attend Trustee meetings, act as the Secretary of the meetings of the trustees
• To provide the Treasurer with simple monthly financial statements 
• To organise and coordinate other key charity activities

1. To support the work of the SGCA Fundraising Team
   • To file and keep track of the status of all applications; plus fostering our relationships with funding bodies.
   • To support fundraising activities as and when required

1. To develop a network of volunteers to work at Stanley Grange:

1. To support the Stanley Grange Family & Friends Forum and provide support to facilitate the success of the Annual Summer Picnic and Christmas Fair

This role is initially for one year. It is part time - the equivalent of 2.5 days per week. It is likely that this would be made a permanent role if it works successfully. The postholder will, be able to work flexible hours to suit themselves but there will be the requirement to attend some trustee meetings and events at Stanley Grange that occur at weekends and in the evenings. It should be noted that this is a new role in a new organisation:  these duties and responsibilities are not prescriptive, and the job holder will be expected to work flexibly and to contribute positively and proactively to the role’s further development.

Essential Criteria:

• The ability to not only work on their own but also enjoy doing so
• Strong administrative, organisational and good computer skills (Office 365, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Strong project design and management skills and experience
• Excellent people and influencing skills
• Experience and skills in working with a range of charities and/or companies
• Two referees for relevant work in the last 1-3 years
• To be able to work as a self-employed worker

Although the role is a Fixed Term Contract ending 31 December 2020 we are in very positive discussions with the funder and are confident that the role will continue beyond the Fixed term Contract period 

Leonard Cheshire Disability is recruiting for a Programme Officer – Digital Inclusion to coordinate, support and oversee the delivery and administration of the Digital Inclusion programmes, ensuring all tools and resources are in place for targets to be achieved.

Our digital inclusion programme gives disabled people access to computers to develop their skills and interests and supports a number of accessible IT suites and provides disabled people access to IT equipment in their homes.

The role will lead and coordinate delivery on a day to day basis with support from the Programme Manager. The role will design and develop systems to ensure that regional staff have the tools to carry out their roles.

The Programme Officer will track and keep records of delivery and performance targets; resolving day to day issues and flagging any more serious issues to the Programme Manager.

The role will maintain central resources and have a full understanding of these to enable signposting to other external organisations. The Programme Officer will be the first point of contact for all internal and external queries relating to digital inclusion delivery.

The role will work closely with regional and central staff to ensure all data is tracked and analysed in line with funder requirements.

The role will oversee expenditure within laid down limits and authorise equipment orders.

Applicants will have to demonstrate experience of coordination and administration within a project environment, including but not limited to data entry, designing and implementing database/spreadsheets and working to deadlines/under pressure.

Applicants will have experience with overseeing KPIs and collating and reviewing large amounts of data. We would expect applicants to have experience in handling confidential data, following procedures, have excellent communication skills and be confident dealing with a wide range of people.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working with a variety of people, who has good attention to detail, who is self-motivated, takes their own initiative and who is confident using Microsoft Office packages and databases.  

A satisfactory disclosure check may be required for this post

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Background and purpose

Who Are We? The Jumbulance Trust is a small Charitable Trust with 2 unique specialist vehicles, part coach part ambulance, which are specifically designed and equipped to make it possible for those with  serious illness or disability  to travel throughout the UK and Europe on holiday, short break, Pilgrimage or a day trip.

Each “JUMBULANCE” can accommodate a maximum of 21 and 26 respectively with tracking to accommodate up to 6 wheelchairs and/or 5 beds, has a heavy duty lift, large accessible washroom, full kitchen and extensive medical equipment

Our Vision: A society in which adults and children with severe disability are able to maximise their quality of life through social and travel opportunities.

Our Aim: The Jumbulance Trust exists to make accessible travel possible for those who by reason of their disabilities or illnesses find most means of transport impossible to contemplate.

 We want to ensure that everyone

• Lives the best life that they can

• Never feels alone or isolated

 • Feels empowered and confident

The Grants & Trust Fundraiser position is a new role, perfect for someone looking for a step up into grant fundraising or looking for a second role. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing our grant and trust fundraising programme, building on the work done over the last few years.  The role will require building strong working relationships with donors, community, fundraisers and external group leaders to create a sustainable income stream as part of our future investment in fundraising. Reporting to the General Manager (GM) the Grant and Trust Fundraiser will be responsible for developing our trust fundraising capability; that will include but not be limited to, investigating, researching and constructing applications for new funding. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure we demonstrate a compelling case for support to potential donors. To be successful in this role you will have experience and/or understanding of raising income from trusts, foundations and major grants together with excellent research, communication and relationship development skills. You will be working with a small, yet dynamic, team used to taking both initiative and responsibility. During the first 6 - 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to establish themselves in the new role and develop our trust fundraising strategy. Following successful completion of a probation period, there will also be flexible working opportunities. Main role responsibilities:

