If you are passionate about bringing meaningful change to the lives of survivors of trafficking through high quality therapy, are an experienced supervisor and have a flare for creativity and innovation, the Snowdrop team may have your dream job.

Job Title: Clinical Lead (female)*

Snowdrop Project is one of the leading charities in the anti-trafficking sector that provide long-term support to survivors of human trafficking through advocacy, counselling, community activities and a house renovation programme.  The Snowdrop Project has become a respected name in the field being invited to be part of the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group, speaking in the House of Lords and provide training to local authorities, police and health professionals in various locations around the UK.

In the last two years Snowdrop Project has seen an exponential growth in the provision of its services by 200% and has become part of significant campaigns such as Lord McColl’s Bill and informing and developing national practice.  With funding from the National Community Lottery Fund, we are looking for a dynamic therapeutic practitioner with extensive experience working with trauma and providing clinical supervision to a team.

You will become part of a small but vibrant team who are in the job to bring real and lasting change to both our direct beneficiaries and the national and international field.  Your input will ensure that our beneficiaries with complex needs receive the highest standard of therapeutic intervention and will work with the counsellors and leadership team to develop and grow the therapy service to survivors of trafficking.

You will need to show that you have a proven track record of providing this type of support to vulnerable people; can demonstrate strong leadership and management skills; are approachable and trustworthy and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

We offer a supportive and fun team environment, CPD training opportunities, individual support with health and wellbeing and a 4% contribution to the pension autoenrollment.

Position: Clinical Lead (female) *Please note that due to the nature of the post, this is a female only position in accordance with The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Hours: 30 hours, 4-year fixed term contract with potential extension

Day of work: Flexible, must include Friday

Direct reports: Senior counsellors

Reporting to: CEO

Closing date: Thursday 21st November 2019 at 5pm; Interview dates: Stage 1: First two weeks of December, Stage 2 (for successful applicants): third week of December

Start date: As soon as possible, variable around the notice period of the successful applicant. 

Moving expenses may also be available for the right candidate.

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Governance Programmes – Employer and Volunteer Engagement

Reports to:  Director of Governance Programmes

Location: Quantum House, 22 – 24 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London, EC4A 3EB

Purpose: The UK based Education and Employers charity aims to ensure that all young people have the inspiration, motivation, knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to help them achieve their potential. One of the ways it achieves this aim is via the Inspiring Governance service. Run in partnership with the National Governance Association this is a free governor recruitment and support service which gets highly skilled volunteers to serve as governors in some of the most disadvantaged schools in England and in so doing help raise educational achievement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference by taking on a leading role in engaging with employers and professional networks to secure the recruitment of excellent volunteers and governors for schools, academies and FE Colleges. The Charity currently delivers two Governance online recruitment programmes; one for the Department for Education and one for the Education and Training Foundation.

The postholder will primarily be responsible for engaging employers to recruit skilled volunteers to both governance programmes. This will include direct employer engagement with national level employers and professional networks and close liaison with other colleagues in the charity and a team of experienced Inspiring Governance Regional Managers; who engage employers and recruiters in the regions.

Outreach to FE providers and to school and academy governance recruiters will also form a secondary part of this role (working with the National Governance Association for Inspiring Governance). The role will also plan, oversee and manage mass outreach and engagement through marketing and communications; campaigns, social media and our website. Finally, this role has responsibility for contract reporting and client management for the Inspiring FE Governance programme.

Remuneration: £34k - £38k - depending upon experience

Additional Terms: 30 days paid holiday, exclusive of Statutory Holiday plus competitive pension scheme and a volunteering allowance of up to 5 days – pro rata in accordance with the length of contract. Additional family friendly benefits including enhancements to Statutory Payments.

Appointment Terms: Permanent and full time

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of employer engagement and volunteer recruitment across England in order to drive volunteer sign ups, secure employer engagement and the engagement of recruiters (schools/ academies and FE Providers) with our governance programmes:

• Inspiring Governance: This is a free (at point of use) England wide online recruitment service that connects schools with skilled volunteers interested in being governors and trustees. The service is currently funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and is delivered in conjunction with the National Governance Association - who provide onward support and training to IG placed governors and trustees. The programme has specific, and demanding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet around numbers of volunteers sourced and placed, the diversity of volunteers and the number of vacancies registered by schools.
• Inspiring FE Governance: This is a free (at point of use) England wide online recruitment service dedicated to finding individuals with the right skills to serve on Further Education (FE Boards) in England, including chairs of finance committees. Board members are committed volunteers and the role is like a company non-executive director. The Inspiring FE Governance service is funded by the Education and Training Foundation and run solely by Education and Employers. The programme has specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet, around numbers of volunteers sourced and placed for example.

