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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
We are now looking for our next CEO to continue our excellent success story and to drive forward the vision and ambition of the organisation and further build our reputation as one of Lincolnshire’s leading community providers.
This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and passionate individual to lead an organisation that plays a pivotal role in shaping the cultural landscape of the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Artistic Vision and Strategic Leadership
- Organisational Management
- Financial & Resource Management
- Programme Development & Impact Assessment
- Team Building & People Management
- External Relations & Advocacy
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
If you meet the following key criteria, we would love to hear from you.
- Proven track record of leadership in the not-for-profit sector, in a senior management role, ideally leading a music, arts or cultural organisation, or a major project in a related field.
- Experience working in a senior strategic role with demonstrable success in strategic planning, organisational development, and financial management.
- Significant experience in management and operations, with a proven track record of successful project implementation.
- Demonstrable success and experience generating income, identifying, and securing opportunities to diversify funding and grow income via trusts and foundations individual giving, and other areas of funding.
- Understanding of the UK Arts landscape, with a particular focus on/interest in the Community Music Sector.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Enthusiasm to think big and help collaboratively shape the future of soundLINCS with necessary due diligence to financial risks, other risks, and governance. Results-oriented with drive to achieve organisational objectives.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
- A personal commitment and passion for promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in music, arts and cultural activities.
- Compassion, kindness and understanding around challenges faced by our communities, young people, artists, music professionals and the broader music sector.
- An advanced professional or leadership qualification is desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the Business Operations Manager at The Way Youth Zone, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of our organisation with responsibility for back office functions, including facilities and infrastructure, volunteering, reception & administration and catering. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll lead a team and contribute to the overall success of our vibrant youth zone.
We are looking for an experienced and professional Business Operations Manager/Office Manager who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives, a problem solver who enjoys working in a fast paced and varied environment with:
- a robust working knowledge of policies and procedures relating, but not limited to, Data Protection, Human Resources, Health & Safety, Safeguarding;
- experience in operational and people management;
- an understanding of systems (for example CRM platforms or data bases such as Salesforce,
- time and attendance platforms such as Breathe HR, and other software for room bookings,
- health & safety etc.)
- a willingness to learn and grow
Business Operations Manager Responsibilities:
Administration and Reception:
- Overall responsibility for the management of the ‘back office’ or non-delivery function, including ensuring resources and facilities are adequate (Youth Zone’s communications, office management & safe office environment).
- Establishing and maintaining appropriate office administrative systems, which may include supporting the delivery team to meet reporting requirements, and training the staff team in using all systems effectively and accurately.
- Developing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures and ensuring they are understood and observed
- Oversee reception services, ensuring a positive experience for all visitors, in collaboration with the Reception Lead.
- Implement data protection protocols for sensitive information.
- Ownership of full recruitment processes; ensuring managers adhere to safer recruitment practices.
- Setting up and maintaining employee personnel files, in line with appropriate data/HR legislation.
- Providing an effective and efficient secretariat service to the CEO and Board of Trustees
Facilities & Infrastructure:
- To work alongside the Facilities Manager, Catering Manager and Head of Youth Work to ensure a high standard of Health and Safety and compliance at the Youth Zone.
- Develop and execute long-term plans for facility maintenance, upgrades, and expansion.
- Allocate resources efficiently to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for members and staff.
- Collaborate with external vendors for repairs, security, and facility improvements.
- To take a creative and enthusiastic approach to making The Way Youth Zone a valued facility in the locality.
- Promote eco-friendly practices within the facilities.
Catering:
- Ensure high-quality food services that meet health and safety standards in collaboration with the Catering Manager.
- Work closely with the Catering Manager to create diverse and nutritious menus.
- Oversee and monitor catering expenses and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
- Enhance the dining experience for youth members and staff in collaboration with the Catering Manager.
Volunteer Management:
- Develop a robust volunteer recruitment strategy in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Provide ongoing training and support to volunteers, where required
- Oversee the establishment of recognition initiatives to appreciate volunteer contributions.
- Coordinate volunteers’ tasks and schedules in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator
External IT Support:
- Collaborate with external IT service providers to maintain hardware, software, and network systems.
- Ensure data security and compliance with privacy regulations.
- Develop IT disaster recovery plans.
Direct Staff Management:
- To provide line management to the Catering Manager and the Facilities Manager, with a focus on the back office and administrative process needed for these roles to succeed.
- To provide line management to the Volunteer Coordinator, who will be responsible for the safer recruitment, training and stewardship of a large cohort of volunteers.
- To provide line management to the Reception Lead who in turn may manage the Youth Zones reception team.
- Regularly assess staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Identify growth opportunities for team members.
- Address any interpersonal issues within the team.
- Promote and organise staff development and training, in partnership with the Safeguarding, Training and Impact Manager
Senior Leadership Team:
- To be an active member of the team and deliver a focused, measurable contribution to the Youth Zone’s overall strategic plan operating in line with WEST Youth Zones and OnSide’s values and principles.
- Overall responsibility for ensuring the HR online system is being utilised effectively
- Work closely with other departments (e.g., Delivery, Fundraising) through your direct reports.
