The Operations Manager makes a major contribution to the strategic development of the organisation. You will ensure resilience in existing services and manage your own portfolio of services. With a creative approach to developing new areas, you will bring strong business development and contract management skills.

The role reports to the Chief Executive and provides practical day to day operational management, including managing risk and policy development, across a motivated, high-delivering team.

A strong leader, you will be a proactive member of RBMind’s management team, helping to implement the strategic aims of the organisation including change management processes when necessary. You will have a flexible and enthusiastic approach and enjoy problem-solving and a busy environment.

Staff benefits include 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a pension offering 4-5% matched employer contribution. Part-time (30 hours per week) may also be considered. You may need to work flexibly or be on call over some evenings, depending on service needs.

Richmond Borough Mind is a dynamic charity that has been supporting and providing mental health services to users and carers for over 50 years. We value diversity and difference and welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.

For the full job description please go to our website. 

About Age Concern Colchester & North East Essex

Age Concern Colchester & North East Essex is a charitable organisation that looks after the welfare of individuals of 60 years+ to support making life better in later years. Key ways that we do this are: -

- To provide support in identifying benefit applications and support in completion - £1.3m per year in benefits delivered
- A befriending service matching individuals with the needs of the older generation - we have 150+ people befriended
- Developing Volunteering in the Charity and to benefit our Community
- Connecting people in later years through clubs, activities and interest groups

The charity has gone through significant growth over the last couple of years and is now an independent charity but reaches people across Colchester and North East Essex. Recently we have been asked to deliver a pioneering new service across North East Essex in partnership with St Helena Hospice and CVS Tendring. It is for this reason that we are looking for an Operations Manager in a project called Compassionate Companions to lead this new initiative.

The project is to provide friendship (non-clinical) for individuals who have chosen to manage their end of life at home through My Care Choices or otherwise between the hours of 8am-8pm 7 days a week.

What do we offer?

Age Concern is a friendly and enjoyable place to work. We work hard but also enjoy some downtime together. This is essential due to the nature of our work. We all have tougher days and need to be there for each other to work through these days when they happen. Leading a team to support people at end of life needs a unique individual. We are an extremely caring organisation and so are the partners in the program being developed. It is essential that this same sympathy and empathy is displayed from the person who leads this work now and into the future.

The opportunity is about creating something unique and therefore it would suit someone who has a pioneering approach to make good plans, trial activity, listen well, learn from mistakes and iterate on a continuous basis. There is requirement to report activity into a large Board of multiple partners outside of the three main delivery partners. This is particularly important as the earlier phases of the project develops. The ideal candidate would have developed something from scratch either in a charity, a health setting or in some other way supporting those at of end of life.

We offer excellent coaching and support from both colleagues and the senior team. We appreciate that starting an operation from the outset can be a challenge. The good news is that we have established systems and structures that allow us to support getting things locally up and off the ground well. There is an existing befriending unit operating in Colchester, Witham and Tendring District which includes a manager, team leader and two coordinators. 

We have recently appointed the Operations Manager - Befriending and Friendship Clubs and you will have the benefit of recruiting a coordinator to provide administrative support for some of the day to day activity. We are also able to draw on expertise and support from our partners in St Helena Hospice and CVS Tendring who are accomplished in managing and developing projects.

There is potential for career development due to the growth of Age Concern Colchester & North East Essex.

What are we looking for?

Leadership & Management

- Experience managing projects from the ground-up and setting a positive tone for project development
- Working well internally across teams and externally with partners to develop ideas and joined-up working
- Ability to ensure good processes are embedded from the outset so the team record results well
- Monitor and review activity of the befriending coordinator providing coaching, support and development
- Develop capability within the team by developing individuals
- Model excellence for the team, volunteers and those we work with
- Create our story for Compassionate Companions, manage the budget and write grants for continuity beyond the pilot
- Work closely with the Befriending & Friendship Groups Manager to ensure information is captured
- Work closely with the coordinator and volunteers to listen, learn and evolve the service

Befriending Activities

- To recruit, train and inspire a successful team of compassionate companion volunteers
- In conjunction with the Befriending & Friendship Groups Manager and our partners develop and evolve the service
- Work in partnership with key organisations acting as an ambassador and the main contact point for the service
- Develop a schedule of available volunteers across North East Essex between 8am-8pm to be on call in 4-hour shifts
- Put processes in place to ensure Salesforce for Charities is effective; work with the Salesforce Developer
- Work closely with the coordinator and volunteers to listen, learn and evolve the service
- Support bereaved families by ensuring the right referral systems are in place

