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Provision of Administrative Services for Grant Giving Trust

Two interesting and innovative family trusts, one charitable, the other a radical grantmaker unrestricted by charitable status, seek administrative support to field applications, prepare papers for three trustees' meetings a year, minute these meetings and handle follow-up. 

The post is self-employed, averaging 28 hours per month and earning in the region of £850 pm, but is concentrated around the meetings. 

Helpful to be based conveniently for meetings in London, but not essential as Zoom can be used. As this is a self-employed post it will be within your own choosing how, when and where you undertake the required work.

Administrative efficiency and good time-management are paramount and IT skills essential but wider interest, involvement and opinions are welcome.

The closing date is 30/06/2024 at midnight.

Job Title - Youth Engagement and Co-Production Officer

Contract – Permanent

Hours - 35 hours

Salary – £34,000 per annum

Location – Coram Campus Brunswick Square, London

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated professional who is passionate about amplifying the voices of young people through participation and co-production.

Voices in Action is a dynamic area of work within Coram that ensures the engagement of children and young people (as young campaigners).  Our Young Campaigners, aged 10-25,  bring their lived experiences of school exclusion, homelessness, immigration issues, involvement in the care system and involvement in the criminal justice system to improve outcomes for other young people.  They achieve this through campaigning and policy work, shining a light on problems and developing ideas to make things better nationally, locally and improving the work we do.

This post plays a crucial role in enabling this to happen. Using a co-production approach, this post will bring young people’s voices to the forefront through the production of campaigns and resources for other young people and professionals.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: Sunday 16th June 29024 23.59pm

Interview date: Friday 21st June 2024

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Do you thrive in a hands-on technical role while also inspiring and leading a team?

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to drive digital transformation in the educational sector?

Can you transform strategic goals into actionable technology plans and ensure their successful delivery?

Are you a senior technical generalist enthusiastic about being in a leadership role?

If your answer is "Yes" to these questions, Learning on Screen is looking for you!

About Us:
Learning on Screen is a leading provider of educational media services, dedicated to enriching the educational experience for post-16 education through high-quality, innovative, and accessible media resources. We support educators, students, and researchers by offering a range of services including broadcast recording, media streaming, and digital archives. Our mission is to leverage technology to enhance learning and teaching in post-16 educational institutions everywhere.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead Learning on Screen’s digital development team. The CTO will drive technological innovation and execute a comprehensive product and technology roadmap, ensuring our digital products and services align with our strategic goals. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CTO will collaborate with key executives to advance our mission in post 16 educational media innovation. Responsibilities include managing a diverse digital team, overseeing high-quality digital platforms, ensuring system reliability and security, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The CTO will play a crucial role in our long-term growth, leveraging emerging technologies and strategic initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Be Hands-On: Significant experience in writing code and actively contributing directly to digital development projects.
• Lead by Example: Expertise in agile development practices, driving team adoption and improving delivery.
• Relate to People: Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and align the team with strategic goals.
• Represent Technology at a Leadership Level: Ability to challenge and collaborate with the CEO and leadership team, presenting technical concepts clearly. 
• Be Product Focused: Clearly articulate the value of technical work in terms of its impact on the organisation and its members.

Core Responsibilities:

• Technology Strategy Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with Learning on Screen’s strategic objectives.
• Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Product Development and Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of digital products, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly services.
• Technical Operations: Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of all technical systems and infrastructure.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Align technology initiatives with strategic objectives, communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, overseeing cybersecurity strategies.
• Data Strategy and Analytics: Develop and implement a data strategy to optimize digital products and services, leveraging data for actionable insights.

