We need an Operations Director who is clearly committed to who we are and what we stand for and who has the skills and enthusiasm required to make a difference. This is an exciting new post which provides opportunities to do things differently by bringing fresh insight and vision.

We appreciate that this post requires a mix of management, finance, systems, and service development experience. If you feel that you have some rather than all the experience that we are looking for please apply. We will offer training and support to the right candidate who meets most but not all of the criteria.

We also welcome informal discussions to help you decide whether you want to apply.

Job description

Job Title: Operations Director

Salary Scale: Points 36-39 £38,813 - £41,675

Contract: Permanent

Pension: Employer will match employee contribution up to 6%. Minimum is 5%.

Responsible to: CEO

Hours: 35 per week

Based: Manchester

Summary of the post

This is an exciting opportunity to increase GMIAU’s management capacity so that we can maximise our impact in support of people living in North West England who are affected by the complex immigration system. The post-holder will be responsible for strengthening our internal processes, developing income streams, and act as Deputy CEO on all matters operational, financial, and strategic.

Main Purpose of Job:

GMIAU’s offer of high-quality immigration legal advice and representation to people in need in the north west puts it in a unique and special position. We have a responsibility to assist people who face the challenges of a harsh and hostile immigration system and who would otherwise not have access to justice through legal representation. Supporting adults, children and families, many who face homelessness and destitution, and a significant policy and influencing profile, we are looking for someone who has the passion, skills, and aptitude to help develop the organisation over the next few years.

This is a newly created position which is designed to shape and strengthen the Unit’s management structure so that we remain strong, sustainable and capable of withstanding the many challenges we face. This is a significant leadership role which provides opportunities to do things differently.  After a recent review of risks it was identified that, as a priority, we need to create a position which can provide back-up and deputise for the CEO and who can provide new insight, skills, and energy to take the organisation through the next stages of its development.

Summary of main duties and responsibilities

1. To develop positive relationships and networks of people and organisations that will further develop the strategic interests and development of GMIAU and the people it serves
2. To work with the CEO to develop income streams to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of GMIAU.
3. To lead and support staff and volunteers to develop services that meet the needs of people most affected by immigration control, and to ensure that people with experience of the immigration system are central to every level of the organisation.
4. To ensure that GMIAU has the necessary systems and structure in place to report effectively on all of its activities.

Main duties and responsibilities

Relationships:

1. To develop strong, trusted relationships with external partners to further develop GMIAU’s strategic priorities (funding, services, policy, people)
2. To work in collaboration with individuals and agencies across the North West to enhance and develop joint approaches to tackling the issues that many people face, including access to quality immigration advice, homelessness and destitution, and having no recourse to public funds.
3. To lead on the development of systems which will ensure that people and communities that are most isolated and affected have access to immigration legal advice.

Funding:

1. To work with the CEO to identify funding opportunities to sustain GMIAU’s core work and to fund new service and policy developments;
2. To lead on the development of GMIAU’s public fundraising campaigns.
3. To lead on the development of commissioned services to underpin longer-term service developments
4. To manage the process of identifying and funding new service and policy developments, including identifying need, securing funding, managing the service or project throughout its development, and reporting on outcomes and achievements.

Planning and Development:

1. To work closely with the CEO and the Board to give effect to, and keep under review, the strategic plan and to make recommendations.
2. Lead on the development of initiatives to ensure the involvement of people with lived experience of the immigration system at all levels of the organisation
3. Design and develop new services to effectively meet the needs of people

Services:

1. To provide effective line management and support to staff within the team
2. To develop data management processes to ensure that GMIAU can report effectively on its work, including to funders and the Board.
3. To be responsible for the quality and delivery of GMIAU’s services through monitoring, evaluation and improvement plans to ensure they meet the needs of people most affected by the harshest and most damaging elements of immigration control.
4. To work with the CEO to address issues of access to immigration legal advice and capacity to meet demand

Management systems:

