Corporate Governance Manager Jobs
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated individual, who has a flexible attitude to lead on our Welsh language service within the Fund.
The Fund is a truly bilingual organisation. Our principle is to treat the Welsh and English languages equally by offering a bilingual service to our customers and grant holders on a day-to-day basis.
The role is essential to ensure that the Fund fulfils its statutory legal requirements to comply with the Welsh Language Standards under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.
You will be the Fund's first point of contact for internal and external enquiries relating to the Welsh language and you will maintain an effective relationship with the Welsh Language Commissioners Office and with Welsh organisations. You will be part of the Fund's Communications Team and will work closely with our Translator to support our internal translation process.
The post holder will work independently to provide specialist leadership and support to teams within the UK to secure our provision of bilingual services.
The ability to speak and write in Welsh fluently and confidently is essential for this post.
Deadline: Monday, 3 June, 2024
Interview Date: Friday, 7 June 2024
Location: Newtown or Cardiff - Hybrid working
We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and this role can be based at Cardiff or Newtown, along with homeworking.
Essential criteria
- There must be an understanding of the background and objectives of the current Welsh language requirements in terms of Legislation, Frameworks and Standards.
- Fluent in spoken and written Welsh, with a proven record of high quality Welsh proofreading
- Experience of providing training such as Language Awareness training to staff and customers
- Experience of using persuasion skills to ensure that the Welsh language is streamed across the organisation
- The ability and experience of working closely with the main Welsh organisations.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to co-ordinate systems and processes and develop effective working relationships to enable collaboration across the Fund
- Ability to work correctly to tight deadlines
- A strong understanding of the importance of a bilingual brand across the communication mix
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The Deputy Head of Fundraising will play a pivotal role in advancing our mission. This exciting opportunity would suit a fundraising professional with effective leadership, strategic thinking and analytical skills. Proven experience within the non-profit sector, with a focus on individual giving and major donors is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build strong and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
The Deputy Head of Fundraising will join a small but agile team, providing them with experience across a range of income streams, a chance to develop high-level relationships with senior members of staff and senior volunteers as well as direct experience stewarding donors. There will also be opportunities to develop professionally with support on CPD and other training opportunities.
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Please note: regular travel within Greater London will be required to meet donors.
Contract duration
Permanent.
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Thursday 23 May 2024.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday 28 May 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 June 2024.
How to apply
Please visit our Careers page to register an account and apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Grant Proposal and Contract Bid Lead
Salary: £36,576 pa + good range of benefits
Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week
Based: Milton Keynes – Hybrid (UK-based applicants only)
My client is World Vision UK, an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.
Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy they have helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything they do is motivated by faith as they strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
I have the very real privilege of assisting World Vision UK to recruit an outstanding candidate for the role of Grant Proposal and Contract Bid Lead within the Policy & Programmes team. Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.
Do you thrive on fostering relationships, leading coordination efforts, and ensuring high level technical standards? If so, in this pivotal role, you'll drive excellence in proposal submissions, meeting donor policies while collaborating with key stakeholders. If you're ready to make a difference and lead impactful initiatives, we want to hear from you!
About You…
As WVUK’s Grant Proposal & Contract Bid Lead, you'll be at the helm of a rewarding opportunity, helping to steer the submission process to fulfill WVUK’s Institutional Funding income requirements. Here's a glimpse into the key responsibilities:
- Mastermind Coordination: Lead, manage, and orchestrate the submission process, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to craft compelling grant proposals. You'll craft a meticulous plan, ensure timely delivery of inputs, and hold everyone accountable for their contributions.
- Relationship Maestro: Dive into a world of relationship building! You'll nurture and manage connections crucial for submission success, liaising with stakeholders from National Offices, consortium partners, and WVUK's specialized teams. Your expertise will position WV as an esteemed grant contender, fostering early engagement with partners and streamlining processes seamlessly.
- Champion of Quality: Your pursuit of excellence will drive the delivery of high-quality submissions, meeting win-rate targets and industry standards. You'll craft proposals that align with donor policies, contextual needs, and WV's strategic vision. Mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and harnessing valuable lessons learned will be your forte.