Benefits:

• Flexible Working Hours: 4 days (80% / 28.8 hours)
• Remote or Hybrid: Work from the comfort of your home or join us at our London office as needed.
• Competitive Salary: £48,000 to £52,000 actual, depending on experience. (£60,000 to £65,000 FTE)
• Professional Development: We encourage continuous growth and provide resources to enhance your skills.
• Make an Impact: Contribute to the future of digital learning in a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

How to Apply: If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact on the future of educational media, please submit the following to our recruitment page via the "Apply via Website" button below:

1. CV
2. Cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications
3. A completed Equality Monitoring form

Application Deadline: Tuesday 18th June 2024

1st Interviews: W/C 24th June 2024 
2nd Interviews: W/C 15th July 2024 

Learning on Screen is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us in driving digital transformation and innovation in educational media!

Chief Executive Officer 

Croydon / Hybrid 

37 Hours per week

£79,000 per annum

Since 1981, CAYSH has been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people and vulnerable adults, providing safe homes, and unlocking life-changing opportunities. As a charity and not-for-profit based in vibrant South London, we’re on a mission to expand our impact across London and beyond. After the retirement of our current CEO, we are looking for a passionate individual to be part of our journey to redefine care and support, making a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.

We are seeking a dynamic professional with a proven track record in organisational leadership and development to join our passionate team as CEO and lead our organisation into continued success.

Are you the right person for the job?

· Strategic leadership experience and experience of working with a board

· Education to degree level or hold a relevant Level 5 qualification in a relevant field

· Significant experience in managing the finances of multi-million-pound organisations and managing budgets, with a proven track record of good stewardship and delivering surpluses

· Substantial experience in income generation through fundraising and the new business process with historic success in procurement and pricing contracts

· Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire others effectively

· Awareness of the needs of young homeless people and vulnerable adults, and knowledge of safeguarding processes

· Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal skills

· Organised, self - motivated and results centred approach with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement

· Experience leading an organisation through change and of addressing HR related and employee relations matters effectively

· Commitment to work out of hours, to suit the needs of the business

What will your role look like?

You will provide strategic leadership and direction to enable the CAYSH group to achieve its mission – to provide a safe home and better futures for young single homeless people and vulnerable adults.

Working in collaboration with the Board of Trustees/Directors and the leadership team, you will ensure the effective operational performance and success. The role is pivotal in continued growth and sustainability of the organisation and to improve the lives of our service users.

Main Responsibilities

· Drive the values of the CAYSH Group, raise its profile and develop a motivated and high performing workforce which is responsive to the needs of service users

· Be responsible for compliance with the organisation’s legal and regulatory duties

· In collaboration with the board, develop and implement strategic and business plans

· Oversee the CAYSH Group’s budgeting process and monitor financial performance

· Proactively grow income by developing business opportunities and securing donations

· Oversee the tender process with the Executive team, directing the acquisition of new business with governmental and charitable organisations and local authorities

· Support the leadership team to achieve their objectives in the areas of business development, operations, financial management, business support and compliance and HR, ensuring that outcomes for service users are at the heart of all we achieve

· Be a champion for equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring that these principles are integrated into all aspects of the CAYSH Group and that its HR and employment processes match the values and ethos of the organisation

· Lead in creating an engaging and positive culture that inspires and motivates our passionate and hard-working team

· Undertake the role of safeguarding lead for the CAYSH Group and have sound knowledge of health and safety processes

· Undertake other activities as requested

What can you expect in return?

· Company pension – enhanced employer contribution

· 25 days’ annual leave in addition to bank holidays

· A range of non-pay benefits, including professional development and training

· Access to an Employer’s Assistance Programme offering a range of personal and employment support services

· An Occupational Health and Wellbeing support service

· Flexible working patterns, including hybrid: our current hybrid working pattern is two days a week from home and the other days working from the CAYSH head office in Croydon. However, we are open to accommodating other flexible working needs

Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.

What You'll Do:

Leadership and Prevention: Lead, inspire, and effectively deliver training including in house and open courses and the delivery of bespoke workshops in the local community.

- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing training and promoting training courses for S&G Mind. Empowering people to build confidence, understanding and resilience whilst supporting themselves or others with mental health needs

- Quality and Leadership: As a S&G Mind Mental Health Trainer, you will lead on collecting data and evaluation forms in relation to training delivery.

