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Location: Good work life balance. UK based with the option for remote working. This role will require occasional travel to HQ in London to fulfil operational requirements.
Benefits:4 wellbeing days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], plus annual leave and public holidays entitlement. Eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme option - employer contribution up to 28.97%.
Contract details: Fixed Term from June 2024– to 31 March 2025 with possible extension. Full time.
Hours: Flexible and can be part time overall, but during certain periods full time hours will be required.
Friendly, supportive, and engaging environment (working with people who are passionate about positive change and strengthening democracy around the world).
Senior Programme Manager - International Partnerships
This newly established role will help deliver a new WFD workplan on International Partnerships.
WFD’s strategic 2.1 goal focuses on consolidating a summit process to follow up the three Summits for Democracy that were initiated by the US administration. Funding for this work is confirmed for the 2024/25 financial year but, with a strong possibility this role, could continue.
The Senior Programme Manager - International Partnerships will be the dedicated person assigned to this workplan and will therefore play a vital coordinating role. The CEO will be the accountable officer and will line manager the Senior Programme Manager - International Partnerships.
The Senior Programme Manager - International Partnerships will have lead responsibility for managing various relationships and activities. A range of key relationships, which will vary in line with the key activities, inside WFD, with the FCDO sponsor team, and with some of the other partners in relevant international organisations. The central activity is the Democracy Action Partnership to be held in the margins of the Bali Democracy Forum in December 2024.
About You
Essentially you should have specific experience and skills in the following areas.
- Substantial experience managing high profile and complex events - coordination and preparation, with outcome-based design and delivering at pace
- Policy analysis related to democratic governance agenda
- Strong experience communicating with stakeholders and building key relationships
- Excellent level of written and oral communication skills in English.
- Intermediate level Microsoft suite skills.
To Apply by 30th June 2024 visit our website.
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The Bone Cancer Research Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Management Accountant to help drive improvement in our financial systems. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Resources, you will be qualified or working towards a professional qualification. You will be analytical and versed in accounting controls, while able to forge strong relationships with a close-knit team in a growing organisation. Your remit will be broad, from transactional work through to presenting to Trustees, and you will be comfortable creating and sharing information to all stakeholders.
This is a new position within BCRT with the scope to grow according to your abilities, and with an organisation which sets itself demanding goals.
Strong applications received ahead of the closing date may be asked to attend an immediate interview.
Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer through research, information, awareness and support.
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Magic Club inspires young people to dream big, helps them to develop strong foundations and supports them to reach their fullest potential.
Could you play a key role within an ambitious young charity to create real and lasting change for young people? If you have considerable experience working with young people and have the skills, passion and ideas to ensure every young person in Claremont has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential then we would love to hear from you!
The Magic Club (CIO) is a charity in Claremont, Blackpool, working with young people aged 7-16 to support them to thrive; increasing skills, accessing new opportunities, developing relationships and having loads of fun. We currently deliver youth club sessions four evenings each week in term time from our own venue, offering a diverse and high quality range of activities and project work. We also deliver detached youth work, Duke of Edinburgh and Arts Award programmes, AQAs, trips, residentials, holiday programmes, 1-2-1 and small group work, projects and youth volunteering, all served up with really tasty food. Alongside this we work with our parents and carers, wider community and partners to ensure we do whatever we can to support young people to thrive.
Opening in March 2018, we have seen a huge impact for young people in our community. With increased confidence, social skills and aspiration as well as improved relationships and routes to further education and work; we are making a lasting difference.
We are recruiting for a Senior Youth (Support) Worker to join our small, friendly team. We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled colleague, with the vision, knowledge and commitment to lead on the delivery of our curriculum, projects, club sessions and activities with, and for, the young people of Claremont.
You will support our team of youth support workers, volunteers and Peer Educators, helping them to use their knowledge and experience for the benefit of our members. You will develop relationships and partnerships within the community to develop further support and opportunities for young people. You will also support the evaluation of our work, ensuring we are continually meeting the needs and interests of young people.