- Continuous Innovation: Your hunger for knowledge will fuel the continuous enhancement of WVUK's submissions. Engage with sector experts, tap into WVI networks, and stay abreast of evolving programming approaches. Your insights will not only strengthen submissions but also elevate the team’s collective expertise.
Essential Criteria
- Expertise in Multi-Sector Program Management: Demonstrated proficiency in assessing, designing, and managing projects across diverse sectors within complex settings. A track record of navigating the project cycle successfully and securing institutional funding from bilateral and multilateral donors.
- Exceptional Project Management Skills: Proven ability to excel in managing multifaceted tasks within challenging timelines. Prioritization prowess is key, consistently meeting deadlines amidst competing demands.
- Donor Relationship Management: Extensive experience cultivating and sustaining relations with institutional donors such as DFID/FCDO, EU/ECHO, and UN bodies. Adept at analysing funding requirements and adeptly navigating varied worldviews. Skilled in fostering, managing, and evolving relationships within consortium partnerships.
- Proactive Innovation and Process Improvement: A proactive and creative approach to refining existing processes and devising new strategies for enhanced efficiency and efficacy. Strong emphasis on knowledge management within a high-pressure team environment.
- Team Leadership and Financial Acumen: Proven track record in assembling and nurturing project teams. Proficiency in linking financial aspects with operational requirements to ensure seamless project execution.
Are you ready to spearhead impactful initiatives, shape exceptional submissions, and propel WVUK's mission forward? Join us and be the architect of transformational change!
In addition to the salary indicated, WVUK provides good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).
As an active *Christian (*Permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of The Equality Act 2010), this role allows you to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.
To apply, please send full CV and covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria provided above to WVUK’s Advising Consultant – contact details in the apply link.
Closing date for applications: Friday 17th May 2024
We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified.
**Please note that holding Right to work in the UK documentation is required for this role as it is not sponsored.**
World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.
As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
No agencies please.
Please send CV and covering letter to the Advising Consultant.
Head of School
Do you want to work for a leading charity dedicated to nurturing children's love of reading? Are you an professional with a strategic mindset ready to empower schools and create a lasting impact? Up to the challenge to double the charity's reach to 1 MILLION children?
If the answer is yes to all of the above, then Hooray may have the role for you!
Hooray are delighted to be supporting on a retained basis to recruit for a Head of Development, with a specific focus on the education sector. My client, a leading charity shining the light on reading and creating a love for books are looking for a Head of Development to join the team on a full-time permanent basis!
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays & Office closure between Christmas and New Year)
- Family friendly policies & people-centred culture
- Access to a free 24/7 confidential counselling service
- Workplace pension 3% employer, 5% employee
- Spacious office with break-out areas with sofas and standing workspace
- Beautiful countryside setting with a stream running at the side of the building
- Charity lunches
- Regular office socials & Office book swap
As a Head of Development, you will:
- Lead and manage a portfolio of programmes within the schools sector
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Apply up-to-date knowledge of the education and schools sector in the UK to develop, deliver and co-ordinate our
core programmes
- Deliver the growth target to annually reach 1 million children and young people by 2028
- Sit on the Senior Leadership Team working to develop current and new programmes in alignment with the charities strategic plan
- Engage with prospective supporters, stakeholders and boards, driving awareness and understanding of the portfolio of programmes to schools
To be successful as a Head of Development, you will:
- Be strategic in both your approach and nature
- Experience managing a team against targets and objectives
- A track record of project & budget management
- Be confident in dealing with key stakeholders
- Have proven experience in increasing relationships and maximising on potential
- Those from an education leadership background are encouraged to apply
In return, we are offering a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience. Please note, this is a full-time permanent position (35 hours a week)!
If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experiences, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality.
- Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.
- Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world.
- Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
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The deadline for applications is Sunday 9th June 2024.
