Charity Director Jobs
Who you are
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Corporate Partnership Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in being part of an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.
About you
·You are commercially astute with a strong track record of growing income from corporate partnerships
·You are passionate about people and place: you want the best outcomes for people in South Yorkshire living with and beyond cancer
·You understand that income growth comes from inspiring with impact and excellent relationship management
·You thrive working collaboratively in a team which is driven to achieve whilst being supportive and rooted in our mission
·You have strong interpersonal skills which you use to inspire people about the cause and how their support can make a difference
·Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity
·Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships
Main purpose of post
This is a senior role in the fundraising team which is responsible for identifying, developing, and converting opportunities to generate income to achieve Weston Park Cancer Charity’s strategy. This role will lead on and manage income generation through corporate organisations and carries an income target aligned to the grade of the post holder.
You will be expected to understand Weston Park Cancer Charity’s unique offer, the needs and priorities of our corporate partners and be capable of taking our propositions and clearly shaping them to create mutual value for the communities we support and our partners.
Key Responsibilities
· Responsible for an income target of which aligns with the grade of the post and delivers income growth through gifts from corporates, workplace fundraising and public facing corporate donations.
· Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate partnership strategy which is data driven and demonstrates good ROI.
· Develop and deliver concepts and ideas, from early discussion through to detailed proposals, working with colleagues across the charity.
· Lead on the successful growth in sponsorship of our key programmes such as Big Purple Bus and Grant-Giving for cancer research and other initiatives.
· Write detailed, accurate and compelling bids and proposals that clearly articulate how Weston Park Cancer Charity are the preferred choice to meet the partner and project objectives for Charity of the Year or long-term strategic partnerships.
· Work with our events team to promote opportunities for corporate partners to support the annual events programme e.g. tables at events , team challenge events
· Succinctly communicate the impact of our work, ensuring it inspires and clearly matches the requirements of potential corporate partners and major donors.
· Be a key interface for external corporate enquiries and act as our external ambassador, undertaking significant networking across the region and
· representing the charity at key meetings and events involving high-value stakeholders.
· Be responsible for the account management of all partnerships and provide excellent relationship management.
· Ensure that the resource and capability exist to deliver partner/funder requirements and proactively identify and seek to fill any gaps.
· Ensure we collect detailed feedback and participate in continuous feedback with so that we learn from experience and effectively evaluate both successful and unsuccessful funding proposals and initiatives.
· Develop and maintain a prospect pipeline that is realistically capable of meeting agreed income targets and reflects both the strategic priorities of Weston Park Cancer Chairty and the external funding priorities of our corporate partners
· Drive the acquisition of new high-value donors and funders.
· Hold direct responsibility for the corporate budget and income target.
· Maximise Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) opportunities, work place fundraising and volunteering, and Gifts in Kind.
· Lead on our Patrons’ network, ensuring Patrons are supported and engaged in the work of the charity, growing the network as appropriate.
General Responsibilities:
Every employee is required to:
· Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
· Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.
· Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations
· Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.
· Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About St Augustine's Centre
‘The St. Augustine Centre lays a clear path of hope for each of us. It is my family. Now I can start to live again.’ (Besara, Centre Member)
‘This place is a deep well of humanity and resilience in a world that needs these things so much.’ (Miles, Volunteer)
At our vibrant community centre in Halifax, we welcome refugees and people seeking asylum. Working across Calderdale with partners, we give people the practical support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity, and we offer a wide range of activities that help them feel happier and more connected.
We are a community of 22 staff (15 full-time equivalent), 150 volunteers, and over a thousand Centre Members from 86 countries. Our ‘Centre Members’ are people seeking sanctuary in Calderdale. 33% of our staff and trustees and 50% of our volunteers have lived experience of the asylum system; their insights and experiences shape what we do.
About you
Do you have a proven track record as a compassionate and inspirational leader or manager?
Do you have the skills to define and execute strategy, secure funding from multiple sources, build diverse partnerships, and ensure organisational compliance with the law and regulatory frameworks - all whilst overseeing the delivery of front-line services and a wide range of life-enhancing activities?
Do you care deeply about the challenges facing people fleeing war and persecution? Are you passionate about leading a unique humanitarian organisation which provides crucial practical support – and a deep sense of belonging – to some of the world’s most vulnerable people?
The role - your main responsibilities
- Provide clear leadership and strategic direction for the whole organisation, in collaboration with the Board of trustees, and with a spirit of positivity and possibility.
- Oversee the effective delivery of a diverse range of services, including immigration and asylum advice and a wide range of support and activities.
- Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation including budgeting, monitoring and keeping the organisation well-funded and resourced.
- Work collaboratively, compassionately and effectively with trustees, staff, volunteers, Centre Members to inspire and lead an inclusive and enabling culture; including managing staff and overseeing all key processes and policies.
- Model our values of sanctuary, diversity, community, collaboration and growth and deliver on our purpose to provide practical support and challenge injustice.
- Engage with our Centre Members and amplify their voices at all times.
- Manage effective partnerships with voluntary and statutory organisations, funders and donors locally, regionally and nationally.
- Ensure that the work of St Augustine’s conforms to all legal, compliance, regulatory, charitable and funding requirements.