Why Join Us:

• Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.

• Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for people in Swindon and Gloucestershire. Your leadership can make all the difference.

Why join Rotherham Hospice?

We believe in making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. As a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a community of care that goes beyond the ordinary. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Join us in creating a compassionate and supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.

Why join us as Head of Inpatient Unit?

This is a new role being introduced within Rotherham Hospice which will provide expert operational leadership and clinical/professional accountability across all elements of the Hospice In-patient Unit. The operational remit of the role includes:

• Daily operational oversight of clinical service provision ensuring business continuity
• Working clinically a minimum of two days each week
• Provision of palliative & non-palliative care nursing across the 24/7 period
• Line management and supervision of the Hospice Inpatient Unit clinical team (excluding medical staff)
• Responsibility for all areas of clinical governance and risk management of the service
• Team integration and cross cover for the Head of the Hospice @ Home Team integration and partnership working across the Rotherham Hospice
• Working closely with our clinical and non-clinical teams, patients and loved ones will be responsible for the ongoing development of the Inpatient Unit clinical services.
• These will be aligned to the Hospice strategy, ensuring the needs of the patients and their loved ones are at the centre of the provision of high-quality services that deliver clinical excellence in line with CQC standards. 

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Current active registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
• First degree in Nursing.
• Palliative care qualification or equiavalent experience.
• Operational experience of service delivery within an Inpatient setting.
• Caring for palliative and end of life patients, families & loved ones.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Experience of leading staff delivering palliative & end of life care and influencing maintenance and improvement of standards.
• Experience of working in partnership with patients, families and loved ones to hear experiential feedback and understand the needs of future service provision.
• Developing and delivering internal and external training packages/programmes.
• Leading and line management of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Working with and supporting volunteers.
• Receiving and providing clinical supervision.
• Delivery of clinical governance and risk management through frameworks and systems.
• Delivery of clinical audit and effectiveness.
• Successful project management including change and continuous improvement delivery.
• Experience and understanding of demonstrating and evidencing compliance against CQC quality statements and the 2024 CQC framework.
• Understands own accountability as a Registered Health Care Professional.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise and organise competing demands.
• Good level of self-awareness and effective team working with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels to promote effective learning and improvement.
• Remains calm in all situations demonstrating emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information (both verbally and in writing).
• Identify, assess, and minimise clinical and non-clinical risks. Competence with clinical IT systems. Competence with all Microsoft or other IT systems used within the Hospice.
• Approachable, confident, compassionate.
• Professional, pleasant, and friendly demeanour.
• Full clean driving licence and daily access to a vehicle.
• Commitment to professional development of self and others.
• Insight into the wellbeing of self/others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively and inclusively as a member of a team and autonomously as required. Empowering leadership and supervision style.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

All Hospice employees are offered the following benefits:

Holidays. A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why we offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day’s leave in every 5th year.

A supportive & comfortable working environment. Our Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another. Hassle-free parking at no cost. No one is more than a couple of minutes’ walk from the Hospice.

Great meals & drinks. Because our culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building.

Reassurance. Whilst the here and now is important, we all think about the future. We offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 4x your annual salary should you die whilst working in our service.

Training & development. Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager.

*To view the full job description/person specification including key responsibilities of the role, please see uploaded document attached.

Why join Rotherham Hospice?

We believe in making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. As a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a community of care that goes beyond the ordinary. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Join us in creating a compassionate and supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve.

Why join us as Head of Hospice at Home?

This is a new role being introduced within Rotherham Hospice which will provide expert operational leadership and clinical/professional accountability across all elements of the Hospice at Home Services.

