Sense are currently recruiting for a dynamic and solution focused Operations Manager to work across the South West of England. This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. As the Operational Manager, you will lead a diverse range of accommodation and community services. This role requires flexibility and willingness to travel within the UK and may include overnight stays.

Title: Operations Manager
Reference number: 43574
Hours: 37.5 Per Week
Location: South West of England
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £38,358 per annum

You will work in conjunction with other Operations Managers to ensure excellent support for all the services across the South West including Registered Residential Care Homes, Supported Living services, Communicator guides, Intervenor and Community Support. Sense are very proud in that a high proportion of our services are rated as Outstanding with the Care Quality Commission.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing line management to service managers, leading a culture of creativity and innovation, to deliver outstanding services.
• Contributing to, and delivering, organisational strategy including growing services.
• Understanding of the external influences on the delivery of Sense services
• Ensuring with support, that the locality meets financial targets and complies with Sense standards and quality indicators.
• You will guarantee that CQC requirements and inspection report recommendations are met and exceeded.

About you

• Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Health and Social Care Sector.
• You will be an excellent communicator who is able to provide leadership and direction to staff at all levels of the organisation. 
• You will have the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales, responding flexibly and positively to change.
• You must be able to analyse complex information, be solution focussed -creative with a can do attitude.
• Able to work alone and as part of a team.
• The services in the South West are diverse and cover a wide geographic area, the successful applicant will be flexible, and able to travel.
• An excellent role model, with good leadership qualities and able to listen to the people we support - we work in a co-production model and so the views of families and significant others are very important to us.
• We’re looking for someone who can commit to Sense’s values and advocate for the individuals we support. It would be an advantage if you had experience of working with people with multisensory impairment and other complex needs.

About us 
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

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

Closing date: Monday 23 September 2019
Interview date: Monday 7 October 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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

We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and service one page profile (available on our website) before applying. If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.

No agencies please. 

Head of Services and Grants

Central London Based - £55k - £60k Plus bonus and pension

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional person to head up and lead our Services and Grants team, which numbers circa 14 people. 

Bank Workers Charity (BWC) is the charity that supports the health and wellbeing of the banking community, which numbers almost two million people in the UK. 

It’s a great time to join us. We already support thousands of people every year and our new strategy will see us grow further, raising awareness, expanding our offering and reaching more clients. 

About the role 

The Head of Services and Grants is a pivotal role at BWC. The post-holder manages all day-to-day client operations including our helpline and online enquiries, grant giving activity, client casework, and the contracting and monitoring of our partner services.

Holding considerable responsibility for client access and experience, the Head of Services and Grants manages, plans and predicts client demand – and puts in place the resources we need to meet it, while maintaining our high service standards.

Through a dedicated Service Development Manager, the post manages the development and introduction of new services and service innovations.

As Head of Services and Grants you will be part of our Senior Management Team, with considerable budget accountability as well as the responsibility for setting department KPIs and performance reporting to the Clients and Markets Committee and Board of Trustees.
 

Who we’re looking for

Our ideal candidate is a seasoned manager with experience managing a helpline, working with partner providers, and in administering grants directly to individual beneficiaries. 

As a confident communicator and natural collaborator you’ll quickly gain your co-workers’ trust and build excellent relationships with our many service partners. 

You’ll be a super organiser, with a grip over all our services, but also have the foresight to plan for growth. Experience in service development would be an advantage, as BWC seeks to continually improve our offer to our clients. 

How to apply 

If this describes you, please read the attached applicant pack and apply by sending your CV along with a supporting statement (maximum 2 A4 sides) clearly setting out how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.  

Closing Date:10am Monday 30th September 2019 

Do you have a passion for business, the local community and the environment? If so we'd love to hear from you. The Fold is set on and runs an organic farm and care farm, it includes a café, farm shop, therapy centre, independent retail studios, venues, nature trail and more in its site in the beautiful Teme Valley, Worcestershire. It intends to develop its educational strand. 

This means we're looking for an energetic, resourceful and commercially-minded individual for this exciting leadership role within a small dedicated team. You'll have the opportunity to help develop an organisation with great potential and a vision 'to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, the community and the planet'.

This is a full-time position. Salary negotiable, subject to results, starting at £20,000. Community accommodation in a beautiful 17th century farmhouse is available as part of the package if desired. Training and support available for the right candidate.

