Operations And Business Development Lead Jobs
ABOUT THE ROLE
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance has an exciting opportunity for an Aviation Director to join the Executive Team and to be responsible for all aspects of aviation and other, non-clinical, operational activities. Also, as part of EHAAT’s strategic plan to gain its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in late 2025, the Aviation Director will form and lead the new AOC team supported by our experienced AOC transition Programme Manager. As the AOC Accountable Manager, they will be responsible for all aspects of the safe, compliant and effective operation of our 2 AW169 helicopters in their life-saving role.
ABOUT YOU
- An accomplished senior leader and manager, well-versed in general management in a relevant field with a proven record of high performance.
- An Executive Team member able to lead on the development and implementation of strategic plans and to advise on all aviation and related operational matters to enable EHAAT to best achieve its operational aims.
- A team player with exceptional communication skills and a talent for cultivating effective working relationships at all levels
ABOUT US
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, unlike NHS emergency services, is a charity. This free life-saving service is provided 24/7 by helicopters and rapid response vehicles.
Each critical care team consists of a pilot and co-pilot, a pre-hospital care doctor and a critical care paramedic.
They can be rushed to the scene with life-saving support equipment to deliver advanced clinical care, usually only in the hospital emergency department.
Once stabilised, the patient will be conveyed to the most appropriate hospital by air or land.
Without access to National Lottery funding and with only limited support from Government, we rely upon the generosity and goodwill of the people and businesses of Essex and Hertfordshire to remain operational and keep saving lives…we can’t fly without you!
We are committed to becoming an inclusive organisation that represents all aspects of the communities we serve. We recognise that this a journey and that there is a lot of hard work ahead. We celebrate diversity of background and thought in our ambition to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered and able to bring their authentic self to work each day.
EHAAT is a charity which provides vital life-saving care to critically ill and injured patients across Essex, Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.
- Job Title: Data and Insights Lead
- Closing Date: Monday 26th May
- Salary: £26,500 (plus £3,000 Inner London Weighting where applicable)
- Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Contract: Fixed Term (Paternity Cover. 1st September 2024 - 31st December 2024)
- Reporting to: Head of Programme Quality
- Job Location: Remote (with regular travel to London Office as required)
About the organisation
We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. We’re passionate about reducing the educational barriers our students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.
Our mission is to support students from under resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are more than twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.
The Access Project Values
Empowerment: We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.
Courage: We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative, and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission.
Impact: We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes.
Inclusion: We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.
Ownership: We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask, “What can I do to improve my results?”
About the role
The Access Project is an evidence-based, data driven intervention. Central to our programme are the ways in which we use data to ensure each of our students receives the provision they need, to learn about how we can improve our delivery and to evaluate our impact on our students’ university prospects. We have developed sophisticated monitoring and evaluation systems bringing together data from a variety of sources to track students’ progress (impact management) as well as ascertain their outcomes (impact evaluation). We collect data on our students’ academic and socio-demographic background, their participation on our programme and progress on our bespoke university readiness scales, and their academic results and university destinations. We use this data to intervene in real time when delivery goes off-course but also to understand how The Access Project programmes affect student outcomes and publicize this impact externally.
As part of the Strategy and Impact Team, the Data & Insights Lead will be responsible for ensuring all teams have the right data and to deliver and monitor our programme in a timely and effective way. They will manage, analyse, interpret, and present data and information, most of it recorded on our Salesforce system, to enhance the quality of delivery, maximise the achievement of outcomes by participants and ensure that the project achieves the greatest possible social impact. They will also project manage distinct pieces of work ranging from system optimization to external reporting for impact-related projects and partnerships.
Duties and responsibilities
1) Ensure the efficacy of our monitoring & reporting systems
- Identifies required changes related to how we collect and manage data in Salesforce so that programme delivery data is available in the right format and at the right frequency to support decision making across teams and allow for accurate reporting.
- Make recommendations for changes to the Salesforce system in line with this and support the Operations Team with reviewing options.
- Support other teams to have the confidence and skills to effectively use our monitoring & reporting tools and processes for their specific needs.
- Identify required improvements to our data processes (e.g. processes for collecting/collating data, for automation, etc), and project manage their implementation.
