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We are delighted to be advertising a key role at Borough Market, London’s historic food market. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but highly dynamic senior Management team with responsibility for guiding the direction of a major institution.
To fill this position, we are looking for a relevant HR/Employment law degree and will be a CIPD qualified experienced professional who can help build a positive, supportive work culture that aligns with our new 2030 Strategic Plan. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of People will play an important role in shaping and transforming HR practices, defining new ways of working, and supporting the rest of the leadership team in strengthening relationships across the organisation.
Head of People
The successful applicant will have experience and knowledge covering the entire HR remit, be able to develop an exciting people strategy, be a dynamic team member with a passion for food and people, and demonstrate a good understanding of the unique challenges of working in a market environment. If you have the skills, energy and passion to join us on this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications is the 17th November 2024.
HEAD OF OPERATIONS – Learning Disabilities Sector
Hybrid and Home working.
Must live within a reasonable commutable distance to our Head Office in Shrewsbury
Full-time post
Salary circa £55,000, plus pension and generous annual leave benefit
Bethphage is a charitable business, operating across the West Midlands providing support to people with disabilities and those who experience mental health problems
Bethphage has recently celebrated its thirtieth Birthday. Since establishment in 1994, Bethphage has grown from strength to strength, diversified and continues to grow. We operate as a commercial business, we are driven by our mission and live by our values, with the people we support at the heart of what we do. We have held the Investors in People Gold for twelve years.
Our person-centred approach also enables us to work strategically with commissioners to develop bespoke provision which achieves the desired outcome for people.
As a not-for-profit business, we reinvest our surpluses wisely and in addition to purchasing several homes for the people we support, our office, we have recently purchased a farm with twelve acres in South Shropshire to develop our farm-based day opportunities, whilst providing longer term development opportunities over the next five to ten years.
The current incumbent has recently been appointed to CEO, so we are seeking a replacement to join our executive management team.
The successful candidate will lead on operations and be accountable for day-to-day support services across Bethphage, ensuring that people who use our services are at the centre of every aspect of the service they receive, whilst ensuring that organisational, statutory and legislative requirements are met.
The key purpose of the role is to provide professional leadership to Bethphage's operational agenda, ensuring their efficacy and fit with the organisation's values, ethos, culture and strategy. With strategic responsibility for operations you will ensure that the organisation has highly effective well-implemented operational strategies, which align to Bethphage's core business, and deliver positive outcomes.
A full job description and recruitment brochure will be emailed to all interested candidates
- Demonstrate and provide decisive and clear leadership to direct reports and the wider organisation
- Ensure contractual requirements are adhered to and monitor compliance
- Support organisational growth and development
- Monitor the external landscape for emerging themes and changes in government policies.
- Ensure budgets are, monitored and adhered to
- Ensure policies and procedures are implemented across Bethphage
- Ensure compliance with Safeguarding policies
- Ensure compliance with contractual, statutory and legislative
- Produce reports which evaluate accidents, incidents and near misses reported into our Care Management System (CMS), identifying trends and themes and positive action to improve future outcomes.
- To contribute, as a member of the Executive Team, to the planning and strategic development of the organisation.
- Prepare quarterly reports and attend Board meetings to advise trustees on operational matters and provide assurance
Essential requirements
- Minimum of a level five in Health and Social care and, or management qualification.
- Minimum of ten years’ experience working in the care sector working with people with disabilities
- Experience of working with people with one or more of the following conditions: Autism, Mental Health, Dementia, Acquired brain injury and people with complex needs
- Demonstrable experience working at a senior level
- Experience of leading and delivering projects
- A track record of working with local authorities, commissioners and families.
- Effective budget and resource management
- Driver with own vehicle (You must have or be willing to get business class insurance)
Interested parties must complete an application form and the deadline for submissions is the close of business on 15th November
A full job description and recruitment brochure will be emailed to all interested candidates
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About Us
Wheels for All is a leading national charity dedicated to making cycling accessible and inclusive for everyone, regardless of ability. For over 30 years, we have built the UK’s largest network of inclusive cycling hubs, supporting communities to be active on their terms and thrive. We are expanding our reach, and we want you to be part of this journey!
The Role
As our new Head of Finance, you’ll lead our financial strategy, manage a small finance team, and support the Executive Management Team in driving sustainable growth. Working closely with the CEO, COO, and Trustees, you’ll develop financial plans, oversee compliance, and ensure robust financial operations to support our mission. This is a leadership role with the chance to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Strategy & Growth: Partner with our leadership to drive long-term financial health and strategic decision-making.