We will accept applications from JNC qualified workers or for individuals who are willing to complete a funded Level 6 qualification whilst working with us (the salary bands reflect payments for unqualified and qualified individuals). In either case we would require a Senior Youth Worker with comprehensive experience of working with young people and has experience of supervising teams of staff and volunteers.
We are a little biased, but we think the best part of the role is working with some of the most brilliant young people in Blackpool. This role will be pivotal in supporting the charity to further develop our offer for our young people, ensuring it is high-quality, meets the needs of our members and makes a big impact. There is a lot of scope for some really creative work and we can assure you, no two days will ever be the same.
Applications are welcomed from experienced, skilled and passionate individuals who meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
We are reviewing applications for this role on a rolling basis, it will close once we have received an sufficient number of shortlisted applications.
Supporting young people in Claremont, Blackpool to dream big, develop strong foundations and reach their fullest potential
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Are you passionate about delivering excellent mental health support? Based at the Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Restore's Littlemore Café and Shop opened in 2013 and provides a therapeutic environment and work-like setting for patients.
Every year, Restore works with over 500 people across Oxfordshire, supporting them on their mental health recovery journey including helping them plan for the future. We're looking for an outstanding Recovery Coordinator to lead the day-to-day running of our Littlemore recovery group, and continue the delivery of a high quality and effective service that achieves positive outcomes for participants.
We are committed to creating a supportive working environment where you can thrive and grow. We invest in learning and development opportunities to ensure you can provide the best possible support to our members (service users), and continuously develop as a practitioner.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following criteria:
- Experience of managing a staff team and / or a team of volunteers
- Qualified to Level C GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- Experience of working with people with experience of mental health problems
- Experience of recovery focused keyworking, recovery reviews, goal setting and reflection, needs and risk assessment.
- Understanding of the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults.
- Awareness and understanding of the issues faced by people with Multiple and Complex Needs
- To be able to demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for food, cooking and healthy eating.
- Proven ability to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.
- Ability to keep accurate and up to date records and support others to do so.
- To recognise and value all aspects of diversity and an understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Advert Closes on Midnight on Tuesday 25th June 2024
Interview date on Thursday 4th July 2024
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QAC is a charity that runs a college, supported living (known as Independence Plus) and community services for young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.
The College has been at its current location since 1903. Our original purpose was to provide education for young people who were blind or visually impaired. Today, in addition to supporting people who have a visual impairment, we offer education, support and guidance for students on the autism spectrum, those with moderate to severe learning difficulties, and students with physical and other disabilities. We have a large, skilled and diverse staff team who can meet a diverse range of student needs. As QAC has grown, we now have new educational and learning sites. As well as the more well-known campus in Harborne, there is the QAC Pinewood campus (dedicated to employment progression) in nearby Woodgate valley and in addition, QAC Umberslade campus (dedicated to horticulture and outdoor learning), in nearby Selly Oak. QAC offers a broad range of study programmes that are tailored to ensure each student receives the educational, therapeutic and support services that they require, helping them achieve their aspirations for adult life.
Our supported living programmes (Independent Plus) and Community Services offers support after leaving college and to those from within the local community. The marketing and communications team is responsible for marketing QAC services with the main focus being on student recruitment. Following a recent re-brand, the post holder will also be integral in ensuring an efficient and effective roll out of the new branding.
QAC also has an enterprise arm consisting of Sight Village (a touring exhibition supporting those with sight loss), All Formats (a transcription service) and Carbon Fibre Canes. These are all supported by the Marketing and Communications Team.
Position: Marketing and Communication Manager
Reporting to: Head of Income Generation
Location: Queen Alexandra College, Harbourne
Hours: 37 hours per week for 52 weeks per annum
Salary: £35,885-£40,256
Joining our supportive team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Make a difference to the educational experience of young people
- Be a voice for students and staff in specialist education
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting academic growth, self-development and self-confidence
- Develop your own skills, aspirations and progress your career.
Our benefits include;
- Access to on site car parking
- Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
- Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
- Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
- Mental Health First Aiders
- BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
- Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
- Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
- Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off
- 5% discount on National Express West Midlands bus passes
- Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
- Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
- Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
- Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
- Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
- Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports To: Director of Growth & Engagement
Salary: Points 33-37, £31, 152 - £34, 404
Department: Growth & Engagement
Location: Central Office, Belfast
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, mainly Monday to Friday. A hybrid working system is in place (at least 2 days in office per week).