Main purpose of job

• To coordinate and support the effective smooth running and development of the Fold CIC in terms of leadership and management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, finances, staff, customers, site and environment in line with its Mission, Vision and Values.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure the overall financial sustainability, resilience and development of the Fold in line with its Mission and Values, maximizing surpluses from trading activities to reinvest in the aims of the Fold.
• To coordinate the creation of suitable annual objectives, operational plans and budgets which align with and work towards the achievement of the strategic plan

• Ensure staff and volunteers are managed, motivated and inspired

• Monitor targets and budgets, performance of staff, objectives and achievements and report to the board of Directors explaining variances from plan and devising solutions to overcome shortfalls.

• Take responsibility for and ensure suitable Policies and Procedures are in place, implemented, monitored and updated in line with current legislation for Health and Safety, fire, Environmental Health, Human Resources etc.

• Recruit, actively train and develop key staff and the management team ensuring regular appraisals are undertaken, supporting individuals on their personal journeys and inner development.

• Engage with stakeholders including the Fold community, team and enterprises managing the tensions between enterprise successes and those of the whole Fold

• Ensure all necessary contracts & leases are kept up to date and new contracts for business are identified and developed.

• Ensure that the story and work of the Fold are promoted through the website, social media, brochures.

• Monitor and evaluate the outcomes and difference made by the Fold CIC

Development Areas

• Maximize the use of the site in terms of leases, activities & booking, increasing the use of facilities, increasing the footfall and dwell time of visitors

• To work with both the board and management team developing a five year strategy and plan, including site development, which cascades into the annual objectives

• To actively raise funds through grants and other means, signposting managers as appropriate

• To Identify and develop opportunities for partnership working

• To assist with setting up the Fold Foundation as an umbrella charitable company

• To explore the viability of different educational and change courses aligned with our vision and values.

Quantifiable Results Expected

• Financial surplus of funds in line with the strategic and operational plans

• Identified outcomes in line with our objectives

• Identified increased visitor numbers

• Increased numbers of participants learning and training at the Fold

Person Specification

Essential:

• Commitment to the Fold’s Vision, Mission and Values
• A positive, proactive, astute and highly organised individual
• Ability and experience in building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partners
• Strategic awareness including potential to grow the business and maximize opportunities.
• Decision making even in challenging circumstances
• Entrepreneurism and innovation
• Ambitious but realistic about timescales and achievements
• Business planning and budget setting including business modelling
• Managing multiple projects; setting and implementing goals, identifying risks and opportunities, and finding solutions
• Developing organisational policies and procedures.
• Experience of change management. Generating and driving business growth
• Experience managing teams with commitment to effective leadership, support and supervision
• Knowledge of potential use of Technology within the Fold
• Operational management
• Well organised

• Empathetic team leader and player, listening, allowing and enabling; facilitating the emergent field rather than controlling
• Highly capable networker with excellent written, spoken and presentational skills
• Project manager, able to manage multiple tasks
• Empathetic with William’s original vision and approach

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a small but growing organisation in the social enterprise sector
• Experience of managing and implementing marketing plans
• Knowledge of current good practice in Equal Opportunities/Diversity and ability to incorporate into policy/service development.
• Experience of securing funding and business contracts.
• Experience of recruitment processes
• Awareness of funding and investment possibilities
• Catering experience
• Retail experience
• Horticulture experience
• Education experience

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Housing and Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Service Manager.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our service in Wiltshire. Our Community Housing Support service is a specialist homelessness prevention service supporting people with mental health issues to secure and maintain their tenancy, ensuring they continue to live independently. But, we need your help in order to provide the very best recovery focused delivery. As well as ensuring the quality of service and support provided to people who use our services, we’ll rely on you to manage service contracts, line manage front line staff and organise any building maintenance requirements. Whether you’re carrying out an induction, undertaking an investigation, putting team development plans in place or providing support to our business development team, one thing’s for sure – you won't be short of challenge and variety.

Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being outcome driven and able to lead by example using your firm but inclusive management style. Experience working in the homelessness field is ideal. You’re open and encouraging too, and have lots of tact and diplomacy. What's more, you're great at managing conflicting priorities on time, have a flexible attitude to working hours and are willing to participate in on call arrangements. And, if you have experience of carrying out investigations, writing reports/recommendations or managing budgets, even better, although it's not essential.

