We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to establish and lead the new National team, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day?

Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability?

Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

The role is based from home (which must be in England or Wales). There is a requirement to travel across England and Wales to meet team members on a quarterly basis.

As an Operations Manager you will establish and lead a new National Resilience Team. The team will consist of permanent home-based (across England and Wales) Independent Victim Advocates (IVAs) and Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates (IDVAs) who will be virtually deployed to support local VS service delivery. The team will be used on a short term basis to support surges in demand, to cover staff absence or to support following a major incident. This role will lead and manage the team, forming excellent working relationships across VS and continuing to test and refine the model.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

This is an opportunity to help grow a critical mental health charity working in the Muslim communities. We are looking for an opperational manager to coordinate our data and communications and enhance our fundraising. The Lateef Project works with Muslim communities in the Birmingham and London areas and is the longest running Islamic counselling service. Our work is evidence based and community required. The Lateef Project has worked virtually since 2020 and provided a national counselling service to bereaved Muslims in the first wave of the pandemic. We are looking for an opperational manager who can coordinate and improve our data management both internally and in relation to our communications with key stakeholders. The successful applicant, our operational manager will also take on a central role in developing funding base of The Lateef Project working regarding statutory contracts, charitable trusts and donors. 

Closing date for aspplications is the 26th of June 2022

Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager

• c. £38k
• Remote Working - Travel required to a variety of Sites
• Permanent, Full-Time 35 Hour Week

About Us

Pets and people are at the heart of what we do

In 1917 the first People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals was founded to provide vet care for sick and injured pets. Now, over 100 years later and with 48 pet hospitals fully operational across the UK, we’re proud of the fact that we continue to provide expert care to those pets and people who need us most.

About the Role

This is a key role within the charity, managing and optimising the face-to-face committed giving donor recruitment programme (Weekly Lottery and regular giving), managing at least two professional fundraising agencies. You will work autonomously, undertaking a continuous cycle of monitoring and control, auditing and governing the channel in line with regulatory standards, providing oversight to the executive leadership team.

About you

To be successful in this role you will ideally have the following experience:

• Building relationships with and managing external fundraising agencies
• Developing and delivering face-to-face donor acquisition campaign including Private Site and Door.
• Delivering training sessions
• Experience of budget control including monitoring return on investment
• Developing audiences, recommending, and implementing improvement plans to successfully deliver campaigns on time and to budget.

About the rewards

In addition to the competitive salary and 35-hour week indicated, we also offer a variety of benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• An additional Wellbeing day and a discretionary leave day set by our Director General
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Excellent career and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and on-line Well Being Centre
• Wide range of Discounts at Retail, Holiday and similar organisations

So, if you’re ready for your next challenge and looking to further your career in a wholly supportive environment, where both pets and people feel right at home, then we look forward to meeting you.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please use the APPLY button to send us your application, or to request an informal chat. 

The Regional Manager will lead on the development and delivery of high performing, innovative and impactful employability, and training provision. The role also includes oversight of CXK’s existing programmes which includes contract management of training providers across the South East.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual who wants to join an organisation that improves the lives of more than 300,000 individuals every year.

About You

We are looking for someone with demonstrable skills and experience in relation to the managing or co-ordination of training provision, accredited & non accredited learning, and high-quality teaching learning and assessment (for young people or adults).

About Us

CXK is a leading charity that empowers young people and adults to build the skills and confidence they need to move into sustainable education, employment or training.  Each year we make a difference to more than 300,000 people across the South of England.

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £39,660 – £46,473 (depending on experience)
• 28 – 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Flexible working
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive training and development programmes
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Health Assured – Employee Assistance programme

To apply for this role all you need to do is download, complete and upload the CXK application form.Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 13th June 2022

**Please note that we reserve the right close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

About CBM

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
To keep pace with growth we are looking forward to recruiting a Programme Manager* - Inclusive Eye Health in the UK.