How to apply
- For detailed application instructions, including how to complete the application form, and to review the job pack with the person specification and job description, please visit our website’s job page.
- Application deadline: 10am on Monday 18th November 2024.
- Shortlisting notification: By Thursday 21st November 2024.
- Interview dates: Wednesday 27th or Thursday 28th November 2024.
Key information
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours a week)
- Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire (option to work from home occasionally)
- 7 weeks holiday per annum including bank holidays
- Employer pension contributions
St Augustine’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment of all staff and volunteers is robust and informed by our safer recruitment policy and procedures. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.
At our vibrant centre in Halifax, we welcome and support refugees and people seeking asylum, helping them to rebuild their lives with dignity.
Director of Finance
Up to £71,500 p/a + excellent benefits including attractive annual leave and hybrid / flexible working
Permanent
Norwich
Hays Senior Finance is proud to be working in partnership with the Diocese of Norwich who are looking to appoint a Director of Finance. This is a pivotal appointment where you will lead and deliver on financial aspects of their ambitious plans.
The Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd (NDBF) is a charity whose core purpose is to serve the local mission and ministry of Church of England churches, schools and chaplaincies across Norfolk and Waveney, collectively referred to as the Diocese of Norwich.
The Diocese has a new Vision and is developing exciting £multi-million plans in areas including mission & ministry, church buildings and net zero carbon work that will grow the impact of the Church of England locally. The Director of Finance will play a central role in developing financial plans to enable this programme to be achieved.
The Director of Finance is responsible for the strategic direction and long-term viability of the finances of the Norwich Diocesan Board of Finance, with operational responsibility for both the finance function and IT services.
The Role:
- Strategic Leadership: Drive the financial direction and long-term viability of NDBF and contribute to the financial health of local churches.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee finance and IT services, ensuring sustainable planning, budgeting, and financial management.
- Team Collaboration: Be a visible member of the Senior Leadership Team, enhancing our positive, values-based culture.
What They’re Looking For:
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, or equivalent.
- Experience: Proven leadership in finance within a charity or similar organisation.
- Skills: Strong financial acumen, stakeholder communication, and team management.
You will also provide strategic leadership for the IT function and manage the Risk Register, whilst operating as a senior leader within the Charity.
The Diocese of Norwich has a collaborative and supportive team culture, so it is essential that you have the ability to “roll up your sleeves” and be involved in the day-to-day operations. In addition, a key element of the role will be leading and influencing others to continue to innovate and improve their financial processes.
Why Join the Diocese of Norwich?
- Impactful Work: Play a central role in developing and delivering financial plans for a multi-million programme to grow the Diocese’s impact through its Vision to be Transformed by Christ: Prayerful, Pastoral and Prophetic.
- Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement in its service of local churches.
- Great Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive annual leave, life cover, and flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you have the drive, passion, and enthusiasm to help them to achieve their mission and vision, we want to hear from you!
For more information about the role and organisation please contact Senan Pierce, Senior Business Director at Hays Senior Finance who is the retained consultant working in partnership with the Diocese of Norwich.
Closing date for all applications: Sunday 3rd November 2024.
Interviews will take place: 15th November 2024.
All third party & direct applicants will be forwarded directly to Senan Pierce at Hays Senior Finance to be screened as part of the recruitment process.
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We are delighted to be working with Katharine House Hospice Trust who, in partnership with the Oxford University Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, provide specialist palliative care for adults with an incurable illness across Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire. At Katharine House, the care is delivered by a multi-professional team who have specialised in this field and take a holistic approach, considering physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
The charity is seeking a Director of Finance and Resources who will be a key member of the Hospice’s Senior Leadership Team and instrumental in helping to shape the organisation’s strategic direction.
The postholder will be responsible for the effective financial management of the Charity, including robust assessment of risk, providing sound financial advice to the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team.
The successful individual will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- A fully qualified accountant, (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent higher degree in finance
- Demonstrable understanding of Charity SORP accounting
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary admin function
- Strategy and change management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Whilst the postholder’s key qualification and skill will be as a qualified accountant, the role is designed to be a broad leadership role. As such, it includes operational admin oversight of estates/facilities, health and safety and IT provision, where the post holder will be active across the organisation, driving efficiencies and organisational effectiveness.
A motivational and compassionate leader, the post holder will inspire colleagues to constantly strive for continuous improvement, aiming to deliver an outstanding service.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement, to Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment via the Charisma website.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Location: Adderbury, Oxfordshire, Hybrid working to be agreed
Closing date for applications: 10 November 2024
First Interview dates: 26 and 27 November 2024
Second Interview dates: 4 December (PM) and 6 December (AM)
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 15 November, prior to shortlisting on the 18 November.
StreetGames is an innovative UK charity committed to transforming the lives of children and young people from low-income, underserved communities through the power of sport and physical activity.
We are seeking a Director of Finance and Resources to drive Streetgame's strategic financial management, HR, IT, and governance functions. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring probity and due care and attention in the day-to-day and strategic management of StreetGames' finances. They will line manage a team of staff providing Finance, Business and IT Support to the organisation and will influence the work of other teams and budget holders in relation to financial planning, management and monitoring.