- To be alert to issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the welfare and safety of Youth Zone members is promoted and safeguarded, and to report any child protection concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Leads using policies, procedures, and practice (training to be provided).
- Liaising with and working alongside the OnSide support team and engage with the wider Network of 14 other Youth Zones.
- To assist with any promotional activities and visits that take place at the Youth Zone, positively contributing towards increasing Youth Zone membership.
- As part of the management team, to deliver a focused, measurable contribution to the Youth Zone’s overall strategic plan.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Chief Executive
Skills and Knowledge Criteria:
- Proven experience in senior administrative roles within a busy office environment
- Experience of operational management & line management responsibility for a varied staff team
- Experience of providing support at Board or Chief Executive level
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- The ability to manage office systems and contact databases, to set them up and to use them effectively (for example MS Systems or Salesforce)
- A working knowledge of Excel and ability to compile spreadsheets, prepared reports and scrutinise data
- Excellent communication skills with ability to establish a rapport and communicate effectively with stakeholders- at all levels and from all sectors
- The ability to work under pressure to cope with multiple demands and deadlines, to work fast and to a consistently high standard
- Be able to write fluently, to think clearly and to grasp new concepts quickly.
- To be fully IT literate
- Ability to pay attention to detail, be thorough and organised
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (for example HR procedures, safeguarding, health & Safety, management)
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet business needs
- A willingness to cover events, holidays and staff absence
- Enhanced DBS clearance and a commitment to Safeguarding children
- Experience with the charity or service sector
- Experience minute taking
- A qualification relevant to the role (Business Administration, CIPD etc.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Careers4Change is delighted to support Access-The Foundation for Social Investment in their search for a Director of Finance & Operations
Job title: Director of Finance & Operations
Location: Hybrid/Central London
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
Contract: Permanent (4 days per week preferred)
Salary: £78,000 (pro rata)
Date Closes: Friday, 28th June
Role Purpose:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance and operations leader to join the senior management team of Access – The Foundation for Social Investment at a critical stage of our work. With a refreshed strategy, expanded team and extended life we are looking for someone to continue to lead our efficient finance and treasury function, as well as lead a range of enhancements to respond to the growth of the organisation across operations, HR, IT and Governance support.
About Access – The Foundation for Social Investment
We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises and through our programmes and our advocacy work, we ensure that charities and social enterprises can access the finance they need to sustain or grow their impact.
We target those most in need of patient and flexible investment through:
- Funding enterprise development and blended finance programmes in England.
- Sharing knowledge and data and translating it into practical insight that others can use.
- Mobilising others who share our goal of making capital work for communities.
Since 2015 Access has been tasked with distributing over £160m from the Dormant Assets scheme, Government and the National Lottery Community Fund. As a wholesaler we work with several dozen partners to deliver programmes around England, including social investment funds, social enterprise support organisations, network organisations, and grant management bodies. We expect to make grants of over £30m this year.
We are a relatively small team of 13.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategic Vision:
- As part of the four strong senior leadership team (which also includes the CEO, Director of Partnerships and Advocacy and Director of Programmes), contribute to the overall direction and strategy of Access, and deliver on relevant areas of the organisation’s operational plan.
- Lead in the strategic planning and successful delivery of Access’s financial and operational management functions.
- Lead on projects to drive forward the internal aspects of Access’s equity, diversity and inclusion strategy.
- Represent Access at various events, promoting our influencing and advocacy aims.
Finance:
- Responsible for the financial planning of the organisation, including the development of annual budgets and long-term forecasts. Work with budget holders across the organisation to ensure the ongoing adherence and management to these budgets/forecasts across all programmes.
- Oversee financial systems that record and report on financial activities and provide information and projections to allow strategic and operational decision -making.
- Working with the Head of Finance to oversee payment, invoicing, bookkeeping and banking activities, maintaining up to date computerised records and maximising use of the accounting system (Twinfield).
- Oversee the relationship with Access’ external and group auditors and support the Head of Finance with the year-end process, external audit, preparation of annual financial statements and sign-off from relevant stakeholders.
Treasury Management:
- Manage the relationship with Access’ asset manager and ensure the endowment investment policy/strategy is being implemented, including in particular, adherence to Access’s stated impact goals for the endowment,
- Ensure high quality reporting on the performance of the portfolio from the asset manager.
- Oversee Access’s multiple banking relationships and the performance of our extensive cash deposits to balance the requirements of return, impact and liquidity.
- Support the advocacy and communication of the “total impact approach” taken by Access, sharing learning and influencing others in the development of their investment strategies.
Governance:
- Take overall responsibility for the Governance support processes and cycles at Access, including plans for regular business at board and committee meetings, members’ terms of office and recruitment of trustees and committee members.
- Ensure Access complies with statutory and legal requirements, including returns to Companies House and the Charity Commission.
- Oversee the management of up-to-date registers of interest for all board and committee members and senior staff.
- Provide advice to the Board and CEO of any legal responsibilities prevailing upon the organisation.
- Co-ordinate the agenda and content for the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC), and the Endowment Investment Committee (EIC), and contribute to meetings as appropriate.