The starting salary for this post is £24,712 - £25,994 per annum.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as they apply.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Operational management of two HIV Social Support Services and an HIV prevention service targeted at People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) and high risk groups.

These services comprise of three separate Local Authority contracts in Hertfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes respectively. The Hertfordshire contract will be for 4 days a week and the 5th Day is for the Luton and Milton Keynes contracts.

Contract: Permanent, full‐time, year round

Responsible to: Commercial Director and Technical Director

Responsible for: Deputy Head of Visitor Services and Estates, Visitor Services Manager and a seasonal team of box office and front‐of‐house staff

Salary:  £40,000 per annum

The Head of Visitor Services and Estates is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the box office, front‐of‐house and other visitor areas and for ensuring that the entire site is maintained to a high standard, providing a safe and welcoming environment for all our audience, staff and visitors.

Working closely with the Head of Catering, you will ensure the highest levels of customer service and presentation whilst maximising sales and profitability. You will be responsible for maximising ticket sales and overseeing the effective and efficient management of the ticketing system, as well as seeking ways to generate auxiliary income and controlling the budget for Visitor Services and Estates.

You will be expected to have a presence ‘on the floor’ in order to carry out the role effectively and therefore some evening and weekend work is required, primarily in the summer months.

If you would like to find out more about this position and for details on how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 11am Tuesday 24th September 2019

First Round Interviews: Monday 7th October 2019

Second Round Interviews: Tuesday 15th October 2019

Permanent – London. Full time- 35 hours a week

This role is known as Prince's Trust Executive in The Prince's Trust

We are looking for an Operations Executive who will support our Young People activity in one of our key areas, with flexibility to travel across the region!

You will work directly with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage young people to live, learn and earn. We are looking for individuals who engage in challenges with optimism and resilience, who are adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.

You will be a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people. Working as part of a team within a defined geographical area, you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most. 

We would like you to be experienced in providing one to one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums including Adventurous Activities.

To support our delivery requirements across London, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with some of the following:

• A sound understanding of how Outdoor Education can be adjusted and applied in an urban setting
• Good Outdoor group management experience
• A minimum of two NGB qualifications from: Summer Mountain Leader /Walking Group Leader assessed – Rock climbing Instructor/Climbing Wall instructor – Paddle Sport Leader or Instructor – MIAS Level 2 or British cycling Level 2
• Skills or Training evidence in a third adventurous/outdoor activity
• First Aid qualification with outdoor focus and relevant to other qualifications (BASP, REC, etc.)
• D1 driving licence

To learn more about the role, please download the job description.

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

To help us realise our vision, we are changing our approach and looking at innovative ways to develop and enhance our ways of working.  This has led to the creation of exciting new opportunities across The Prince’s Trust at all levels based throughout the United Kingdom.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

The Operations Manager is a new role, overseeing the service delivery projects run by the hospital charity, as well as assisting the Charity Chief Executive in the governance and financial reporting of the Charity including reporting to stakeholders and driving the strategic direction of the Charity.

They will oversee the governance of the hospital charity with staff working across all the hospital sites.

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the Charity’s homes from home, including Fisher House, our property for military patients and their families, the Activities Coordinators scheme and other projects delivering non-clinical support to patients and their families.

They will assist in the delivery of the Charity’s grant making programme, in particular around reporting outcomes and measurables.

We are recruiting a new coordinator for the London Friend LGBT counselling service. This role will oversee the management of our busy specialist LGBT counselling service, including managing referrals; recruiting and developing volunteer counsellors; recruiting and liaising with clinical supervisors; and maintaining accurate records. The post also has line management responsibility for one paid part-time specialist domestic abuse counsellor.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the award winning human rights charity the Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit (ATLEU).

We are looking for someone who is as passionate as us about protecting the rights of survivors of trafficking and slavery.

This is a new role which will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to develop their skills and grow within the organisation and would suit someone looking develop a career in charity operations and administration. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a small team with a varied workload. 

The role includes routine, essential duties as well as responding to the needs of a dynamic and growing workplace. You will need to be comfortable working independently and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking someone with a high degree of technical proficiency coupled with excellent written communication skills. You must be organised, discreet and committed to ATLEU’s mission and values. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

ATLEU is a growing charity; we opened a second office in Sheffield in September 2018 to extend our services into the north of England and our ambition is to continue to expand our team in London and Sheffield over the next 5 years. With this we anticipate that the charity will be able to offer opportunities for career development to the successful candidate over the coming years.

