Trustee Jobs

The role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead the delivery of River Holme Connections’ (RHC) strategy and operations. They will be responsible for all the operational activities and financial management. They will work closely with the Chair and Trustees to ensure the smooth and efficient management of RHC, to lead an innovative, respected and financially sustainable organisation. The CEO will also be the principal external ‘face’ of RHC and is expected to play a leading role in strengthening relationships with partners, supporters and other organisations.

About you

We are looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual with a passion for nature conservation, our river ecosystems and wildlife within the wider landscape and who also has knowledge and appreciation of the charity sector and its ethos. They will have a proven track record of strategic leadership and delivery of complex programmes of work and have the confidence to represent RHC externally at the highest levels. The successful candidate will build on our solid foundations of a successful and highly respected local charity, shaping the path for RHC in the face of modern day and future challenges in both the natural and economic world. They will be supported by a highly functioning and knowledgeable Board of Trustees and will lead a team of skilled and dedicated staff and volunteers.

This post presents an exciting opportunity to play a vital transformational and rewarding role in helping to protect and restore our local river ecosystems and the wider Holme Valley River catchment.

If you are keen to take this role, then we look forward to receiving your application.

RHC values diversity and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

For further details about the role please see the attached job description.

How to apply

Click the Quick Apply button, you will be asked to submit a CV and covering letter to apply for the role.

Interviews will be held in person on October 9th 2024, at our office in Honley, West Yorkshire.

Closing date: 5pm - 20th September 2024.

We are looking for a motivated, experienced individual to lead on developing key partnerships and collaborations to ensure adults with learning disabilities can access and shape the services they require.

We need a creative self-starter and strategic thinker with experience of building relationships and managing income streams including grants and community fundraising, events and corporate sponsorship etc.

Strategic Development Manager

The Open Door Centre (Swindon and District) Ltd

Registered charity number: 1107869

Hybrid working

£34,500 per year

Part-time, 30-hours p/w – job share considered - flexible working patterns available

Three year fixed-term

About this role

This new role, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, is an exciting opportunity to join our team who have been supporting adults with learning disabilities for almost 40 years. As we look to the future, we need to consider new opportunities to build partnerships and collaborations to build a strong, resilient network of third-sector organisations in Swindon and the surrounding area.

Main responsibilities

• Work with the trustees, staff, volunteers and members to develop and deliver against a Strategic Business Plan.

• To act as the lead relationship manager with partners on behalf of The Open Door Centre.

• Take responsibility for diversifying fundraising, grants and income streams in line with the strategy and business development plan, be proactive in developing new leads and connections.
• Explore and develop joint grant bids by liaising with external partners to support grant applications that align with our strategic aims.
• Develop, monitor and maintain key systems and processes, such as effective funder reporting and review meetings, and monitoring and reporting on fundraising KPIs.

Skills, competencies and experience

1. Skills and experience in third sector fundraising, preferably including corporate fundraising, funder reporting and grants and confidence in identifying and developing new opportunities.
2. A demonstrable proactive approach to engaging with new and existing funders to set up and develop lasting relationships.
3. Ability to prepare high-quality funding proposals/grant applications and reports, adapting the communication style for different audiences and stakeholders to maximise impact.
4. A skilled communicator (verbal and written) who can gather information and enthuse individuals both internally and externally.
5. The ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities to meet deadlines.
6. Excellent organisational skills with firm understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk mitigation plans.
7. Proactive, positive and self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and inspire and enthuse others, and overcome hurdles to achieve results.
8. IT literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the internet and social media.

Other information

This post will be a hybrid role with some time spent in the Centre in Gorse Hill, Swindon, some remote work, and attendance at meetings and events in the Swindon area - this could include evenings and weekends.

The post is funded for a period of three years. Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.

We are committed to being a flexible, supportive and understanding employer. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will guarantee interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job they have applied for.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter by email or post  to arrive by Monday 30th September.

We would also welcome visits to the Centre in advance of an application, if you would like to come and look around please email or call to arrange an opportunity. 

Interviews will take place in October with the post holder expected to start in November 2024.

£34,300 - £37,300 per year

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

We’re looking for an ambitious fundraiser to join our Philanthropy team, capitalising on recent growth and with the chance to really make your mark. Your role is to engage influential and high-profile individuals and Trusts in the UK, connecting them to the difference they can make to thousands of men facing prostate cancer.

Providing the highest level of stewardship, you’ll ensure existing and new supporters feel valued, inspiring them to make five and six figure gifts, which will significantly improve the lives of men facing prostate cancer and their families. You’ll also harness the support of our enthusiastic and influential Trustees, Senior Volunteers and Leadership Team, involving them in ‘making the ask’, thanking, as well as attending events.