Location: London, United Kingdom
Location type: Hybrid
Reporting to: Chair, Consortium for Street Children Board
Annual salary: £64K GBP
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Part-time (32 hours)
Candidate level: CEO
Background
The Consortium for Street Children (CSC) is the only global organisation dedicated solely to achieving positive change for street children worldwide, working with 200+ members in 111 countries. With 30 years’ experience and a global network, CSC has unparalleled knowledge and expertise on street children, their lives, and the solutions to the problems they face. Together with its members and partners, CSC advocates for the rights of street children from the streets to the corridors of power. It works to transform children’s lives on the streets through strengthening street social work practice, while also working with States and communities so that they meet their legal obligations to street-connected children as set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the authoritative guidance provided in the CRC General Comment 21.
CSC is dedicated to ensuring that global policy commitments are translated into local action, leading to sustainable positive change for children in street situations. CSC is regarded as an expert in the sector and is judged to ‘punch above its weight’ relative to its size.
Purpose of role
CSC is seeking to recruit a new CEO who will lead, empower, and mobilise the organisation and its support to its network members, whilst securing sustainable funding and investment so CSC can deliver its mission. The CEO will be supported by a passionate and talented team of staff, an experienced Senior Management Team, and a fully supportive, engaged, and inspired Board of Trustees.
Primary responsibilities
The job holder will have the following key responsibilities:
Strategic planning and priority setting
· Provide leadership and guidance in the delivery of CSC’s 2024-2029 Strategy, defining priorities to secure sustainable funding and implement the organisation’s goals.
Resource mobilisation and sustainability
- As ‘chief fundraiser’ for the organisation, take the lead in strengthening the organisation’s fundraising strategy and income generation. Be actively involved in working with the staff team to bring in new income (restricted and unrestricted) by conceptualising the presentation of programme, advocacy, policy, and research work and developing customised approaches to donors. Ensure sustainable and diverse sources of income in the face of the current challenging fundraising environment.
- Work with our Development Board and other Trustees to engage with philanthropic and corporate foundations and high net worth individuals globally, attracting new donors and continuing to grow the organisation’s partnership base and international networks.
- Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with donors (United Nations agencies, foundations, multi-laterals, bi-laterals, corporate sector, and individuals) and partners to cultivate support for CSC through appropriate presence and communication.
Building CSC’s profile
- Protect and further strengthen CSC’s external brand, profile, and credibility as a thought leader in the field of child rights and child protection in relation to street connected children.
- Act as a champion and advocate for the organisation by representing the work of CSC and its positions at the highest levels externally and across the political spectrum and globally, including with the United Nations entities and agencies, regional bodies, national governments, and partners.
- Act as CSC’s key spokesperson publicly by writing, speaking and social media posting on issues related to the rights of street connected children.
- Support the ongoing development and implementation of a communication strategy to raise the profile of CSC as the global major leader on issues related to street connected children.
- Oversee clear, targeted, engaging, and inspirational communications on all platforms, targeted at segmented audiences (funders and potential funders, influencers, decision makers, potential allies, and network members) in line with CSC’s core values and positions.
Organisation and programme management
- Manage the work of CSC to ensure an effective organisation that is operating in line with its vision, aim and objectives.
- Ensure supportive staff development and good practice to maintain a positive working environment with regular performance appraisals and professional development plans.
- Work in partnership with the experienced programme staff in delivering the programme strategy. Provide supportive guidance to the team, including robust programme planning, measurement and evaluation, and reporting processes. Support the team in conceptualising the programmes to achieve new and sustainable funding.
Finance and operations
- Oversee and ensure CSC’s fiscal soundness and strength, effective operational and financial management, consolidating financial stability, efficiency, and impact.
- Oversee monthly management accounts, carefully balancing restricted donor funding and project delivery with a balanced budget for unrestricted funded activity.
- Ensure proper financial and procurement procedures are adhered to, in order to meet the highest standards of international donors, UK auditors and the UK Charity Commission.
- Oversee processes to ensure strong negotiations and contracting of all our restricted funded projects, including robust due diligence processes for our subgrantees and donor compliance with respect to cost recovery and other requirements.
Governance
- Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with the Board.
- Ensure the Board is fully supported in carrying out its role and responsibilities and that CSC is fully compliant with UK Charity Commission guidelines, Fundraising Regulator, and good practice for non-profits.
- Ensure the preparation and presentation of an annual workplan and budget for review and approval by the Board and present periodic updates of their implementation as well as of the overall financial status of the organisation.
