National Director

An experienced and dynamic manager is required to lead a growing and ambitious charity to consolidate and further develop its position as a key strategic national network. NACCOM was established in 2006 to support organisations that provide people seeking asylum, refugees, and other migrants with housing and other assistance to prevent their destitution. The network has grown to represent 112 member organisations housing over 3,000 people last year.
The National Director will be responsible for delivering and developing our strategy, building on the growth that the organisation has experienced. We are looking for someone; with a passion for social justice, with excellent organisational and communication skills with a wide variety of stakeholders, who can foster collaborative partnerships, and who can see the big picture as well as having an attention to detail. They will lead a small staff team, located in different parts of the UK, and be committed to supporting other organisations reach their full potential, representing a growing sector to influence policy makers and opinion formers for the benefit of destitute people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants.

This is an exciting role for an ambitious and tenacious individual who wants to shape the future development of the organisation and influence the sector to make a big difference to the lives of increasing numbers of vulnerable people and those that support them.

Job Description – National Director

Responsible to: Board of Trustees (primarily Chair and Treasurer)

Organisational Context: NACCOM is committed to bringing an end to destitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants with no recourse to public funds living in the UK. NACCOM exists to promote good practice in and support the establishment of accommodation projects that reduce destitution amongst people seeking asylum. In addition, they may also support migrants with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) and / or refugees facing barriers to accessing affordable housing.

It does this by:

• providing information, advice, and networking opportunities to share learning and good practices to provide pathways out of destitution
• working with others (including those with lived experience) to raise awareness of destitution and campaign for a just and humane asylum system
• gathering and disseminating data on the scale of destitution and positive outcomes achieved by members

Job purpose:

1. To lead the work of NACCOM, working with its Trustees, Staff, Members to implement its vision to end destitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants with no recourse to public funds in the UK;

2. To be responsible for the implementation of strategy, management and administration of the organisation, including its fundraising and finances;

3. To work with the Trustee Board to develop and review strategy, and fulfil its governance functions ensuring that it receives appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters;

4. To promote NACCOM and grow its membership and influence.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £40,760 - £43,662 p.a. (NJC – SCP points 38 – 41) + 6% pension

London allowance may be considered.

Contract: Permanent following a 6-month probation period

Location: Within the UK - home based or hosted within an office by agreement with regular travel to London and UK wide.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing NACCOM’s ‘Vision’ and ‘Strategic Plan’ working with trustees, staff, members, and partners.
• Lead and line manage staff, supporting them with regular supervision and appraisals to facilitate their work and development, including through appropriate training.
• Oversee the management of NACCOM’s finances together with the treasurer and finance administrator, including management accounts, audit preparation/financial reporting, to ensure that NACCOM remains financially healthy and complies with its legal obligations and good practice.
• Develop and lead the delivery of NACCOM’s fundraising strategy, including building relationships with grant making trusts, donors and supporters, reporting on the use of funds given.
• Work with staff, members and partners to identify and promote good practice in the delivery of accommodation for destitute people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants.
• Oversee and support the implementation of NACCOM’s advocacy and campaign strategy. This will include representing NACCOM locally and nationally; in the media, by meeting politicians, policy makers and other influencers.
• Work with members, key stakeholders and staff to improve the system of monitoring and collecting data from the network to record key outcomes/outputs of members work and the effects of destitution.
• Provide the Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders with timely, clear and comprehensive reports so they can monitor and evaluate NACCOM’s performance and governance.
• Promote NACCOM’s work to its members and externally building collaborative partnerships and engaging widely with cross sector networks.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and diversity within NACCOM and its member organisations.
• Oversee the organisation of the Annual Conference / AGM and other events as appropriate and the production of the annual impact report / report of accounts.
• Undertake other relevant duties as agreed with the Chair and the Board of Trustees

Person specification

The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate that he or she is/has;

• An understanding of the issues faced by people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants in the UK with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), particularly destitution.
• Experience of supporting and/or housing vulnerable people, identifying, and developing best practice, particularly from within the voluntary sector.
• Experience of strategic planning and implementation working with a diverse Board of Trustees.
• Proven success in raising funds from a variety of sources, including from trusts and foundations, as well as delivering and reporting on agreed outcomes and the evaluation of services.
• Management experience, including the management of staff, budgets, projects and volunteers.
• Proven track record of advocating for the rights of marginalised groups and experience of or an aptitude for working with the media.
• Demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The following key competencies will be required.