As a Philanthropy team, we work hard to support and motivate each other. We’re inclusive, enthusiastic, open, helpful and driven. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion to achieve success and work collaboratively.

What we want from you

You’ll have a strong team ethic, along with the enthusiasm and willingness to be flexible in achieving targets and outcomes. With experience of Major Donor and/or Trust fundraising and a proven track record of achieving five and six figure gifts, you’ll have outstanding persuasion, negotiation and communication skills, along with the ability to develop strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals, Trusts, Trustees and Directors.

You’ll be highly organised and adept at juggling multiple tasks and have the ability to balance management of existing donors while cultivating potential new supporters. You’ll be able to dive into the detail of individual engagement plans whilst keeping an eye on the big picture of the overall programme and how to achieve it so we can save more men’s lives. 

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.

We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 29th September 2024.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time. 

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for Friday 4th October 2024.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Could you help PRDA to reach and engage with health professionals so they are supported to improve services for people affected by Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD)?

The Pelvic Radiation Disease Association

PRD is a long-term side effect of pelvic radiotherapy for cancer and can cause multiple mental and physical problems that severely affect people’s quality of life. In this role you will help make a difference to people’s lives, as encompassed in the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association’s vision: A future where life after pelvic radiotherapy is more than just surviving but being able to truly live.

Health Professional Engagement Officer Role

We are looking for an experienced project officer who is a self-starter and thrives on challenges. You will work closely with the small PRDA admin team, a number of the trustees and a wide range of external stakeholders. You will have a passion for improving the lives of people affected by cancer, and will be keen to learn about the personal impact of PRD and how it can be treated. You will have energy, enthusiasm and creativity to go the extra mile to make your mark in this brand new role. You will have a proven track record of accurate administration, managing successful projects and working with health professionals, and be good at organising events and problem-solving. Previous experience of working in a health charity would be beneficial.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and support a Community of Practice for professionals and researchers who work on PRD, including organising face-to-face and online events.
• Support the work to develop and promote resources that enable better diagnosis, treatment and care of people with PRD (key resource is the PRD Best Practice Pathway).
• Support trustees to connect with professional organisations.
• Gather and disseminate information about services for people with PRD.
• Gather and disseminate news about education, training and research on PRD.

This is a new role, working in a dynamic charity built on the aim of improving life for local people. We are a small, passionate team driving programmes to meet our community’s needs in North Kensington.

You will be responsible for overseeing Dalgarno Trust’s Programmes, and line managing our Community Champions Manager, Health Works Manager, Foodbank, Volunteer and Room Bookings Manager and Youth Programme Manager. 

Purpose of the job:

• To maintain effective oversight of the delivery of a range of projects and programmes being managed by designated managers.
• To ensure performance management expectations are being met by each project and programme and reported to appropriate funders, including internal and external stakeholders.
• To provide leadership and direction to project and programme managers and work with other senior members of staff to achieve organisational goals.

Duties and responsibilities:

Service delivery management

• To keep abreast of key performance indicators expected to be measured and evidenced for each of the projects and programmes and keep under constant review the need for adjustments in processes to be able to achieve expected performance.
• To use Salesforce for monitoring and evaluating project outputs, outcomes, and impact for reporting to funders, including internal and external stakeholders.
• To support managers in understanding what information is required in terms of monitoring information expected by funders and the Board of Trustees.
• To develop and maintain a performance dashboard on all projects and programmes.
• To communicate performance information of projects and programmes (e.g. dashboard) regularly across the organisation and to internal and external stakeholders as directed by the CEO.

Human resources management

• To provide effective line management to designated staff, ensuring all necessary information about their time management, supervision records, leave arrangements, and other HR records (e.g. sickness) are up to date and available for management decisions and service delivery needs.
• To ensure performance targets, monthly one-to-one meetings, reviews, professional development plans are in place and in practice for each direct report.
• To work with other senior managers on creating management reports on workforce performance and development.
• To work with other senior managers and CEO to ensure organisational performance and service delivery information is helping achieve business development and growth.
• To provide leadership through coaching or other means to direct reports where this helps, is needed or achieves benefits for the individual and organisation.
• To promote and implement a culture that encourages proactivity among staff (e.g. learning from any potential failure and celebrating success).