This is a permanent position, 37,5 working hours per week
 

These are your responsibilities

• Support the development of Inclusive Eye Health country implementation plans and IEH project planning processes, ensuring close alignment with the IEH Initiative Strategy
• High level monitoring of implementation of country eye health plans and projects, actively engage in evaluations and feed results into further planning
• Act as the main contact point for CBM’s strategic partner Peek Vision and support all aspects of the partnership management and of Peek programme implementation in countries
• Monitor policies, trends, data, research & innovation to deliver effective eye care with innovative technology (peek acuity, data capture systems, test app, etc) and feed these into IEH programme development and implementation in CBM
• Carry out country and programme visits when required
• Represent eye health programmes to external audiences on behalf of CBM including media, policy and decision makers and national governments when required

These are your qualifications

• Degree in public health, social science, development cooperation or equivalent knowledge gained through working expertise
• Min. of 2 years in a similar role in programme management
• Sound understanding of trends and policy frameworks in the international eye health sector
• Sound experience and knowledge of project cycle management
• Experience in proposal writing and budgeting
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong self-management skills, i.e., time management, decision making, and problem solving;"hands-on" mentality
• Independent, agile and flexible working style
• Proficiency in business English. French would be an advantage
• Computer literacy, including experience with use of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
• High-tech oriented (Auto-Refraction, NCT, Tonopen tonometry, visual field screenings, testing visual acuity, retinal photography, OCT imaging)
• Committed to CBM’s vision, mission and values

What we offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• Salary range: 36K-40K in alignment to years of experience
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people and diverse teams full of great team spirit
• Permanent contract
• Flexible working, homeworking, maternity/paternity/adoption and parental leave policy
• A competitive pension scheme. Subject to you making a minimum pension contribution of 5%, CBM will make a payment of 7% of annual salary towards the organisation’s pension scheme

How to apply

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Your contact person: Adrián  Recio Oviedo 

We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.

*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
 

About CBM

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
To keep pace with growth we are looking for a Programme Manager* Inclusive Eye Health - Maternity Cover

This a 1 year fixed-term contract. Location: Cambridge, UK.

This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.

These are your responsibilities

• In assigned countries, support the development of Inclusive Eye Health country implementation plans and IEH project planning processes, ensuring close alignment with the IEH Initiative Strategy
• High level monitoring of implementation of country eye health plans and projects, actively engage in evaluations and feed results into further planning
• Monitor policies, trends, data & research in eye health
• In assigned countries, take part in country planning processes
• Carry out country and programme visits when required
• Work as part of a team to support the development of high quality and successful funding applications to institutional donors
• Represent eye health programmes to external audiences on behalf of CBM including media, policy and decision makers and national governments when required
• Participate in relevant networks

These are your qualifications

• Degree in public health, social science, development cooperation or equivalent knowledge gained through working expertise
• Min. of 2 years in a similar role in programme management
• Sound understanding of trends and policy frameworks in the international eye health sector
• Sound experience and knowledge of project cycle management
• Experience in proposal writing and budgeting
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong self-management skills, i.e., time management, decision making, and problem solving;"hands-on" mentality
• Independent, agile and flexible working style
• Excellent knowledge of English. Preferably Spanish laguange skills. French would be advantage
• Computer literacy, including experience with use of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access 
• Committed to CBM’s vision, mission and values

What we offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• Salary range: 36K-40K in alignment to years of experience
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people and diverse teams full of great team spirit
• 1 year fixed term maternity cover, 37,5 working hours per week
• Flexible working, homeworking, maternity/paternity/adoption and parental leave policy
• A competitive pension scheme. Subject to you making a minimum pension contribution of 5%, CBM will make a payment of 7% of annual salary towards the organisation’s pension scheme

How to apply

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal. A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your post.

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Your contact person: Mr Adrián  Recio Oviedo

We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.

*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!

Home based location with an expectation of travel to attend meetings/network at our London Headquarters and site locations across the UK and Ireland

JOIN OUR TEAM....

The Salvation Army is looking for a solution focused and adaptable individual to join our Research & Development Unit (RDU) as a Development Manager. The Unit’s purpose is to empower local mission to flourish through information gathering, research, development support and spiritual reflection. 

This varied and challenging role supports the development of church, social and community work buildings and facilities, alongside mission and programme, appropriate to meeting the changing needs of society.

You will join a team helping drive the development of mission solutions that support the most marginalised in local communities. Motivated by a personal Christian faith, you will journey with Salvation Army Expressions as they seek to serve God in their communities. The role includes project coordination, group facilitation and stakeholder communication across the Movement, coupled with leading others in processes of spiritual discernment.