• A leader and effective manager who is dynamic, persuasive, and able to meet both the operational and strategic demands of the role
• An ability to manage competing priorities and a challenging workload.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling good relationships to be established and maintained with Trustees, colleagues, members, and other stakeholders.
• An excellent communicator with a high level of written and spoken English.
• A persuasive speaker, capable of positively influencing a wide range of audiences.
• Good networker with the ability to foster new partnerships, nurture and maintain existing ones and work collaboratively across sectors.
• The ability to work creatively and flexibly in a diverse range of situations and with a wide variety of people and organisations.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work independently whilst keeping others informed, working collaboratively and being accountable to the Chair/Board
• An excellent role model and team player, able to engender an environment of mutual trust and respect.

Finance Assistant

Bristol

£21,000 per annum

Permanent, full time

NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents, serving 150,000 new families each year face to face and many more online.  Our vision is of a world in which no parent is isolated and all parents are supported to build a strong society.  Our mission is to support parents through the first thousand days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.  We do this through sharing knowledge, creating networks and harnessing voices. 

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who share our vision and values. You do not have to be a parent to share this vision and working for the NCT is a rewarding experience. It gives you the opportunity to apply your experience and expertise to help enrich the lives of thousands of parents in the UK. It offers you the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain insight into working for a charity in the not-for-profit sector. NCT is committed to positive organisational culture, productive workplace and work-life balance that respects the individual.

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to become part of the finance team in Bristol, a team of seven people. This is an exciting time for the NCT as we shall be implementing a new CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system in 2020 and this role will interact with the new system on a daily basis and input into the development of new processes. In this role your primary responsibilities will be: to act as a key point of contact in the finance team, managing the finance mailbox and dealing with queries from inside and outside the organisation; reconciliation of one of the charity’s main bank accounts; regular processing of Direct Debits (mandates, claims and refunds); and to review purchase invoices and process the weekly payment run.

We will short list throughout the application process and reserve the right to close the application process early, so if you feel you are the right candidate for the role then please apply now! 

See the Job Description for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Closing Date: 7th June 2020 midnight

Duration: Two Years Fixed-Term (extension subject to funding)

Location: Cardiff or London

Are you a passionate and strategic communicator? Are you able to use data and insight to create impactful campaigns? Can you equip people with the skills and confidence to share their own stories, in a compelling way?

We are looking to recruit a Communications, Engagement and Outreach Manager ready to take on an exciting new role and apply their skills and knowledge to support a busy and ambitious team. You will lead on strategic external communications, including media and campaigns, securing global reach so that the results of our work reaches the people who need it most, support our programme teams to amplify the voices of those we fund, and get stories of ‘what works’ – as well as what doesn’t – in front of the right people.

We’re a global charity, working to find solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support work that goes on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis.

We are based in London and Cardiff but our roles have a global reach. As an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, we work closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen.

You will be given a high degree of autonomy in your work, so to be successful, you will need to be flexible, bold, and work well in a constantly changing environment. You will have strong organisation skills, experience in managing a varied workload, while paying attention to the tiny details.

If you are passionate about using your communications skills and experience to support the humanitarian community and those affected by crises, and you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.

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We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality, and are committed to improving employment opportunities for minority groups. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled candidates, as BAME and people with disabilities are currently under-represented throughout our work. We also welcome applications from LGB and Trans, and non-binary candidates. 

The role will be appointed at the start of the salary band advertised, unless there are exceptional circumstances. This allows for incremental progression within the role and movement up the scale.

Closing date: Monday, 25 May 2020 

Interview dates: Thursday 4 June & Friday 5 June 2020

We are looking for a Campaigns and Communications Officer to join the dynamic LRMN team. You should have at least 2 years’ experience in a campaign and communications role in a small to medium size non-profit organisation and a proven track record in developing and implementing campaigns and associated communication and advocacy strategies. Experience of engaging and empowering service users to participate and influence local and national campaigns is a must as well as experience of using social media and digital marketing, including data analysis.

You will take responsibility in our  Borough of Sanctuary campaigns  and collaborate with key local, regional, and national partners in shaping and promoting campaigns most relevant to LRMN’s service users.

You will work closely with LRMN’s Fundraising Officer in producing core messages and other relevant documents to support LRMN’s fundraising strategy and activities and will be responsible in implementing our Communications Strategy and developing our Campaigns Strategy.