2) Coordinate the use of data to guide tactical and strategic decision-making on programme delivery and design
- Define the key questions for our termly performance management meetings and input into the design and content of the dashboards used in these fora.
- Process and analyse data to derive useful insights about our programme delivery and present your findings effectively to various stakeholders to inform tactical conversations around programme design and delivery.
- Ensure data is understood and used effectively in decision-making.‘delve deeper’ into programme data to understand trends highlighted by staff, students, and school leaders.schedule performance management meetings at the right time, ensure the right stakeholders are involved, and capture and follow up actions from these meetings as required.
3) Lead other evaluation, research and reporting activities
- Ensure that student feedback is disseminated, analysed, shared, and used to inform ongoing performance management discussions
- Lead the data contributions throughout our annual impact evaluation process which may include the preparation of large datasets, as well as analysis and interpretation of data.
- Drive the monitoring and evaluation of pilot projects, e.g. development of monitoring tools and processes, data analysis, systems development, etc. prepare required datasets for external impact-related reporting. This includes tasks ranging from designing data collection processes, compiling the data, continuously adapting processes, and communicating effectively with all internal stakeholders.
4) Any other duties consummate with the role as required.
Person specification
Essential
- Highly numerate and analytical
- Excellent attention to detail
- Confident in data analysis, including handling large data sets using relevant software, such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, SSRS, R, Stata, SPSS, or Excel
- Excellent database skills and confident in the use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis
- Experience in systems development and optimisation
- Ability to combine large amounts of data from a wide range of sources and to identify key points from a range of data outputs
- Ability to communicate complex information and processes in a structured and clear manner
- Experience of coordinating cross-organisational projects and processes
- A collegiate, diplomatic, and supportive approach to working with colleagues across the organisation
- A high degree of personal initiative and a solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to manage time effectively and deliver to regular deadlines for multiple audiences
- Highly efficient and able to quickly perform administrative tasks
- A commitment to delivering high quality work
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or experience of impact evaluation
- Knowledge and/or experience of Salesforce CRM
Benefits:
• 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
• PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.
• Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff
• Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
• Interest-free travelcard loans
• Cyclescheme loans
• 3 paid Volunteering Days
• Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
• CPD options
• The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements
Safeguarding Statement
The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are working towards improvements with equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.
Present or most recent employment
It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.
References
All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.
Education, Qualifications and Training:
● Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g., GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification.
● Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Chief Executive will be responsible for providing leadership, developing, and implementing Living Well Bromley’s strategic and operational plans, leading on partnership and business development, and being an effective advocate for the charity and its beneficiaries.
They will lead a senior management team of three (the Operations Manager, Funding and Communications Manager and Advocacy Manager).They will be responsible for ensuring financial control and supporting and advising on governance best practice across all aspects of the charity.
This post is a first-tier post directly reporting to the Board of Trustees. Ideally the post holder will have a Christian faith and be committed to core Christian values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Eclipse is looking for a competent, organised and experienced Finance and Operations Manager to join the organisation during a period of transition. The Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the finance support service for the organisation together with operational support for Governance, Admin & HR.
This is an opportunity to play a vital role in the organisation as it develops and instigates an exciting and ambitious new set of plans over the next six months. You will be working directly with senior leaders and trustees, and line-manage an Administrator utilising strong financial and administrative skills to manage the charity’s finances and day to day operations.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of budgets and financial management as well administration, along with a passion for theatre and culture to be made by and resonating with Black voices and the communities in the North of England.
Snapshot of the role:
- Full time, with part time options available.
- Fixed 1-year contract, with a view to extend.
- £35,000 gross salary pa (pro rata if applicable).
- Able to work from or travel to Leeds with reasonable notice – hybrid and remote options possible.
- Expected start date is as soon as possible.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and Covering Letter describing your suitability for the position and specific examples of how your past experience matches the person specification, outlined below, with dates you are not available for a remote interview on Zoom.
Please also include in your application brief details of where you heard about this position. (e.g. word of mouth, Arts Jobs, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.)