Strategy

• Lead on prospect research (trusts, foundations and major donors)

• Contribute to our other fundraising strategy activity and initiatives

• Ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation processes are robust and provide the necessary information to GM

 • Develop a case for support that meets the needs of our target groups, in line with our aims, objectives and vision

• Work closely with the team and translate information accurately to ensure effective communication

This is a part time role with a salary of £25-£32,000 pro rata

14 hours per week.

Contract Manager

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As with all social care providers we are facing challenging times as commissioned fees are restricted and costs increase. In response, we have developed a framework informing how we run our business support activities, processes and systems across the organisation, in order to maximise efficiency and best returns on investment.

This is your opportunity to join an organisation that welcomes creative ideas based on sound judgement and experience and allows for growth and efficiency. Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, and managing a team of 6, the successful candidate will maintain a close relationship with the service Operations and Central Support teams and take ownership of revenue assurance, contract management and all invoicing activity for the organisation, along with analysis and recommendations to drive positive change whilst supporting the organisations delivery of quality services and financial sustainability.

Salary: Up to £50,000 pa

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours

Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

The successful individual will be forward thinking and commercially astute as well as having strong people management and data management skills.

You will provide timely and effective support, with challenge where necessary, whilst also maintaining responsibility for a robust controls and compliance framework and reporting. You must be a credible and persuasive professional with experience in a similar role including process and systems implementation.

We need you to have:

- Business management qualification
- Experience of contracts management, preferably with knowledge of LA commissioning terms and conditions
- Project management skills
- A strong work ethic
- The ability to work under pressure
- A full UK/EU driving licence.

Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Business Management, Project Management, Reporting, LA Commissioning, Charity, Third Sector, Social Care, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

HEAD OF CLINICAL SERVICES 

The Together Trust cares for and champions the rights, needs and ambitions of children, adults and families who need additional support.

Every year we support thousands of people who have autism, learning disabilities or complex needs to lead happy, fulfilled lives.

In line with the strategic direction of the Together Trust alongside ongoing service growth and development we are expanding our Operational Leadership Team to incorporate a Head of Clinical Services.

The post holder will oversee all areas of Applied Psychology, Therapeutic Services and Positive Behaviour Support within the Together Trust.

This role will require the post holder to continue the development and implementation of an organisational plan in keeping with the vision and values of this virtual service.

The post holder is responsible for Clinical Governance to the Service Director and the Board of Trustees and is required to collect, analyse and report on relevant key performance data .

The role includes the development and maintenance of service level agreements, both internal and external to the Trust, ensuring that service needs are met and resources are used appropriately. In fulfilling this is responsibility the postholder works with the Trust’s Business Development team and colleagues across the organisation to develop the quality of the services offered alongside marketing our resources to the external market. There is also accountability for setting service budgets and ensuring that these are maintained.

This is an exciting challenge, building upon the work of the previous postholder, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and develop a clear cross-organisation service for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• Degree in relevant profession (Clinical or Educational Psychology, Speech or Occupational Therapy, Nursing etc) recognized by relevant professional body as allowing the individual to practice in their field

• Professional knowledge acquired by specialist training to postgraduate level, management qualification or equivalent experience

• Understanding of clinical governance and commissioning

• A strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and a commitment to multidisciplinary working

• Experience of working with statutory & voluntary agencies and in-depth experience of effective multi-agency working

• Extensive experience of working with children or young people with complex needs including learning disability, developmental disorders, attachment difficulties and/or mental health problems

• Experience of undertaking audits and of undertaking Personal Development

Reviews for staff

• Ability to manage a complex workload and deliver to the required timescales

• Ability to lead policy development

• Highly developed communication skills, written, verbal and presentation, able to give constructive feedback

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of personal professional autonomy and accountability

**Please see attached full job details, additional information and role profile prior to application**

Chief Executive Officer

Salvesen Mindroom Centre

Edinburgh

Salvesen Mindroom Centre (“SMC”) is an independent Scottish Charity dedicated to supporting children, young people and their families who live with all types of learning difficulty.  Our purpose is to bring together the research capabilities of the Salvesen Mindroom Research Centre (“SMRC”) at the University of Edinburgh (Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences), the clinical capacity of the NHS (NHS Scotland) and the outreach expertise of a highly specialist team of employees (SMC), to support, inform and empower those living with learning difficulties. Our vision is of a world in which no mind is left behind.