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Financial Management & Reporting: Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, and ensure accurate, timely reporting for funders and stakeholders.
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Compliance & Governance: Maintain compliance with charity regulations and oversee audits, risk management, and policy development.
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Team Leadership: Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring systems like Sage meet organisational needs.
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Fundraising Support: Collaborate with fundraisers to create budgets for funding applications and ensure transparent financial reporting to donors.
What We’re Looking For
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Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience with 5+ years in senior finance roles (charity experience a plus)
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Strong knowledge of charity finance, VAT, grant management, and accounting software (Sage preferred)
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A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
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Passionate about our mission, collaborative, and committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment
Why Join Wheels for All?
We offer a competitive salary, a 3% employer pension contribution, a birthday day off, a volunteering day, flexible working options, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to yoga classes, and an Employee Assistance Program. You’ll also enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, increasing with service.
Wheels for All is an equal opportunity employer, actively fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Fundraising
Hours: 35 hours a week. Flexible working considered.
Salary: £48,980 – £54,136
Contract: Permanent
Location: London (with hybrid working options)
More than one in four children are growing up in poverty in the UK. It doesn’t have to be this way. The new UK government has announced its plans to develop a strategy to tackle child poverty, something that Child Poverty Action Group has led the way in calling for.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to play a pivotal role in delivering change for the 4.3 million children growing up in poverty. You will have a demonstrable track record in securing six figure and multi annual grants primarily from trusts, foundations and/or the National Lottery.
You will have the ability to work confidently as a creative and analytical problem solver, and a hands-on fundraiser. CPAG’s fundraised income has grown significantly, and the team raises nearly £3 million annually.
You will be responsible for managing all aspects of fundraising income generation, and leading and supporting a small fundraising team. You will be able to build and nurture relationships with funders, donors and other stakeholders, and have excellent communication skills.
We understand that many people, especially people who identify as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds or from other underrepresented groups, only apply for jobs when they believe they match all the criteria. If you don’t meet all the criteria in the person specification and want to play a key role in helping to tackle UK child poverty, please consider applying.
We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Head of Fundraising job pack and application form.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 18th November 2024
Interviews will be held in London on: Monday 25th and Wednesday 27th November 2024
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a part-time Head of Finance to join our Operational Leadership Team (OLT) for three days a week.
You will have a compassionate heart and be deeply motivated by your evangelical Christian faith, with a passion to serve your persecuted family in Christ.
You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to identify the level of internal and external resource that is required to develop a hybrid delivery model to operate financial management in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Your proven track record and experience of operational financial management will ensure the accurate delivery of this, as well as oversight of the day-to-day financial operations. Your clear communication skills and accounting qualifications, knowledge and experience will enable you to convey financial information in a practical and insightful way to a number of different audiences that have varying levels of financial understanding.
If you believe God may be calling you to fulfil this important new role and you understand the importance of excellence in the stewardship of our precious resources, then please apply for this part-time position which is based at our office in Orpington, Kent, with some agreed flexibility to work from home.
Applicants must be committed to Release International’s evangelical Christian beliefs (occupational requirement).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job type: Fixed term post or secondment until 31 July 2025
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Hybrid / London WC1H 9HF (We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with 40% of your time per month being office based)
Join the ACU as Head of Programme to provide the overall leadership and contract management of the ACU’s contribution to the successful delivery of a UK government mobility scheme, working with a range of UK-based partners.
The ACU offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the higher education sector. We are one of the largest, most diverse international university networks, bringing together over 400 universities in over 40 countries. Championing the power of higher education to improve lives, we support our members – and our people – in contributing to sustainable development across the Commonwealth and beyond.
The role
This is a key role, and the post holder will need excellent project and risk management skills and to be able to use appropriate tools to monitor and report on progress, dependencies, and risks to provide assurance to the ACU senior team and partners. The Head of Programme will have experience of working at pace to deliver multi-partner projects.
The Head of Programme will work with colleagues in the ACU’s External Affairs, People and Culture, Finance, Programmes and International Mobility teams and will lead the dedicated ACU Programme team of three ACU staff, four senior assessors and 24 assessors to deliver the assessment and appeals processes and related assessment boards helping ensure delivery of the programme’s policy objectives.
The role will report to the Head of Programmes and International Mobility and provide regular updates for the ACU Leadership Team and our partners.
Who are we looking for?
