Remote working or based at one of our Shelter Offices (to be discussed and confirmed)

Closing date: 19th July 2020 at 11.30pm. Interviews: Initial interviews : 29th and 30th July 2020. Final Interviews: 5th August 2020

Are you a highly skilled manager with proven experience of overseeing complex services, budgets and contract requirements in a large-scale operation across a wide geographical area, ideally in the voluntary/not for profit sector? Can you evidence where you have led change, driven efficiency and improved service effectiveness?
Then join Shelter as Head of Local Services - North and you could soon be responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of our Hubs in the North region, driving through a change programme that will revolutionise how our services are delivered.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

With more than 500 staff and an annual budget of over £20 million, our Local Community Services division provides expert advice and support over the phone and face-to-face from a national network of Shelter hubs. Our vision? For our hubs to be at the heart of their communities, bases for activism as well as for help and support. To deliver a personalised housing service developed with the local community, which brings together all of our resources and expertise to maximise our impact on local housing issues and needs. You’ll help make sure we do this in our North region.

About the Role
This high profile role is all about transforming, rather than simply managing, services. Indeed, we want you to deliver a change programme with your managers that will ensure hubs inspire and enable people to support us in delivering sustainable systemic change for individuals, the wider local homeless community and local homeless practice. This will involve a massive shift in mindset on how our services are delivered and we will look to you to make suggestions in how to bring about tangible improvements. This is not a static change programme, it will need to continuously improve in order to meet ever-changing demand and deliver high quality, integrated services that meet the holistic needs of those in housing need.

About you
To succeed, you’ll need significant experience of leading change, driving efficiency and improving service effectiveness, along with a track record of managing remote teams across a large geographical area in a matrix management framework. You’ll also need experience of engaging with communities, understanding how they operate and working with them to drive systemic change. The tenacity, persuasiveness and resilience it takes to build partnerships and deal with push backs is important too, as is the compassion and empathy it takes to work with service users and people with lived experience and volunteers. 

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. 

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our North Region management team and be the change you want to see in society. 

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

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

To apply please email your CV and a supporting statement that addresses the key criteria on the job description via the apply button.

Call and Care Manager (CQC Registered Manager)     

Employer: Dementia Concern

Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Responsible to: Operations Manager & CEO

Responsible for: Up to 15 Care Attendants

Are you a Registered Care Manager looking to work with a long-standing local charity supporting people living with dementia in Ealing and their carer?

The Dementia Concern Call & Care service offers respite care for carers through providing social interaction and activities to people living dementia through a dedicated team of Care Attendants. We are looking for a registered manager with the drive and ambition to take the service forward. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and commercial acumen.

Dementia Concern has been providing services for people living with dementia and their carers for more than 25 years and prides itself on providing innovative and high quality services. This post is an opportunity to specialise in a growing field working with a diverse and highly experience team.

Purpose of the Post

The main purpose of the post is to manage the home respite of the charity Call & Care service. Call & Care is a CQC registered service and provides a respite service for carers while providing social stimulation for persons living with dementia. It is paid via the client’s eligible benefits or from their own personal means.

The role also involves working alongside the Volunteer Coordinator who organises a free Carer’s Short Breaks service within the borough. Both roles are part of the grant funding which provides the CQC-registered Call & Care Service and a free volunteer-led sitting service for those living with dementia and their carers. 

Both elements of the Carer’s Short Breaks programme are referred via Ealing Social Services.