- £70,000 - £80,000 yearly
- National role with flexibility
- Directly influence the strategic direction of a StreetGames
The Role:
As the Director of Finance and Resources, you will:
- Provide strategic direction for the finance function, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practices.
- Oversee the management, monitoring, and reporting of diverse income streams.
- Collaborate with the Executive Team to develop and direct financial strategies and set income and fundraising targets.
- Lead the development and execution of the annual financial planning process and cash management strategies.
- Act as the primary officer for the Finance and Resources Committee, ensuring effective oversight.
- Provide strategic financial input for bids and contract negotiations.
- Ensure appropriate and proportionate internal governance standards.
- Administer Board, Finance, Audit, and Fundraising meetings, ensuring timely and accurate information and record-keeping.
- Oversee Board recruitment and induction processes to enable Trustees to provide strategic leadership.
- Ensure compliance with governance expectations of external funders (e.g., Sport England, Sport Wales, Welsh Government, Ofsted, ESFA).
- Manage StreetGames resources to support efficient and effective service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations related to HR, Health & Safety, IT security, data management, and insurance.
- Oversee the human resources function, including maintaining an up-to-date Employee Handbook, developing and implementing HR policies, recruitment, and employment contract management.
- Effectively manage team members, ensuring completion of appraisals, regular performance management, and professional development support.
The Candidate:
We are looking for a Director of Finance and Resources who:
- Has a senior-level financial management background with CCAB, ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification - desirable but not essential
- Has strong leadership skills with ability to lead high-performing teams and operate at different levels, including with Board members
- Has extensive background working in financial accounting and management within a charity.
- Is knowledgeable about SORPS and relevant charity legislation.
- Possesses excellent analytical and interpretive abilities.
- Has a background working in developing and monitoring financial strategies.
- Is skilled in supporting the development of funding bids and proposals to ensure cost recovery
- Has a background leading diverse functions.
- Has exceptional project management, organisational, and IT skills.
- Has a background managing a high performance team.
The Package:
- Hybrid working
- Great work-life balance
- Access to free counselling and support services
- Enhanced family friendly benefits
- Company socials
- Eye care allowance
- Cycle scheme
- Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contributions
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 2 Volunteering days per year
The Director of Finance and Resources will receive an annual salary of £70,000 - £80,000. This role includes comprehensive benefits such as pension contributions, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development. You will play a crucial role in shaping the financial and operational success of StreetGames.
Our mission is to provide sporting opportunities to disadvantaged communities, ensuring that everyone has the chance to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. We are a passionate team committed to making a difference.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for finance and a commitment to making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this role, you will need to first register your interest by submitting your CV. Your CV will only be used for information purposes and will not be relevant in the application process. You will then be emailed a response containing a link needed to answer some work-related questions. Our goal is to assess your approach to a problem and better understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by a diverse panel.
We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the application process.
The closing date for applications is Friday 8th November 2024 at midday, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions is Monday 11th November at midday.
If you have any accessibility requirements or would like to understand our process further, please contact
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Director of Supporter Fundraising
Reference: SEP20249533
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £85,000 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
The RSPB, Europe’s leading nature conservation NGO, is seeking a Director of Supporter Fundraising to lead the charity’s work in recruiting and stewarding the next generation of individual supporters to help address the nature and climate emergency.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature, bringing people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. The charity now manages and protects 160,000 hectares of land across the four countries of the UK.
Public support has been at the centre of RSPB’s work since its foundation as a campaigning organisation in 1889. With 1.1 million current members contributing over £95m to the charity’s cause in 2024, the RSPB has set itself a bold ambition to increase supporter numbers and net income from this core area.
Working closely with the Executive Director for Income and Conservation Investment and other senior stakeholders across RSPB, the Director of Supporter Fundraising will ensure that the organisation maintains and increases its income in membership, individual giving, legacies, in memoriam and community fundraising. The role will be responsible for a large team working to develop new strategies and to engage and grow a diverse supporter base, enabling the charity to inspire long-term support and active engagement with their work.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in growing a large and complex individual giving or subscription programme across multiple products and channels. They will also have demonstrable experience of leading successful organisational transformation to create long-term value, as well as of leading projects within a complex stakeholder or matrix management environment. Significant experience in individual supporter fundraising or consumer marketing through direct marketing techniques will be essential.
As a leader, the successful candidate will have strong collaboration skills with the ability to inspire, develop and motivate teams to achieve challenging goals in a variety of contexts. They will also be able to use their networking and interpersonal skills to build excellent internal and external relationships and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Finally, they will have a commitment to the values and vision of RSPB and to mobilising support for a thriving natural world.
Closing date: 09:00, Wednesday 6th November 2024
Please note: we will be longlisting throughout the campaign so please do apply early to register your interest.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to complete your application for this position.
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.
Contract: Full-time, permanent. We welcome proposals for flexible working arrangements.
Salary: Starting at £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
This is an exciting, creative opportunity to be a key member of the Senior Management Team, leading an ambitious fundraising strategy while ensuring that all fundraising activity aligns with the Festival's core organisational mission and values.
Reporting to the Festival Director and overseeing a team of five fundraisers responsible for bringing in significant income, this role will be crucial in ensuring the Book Festival’s ongoing success and ability to meet its targets and goals.
