We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant.

We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give the chance of life to three people a day.

But we won’t stop there. We want to be there for everyone who needs a transplant; from finding a match, through every step of a patient’s transplant journey. And together we can reach the remarkable day when we can save the lives of everyone with blood cancer.

And now we want you to join our lifesaving team. We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our Property and Facilities Team as part of the Finance and Resources Division

Title:Health and Safety Manager

Salary: £25,000 per annum (inclusive London weighting)

Contract: Permanent/part-time

Hours: 21 hours per week

Location: Heathgate Office, London

Reporting to the Head of Property Services the primary role of the H&S Manager is to advise management and staff on all safety, health and welfare matters to ensure that Anthony Nolan complies with its statutory obligations. The role will be based in our London Head Office but will require occasional travel to other Anthony Nolan sites in London and Nottingham.

Release your remarkable, join our team and give someone a chance of life.

Anthony Nolan is an equal opportunities & living wage accredited employer

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK

Please make sure to check out the job description, available on our website when you click to apply.

What’s in it for you?

Financial

• Pension (employer 5% when you contribute 3% or more),
• Travel Insurance
• Interest free Travel Loan
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)

Wellbeing & Health

• 27 days annual leave in addition to normal public holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Hotline
• Medical Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gymflex

Family Friendly

• Paid dependants leave
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Flexible start/finish times (role dependent)

And more! (full list of benefits available on website)

The Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) is the regulator for 15 health and social care professions. Our purpose is to protect the public. We maintain a register of health and care professionals who meet our standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health, and take action if their fitness to practise is called into question. The HCPC currently regulates around 360,000 professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong management skills, who has significant experience of managing a team with case management and investigation responsibilities. The post-holder will have a sound understanding of professional regulation and the law in this area, and experience of monitoring/driving productivity whilst working within a framework of legislation and operational procedures. We are looking for a capable leader, who can maintain a highly motivated team through effective management and maintaining behaviours within the team that support the HCPC’s values.

The Case Team Manager of the Case Resolution & Preparation team will lead, motivate and manage a team responsible for the preparation and presentation of fitness to practise cases. This role will require the post-holder to oversee the management of cases that have been referred to the latter stage of the fitness to practise process, and to ensure that these are undertaken to a high standard. The post holder will also assist the Operational Manager with the day-to day management of the HCPC’s external legal provider.

In addition to overseeing this work, the post-holder will be responsible for the allocation of in-house presenting and managing the three new Presenting Officers recently appointed.  

You will have significant experience of managing a team and resources, including demonstrable ability and understanding of performance management and coaching. You will have a high level of written English and verbal communication skills, and an ability to use your initiative to work effectively under pressure. Your strong communication skills will enable you to work effectively within a team and with your peers, to build and maintain positive relationships across a range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will be able to work closely with a range of people involved in fitness to practise cases (including our external legal services provider and the HCPC’s tribunal service), and have a strong understanding of regulation and experience of working with/interpreting legislation. This will be particularly important as you will be required to make sound, evidence based decisions about the HCPC’s position during Practice Committee hearings, and in advising Case Managers in relation to requests for instruction.

All HCPC employees enjoy generous benefits, including 30 days annual leave. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, our employee discounts on gym membership and a broad range of retail outlets and favourable consideration of flexible working. We are committed to workforce learning and development opportunities. 

Contract Type: Fixed term post until 31 March 2022

Closing Date: 4 February 2021 (All vacancies will close at 1pm)

Interview Date: W/b 15 February 2021

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

The HCPC welcomes applicants from all sections of the community and we promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

Shannon Trust is a charity operating across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, supporting thousands of people in prison each year to transform their lives by unlocking the power of reading. We inspire and train prisoners who can read to teach prisoners who can’t.  2020 was a year of adaptation brought about by COVID19 – we revised our delivery model and now, in 2021, we want to develop much further.  To support this, we are now recruiting to new roles and are seeking proactive, committed, and enthusiastic applicants to join our team and help us continue our journey.

This role will lead the piloting of our community provision across Hertfordshire, Esex & Suffolk.  You’ll work closely with a handful of agencies and prisons, testing the delivery of our reading programme outside of the prison environment.  You’ll be an excellent relationship builder, confident in the management and training of volunteers, and able to problem solve. A proactive self-starter, you’ll bring your experience of community projects and will relish the opportunity to develop and deliver new programmes, seeking learning and innovation through the lifetime of the pilot.  Leaders, team players, those CJS savvy and familiar with digital business tools should apply.