About Eclipse
Eclipse is one of the UK’s most innovative, Black-led touring theatre and production companies, inspiring new narratives about the Black and Global Majority experience. In partnership with venues and collaborators, we commission, develop, produce and present new work by Black and Global Majority creatives, whose voices are all too infrequently represented on the main stages across our country.
Rooted in the North of England, we are a Leeds based organisation with a national profile, touring our work across the country. We are proud to have proved that there is an audience for Black and Global Majority theatre outside of London.
We believe in the power of culture to connect people and to change lives.
We continue to reflect England’s diversity by championing and producing Black and Global Majority stories.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of the Post
- To Provide financial leadership and to be accountable for financial reporting to the leadership team, Board, and stakeholders.
- To be responsible for effective management of the day-to-day office administration, and HR processes.
- To undertake company secretarial duties to ensure compliance with statutory requirement and relevant legislation.
- To work directly with the leadership team and board supporting business planning, organisational development, and to ensure Eclipse meets its aims and objectives.
The Finance and Operations Manager is a key relationship for internal staff and suppliers as well as fielding enquiries from artists, partners and the general public.
Terms and Conditions
Reports to: Senior Change Director
Other reporting: Board of trustees
Line manages: Other administrative staff once recruited, external accountants, IT supplier
Salary: £35,000 gross per annum (pro rata if applicable)
Location: Working from home with some working from company office in Leeds with reasonable notice
FTE / Hours: Full Time (1.0 FTE) at 35 hours per week, plus a compulsory break for one hour. Part-time options of 0.5 to 0.8 FTE would be accepted.
Holidays: 28 days per year (including statutory Bank Holidays), pro rata if applicable
Term: 1-year fixed term contract, with a view to extend following a contract review
Notice: 6 weeks either side for the period of the contract.
Pension: 3% employer contribution.
Role responsibilities
The Finance & Operations Manager is responsible for:
Finance
- Preparation, monitoring, and control of the budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Provision of clear and timely management accounts to the senior team and Board of Trustees.
- Administration of the company’s financial systems through day-to-day bookkeeping including data entry, management of petty cash, processing of invoices and bank reconciliation.
- Liaising with the external payroll provider and payment of monthly salaries.
- Overseeing the preparation of the annual statutory accounts and management of the annual independent examination.
- Supporting in the delivery of an annual report or funder reports as needed, including Arts Council England NPO reporting requirements and quarterly payment conditions.
Governance
- Leading on the arrangements for Board Meetings and Away Days: minute taking, writing and circulating agenda and documentation, post-meeting minutes and communicating with the Trustees pre-meeting on location, time and attendance.
- Regularly reviews the company’s policy making – ensuring the company maintains and abides by its policies e.g. Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Environmental and Staff Handbook.
Administration & HR
- Day to day responsibility for managing the HR function of the company.
- Keeping in contact with and responding in a timely manner to any queries from key stakeholders.
- Support the organisation to maintain key relationships and deliver report writing.
- General administration and office management lead.
- Management of the company calendar.
- Administration of company compliance and reporting to statutory bodies e.g. Companies House and the Charities Commission.
- Working as a central point of contact through phone and email.
- Management of the company administration systems.
- Support the delivery of contracts and letters of agreement.
- Support recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Support accommodation, travel, logistics, and tour-booking processes.
Senior Legacy and In Memory Fundraising Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Sue Ryder for a Senior Legacy and In Memory Fundraising Manager to lead, manage and develop our Legacy and In Memory Strategies to deliver sustainable long-term income growth.
Sue Ryder has a dedicated focus on investing in our legacy giving and we are looking for a passionate and dynamic leader to take on this integral role within the organisation.