As well as team management, the Development Director will personally manage a small high-value portfolio of funding relationships across all income streams and will have significant opportunity to develop new income streams, including legacies and US fundraising, as well as continuing the growth of the existing areas of income.
Closing date for applications: Monday 11 November at 12.00 midday
Interviews will be held: w/c 18 November 2024
We welcome conversations with potential applicants. Please contact our Executive Assistant, Danielle McCann in the first instance to arrange a call with Festival Director Jenny Niven.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Assistant Director of Care Services
We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join the Executive and Leadership Team at a charity, delivering children’s services regionally while driving innovation and change for children and young people in and around the care system nationally.
Position: Assistant Director of Care Services
Location: Norwich, Norfolk
Job type: Permanent / Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £56,524 - £64,220 per annum (with performance related pay)
Closing Date: 12th November 2024
About the Role
It is a great time to join Break as we prepare to launch our new Care Strategy informed by our staff, management teams and, most importantly, the children and young people we support. The current strategy focuses on four key areas: staying local to communities, being ambitious for our young people, staff and services, delivering high quality services and using our charitable income to add value.
Key responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Care Services include:
- Provide leadership in a trauma informed way and have a good understanding of trauma informed work
- Provide effective leadership and management
- Set and monitor operational targets and Key Performance Indictors
- To lead services in achieving OFSTED “Good” or “Outstanding” grading
- To sit as part of the Executive Team
- To sit as part of the Care Committee with the Director
- To contribute to the oversight, development and implementation of departmental financial plans and budgets
- To ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
- To build impactful relationships with commissioners and other key stakeholders
- Have oversight of the staffing needs
- Ensure systems are in place to predict, mitigate, avoid and manage risk
- To ensure that you work in accordance with the health and safety training
About you:
You will be ambitious, and outcome driven for the young people supported, using your leadership, management and people skills to ensure the high-performance of the care leadership team continues as well as helping shape the wider strategy of the whole organisation as part of the Executive in this new role.
- Able to work towards or to already have a leadership management qualification at Level 7
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience at a senior management level in a care services environment
- Experience of delivering large scale and/or controversial change projects
- Presenting complex reports and updates to audiences ranging
- from young people to the Board of Trustees
- Setting budgets for individual projects and addressing overspend
- Knowledge of the childcare and voluntary sector
- Knowledge of care standards, Ofsted and residential childcare
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits:
- A “golden hello” scheme welcoming you to our services, with £2500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £2500 at the six-month mark, depending on eligibility to scheme. (Candidates referred to Break via a recruitment agency are not eligible).
- A competitive salary.
- Excellent annual leave package, including additional service-related holiday from 2 years.
- Access to a wealth of training and learning opportunities including the opportunity to enhance your professional development through funded level 7 courses.
- The opportunity to influence the organisation’s strategy and direction as a member of the Executive and Leadership Teams.
- Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across various shops, venues, and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed).
- Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Access to multiple wellbeing initiatives.
To comply with the Immigration Asylum & Nationality Act 2006 and additional amendments, and UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, all prospective employees will be asked to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
About the organisation
The employer is a forward-thinking non-profit organisation that has delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. Co-production with staff, young people and families is at the very heart of everything they do. They have a range of residential services, a fostering agency, Staying Close, Staying Connected and services for disabled children and their families. As a trauma-informed organisation, all their young people and employees are supported by their highly skilled therapeutic team - and their lifelong offer means that even when young people leave their care, they will always be there for them.
With low staff turnover and vacancy rates, they have over 90% good and outstanding gradings across their services and deliver great outcomes for our young people. Our ambition is to grow and build even further - creating an environment where people can develop their talent and see the difference they make. You could be part of this.
You may have experience in roles such as Director, Assistant Director, Deputy Director of Care, Leadership, Children, Children in Care, Children’s Care Services, Care Director, Assistant Care Director, Deputy Care Director, Head of Care, Care, Children’s Social Care etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by Social Care People on behalf of the organisation.
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The charity is 9 years old, and initially started its work in Blackpool, the community facing the highest multiple deprivation in the country, before starting to scale. After slow and steady growth in our early years, a combination of our reputation, growing evidence, and the increased demand for place based change has seen our rate of growth rising in recent years. We are taking a “quality first” approach to scaling our delivery work, as we cannot let down any of our communities through scaling beyond our capability.
In order to support the increasing level of demand for our work, over the next five years, the fundraising team will embark on an ambitious growth strategy – as we look to grow our income £8 million this year to £20 million by 2029, increasing the breadth, depth and number of communities that we serve.
The successful candidate will play an integral role in designing, developing and leading the delivery of our fundraising strategy to ensure that children and young people have the best start in life. They will be responsible for a broad range of income streams with a particular focus on growth across high net worth individuals, individual giving, corporate and digital whilst continuing to effectively maintain and build upon our strong funder base in trusts, foundations, philanthropy and statutory support. They will also directly oversee the wider fundraising team which currently includes the fundraising manager and fundraising officer roles.
Key Responsibilities
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Overseeing the successful design, development and implementation of Right to Succeed’s 5 year fundraising strategy.
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Leading, inspiring, developing and managing the charity’s fundraising team, taking overall responsibility for achieving fundraising targets for the organisation.