We pride ourselves on the diversity, age ranges and quality of volunteers we recruit in terms of the skills and different thinking they can offer to governing boards. The Head of Governance Programmes – Employer and Volunteer Engagement will work closely with the Director of Governance Programmes and the Head of Governance Programmes, Matching & Customer Service to take responsibility for the successful delivery of five areas:

1. Review, evolve and deliver our current employer and volunteer engagement strategy. This seeks to engage employers nationwide to encourage and support their staff to volunteer to undertake school visits or school/academy or FE governance. This will include working closely with our Regional Managers and driving forward our recently introduced ‘School Governor Champions’ campaign to ensure widespread sign up from national, regional and local employers;
2. Develop a clear strategy to engage professional networks and associations to encourage their members to volunteer to undertake school, academy or FE governance. This will include developing more professional sector based campaigns such as the engineering sector’s Take a Closer Look campaign to encourage more skilled professionals to consider volunteering for schools and school governance;
3. To conceptualise, plan and oversee the successful delivery of further mass outreach campaigns (such as those delivered with the National Governance Association - ‘Everyone on Board’ and ‘Educators on Board’) to engage employers and drive up volunteers in all areas of the country, particularly in rural and coastal areas where volunteer numbers are traditionally fewer.  To achieve this through a range of marketing and comms approaches, including working in partnership with the National Governance Association, digital campaigns, social media and our Inspiring Governance website. This post will undertake line management of the Inspiring Governance Communications, Marketing and PR Officer and will work closely with them to achieve the above;
4. Further develop, manage and deliver national outreach to encourage the registration of governor and trustee vacancies on our Platform (school, college and FE Provider vacancies). This will include direct contact with Colleges, FE providers, schools and other governance recruiters. This aspect of the role will work closely with the Charity’s school’s team, the IG regional team, and for the Inspiring Governance programme, with the National Governance Association;
5. To take responsibility for monthly and annual contract reporting and, in conjunction with the Director of Governance Programmes where appropriate, support day to day client relationship management (Education and Training Foundation) for the Inspiring FE Governance programme;

We are looking for a strategic individual who can target, drive forward and subsequently deliver successful partnerships with employers/ professional associations. The post-holder will understand the power of volunteering and is passionate about supporting young people to realise their potential. Education and Employers is a small charity working at a rapid pace to bring about change and the ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong communication skills, able to absorb key information quickly and work well with a small team in a dynamic working environment.

Key Accountabilities:

Review and deliver our employer and volunteer engagement strategy

• To review and evolve our current employer and volunteer strategy to recruit more skilled professionals to volunteer as school/ academy and FE governors, meeting KPIs for volunteer sign up set by the client.
• To deliver the action plan associated with this strategy, making direct contact with national level employers and professional networks (in person, by phone/email etc) and securing their interest and intent to promote governance to their staff, undertaking light touch account management with VIP employers where required;
• To work closely and proactively with the Inspiring Governance regional team and stakeholder partners (such as Academy Ambassadors) to support and enhance our collective work with employers and to ensure a joined up, strategic approach;
• To contribute to the coordination of Charity wide work with employers and outreach which will include collaboration with the Senior Management Team and working closely and proactively with members of the central London employers team, as well as regional colleagues to support their work and facilitate a joined-up approach.
• To contribute to the strategic direction of Charity wide employer engagement work.

Engagement of professional associations/ sector bodies

• To develop a strategy to engage professional associations and sector bodies at a national level and ensure they promote becoming a school/ academy FE governor to their members
• Develop social media content and internal communications that professional bodies can readily use to persuade their members to volunteer as a governor in schools
• Conceptualise and develop campaigns in partnership with professional associations and sectors (to be agreed) that can bring high value to school and FE governance. Also, those which encourage their members to volunteer in schools more widely, raising children’s knowledge of a range of careers and different professions.

Develop and execute mass outreach campaigns to increase volunteer sign up

• To work with the charity’s Communications and Marketing team and the National Governance Association’s Communications and PR counterpart to identify and plan an annual programme of marketing campaigns and communications to support volunteer recruitment activity and the engagement of governor recruiters;
• To specifically help drive forward the joint Everyone on Board Campaign designed to increase the diversity of background and age of governance volunteers. Further, to support the Educators on Board campaign to ensure we secure volunteers with educational expertise for governing boards.
• To conceptualise and develop new campaigns (to be discussed) that target both skills and geographical volunteer needs, working closely with Inspiring Governance Regional Managers to do so (and where appropriate, working closely with our partners the National Governance Association).
• To oversee and support the effective delivery of mass outreach to volunteers through marketing and communications; professional networks, digital campaigns, social media and website profile.
• To identify appropriate metrics needed for management purposes and ensure these are systematically collected, analysed and disseminated where appropriate.