Assistant Operations Manager – Youth Services

NCVS in the centre of Nottingham, with travel to other sites when necessary

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week to include evenings and weekends when necessary

£35,000 - £37,000 per annum

Do you possess business acumen coupled with a passion for seeing young people achieve their full potential? Could you lead, manage and engage a team to provide excellent services?

Our service users and staff team need your knowledge and experience. Do you possess the ability and desire to “roll up your sleeves” and get involved with the day to day activities across the department? Are you a strong people manager with experience in recruitment, training and managing performance? Do you have what it takes to lead our Youth Services Team across Nottinghamshire YMCA, YMCA Newark and Sherwood, and YMCA Goole, The Youth Zone Charity and Street Pastors? We’d love to hear from you.

Our Youth Service Team provide youth programmes, outdoor education, digital media and arts programmes, as well as school enrichment and NEET programmes in the Nottingham, Goole, and Newark areas. We provide a quality assurance service to Youth Service provisions in line with Department of Education Regulations and OFSTED Guidelines.

In this exciting new development in this new role as Assistant Operations Manager, you will support our Operations Manager to manage and directly deliver youth work to a range of young people, developing positive relationships with diverse communities, funders and commissioning bodies, whilst managing complex budgets.

An in-depth understanding of safeguarding is essential. You will have a minimum Level 3 or Diploma Youth Work qualification, and you will also be an excellent communicator which will enable you to relate and engage with our young people. It is essential that you have your own transport and a full driving licence, as you will need to travel between sites

If you are ready to use your expertise and skills to help young people in Nottingham, apply today.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (which we will pay for) and registration with the DBS Update Service.

If you want to join us on the next step of our journey please visit our website to download and application form.

Please note we are unable to accept CV’s unless accompanied by a standard application form.

Closing date: Monday 1st February 2021.

Interviews to be held: As soon as possible after the closing date.

Nottinghamshire YMCA is committed to promoting diversity and practicing equality of opportunity

Nottinghamshire YMCA is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUPC/ISU/UK-R2

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Programme Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 11th January 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [11th January 2021].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Job Specifics

1. Strategy, Planning and Financial Management:

• Deliver the ‘Muslim Hand’s Programme Strategy 2020-2022’ by supporting international offices to ensure the delivery of programmes is in line with the organisation’s strategic aims.
• Plan and review the progress of programme strategy and financial management at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).
• Ensure all international offices are working in-line with the programme strategy to achieve the organisations agreed long-term goals.
• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.
• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.
• With international offices help develop an effective models and tools to enable planning and writing of programme proposals which comply with the Muslim Hand’s programme guidelines and standards.

2. Support to Senior Management:

• Support international country office senior management in producing programme strategic plans, budgets and new policies for the future of Muslim Hands.
• Support International Offices in presenting programmatic feedback and financial reports to CEO, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Advise international country office senior management on the future projects and the viability of obtaining funds to support project initiatives.
• Work with international country office senior management and ensure Muslim Hands programme policies and practices are in line in with the programme standards and local regulations. 

3. Programme Management:

• Provide direction to the international country offices programmes team with guidance and support to ensure the effectiveness and positive impact of the programmes implemented, including resources, feedback and additional training when required. 
• Collaborate with overseas partners to ensure their strategies are in-line with international country offices programme strategy, and share decision making for maximum benefit to programmes.
• Assist international offices in developing a reporting mechanism to be utilised by the programmes team which includes monitoring, programme delivery and financial reporting.
• Provide support to ensure that country offices effectively use the Muslim Hands software suite (Programme System 3, Qalam, Alpha or any application approved by senior management) for managing budgets, monitoring and coordination of programmes across the organisation.
• Assist international country offices to ensure overseas partners are working in line with partnership’ policies which meet the organisational strategic aims.
• Review and assist the development of partner organizations by providing training, resources and feedback.
• Assist in Developing and implementing a clear communication structure between programme and fundraising departments to provide timely feedback to Muslim Hands’ supporters.
• Provide timely feedback to fundraising department, supporters and stakeholders particularly during emergencies response, Ramadan, Qurbani or any specific campaigns.
• To be versed and familiar with existing changes within the required standards and regulations for INGOs / humanitarian relief, development agencies and local laws (CHS).