- Support the CEO and Chair in reporting to Access’s sole corporate member, the Oversight Trust, and providing assurance that Access remains in compliance with our Governance Agreement.
- Working closely with senior colleagues, oversee and manage the establishment of the risk appetite and risk management framework for regular review by the ARCC and board.
- Ensure appropriate and up to date policies are in place across all areas of Access’s operations, reflecting legal requirements as well as best practice, and that these are clearly communicated and are being adhered to.
HR & Supporting Team Development:
- Lead on the development and implementation of HR policies and processes including ED&I, recruitment, annual salary reviews, and individual performance and development plans.
- In collaboration with line managers, ensure that appropriate training and development opportunities are in place to ensure all team members are given the best opportunity to succeed in their roles.
- Oversee relationships with key outsourced service providers including payroll, pensions, benefits etc.
- Leadership of the three strong finance team including line management of the Head of Finance and support to Business Support Officer.
- Be responsible person for the Sponsorship management System.
Operations & Programme Support:
- Ensure Access’s IT infrastructure and systems are effective, including managing the relationship with Access’s IT provider.
- Oversee the management of IT Risk, Business Continuity Planning and the maintenance of IT security.
- Manage the relationship with Access’s landlord (Better Society Capital, from whom we sub-let office space).
- Oversee key financial reporting requirements, including those as specified in the contracts with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and National Lottery Community Fund, as well as to the Board and relevant committees.
- Together with the Business Support Officer, manage papers for a variety of committee and board meetings.
- Manage key procurement processes from advertising through to contracting and the production of grant agreements.
- Ensure Access has appropriate insurance policies in place.
Person Specification:
Essential skills and key personal attributes include:
- Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and systems with relevant accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA).
- Knowledge of statutory and legal requirements, ideally relating to a charitable organisation.
- Substantial experience of working at a similar level, demonstrating involvement in setting direction, policy, processes and controls and in providing professional expertise, advice, and guidance.
- Substantial experience of effectively supporting and working with boards and governance committees.
- Demonstrable experience of leading change and the successful development and implementation of systems and processes across different organisational functions.
- Experience of managing across a range of functions/discipline.
- Able to balance the strategic and operational aspects of the role and to easily switch between them when required.
- An understanding of the importance of and evidence of the ability to communicate financial and other complex information in a way that is easy to understand to non-financial users.
The role is based in Access’s offices in Central London and with some dedicated time together as a team each week (currently Tuesdays). Outside of this shared time, Access anticipates a significant degree of day-to-day flexibility in terms of where team members will work, depending on both personal preference and the needs of their role.
The Diocese of Guildford is seeking an experienced Finance Director, to make a real difference to the communities we serve by providing strategic financial leadership and financial sustainability for the diocese.
The Diocese of Guildford is the Church of England presence in most of Surrey and Northeast Hampshire and serves more than a million people. Led by Bishop, Rt Rev Andrew Watson, and Diocesan Secretary, Geraldine Newbold, we support 156 parishes, 83 church schools, over 200 stipendiary (paid) clergy and 117 authorised lay ministers. Our vision is of a Transforming Church Transforming Lives and is increasingly well-rooted in our parish communities, with churches, schools and community projects becoming more focused in what they believe God is calling them to do in our priority themes of, "growing disciples", "growing diversity" and "growing community".
Reporting to the Diocesan Secretary (our version of a CEO), you will lead the finance team to ensure that robust reporting and monitoring is in place to the highest standard, lead the preparation of our annual budget and financial forecasting, and oversee an annual income and expenditure of approx. £15m. As a key member of the leadership team, you will also play a critical role in broader strategic decision making, supporting, and advising the Diocesan Secretary in leading the Diocesan Board of Finance.
You will be:
· an experienced financial leader and a qualified member of a recognised accountancy professional body
· able to blend technical financial skills with a track record of strategic leadership.
· able to engage with board level stakeholders.
· sympathetic of the mission and values of the Church of England and have the ability to learn, where needed, the structures, procedures and drivers that govern life across the diocese.
Benefits of the role include:
· Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
· Hybrid working
· A 15.25% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision
· 25 days annual leave per year, increasing to 26 days in your second year, plus bank holidays
· An employee assistance programme
· Learning and development opportunities
· Attractive open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford with free parking
If you feel you bring the passion and technical skills to play a part in making a real difference to the communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to send a detailed covering letter, along with your CV, outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification as detailed in the job description. Applications without a cover letter cannot be considered.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as its essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.
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Could you be our new Delivery Team Senior Manager?
This is a temporary role to provide senior programme and people management for our delivery team at the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR). The role is fixed term during our Head of Policy and Programme’s maternity leave.
BIHR is made up of a talented and experienced Delivery Team who are Human Rights Act (HRA) practice specialists. For this post we are looking for an excellent manager, committed to supporting a small, busy, expert team to deliver Human Rights Act (HRA) practice, communications and policy work.
Your operational management and strategic thinking are the primary skills and experience needed. You do not need to be a subject expert in the HRA; that is the job of our Delivery Team. You must however, like all of BIHR’s team, be a champion for our work and bring the skills, knowledge and experience needed to support our team in the planning and delivery of BIHR’s objectives
This is an exciting role for someone with established management experience in the charity/voluntary sector, with a keen interest in UK human rights.