Engagement of governor recruiters (Chairs, clerks, MAT governance leads, etc.)

• Further develop, manage and deliver regional outreach (England wide) to encourage the registration of vacancies on our Platform (school, college and FE Provider vacancies). Outreach will include direct contract with Colleges, FE providers, schools and other governance recruiters (in person, by phone/email etc).
• Work closely and proactively with the Inspiring Governance regional team, and the National Governance Association around work with school governance recruiters;
• Work closely and proactively with the Charity’s schools team to identify scope for enhancing engagement around governance with schools registered on our Inspiring the Future programme;

Inspiring FE Governance Contract Reporting

• To write the monthly and summary contract reports for the Inspiring FE Governance programme (with support where needed from the Director of Governance Programmes);
• In conjunction with the Director of Governance Programmes where appropriate, manage the day to day client relationship with the Education and Training Foundation for the Inspiring FE Governance programme.

Line Management responsibilities

• Line management and day to day support and guidance of one FTE, the Governance Programmes Marketing, Communications and PR Officer. No additional line management responsibilities are envisaged at this point but as the Charity continues to develop this may be an area for future discussion.  

Other

• Represent the charity’s governance programmes and the Director at external events and conferences as appropriate
•  Proactively contribute ideas and thoughts into the governance programmes team and into the wider Charity; both on volunteer and employer engagement and the charity’s wider work; 
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Person specification:

Skills/ Knowledge/ Expertise

Essential

• Senior level experience of developing delivery strategies and executing them via effective programme and project management;
• Demonstrable client and stakeholder engagement experience (including with employers and professional networks and ideally also including with education providers and their representatives);
• Senior level experience of managing and delivering across a function (experience of outreach and recruitment activity would be ideal) including scoping and delivering a programme of activity to achieve demanding Key Performance Metrics;
• Demonstrable experience of directly line managing staff and working effectively and collaboratively with staff and partners across multiple geographical locations;
• Excellent people skills, the ability to influence (including with senior representatives) and the manner to professionally represent both the governance programmes and the Charity as a whole with external employers and professional bodies;
• Knowledge and understanding of the role that marketing and campaigns can have in generating mass engagement of users with a programme or campaign at a national level;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrable experience of writing client focused reports.

Desirable

• A passion for supporting young people in realising their potential through harnessing skilled volunteers to engage in education; 
• A successful track record in delivering tangible outcomes through engagement with employers and professional networks;
• Specialist knowledge of the education and employment sectors and the policy environment and delivery models which underpin relationships;
• Experience and/or knowledge of governance within an education context; willingness to become a governor desirable
• Experience of working to deliver significant national Key Performance Metrics using resources (human and financial) efficiently and effectively; 
  • Understanding of risk management and data protection.

Personal Attributes

• Good level of education, demonstrating strong client facing aptitude and communication skills both written and verbal. Comfort and confidence in working with a variety of senior external stakeholders
• Self-motivated and relentless in pursuing goals, having an entrepreneurial and enterprising approach to their work;
• Good working knowledge and practical application of Microsoft office tools and the ability to understand and work with customer relationship management software – we currently operate our services on a Salesforce platform;
• A “doer”- ability to pro-actively anticipate requirements and act to provide workable solutions to these;
• Solutions orientated, perceiving processes as the means rather than the end and as an aid to effective delivery;
• Influencer - demonstrates personal ‘presence’ and gains the confidence of others through temperament, capability and calibre;
• Demonstrates sensitivity and possesses the ability to manage effectively the organisational tensions that sometimes develop between internal and external stakeholders involved in the organisation and delivery of programmes. 
• Team Player: working collaboratively and flexibly with other colleagues to achieve outcomes and is keen to add value to the Charity’s culture and ethos;
• Able to undertake some occasional work in the evenings and at weekends;
• Able to travel in the UK (England primarily).

Application process 

The Education and Employers charity values having a diverse workforce.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals from all backgrounds.

The closing date for applications is 6pm on Friday 29th November. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be notified no later than Wednesday December 4th. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th December at the Education and Employers’ offices in Fleet Street, London.

Applications will only be accepted from those with the right to work in the UK with a valid passport/visa

Please note we will only consider applications with both a CV and covering letter.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered under any circumstances.

About the wider Education and Employers Charity

Education and Employers is an independent UK based charity launched in 2009 with the vision of “providing children and young people with the inspiration, motivation, knowledge, skills and opportunities they need to help them achieve their potential”. It aims to achieve this by working with schools, employers, the national bodies that represent them and a wide range of other partners including the government and third sector organisations. The charity also works with partners internationally – more details here.