SMC is an ambitious organisation which grew steadily and organically for 15 years and has expanded rapidly in the most recent 5 years of its existence.  The aspiration is to be a world class centre of excellence by the end of this decade.  This requires strategic clarity, inspiring leadership, strong and sensitive management, investment in people and technology, setting and achieving very high standards and building a cohesive and uplifting culture.

Role of CEO

The CEO is the heart and soul of the organisation and its most passionate, personable and compassionate ambassador. The Chief Executive works in close harmony with the Chair, the Trustees and the management team to provide visionary leadership and clear strategic direction to the Charity in order to fulfil its purpose.  The collaboration between Chair and CEO is key to the fully effective partnership between the Board, managers and staff to enable agreed objectives to be achieved.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide purposeful leadership, inspiration and direction in developing, refining and executing SMC strategic plans consistent with the overall goals approved by the Board.  Ensure all employees understand the strategy and the contribution of their own role to its fulfilment.
• In conjunction with the management team and with the support of the Board, pursue and achieve the short, medium and long term performance objectives of the Charity.  Do so with conviction, sound judgement, fiscal rigour, empathy and good governance.
• Promote an open, caring, uplifting and dedicated culture in which high standards are the norm.  Nurture the potential of all staff, manage with consistency and clarity, recruit and motivate high calibre individuals, build cohesive teams, communicate well and make the SMC a highly desirable place to work.
• Build and sustain close collaborations and partnerships with other organisations, both those with whom relationships are already well established – SMRC for instance – and also where new opportunities are still to be identified.  Consistent with the world class aspirations of the Charity, these relationships will be local, national and global.
• Engage externally with - and influence - a wide range of audiences: business, academic, medical, political, profit for purpose, not for profit and communities, including parents, carers and families.  Articulate the purpose of the Charity with presence, passion, persuasion, coherence and charm.  Continually raise awareness and heighten SMC’s appeal.
• In conjunction with the Chair and the management team, develop relationships to strengthen the long term sustainability of SMC. 
• Exemplify the spirit of SMC: be inspiring, personable, astute, open, persuasive, empathetic, balanced – and uncompromising when required.
• In the short, medium and longer term, pioneer innovative ways, using people and technology, to deliver the maximum life benefits to the greatest number of those living with learning difficulties.

The main areas of responsibility are entrusted to managers whose functional responsibilities cover the following areas: Direct Help and Support; Strategic Development; Fundraising and Business Management.

Key Qualities required for this position include the following:

Strategic: the CEO, working closely with key staff, and supported by Trustees, should have the experience, creativity and boldness to refine and deliver a strategic vision which continues to break new ground, yet remains grounded. The balance between vision and pragmatism is fundamental.

Enterprising: SMC aspires to be a world class organisation.  At the heart of this ambition is combining the power of research with the excellence of the Charity’s own outreach capability.  Enterprise is required to nurture the productivity of these relationships.

Inspiring: inside the organisation and externally, the CEO will engage with, lead, persuade and inspire existing relationships and new contacts, including Trustees, the management team, staff, funders, partners, collaborators, other organisations and institutions, businesses, communities and individuals.

Influential: the CEO will have the presence and personality to win the respect of and influence a wide range of audiences.  Excellent communication skills, deep collaborative commitment and the power of persuasion, are paramount.

Creative: SMC has a pioneering spirit - a powerful mix of creativity and pragmatism.  This mix is critical to support innovative ways of working which deliver high quality, cost effective services to a wide range of audiences. 

Astute: the role requires intellectual sharpness, diplomacy, sound judgement and an eye for the opportunities that might escape less perceptive individuals.

Adaptable: there are no existing models, maps or charts to define the SMC journey.  Willingness to observe, learn, adapt and refine along the way will be the hallmarks of the CEO’s success.

Balanced: SMC is a Charity which must be run with rigour and fiscal acumen, carefully balanced by the sensitive management needed in an organisation where people are the principal asset.

Resilient: the CEO role demands courage, conviction, enterprise and stamina.  Tough decisions will sometimes be required.  It is not for the faint hearted.

Empathetic: SMC is dedicated to improving the lives of those living with learning difficulties.  The CEO must embody the heart and soul of the Charity and be its most passionate, personable and compassionate ambassador.

Interested candidates should send their CV, with full remuneration details, to Ailsa Sutherland of FWB Park Brown at .

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