You will need:
Project Management
• Significant project management experience at a senior level – professional track record and appropriate qualifications
• Expertise in risk management
• Knowledge of theories of change and logical frameworks and experience managing project monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple priorities and work under pressure and to deadlines
IT
• Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in relevant IT/ software, e.g. Excel.
• Expertise in data visualisation and dashboard/reporting for senior leadership
Financial Management
• Proven financial skills, with knowledge and experience of budget development, and financial monitoring and reporting.
Leadership/ Team Management
• Experience of leading, empowering, and motivating teams to promote a high performance culture.
• Experience of working at pace with a focus on results.
• Strong sense of personal accountability whilst ensuring others clearly understand their accountabilities.
• Strategic thinker with ability to anticipate impact of actions on partners, customers and colleagues
• Ability to champion a shared culture working across teams and integrated shared services
What to expect:
We see equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and we value the many different perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our collective performance (you can find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding on our website).
We believe in investing in all our people and creating cultures in which everyone can thrive.
We offer a fantastic package of benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees), plus 4 Christmas closure days
- Generous pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave
- Give As You Earn charitable donations scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sabbatical leave
- Ability to request flexible working from day one
How to apply
Apply via the apply button.
Closing date: 20 November 2024 at 09:00 AM
Interview Date: 29 November 2024
The interview will take place in person at our Woburn House offices.
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Head of Finance
Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 32 per week (Safer London is a 32 hour/4 day working week organisation)
Starting salary: £55,650 (on a band rising to £67,360)
Who we are
Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us, they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them but for everyone.
Who you are
You are someone with the expertise and knowledge to work at the strategic level. You will also be ready to be ‘hands on’ at the operational level. You will either have a relevant qualification or bring equivalent experience. You will bring analytical skills that can support our performance. You will bring communication skills that mean you can clearly explain and interpret the financial position for non-finance staff. You will have a collaborative approach and be interested in developing people.
If you are committed and resilient, and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the lives of young Londoners and their families please apply.
What the role involves
- Work with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board to set the financial strategy for Safer London.
- Lead the development and delivery of the Finance function, including financial systems planning, risk management and payroll and pension activities.
- Lead on the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget and oversee all financial reporting - including forecasts, management accounts, cashflow statements and annual audit.
- As a member of the SLT, take collaborative corporate responsibility for the leadership of the organisation.
Additional Information
Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.
We value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.
What we offer
Safer London continually reviews its pay and we currently offer the following benefits package to all our employees:
- Safer London is a 4 day/32 hour (FTE) working week organisation. This means that you have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
- Agile working. This means you have will have the flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face to face work in the community.
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
- A contributory Pension Scheme.
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
- A Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A Mental Health Helpline.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of courses and acting up/additional responsibilities roles.
- An initial Annual Leave allowance of 179 hours, rising to 192 hours after 3 years and 211 hours after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays.
Sound good? Here’s how to apply
To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible: Safer London runs a rolling recruitment process which means that applications are shortlisted and invited for interview within one week of receipt. As soon as a suitable candidate is found, no further applications will be considered.
As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process or if you experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the application through the online portal, please contact us via the “Contact us” section of our website.
Please note that we don’t accept CVs.
Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Programmes
The charity strives for a fairer and more sustainable world by working with Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world’s rainforests. We are looking for a committed and dynamic Head of Programmes to join this growing team working at the forefront of the fight against climate change and social injustice.
Position: Head of Programmes
Location: London/hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours
Salary: £58,500 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 25 November 2024
Interview Date: 4 December 2024
The Role
As Head of Programmes, you will shape an exciting new phase of programming for the organisation, capitalising on new opportunities to scale impact.
Key duties include:
- Overall responsibility for the programme portfolio, ensuring sound management and administration of projects in accordance with our procedures and those of funders.
- Leadership in the development and execution of the programme strategy, providing guidance and direction to the team, ensuring that all the work aligns with the values of the charity and contributes to organisational goals.
- Leading the approach to local partner organisations and ensuring that they are equipped to comply with current policies and procedures.
- Build and cultivate trusted relationships and networks with partners and other stakeholders.
- As a key member of the Senior Management Team, play a key role in the design and implementation of organisational strategies and policies.
About You
The Head of Programmes will have proven track-record in programme management, extensive experience working in international development and excellent knowledge of environmental issues and human rights. Proven leadership and line management experience, as well as strategy design and implementation, stakeholder management and external representation are key elements of the role. Fluency in English and French is required, and knowledge of Spanish highly desirable.