1. With CEO ensure annual delivery plans are developed and implemented.
2. Provide timely and accurate management information to inform strategic planning and development
3. Line manage a number of posts
4. To ensure internal staff support, supervision, and management systems in place including
   1. staff development, appraisal and training plans
   2. an ongoing review of staffing requirements.
   3. system for reviewing GMIAUs policies (including health and safety, employment, data protection)
   4. ensure effective implementation of Units policies and keep them under review.
5. To lead on administration systems management and to devise improvements and new ways of working.
6. Review IT and digital systems and make recommendations to ensure best use of IT and digital systems
7. Identify and manage operational risks.

To build a fair education for all, we need to unlock the potential in all children – not just some. Together, we’re making it happen. Every day, our work takes us closer to a better future. But we need to do more. It’s a big challenge – and we need your help to take it on.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who is passionate about making education fair for every child. This is a critical role in the Partnerships Team at Teach First and will suit a strategic thinker with brilliant relationship skills. The Partnerships team at Teach First manages over £4m of the charity’s voluntary income. We work with over 35 businesses from a variety of sectors from finance to fashion. The team is focused on growing long-term strategic relationships with our partners to meet our annual fundraising targets, so that we can recruit great teachers, develop brilliant leaders and support thriving schools.

As Partnerships Manager, you will oversee corporate accounts, many from the FTSE 100 and you will be responsible for managing and growing their income.  As a creative person you will thrive on delivering memorable donor experiences. We are looking for two Partnerships Managers to join our team.

• Do you have proven experience of Partnership Management with a track record of growing your own accounts and/or supporting senior fundraisers to do so?
• Can you network and develop relationships at all levels?
• Do you have persuasive verbal and written communication skills?
• Do you have initiative and the flexibility to deal with multiple tasks / multiple internal and external stakeholder needs?
• Are you confident in project management including project design, planning and delivery?
• Are you a strong team-player able to work with both national and regional teams?

Yes to the above? Then we want to hear from you. You might be our next Partnerships Manager.

Take a look at the job description and then complete an application on our careers website. Make sure you’ve got your CV and cover letter showing how you meet our essentials ready to upload.

FBB is one of the leading educational charities and youth brands in the UK. Established in 2014, we have undergone impressive growth in the past couple of years and are now at an exciting stage of our journey. We support young people who are passionate about football but disengaged at school, in order to help them finish school with the skills and grades to make a successful transition into adulthood. We do this by providing long-term, intensive support, built around relationships and young people’s passions, in the classroom and beyond.

We are an asset-based organisation with a view that all our support must build from a young person’s strengths and passions. We are commissioned by schools to support students who are at risk of exclusion to re-engage with learning and develop positive relationships with peers and adults. We currently work with 1,500 students who are 12 to 16 years old across 99 school programmes in Greater Manchester, London, Kent and Essex. Alongside this, we have built strong partnerships with a host of reputable brands including Nike, Gillette, the
English FA, and Salesforce.

FBB is looking for a talented individual to help manage and grow these partnerships, to drive forward our ambitious plans to become the leading specialist charity for disengaged young people across the UK. We are looking for a Partnerships Manager with relationships management experience who represents the diversity of our local community. The successful candidate will manage relationships with our existing partners and look
to expand our networks further. Though experience of charitable fundraising is helpful, it is by no means essential. We are looking for someone with a track record of building successful long-term relationships, regardless of which sector you have previously worked in.

Key Responsibilities:
● Deliver and grow a portfolio of FBB’s corporate partnerships to generate income
and engagement.
● Build and maintain new partnership opportunities, using new business tools and
processes to maximise long and short-term income generation for the charity.
● Ensure delivery plans, KPIs and agreements are in place for all partnerships.
● Deliver planned partnership activations, communication and reporting in a timely
and professional fashion, always aiming to exceed expectations and targets.
● Liaise regularly with relevant internal teams to ensure partnership objectives are
achieved e.g. Programmes and Finance Departments.
● Represent FBB at partner meetings, presentations and events.
● Ensure cultivation plans are in place and executed for all partnerships, with the
view of extending length, remit and value.
● Provide excellent stewardship to each corporate contact, giving them a first-class
experience of FBB.
● Work with colleagues across the organisation to leverage FBB assets and build
strong and creative partnership proposals to target CSR teams and Marketing
teams.