- Work with the independent Board of Directors in the USA, providing information and assistance so that they can fulfil their potential at establishing a solid funding and advocacy base in the US for our mutual global aim of ensuring the respect, protection, and fulfilment of the rights of street children.
Profile
Experience and skillset
- A senior and experienced people leader, with a significant and demonstrable track record in an NGO or public body, of successfully building and maintaining high performing teams and a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Strong financial acumen with experience of income generation.
- A proven record in the cultivation of donors and success in raising funds in the child rights or human rights sector, including from foundations, bilaterals, multilaterals, corporates, and high-net-worth-individuals.
- Demonstrated experience and success in global partnership building, convening stakeholders with diverse cultural backgrounds and driving an organisation to act as a catalyst for social change.
- A skilled influencer with strong communication (oral and written) and ambassadorial skills.
- Experience of effective advocacy with both internal and external audiences.
- Demonstrable knowledge and credibility as a leader, particularly in the field of children’s services, child rights and/or child protection.
Personal attributes
- A commitment to children’s rights and a passion for CSC’s mission and the drive to deliver its strategy and ensure that CSC is sustainable long-term.
- The personal integrity, authority, and credibility to command wide respect and confidence, both internally and externally.
- A collaborative, consensual, leadership style, with the ability to motivate and drive an organisation to deliver outcomes.
Terms and conditions
Diversity and inclusion
CSC is committed to having varied perspectives and welcoming all forms of diversity. It knows that this will bring power to its purpose and ensure its work has the impact desired. CSC therefore actively encourages a diverse range of candidates to apply for roles, thus ensuring its work reflects a range of different cultures, approaches, and thinking styles including but not limited to diversity in age, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation, life experience, physical and mental ability.
The deadline for application is Sunday 9th June 2024
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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation
Role Outline and Purpose
On behalf of the trustees and accountable to them for providing strategic direction and day to day leadership and management of the foodbank.
This will be achieved by leading by example in upholding our values, ethos and culture by motivating staff and our wonderful volunteers, along with the Churches and others as strategic partners in successfully implementing the strategy to achieve our vision.
The role also entails leadership with building high-performing partnerships with all those able and willing to support the vision to end the need for foodbanks in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
·To develop and deliver Greenwich Foodbank’s strategic vision as a pathfinding foodbank working to eliminate food poverty in the borough and ensuring alignment with our vision, values and strategy
·Be accountable to the Greenwich Foodbank Board and work with staff, volunteers and all the key stakeholders to create the right culture and practices to uphold our values and achieve our vision
·Engage staff, volunteers, those we exist to serve and the board to translate the Greenwich Foodbank vision into operational strategies, demonstrating clear thinking and inspiring leadership and focussed on continuous improvement
·Ensure there is a an effective performance monitoring system in place to measure progress
Interpersonal Excellence
·Leads by example
·A strong sense of responsibility and accountability, demonstrating high levels of self awareness and emotional intelligence
·Able to work collaboratively and delegate well, giving and receiving feedback at all levels
·Is credible, confident and resilient, able to operate successfully at the highest level
Financial Management
·Demonstrates a good understanding of finance, budgeting, governance, strategy and legal requirements in the third sector.
·Accountable for financial decisions to ensure longer term financial security
·Demonstrates good understanding of budget and the underlying principles
·Able to use financial data to oversee the effective allocation of resources and expenditure is within budget
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Significant proven record of achievement in a senior position within a charity/not for profit organisation.
- Experience of managing staff and working with volunteers
- Experience of business planning and development
- Financial management skills, including budgeting and delivery of cost and income targets
- Evidence of having a robust approach to governance with experience of risk management
- Evidence of having fostered senior level relationships with partner organisations
Desirable Experience
- Experience of planning and delivering fundraising strategies
- Experience of handling the media (broadcast, print and social media)
Behaviours and Competencies:
- Entrepreneurial, empathetic, proactive, inclusive and flexible
- Confident and committed to Greenwich Foodbank’s vision and our values
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Applications will be reviewed on 29th May 2024, with interviews taking place on Wednesday, 5th June 2024, on-site at Greenwich Foodbank.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Robertson Bell are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Finance and Operations to join this small but mighty charity! This pivotal role will provide strategic financial leadership, overseeing financial management, IT systems, and operational efficiency to ensure the financial sustainability and growth of the organisation in alignment with its charitable objectives.