Employee Benefits
- 30 days paid holiday, in addition to Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working
- 4 weeks of work from anywhere in the world
- IT home office budget
- Learning and development allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 4% employer contribution to workplace pension regardless of employee contribution
We encourage all interested candidates to apply, even if they believe they may not fully meet all the requirements. Applicants should specifically explain their suitability for the role in their application.
Other areas of experience may include Programmes, Head of Programmes, Director of Programmes, International Head of Programmes, International Director of Programmes, Environmental Head of Programmes, Environmental Programmes, Programme Manager.
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
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The Head of Fundraising is an exciting new role developed for the Society to increase fundraising and develop additional income streams to enhance the sustainability of the Society. They will help deliver the Transformation Plan, an exciting new project for Scotland’s oldest learned antiquarian Society to help deliver the Society’s vision: “Scotland’s past is for everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect, home and abroad”.
The Transformation Plan includes the acquisition and redevelopment of a B-listed building in central Edinburgh to co-create the most inclusive, low-carbon and heritage-rich space to work, visit and participate. This will become a heritage hub for Scotland’s past, helping to bring heritage alive for a wide range of public audiences. This role will provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the Society to achieve its fundraising targets and enhance its development program.
They will be an effective fundraiser and key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision.
Initially on a 2.5-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding, the post will work as part of the senior management team and liaise directly with staff, Councillors (trustees), members (known as Fellows) and other organisations and individuals to ensure the successful delivery of their responsibilities.
The post will have the following immediate priorities:
· Helping develop and submit a major stage one Development Phase National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant application in collaboration with the Director and others, creating an engaging and successful proposal and case for support (part of an overall c£6m Transformation Plan project)
· Development and delivery of a major fundraising campaign based on personal giving, grant applications and other fundraising activities
· Working with staff and Councillors to develop the required transformation of the Society to deliver maximum public benefit in line with the Society’s vision and mission
· Line managing staff as required
Main Responsibilities
Strategy and planning
· Development and delivery of a fundraising campaign (including grant funding, individual and organisational donations, and other fundraising activities) for a c£6m project, setting targets in collaboration with the Director and meeting them, creating engaging and successful proposals and cases for support
· Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across a range of revenue streams
· In cooperation with the Director, lead the development of a long-term fundraising strategy to achieve agreed long term Society goals and vision
· Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds
Fundraising
· Build and manage an effective fundraising team (across the Society staff and volunteers as required) that delivers fundraising income meeting set targets
· Oversee the management of a grant and trust income programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality proposals and reports
· Oversee the management of an individual giving programme, supporting staff as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high-quality donor development and reports
· Lead on development of new funding streams
· Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys for the development of relationships and retention
Senior Management
The Head of Fundraising is a member of the Society’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and as such the post-holder will be expected to play a proactive role in the management of the Society including:
· Organisational strategic planning and development
· Income and expenditure budget planning and management
· Advising members of SMT on the availability of funds and the viability of obtaining funds to support initiatives
· Contribute to leadership decisions on all aspects of policy, development and organisation
· Playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Society strategy and action plans
· To participate as an active member of the SMT, attending meetings and producing reports as required
· Attending Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings to report and give advice on fundraising matters
· Attending and participating in Council (trustee meetings) and producing reports as required
· Contribute to establishing and delivering on the core values of the Society
· Attend and participate in relevant events
A full job description is available.