The main tasks of the post are to:

• Provide effective management of the day-to-day operations of the Call and Care Service
• Co-ordinate referrals and carry out assessments, including risk assessments, for people with dementia and their carers
• Undertake reviews of the needs of service users
• As registered manager ensure that Call & Care complies with all relevant requirements including Health & Safety and the registered service standards laid out by the Care Quality Commission
• Ensure agreed policies and practices are followed and develop new and updated policies and procedures in consultation with the CEO and support of the HR Manager
• Prepare rotas, check and approve timesheets and annual leave requests
• Maintain good records and statistical systems in accordance with the requirements of both the organisation and funding bodies to achieve targets
• Manage the budget for the service and ensure value for money for service users and the organisation
• Liaise with other colleagues and relevant agencies on the specific needs of service users and share information if requested
• Take responsibility for resolving service failures and complaints and reporting these to the CEO
• Support the development of an improved database for the service
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of Call & Care including outputs and outcomes 
• In conjunction with the CEO develop the service and identify new marketing opportunities
• Provide regular reports to the CEO, the Board of Trustees and relevant

Staff Management

• Provide effective line management of Call & Care staff including the recruitment, induction, supervision and appraisal of Care Attendants 
• Identify and review development opportunities, which will enhance the personal and professional competence of staff and service 
• Oversee relevant training for all staff 
• Plan, allocate and review the work of Care Attendants through their regular one-to-one supervision 
• Arrange and chair regular team meetings for Call & Care staff

Other Duties

• Provide out-of-hours emergency support through an on-call system
• Keep up to date with national and local trends and developments affecting people with dementia and their carers 
• Promote the organisation and its aims externally
• Work in partnership with other organisations to promote awareness of dementia
• Attend meetings, training and conferences as required
• Carry out any other duties which may arise from time to time and are appropriate for the level of the post as directed by the CEO.

Person Specification Essential

• NVQ 4/QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards this
• At least 2 years’ experience of managing and supervising staff in a domiciliary setting
• Experience of assessing service user needs and carrying out risk assessments
• Understanding of Personalisation and its impact on direct service delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulatory framework
• An interest in the field of Dementia, the process of ageing and social care
• Capacity to work with service users, carers and the public
• Proficient IT skills including knowledge of databases, rota systems and supporting on-line impact reporting and CQC rating
• Good time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours (on rota system).

Desirable

• Experience of working as a CQC registered manager
• Experience of running a home care or respite service
• Commercial awareness and ability to understand and manage budgets
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and auditing
• Ability to communicate well within writing and verbally
• Educated to degree level

Applying for the Vacancy

Please ensure you read through all the information enclosed, including the job description and especially the person specification: the latter will be used as the selection criteria.

A maximum of one A4 sheet of additional information may be added to the application form.An application form is required, but CVs can be submitted as supplementary material. 

I hope you find this information useful and you decide to make an application.

Please ensure that your application and equality & diversity monitoring form reach us by no later than 5pm Wednesday, 29th July, 2020 if we receive a high volume of candidates we may move the closing date forward and if we receive too few replies, we will extend the closing date.

Individuals offered the position will have to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 

Mary Burden

HR Manager

Head of HR
Permanent
Full Time | Part Time considered (minimum 4 days per week)
c. £55,000 per annum
Based in Cheam, Surrey

The vision of The Charity for Civil Servants is a lifelong community; people offering effective support for each other when life takes a turn for the worse.

The Charity for Civil Servants’ mission is to support all civil servants, past and present, throughout their lives, with whatever problems they may have. They listen without judgement and offer practical, financial and emotional support.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join the Charity’s HR team and lead the development, implementation and delivery of the overall people strategy. You will be working with the Chief Executive and other Directors as the expert advisor, proposing and driving innovation and change in our people approach.

The role will be responsible for all HR functions including reward and compensation practices, pension, employee relations, inclusion and diversity.

Key skills and responsibilities:

• You will be leading the HR function, ensuring that compliance with all obligations in respect of employment
• You will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and leadership of the HR team
• You will lead for the Charity on all pension matters keeping up to date with all changes
• You will be contributing to our commitment to learning and development, ensuring both are delivered across the organisation
• You will be able to manage complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinary situations, grievances and redundancy.