The charity runs Inspiring the Future, a free service which uses innovative match-making technology to connect volunteers with state schools and colleges, quickly, simply and at scale. Schools can very easily search a massive database of willing volunteers, filter against a wide range of criteria – e.g. subject, sector, career route and send them a message. It enables young people, wherever they live, whichever school they attend, the opportunity to meet people from a wide range of backgrounds doing jobs from across the whole world of work.

Over 55,000 people have already volunteered in the UK - people from all levels: apprentices to CEOs and all sectors: apps designers to zoologists and over 80% of English secondary schools have registered. People can volunteer from an hour a year in a local primary or secondary school to chat informally about their job and career route, take part in career speed networking session, give careers insights, provide mock interviews or feedback on CVs through to serving as a governor or trustee.  There is also the opportunity to link up with schools for workplace visits, job shadowing and mentoring.

Inspiring the Future operates on a technology platform kindly developed in partnership with Deloitte, Salesforce and Ordnance Survey. It allows the charity to run national campaigns such as Inspiring Women and others focused on specific geographic areas or economic sectors such as engineering, science, health and arts and culture. The campaigns have secured high profile support across government, business and teacher associations and ongoing corporate partnerships including our lead corporate partner Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

In partnership with the National Association of Head Teachers the charity has developed a version for primary schools called Primary Futures and over 4,500 primaries have already signed up. To see a short clip on how it works please click here.  All campaigns run through Inspiring the Future share a common objective: to broaden young people’s horizons, raise their aspirations and show them the range of opportunities and careers routes e.g. apprenticeships and university open to them. Over 1.8 million interactions between young people and volunteers from the world of work have already taken place.

In partnership with the National Governance Association the charity runs Inspiring Governance the free governor recruitment and support service. This Department for Education funded service aims to get highly skilled volunteers to serve as governors in some of the most disadvantaged schools in England and in so doing help raise educational achievement.

Since the Charity’s launch it has sought to understand what difference employer engagement in education makes to young people and the economy. It works with academics and researchers from around the world and its own research is regularly cited by government and international organisations like the OECD. The research, which has informed and influenced a range of government policies, shows that employer engagement helps improve social mobility, reduces the likelihood of young people becoming NEET (not in education, employment of training), increases the amount they earn in adult life, helps them make better informed career choices and leads to improvements in educational attainment.

The MedicAlert Foundation has been providing life-saving support and assurance to its members since 1964. In the event of an emergency crucial information can be accessed by emergency professionals allowing for fast and accurate treatment. As the original and best provider of medical ID services, MedicAlert is a small, friendly and productive charity with its own production unit and member support team including in-house medical professionals. We place our members at the heart of all we do providing them and their loved ones with peace of mind and giving them confidence to live life to the full, be active and join in.

There are X2 Trustee Board Member positions available:

Role 1: Trustee Board Member - building and developing strategic alliances

About the position:

We are looking to recruit a Trustee with strong demonstrable skills in building and developing strategic alliances to support the charity’s growth strategy. For this role we are seeking candidates who have gained senior level experience, with a track record of identifying, introducing and building mutually beneficial partnerships. Skilled in developing third party business relationships, you will help maximise existing networks and contacts to develop new opportunities. Passionate about our charity’s work, you will help us secure, strong, long term partnerships that increase membership, improve income and add value for our members.

Trustees must meet the following requirements:
Essential:

• Experience of senior external representation and advocacy leading to the establishment of beneficial third-party collaborations, relationships and commercial growth
• An ability to contribute to strategic direction and a passion for delivering quality services to our members
• Strong teamwork skills, ability to motivate and bring people together

Desirable:

• Experience across several sectors, potentially including charities
• Experience and understanding of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees

Role 2: Trustee Board member with experience in the healthcare sector
About the position:
We are looking to recruit a Trustee with a clinical background to help develop our links with the NHS

and emergency services and to provide a medical perspective on our strategy development.

For this role we are seeking candidates who have gained senior level experience within the

healthcare sector and have a passion for improving the health and well-being of our members,

enabling them to have the peace of mind and confidence to live life to the full. We would

particularly welcome candidates with urgent or emergency care experience.

Trustees must meet the following requirements:
Essential:

• A clinical background, gained from medical, nursing, allied disciplines or social care at a senior level in a clinically focused role
• An ability to influence the strategic direction of an organization and have a passion for delivering quality of service to our members
• Experience of senior external representation and advocacy, preferably within the healthcare sector
• Strong teamwork skills, ability to motivate and bring people together.

Desirable:

• Experience of managing external stakeholders, ideally within the healthcare sector
• Experience and understanding of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees

Closing date: 22nd November 2019
Interview dates: 2nd or 3rd December 2019

Interested? 
Please click the 'How to apply' button for more details.

No agencies please.