4. Humanitarian Response:

• Assist international offices in Developing and implementing a strategy to deliver rapid emergency responses during any disasters and human crisis.
• Support Emergency team in identifying relevant stakeholders for the Emergency Program (UN, NGOs, donor agencies, private sector)
• During emergencies, actively encourage the partners to increased collaboration with agencies, UN Institutions, Donors, Trusts, Foundations, Campaigners and Standardization Organisations.

5. Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL):

• Assist in developing a regular process of monitoring and data collection of all Muslim Hand programmes.
• Ensure effective regular monitoring of international programs to evaluate the impact and direction of the programmes.
• Ensure after adequate assessment made by MEAL recommendations are implemented to improve delivery of programs. 
• Share recommendations based upon MEAL with all Muslim Hands donors and stakeholders.

6. Staff Management:

• Ensure International office’s Programme staff are trained and follow all policies and procedures.
• Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policy.
• Ensure effective management of team’s time keeping and attendance though tools provided ie Clock-rite and E-days as an example.

7. General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification: - 

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Frequent International travel to Partner Offices in Canada, France and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 11th January 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

We are looking for an Operations Assistant to provide administrative support to the Operations Management Team and to help deliver effective internal communications across the directorate.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust rehoming centres cared for around 9,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Accounting for 62% of the Dogs Trust workforce, the Operations Directorate is responsible for achieving the mission of Dogs Trust through the intake, rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs. The Directorate is split between four functions; rehoming centres, the Contact Centre, a field-based team and a team in the London office.

You will play a key role in ensuring that the work of the Director and the Senior Management Team is well organised and operates efficiently. This will involve organising and supporting internal and external meetings, liaising with key stakeholders and providing project support across the Operations team.

With the aim of empowering our people with relevant information you will be; researching, collating and distributing weekly and monthly communications to the wider Operations team, while also contributing to other internal communication channels across Dogs Trust. 

A strong communicator with a proven track record in a similar role, you will have good administration and organisational skills.

In return, we offer comprehensive benefits package, including excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.  

So, if you want to help us make a difference to all the dogs in our care, apply now!

Valid manual driving license is desirable.

The role will be remote initially as we continue to be home based under COVID-19. However, the candidate should be able to commute into our London office in the long term.

Vacancy Reference Number:

ISUFSC/ISU/UK-R3

Position title:

International Support Unit (ISU) Finance and Services Coordinator

Reports to:

Director of International Support Unit

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

£27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 11th JANUARY 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Previous applicant need not apply.
• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [11th JANUARY 2021].

Background

Muslim Hands is a UK-based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. International Support Unit (ISU) support the development of Muslim Hands partner offices in the areas of fundraising and communication, program management, administration and finance and at the outset the unit will focus on the following countries non-exhaustive list Canada France South Africa and the United Kingdom. 

Role Overview:

1.  Finance

• Provide direction and support to the partner offices to develop and implement a financial strategy in line with their organisational strategic aims.

• Work with international partner offices to develop and implement the organisation’s annual budgetary planning. Ensure effective models and tools to enable planning and budget management at all levels.

• Oversee the preparation of the partner offices’ annual budget, monthly management accounts and annual financial accounts.

• Support senior management in creating strategic financial plans for the future through an analysis of the business climate and market trends.

• Ensure that financial policies and practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation in their respective countries in the partner offices.

• To develop, implement and maintain the operation of financial controls, standards and systems in the partner offices.

• Facilitate day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, bank statements, and reviews completed monthly bank reconciliations.

• Support to produce and monitor the departmental and annual budget, review cash flow, accounts and other financial transactions for each department within the partner offices.

• Reviews, develop and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures and advise staff on internal controls and accounting policies and procedures in the partner offices.

• Organise monthly budget review meeting and prepare official reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis to present to Director of International Support Unit, Management and Board of Trustees in the partner offices. 

• Organise and lead monthly meetings regarding financial performance in the partner offices and ensure all budgets are confirmed and accurate for quarterly presentations to the Management for future decision making.

• Lead financial training for budget holders to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities concerning financial Management.