Reporting to the Head of High Value and Legacy Fundraising you will:
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the development, delivery and implementation of the Legacy Strategy to deliver sustainable long-term growth
• Lead the Legacy and In-Memory team to maximise Legacy & In-Memory income for Sue Ryder and ensure an excellent stewardship and supporter experience
• Be able to interpret and act on data insight and produce robust reports about legacy income and the legacy pipeline
• Work with colleagues to ensure excellent stewardship is followed through in the Charity’s administration of legacy gifts
• Take the lead on the annual planning budgets, forecasting and variance reporting on monthly management accounts for Legacy and In-Memory Giving
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and innovations in Legacy and In Memory Giving
• Plan and lead innovative marketing campaigns including using digital channels
• Lead and manage the promotion of Legacy & In Memory Giving, working closely with colleagues in the care centres and across the organisation to promote a Legacy culture and drive growth across the legacy pipeline
The successful applicant will bring:
• Extensive Legacy & In Memory fundraising experience with a minimum of two years at manager level
• A track record of delivering innovation in generating income from Legacies
• Experience of planning, implementing and monitoring large budgets to agreed deadlines
• Experience of leading, inspiring and empowering colleagues to promote legacies and deliver excellent results
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral with the proven ability to communicate with persuasion and credibility
• Excellent Marketing skills to deliver growth from consumer marketing across multiple mediums including digital
• Experience of managing and motivating advertising/marketing agencies to deliver exceptional results
• The ability to analyse data and produce detailed reporting on campaigns and performance
• A thorough understanding of the Legacy Administration process and ILM standards
It is essential you are educated to degree level or have direct sector experience of Legacy Fundraising at manager level for a minimum of two years.
Competitive Benefits Package
27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
EAP support scheme
Staff discount with thousands of retailers
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Interview date: TBC
We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage
If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate leader who believes in the power of people and the impact of culture.
As the Head of People & Culture, you will:
- Champion our mission to make a difference in the community through innovative social initiatives.
- Foster a vibrant culture where diversity is celebrated, and every voice is heard.
- Lead with empathy and inspire a team dedicated to social change.
- Design strategic HR initiatives Be responsible for Ubele's HR functions and delivery, and design and pursuit of strategic initiatives that align with our core, values, and principles, and Drive organisation excellence
Join us in shaping a workplace where purpose meets passion, and together, we’ll create a brighter future for all.
If this resonates with you, we would love to hear your story and explore how we can drive positive change together. Apply now to become the cornerstone of our people-first approach and help us turn our vision into reality.
Candidates are required to :
1. Submit your current CV – to include:
title, salary and reporting line(s) for your most recent position and
The names and contact details of two referees, at least one of whom should be your most recent employer NB References, will be requested after the interview.
2. A supporting statement (of up to 2 pages) that tells us:
(a) why you are a worthy applicant for this role based on its span of duties and responsibilities, and particularly your fit to the person specifications identified.
Confirmation or otherwise of your availability on the Interview Days (should you be shortlisted).
3. We would appreciate the completion of our Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Stronger Together is an impact driven, not for profit organisation that provides businesses with practical training, resources, business services and collaborative programmes to achieve our wider vision of a world where all workers are recruited responsibly and have fair work, free from exploitation. We work across three continents and within multiple sectors with many organisations.
We are looking for an experienced Business Development and Advisory Manager to join our committed team, who will hit the ground running.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
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You will manage and grow Stronger Together’s business relations in a variety of sectors, both in the UK and globally to generate funding and drive impact. This includes taking the lead in developing project proposals for clients.
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You will deliver interactive training workshops and deliver premium quality services to businesses to support them to embed responsible recruitment and fair work and tackle modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.
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You will project manage all client projects from start to finish.
The role is diverse with opportunities to generate new funding to drive impact, project manage and implement training and activity with a variety of businesses, and to try out new ideas. You will work remotely, but in close cooperation with the Head of Business Development, and rest of our growing team across the world.
Who you are:
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An experienced professional with an in-depth understanding of and subject matter expertise on working with businesses on responsible recruitment, ethical labour practices and modern slavery, and significant experience in business engagement/developing and managing senior management corporate sponsor relations (min. 5 years’ experience).
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The ideal candidate should have experience in a business development role, a track record in building and developing business relations, and strong experience of giving presentations, delivering pitches and closing deals.
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Experienced in maintaining and developing corporate sponsor relations including writing client and grant proposals.
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An excellent trainer, with experience of delivering training to businesses.
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A strong project manager and great organiser, with the ability to set and meet demanding targets and deadlines, and to hold others accountable to those.
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A professional who has worked with or within the construction, manufacturing, consumer goods, apparel, finance or care sector on responsible business behaviour.
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An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with experience of developing and building new successful working relationships with a range of stakeholders, as well as confidence in representing the organisation professionally at a variety of events.