Finance, Central London – Waterloo

King’s College London

Higher Education

Permanent – Central London

Deputy Financial Accountant

£46,292 to £54,534 plus exceptional pension and annual leave

Closing date for applications (early applications are highly recommended):

Midnight on Sunday 17th November 2019

This is a fantastic role for a qualified auditor seeking a first or second move.

King's College London is one of the top 10 UK universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2018/19), and is also one of England’s oldest and most prestigious institutions. King's has an outstanding reputation for world-class teaching and cutting-edge research.

Having recently implemented a new finance system, King’s College London (KCL) are looking to recruit a recently qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) into the role of Deputy Financial Accountant to work with the Financial Accountant in implementing a new financial control environment to make best use of this system.

The role holder will have a significant responsibility for the preparation of the university’s consolidated and subsidiary financial statements (close to £1bn annual turnover) and will aid the Financial Accountant in designing and implementing an updated financial control structure and processes.

This will be a challenging role suitable for someone with a technical accounting background and strong problem-solving skills, ideally from an audit background. The role will often require designing new approaches/solutions and leading on projects.

For more information, please find the candidate pack attached to this advert or contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners directly.

The selection process will include a panel interview, an assessment and a presentation.

• Application deadline is 17th November
• You will need to meet Ivy Rock Partners before the shortlisting meeting on 21st November
• Interviews with KCL will take place on week commencing 25th November

Ivy Rock Partners have been appointed as exclusive recruitment partner to King's College London - all applications will be treated fairly and consistently.

The new Chief Executive of The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) will assume an exciting and pivotal role. You will develop the strategy of the RCR in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, and be responsible for the operational management and performance of the organisation.

As the leader of the RCR, you will work closely with the President and the Council to support and guide the organisation’s mission, whilst overseeing the execution of its strategy. Taking responsibility for all legal requirements, risk management and financial obligations, you will ensure the robust financial health of the charity, as we move forward into the new decade.

With a track record in leading or delivering organisational transformation and influencing culture change, you will have leadership experience within a non-profit setting and an understanding of the position of medical Royal Colleges within the healthcare landscape.

An influential and strategic thinker, you will have a strong and proven background in engaging with regulatory and professional bodies, which may include healthcare organisations, sister Royal Colleges or equivalent organisations. Your professional relationships and networking capabilities will ensure you create the right opportunities to lead the organisation into its next phase.

Your knowledge of charity regulation and understanding of good governance along with your commitment to equality and valuing diversity will ensure the RCR continues to strive forward under compelling and trusted leadership.

The role requires tact and diplomacy, emotional intelligence, as well as resilience and flexibility. The Chief Executive will inspire staff and collaborate with new Trustees of the RCR, including Office bearers, from diverse backgrounds. A commitment to understanding and serving the interests of RCR members is essential.

This role offers the exciting opportunity to build on the outstanding growth and development of the RCR under the previous Chief Executive, as we continue to expand our diverse membership base.

The role is full-time, based at the RCR’s offices in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London.

The RCR has been working with members to improve the standard of medical practice across the fields of radiology and oncology for over 40 years. We collaborate impartially with our members and external parties across the healthcare landscape and support the education and training of doctors throughout their careers.

For further information on the RCR and the role please see the candidate pack. To apply, please contact our retained consultant Julian Smith at memcom executive, our specialist consultancy or visit our website.

First round Interviews will be held on 19 and 20 December 2019.

Second round interviews will be held on 24 January 2020.

Music, it’s in our DNA. And as the largest music therapy charity in the UK, at Nordoff Robbins we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability.

We're looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Executive Assistant with a passion for people to support our CEO in North London Head Office.  The successful post holder will also have a desire to work with Governance within the charity sector, and full training will be provided if required.

As part of a high performing charity team, the Executive Assistant will play a pivotal role supporting our CEO in a busy, fast paced environment. We’re looking for a proactive problem solver, able to work autonomously who can provide high level executive support.  You will have the ability to communicate confidently at senior C-level and Trustee level.  You will be able to produce professional communications and correspondence, including emails and internal/external updates with utmost accuracy and be able to proof read and edit documents.

The ability to establish, build and maintain stakeholder relationships is essential, as is the enthusiasm to work as part of a close knit team. You will operate with integrity, sensitivity and discretion.

It is not essential to have experience in the charity sector, but you will need to be aligned with our vision and values and our ambitious plans.

Are you NR?  If the above sounds like you, please apply with a CV and covering letter (applications without a covering letter will not be considered) detailing your experience and how you would be right for the role no later than 5pm on Wednesday 20th November 2019.  Interviews will be held on Tuesday 26th November.

This role is subject to a basic DBS check.

About the role

We are looking for an Examinations Co-ordinator to work as part of a team organising medical examinations to a high professional standard.