The Director of Finance and Operations will report into the CEO and manage a small team of three. The successful post holder will spend the majority of their time on finance and governance processes and matters as well as holding oversight of the outsourced IT contract acting as the main point of contact.
Duties for this role will include:
- Provide robust financial information for operational management and decision-making.
- Ensure financial sustainability and facilitate growth to further charitable aims.
- Maintain financial probity, controls, and compliance with HMRC and Charity Commission.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to the Board of Directors and Trustees.
- Manage financial risks and appraise the viability of plans and proposals.
- Ensure effective payroll, pension scheme management, and procurement procedures.
- Lead commercial decisions in collaboration with the CEO.
- Act as Company Secretary, ensuring legal and statutory compliance.
- Oversee and enhance IT systems to optimize organisational workflow.
This position will be offered on a home working contract however attendance to key meetings will be required. These meetings will happen mostly across London and Birmingham with all travel expenses paid for. This Director of Finance and Operations will mostly suit candidates that have previously worked in a small sized not for profit organisation.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA/ACCA).
- Be experience managing teams.
- Ideally have proven experience in the charity sector.
- Have the ability to present financial information.
For more information on this role please don’t hesitate in applying!
Job summary:
Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.
We’re looking for a qualified accountant to join our team and provide operational leadership for the Charity’s Finance function, supporting the Director of Finance & Governance and providing line management for our friendly finance team.
You will be responsible for ensuring The Charity complies with statutory requirements, operates effective controls, provides meaningful insight on financial matters and adapts processes to suit our growing Charity.
You will take a lead on statutory compliance such as audit, tax and Charity Commission submissions. You will work with the Finance Manager to ensure the integrity of finance records and systems, the accurate and timely production of monthly management accounts, making of payments to Team Members and suppliers and ad hoc reporting.
You will take a leading role in budget preparations and forecasting.
Who we’re looking for:
A qualified accountant with at least five years’ experience in a similar role from any sector. You will have experience of and be comfortable with filing VAT returns, preparing statutory accounts, dealing with auditors, and managing a small team.
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture where we live by our values of being collaborative, innovative and bold and put our community first. You’ll play your part in making a difference for the brain tumour community by happily collaborating with the wider team, getting involved, answering questions, finding solutions and constantly working to improve the way we do things.
Key accountabilities:
· Preparation of statutory accounts and filing of statutory returns
· Compliance with Gift Aid, VAT, payroll and corporate tax regulations
· Ensure all Charity financial controls, systems and processes are effectively implemented and developed
· Perform Balance Sheet reviews to confirm balances are correct
· Accurate recording, reporting and use of restricted funds
· Review and commentary on finances and significant variances for Finance Committees
· Cash flow planning and management
· Banking compliance e.g. updating mandates
You’ll be a great fit if:
We encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all of the criteria.
Experience:
· A Qualified Accountant (ACA/FCA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or overseas equivalent) with five years or more post qualification experience
· Prepared statutory accounts under UK FRS
· Prepared and submitted VAT returns and Corporation Tax returns
· Preferably (but not essential) have experience of Charity Accounting & SORP
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
· Expert on Microsoft Excel
*Please note that the responsibilities listed are not exhaustive and this job description may be subject to change as the role evolves over time.
What we’d like to give you:
You’ll be joining a collaborative, bold and innovative team of individuals who put our community first and are connected by a passion to make a real difference.
Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, our team supports a blend of office and home working provided you have adequate broadband and IT capability, with an average of 2-3 days in the office each week.
Working hours: This role is 37.5 hours per week, with some out of hours working.