A flexi-time system is in operation and reasonable hours outside of this will be required to fulfil the duties of this position (some evening and weekend work).
Job Purpose: The Individual Giving and Legacies Manager will lead the development and execution of our mass marketing activity to grow our supporter base, and maximise every individual donor’s lifetime value to Simon Community.
By creating powerful fundraising campaigns, optimising supporter journeys, and diversifying income streams, including through digital channels, we can foster a strong sense of connection and loyalty among our valued supporters, and inspire a movement of support to end homelessness across NI.
Essential Criteria:
- At least 3 years proven experience in a fundraising, brand, or marketing role, including with elements of digital marketing, data analysis or insight.
- Proven track record of exceeding targets (financial or otherwise).
- Proven ability to write engaging copy for different audiences across varied channels.
- Significant experience and confidence in using a CRM and building processes for storage and reporting.
- Experience of budget and project management.
- Excellent working knowledge of digital marketing tactics and channels.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of working in a fundraising/charity context.
- Line Management experience.
- Proven track record of using data analysis techniques (and audience insight) to drive decision making.
- Experience of using Canva or MS Publisher
- Experience of using Raisers Edge NXT database.
- An understanding of the issues affecting homelessness and/or voluntary sector in Northern Ireland.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong project management skills with ability to oversee end-to-end campaign processes.
- Creative flair for storytelling, with first rate written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent workload management skills and ability to prioritise to meet targets and deadlines
Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:
- Pension Plan
- Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets)
- Death in Service Benefit
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Compassionate Culture
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Management Development Programmes
- Long Service Awards
- Blue Light Card Scheme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The HR Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day HR operations, focusing on delivering high-quality HR services. The role oversees employee relations, employee experience, learning and development, reward, resourcing, talent management, people analytics, EDI, wellbeing and payroll. The HR Manager will ensure the effective execution of HR processes and the maintenance of HR good practices across Muslim Aid, with a specific focus on using HR metrics to inform strategic decisions.
About the Role:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of HR operations, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational policies.
- Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they receive all necessary training and introductions to Muslim Aid policies.
- Manage the recruitment process from job posting to hiring, ensuring a smooth and efficient candidate experience.
- Respond promptly and effectively to HR-related inquiries from employees and management.
- Conduct training sessions to educate employees and managers on HR policies and best practices.
- Oversee the performance review process and ensure it is conducted fairly and consistently across all departments.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing HR operations and a team within a small to mid sized organisation.
- Strong background in employee relations, including handling disputes and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, capable of mentoring and motivating the HR team.
- Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic HR management abilities to align HR functions with organisational goals.
Why you should apply:
We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others, enjoys problem-solving, and is seeking a role where they can make a real impact and experience growth. As an HR Manager, you will have a unique chance to make a significant impact in a mission-driven organisation dedicated to global humanitarian efforts. You will work with a diverse and collaborative team, enhancing your leadership skills and HR expertise.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
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About us
We are an award-wining and fast-growing local charity with an established reputation for making a real difference in our community. We run Outside the Box, providing a wide range of opportunities for people with a learning disability and a CQC registered homecare company, Carers and Companions, providing home and community services for elderly people and those with disabilities, learning disabilities and health conditions.
We are a registered charity and social enterprise. We operate as a business, with a professional approach to delivering our mission of positively changing the lives of the people that we serve.
Since our establishment in 2013 we have achieved significant growth and a leading reputation as an innovative organisation. From small beginnings, we now have a turnover of c. £1 million, employ over 50 people, provide support to over 100 people each week and our community café has a large and loyal customer base. We continue to innovate and grow attracting new clients, customers, employees and community partnerships.
The charity was awarded the Social Investment Award 2021, run by Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber, with the judges commenting that we are:
“...a small but mighty organisation with so much passion and enthusiasm to make a real difference for their community”.