Person Specification
The Head of Fundraising will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from statutory sources, foundations, trusts and major donors. They will be a key contact for grant giving organisations, personal donations and legacies. They will report directly to the Director sharing collective responsibility to deliver the Society’s strategy and vision. As such they will need the following:
Requirements - essential
· At least three years’ experience in a similar role
· Demonstrable record of major capital fundraising leadership and delivery, ideally within a charitable organisation but others will be considered
· A track record of successful fundraising, including sizeable NLHF applications
· Experience of utilising the strength of an organisational brand for charity/business development
· Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets
· Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships including developing and managing individual donors and development of legacy giving
· Experience of developing and implementing strategic and business plans
· Strong leadership skills
· Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation and/or its services
· Knowledge of the fundraising environment including regulations around due diligence and compliance
· Knowledge of a range techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective generation of income for the Society
· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
· Exceptionally convincing and persuasive written and oral skills with the ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and coherently to a diverse range of audiences
· Ability to secure Senior Management and Board approval for strategy
· Demonstrable ability to evaluate the type of initiatives and programs within the scope of the post and initiate, develop and deliver new initiatives that build on their successes
Aptitude
· Inclusive management style with experience of line management
· Ability to work flexibly, including occasional weekend and out-of-hours work
· Strong commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation
· The ability to drive and embed lasting change
· Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative, make decisions and achieve ambitious targets
· Demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity
Requirements - desirable
· Experience of working in a charitable organisation
· Experience of working in a membership organisation
· Experience and understanding of working with heritage organisations
· Understanding of the main issues facing the heritage sector
· Entrepreneurial outlook
· Experience of matrix management
· Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level
Further Information
This post is an initial 2.5-year (30 month) full-time contract which will be extendible subject to funding. There will be a short probationary period during which time your skills and suitability for the position will be assessed. Development of fundraising for the Transformation Plan will be the immediate priority. A lot of work has already been undertaken by the Society in preparing for an NLHF application as part of this, but the skill and experience of this post will ensure it has the maximum chance of success. This will include liaising with others, including NLHF staff and our consultants, the More Partnership.
The tasks and role will develop in line with the requirements in that application and the implementation of the Transformation Plan and will be reviewed after the submission of the initial NLHF bid. However, the core responsibilities will remain the development and delivery of successful fundraising strategies, increasing income to the Society.
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and believes that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and encourage all interested individuals to apply.
A full job description is available.
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
The Society has been around for over 240 years, actively supporting the study and enjoyment of Scotland’s past, ensuring everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect its heritage, home and abroad. We are now looking to contract a new role created to help us enhance the organisation and increase its sustainability into the future.
What we do
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is a heritage charity (SC010440) with global membership providing expertise, support and resources to enhance and promote the understanding and enjoyment of Scotland’s past. It empowers and facilitates research and innovation, advocating as an independent voice for heritage, and sharing knowledge of the past with everyone. For more information please refer to our website.
Submit a full CV and covering letter outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge meets the requirements (no more than 2 sides of A4) by the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person in Edinburgh. Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed.
Applicants who are not shortlisted will be informed but no detailed feedback will be possible.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024
Interviews: Wednesday 11th December 2024
Become part of something historic!
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Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol or London - UK, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Kenya, Senegal), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Tanzania)
Closing date for applications: 15th November 2024
Contract status: Global post, full-time
Start date: January 2025
Contract duration: Permanent
Remuneration: Salaries will be in line with local salary grades and dependent on experience: circa £54,100 - £68,000 gross per annum (UK); BZD 73,100 - 110,000 gross per annum (Belize); IDR 485,100,000 - 750,000,000 gross per annum (Indonesia); USD 27,800 - 39,000 gross per annum (Timor-Leste); KES 4,853,000 - 7,500,000 gross per annum (Kenya); XOF 20,300,000 - 31,000,000 gross per annum (Senegal); TZS 70,127,000 - 100,000,000 gross per annum (Tanzania); MGA 63,080,000 - 90,000,000 (net per annum; only applicable in Madagascar).
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.
Summary job description
The Head of Design & Integration is responsible for leading a core team within Data Science. This role will oversee the design, development, and integration of data collection, visualisation, and interpretation tools, conduct integrated data analyses, and ensure the seamless operation of data access platforms. The team will also provide training and support to staff and partners on using these tools effectively. This position requires collaboration with the team that builds tools, as well as cross-functional teams, to ensure that data solutions meet organisational needs and are user-friendly.
The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in data collection, analysis, and system integration with strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring that data-driven decision-making is enabled across the organisation. This role will report to the Director of Data Science.
To view the job responsibilities in more detail, please see the attached job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about safeguarding and driving best practice? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Safeguarding to join Samaritans. In this vital leadership role, you’ll provide strategic oversight and expert advice on safeguarding adults and children at risk, ensuring a robust safeguarding culture across all of our services and the organisation as a whole.
• £62,000-£67,000 per annum + emergency phone allowance
• Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid working: Linked to Ewell, Surrey office. A blend of working from home, the Ewell office and other locations for team meetings.
• In-person working: Meeting in person is something we value. Mandated in-person meetings will be in place from Jan 2025. This is around 2 days per month and further information can be found on our careers website .
• Occasional travel and weekend work may be required. You’ll also be part of our emergency phone rota which is roughly one week in six.