Benchmarked salary: £68,500 (dependent on level)
Our amazing benefits:
· 25 days annual leave (pro-rated for those who are part-time). Increases yearly with length of service
· Celebrate your work anniversary in true Charity style
· Occupational Sick Pay
· Hybrid working
· Flexible working
· Charity pension
· 1 day life leave per year to celebrate a special moment of your choice
· Wellbeing support including professional counselling
· A personalised on-boarding programme
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Perkbox – our team discount portal
· Health care vouchers
*Some of these benefits are non-contractual and are subject to change
Diversity & Inclusion:
The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities.
We strive to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all candidates and we encourage all individuals to apply even if they don’t meet all the criteria.
Eligibility to work:
Whilst we'd love to have you on board, we want to be upfront as we’d hate to waste your time applying for a role where we can’t take you on. At the moment, we're unable to offer visa sponsorship for any of our positions. We're currently seeking candidates who are already authorised to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship, who can remain on a permanent basis.
How to apply to our team:
Please apply by clicking the red ‘join our team’ button on our website, attaching your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.
We are keen to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive so if you’d find it beneficial to submit your application in a different format, please drop us a line at careers@ thebraintumourcharity .org.
Advert close date: 17 May 2024
First interview date and location: TBC over Zoom
Second interview date and location: TBC at our office in Fleet
The post holder will also:
· Contribute to achieving the objectives of The Brain Tumour Charity
· Live and breathe our values by being bold, collaborative and innovative, with a community-first approach to everything you do
· Undertake any additional and ad hoc tasks as required
· Participate in team meetings and other meetings as required
· Monitor and evaluate activities and provide written reports
· Represent The Charity at external events in a professional manner
· Work within an equal opportunities framework
· Adhere to all The Charity’s policies, procedures and working
· Ensure all records are held in compliance with GDPR, The Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice and The Brain Tumour Charity policies
We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer, Remote, 35 hrs Salary £90,097
GFS is a feminist organisation with a mission to empower girls and young women in England and Wales to live their best lives. Girls as young as 6 tell us that they cannot be themselves. This causes problems for them and society. So, we offer an early intervention service for girls living in areas of deprivation to have the greatest impact.
This is an exciting role with an opportunity to lead the charity into the 150th Year of delivery and with a new strategy to address need. It will involve working with the leadership team and all departments but also the board and their support committees, the ambassadors, and presidents as well as the wonderful team of volunteers across England and Wales.
A great deal has been done to prepare the organisation for such an important time and so now there is a real opportunity for this role to lead in being a figurehead for the charity and representing all that is achieved at GFS in national events and discussions, to best represent the girls of today.
Our new strategy is built around pillars of Impact, Brand and Sustainability with an ambition to grow in delivery as well as reputation. GFS is aware that the work done to listen to and amplify girls’ voices is important because they have so much to say about what needs to change and from a very young age. This role will be key to making this happen.
Equity, Diversity and inclusion is of strategic importance to GFS. We encourage applications from ethnically and racially minoritised, disabled and from LGBTQ+ people to build our best staff and volunteer teams and reflect the girls we serve.
This post is subject to a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Download the application pack and complete the application form in WORD and return by the closing date Friday 17th May.
Our mission is to support and inspire girls and young women. We create spaces where they feel safe and valued, building strong foundations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
A leadership role with real purpose within the Executive Team of Papworth Trust, a well supported and long established charity. You will work with a broad range of colleagues across the Trusts Work, Care and Day Opportunities Services.
The plan into 2027 and beyond is growth and you will be an effective part of the team to meet the Boards strategic objectives and deliver sustainable growth in your areas.
Responsibilities
- Determine strategic growth as part of the executive team
- Ensure the trust meets statutory and regulatory requirements (CQC)
- Lead and inspire, creating a high-performance culture and delivering high-quality services to customers
- Create opportunities for growth through forming alliances and relationships with authorities and commissioners
Experience
- You must have experience working at Senior level within the provision of Care, Day Opportunities, or Work
- Of course confidence around disability, and understanding the impact disability can have on the individual and the people around them is a prerequisite
- You will carry a passion for equality and social change with you in everything that you do
- Solid leadership skills, budget management, and enabling innovation through your teams will all be needed in this exciting and challenging role
The Head Office of Papworth Trust is located in Huntingdon with offices across the East of England, with a high concentration in Suffolk, you will need to be based in East Anglia and be happy to travel across the region to fulfill your role.