To be successful you should be aware of issues and barriers faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in accessing appropriate services and support and have a good knowledge and understanding of legislations relevant to them.

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugees and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing in south and southeast London boroughs.

Please note we will not accept CVs and we will interview as applications come in so please apply as soon as possible.

If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks after the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted this time.

I am working with an international non-profit charity, as they look to recruit a new Senior Communications Manager, who is passionate about tackling the climate emergency. In this role you will use your skills in strategic communications to make a difference. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic business-facing organization, working to get messages across to global, varied audiences.

The ideal candidate: This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a wider global team. You will lead a team of 3 and lead, develop and implement integrated multi-channel global communications strategies and plans, in line with the strategic plan and the needs of our target audiences.

The organisation drives companies and governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Their platform is one of the richest sources of information globally on how companies and governments are driving environmental change.

Required skills and experience:

* Strong experience of developing, implementing and evaluating highly successful multi-channel communications strategies;
* Strong PR experience and demonstrable knowledge of international media, including business, trade and environment media;
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and nurture relationships both internally and externally, including complex multi-stakeholder relationships;

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, annual discretionary bonus, 30 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), generous non-contributory pension provision.

This is permanent role. For more information please call or e-mail me, 02078207305, [email protected]

Please get in touch now, to avoid disappointment.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Who we are

As the UK’s leading social impact investor, our role is uniting capital, expertise and ideas to create better lives.
Working with expert partners, we seek to understand people’s needs first. Then, using our knowledge and capital, we collaborate and invest with fund managers who also want to create a better, sustainable future.

They, and the social enterprises and charities they invest in, create the impact. Our role is to bring the most relevant experts from our network to the table, generating ideas and connecting capital to where it’s most needed.

We want to give more people and communities the chance to have an impact on the issues they care about – from affordable homes, to vulnerable older people and preventing mental ill health. In this way, we create opportunities for investors and enterprises to generate systemic social change, not just for today but for generations to come.

Overall purpose of the role

Location:London, EC4A (currently remote working)

Accountable to: Senior Director, Social Sector Engagement

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Salary band: £33,000 - £37,000 (depending on experience)

Big Society Capital has an important role to play in building understanding of social investment in the UK. We are looking for a creative new Social Sector Engagement and Communications Officer with a passion for creating a positive social impact to join our collaborative, dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in our social sector engagement campaigns and events across Big Society Capital and our collaborative project, Good Finance.

As Social Sector Engagement and Communications Officer you will be responsible for:

Communications

• Supporting the Senior Director, Social Sector Engagement to ascertain the most appropriate channels and content to deliver impact through our engagement work

• Building value and impact of social sector engagement and positioning both internally and externally

• Brand strategy and supporting the delivery of Social Sector Engagement and Good Finance tone of voice and corporate identity

• Developing content to support our campaigns and events work including blogs, podcasts, webinars, videos and infographics

• Shaping and managing content for relevant parts of the Big Society Capital website and associated micro-sites

• Supporting the evaluation and maintenance of the Good Finance marketing strategy

• Managing the social sector input to Big Society Capital’s social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc) and campaign newsletters

• Developing creative approaches to engage with varying audiences from across the social sector

Campaigns and Events

• Coming up with ideas and identifying new opportunities and subject focus for existing and future campaigns

• Coordinating and delivering communications support for targeted engagement campaigns through different media channels

• Building constructive relationships with key partners to reach a wider audience and maximise impact including through campaign-related events

• Managing event organisation of regional network events supported by Big Society Capital: Let’s Talk Good Finance and Good Finance Live

• Co-ordinating communications support for social sector facing events supported by or attended by Big Society Capital

• Facilitating social sector speaking opportunities for social sector team

• Developing core resources for events, campaigns and 1:1 meetings with stakeholders

• Leading legacy work and maintenance of our campaign resources

Engagement Stakeholder Management

• Building relationships with marketing and communications colleagues in other organisations across the financial and social sector

• Managing relationships with a range of campaign and events partners; including infrastructure organisations like NAVCA, Vonne and SEUK

• Instructing, managing and working with external agencies when required (e.g. video resources, webinars, events)

Internal Relationships

• Working closely with other team members to ensure effective delivery of Good Finance and social sector communications objectives

• Working closely with other Big Society Capital marketing and communications team members to ensure effective delivery of Good Finance and social sector communications objectives within the wider organisational strategy

• Being supportive of delivery and development plans for our wider social sector engagement work in order to maximise reach and impact