You’ll lead a talented team, shaping our safeguarding policies and practices for volunteers and staff, and work closely with senior leadership to manage complex cases, respond to safeguarding incidents, and chair key panels. Your expertise will help ensure Samaritans has a thriving safeguarding culture and continues to deliver safeguarding excellence, continuously improving, demonstrating impact and learning from best practice .
Key Responsibilities:
• Managing a team of Managers
• Leading our safeguarding strategy and policy development
• Providing expert safeguarding advice across the organisation
• Chairing serious safeguarding incident panels
• Building strong relationships with external safeguarding bodies
• Representing Samaritans at conferences and external meetings
• Developing and updating safeguarding training
What we’re looking for:
• Up to date Designated Safeguarding Lead training and Safeguarding training
• A qualified and registered Social Worker
• Significant safeguarding experience, child protection and/or protection of adults at risk of harm
• Previous experience working with volunteers
• Excellent up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, best practice guidance, policy and procedure
• Extensive leadership experience including managing high performing teams, with the ability to challenge, build and maintain strong and effective relationships
• Experience of chairing and reporting serious case reviews and reporting to regulatory bodies, disclosure services, Local Authority Designated Officers, police and social services
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex safeguarding cases
Criminal record check (DBS):
We take safeguarding seriously at Samaritans and follow safe recruitment practices. As this role has direct contact with children and adults at risk, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check with Adults and Children’s Barred Lists.
At offer stage, as part of the conditional job offer, we will require the candidate to disclose in full, spent and unspent convictions by completing a declaration form. The declaration form will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Being Inclusive: We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Application: If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and cover letter (2 page max), outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close midnight on 10 November. Video interviews will take place on 18 November.
If you're ready to lead impactful change and contribute to our mission that fewer people die by suicide, apply today.
We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as our Head of Grants and Programmes. This will be our first Head of Grants and Programme role and will provide the right candidate with a rare opportunity to implement and oversee the delivery of the Charity’s new £2.5 million dedicated grant programmes from pre to post award.
Covering four programmes (Patient Care, Research & Development, Clinical Innovation and Staff Education & Improvement), the post holder will be responsible for managing circa £2.5M of expenditure each year, ensuring they deliver impact for patients, staff and donors.
This role will be key, as we launch our ambitious new strategy to grow our reach and impact, and this opportunity offers the right candidate the chance to implement new ways of working as part of the management team and leading a committed team.
This role would also oversee the programmes delivered by the Charity, offering the opportunity to grow these areas of work and directly influence the impact on patients and difference we make.
We are looking for a passionate individual with the drive to deliver this programme of work, but most important they will believe in the Charity’s mission and ensure that every aspect of our work supports its delivery.
Main Responsibilities:
Grant Management & Compliance
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Oversee the delivery of the charity’s dedicated grant programmes from pre to post award: Patient Care, Research & Development, Clinical Innovation and Staff Education & Improvement. The post holder will be responsible for circa £2.5M expenditure per annum ensuring they deliver impact for patients, staff and donors (grant values typically range from £2K to <£0.5M)
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Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grants are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes
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Ensure compliance with financial obligations (inc. payments, reconciliations and audits) and regulatory obligations (inc. data management, grant award contracts, procurement)
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Ensure grant making processes reflects and champion current best practice
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Oversee the implementation and management of a Grants Advisory Committee
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
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Build relationships with key stakeholders within UHS, including senior health professionals, executive team members, partners and beneficiaries
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Act as primary liaison for the charity’s grant making responsibilities, ensuring alignment with charitable objectives and 2024-2027 strategic mission
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Provide support to Director of Operations and Resources and the Senior Leadership Team, fostering a collaborative approach to grant programme delivery in tandem with fundraising, communication and art programme goals
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Represent the organisation at meetings, site visits, events and other external facing activities as required
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Implement hybrid applicant and grantee support functions (e.g. webinars, Q&A events, promotional events, annual learning events)
Strategic Planning & Funding Prioritisation
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Lead the development of the charity’s grant-making function, working with internal and external stakeholders in identifying key funding priorities that align with the charity’s mission and future goals
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Develop strategies for allocating resources effectively and the ongoing review of grant programmes (aiming for continual improvement)
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Develop strategies for working in partnership with UHS for joint decision making, the effective management of capital awards and high value grant requests
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Identify new grant opportunities and potential partnerships to diversify funding streams
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Maximise grant impact by contributing to the business planning process
Evaluation, Reporting & Impact
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Oversee processes for effective grant monitoring, reporting and analysis of grants portfolio
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Develop and implement an evaluation framework for the charity’s grants programme, ensuring this is embedded and linked to organisation wide reporting mechanisms and measurable outcomes are achieved
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Use data and insights to inform the continuous improvement of grant-making practices and programme development
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Utilise information captured to promote grant programmes and support Fundraising and Communications Directorate
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Support the Impact and Evaluation Officer
Programme Delivery Management
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Develop a robust online grant management system
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Co-ordinate cross-functional activities and resources to enhance the delivery of grant programmes
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Ensure the design and delivery of grant programmes underpins strategic objectives
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Develop strategic engagement programmes
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Keep abreast of changing external trends
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Manage any Charity-led programmes as required and ensure all programmes are appropriately managed and evaluated for impact and value for money.