• Support managers in the partner offices by critically analysing projects budgets, and financial proposals.

• Oversee both internal monitoring and evaluation processes and the external auditing process. Carry out internal checks and audits as needed.

• Assist the Director/Board in preparing and ensuring annual accounts (All MH-internationally registered entities) are instructed.

2.  Programme Financial Management

• Support Muslim Hands partner offices to produce program financial reports at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly and annually).

• Oversee the preparation of project budgets and costings as well as project-based accounts.

• Support international offices to develop and implement the programme annual budget to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s financial procedures to deliver projects.

• To support international offices financial transactions to and by MH partners in accordance with MOU and programme funding agreement.

• Support International Offices in presenting financial reports to the Director, Senior Management and Board of Trustees on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

3.  Finance Human Resource

• Review, revise and ensure that HR processes and procedures are appropriate within finance teams.

• Support the partner offices to effectively recruit, induct, trained and manage staff in the relevant department.

• Provide regular feedback, training and support throughout the year to create a capable and highly motivated workforce in the partner offices.

4. General Responsibilities

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods [Ramadan, Qurbani and Emergencies].
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation

Person specification:

Essential Requirements: Qualification and Experience 

• Minimum degree level ideally in management/Accountancy or business qualification and membership of appropriate professional body.

• At least 2 years’ experience of working as a finance coordinator within the not for profit sector or Public Authority (Local or National Government

• Experience of managing /assisting financial operations in an organisation or as second-in-command in a larger organisation. 

• Experience of leading, managing and motivating non-finance functions such as HR, legal, facilities and administration highly desirable.

Essential Requirements: Skills

• Strong management capabilities with the ability to hire, inspire, and maintain a team of top professionals, interns, and consultants.
• Demonstrated budgeting skills and solid experience in financial systems, with a strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and profit and non-profit accounting and accounting systems. 
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead the financial reporting and analysis required to support strategic decision making.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial data (both written and verbal), articulate trade-offs, and distil information into clear recommendations for a range of decision-makers.
• Good level of knowledge with audit, compliance and internal control issues, and best practices related to risk management and insurance.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in her/his work, exercising excellent judgment and discretion at all times.
• Strategic thinking and long-range planning skills and proven ability to meet deadlines
• Accomplished at working in an environment that is demanding and fast-paced, where there are sometimes competing needs and limited resources

In addition to which,

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

[1] Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

[2] Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Frequent International travel to Partner Offices in Canada, France and South Africa

Please register your interest and apply by sending in your current CV and a suitable covering letter.

Deadline for applications is 11th JANUARY 2021 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by / after the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

• Assure the effective functioning of the facilities to provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and members by using best practices to manage resources, services and processes to meet the needs of the Charity.
• Pool management, including daily water testing ensuring the safety of sauna, hot tub and pool areas.
• Develop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance and life cycle requirements.
• Conduct and document regular facilities inspections.
• Be the organisational lead for compliance with Health and Safety.
• Experience in managing compliance with statutory regulations including Health & Safety, Fire Regulations and Building Regulations, and advising on same.
• Allocate and manage facility space for maximum efficiency.
• Coordinate intra-office moves.
• Supervise maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Oversee facility refurbishment and renovations.
• Plan and manage facility central services, i.e., reception, security, parking and waste disposal.
• Implement best practice processes to increase efficiency.
• Obtain quotes and tenders from vendors and suppliers.
• Calculate and compare costs for good and services to maximise cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate and monitor activities of contract suppliers at all sites.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships.
• Assure security of the Treatment Centre.
• Grounds maintenance at Langho.
• Flexibility to provide ‘on-call’ cover to respond to facility and equipment alarms and system failures. (An additional call out allowance will be awarded).

Please apply using our application form, CV’s will not be accepted.

Media Officer

Fixed Term Contract ASAP - March 2021

£27,000- £29,900

London and Currently Remote

The Media Officer will support the planning and delivery of creative, national and regional media strategies for Red Nose Day 2021, that inspire the nation to get involved and highlight how donations are spent in the UK and around the world. This role will play a key part in the efficient running of the Comic Relief press office function and take a proactive role in the team’s day-to-day management, which can include press cuttings and internal comms updates.