What we are looking for:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Comprehensive awareness of current HR legal developments and changes
• Strategic perspective with the experience and expertise to plan, develop and deliver creative HR strategies
• Strong relationship builder and team player with great influencing and facilitation skills
• Experience of managing significant organisational and cultural change.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday, 10th July.
Interviews will be held week commencing 20th July.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete your application for this position. 

The Charity for Civil Servants are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.

Strictly no agencies please.

CHICKS is a national children’s charity providing free respite breaks to young people aged 8-17 from all over the UK who would really benefit from a break from their home lives. We were established in 1992 and since then we have provided over 16,000 young people with a much-needed break.

We believe that every young person has the right to make positive childhood memories. A CHICKS break inspires new confidence and gives young people the chance to have fun, enjoy new experiences and relax. More than anything, it gives them the chance to just be children.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead on several transformational projects across the organisation, reporting directly into the Chief Executive.

Our focus over the next 12 months will be re-setting the vision, purpose and goals and repositioning our brand under a new operating model.

The successful candidate will take full operational responsibility for the provision of young people services, to strategically shape and improve the quality of breaks, and develop new approaches to ensure that all young people receive the best possible experience at CHICKS.

You will be a dynamic, creative and an effective manager, with a proven track record of working in a senior role that places people at the centre. You will have strong commercial acumen, able to spot opportunity, build strong business cases and work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees to deliver against the strategy.

Scope & Purpose:

The Director of Operations will direct, coordinate, and lead the internal structure of our organisation, based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met consistently.

The Director of Operations will also lead all aspects of our facilities, including upkeep, care, maintenance, health and safety and fire safety regulations.

Committed to CHICKS vision and values, the Director of Operations will inspire, motivate, and empower others, building a high-performance culture across the organisation.

To succeed in this role, you must be able to demonstrate:

· A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior management level within the charity sector

· Proven track record of implementing high-level strategy and initiatives across a complex range of stakeholders, including Trustees

· A thorough knowledge of best practise, governance and safeguarding policies relating to the care of young people and staff

· Extensive experience of people management – recruitment, onboarding, and performance management to drive results

· A minimum of 3 years’ experience managing multi sites, remote working to deliver results aligned to charity goals

· Experience of working closely with funders and building effective relationships, across all stakeholders

· The ability to deliver business targets, with a focus on the growth and development of services across the organisation

· Responsive to external funding opportunities and delivering results

· Demonstrable experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and timely

· Excellent budget and decision-making skills

· Extensive knowledge & management experience of Health & Safety, fire safety regulations and law

· Significant experience in improving ways of working, reviewing, and implementing new systems, processes, and cost-effective initiatives across a number of sites

· Procurement – a track record of reviewing service contracts, suppliers regularly to reduce costs

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and develop staff

· Plan and deliver high level business wide communications including board reports
 

In line with our values, we are looking for someone who is:
· Value and outcome driven, with a positive, “can do” attitude with a passion to deliver projects

· A leader with the ability to see a problem, step in and then step out when appropriate

· A coach who is driven by the personal development of all of those around them

· A strategic, highly motivated thinker with the ability to thrive in ambiguity

· Highly collaborative with fantastic facilitation skills

· Enthusiastic with a sense of pride in the work delivered and the quality of how it was delivered

· An open and honest individual who both welcomes and provides feedback in a way that is constructive and thoughtful
 

General Duties:
· Positively promote the work of CHICKS both internally and externally, and be a representative at stewardship and cultivation events

· Prioritise tasks to ensure maximum return on investment of your time and resources

· Willingness to travel, as required to support meetings or to achieve agreed objectives

· Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings, weekends and stay overnight

· To work in line with the CHICKS Mission, Vision, and Values consistently, working with others to provide a supportive, responsive, environment and services

· To present a positive image of CHICKS at all times, through every aspect of your work

· To ensure that all CHICKS policies, procedures, and agreed protocols are adhered to

· To contribute to the planning, review, monitoring and reporting processes and activities

· To participate in team meetings and activities and represent CHICKS at other meetings as agreed