Applying for the role
Please click on the 'Apply via Website' button (above or below) to:
- Get more information about the role, how to apply, and the selection and intterview process/timing.
- Download an Application Pack and Application form (and an optional Equality & Diversity Form).
Please also note that:
- Completed application forms must be received by 12 noon on Thursday 11 July 2024; we regret that late applications will not be considered.
- You should not submit a CV and cover letter instead of using the application form; such applications will also not be considered.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your application form.
BIHR's mission is to support people and organisations to use human rights advocacy and approaches to achieve positive social change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
‘I wouldn’t know where I would be without positive steps, they have massively changed my life.’ Young Person
‘Without Positive Steps she would not have been given the chance.’ Parent
‘A fantastic place, fantastic people, friendly & hard working.’ Adult service user
Positive Steps is a unique organisation and have been changing the lives of people in Greater Manchester since 1977. Our current offer involves supporting those in Education, Criminal justice, Family and Community and Safeguarding settings. We are at an exciting point in our development with a focus on growing our impact while reaching excellence in all our work.
We are looking to recruit an experienced, inspirational and highly motivated Director of Family, Community and Justice Services. Part of the Strategic Team, this person will be an active contributor to the overall leadership of Positive Steps, as well as taking on direct oversight of a diverse and dynamic range of service areas.
This is a critical role focused on delivering outcomes for our communities, growing our organisational impact and working actively to develop and maintain strong partnerships and networks at local, regional and national levels. You’ll be an authentic, values-based leader with the confidence and experience to influence at a strategic level.
In return we offer an excellent rewards package, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work for a highly regarded organisation with the potential to make a real difference in communities. We take development seriously and you’ll have access to a range of training and support to enable you to succeed.
This role is a hybrid position- there is an expectation that leaders are present in our head office for a minimum of three working days per week.
You will find the full role profile and person specification along with details of how to apply on our website.
Positive Steps is an equal opportunities organisation and applications are welcome from all sections of the community.
Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role. If appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.
This role is subject to a Standard DBS check.
Closing Date – Friday 28 June 2024, Midday.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What is the University for the Creative Arts Students’ Union?
Are you passionate about supporting and enhancing the student experience in a creative and dynamic environment? The University for the Creative Arts Students' Union (UCASU) might be the perfect place for you. As an independent organisation from the University for the Creative Arts, we are dedicated to representing and advocating for the diverse community of students at the university. Our mission is to ensure that every student's voice is heard and their university life is enriched through a wide range of activities, services, and opportunities.
At UCASU, we believe in the power of creativity and collaboration. Our team works tirelessly to create an inspiring and supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. From organising cultural and social events to providing essential welfare support, we are committed to making a positive impact on the student experience. Our initiatives not only enhance the campus atmosphere but also foster a strong sense of community and belonging among students.
Working at UCASU offers a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and innovative organisation. You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about student engagement and development. Our workplace culture is one of inclusivity, creativity, and continuous improvement, making it an ideal environment for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a difference. If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to the growth and success of students at one of the UK's leading creative arts universities, UCASU is the place for you.
Why Work Here?
Right now at UCASU, we are going through a process of transformation. Since September 2023 a Change Director has been working to develop and implement a turnaround plan overseen by a Turnaround Board. Following an increased funding arrangement for the Students’ Union with the University from £420,000 to £581,000 for the 2024/25 financial year (one of the few Students’ Unions in the country to receive a significant block grant rise this year), we are now opening recruitment for several positions to put in place the staffing structure we need to be able to deliver for students. We are currently undertaking a commercial review through Greenhouse Consultancy and Nina & Co as well as strategic research by Alterline that will lead to a new Strategy for the Students’ Union, and a clear direction for how to deliver commercial services.
This is a really exciting time to join UCASU. You will be part of a new structure, shaping a new way of doing things, putting together a new strategy and being part of a brand new culture. Get involved!
Job Purpose
The Director of Commercial and Operations is a pivotal role within our Students' Union, ensuring both the operational excellence and commercial success of our diverse activities and services. You'll provide strategic leadership to our commercial ventures, oversee the seamless delivery of HR and finance functions, and play a key role in securing the financial sustainability and growth of the Union. This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic and commercially-minded leader to shape the future of our organisation and make a real difference in the lives of our students.
This role is a two year contracted position with the goal of ensuring our commercial services are able to become self-funding, and not requiring a subsidy from the Students’ Union’s core income received from the University. If successful in that goal, the expectation is that this position will become a permanent role at the Students’ Union. The successful candidate will be starting at the same time as we will have received a commercial review undertaken through Greenhouse Consultancy and Nina & Co, that will shape the expectations of what this role will ultimately deliver.
This role will:
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Drive the commercial performance of the Students' Union to achieve long-term financial goals.
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Lead and develop a high-performing team across commercial, HR, and finance functions.
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Ensure the Union operates within a sound framework of financial controls and HR best practices.
For a full job description, please head to the application link.
Closing date for applications: Monday 24th June, 9am.