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Ensuring a collaborative and integrated approach to fundraising across the organisation through working collaboratively with the finance and programmes team to ensure maximum efficiency across our prospecting, budgeting, monitoring, tracking and reporting processes
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Ensuring that fundraising activities comply with legal and regulatory standards, including donor privacy, tax regulations, and the Fundraising Regulator’s code of practice
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Building positive, sustainable relationships both internal and externally, effectively managing all key stakeholders and funders.
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Representing Right to Succeed externally, including organising and attending funder events and regularly engaging with local and regional commissioners and funders.
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Providing key fundraising insight to the Senior Executive team and when required trustee board as part of the wider leadership group, shaping organisational strategy and decision-making.
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Identifying opportunities and potential challenges, working collaboratively across functions to maximise impact and mitigate risk.
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Working in partnership with the communications team to align cross-departmental priorities ensuring that increasing organizational profile leads to greater levels of funder interest in supporting our work
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Working collaboratively with the Finance Director to ensure clear alignment of budget management processes and being proactive in managing and communicating change and risk
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Developing an in-depth knowledge understanding of our work and the communities we serve to enable the production of high-quality fundraising materials, proposals and reports
Fundraising
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Overseeing a diverse portfolio of income streams, with a clear strategy and plan for growth and sustainability
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Working alongside the Senior Executive and wider leadership team to set, monitor and deliver annual income and expenditure targets.
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Support the Senior Executive team in cultivating new relationships and stewardship of HNWI whilst continuing to build upon our existing funder base, ensuring that all supporters receive a first-class experience.
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Proactively planning for meetings with funders, prospects and networking events to develop new opportunities.
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Working collaboratively with the comms and and programmes teams to increase awareness of RtS and our programmes, developing professional and engaging fundraising materials including fundraising applications, proposals, appeals, pitches and reports.
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Identifying new fundraising trends and developments and make recommendations to the Senior Executive team around resource prioritization.
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Ensuring the fundraising database and pipeline is fully kept up to date, implementing and embedding a clear framework for decision making regarding fundraising opportunities across the organisation.
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Working collectively with the Chief Programmes Officer and Programme Directors to identify, develop and grow local funding opportunities within their respective communities
Budgeting, reporting and compliance
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Managing the team budget, providing regular reports as required to the Senior Executive, Finance, Development Committee and Board of Trustees.
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Setting, delivering and monitoring the fundraising business plan, ensuring all objectives and KPIs are met and risks are managed as appropriate.
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Ensuring all fundraising activity complies with legal and regulatory standards.
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Supporting the finance team in compiling information for the annual audit process
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Working with the finance and programme teams to ensure alignment across organisational, funder and programme budgets
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Maximising the effectiveness of our organisational CRM (Hubspot) to provide high-quality analysis, insight, reporting and strategic decision making
Leadership and management
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Developing a collaborative, high-performance culture that is ambitious, passionate and proactive in its strategic and operational practice.
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Providing effective line management to direct reports, setting and monitoring individual performance objectives and motivating the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery.
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Ensuring all fundraising staff receive clear and consistent direction and feedback to enable them to perform to the best of their ability.
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Having an open attitude to constructive peer feedback around improving policies and processes as we continue to learn and grow as an organisation
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Being an inspiring ambassador for RtS, networking widely, and ensuring it is reflected in the strategies, outputs and behaviors of the fundraising team.
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Contributing to the strategic direction of the charity, joining the senior executive team meetings once the fundraising function is working effectively.
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Leading by example in terms of your work ethic, your commitment to the delivery of results and demonstrating the values of the organisation in all that you do.
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Investing in the professional development of your team, ensuring that they are growing in their roles and as members of the Right to Succeed staff team.
Travel
This role will require travel to Right to Succeed’s offices in Liverpool and Manchester as well as to funder meetings across the UK. It is essential that the post-holder has access to a car or excellent transport systems.
Person Specification
Experience required (essential)
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Strong track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising targets in a senior fundraising role.
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Leading the development and implementation of a successful fundraising strategy generating significant organisational income.
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Track record of working across different forms of fundraising including trusts & foundations, high net worth individuals, individual giving, corporate and statutory/public sector.
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Track record of leading, managing and inspiring high performing fundraising teams.
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Proficient in research, strategic planning, budgeting and monitoring.
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Fostering successful relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
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Bringing together influential funders and policy makers to increase awareness and support of key issues.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate senior stakeholder meetings, speak engagingly to a wide range of audiences and to represent RtS externally.
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Understanding of the issues facing the children, young people and communities that we serve.
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Collaborative working style and excellent relationship building skills.
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Working with Senior Executive teams and trustee boards.
Experience required (desirable)
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Experience in working with city regions, local authorities, government departments and their commissioning processes.
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Leading local or national fundraising campaigns.
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Knowledge of utilising CRM systems (we use Hubspot) for fundraising.
Skills & Personal Qualities (essential)
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Commitment to the aims and ethos of Right to Succeed and a desire to bring about positive change in relation to societal inequity.
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Business management and Financial management skills.
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Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop a team and partnerships that deliver results.
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Ability to think strategically and to communicate a compelling strategic vision.
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Excellent all round communication skills and relationship management abilities.