The role includes:

• Organising venues and facilities for exams
• Liaising with examiners and candidates
• Processing candidate applications and fees
• Preparing question papers and exam materials
• Attending and invigilating exams
• Preparing reports on exam results

About you

You will be highly organised with previous admin experience, excellent attention to detail and good ability in Excel. You do not need prior experience working in examinations.

Benefits

We offer opportunities for pay progression as well as attractive staff benefits including 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, an employee discount scheme, season ticket loan, and a defined benefit company pension scheme. The College values diversity and encourages applications for all members of society.

About us

Pathology is at the heart of modern healthcare. Pathologists work to prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor diseases and are involved in the diagnosis of disorders affecting every organ of the body, from before birth to after death. The majority of tests requested by doctors will be performed and interpreted by a clinical scientist or medically qualified pathologist.

To become a Pathologist, doctors and scientists must take examinations which are set by the College and approved by the General Medical Council. 

For further information and to apply for the role, please download the information pack from the College website via the Apply link.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 22 November

Interviews are scheduled for: Friday 29 November 2019

Communications Manager

Grade: 5.1

Salary: £25,881

Hours: Full time 35 hours a week

Solent Students’ Union has an exciting opportunity for a professional, passionate and enthusiastic communications professional to join our team. As our Communications Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high quality communications and marketing across all physical sites and online channels in order to increase student awareness of and engagement with the Students’ Union activities and services.

This is an ideal first management position and the successful candidate will have experience of:

• innovation in communications;
• creating engaging and targeted communications for specific groups;
• leading successful marketing campaigns, including planning, delivery and evaluation;
• managing and developing a website with associated software;
• working on multiple projects simultaneously, often with competing deadlines;
• using, collecting and analysing data effectively.

The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, a good understanding of GDPR in relation to marketing and a record of inspiring, motivating and driving teams with a diverse range of skills to reach targets.  You must demonstrate skills across a diverse range of communication mediums and have a passion for working in a democratic, student led and constantly changing environment.
If you feel you have the skills knowledge and experience to join the team as our next Communications Manager we would love to hear from you.

Further Information

For further information or an informal discussion on this post please contact Lorna Reavley, Chief Executive 

Application

Closing Date:  2 December at midnight

Interview Date:  9 December 2019   

Unique opportunity to set-up and develop a brand-new Marketing and Communications function

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to join us as Marketing and Communications Manager. Reporting directly to the CEO, in this brand new position you will lead on the strategic development and practical implementation of an integrated Marketing and Communications strategy for Future Academies as well as the Future Charity and other associated brands.

This role represents an exciting opportunity to be part of something special, developing and supporting our MAT and playing a significant role in delivering our stakeholder engagement strategy, brand management, internal and digital engagement, internal communications, media relations and crisis communications.

This position is both strategic and hands-on. The successful candidate will need to utilise their extensive specialist skills and expertise to lead the direction of marketing and communications across the trust, implementing innovative and creative strategies to raise the profile of the organisation and make a notable impact on areas such as staff and student recruitment.

The Organisation

Future Academies was established to improve the life chances of children through an education that is built on the importance of knowledge-rich teaching by subject experts and of raising the aspirations of all. We are committed to helping young people succeed and overcome social barriers, irrespective of background or starting point, through our inclusive ethos founded on knowledge, aspiration and respect.

Our family of schools has built a reputation for achieving the highest standards for all our pupils. We currently have seven academies: three primaries and four secondaries, spread across Westminster, Hammersmith and Hertfordshire. The Pimlico-London SCITT, judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and ranked first in London and third in the country in the Good Teacher Training Guide 2017, continues to develop exceptional teachers who go on to excel in our academies and beyond.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work across a diverse partnership of schools.
• A commitment to extensive CPD opportunities.
• A generous holiday entitlement  and pension scheme
• A Free lunch when working from our central office
• Access to a range of benefits through our employee benefit scheme  Perkbox
• The opportunity to impact the lives of approximately 4000 children across the MAT.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please download the application form and return the completed form  by 11am on Monday 2nd December.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

We are seeking a Trusts Fundraising Manager to play a key role in Kiln Theatre’s ambitious and collaborative four-person Fundraising Team.

About Us

Kiln Theatre views the world through a variety of lenses, bringing unheard voices into the mainstream. We present high-quality and innovative work, which provokes debate and emotionally engages. Located in Brent, the most culturally diverse borough in London, we are a local venue with an international vision. 

The Role

The Trusts Fundraising Manager will work with the Director of Fundraising to meet the annual target for trust/foundation income (c. £600k pa). They will lead on writing grant applications, reporting to funders and researching prospective grant-givers.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join Kiln Theatre as we move into 2020, the year that Brent is London Borough of Culture. The Fundraising Team is an active and visible department at Kiln and we have excellent support from the leadership team and Board of Trustees. 