Your Qualities

- You will need to be outgoing, confident and able to juggle a range of priorities well
- The amount of work on Word, Computer Systems and general admin is busy so proficiency is essential
- We are looking for an inspirational leader who is keen to develop a new service and the team
- Able to understand the confidential nature of our work and put in place relevant safeguarding and monitoring procedures
- You will have a genuine desire to make a difference to people in very challenging personal circumstances

Key Questions to ask before applying?

- Do you have experience on ground-up project launches in either the third sector or health sector?
- Do you have extensive experience of working with volunteers in projects?
- Do you thrive on developing others?
- Do you have experience working in tough environments such as end of life (or similar)?
- Are you comfortable with developing a service and associated funding applications?

Practical Considerations

- All our staff and volunteers go through the DBS process and thorough vetting (no costs)
- The role involves a balance of work on a PC and a degree of travelling across North East Essex
- You will need to have a car, licence and before joining business class insurance.
- Often we deal with people who are upset and distressed. We need an individual who is a calming influence on others and can keep a cool head, think logically and be prepared to find support before jumping to a resolution

The role is 37.5 hours a week from 9am-5pm Mon - Fri although some flexibility may be required to support outside of regular hours as volunteers operate from 8am-8pm. There is current funding for a 1-year Fixed-Term Contract although because it is a pilot there is the opportunity for future funding built-in to the programme review.

Finally, team is really important to us. You will be pivotal to developing a positive culture in the befriending unit for those we serve, other charities and the wider team as we grow. If you like a new challenge and are a good fit for the above apply today to join us on our mission at Age Concern Colchester & North East Essex and the shared mission of our partners St Helena Hospice and CVS Tendring to make life better in later years.

Please provide current salary and ntoice period in any applications.

We have a provisional closing date for applications as 15th January 2020. The advert will continue to run past this date if we are still interested in receiving additional applications.

We are looking for a dynamic and efficient new leader to take Paintings in Hospitals through the next phase of its development.

Paintings in Hospitals is a leading, national arts-in-health organisation. Through our wide-ranging activities and programmes using the visual arts, we aim to improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life for all in health and social care.

We are looking for an imaginative, dynamic and efficient new leader to take Paintings in Hospitals through the next phase of its development. This will include an office move, the finalisation of a new strategic plan and the implementation of a new sustainable operating model. 

Working with the charity’s trustees, Patrons, staff team and supporters, the charity’s new Director will coordinate the vision and strategic focus of the charity. They will be responsible for finalising and delivering the charity’s strategic objectives, streamlining its operational activities; ensuring strong governance and compliance, and leading on human resources, fundraising and finance. The Director will also work with the team on new programming and communications.

Applicants should have:

• Strong leadership credentials
• Business planning and the ability to think strategically
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills
• Proven success in fundraising and growing income
• Strong financial and analytical skills.

You will build on recent positive developments through a track record of achieving targets whilst balancing competing demands. In addition, you will have a flair for articulating a strong vision and demonstrating the impact the charity’s activities provide – whilst gathering more evidence through evaluation and research.

The successful applicant will be passionate about the visual arts and have an understanding of how arts programmes can improve wellbeing, health and recovery. You will be driven, self-motivated and have the ability to manage a challenging and diverse workload through excellent time management.

As an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, you will have the ability to relate to people from all backgrounds and the ability to manage and inspire a small team.

The role is based in London, with some travel throughout the UK. Weekend and evening work may be required from time to time. The charity will also consider part-time (pro-rata) applications at a minimum of 4 days per week.

Applicants should submit their CV, current/most recent salary, and a short covering statement (of no more than two pages) to outline their suitability for the role. This should be emailed no later than 5pm, Monday 10th February 2020.

Red Rose Recovery is exclusively recruiting for a strong dynamic leader to drive forward and create a culture to support the ethos of the organisation and provide value based, clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to both Red Rose Recovery (RRR) and the Lancashire User Forum (LUF). 