• Attending internal stakeholder meetings and contributing to Big Society Capital wider team initiatives

Reporting

• Evidencing impact through KPI reporting, using qualitative and quantitative data across social sector engagement to better inform our work

Compliance

• Reviewing financial promotions and ensuring compliance with regulations

Person profile

Essential experience

• Strong and relevant communications experience and a familiarity with common social media tools and website CMS tools

• Desire to develop knowledge of user centred design principles

• Keen interest in and understanding of public policy and current affairs and how their implications on the social sector

• Experience of working across the social sector or finance sector

Desirable experience

• Experience and competency in video/sound editing and with in design packages including InDesign and Photoshop

• Experience and competency of user X design

• Event management experience

Skills, abilities and attributes

• A self-motivated ideas person, willing to take initiative and work independently

• Enthusiastic about developing solutions and making recommendations

• Creative flair and a keen eye for design and attention to detail

• An engaging writer with an ability to tell a story and bring ideas to life

• Strong ability to work well under pressure and adapt to change

• Natural at building relationships and an ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

• Collegial, team player with a supportive approach and desire to be part of a close-knit team

• Passionate about supporting positive social impact in the UK through investment

• An appetite for continual learning and development of skills and expertise

• Ability to travel and commit to outreach activity across the UK

Salary and Terms of Employment

• This is a permanent, full-time role (open to flexible working).

• All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK

• Salary of £33,000- £37,000 (depending on experience)

• Big Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Applications

Please apply via our blind recruitment system, BeApplied by midday on Friday 29th May 2020.

Interviews will be held in early-mid June 2020.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further details.

All Big Society Capital staff are currently working from home. We will be as flexible as possible in light of any COVID-19 priorities and challenges which you may be facing.

We are the world’s oldest human rights organisation and our vision is a world free from slavery. We believe that modern slavery is a contemporary issue of the highest importance and we are determined to work with others to ensure people can be free from slavery across the world.

Anti-Slavery International is recruiting this post to aid the development of Anti-Slavery’s individual giving fundraising programme. As part of a small Communications and Fundraising Team, you will join a friendly and supportive team generating funds for the eradication of all forms of slavery throughout the world.

Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, you will support programme growth and generate income from donors both new and existing. These donors will give to us through membership, regular donations, appeals, digital fundraising and through new products we are yet to establish.

You will support the development, implementation and growth of a portfolio of products. By building upon existing relationships, and attracting and converting new supporters, you will grow our income in this area, helping to create a sustainable platform for all our fundraising activity.

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, we look forward to hearing from you.

Play a key role as Partnership Manager leading on key strategic partnerships at a local, regional and national level and take responsibility for developing, piloting and pricing our exciting new digital delivery platform.

• £35,000 per annum
• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and opportunity for flexible working
• London with some travel around the UK
• Permanent, Full Time

About us

StreetDoctors teaches emergency first aid to young people at risk of youth violence so they know what to do if someone is bleeding or unconscious. We do this through our movement of young healthcare volunteers (medics, nurses and paramedics) who train 11-25 year olds to understand the true medical consequences of violence and empower them to become lifesavers in their communities.

About the role

• Working with the Director of Operations and Finance, oversee the delivery of key elements of the StreetDoctors Business Plan in support of business development and income growth
• Implement our new pricing structure and the development, pilot and roll out of digital systems for monitoring delivery.
• Lead on cultivating and maintaining relationships with delivery partners and building strong local and regional partnerships.
• Working with the Director of Operations and Finance and Fundraising Manager build and maintain StreetDoctors Grassroots Fund.
• Work with the Central Team to ensure processes and systems are developed in consultation with local teams and where necessary adapted to supper local delivery.
• Support London Coordinator and Summer Expansion Officer to research and analyse key data to inform StreetDoctors expansion into new areas and support the set-up of local teams.

About you

• At least two years’ experience of the successful brokering and stewarding of partnerships to support an increase in delivery and / or income.
• Demonstrable business and organisational development experience including experience of negotiating delivery contracts.
• In-depth understanding of delivering in a volunteer-led organisation and the challenges and opportunities it can present.
• Strong understanding of financial management and cost recovery models.
• Ability to understand operational and delivery issues, identifying obstacles and finding creative solutions.
• Effective decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise complex tasks and implement key strategic objectives.
• Understanding of the complex needs of young people with lived experience of violence and how that needs to be taken into account when negotiating and or brokering service level agreements.