Development Managers facilitate strategic collaboration between local, regional and national elements of The Salvation Army to develop projects that are integrated and sustainable, often with a focus on capital solutions. Using a consultative approach, Development Managers help identify innovative and appropriate solutions to meet missional objectives. While the portfolio of projects will cover the UK and Ireland, it is expected that the primary focus of this role will be projects in Northern England, Scotland and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Be motivated by a personal Christian faith and be able to position yourself to exercise and lead others in processes of spiritual discernment, led by the Holy Spirit
• Act as an enabler
• Manage a project portfolio
• Employ appropriate processes to ensure due diligence
• Conduct clear and purposeful communication
• Facilitate Project Steering Groups combining project management and appropriate faith-based facilitation methodology with the aim of agreeing collaborative responses

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience of successful project proposal and delivery
• Demonstrable experience of developing sustainable projects through effective collaboration
• Confidence to live out the purpose of TSA through your Christian faith, exercise your spiritual gifts for the benefit of TSA and your projects and lead others in a process of spiritual discernment
• Strategic thinking, attention to detail and delivery of projects within desired timescales
• Effective, clear and targeted communications with a wide audience
• Excellent relationship management with the ability to negotiate with and influence others

This role has an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian.

Working Hours: Minimum 35 hours per week 

Closing Date: 9th June 2022

Interview Date: Tuesday 21st June 2022

To apply please visit our website.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK.

As a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Please note that we do not consider C.V's. Promoting equality in the workplace.

We are looking for a Retail Operations Manager (High St and E-Commerce) at a pivotal time of transition and change for the organisation.

The role demands excellent prioritisation skills, problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach. You will have experience in management/leadership with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills with proven experience of working operationally in a Charity Retail environment.

• Do you have a strong drive to achieve results, with an ability to interpret the mission and strategy into clear and achievable plans?
• Do you have proven ability to inspire a diverse group across a large geographical area?
• Do you have the ability to think strategically and see the big picture while maintaining an eye for detail?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

About Life 

Life is a UK pregnancy and maternal support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year to manage pregnancy and pregnancy loss with dignity and courage so they can flourish. 

Our services include 

· Supported housing and community support 

· Counselling and skilled listening 

· Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies 

Our values 
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values: 

· Humanity – All people are special and equal. 

· Solidarity – We’re with you and for you. 

· Community – We’re better together. 

· Charity – Doing good for one another. 

· Common good – Building a better world. 

Benefits 

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer: 

• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays, (for full-time positions, pro-rated for part-time positions) 

• Birthday leave (following a successful probationary period) 
• Extra annual leave for long term service 
• Paid Enhanced DBS check 
• Length of service awards 
• Company Pension Scheme 

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality 

Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity. 

Veganuary is the non-profit that encourages people to go vegan for the month of January - and beyond. We focus on changing consumer behaviours and attitudes, while providing lots of information and practical support - to make the transition to veganism as easy and enjoyable as possible.

We also work with businesses to drive up vegan food provisions in shops and restaurants and have made veganism more visible and accessible through our work with national and international media.

What we do

• Our Aim: A world without animal farms and slaughterhouses. A world where food production does not decimate forests, pollute rivers and oceans, exacerbate climate change and drive wild animal populations to extinction.
   
• Our Mission: To inspire and support people to try vegan, drive corporate change, and create a global mass movement, championing compassionate food choices with the aim of ending animal farming, protecting the planet, and improving human health.

We work toward our lofty ambitions by following a simple, 3-step plan:

1. Encouraging and supporting millions of people to try veganism.
    
2. Creating the necessary media and social media buzz to raise awareness of the topic and the benefits of a vegan lifestyle.
    
3. Encouraging companies to promote and launch more delicious vegan options to increase the quality, availability and visibility of vegan food.

How we do it

You’ll have no doubt seen our public campaigns for Veganuary, you may even have tried it yourself. We’re incredibly proud of the global movement we’ve built, and it continues to grow year-on-year.

The part of work you might be a little less familiar with is our work in influencing businesses. The more businesses speak positively about veganism and launch new vegan products, the better the availability, visibility and quality of vegan products becomes, making it easier and tastier to try vegan. This is inspiring more people to choose plant-based options and stick with it long term.

Amongst many others, we are incredibly proud to have worked with the following companies to increase their vegan offering:

• Deliveroo
• Cadbury
• McDonalds
• Starbucks

What we’re looking for

As we head into the next phase of our strategy, we are looking for a talented Head of Operations and Finance who can help us build a robust, sustainable organisation. You will help us to shore up our gains to date and capitalise on the increasing number of growth opportunities coming our way.