You will have responsibility for the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure, financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.You will ensure financial sustainability and growth and be responsible for the delivery of the strategic plan.You will lead an organisation where teamwork is essential but where individual skills and co-production leadership equally need fostering. You’ll act an ambassador for the organisation and inspire the organisation and drive progress with the same determination and compassion demonstrated in our operational delivery.

OUR VALUES

• Hope- inspiring people to believe that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.
• Commitment - working passionately to improve the lives of those in recovery.
• Respect - judging and valuing people for who they are and where they are going, not what they have been.
• Community - connecting people together, make recover a reality for the whole community.
• Transformation - changes the lives of those in recovery. 
• Legacy – building sustainable recovery for service users, families and communities.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are strongly committed to the aims and ethos of RRR and the LUF and have a desire to bring about positive change in the lives of people in recovery.
• You have proven success in working closely with ambitious Management Teams and/or Boards.
• You are fun, warm, approachable, energetic, confident, outgoing, creative, empathetic, determined, ambitious, flexible, resilient, discreet, organised and professional.
• You are confident in presenting to large groups and contributing influentially in meetings.
• You have the capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small but wide-reaching charity.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working strategically with the Board of Trustees to deliver our ambitious strategy, identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Ensuring all staff understand and embody the organisation’s mission, strategy, culture and values, so that everyone is supported and equipped to perform to the highest level and meet the fullness of their potential.
• Managing the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure and financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing line management to the Senior Leadership Team and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel valued and able to work effectively. 
• Ensuring there are clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team which foster and maintain effective working relationships for the organisation.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, potential funders, corporate partners and agencies.
• Leading internal communications strategy to ensure that RRR’s values are lived day-to- day, and potential for sharing and learning is maximised across the organisation. 
• Acting as an ambassador for RRR, networking widely to build new and existing strategic relationships. 
• Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and maintain a proactive relationship with the Chair and Trustee Board, supporting them to fulfil their duties and legal and other responsibilities for the proper governance of RRR and the LUF.
• Ensuring full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial accounts, making returns to Charities Commission and reporting back at the AGM.

YOU’LL HAVE 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a professional environment.
• Experience of working at operational & strategic levels and driving success across organisations and partnerships.
• Excellent leadership skills, line management experience, and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams to deliver results.
• Experience in dealing with multiple tasks, sensitivities and challenges at the same time.
• A track record of driving quality and innovation and encouraging enterprise in others. 
• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge and ability to run an organisation that is compliant with all regulatory and statutory obligations, and which is financially stable.
• Proven track record of securing new business in a tough financial climate.
• Willingness to travel locally across the Lancashire and North West region and nationally as required.

Director of Development and Employment
Permanent, Full-time
Leeds with regular national travel
c. £110,000 per annum

Part of the NHS Confederation, NHS Employers is the employers organisation for the NHS in England working on behalf of the Department of Health & Social Care and the NHS to:
• Lead key areas of policy delivery, particularly in relation to partnership working with trade union and staff organisations
• Act as the voice of employers, representing their needs in the service of their people, patients and communities
• Supporting employers with resources to improve their experience of their people, and hence their patients

We are seeking a successful and experienced HR leader to join our team, who is highly effective in building purposeful relationships, working collaboratively and leading people. You will also be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery in the areas of workforce policy and practice. Experience in healthcare is not essential, but evidence of improving people management policy and practice is.

Closing Date: 7th February 2020
Interviews are planned for 25th February 2020
 

Healthwatch is an independent champion that gives patients and the public a voice to improve, shape and get the best from health and social care services. We do this by empowering local people and communities and letting those running services know what people want from care.

With integration and collaboration at the heart of health and care services across south-east London, partnership structures are changing to support an increasing emphasis on greater collaboration to support a system-wide approach. It is essential that patients and the public are at the heart of decision making and ensuring services meet the needs and aspirations our communities. 

You will liaise with and represent six local Healthwatch organisations across south-east London on the south-east London (SEL) Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) governing body (and related sub-committees).

You will bring patient and public perspective, informed by your liaison and engagement with the six Local Healthwatch (LHW) across south-east London.

It is not intended that this role will have oversight of Healthwatch engagement or patient and public engagement, rather that you will help to hold the CCG to account, through the appropriate governance processes, and facilitate use of LHW intelligence to ensure the CCG discharges its engagement functions effectively.

As a member of the SEL CCG governing body (and related sub-committees) you will share responsibility for ensuring that it exercises its functions effectively, efficiently, economically, with good governance and in accordance with the terms of the SEL CCG and NHS constitution. 