General
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Support the line management and continuing professional development of the grants team.
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Ensure content and material is in line with Directorate of Fundraising and Communications for marketing, publications, website and social media responsibilities
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Support the wider work of the organisation, contributing to All Staff events/meetings as required
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Support the Director of Operations and Resources in the preparation of necessary Trustee reports, annual reports and impact reports
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Support EDI journey
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Substantial experience in grants management, within a relevant not-for-profit setting (e.g. healthcare charity). Post holder must be proficient with pre and post award responsibilities including assessment.
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Demonstrable track record of contributing to organisational strategy
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Demonstrable track record of utilising grants management systems
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Demonstrable track record of budget management
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Proven ability in managing impact measurement of charitable programmes
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Proven ability in Committee Management
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Strong attention to detail
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Financially proficient
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IT proficient
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Excellent problem solver
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
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Strong strategic thinking with excellent leadership skills and experience in managing and developing others.
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A passion for the charity’s mission and a commitment to delivering high-impact programmes that enhances patient care
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Who you are
You will either have a relevant financial qualification or bring equivalent experience. You will bring analytical and communication skills and an ability to clearly explain and interpret financial information for non-finance staff. You are able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a small team.
What the role involves
· Managing the organisation’s finance function including financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
· Supporting the meetings of the Finance & Risk Sub-Committee of the Board.
· Working with the Finance and HR Officers to deliver the monthly payroll.
· Providing financial advice to the Senior Leadership Team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health globally, tackling mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. In our mission to stop men dying too young, we’re seeking a Head of New Partnerships to join our London based team.
About the role:
As our Head of New Partnerships, this role will play a pivotal role in the delivery of our long-term high-value partnerships strategy over the next 3-5 years. You will be responsible for leading a team of new business specialists to attract and secure new partnerships to join the portfolio of Commercial, Strategic and Transformational partnerships. As we move into the implementation of our new 5 year strategy, you will also be responsible for recruiting new impact partners or funders to support our key strategic goals in the region.
You will lead on the implementation of the new business strategy, offering guidance and effective line management, through a growth mindset. In addition, this role will connect global conversations for developing new, impact-led Transformational global partnerships at scale.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Develop and implement the New Partnership strategy in line with the wider Corporate and impact Partnerships strategy.
- Support and lead New Partnership Managers to develop engaging, holistic, strategic pitch materials to drive high-value partnerships, focussed on income and impact.
- Manage a portfolio of high-value prospects and a growing pipeline across the team, ensuring a long-term approach to reach 3-5 year income and impact targets
- Work closely with Director of Partnerships to provide accurate income forecasting and monthly budget reports, ensuring the New Partnership team delivers its annual financial target.
- Ensure team leverages Movember’s year-round moments, events, campaign opportunities and key impact programmes to drive new partners.
- Work closely with New Partnership Managers to ensure all new business KPIs are met, whilst maximising opportunities to deliver maximum value through income, reach, brand relevance, GIK/ VIK, and impact.
- Support team on all contract negotiations and provide guidance on best practice to ensure highest value for Movember, whilst striving for multi-year, multi-market contracts.
- Maintain a high knowledge of industry trends and activity to influence and guide innovation in partnerships.
- Manage and motivate the New Partnerships team, providing direction and specialist advice.
- Working with the Head of Global Partnerships Operations, the Directors of Partnerships in the key markets and the Chief Growth Officer, contribute to the recruitment and development of Global Transformational Partnerships
For this role, you’ll need:
- 7+ years’ experience in senior business and fundraising/revenue development roles
- Has a proven track record in managing significant revenue generation accountabilities of 6 and 7 figure partnerships
- Experience of developing impact led partnerships and income.