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A motivated and enthusiastic worker, able to work independently and with remote colleagues/stakeholders.
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Someone with a good eye for detail, whilst retaining sight of the bigger picture.
What we can offer you
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A permanent contract (0.8 FTE or full-time).
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A competitive salary (salary band £39,861 - £51,248 gross annually; pro-rata if 0.8 FTE) and enhanced employee benefits.
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Being part of a growing, innovative, and exciting not for profit organisation.
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A friendly global team which is passionate about and committed to fair work, ethical recruitment and systemic change.
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Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements.
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Working remotely (UK-based), with regular online meetings and social team gatherings and in-person meetings as required.
Details: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis | Closing date: Sunday 05/05/2024 | Interviews: Thurs 09/05/2024 | Starting date: ASAP
To apply, please send us your CV and motivation letter (max. 2 pages of A4) outlining the skills and experience you have that meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the Job Description, please include ‘Application Business Development and Advisory Manager’ in the subject line.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Small Charity
Are you passionate about building community strength and resilience? Interested in managing a small charity with big ambitions?
We are looking for community-focused person, with vision, skills and enthusiasm to become the first Director of our small charity and help to deliver our ambitious plans. Our Roehampton is a registered charitable company that is embarking on an exciting period of development to establish itself as a community-led anchor organisation for Roehampton in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
You could be someone who’s managed a community organisation before or has experience of managing projects in a community setting and now wants to take on a leadership role. The successful candidate will have proven community development and engagement skills as well as be able to work strategically to lead and support the development of the charity; you will be equally comfortable supporting a group of residents with ideas for a new activity, hosting a meeting of the Roehampton Network and liaising with local authority or health partners on strategic matters. You will have experience of staff and/or volunteer management and have the organisational skills to ensure Our Roehampton runs as a safe, legally compliant organisation. You’ll have a track record of embedding equality, diversity and inclusion understanding into your work.
Given Our Roehampton is a place-based anchor organisation, we are looking for someone willing to work locally most of the time so you can really understand the area and develop strong relationships.
The Job Pack contains the Role Descripton and Person Specifiction plus a Background and Context.The Pack also has contact details if you have questions or would like further information about the role, as well as how to book up for one of our Visit Sessions. These have been so you can come and meet us and see where we are.
These are on:
Friday 26 April 3pm - 5pm and Thursday 2 May 10am – 12 noon
To apply you'll need to send via Quick Apply the following:
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your CV, including details of two referees
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a covering letter (no more than 2 pages, outlining how you meet the Person Specification criteria 1-11 that will be assessed at application)
Deadline for applications 10am on Wed 8 May
Please note that interviews are scheduled for Wed 15 May
To apply submit via Quick Apply the following:
- your CV, including details of two referees
- a covering letter (no more than 2 pages, outlining how you meet the Person Specification criteria 1-11 that will be assessed at application) and stating if you are applying for the role on a full-time basis or 28hrs pw (.8 role).
Deadline for applications: 10am on Wed 8 May
Please note interviews have been scheduled for Wednesday 15 May
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are a leading mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners with mental health challenges find and remain in good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey. We have been changing lives for almost 30 years and are now looking to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager to lead and support bid-writing and other initiatives to drive the development of our employment support services through effective tendering for new contracts and grants. Your successful bidding will directly feed into our ambitious growth targets and enable us to extend our reach to more individuals struggling with mental health challenges.
Sitting within our parent company’s Business Development Team, you will receive support for Twining tenders that you are actively working on and will also provide support to Hestia’s tenders, depending on demand.
In return we offer a friendly and supportive working environment, flexible working, career development opportunities, a comprehensive training and induction programme, a generous holiday entitlement and competitive financial rewards. We also practice what we preach in terms of creating a positive working environment to support our own employee’s wellbeing.
This is an exciting time to join a growing organisation with an excellent track record in delivery and winning tenders.