· To respect the rights of individuals by maintaining confidentiality and working in line with data protection legislation

· To attend training courses as identified and agreed for appropriate development

· To undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved

· To make a commitment to improving CHICKS environmental impact by means of energy saving and recycling in the workplace
 

General Health & Safety Duties:
· To undertake regular risk assessments and take any necessary action to avoid potential health and safety hazards

· Having read CHICKS Health and Safety manual, ensure compliance at all times with CHICKS Health and Safety Policies including accident reporting procedures; fire drills and first aid facilities

Closing Date for Applications: Midday, Friday 17 July 2020

Formal interviews are likely to take place at the end of July 2020

We will be reviewing applications as soon as they come in so please ensure that you act quickly if you are interested in this post. CHICKS reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date specified, should we find the suitable candidate.

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is a registered educational charity and membership association. Our mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms: to promote knowledge of dance; provide up-to-date techniques for members and maintain and improve teaching standards.

With approximately 7,000 members in over 65 countries worldwide, ISTD conducts over 150,000 examinations each year. We have just been listed by Ofqual as one of the top 20 largest awarding organisations in England and are in the top five for delivery of performing arts examinations.

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

Chair

Unremunerated

London

ISTD aspires to be a world leader in dance education, setting the bench mark for best practice through our extensive syllabi and teacher training. We are committed to becoming a dynamic, future-focused organisation that promotes the social, cultural, physical and educational benefits of dance for all.

We are looking for a Chair with substantial experience of serving on high performing Trustee Boards, to provide governance of high quality and play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction of our organisation, delivering real impact and shaping the ISTD of the future. As Chair you will work closely with fellow Trustees and the senior management and will demonstrate high levels of personal credibility with the ability to cultivate positive relationships and engage across a diverse range of stakeholders as any effective ambassador at national and international level.

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in organisation with a proud history and a brand that stands for the pursuit of excellence in the dance world.

For full details of this exciting role and how to apply please click on the “Apply on Website” button to visit our dedicated microsite

Timetable:

Closing date: 26th July 2020

Initial interviews with Prospectus: 3rd - 13th August 2020

Panel interviews at The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing: W/C 24th August

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing recognises the value of diversity in all its forms at all levels of the organisation, including at Board level. We want to increase the diversity of our leadership and welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is a registered educational charity and membership association. Our mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms: to promote knowledge of dance; provide up-to-date techniques for members and maintain and improve teaching standards.

With approximately 7,000 members in over 65 countries worldwide, ISTD conducts over 150,000 examinations each year. We have just been listed by Ofqual as one of the top 20 largest awarding organisations in England and are in the top five for delivery of performing arts examinations.

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

Trustee

Unremunerated

London

ISTD aspires to be a world leader in dance education, setting the bench mark for best practice through our extensive syllabi and teacher training. We are committed to becoming a dynamic, future-focused organisation that promotes the social, cultural, physical and educational benefits of dance for all.

We are looking for two Board Members to provide governance of high quality and rigour and play a vital role in delivering real impact and shaping the ISTD of the future. Working in close collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and other Board members you will be offering expertise in key areas and actively contributing to the development of ISTD strategy.

We are particularly interested in senior professionals with experience in the following areas:

- Dance/Arts/Theatre

- Regulation of Qualifications and Examinations

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in organisation with a proud history and a brand that stands for the pursuit of excellence in the dance world.

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing recognises the value of diversity in all its forms at all levels of the organisation, including at Board level. We want to increase the diversity of our leadership and welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.

For full details of this exciting role and how to apply please click on the “Apply on Website” button to visit our dedicated microsite

Timetable:

Closing date: 26th July 2020

Initial interviews with Prospectus: 3rd - 13th August 2020

Panel interviews at The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing: W/C 24th August

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

Are you a music-loving, dynamic, get-stuff-done kind of person, who seizes opportunities to make the world a better place?  Do you feel strongly that we can transform our lives through music and through being part of a joyous community?