Compliance and assurance

• To take responsibility for the Quality Assurance Mark ISO 9001 and aligning the actions from the Management System with wider organisational activity.
• To take part in the annual audit of actions for ISO 9001 and ensure any new actions are logged and communicated across the organisation as appropriate.
• To ensure all strands of responsibility under each programme is compliant and meeting legal and policy expectations (e.g. health and safety, safeguarding, data protection etc.).
• To ensure that controls on procuring goods and services for the organisation are always in place securing value for money. Strategic leadership and support
• To identify local and strategic issues pertinent to local communities and voluntary organisations.
• To influence/negotiate policies and ideas, projects and programmes of benefit to local communities.
• To effectively represent and where relevant and directed, form partnerships with organisations and / or external bodies, to develop growth opportunities.
• To contribute to maximising the income of the organisation by working with Head of Development and identifying opportunities and implementing necessary actions.

Other duties

• To support a culture of continuous improvement by suggesting, testing, and implementing ideas that help achieve this. To undertake any such other duties that are aligned with the nature of the job to meet the needs of the Dalgarno Trust and as instructed by the CEO.
• To adhere to the organisations equal opportunities policy, health and safety policy and all other Dalgarno Trust policie

The Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS) is a charitable organisation that works across health and social care, UK-wide. For over three decades FoNS has supported nurses and midwives, and their teams to transform their ways of working towards care, practice and workplace culture that is person-centred.​

Main Job Purpose: Administrative support to FoNS team, diary and meeting management for the CEO and Board of Trustees, support the Resilience-based Clinical Supervision programme with administration requirements.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (either full days or regularly reviewed flexible hours)

Terms of Employment: Substantive. 3 months’ probation period. Hybrid working with a requirement to attend the office in central London at least 3 days per week.

Salary: £29-34K (Including London Weighting)

Holiday: 25 days per year + Public Holidays + additional paid leave days for Christmas closure

Pension: 8% employer’s contribution

Staff wellbeing/Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme through our HR partner. Travel card loan (both following successful probation period)​

1. Office Management

• ​Build and maintain good rapport with internal and external colleagues. 
• Manage the FoNS general administration email account, balancing the urgent and important work that needs to be achieved.
• Assist with the management of the physical office space, equipment, liaison with our landlord and attend the quarterly Health and Safety committee.
• Assist with the administrative needs and priorities of FoNS and supports the team, CEO, Chair and trustee
• Be a point of contact with our HR company and manage the HR dashboard.
• Liaise with our external IT providers to ensure smooth running of our IT systems.
•  Adhere to data protection and GDPR standards.
• Maintain a tidy office that is welcoming to our staff and guests.

       2. CEO and Board of Trustees Administration and Governance Support

Supporting the Chair and CEO with specific administration duties including the following: -

• Assist the CEO with the Company Secretary role as required.
• Aid the CEO and Chair with internal and external communications where agreed.
• Provide diary management and arrange meetings for the CEO and Chair.
• Organise meetings for FoNS programmes, staff and take minutes/notes and maintain the risk register and action logs.
• Prepare the quarterly Board papers in consultation with the CEO and Chair, liaise with attendees, take minutes/notes
• Review CEO email in box daily and action according to agreed protocols.
• Undertake occasional special projects requested by the CEO

       3.Programme Support 

• Work with programme leads to provide administration support where needed.
• Support the team to maintain an up to date website, i.e. upload and remove posts.
• Support the team to plan and organise events, taking an active role in event preparation.
• Be part of the Resilience-based Clinical Supervision programme team, providing administration support to the general day to day running of the programme.
• Provide social media and general communications support to the team.

        4. Specific Attributes Required

• Understands the challenges and benefits of working in a small and agile team.
• Has the confidence to ask for support.
• Will have a wide variety of administrative experience.
• Brings discretion and confidentiality to the role. 
• Enjoys working flexibly as there will be occasional later days for Board meetings or external event travel.
• Ability to keep track of a number of parallel pieces of work and deal with interruptions.

This is a comprehensive list, but we are not expecting the candidate to be in a position to fulfil every one of these without a period of onboarding, induction and shadowing.This list of duties is not exhaustive.

Trusts and Foundations Manager

[Trialling hybrid working: 2 days in the office per month, which is subject to change]

Compulsory 2-week office attendance during an appeal

Salary: £40, 560 per annum.

Contract status: Full time, 3 years fixed term

***Please download the job description for full details***

 This is a new role at the DEC and developed as a key part of the DEC’s 2024-2029 strategy. The DEC has a wide range of established relationships with trusts and foundations, many of which give 6- and 7-figure sums to DEC appeals. The Trusts & Foundations Manager will be responsible for providing excellent stewardship to our portfolio of trusts and foundations. In addition, the role will also be responsible for cultivating new relationships for the DEC through thorough research, and through the prospect development cycle, to raise money for DEC appeals. In addition to appeal fundraising, the Trusts & Foundations Manager will be responsible for delivering on a new core cost fundraising strategy, in close partnership with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships.