Key Objectives

You will work with the SEL CCG governing body as a whole and with the six LHW and will help ensure that:

• the voice of Healthwatch is heard and the views and interests of patients and the public are at the heart of discussions and decisions 
• insight and intelligence from LHW is used to encourage and influence positive change to services and help meet the health and social care needs of the SEL population.
• SEL CCG carries out meaningful collaboration with LHW, and other relevant stakeholders, to commission or restructure services
• SEL CCG engages with LHW to monitor and ensure the highest quality services are delivered and offer the best possible outcomes for SEL patients
• SEL CCG governing body (and related committees) maintains a consistent focus on patient experience,  
• SEL CCG is responsive to the views of LHW, patients and the public and promotes shared decision-making in all aspects of its business
• SEL CCG has appropriate arrangements in place to secure LHW involvement and responds in an effective and timely way to feedback and recommendations from LHW
• there is transparent communication between SEL CCG and local people, including through the dissemination of clear information via LHW, where appropriate.

Core attributes and competencies

The post holder must:

• demonstrate a sound understanding of, and a commitment to upholding, HW principles, values and functions as set out in HW statutory duties
• be committed to working with and across LHW organisations, with an understanding of the challenges faced by small voluntary organisations and ability to spot opportunities and potential collaborations
• be committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality and inclusivity
• be passionate about continuously improving outcomes, tackling health inequalities with a focus on ‘seldom heard’ communities
• have good understanding of the role of HW and an appreciation of current and future broad social, political and economic trends influencing health and social care
• be able to understand and analyse complex issues and information from a service user perspective, drawing on the breadth of insight provided by LHW to inform SEL CCG deliberations and decision-making
• have the confidence to question information and explanations supplied by others, who may be experts in their field
• be able to influence and persuade others, articulating a balanced HW view, and to engage in constructive debate
• ability to recognise key influencers in advancing HW, and user views, and the skills to engage and involve them
• have the ability, organisation and initiative, to proactively build and maintain an effective relationship with LHW and communicate effectively across LHW, listening as well as actively sharing information
• have the ability to translate complex concepts into readily understood, engaging language. 

Core personal experience

The candidate should have:

• demonstrable understanding of the arrangements for listening and responding to the voices of patients, carers and patient organisations in public sector organisations such as the NHS
• a track record of successfully involving patients, carers and the public in the work of a public sector organisation 
• understanding and experience of effective involvement and engagement techniques, and how these can be applied in practice
• previous experience of promoting the voice of patients and the public, including in collective decision-making groups such as boards/committees
• a track record in securing or supporting improvements for patients or the wider public
• previous experience of empowering the participation of patients and the public in the design and delivery of health or care services

Appointment process

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. We aspire to reflect the diversity of our community in our workforce.  We positively encourage applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled applicants and those from other under-represented groups.

Application Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 3rd February 2020

Interview Dates: 19th or 20th February 2020

Your CV and supporting statement combined should not exceed four sides of A4 in total.

Please note - this is a Home Based role with regular meetings in the South East London area.

Your supporting statement should:

• outline how you meet the criteria as detailed in the core attributes and competencies;
• include why you are interested in this role; and
• provide details of what skills and experience you bring, as set out in core personal experience.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Post Title: National Development Manager – Health and Wellbeing

Role Status:  Full time (35 hours), Permanent.

Organisational Base:  Home Based with an option to be based at EFL House 10 – 12 West Cliff, Preston PR1 8HU.

Reporting To:Head of Health and Wellbeing

Salary: Starting salary (dependant on experience) £30,000 to £37,500 + £4,800 car allowance and benefits package.

If you have the skills, creativity and commitment, if you share our passion and determination , if you can influence people and build partnerships, and if you can manage complex programmes at national level, there is an exciting new role in our team.

This is an exciting time to join us. Supporting our Head of Health and Wellbeing, you will join our team taking forwards our work to tackle the health inequalities in the communities we serve. You will have previous experience working within either NHS England, Public Health England, local authority public health or a leading national health charity. You will understand the health commissioning landscape and be able to lead on one of our national programme themes.

You will be in the right place to develop your career and to help us build new partnerships across the health and social care sector that drive our innovation and growth.  You will have the support of experienced and supportive colleagues in an organisation which values people.