We are looking for committed and passionate people who are strategic and focused, able to turn vision into action, with excellent people and leadership skills as well as digital expertise. Applications, with a CV must be supported by a covering letter.

Advocacy and Communications Manager

About Global Office Consulting

Global Office is a consultancy organisation that specialises in international development, gender and global health offering professional services for organisations and individuals in the areas of strategic and operational planning, advocacy and communications, political and campaign planning and event management. GOC works predominantly with women-led and gender focused development organisations and initiatives. We are privileged to learn and grow alongside the incredible, pioneering women we work with.

We have experienced first-hand what can be achieved through partnering with and building connections between women driving social change and we are excited to build up our small team as we enter into the next phase of our organisation’s growth and development.

About you

Working with GOC means that you’re passionate about gender equality and social and economic justice. You see these goals as inseparable from public health and global development.

You have ambitious, out-of-the-box ideas and know how to build and motivate teams to bring them to fruition. You’re always seeking a better solution and the next opportunity to drive change. You have cut your teeth in global development or communications, led teams to excellent outcomes and want to push yourself as a leader and mission-driven professional.

Everything is a learning opportunity. You surround yourself with diverse perspectives and people who inspire you to be better. You pay it forward by supporting others. Teams are more seamless, productive, enthusiastic and creative with your leadership.

You want a job that’s not a 9-to-5 obligation, but a purpose-driven environment.

About the Role

The Advocacy and Communications Manager will know how to devise a strategy and mobilize people to act, build expertise across wide-ranging topics, and provide strategic advice to diverse audiences. They will have a sophisticated understanding and extensive experience of communication best practices, media relations and stakeholder engagement.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of an organisation committed to gender equality and economic justice.

Specific responsibilities include:

Communications

Making complex concepts accessible and actionable to a wide audience by developing strategies for creating key messages, fact sheets, social media posts and creative digital materials and mobilizing teams accordingly

Build strong relationships with top-tier media outlets so that our clients’ efforts receive the best coverage for advancing their goals

Elevating the voice and expertise of high-level influencers by polishing opinion pieces at key moments, prepping them for interviews, and providing ongoing counsel

Leveraging trends in media coverage, key announcements, new evidence and high-level conversations to further strategies that work on behalf of client interests

Advocacy

Identifying strategic moments and new champions to influence target stakeholders and amplify our clients’ goals

Getting partners on the same page through careful coordination, relationship management and message alignment

Getting partners, influencers and decision-makers in the same place by overseeing high-level events, including identifying invitees and speakers, and developing agendas or presentations

Building new coalitions of support for an issue with dedicated outreach, organization and relationship management

Following and tracking trends in global health policies and funding opportunities to continuously innovate on strategy

Client/Project Management

Oversee all major deliverables by developing a vision and strategy and delegating work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Manage client relationships, ensuring the needs of the client are met and keep executive management apprised of project development

Develop relationships with international opinion leaders and journalists

Understand background and nuance across our priority issue areas to form compelling arguments and provide strategic counsel to clients

Coach junior staff members on writing, client-facing interactions, and time management skills

Manage project work plans and budgets to ensure timely completion of client deliverables

Organize and attend events and meetings with executive management on behalf of clients

Responsible for follow-on and renewal business development

Member of the senior management team (SMT)

Required Qualifications

7-10 years of work experience

Deep expertise in communications and media relations including pitching

Exceptional writing ability with emphasis in persuasive writing

Experience managing and mentoring teams to achieve ambitious results

Experience managing budgets

Microsoft Office proficiency

Valuable Qualifications

Foreign language skills (French or Spanish, in particular)

International work experience

Agency experience

Online campaign and digital strategy experience

Public health and global development experience

Degree in a related field

Experience with Adobe Suite of creative tools (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or Canva

Job offer:

• Reporting to MD and Operations Director
• Full time with flexible working hours
• Contract duration: One-year contract with the intention of extension
• Location: TBC
• Start Date: TBC

How to Apply:

To apply for the post, please send your cv and a cover letter explaining what you could bring to our organisation and why you would be a good fit

Application Process:

First round telephone interviews will take place upon receipt of suitable application. If you are successful at this stage, you will undertake a written assignment, followed by an in-person interview. Successful applicants will go through a reference check and one more interview by the Directors.

The current Director will be going on a year’s maternity leave and we are looking for a suitable cover. 