Interviews: Tuesday 9th July (in-person)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Project Manager
Offer type: This is a fixed term for 9 months
Salary: £34,000 - £42,000
Location: This is a remote role, based nationally
NCS Trust is an equal opportunities employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. At NCS we respect and value differences in people and all hires are made on merit.
We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from an ethnically diverse background, or people with disabilities, as these groups are currently underrepresented particularly in our leadership.
We are committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace and are a signatory to the Race at Work Charter from Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network; and the Disability Confident Committed employer scheme.
Role Purpose
The role holder will be part of the Operations & Transformation Directorate reporting to the Head of PMO / Change and Delivery Lead.
The incumbent will have a pivotal role in the management of change, implementation and continuous improvement projects, mostly in the digital and IDS sphere. The role holder will help to ensure the work is aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation, promoting the team’s relevance and value. Working on a broad spectrum of digitally focussed projects, this role will partner with the senior management team and other internal stakeholders.
Key Activities
- Project Management of Mobilisation and Implementation projects covering systems, continuous improvement, and strategic projects
- Creating project plans & mapping dependencies from bottom-up in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Define and track project milestones and ensure dependencies are understood and accepted by the relevant owners
- Report on the status of projects and ensure the appropriate governance and compliance is applied
- Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of a complex range of initiatives and/or projects
- Act as Project Manager by planning, supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress of activities, ensuring that delivery is on track, as well as establishing mitigating activities where risks and issues may arise.
- Oversee a number of complex projects
- This role requires a proactive approach to relationship building - collaborating, negotiating and managing internal and external stakeholders, ensuring delivery is achieved by the most effective and efficient means.
- Ensuring the project stays on time and within budget to deliver outcomes and measure expectations
- Working with the Risk Manager on risk and issues management
Role Specific Skills
- Influencing – uses a repertoire of communication styles, sells ideas by constructing arguments, builds trust by demonstrating reliability and consistency
- Adaptability – supports others through change, is objective under pressure and eliminates barriers to success
- Leading Self and Others – supports team to achieve objectives, uses appropriate delegation, takes ownership of own development and makes development opportunities for others
- Solving Problems – identifies tools and techniques for problem solving, identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, establishes long term goals for team,
- Delivering Results – demonstrates high standard of work, monitors work against a plan, takes personal responsibility for success of team tasks and projects
- Build strong productive relationships within the Trust, the Operations & Transformation team and with third parties in order to deliver effective solutions.
- Partner closely with teams across the organisation to understand the priorities and changing needs.
- Help ensure projects are adhering to PMO procedures and standards by understanding the PMO governance process.
- Support with PMO tools & templates to enable project managers to better deliver projects.
Measures of Success
- Project groups set up and functioning effectively
- Project governance in place with actions and decisions tracked and followed up regularly
- Projects delivered on time and in budget
- Positive feedback from business owners who have been supported with projects
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Significant and demonstrable project management experience (3-5 years) in a multi-project environment, from inception to implementation and closure
- Extensive experience delivering complex projects with strategic change component
- Experience managing projects through multi-disciplinary teams
- Project/Programme qualification e.g. APM, PRINCE2, MSP; experience working with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills (verbal, written and listening)
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and proactively
- Resilient and able to handle ambiguity
- Personal, relatable character, able to build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage data and information with discretion
Desirable:
- Have had exposure with matrix working and strong capability as a business partner in relationship building with stakeholders
- Demonstrable experience dealing with Director-level stakeholders and challenge thinking where appropriate
- Government / public sector experience would be advantageous
- Knowledge of project management best practices, methodologies, and project governance principles
- Adaptability – accepts need for change, maintains a positive outlook and projects credibility
- Experience of using Google Sheets and Smartsheet to be able to create project plans
Our benefits include
- 28 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holiday entitlements.
- 5 Volunteer days
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/New parental (Subject to 1 year of service) pay
- Life Assurance
- 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a self-directed learning and development platform
- Access to a national discount platform, shared with one family member
- Discounted Eye Care
- Cycle to work scheme
- You can request flexible working after 26 weeks of employment
- Well being days
We welcome applications from candidates who do not have all of the criteria for the role. We believe in potential for growth and development at NCS.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Caudwell Children’s ambitions are not for the faint-hearted as we aim to change lives, change society and change charity. Join the change as our next CEO.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 1st July 2024
Location: Hybrid/Newcastle-under-Lyme
About Caudwell Children
Established in 2000, Caudwell Children is a national charity working to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support.
The Charity is going through an exciting period of growth in our state-of-the-art facility for multi-disciplinary therapy programmes for childhood disability and research of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, within the grounds of Keele University.
It provides a state-of-the-art base for the Charity’s therapies and an environment where ground-breaking research can be undertaken, potentially changing the way some disabilities are treated, and affecting millions of people around the world.
The services of Caudwell Children enrich the lives of our children and families through the delivery of high-quality person-centred care and support services that promote independence and achieve valuable outcomes.
We seek to create a safe, homely and supportive environment that enhances the lives of children with autism and associated conditions.
About the role
This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-moving Charity at a time when it will attract national and international attention.