Emma Grace at polkadotfrog is recruiting exclusively for this position and will provide a full job pack and of course will be happy to speak informally as an initial step.
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Our team of Specialist Consultants have the skills, experience, and passion to deliver a professional, personal and quality service. Our mission is to build long-term relationships and help clients and candidates find the perfect match.
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An exciting opportunity for a motivated and creative fundraiser to develop a strategic programme of mid to high level donors for a charity working to build a fairer UK justice system within everyone’s reach.
As the Major Gifts Fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in developing and sustaining fundraising relationships, working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. You will be an integral member of the Development Team and work across other teams, particularly the Communications and Policy Teams to maximise fundraising and engagement opportunities and to deliver a first-class giving experience to every major individual donor.
The JUSTICE team currently work in a hybrid manner. Staff members have access to office space in London, however, attendance is currently optional. Our staff enjoy flexible working conditions, 27 days annual leave, plus the week between Christmas and the New Year, 8% employer pension contribution and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
The application form and candidate pack are below. The candidate pack includes more information about this role including the person specification, the organisation and more details on how to apply.
The deadline for applications is 11pm on Thursday 16 May 2024. Please mark your email with ‘Major Gifts Fundraiser’ in the subject line.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5 June 2024. Candidates will be required to complete a test as part of the interview process.
JUSTICE is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, but particularly welcome applications from individuals from marginalised groups, those with lived experience of the justice system, as well as those underrepresented in the legal professional including women, people of colour, trans and non-binary people, and disabled people.
Please note that we will not respond to any enquiries from recruitment agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Motiv8 is a life changing youth charity, that was established in Portsmouth in 1998. Today we have established venues based in the heart of our communities within Gosport, Havant and Portsmouth, where youn gpeople and families can gain support when needed. We are committed to a long term community presence, building trusted relationships with out communities. Our work is about reaching young people and families early to prevent problems from escalating. It means recognising every individual is unique. It means remaining focused locally and being a permanent presence in our communities, acting as the glue that binds services and people together. It means building trusted relationships, offering person-centered approaches and helping young people to feel connected. it means providing safe spaces and welcoming environments where support can be accessed.
We are looking for a Chief Executive who can lead our team to help bring about lasting change
Motiv8 believes that all young people should lead safe, happy and healthy lives.
Our vision: To create safer communities where young people feel inspired and empowered to reach their potential
Our mission: Motiv8 supports young people and their families in the community, building trusting relationships to help equip them with the skills, resilience and opportunities to thrive.
Role overview
Job title: Chief Executive
Reporting to Board of Trustees
Location Head Office based in Portsmouth
Salary: £62,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job summary
We are looking for a Chief Executive who can provide leadership, aligned with our valies and manage the organisation, working with the Trustee Board to provide vision and communicate a clear and inspiring strategic direction, implementing change as required.
The main purpose of this role is:
- To lead all staff and volunteers engaged by Motiv8 to successfully achieve objectives in line with Motiv8 valies in an inclusive way
- To develop the policy and strategy of Motiv8 in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
- To oversee and lead implementation of policies and strategy to deliver Motiv8 strategic aims now in the coming years
- To ensure that Motiv8 maintains and develops policies that reinforce inclusion and diversity in the workplace, that addrss all kinds of harrassment and protect minority and youth groups with whom Motiv8 works
- To represent Motiv8 on behalf of the Board of Trustees, to develop relations with our staff members, volunteers, partnership and stakeholder groups
- To further develop Motiv8 in line with the charity's objectives, to implement necessary change and ensure that Motiv8 exhibits ongoing relevance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our new Project Coordinator will play an essential role in our biggest research and insight projects. Suited to someone with an interest in social impact, societal trends and the world of research and insight-gathering, our new recruit will work with charities and lived experts to help us deliver brilliant insight projects for some of the UK's biggest businesses.
Our purpose at Three Hands is to create business value and social value, hand in hand. Three Hands Insight is the Social Insight arm of Three Hands, focused on enabling businesses to gain insight from charities and ‘lived experts’ in a wide variety of societal issues and vulnerability circumstances.