Deadline for applications is 9am on Tuesday 1st October 2019. 

Permanent. Full time- 35 hours a week

Location: Can be based in any UK Trust office

Design and development of our UK wide service delivery partnerships will be your responsibility as we embark on our new five year strategy we have an ambition to become the very best organisation within the sector and therefore will transform our partnerships to ensure we deliver the very best for young people.

You will ensure that national partnerships are developed to the highest possible standard that enables us to deliver the very best for young people. 

You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders organisationally and ensure that our delivery commitments are achieved in our effort to reach more young people through the highest possible quality partnerships. With exceptional project management skills you will ensure national partnerships are successfully implemented across the organisation and positively adopted by delivery teams.

With exceptional performance management experience you will ensure the review and monitoring of all high level delivery partnerships is undertaken, addressing challenges as and when they may arise, and

• The performance of our partnerships is monitored and evaluated ensuring every opportunity is maximised in the best interest of young people.
• We are strategic in our partnership approach and consistently seek out every opportunity to deliver our vision and strategic goals.

To learn more about the role, please download the job description.

To apply for this vacancy please complete the online application.  To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince’s Trust Behavioural Framework.

About The Prince’s Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.  We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince’s Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince’s Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

About Open Rights Group 

Open Rights Group supports the development of a healthy and fair society which allows individuals to live and flourish in the digital age. We do this by protecting and extending human rights and civil liberties which history tells us are often overlooked or eroded during periods of rapid change.

We have three main areas of work: online privacy, free speech online and government mass surveillance. We challenge threats to privacy by both the government through the surveillance of our personal communications and private companies, who use personal data to increase profits. We challenge threats to free speech through the criminalisation of online speech, online censorship and restrictive copyright laws.

Open Rights Group has 10 members of staff and offices in London and Edinburgh. We are a membership organisation with over 3,200 members. 

Role Overview

Open Rights Group are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and efficient COO to lead the day to day work of the organisation alongside the Executive Director. 

The COO will be a member of the senior leadership of Open Rights Group. The COO  will be responsible for effective and efficient internal management of the organisation – our money, our people, our supporters, our members and providing appropriate project management. The post-holder will be responsible for: 

Organisational Strategy:

• Work with the Executive Director and senior staff to drive Open Rights Group’s strategy development and implementation;
  Design and convene strategy days encompassing staff, Board, Advisory Council and volunteers;

• Ensure delivery is regularly assessed against strategy goals;

• Draft annual budgets for the organisation.

Resource Development:

• Devise and implement plans for membership growth and individual giving;

• Identify and expand sources of grant income;

• Ensure growth of business membership and manage relationships with corporate supporters;

• Ensure all projects, grant implementation and reporting is properly managed, tracked and delivered;

• Develop use of project management tools and team practices.

Human Resources:

• Develop and lead a culture that encourages high levels of motivation and outstanding performance, and evaluates progress against goals and values for the organisation;

• Manage staff recruitment;

• Oversee and implement human resources policies.

Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure Open Rights Group has the policies it needs and that they are implemented effectively;

• Alongside the Executive Director report to and service the board of directors;

• Manage board member recruitment and elections;

• Ensure high standards of information management and data protection across the organisation, making sure our teams can access the information they need quickly and easily, maintain it securely, and keep accurate records;

Systems and Processes: 

• Ensure that Open Rights Group has the tools and services that it requires to effectively deliver its work and projects based on the ethical principles of the organisation;

• Development of IT systems and policies;

• Manage technical staff and contractors.

Community Building:

• Alongside the Campaigns Manager oversee the growth, development and engagement of Open Rights Group’s community groups across the UK;

• Manage, develop and expand ORGCon (Open Rights Group’s annual conference);

Finance:

• Ensure our financial planning, policies and management is rigorous, with streamlined, transparent processes that help all staff can access accurate and timely information and are making best decisions about our income and expenditure;

• Ensure that the organisation’s operations continue to be underpinned by a sustainable financial model;

• Ensure Open Rights Group’s financial systems are efficient and clear;

• Manage relationships with accountants and bookkeepers;

• Track budgeting and financial performance;

• Hold responsibility for financial administration: including processing invoices and making payments.