This role is pivotal to the success of the Charity, acting as an ambassador to the organisation, being the public face of campaigns and building relationships with stakeholders in politics, the media and business.
The role is also key in motivating and engaging volunteers, employees, beneficiaries and prospective donors.
As head of the organisation, the CEO is responsible for promoting the Charity’s mission, vision and values by working positively as part of a team delivering vital high-quality services and creating a working culture where all are valued and encouraged.
Who we are looking for
With the ability to drive Caudwell Children to new heights, the CEO will lead from the front and drive us to our next phase of development and beyond through inspirational, ultra-pragmatic and commercially minded leadership.
Caudwell Children’s ambitions are not for the faint-hearted as we aim to change lives, change society and change charity.
We aspire to be transformative within the sector and aim to support as many children and families as possible. We recognise that this is only achievable by strong growth driven by clear, positive and compassionate leadership.
A commercial, pragmatic approach is essential in our customer-focused culture, ensuring our stakeholders experience the best customer service and desire to continue to support the Charity long into the future.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 1st July 2024.
People Business Partner
Reference: JUN20245591
Location: Flexible in England
Salary: £43,095.00 - £46,264.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
This is a permanent, full-time role for 37.5 hours per week.
We have a vacancy for a People Business Partner working within the People Business Partnering function and wider People Directorate.
Reporting to the Head of People Business Partnering, this role will be a vital link between the People Business Partners, Human Resources Operations and Learning and Organisation Development teams. We are looking for somebody with knowledge of the Business Partner role whose skills will meet the flexible needs of the business, who is able to oversee the end-to-end delivery of work and someone who can work on multiple activities at a time. The People Business Partner role aligns and works in partnership with the respective Directorate/business area to add value through the provisions of a range of people initiatives and interventions linked to Directorate and organisational objectives and priorities.
Working as part of the People Business Partnering team, the role will support ongoing transformational change by providing business insight, manage business and people risks and develop people solutions.
What's the role about?
This role will support the development and implementation of the Delivering our Strategy Sustainably work that underpins the RSPB wider business strategy and priorities.
The core part of the role of a People Business Partner is the ability to develop effective working relationships that influence across a range of stakeholders up to Leadership and Executive level. In addition, People Business Partners are expected to work collaboratively across functional areas and Directorates in the successful delivery of people services, initiatives, and outcomes.
Through providing support to senior managers and leadership teams, People Business Partners play a key role in planning, developing, and identifying solutions that create value and ensure organisational and Directorate level strategies are realised.
Some key areas of the role of a People Business Partner include:
- The use of Insight & Data to support decision making.
- Understand Directorate/business complexities and specific requirements and be able to act on these for purposes of People and business planning.
- Identify resourcing plans in collaboration with senior management to ensure the effective supply of high-quality talent.
- Support Talent and Succession planning to ensure the organisation can retain and develop talent in line with business capability requirements in the immediate and future term.
- Provide transformational advice on a wide range of organisational development and change management initiatives and interventions.
- Actively support the delivery of HR People services across the organisation, reducing risks and enhancing people services and activities.
- Support the development of capability and knowledge in managers and leaders so that they can effectively manage their people.
Essential skills, knowledge, and experience:
- CIPD graduate member or equivalent.
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation.
- Knowledge and understanding of people-based change processes.
- Experience working in the capacity of a HR Business Partner.
- Ability to manage resistance to change and manage expectations of senior managers.
- Ability to work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders and functional specialists.
- Ability to influence others.
- Able to establish, build and maintain relationships.
- Sound coaching, mentoring, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Able to support managers in designing career paths to support the future needs of the organisation.
- Problem solving and creativity in generating practical solution to business challenges.
- Substantial HR experience both operationally and strategically.
- Proven experience of leading and managing complex employee relations issues.
- Proven ability to understand business issues and identify HR interventions to improve the business performance.
- Leading and managing change successfully.
- Use of key metrics to measure organisational performance and to inform and develop learning experiences for managers.
Desirable qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience:
- MCIPD/FCIPD.
- Experience managing projects.
Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 23rd Jun 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 15 July 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form where you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria set above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
Job Title: Senior Engineer
Salary:
Grade H: £36,629 per annum pro rata
(plus a recruitment and retention allowance of £ £3,993)
Hours:
Full time hours are 37.5 hours per week
This job can be considered full-time or from 30 hours per week. We are very happy to discuss working hours to suit individual circumstances
Contract:
Permanent
Disclosure:
Enhanced DBS is not required
Base:
Sustrans hubs in Nottingham, Peterborough, or Birmingham with the flexibility to work from home.
Travel:
This role will involve regular travel most weeks. The focus of this role is in the Midlands and East region; we may occasionally need you travel / travel further during your work including occasional overnights stays.
A key part of being the Charity that makes it easier to walk, wheel and cycle is that most colleagues cycle, walk, wheel, or use public transport for many of their work journeys. We support this with access to a Sustrans pool bicycle and National Standards Cycling Training.
Job Description - About the Role
Overview
Our two strategy aims are the reason why we are all passionate about working at Sustrans.
You will use your technical expertise to lead on the production and technical review of project outputs, to design and deliver outstanding high-quality walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure and ensure that we create healthier, happier places and support our aims for Liveable Towns and Cities and Paths for Everyone strategies.