Demonstrable, transferable trusts and foundations experience and knowledge, (preferably within the humanitarian & charity sector), will hold you in good stead for this exciting new role.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Development: Develop and manage the trusts and foundations portfolio and create compelling proposals for future appeals and core costs income. Showcase new ideas and innovative approaches for growing and developing a pipeline of new prospects. Develop engaging stewardship plans.  

Administrative Compliance: Lead and manage, robust and professional grant management, ensuring systems and processes are fit for purpose, streamlined and accessible. Remain compliant with grant terms and conditions, ensuring you are clearly communicating the unique contours of the DEC model whilst providing comprehensive and inspiring impact reporting.

Relationship Management: Maintain regular contact and collaboration with internal teams to collate a high-quality suite of communication materials and stewardship plans specific to a trust and foundation audience. Proactively reach out and build long-lasting relationships with funders to reach ambitious fundraising targets.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor, measure and evaluate progress against the DEC’s strategic goals and funds raised from trusts and foundations. Prepare regular reports for senior management and trustees on the development, progress and future strategic actions for trusts and foundations at the DEC.

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

Post: Communications and Marketing Officer

Responsible to: Director  

Salary: £27,344 FTE (Scale 6, point 18)

Actual Salary: £14,583.47 (20 hours pro rata)

Hours: Part time 20 hours (over 3 days per week) may include evenings

Holidays: 24 days pro rata per year plus public holidays

Pension: 5% employer + 3% employee

Fixed term contract: 12 months from date of start, continuation subject to funding.  

Main purpose of the post:

• To work with the Director and SLDAS Board of Trustees on the delivery of the charity's Communications strategy as we look to grow our portfolio and engagement with supporters. 

• This role will develop online and offline communications to maximise digital, marketing and media opportunities; in line with SLDAS Communications Strategy, Objectives and wider strategic objectives.

• This is a role that offers you real scope, challenge and reward and the chance to contribute and enhance an organisation supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

See Job Description/Person Specification for further details.

Women from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority communities, those with disabilities and long-term health conditions and women with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

We have committed to ensuring that disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled, or Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job role in order to diversify our team and represent the community we serve.

If you are interested in applying for any of the above posts please see attached information pack and application forms.

Closing date: Sunday 29th September 2024 by 5pm.

Interviews: Week commencing 14th October 2024

Due to the specialist nature of the work, All posts are designated to women only, permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

Additional Information: DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Summary

The newly scoped CEO role in our vision-focussed charity is one of many challenges. Despite having doubled its outputs in the last 2 years, the charity acknowledges there is still a great job of work to do to prepare itself for even greater demand in its services - without necessarily a proportionate increase in its budgets. This role is about leading and enabling the incredible team of people on to even greater levels of already-strong performance. So we're looking for an accomplished leader and not just a great manager. We're looking for someone who can lead from both the front - and from within. This will be someone who is as comfortable sitting and engaging with our beneficiaries - primarily homeless people and those with previous convictions, as they are creating and delivering highly polished, compelling public event and funder and stakeholder-focussed presentations. We are looking for someone who understands the balance of external and internal focus required to ensure both good governance and team wellbeing (as they work in often challenging circumstances) and the ambition to keep developing existing and new external partnerships. With a strong start to its ambitious Corporate Partnership programme, commercial and/or business experience is highly desirable as well as a proven track record in creating and optimising new funding channels.

In more detail

About Us

The Upper Room (TUR) works with a wide range of financially and socially disadvantaged groups including homeless people, people with long-term mental health conditions, asylum-seekers, refugees and ex-offenders – helping them to improve their lives and become productive members of society. Central to our offering is our UR4Meals service, providing free, home-cooked food to people who cannot afford to provide for themselves. We are also very proud of our UR4Driving programme, which supports people recently out of prison with free driving lessons in exchange for community volunteering. Gaining a driving licence greatly enhances their future employability prospects and helps break the cycle of re-offending. Additionally, our UR4Jobs project focusses on both client wellbeing and breaking down the many barriers to employment faced by disadvantaged people every day.

The role

Is leading the charity through its next phases of development as it prepares itself for year on year increases in demand with a focus on delivering the charity’s future resilience plan (Project 12/25). The CEO is accountable for overall charity performance (financial, operational, governance, compliance), team (paid and volunteer) support and development. Additionally, there are a wide range of community and external partner relationships to manage and develop. Ultimately this role sets the tone for the charity, one of both compassion and ambition to improve the lives of the people who need us. This is primarily an on-site role, with occasional opportunity to work flexibly.