At the Choir with No Name we are looking for a Head of Programmes, to join the senior team, helping us to set future strategy and deliver our choirs and singing projects for homeless and marginalised people across the UK, making sure that they all fulfil our core values of fun, family, collaboration and integrity.

You'll need to be adaptable, resilient and a great people person.  You'll also need to be a skilled manager with the ability to see potential in people and projects, have the drive to innovate and develop our work, with top notch organisational skills to get the job done. And.. it would help if you love singing!

Every day more and more children and young people find themselves in crisis and don’t know where to turn. They desperately need somebody to work with and for them to stand up for their rights and hold those with power to account. That’s what we do at Just for Kids Law.

Just for Kids Law (JfKL) wants all children and young people in the UK to have their legal rights and entitlements respected and promoted, and their voices heard and valued. We exist to work with and for children and young people, to hold those with power to account and fight for wider reform. We do this by providing legal representation and advice, direct youth advocacy and support, and through strategic litigation, campaigning and equipping others to work for children’s rights.

Director of Programmes and Participation

Just for Kids Law

£50,000- £55,000 per annum

Central London

Over the past four years, Just for Kids Law has increased its reach, grown in size and achieved strong financial sustainability. Following a period of strategic development we are looking for a Director of Programmes and Participation to develop our youth advocacy casework and our youth opportunities and youth participation work as well as maximise our impact for young people. Working closely with the CEO and senior management team, the Director of Programmes and Participation will play a key role in ensuring our strategic objectives are achieved. Through an inclusive leadership approach, the Director will work with our dedicated staff to develop and deliver our new plans that develop our support, as well as ensuring an integrated approach for young people across the organisation. 

We are looking for a passionate, inclusive and emotionally aware leader with proven experience of working with children and young people. With a background in youth work or social work, a strong understanding of youth advocacy and youth participation, and a passion for the issues young people face, you will know the importance of supporting others to make the decisions that are right for them. You will also bring strong experience of leading on safeguarding, building and managing teams,  of creating vision and developing  collaborative cultures. You will have worked on organisational strategies, be used to making organisational-wide decisions and be adept at dealing with stakeholders from different backgrounds. You will be a natural team player, who champions staff to ensure the best outcomes for young people, with a real passion for working with children and young people facing adversity and providing holistic support.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date: Wednesday 15th July 2020

Interviews with Prospectus:  21st – 29th July 2020

Engagement meetings and presentations with Just for Kids Law: w/c 3rd August 2020

Meetings with CEO and SLT and interviews with Just for Kids Law:  w/c 10th August 2020

Just for Kids Law is committed to achieve greater diversity in its senior management team and actively encourages applications from diverse communities, regardless of race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability.

The Organisation

Russam is delighted to be supporting Hestia with the search for their new Regional Director for London.

Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions. They campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, they support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis. They are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising. 

They are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public-sector organisations to campaign for an end to the domestic abuse and sexual violence. 

In everything they do, they seek to be: respectful, genuine, dedicated, collaborative and courageous.

You can find out more about Hestia by visiting their website.

The Role

Like the many people they work with each day, Hestia’s operational services provision is rich and diverse. The Regional Director of Operations shares responsibility for the oversight and delivery of all frontline services with one other Regional Director.

The role is split across several geographical regions under a combination of Heads of Service and Area Managers in:  Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery Response Team, Mental Health, Older People, Ex-offenders, Physical Disabilities, Drugs and Alcohol Support and Young People.