Key Accountabilities / Objectives

• Assist with the planning and delivery of creative national and regional multi-channel media strategies that feed into and support wider organisational objectives
• Draft and edit high quality, compelling written materials and ensure all materials are approved before released. This includes feeding into strategy documents and writing press releases, interview briefing documents, website news articles and quotes from Comic Relief spokespeople
• Take a lead role in media relations and secure national and regional online, print, social and broadcast coverage – pitch ideas and stories to media, research key targets and develop media lists
• Set up media interviews, write briefing materials and attend interviews when required (this might be out of London on occasion)
• Take part in the day-to-day running of an efficient press office, helping to manage inbound media interest and ensure a smooth process from start to finish – answer media enquiries and work with internal teams to draft responses as required to deadline
• Work closely with external partners and organisations as required to help maximise their involvement with Red Nose Day – this might be PR agencies, organisations we fund or partners
• Implement media team management systems and processes – this includes the daily press update for internal stakeholders, monitoring coverage, saving coverage and creating coverage reports
• Be flexible and support the wider media team with ad hoc tasks as directed, such as delivering PR events, launches and attending shoots to gather media assets
• Contribute new ideas to creative sessions
• Own small projects with support of line manager

Essential Education:

• Solid experience of working in PR / media roles
• You are likely to be an Account Executive or similar in a PR agency or a Media Executive or similar in-house

Key Competencies:

• Proven experience of working on national and regional media campaigns
• An ability to develop and deliver fresh creative ideas that generate media coverage
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent writer
• Good media relations and confidence to approach journalists with story i
• Good experience managing and prioritising multiple projects to strict deadlines even when faced with challenges
• Passionate and strong understanding of our business mission

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online

Role closes - 12:00pm, 29th Jan 2021 GMT (Europe/London)

Title: Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager (WARO)

Location: West Africa Region

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Sightsavers is excited to be recruiting a Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager for our West Africa Regions to deliver support to our Country Offices (COs) with procurement and the application of the PSC Quality Management System (QMS) and to deliver Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards, to ensure the safeguarding of our beneficiaries of pharmaceutical products.

As the Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager you will work with the Controller PSC to develop and deliver a model for support to Sightsavers Country Offices and programme teams in procurement and supply chain management, support COs in the application of PSC QMS and to understand UK and National regulations and EU guidelines, develop solutions to programme supply chain manager at field level and provide expert advise to Regional Director, Country Director, Programme Directors and Senior Managers.

This is a field-based role that will drive the process of continuous improvement by;

• Developing a risk based, implementation training plan and priority visit/engagement schedule to reflect RD priorities and those within the PSC QA Road Map 2020-21
• Providing close and robust support to COs, visit countries frequently to enhance performance and compliance, support, and build capacity of teams and partners.
• Auditing external suppliers as part of due diligence across all product categories of the PSC QMS
• Leading the capacity building implementation of COs in line with the PSC QA Road Map, developing a workplan for review and approval by Controller PSC
• Being available for COs concerning any matters related to the SC, aspects of GDP, supplier qualification and deputise in the absence of SCMs
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required
• Assisting the QAM in maintain the controlled documents regarding 3rd Country supplier qualification, including review and updates of local suppliers

As the successful candidate you will have be educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a profession qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics, have experience in implementing and overseeing complex large-scale supply chains (such as DFID funded programmes), have a background in regional and pan-African programmes and have extensive experience in a similar supply chain management role that involves pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and stores in the international development sector.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description here for further details

Closing date: 31st January 2021

Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.

We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.

Sightsavers does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Title: Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager (ECSA)

Location: Eastern, Central and Southern Africa

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Sightsavers is excited to be recruiting a Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager for our Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Regions to deliver support to our Country Offices (COs) with procurement and the application of the PSC Quality Management System (QMS) and to deliver Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards, to ensure the safeguarding of our beneficiaries of pharmaceutical products.

As the Regional Field Support Supply Chain Manager you will work with the Controller PSC to develop and deliver a model for support to Sightsavers Country Offices and programme teams in procurement and supply chain management, support COs in the application of PSC QMS and to understand UK and National regulations and EU guidelines, develop solutions to programme supply chain manager at field level and provide expert advise to Regional Director, Country Director, Programme Directors and Senior Managers.