About You

You have a stable CV that demonstrates you have built and led successful teams and enabled growth and/or transformation for your organisation – ideally in an equivalent charity/non-profit environment. You can evidence strong team leadership and results across a wide range of business functions which will need to include income generation, managing budgets and business operations. You live within - or know well, West/Central London, are passionate about improving the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people and can lead multi-functional teams through a blend of 121 coaching, training and ensuring a ‘we can do this’ culture across the charity. You are an accomplished and visionary public speaker and presenter, able to articulate both the journey we’re undertaking and the support/input we need to get there.

Are you passionate about alleviating poverty and seeing communities transformed? 

Do you have experience in volunteer and project management? 

Aim of the role:

To head up an exciting charity on the Barton estate, leading volunteers and managing projects to meet the needs of the local community. 

About Love Barton 

Love Barton is a faith based charity established in 2022 to tackle systemic issues that keep people and families in poverty and to release them to flourish in all areas of life, focused on the Barton estate on the outskirts of Oxford. 

The charity originally grew from Barton Community Church and continues to operate in close partnership with this Church. 

About the Role

The focus of the role is to lead Love Barton during the Charity Manager’s maternity leave, managing the existing projects detailed below, as well as working with the Trustees on fundraising. 

Projects

Health & Wellbeing: 

Hear4You is a listening service set up to support people in the community who are struggling emotionally. We receive referrals from our local GP surgery and people are matched with a volunteer listener for up to twelve 1-2-1 sessions. 

We also run an emergency foodbank twice a week in partnership with CEF , and are in the process of setting up a pantry in partnership with Mercy in Action to support 25 struggling families with ongoing food poverty support. This will be delivered by volunteers but will need general oversight from you. 

Your job would be to:

• Recruit, train and support volunteers

• Manage these projects to ensure they run smoothly and safely

Youth:

Know Your Worth is an eight week self esteem course for teenage girls run twice a year for local young people followed by 6-12 months of mentoring. We have a small team of volunteer mentors and a trained volunteer leader who runs the course. 

We are also setting up regular opportunities to gather the girls who have completed the Know Your Worth course for ongoing support. 

Your job would be:

• Support the Know Your Worth Leader (volunteer role) in organising and running our Know Your Worth course for teenage girls, overseeing sign ups, communications with families, safeguarding and health & safety.

• Recruit, train and support volunteer mentors to ensure mentoring programme runs effectively and safely. 

• Develop and manage our monthly/termly sessions for those who have attended a Know Your Worth course

Flourishing Families:

In response to local need, we want to provide support for families before they reach crisis points. We do this through 1-2-1 pastoral support and the Kids Matter Parenting courses as well as hosting seasonal family events and a weekly toddler group that’s run in partnership with Barton Community Church. 

Your job would be:

• To provide and coordinate targeted pastoral care to individual families in need. 

• To organise and deliver a termly, seasonal community event ideally in partnership with other local groups and organisations

Other key tasks/responsibilities 

• Enable the work, relationships and partnerships of Love Barton to continue and, expand the reach, visibility and community integration of the charity 

• Network with other key providers and stakeholders in Barton and attend community meetings to represent Love Barton 

• Work with the trustees to identify funding streams to sustain the role and projects

• Lead all recruitment, training and management of volunteers including ensuring safeguarding training and DBS certificates are up to date 

• Line-manage any sessional staff

• Manage the budgets for each project, evaluating outcomes and supporting the reporting to funders and trustees 

• Meet regularly with the BCC leadership team to ensure a close partnership 

• Attend regular supervision and commit to personal development 

Who we’re looking for

The successful applicant will be

• Passionate about alleviating poverty and seeing people thrive

• A leader, able to inspire and motivate others but also a team player

• Compassionate and empathetic - able to understand the needs of the community

• Someone with strong people skills; able to build authentic relationships with community members as well as with funders, church leaders and key service providers

• Able to communicate effectively with people and relate to groups of different ages and backgrounds 

• Experienced in managing people, particularly volunteers 

• Experienced in serving people in disadvantaged communities (experience focussed in one or more of the following areas: family support, community work, pastoral care, youth work) 

• Strong in organisational skills and the ability to self-motivate and manage time effectively 

• Committed to self-care and ongoing personal development 

• Knowledgeable and experienced in safeguarding and DBS policy and practice

Essential

• There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be a practising Christian. 

• Right to work in the UK

• The post requires an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: Friday 4th October 12pm

Interviews: Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th October

Open to a mid December or beginning of January (2025) start. 

Head of Operations

We’re looking for a Head of Operations to support the ongoing growth and development of an exciting charitable organisation.
 