- Has strong networks and the ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with senior stakeholders
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of stakeholders
- Ability to use data to drive decisions
- Demonstrated people management experience
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
- Highly developed organisation skills, the ability to prioritise and concurrently manage multiple tasks
- Strong problem-solving skills with a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
- Self-starter/high level of internal motivation
- Ability to work in a fast paced and growth environment
- Adaptability and flexibility
Bonus points for:
- Proficiency in Salesforce
- An understanding of Trusts and Foundations
Why Movember?
Movember is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Our employee benefits include:
- Hybrid/Flexible working – we offer our team a split of home and office working
- 13 weeks paid Parental Leave and 6 weeks annual leave
- Health Cash Plan – to support the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing)
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering face to face counselling, plus legal and financial support
- A fun stimulating and collaborating culture, with company events
- Service awards after 3, 5 and 10 years
- Bike to work scheme
- Half day Fridays for 9 months of the year
Does this role sound up your alley?
If so, we’d love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ to send through your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About StreetVet
StreetVet is a fast-growing national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness and to keeping pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 400 vet and nurse volunteers in 23 locations around the UK to provide free veterinary treatment, funded by grants, corporate and private donors and partners. Since inception in 2016 the charity has treated nearly 3,000 pets and has won numerous awards including the Vet Trust Award for the Most Trusted Veterinary Charity, Purina Better with Pets Prize and Homeless Link Excellence Award for Excellent Support.
Title: Head of Volunteering
Duration: Permanent, full-time Reporting to: CEO
Responsible For: All StreetVet volunteers
Works With/Key Contacts: Colleagues across the organisation, volunteers, potential volunteers
Location: Home - remote working with regular travel to outreach locations and, as necessary, recruitment events
Contracted hours: 37.5-hour work week (flexible working available)
Holiday: 25 days per year plus national holidays
Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 depending on experience
Main Purpose of the Role
The Head of Volunteering will manage, develop and grow StreetVet’s Volunteer programme. They will have overall responsibility to recruit, onboard, induct, train, support, communicate with, develop and recognise volunteers as well as ensure good governance and compliance. The Head of Volunteering will act as an ambassador for volunteering across all StreetVet locations and externally. The Head of Volunteering will monitor and evaluate the impact of StreetVet’s volunteering programme and will identify and assess opportunities to develop the programme further.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the StreetVet Volunteering Strategy
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the volunteer programme across all locations and work with the clinical team to ensure appropriate and robust processes are in place to provide suitable and high-quality care for the animals StreetVet work with.
• Develop and grow the volunteer programme to continually improve the volunteering experience at StreetVet.
• Review and refine all volunteer processes, policies and documentation to improve standards and ensure compliance.
• Oversee the recruitment and retention of volunteers, including the review and maintenance of all volunteer-related data, ensuring that it is compliant with data protection and GDPR principles.
• Oversee the development and provision of effective induction and learning and development activities appropriate for volunteer roles, working with key contacts across the charity and liaising with existing volunteers as required.
• Work to ensure all volunteers are aware of and adhere to StreetVet’s policies on safeguarding and working with vulnerable individuals.
• Develop effective methods of communicating with volunteers about their volunteering and the activities of the wider charity and provide opportunities for volunteers to communicate with each other.
• Oversee the development and provision of volunteer reward and recognition activities.
• Deal appropriately with escalated issues around volunteering, using tact, diplomacy and mitigating reputational and other risks that might be involved. This may include working in conjunction with management on issues that involve staff, as well as sensitively managing and, on occasion, terminating volunteer agreements when deemed appropriate.
• Establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders across the charity to ensure a consistent and best practice approach to volunteering across our locations and central volunteer team.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff that work with volunteers to ensure they receive appropriate support and development.
• Ensure effective use of the volunteer database and other tools to record, produce and analyse metrics on volunteer involvement, recruitment, retention and other relevant KPIs.
• Produce outcome and impact reports for both internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Keep up to date with current developments in the volunteering sector, including undertaking benchmarking and accreditation e.g. Investing in Volunteers standard. Maintain and develop good relationships with similar organisations in the sector and represent StreetVet at external conferences/meetings as relevant.
• Manage budgets and resources related to the volunteer programme.
The above job description is intended to be an outline of the duties and responsibilities for this role. This is not an exhaustive list, and it is likely to change over time. You may be expected to undertake other duties that are commensurate with this role and grade.
Please see full job description for essential experience required.
StreetVet is a national charity, committed to providing free vet care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness & to keep pets & owners together
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.