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Professional and resourceful, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Ability to model and instill the Right to Succeed values as outlined below.
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Strong organisational and people management skills.
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Ability to work in a small, but highly ambitious, growing organisation
Qualifications and Knowledge (essential)
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Awareness of local areas, key challenges and understanding of current contexts
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Collective impact and place-based change
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In-depth knowledge of education improvement and community development
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a CV and a supporting statement including your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role by end of day on Friday 8th November.
Please note we will be interviewing candidates as applications are received and may close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.
Unfortunately, we can’t consider any candidates who do not submit a supporting statement.
Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to evidence the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role.
Timetable
Applications invited by Friday 8th November
Interviews:
Stage one will be held on Zoom on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th November
Stage two will be held on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th November
Start date: December 2024/January 2025
These dates may be subject to change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Finance and Operations Director
HOURS: 37 hours per week, worked flexibly to include evening and weekend work where necessary
LEAVE: 28 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: Salary commensurate with this senior role and negotiable subject to experience
PENSION: Up to 5% matched contributions
TRAVEL: Based in Aylesbury with travel around Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes and beyond.
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office required (Tuesday to Thursday)
Position in the Organisation
- Reports To: CEO
- Responsible For: Finance and Admin Teams
- Working With: The Senior Management Team and Board
This senior post is key to Action4Youth’s continued growth and will work closely with the CEO and other Directors to develop and influence the strategic direction of the organisation to ensure its long-term sustainability. It will have primary responsibility for the safe, effective and financially sound operation of Action4Youth core functions.
The Finance and Operations Director embeds a culture of strong financial management, effective controls and efficient processes within the organisation. You will be expected to provide critical financial information, analysis and insights, and advice and support on financial and strategic management issues, and emerging opportunities and risks, to the CEO, management team and the Board of Trustees.
Duties and Key Responsibilities
- Financial duties will include but are not limited to, preparing budgets, monthly management accounts, completing the cash flow projections, maintaining the fixed asset register, managing complex VAT payments and claims which include business, non-business and exempt activities, managing the team, developing policies and controls, managing the debtors, preparing statutory accounts, producing reports for the Board, attending board meetings and filing statutory accounts.
- Planning for audit and leading on ensuring effective reporting and stewardship of resources.
- Advise and work with the Board of Trustees’ Finance and Risk Committee, reporting as required.
- Supporting the CEO on A4Y’s strategic development .
- Lead on managing Action4Youth’s Risk Register, understanding and evaluating new risks.
- Lead on all HR matters, ensuring legal compliance and high standards of management.
- Oversee, and when appropriate, initiate new contracts for Action4Youth’s IT support.
- Assess and evaluate contract opportunities and risk.
- Lead on updating and managing the organisation’s policies.
- Ensure high standards and appropriate compliance across the organisation In Data Management and security and be Data Protection Officer.
- Ensure Action4Youth’s continued accreditation with ISO 9001.
- Manage staff teams with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities, providing support where appropriate on behavioural, safeguarding and staff management.
- Oversee systems for the measurement of the organisation’s impact, outputs and outcomes.
- Produce accurate and timely reports.
- To be responsible for building strong relationships with partner agencies.
- To monitor and evaluate business delivery success.
- Deputise for the CEO when required.
Action4Youth
- To deliver plans and opportunities for expansion and growth to support the Strategic and Operational Action Plan in order to achieve sustainability and stability and to support the Action4Youth core offer i.e. Infrastructure Support Offer, delivery and outdoor education.
- To be responsible for building strong relationships with partner agencies.
- To monitor and evaluate business delivery success.
- Undertaking responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and Safety and Compliance related matters.
- Attend events and meetings when required.
- Support the continued development of quality standards as specified by Action4Youth.
- To have regard for the vision of Action4Youth and to display a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Monitor, evaluate and report any behaviour, conversations or comments which are inappropriate within a setting for children and young people.
- Deputise for the CEO as appropriate and as requested
Other Duties
To carry out any other Action4Youth duties as required by the CEO including:
- Attending meetings and functions as requested by the CEO.
- Fulfilling any other reasonable duties requested by the CEO.
- Providing written reports for Action4Youth meetings when required.
- Administering own workload which includes meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Action4Youth Performance Management System.
- Attending relevant CPD training events in line with Performance Management appraisal.
- Working within the guidelines of Action4Youth policies and procedures.
Action4Youth is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. All our posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the discourse of criminal records and vetting checks. We have policies and procedures in place that promote safeguarding and safer working practices across the organisation.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience:
Experience of operating at a senior level in an SME (Essential)
Experience of achieving high standards in compliance across all areas (Essential)
Managing contract negotiations (Essential)
Experience/understanding of charity finance management (Desirable)
Technical Job Related Skills:
Fully Qualified Accountant CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA/CIPFA (Essential)
Excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills (Essential)
Good IT skills, ideally including finance systems, ideally Xero (Essential)
Excellent negotiation skills (Essential)
Understanding and experience of managing VAT (Essential)
Contract negotiation and delivery (Desirable)
Ability to support the tender process (Desirable)
Personal Job Related Skills
Strong leader with emotional intelligence
Analytical mind set
Strong commercial acumen
Focused, hardworking and effective
A positive, enthusiastic and ‘can do’ approach to work.