● Ensure income and activity is recorded according to FBB’s policy and
procedures.
● Ensure all partnership activities comply with Fundraising Regulator guidelines,
GDPR, VAT and other legal requirements. Contribute to the wider Account
Management and Corporate Partnerships strategies, including taking on
management of special projects as and when required.

Person Specification:

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

● Experience building relationships with
an extensive network of partners
● A commitment to generating
opportunities that improve the lives of
young people, including non
income-generating benefits such as
advocacy, volunteering and
networking
● Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills
● Commitment to FBB’s Values
● Experience of working to targets
● Effective processes for managing a
caseload of donors
● Written competencies

Desirable

● Knowledge of professional fundraising
(Major Gifts, Legacy Giving and
Community Fundraising)
● An interest in football
● Experience with a CRM and/or data to
effectively manage donors (especially
Salesforce)

TO APPLY:

Please submit a covering letter on the following 3 areas: 

1. Why are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals both at school and in wider life? 

2. Why do you want to do this job and work for FBB? 

3. How do your skills and experience relate to the role advertised?

Please also submit a CV that includes:

● Personal details including current address, contact details and N.I number.

● Education and Training history including details of all qualifications.

● Details of 2 referees, including your current employer. 

● A description of your employment history, including reasons for leaving a post and explanations for any employment gaps.

Recruitment process
FBB is committed to adopting a safe recruitment process and follows the NSPCC safer
recruitment procedures that have safeguarding at their heart and aim to discourage
unsuitable applicants.
The successful applicant will be expected to comply with all of FBB policies, in
particular:
● Equality and Diversity
● Health and Safety
● Safeguarding
Disclosure
The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Shortlisting, interviews and reference checking
Only those applicants who meet the right criteria will be taken through to the interview
stage.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. References from the previous and current
employer may be taken up for shortlisted candidates. Please let us know about the
sensitivity of taking up references prior to an interview.

About the Role

40 Hours per week

£37,944 - £48,616 Subject to banding*

We are currently looking for a National Equipment Manager to join our friendly, fast-paced Logistics team at St John Ambulance. Reporting to and working closely with our Head of Logistics, the National Equipment Manager will be responsible for ensuring outstanding operational delivery by ensuring that our people have access to appropriate and well-maintained equipment at all times. This is an excellent opportunity to join a developing team on a permanent, full-time basis, offering the flexibility of being based at any of our offices across England, as well as the opportunity for remote working.

In this exciting and varied role, you will ensure that all equipment and devices are procured, serviced, maintained, and repaired and disposed of in line with the needs of the organisation and manufacturers specifications. You will be responsible for leading on a variety of key tasks including leading on the relationships with suppliers, development of technical specifications for all SJA equipment and standardisation of medical equipment procurement.

You will also be responsible for maintaining a national asset register of all equipment and devices and advising senior managers on processes and building business cases for the procurement of new equipment.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

*Please note that this role is currently under review by our job banding team and the salary will be dependent on the final decision on the banding of the role in line with our current pay structure.

About You

You will have experience of managing a medical equipment servicing and inspection team and an excellent knowledge of medical equipment. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail as well as the ability to delegate and prioritise effectively. You will also have experience in standardisation and service improvement and ideally have experience in the purchase and supply of medical equipment.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive;

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work s
• Health and Wellbeing portal - Access to financial, health and wellbeing guidance and support.
• Discounts - Blue Light, NHS Discounts and SJA discounts including discounts on mobile phone, gym membership, cinema, restaurants, holidays and shopping-including your weekly food shop.