To support and help drive our continued development we now need to strengthen our central, ‘corporate’ services for the charity and its constituent business operations. These services span HR, finance, management information, compliance, systems and ICT, premises and administration together with project management as required. We have created a new role, Business Support Manager, to lead this step-up in our central services.
The role
The Business Support Manager will lead the development and delivery of best quality, highly responsive business support services helping to ensure administrative excellence, smart systems and processes and fully compliant operations across the organisation.
Working to the CEO and with the wider management team, the Business Support Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating central services for the charity. You will manage multiple administrative and business functions delivering great service to internal customers in areas spanning: core finance and performance management processes and systems; HR including staff recruitment, induction and workforce development; building and IT management; and quality, compliance and governance including overseeing policies, procedures and documentation. Developing and delivering more efficient, streamlined office operations and workflows for our central administration and operations support is a key focus for the role.
There is real scope, as we continue to grow, to develop both the job role and your own career progression.
About you
You will be highly organised, efficient and proactive and have:
· At least 3 years experience in a relevant business support/finance administration role
· Excellent financial and administrative skills including expert working knowledge of finance and accounting packages e.g. Quickbooks, Sage and processes e.g. invoicing, debt, monthly, quarterly and annual management finance and accounts, P&Ls
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Strong IT knowledge and capability
· Great analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
· Understanding of best practice HR administration
· Line management experience
· Knowledge/understanding of corporate/charity governance desirable.
Please click on the 'Quick Apply' button to access the Application Pack and to submit your application.
We are open to this being a 4-day per week role for the right candidate.
Growing Mission Strategic Lead – Diocese of Durham
The Diocese of Durham is seeking an innovative, proactive and strategic leader with a passion for Church growth and unity to take on a key new role in the Diocesan team.
As Growing Mission Strategic Lead, you will work collaboratively to enable the delivery of the Growing Mission stream of the Diocesan Transformation programme, with a specific focus on local planning and development, raising missional aspirations and growth opportunities, and facilitating local change.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of the Growing Mission strategy through leading the Growing Mission team, encouraging the development of mission and ministries appropriate to context and challenge, and being an advocate for the vision for transformation throughout the Diocese.
The successful candidate must:
Ø Have a deep commitment to a personal Christian faith with a motivation to see that grow in others, and a prayerful and hopeful response to challenge.
Ø Be a strategic and efficient organiser with great initiative.
Ø Be a skilled problem solver, able to investigate and breakdown underlying issues and identify potential implications.
Ø Be experienced in change management, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build effective working relationships with multiple varied stakeholders.
Ø Be proactive in dealing with conflict in a healthy and transparent way.
Ø Be able to travel widely throughout the Diocese of Durham.
Interested candidates are welcome to request an informal conversation with the Head of Transformation Delivery, Amy Burns.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 8th July
Interview date: Wednesday 17th July
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly-organised Operations manager to join us. As our Head of Operations you will be covering HR, IT, facilities, and governance support, and will be responsible for leading the day-to-day internal operations and business activities to ensure the smooth running of the Childhood Trust as well as supporting the delivery of the Trust’s new three-year growth strategy.
You will act as a strong team leader, who motivates and inspires a team, fostering and championing a positive organisational culture. You will join our friendly, hybrid team and be deeply passionate about our mission and vision. You will be someone who thrives in our small charity culture, which is collaborative, innovative and dynamic.
Key responsibilities:
Operations:
- Plan, lead and manage the operational functions of The Childhood Trust, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s mission, strategic goals and growth plan.
- Work with the CEO and the leadership team to develop and implement strategies and ways of working to achieve the Trust’s objectives.
Human Resources and People Development
- Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s people strategy[LR1] [NM2] .
- Oversee the Human Resources function, including recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, employee learning and development.
- Foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration, nurturing a positive and supportive working environment.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure the Trust operates in full compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including ensuring all staff have necessary training and DBS check requirements
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively.
- Maintain the risk register.
- Maintain strong governance and adherence to best practices in charity management
Governance and Reporting
- Support the HR, Finance, Programmes and Fundraising teams, contributing to their work as required.
- Produce an annual operational plan and monitor weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress against the plan.