The position of Director is an exciting role that primarily will be external facing in order to promote the essential support we provide to families. A key aspect is to grow our network of stakeholders, partners, corporate sponsors, commissioners and donors to achieve our growth ambitions and diversify our sources of income.

The Director will work with the Board of Trustees to set the future strategy and lead delivery of the implementation plan. This is a challenging role but there is considerable scope for the post holder to make a real difference to the organisation and significantly raise our profile within the community that we serve. 

The Director will also be expected to secure new funding streams and maintain existing relationships with key funders and stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify funders and generate income to cover our budgeted annual costs, c350k
• Build networks with new and existing funders to engage their support
• Represent and participate at external events and meetings to promote HSCI
• Actively contribute to expanding the role and influence of Home-Start London consortium in the wider London area
• Be accountable for the management of our resources to enable us to actively support a minimum of 90 to 120 families at any one time
• Provide leadership and oversight to colleagues and volunteers to ensure the correct outcomes for families through training, governance and quality assurance
• Performance and line management for Head of Delivery, Funding Officer and Bookkeeper
• Annual budget setting in conjunction with the Treasurer, and ongoing monitoring and reporting of financial position
• Provide management reports to the Trustee Board on progress against key performance measures
• Ensure that we remain compliant with all legislative and policy changes that impact the charity and our processes
• Understand the impact of legislative, changing political, economic and social climate on our work, and share this knowledge within the team to ensure compliance

Personal Specification / Attributes

The successful candidate will be an experienced Senior Manager/ Chief Executive with a demonstrable track record of successfully running an organisation. You will possess strong leadership, strategic management and governance skills as well as being solution focussed.  Strong stakeholder management skills are essential as is the ability to generate income from a range of sources.  

Essential knowledge and skills

• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, working to tight deadlines
• Demonstrable success in raising significant income from a variety of external sources
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Accomplished at providing motivational and influential leadership
• Proven track record of successfully delivering change
• Good understanding of financial accounting and budgeting in the charity sector
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Understanding, interpreting and presenting Management Information and data
• Previous experience of working with organisations in social services or health, with an understanding of the public sector commissioning process 
• Good working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) 

Preferred experience but not essential

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector
• A background in health and wellbeing
• Safeguarding children and working with families

Barnet Mencap is dynamic, expanding, and looking for team players to join our enthusiastic and diverse team. We support adults with moderate learning disabilities and/or autism to live independently in housing of their choice.

The role offers a challenge and satisfaction, which will suit people who:

• have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autism in a community setting
• have a good working knowledge of safeguarding issues facing people with learning disabilities and autism
• understand the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autism living independently and have the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
• have a ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
• have excellent communication skills

Barnet Mencap is committed to safeguarding, quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

Inclusion London is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and experienced Deaf or Disabled person for the post of:

Policy and Campaigns Officer

Inclusion London is a leading disability equality organisation run by and for Deaf and Disabled people. We have built a national reputation for effective policy and campaign work and for providing innovative business and organisational support to local Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with DDPOs to gather evidence and carry out policy and campaigning work on the impact of the Covid-19 emergency on Deaf and Disabled people including the experience of shielding and self-isolation, the impact on social care/independent living support and the implementation of the Coronavirus Act.

You will have experience of carrying out effective evidence based campaign and policy work and presenting data and policy work in an accessible and compelling way that supports effective campaigning and influencing. You will be great at developing effective relationships across different sectors and communicating with diverse audiences.

Inclusion London is committed to equality, diversity and human rights and reflecting the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from Deaf or Disabled people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

We support flexible working and large aspects of these jobs could be done remotely, however some travel to London to attend face-to -face meetings may be required depending on the Public Health advice. 

Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Length of employment: 12 months fixed term contract  

Pension: Non-contributory pension 5%

Holiday:  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata

To Apply:

Please click on the APPLY ON WEBSITE button below or above where you can download the application pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15 June 2020

Candidates invited to interview will be informed by: 19 June 2020

Interviews will take place: Week Commencing 29 June 2020 via Zoom

London (working from home at present due to Covid-19)

We are looking for a committed and motivated individual to join us as Policy and Research Manager, playing a key role in our Campaigns Team and for our charity during an important period for Refugee Action. There has never been a more crucial time to stand up to the injustice facing refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK.

Refugee Action is a national charity, dedicated to fighting for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. With almost 40 years’ experience providing face to face advice, and an established record of changing government policy, we help people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and build a new life in the UK.