Interview Date: 20 December 2021

Application Review Date: 15 December 2021

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, so are particularly interested in applications from women, trans and non-binary people, as well as those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with different accessibility needs.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated and talented professional to join our Faculty Planning and Assessment team as a Facilitation and Planning Manager on a 8 month FTC.

The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining a world-class pool of external facilitators, academic tutors, mentors and coaches. The role will lead the scheduling process of all events across the organisation, and manage the staffing of internal and external facilitators and tutors against all programme delivery.

The role is responsible for meeting facilitation needs across Ambition’s programme suite cost-effectively and at a consistently high quality. The post-holder will implement effective ways of working within the team and with other teams and departments in order to anticipate and meet demand for facilitators and tutors. They will also work with other Faculty and Planning Managers to coordinate relationship management across the external faculty pool.

This role will also be responsible for managing and maintaining this pool of Leadership coaches, overseeing their training, quality assurance, deployment and ongoing support.

Based in our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and reporting to the Faculty Planning and Assessment Associate Director, the successful candidate will be the key representative for the Facilitation and Planning team when it comes to supporting reporting tools and improving systems and processes across the entire strand. This role will be required to work with the Central Operations, Data and Improvement teams, and programme teams and require confidence and efficiency in both Excel and Salesforce.

Who are Ambition Institute? 

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better, and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time. That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.

• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.

• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement. 

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you:

• Agile working culture, so you can control how you work.
• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.
• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service.
• Shared parental leave package.
• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line.
• Professional development offer for all staff.
• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% national insurance rebate).
• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

How to apply 

All applications must be received by the closing date, 9am on 6 December 2021. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 10 December 2021.

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

upReach is seeking to hire a Programme Manager to deliver our programme of support for students interested in pursuing a career in Law. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of the charity by managing multiple employer partnership relationships and leading a delivery team of Programme Coordinators to attract, onboard and provide high-quality to support to Associates (the undergraduates we support)

upReach is an award-winning charity working to create equal opportunities for students across the UK. We help university students from less-advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.

Key Information

Programme Manager: This individual will play a pivotal role in delivering our programme of support for students pursuing a career in Law. This includes managing a team to deliver upReach's Law Springboard, in partnership with Slaughter and May, and overseeing key elements of this programme including attracting new students, planning high quality support and events, managing relationships with key external stakeholders at all levels of seniority and evaluating the impact of the programme. 

Role: Programme Manager (Law)

Location: Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham or London. 

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm 

Start date: Beginning of January 2022

Salary: £26,500 to £35,500 pro rata per annum (including London weighting if based in London)

Application deadline:  9am on Monday 6th December

Early applications are encouraged, and we may appoint before the deadline.

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

To be successful you should have at least 2-3 years experience working in programme delivery, stakeholder management and leading small teams, and any experience working within the law sector will be viewed very favourably.  You should be able to demonstrate a proven track record in building, developing and owning effective long-term relationships with new and existing partners, and in managing stakeholder relationships at all levels of seniority. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload. They should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems. 

2. Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 

3. Experience working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.

4. Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written) and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders.

5. Line management or team leadership experience.

6. Strong programme management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.

7. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.

8. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*

9. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working with the law sector.

2. Project management qualifications or comparable experience. 

3. Experience delivering all aspects of a programme end to end, from design to reporting and evaluation.

4. Experience in marketing a programme or campaign.

5. Familiarity with G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Deputy Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, deputy shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the deputy shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence.

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers and deputy managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB 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), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

Shop Manager (Manchester) (TRD3251)

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Oxfam Purpose

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering 

Trading Purpose

To make as much money as possible to overcome poverty and suffering

About our Oxfam Shops

Open for business since 1948, Oxfam shops are at the heart of the charity and their community, raising vital funds and increasing public awareness of what we do. They are always guided by our values of empowerment, accountability and inclusiveness and focussed on making as much money as possible.