This is a field-based role that will drive the process of continuous improvement by;

• Developing a risk based, implementation training plan and priority visit/engagement schedule to reflect RD priorities and those within the PSC QA Road Map 2020-21
• Providing close and robust support to COs, visit countries frequently to enhance performance and compliance, support, and build capacity of teams and partners.
• Auditing external suppliers as part of due diligence across all product categories of the PSC QMS
• Leading the capacity building implementation of COs in line with the PSC QA Road Map, developing a workplan for review and approval by Controller PSC
• Being available for COs concerning any matters related to the SC, aspects of GDP, supplier qualification and deputise in the absence of SCMs
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required
• Assisting the QAM in maintain the controlled documents regarding 3rd Country supplier qualification, including review and updates of local suppliers

As the successful candidate you will have be educated to degree level (or equivalent) with a profession qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics, have experience in implementing and overseeing complex large-scale supply chains (such as DFID funded programmes), have a background in regional and pan-African programmes and have extensive experience in a similar supply chain management role that involves pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and stores in the international development sector.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, please read the complete Job Description here for further details

Closing date: 31st January 2021

Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.

We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.

Sightsavers does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Role purpose:

This is an exciting time at ShelterBox and we have ambitious targets of sheltering more and more families each year. A key enabler to achieving this strategic objective is a sustainable funding mix. 

The Programme Funding Manager is responsible for coordinating the development and delivery of restricted grants which support the delivery of Operational Strategy.  They will do this through the management of ShelterBox’s Fundable Opportunities; a portfolio of programmatic information collated to support income generation and grant management activities across the organisation. The role will also be responsible for developing our organisational capacity to coordinate restricted grants more broadly, in conjunction with other stakeholders from across the Global organisation.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking an experienced, delivery focused, practical, motivated and proactive individual with a strong understanding of major fundraising. The role requires an ability to build strong relationships, negotiate, influence and inform colleagues across the organisation in order to strengthen our ability to win and manage grants. You will need to be comfortable creating and developing the systems, processes and tools required for success, rather than working within a mature existing framework.

Main role and responsibilities to include:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a functioning pipeline of Fundable Opportunities that supports the Operational strategy and enables Fundraising to meet income goals.
• Lead on the identification, planning, and execution of all elements of building opportunities across the Operations department to deliver thematic Fundable Opportunity packages.
• Own and manage processes and resources related to the effective coordination of Fundable Opportunities with stakeholders from across the Global organisation. Oversee and serve as decision maker on new bids against Fundable Opportunities (escalating as appropriate) based on assessment of fund absorption capacity.
• Promote operational funding needs in line with Operations strategy and provide an effective link between the Operations, Fundraising & Communications and Finance departments.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Manage Fundable Opportunities and the asks against them, advising Finance, Grants Manager, Programme Teams and Fundraising staff on their responsibilities for coordinating activity.
• Oversee a system to maintain relevant project, finance and reporting information (including restrictions on asks and grant management) for fundable activities, packaged Fundable Opportunities, proposals, and awarded grants.
• Gather intelligence about upcoming responses and areas of operational activity to identify funding opportunities; develop and share opportunity-specific information and analysis.
• Provide thought-partnership to restricted income fundraisers, guiding them on appropriate projects for which to apply for funding and support their use of the Fundable Opportunities process to facilitate this.
• Ensure understanding of any implications, risks and opportunities of funding applications/awards, and that all relevant team members understand the terms and conditions of successful donor grant agreements/contracts, including key deadlines.
• Maintain the Fundable Opportunities information sharing and coordination system
• Provide a conduit between Operational plans, Grant Management, Fundraising needs and Finance requirements.
• Build a forward-looking Fundable Opportunities plan that takes into account external trends or drivers of displacement, Operational plans, budget plans and forecasting across the year,
• Independently and proactively deliver a pipeline of Fundable Opportunities, ensuring quality assurance of package design and working with colleagues in Operations (programme delivery) and MEAL to secure required approvals.
• Keep within the charity’s aims and objectives, strategic plans and values.

Role purpose:

This is an exciting time at ShelterBox. We have ambitious targets of sheltering more and more families after disaster each year. A key enabler to achieving this strategic objective is a sustainable funding mix, including institutional (government) grants and contracts.