Direct reports to Regional Director Operations
Head of Domestic Abuse & Modern Slavery
Operations Project Lead
Head of Services North London
Head of Volunteering & Corporate Partnerships

Reporting to the CEO, the Regional Director for London will have responsibility for the strategic leadership for operational services.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership for allocated operational service delivery
• Collaborate with other Directors
• Collaborate with other Regional Director on pan-operational work
• Contribute to strategy development and lead as appropriate strategy delivery
• Inspire and lead staff to exceptional performance
• Significant financial management
• KPI delivery
• Collaboration with New Business including service retention
• Change management including service restructuring
• Relationship management and external ambassador
• Lead and model Hestia’s values and The Hestia Approach.
• Significant contract management
• Risk management to enable Hestia to deliver safe and effective services.
• Significant safeguarding leadership
• Policy and procedure design, review and implementation
• Governance and external reporting
• Performance management to meet contractual requirements as a minimum
• Lead innovation

The Person

Hestia are looking for an inspiring and highly professional individual to be part of their senior leadership team, to deliver the long-term strategy at an exciting time for the organisation. The focus this year is service transformation, building on the success of services, exploring what more digital technologies can do to help service users in their recovery, investing in staff who are key to service quality and diversifying the funding base to ensure sustainability in the long term.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent), have a demonstrable track record of the above and importantly, a commitment to the values of Hestia. Other essential criteria includes:

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven senior strategic and operational leadership experience
• A demonstrable track record of leading, developing and managing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve growth, sustainable improvements in efficiency and effectiveness and to ensure delivery of outstanding results for clients
• Breadth and depth of experience in social care  and across a range of service user groups
• Substantial experience of managing the development and delivery of care, domestic abuse, housing, support and/or health services
• Experience of transforming services and consistent excellent service delivery
• A track record of working in and forging successful partnerships with a wide range of internal and external bodies to successfully deliver complex projects 
• Demonstrable appreciation of legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements relevant to a service delivery charity

Skills and abilities

• Ability to think and plan operationally and strategically 
• Leadership skills and the ability to empower, motivate and develop staff, to create a positive, inclusive team ethos 
• Evidence of ability to build and sustain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including commissioners
• Highly developed networking, advocacy, written, oral and presentation skills to relate effectively to key internal and external stakeholders, and command their respect, trust and confidence 
• Substantial skills in financial, budgetary and contract management with the ability to understand, manage and interpret data and other financial information 
• Ability to apply innovative thinking and judgement to initiate and support change, to take action, to meet targets and achieve desired outcomes 
• Personal resilience and an ability to cope with ambiguity, uncertainty and scrutiny from others
• The ambition and drive to motivate and work with others to create an organisation that becomes the benchmark to which others aspire 
• Very strong personal integrity, honesty and openness when dealing with others
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment

Timetable & How to Apply

To apply for this position please provide the following two pieces of information:

• A comprehensive CV, including details of your achievements in each role and details of two referees.
• A supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the criteria as outlined in the person specification above.

Hestia is committed to equality of opportunity and particularly supports and encourages applications from candidates from all under-represented groups and backgrounds.

Hestia also welcomes applications from candidates with lived experience. If you have any convictions/cautions this does not mean you cannot apply, however you will be required to complete a DBS check.

Ayrshire Hospice has served the people of Ayrshire and Arran for the past 30 years. It has provided exceptional care for anyone from the age of 16 and upwards who is suffering from a life-limiting illness. Their families are also not forgotten. There is a range of services that support their care and well being. The Hospice is much loved and valued within its community. 

Having been without a CEO for the past year, the Board and senior management team have now set the vision for the future and are ready for a new CEO to be appointed to deliver all the organisational goals and drive the charity forward. A centrepiece of the strategy is a proposed £12m capital build programme to ensure the Hospice continues to provide the best possible patient experience in the best available facilities. After drawing on reserves that have been designated for this project, the CEO will require to ensure at least a further £6m is secured.

You will need to have extensive senior leadership experience, although not necessarily in a CEO role. Perhaps this is the next logical step up for you.  You will, however, need to have experience of managing a complex and diverse, multi-million-pound organisation in a highly regulated environment. You should have deep knowledge of good governance and experience of reporting into a Board of Management. It goes without saying that your business and financial management acumen must be second to none. In addition, you will need to evidence strong stakeholder management skills and be a worthy ambassador for such a highly respected organisation that frequently has a public spotlight on it. 