Sense of humour, warm personality
Communicate well at all levels, internally and externally
Ability to share information with other agencies and stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
There are over 900,000 people with dementia in the UK. This will increase to over one million by 2025 and 1.6 million by 2040.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nurse charity. Our nurses, called Admiral Nurses – who we continually develop – provide life-changing support for families affected by all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Over the last four years we have increased what we can deliver for families living with the effects of dementia by significantly expanding our clinical services, increasing our income and our national awareness.
Deputy Director of Finance and Governance
Dementia UK
Circa £86,000 per annum
Hybrid: London/Remote working – with an expectation to be in the London office two days per week
Following a period of successful growth of the organisation, we are looking at transforming the way we do things including investment in our people, technology and infrastructure to best meet the changing needs of the people we help.
Accordingly, we need to grow our team in the Finance and Corporate Services Directorate and now seek a talented individual to join us as Deputy Director, Finance and Governance to drive excellence within these areas.
Leading a team of finance and governance professionals, you will support the Director of Finance and Corporate Services in delivering and maintaining reliable and accurate financial reporting across and for the Charity and leading on key finance projects. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining a proportionate and appropriate risk and governance framework for the Charity.
We are seeking:
- A values driven, financially qualified leader
- A strategic thinker, with experience of developing and implementing financial strategy and financial planning in a senior role
- A collaborative and supportive leader, who enjoys developing others and working closely with colleagues
Dementia UK is committed to achieve greater diversity in its Executive Team and Board and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
For further information and to apply to this role, please click 'Apply via Website' to be redirected to the dedicated microsite.
Closing date: 18th November 2024
Interviews with Prospectus: 19th & 20th November 2024
Interviews with Dementia UK: 28th November 2024
We are seeking a highly experienced global HR Director to join our international charity client for a period of 12 months. You will be reporting into our Chief Executive and leading a large and well established HR team. As an organisation we have a broad global reach, operating in several continents, so experience of operating internationally is essential, with a strong preference for previous experience in the charity sector as well.
This role is a key part of our Senior Leadership Team and you will act as a key Business Partner to our Chief Executive, so we are looking for a strategic leader with significant experience of leading large teams, with an understanding of a context of change and transformation also highly desirable.
This role is London based with hybrid working, it is also to start ASAP so please get in touch immediately if you would like to know more.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, one week on call per month. Hours worked between 8am and 6pm, Monday – Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work required
Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 per annum. Night shifts and weekend cover paid extra
Term: 3-year contract with possibility to extend - subject to funding
Location: The Hut, Llwyn Deri Hall, Ravenhill Road, Swansea SA5 5AW
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About The Roots Foundation Wales
We are an award-winning charity supporting children and young people in care, kinship care, those transitioning to independent living, and care leavers. We also provide support for foster and kinship carers.
In 2017, we featured on a BBC1 DIY SOS & Children in Need special, which resulted in our beautiful centre with three semi-independent living flats attached. Our bespoke and holistic Transition to Independent Living programme helps young people aged 16-19 gain essential independent living skills as they prepare to leave care.
Our dedicated team of youth workers, night staff, and volunteers run a variety of activities and clubs for young people aged 4-25, including coffee mornings for carers, playgroups for young parents, and activity groups ranging from crafts and cookery to youth clubs and movie nights.
A message from our Youth Panel:
“Roots is our home from home. It's a place where we can share personal experiences and always be supported. Building good relationships with staff and other young people is essential to us. We need someone who is honest, responsible, and appreciates that Roots is like our family.”
About You
Are you ready for your next leadership challenge in a workplace full of life and passion? You'll be surrounded by inspiring young people and colleagues who love their jobs. You should be able to lead collaboratively, speak confidently to promote our work, manage multiple projects, and oversee budgets and operations efficiently and strategically.
You will work closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver our strategic plans for growth, managing budgets, finances, and operations while ensuring the best possible outcomes for the young people and carers who rely on us.
Your Main Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management: Build strong working relationships, providing leadership and management for the staff team of 12 plus volunteers.
- Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day management and running of the Centre.
- Service Delivery: Ensure high-quality activities and programmes are provided, seeking and acting on feedback from service users.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Raise awareness of our work and build our profile with key local and national stakeholders.
- Accommodation Oversight: Manage the development and running of the semi-independent living accommodation.
- Reporting to Funders: Manage robust monitoring and evaluation processes for timely reporting to funders and commissioning bodies.
- Fundraising: Support the Board of Trustees to secure new funding avenues in line with the charity’s objectives.
- Safeguarding: Be the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns and ensure processes are followed.
Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is required. The Centre is staffed on a 24-hour basis, and you will support safeguarding issues that occur outside of working hours (on a rota basis). Out of hours work may be necessary to meet the charity’s needs.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Experience in operations management and/or strategic leadership, ideally within a health and social care, childcare, or education setting.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Highly numerate with a successful track record in managing budgets and delivering value for money.
- Excellent IT skills with the ability to learn and use new software and packages.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience managing safeguarding and an understanding of Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
- Experience working with our beneficiary group, including children in mainstream care, secure residential settings, kinship care, Special Guardianship care, and foster carers.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement and/or public speaking.