- Develop and produce monthly management reports for the CEO
- Produce quarterly operational reports for board meetings.
IT and Office
- Coordinate IT support services, including m[HR5] anaging the setup of new starters on various TCT IT and digital platforms and channels.
- Lead on the office move, set up and management
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Senior-level experience, ideally within the charity sector, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence.
- Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Experience in translating strategic vision into measurable outcomes and driving results.
- Strong commitment to employee development and growth opportunities.
- Experience managing Human Resources and IT functions.
- Demonstratable understanding of the charity sector
Personal Characteristics
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style
- Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems.
- Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to align operational decisions with strategic goals.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development, with a growth mindset.
- Ethical, with a high level of integrity and a strong commitment to The Childhood Trust’s mission, vision and values.
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Excellent pension scheme
- This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our office for this role is in London, Victoria and you would be expected to attend the office twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday). The role may involve occasional travel and attendance of events in the evening.
Application Instructions:
Please see the application pack for more details and apply via the link on Charity Jobs.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be held from 12th June at our office in Victoria, London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for a MEAL specialist who is, at heart, a peacebuilder. You’ll deputise for the Regional Director as needed, and work collaboratively as a key part of the Regional Leadership Team to shape the strategic direction of Concordis’ future work across the Central African region.
As Regional Head of MEAL, your work will go above and beyond reporting to the donor on logframe outputs and outcomes to the donor, as important as those are. With your extensive peacebuilding experience, you’ll work with the team to develop and implement sophisticated metrics for measuring these changes over time. You’ll feed this information back into programme delivery, to ensure programmes remain accountable to the wider population and adapt to the rapidly changing and fragile contexts in which we work.
You’ll also use your flair for writing and your publishing skills to produce more informal news items, telling stories of the impact of our work, and publicising the recommendations that come from dialogues we facilitate. This will help us amplify voices that are often ignored by decision makers, leading to evidence-based policy making.
Role Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement the programme’s monitoring and evaluation systems
Develop and oversee the systems to monitor and evaluate activities and their impact
Evaluate and enhance existing data collection tools used during previous monitoring exercises
Evaluate and enhance existing metrics to measure attitudinal and behavioural change resulting from programme activities.
Design the implementation plan to monitor and evaluate programme delivery.
Contribute to the development of Concordis’ peacebuilding methodology, policy, strategy and monitoring and evaluation.
Responsible for programme monitoring and evaluation
Ensure the programme adapts and evolves to meet the needs identified, remaining accountable to communities affected by conflict.
Monitor against performance indicators to check that the project is delivering as planned. Identify issues and agree action plans to address.
Monitor against the Theory of Change and ensure the programme is achieving the intended impact. If not, identify what needs to change and how to create that change.
Capture learning and identify what worked, what didn’t work and what we’d do differently next time.
Responsible for producing timely internal and external reports
Lead the MEAL team to produce monthly and bi-annual donor reports on all regional programme activities.
Generate clear, professional and visually attractive reports that explain the impact of our work and the recommendations from our dialogues.
Work with the Communications team producing informal news items, telling the story of the impact of our work and publicising the recommendations that come from dialogues facilitated by Concordis.
Create a culture of accountability and learning across the Regional Team
Lead on ensuring staff across the programme understand the role of MEAL in their work and have the skills to operate the required systems and capture the data.
Deliver training and coaching on our approach to MEAL, techniques and tools to the wider team.
Leadership responsibility in the Regional Team
Deputise for the Central African Regional Director in their absence.
As part of the regional Senior Leadership Team oversee the work and staff teams in the regional hubs in CAR, Cameroon, Chad and Sudan.
Concordis works alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, helping them find workable solutions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BACKGROUND
The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a pioneering Human Rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are the survivors of trafficking and torture, including gender-based and ‘honour-based’ violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s suffering and needs, the Foundation provides specialist medical consultation, therapeutic care, legal protection and practical support to survivors of human rights violations by helping men, women and children heal the emotional and physical damage they have suffered through torture, trafficking or other forms of cruelty. We take the learning from our work to develop partnerships to increase survivors’ access to services, and use the learning generated by our clients and partners to drive system change.