The operational remit of the role includes:

• Daily operational oversight of clinical service provision ensuring business continuity
• Working clinically a minimum of two days each week
• Specialist Palliative Care Nursing (planned and responsive) for patients in their own homes 24/7
• Hospice advice & guidance line 24/7 Specialist Palliative Health Care Support Worker provision 24/7
• Line management and supervision of the Hospice at Home Team (Excluding medical staff)
• Responsibility for all areas of clinical governance and risk management of the service
• Team integration and cross cover for the Head of the Inpatient Unit Team integration and partnership working across the Hospice
• Working closely with our clinical and non-clinical teams, patients and loved ones will be responsible for the ongoing development of the clinical services. These will be aligned to the Hospice strategy, ensuring the needs of the patients and their loved ones are at the centre of the provision of high-quality services that deliver clinical excellence in line with CQC standards. 

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Current active registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
• First degree in Nursing.
• Palliative care qualification or equiavalent experience.
• Evidence of on-going professional development.
• Operational experience of service delivery within an Inpatient setting.
• Caring for palliative and end of life patients, families & loved ones.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Experience of leading staff delivering palliative & end of life care and influencing maintenance and improvement of standards.
• Experience of working in partnership with patients, families and loved ones to hear experiential feedback and understand the needs of future service provision.
• Developing and delivering internal and external training packages/programmes.
• Leading and line management of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Working with and supporting volunteers.
• Receiving and providing clinical supervision.
• Delivery of clinical governance and risk management through frameworks and systems.
• Delivery of clinical audit and effectiveness.
• Successful project management including change and continuous improvement delivery.
• Experience and understanding of demonstrating and evidencing compliance against CQC quality statements and the 2024 CQC framework.
• Understands own accountability as a Registered Health Care Professional.
• Professional.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise and organise competing demands.
• Good level of self-awareness and effective team working with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels to promote effective learning and improvement.
• Remains calm in all situations demonstrating emotional intelligence and self-awareness
•  Ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information (both verbally and in writing).
• Identify, assess, and minimise clinical and non-clinical risks.
• Competence with clinical IT systems.
• Competence with all Microsoft or other IT systems used within the Hospice.
• Approachable, confident, compassionate.
• Professional, pleasant, and friendly demeanour.
• Full clean driving licence and daily access to a vehicle.
• Commitment to professional development of self and others.
• Insight into the wellbeing of self/others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively and inclusively as a member of a team and autonomously as required.
• Empowering leadership and supervision style.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

All Hospice employees are offered the following benefits:

Holidays. A work-life balance is important for everyone, which is why we offer all employees 30 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), plus an additional day’s leave in every 5th year.

A supportive & comfortable working environment. Our Hospice is a calm and compassionate place to work, full of inspiring people who support one another. Hassle-free parking at no cost. No one is more than a couple of minutes’ walk from the Hospice.

Great meals & drinks. Because our culinary team prepares food for patients 24/7, they cook for us too. Buy a lovely lunch with 50% off without even leaving the building.

Reassurance. Whilst the here and now is important, we all think about the future. We offer employees a 6% pension after probation and a Life Assurance scheme which will pay 4x your annual salary should you die whilst working in our service.

Training & development. Every employee will be supported with their training and development needs and will be regularly supported by their line manager.

*To view the full job description/person specification including key responsibilities of the role, please see uploaded document attached.

University of Oxford - Development and Alumni Engagement

Head of Development – Museums and Gardens

• Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option
• Salary: Grade 9: £52,815 - £61,198 per annum with a possible extension to £66,857.
• Contract type: Fixed-term to 30 September 2025 

We are looking for a talented fundraiser, with a background in the cultural sector to join the Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM) Team within the Development and Alumni Engagement team of the University of Oxford.

You will be working with such iconic institutions as the Pitt Rivers Museum, the Oxford Botanic Gardens, the History of Science Museum and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.  In this role in any given week you might see a dodo, extraordinary thousand-year old Chinese ceramics, insects collected by Darwin, the first scientifically described dinosaur and drawings by John Ruskin, as well as work on projects involving saving the largest flower in the world or supporting world-leading restitution work.