The EFL Trust is the charitable arm of the EFL and uses the power of sport to improve lives and make a positive contribution to 72 communities across the country across our key themes of education and employability, participation and community engagement, and health and wellbeing. Formed in 1888 by its twelve founder members, the EFL (English Football League) is the world's original league football competition and is the template for leagues the world over.

We have a big ambition. We want to help improve the health and wellbeing of people across England and Wales. Some of our existing work is already transforming the lives of thousands of people. We can do so much more.

We use the profile of professional football to reach and engage people but what we do as a charity goes far beyond football.  You might be surprised that our network is already conducting NHS health checks and screening programmes, cancer recovery packages, mental health interventions for children and adults, weight management and cardiovascular disease prevention, and support for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Benefits Package:

• Car allowance

• Generous company pension scheme, with an EFL Trust contribution of 10% of basic salary.

• Healthcare cash plan and Opt-in private healthcare

• 23 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 25 days after 5 years.Holiday year commences 1st January. (Holiday purchase scheme is in operation).

Regular travel is a feature of the role and occasional evening and weekend working including some overnight stays.

A full job description and person specification can be found on the jobs pages of the websites, EFL and EFL Trust, along with an application form. 

Closing Date: 10.00 am 10th February 2020

Interview Date(s): 27th Feb at EFL House, 10 – 12 West Cliff, Preston PR1 8HU

Candidates must be available for interview on the stated date.

Carers Support West Sussex, a £2.5m turnover charity based in the South East of England, is seeking a Carer Services Director to drive the further development of our services. This is a newly created position, responsible for the impact our teams make through delivering services to unpaid and family carers and communities, through developing innovative and evidence based practice which is co-produced with the people we support.

The role is accountable for all of our frontline carer services financially supported by a single county council contract until 2022 with the option of two further 12 month extensions. The post-holder has access to a further £100,000 annual charitable investment for the next two years from 1 April 2020 as part of a transformation programme to maximise the benefit for carers from our charitable services.

We are looking for an exceptional individual for this critical role. You will bring significant leadership experience from effectively leading and managing teams across a number of disciplines and geographies across a County footprint. We are keen to find someone who is both experienced and innovative, who is curious, and able to focus on designing and delivering services to better support carers.

The job holder will be a natural and strategic leader with deep and wide-ranging knowledge and experience within health and/or social care settings and services. They will possess the client facing awareness and agility required to make a significant contribution to the development of Carer Support West Sussex offer.

The organisation is made up of dedicated, professional staff, most of whom have direct experience of caring themselves.  We work together to foster a culture of flexibility and of supporting each other and the carers of West Sussex.

Deputy Director For Old People's Services Job, London Bridge, £63,857 Per Annum

Your new company
This is a rewarding role created to assist the Director of Older People's Services (DOP) in directing and managing our Residential Care Home operations.

Your new role
As Deputy Director of Older People's Services you will lead and ensure that the Christian values of the organisation are a key focus of all our older people's work, and that our mission is realised at local level and as a service.

You will maintain overall control and responsibility for all operational care services to the quality expected and will be accountable for compliance with regulations and sustainability for the future. In addition you will take responsibility for the line management of the Assistant Directors who carry delegated responsibility from the nominated Individual -providing and ensuring professional support, supervision, performance management and learning and development as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed

• Management at a senior level in a social care setting
• Understanding of the regulatory frameworks in which OPS operates
• Proven management skills in delivering services with demonstrable success in responding to the needs of service users across a wide range of cultures.

What you'll get in return

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• contributory pension scheme
• season ticket loan
• employee assistance programme

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Package includes 33 days’ annual leave per annum pro rata inclusive of public and bank holidays, health care plan, contributory pension, life assurance, relocation allowance and professional subscriptions by negotiation.

Are you passionate about seeing transformation in the lives of young people?

We are looking for a qualified accountant who wants to put their Christian faith into practice to lead our ambitious charity to grow and develop, maximising opportunities to diversify our income streams so we can deliver more mission.

YMCA Norfolk is a forward-thinking Christian faith-based charity delivering prevention and crisis support across housing, youth work, education, family and community support services.

We are seeking a strategic thinker with great people and financial management skills who has experience of working in a finance-related role at a senior management level, with experience in commercial and/or social housing sectors desirable, but not essential.