This is a reimagining of an existing role and represents an investment in the charity’s future. We are looking for someone who can work closely with the board and executive to devise and implement business plans that are robust enough to accommodate our rapid growth and flexible enough to take advantage of new opportunities.

You will lead on financial management, supervise and optimise the organisation’s operations in the UK, and support our growing international team in operational matters.

Playing a pivotal part in the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for ensuring that Veganuary’s day-to-day operations - including governance, administration, HR, finance, legal and IT remain compliant, responsive and efficient.

We don’t believe in prescriptive person specifications, as they limit the diversity of experience on our teams. We have just three questions of you, before you apply:

• Are you a qualified finance professional with significant experience of overseeing finance functions in UK charities?
   
• Are you a skilled strategic thinker with a proactive approach to solving problems?
   
• Do you enjoy building efficient structures and processes that limit bureaucracy and drive growth?

If you like what you’ve read, and your answer to all three questions above is “yes”, I recommend that you read the application pack by following the link below and consider getting in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Operations Manager (Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk)

Salary: £34,650 - £38,352 pa depending on experience

The vacancy

Who are we?

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a world leading youth charity which gives young people the chance to develop skills for work and life.

Our structured programmes of volunteering, physical and skills based challenges inspire, guide, and encourage young people to widen their experiences and learn new skills.

Through a licensing process, we partner with youth organisations and support them in their delivery of our programmes to their young people. These organisations range from schools and colleges to local authorities, charities, secure units, and community organisations.

We have recently launched our new strategy for the next five years, Youth Without Limits, which will ensure the DofE is open to all young people aged 14-24 across the UK, and that our participants reflect the most diverse generation of young people ever.

What is the role?

Working within our values and behavioural framework, this role will see you remotely managing, developing, and empowering a team of Operations Officers. By creating a positive working environment in which they can flourish, you will support them to achieve our strategic ambitions and their individual Key Performance Indicators.

Operations Officers are responsible for managing the relationships with our partner organisations (known as Licensed Organisations – LOs), ensuring they offer quality and inclusive DofE programmes to their young people. You will support your team through engaging with stakeholders, managing, and resolving any issues or concerns Operations Officers raise around delivery or quality within their LOs.

As part of the regional management team, which comprises of the Regional Director, Business Support Manager, Senior Operations Manager and other Operations Managers, you will actively contribute to developing and delivering ways to achieve objectives outlined within the regional business plan which supports our national strategic goals.

You will undertake meetings, in person and virtually, across the region engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders at different levels within different organisations. When not out at meetings, you will be working from home.

Whilst you won’t be working directly with young people, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are having a positive impact on their future opportunities.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a strong team leader who has experience of directly managing a team of staff, either in person or remotely.

You will need to have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders and be an enthusiastic influencer and authentic ambassador for the DofE.

To undertake the role you’ll need to be exceptionally organised, have the ability to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and have excellent administrative skills, being both computer literate and competent in MS Office applications.

Our work is increasingly data driven, so you will need to have experience of managing and analysing simple data from which to make informed decisions.

Project management experience will be required to enable you to contribute to regional and national projects, that will drive our strategic objectives forward over the next five years.

We are looking for someone who is decisive and flexible in their approach, has a positive outlook and who will actively manage the wellbeing of their team.

What will you get in return?

The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart.

A starting salary of between £34,650 - £38,352 per annum dependent on experience.

From day one you’ll have access to a generous pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. 

Through our Flexible Working policy the DofE provides an opportunity to work flexibly to meet yours and our business needs.

How to apply

If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.

The deadline for applying for this role is 10 June 2022

There will be two interviews for this role with successful applicants being invited to attend on the following dates:

First interview: Week commencing 20th June 2022 which will be held virtually over Teams.

Second interview: Week commencing 27th June 2022 which will be held virtually over Teams.

An enhanced criminal record check (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar) will be undertaken when a job offer is accepted.

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email.

About DofE

Since its launch in 1956, the DofE has empowered millions of young people to become the very best they can be. It was established by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, our Patron, and is still guided by the same set of principles he laid down.

The flexibility and adaptability of DofE have allowed the DofE to spread around the world. We operate through a social franchise model in the UK, licensing and supporting a wide range of organisations to deliver DofE programmes to hundreds of thousands of young people every year.

Despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak our ambition to grow the number of young people who can access a DofE programme remains unchanged and we continue to engage new partners and develop innovative ways of working with businesses, the voluntary sector, and policymakers across the UK to ensure that any young person who wants to do their DofE can do so. 

Diversity, equality & inclusion

The DofE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive staff team and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We recruit, develop, promote and value people without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. In order to meet the changing needs and aspirations of the most diverse generation of young adults ever, our staff need a range of perspectives, skills, and lived experience.

While we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds to join our passionate and friendly team, at present people of colour, disabled people, and people under 25 are not as well represented as we would like. As such we particularly encourage applicants from these backgrounds.

We are have a new and exciting opportunity for a Project Operations Manager, working for a well recognised, UK Charity, on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Client Details

Our client is a well recognised, established UK Charity, and are entering an exciting phase of a new and pioneering Project. We are looking for a Project Operations Manager for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Description

The role of Project Operations Manager will include;

• To manage the full budget for the project including allocation of resources to each area of delivery. Responsible for correct phasing and control of spend to align to the grant award timeline and ensure a zero-risk approach to the budget.
• To be responsible for the delivery of grant KPIs ensuring timelines are met rigidly and any delays in delivery are mitigated and identified immediately, and where necessary the Project Director and Funders and briefed and extensions agreed.
• With the Lead Researcher be responsible for development and delivery of a monitoring and evaluation plan for the grant to evidence sustained reduction of the specific littering issue.
• Specific responsibility to procure, coordinate, plan and execute quality assurance of mobilisation, training and allocation of contract surveyors, the assessment and methodology for site selection, the logistics around permissions and liaison with local authorities and landowners, the appropriate capture and storage of data and the analysis of the data including working with external data analysts if required.
• Alongside the Lead Researcher assist in the planning and logistics around localised innovation trials designed and developed during the project. This may also involve large scale procurement which should utilise grant resources as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• To monitor the project budget ensuring optimal performance of investment and expenditure of resources. Undertaking a zero-risk approach to budgeting ensure that funds are in place before committing to any external costs in accordance with the financial schedule and signed services agreement and provide revised forecasts as required.
• To be responsible for the procurement of external resources and materials required to deliver the project, following a tender process where identified as necessary.
• Responsible for the management and performance of external suppliers ensuring adherence to strict Service Level Agreements.

Profile

We are looking for a Project Operations Manager, ideally from a Not for Profit / Charity / Environmental background with the following;

• Substantial experience in project management
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholder
• Financial management skills including developing and managing project and departmental budgets and providing timely reporting information.
• Excellent project management skills including co-ordination of multiple linked and concurrent deliverables
• Ability to effectively lead teams and oversee the work of multiple teams and team members working on diverse projects.
• Experience of procurement and managing external suppliers including managing tender processes, negotiating contracts, and contract compliance ensuring adherence to strict SLAs
• Experience of logistics and the management and co-ordination of on the ground teams would be an advantage
• A demonstrable understanding of the role research and evaluation can play in developing effective policy, campaigns and practice.

Job Offer

An excellent opportunity for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of extending.

Operations Officers (Scotland, London, Southeast, Central, North and UK Education teams).

A starting salary of between £27,000 - £30,438 (UK) £30,508 - £34,389 (London) per annum dependent on region and experience. 

Do you enjoy building relationships?

Do you have experience of working with and influencing external stakeholders?

Are you looking for an opportunity that offers a challenge and variety where no two days are the same?

Thanks to attracting some significant funding streams this has allowed us to expand our operations team across the nation, to allow thousands of young people from marginalised areas to be able to complete the DofE Awards.  Our programmes give them the opportunity to explore different interests, challenge themselves, learn new skills, develop resilience, and build self-belief. 

What is the role?

As an operations officer, your role will involve closely managing the relationships of our partner organisations (known as Licensed Organisations – LOs) and ensuring those within your portfolio offer quality and inclusive DofE programmes to young people. 

While managing these relationships, you will also identify and develop new relationships with appropriate educational and community organisations to widen the access of the DofE to young people, particularly those who experience marginalisation. 

As part of the regional team, you will be working as one to achieve objectives outlined within the regional business plan which support our national strategic goals. Whilst you won’t be working directly with young people, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are having a positive impact on their future opportunities. 

We are currently recruiting for Operations Officers in: Scotland, London, Southeast, North, Central & UK education team. 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a team player who has a passion for the development of young people with the ability to engage and influence a variety of stakeholders.