The Grants Manager is a new post that will deliver grant management for institutionally funded projects and programmes. The role will also be responsible for developing our organisational capacity to manage restricted grants more broadly, in coordination with other stakeholders from across the Global organisation. It is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the organisation’s drive to scale up the delivery of its mission through institutional partnerships.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking an experienced, delivery focused, practical and proactive individual with a strong understanding of all aspects of institutional grants management and compliance. The role requires an ability to build strong relationships, negotiate, influence, and inform colleagues across the organisation in order to strengthen our ability to manage grants including institutional. You will need to be comfortable creating and developing the systems, processes and tools required for success, rather than working within a mature existing framework.

Main role and responsibilities to include:

• Accountable for delivering a portfolio of institutionally funded projects on time, to budget and to a standard commensurate with donor compliance requirements.
   
• In coordination with Head of Responses, Finance and Programme Funding Manager, lead on the development and continual improvement of grant management and reporting systems, processes, guidance, and tools for ShelterBox restricted projects.
   
• Foster donor relationships and ensure strong representation of ShelterBox and its impact globally.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Support the development of concept notes and proposals, coordinating across directorates and with Affiliates, to ensure the production of high-quality proposals that are reflective of ShelterBox’s strategic aims, purpose and meets the operational needs.

• Coordinate with Operational teams, Programme Funding Manager, Finance and support functions throughout the grant cycle to ensure appropriate set up of new grants, ongoing reporting and close out of grants.

• Liaise with Operational teams, Finance, MEAL (Monitoring Evaluation and Learning) and support functions to ensure the delivery of timely and accurate donor submissions including financial and narrative reports, budgets, workplans, forecasts, and responses to ad hoc requests.

• In conjunction with Operational teams, Finance, MEAL and support functions, review and approve reports, budgets and workplans from partners to ensure that donor requirements are being met, and adequate explanations are obtained for variances.

• Provide technical direction and support to ShelterBox staff and partners on grant management and reporting systems, and on donor compliance.

• Work with relevant teams within ShelterBox to plan and conduct monitoring of partners.

• Build and foster relationships with institutional organisations to support the development of fundable opportunities that enable the delivery of ShelterBox goals.

• Provide ShelterBox management with regular analysis of the project progress and burn rate.

• Ensure that the ShelterBox Grant Policy and Procedure are followed in terms of ensuring due diligence on prospective partners is undertaken to the standards required by donors, and work with desk managers to ensure a risk-based approach to managing partners is applied.

• Help build a culture of continual improvement by ensuring that knowledge and learning from projects is embedded in future ShelterBox response design.

• Keep within the charity’s aims and objectives, strategic plans and values.

Would you like to be part of an innovative, friendly team working together to make a difference? Yellow Door are seeking two highly skilled & motivated individuals to join our Senior Leadership Team and actively contribute to the strategic direction and operational management of the Charity.

Head of Finance, Data & Systems

Scale point 32-35:  £38,576 - £42,546 pro rata

Permanent contract - 30 – 37.5 hours pw

Responsible for the organisation’s Financial, Data Management & Reporting functions, you will develop the finance systems, procedures and risk management plans to support Yellow Door to achieve its strategic goals. Ensuring the efficiency of our facilities and office support, you will also lead on data governance, security and systems across the organisation; maximising use of new technologies to meet changing needs, improve insight and enable best use of the charity’s resources.  

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 14th February 2021

Interviews to be held: Thursday 18th February 2021 on Zoom

Head of Operations & Innovation

Scale point 32-35:  £38,576 - £42,546 pro rata

Permanent contract - 37.5 hours pw

Responsible for the leadership and operational management of key services at Yellow Door to ensure the highest quality delivery, monitoring and reporting is maintained against agreed indicators. This will include pro-active scoping, planning, implementation and review of new Yellow Door services to fill identified gaps, meet emerging needs and support organisational and commissioning priorities. You will also be required to identify and pursue opportunities to build new or develop existing partnerships with other organisations in order to progress identified areas for service diversification and progression.

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 7th February 2021

Interviews to be held: Thursday 11th February 2021 on Zoom

Yellow Door values diversity and is committed to being an inclusive employer so applications are encouraged and welcomed from all sections of our community. YD is based near central Southampton with free staff parking and opportunities for professional development. Working hours are negotiable and we operate a TOIL system to support flexible working.