Along with the rest of the senior management team, you will live out and enhance the Christian ethos of the organisation. You will take the lead on strategic financial and business planning, as well as governance as Company Secretary. You will also provide strategic oversight for ICT and GDPR.

Due to the nature and context of this role, an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 applies, therefore applicants will be expected to be able to demonstrate their active Christian faith.

For further details and to apply, please download an application form from our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 3rd February 2020.
Interview date: Wednesday, 12th February 2020.

YMCA Norfolk welcomes applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which it works.

YMCA Norfolk is a Registered Charity No. 801606, Company No. 2067523.

Harris Hill are recruiting for an interim Group Finance Director for this homeless charity based near Birmingham.

The interim Group Finance Director assignment will be for 6 months on a Salary of c 60,000pa starting Early to Mid-February

You will be a Qualified Accountant to be the key figure in assessing the viability of future business opportunities and offering advice and guidance to the Chief Executive, SMT, Finance Sub Committee, and Board of Trustees

The post holder will also be expected to provide sufficiently robust financial information to enable executive directors to manage their departments effectively, and for trustees/non-executive directors to be able to exercise proper oversight.

Strategic Development

- To lead in the development of the Group's financial strategy and ensure effective implementation.
- To support the Trustees, Group Chief Executive (GCE) and Senior Management Team in setting the organisations vision and strategic direction.
- To develop strategic approaches to the financial resourcing of the work of the Group through the development of a value for money strategy with regular reporting on value for money initiatives
- To develop the business performance framework of the Group and to monitor and report on key performance indicators, including business and social value indicators, to ensure that resources are utilised to maximum effect.

Management of Finance Functions

- To advise the Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team on financial and treasury policy, strategic and business planning, financial control, risk management and performance monitoring, ensuring that the financial affairs of the Group are clearly presented together with relevant interpretation, strategic analysis and prediction, in a timely manner.
- To coordinate the production of proposed business plans and annual budgets ensuring the appropriateness of the key assumptions providing advice to senior management colleagues and trustees on these matters.
- To oversee the production of accounting information for use by budget holders in planning and controlling the work of the Group.
- To ensure that financial policies and procedures are current, consistent, accessible, adhered to, meet regulatory and legal requirements, reflect best practice and are well-communicated throughout the Group.
- To lead and develop other members of the Finance Team to ensure that they are well-motivated, sufficiently skilled, and meet best practice.
- To ensure that the Finance Team provides a strong and proactive level of service and support to the various operational teams.
- To lead in setting policy and sourcing in relation to the following areas - insurance; pensions; banking services; project financing; energy supplies; audit and financial advice.

Regulatory and Audit Requirements

- To ensure that all statutory and other accounting and regulatory requirements appropriate to the Group Director of Finance (HMRC, Companies House, Charity Commission, and HCA) are met.
- To oversee the production of statutory accounts in conjunction with the external auditors on behalf of the trustees.
- To lead the Group's approach to risk management, developing an ongoing risk based programme of controls assurance work with the internal auditor. This includes ensuring that the most important risks are addressed and minimised and that risk analysis is up to date.
- To maintain a thorough knowledge of the Finance policies and procedures and to periodically review them through the internal audit process, making recommendation for any changes to the Finance Sub Committee.

Job Description - Service Director (Maternity Cover – 9 months)

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Responsible for: Management Team and Art Therapist

Location: Main base Loughborough, England but travel will be required.

Salary: £30,000 to £35000 per annum

Hours: Full Time at Leadership level

Start Date: March 2020 (includes a 2-month overlap with current Service Director)

Overall Purpose

• To provide leadership to serve the young asylum seeking people, enabling them to become positive and empowered individuals able to live independently as net contributors to society.
• To ensure our service is of the highest quality, meeting young people and local authorities’ needs, in line with Baca’s vision, mission and values.
• To lead a learning culture, ensuring we are continually learning from the young people, stakeholders and other wider opportunities.
• To identify and develop opportunities and partnerships with local authority placement teams to allow Baca to work with more young people for a wider impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