If this sounds like you and you feel you are strongly aligned with the vision, mission and values of Ayrshire Hospice, we’d like to hear from you.

How To Apply

If you’d like to work for this inspirational charity, get in touch with the BTA Recruitment team today.

Please contact BTA to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.

You are advised to get in touch in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 15th July

First stage interviews: Monday 27th July

Possible second stage interviews: Wednesday 29th July

This search is being conducted exclusively for Ayrshire Hospice by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team has all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with Endometriosis UK to appoint their new Head of Income Development. Endometriosis UK place those with endometriosis at the heart of all they do, and with an average diagnosis time of 7.5 years, the cause of the disease unknown and no current cure, there are so many ways to further support the 10% of women and those assigned female at birth with the disease.

The Head of Income Development will play a pivotal role in growing fundraised income for the organisation and working closely with the CEO to deliver the strategy. In the last two years Endometriosis UK doubled their income, so the postholder will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dedicated team. This new post will diversify income streams for the organisation, building on a successful community fundraising programme. Initially focused on growing income from trusts and foundations, and membership and regular giving, you'll lead a small Income Development team and will be supporter-led in all of your activity. While focused on fundraising strategy development, you will also be responsible for producing high quality funding applications for a range of potential donor partners and will be talking to supporters on a weekly basis.

The selected candidate will ideally have experience of working to achieve income targets across a number of revenue streams and will have a strong understanding of the entire funding landscape in the UK. You will also have experience of line management and will be comfortable leading a portfolio of different revenue streams. Crucially, you will have crafted and delivered a fundraising strategy before and will be interested in developing a strategy for a small and ambitious organisation.

For a confidential conversation about the post, get in touch with Ryan at Prospectus.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our small team to provide effective leadership and management of the organisation whilst the current Director takes maternity leave. 

You will have experience in leading organisations within the not-for-profit sector, and background in fundraising and financial management.

Salary: £35,000 per year, pro rata

Hours: 21 per week, flexible

Job Type: 12 months maternity contract

Location: Homeworking and Islington, London

Application deadline: 16th July 2020

Start Date: 1 September 2020

Duties will include:

• Provide general oversight and management of Artbox London’s activities and support and manage Artbox staff.
• Plan and coordinate engagement of volunteers in Artbox activities.
• Support Artbox activities such as exhibitions and special events.
• Drive and deliver business development activities to support the growth of the organisation, supporting the Partnerships Manager.
• Fundraise for the work of Artbox London through trusts and foundations and corporates, work to develop and maximise immediate and longer-term income growth for Artbox London by building effective relationships and funders and partners.
• Manage the financial activities of the organisation including budgeting and reporting and preparing annual accounts.  
• Lead on HR matters and recruitment, induction and support of permanent and freelance staff.
• Work with the Board of trustees and Chair to enable them to fulfil its governance functions.
• Oversee the charities internal and external communications, including website and social media.
• Find a suitable new studio space to accommodate Artbox during the planned renovation of Orkney House due to start in mid-2021.

Person Specification:

• Experience of a leadership or senior management role in an arts/charitable organisation.
• Demonstrable and measurable success in fundraising from trusts and foundations and corporates.
• Knowledge of and experience in financial, operational management, human resources and administration.
• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively (and the ability to help others achieve these things).
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with people at all levels
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks at the same time
• Excellent written and communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with and coordinating volunteers.
• Experience of working with a trustee board to ensure good governance.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small staff team.
• The right to work in the UK

About the organisation:

Artbox London is a charity and social enterprise, based in Islington, that aims to improve the wellbeing and inclusion of people with learning disabilities and autism by engaging them in art. Our objectives are to improve their confidence and self-esteem, develop their creative and life skills, provide opportunities to make and meet friends and reduce isolation and loneliness, and give them the chance to earn some money from their skills and creativity. We also aim to raise the visibility of people with learning disabilities and autism in the community, and to raise the profile of their artwork in the wider art world. We achieve these goals by providing a range of art workshops from our studio on Caledonian Road in Islington, and by providing trips to galleries and museums in the local area and in central London. We also hold regular exhibitions at our studio and at least one per year in a central London commercial gallery. Artwork is sold at exhibitions and throughout the year via our online shop, and profits are split with the artists so they receive some income.