You will support the regional Head of Design and Engineering in the day-to-day operation of the team, currently 14 people, to provide guidance, technical knowledge and line management to our junior Engineers, Urban Designers and Technicians.
You will lead and support the production and delivery of project proposals, identify new opportunities and represent the team at business case assessment meetings.
You will support engagement of internal and external partners and regulatory authorities, providing technical authority and support.
Our values guide us in everything we do:
Including everyone
Having the courage to question
Acting local, thinking big
Getting things done, together
Always learning
Sustrans has clear health and safety policies, and it is essential that all our colleagues follow these. Very often our teams encounter young people through school’s work or community engagement, so it is everyone’s responsibility at Sustrans to comply with our Safeguarding policies.
One of our key strategic goals is to be a charity “for everyone”, building a more diverse and inclusive Sustrans. We recognise there is much more we can do to bring together diverse life experiences and voices to enable us to understand, access and represent the communities we work in. more fully Everyone at Sustrans should support this goal and follow our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and procedures.
Sustrans asks that all our employees develop their skills, knowledge, and experience through training and personal development activities. Sustrans will support you with clear objectives and a supportive management culture - our teams tell us that one of the great things about working for Sustrans is the learning and knowledge sharing opportunities.
It is very important that our colleagues are happy and able to work with IT systems - we use Microsoft programmes and other databases every day (we will train you on our bespoke systems).
It is also important that everyone at Sustrans supports and follows with the charity’s guidance on branding/key messages and contributes towards raising Sustrans’ profile.
Everyone at Sustrans is required to work their contracted hours and record their time – if extra hours are worked then we can take time off in lieu.
We ask that everyone in Sustrans helps us to develop new opportunities for funded work and builds excellent relationships with our delivery partners and stakeholders.
Two of our values are we get things done, together and we’re always learning. Managers often require their teams to get involved in activities that are outside of their job descriptions as we feel this is one of the ways you can learn on the job, develop new skills, make new contacts, and progress your career with Sustrans.
Job Description – Operations Manager
IcFEM Dreamland Mission is a Christian charity set up to help fund and support the work of IcFEM in
Kenya. We had been running for almost 20 years with volunteers
running a home-based UK office. Three years ago we employed staff in the UK for the first time. We
currently have income of £350k- £400k a year depending on the projects running. IcFEM Kenya is a
locally run organisation based at Kimilili in Western Kenya. IcFEM Kenya runs community projects as
well as a school and hospital. The past five years has seen our work grow significantly, including the
school and hospital which have developed into large institutions that are valued by the community
in Kimilili and fit well into the local government set up.
We are looking for an individual who is ambitious to see our ministry grow and is experienced at
blending trust in God with human endeavour.
We are seeking an Operations Manager who has experience of the charity sector and is prepared to
be flexible and adaptable to the needs of this small charity. There is the potential for flexibility within
this role and we would be willing to discuss a variation in hours worked. Some occasional evening or
weekend work will be needed, and occasional travel to Kenya is an important part of the role,
particularly to build relationships with the Kenyan team.
Operations manager
Full-Time: 37.5 hours a week or part time/job share considered.
Flexible working available
Work from home
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 PA (Based on experience)
Annual Leave: 25 days PA plus Bank holidays and your birthday if it falls on a weekday. The office
will shut 25th December -1st January and these days will not be counted as part of your leave
entitlement.
Accountable: Chair of Trustees, Treasurer and Secretary
Contract: Permanent (6-month probation)
Handover period: During the probation period some work currently undertaken by Trustees will be
handed over to the post holder. Upon successful completion of the probationary period the post
holder will report to the Chair of Trustees.
Job description
Governance and legal compliance
➢ Review and keep updated UK policy and procedure documentation, writing new policies
where necessary to encompass latest regulations
➢ Regularly review the Safeguarding policy, and risk assessment, with the Trustee who leads
on safeguarding
➢ Work with the Treasurer and Secretary to ensure compliance and deadlines for Charity
Commission
➢ Review “new volunteer” and “new staff member” packs to ensure they meet the legal
requirement of the Charity Commission and all data protection policies
➢ Ensure all staff and volunteers hold correct documentation such as DBS certificates
➢ Ensure compliance with all regulatory authorities and regularly report on these to the
Trustees
➢ Maintain up to date knowledge of Charity policy and procedures
Finance and administration
➢ Manage the charity income and donations, including processing of cheques, bank transfers
and donor management system to acknowledge donations
➢ Grow the number of individuals and churches in the UK who support this charity
➢ Develop and manage donor relationships.