Reports to: Head of Health – Business Development, Hestia with dotted line to Twining CEO
Location: Aldgate (with flexibility for 3-4 days of remote work per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: £46,380 per year
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This role would suit someone with a proven track record in collaborative new business development from concept and research to delivery; ideally in an environment working with local authorities, NHS, DWP, health bodies, and/or grant institutions. We are also looking for an exceptional communicator with strong verbal and written influencing skills across various levels of seniority. Our ideal candidate will have a strong commercial acumen, including sales and negotiation expertise, and a good understanding of the financial principles applicable in the charity sector. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold and embody the values of Twining in all aspects of their work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Lead and support the creation of high-quality bids and funding applications, including finalising technical questions and method statements.
· Manage the administrative components of the tendering process.
· Conduct research to identify income opportunities related to the employment and mental health offer.
· Build and maintain networks with local health, social care and employment agencies.
· Stay informed about procurement practices and commissioning trends in London and nationally.
· Contribute to the shaping of Twining’s development strategy by identifying growth opportunities.
· Participate in events to position Twining as a thought leader in relevant sectors.
· Assist with the mobilisation of successful tenders, ensuring a smooth transition from award to contract initiation.
· Evaluate bids to improve future submissions and seek feedback on both successful and unsuccessful proposals.
· Keep updated on sector developments in employability.
· Attend meetings with Commissioners to foster relationships.
· Aid in the re-development of existing services to secure additional funding and/or efficiencies.
· Engage in tender presentations and clarification interviews as needed.
· Form partnerships and consortia to explore alternative service delivery methods.
· Support the retention of services by contributing to operational improvement initiatives.
· Coordinate with operations staff to optimise staffing structures and service delivery models for the best service user outcomes.
· Identify personal training and development needs and arrange visits to key services.
· Act as an ambassador for Twining, representing the organisation's interests with stakeholders.
The deadline for applications is: On-going.
We will interview suitable candidates as soon as applications are received. The first interview will be a short telephone call. If successful, you will then be invited to a panel interview, with offers made after this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Operating Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Operating Officer to join the team in this hybrid-working role.
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Location: Central London, WC2A 3PE/Hybrid
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
The closing date for applications is the 24th May, and interviews with Eastside People will take place the week after. Interviews with BAUS will take place in early June.
About the Role
Our team currently consists of 8 dedicated staff members and is led by our CEO, Anne Bishop. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a new role for BAUS. It will be a key part of our Senior Leadership Team, playing a vital part in the development and implementation of our strategy and deputising for the Chief Executive.
The COO role provides the essential financial stability and operational facilities to enable future growth through leadership and management of finance, maintaining and developing our IT infrastructure, and ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
· Supporting the CEO on the development of BAUS’s annual strategic planning and leading the accompanying operational plan
· Oversight of financial management and administration, with support from an outsourced bookkeeper and finance team
· Ensuring BAUS’s IT and digital infrastructure is well maintained, cyber compliant and fit for purpose
· Ensuring effective governance and regulatory compliance
About You
We are looking for:
· Experience of leading a finance function in a charity, as part of a leadership team
· Track record of delivering on a range of other corporate support/operational services such as IT and Governance in addition to financial responsibilities
· Relevant professional qualification desirable e.g. part qualified/fully qualified management account or chartered governance institute (CGI)
As an Association, we understand that equality, diversity and inclusion are very important as we strive for excellence. Our members come from every walk of life and, therefore, to represent them effectively, so should we.
About Us
BAUS is a registered charity and a professional membership association dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients. We support our circa 2000 members, ranging from medical students to consultants & associated urological specialists by developing guidance for clinical practice, providing education and fostering research.
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting BAUS in the recruitment of this role.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following:
· Why are you interested in the COO role, and why BAUS?
· How can you contribute to BAUS in this new role? Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the job description and person specification.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
You may also have experience in other areas such as COO, Chief Operation Officer, Operation, Director of Operations, Operations Executive, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec, Executive, Charity.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Programme Manager role will report to the Senior Programme Manager and sit within the Programmes Team.
The Programme Manager will be responsible for project managing a number of our services. You will have a clear focus of delivering high quality programmes that are run smoothly, efficiently, within budget, and achieve the desired outcomes and objectives for both the partners and the young people.
You will lead and support others within your team to deliver high quality programmes from initiation through to evaluation and review, that will directly contribute to the company’s growth strategy and impact.