The collections are important and renowned on their own accounts, but also play a key role in the University’s research.  In addition, they are the open doors to the University of Oxford, encouraging a diverse range of communities to engage our academics and curators.

Your role will include fundraising for major gifts to support the museums and gardens, and leading a team of fundraisers who will work to support a wide range of activities across the institutions.  You will also work closely with the Directors and other curators to raise funds from a range of donors and supporters. You will work with the Associate Director of Development – GLAM to develop strategies and manage relationships with the Directors and be part of the wider fundraising team for GLAM.

This is an opportunity to raise funds to support some of the most beautiful and significant objects and collections in the country, and to work as part of the highly successful fundraising team at the University of Oxford.

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 Application process:

• Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal.
• Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 4 June 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 14 June 2024, in person in Oxford.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We  encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing sound, motivating leadership and creating a work atmosphere where our dedicated, talented team can thrive. You will be responsible for leading on delivering the charity's services, which includes managing and overseeing projects, policies and procedures within the organisation. 

You will be working as part of a growing, busy, collaborative and motivated team and be able to adapt well to changing priorities. You will have oversight of a team of 10-12 people including contracted staff, volunteers and directly manage 3-5 members of the team.

You will work alongside the CEO, staff team, trustees and charity accountant in ensuring strong financial management of all projects.  You will report to the CEO and Board of Trustees, attend quarterly board meetings and produce regular reports on the activities and outcomes to stakeholders.

The role will also involve evaluating the organisation’s processes and ensuring they are efficient and accessible, as well as ensuring we meet our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This will inform operational development and future strategies.

Person specification

Essential Criteria 

• An understanding of autism and experience working with autistic adults without a learning disability
• Strong understanding of the duties of statutory services and key legislation that underpins the rights of autistic people
• Knowledge and practice of relevant legislation – Autism Act 2009 and National Strategy, Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Equalities Act 2010, GDPR 2018
• Experience developing and optimising support services for disabled people 
• An understanding of the third sector and health and social care landscape in London
• Proven track record in an operational, managerial role within the third sector
• A strong leader and manager, with proven experience mentoring a staff and volunteer team, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities, and driving towards excellent outcomes
• Experience leading the delivery of high-quality services for charity beneficiaries

• Defining and delivering organisational goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational efficiency
• Ability to plan and manage budgets and contribute to decisions on the allocation of resources
• Developing infrastructure- policies, procedures, and processes within the developing service provision

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the operations team, setting overall goals and objectives for team members 
• Ensure robust implementation and efficiency within the agreed processes in conjunction with the operations team
• Monitor use of software and processes used in the organisation to ensure the effective management of data and client journey

• Knowledge of the voluntary sector, grants, monitoring processes
• Experience of producing monitoring reports using data, case studies, and user experience feedback
• Proven ability to effectively manage projects, ensuring key objectives, plans and activities are successfully delivered
• Proven ability to create a positive working environment in which diversity is celebrated, and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best 
• A passion for creating inclusive cultures and using the social model of disability to build a more inclusive society
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach to working with colleagues, partners, and external organisations
• Lead on and support others to navigate member experiences including complaints
• Excellent levels of discretion and judgement as well as experience of dealing with sensitive information
• Experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures in line with the safeguarding policy and supporting the staff team and volunteers with the safeguarding process
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and proposals effectively
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving, exploring new ideas and approaches to achieve organisational objectives
• A strong understanding of reasonable adjustments in the workplace
• Flexible approach to work and being hands-on to get the task done
• Able to ensure compliance with industry best practices and guidelines

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of being a Safeguarding Lead or willingness to take on these duties
• Experience in supporting an organisation to successfully apply for funding and managing multiple grants or willingness to learn
• Good understanding of HR matters and appropriate processes that need to be considered when managing a team of people- with the support of the HR Coordinator

General

• Willingness to undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Loughborough Community Centre (LCC) was established in Brixton in 1981, as a positive outcome from the Brixton Uprisings. We operate from the Max Roach Centre in Brixton south London.   