➢ Maintain and develop appropriate financial policies
➢ Manage income from giving sites such as Just Giving, Virgin Giving and PayPal
➢ Manage designated project funds and other finance tasks
➢ Oversee the marketing and communication role to promote the charity
➢ Line manages the Operations Assistant
Project management
➢ Alongside the Operations Assistant, and working closely with the Kenya team, continue to
manage the school sponsorship scheme for IcFEM DEC primary school
➢ Alongside the Kenyan team grow and develop the secondary school sponsorship scheme
➢ Alongside the hospital staff, co-ordinate the UK funded DMH hospital projects including
reports and stories from Kenya
➢ Present own ideas for projects and start to take ownership of new projects
➢ Work with donors including churches to develop current and new projects
➢ Represent the charity externally and strengthen partnerships with all relevant stakeholders
➢ Manage the UK end of Community based projects (e.g. Tree Growing and Bee’s & Honey)
including communications, funding, donor and partner management
➢ Monitoring and evaluation
➢ Set up and manage a monitoring and evaluation system for all UK-funded projects
➢ Provide regular feedback to relevant Trustees or Volunteers who are partners on specific
projects and once a quarter feedback to Trustees meetings
General administration and IT
➢ Oversee regular updates to the website, and social media
➢ Manage enquires both on the telephone and via email
➢ Co-ordinate volunteers both in the UK and those wishing to visit Kenya
➢ Co-ordinate the office including annual leave and day to day planning
➢ Assist Trustees with other administrative matters
Person specification
We are seeking a servant-hearted, emotionally intelligent, self-aware and authentic individual who is
outward looking, a good communicator, level headed and tenacious.
Required experience
➢ Have had extensive experience of the charity sector
➢ Book-keeping, banking or other finance skills and/or experience
➢ Experience of managing teams including volunteers
➢ Proven track record of being a team player
➢ Proven track record of managing charity offices and projects
➢ Experience of working with the highest levels of discretion, integrity and honesty.
Desirable experience
➢ Experience of working in East Africa
➢ Experience of using Beacon Donor Manager, and Xero finance manager systems, and if not
willing to learn
➢ Experience of managing online donor platforms
➢ Experience of website management
➢ Educated to degree level in relevant area or relevant professional qualifications
➢ Fundraising experience
➢ Experience of marketing in a charity setting
➢ Experience of working with volunteers
Required skills and abilities
➢ Able to work with minimal supervision
➢ Good relationship management skills
➢ Have tact and diplomacy skills
➢ Excellent written and verbal communication, marketing and PR skills
➢ Have excellent IT skills including Excel and the ability to learn website management
➢ Highly organised, able to manage multiple tasks at once and under pressure, and adept at
building good relationships
➢ Able to foster a culture of innovation and initiative-taking, creating a ‘can do’ atmosphere
that values everyone’s contribution and coaches out the best in the team.
Desirable knowledge
➢ Be up to date with charity law and have experience of coordinating policy and procedures
➢ Educated at least to A level or equivalent with GCSE passes English and Maths
➢ Knowledge of charity governance and developing new policies for growing charities
Personal qualities
➢ An active Christian faith with an openness to engage in devotions in the office
➢ Willing to work with ethos of a Christian Mission including partaking in prayer meetings and
church meetings
➢ Model professionalism and a passion for excellence.
➢ Willing to be flexible and work some evenings
➢ Comfortable lone working or with only one colleague
➢ Be willing to travel to Kenya when required
This job has an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to be held by an
active, practising Christian who assents to our Statement of Faith.
Please send a CV with 2 references and a maximum of a 2 page cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Engagement and Project Delivery Lead for leading Charityin North West London required.
We are small but growing organisation and looking for the right person to join our friendly and progressive Independant Chair led team. Please do take time and consideraton in applying for this role as we are looking for a candiate that fits the criteria and relevent exprience of the role.
Application forms will be sent on request and must be completed for consideration to proceed to the nxt interview stage. Copy and paste CVs will not be accepted.
Interview dates will be Mid July.
Previous Applicants need not apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Anderson Quigley is delighted to be working with Girlguiding to hire for a new role: Digital Futures Programme Lead. We are looking to speak to candidates with a strong leadership skillset, stakeholder management skills, and digital transformation experience. This postholder will manage a team of five and will play a pivotal role in driving Girlguiding’s strategic plans; this individual will be responsible for developing the roadmap and setting the direction for Girlguiding’s Digital Futures Programme.
What are they looking for?
Essential requirements for this role include:
· Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills that engender confidence, strong collaboration and partnership – a strong partnership worker and alliance build
· Proven financial expertise including contract negotiation and supplier management, establishing and improving supplier performance standards and managing multi-year and multi million pound budgets
· Strong digital portfolio management skills relating to product and programme lifecycle management
· Strong management skills to develop, support and maintain high performing teams
· Proven track record of the successful designing, communicating and delivery of digital and IT transformation programmes focused on adapting the culture of an organisation and the resulting stakeholder experience
· Senior leadership experience of enterprise IT leadership across digital, data and technology fields, working in complex, matrix stakeholder environments
· In-depth understanding of programme management methods
· Deep knowledge and understanding of technology enterprise architectures including digital technologies, software development, and IT infrastructure
· A practical understanding of diversity and inclusion at work
About Girlguiding
This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.
We’ve begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We’re on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.
Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme and a member of the Business Disability Forum. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Girlguiding operates a hybrid working arrangement where office based staff are required to attend the office on average two days a week, or 40% of working time across the year. We’re committed though to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.
For a confidential discussion or a copy of the job description please contact Grace Tattersall on: +44 (0)7510 384 761