Working as an ambassador for the DofE, you will have outstanding communication skills to inspire and influence young people to participate in DofE. You will be organised and comfortable managing your own workload to ensure LOs deliver DofE programmes to the standards expected.

What will you get in return? 

The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart and the wellbeing and development of its people constantly in focus. 

You will be joining a team of empowered colleagues working together. 

From day one you’ll have access to a generous pension scheme and an employee assistance programme. Through our Flexible Working policy, the DofE provides an opportunity to work flexibly to meet yours and our business needs. 

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Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with an innovative start-up organisation looking to revolutionise global philanthropy based on the Islamic tradition of charitable endowments for social purpose (Waqf). An opportunity exists for a Project and Operations Manager to join the start-up team and help further develop the platform and product as well as its promotion and uptake. As Project and Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the technical team in developing the web app and managing the implementation of the user experience. You will also lead the sales process for the platform, while leveraging the networks and access you will have to the the directors of the organisation. This role will be responsible for the growth of the organisation and will work with the wider team to develop the charity’s identity. Initial 2 year FTC. Home based with weekly travel to the Bradford office for meetings.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have significant project management experience and have previously developed products with the board to help implement vision. You will have strong stakeholder management skills as well as excellent communication skills. A broad well-rounded skill set with in-depth project management skills are also essential for this role. As you will be managing a technical team, strong leadership skills are required for this role as well as delivering to targets and objectives. You will have experience of developing innovative projects and programmes and have worked with technical teams and feel comfortable with sales drives too.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

The Job (in a nutshell)

An amazing opportunity to be part of a Charity but working with a vast array of Industry leading corporate clients. We are looking for someone to grow and develop new partnerships with a clear remit of networking and developing key contacts to expand and develop the Apprentice, Graduate and Early leaders delivery model via employers (UK wide).

Occasional evening, weekend and overnight work will be required as part of the role, including attending taster sessions, client visits and centre visits.

Who we’re looking for

You will be a results driven team player with an understanding of Early Careers development, have a proven sales background, with a strong new business focus in two / three industry sectors.

You will have a passion for the outdoor education training and development market and be aligned to our values.

Your Experience

• Excellent communications skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external professionals.
• You’ll be highly organised have excellent attention to detail and be able to maintain high standards of communication on the phone and in writing.
• You will have good negotiation skills.
• You’ll be able to work unsupervised and under own initiative.

• A confident user in Microsoft systems.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Previous experience of LinkedIn and LinkedIn Sales Navigator for prospecting and client engagement.

Areas of responsibilities

• Securing new and repeat business to agreed personal and team quarterly and annual targets.
• Develop a deep understanding of client strategy and undertake learning needs analysis.
• Sales proposal production.
• Maintaining client records via our CRM system.
• Liaising with all areas of the organisation to maximise potential opportunities.
• Drive new business in your area through research, prospecting, and networking.

You’ll also need

• An enhanced DBS check.

Salary and benefits

Salary £24,000 - £30,000 per year dependent on experience

Benefits:

• Annual leave of 24 days, plus bank holidays (rising by a day a year to 30 days +BH).
• Life Assurance: 3 x salary, covered from start date; includes Employee Assistance helpline.
• 8 weeks’ sick pay at full salary in any 12 months.
• Long-term Disability Insurance: 2/3 salary less state incapacity benefit after 6 months’ absence for up to 5 years, covered from start date.
• Personal Accident Insurance while at work or commuting.
• Cash plan healthcare (currently Medicash) on application after completion of probation.
• Pension Scheme (currently Standard Life): Auto-enrolment after three months.
• Berghaus uniform items provided. Also, opportunity to purchase Berghaus products at discount.
• Discounted course fees for family members.
• Cycle to work Scheme.

Plus!

• Personal Adventures – Outward Bound has a positive attitude to extended/unpaid leave (forward planning is required)

Hours of work

You’ll work an average of 37.5 hours per week.

​Location: Home Based or at one of our office locations nationwide.

Settling in period

There is a 3-month settling in period from contract start date.

How to apply  

If you are interested, please drop an email with a up to date CV and covering letter of no more than 500 words to Sarah Shutt.

The closing date is 15th June 2022. Interviews will take place at Hackthorpe, nr Penrith (or via Zoom / Teams if appropriate) on 30th June or 1st July 2022.