Benefits

Employee benefits include complimentary theatre tickets for preview performances, £2 tickets for cinema screenings and a 20% discount in Kiln Kitchen bar, cafe and restaurant.

Application Process

Please see the job description attached. To apply, visit our website.

There is scope for discussion about salary parameters at interview stage.

the Friary’s mission is ‘To empower homeless and disadvantaged people to rebuild their lives.’

Established in 1988 in West Bridgford, Nottingham the Friary is highly regarded in the local community. The charity provides advice, support and a range of drop-in services to our visitors. In 2018 there were 18,000 presentations by 948 unique individuals.

We are now seeking a new Chief Executive to lead and inspire our dedicated staff and volunteers and deliver our recently approved Strategic and Business plan 2019-22.

Candidates should have empathy with the aims and ethos of a faith based organisation. They must be aware of the issues surrounding homelessness and rough sleeping, including the political, social and legislative implications. Experience of managing a complex organisation and providing excellent customer service in a challenging environment is essential. First class communication skills, experience of successful fundraising and a willingness to work flexibly are also requirements for this key position at the Friary.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 15th November 2019.

A DBS Disclosure will be required for this role

The Felix Project is a dynamic London charity that works with food suppliers and charities and schools to reduce food waste and food poverty.

We are looking for a driven self-starter to lead our approach to identifying and securing long-term, strategic partnerships for the charity. Building on our portfolio of current partners, you will work towards engaging new corporate supporters.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Fundraising and will have a focus on developing and delivering our new business strategy - helping to identify and research prospects and build a pipeline for approach. This role will drive the new business pipeline forward and help secure five-six figure partnerships.

Applicants must have demonstrable experience in pipeline management, researching and prospecting, and most importantly will have a good track record of securing new business in a previous role. We will also consider applicants with transferable skills, such as someone coming from a commercial sales background.

This role requires excellent relationship building skills and an ability to focus on delivery when facing conflicting priorities. We are a small and dynamic organization with big plans for the future, looking for a team member who is keen to go the distance.

To provide an advice, information, signposting and befriending service for older people and to oversee the charity’s social activities in order to reduce isolation and social exclusion in Ockbrook and Borrowash

Some flexibility on salary depending on qualifications and experience. Some flexibility on when hours are worked.

ABOUT US

Borrowbrook Home Link was established in 2002. We are a registered charity which aims to improve the lives of older people in the villages of Ockbrook and Borrowash by providing services and support that enables them to maintain their independence and participate fully in the life of their local community. We do this by:

• helping to improve confidence and self-esteem;

• giving information about physical and mental health support;

• giving information about welfare benefits and other schemes for older people;

• giving information about and /or running social activities;

• working with community partners to integrate older people into the wider community;

• developing and improving relationships across the community: and

• offering a befriending service where appropriate, which may be either by telephone or in person.

In short, we aim to ‘Reduce isolation and social exclusion among older people in Ockbrook and Borrowash.’

Borrowbrook Home Link is overseen by a small group of trustees.

If you would like to work with older people and you are committed to improving their lives then this job could be for you.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide an advice, information and signposting service for older people in the villages of Ockbrook and Borrowash.

To oversee the charity’s social activities for older people in Ockbrook and Borrowash.

To produce a quarterly newsletter for members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To whom: Trustees

For whom: Volunteers

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To provide information, advice and support to older people in the two villages of Ockbrook and Borrowash. This might typically include: pensions, other benefits, health matters, debt, scams, public services, local activities, befriending.

2. To signpost people on to external specialist agencies where necessary, such as: money advice services, befriending services, health services, bereavement support services.

3. To recruit, and supervise volunteers to help with the social activities we run for members.

4. To manage the Borrowbrook Home Link office and to oversee project’s activities at other venues, such as lunch clubs or coffee mornings.

5. To liaise between the members, volunteers, trustees, statutory agencies, voluntary bodies and other external organisations.

6. To provide volunteers with low-level support and basic training.

7. To carry out all everyday administrative tasks relating to the charity such as: keeping financial records; keeping records relating to members; paying bills; managing the petty cash; liaising with stakeholders; liaising with commercial organisations.

8. To maintain basic system of bookkeeping and produce simple system of annual accounts to be sent to external auditor.

9. To ensure up to date records of volunteers’ activities are kept; to agree all expenses claims; and to ensure the claimants expenses are reimbursed.

10. To ensure all Health & Safety requirements and Environmental Health requirements are observed around all the charity’s activities.