The Role of our Shop Managers

Commercially aware and constantly looking for new business opportunities, shop managers motivate their teams and create a safe and energised work environment. They have high standards, a strong drive to achieve results and are accountable for their business.

The role of the shop manager is empowered, varied, busy and gives the opportunity to work with some amazing people. Shop managers are pivotal for the success of our business and can make a real difference. Oxfam operates a volunteer operating model, in which volunteers are empowered to take over most of the tasks within the shop, including running the shop in the manager’s absence. 

Often the only paid member of staff, our managers are comfortable in this environment, really enjoy working with others and are great at delegating to their teams. Excellent communicators, they are creative, and always look for opportunities to attract new supporters every day.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Key Skills and Competencies required

• Significant leadership qualities and experience. (E)
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team. (E)
• Strong drive to achieve results through others. (E)
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen. (E)
• Enjoys working with people and has a friendly and approachable manner. (E)
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities. (E)
• Ability to demonstrate resilience to the everyday pressures that come with the role. (E)
• Excellent communication skills.(E)
• Ability to motivate self and others. (E)
• High level of motivation, enthusiasm and a sense of fun. (E)
• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it. (E)
• Commercial awareness and judgement. (D)
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising. (E)
• Ability to understand and interpret basic financial reports. (D)
• IT literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems and online resources; use and understand basic spreadsheets and word processing packages. Be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and ecommerce.) (E)
• Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of diversity and gender rights (click here).  (E)
• Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles. (E)

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB 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), as this role involves unsupervised access to the above-mentioned groups.

For full information surrounding DBS and the vacancy, please view the full job description. 

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.

At BACKUP North West, we believe no young person should experience homelessness. For the young people that do, Backup aims to be an outstanding provider of high quality, holistic housing and support services. We want to find the right person to help us see our vision.

We are looking for someone to manage our busy office in the centre of Bolton. To work with all colleagues but mainly with the CEO and managament team. Also line manager a great team of administrators.

Please go to our website to apply for this job, we do not accept CV's.

A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Health & Safety Team at The Prince’s Trust. We are looking for someone who’s creative and enthusiastic to become the new Regional Health & Safety Manager. This role will involve supporting Scotland, North and Central England and preferably based in Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds.

All our work is geared towards supporting disadvantaged young people aged 11 – 30 and giving them the opportunity to create a better future through employment, education and enterprise. You will act as a trusted advisor on health & safety matters associated with the work we do to support young people. By helping build a strong safety culture and implementing a robust Safety Management System you will ensure The Prince's Trust complies with its legal obligations and achieves its strategic aims.

Through good risk management, you will enable programmes and events to operate safely and more effectively and allow colleagues to make a positive difference to the lives of young people. With our strong network of supporters, volunteers, employers and delivery partners, you will provide guidance and assurance that safe systems of work are in place.

You will work independently to maintain consistent H&S compliance in the regions of responsibility and play an active role in leading the continual improvement in H&S performance through stakeholder engagement, monthly reporting, management meetings, delivering training and communicating information in user-friendly language that is engaging.

With established experience in Health and Safety and professional qualifications, you will bring new ideas and innovative ways of working safely and supporting people’s wellbeing.

Please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Job Title: Project Manager (IAPT)

Hours: 36

Contract: Permanent

Responsible to: Senior Manager

Based in: mainly Oldham, with some travel across our footprint

Salary: £27,349.92 (for 36 hours)

TOG Mind are looking to recruit a Project Manager to manage Practitioners and Trainees within their busy Adults and Communities Directorate.

The Adults and Communities Team provide a range of therapeutic and early intervention mental health services within the community. It aims to provide the best quality mental health services in prevention, early intervention and primary care; alongside empowering individuals and our communities to live well.

As Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the Early Intervention department. This includes working alongside trust colleagues, GP surgeries and the Adult Services Senior Manager, to assist with the continuing development and implementation of the service, the recruitment and management of a team of practitioners. This post will be situated in our offices in Oldham and Ashton-Under-Lyne as well as some GP surgeries and community settings across Oldham.