The Programme Manager will also be a key member of the department and contribute to, departmental strategies, systems and maximising efficiency, delivering programme management to an excellent standard that produces high impact for our young people and partners.
In this role, you will work closely with the Digital Communications and Marketing, Business Development and Finance teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a positive people-person with business acumen and the ambition to help take ANT to our next level of impact, delivering on natural capital and private finance for the Lower Chew Landscape Recovery project and Avon Needs Trees’ woodland projects.
Job Purpose
Your legacy will be a tangible impact on slowing down climate change, helping nature recover and creating social impact by leading on landowner and stakeholder engagement for the Lower Chew Landscape Recovery project that will see thousands of acres of local land managed in harmony with nature. You will join a fast-growing organisation that started in 2019 with four volunteers and has grown to a staff team of thirteen (which will double over 2024), over 1,000 volunteers and ownership of 170 acres (soon to be 600 acres) of land that will grow woodlands of over 160,000 trees.
The project
Landscape Recovery is one of Defra’s three environmental land management schemes. Avon Needs Trees has been awarded development phase funding for Landscape Recovery in the Lower Chew. This is a unique opportunity to help co-design nature’s recovery and social impact at a landscape scale. The project will engage existing landowners and managers across over 867 hectares of land in the Lower Chew, an area where good quality but fragmented woodland provides a basis for woodland connectivity and large-scale woodland creation, as part of a mosaic of grassland and woodland habitat. This locally-cherished landscape of rolling farmland on the edge of Bristol is the strategic setting for delivering local environmental and social priorities. Avon Needs Trees woodland projects include two Wiltshire Woodlands, the Great Avon Wood, Ed Woods, and the upcoming Lower Chew Forest.
Main responsibilities
● Join and help to lead our journey to discover the increased impact that private finance can bring to nature’s recovery
● Become our in-house expert on the local natural capital market and other forms of bringing private finance into nature’s recovery, including identifying and building relationships with potential future partners
● Being a strong advocate, internally and externally, for the landscape recovery project and the benefits it will deliver
● Leading on the delivery of the blended finance and business model for landscape recovery project, including:
○ Baselining agricultural finances
○ Finance model design, development and implementation
○ Landowner consultation on blended finance and business model
○ Developing a framework for natural capital
○ Ensuring legal agreements are compatible with blended finance models
● Work with the wider Avon Needs Trees team to help build a resilient, multi-site charity and undertake any other work necessary to pursue our aims
● As with all Avon Needs Trees roles, contributing to grant writing and fundraising activities
● Other duties and opportunities as required
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The essentials …
- Permanent, full-time
- £30 – 35k (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working (3-4 days in office with 1-2 days per week working from home)
What you’ll be doing …
The main purpose of this role is to grow the venue hire pipeline of business and deliver venue hire events and specialist group events to excellent standards ensuring repeat business and maximising new sales opportunities. We are seeking a professional, confident candidate who enjoys the end-to-end process of events and is keen to make their mark on venue hire at the Society. You will also be highly organised with a keen eye for detail and confident being the ‘gatekeeper’ of the room bookings diary at the society.
Overall responsibilities / requirements …
Venue Hire Sales & Marketing:
- To deal with all venue sales enquiries in a timely and efficient manner.
- To build and maintain an effective pipeline of venue hire enquiries. Including attending venue hire showcases and B2B networking events as necessary.
- Professional and friendly manner, confident in delivering and leading on showrounds to prospective clients.
- To produce venue hire literature and ensure that all material relating to the venue facilities is kept up to date.
- To meet venue hire sales targets for 2024 as set by the Society and build effective sales pipelines for 2025.
- Liaise with Marketing Teams to produce bespoke posts and newsletters for members, venue hire leads and special offers for venue hire throughout the year, maximising engagement.
- Support the Head of Events with all key cultivation events including venue hire showcases and any new business ventures.
Venue Hire Administration:
- To maintain safe working practices in conjunction with Health & Safety policies.
- Work collaboratively with Buildings Manager to communicate key information taking place across Burlington House.
- To liaise with AV company with regards to timings, payments, staff needs, training and use of equipment / set up for events.
- To liaise with caterers with regards to timings, payments, staff attending, training and room set up for events.