Current and recent projects and clients include the Inclusive Design Panel for NatWest, a series of vulnerability insight sessions for Lloyds Banking Group and testing back-up power solutions for vulnerable people for energy companies.
Please see the attached job description for more information on Three Hands Insight, the areas of responsibility for the role and the skills and interests were are looking for...
Our purpose at Three Hands is to create business value and social value, hand in hand.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer Development Officer
Reference: APR20246930
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata)
Nature is in Crisis, and here at the RSPB we are working across the UK and overseas to save it. As the UK's largest nature conservation charity, with a workforce of over 14,000 employees and volunteers, we have an ambitious programme of work to revolutionise our volunteering approach and deepen the impact volunteers have as individuals and collectively.
The Volunteer Development Officer (Assemble) will work within the Volunteering Development Department to deliver the volunteering elements of our new corporate strategy, which has a focus on increasing people powered conservation, focussing on diversity and raising our internal people capabilities.
Assemble is our volunteering management system and this role will be the lead contact, champion and be the system expert from the RSPB business perspective (volunteering) for Assemble – ensuring volunteering and volunteers get the best from Assemble.
The Volunteering Development Department are the subject matter experts for volunteering and will drive the culture change needed to achieve the required change and growth in volunteers and volunteering delivering our ambitious strategy demands.
You can be based anywhere in the UK, and we are very supportive of flexible working. We value and understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds within our workforce and strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community.
What's the role about?
The Volunteering Development Department are the subject matter experts for volunteering and will drive the culture change needed to achieve the required change and growth in volunteers and volunteering delivering our ambitious strategy demands.
As the Volunteer Management System (Assemble) lead, this role will:
- Proactively make changes to Assemble (through the System Administrator) as required to support, improve and develop business operations.
- Document RSPB Business processes linked to Assemble
- Assist in developing and delivering training and other resources such as promotional talks, intranet articles and team presentations, to promote uptake of the system and support users in getting the best from Assemble
- With the System Administrator (in our Digital team) ensure Assemble functionality (existing and new), work as required for users and the RSPB
- Provide excellent Customer Care and support to all Assemble Users resolving issues and challenges within our service level agreement.
- Ensure data and metrics from Assemble are available to meet business need, funding bid requirements and our annual reporting requirements internally and externally Identify and champion opportunities to get even more from Assemble to meet our volunteering strategy and improve and enhance our support for volunteers and the user experience on Assemble.
- This role would have an individual specialism but with the ability to be flexible to cover the priorities required across the department and the UK wide needs.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of volunteering innovation, best practice and sector standards.
- Demonstrable track record of having successfully and effectively developed a range of volunteering roles and schemes across an organisation.
- Experience of providing operational advice and guidance on volunteer involvement to people at all levels and building effective stakeholder relationships.
- Experience of working in a customer-focused environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, successfully influencing, persuading, guiding, listening to, and negotiating with others, constructively challenging thinking where appropriate.
- Strong skills in identifying and analysing problems, issues and areas of improvement, working collaboratively to develop creative strategies and solutions.
- Ability to be proactive, use initiative and work independently.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills; ability to manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of work and to balance the priorities and needs of multiple stakeholders.
Closing date: 23:59, Friday 24th May 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 10th June 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
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.
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.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to give struggling children a hope and a future. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our award winning (Sunday Times Best Not for Profit to work for) team as Head of Finance. We’re looking for a commercially minded and relational leader capable of developing the finance team and bringing strategic financial leadership to the organisation at every level.
To join our dynamic staff team, we are looking for an individual with clear systematic thinking and ability to embed system changes in an increasingly complex organisation. You’ll enjoy working in a growth context and come with an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset and the high expectations that inspire excellence in all those around you. As a key member of the Wider Leadership Team, you will play a central role in developing the financial leadership and culture throughout our organisation with outstanding judgement and integrity. If this sounds like you and you share our passion to see UK churches transforming the lives of struggling children, then we would love to hear from you.
TLG is a Christian charity hence, we are looking for individuals with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.
We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Initial interviews will be held on May 23rd 2024 online.
Final interviews in person on June 3rd 2024 at our National Support Centre, Bradford.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.