Monitoring and evaluation:

• Statistics and monitoring of online communications, media presence, cultural and policy impact of Open Rights Group and financial monitoring.

Communications: 

• Oversee Open Rights Group’s brand refresh and website redevelopment;

• Oversee and sign off on supporter communications.

Key Contacts

The COO will be directly managed by the Executive Director. They will work closely with colleagues across the broader team to maintain alignment of Open Rights Group’s organisational goals, and collaborate within the team to effectively disseminate Open Rights Group’s messages. This role line manages the Policy Director, the Policy and Research Officer, Technical Officer, the Communications Manager and the book keeper.

Length and Salary

The Chief Operating Officer will be employed on a full or part-time permanent contract. The annual salary is £39-000 - £43,000 per annum pro rata less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. The position will be based in the London office. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Open Rights Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Person Specification

CRITERIA

• Excellent written and oral communication skills (essential)
• A minimum of three years in a senior management or leadership position (essential)
• Project and resource management experience (essential)
• Experience of building and managing relationships with funders and partners (essential)
• A high degree of self-motivation (essential)
• Ability to speak publicly, including with the media and at conferences and meetings (desirable)
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills (essential)
• Exceptional organizational skills of yourself and others (essential)
• Ability to work under pressure (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (essential)

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity. You will be responsible for working with local volunteer groups and other local networks partners to increase the reach and impact of the MS Society's services and support for people with and affected by MS, ensuring that local groups and other local networks deliver in line with quality standards and follow MS Society policies and procedures.

Position: Local Networks Officer (South)
Reference: DL11
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based in Hampshire, Wiltshire or Dorset
Salary: £32,717 - £37,206 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Grade E, Level 2
Department: Services & Support, Local Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

As a Local Network Officer you will have excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to achieving goals and an understanding of impact and performance measurement and its importance in service development.

You will be able to demonstrate experience of working with teams of volunteers involved in managing and delivering services; experience of increasing the reach, effectiveness or impact of a service and an understanding of change cycles and experience of working through change.

The post will cover the following areas:

Hampshire and Dorset although there will be some travel across the whole of the South area and occasional travel to London.

You will be joining the Society at an exciting stage of its development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a 35 hour working week, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

As these roles cover large geographical areas a full driving license and everyday access to a car are essential.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 23rd September 2019
Interview date: Wednesday 2nd October 2019

How to apply

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We would be grateful if you could complete our equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.

No agencies please.

Regional Manager
Location: Lincolnshire
Department: Management
Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week.
Contract: This is a permanent role.
Salary Details: £34,178 - £40,712 FTE Per Annum

About KIDS 
KIDS is a national charity which has been supporting disabled children, young people and families since 1970.

We work with children, irrespective of their disability or impairment, from birth through to 25 years. Each year we support over 15,000 disabled children, offer over 120 different services and work with about 80 Local Authorities across England.

We are passionate, caring and trusted and our vision is a world in which all disabled children and young people realise their aspirations.  We offer support and practical help for families, every step of the way.

About The Role 
The Regional Manager will lead and manage a variety of contracts. This role will involve participating in the development and improvement of services as directed by the National Operations Director and Executive Leadership Team to ensure that KIDS deliver its strategic objectives.

About You 
We are looking for the following characteristics in the successful candidate:-

• Ability to develop the teams work strategically as well as providing advice and guidance on operational management of their projects.
• Educated to Degree or NVQ level 5 as a minimum.
• Proven ability in service planning, delivery, ensuring compliance with statutory contract and quality standard and monitoring and evaluation within a relevant context, such as a voluntary or community organisation, health, education or social services.
• Strong financial skills with a proven track record of successfully managing comparable budgets and resources.
• Understanding of the commissioning and contracting environment and a level of commercial acumen.
• Ability to influence and negotiate at a strategic level with commissioners, funders and regulators of services.
• A demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusion.
• Knowledge and ability to put in practice the principles of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Closing Date: 26 Sep 2019
Interviews will take place on October 3rd 2019

To Apply and for More Information:

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

KIDS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All children and young people we work with must, at all times, feel safe. KIDS practices safer recruitment. For certain roles successful applicants will be required to carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

KIDS is a disability Confident Committed Employer and an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

No agencies please.