11. To co-ordinate appropriate transport, ensuring that all financial and legal requirements are met.

12. To attend Trustees’ Meetings when requested and present a simple report of the charity’s activities.

13. To ensure the charity’s anti-discrimination policies, its equal opportunities policies, and other standards set by the charity are adhered to by yourself, volunteers, members and service providers.

14. To advertise charity’s activities to members.

15. To comply with all aspects of the General Data Protection Act.

16. To comply with the charity’s Computer Network Acceptable Use Policy.

17. To organise and run twice yearly volunteer meetings.

18. To promote and assist in the running of fund-raising activities.

19. To produce and print the charity’s quarterly newsletter for members.

20. To provide support to members using free computer facility at office.

21. To ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed.

22. To phone vulnerable members periodically to check on their welfare.

23. Any other reasonable duties that the trustees feel appropriate to the good running of the project.

24. To assist the trustees in applying for funding from external agencies, if necessary.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Experience

• Previous office and administrative experience.

• Experience of using Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Must be educated to GCSE Level or equivalent, including English Language and Maths at Grade C or above.

Skills and Knowledge

• An understanding of the needs of older people within the community.

• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels and maintain a very high level of confidentiality.

• Ability to organise and run meetings, social events and to help and advise the committee regarding fund raising and funding bids to external agencies.

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, and interpersonal skills.

• Good organisational and time management skills.

• Excellent IT/ computer skills, including use of internet, word processing, spreadsheets, document layout etc.

Other Factors

• Commitment to ongoing personal development and training, where necessary.

• Commitment to the aims and ethos of Borrowbrook Home Link.

Personal Qualities

• A commitment to the wellbeing of older people

• The ability to communicate well with older people and to show empathy and understanding in supporting them.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Able to work flexibly

• Able to work alone and on own initiative.

Equalities

• Awareness of, and commitment to Equal Opportunities, anti-discriminatory working practices and quality assurance.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience of working with older people or in providing either similar support or social care support to a different age group.

• Previous experience of giving general advice and information about the relevant services and of signposting.

• Clean driving licence and the use of a car, appropriately insured.

Any job offer will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions Order 1975) and the criminal record check will include checking local Police Records and details held on the Police National Computer. In addition, the Disclosure and Barring Service will check with the Department of Health and the Department of Education the list of employees considered not suitable to work with children or vulnerable adults. 

Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire are actively recruiting for a Director of Finance to effectively manage and develop financial resources in line with the organisation’s vision. Age UK's vision is to make the UK a great place to grow older. We do this by inspiring, supporting and enabling in a number of ways.

You will directly manage the finance teams and ensure production of timely and high quality financial management information. Working in Coventry, with frequent travel around Warwickshire and Coventry, you will also be responsible for all aspects of financial control and fraud prevention.

The Director of Finance has specific responsibility for the operational function and strategic development of the organisation’s financial services. You will be an active member of the Senior Management Team and be expected to contribute to the strategic and operational management of all areas of the organisation.

You will:

• Work with the CEO in providing leadership and direction in the development of a broad range of activities, whilst being consistent in our Strategic Plan, and promoting the organisation’s vision.
• Ensure the organisation maximises its financial performance across the broad range of activities including long-term financial planning and a strategy for the Property Portfolio.
• Manage the finance services with a high level of customer focus and support managers with service development.
• Drive a high quality and performing culture, responsive to Board of Trustees’ needs.
• Embed effective systems and procedures creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• To advise department/unit managers on financial matters including budget preparation and guidance as appropriate. To support service managers in the preparation of bids and contract negotiations.

Skills and Experience:

• A professional qualification and membership of an Accounting body
• A degree or equivalent experience of continuous professional development
• Experience of senior/strategic leadership within an organisation
• Experience of working with SORP and/or a not for profit organisation
• A proven track record of leading and inspiring diverse teams to high level of achievement and innovation
• A successful track record of initiating, leading and managing associated risks
• Experiences of successfully developing and leading a strong performance and outcome focussed culture
• Evidence of a detailed understanding of working within Trustee Boards or similar governing bodies
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely
• Analytical skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and sensitivity
• Ability to build effective teams and relationships and achieve results through others by leading, inspiring and motivating others
• The ability to achieve change and results through influence, negotiation and collaboration
• Good knowledge of quality assurance systems and the organisational accreditation
• Committed to continuously improving service delivery
• Persistent and able to persuade others to meet your deadlines
• Excellent communications skills

What we offer in return:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension: 3% employer contribution

Further information regarding this post is available via Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire's website, or you can download a recruitment pack and related documents below.

Age UK Coventry & Warwickshire do not accept CVs whether included with an application or sent speculatively from individuals or recruitment agencies, nor accept the fees associated with them. 

The decision to invite candidates for interview is based on the details completed in your application, so please make sure you complete all sections of the application form as fully as possible. There is no need to attach a CV to your application.