- Service development and management of commissioned services experience.
- A recognised qualification in management and leadership or programme/project management.
- Experience working in the charity sector with a good understanding of governance requirements and the challenges in the sector, particularly in Wales.
- Experience in applying for and securing funding at national, regional, or local levels.
- Understanding and experience of implementing a trauma-informed approach.
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter explaining your motivation for applying and your relevant skills and experience. Generic cover letters that do not specifically refer to The Roots Foundation and its work will not be considered.
Interviews will be conducted the week commencing 11th November 2024.
You may have experience in the following roles: Centre Manager, Operations Manager, Programme Director, Service Manager, Child Welfare Director, Community Services Manager, Youth Services Director, Social Care Manager, etc.
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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!
Leeds Mind promotes positive mental health and wellbeing and provides help and support to anyone who needs it in and around Leeds. We have faith and optimism in our clients and so the services we deliver are built around their needs. We support the people of Leeds to discover their own resources to ‘recover’ from periods of poor mental health, and to live life independently with their mental health condition.
Our values of Being Open, Supportive, Brave, Connected, and Resourceful are pivotal to the work we do.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you’ll provide transformational leadership, developing and executing our strategy to ensure we deliver our mission of ‘better mental health for all’. With a focus on increasing our impact and reach, you will have a key role in developing meaningful relationships with internal and external partners, crucial to ensuring a sustainable approach for services.
Belonging at Leeds Mind
Leeds Mind is committed to creating an inclusive environment and being an equal opportunities employer - We believe that inclusive practices should be part of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring that our colleagues, volunteers, and service users feel a sense of belonging at Leeds Mind that gives them the confidence to share their unique perspectives and experience.
Purpose of the role
The Director of Operations is a high profile and influential role, key to Leeds Minds strategic development and successful delivery. The Director of Operations is responsible for leading the team and the strategic development of operations across West Yorkshire. The operations team are the largest function with a highly committed team and varied portfolio of services for young people and adults. The role requires a leader who understands accountable leadership and can inspire teams as we move towards our next strategy. The role is fast paced and varied so resilience, strong leadership and a values-led approach will be key to success.
The postholder will join Leeds Mind with a proven track record in successful services strategy with a focus on social purpose and client experience. The role requires experience of strategic oversight and accountability for delivering effective, safe and impactful outcomes. The postholder will be expected to demonstrate a strong commercial understanding of the sector. They will use evidence to inform their decision making to ensure services are cost effective and deliver in the best interests of the organisation, our staff and clients.
With experience of programme management & financial modelling, enabling robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, will be key to success with the following:
· safeguarding practice
· contract and procurement management
· strategic and operational risk and
· sustainable development
What we're looking for
Leeds Mind is an equal opportunities organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities; particularly culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Leeds Mind.
- We're looking for someone who has a proven track record and professional experience at a senior leadership level preferably within health & social care.
- You'll have had organisational accountability for safeguarding policy and practice, and ideally understand Caldicott Guardian requirements.
- Strong programme management skills are a must, and you will be accustomed to managing complex issues and demanding priorities.
- Experience of oversight of quality assurance systems is essential and you'll have developed continuous improvement systems within your organisation.
- You'll have strong influencing skills and effective working relationships with senior stakeholders across the voluntary and public sectors
- Demonstrable financial experience managing & developing budgets and business plans, as well as contract management
- Experience of developing and understanding service user involvement at all levels
Assessment process
This will be a 2-stage process, with first interviews happening through the advertising dates and a planned final stage on Monday 18th November.
The role is based at Clarence House, Clarence Road, LS18 4LB (with hybrid working).
Successful candidates will be required to undertake a right to work in the UK check as well as an enhanced DBS check. Leeds Mind is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Reg charity number: 1007625
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!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Programmes & Fundraising Assistant to join our small, dynamic team - to support our mission of making a positive impact for primary school children in rural sub-Saharan Africa. In this versatile role, you will work closely with the Executive Director to manage key tasks, oversee project activities in Africa, assist with organising major fundraising events, such as our annual golf day and gala ball, and develop and maintain strong donor relations to secure funding. You will assist with researching and submitting funding proposals, managing project budgets and overseeing social media updates. Training and guidance in all aspects of the role will be given and there is huge scope for career progression.
If you are a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a passion for International Development, and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities, we encourage you to apply. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a flexible environment and is committed to the success of charitable projects.
Essential Criteria:
- Computer literate, with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A flexible, "can-do" attitude, ready to engage in all aspects of running the charity.
- A passion for diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
- Full driving license and access to a vehicle (our current office is not accessible by public transport, although we are planning to relocate to a more accessible office soon). Occasional WFH will be permitted, subject to agreement with the Executive Director.
- Must be a UK resident.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of project management and/or fundraising.
- Previous administrative work experience.
Remuneration: Starting salary dependant on experience (£23-25k).
Closing Date: 8th November 2024
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please note, we may close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. African Revival is an equal opportunities employer.
Application:
Send a CV and covering letter to Abi Dar, Executive Director
Closing Date: 8th November 2024
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please note, we may close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. African Revival is an equal opportunities employer.
Our mission is to transform schools in Africa into effective and thriving teaching and learning environments.