- To produce a weekly booking sheet for all staff to communicate bookings across the building.
- To produce and meet budgets for events in consultation with the Head of Events
- Manage the venue hire diary, ensuring it is kept up to date and all bookings are accurately recorded.
- To check all incoming invoices against quotes/information received and pass to accounts for payment.
- To raise and resolve any invoice queries in a timely manner.
Event Operations:
- To deliver all venue hire and specialist group events to excellent standards.
- To liaise with speakers and venue hire delegates and communicate all logistical details in a timely fashion including H&S briefings, PEEP plans and Risk Assessments.
- To make any other logistical arrangements that are necessary for the smooth running of events covering timings, parking, room set-ups etc.
- To ensure that all events are accessible and organised within the disability discrimination legislation.
- To support the events team with ad-hoc events out of hours where needed across the year.
- Ensure the events spaces are well maintained in collaboration with the Buildings Manager.
Teamwork:
- To be proactive in identifying areas for potential improvement in the events programme
- To take part in developing more efficient ways of working within the team
- To ensure that positive working relationships are created with other departments at GSL
- To participate in team meetings and wider meetings including External Relations and Health & Safety.
Other responsibilities and expectations:
- The post holder is expected to work flexibly to respond to changing needs at The Geological Society. As the Conference Office operates a room hire service it is expected that the postholder will undertake out-of-hours work to ensure that this service can operate. Excess hours worked will be compensated for by time off in lieu.
- The post holder is expected to undertake any other responsibilities or tasks consistent with the role and/or reasonably required by the Head of Events.
What we’re looking for …
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Experience 2-3 years working in events and/or venue background.
- A commercial mindset with natural aptitude for sales.
- Confident induvial with a can-do attitude, uses initiative to make things happen.
- Excellent reporting and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines and juggle a varied and busy workload.
- Team player, working effectively both independently and in a team.
- Proven experience of working across multiple projects to tight deadlines.
- Competent with Microsoft Office programmes.
- Collaborative spirit, willing to work across multiple teams to achieve best possible outcomes.
- Strong level of spelling and grammar.
The ideal candidate will have:
ESSENTIAL
- Experience of event sales and marketing
- Experience of working with external suppliers and speakers
- Personable, customer service and networking skills
- Awareness of the events industry
- Awareness of running events for similar organisation / or venue based.
DESIRABLE
- Degree qualification
- Working within a venue similar to Burlington House Image editing / design skills.
A bit about us …
The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just over 50 staff at its offices in London and Bath. Our London office is situated in the beautiful London hotspot of Piccadilly in Burlington House, just next door to The Royal Academy.
As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in a positive work/life balance and offer a flexible approach to working from home as well as 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) when you start with the option to add 2 extra days per year.
The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We Are Survivors are looking for an individual, who has the passion, motivation, and keen eye for detail to come and join its ever-growing (and utterly amazing) Central Operations Directorate, as our new Admin Co-Ordinator.
For the past 15 years, We Are Survivors has provided survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male victims/survivors of sexual abuse, rape, and sexual exploitation. More recently, we have been commissioned by NHS England to provide trauma-informed support within each North West prison establishment.
Each of the incredible survivors and individuals that walks through our doors or requests our support, begins their journey by completing a referral, you will help support the processing of these – from referral opening to closure. As well as supporting the Operations Team in the maintenance of high-quality client data and providing other general administrative functions that helps the running of our support services.
In return for your time, experience, and commitment to the organisation, you will receive an annual salary of £24,150; 25 days annual leave (increasing annually by 1 day to max of 30 days) plus bank holidays; birthday leave; company sick pay; monthly supervision; pension contribution; and a range of benefits and training opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
To lead the development, implementation, and scaling of major programmes, ensuring high quality delivery, impact and compliance across the Association’s strategic priorities and geographical areas.
Working closely with the Chief Officer and the Heads of Business Development and Operations, you will co-ordinate programme-related work across the organisation, fostering collaboration with stakeholders and positioning the Association at the forefront of community-led thinking, development, and practice.
At the heart of the role is the management, oversight, succession and growth of thematic programmes and partnerships linked to the Association’s Flourishing Communities agenda.
To deputise for the Chief Officer (CO) when required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.