As Policy and Research Manager you will lead our policy and research work across the organisation, with a particular focus on work to support our public campaigns. You will also support other advocacy informed by close working with Refugee Action’s front-line services and clients, and our partners.

In addition you will:

• Maintain an overview of all current Refugee Action policy positions and lead the development of new policy positions as needed;

• Develop and manage quantitative and qualitative research to underpin our campaigns;

• Write reports and briefings based on Refugee Action’s data, case studies and research;

• Support the development and delivery of Refugee Action’s campaigns and wider public engagement by providing written and verbal briefings.

We’re seeking someone with a strong track record in research and policy analysis and development, and experience of this in relation to front-line services and public campaigns. You will also have a good awareness of how government policy affects the lives of people seeking asylum and refugees in the UK. You will also have:

• A minimum of three years’ experience working in a policy co-ordination or policy management post;

• The ability to produce policy lines and statements;

• Experience in developing, delivering and managing research projects to achieve policy and campaign objectives;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write accessible reports and briefings and represent the organisation externally;

• The ability to build positive relationships with external stakeholders for the purpose of partnership working. 

For more information please visit our website.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 1 June 2020

Interviews: Monday 15 June.  The interview will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Unfortunately, we’re not able to be flexible with the interview date.

Do you have experience or would like to develop your experience in working with vulnerable young people at risk of homelessness? Do you have availability to cover shifts across a range of days, evenings or nights? Then this could an ideal role for you.

Our 32 bed supported accommodation offers 16 – 25 year olds a safe place to stay whilst developing the skills that will enable them to go on and build an independent life.  Many of our residents have complex needs and the Centre offers a range of on-site services as well as working closely with a range of other agencies to provide specialist support that will enables residents to address the obstacles that they are facing and empower them to achieve more.

This is a varied role and an excellent way of gaining experience in the homelessness sector, specifically working with Young People. You will provide first contact, safeguarding and support to the residents in our Supported Accommodation. You will be responsible for controlling access to the building, dealing with emergencies, carrying out Health and Safety checks and communicating any concerns or events to the rest of the team. You will collaborate and support the team in their work with residents who may be facing complex issues such as; mental and/or physical ill health, challenging behaviour, substance use and offending.

Background
Cardinal Basil Hume founded the Centre in 1986; we offer a diverse range of services for homeless young people, families in need and the local community on one site.  The Centre enables people to gain the skills and support they need to overcome poverty and homelessness.  We have 32 bed supported accommodation and also 5 move on flats all on one site. We are recruiting for Casual Hostel Support Workers who are able to cover for permanent staff absences such as annual leave or sickness. You will be able to work a variety of shifts across a wide range of days, being available to cover shifts as and when required.
 

Person Specification:

Experience

• Some experience of dealing directly with the public and/or clients or costumers in a busy service environment.
• An understanding of, and empathy with, the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable housed people, particularly Young People.
• Experience in using your initiative and making appropriate decisions when faced with emergencies or unexpected situations.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• A non-judgemental approach to working with people experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to show insight, openness, maturity and stability in the face of pressure
• Able to follow procedures accurately and keep simple records to demonstrate completion of tasks.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and discretion at work.
• Experience of Safeguarding.
• Basic IT skills; ability to log on to systems to input simple information and type emails.

The following are required of all roles within the Hostel:

• Genuine interest in and commitment to Cardinal Hume Centre’s work and client group.
• An understanding of and commitment to diversity & equality.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Contract type:  Rolling Casual Contract
Hours:  Variable. You will be offered work if it becomes available and will be given reasonable notice of available work. You are not obliged to accept any shifts offered to you.
Salary:  £10.78 per hr plus accrued holiday pay (equates to £12.08 p/h)
Application deadline:  Recruitment on on-going basis
Other benefits:  The Centre provides an auto-enrolment pension scheme for staff who are eligible and will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.

The Centre requires all its staff and volunteers to respect the ethos of the Centre and to be in sympathy with its aims and objectives. 

A commitment to respecting and implementing the Centre’s Equal Opportunity Policy is also expected. 

The Centre requires its staff to recognise the valuable role that volunteers play in the work of the Centre and to welcome and support volunteers with whom they work.

The Centre requires all its staff and volunteers to undertake an appropriate level of DBS or police check.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please view the full job description below. You will need to submit your CV and a covering letter to demonstrate how you meet the Person Specification. Please also download, complete and send the Equal Opportunities Form and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act form below.