If you're looking for a dynamic work environment with strong community values that are embedded through our approach to Listen, Collaborate and Create meaningful activities and the opportunity to make a real difference supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and their families, then the Business Administrator role may be the right fit for you.

It's a role full of possibilities as you will provide administrative support to trustees, a director and the wider LCC workforce. The job holder will be expected to be competent in their area of work, delivering a seamless professional service in line with the company’s mission.   

We will work together on a shared mission to create:

A safe place where children, young people and families can come together, to play, thrive and succeed.

Purpose of the job:To work within our busy and diverse community organisation to lead and be a first point of contact with office administration, organisation and communication through performing and updating administrative duties.

What you would do:

Oversight and day to day management of the overall business administration, including:

• Keeping well-organised files and records of business activity including HR and H&S
• Researching company data and archived reports
• Keeping computer databases up to date - Salesforce 
• Interacting with stakeholders either on the phone or in person
• Providing office support including stakeholder and employee support
• Following up on business communications, billing, and ordering
• Learning about the company's mission and available products/services
• Educating clients about what products/services are available and how to engage in them
• Building relationships with all stakeholders
• Preparing documents by uploading, printing, copying, and binding
• Writing and editing company correspondence
• Assisting with minor technical support
• Acting as a personal assistant to the Director and Board of Trustees
• Scheduling appointments and events
• Giving feedback on office efficiency and suggesting possible improvement

The ideal candidate will have a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, experience of working within a business administration role, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, office management skills, filing, book-keeping, time management, organisation, communication, scheduling, typing, uploading, problem solving, order management, billing, multi-tasking, reporting, researching, ordering, attention to detail, invoicing, interpersonal and personal assisting skills.

What we offer: A highly competitive salary, Employee Assistance Programme for staff mental health wellbeing and support, regular socials, team building and on the job training opportunities. 

The role is subject to suitability checks and references.

About Us

This is a pivotal moment in the development of both the National Forest and the National Forest Company, with a new 25-year vision for the National Forest, an ambitious strategy for the organisation, and a renewed focus and purpose in light of the urgency of climate change.

The National Forest is one of the boldest environmentally-led regeneration initiatives in the country, demonstrating how trees can provide a catalyst for change both in the National Forest and beyond. Across our 200 square miles and over three decades we have a track record of making things happen, increasing forest cover from 6% to more than 22%, transforming the landscape and improving lives and the economy.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Head of Finance to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

· Salary of £51,626 - £58,876 per annum

· Annual bonus

· Civil Service Pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%

· 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays

· Flexible working options

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Discounts on gym memberships

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-calibre accountancy professional with senior level experience gained in the charity sector to join our impactful organisation.

If you want to join us in our mission of growing the future together, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As our Head of Finance, you will actively lead on the management of all aspects of the finance function to include;

· The production of interim and annual financial statements that comply with the requirements of the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

· Preparing all information and supporting documentation for the annual audit, and liaising with the National Audit Office, and the NFC’s external auditors.

· Supporting the internal audit process.

· Fulfilling the accounting and reporting requirements to Defra.

· Working closely with the Director of Corporate Services and Senior Leadership Team to develop strategic financial initiatives that support financial forecasting, goal setting and financial planning.

You will directly line manage the Finance Manager, ensuring the smooth operations of the finance function.

Your role will also involve:

· Preparing the annual budget

· Overseeing and signing off monthly payroll

· Contributing to the development and management of financial systems and procedures

About You

To be considered as our Head of Finance, you will need:

· To be a qualified accountant with at least five years’ relevant experience

· Senior experience in the charity sector, including producing charity SORP compliant group accounts and monthly management accounts.

· Experience of the financial management of complex restricted funded projects

· Knowledge of charity trading and gift aid arrangements

· Good written and oral communication skills

Everyone at the NFC is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. All new employees joining will have a full induction to the NFC’s work and our policies.