Since August 2020, Asylum Aid has been part of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. Asylum Aid operates as an independent charity, led by its own Executive Director within the group structure, and is ambitious about growing its impact and reach in the future to ensure protection from persecution for those who need it. For over thirty years, Asylum Aid has been providing legal representation to some of the most vulnerable people seeking asylum. It has built an expert service, delivering vital and life-saving services in some of the most complex legal cases, with a particular speciality working with unaccompanied children, survivors of trafficking, torture or other forms of human cruelty, and stateless people. In this role you will support both charities alongside the CEO, Executive Director of Asylum Aid and Senior HR and Operations Officer.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Head of People is a new role for the organsiation and you will be joining us at an exciting time, as we are moving into new offices and seek to drive forward our new 2025-2030 strategy. This role will play a pivotal role in implementing our objective to be an employer of choice. maintaining and evolving our strong team culture, and strengthening our position as leader in evidence based management and leadership practices. In this role you will be supported to develop the capacity, capability and human resource systems of the organisation to achieve impact at scale with a strong and effective team and will work in close collaboration with the CEO, the members of the Executive Leadership Team and Management Team as well as the Senior HR and Operations Officer.
You will provide leadership in developing and implementing our People and Culture strategic objectives. Some of your immediate priorities will be undertaking a review of our current policies and systems, preparing for our Pay and Benefits Review and setting up a Wellbeing Review and Consultation. You will also be asked to undertake a review of our equality, diversity and inclusion policy and the accompanying anti-racism action plan. You will bring your expertise in people and human resources to help secure the organisation’s long-term sustainability and impact.
It is an exciting time to be joining us and you will help ensure we build upon our success to date to increase impact, income and team satisfaction. We would like to hear from you, whatever your background. We do not believe that prior charity experience is necessary for this role, please do apply if you believe you have the skills, experience and confidence to make a people and strategic contribution to our ambition to grow impact with our team.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Helen Bamber Foundation is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that you will require the right to work in the UK and the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS check. If appointed, you will be required to give your consent to HBF to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.
Please submit an up to date CV and a covering letter, no longer than 2 pages, by 9am on 1st July 2024 by outlining your relevant skills and experience, as well as how your previous experience that matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role. Longlisted candidates are scheduled to be invited to a short introductory interview of 15 minutes on the 9th or 10th July. Shortlisted candidates are scheduled to be invited to interview in the week commencing 15th July and will be conducted either in person or where needed via Zoom.
We particularly welcome applications from those from Black, Asian, Minority-Ethnic, refugee and migrant backgrounds.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about the role please contact Kerry Smith, Chief Executive Officer.
We give Survivors of trafficking and torture the strength to move on.
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Director of Learning for Ministry
Are you a passionate advocate for enabling the formation and training of those in ministry, lay and ordained? Do you have experience of working with theological institutions in the HE sector? Are you passionate about learning for ministry?
The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Director of Learning for Ministry (DLM) to be an advocate and a catalyst for learning for ministry throughout the Church.
The role is based within the Ministries: Vocations and Worship (MVW) team of the Connexional Team of the Methodist Church in Britain, which exists to equip the Methodist Church by training, developing and supporting those called by God to serve in lay and ordained ministry embedding the strategies which support the Church’s aspiration to be inclusive, justice seeking, evangelistic and growing.
Within the team, the DLM will be responsible for:
• working with the Head of Ministries and Learning and in collaboration with others with regards to learning and development for all forms of authorised ministry in the Church’s life
• working with the Director of Ministry Development, for overseeing the development, implementation, evaluation and review of pathways and courses for lay and ordained ministry training.
• formal relationships between the Methodist Council and Methodist-related learning institutions.
• working with the Director of Ministry Development to offer strategic leadership and support to the work of the whole MVW Team
• working with the Director of Research and Scholarship and others, to take a lead on the promotion and oversight of opportunities for higher level academic study for ministers and lay people
You will also have experience in higher education and significant experience in offering visionary and collaborative leadership, of the learning and development strategy of an organisation and strategic review of learning pathways.