Position: Head of Operations

Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel to meetings and events (travelling expenses and subsistence paid)

Hours: Part-time: 0.6FTE – 08.FTE

Contract: 2-year fixed-term contract

Salary: Up to £43,000 pro-rata depending on experience

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 4th October

About the role:

We are seeking a Head of Operations to work with the CEO and senior leadership team to manage a broad scope of operational functions, including workplace governance, people management, digital support, data and risk management. The Head of Operations will be a collaborative and hands-on professional with project and people management skills, a track record of operational change management, and the ability to inspire colleagues in new ways of working that ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the Foundation - driving system, quality and process improvements.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Working with the CEO to deliver effective day-to-day operations for the organisation, managing the Operational Excellence Workstream and our approach to Quality.
• Oversee HR, culture and people function, including recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, employee learning & development, working with our external HR advisors when required.
• Promote a culture of equity, inclusion and collaboration, nurturing a positive and supportive environment for all.
• Embed cross-team working, building key relationships and highlighting synergies across our working practices to deliver efficiencies and improvements.
• Oversee compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, ensuring all policies are current and regularly reviewed, including annual review by trustees (e.g. GDPR, Charities Commission) and manage our Complaints process.
• Lead on the management and implementation of safeguarding - ensuring appropriate policies, training and guidance are regularly reviewed.
• Support the CEO in maintaining strong governance and adherence to best practices in charity governance and reporting, including keeping the risk register up to date and progressing actions.
• Produce management reports for the CEO and Trustees as required, supporting the Annual Report & Accounts production and Board of Trustees administration.
• Oversee cyber security and coordinate IT support services, including the Foundation’s IT and digital platforms – maintaining licenses, agreements and contracts.

Essential knowledge, skills & experience include:

• Previous experience in a Senior Operations management role, preferably in a charity or not-for-profit setting
• Strong leadership qualities to lead operations and fulfil an executive function
• Reliable with a high level of discretion and integrity – able to deal with sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent IT and digital skills including Microsoft Office 365. Skilled in using workplace systems including Teams and SharePoint
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of managing compliance and risk, including safeguarding and GDPR – able to identify and respond to organisational risks
• Exceptional people management and coaching skills with experience of managing HR and L&D functions
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, able to multi-task with attention to detail
• Demonstrable commitment to ED&I, and actioning this through an inclusive culture and positive working practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Risk management: able to identify and manage organisational risks and operational issues

About the organisation:

The Employer is a UK charity that helps people rebuild their lives after gambling harm. The foundation's programs focus on:

• Restoring mental, physical and emotional wellbeing
• Overcoming isolation and reconnecting with a healthier support network
• Rediscovering confidence and self-belief
• Identifying practical coping strategies

The foundation's programs are free and include support from Recovery Coaches who have their own lived experience of gambling harm. The programs help people build stronger, more holistic recovery capital, in order to sustain a positive recovery with reduced vulnerability to relapse

How to apply

Send your CV and a cover letter before the closing date. Your letter should explain your skills and interests and what you would bring to the role. Please explain why you are motivated to apply for this role, applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive culture. We understand the importance of incorporating all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do.  We aspire to increase the diversity of our team, and we encourage candidates with a range of work and life experiences to apply, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We believe everyone should feel safe in their working environment and be supported to achieve their potential. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check and be subject to satisfactory references and online checks, but experience with the CJS is not an automatic barrier to joining our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Director of Operations, Operations Director, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Regional Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Multi-site Director, Senior Operations Manager, and Senior Operations Director.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Make your mark as a key leader in this growing charity.

This is a key leadership role in this vibrant, user-led charity based in Richmond and Wandsworth. You will be providing leadership and direction to five Team Leads/Managers, as well as leading and directing development to increase the scope and depth of the services we offer. We are looking for innovation as well as sound leadership skills, and professional knowledge of employment law is a given. This part-time (21 hours per week) role is to cover the maternity leave of the current Manager and will be up to 12 months.

Ruils is a charity that supports disabled children and adults to live independently, be part of their community and live life to the full. We provide information, advice, practical support, befriending and accessible activities to our clients and families. We enable individuals to have choice and control over the way in which they get their support.

The Adult Services Team Manager is one of three Team Managers reporting to our Chief Executive Officer. The services managed include Direct Payment support across Richmond and Wandsworth, Befriending and Community Activities, our Benefits and Housing Advice and Information service and our Counselling service.

We constantly research and develop services to meet the identified needs of the community, and this role would suit someone who wants a good level of autonomy to develop new ideas.

The Adult Services Manager works alongside our Children’s Team Manager and our Social Prescribing and Community Development Manager, supported by Finance, Fundraising and Campaigns and Communications Managers.