Other organisations may call this role Head of Accounts, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Charity Finance, Finance Director, FD, or Senior Management Accountant.

The National Forest Company is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Exeter-based cancer charity, Force, is well known and much loved for its incredible work supporting people who have had a cancer diagnosis and their families with a range of support.  Their longstanding CEO is now retiring and the search has begun to find that special person to lead the charity into the future.  We are delighted and honoured to be supporting the Board with this important appointment.

The current CEO has worked hard to ensure that the nurturing and caring aspect of the charity’s work is reflected across the organisation.  You can see this in the way that everyone is treated – clients, families, staff, volunteers, supporters and trustees.  We are looking for someone who understands and upholds these values but equally has the resilience and clarity of thought to navigate through the complex landscape of cancer services and support.  You will have held a senior leadership role within the voluntary sector for at least two years and understand the legal framework within which charities operate.  Previous experience of working with a voluntary Board of trustee/directors will be hugely helpful and, naturally, you will be financially astute. 

Of course, you will be an inspiring and confident communicator, able to engage with and present to a range of audiences as well as working with local media.

Please download the information pack for further information about the role, the charity and how to apply.

Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK are looking for an experienced and passionate Head of Corporate Partnerships to join our Fundraising Team.

The Fundraising team is a dynamic group of fundraisers all passionate about raising money for our life-changing work in the mental health and mental illness space. We have a diverse portfolio of income streams across Events, Community, Individual Giving, Legacies, In-Memoriam, Philanthropy, Trusts and Grants, and Partnerships.

Sitting within the External Affairs directorate, we work across both Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness enabling us to harness the collective power of both organisations and deliver nearly £7million to support their work.

How you will make a difference

We are looking for an experienced Head of Corporate Partnerships to join our passionate team of fundraisers to develop and implement an effective partnerships strategy for Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness. Their work will drive income growth and brand awareness, deepen relationships with existing partners and proactively engage new partners.  

This role is suited to an experienced charity partnerships professional who is keen to make their mark in the mental health sector. As a senior leader, you will work collaboratively across Fundraising, Senior Leadership and the wider departments of Mental Health UK, Rethink Mental Illness and other charities in the Mental Health UK group. You will effectively lead and nurture a growing team to evolve our partnership offering, create new and dynamic partnerships and drive an ambitious pipeline with the potential to change the mental health landscape in the business community and beyond.

We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

*London Allowance is paid for roles that are based within the Greater London area only.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Please see further details on our website

You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!

Don’t meet all requirements?

If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t exactly match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for our position!

Caring for our people.

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:

• PULSE: our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards. 
• Wagestream: gives you instant access to up to 50% of your pay. Also provides a library of expert tools, tips and articles plus, helps you start building a rainy-day pot straight from your salary.
• Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments. 
• Taking time for you: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave. 
• Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme. 
• Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way. 
• £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member. 

Who are we? 

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

We are looking for two individuals to help deliver an impactful GOALS service across London and build effective networks of support for people before, during and after treatment.

A main aspect of the role will be to support and work closely with individuals presenting with lived experience of gambling harm issues and/or people affected by this issue. The GOALS Supporter will understand gambling related harm and dependency issues and be able to ensure safe working environments and take a robust lead on safeguarding and harm minimisation procedures and policy.

The post holder will work with the Director of Support Services and GOALS Coordinator to support the development and maintenance of the systems and structure of the service, ensuring that governance and polices are implemented, safeguarding and safe working practices are systematic and develop a clear understanding of how the service integrates with the national gambling treatment service.

Other support activities will be developed, such as group support and weekly meet ups.

The post holder will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, deliver presentations and other promotions within community, education and health centres to help grow and develop the service.

Adherence to health & safety, equal opportunities and diversity policies is expected at all times.

Please review the full Job Pack before applying with your CV and cover letter.