All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This post will initially be a 12-month contract with the opportunity to extend.

Interviews to be held in late July either via Zoom or in person depending on government advice at the time

Head of Retail

Our client is looking to appoint a Head of Retail into their Senior Management team who will have the overarching responsibility of designing and delivering retail strategy for the organisation. Reporting into the Deputy CEO and managing a team of Regional and Area Managers you will provide the vision and direction for their 56 retail outlets driving sales, performance and innovation as the world of retail evolves and changes.

They believe in autonomy and empowering their colleagues to deliver so you will be an integral part in the decision making process for overall strategy, targets, new store acquisitions and the management of standards across the Portfolio. This will be achieved through inspirational leadership and effective coaching and mentoring of your teams.

Our client has multiple revenue streams so you can expect to form close relationships with other functions such as Fundraising, Clinical Operations, Marketing and HR. Their collaborative teamwork makes is what has made them the success they are today.

Head of Retail Requirements:

They would like you to be currently be excelling in leadership role within retail preferably in fashion or Charity. You may be at ‘Head of level’ within a smaller organisation or operating at Regional leadership level at the top of your game looking for the next step in your career. There is a huge focus on behaviours with the role and they are looking for someone that can inspire teams to maximise their potential. They thrive on creativity and they would like to be able to find innovative solutions to challenges and also increasing their revenue.

From a technical perspective you will be able to demonstrate how you have successfully implemented a retail strategy across multiple sites, set and delivered stretching targets and built successful relationships both internally externally. As part of the application there will be a couple of short questions to help you demonstrate this.

This is an incredible opportunity to part of a special Charity and be at the forefront of innovation in retail. The role will have a head office base at Daventry and there will be UK travel.

They are on a journey to be the organisation of choice and opportunity for the most talented and driven people from diverse backgrounds.

About our client:

Their objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with their work centred on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.

They are at the forefront of innovative clinical care and they challenge boundaries. None of this can be achieved without a hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers and the general public.

Location: Daventry, NN11 4BG

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum plus company car

You may have experience of the following: Senior Store Manager, Shop Manager, Area Manager, Store Manager, Shop Manager, Retail Manager, Retail Area Manager, Branch Manager, Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Business Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Head of Retail, Senior Branch Manager, Senior Operations Manager, etc.

Ref: 93249

Student Hubs is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for an outstanding CEO committed to youth social action to lead Student Hubs through its next phase of development.

Student Hubs designs and delivers social action programmes for students in partnership with universities across the UK. Each year we support 2,500 students to take part in long-term volunteering, community action, impact consultancy, Service Learning and social innovation projects. This role is a fantastic opportunity to lead an exciting small charity working in the higher education sector.

This is a challenging and varied role, which will require you to lead and oversee a range of organisational functions. You’ll be setting the direction for a dynamic, fast-paced team full of people who are passionate about social impact and the student experience. You will receive support and space to rapidly develop professionally; this is a fantastic opportunity for significant learning and career progression.

The successful candidate will bring a track record of strategic leadership in the charity sector, higher education, youth social action or a related area. We will also consider candidates with experience transferable from another sector. They will need to help navigate Student Hubs through the extraordinary long-term challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic, while continuing to grow the organisation sustainably, develop partnerships and maintain a strong financial position.

Please visit our website to see our application pack with further information about Student Hubs and the role.

Deadline: 5pm, Monday 20 July 2020
Location: London preferred (remote working considered), with travel required to Hub cities
Start date: October 2020 preferred