Purpose of the post

• To be responsible for the management of the Support Services to Direct Payment clients in Richmond and Wandsworth.
• To be responsible for the research and development of adult services in Richmond and Wandsworth.
• To oversee the promotion, monitoring and delivery of the CILS, Pathways and Counselling services.
• To provide leadership and supervision, performance evaluation and general support for all of the Adult Services Team Managers and Leads.
• To be responsible for adult safeguarding and health and safety across the organisation.

What you might be doing now:

• You might be working for or volunteering in a similar charity or in a similar role.
• You may be looking to work part-time to fit around your other responsibilities.
• You may be an HR practitioner looking for a new management challenge away from the corporate world.
• You may have worked for a local authority but are looking for more autonomy and flexibility.
• Or you may have the skills we need from some other combination of work and volunteering.

Main duties include:

Management of the Direct Payment Support Service

• Leading and managing the Direct Payment Support Service across Richmond and Wandsworth Boroughs through the Direct Payment Leads.
• Providing support to the DP Team Leads to resolve complex DP HR management issues around the area of employment law.
• Supporting the Team Leads in their work with the local authority to set targets for the project, monitoring performance against these targets and identifying and resolving any issues that arise.
• Providing performance data to finance for invoicing purposes.
• Reporting quarterly to the commissioners and the Ruils Board of Trustees.
• Working with the DP Team Leads and the CEO on new DP projects and funding applications as required.

CILS, Pathways and Counselling Teams

• Leading and managing the delivery of the Community Activity, Befriending, Pathways and Counselling services.
• Working with the CILS partners to ensure that the service is meeting local authority targets.
• Reporting as required to the commissioners and the Ruils Board of Trustees.
• Ensuring the active promotion of the services to potential and existing clients and stakeholders and ensuring representation of Ruils at networking events.
• Working with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to ensure projects are fully funded and demand is well managed.

General Responsibilities

• Ensuring safeguarding policies and principles are upheld across Adult Teams.
• Health and Safety across the organisation.

What we can offer you:

• A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different.
• An experienced and supportive CEO and a great team.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working.
• Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Access to an employee assistance programme (EAP).
• 1-2-1 coaching.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life; training and mentoring will be provided.

Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage, our HR Consultant at Better Talent.

Closing date: 20th September 2024

We actively encourage applications from disabled people and people with long-term health and mental conditions. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme in that we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.

We are looking for a Giggle Doctor Programme Administrator to join our busy programme team, to support the day-to-day operations of our Giggle Doctor programme for hospitals.

This is a part-time, one-year contract to support the running of the Giggle Doctor programme while a member of the team is on maternity leave. We are flexible as to which days are worked, providing that the post-holder has a fixed working pattern over a minimum of 3 days per week. This post requires work from the office as well as some work from home. We will provide training to the successful candidate on how to fulfil the key tasks of the role.

About Us

Theodora Children’s Charity is a truly inspirational and pioneering charity which successfully works to improve children’s experience of being in hospital.

Theodora Children’s Charity UK is part of an international family of Theodora’s; originally established in Switzerland, there are Theodora Giggle Doctors visiting children in Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Hong Kong, as well as in the UK.

Over the past 30 years we have made a positive impact on over half a million children and their families in the UK and 3 million children internationally, improving children’s experience of being in hospital through visits from professional performers, called Giggle Doctors.

Our Mission and Values

At Theodora Children’s Charity we help children living with illness, disability and serious health challenges to feel better using the proven power of laughter. Our vision is to contribute to the wellbeing of children in the 14 core hospitals and specialist care centres we visit across England, as well as those we support virtually. Our Giggle Doctors are specially trained performers who are able to visit children in a clinical setting or through the Virtual Visit Programme.

By combining music, play, magic and storytelling our 21 Giggle Doctors bring joy and laughter to children in challenging times. From Dr Boogie Woogie to Dr Teapot, our Giggle Doctors wear their very own ‘doctor coats’, which represent their character, and spend time one to one with the children. Giggle Doctors create opportunities for children to play and interact through a range of musical and fun activities.  Sometimes they will make balloon animals and blow bubbles, and at other times they will sing a funny song or simply listen and talk to a child one to one.

The play is always child – led, with each interaction being unique to the child and their needs. A Giggle Doctor visit isn’t just about one magical moment, it can have a significant and lasting impact on a child’s well-being. With each visit, the aim is to reduce stress and anxiety, increase opportunities for play, and improve children’s experience of hospitals.

Our trustees, office team and Giggle Doctors are united by our shared values of Authenticity, Interaction, Diversity, Excellence and Enthusiasm.