An ability to reflect theologically and apply this to all aspects of the post is essential for this role.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
Closing date: 28 June 2024
Interviews to take place on: 16 July 2024 in London
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
In addition to your annual base salary of £33,265, we also offer Car Cash Allowance (£390 per month), a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits we are also open to flexible working arrangements. These include:
- Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%.
- 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
- Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home.
- Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity.
- Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters.
- Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme.
- 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc.
- Free fishing facilities across our canal network.
At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.
When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.
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ALAG (Asperger London Area Group) has been a registered charity since 2015.
ALAG is a pan-London membership community organisation, supporting autistic adults without a learning disability. We work in partnership with statutory services and the voluntary sector to highlight the needs of autistic adults.
We are dedicated to seeking practical initiatives and solutions when supporting individuals to come to terms with their diagnosis and to providing the tailored support that is essential to their well-being. One such initiative is the Autism Hub which was established in 2018 in the London Boroughs of Islington and Camden.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing sound, motivating leadership and creating a work atmosphere where our dedicated, talented team can thrive. You will be responsible for leading on delivering the charity's services, which includes managing and overseeing projects, policies and procedures within the organisation.
You will be working as part of a growing, busy, collaborative and motivated team and be able to adapt well to changing priorities. You will have oversight of a team of 10-12 people including contracted staff, volunteers and directly manage 3-5 members of the team.
You will work alongside the CEO, staff team, trustees and charity accountant in ensuring strong financial management of all projects. You will report to the CEO and Board of Trustees, attend quarterly board meetings and produce regular reports on the activities and outcomes to stakeholders.
The role will also involve evaluating the organisation’s processes and ensuring they are efficient and accessible, as well as ensuring we meet our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This will inform operational development and future strategies.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- An understanding of autism and experience working with autistic adults without a learning disability
- Strong understanding of the duties of statutory services and key legislation that underpins the rights of autistic people
- Knowledge and practice of relevant legislation – Autism Act 2009 and National Strategy, Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equalities Act 2010, GDPR 2018
- Experience developing and optimising support services for disabled people
- An understanding of the third sector and health and social care landscape in London
- Proven track record in an operational, managerial role within the third sector
- A strong leader and manager, with proven experience mentoring a staff and volunteer team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities, and driving towards excellent outcomes
- Experience leading the delivery of high-quality services for charity beneficiaries
- Defining and delivering organisational goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational efficiency
- Ability to plan and manage budgets and contribute to decisions on the allocation of resources
- Developing infrastructure- policies, procedures, and processes within the developing service provision
- Provide strategic vision and leadership for the operations team, setting overall goals and objectives for team members
- Ensure robust implementation and efficiency within the agreed processes in conjunction with the operations team
- Monitor use of software and processes used in the organisation to ensure the effective management of data and client journey
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector, grants, monitoring processes
- Experience of producing monitoring reports using data, case studies, and user experience feedback
- Proven ability to effectively manage projects, ensuring key objectives, plans and activities are successfully delivered
- Proven ability to create a positive working environment in which diversity is celebrated, and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best
- A passion for creating inclusive cultures and using the social model of disability to build a more inclusive society
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach to working with colleagues, partners, and external organisations
- Lead on and support others to navigate member experiences including complaints
- Excellent levels of discretion and judgement as well as experience of dealing with sensitive information
- Experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures in line with the safeguarding policy and supporting the staff team and volunteers with the safeguarding process
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and proposals effectively
- A creative and innovative approach to problem solving, exploring new ideas and approaches to achieve organisational objectives
- A strong understanding of reasonable adjustments in the workplace
- Flexible approach to work and being hands-on to get the task done
- Able to ensure compliance with industry best practices and guidelines
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of being a Safeguarding Lead or willingness to take on these duties
- Experience in supporting an organisation to successfully apply for funding and managing multiple grants or willingness to learn
- Good understanding of HR matters and appropriate processes that need to be considered when managing a team of people- with the support of the HR Coordinator
General
- Willingness to undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Please submit CV and Cover Letter outlining your experience relative to the job specifications
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