You will be responsible for line managing trainees and qualified Practitioners, providing clinical support for client risk and safeguarding issues to organisational staff.

Please visit our website for the full Job Description and Person Specification

Closing date: 6th December 11.59pm

Deputy Manager
Offerton, Stockport
Up to £28,770.62 (Depending on experience)

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old. The young people they care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Their aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Our client's homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working alongside and being supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists. You will support the Registered Manager, helping plan rotas for the staff, conducting monthly supervisions, and assisting the team with their learning and development ensuring all the relevant training and inductions are completed.

You will work with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. They always encourage young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

You will work shifts over a 37.5 hour working week. The shift patterns are variable depending on the needs of the service with 2 days per week office based to support the management of the home. Care hour shifts consists of Earlie’s, Late’s and occasional sleep ins & nights when required with rota planning in advance, so flexibility is required.

The job is highly rewarding and excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Support Worker to develop their career or an existing Deputy manager who wishes to develop their skills further in mental health.

Company Benefits

- A £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (Employee of the year awards, Summer & Christmas parties)

Essential requirements of a Deputy Manager

- Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Previous experience working with young people with mental health needs
- A minimum of 12 months supervisory experience
- An understanding of CQC and/or Ofsted requirements
- Hold a Level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent
- Flexibility to work a 7-day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside occasional sleep ins for which an additional payment is made.
- A compassionate personality, remaining calm, resilient, and understanding of the issues & challenges their young people face.

Fancy the challenge? Apply today!

Additional Information

- You will work in a COVID secure environment as all staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11th November 2021.
- Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
- Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- Our client is an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
- We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.

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Job Title: Senior Compliance Manager

Salary: £33,000 FTE Salary which will be pro rata based on part-time hours

Location: Flexible, based in either our Ashton or Oldham offices, or home-working option (with ability to attend offices for weekly meetings)

The Role and Department:

We have an opportunity for a Senior Compliance Manager to join the organisation on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Operations Director, as the Senior Compliance Manager you will work as part of the organisation’s central services team.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading on external quality audits by National Mind, NHS, commissioners and funders.
• Undertaking internal quality audits, establishing systems and processes, and supporting staff to ensure continuous improvements.
• Leading on compliance with data security, information security, cyber security and GDPR in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Analysing management information to provide written and verbal reports to identify improvements and highlight good performance.

What you will bring to TogMind:

To be considered for this role, we are looking for someone with:
• Experience of working in a compliance, quality, governance, information security or management information role, which can be applied to the needs of the not for profit / charity / health sector.
• Knowledge of information security and data security best practice.
• Experience of working with teams to develop systems and processes which effectively support quality and compliance.
• Experience of using management information to provide analysis against performance to provide written and verbal reports on areas for improvement.
• Ability to support, influence and coach a wide range of people as a colleague and line manager.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details. This can be downloaded from the vacancies page on the company website.

Please submit an anonymous CV omitting name and contact details. Your cover letter must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: 6th December 11.59pm

The Guide Line Supervisor helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by providing day to day supervision of the Guide Line Advisors within a given specialism; dog wellbeing, children and young people or adults and Tech for All. The supervisor also supports person-centred operational delivery of the line by providing virtual information, advice and guidance via telephone, email and web enquiry forms. They ensure that operational delivery is successful through the administration of rotas.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. Predominantly homebased, there will however be some travel to Guide Dogs offices in Reading, Bristol or Atherton required.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Extensive experience in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in administration within a Customer Service environment.
• A comprehensive knowledge of GDPR regulations.
• Clear understanding and experience of safeguarding.
• Supervision of others – in either a coaching or developing capacity.
• Highly motivated towards delivering a person-centred service.

Desirable

• Lived experience of vision impairment (either self or direct family member).
• Experience of dealing with complex queries and/or complaints.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or CARE database.
• Line management skills
• Project management skills

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.