Job Description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Administration

· Act as first point of call for artists regarding their visits to hospitals, overseeing sickness, cover and changes to their schedules

· Support artists with hospital administration and contracts

· Keep artists updated with changes in Theodora Children’s Charity’s policies

· Process changes to the Giggle Doctor schedule on our internal systems

· Liaise with hospitals and keep them up to date with information about their programme of Giggle Doctor visits

· Set up meetings with hospitals, artists and Theodora Foundation colleagues as required

· Book long-distance travel and hotels for artists for hospital visits and training events when required

· Support the Finance Manager and Giggle Doctor Programme Manager with collecting and filing timesheets, invoices and receipts for payment

Training and Events

· Support the Giggle Doctor Programme Manager with events, including booking rooms, resources and catering

· Attend training events for Giggle Doctors, setting up and packing down as needed

Impact and Programme Monitoring

· Support the Giggle Doctor Programme Manager with monitoring Trainee and Junior Giggle Doctor’s progress and keeping records of their observation notes

· Support the Giggle Doctor Programme Manager with data capture and record keeping

· Take minutes and record actions during Programme Team meetings, Theodora Foundation meetings and office team meetings from time to time

• Utilise the charity’s CRM database to keep all records up to date and effectively progress supporter development.

HR and Safeguarding

· Act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead and follow safeguarding processes for recording safeguarding incidents in the Designated Safeguarding Lead’s absence.

• Run DBS checks for artists when required using the external Ucheck platform

Other

• Represent the charity at external functions and conferences.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested from Programme Manager from time to time

Person Specification (include essential/desirable)

Essential:

· Highly organised and process-driven

· Ability to complete tasks (with or without reasonable adjustments) efficiently

· Excellent written and spoken communication skills

· Able to build good working relationships with a range of stakeholders including performing artists, healthcare workers and teams across the charity

· Careful and accurate when sharing information

· Problem solving skills and a positive, can-do attitude

· Able to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines

· Works calmly under pressure

· Competent with Microsoft Word and Excel

· A team player who is also able to work independently and use own initiative

· Able to contribute ideas to planning discussions

· Belief in the power of the arts to improve the health and wellbeing of children and their families

· Commitment to learning and self-development

· Commitment to Theodora Children’s Charity’s values and mission

Desirable

· Some experience of good safeguarding practice and handling confidential information

· Experience of working in either an arts or a healthcare organisation

· Experience of working on a project that involves children

· We are interested in hearing about transferable skills

Head of Finance 

Are you a financial leader with a passion for the arts?

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Finance to join a vibrant team on a part-time basis. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of the UK's leading regional theatres by playing a pivotal role in their financial strategy and operations.

This is a part-time (up to 4 days per week for the right candidate), hybrid role offering flexible working hours.

Position: Head of Finance

Location: Nottingham/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time, up to 30 hours (4 days) per week/flexible working (hours negotiable)

Salary: £50,000 per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 23 September 2024 at 12noon

Interview Date: Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 October 2024

The Role

You will be at the heart of the theatre’s mission, ensuring that financial practices not only meet but exceed industry standards.

You will work closely with the Executive and Senior Management team, providing strategic financial guidance to both the Executive and the Board of Trustees. Your expertise will ensure the theatre meets its financial and governance obligations while directly impacting exciting and diverse activities.

About You

You will be a qualified or soon to be Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA) and hold membership of and be accountable to a professional body with evidence of ongoing CPD.

You will have experience of:

• Taking responsibility for the financial running of an organisation with a similar turnover, preferably within the arts or charitable sector.
• Statutory reporting
• Setting/ managing significant budgets and working within financial parameters.
• Supporting and developing the financial skills of senior managers
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with Executive teams and Boards.
• Managing and improving administrative, people and financial processes
• Staff line management including appraisals, training/ development needs and managing issues
• Knowledge of charity accounting and SORP, Theatre Tax Relief and employment law would be beneficial.

The Organisation

Awarded the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre by UK Theatre in 2023, and Regional Theatre of the Year 2019 by The Stage, they are one of the country’s leading producing theatres, creating a range of productions throughout the year, from timeless classics to innovative family shows and adventurous new commissions.

Benefits of working here include:

• A relaxed working environment with informal dress code
• Free/discounted tickets and Playhouse Pass membership
• Day off on your birthday
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme and more.

The organisation is committed to a policy of diversity and inclusion, creating a workforce representative of the diverse communities it works with. The workforce is currently under representative of certain communities and the team are taking positive action for equal opportunities through the recruitment process.

You may have experience in other areas such as Finance, Finance Manager, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Accountant, Business Accountant, Accounts, Finance Lead, Deputy Finance Manager, Deputy Head of Finance.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.