Current Service Delivery

• Overall responsibility for all young people services delivered by Baca, ensuring that it is line with Baca’s vision, mission and values and meets the needs of both the young people and the local authorities Baca works with.
• Responsible for the oversight and development of the Management team.
• Manage the existing excellent relationships with all key service delivery partners such as Local Authority Teams and educational institutions in line with Baca’s values. 
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of safeguarding of service users in Baca’s care including:
  • Leading a strong safeguarding culture in the organisation
  • Safety in accommodation
  • Relationships with staff and volunteers
  • Safety of activities undertaken by service users
• Attending a range of events and meetings to ensure that Baca is up to date on current policies and networking with key strategic partners.
• Budget oversight of rebuild team budget lines and grant funded projects facilitating young people services.
• Ensure the service is of the highest quality in line with our values and always seeking to achieve the outcomes in line with our Theory of Change.
• Responsible for the oversight of systems, ensuring they are robust and facilitating Baca’s work with the young people, by working closely with the Operations Manager. Ensure that Baca successfully completes ISO 9001:2015 annual audits.

Service Development

• Lead a learning culture, ensuring we are learning from the young people, stakeholders and other wider opportunities.
• Lead on setting criteria for investigating young people service growth opportunities.
• Leading the development of all young people services; continually ensuring it meets the needs of the young people and developing partnerships where necessary to facilitate this work. 
• Working closely with the Business Development Director to facilitate the development of new services.
• Support the expansion work of Baca into new geographical locations ensuring that it reflects Baca’s vision, mission and values. Developing key relationships and partners where necessary to ensure the support structures are in place for young people we care for in that area.

Leadership

• Be an active member of the Baca’s Leadership team, contributing to Baca’s organisational strategy to help achieve our vision and mission.
• Responsible for the young people service delivery areas of Baca’s three-year strategy.
• Risk management in the delivery of the young people services, operations and areas of growth.
• Engaging in other activities in support of the organisation and its work as and when appropriate in line with our value of Service.
• Budget oversight of rebuild team budget lines and grant funded projects facilitating young people services.
• Undertake 24/7 on-call duty as part of the on-call team rota.

General

• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation, leading by example.
• Embrace the Vision and Values of Baca and reflect this in working practice.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy
• Lead on the correct procedures for dealing with any suggested incidences of safeguarding concerns and to follow them, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours in line with the needs of the team.

Person Specification

Baca is looking for someone who can take the lead with the delivery of our service for young people who are unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 16 to 18. The successful applicant will have the best interests of the young people at the heart of their role. They will be willing to learn from the young people consistently and will ensure that safe relationships and a learning attitude will be at the core of Baca’s service delivery and development. They have the ability to ensure the support we give to the young people is of the highest quality and goes beyond the statutory standards set. You will be passionate about our work and able to interact well and empathise with the young people in our care. You will be able to ensure the best is always being done to support each individual. 

You will be very organised and able to work and develop robust frameworks and systems that will release staff. You will be a great people person who can develop key external relationships and work well with the staff team, linking in with the culture of family that exists within the organisation. The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Passion for supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people with a genuine desire to see them thrive in the UK
It is highly desirable that they have previous experience of working with unaccompanied young people and victims of trafficking and have a strong understanding of the issues involved in providing care for this cohort of young people.

Strong team leadership skills
Strong in people management with demonstrable expertise and experience in managing managers, especially across multiple locations and functions. The role requires strong ability to manage specialists with expertise other than their own.

Strategic planning and organisational ability
Demonstrates ability to develop strategic plans and then translating long-term strategy into deliverable actions, and in devising and maintaining performance management processes that enables staff to support the young people to the best of their ability.

Decision making skills
Demonstrates the ability to make clear and well-reasoned decisions under challenging circumstances.

Understanding of financial performance data
Able to understand the drivers of successful financial performance and the presentation of financial data, and to communicate these clearly to others. Able to develop and manage budgets.

Strong networking skills
Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain a strong network of successful relationships across the public, private and voluntary sectors, in order to identify and develop new opportunities to meet the young people’s needs.

Strong influencing skills
Both in written and spoken word, able to sell the mission and Baca’s Theory of Change in a creative and compelling way inside and outside the organisation. Able to communicate key decisions in such a way as to gain people’s engagement and commitment.

About Us

The vision of The HTB Group is the re-evangalisation of the nations, the revitilisation of the Church and the transformation of society. Each member of staff plays a key role in contributing to our vision. Our mission is bigger than any individual task but together our work contributes to the bigger picture.

St Paul’s Theological Centre (SPTC) is a constituent part of St Mellitus College (SMC) and one of the entities within Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB).  SMC was formed in 2007 by the Bishops of London and Chelmsford, in partnership with SPTC and is widely thought to be one of the most innovative and exciting places to study theology and explore ministry.  SMC’s vision is ‘hope-filled leaders, revitalised church, transformed world’ which it seeks to achieve by developing Christlike leaders through theology, formation and training at the heart of the church, in the context of prayer, worship, unity and mission, energised by the life of the Spirit.

The College has five centres across the UK – London, Chelmsford, the North West (Liverpool), the South West (Plymouth), and the East Midlands (Nottingham), and seeks to provide vibrant, innovative, and rigorous theological education through the delivery of non-residential, full-time and part-time training in theology and ministry at introductory, undergraduate and postgraduate level, preparing students for ordained, Reader (LLM) and lay ministries in the Church of England, and for leadership in other churches.

The Role

We are looking for one Fund Development Manager who is a self-starter, motivated and able to take intiative to join our growing staff team at St Paul's Theological College, their key responsibilities will be:

Strategic Planning 

• Within the College’s overall strategy for future development, alongside the Director of College Operations to help develop a fundraising strategy including clear objectives, timelines, targets, performance measures and requirements
• Identify opportunities for fundraising events for generating income
• In coordination with the HTB Group, establish an appropriate prospect management system together with a stewardship and recognition programme. 
• Develop the ‘Case for Support’ for St Mellitus College and subsequently help design and develop specific fundraising approaches
• Ensure the process for gift management and accounting is fit for purpose
• Coordinate, manage and ‘clean’ the current database of existing and potential donors, friends and alumni

Income 

• In conjunction with the Director of College Operations, help develop and achieve agreed income targets
• In coordination with the HTB Group fundraising staff, develop and implement an annual giving programme specific to St Mellitus College
• As appropriate, development and coordination of suitable events to encourage and motivate potential donors
• Coordinate annual fundraising trips

Trusts and Legacy Fundraising 

• Agree, draft and submit appropriate applications, create and maintain relationships and develop follow up reports with Trusts, Foundations and other charitable institutions which might support St Mellitus College and its work
• Research trusts and foundations and identify areas within St Mellitus College which would be attractive to grant-making bodies
• Help to develop a strategy to create and manage a legacy outreach programme

Alumni Development 

• With existing College staff manage and coordinate alumni relations, in particular the management and maintenance of the alumni database, the creation of appropriate events and the development of a long-term programme for alumni support for the College
• With the communications staff, establish and maintain contact with alumni
• Research impact and social return on investment to inform donors

The Ideal Candidate

• Experiemce of project management and a keenness for organisation
• Eperience of charitable fundraising
• Ability to think strategically and be part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Successful track record of gift fundraising, prospect management and stewardship
• Experience of Trust and Foundations application, management and stewardship

Our Benefits Package

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (out of pocket health expenses including new glasses, dentist, and complimentary therapies)
• Flexible working options.
• Local discounts including gym membership and days out.
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Child Care voucher scheme.
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and permanent health insurance. 
• Cycle to work scheme

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead an exciting development of the Building Respectful Families programme.  SAFE! has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and Children in Need to extend and develop its service for families experiencing Child on Parent Violence.

An enthusiastic self-starter with excellent communication skills, you will be skilled in multi-agency working with a commitment to high-standards of professionalism, extensive experience of managing teams delivering services for vulnerable children, young people or families as well as a professional understanding of Domestic Abuse, including Child on Parent Violence. The BRF Manager will be responsible for all aspects of service operations relating to the Building Respectful Families Service, ensuring delivery of services as dictated by the funder requirements, and to provide high quality and varied support to children and families affected by Child on Parent Violence. The post-holder will be responsible for leading the introduction of the service across the Thames Valley, and the development of the programme's service delivery.

Applicants will have a good understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection (GDPR) Act.  In addition, you must be able to demonstrate your active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.

The post-holder will be based in either the Oxford or Bracknell office, with consideration made to requests for some home working. 

The role will involve extensive travel around the Thames Valley. In return SAFE! offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension, flexible working and 28 days annual leave (pro rata), as well as the opportunity to play a key role in this award-winning charity at an exciting time.

Appointments will be subject to references and checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) satisfactory to SAFE!

Closing date: Monday 3 February by 23.59. Interviews are likely to be held the week commencing 10 February.